Obituaries

Rob Christiansen

Rob Christiansen

May 11, 2023

Rob Christiansen passed away on May 11, 2023, after having a heart attack. In life he was surrounded by his family, friends, and colleagues. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 PM Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Calvary Assembly Church with Pastor Phillip Price officiating.

 

Rob was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 18,...

Charles E. Nelson

Charles E. Nelson

May 10, 2023

Charles E. Nelson, 82, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10:30 AM at Carlsbad First Assembly with Pastor Brad Coates officiating.

 

Charles was born October 26, 1940 in Cliff, NM to Carl E. and Ellen (Horn) Nelson.  He graduated from Dell City High...

Ernestine Bryan

Ernestine Bryan

May 9, 2023

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:

 

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Ernestine Bryan, 91, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Ernestine was born on March 8, 1932, in Chalk, TX to Ernest and Lometa Harris.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00...

Herman "Bubba" Lopez

Herman "Bubba" Lopez

May 8, 2023

Herman “Bubba” Lopez, 67, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Herman was born on December 29, 1955, in Loving, NM to Jim and Maggie Lopez.

Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary is scheduled for 9:30 AM Wednesday, May 17, 2023,...

Wilna Lee Black

Wilna Lee Black

May 8, 2023

Wilna Lee Black passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 in Carlsbad, NM.  She was born on June 4, 1929 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Floyd and Alice Lane Marshall.

She attended Oklahoma A&M College, where she met and married Jack Black in 1949.  They moved to Malaga, NM in 1962.  She was a teacher in the Carlsbad Municipal Schools...

Paul H. Hodges

Paul H. Hodges

May 7, 2023

Paul H. Hodges, 62, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on September 10, 1960, in Gallup, NM to Paul and Edna (Marrs) Hodges.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor John Hinze, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset...

Roycee J. Long

Roycee J. Long

May 7, 2023

Roycee J. Long was born October 5, 2001, to Tiffawnie Young and Mark Long, Jr.

She grew up in Carlsbad enjoying things like competition dance and Cavegirl soccer where she had the chance to play with her Aunt Misty as her coach. While in high school, she was able to attend Eddy County Beauty College and receive her certificate as...

Lilia Q. Gutierrez

Lilia Q. Gutierrez

May 4, 2023

Lilia Q. Gutierrez, 91, of Loving, NM passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Hobbs, NM. Lilia was born on February 19, 1932, in Loving, NM to Esteban and Guadalupe Quintela.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home; followed by a rosary and vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass...

Greg Klug

Greg Klug

May 3, 2023

Greg Klug, 73, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. Greg was born on December 12, 1949, in Sulphur, OK to John and Freda Klug.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, May...

Nathan D. Knight

Nathan D. Knight

May 3, 2023

Rev. Nathan Doyle Knight, 76, of Carlsbad, NM, went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and his son on May 3, 2023. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 9, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 PM, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at First United Methodist Church of Carlsbad, NM with...

Carolyn Wages

Carolyn Wages

Apr 30, 2023

Carolyn Wages, 72, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Alamogordo, NM. Carolyn was born in Roswell, NM on July 9, 1950, to Roman and Lucinda Nuñez. 

 

Cremation has taken place, and the family has planned a celebration of life service for 1:00 PM Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 4206 Jones Street Carlsbad, N.M. 88220...

Don Rains

Don Rains

Apr 29, 2023

Don Rains died in Kerrville, Texas on April 29, 2023. He was born in Artesia, New Mexico in 1948.He graduated at Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1966. He was a former member of the New Mexico National Guard and was a former New Mexico State Police Officer.He is survived by Shirley Rains, Willa and Jack Fults, Angee and David Gonzales, Jeff...

Jarrod Ryan Olguin

Jarrod Ryan Olguin

Apr 28, 2023

Jarrod Ryan Olguin, 29, of Lubbock, TX passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Carlsbad Medical Center.

 

Jarrod was born April 3, 1994, to John Olguin and D’Andra Correa. Since his birth he has most loved being surrounded by friends and family and could most often be found grilling them the best steaks and watching the Houston...

Judy Kartchner

Judy Kartchner

Apr 28, 2023

Judy was born in Carlsbad, NM on January 30, 1951 to Melvin Wandel ‘Jack’ and Irma Gertrude (Wakefield) Kartchner. She was the youngest of six children and her sister was the oldest with four brothers sandwiched in between the two girls. Judy grew up in Carlsbad and graduated in 1969 from Carlsbad High School. After high school, she served an...

Jean Love

Jean Love

Apr 25, 2023

Jean Love, 89, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away April 25, 2023 at her daughter's home in Carlsbad. Cremation has taken place.  Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2023 at South Plains Church of Christ, 6802 Elkhart Ave., Lubbock, TX with Jim Brewer, officiating.

Jean was born January 29, 1934 in Clarendon, Texas to Alford and Lucy (Tucker)...

Toribio G. Carrasco

Toribio G. Carrasco

Apr 25, 2023

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:

 

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Toribio G. Carrasco, 85, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, April 25, 2023, at the Carlsbad Medical Center. Toribio was born on April 16, 1938, in Presidio, TX to Guillermo and Erminia Carrasco.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00...

David K. Ridenour

David K. Ridenour

Apr 25, 2023

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:

https://boxcast.tv/view/david-ridenour-nnrmzmhg39owwwmxwv9v

David K. Ridenour, 75, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, April 28, 2023 at Church Street Church of the Nazarene...

Marjorie "Margie" Porter Blackburn

Marjorie "Margie" Porter Blackburn

Apr 24, 2023

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.

Marjorie “Margie” Porter Blackburn, 80, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 24, 2023 at White Sands Nursing Home, Hobbs, NM. Graveside services are scheduled for 9:30 AM, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Sam Plumlee officiating.

Margie was born July 24, 1942 in Carlsbad, NM to C.B....

Gene A. Kinsey

Gene A. Kinsey

Apr 23, 2023

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:

 

https://boxcast.tv/view/gene-a-kinsey-kx3mpatjccht3skumwbh

 

Gene Avery Kinsey, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Visitation is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 27, 2023 with the Funeral service following immediately thereafter at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at...

William "Paul" Miller

William "Paul" Miller

Apr 21, 2023

William “Paul” Miller, 64, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 21, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, April 28, 2023 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor Javier Gonzalez officiating. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors.

Paul was born November 3, 1958 in Carlsbad, NM to William and Gloria (Knox) Miller.  He graduated...

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