It is with great sadness that the family of Manuela “Mannie” Briones announces her passing. Mannie was born to Teclo and Angela Carrasco in Carlsbad, New Mexico on February 28, 1937. Mannie was a caregiver at heart and after raising her four children she emersed herself in the caregiving community. She worked as a child caretaker for four years before...
Elizabeth Ann Higgins went home to Jesus on April 8, 2021, at the age of 84.
Elizabeth was born to Clarence and Grace Hamrick on October 2, 1936, in Hilton, Oklahoma. As a child, Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with her pets including her pet squirrel. Elizabeth met her husband, Jim Higgins in 1953 at Hobbs High School. They got married...
Robert Karl Rhoades (“Robo”) passed away peacefully at home Thursday, April 8, 2021 surrounded by the love of his life, Pam, and all of his children and grandchildren. A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be hosted by his family on Wednesday, April 14, 2021...
Dinila G. Rinehart, 74, of Hueco Street Carlsbad, New Mexico peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Dinila was born on October 6, 1946, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place, and the family will have services at a later date followed by interment at Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral...
Star Granger Cobos, 28, of Willow Street, passed away April 6, 2021. Graveside services are scheduled for 11 AM, Monday, May 24, 2021 at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Star was born October 20, 1992 in Albuquerque, NM. She attended school in Carlsbad. Star cherished the time spent with her children and enjoyed fishing and camping with her family. She was preceded in...
Matias Morán Rios, 85, of Primrose Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Matias was born on February 24, 1936, in Santa Catalina de Siena, Durango, Mexico to Zeferino and Catalina Morán.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, April 12, 2021, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel....
Gloria Jean Bowden passed away Monday, April 5th, 2021, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life memorial provided by family on Saturday, April 10th, 2021 at 4907 Old Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad NM at 2pm. Family and friends are very much welcome to attend.
Gloria Jean was born to W.G. and Imogean...
Clayton “Suppa Smove” Lee Allen, 30, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Monday, April 12, 2021 at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6300 South R.L. Thornton FWY, Dallas, TX 75232. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, April 12, 2021 at Laurel Land Funeral Home...
Betsy Anne Klink was born on July 26, 1940, in Wheeling, West Virginia to Harrison and Margaret Leggett. She died on April 4, 2021 surrounded by family and puppies.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Carlsbad, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Her family moved to Turtle Creek, PA when she was a few...
Ruben Salsberry Gonzales, 88, of Piedras Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be 5 PM – 7 PM, Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 20 people in the chapel at a time and facial coverings are required. Services are scheduled for 2 PM, Friday, April 9,...
Nola Mae Hagar, 92, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Goodlife Senior Living. She was born November 30, 1928 in Dora, NM to William and Lena Hofman.
Nola grew up in the depression on a small dairy farm in Dora. She would say everyday how thankful she was for her heritage, that her father and mother...
Tracye Baker, 57, of Prospect Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at her home. Tracye was born on May 11, 1963, in Slaton, Texas to Billy and Judy Baker.
Cremation has taken place, and a graveside service is scheduled for 4:00 PM Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Loving Cemetery in Loving, NM with Jimmy...
Kelsie Angile Moore, 44, of West Ural Drive Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on April 2, 2021, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kelsie was born on June 24, 1976, in Andrews, Texas.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday, April...
Tyler Combs, 25, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on March 31, 2021.
Tyler was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed hiking and spending time with his family. Tyler honorably served the U.S. Army. He was loved deeply by everyone that knew him. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Tyler was survived by his wife, Hailey; son, Cave,...
James “Kayo” McKinney, born on May 26, 1958, and passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021.
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Robert Jesse Higgins, 77, of Hidalgo Road Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Robert was born on August 4, 1943, in Merkel, Texas to Henry and Wilma Higgins.
Cremation has taken place, and there are no services planned at this time.
Robert grew up in Merkel, TX and graduated from Merkel High School in 1961. He then...
Billy C. Phillips, 84, of Grandi Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away March 26, 2021 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 4 PM – 6 PM, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 20 people at a time and facial coverings are required. A graveside service is scheduled for 11:30 AM, Thursday, April 1, 2021...
Edgar W. Magby, passed away on March 25, at the age of 91. He was surrounded by his wife and children.
Visitation is scheduled from 5 PM to 7 PM on Thursday, April 1. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 2, at 11 AM in Dog Canyon at 5452 Queen HWY. Edgar Magby, was born on April...
Norman “Norm” Davis, 76, of Linda Court Carlsbad, New Mexico peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Norm was born on November 18, 1944, in Pitkin, Louisiana to Charlie and Nellie Davis.
Visitation is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday, March 26, 2021, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. There will be...
Joseph Moreno, 73, of Ortega Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on March 23, 2021. Joseph was born on April 22, 1947, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Jose and Anita Moreno.
Cremation has taken place, and the family will have private services at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Antonio Moreno officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joseph...