Obituaries
Gary G. Wencl
Jul 11, 2022
Gary G. Wencl, 69, of 116 Buckboard Lane, Carlsbad, NM went home to Jesus July 11, 2022. Gary was born on May 1, 1953 in Michigan, ND to George E. Wencl and Agnes M. Stropnicky Wencl. He was raised on a farm near Brocket, ND where his parents and grandparents, William and Emilia Wencl resided. The farm was sold in...
Anastacia Ruiz
Jul 9, 2022
Anastacia Ruiz, 88, former resident passed away July 9, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. Anastacia was born on April 27, 1934, in Carlsbad, NM to Eusebio and Eulojia Martinez.
Anastacia was a wonderful homemaker and loved spending time with family and friends. She will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Christopher Ruiz; daughter,...
Jesus N. Carrasco
Jul 7, 2022
Jesus N. Carrasco, 89, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Jesus was born on July 9, 1932, in Balmorhea, TX to Miguel and Miquela Carrasco.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 6pm, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, followed by a Rosary and Vigil at 6:00pm at...
Peggy E. Williams
Jul 7, 2022
Peggy E. Williams, 85, of Bloomfield, New Mexico passed on Thursday July 7, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born on December 12, 1936, in Caney, Kansas to Loren and Gertrude Duncan.
Cremation has taken place, and there are no services scheduled at this time. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Peggy had...
Wilburn "Will" McCullough
Jul 7, 2022
Wilburn “Will” McCullough, 97, of Carlsbad, NM passed away July 7, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Carlsbad. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 9:00 AM, Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Davis and Pastor Mark Christesson officiating. Interment will...
Deward Leon Collier
Jul 7, 2022
Deward Leon Collier was born to Deward M. and Allie M. Collier on September 13, 1923 in Hope, Arkansas. He passed away on July 7, 2022 at the age of 98, in Artesia, NM.
Leon graduated in 1942 from Hope High School, Hope, Arkansas. After graduating, he held various jobs in and around Hope including Proof Technician at the...
Rob Stockwell
Jul 1, 2022
Rob Stockwell, age 50, passed away on July 1, 2022 in Cisco, Texas. He was born November 2, 1971 in Wheat Ridge, CO to Bob and his mother, Hedi Stockwell who preceded him in death January 2022, and a son, Caleb, who preceded him in death. Rob graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1990. He owned and operated Hip-O Taxidermy...
Margo Wood
Jun 30, 2022
Margo Wood, 78, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Margo was born on April 5, 1944, in Leavenworth, KS to Robert Tipton and Marguerite (Percy) Tipton.
Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Chaplain...
Kenneth Eugene "Gene" White
Jun 29, 2022
Kenneth Eugene “Gene” White, 88, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on June 29, 2022 at the Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM. Gene was born on July 31, 1933, in Carlsbad, NM to Kenneth and Opal (Sessom) White.
Gene was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Paul White; mother, Opal (Sessom) Larrentree; first wife, Leta (Powell) White; brother, Dean...
Deloris Frie
Jun 28, 2022
Deloris Frie, 77, of Artesia, NM, passed away peacefully the morning of June 28, 2022 at her home. She was enjoying the beautiful morning in her happy place, drinking coffee and jamming to George Jones on her back porch. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Mort Bates and Pastor...
Toni Laird Foreman
Jun 28, 2022
Toni Laird Foreman, 54, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Lakeview Christian Home. Cremation and private services will take place at a later date. Denton- Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Toni Laird Foreman was born August 13, 1967 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Robert E. and Janice (Brasher) Laird. She graduated...
Deborah Jan Ward
Jun 27, 2022
Deborah Jan Ward, age 60, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on June 27, 2022, after a brief and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 6, 2022, at Carlsbad Cemetery, with Rev. Larry Venable officiating.
Deborah was born in Carlsbad, NM, on September 22, 1961. She was a 1979...
Eustacia Visona
Jun 26, 2022
Eustacia Visona, 21, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Lubbock, TX after a tragic accident. Eustacia was born on December 27, 2000, in Palos Heights, IL to Jonathan Visona and Angela (Smith) Houston.Eustacia was an amazing young lady. She was obstinate and determined, in the same sentence she was compassionate and sweet. Eustacia was an...
Linda (Ornelas) Hinojos
Jun 22, 2022
Linda (Ornelas) Hinojos, 67, of Big Spring, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public services.
Linda was born in Barstow, California on September 17, 1954 to Frank Ornelas, Sr. and Angelita (Florez) Ornelas. She grew up in Loving, NM and later moved with her family to Bayard, NM in 1965. ...
Lorna Utley
Jun 22, 2022
On June 22, 2022, Lorna Utley left this earth to become the beautiful angel she always has been. Lorna was born to Olive Marie Coleman and Henry Marlin Vandenberg, September 20,1952. She graduated from Carlsbad High School and met her husband, Danny Utley of 52 years. Lorna worked out of the home but her love was being home taking care...
Chaney B. Schoenherr
Jun 22, 2022
Chaney B. Schoenherr, 39, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Chaney was born on April 24, 1983, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to William and Judy Jensen.
Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, June 27, 2022, at...
Casey Joe Nunley
Jun 20, 2022
Casey Joe Nunley, 40, of N. Ash Street, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. Casey was born July 8, 1981 in Carlsbad, NM to Quata Brantley and Michael Nunley. He attended school in Carlsbad. Casey was always cutting up and making everyone laugh. He never met a stranger and always offered to help anyone in need. Casey’s joy in life...
Mercedes Guadalupe Porter
Jun 18, 2022
Mercedes Guadalupe Porter, 20, was born in Carlsbad, NM on August 28, 2001. Mercedes was currently residing with her husband, Justin, and their beautiful daughter Availia in Lacey, Washington. Justin, Mercedes and Availia were traveling to Carlsbad for summer vacation on June 18, 2022, when a tragic vehicle accident took Mercedes life immediately from everyone who loved her.
Although...
Marie Geckler
Jun 15, 2022
Marie Geckler, 81, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away June 15, 2022 in Gainsville, Texas.
Cremation has taken place a memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Associate Pastor Kevin Pence officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery.
Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Marie...
Daniel Ray Forlines
Jun 12, 2022
Daniel Ray Forlines, 38, of Loving, New Mexico passed on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Daniel was born on July 15, 1983, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Ray Forlines and Susan Duncan.
Cremation has taken place, and the family will have a memorial service at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Loving Baptist Church...
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