Valerie "Honey" Marquez

Valerie "Honey" Marquez

Sep 22, 2024

Valerie “Honey” Marquez, 36, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Valerie was born on March 16, 1988, in Carlsbad, NM to Alvino and Lorene Fierro.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no viewing. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.

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Mike P. Black

Mike P. Black

Sep 22, 2024

Mike P. Black, 45, passed away September 22, 2024. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.

Mike was born February 26, 1979 in Billings, Montana. He worked in construction and oil field for many years. Mike enjoyed fishing and camping. He was very friendly and never met a stranger. Mike was preceded...

Willie Franco

Willie Franco

Sep 19, 2024

William Franco, 77, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and services will take place at a later date. 

Willie was born on November 7, 1946, in Carlsbad, NM to Ramona (Baiza) and Petronilo D. Franco. Heserved in the Army and National Guard. Willie worked for Plateau Telephone Co. for many years. He was...

Guadalupe "Lupe" H. Garcia

Guadalupe "Lupe" H. Garcia

Sep 18, 2024

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Guadalupe “Lupe” H. Garcia, age 92, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born March 15, 1932 to Simona Hererra and Manuel Garcia.

Visitations will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Oasis Church...

Harold James 'Sisko' Sisk

Harold James 'Sisko' Sisk

Sep 15, 2024

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Harold James Sisk ‘Sisko’, 80, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on September 15, 2024 upon God’s perfect timing. His homecoming was declared at 12:41 pm where he was brought home by the hand of God and reunited with the love of his life, Lorena Sisk. ‘Sisko’ was born on June 12, 1944 in...

Ernest Roy Good

Ernest Roy Good

Sep 14, 2024

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Ernest Roy Good, age 89, of Carlsbad, NM, shed his earthly body and entered his Heavenly Home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was a man of deep Christian faith and commitment, and he was eager to be with his Lord.

Ernest was born in Spring City, PA on November 12,...

Maria Fuentes

Maria Fuentes

Sep 14, 2024

Maria Elena  Fuentes, 70, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Maria was born on May 13, 1954, in San Diego, TX to Timoteo and Maria De La Paz. 

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday, September 20,...

Melba C. Dudley

Melba C. Dudley

Sep 14, 2024

Melba C. Dudley, 81, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Lakeview Christian Home. Melba was born on August 24, 1943, in Weed, NM to Russell and Hallen Guilliams.

 Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Ryan officiating. Interment will follow at the Carlsbad Cemetery...

Twana Wheeler

Twana Wheeler

Sep 13, 2024

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Twana Wheeler, 90, of E. Orchard Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Cindy Kerr and Celeste Wheeler officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the...

Jeremy Shafer

Jeremy Shafer

Sep 9, 2024

Jeremy, also known as “Jay” passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 49 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was born on January 27, 1975, in Clovis, New Mexico to Don & Sandra Shafer.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, September 20, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral...

Dalton Putman

Dalton Putman

Sep 9, 2024

Dalton Zane Bobby Putman, age 24, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. He was born August 22, 2000, in Carlsbad, NM. Dalton did many things in the short time he was given. He’s worked probably every job you can even think of, so maybe we shouldn’t read those off, but he tried. I’d like to say Dalton’s lived a million...

Eloise Owens- Moore

Eloise Owens- Moore

Sep 5, 2024

Eloise Owens Moore, 97, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Lakeview Christian Home. Cremation will take place and burial will be held in Thurman, Iowa.

Eloise was born May 8, 1927, in McPaul, Iowa, to Jack and Minnie Jane (Tillman) McAlexander. She graduated from high school in Thurman, Iowa in 1945. Eloise worked as a secretary over...

Charlotte Clarie Burton

Charlotte Clarie Burton

Sep 4, 2024

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Charlotte Clarie Burton, 83, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born on September 3, 1941, in Maitland, WV. She was raised & educated in Welch, WV. She married Vaughn Burton, Sr. on September 24, 1959. They moved to Carlsbad, NM in 1960...

Isabel Carrasco Tobar

Isabel Carrasco Tobar

Sep 3, 2024

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 Isabel Carrasco Tobar, 97, of Glendale St., Carlsbad, NM passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Isabel was born on April 13, 1927, in Balmorhea, TX to Miguel and Miquela Carrasco.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be combined services...

Deborah M. "Debbie" Parsons

Deborah M. "Debbie" Parsons

Sep 1, 2024

Deborah M. “Debbie” Parsons, 68, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Deborah was born October 14, 1955 in Tucson, Arizona. 

Graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Carlsbad Cemetery. 

Deborah graduated from CHS in 1973. Debbie later received an associated degree from NMSU – Carlsbad. She worked as a health aide for Carlsbad...

Brandon Denniston

Brandon Denniston

Aug 31, 2024

Brandon Denniston, 25, passed away August 31, 2024 in Loving, NM. Brandon was born on March 2, 1999 in Carlsbad, NM to Jason and Richele Denniston.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at River of Life Fellowship with Ramon Florez officiating.

Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com

Donald E. "Don" Early

Donald E. "Don" Early

Aug 31, 2024

Donald Eugene Early, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2024.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024 at Emmanuel Gospel Church, Carlsbad NM, with Pastor Danialle Estrada officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, in Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral...

Robert J. Crabb

Robert J. Crabb

Aug 29, 2024

Robert Joe “Bob” Crabb, 93, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Good Life with members of his family by his side. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Dennis Durfee officiating....

Juan "Johnny" Martinez, Jr.

Juan "Johnny" Martinez, Jr.

Aug 25, 2024

Juan “Johnny” Martinez, Jr., 64, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Carlsbad Medical Center. Johnny was born on August 29, 1959, in Carlsbad, NM to Juan and Gloria.

Cremation has taken place, and private services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place at the Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM.

Johnny was preceded...

Ramona Jean Melvin

Ramona Jean Melvin

Aug 24, 2024

Ramona Melvin, aged 95, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on August 24, 2024. Born on March 20, 1929, in Franklin County, Illinois. She was a cherished figure in her community and a pillar of strength for her family.

Ramona’s professional life was marked by her dedication to nurturing and supporting others. She co-owned and operated Cinderella Weddings, served as the...