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.
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
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...
Davin Curtis Higgins
Aug 23, 2024
Davin Curtis Higgins, 24, of Smedley Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 23, 2024 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation will take place, and a memorial service will take place at a later date.
Davin was born August 20, 2000, in Carlsbad, NM to Daniel and Miriam (Hunt) Higgins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Lester Higgins and Mark Hunt.
Survivors...
Carl Turnbow
Aug 22, 2024
Carl Eugene “Gene” Turnbow was born on December 13, 1938, in Andrews, Texas, to Clarence Richard “CR” Turnbow and Lela Bernice Britton. Carl, aged 85, was surrounded by his loving family as he passed peacefully away at home following a few months of declining health.
Carl had been a resident of Katy, TX for 25 years. He had been a member...
Jeremiah Joseph Johnson
Aug 22, 2024
Jeremiah “Bullfrog” Johnson, 42, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Carlsbad Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Jeremiah was born on June 29, 1982, in Lubbock, TX.
Cremation has taken place, and there are no services scheduled at this time.
Jeremiah was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Susan Johnson.
Jeremiah is survived by...
Jan Kacena
Aug 21, 2024
Jan Kacena, 76, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life for Jan, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Springer home.
Jan was born on January 8, 1948, in Portland, Oregan to June Ethel Kendall and Leo...
Steven Robert Egan
Aug 20, 2024
Steven Robert Egan of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was 43. Steven was born on March 2, 1981, in Portales, NM to Robert and Janet (Luttrell) Duarte. Following Janet and Roberts passing, Steven was adopted by his maternal Aunt Brenda and husband Ron. Steven grew up in Carlsbad, NM where he was active in...
Phillip M. Lujan
Aug 19, 2024
Phillip M. Lujan, 35, former resident, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at his home in Spring, Texas. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2024 at San Jose Catholic Church,...
Wes Wilbourn
Aug 19, 2024
Wes Wilbourn, 70, passed away August 19, 2024. Wes resided on Mesa Street in Carlsbad, NM. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public services.
Wes was born on February 15, 1954, in Bell Gardens, CA, to J.I. and Nadine (Barnes) Wilbourn. He graduated in 1972 from Las Cruces High School in Las Cruces, NM. He was currently employed...
Bertha Rubio Martinez
Aug 19, 2024
Bertha R. Martinez, 69, of S. Lum Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 19, 2024 at her home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, August 26, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gabe Rubio officiating. Interment will follow in Santa Catarina Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge...
Martina H. Valdez
Aug 17, 2024
Martina H. Valdez, 74, of Carlsbad, NM passed away Saturday August 17, 2024 with her loving family surrounding her.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. A Graveside service is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Santa Catarina Cemetery with Deacon Mel...
Susan Groh
Aug 15, 2024
Susan Marie Groh, 62, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, after a long illness. Cremation has taken place, and there will be a private service held at a later date.
It is with broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She was born July 28, 1962, in Vaughn, NM and...
Enriquita "Henrietta" Chavez
Aug 11, 2024
Enriquita “Henrietta” Chavez, 81, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Goodlife Assisted Living. Henrietta was born on December 17, 1942, in Artesia, NM to Isabiel and Lucy Chavarria.
A rosary is scheduled for 9:30 AM Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia, NM; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial...
Steve T. Marquez
Aug 10, 2024
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Steve T Marquez 60 of Eastvale, CA passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with his wife and sons by his side.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 201 5th Street, Dexter, NM 88230 at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 24,2024...
Alexia A. Garza
Aug 10, 2024
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Alexia A. Garza, 23, passed away August 10, 2024 at her home in Loving, NM.
Visitation will be 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited 9:30 AM, Monday, August 19, 2024 at Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center and funeral services will follow at 10:00...
Renee Dehahn
Aug 2, 2024
Alice Renee DeHahn, age 56, was a life-long resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico. She passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2024. Visitation will be Wednesday August 14, 2024, from 5:00- 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Thursday August 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Landmark Baptist Church, 509 N. Eighth Street. Pastor Destry McDonald will...
Ashley Brooke Ragland
Aug 2, 2024
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Ashley Brooke Ragland, 41, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on her birthday, August 2, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. Ashley served in the United States Army as a paralegal with the JAG Corps. Following her service, she turned her focus to having children and raising her family. Once the children where older...
Christine Ann Goodyear
Jul 31, 2024
Christine Ann Outwin Goodyear of Carlsbad, NM went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2024. Chris was born in Muskegon, MI on May 6, 1940 to Frank Arthur Califf and Jane Lois Kemp Califf. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is scheduled for 1:30 PM, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Assumption Catholic Church in Roswell, NM...
Wayne Atchley
Jul 31, 2024
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Wayne Atchley was born and raised in Clovis, NM. After graduation, he joined the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam Conflict as a military police officer for a total of 6 years. Wayne then returned to Clovis after his military service and continued public service by joining the Clovis police force. During...