Obituaries

Aug 7, 2023

Lovone A. Goodwin, 83, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Lovone was born November 20, 1939 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Warren and Vera M. (Roe) Silbaugh.  She graduated from high school in Reserve, NM in 1957.  Lovone attended New...

Aug 7, 2023

Jesus D. “Churry” Armendarez, Sr., 83, of Carlsbad, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Visitation will be 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 10, 2023 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos...

Aug 4, 2023

Emily Florez Hepler, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away in the loving presence of her family on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. She was 66 years old, born on July 29, 1957.

 

Emily was the daughter of Lupe Sotelo and Ermenia Trevino of who has preceded her in death. Emily attended and graduated...

Aug 1, 2023

 

Tory Burnell, 31, of N. Mesa Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 1, 2023 at his home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is scheduled for 4:30 PM, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Carlsbad First Assembly with Pastor Brad Coates officiating.

Tory was born August 30, 1991 in Carlsbad, NM to Tony and Tina (Rehrig) Burnell. He...

Jul 30, 2023

 

Lawrence Rayburn, Jr. went to his eternal home on the evening of July 30, 2023, leaving his loving wife, Samantha, his fur babies, and brother Harland to remember him with love.

His mother, Gladys and father, Lawrence, Sr., sisters: Gladys Barbara Drake, Darby Joy Haley and brother Buel Crabb passed before him.

Lawrence was born March 3, 1949 in...

Jul 29, 2023

Priscilla Ann Gonzales, 59, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Priscilla was born on April 8, 1964, in Carlsbad, NM to Gilbert and Nazaria Sosa.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00...

Jul 29, 2023

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Jere “J.R.” Galle, 77, was born on September 8, 1945, in Hobbs, NM to Adell and Vella Galle. He spent a large part of growing up in Jal, NM where he met his love, Darlyne Miller. He married her 9 years later. J.R. and Darlyne had 53 fabulous years together. They...

Jul 28, 2023

Donald “Don” Duane Cunningham, 87, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Don was born on December 8, 1935, in Lamar County, TX near Paris, TX to Frank W. and Grace A. Cunningham.

Don Spent his childhood and early life in Dallas and Garland, TX. He often spoke of his memories...

Jul 25, 2023

Alex “Bert” James Richards, 20, of Lubbock, TX passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Carlsbad, NM. Alex was born on March 9, 2003, in Carlsbad, NM to Jesse Richards and Kathrine Gotcher.

 

A visitation is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, August 4, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of life service is scheduled...

Jul 22, 2023

Ezequiel “Zeke” E. Hernandez, 82, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at home. Zeke was born on August 16, 1940, in Presidio, TX to Jose and Francisca Hernandez.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Edward Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2:00...

Jul 21, 2023

Victor S. Martinez, 89, of Loving, NM, passed away July 21, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 27, 2023 followed by a vigil at 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 28, 2023 at San Jose Catholic Church with...

Jul 21, 2023

Martina Lujan Molinar, 74 of Montana Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning July 21, 2023.  A Catholic rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel led by the Knights of Columbus of San Jose Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Jul 20, 2023

Chuck Hampton, 60, of Carlsbad, passed away July 20, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center.  Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.

Chuck was born October 5, 1962 in Bakersfield, California to Charles and Allievirginia (Landrum) Hampton. He married Deanna McClain November 1, 1981 in Pearsall, Texas. They moved to Carlsbad in 1982.  Chuck worked for...

Jul 20, 2023

 

Gloria Jeanne Whitlock, 82, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home in Capitan, NM. Services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM.

Jul 19, 2023

Eric Luis Carrasco left this world on July 19, 2023, at the age of 27. Without asking, he took our hearts with him and we will never be the same. In a flash of light and just like the life he lived it was unexpected and a complete shock. That was our Eric. He was a ball of energy and even...

Jul 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023

Janice (JJ) Lerich passed away peacefully at her home in Carlsbad, NM surrounded by family and friends on 17 July 2023 after a battle with cancer.  JJ was born 17 Dec 1956 in Fort Worth, TX, to Richard Carlous Jones and Gloria Jean Lewis Jones, while her father was serving in the US Air Force at Carswell AFB.  As a young...

Jul 14, 2023

Cecilia “Sally” Carrasco, 76, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Sally was born on June 11, 1947, in Artesia, NM to Manuel and Lola Huerta.

 

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation. A Rosary is scheduled for 10:30 AM Thursday, July 20, 2023, at San Jose...

Jul 13, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy David Collier, who was affectionately known simply as Tim.  Born on May 25, 1952, Tim was the son of David Cliffton Collier and Mary Louise Redus Collier, who resided in Artesia, New Mexico, where he was raised.  Tim left us on July 13, 2023.  A gentleman of varied...

Jul 12, 2023

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Rebecca Lou “Pat” Crump, 90, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. She was born on July 15, 1932, in Greenville, TX, to the Bond family. Pat, as she preferred to be called, was a beloved member of her family.

Pat is survived by her four children,...