Otis "Sonny" Dakan
Jan 6, 2021
Obituary Otis Sonny Roy Dakan, 89, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away in Odessa, Texas, on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Sonny was born on November 28, 1931, in Wink, Texas to Otis Harry and Helen (Murz) Dakan. Sonny is survived by his wife, Rayla Dakan; sons: Joe Dakan and Kyle Bump. Sonny was preceded in death by son: Danny. Visitation...
Gary C. York
Jan 5, 2021
Obituary Gary C. York, 78, of Pinon Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 5, 2021 at his home. Gary was born on April 29, 1942, to Elmer York and Bertha Masterson at St. Francis Hospital in Carlsbad, NM. Visitation will be 3 PM 6 PM, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 5 people in...
Jose "Cheche" Castillo
Jan 5, 2021
Obituary Jose Cheche Castillo, 80, of N. 3rd Street, Loving, NM, passed away January 5, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be 2 PM 4 PM, Monday, January 11, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 5 people in the chapel at a time and facial coverings are required. A private vigil and Mass of Christian Burial will...
Serapio Parraz
Jan 5, 2021
Obituary Serapio Parraz, 64, of W. Ash Street, Loving, NM, passed away January 5, 2021 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 3 PM 6 PM, Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving. Visitation is limited and facial coverings are required at all services. A private Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will...
Gary W. Johnson
Jan 4, 2021
Obituary
Gary W. Johnson, 74, of Russell Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 in Las Cruces, New Mexico with his family by his side. Gary was born on August 29, 1946, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Lillard Bill and Shirley Johnson.
There will be no visitation, and the family will have private services at Carlsbad Cemetery Carlsbad,...
Enrique "Hank City" O. Fuentes
Jan 2, 2021
Obituary Enrique Hank City O. Fuentes, 66, of S. 5th Street, Loving, NM, answered the Good Lords calling on January 2, 2021 at UMC Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Born December 23, 1954 at St. Francis Hospital in Carlsbad, NM, Enrique enjoyed the outdoors and hunting at an early age. At Carlsbad Mid High and Senior High Schools, Enriques greatest accomplishment...
Christina Ridenour
Jan 1, 2021
Obituary Christina Ridenour, 73, of Chestnut Street, Carlsbad, NM passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Christina was born on August 18, 1947, in Mexico City, Mexico to Edwardo and Maria Alcala. Visitation will be 5 PM-7 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 5 people in the chapel at a time...
Dustin Lance McLearen
Jan 1, 2021
Obituary Dustin Lance McLearen, 23, of Kingsnake Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 1, 2021. Cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date. Dustin was born April 16, 1997 in Lubbock, Texas to Jimmy and Kerri (Prather) McLearen. He attended Lubbock Cooper High School and later Slaton High School. Dustin was an avid dirt bike...
Amber Kay Eaton
Jan 1, 2021
Obituary Amber Kay Eaton, 35, of Monte Vista Street, passed away January 1, 2021. Visitation will be 3 PM 6 PM, Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be limited to 5 people in the chapel at a time, and facial coverings are required. A private graveside service will be held at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor David...
Beverly JoAnn DeWater
Jan 1, 2021
Obituary Bev was born March 5th, 1931 in Newton, Iowa in Jasper County to Charles and Beulah Shankland Stickney. She met and married Bruce Le Roy Cannon in Newton Iowa and they rode the rodeo circuit in the Midwest and in California. Bev rode bulls and was a wonderful trick rider. She also trained horses in cutting and cross country...
Miguel Jimenez
Jan 1, 2021
Obituary Miguel Jimenez, 57, of Wyoming Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 1, 2021 in Odessa, Texas. Private services will be held at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Manuel Chavez officiating. You may view the live stream service by clicking hereat 11:00 AM, MST, Monday, January 11, 2021. Miguel was born January 16, 1963 in Juarez, Mexico. He married...
Frances "Aline" Simpson
Dec 31, 2020
Obituary Frances Aline Simpson went home to Jesus on December 31, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas at age 98. She was a longtime resident of Carlsbad. Aline was preceded by her parents, Stad and Nora Meyers; her husband, Dolph Simpson; and son, Randy Simpson. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Kendrick; son, Mike Simpson and wife, Laura; her six grandchildren;...
Mary Sandra Carrico
Dec 29, 2020
Obituary Mary Sandra Carrico, 72, of Carlsbad, passed away December 29, 2020. Cremation has taken place and a private graveside will be held at Carlsbad Cemetery. Mary was born August 15, 1948 in Washington, IN, to George and Mildred (Love) Carrico and moved here with her family as a young girl. She graduated from Carlsbad High School. Mary worked for...
Juana F. Olivas
Dec 28, 2020
Obituary Juana F. Olivas, 66, of Center Ave., passed away December 28, 2020 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, Roswell, NM. Visitation will be 3 PM 6 PM, Sunday, January 3, 2020 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 5 people in the chapel at a time and facial coverings are required. Private services will be held at Dios...
Elizabeth "Ann" Clark
Dec 25, 2020
Obituary Elizabeth Ann Clark, 84, of N. Thomason Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 25, 2020 at her home. Visitation will be 2 PM 6 PM, Friday, January 1, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 5 people in the chapel at a time. Facial coverings are required at visitation and service. Private services will be held at...
Arthur G. Sosa
Dec 25, 2020
Arthur G. Sosa, 43, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on December 25, 2020, in El Paso, Texas. Art was born February 19, 1977, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Ernesto and Criselda Sosa.
Art is survived by his parents; and three brothers: Danny Sosa and wife Marianne, Ernest Sosa, and Anthony Sosa all of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Godson: Juan...
Dorothy Sedgwick Wright
Dec 22, 2020
Obituary Services will be at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at First Baptist Church Dorothy Louise Sedgwick-Wright was born in Forney, Tx on January 19, 1932 and departed to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior December 22, 2020. The oldest of three girls, the family moved often because her father worked for the government. At a young age...
Anita Pena
Dec 22, 2020
Obituary Anita N. Pena, a former resident of Carlsbad passed away December 22nd, at her home in Albuquerque with family at her side. God granted her wish of reaching 100 years back in July. She was so happy. Anita was born July 26, 1920 in Alpine, TX to David Navarrette and Maria Rey. She married Guadalupe Pena in 1940 and...
Elizabeth
Dec 21, 2020
Obituary
Elizabeth Betty Ehman, 88, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 21, 2020 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Services will be held at St. Edward Catholic Church at a later date.
Betty was born September 26, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts, to William H. and Mary A. (MacDonald) Fraser. She graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School in Roxbury, Massachusetts in 1950. Betty proudly served...
Leo Leyendecker
Dec 21, 2020
Leo Leyendecker, 67, was called to his Heavenly Home on Monday, December 21, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie B. and Carolina Leyendecker and sister, Alice Ledesma.Leo is survived by his son Cody Leyendecker and daughter-in-law, Ashley Castro; grandson John Leyendecker; siblings: Joey Leyendecker and wife Debbie, Joel Leyendecker and wife Cheryl, and Leonard Leyendecker and wife...