Obituaries

Gary Hieter

Gary Hieter

May 4, 2025

Gary R. Hieter, age 89, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 25, 1935, in Page, Nebraska, Gary lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, and generosity.

Cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled.

In his early years, Gary worked in copper mines before dedicating the majority of...

Tracy Millman

Tracy Millman

May 2, 2025

Tracy Lee Millman, 69, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, was called home on May 2, 2025.

Cremation has taken place. No service is scheduled.

Tracy had a big heart and a creative spirit. She loved crafting, watching her shows, playing bingo, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of her happiest moments were taking her grandsons fishing and...

Edith "Edie" Juanell Reese

Edith "Edie" Juanell Reese

May 1, 2025

Edith “Edie” Juanell Reese, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 at her home.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brett Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.

She was...

Jose A. Aguilar

Jose A. Aguilar

Apr 30, 2025

José Antonio Aguilar, 57, was called to heaven on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at his home in Carlsbad NM surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday May 8, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Friday, May 9, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church, Carlsbad, NM. Mass of Christian Burial...

Larry Joe Methola

Larry Joe Methola

Apr 30, 2025

Larry Joe Methola, 67, of Jewel Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2025 at...

Shirley Hodges Jackson

Shirley Hodges Jackson

Apr 30, 2025

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Shirley Ann Jackson, 90, passed away April 30, 2025 in Brenham, Texas.

The family will receive friends Monday, May 5, 2025, 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel and services will begin at 10:00 AM with Pastor Brad Coates officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM.

Shirley Jackson was born on...

Mary Tidwell Bell

Mary Tidwell Bell

Apr 29, 2025

Mary Tidwell Bell, 83, of Hamilton Place, Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 29, 2025 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel.

Mary was born December 29, 1941 to Claude and Lizzie (Baker) Bradley. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in...

Primitivo Vasquez Ybarra

Primitivo Vasquez Ybarra

Apr 28, 2025

Primitivo Ybarra, 81, passed away April 28, 2025 in Carlsbad, NM.

A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa, TX. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Edroud Jean officiating. Interment will take place at Cementerio De La Merced in Marfa,...

Loni Marie Carlson

Loni Marie Carlson

Apr 27, 2025

Survived by daughters Symphony Jean Carlson and Serenade Ellara Gooch, parents Tom and Myra Carlson, and sister Lori Carlson and her children, Annika, Adisyn, Alerick, and Asher.

Loni was very proud of her family. She loved her daughters and was very sensitive to their emotions. She would fiercely protect them in all circumstances. She was very close to her parents and...

Lucia Lopez Carrasco

Lucia Lopez Carrasco

Apr 22, 2025

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Lucia Lopez Carrasco, age 68, was called to heaven on April 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Lucia was born on May 13, 1956, to Cruz and Marcela Lopez in Carlsbad New Mexico. She married her loving husband Noel Carrasco of 43 years on November 14, 1981. They had...

Alvira P. Hernandez

Alvira P. Hernandez

Apr 22, 2025

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Alvira P. Hernandez, 69, a former resident of Carlsbad passed Monday, April 22, 2025 in Portales, New Mexico.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 1, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church, Carlsbad, NM. Mass of...

Dolores Hester

Dolores Hester

Apr 18, 2025

Dolores Hester, 98, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at her home.

There will be a visitation Monday, April 21, 2025, 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:00 AM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David W. Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.

Dolores was born September...

Henry McDonald

Henry McDonald

Apr 17, 2025

Henry McDonald, 69, of E. London Road, Loving, NM, passed away April 17, 2025 at Three Crosses Regional Hospital, Las Cruces, NM. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Oasis Church with Pastor Gabe Rubio officiating. Interment will follow...

Hollis Munson

Hollis Munson

Apr 13, 2025

Hollis Munson, of Wade, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on January 6, 1942, in Artesia, New Mexico, to Cecil Henry and Catherine Sadie (Anderson) Munson. On May 31, 1963, he married the love of his life, Linda Sue Bell, in Artesia.

Hollis lived the first 51 years of...

Hector Torres

Hector Torres

Apr 12, 2025

Hector Torres, 47, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM with Deacon Melvin Balderrama officiating.

Hector was born March 6, 1978 in Bronx, New York to Hector and Josefina (Lopez) Torres. He received an associate’s...

Bruce Murray Jeffress

Bruce Murray Jeffress

Apr 12, 2025

Bruce Murray Jeffress, 67, of Westernway Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 12, 2025, peacefully in his home, in the presence of his loving wife and dog Molly.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A service will be held at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April...

Ronald Marcus Fisk

Ronald Marcus Fisk

Apr 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Marcus Fisk, on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the age of 77.

Cremation has taken place.

Ron was the youngest son born to Marcus and Agnes (Golden) Fisk near Flint, Michigan on June 6, 1947. Ron was born with a developmental disability due to issues during birth, yet he never...

Brenda Forrest

Brenda Forrest

Apr 7, 2025

Brenda Forrest, 68, of Elora Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 7, 2025 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas surrounded by the love of her family.

Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday,...

Elsa A. Rodriquez

Elsa A. Rodriquez

Apr 5, 2025

Elsa A. Rodriquez, 68, of Loving, NM, passed away April 5, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, Texas. A rosary will be held at 6:00 PM, Monday, April 14, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church...

James Ross (JR) Biscaino

James Ross (JR) Biscaino

Apr 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “JR” Ross Biscaino Martinez, on April 3rd, at the age of 43. James will be remembered for his world-class personality, bright smile, and his distinct laugh. James knew no strangers, and every friend was considered family. 

James was born on December 19,1981, at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New...

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