Obituaries
Geneva A. Rodriguez
Jan 13, 2026
Geneva Anaya Rodriguez, age 82, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1943, in Loving, New Mexico, to Manuel Anaya and Antonia Carnero Anaya.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026 at River of Life Church with Pastor Ramon Florez officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral...
Melissa Swader
Jan 1, 2026
Melissa Swader, 48, of W. Rose Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 1, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Landmark Baptist Church with Pastor Destry McDonald officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, Landmark Baptist Church, one hour before service. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood...
Renee Munsel
Dec 31, 2025
Renee I. Munsel died peacefully, surrounded by friends and family on December 31, 2025, in Perryton Tx.
Renee, a resident of Carlsbad, was born in a Japanese internment camp in the Dutch East Indies on September 22, 1942. She traveled the world during her lifetime but settled in the southern United States where she met and lived with her life-long companion...
Roberto Madrid
Jan 19, 2026
Roberto Madrid, 72, passed away January 19, 2026 at his home in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel followed by a Rosary at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM at San Jose Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 with Fr....
Alfredo (Freddy) Buendia
Jan 18, 2026
Freddy C. Buendia, 64, of Carlsbad, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
There will be no visitation. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Tuesday January 27, 2026 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Interment will...
Richard Terrell McBee
Jan 17, 2026
Richard Terrell McBee was born on December 4, 1970. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his close loved ones.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Helen McBee.
He is survived by his father, Terrell McBee of Carlsbad; his wife of 26 years, Jenny McBee of Carlsbad; his son, Rance McBee of...
Gilberto Quintela
Jan 15, 2026
Gilberto D. Quintela, a proud veteran, born and raised in Loving, NM, a loving dedicated family man, and lifelong resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico, entered eternal life on January 15, 2026. Born on July 21, 1946, to Stevan Quintela and Guadalupe Duran, Gilberto lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and devotion to his family.
In 1965, Gilberto answered the...
Frankie Gail McCauley
Jan 14, 2026
Frankie Gail McCauley, our Grannie, walked through more heartbreak than most people could imagine, but she never let it change who she was. She held tightly to her faith, and she carried what she lived through with a quiet strength. Growing up, I used to think Grannie was so strong because she was Choctaw, like strength was simply part of...
Gwen Lyshik Wagner
Jan 14, 2026
Gwen Lyshik Wagner, 60, of Warachie Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 14, 2026 at her home.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Sunset Church of Christ with Ray Young officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM....
Joseph O. "Joey" Moreno
Jan 11, 2026
Joseph O. “Joey” Moreno, 67, passed away January 11, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation will take place.
Joey was born January 11, 1959, in Midland, Texas to Eliseo Ortiz and Alice (Olguin) Moreno. He served his country in the U.S. Army four years. Joey worked in construction for many years. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed listening to music.
Joey was...
Robert Charles Yeager
Jan 10, 2026
Robert Charles Yeager, affectionately known as "Bob," passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78.
Bob was born on November 26, 1947, in Grand Prairie, Texas. He grew up in West Texas and was a proud graduate of Brownfield High School, class of 1967. Shortly after graduation, on August 11, 1967, Bob married the love of his...
Linda Arnold
Jan 9, 2026
Linda Carolyn Lynall Arnold, 87, passed away January 9, 2026 at Lakeview Christian Home, Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM, January 21, 2026 at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
Linda...
Manuela Parra
Jan 9, 2026
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Manuela Ramona Sanchez Parra, de 70 años, residente de Carlsbad, Nuevo México, falleció en paz el 9 de enero de 2026.
Manuela fue una esposa amorosa, una madre dedicada y una mujer de fe fuerte y inquebrantable. Era conocida por su espíritu trabajador, su generosidad, su altruismo y el profundo cariño que demostraba a todas...
Francisca Ruiz
Jan 9, 2026
Francisca Ruiz, 100, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loved ones on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00...
James Alvin "Jim" Schrock
Jan 5, 2026
James Alvin "Jim" Schrock, 83, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on January 5, 2026.
Jim was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on October 05, 1942. He moved to Carlsbad in 1951 and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1961. Jim worked at Nahm’s Shoe Store before starting a 44-year career with American National Insurance, were he earned recognition for his dedication and...
Louise Greene
Jan 5, 2026
Louise Greene, 90, of Walker Farm Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 5, 2026 at Goodlife Assisted Living. Visitation will be 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Monday, January 12, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Herb Gage officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad...
Bernice Fay Venable
Jan 4, 2026
Bernice Fay Venable, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place, and the family will gather for a private memorial at a later date.
Bernice was born on February 25, 1938, in Albion, Oklahoma, to Obadire and Roma McDaniel. She moved with her family to Carlsbad, New Mexico as a child. One of...
Dennis O'Leary
Jan 3, 2026
Dennis M. O'Leary, passed away January 3, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life for Denny O'Leary is scheduled for January 17, 2026, a potluck will be held at 12:00 PM at First Baptist Church Activity Center, 112 N Alameda St, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
Dennis was born on July 11, 1944 to Vivian...
Charles "Charlie" Harvey, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Harvey, Jr., 79, passed away January 2, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, January 12, 2026 at Carlsbad Cemetery. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
Charlie was born on November 21, 1946 to Charles and Margaret (Moore) Harvey Sr. in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated from...
Dale J. Vickrey Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
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Dale J. Vickrey Jr., 61, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, went to his heavenly home on January 1, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Dale was born on August 26, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Dale J. Vickrey Sr. and Phyllis Stark Vickrey. The Vickrey family moved to Carlsbad in 1975, where...
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