Obituaries
JW "Red" Sessom
Jun 17, 2019
Obituary JW Red Sessom passed away peacefully on the morning of June 17. He is survived by four daughters, a son, six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren all who love him and know him as Papa Red. Red spent most of his life in Carlsbad where he fell in love and married a quiet, pretty girl named...
Robert W. Cooper
Jun 17, 2019
Obituary Robert W. Cooper, 51, of Monte Vista Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away June 17, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be 11:30 AM 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Cremation will take place and private interment will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com To send flowers to the family...
Victoria Lea Ryan (Truitt)
Jun 17, 2019
Obituary On Monday, June 17, 2019, the world lost a kind and generous soul. Victoria Lea Ryan (Truitt), born June 12, 1963, was small in stature but had a big heart. Her greatest joy was helping those in need, both human and animal alike. Vikki was a gifted singer and was passionate about the power of music. Cooking, another of...
Joe Dunlop
Jun 12, 2019
Obituary Joe Dunlop, 67, of San Juan Manor, Carlsbad, NM, passed away June 12, 2019 at his home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 1, 2019 at Leo Sweet Community Center with Chaplain Terry McKean officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Joe was born January 29,...
Betty Cain Funchess
Jun 11, 2019
Obituary Betty Cain Funchess, age 79, of Forest City, NC, formerly of Carlsbad, New Mexico, went home to with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Betty was born February 28, 1940 to the late Jacob "Paul" Cain and Oma Viola Martin Cain. She was a graduate of Carlsbad High School, class of...
Robert Garcia-Zuniga
Jun 10, 2019
Obituary Robert Garcia-Zuniga, 72, of S. 7th Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away June 10, 2019 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Saul Aguirre and Joe Gomez officiating. Robert was born December 27, 1946 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Antonio...
Gina Moreno
Jun 8, 2019
Obituary Virginia Gina Galindo Moreno, 52, of Del Rio Street passed away on June 8, 2019, at her home. She was born on December 23, 1966, to Ben and Eva Moreno in Carlsbad, NM. Gina lived life to the fullest, and made sure those around her felt loved and cared for. She was an amazing cook, and never missed an...
Robert N. Straight
Jun 7, 2019
Obituary Robert N (Bob) Straight, 74, of Carlsbad NM, formerly of Belmont Ohio entered into rest Friday, June 7, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born March 8th, 1945 in Barnesville Ohio a son of the late Lester and Ruth (Dunn) Straight. Bob served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War where he received two purple...
Estella Villa Cordova
Jun 5, 2019
Obituary Estella Villa Cordova, 86, of Quay Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away June 5, 2019 in Albuquerque. Visitation will be 2:00 PM 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary is scheduled for 9:30 AM, Monday, June 10, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. Martin Cordero officiating. Interment...
Glen D. Porter
Jun 3, 2019
Obituary Glen D. Porter, 84, of Colonial Ct., Carlsbad, NM, passed away from complications with pulmonary fibrosis Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home. He was cremated and services will be held at a later date. Glen was born August 26, 1934 in Carlsbad, NM to Walter Dale and Velma Lee (Staggs) Porter. He married his high school sweetheart Mary...
Juan G. Brito
Jun 2, 2019
Obituary Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, Juan Galindo Brito 82 of La LomaPelona, TX passed away on June 2, 2019. Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 7pm at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad NM. Mass will be on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10am at San Jose Catholic Church, followed by...
Lori (Ewing) Ogden
May 31, 2019
Obituary Lori Ann Ogden, 56, of Caviness Street of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born on October 9, 1962, in South Bend, Indiana to Franklin and Georgia Ewing. Lori was a kind and caring person, and loved spending quality time with her friends and family. She...
Martin Shepherd
May 31, 2019
Obituary Martin William Shepherd, 87, of West Pierce Street passed away on May 31, 2019, at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was born on August 12, 1931, to Byron and Edna Shepherd in Enid, Oklahoma. Martin had a big heart and always looked for opportunities to give and serve others. He loved the Lord and was a...
Justin Neil Swenson
May 28, 2019
Obituary Justin Neil Swenson, 38, of Carlsbad NM passed away on May 28, 2019. Justin was a victim of a violent crime. Justin was born May 13, 1981 in Monahans, TX to Denis and Denise Swenson. Justin is survived by his father, Denis Swenson, his two children, Alyssa and Kade Swenson, Aaron Swenson , sisters, Crystal Rumfield and spouse Brock...
Darrek J. Duke
May 26, 2019
Obituary Darrek J. Duke, 48, of Artesia, passed away May 26, 2019 in Artesia, NM. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Harvey Hebison officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Darrek was born March 20, 1971 in Harrisburg, Illinois....
Melvin J. McNutt
May 25, 2019
Obituary Melvin Jesse McNutt, 78, of Geneva Street Aurora, Colorado passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community. Melvin was born on March 29, 1941, in Magdalena, NM to Melvin and Jesse McNutt. Melvin graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1959. After high school, Melvin joined the Army and was stationed for three years in Alaska....
Glen Moore
May 19, 2019
Obituary Aubrey Glen Moore, 85, of West Ural Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Glen was born on November 20, 1933, in Rochester, TX to Elias and Lottie Moore. Later, he met the love of his life, Peggy Joyce Patton, and got married on July 19, 1952, in Lueders,...
Vernice Estelle (Dunlap) Foster
May 19, 2019
Obituary Vernice Estelle Foster, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born on, October 8, 1918, to Joseph and Bessie Dunlap in Freestone County, TX. At over 100, Estelle is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus. Estelle was a resident of Carlsbad for most of her life and a member of the First Baptist Church for over...
Imojene (McClary) Shepherd
May 16, 2019
Obituary Imojene Shepherd, 85, of West Pierce Street passed away on May 16, 2019, at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born on September 3, 1933, to John and Edna McClary in Phoenix, Arizona. Imojene had a big heart and always looked for opportunities to give and serve others. She loved the Lord and was a faithful...
Jack Mattison Hollen
May 15, 2019
Obituary Jack Mattison Hollen, 67, of Carlsbad, NM, lost his battle to cancer on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. He passed away peacefully while holding his daughters hand and was surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be scheduled at Grace Episcopal Church with Fr. Rod Hurst officiating. Cremation to take place...
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