Obituaries
Cheryl Ann Todd
Sep 30, 2025
Cheryl Ann Todd, lovingly known as “Chery,” passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on August 13, 1943, in Pecos, Texas, to John William Boles and Mary Agnes (Hudgens) Boles. She was married to Glenn Todd December 18, 1971 in Carlsbad, NM.
Chery was preceded in death by her siblings, William “Bill” Boles, James...
Rudy Yanez
Sep 29, 2025
Rudy Yanez Lujan, 33, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 29, 2025. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 followed by a vigil at 6:30 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at St. Edward Catholic Church with Fr. Pasala Hruday Kumar...
Kenni Lynn Barnett
Sep 29, 2025
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Kenni Lynn Barnett went home to be with Jesus on September 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Carlsbad on April 15, 1953 to Jimmy Ray Janes and Jan Dean Janes. Kenni married Lanny Barnett, the love of her life, on November 30, 1968. They were blessed with four...
Fred Lara
Sep 27, 2025
Federico “Fred” Lara of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on September 27, 2025.
Born March 2, 1957, in Pecos, Texas to Juanita Lara. Fred’s life was shaped by many challenges. In his early adult years, he became disabled and faced many physical and personal trials over the years. Though his life was not an easy one, he met it with a quiet...
Joshua M. Miller
Sep 25, 2025
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Joshua Maurice Miller, 37, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 25, 2025. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, October 3, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor R. L. Smith, Jr. officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Joshua was...
Kysiah David Lujan
Sep 24, 2025
Kysiah David Lujan, 19, of Loving, New Mexico, passed away September 24, 2025 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The memorial video tribute will begin playing at 12:30 PM, in the Loving High School Lecture Hall. Rosary will be recited at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM, at Loving High School Gymnasium, Loving, NM,...
Judy McGinnis
Sep 24, 2025
Judy McGinnis, 70, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Cremation has taken place and private family services will take place at a later date.
Judy was born on May 28, 1955, in Vancouver, WA to Floyd and Bobbie (Maxwell) Martin. She attended school in Washington State. Years later she reconnected with her junior high...
Timothy C. "Tim" Thacker
Sep 23, 2025
Timothy C. “Tim” Thacker, 55, of Hamilton Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 23, 2025 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Loving Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Davis officiating. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors.
Tim was born October 23, 1969 in...
Mary S. Logan
Sep 23, 2025
Mary S. Logan, 70, of W. Riverside Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 23, 2025 at her home.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.
Mary Grace Sockwell was born August 15, 1955, in Ft. Bragg, NC to Grady and Lutricia (Thompson) Sockwell. She was married to Brant L. Logan November 10, 1979 in Cloudcroft, NM. Mary was...
Ollie Fitzgerald
Sep 23, 2025
Ollie Fitzgerald, 66, of N. Halagueno Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 23, 2025 at Kindred Hospital, El Paso, Texas.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Day Spring Fellowship with Pastor Russell Hoksbergen officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ollie was born August 24, 1959 in Carlsbad,...
Antonio Martin
Sep 23, 2025
Antonio Martin, 88, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Lakeview Christian Home, Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Loving, NM.
Antonio was born on October 21, 1936 in Terlingua, TX to Felix and Jesusita (Fuentez) Martinez. He is survived by two daughters,...
Debbie Toothman Tarvin
Sep 21, 2025
Debbie Toothman Tarvin, 69, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025 at her home in Loving, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place and as per her request, there will be no services.
Debbie was born on July 24, 1956 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Fred and June (Orr) Toothman and moved to Carlsbad at the age of one with her parents. She...
Alma Crabb
Sep 20, 2025
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Alma Laverne Crabb, 88 of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in El Paso, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, with Pastor Joshua Crabb, grandson, officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
Alma, “Memaw”...
Antonio M. "Tony" Vasquez
Sep 17, 2025
Antonio M. “Tony” Vasquez, 90, of Pecos Highway, Loving, NM, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, Monday, September 22, 2025 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, at San Jose Catholic...
Elizabeth "Betty" Huerta
Sep 15, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Huerta, 83, passed away peacefully September 15, 2025 at her home in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home following a vigil at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, September 24, 2025 at St. Edwards Catholic Church with Fr. Pasala Hruday Kumar officiating....
Roberto G. Melendrez
Sep 15, 2025
Roberto G. Melendrez, 77, of W. Tansill Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 15, 2025 at UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 25, 2025 at San Jose...
Ramon M. Mendoza
Sep 14, 2025
Ramon M. Mendoza, Sr., 93 of Carlsbad, NM passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2025.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Monday, September 22, 2025 followed by a vigil at 6:30 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr....
Sabino Martinez, Sr.
Sep 12, 2025
Sabino Martinez, Sr., 71 of Carlsbad, Nm, passed away on September 12, 2025, at his son’s home surrounded by his loved ones. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, September 19, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Dennis Durfee officiating.
Sabino was born on April 3, 1954, in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated...
Sarah Blair
Sep 9, 2025
Sarah Kathaleen Blair, age 47, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by the love of her family.
Sarah was born to Kenneth and Carla Blair. Sarah was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She shared a special bond with her sister, Allison Crabb, and brother-in-law, Josh Crabb, and was a deeply loving...
Jerry Henley
Sep 9, 2025
Jerry Henley, 89, passed away on September 9, 2025 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
There will be no visitation. Graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, September 15, 2025 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor Simon King officiating. Denton-Wood is in charge of all arrangements.
Jerry Britt Henley was born on January 23, 1936 to John C. and Rosa Lee (Crabb) Henley in...
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