Obituaries
Michael Casper "Mike" Simer
Sep 6, 2026
Michael Casper “Mike” Simer, affectionately known as “Pa Mike,” of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on September 6, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on December 8, 1949, Mike leaves behind a lifetime of love, hard work, laughter, stories, and memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Mike shared 58 years...
Ruth King
Aug 21, 2026
Ruth King passed away peacefully on Friday 8/21/26 in Albuquerque, NM.
She was born in Freeport, Illinois 3/25/1927 and lived life fully for 99 and a half years.
We will not be having a traditional funeral, as she decided to donate her body to science with the UNM Anatomical Donation program. They will eventually send the cremains to the family, so we...
Doris Lynn Rodriquez
Sep 4, 2026
Doris Lynn Rodriquez, age 54, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Doris was born on January 14, 1972, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, where she grew up and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1990. In...
Anita LeRosen Perini
Sep 2, 2026
Anita LeRosen Perini, 79, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, as a good and faithful servant of the Lord. She was born June 19, 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Dr. Arthur LeDoux LeRosen and Jo Margret Rose. She was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, sister, relative, friend, teacher, and a source of love and encouragement...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Estrada, Jr.
Aug 25, 2026
Rodolfo “Rudy” Estrada, Jr., 70, of Iowa Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday, September 4, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Oasis Church with Pastor Gabe Rubio officiating. Interment will follow...
Patricia Michaelson
Aug 24, 2026
Patricia Michaelson, 73, of Camp Ave., Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 24, 2026 at her home. A graveside service is scheduled for 9:00 AM, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Patricia was born October 22, 1952, in Charleston, West Virginia to Kenneth and Jewel (Lowe) Dodrill and moved to...
Kathleen “Kathy” Long
Aug 22, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Long, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 65.
Kathy was a woman who loved her family deeply. Of all the roles she held in life, being a grandmother was one of the greatest joys of her heart. She treasured her 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and she...
Ronald Grigg
Aug 21, 2026
Ronald “Ron” G. Grigg, 79, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, August 28, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Veterans Memorial...
Edward C. Parraz
Aug 14, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward on August 14, 2026, at the age of 63. He peacefully passed at home, with his wife at his side.
Edward was a lifelong resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico, born on July 18, 1963, to his parents Pete B. Parraz and Felicita Campos Parraz. He married his wife, also...
Mike Shastid
Aug 14, 2026
Mike Shastid, 69, of Martin Lane., Carlsbad, NM, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. Private services have taken place. Mike was born June 4, 1957, in Abilene, TX to Leroy and Bobbie (Story) Shastid and moved to Carlsbad in 1969. He was preceded in death by his mother Bobbie Shastid and brothers Lynn and Danny Shastid. Survivors are his father,...
Clayton T. Huber
Aug 12, 2026
Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed here.
Clayton Todd Huber, 62, was called home by his Father on August 12, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 1, 1964, in Artesia, New Mexico, to Walter and Gayle Huber.
Clayton was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He shared a special bond with his...
Sanford O. Watson
Aug 10, 2026
Sanford O. Watson, 76, longtime resident of Carlsbad passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, two daughters, two brothers and his mother. He will be missed, maybe now he will actually go fishing. Private services have already been held. In lieu of flowers please make a donation...
Alton L. Appleton
Aug 9, 2026
Alton L. Appleton, 76, former resident of Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 9, 2026 at his home in Hobbs, NM. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Alton was born February 9, 1950 in Hobbs, NM, to Ivy and Illa Mae (Langley) Appleton. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1968. Alton married Janice May...
John W. Coleman
Aug 2, 2026
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John W. Coleman, 97, of Carrollton, TX, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 at home. Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Friday, August 7, 2026, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Veilleux. Interment will follow...
Reynaldo "Rey" Galindo Montejano
Aug 2, 2026
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Reynaldo "Rey" Galindo Montejano, 92, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12,...
David Wilson
Aug 1, 2026
David Wilson, 68, rode his final trail into the arms of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, hard work, and the cowboy way of life he cherished every single day. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Wilson Ranch Cemetery, Artesia, NM.
If you ever met David, you never...
Charles Don Kirkes, Sr.
Aug 1, 2026
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Charles Don Kirkes, Sr., 93, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 PM, Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, August 7, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor...
Guillerma V. Hinojos
Jul 27, 2026
Guillerma V. Hinojos, 80, of Loving, NM, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will be at 5:00 PM, Monday, August 3, 2026 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM with Deacon Melvin Balderrama officiating. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at...
Eliseo "Cheo" Moreno, Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Eliseo “Cheo” Moreno, Jr., 73, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away July 24, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Friday, July 31, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, July 31, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Jamieson officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad,...
Danny Knight
Jul 23, 2026
Danny Bob Knight, 70, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born on December 8th, 1955 in Artesia, NM, to Bobby Gene and Earle Gean (Quain) Knight.
Danny was a mechanic by trade, a calling that suited him perfectly. His mind never stopped turning, always drawn to the inner workings of things and eager to understand what made...
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