Obituaries
Charles Neel
Dec 7, 2020
Obituary Charles Patrick (Pat) Neel 78 passed away in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on Monday, December 7, 2020. Cremation has taken place and no public services will be held. Pat was born on April 21, 1942 in Des Moine, Iowa to Chuck and Harriett Neel. After high school, he served honorably in the United States Navy until his discharge in 1963....
Bob Bailey
Dec 6, 2020
Obituary Visitation for Bob Bailey will be 3 PM - 4 PM, Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 5 people in the chapel at a time and facial coverings are required. Bob was born on August 29, 1933 in Charleston, W. Virginia to Lonnie and Nellie Bailey. He joined the US Army on June...
Hector S. Guerra
Dec 3, 2020
Obituary Hector S. Guerra, 85, of Montclair Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 3, 2020 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 4 PM 6 PM, Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be limited to 5 people in the chapel at a time and facial coverings are required. Private services will be held. Hector was born...
Debra Lynn Plumlee
Dec 3, 2020
Obituary Debra Lynn Plumlee was called home by the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020. She passed away at her home in Aztec, New Mexico. A memorial service celebrating Debbies life will be held at a later date due to Covid. Debbie was born on August 2, 1957 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Dorcus and Earl Sparks. She graduated from...
Rosa Sanchez Jimenez
Dec 2, 2020
Obituary Rosa Sanchez Jimenez, 52, of West Ash Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away December 2, 2020 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, December 7, 2020 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. The family will have private services at Carlsbad Cemetery. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Rosa Sanchez Jimenez was...
Dennis Hunter Schmidt
Dec 2, 2020
Obituary Dennis Hunter Schmidt 77, passed away Wednesday December 2nd 2020 at his home in Carlsbad, NM. Dennis was born May 26, 1943 in Bisbee, AZ to Clyde & Faye Schmidt. His family moved to Carlsbad when he was a young boy. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1961. Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard...
Harold A. "Hal" Waters
Dec 2, 2020
Obituary Harold A. Hal Waters, 92, passed away December 2, 2020 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Private services will be held at Denton Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stephanie Harmon officiating. Hal was born May 19, 1928 in Denver, Colorado to Arthur and Viola (Johnson) Waters. He graduated veterinary college from Colorado State University in 1952. Hal married Margaret Zylstra...
Gail Hamilton
Dec 1, 2020
Obituary Gail Hamilton, 72, passed away December 1, 2020 in Delta, Utah. Private services will be held at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with Pastor Jason Shirley officiating. Gail was born May 22, 1948 in San Rafael, California to James Edward and Voyzie Lorraine Smith. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1965. Gail worked for the Eddy County Sheriffs Department...
Billy Gene Kartchner
Nov 30, 2020
Obituary Billy Gene Kartchner, 89, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Carlsbad Cemetery (old section). Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Vickery, Hamie Burger, Butch Houseworth, Casey Kartchner, Justin Kartchner and Jeannette Dunn. He was born April 13, 1931 in Globe, Arizona to the late Lorenzo "Wrense" and...
Catalina Ruiz
Nov 29, 2020
Obituary Catalina Ruiz, 78, of Chavez Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Lakeview Christian Home. Catalina was born on November 25, 1942, in Hagerman, New Mexico to Lacardio and Cruz Ruiz. Visitation is from 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. The family will later have private services...
Gilbert Ruiz Ortega
Nov 28, 2020
Obituary Gilbert Ruiz Ortega, 64, of Leavel Dr., Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Gilbert Ruiz Ortega, was born February 4,...
Fulgencio "Poncho" Baiza
Nov 28, 2020
Obituary Fulgencio Poncho Baiza, 79, of Salazar Road Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Carlsbad Medical Center surrounded by his family. Fulgencio was born on January 16, 1941, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Miguel and Jesusita Baiza. The family will be having private services, and interment will be at Santa Catarina Cemetery Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral...
Mary Lou Beaty
Nov 28, 2020
Obituary Mary Lou Beaty, passed away November 28, 2020 at the age of 81 in Carlsbad, NM. A Private burial will be held at the Tularosa Cemetery. Mary Lou (Virden) Beaty was born on December 8, 1938 in Tularosa, NM to Benjamin Levi Virden and Mary Elizabeth (Wingfield) Virden. She grew up on a ranch east of Tularosa and graduated...
Severo Serrano
Nov 25, 2020
Obituary Severo Lujan Serrano, 82, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on November 25, at his home surrounded by his family. Private services will be held at Landmark Baptist Church with Pastor Destry McDonald officiating. Burial will take place at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Carlsbad, NM. Severo always believed in helping people in the community. He volunteered as a special deputy...
Vickie Jo Hand
Nov 25, 2020
Obituary Vickie Jo Hand, 63, of Aspen Street Amarillo, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Baptist Saint Anthony Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. Vickie was born on June 28, 1957, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Ralph and Ruby Hand. Private services were held, and interment was at Carlsbad Cemetery Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of...
Antonio "Tony" Medrano
Nov 24, 2020
Obituary Antonio Tony Medrano, 92, of Portillo Road Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at his home. Tony was born on June 14, 1928, in Malaga, NM to Jose and Christina Medrano. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. The family will have private services...
Willie Smith
Nov 23, 2020
Obituary Willie Smith went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ November 23, 2020. Visitation will be 4 PM 7 PM, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be limited to 5 people in the chapel at a time and facial coverings are required. Private services will take place. Willie was born to Willis Lawrence...
Viviana Salmon Ornelas
Nov 23, 2020
Obituary Viviana Salmon Ornelas, 74, of N. 3rd Street, Loving, NM, passed away November 23, 2020 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Private services will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Fr. Pasala Hruday Kumar officiating. Viviana was born December 2, 1945 in Vado de Piedra, Chihuahua, Mexico to Espitacion and Maria Jesusita (Garcia) Salmon. Her father worked...
Frank A. Urquidez
Nov 23, 2020
Obituary Frank A. Urquidez, 79 of Carlsbad, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Carlsbad Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1941, in Loving, NM to Rosa and Frank Urquidez. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Mark Carrasco and brother-in-law, Cande Carrasco. Frank is survived by two sisters: Emma Carrasco of Loving, NM and Vi Teague...
Cristina H. Estrada
Nov 20, 2020
Obituary Cristina H. Estrada, 93, of Howard Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away November 20, 2020 at her home. Visitation will be 6 PM 8 PM, Monday, November 23, 2020 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to five people in the chapel at a time and facial coverings are required. Private services will be held at Carlsbad Cemetery withDeacon Tony...
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