Obituary Manuel Leos Contreras was born to Jose Almanza Contreras and Juliana Leos Contreras on September 6, 1947 in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated from Carlsbad Senior High School in 1966. Shortly after gradation he, along with two of his hometown friends, went to Houston, Texas to work as a welder on ships docked on shore. Months after arriving in Houston,...
Obituary Santiago C. Garcia, Sr., 87, of Algerita Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 16, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be 1:00 PM 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 22, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM,...
Obituary Robert Brett Thompson, 59, of Mission Avenue Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at home. Brettwas born on May 5, 1960, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Jerry and Margaret Thompson. Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Brett was a kind and caring person,...
Obituary Jerome R Stish (Jerry), 94, passed away Tuesday September 10, 2019 at Lakeview Christian Home, in Carlsbad, NM. Cremation has taken place and no public services will be held. Denton Wood is in charge of the arrangements. Jerry Stish was born October 30, 1924, to John and Pauline Stish. Jerry enlisted in the Army on November 18th, 1942 and...
Obituary Debra Lee Alvarado Hernandez, 54, of W. Beech Street, Loving, NM, passed away September 8, 2019 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 2 PM 5 PM, Monday, September 16, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for 7 PM, Monday, September 16, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at...
Obituary Guerrero G Gonzalez, 33, of East Orchard Lane Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on September 7, 2019, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Guerrero was born on November 26, 1985, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Antonio and Maria Gonzalez. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, September 13, 2019, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM...
Obituary Carlie Lynn Pray Overturff, 26, of Carlsbad, NM, died September 7, 2019. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 19, 2019 at River of Life Church with Pastor Ramon Florez officiating. Carlie Lynn was born to Ernie and LaDonna (Oliver) Overturff January 18, 1993 in Carlsbad, NM. She graduated from Faith Academy. Carlie loved the outdoors,...
Obituary Warren Hardy, 88, former resident, passed away September 5, 2019. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Rev. David Grousnick officiating. Warren was born July 16, 1931 in Attleboro, Massachusetts to Eugene and Elfreida Hardy. He served his country in the U.S. Army which he ultimately made a career, retiring...
Obituary Edward Calderon, Sr., 59, of N. 3rd Street, Loving, NM, passed away September 5, 2019 at his home. A vigil is scheduled for 7 PM, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating....
Obituary A.W. Dubb Williams, 92, of Riverside Dr., Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM 6:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2019, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Veilleux and Brian McGonagill officiating. Interment will...
Obituary Clayde Day Hodge, 94, was born February 24, 1925 in Cottle City, TX and passed away September 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Bill Hodge; daughters: Carolyn Ryan and Edwina Reeves; sister, Savannah Derrick and brothers: Leroy, Bill, Elwood and Dan Carpenter. She leaves behind sisters: Bonnie Derrick, Idell Burnet and brother CA Carpenter; children:...
Obituary Jean McKinley, 100, of Carlsbad, NM passed away August 30, 2019 at her home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Jean was born April 20, 1919 in Leetonia, Ohio to Harry H. and Esther E. (Beck) Woods. She had a long wonderful life with lots of good...
Obituary Mildred "Ab" Auclair was born on October 15, 1928 and has passed away peacefully from natural causes on August 28, 2019. Mildred enjoyed a full life and she will be forever missed for her unforgettable spirit and strong will. She truly cared for her family and enjoyed spending time with them more than anything, being a supportive figure for...
Obituary Rosa Maria Machuca Parraz, 88, of Carlsbad, passed away August 28, 2019 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving, followed by a vigil at 7:00 PM with Deacon Jerry Pierce officiating. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 4, 2019...
Obituary Eugenia T. Santana, 89, of Utah Street Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Carlsbad Medical Center surrounded by her family.Eugenia was born on November 15, 1929, in Ingacio Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico to Elilario and Petra Tarango. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Vigil...
Obituary Bobby Lee Modrall, 54, of Norris Road Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at home with his wife by his side. Bobby was born on August 31, 1964, in Lubbock, Texas to Sam and Carol Modrall. Cremation has taken place, and there will private family services on a later date. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in...
Obituary Nancy C. Painter, 73, of Marquess Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at her home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Denton- Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service are scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 1:00 PM, at Denton- Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Davis officiating. Interment...
Obituary Roberto Rob Mata, 46, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Hobbs, New Mexico. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 2:30 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Manuel Cano officiating. Robert was taken from us way to soon. He was a man who had passion for art, poetry and tattooing....
Obituary Erik Baby Navarrette, 20, of S. Cypress Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 21, 2019. Visitation will be 3:00 PM -5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for 7 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church. Liturgy of the Word service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August...
Obituary Benny Moreno, 79, of North 5th Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at his home. Benny was born on July 11, 1940, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Jose and Anita Moreno. Cremation has taken place. A come and go memorial gathering, where people are invited to come visit and pay their respects to the...