The following are transcripts from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" Submitted By: Pam Wapniarski ebmom@uswest.net ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 26, 2005 ANDREWS, CECIL R. JONESBORO, Ark. - Funeral services for Cecil Reeder Andrews, 84, of Jonesboro, Ark., were held at Langford-Bookout Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro on April 19. Burial followed in the Caraway, Ark., cemetery. Mr. Andrews died Friday, April 15, 2005, in the Veterans Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. He worked as a miner for U.S. Potash in Carlsbad from 1956 to 1965. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Perry and Treva Andrews, of Artesia. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 8, 2005, 02:55 am BARRETT, CHARLES CARLSBAD - A memorial service for Charles Barrett, 69, of Jewel Street, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Happy Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin officiating. Mr. Barrett died Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 20, 2005, 12:03 am BARTLETT, NILA M. (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Nila M. Bartlett, 83, of West Tansill Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at West Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Hinze of Hillcrest Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 9 a.m. to service time today at West Funeral Home. Mrs. Bartlett died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home Nila Maye Bartlett was born Feb. 3, 1922, in Katemcy, Texas, to Ervin Joe and Emma Lee Teague Russell. She was raised and educated in Texas. She married James Otis Bartlett on Oct. 2, 1940, in Loving. They moved to Carlsbad in 1943 from Brady, Texas. Nila enjoyed oil painting, ceramics and working in her cactus and rose gardens, but her real love was for her family. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Nila was raised in the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Otis of the family home; sons, Larry Steve Bartlett and wife Millie of Odessa, Texas, and James Mark Bartlett and wife Cheryl of Alpine, Texas; daughter, Sandra Bailey and husband Gary of Baytown, Texas; sister, Lessie Nobles of Carlsbad; seven grandchildren, Susan Baker and Karen Moss both of Baytown, Texas, Kristy Robertson of Nashville, Tenn., Steven Bartlett of Odessa, Texas, and Leann Bartlett and Melissa Bartlett both of Alpine, Texas; and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Jimmy Bennett, Brady Bennett, Ronnie Lackey, Darrell Moss, Cody Moss, Hubert Atkinson, Chris Exxum and Sherman Christian. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 10, 2005, 02:06 am BIRCHELL, PEGGY (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Peggy J. Birchell, 86, of Lubbock, Texas, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bob Bacon of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Mrs. Birchell passed away Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Peggy Birchell was born Sept. 29, 1918, in Wellington, Texas, to James and Ada Skinner Justice. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Carlsbad for more than 60 years and spent more than 20 years serving as a nurse at the local hospital. She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milton Frank Birchell in 1982; and a son, Milton Wayne Birchell in 2004. She is survived by a daughter, Jean Brooks and husband Doug of Lubbock; a daughter-in-law, Edith Birchell of Carlsbad; a sister, Ethel Mae Birchell of Carlsbad; three grandchildren, Kerry Crawford and wife Glenda, Amy Tijerina and husband Albert and Amy Reid; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Kerry Crawford, Doug Brooks, Albert Tijerina, Ricky Whiteley, Randy Whiteley and Russell Whiteley. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 9, 2005, 02:23 am BOWYER, RALPH S ALBUQUERQUE - A memorial service for Ralph Seymour Bowyer, 90, of Albuquerque and formerly of Carlsbad, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Fourth and Lead streets, Albuquerque. Coach Bowyer died Thursday, April 7, 2005. Arrangements are by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, (505) 843-6333. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Mickey and Ralph Bowyer Scholarship Fund, 116 S. Canyon St., Carlsbad, NM 88220; or to Mesa View United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 4701 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 16, 2005, 12:17 am BRIGGS, COMP CARLSBAD - A funeral for Comp Briggs, 95, of Hueco Street, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, Carlsbad, with Louie Vigil officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Briggs passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 17, 2005 BRIGGS, COMP CARLSBAD - A memorial service for Comp Briggs, 95, of Hueco Street, is set for 6 p.m. today at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, with Louie Vigil officiating. He will not lie in state. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Briggs passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest-Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 3, 2005, 02:14 am BROWN, KENNETH R ARTESIA - A funeral for Kenneth Ray Brown, 77, of West Hermosa Drive, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ with Michael Joiner officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Friends may call beginning at 2 p.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary. Mr. Brown died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 27, 2005, 01:00 am BUDWINE, W. J. "BUD" CARLSBAD - W.J. "Bud" Budwine, 86, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, in Houston, Texas. W.J. Budwine was an endowed member of Eddy Masonic Lodge No. 21. He took his degrees in Lake Arthur Lodge No. 35 in Carlsbad in 1974. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on July 30, 1974; passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on Oct. 1, 1974; and was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on Nov. 5, 1974. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of Ballut Abyad Shrine and the Eddy County Shrine. A Masonic memorial service is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday at the Masonic Lodge, 513 N. Canyon St. He was a 51-year lifetime member of Elks Lodge No. 1558 and a 70-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. A memorial service was held Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas. Mr. Budwine is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lela McCaleb Budwine; daughters, Cookie Hassell of Florida and Sheryl Budwine of New Mexico; sons, Ronnie Budwine of Victoria, Texas, Jason Boudreaux of Lubbock, Texas, and Wayne Budwine of New Mexico; a brother, Aleide Budwine of Beaumont, Texas; and five grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital Fund, P.O. Box 135, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 28, 2005, 12:08 am BUDWINE, W. J. "BUD" CARLSBAD - W.J. "Bud" Budwine, 86, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, in Houston, Texas. W.J. Budwine was an endowed member of Eddy Masonic Lodge No. 21. He took his degrees in Lake Arthur Lodge No. 35 in Carlsbad in 1974. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on July 30, 1974; passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on Oct. 1, 1974; and was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on Nov. 5, 1974. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of Ballut Abyad Shrine and the Eddy County Shrine. A Masonic memorial service is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday at the Masonic Lodge, 513 N. Canyon St. He was a 51-year lifetime member of Elks Lodge No. 1558 and a 70-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. A memorial service was held Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas. Mr. Budwine is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lela McCaleb Budwine; daughters, Cookie Hassell of Florida and Sheryl Budwine of New Mexico; sons, Ronnie Budwine of Victoria, Texas, Jason Boudreaux of Lubbock, Texas, and Wayne Budwine of New Mexico; a brother, Aleide Budwine of Beaumont, Texas; and five grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital Fund, P.O. Box 135, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 17, 2005. BUDWINE, WILFRED J. CARLSBAD - Wilfred J. Budwine, 86, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died Thursday, April 14, 2005, in Houston, Texas. Services are pending. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 17, 2005 BUFFINGTON, JIM CARLSBAD - Jim Buffington, 79, of Caballo Road, passed away Friday, April 15, 2005, at his home. An inurnment of cremains is set for 10 a.m. Monday at Carlsbad Cemetery, with Pastory Eugene Ray, of Otis Baptist Church, officiating. He will not lie in state. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. James Robert Buffington was born Oct. 25, 1925, to James H. and Gertrude Dunn Buffington in Sentinel, Okla., where he grew up and attended school. He joined the Army and served his country from April 30, 1946, to April 29, 1949. On March 9, 1948, he married Gladys May Barnfield in Andrews, Texas. He enjoyed fishing and was well known for his woodwork. He loved his dogs, Harvey and Christian, but especially loved his family and spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Survivors include wife Gladys Buffington, of the family home; sons, Frank Buffington and wife Kathy, of Carlsbad, and Bobby Lee Buffington of Chickasha, Okla.; three grandchildren, Bobby James Buffington, of Carlsbad, Becky Weems and husband Mark, of Carlsbad, and Jodey Buffington and wife Angela, of Chickasha; great-grandhildren, Ashley Buffington, Ryan Weems, Sara Weems and Austin Buffington; and brother, Bob Buffington and wife Pat, of Valley View, Texas. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 27, 2005, 12:45 am BUSTER, JOE E. SR. (Photo) LUBBOCK, Texas - On April 7, 2005, Joe Edwin Buster Sr. passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We greatly miss our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, but we know it will only be a short while before we will all be together again where there will be no more tears, pain, sorrow or death. On April 9, 2005, Joe was laid to rest in Lubbock, Texas, at Resthaven Memorial Park. Joe was born Dec. 26, 1926, in Childress, to Howard Vaughan and Allie Arma (Buchanan) Buster. He lived out his youth and young adulthood there. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII, and belonged to the First Families of Texas Society, being a descendant of a family who arrived in, and fought for, the Republic of Texas in 1836. He married the love of his life, Mavis N. Hammons on Sept. 26, 1948, in Childress. In 1951 they moved to Carlsbad, where they lived for more than 18 years. Joe was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Carlsbad, where he was the choir director for many years. Joe worked in the potash mines from 1951 to 1969, before moving to Lubbock. In Lubbock, Joe worked for Lubbock Power and Light and Texas Tech University Electrical Department before retiring in 1993. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Howard V. Jr. and James. Joe is survived by his wife, Mavis of Lubbock; a son, Joe E. Buster Jr.; daughter, Deborah Turner and husband, David, all of Lubbock; three grand children, David Turner II, Hallie Taylor, Priscilla Turner; three great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kaeden, and Faith, all of Lubbock; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 14, 2005, 12:01 am CARMICHAEL, GENE (Photo) LOVING - Gene Carmichael, 72, of South Fifth Street, Loving, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at his residence. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will take place at a later date. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Gene Carmichael was born May 5, 1932. He retired from PCA Potash. He was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapshooting. He is survived by his spouse of 53 years, Naida Carmichael; daughters, Becky Graham and husband Alex of Carlsbad and Cindy Davis of Durango, Colo.; brothers, Connie Carmichael of Loving and Joe Carmichael of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren, Monica Colvin of Las Vegas, Nev., Neal Christopher of Carlsbad, Ragan Reid of Loving, and Colby Davis of Phoenix; and great-grandchildren, Sydney, Baylee, Shaylee, John-Neal and Ryder. Memorial contributions may be made to Sportsman for Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 93, Carlsbad, N.M., 88221, 505) 361-4877. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 9, 2005, 02:21 am COUSINS, JAMES A. (Dr.) (Photo) CARLSBAD - Dr. James Alymer Cousins was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Penticton Hospital. He passed away on March 28, 2005, at Saanich Peninsula Hospital in Saanichton, B.C. His early schooling was in Beaverdell, B.C., with junior and senior high school in Kelowna, B.C. Jim attended UBC, obtaining his BA in 1953 and his medical degree in 1957. He interned at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., and trained in orthopedics at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Jim practiced at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver from 1963 to 1977, followed by practices in Iowa and Tennessee until 1983 when he relocated his practice to Carlsbad. He retired in 1995 and moved to Gabriola Island, B.C. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Isabel "Dolly" Cousins. He leaves to mourn his passing, three daughters, Emily and husband Bill Cheung, Danica and husband Greg McAden and Maren and husband Blair Becker; son, David; sister, Frances "Peggy" Cousins; and six grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicholas, Alyssa and Mattias Cheung and Zoe and Brooklyn Becker. No service by request. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care), 2166 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, B.C., V8M 2B2. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 6, 2005, 12:29 am COX, RUTH CARLSBAD - Ruth Cox, 89, of Carlsbad, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at her daughter's home. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 8, 2005, 02:53 am COX, RUTH (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Ruth Cox, 89, of Carlsbad, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Church of Christ with Allen Isbell officiating. Private interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call noon to 8 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Mrs. Cox passed away Monday, April 4, 2005, at her daughter's home in Santa Fe. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruth was born Sept. 24, 1915, in Bard, Calif., to Levin and Eva Jackson. She graduated from Yuma High School and received her BA in education from Northern Arizona State. Ruth married Curtis Cox in 1936. She continued her education and earned her master's from Arizona State University in Flagstaff. They moved to Carlsbad in 1945, where they raised their family. Ruth taught first grade at Sunset Elementary School for 25 years and retired in 1979. She was a member of the National Education Association and Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Education Sorority. Ruth was a charter member of Sunset Church of Christ, where she was very involved and taught Bible class for many years. She also enjoyed reading, traveling, and cheering for the San Antonio Spurs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Cox in 2001; sister, Lorena Eckert; and brothers, Elmer and Robert Jackson. She is survived by sons, Stephen P. Cox and wife Alicia of Houston, Texas; daughters, Laura Ford and husband Walter of Santa Fe, and Bonnie Buck and husband Doug of Albuquerque; and six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Bob Wilson, Russell Cox, Curtis David Cox, Dr. Duane Griffith, Orlando Carriaga and Robert Defer. Memorial contributions may be made to Albuquerque Christian Childrens Home, 5700 Winter Haven Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120; or Manuelito Navajo Childrens Home, Drawer B, Gallup, NM 87301. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 29, 2005, 03:25 am DOPORTO, FRANCISCA (Photo) CARLSBAD - Francisca "Kica" Doporto, 80, of North Seventh Street, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at her home. She will lie in state from noon to 7 p.m. today at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home. A prayer service is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. A celebration of Kica's life is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Assembly of God with the Rev. Salomon Munoz of Aposento Alto Church in Channelview, Texas, and the Rev. Edward Gonzalez of Crossroads Family Life Church, Carlsbad, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Francisca "Kica" Doporto was born Oct. 6, 1924, in Loving to Seferino and Graciana Belardes Martinez. She married Sacarias Doporto on April 28, 1940, at age 16. She spent her life devoted to her family, friends and church. Kica was a life long caregiver to many nieces and nephews and took care of her mother-in-law, who was blind, until the time of her death at age 99. She asked little of life, but gave so much, especially in her 65 years with her husband who was the focus of her existence here on earth. She loved her church and praised God until He called her home. Kica was her family's rock, always there giving, always full of love and understanding. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, four sisters and four daughters. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Sacarias Doporto of the family home; six children, Eva Lopez and husband David of Carlsbad, Nora Baiza and husband Dan of Roswell, Ventura Doporto and wife Rosa of Bledsoe, Texas, Andres Doporto and wife Priscilla of Alamogordo, Elisa Granado and husband Raymond of Morton, Texas, and Sacarias Doporto Jr. and wife Margie of Carlsbad; a brother, Mike Martinez and wife Maria Elena of El Paso, Texas; two half-sisters, Refugia Martinez and Angelica Martinez of Carlsbad; three half-brothers, Placido Martinez of Carlsbad and Juan Martinez and Gregorio Martinez of Texas; 30 grandchildren, Mark Doporto, Patricia Velasco, Jo Ann Williams, John Michael Duran, Christopher Duran, Lisa Rodriquez, Yvonne Detrick, Catherine Lille, Jerry Dan Baiza, Cynthia Gonzales, Jeffery Baiza, Cheryl Baiza, Raymond Lee Granado, Esperanza Alvarado, Reynalda Granado, David Lopez Jr., Ricky Lopez, David Taylor, Denise Ramirez, Christopher Gonzales, Trisha Jimenez, Jerry Doporto, Joel Doporto, Ventura Doporto Jr., Tabitha Doporto, Jose Garcia, Sonia Anaya, Veronica Garcia, Fabian Anaya and Valerie Garcia; and 84 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers are grandsons, Mark Doporto, Jerry Baiza, Raymond Lee Granado Jr., Davey Lopez, Rickey Lopez and Joel Doporto. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Doporto, Benny Doporto Jr., Tony Martinez and Frankie Martinez. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 30, 2005, 03:00 am DOPORTO, FRANCISCA "KICA" (Photo) CARLSBAD - Francisca "Kica" Doporto, 80, of North Seventh Street, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at her home. Visitation and a prayer service were held Friday at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. A celebration of Kica's life is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Calvary Assembly of God with the Rev. Salomon Munoz of Aposento Alto Church in Channelview, Texas, and the Rev. Edward Gonzalez of Crossroads Family Life Church, Carlsbad, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery, Carlsbad. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Francisca "Kica" Doporto was born Oct. 6, 1924, in Loving to Seferino and Graciana Belardes Martinez. She married Sacarias Doporto on April 27, 1940, at age 16. She spent her life devoted to her family, friends and church. Kica was a life long caregiver to many nieces and nephews and took care of her mother-in-law, who was blind, until the time of her death at the age of 99. She asked little of life, but gave so much, especially in her 65 years with her husband who was the focus of her existence here on earth. She loved her church and praised God until He called her home. Kica was her family's rock, always there giving, always full of love and understanding. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, four sisters and four daughters. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Sacarias Doporto of the family home; six children, Andres Doporto and wife Priscilla of Alamogordo, Nora Baiza and husband Dan of Roswell, Eva Lopez and husband David of Carlsbad, Elisa Granado and husband Raymond of Morton, Texas, Sacarias Doporto Jr. and wife Margie of Carlsbad and Ventura Doporto and wife Rosa of Bledsoe, Texas; a brother, Mike Martinez and wife Maria Elena of El Paso, Texas; two half-sisters, Refugia Martinez and Angelica Martinez of Carlsbad; three half-brothers, Placido Martinez of Carlsbad and Juan Martinez and Gregorio Martinez of Texas; 30 grandchildren, Mark Doporto, Patricia Velasco, Jo Ann Williams, John Michael Duran, Christopher Duran, Lisa Rodriquez, Yvonne Detrick, Catherine Lilley, Jerry Dan Baiza, Cynthia Gonzales, Jeffery Baiza, Cheryl Baiza, Raymond Lee Granado, Esperanza Alvarado, Reynalda Granado, David Lopez Jr., Ricky Lopez, David Taylor, Denise Ramirez, Christopher Gonzales, Trisha Jimenez, Jerry Doporto, Joel Doporto, Ventura Doporto Jr., Tabitha Doporto, Jose Garcia, Sonia Anaya, Veronica Garcia, Fabian Anaya and Valerie Garcia; and 84 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mark Doporto, Jerry Baiza, Raymond Lee Granado Jr., Davey Lopez, Rickey Lopez and Joel Doporto. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Doporto, Benny Doporto Jr., Tony Martinez and Frankie Martinez. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 28, 2005, 12:09 am DOPORTO, FRANCISCA "KIKA" CARLSBAD - Francisca "Kika" Doporto, 80, of North Seventh Street, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at her home. A celebration of Kika's life is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Assembly of God with the Rev. Salomon Munoz and the Rev. Edward Gonzalez officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. A prayer service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call noon to 7 p.m. Friday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 3, 2005, 02:10 am DYER, CHARLES H. III (Photo) CARLSBAD - Charles H. Dyer III (Chuck) died March 31, 2005, of liver and kidney failure. The viewing will take place at 10 a.m. Monday immediately followed by the service at Christ Life Church, Phoenix. Chuck was born on Nov. 25, 1925, to Charles H. Dyer II and Jean Bathgate in Los Angeles, Calif. Chuck was a Merchant Marine in WWII, a welder, a machinist and went on to work for Arizona Public Service and Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. Later, he became a consultant for nuclear power and finally selected a position at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, where he retired in 1997. Chuck was a workaholic and at any one time, he might have been found working on his dune buggy, remodeling his home or helping someone with just about anything. His passion became painting and he won several awards for his art. To relax, he enjoyed hunting and fishing on the Pecos River. Chuck is survived by his wife, Sandy; daughters, Cheryl Dyer of Sarasota, Fla., Sheena and her husband Ken Martz of Show Low, Ariz., Lisa Will of Carlsbad, Ginger and her husband Lee Middleton of Tucson, Ariz., Cathy and her husband Blain Sherbrooke of Chandler, Ariz., and Angela and her husband Andrew Hamby of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chuck's name may be made to The Jim Roam Family Center, in care of Christ Life Church, 1137 E. Warner, Tempe, AZ 85284. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated April 2, 2005 DYER, CHARLES H. JR. MESA, Ariz. - A funeral for Charles H. "Chuck" Dyer Jr., 79, of Mesa, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Christ Life Church, 1137 E. Warner Road, Tempe, Ariz. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Monday. Mr. Dyer died Thursday, March 31, 2005. Mountain View Mortuary Chapel of Mesa is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 16, 2005, 12:16 am EAGLE, KONNIE CARLSBAD - A memorial service for Konnie Ray Eagle, 59, of West Church Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Elkins of Jehovah's Witnesses, Hobbs, officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Eagle died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 17, 2005 EAGLE, KONNIE R. CARLSBAD - A memorial service for Konnie Ray Eagle, 59, of West Church Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Elkins of Jehovah's Witnesses, Hobbs, officiating. He will not lie in state. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Eagle passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Konnie was born Feb. 28, 1946, in Amherst, Texas. He married Patsy Brown on May 11, 1968. Konnie was a retired employee of the city of Carlsbad. His most cherished traits were his ability to make people laugh and his friendliness to everyone. He was a loving, caring husband and father. Konnie was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Eagle; mother, Frances Eagle; and sister, Alma Fay Eagle. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patsy Eagle, of the family home; three children, Toni Demerritt and husband Steve, of Grand Junction, Colo., Jami Fugate and husband Chris, of Carlsbad, and Tommy "Beau" Eagle and friend Misty Kelly, of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Karie and Kaci McGill, Briana and Bradly Canady, Travis, Bradlee and Tyler Demerritt, and Crisha Tosha and Aaron Fugate; a brother, Daniel Eagle, of Bellingham, Wash.; a sister, Janie Franklin and husband Ted, of Big Spring, Texas; and his beloved Chihuahua, Rufus. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 9, 2005, 02:24 am FITCH, MASSEY L. CARLSBAD - Massey Lee Fitch, 91, of Landsun Drive, died Friday, April 8, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at a later date. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 20, 2005, 02:01 am FITCH, MASSEY L. (Photo) CARLSBAD - A memorial service for Massey Lee Fitch, 91, of Landsun Drive, Carlsbad, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Landsun Otto Chapel with Chaplain Mike Stahl, Landsun Hospice, officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Landsun Auditorium. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Fitch passed away Friday, April 8, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Massey was born Aug. 20, 1913, in Springfield, Mo., the only child of George Volney and Bessie Lee (Latimer) Fitch. The family moved to Tulsa, Okla., in 1923. He was educated in area schools, graduating from Sand Springs High School and completing one year at Tulsa University before working at various Depression-era jobs. In 1936, he married Elizabeth Anne Harrison. The couple, with infant son John Massey, came to El Paso in 1940 when he was accepted for the U.S. Border Patrol. Thus began 32 years of service with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Retiring in 1972, Massey and Elizabeth chose Carlsbad for their leisure years. Until failing health limited his activities, he was active in the Par 3 golf group and volunteered at Landsun. He was an avid reader and book collector, pursued his interests in archeology, genealogy, weaving and lapidary work. He was a long time member of First United Methodist Church, SENM Historical Society, Cactus Club, Retired Border Patrol Officers and a life member of NARFE. He enjoyed several years of visiting yard sales with his good friend, Hugh Martin. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Elizabeth Anne; a son, John Massey Fitch of Las Cruces; closer than kin in- laws, Charles L. Harrison of Grass Valley, Calif., Ruth and Bill Pratt of Tulsa, Okla., and Peggy and Bill Tomas of Tulsa, Okla. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 23, 2005, 01:17 am FRANCO, KAREN L CARLSBAD - Karen L. Franco, 40, of Deming and formerly of Carlsbad, died Saturday, April 16, 2005. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 24, 2005, 02:44 am FRANCO, KAREN L. (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Karen L. Franco, 40, of Deming, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Landmark Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis McKinley of Landmark Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Monday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Karen L. Franco was born Dec. 2, 1964, to Ula and Harold Groves and passed away April 16, 2005, in an automobile accident along side her longtime companion and friend Dr. Majid Syed. Karen graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1982, going on to attend the nursing program at New Mexico State University at Carlsbad, where she obtained her nursing degree in 1987. Karen then went on to obtain her Critical Care and BACRN certificate. She worked at Guadalupe Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit. She then went on to specialize in cardiology at the office of Dr. Majid Syed until 1999. Karen's love of nursing took her to aero medical transport of critically ill and injured patients. Karen relocated to Deming in 2004, where she helped to open Dr. Syed's new Heart Center. Karen was an adventurous and well-traveled individual who loved her family, friends, horses and photography. Her passion for flying was only superceded by her love for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Lloyd Groves and father Harold Groves. "Fly now sweet Angel on golden wings." She is survived by a son, Matthew L. Franco of Deming; two daughters, Hannah A. Groves and Jennah A. Groves of Deming; her mother, Ula Dean Groves of Deming; a brother, Steve Groves of Carlsbad; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and close friends who were like family to her. Pallbearers are Earl Smith, Bobby Sanchez, Robert Sanchez and Bill Rook. Memorial contributions may be made to Carlsbad Foundation Nursing Scholarship Fund in memory of Karen, 116 S. Canyon St., Carlsbad, N.M., 88220. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 2, 2005, 03:13 am GONZALES, PABLO R. CARLSBAD - Pablo R. Gonzales, 78, of Curry Road, died Friday, April 1, 2005, at home. Services are pending with West Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 3, 2005, 02:11 am GONZALES, PABLO R. (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral Mass for Pablo R. Gonzales, 78, of Curry Road, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. Military services will be performed at the graveside by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. A prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at San Jose Church. Friends may call 1-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home. Mr. Gonzales died Friday, April 1, 2005, at home. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. Pablo Rodriguez Gonzales was born June 26, 1926, in Loving to Santana and Antonia Rodriguez Gonzales. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on Sept. 5, 1944, at age 18. He was stationed in Central Europe where he earned the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Honorable Service Lapel and stripes for his service as a Private First Class. Pablo was honorably discharged on Nov. 3, 1946. He returned to the Loving area, where he became employed as the foreman on the Hemler farms. After his retirement, he worked with home care in Carlsbad until his illness prevented him from continuing. Pablo enjoyed keeping his yard and garden and grandchildren and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He and his wife, Guadalupe "Lupe" Martinez had been together for more than 63 years. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. Pablo was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Richard Villapando; and two brothers, Santana Gonzales and Benny Florez. He is survived by his wife, Lupe Gonzales of the family home; sons, Paul Gonzales Jr. and wife Anna, and Adolfo Hernandez, all of Carlsbad; daughters, Ella Herrera and husband, Albert, and Nellie Mireles and husband, Ruben, all of Carlsbad; brothers, Faustino Gonzales of Artesia, and Joe Florez and Alex Florez, both of Carlsbad; sister, Teresa Garcia of Lubbock, Texas; and 15 grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers are Nathan Martinez, Paul Aaron Gonzales, Joshua Herrera, Ruben Mireles Jr., Michael Mireles and Jared Mireles. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 26, 2005 GORDON, EARL CARLSBAD - Funeral services for Earl Gordon, 85, of Westridge Road, are set for 3:30 p.m. today at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. J. Bradley Bennett of Epworth United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 11 a.m. to service time today at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home. Earl Gordon passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Earl Gordon worked at Eagle Picher Mining Co. and later for the U.S. Geological Survey until retiring in 1979. He was a 45-year member of the Downtown Lions Club, AIME, Miami, OK Masonic Lodge No. 140 and Scottish Rite in Tulsa, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Terry Gordon, and sisters Ruby Cooper and Helen Cunningham. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Gordon, of the family home; sons, Michael Gordon, of Anaheim, Calif., Patrick Gordon of Menlo Park, Calif., Dennis Gordon of Santa Ana, Calif., and Chris Gordon of Santa Ana; and grandsons, Scott Grodon and Trevor Gordon. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 26, 2005 GRIFFIN, WILLIAM E. CARLSBAD - A funeral service for William E. "Will" Griffin, 56, of W. Florida St., is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday at West Funeral Home Chapel, with associate pastor Don Neighbors of Victory Baptist Church officiating. Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday at West Funeral Home. Mr. Griffin died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William Edward Griffin was born July 26, 1948, in Bokahoma, Okla., to Walter C. and Viola Wilson Griffin. He married Anita Spaeth on June 25, 1971. They moved to Carlsbad in 1971. William was a machinist, diesel mechanic, and during the last several years was self employed working with various realtors in Carlsbad. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, from riding their little pocket rockets to coloring Easter eggs - he did it all. William and Anita loved to watch NASCAR races together. He was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly. Survivors include his wife, Anita, of the family home; daughter, Stefanie Workman, and sons, Steve and Bobby Ward, and 10 grandchildren, all of Carlsbad; sisters, Jo Ann Perry, of Carlsbad, Ruth Edwards, of Hobbs, and Nola Nell Turrell, of Texas; and many other extended family members. Memorial contributions may be made to account No. 725374 at Carlsbad National Bank to help the family with expenses due to Mr. Griffin's recent illness. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 24, 2005, 02:43 am HAGER, BILL (Photo) PORTALES- A graveside committal service for Bill Hagar, 78, of Portales and formerly of Carlsbad, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Dora with Rev. J.R. (Dick) Ross and Scott Reeves officiating. Mr. Hagar died early Friday morning, April 22, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales. Wheeler Mortuary of Portales is in charge of arrangements. Bill Hagar was born Jan. 18, 1927, to Girard, Texas, to Iona Bell and Alvin Clifton Hagar. His family moved to Dora in January 1942. He graduated from Dora High School in 1944. In April 1945, he entered the Army and served until November 1946. Bill returned to Dora and was married to Nola Hofman on Dec. 7, 1947. The couple celebrated 57 years of marriage before his death. They farmed in Dora for a short time before moving to Carlsbad in August 1948. In Carlsbad, he worked for Potash Company of America. Mr. Hagar was a lab technician there until 1983 when he retired after 35 years. In August 1999, the couple moved to Portales to make their home. He enjoyed playing dominoes, Shoot the Moon and pool. He was an exceptional Snooker player. Mr. Hagar was a regular to play dominoes at both the Dora Senior Center and the Portales Senior Citizens. He was a great sports fan, enjoyed watching sporting events of all kinds, but especially bull riding, golf and baseball games. Mr. Hagar was a member of the First Baptist Church in Portales. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Wesley Dale Hagar who died Sept. 21, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Nola, of their home in Portales; daughter and son-in-law, Nolita K. and Jimmy Crouch of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Colita and Chelsie Hagar, Chrissi Montes and husband, Fausto and Coby Crouch; two great- grandchildren, Fausto Jr. and Johnathan Montes; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Joan Hagar of Denver; and nieces and nephews, Trent and Cassandra Hagar and Alana Hagar. Those who desire to make memorial contributions may send them to the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home or the charity of their choice. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 23, 2005, 01:18 am HANAGAN, MARJORIE A. ARTESIA - A funeral for Marjorie Ann Reardon Hanagan is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Deacon Pablo Merjil officiating. She died Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Artesia Good Samaritan Center. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 27, 2005, 12:48 am HARVEY, JAMES A. II CARLSBAD - James A. Harvey II, 74, of South Fifth Street, died Monday, April 25, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Northgate Unit. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 29, 2005, 03:26 am HARVEY, JAMES A. II LOVING - A memorial service for James A. Harvey II, 74, of South Fifth Street, Loving, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Landmark Baptist Church, 601 N. Eighth St., with Pastor Dennis McKinley officiating. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Harvey passed away Monday, April 25, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. James Albert Harvey II was born Aug. 30, 1930, to James Albert and Mabel Patterson Harvey Sr. in Carlsbad, where he was raised and finished school. He married Doloros Ann Bevels on July 18, 1950, in Loving. During his life, he owned several stores and service stations in Carlsbad including owning and operating Harvey's Gulf Service from 1969 until his retirement in 1983. His hobbies included spending time with his wife and family, reading the Bible, hunting and fishing. He is survived by sons, Rick Harvey and wife Kristi of Carlsbad and James A. Harvey III and wife Zanetta of Chandler, Ariz.; daughters, Pam Harvey of Loving and Janet Harvey of Carlsbad; a brother, Eddie Ralph Harvey and wife Margaret of Carlsbad; and 11 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated April 1, 2005 HAYMAN, JULIETTE A. CARLSBAD - A memorial for Juliette A. Bellanger Hayman is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1406 W. Blodgett St. at Walter Avenue, with the Rev. J. Bradley Bennett officiating. Juliette, age 92, was born April 11, 1912, in Lewiston, Maine, and died March 29, 2005, in the family home on Edwards Street in Carlsbad. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her husband, Jackson Hayman of Carlsbad; a son, Gerard J. Hayman of Flower Mound, Texas; a daughter, Linda D. Bork of Mt. Angel, Ore.; grandchildren, P. Ginger Allen and Timothy G. Bork of Mt. Angel, Ernest E. Bork of Portland, Ore., and Terry J. Hayman and T. Bryce Hayman of Houston, Texas; and seven great-grandkids. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Epworth United Methodist Church (887-7501) in her name. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 21, 2005, 01:57 am HERNANDEZ, BELEN R CARLSBAD - Belen R. Hernandez, 90, of Howard Road, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 22, 2005, 02:54 am HERNANDEZ, BELEN R CARLSBAD - A funeral for Belen R. Hernandez, 90, of Howard Road, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Spanish Jehovah's Witness. Friends may call 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 23, 2005, 01:14 am HERNANDEZ, BELEN R. (Photo) CARLSBAD - A memorial service for Belen R. Hernandez, 90, of Howard Road, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Spanish Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Elder Israel Sanchez officiating. She will lie in state 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home. Mrs. Hernandez passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Belen R. Hernandez was born Sept. 19, 1914, to Ben and Josefa Martinez Rodriguez in Otis and was raised in the Carlsbad area. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, reading and she loved music, having learned to play the piano at an early age, dancing and artwork. She was an unbelievably hard-working woman and most of all an incredibly impeccable mother and wife. All her family will truly miss her. She is survived by her husband, Pedro Hernandez; four sons; two daughters; four brothers; a sister; 14 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 10, 2005, 02:08 am INFINGER, SUE L CARLSBAD - Sue L. Infinger, 87, of Westridge Road, died Saturday, April 9, 2005, at home. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 6, 2005, 12:28 am INGRAM, ALMA B ARTESIA - A graveside service for Alma B. Ingram, 90, of West Richardson Avenue, was held Tuesday at Woodbine Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Dean Duerksen officiating. She died Friday, April 1, 2005, at home. Terpening and Son Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro NE No. 205, Albuquerque, NM, 87710. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 27, 2005, 12:48 am JAY, THERON L. CARLSBAD - A funeral for Theron L. Jay, 90, of East Plum Lane, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Fox and Lake Church of Christ with Anthony Bryant and Owen Morrow officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Thursday and 9-11 a.m. Friday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Mr. Jay died Monday, April 25, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home-Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 28, 2005, 12:07 am JAY, THERON L. (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Theron L. Jay, 90, of East Plum Lane, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Fox and Lake Church of Christ with Anthony Bryant and Owen Morrow officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. today and 9-11 a.m. Friday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Mr. Jay passed away Monday, April 25, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home-Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Theron L. Jay was born Dec. 31, 1914, to Thomas and Edna Phillips Jay in Austin, Texas. He graduated from high school in Idalou, Texas, as valedictorian. He attended Texas Tech on a full scholarship, but was forced to leave after his freshman year to help support his family. On July 28, 1935, he married Floy Velma Rogers in Idalou. The couple moved to Carlsbad, where Theron went to work as a filling station attendant then went to work as an apprentice under Mr. Henry Netz, and during the war he worked in the nitrate plants as a journeyman in the trowel trades. In 1948, he started a partnership with Aubrey Duncan, JD Construction. He became a partner in Carlsbad Block and Supply and eventually purchased the entire business. In 1979, he retired after a very successful career in the trowel trades, concrete and manufacturing business. From 1935 until his death he was very active in Fox and Lake Church of Christ, and was on the founding board of Lakeview Christian Homes of the Southwest serving as chairman for a term. He loved to travel and spent a spiritual mission in the Philippines in 1969. He was an avid hunter, loved to play the guitar and sing. He sang in several gospel groups including one with his two sisters. Theron was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Floy. He is survived by sons, Roger Jay and wife Kitty of Magnolia, Texas, and Benny Jay and wife Nancy of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Gregory Jay and wife Christina of Katy, Texas, Bradley Jay and wife Rebecca of Arlington, Texas, Cindy Jay of Austin, Texas, and Debbie Myers and husband Ryan of Austin, Texas; stepgrandchildren, Bradley and Laura Merrell and Marcus and Kristi Merrell all of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Cummins of Carlsbad and Bonnie McDonald of Bakersfield, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Peyton Jay and wife Cianna of Katy, Texas, Logan Myers of Austin, Texas, Caleb Myers of Austin, Texas, Merritt Jay of Arlington, Texas, and David Alexander Merrell of Austin, Texas. Pallbearers are Jim Garner, Rick Kniepcamp, Larry Rogers, Joe Bright, Buddy Legg and Ralph Skelton. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 20, 2005, 12:05 am JEWELL, JERRY ARTESIA - A memorial service for Jerry Jewell, 49, of Artesia is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Terpening and Son Chapel with the Rev. Ron Miner of Post, Texas, officiating. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Jewell died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 21, 2005, 01:55 am KAFTON, SAM P ARTESIA - A memorial service for Sam P. Kafton, 86, of West Sears Avenue, is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday at Terpening and Son Mortuary with the Rev. Robbie Boyd officiating. Mr. Kafton died Monday, April 18, 2005, at Casa Maria Nursing Center in Roswell. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 30, 2005, 03:01 am KARR, FRED ARTESIA - A graveside service for Fred Karr, 61, of West Chisum Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Woodbine Cemetery with Don Price officiating. Friends may call beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday at Terpening and Son Mortuary. Mr. Karr died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at home. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 6, 2005, 12:28 am KILOUGH, BARBARA ARTESIA - A funeral for Barbara "Butts" Kilough, 65, of South 20th Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Ormond officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary. She died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 20, 2005, 12:05 am LEWIS, CHARLES A CARLSBAD - Charles A. Lewis, 97, of Lum Street, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at home. Services are pending with West Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 24, 2005, 02:49 am LEWIS, CHARLES A. CARLSBAD - Charles A. Lewis, 97, of Lum Street, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at home. There will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were by West Funeral Home. Charles Andrew Lewis was born April 27, 1907, in Greenwood, Ark., to Andrew and Mary Midiska Lewis. He married Lavenia Margaret Davies on May 18, 1935, in Spiro, Okla. They lived in Bokoshe, Okla., until moving to Carlsbad in November 1948, where Charles was employed as a machine operator with the potash mines. He enjoyed deer and dove hunting, woodworking, taking walks and playing cards, especially canasta. He was preceded in death by his wife on July 7, 2002. He is survived by two sons, Charles Richard Lewis and wife Rena of Carlsbad and Don Lewis of Mason, Texas; great- granddaughter Katrena Lewis of Carlsbad; special friend and senior companion, Mary Spillman of Carlsbad; daughters-in- law, Joyce "Ponytails" Lewis of Carlsbad and Brenda Lewis of Mason, Texas; grandchildren, Keith Lewis and wife Diane, Dennis Lewis and Ellen Crowley all of Carlsbad, Deanna Robinson and husband Chuck of San Angelo, Texas, John Lewis and Cory Lewis and wife Monica, all of Mason, Texas, and Brandy Lewis of San Angelo, Texas; and 13 great- grandchildren and four great-great -grandchildren. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 29, 2005, 03:22 am LYNN, JOHN R. JR. (Photo) PONCA CITY, Okla. - A graveside service for John Rudolph Lynn Jr., 77, of Ponca City, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Longwood Cemetery at Ponca City, conducted by Pastor Mark Busch of the Brookfield Wesleyan Church. He passed away Thursday, April 28, 2005. John suffered a massive stroke while walking along the path at Riverside Park in Carlsbad, where he was living at the time on Nov. 1, 2001, and at the time of death was residing at the Ponca City Nursing and Rehab Center. Family will greet friends at the Trout Funeral Home 3-4 p.m. Sunday. Trout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no funeral service. Mr. Lynn was a former Conoco employee. John R. Lynn Jr. was born March 30, 1929, in Valentine, Neb., to John R. Sr. and Sylvia Carl Lynn. His father worked for the Department of Indian Affairs and the family grew up on Indian reservations in South Dakota, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma. He graduated from Classen High School in Norman until his education was interrupted by the draft into the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Maryland. He then returned to O.U. getting his bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering in 1954. On Dec. 5, 1987, he married Helen L. Hollingsworth in Houston, Texas. He retired from a successful career in chemical engineering in 1991. In May 1994, they moved to Carlsbad from Houston and enjoyed the friendly small town atmosphere. He loved gardening and doing handy-man repairs. He was known for his dry sense of humor. He enjoyed long walks, traveling, reading newspapers, collecting Indian artifacts and solving puzzles. They moved back to Ponca City in September 2004. Mr. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, John R. Lynn Sr. and Sylvia Lynn; brother, Kent; and a brother-in-law, Jim Miller. Survivors include his wife Helen of Ponca City, Okla.; son, David J. Lynn and wife Jennifer; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Tom Price and daughter Hilda Lynn, all of Houston, Texas; one sister, Sylvia "Betty" of Oklahoma City; and six grandchildren. Ponca City relatives include two nieces, Peggy Mitchell and Mayetta Fowler, nephews, Jerry and Roger Bakewell and Loyd Bakewell of Twin Falls, Idaho, and many other nieces and nephews. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 20, 2005, 02:04 am MAEDGEN, INEZ A. CARLSBAD - A funeral for Inez A. Maedgen, 86, of Westridge Road, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at West Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bob Bacon of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Mrs. Maedgen died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Landsun Home Health Center. Friends may call 1-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at West Funeral Home. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 21, 2005, 01:54 am MAEDGEN, INEZ A (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Inez A. Maedgen, 86, of West-ridge Road, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at West Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bob Bacon of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Friends may call 9 a.m. to service time today at West Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Landsun Home Health Center. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. Inez Alpha Maedgen was born April 22, 1918, in Oplin, Texas, to Charles Ernest and Ida Walker Gilliam. She married Wayman Woodrow "Heavy" Maedgen on Sept. 28, 1939, in Brady, Texas. They moved to Carlsbad in 1974 from Longview, Wash. In her earlier years, while living in Longview, Inez caught a 20-pound salmon, which made her very proud. Besides fishing, she also enjoyed crafts, sewing and playing dominoes, especially "42" and Inez was always known for her little "quips." She was a member of First Baptist Church. Inez is survived by her son Garland Randall Maedgen of Seattle, Wash.; daughter, Margaret Kirkes and husband Don of Carlsbad; grandchildren Joel Kirkes and Loren Kirkes and his wife Marti, all of Carlsbad, Shawna Cowan and husband Mark, and Nancy Johnson and husband Doug, all of Albuquerque; and seven great-grandchildren. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 22, 2005, 02:54 am MAY, VIRGIE C CARLSBAD - Virgie C. May, 95, of Westridge Road, died Thursday, April 21, 2005, at home. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 23, 2005, 01:15 am MAY, VIRGIE C CARLSBAD - A funeral for Virgie C. May, 95, of Westridge Road, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Bacon of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. She died Thursday, April 21, 2005, at home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 24, 2005, 02:45 am MAY, VIRGIE C. (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Virgie C. May, 95, of Westridge Road, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bob Bacon of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. today Sunday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Mrs. May passed away Thursday, April 21, 2005, at her home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Virgie Mildred Crowley May was born in Quail, Texas, on Jan. 11, 1910. She was the seventh of eight children born to John David and Margaret Ann Elizabeth Overcash Crowley. The family was sharecroppers until they homesteaded land at Ocho, N.M., about 1913. Once the land was proved up, they moved to Otis, where they eventually got their own farm. Virgie married Wainwright Perry May on June 15, 1939, and they made their home in Carlsbad. Wain was killed in a mining accident on April 15, 1943, and on July 15 of that year, their daughter Mildred Carolyn was born. Virgie worked at J.C. Penney's and then at Carlsbad National Bank, where she retired as a cashier in 1975. On Sept. 6, 1931, Virgie was baptized in the Pecos River at Otis and was a member of Otis Baptist Church until she moved to Carlsbad and joined First Baptist on Nov. 22, 1942. She was a very faithful member and served as the Junior Department Secretary for many many years. She was the first treasurer of MAGIC, the senior adult organization of the church, and kept that position for several years. She belonged to Llama Chi Omega Sorority for many years, serving in many of the various offices. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women. Virgie was an avid gardener and loved to travel. She was a role model for many people with a quiet nature and gentle spirit. She was always doing things for others behind the scenes without any fanfare. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, four brothers, three sisters and four half sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Bright; one sister- in-law, Julia Crowley; one brother-in-law, Phillip M. May; and step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Robert Bailey, Ernest Crowley, Clyde Englebright, George Masters, Ron Montgomery and Glen Porter. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to First Baptist Building Fund, PO Box 489, Carlsbad, N.M. 88221; Vista Care Hospice, 611 N. Canal St., Carlsbad, N.M., 88220; or Gideon Bibles. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 30, 2005, 03:01 am McMNN, JO W. (DR.) ALBUQUERQUE - Dr. Jo W. McMinn passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on April 28, 2005, with his wife Bobbi at his bedside. A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at Fitzgerald and Son Mortuary, 3113 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque. Donations may be made to Bosque del Apache Wildlife or a favorite charity. He is survived by his wife, Bobbi; twin brother, Frank, of Phoenix; son, Jo of Dallas; daughters, Christine of Kansas City and Amy of San Jose, Calif.; and four grandchildren. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 26, 2005 MENDEZ, TELESFORA CARLSBAD - A celebration of life service for Telesfora "Tillie" Mendez, 76, of Nelson Street, is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at Primera Iglesia Bautista, 709 S. Alameda St. Her granddaughter Sabrina Y. Rojas, of Texas City, Texas, will be officiating. Friends may call from 1-5 p.m. today. Mrs. Mendez was born May 1, 1928, in Fabens, Texas. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 23, 2005. Her parents were Justo and Paula Garcia. She was raised by her brother Andres and Josefina Garcia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Mendez, and daughter, Viola G. Mendez. Survivors include one sister, four sons, three daughters, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Primera Iglesia Bautista. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Gonzalez, Armando Z. Guerrero, Robert G. Guerrero Jr., Orlando Gonzales, Steven Mendez, and Andrew Mendez. Honorary pallbearers will be John Gonzales, Gilbert Urquidez Jr., and Luis Garcia. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 27, 2005, 12:46 am MENDEZ, TELESFORA "TILLIE" (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Telesfora "Tillie" Mendez, 76, of Nelson Street, is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Primera Iglesia Bautista, 709 S. Alameda St. Her granddaughter, Sabrina Y. Rojas, of Texas City, Texas, will be officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Mrs. Mendez was born May 1, 1928, in Fabens, Texas, and she went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 23, 2005. Her parents were Justo and Paula Garcia, and she was raised by her brother Andres and Josefina Garcia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Mendez; and daughter, Viola G. Mendez. Survivors are one sister, Manuela Garcia of Carlsbad; four sons, John Mendez and wife Lala of Carlsbad, David Mendez and Cheyene of St. Louis, Mo., Daniel Garcia of Carlsbad and Ricardo Garcia and wife, Michele of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Arsilia Rodriquez of Phoenix, Virginia and husband Robert L. Guerrero of Houston, Texas, and Lenora and husband John Gonzales of Waco, Texas; and 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers are Michael Gonzalez, Armando Z. Guerrero, Robert G. Guerrero Jr., John Gonzales, Gilbert Urquidez Jr. and Luis Garcia. Honorary pallbearers are Orlando Gonzales, Steven Mendez and Andrew Mendez. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 24, 2005, 02:51 am MENDEZ, TELESFORA G. EUNICE - Telesfora G. Mendez, 76, of Carlsbad, died Saturday, April 23, 2005. She was born May 1, 1928 in Fabens, Texas. Services are pending with Calvary Funeral Home of Eunice. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 6, 2005, 12:26 am MILLER, IRENE (Photo) CARLSBAD -A funeral for Irene Miller, 72, of Spruill Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at West Funeral Home Chapel. At the family's request, Irene's son-in-law, Lance Redman, will officiate. Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to service time on Thursday at West Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Mrs. Miller died Sunday, April 3, 2005, at University Medical Center. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home Irene Miller was born Jan. 23, 1933, in Logan, W.Va., the daughter of the late Homer and Opal Sparks Langdon. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Alfred Miller. He was her rock and meant more to her than he knows. Her five children and their families are Dr. David Solar, wife Judy and their children Chris, Jennifer and Brandon; Paula Solar and husband Roger Griffin; retired police officer Kym Redman, husband Lance and their daughter Airriell; Elizabeth Miller and children Leslie and Allan; Freddie Miller and significant other, Amanda Phillips and his son Justin. There are six great-grandchildren, Angel, Katie, Kristen, Corban, Myah and Keith. Irene began a 40-year nursing career by obtaining her LPN license in 1964 at St. Francis Hospital in Carlsbad. She went on to get her RN license with her daughter, Paula, in 1978, becoming the first in the family to graduate from college at age 45. She reluctantly retired at the age of 68. Irene loved each of her children in her own way and felt they were her greatest achievement. She had special memories of each one that she held dear. She loved music, a good cup of hot tea and her family around her. We have lost a wonderful, dearly loved wife, mother and friend. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 20, 2005, 02:04 am MORALES, ERNEST A. ARTESIA - A funeral for Ernest Anthony Morales, 28, of West Cleveland Avenue, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Father Richard Lifrak SS.CC., officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. A rosary was held Tuesday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Mr. Morales died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 23, 2005, 01:17 am MUNIZ, DIONICIO CARLSBAD - Dionicio Muniz, 74, of West Ortega Street, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at home. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 26, 2005 MUNIZ, DIONICIO CARLSBAD - Funeral services for Dionicio "Nicho" Muniz, 74, of West Ortega Street, are set for 1 p.m. Thursday at Iglesia de Cristo, with Antonio Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. A prayer service is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Dionicio "Nicho" Muniz passed away Friday, April 22, 2005, at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 27, 2005, 12:43 am MUNIZ, DIONICIO "NICHO" (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Dionicio "Nicho" Muniz, 74, of West Ortega Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Iglesia de Cristo with Antonio Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. A prayer service is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at Denton- Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Mr. Muniz passed away Friday, April 22, 2005, at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Dionicio M. "Nicho" Muniz was born Nov. 26, 1930, in Carlsbad, to Guillermo and Rafaela Mendoza Muniz, where he was raised. On March 1, 1952, he married Lily C. Martinez. He spent his life doing beautiful stucco work in the Carlsbad area prior to his retirement. His hobbies included watching Western movies, painting automobiles and playing the harmonica. He was an active member of Iglesia de Cristo for 57 years where he was a song leader. He was a great husband, father and grandfather who loved and devoted his life to his family. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by Guillermo Muniz, Rafaela M. Muniz, Alicia M. Aguayo (daughter), Santiago Muniz (brother), Rachel M. Palomino (sister), and Aurelia M. Campos (sister). He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lily C. Muniz of the family home; three daughters, Eva M. Sosa and husband David of Carlsbad, Goya M. Lara and husband Jimmy of Carlsbad, and Emma M. Orozco and husband Frank of Carlsbad; brothers, Joe (Chino) Muniz of Albuquerque, Jack Muniz of Phoenix, Ariz., and Elias Muniz of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Lilly Carrasco of Carlsbad, Ethel Torres of Carlsbad, Sylvia Colter of Carlsbad and Esmera Archuleta of Roswell; and 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren Pallbearers are Eric J. Campos, Martin Campos Jr., Ivan Sosa, Destiny Garcia, Ely Lara and Joe John Perez. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 21, 2005, 01:56 am OSBORN, JAMES S LAS CRUCES - James Samuel (Jim) Osborn died April 16, 2005. A memorial service honoring his life was held April 18 in Las Cruces. Jim was born June 3, 1939, in Douglas, Ariz. He worked as a real estate broker in Carlsbad, Albuquerque and Las Cruces. He was an active servant in the Church of Christ. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Sue; daughter, Cammy and husband Philip Hall of Round Rock, Texas; daughter-in-law, Patricia Osborn of Spring, Texas; mother, Lorene Osborn of Carlsbad; brother, John W. Osborn and his wife Geneva of Tipton, Okla.; two sisters, Pam Cummings and husband Benny of Carlsbad and Pat Stamps and husband Gaylon of Panhandle, Texas. Also surviving are six grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his father, John Osborn, and his son, Mike Osborn. Memorial gifts may be sent to Lakeview Christian Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 27, 2005, 01:00 am PARA, CONCHA DEMING - Concha Parra, 89, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005, at her residence in Carlsbad. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. today at Baca's Funeral Chapels. A rosary will follow at 7 p.m., also at Baca's. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Carlsbad at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming, 811 S. Gold Avenue. Phone: (505) 546-9671. Concha was born Oct. 4, 1915, in Mexico City to Heriberto Centeno and Hermerejilda Lopez. She came to Columbus when she was only 3 and lived there until the age of 7 when she moved to Deming. She grew up in Deming, where she was always a devoted member of St. Ann's Catholic Church. Always a giving and caring person, Concha always had a lifelong love of family and friends. Her hobbies included sewing, reading and gardening. She poured her heart out when it came to cooking for her family, especially her famous lemon pie and empanadas. At age 87, Concha left Deming and made Carlsbad her new home. While in Carlsbad, she became a member of San Jose Catholic Church. Her never-ending love of God and her church never stopped showing. Concha will continue to live through her survivors, her son Antonio Parra and wife Estela of Deming; two daughters, Olalla Pacheco of Bellflower, Calif., and Martha Parra Gonzales of Carlsbad; two sisters, Carmen Gonzalez of Deming and Esther Fresquez of Albuquerque; along with eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Antonio S. "Tito" Parra. Pallbearers will be Andrew Parra, Jesus Gonzales, Arnold Gutierrez, Benny Pargas, Maggie Dominguez and Manuel "Colonel" Torres. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 10, 2005, 02:07 am PATTERSON, FALBA ARTESIA - A graveside service for Falba Petterson, 77, of Merchant Avenue, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Woodbine Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Elliott officiating. Mrs. Petterson died Friday, April 8, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 8, 2005, 02:56 am PERRY, JOHN CARLSBAD - John Perry, 93, of West Thomas Street, died Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with West Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 9, 2005, 02:23 am PERRY, JOHN "JACK" H. CARLSBAD - A funeral for John (Jack) H. Perry, 93, of West Thomas Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at West Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sam Lanham of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Worshipful Brother Bill McIlwain will be conducting Masonic services at graveside. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. today, 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to service time Monday. Mr. Perry died Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 10, 2005, 02:58 am PERRY, JOHN "JACK" H (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for John (Jack) H. Perry, 93, of West Thomas Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at West Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sam Lanham of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Worshipful Brother Bill McIlwain will be conducting Masonic services at graveside. Friends may call 1-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to service time Monday. Mr. Perry died Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. John (Jack) Henderson Perry was born March 10, 1912, in Roswell to John and Mabel Bailey Perry. He was raised and educated in Roswell. He married Bernice Hemler in Carlsbad on Sept. 24, 1934. She preceded him in death on Sept. 13, 2000, after 65 years of marriage. John was employed as an electrician with the potash mines and retired in 1977 at age 65. Until the last few years, John was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was an endowed member of Eddy Lodge No. 21 AF & AM of Carlsbad. He had been raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on July 29, 1949. John was a very active Freemason and was an active member of Signet Chapter No. 9 of the Royal Arch Masons in Carlsbad. He will be sorely missed by his Brethren. He is survived by his son, John L. Perry of Carlsbad; daughter, Carolyn Perry Files of San Diego, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his Masonic Brothers. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 23, 2005, 01:16 am REDDY, INDA R CARLSBAD - A funeral for Inda Rhea Reddy, 94, of North Fifth Street, is scheduled for noon Monday at Hillcrest United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Stahl officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. She died Friday, April 22, 2005, at home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 24, 2005, 02:47 am REDDY, INDA R (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Inda Rhea Reddy, 94, of North Fifth Street, is scheduled for noon Monday at Hillcrest United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Stahl officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 5:30-8 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Inda Rhea Reddy passed away Friday, April 22, 2005, at her home surrounded by her family. Inda Rhea was born March 14, 1911, in Atoka, Texas, to Wilson and Ethel Murrill and came to New Mexico at the age of 9 in a covered wagon. She was educated in Roosevelt County and attended Las Vegas Normal College in Las Vegas, N.M. On Jan. 6, 1931, she married Robert Roy Reddy then subsequently moved to Eddy County and homesteaded south of Carlsbad, before moving to town. During the war, she worked at the Carlsbad Air Base. Later, she was a substitute teacher and bookkeeper and retired from the Carlsbad Municipal Schools in 1974. She traveled with friends after her retirement and was active in her church and loved caring for her family whom she loved dearly and was the focal point in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy; one grandson, David Reddy; a great-grandson, Nathan Mealey; and a great-granddaughter, Rachel Reddy. She is survived by sons, George Reddy and wife Betty of Roswell and Dan Reddy and wife Barbara of Carlsbad; a daughter, Robbie Holman and husband Wilson of Santa Fe; a sister, Mildred Pate of Carlsbad; a brother, Jim Murrill of Artesia; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and one special nephew, Dub Murrill. Pallbearers are Rhonda Weiland, Carla Mealey, Michael Matthews, Pat Matthews, Paul Reddy, Robert Lore, Robbie Kizer and Kate Reddy In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the David R. Reddy Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Carlsbad Foundation, 116 S. Canyon St., Carlsbad, NM 88220; Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2301 W. Texas St., Carlsbad, NM 88220; or to your favorite charity. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 3, 2005, 02:14 am RILEY, MOZELLE G. CARLSBAD - Mozelle G. Riley, 87, of Carlsbad, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest- Canal Unit. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 26, 2005 ROBERTS, CLINT ALAMOGORDO - Longtime Carlsbad resident Clint "Shorty" Roberts, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Shorty was born and raised in Texas, but lived in Carlsbad from 1946 to 1994 and in Alamogordo from 1994 until his death. Shorty worked for IMC Corp. for 36 years, retiring as a warehouse foreman in 1982. Shorty will be remembered by friends and family as a devoted and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband. He was ever cheerful, unforgettable and never met a stranger. He was loved and will be missed by one and all. Shorty was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ruth, and is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Buster Dossey, of Alamogordo; a grandson, Johnny Dossey, of Artesia; a granddaughter, Robin Dossey, of Alamogordo; and three great-grandsons, Brayden and Tanner Qossey, of Artesia, and Dalton Kinney, of Alamogordo. At the decedent's request, no services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Clint "Shorty" Roberts to: Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1700, Chicago, 11. 60601-7633 or via credit card by calling 1-800-272-3900. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 28, 2005, 12:09 am ROBISON, MARILYN CARLSBAD - Marilyn Robison, 67, of Coleman Road, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 29, 2005, 03:26 am ROBISON, MARILYN (Photo) CARLSBAD - A memorial service for Marilyn Robison, 67, of Coleman Road, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Bacon officiating. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Robison passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Marilyn L. Robison was born March 30, 1938, in Roswell to Claude and Opal Stoker Cole. She attended school in Carlsbad, graduating from Carlsbad High School in 1956. She married Jim Robison Sr. in 1957 and spent her time as a housewife raising their three children until the late 1970s. In 1982, she received a kidney transplant. She worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses including at CARC Inc. until having to retire in 1998 due to her health. Marilyn was a strong Christian lady who regularly attended Bible study. She enjoyed playing the piano, sewing and doing things for and with her grandchildren. Marilyn touched the heart of so many, giving much and asking so little in return. She is survived by sons, Jim Robison Jr. and wife Caryn of Carlsbad and Mark Robison and wife Nancy of Dothan, Ala.; daughter, Dawn Duff and husband Ed of Carlsbad; a brother, Richard Cole and wife Doreen of Covington, La.; a sister, Judy Smith and husband David of Ontario, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Michelle, Crystal, Sandra, Robert, Copey, Lisa, Meagan and Brande; and three great-grandchildren, Dakota, Ashton and Alora. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 489, Carlsbad, N.M., 88221. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 21, 2005, 01:56 am RODRIGUEZ, ELIZA CARLSBAD - Eliza Rodriguez, 82, of Alvarado Street, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Landsun Home Health Care Center. Services are pending with West Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 23, 2005, 01:13 am RODRIGUEZ, ELIZA O (Photo) CARLSBAD - A graveside service for Eliza O. Rodriguez, 82, of Alvarado Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Carlsbad Cemetery with Deacon Victor Lopez officiating. A prayer vigil was held at West Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at West Funeral Home. Mrs. Rodriguez died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Landsun Home Health Care Center. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. Eliza Ortiz Rodriguez was born Aug. 2, 1922, in Carlsbad to Mauro and Genovenva Fernandez Ortiz. She married Nat R. Rodriguez on May 25, 1949, in Ojinaga, Mexico. She was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed dancing, playing bingo and solitaire. She also enjoyed her plants and yard work. Eliza was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Elena Salgado and Teresa Munoz. She is survived by her husband of the family home; two sons, Freddie Martin of Carlsbad and Sonny "Ruby" Rodriguez of Odessa, Texas; a brother, Mauro Ortiz of Carlsbad; sisters, Anita Moreno and Trine Hernandez, both of Carlsbad; and six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren Pallbearers are Freddie Martin Jr., Joe Hernandez, Sonny Rodriguez Jr., Jarrett Rodriguez, David Hernandez and Mauro Ortiz Jr. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 6, 2005, 12:27 am ROSE, GENE ALBUQUERQUE - Gene Rose, age 78, of Albuquerque, beloved husband, father and grandfather was taken from us unexpectedly and reunited with wife, Bertha Anna, Sunday morning April 3, 2005, at his home. He was born Nov. 1, 1926, in Carlsbad to Walter and Edna (Marshall) Rose. He married Bertha Anna Brunt on Oct. 1, 1947, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 1999, after 52 years of marriage. He is survived by his son, Larry G. and wife Sue C. Rose of Albuquerque; his granddaughters, Crystal C. and Amanda J. Rose both of Albuquerque; two sisters, Kathleen Smith and Pat Matthews both of Carlsbad; one brother, Gerald Rose of Grand Junction, Colo.; and the rest of his extended family. He enjoyed working, going to his cabin in Ruidoso and spoiling his granddaughters. Funeral services for Mr. Rose will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at French Mortuary, Wyoming Boulevard Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family 6-8 p.m. today at French Mortuary, Wyoming Boulevard Chapel. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 15, 2005, 02:29 am SANDERS, WILLIE M ARTESIA - A funeral for Willie Mae Sanders, 85, of North Eighth Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Terpening and Son Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary. She died Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 6, 2005, 12:27 am SHAZO, IRA S. EL PASO - Ira S. De Shazo, 88, born in Fort Smith, Ark., and a longtime resident of El Paso, died April 4, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Doris. De Shazo dedicated 53 years of his life in service to youth as a Boys' Club Director in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado. He was known affectionately and respectfully as "Mr. I" to thousands of boys. A veteran of World War II, he served in both the Atlantic and Pacific. He is survived by his son, Jon De Shazo; daughter, Susan De Shazo Navarro; and grandchildren, Lucas M. and Leigh E. Navarro and Sherry De Shazo. A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be all the Boys' Club members who were guided by wisdom, encouragement and compassion. Donations in his name can be made to the Boys' Club of Carlsbad. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 N. Resler, El Paso, Texas 79912, (915) 587-4408. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 22, 2005, 02:51 am SHOUP, JEANIE I (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Jeanie Inez Shoup, 87, of Westridge Road, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Epworth United Methodist Church with the Rev. J. Bradley Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Mrs. Shoup passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jeanie Inez Shoup was born July 21, 1917, in Karnes County, Texas, to William H. and Rose Cornelia Newberry Marshall. She grew up a Methodist pastor's child, living in many Texas towns. Jeanie met and married George Shoup Sr., a contractor. They moved around Texas before settling in New Mexico in 1954, first in Carlsbad for a year, then Artesia until 1962, when they moved back to Carlsbad for the duration of their lives. Jeanie's mission in life was bringing joy and happiness to everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Cornelius; and husband, George. She is survived by a son, George M. Shoup Jr. and wife Janis of Carlsbad; a granddaughter, LeAnne Korbel and husband Stephen of Montclair, N.J.; a grandson David M. Shoup and wife Christy of Carlsbad; loving companion, Erie Mae Ingram of Carlsbad; six great-grandchildren, Kayley Shoup, Sydney Shoup, Gage Shoup, Britton Korbel, Travis Korbel and Wade Korbel; a brother, Charles Marshall of Aransas Pass, Texas; a sister, Alta Mae Eardley and husband Edwin of Carrizo Springs, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Mario Fierro, Larry Duran, Don Winters, Garth Goodey, Jerry Plattor and Doug Cherry. Honorary pallbearers are Stephen Korbel, Primativo Robledo, Vern Lanham and Joe Nathan Ingram. Memorial contributions may be made to Landsun Caring Hands, 2002 Westridge Road, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220 or a charity of choice. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 14, 2005, 12:02 am SKINNER, DEAN H CARLSBAD - Dean H. Skinner, 78, of Primrose Street, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 15, 2005, 02:28 am SKINNER, DEAN H. CARLSBAD - A funeral for Dean H. Skinner, 78, of Primrose Street, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call noon to 7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Mr. Skinner died Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 16, 2005, 12:15 am SKINNER, DEAN H CARLSBAD - A funeral for Dean H. Skinner, 78, of Primrose Street, is scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin of Happy Valley Baptist Church officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Carlsbad Veteran's Honor Guard. Mr. Skinner passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dean Henry Skinner was born Nov. 11, 1926, to William and Agnes Sand Skinner in Earlville, Ill. He attended school until his 18th birthday in Shabbona, Ill., when he enlisted in the Navy in 1943. On May 8, 1948, he married Virginia Phillips in Sycamore, Ill. He worked as a bricklayer in the construction business starting as an apprentice and retiring after 30 years as a mason. He moved to Prescott, Ariz., where he worked for the water department until he retired in 1992. In 1999, he moved to Carlsbad, where he enjoyed fixing things and doing handyman work around the house. He was preceded in death by his father and stepfather. Mr. Skinner is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia Skinner of the family home; five children, Terry Skinner and wife Marian of Somonauk, Ill., Deanette Lee Carter of Flagstaff, Ariz., Rita Rae Hanley and husband Joe of Earlville, Illl., Jerry Skinner and wife Dusty of Kirkland, Ariz., and Lori Marie Goeke and husband Vince of Carlsbad; his mother, Agnes Skinner of Shabbona, Ill.; two brothers, Leslie Skinner and wife Dolly of Union, Ill., and Harold Skinner and wife Marlene of Earlville, Ill.; a sister, Martha Samson and husband Don of Plano, Ill.; and 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 26, 2005 SOSA, NAZARIA CARLSBAD - Funeral services for Nazaria "Nicky" Sosa, 60, of North Third Street, are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at San Jose Catholic Church, with Father Valentine Jankowsk officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. Friends may call 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at San Jose Catholic Church and 10 a.m. until Mass Thursday at San Jose Catholic Church. A vigil is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday at San Jose Catholic Church. Nazaria Sosa passed away Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 27, 2005, 12:42 am SOSA, NAZARIA "NICKY" (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Nazaria "Nicky" Sosa, 60, of North Third Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery. A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at San Jose Catholic Church. Friends may call 4:30-7 p.m. today at San Jose Catholic Church. Mrs. Sosa passed away Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Nazaria "Nicky" Sosa was born March 15, 1945, in Carlsbad to Cruz and Leandra Martinez Ruiz, where she attended school. She married Gilbert Sosa on Nov. 7, 1961. She will be remembered by her friends and family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Her life evolved around her family and the happiest times were family gatherings, which she loved to host. Her cooking and baking will be missed as well as her smile, hospitality and grace. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Raymond and Florencio. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Sosa of the family home; children Pauline, Gilbert Jr., Priscilla, Peggy, Naomi and Michael; brothers, Cruz, Refugio, Louie, Marsial, Armando and Ismael; sisters, Lucy, Hortensia and Dora; and 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Pallbearers are Gilbert Sosa Jr., Joey Sanchez, Michael Sosa, Michael Garcia Jr., Marsial Ruiz and Ronald Smith Jr. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 24, 2005, 02:50 am STOWE, ELLA A. ARTESIA - A funeral for Ella A. Stowe, 99, of Roswell, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Artesia, with the Rev. Bo Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Friends may call beginning at 2 p.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary. Mrs. Stowe died Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, P.O. Box 96306, Washington, D.C., 20090. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 23, 2005, 01:17 am SYED,. MAJID ALI (DR.) CARLSBAD - Dr. Majid Ali Syed, 46, of Deming and formerly of Carlsbad, died April 16, 2005. He was born Aug. 29, 1958, in India. He was laid to rest earlier this week in New Jersey. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 22, 2005, 02:53 am TARTER, MAUDE G. CARLSBAD - A funeral for Maude Gladys Murray Tarter, 99, of West Pierce Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael E. Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. Mrs. Tarter died Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest-Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 24, 2005, 02:48 am TARTER, MAUDE G. (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Maude Gladys Murray Tarter, 99, of West Pierce Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael E. Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. today. Mrs. Tarter passed away Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest-Northgate Unit. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Maude Gladys Murray Tarter was born Feb. 14, 1906. She was raised in Health, Ark. She married Johnny Murray in 1925 in Kellyville, Okla., and he died in 1932. Maude raised four children and later married Allen Tarter in 1939 in Oklahoma, then moved to Hagerman, N.M., where they lived for 27 years. Allen died in 1967 and in 1973 Maude moved to Carlsbad, where she was a member of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Maude baby-sat many years for more than 50 children. She loved taking care of the children and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Johnny Murray in 1932 and Allen Tarter in 1967; sons Olen, Robert and John Murray; granddaughter, Joy Graves; great- granddaughter, Jennifer Little; 12 brothers and sisters; and son-in-law, John Little. She is survived by a daughter, Alma Ruth Little of Carlsbad; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Murray; two grandsons, Patrick Murray and Glenn Little; a granddaughter, Ruth Ann Shores; 12 great-grandchildren, Lori Finney, Ladd Graves, Loni Tolk, Jeremy Little, Stephanie Little, Logan Shores, Brad Murray, Kristin Murray, Bobby Murray, Katie Murray, Kelsey Murray and Kellie Murray; and two great-great-grandchildren, Benjamin Tolk and Brandon Murray. Pallbearers are Michael Shores, Glenn Little, Danny Finney, Nick Tolk, Jeremy Little and Logan Shores. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 15, 2005, 02:29 am TOMPSON, DORIS CARLSBAD - Doris Tompson, 82, of North Country Club Circle, died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at home. Services are pending with West Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 17, 2005 TOMPSON, DORIS CARLSBAD - A graveside service for Doris L. Tompson, 82, of North Country Club Circle, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Carlsbad Cemetery, with Chaplain Ed Kneeland, of Vista Care Hospice, officiating. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. today at West Funeral Home. Mrs. Tompson died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at home. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. Doris Luella Tompson was born June 11, 1922, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John W. and Zelma Bernard Berkemann. She was raised and educated in Iowa. Doris moved to California and then to Tucson, where she lived for 20 years before moving to Carlsbad in 1976. She was a caring person and made regular donations to the CARC Farm. She also loved animals and made regular donations to the Cat's Meow. Doris was a homemaker, wife and mother. Her first husband, Earl E. Carlson, preceded her in death in 1970 and her second husband, James E. Tompson, preceded her in death in 1992. Her only daughter, Cynthia Young, preceded her on Feb. 23, 2002. Doris had been baptized in the Lutheran faith. Survivors include her only son, Tim Carlson, of Atlanta, Ga.; two stepsons, Tim Tompson, of Rock Springs, Wyo., and Terry Tompson, of Alexander, Va.; and one granddaughter, Jessica Leigh McIlwain, of Fort Worth, Texas. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 16, 2005, 12:16 am TOMSON, DORIS CARLSBAD - A graveside service for Doris Tompson, 82, of North Country Club Circle, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Ed Kneeland of Vista Care Hospice officiating. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Sunday at West Funeral Home. She died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at home. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 29, 2005, 03:23 am URQUIDEZ, MOISES S. JR. (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Moises S. Urquidez Jr., 61, of Wagon Wheel Road, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Sena of Georgia and Ray Young, pulpit minister, Sunset Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. The family will gather at his daughter Kathleen's home. You are invited to join the family immediately after the burial service. Mr. Urquidez died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in Las Cruces. West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Moises S. Urquidez was born June 7, 1943, in Carlsbad to Moises Lujan and Helse Samaniego Urquidez. He married Gracie R. Calanche, who preceded him in death Aug. 4, 1997. Moises was raised in Carlsbad, moving to Las Cruces where he was a certified firefighter and EMT as well as an EMT trainer for more than 20 years. He loved to play the trumpet. Moises was a committed firefighter and was very dedicated to protecting his community from fire danger. He graduated from an Explosive Sabotage Devise course from the Department of the Army at Ft. Bliss and was certified. He is survived by his children, Moises Martin Urquidez III, Kathleen Urquidez Munoz, Michael Urquidez, Richard Saunders, Anthony Rocha, Xavier Urquidez, Timothy Urquidez and Matthew Urquidez; brothers, Edward Urquidez of Las Cruces and Barry Urquidez of Carlsbad; sisters, Ruth Chavez of Las Cruces, Glenda Ogas of Las Cruces, Lovelia Urquidez Munoz of Carlsbad, Priscilla Urquidez Sena of Tucker, Ga., and Eileen Urquidez of Las Cruces; and 21 grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and many other extended family members. Pallbearers are Joe Ferrales, retired lieutenant, Las Cruces Fire Dept.; Rudy Flores, retired fire inspector, Las Cruces Fire Dept.; Moises D. Urquidez, IV ("Little Mo"), grandson; Max Escobar, uncle; J.J. Munoz, nephew; and Curtis P. Catanach, family friend. Honorary pallbearer is Gilberto Urquidez, uncle. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 3, 2005, 02:13 am WALKER, HARRY "BUCK" (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Harry H. "Buck" Walker, 91, of North Canal Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Happy Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin officiating, assisted by the Rev. Leonard Foster. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Friends may call 1-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Monday at West Funeral Home. Mr. Walker died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home-North Canal Unit. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. Harry Harold "Buck" Walker was born Jan. 2, 1914, at Lookout, N.M., near Malaga, to Harry F. and Winifred D. Lorensen Walker. He lived in the Malaga area all his life, farming and running the Black River Gin. He and his wife, Audrey Faye Henry, whom he married on April 3, 1960, at Happy Valley Baptist Church in Carlsbad, would deliver watermelons and cantaloupes by the truckload to different stores around town. Buck was an accomplished water witcher having missed only one water well in his lifetime. He was a member of the Farm Bureau for more than 55 years and had been a member of the board of directors. He was also a faithful member of Happy Valley Baptist Church. Buck was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of the family home; his sister, Frances Harris of Carlsbad; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Noley Burton, Ken Evans, Charles McGinnis, Mark Christesson, Terry Macarthur and Bob Henderson. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Nymeyer, John Sibley, Scott Arney, Mike Whitaker and Charley Lewis. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated April 1, 2005 WALKER, HARRY H. CARLSBAD - A funeral for Harry H. "Buck" Walker, 91, of North Canal Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Happy Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Friends may call 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to noon Monday at West Funeral Home Mr. Walker died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at home. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 2, 2005, 03:14 am WALKER, HARRY H. CARLSBAD - A funeral for Harry H. "Buck" Walker, 91, of North Canal Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Happy Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin of Happy Valley Church officiating, assisted by the Rev. Leonard Foster. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Friends may call 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to noon Monday at West Funeral Home. Mr. Walker died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at home. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 23, 2005, 01:14 am WALKER, KENNETH L LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A funeral for Kenneth Louis Walker, 80, of Las Vegas, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bunkers Funeral Home in Las Vegas. Mr. Walker was born Dec. 19, 1924, in Lake Arthur to Mr. and Mrs. William Wills Walker. He grew up at East Grand Plains in Roswell. He moved to Carlsbad in 1949. He married Nita Burkhalter in 1955 and in 1960 moved to Las Vegas, Nev. He passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2005, at his home. Preceding him in death are his wife, Nita; three brothers, Vernon, Charlie and Walter; and sisters, Mrs. Floyd (Mabel) Sherrell and Mrs. O.B. (Ella Bell) Berry. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George (Kay Lynn) Pappas of Las Vegas; and sons, Pat Walker of Las Vegas, and Chester Walker and Wilson Walker of Carlsbad. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from an article published in the "Current Argus" dated April 14, 2005 WALLACE, JAMES NEAL ARTESIA -- The state Office of the Medical Investigators has ruled the death of an Artesia man accidental, based on preliminary autopsy findings. James Neal Wallace, 42, was found dead inside a smoke-filled overhead camper on his property by his friends on April 7, according to a release from the Eddy County Sheriff's Department. Inside the camper was a metal bucket containing smoldering coals. The cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the release. The complete autopsy report is pending and will contain toxicology findings,the release states. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 10, 2005, 02:08 am WALLACE, NEAL ARTESIA - A memorial service for Neal Wallace, 41, of Artesia, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Sullivan officiating. At Neal's request, cremation will take place. Friends may call beginning at 2 p.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary. Mr. Wallace died Thursday, April 7, 2005, southeast of Artesia. Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 20, 2005, 02:58 am WHITE, JACK H. JR (Photo) CARLSBAD - A memorial service for Jack H. White Jr., 64, of Desert Willow, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Craig Cockrell officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to Jack H. White Jr. Scholarship Fund, 811 St. Michaels Drive, Suite 107, Santa Fe, NM 87505; or Eddy County Shrine Club, Crippled Children's Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 135, Carlsbad, NM 88220. He died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at home. Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. Jack Howard White Jr. was born Sept. 26, 1940, in Roswell to Jack H. Sr. and Frankie Miley White. He graduated from NMMI in 1958, Stanford University in 1962 and earned his master's from University of Denver in 1966. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1962 and served in Korea on the DMZ and in Fort Lee, Va., as a general's aide, receiving his honorable discharge in 1965. He was president of White's City Inc., where he had worked since 1966. He was past president of Carlsbad Jaycees, New Mexico Jaycees, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, N.M. Lodging Association, Tourism Association of N.M. and charter president of Cavern City Rotary. Jack served on the Board of Economic Development and Tourism under governors Tony Anaya and Bruce King. He also served on the Board of Carlsbad DOD. Jack served more than 20 years on the following boards: Region 3 Tourism Board, Eddy County Lodgers Tax Boards and the Bank Board for both United New Mexico and the American Bank. Jack Jr. was named "Mr. Tourism" by New Mexico Hotel Motel Association in 1985, Inn Keeper of the Year in 1985; Charter inductee into the N.M. Tourism Hall of Fame in 1997; and awarded the first Lifetime Achievement Award for Tourism by the Tour Association of N.M. in 2002. He was a member and past master of Eddy Lodge No. 21 and Lake Arthur Lodge No. 35 AF/AM; 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason; member of the Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple; Royal Order of Jesters Court 16; and York Rite Mason. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack H. White Sr. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Bev, of the family home; son, Trey White and wife Sandra of White's City; daughter, Jill Cox and husband, Jeffrey, of Gilbert, Ariz.; grandchildren, Rob and Trent White of White's City, and Becca and Robyn Cox of Gilbert, Ariz.; and his mother, Frankie M. White of Carlsbad. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 20, 2005, 02:00 am WILLIAMS, JOSEPH A (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Joseph Allen "Joe" Williams, 93, of North Canal Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Emmanuel Gospel Church, 2307 N. Canal St., with Dr. Lois McCarty officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors. Mr. Williams passed away Monday, April 18, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Allen Williams was born Sept. 5, 1911, in Cedar Creek, Mo., and the family moved to Rule, Texas, where he was raised and attended school. Joe worked in the cotton mills and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935 and worked in Sweetwater, Texas, Colorado and Rattlesnake Springs. He met and married Mildred Spencer in 1941 and they moved to El Paso, where he worked at the copper refinery. Joe then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the North and South Pacific during World War II. He attended watch and clock makers' school in Denver in 1946 and 1947, where he graduated as a certified master watch and clock maker. He moved to Carlsbad in 1947, where he began work at McCoy's Jewelry Store. He became self employed and worked out of his home repairing clocks and watches for the local jewelry stores until retiring in 1999. Joe enjoyed reading the Bible and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Watch Makers Association, American Watch Maker Institute, and American Horological Society. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Williams. Mr. Williams is survived by daughters, Barbara Ruth Early and husband Don of Carlsbad and Sheran Ann Sims of Carlsbad; three grandchildren, Bobby Joe Sims and wife Jenise of Mayhill, Christy Ann Box and husband Radell of Loving and Michael Lee Rice and wife Jennifer of Carlsbad; 11 great- grandchildren, Michele Leigh Lopez of Austin, Texas, Jessica Lara of Hobbs, Michael Lee Rice II of Carlsbad, Brittany Box of Loving, Cora Lee Box of Loving, Mason Allen Box of Loving, Cady Box of Loving, J.C. Sims of Mayhill, Justin Sims of Mayhill, Sarah Brown of Mayhill and Daniel Brown of Mayhill; and one great-great-grandchild, Tristen Lara. Pallbearers are Radell Box, Robert McCarty, Albert "Mac" McCarty, Michael Lee Rice, Melvin McNutt and Bobby Sims. Honorary pallbearers are Don Early, Freddie Prewitt and David Spencer. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 26, 2005 YANEZ, JACOBO CARLSBAD - Funeral services for Jacobo Aguirre "Jack" Yanez, 75, of Howard Road, are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at San Jose Catholic Church, with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. A vigil is planned for 7:30 p.m. today at San Jose Catholic Church. Mr. Yanez passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005 at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Jacobo Aguirre "Jack" Yanez was born March 30, 1930, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Desiderio and Carmen Aguirre Lopez Yanez and immigrated to the U.S. at a young age. He married Emma Estrada Yanez and farmed in the Otis area for more than 35 years. Jacobo retired after Emma died in 1989, and he continued to raise their children. His children were his life. He had an undying sense of humor and always made others laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, daughter Sulemmo Yanez, two brothers and four sisters. Survivors include children, Jacobo Yanez, Jr., of Carlsbad, Dino Yanez of Elko, Nev., Carmen Yanez of Simi Valley, Calif., Yolando Yanez or Oxnard, Calif., Sylvia Sanchez of Oxnard, Desiderio Yanez of Carlsbad, and Adrianno Ituarte of Midland, Texas; sisters, Celia Robles Yanez, of Mexico, and Esperanza Yanez, of Mexico; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jacobo Yanez, Jr., Desiderio "Desi" Yanez, Abel Martinez, Roy Estrada, Albert Estrada and Gustavo Franco. Honorary pallbearers will be Pablo Estrada and Henry Estrada. ************************************************************ The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated Apr 27, 2005, 12:44 am YANEZ, JACOBO "JACK" (Photo) CARLSBAD - A funeral for Jacobo Aguirre "Jack" Yanez, 75, of Howard Road, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Mr. Yanez passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005, at his home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Jacobo Aguirre "Jack" Yanez was born March 30, 1930, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Desiderio and Carmen Aguirre Lopez Yanez and immigrated to the U.S. at a young age. He married Emma Estrada Yanez and farmed in the Otis area for more than 35 years. Jacobo retired after Emma died in 1989 and continued to raise their children. His children were his life. He had an undying sense of humor and always made others laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Emma; daughter, Sulemma Yanez; and two brothers and four sisters. He is survived by seven children, Jacobo Yanez Jr. of Carlsbad, Dino Yanez of Elko, Nev., Carmen Yanez of Simi Valley, Calif., Yolanda Yanez of Oxnard, Calif., Sylvia Sanchez of Oxnard, Calif., Desiderio Yanez of Carlsbad, and Adrianna Ituarte of Midland, Texas; two sisters, Celia Robles Yanez and Esperanza Yanez of Mexico; and 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren Pallbearers are Jacobo Yanez, Jr., Desiderio "Desi" Yanez, Abel Martinez, Roy Estrada, Albert Estrada and Gustavo Franco. Honorary pallbearers are Pablo Estrada and Henry Estrada.