Obituaries
Steven Glen Armstrong
Nov 9, 2025
Steven Glen Armstrong, 66, passed away November 9, 2025 at Lakeview Christian Home, Carlsbad, NM.
Graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad NM.
Steven Glen Armstrong was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on July 4, 1959 to his parents. Marjorie and Glen Armstrong.
After high school, Steven worked at his parents’ locations of Smiley’s Drive-...
Raul Aguirre Onsurez
Nov 8, 2025
Raul Aguirre Onsurez,74, passed away November 8, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving, NM followed by a vigil at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with...
Patricia B. Martinez
Nov 8, 2025
Patricia B. Martinez, 80, passed away on November 8, 2025 at her home in Carlsbad, NM.
Rosary will be recited for 9:30 AM, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge...
Billie Kay Martin
Nov 6, 2025
Billie Kay Martin, 76, of Crossett, died Thursday November 6, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Martin was born December 17, 1948, in Carlsbad, New Mexico and was a resident of Crossett for 55 years. She was a 1966 graduate of Carlsbad High School. Mrs. Martin was a devoted member of the Meridian Baptist Church, where she played the organ and...
Roque "Rocky" Soltero
Nov 6, 2025
Roque “Rocky” Soltero, 87, of Evening Star Circle, Carlsbad, NM, passed away November 6, 2025 while in rehabilitation at Lakeview Christian Home.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Alex Castillo, Elder, officiating.
Roque was born September 2, 1938, in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico to Roque and Cuca...
Donald W. "Donnie" White
Nov 6, 2025
Donald Wayne White, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2025. A lifelong resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Donnie lived a full life surrounded by family, friends, and the community he loved. He is survived by his best friend and significant other, Janis Potts; his sister Debbie Workman (Jimmy); sons Michael White (Deanne) and Mabry Jackson; daughters...
Ashly Danielle Tarango
Nov 4, 2025
Ashly Danielle Tarango, 31, of W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation will take place. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Oasis Church with Pastor Jerry Jamieson officiating.
Ashly was born September 14, 1994 in Roswell, NM. She graduated from Faith Christian Academy. Ashly loved music,...
Larry Burnette
Nov 2, 2025
Larry Dean Burnette Jr., 49, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. Cremation will take place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ronald McDuff officiating.
Larry was born December 10, 1975 in Farmington, NM to Larry Sr. and Sherri (Graham) Burnette. He graduated from Carlsbad...
David T. Montoya
Nov 2, 2025
David T. Montoya, 89, of Ortega Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Monday, November 10, 2025, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM...
Kenneth Wayne Heard
Nov 1, 2025
Kenneth “Wayne” Heard, 45, also known as SMURF in his drilling rig days, of Loving New Mexico passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born December 15, 1979, in Las Cruses New Mexico to parents William Charles Heard Jr and Susan Coleman. He was a resident of Eddy County most of his life and an employee of Western Midstream...
Rose Frazier
Nov 1, 2025
Rose Frazier, 96, passed away peacefully November 1, 2025, at her home in Carlsbad, NM surrounded by her loved ones.
Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Tony Dominguez, Danny York and Fred Padilla. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of all...
Maria Dolores Lara
Oct 27, 2025
Maria Dolores Lara, age 61, of Loving, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in Carlsbad, surrounded by love and cherished memories.
Vigil will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Our Lady of Grace Parish. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, November 7, 205 at Our Lady of Grace Parish with Fr....
Hector M. Cisneros-Montanez
Oct 27, 2025
Héctor M. Cisneros-Montañez, de 35 años, falleció el 27 de octubre de 2025 en Rural, Nuevo México.
El velorio se llevará a cabo el martes 4 de noviembre de 2025, de 4:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m., en la capilla de la funeraria Denton-Wood, en Carlsbad, Nuevo México. A continuación, a las 7:00 p. m., se realizará el servicio funerario.
Héctor...
B. Jayne Freeman
Oct 25, 2025
Bessie Jayne Freeman was born on September 2, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, to Billie Evelyn (Righter) and Samuel Castro. She passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Jayne spent her early years in Southern California and graduated from Perris High School in 1954. The following year, she married Vince Goeke and began a life devoted to...
Randy Ray Norrid
Oct 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Norrid, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, on October 25, 2025.
Randy was born and raised in Carlsbad, where he became known as the most kind-hearted person you ever met — a rare mix of toughness, humor, and generosity that only he could pull off. He was loyal to his family...
Bobby J. Moseley
Oct 22, 2025
Bobby J. Moseley, age 42, of N. Edward Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at Covenant Medical Center in Hobbs, NM. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Clay Carlson of Faith Baptist Church will...
Michael W. "Mike" Rich
Oct 20, 2025
Michael "Mike" Wayne Rich, a cherished husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on October 20, 2025, in Andrews, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on August 16, 1953, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Mike lived a life marked by dedication, humor, and an unwavering love for his family.
Mike leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. His wife of...
Wanda Maxwell
Oct 17, 2025
Wanda Maxwell, 89, former resident, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, October 24, 2025, at Carlsbad Cemetery with Richard West officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Wanda was born April...
Sherry Lynn Hayden
Oct 16, 2025
Sherry Lynn Hayden, 67, of Artesia, NM passed away October 16, 2025 in El Paso, TX. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public service.
Sherry was born August 8, 1958 in Farmington, NM to William “Bill” and Shirley (Dusing) Goins. She graduated from LaFollette High School in LaFollette, TN. Sherry later moved to Artesia, NM. She was a...
Wah-Leah Ballard
Oct 15, 2025
Services will be streamed and can be viewed here.
Wah-Leah Faye Cox Ballard was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on November 15, 1941, to Thomas J. Cox and Della C. Kenner Cox. She passed from this life on October 15, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are...
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