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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 22, 2005
AHLSTROM, IMOGENE “JEANNE”
CARLSBAD — Imogene “Jeanne” Ahlstrom, 79, of North Alameda
Street, died Monday, June 20, 2005, at home. There will be no local services.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 26, 2005
AHLSTROM, JEANNE
CARLSBAD — Imogene “Jeanne” Ahlstrom, 79, formerly of
Seattle, died June 20, 2005, at her daughter’s home.
Direct cremation has taken place through Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
There will be no local services. Her cremains will be dispersed on the
sunrise side of Mt. Rainer in Washington State at a later date.
She was born Imogene Christine Swanson on Sept. 16, 1925, in Jamestown,
N.Y., to Harold and Della Johnson Swanson.
She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1943. She married Raymond
Edward Ahlstrom Jr. on Nov. 17, 1945.
Jeanne was a member of Denny Park Lutheran Church in Seattle and most
recently attended First Christian Church in Carlsbad.
Her husband, Ray; her parents; four brothers; and one sister, preceded
her in death.
Survivors include a son, Steven Ahlstrom of Denver; daughter, Valerie
Cranston of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Carrie Langton and husband, Darrin,
of Frisco, Texas, Aron Ahlstrom of New York City, Cory Lemon of Carlsbad
and Erika Ahlstrom of Seattle; great-grandsons, Clayton Lemon and Avery
and Riley Langton; and three brothers, three sisters and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Written memories for a scrapbook for her great-grandsons may be mailed
to Valerie Cranston, 1017 N. Alameda St., Carlsbad, NM, 88220; or donations
may be made to Lakeview Christian Hospice, 1300 N. Canal St., Carlsbad,
NM, 88220, in her memory.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 24, 2005
ANAYA, GLORIA M.
LOVING — A funeral Mass for Gloria M. Anaya, 56, of South Sixth
Street, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at San Jose Catholic Church,
Carlsbad, with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating.
A prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at San Jose Church with Ray
Anaya officiating.
A committal service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 5 p.m. to service time today at San Jose Church.
She died Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 25, 2005
ANAYA, GLORIA M.
CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for Gloria M. Anaya, 56, of South Sixth
Street, Loving, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at San Jose Catholic
Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating.
A committal service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Carlsbad Cemetery.
She died Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Gloria Morales Anaya was born in Malaga on April 13, 1949, to Tomas C.
and Concepcion Vallez Morales. She attended school in Malaga and graduated
from Carlsbad Senior High School in 1968. She married Chris Anaya in Carlsbad.
Gloria was a lifelong resident of Eddy County and a homemaker dedicated
to her family and grandchildren.
Her hobbies included gardening and canning food from her own garden. She
was well known for her tamales, menudo and her own recipe for asado. She
always managed to cook enough food to share with whoever came into her
home other than the many friends she personally invited to dinner.
Gloria was very kind and loving to animals, especially her cats. She called
herself an “animal lover.” She loved the outdoors and always
looked forward to going with her husband, Chris, on big game hunts, fishing
and, many times, just camping out in the mountains.
She never met a stranger and everyone was always welcome in her home no
matter what time of day or night. She was always ready to give a helping
hand.
Her husband, daughters, family and friends will miss her as she goes to
meet her Maker and join her son and other loved ones, but she leaves her
belief that this departure is only temporary and she is looking forward
to the day they will join her and Tommy in paradise forever.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, one son and five brothers.
She is survived by her husband, Chris Anaya of the family home; daughters,
Raquel Rene Acosta and husband Ernesto of Loving and Jessica Michele Ontiveroz
and her husband Geronimo of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Catherine Campbell,
Michael Sean Campbell, Erin Nichole Acosta, Ernesto Ryan Acosta and Jaden
Joseph Ontiveroz; and two brothers, Juan V. Franco and his wife Mary and
Jose V. Franco and his wife Lorina, all of Carlsbad.
Pallbearers are Danny Ybarra, Donald Ybarra, Joey Armendarez, Bobby Franco,
Joe Franco and Raul Franco.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 22, 2005
BACKUES, BILL
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Bill Backues, 70, of Texas, is scheduled
for 3 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy
Tarvin officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Carlsbad
Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors.
Friends may call 2-3 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Backues died Monday, June 20, 2005, at home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 19, 2005
BAKER, MAX E.
ARTESIA — A funeral for Max E. Baker, 74, of Broken Arrow Road,
is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with
Brother Tommy Pugh officiating.
Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Friends may call 2-9 p.m. today and family will receive friends 4-6 p.m.
today at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
Mr. Baker died Saturday, June 18, 2005, at home.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Christian Hospice Care,
1300 N. Canal St., Carlsbad, N.M. 88220; or Calvary Baptist Church, 711
W. Washington, Artesia, N.M., 88211.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 30, 2005
BARBEE, RUBY
CARLSBAD — Ruby “Clydean” Barbee, 84, of Carlsbad, died
Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at Covenant hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Services
are pending with Community Memorial Funeral Home in Abilene, Texas.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 12, 2005
BLANTON, RAYNELL
CARLSBAD — Raynell Blanton, 75, of Carlsbad and formerly of Comanche,
Texas, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 9, 2005, in Carlsbad.
Raynell was born Nov. 13, 1929, in Comanche, the daughter of the late
R.D. and Mildred Parker Woods. She married James A. Blanton on May 6,
1948. He preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1980.
She and her husband were former owners of the Bar-D Chuckwagon in Durango,
Colo. In later years, she was the owner-operator of the Flying X Chuckwagon
in Carlsbad.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Ann Fowler and husband Ronnie of
Brownwood, Texas; sons, James David Blanton and wife Marcy of Purcell,
Okla., and Raymond Blanton of Carlsbad; sister, Doris Russell of Comanche;
brother, Ralph Woods and wife Laverne of Comanche; five grandchildren,
Jason Hopkins, Michelle Hopkins, Jennifer Blanton, Joseph Blanton and
Crystal Brooke Blanton; and three great-grandchildren, Tabitha Hopkins,
Michael Moon-Hopkins and Alexander Hopkins.
A funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. today in the Hall and Sons Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. John Boone officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood
Cemetery in Comanche.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to VistaCare, 611 Canal St.,
Carlsbad, N.M., 88220.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 22, 2005
BROWN, IRENE
ARTESIA — A graveside service for Irene “Tiny” Brown,
67, of West Centre Avenue, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Woodbine
Cemetery with the Rev. J.B. Craft officiating. No visitation is scheduled.
She died Sunday, June 19, 2005, at home.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 26, 2005
BRUTON, OPAL H.
ARTESIA — Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity Temple
Assembly of God for Opal H. Bruton, of Merchant Avenue, Artesia.
Mrs. Bruton, 87, died Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Artesia Good Samaritan
Center.
Pastor Bobby Argo and Don Price will officiate at the services with burial
at Twin Oaks Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Travis Schenk, Daniel Bruton, David Bruton, Ed Bruton,
Jake Bruton and Jeff Davis.
Visitation will be at Terpening and Son Mortuary beginning at 2 p.m. today.
Mrs. Bruton was born July 20, 1917, in Delta, Colo.
On Oct. 19, 1941, she married Jake Meek Bruton in Klamath Falls, Ore.
She came to Artesia in 1967 from Carlsbad. Her husband preceded her in
death Aug. 26, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents Ed
Palmer and Inda Eva (Miller) Hill, four brothers and two sisters.
She was a sales clerk at Anthony’s and Bealls and was a member of
Trinity Temple Assembly of God, where she was an active member and a Sunday
school teacher.
Survivors include her two sons, Jake Bruton and wife Sharon Ann of Artesia
and Daniel Paul Bruton and wife Patricia Ann of Artesia; three daughters,
Roxie Lou Boykin of Flint, Texas, Barbara Parrish and husband Harold of
Artesia, and Jutie Lyn White and husband Bennie of Artesia; sister, Ruby
Pool of Winnsboro, Texas; and 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Artesia Good Samaritan Center
Alzheimer’s Unit, 1402 Gilchrist Ave., Artesia, N.M. 88210.
Services are under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary. Remember
Mrs. Bruton online at www.artesiafuner-als.com.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 21, 2005
BURNETT, CHYANNE
CARLSBAD - Funeral services for Chyanne Gabrielle Burnett, 18, of Mission
Avenue, are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at First Assembly of God Church,
1502 W. Mermod St.
Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Chyanne Burnett died Sunday, June 19, 2005.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ALSO
SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 22, 2005
BURNETT, CHYANNE G.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Chyanne Gabrielle Burnett, 18, of Mission
Avenue, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at First Assembly of God Church,
1502 W. Mermod St., with Pastor Nathan Knight officiating. Interment will
follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
She will lie in state 4-9 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Chyanne passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Chyanne Gabrielle Burnett was born Nov., 9, 1986, in Carlsbad. She was
a 2005 graduate of Carlsbad High School and attended the spring semester
at New Mexico State University at Las Cruces. She started playing softball
at age 5 with the Hot Spots and continued through her sophomore year in
high school. Chyanne also attended Harding Webster Dance Studio during
her elementary years and returned during the fall of 2004. She played
high school golf and enjoyed it as a pasttime.
Chyanne is survived by her parents, Cassandra Johnson and husband Paul
of Carlsbad, and Cory Burnett and wife Staci of Carlsbad; seven siblings,
Shaelyn Burnett of Las Cruces, Shandyn Johnson of Carlsbad, Shaston Johnson
of Carlsbad, Sean Johnson of Carlsbad, Bailey Burnett of Carlsbad, Kamili
Burnett of Carlsbad, and Froukje Bergsma of The Netherlands; grandmother,
Barbara Dalton of Carlsbad; grandfather, Sherwood Dalton and wife Linda
Jo of Carlsbad; grandparents, N.C. and Morlene Burnett of Carlsbad; and
great-grandparents, V.L. and Opal Trapp of Carlsbad.
Pallbearers are the Hot Spot Team and coaches. Honorary pallbearers are
Ricky Williams, Michael Ortiz, Heath Burnett, Kyle Burnett, Chad Burnett,
Wesley Burnett, Mia Burnett and Brittney Dixon.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 22, 2005
CABEZUELA, ROSA
CARLSBAD — A Mass of Christian burial for Rosa Elida Cabezuela,
48, of West Church Street, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at San
Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment
will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at San Jose Catholic Church.
She will lie in state noon to 5 p.m. Thursday at Denton-Funchess Funeral
Home.
She passed away Monday, June 20, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ALSO
SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 23, 2005
CABEZUELA, ROSA
CARLSBAD — A Mass of Christian burial for Rosa Elida Cabezuela,
48, of West Church Street, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at San
Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment
will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at San Jose Catholic Church.
She will lie in state noon to 5 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral
Home.
She passed away Monday, June 20, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock,
Texas.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Rosa Elida Cabezuela was born Sept. 7, 1956, in Mexico and grew up in
Texas. She graduated from Van Horn High School in 1975 and attended Sul
Ross University.
Her hobbies included reading, laughing and doing crossword puzzles. She
liked family gatherings and dancing and adored her nieces and nephews.
Rosa was a member of Catholic Daughters in Van Horn. She was very happy
go-lucky, always telling jokes and making people laugh.
Rosa was preceded in death by her father; and brother, Hermenegildo Cabezuela
Jr.
She is survived by children, Daniel Mendez and wife Monica and Jonathan
Mendez of Van Horn, Texas, and Emily Deanne Mendez of Carlsbad; mother,
Modesta Cabezuela of Carlsbad; sisters, Dora Leyva and husband Rodolfo
of Carlsbad and Norma Balcazar and husband Raul of Van Horn; brother,
Javier Cabezuela and wife Jennifer of Houston; and four grandchildren,
David, Eric, Joshua and Isaiah.
Pallbearers are Manuel Rivera, Michael Virias, Manuel Cabezuela, Diego
Bernal, Michael Payanes and Raul Balcazar Jr
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 26, 2005
CANO, MATEA R.
ARTESIA — A funeral for Matea R. Cano, 82, of Carlsbad, is scheduled
for 2 p.m. Monday at Terpening and Son Mortuary with the Rev. Michael
Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Friends may call beginning at 2 p.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
Mrs. Cano died Thursday, June 23, 2005, at home.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 21, 2005
CARROLL, LINDA
LOVING - Linda Carroll, 64, of Poplar Street, died Monday, June 20, 2005,
at home. Services are pending with West Funeral Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 22, 2005
CARROLL, LINDA
LOVING — A memorial service to celebrate the life and legacy of
Linda Carroll, 64, of Poplar Street, Loving, is scheduled for 10 a.m.
Saturday at Loving Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Ryan of Loving Baptist
Church officiating. There will be no visitation.
She died Monday, June 20, 2005, at home.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of West Funeral Home.
ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 24, 2005
CARROLL, LINDA
LOVING — Linda Williams Carroll, 64, of Poplar Street, Loving, and
formerly of Hobbs, began her new life in heaven on Monday, June 20, 2005.
A memorial service to celebrate the life and legacy of Linda Carroll is
scheduled
for 10 a.m. Saturday at Loving Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Ryan of
Loving Baptist Church officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation
has taken place under the direction of West Funeral Home.
Linda Jean was born on Feb. 24, 1941, to Everett and Evelyn Bryant in
Henderson County, Texas. After attending high school in Tatum, N.M., Linda
married Jesse W. Williams, former owner of Radio Shack in Hobbs. He preceded
her in death in 1983. Linda then married Joel D. Williams who preceded
her in death in 1988. She was also preceded in death by her parents and
a granddaughter, Conor Elizabeth Williams.
Linda Carroll is survived by her beloved husband, Ronnie G. Carroll of
Loving; daughter, Donna Hager of Phoenix; son, Kevin Williams and wife
Angie of Austin, Texas; stepdaughters, Denise Humphrey and husband Doug
of Midland, Texas, and Lucretia Wilferth and husband Carroll of Fredericksburg,
Texas; and nine grandchildren, Jesse Brice and Jerian Hager, Emilee, Grant
and Gabe Williams, Paden, Kaleb and Tess Humphrey, and Caitlyn and Cody
Berry.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 14, 2005
CHARNESKI, RONALD
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Ronald F. Charneski Sr., 71, of
North 4th Street, is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at San Jose Catholic Church,
with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating.
He will not lie in state. Cremation has taken place.
Mr. Charneski passed away Friday, June 10, 2005 at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ALSO
SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 12, 2005
CHARNESKI, RONALD F. SR.
CARLSBAD — Ronald F. Charneski Sr., 71, of North Fourth Street,
passed away Friday, June 10, 2005, at home. He was born March 29, 1934.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Denton-Funchess
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 15, 2005
CHARNESKI, RONALD F. SR.
CARLSBAD -- A memorial Mass for Ronald F. Charneski Sr., 71, of North
Fourth Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at San Jose Catholic
Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating.
He will not lie in state. Cremation has taken place.
Mr. Charnewski passed away Friday, June 10, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ronald F. Charneski was born May 29, 1934, to Frank and Lucille Carey
Charneski in Savana, Ill.
He married Sharol Cox 24 years ago and was very active for years with
the Lions Club, DAV and VFW. He had a great love for his family and enjoyed
fishing, hunting and gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Sharol Charneski of the family home; 11 children;
34 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one half-brother.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 9, 2005
COOK, DON
CARLSBAD — Don Cook, 65, of Ocotillo Canyon Road, died Wednesday,
June 8, 2005, at his home.
Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home ALSO SEE
BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 10, 2005
COOK, DONALD L.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Donald Leldon Cook, 65, of Ocotillo Canyon,
is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel
with Pastor Steve Goings of La Huerta Baptist Church officiating. Interment
will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. He will lie in state 2-7 p.m. today
at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Cook passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 11, 2005
COOK, DONALD L.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Don Cook, 65, of Ocotillo Canyon, is scheduled
for 2 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve
Goings of La Huerta Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow
at Carlsbad Cemetery. The Carlsbad Veteran’s Honor Guard will give
graveside honors.
Mr. Cook passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald Leldon Cook was born Jan. 31, 1940, to Leldon Edward and Terah
Francis Stallings in Wellington, Texas. He was raised in Amarillo, Texas,
where he attended school until joining the U.S. Navy, where he learned
to be an electrician.
He married Carla Stucker in 1991 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Don retired from Rocketdyne after 25 years of involvement in the U.S.
space program. He moved to Carlsbad in 1995 and worked as an electrician.
In 2003, Don received his contractors license.
He was a member of La Huerta Baptist Church, American Legion and IBEW
in Carlsbad.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Carla Cook of the family home; three children,
Donald Eldon and Debbie Cook and children Crystal and Daniell of Paradise,
Calif., Darcy Lynn Smith and children Jeremy and Brian of Canyon Country,
Calif., and Joe Cook and son Cody of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Jerry
Edward Cook and wife Gail of Logan, N.M.; and a sister, Jo Lene Bannister
and husband Bill of Carlsbad.
Pallbearers will be nephews and friends
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 21, 2005
CRABTREE, DORTHA
CARLSBAD - A funeral for Dortha ìDotî M. Crabtree, 89, of
Legion Avenue, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints on North Mesa Street, with Vance Jenkins officiating.
Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
She died Friday, June 17, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 18, 2005
CRABTREE, DORTHA M.
CARLSBAD — Dortha M. Crabtree, 89, of Westridge Road, died Friday,
June 17, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center. Services are pending
with West Funeral Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 19, 2005
CRABTREE, DORTHA M.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Dortha “Dot” Crabtree, 89,
of Legion Avenue, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on North Mesa Street, with Vance Jenkins
officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
at West Funeral Home.
She died Friday, June 17, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center, where
she had resided for the past seven years.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Dortha May “Dot” Crabtree was born March 10, 1916, to Alice
Lavern Nelson Peterson and Peter Peterson in Graham, Ariz., where the
family farmed. Dot was the oldest daughter in the family of nine children.
She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. She was very active in the Relief Society and Primary in the past
years.
Dot began quilting with her mother when she was 10 years old. She was
an accomplished seamstress, an avid reader and grew beautiful flowers.
Dot was a wonderful mother and grandmother and especially loved the little
ones.
She married Leslie W. “P.D.” Crabtree on June 16, 1937, in
Lordsburg. They moved to Carlsbad in 1940 and remained here until the
1960s. P.D. was working electrical construction and they enjoyed traveling
and living in Missouri and Arizona. They returned to Carlsbad in 1975
upon their retirement.
Dot was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Aug. 28, 1997;
a daughter, Leslie Ann in 2001; four brothers, Orson, Lynn, Clyde and
Grant; and one sister, Kate Scheier.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Kelly and husband Don, and Bobbi
Morefield and husband Danny, all of Carlsbad; seven grandchildren, Julie
Slade and husband Jess, Brett White and Kirk White all of Mesa, Ariz.,
Amber Blanch and husband Jeffery of Midlothian, Texas, Sterling Kelly
of Las Cruces, Jaen Jameson and husband Jack of Burleson, Texas, and Meghan
Morefield of Carlsbad; nine great-grandchildren, Ryan Slade and Justine
Slade of Mesa, Ariz., Skylar Calicoat of Carlsbad, Kaden, Evan and Avery
Jameson of Burleson, Texas, Sydnee, Cassidee and Madison Blanch of Midlothian,
Texas; and one great-great-grandson, Owen Slade of Mesa, Ariz.
She is also survived by siblings, Ella Knight of Pima, Ariz., Roy Peterson
and Anna Lee Slivka of Mesa, Ariz.; and numerous cousins, nephews and
nieces.
Pallbearers will be Don Kelly, Danny Morefield, Brett White, Sterling
Kelly, Kirk White and Jess Slade.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 15, 2005
CRAWFORD, FLORENCE
CARLSBAD -- A memorial service for Florence Crawford, 91, of West Pierce
Street, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Lakeview Christian Home-Northgate
Chapel.
She died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 30, 2005
GALBRAITH, G. SCOTT “GALBY”
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for G. Scott “Galby” Galbraith,
18, of Calle de Codorniz, Carlsbad, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at
First Baptist Church with Pastor David Prell of Blodgett Street Baptist
Church and Pastor Bob Bacon of First Baptist Church officiating. Private
family interment is to take place.
He will lie in state 4-8 p.m. Friday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Scott passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in rural Eddy County.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 11, 2005
GARCIA, ALBERTO
ARTESIA — Alberto Godoy Garcia, 41, of South Second Street, died
Wednesday, June 8, 2005, near Hagerman. No local services are planned.
Interment will take place in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 2, 2005
GONZALEZ, REJINO “KINO”
LOVING — A Mass of Christian burial for Rejino “Kino”
Gonzalez, 46, of South Donaldson Road, Loving, will be celebrated at 10
a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Father Valentine
Jankowski officiating.
Interment will follow at Loving Cemetery.
A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
in Loving.
He will lie in state noon to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Gonzalez passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ALSO
SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 3, 2005
GONZALEZ, REJINO “KINO”
LOVING — A Mass of Christian burial for Rejino A. “Kino”
Gonzalez, 46, of 11 S. Donaldson Road, Loving, will be celebrated at 10
a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Father Valentine
Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Loving Cemetery.
A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Gonzalez passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Rejino A. Gonzalez was born Feb. 6, 1959, to Ramon and Elodia Armendariz
Gonzalez in Carlsbad.
Kino was full of life and never met a stranger. There was always a smile
on his face and a joke or two to tell. He loved cooking for his family
and friends and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and four-wheeling in
his spare time. Kino also loved to sing, especially “Las Mananitas.”
He had been employed by Albertson’s for the last 21 years. Kino
loved his wife and children with all his heart. He will be greatly missed
by all his family, friends, co-workers and customers.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kino Lee Gonzalez, and a grandson,
Baby Granado.
He is survived by his wife, Diana Gonzalez; son, Kevin Gonzalez and wife
Erika Cordova of Loving; daughters, Desirae Gonzalez and Oscar Granado
of Loving, and Destiny Gonzalez and Antonio Vega of Carlsbad; parents,
Ramon and Elodia Gonzalez of Loving; parents-in-law, Herman Justice and
wife Patsy of Carlsbad; brothers, Ray Gonzalez and wife Lisa, and Roland
Gonzalez and Sulema Avitia all of Loving; sisters, Virginia Chavez and
husband Harvey, Velma Hernandez and husband Varo and Vivian Briones and
husband Tim all of Loving; sister-in-law, Debbie Guerra and husband Harvey
of Carlsbad; six grandsons, Little Oscar, Izayiha, Kamrien, Devin, Antonio
and Joseph; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Jim Moore, Jeff Armendariz, Joel Onsurez, Alvaro Hernandez
Jr., Eddie Armendariz and Kevin Gonzalez.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 12, 2005
GOOCH, RUBY
ARTESIA — A funeral for Ruby Mae Gooch, 78, of Midland, Texas, and
formerly of Artesia and Tatum, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Terpening
and Son Mortuary with the Rev. Peggy White and Brother Don McNurlin officiating.
Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Terpening
and Son Mortuary.
She died Friday, June 10, 2005, after a long illness. She was born July
23, 1927, in McCamey, Texas.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
The family requests in lieu of floral tributes, memorials be given to
Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, TX, 79701 or to a charity of choice.
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO ANOTHER OBITUARY
AND GUEST BOOK
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 2, 2005
HARRELL, MARY E.
CARLSBAD — Mary Ellen Harrell, 82, entered into her heavenly home
on May 26, 2005. She was born one of six children in Oklahoma on Dec.
27, 1922. She is survived by her three children, Richard, Carol, and Janene.
She was blessed with a loving family — five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Mary was an incredibly strong woman with deep faith
and devotion to the Lord and to her family. She enjoyed most of all spending
time with her loved ones. Her generosity and vivacity touched the lives
of all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. Services will be held
in Oklahoma on Saturday.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 9, 2005
HARVEY, H. C. (HERRON)
LUBBOCK, Texas — A fun-eral for H.C. Harvey, 92, of Lubbock, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel with the
Rev. Kenneth Staton officiating.
Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. (MT), Friday, at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Mr. Harvey died Wednesday, June 8, 2005, in Lubbock.
Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Nov. 9, 1912, in Chattanooga, Okla. He married Helen Clarke
in 1936 and moved to Carlsbad in 1937.
He was employed by A.J. Crawford of Carlsbad in several of his businesses.
In 1944, he joined Carlsbad National Bank and ultimately became president
and chairman of the board. He was one of the controlling stockholders
until his retirement in 1971 at age 59.
At age 77, with son Clarke, he purchased First National Bank of Denver
City, Texas, and served as president and chairman of the board until the
sale of their interests in 1998.
Harvey was active in numerous community affairs and served as mayor of
Carlsbad in 1961-62.
He was president of the Industrial Development Corporation, the Carlsbad
Chamber of Commerce, and the Carlsbad United Way. He was also a long-time
member of the Carlsbad Lions Club and was a 32nd degree Mason, serving
as Exalted Ruler of Eddy Lodge 1221. Harvey was a member and deacon of
First Baptist Church of Carlsbad.
In 1985, H.C. and Helen moved to Lubbock and became members of Highland
Baptist Church.
Harvey is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Helen. He is also
survived by his son, Clarke Harvey and wife, Donna, of El Paso; son, John
Harvey and wife, Carolyn, of New York, N.Y.; daughter, Nancy Long and
husband, Michael, of Lubbock; and daughter, Rebecca Harvey of Madison,
Conn. In addition, Harvey leaves nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to any Alzheimer’s
Association.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 10, 2005
HOBBS, IDA MAY
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Ida May Hobbs, 86, of Diamondback Drive
NE, Albuquerque, is scheduled for noon Saturday at First Presbyterian
Church with the Rev. Sam Lanham officiating. Interment will follow at
Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Carlsbad.
She will lie in state 5-7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
She passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at her son’s home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ida May Hobbs was born Feb. 20, 1919, to Jim and Norvell Harris Kolbe
in Waco, Texas, where she grew up.
She married Joseph Ray Hobbs on Aug. 18, 1940, in Waco, Texas. In 1942,
she and her family moved to Carlsbad, where she was a long time member
of First Presbyterian Church, was active in the Hospital Auxiliary and
also active in the North Mesa Senior Recreation Center, where she enjoyed
painting ceramics. Ida May had worked for the Holiday Inn as a hostess
in the restaurant and had also worked for the Coronado Glass Co.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Ray Hobbs in 2001.
She is survived by sons, Phil Hobbs and wife Barbara and Jim Hobbs and
wife Jennifer all of Albuquerque; six grandchildren, Tonya Hobbs of Albuquerque,
Linda Taylor and husband Robbie of Friendswood, Texas, Brenda Powell and
husband Kurtis of Sacramento, Calif., Kyle Hobbs of Phoenix, Ariz., Autumn
Moon of Albuquerque and Jessica Moon of Albuquerque; and three great-grandchildren,
Steven Taylor, Kristin Taylor and Kurtis Powell Jr.
Pallbearers are Robbie Taylor, Steven Taylor, Autumn Moon, Debe Wagner,
Mike Aguilar, and Charlie Hobbs.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 307 W.
Shaw St., Carlsbad, N.M., 88220.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 17, 2005
HYDEN, SAUNDRA
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Saundra “Suni” Hyden,
61, of Las Cruces, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Denton-Funchess
Funeral Home with Chaplain Ed Kneeland of Carlsbad officiating. She will
not lie in state.
She passed away Monday, June 13, 2005, at Northwest Memorial Hospital,
Chicago, Ill.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Saundra “Suni” Faith Hyden was born on April 17, 1944, to
Willis and Tressa McMillion Asbury in Dorothy, W.Va. Suni was a resident
of Carlsbad from 1950 to 1959 and then again from 1977 to 2003 before
moving to Las Cruces.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by daughters, Billijo Hebert and husband Byron of Bakersfield,
Calif., and Jona Penner and husband Rod of Chicago; a brother, Jerry Asbury
of Knippa, Texas; and four grandchildren, Terry Skipper, Michael Hebert,
Luke Penner and Benjamin Penner.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 2929 E.
Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85016. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 16, 2005
HYDEN, SAUNDRA F.
LAS CRUCES — A memorial service for Saundra Faith “Suni”
Hyden, 61, of Las Cruces, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Denton-Funchess
Funeral Home. She will not lie in state.
She passed away Monday, June 13, 2005, in Chicago.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 14, 2005
KEMP, BOBBY
CARLSBAD — Memorial services for Bobby D. Kemp, 68, of Carlsbad,
are set for 10 a.m. Friday at Fox and Lake Church of Christ, 708 Fox St.
He died Saturday, June 11, 2005, in Shannon Medical Center, San Angelo,
Texas.
Bobby was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Big Spring, Texas. He was the son of Carl
and Lonnie Kemp of Van Horn, Texas.
He retired from El Paso Electric Co. in 1991 and began his work for the
Lord, making four mission trips to India. Due to poor health, he made
his last trip in 2000. Bobby was a Boy Scout leader in Fabens, Texas,
for many years. He was a deacon at Montwood Church of Christ in El Paso.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother Billy,
his sister Roberta, and his beloved son Earl.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Peggy; daughter, Dana Cranfell
and husband Steve; and three grandchildren, James and Meghan Rinestine
and Katy Cranfell of Fort Worth, Texas.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Chandler, Lee Roy Garlick, Levi Garlick,
Lance Garlick, Jason Garlick, David Slaughter, Jim Runkle, Benny Cummings,
Butch Cleghourn, Dan Porter, Ken VanDamen, Alton Appleton, George Wynn,
Eddie Orr and Bill Schuller.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 7, 2005
KENNEY, JACK
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Jack N. Kenney, 83, of Desert
Willow, is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at West Funeral Home Chapel, with
the Rev. Craig Cockrell of First United Methodist Church officiating.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation.
Jack Kenney died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at home.
West Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 8, 2005
KENNEY, JACK N.
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Jack N. Kenney, 83, of Desert
Willow, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at West Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. Craig Cockrell of First United Methodist Church officiating.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation.
Mr. Kenney died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Jack Nolan Kenny was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Midland, Texas, to James N.
and Bertha Woody Kenney. He was raised and educated in the Midland area.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army the day after Pearl Harbor. After his honorable
discharge in 1945, he moved to Carlsbad and worked at the D-Ranch as a
cowboy.
He married Addie Belle Farrell in 1953 in Roswell and then moved to town.
Jack became employed with IMC Potash Co. and, after his retirement, went
to work as a wholesale gasoline distributor. He stayed active by riding
horses. He was a true “cowboy.” He was a member of First United
Methodist Church, BPOE Elks Lodge No. 1558 and was an avid Dallas Cowboys
fan. Jack was an extremely dedicated family man.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Addie of the family home; son, Jim W. Kenney
and wife Carolyn of Carlsbad; daughter, Debra L. Kenney of Carlsbad; brother,
James L. Kenney of Texas; grandchildren, Seth Kenney of Lubbock, Texas,
and Terra Pennington of Artesia; and great-grandchild, Clay Pennington
of Artesia. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 9, 2005
KENNEY, JACK N.
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Jack N. Kenney, 83, of Desert
Willow, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at West Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. Craig Cockrell of First United Methodist Church officiating.
Military honors
will be performed by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. Cremation has
taken place. There will be no visitation.
He died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Jack Nolan Kenney was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Midland, Texas, to James
N. and Bertha Woody Kenney. He was raised and educated in the Midland
area.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army the day after Pearl Harbor. After his honorable
discharge in 1945, he moved to Carlsbad and worked at the D-Ranch as a
cowboy.
He married Addie Belle Farrell in 1953 in Roswell, and then moved into
Carlsbad. Jack was employed as a wholesale gasoline distributor for many
years. He later gained employment with IMC Potash Co. until his retirement.
In 1992, Jack, Addie and daughter Debra purchased Pulseair Medical Equipment.
He stayed active by riding horses — he was a true “cowboy.”
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, BPOE Elks Lodge
No. 1558 and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Jack was an extremely dedicated
family man.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Addie of the family home; son, Jim W. Kenney
and wife Carolyn of Carlsbad; daughter, Debra L. Kenney of Carlsbad; brother,
James L. Kenney of Texas; grandchildren, Seth Kenney of Lubbock, Texas,
and Terra Pennington and husband, Tony, of Artesia; and great-grandchild,
Clay Pennington of Artesia.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 22, 2005
LAMBERT, MORRIS
CARLSBAD — Morris Lambert, 52, of North Edwards Street, died Monday,
June 20, 2005, at home. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral
Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 23, 2005
LAMBERT, MORRIS
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Morris Lambert, 52, of North
Edwards Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Carlsbad Cemetery with
Pastor Fred Connell officiating.
He will lie in state 3-7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Lambert passed away Monday, June 20, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 24, 2005
McVICKER, MARVIN L.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Marvin L. “Mack”
McVicker, 83, of Carlsbad, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Carlsbad
Cemetery.
He will lie in state 3-7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. McVicker passed away Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Lakeview Christian
Home of the Southwest.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ALSO
SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 25, 2005
McVICKER, MARVIN L.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Marvin L. “Mack”
McVicker, 83, of West Pierce Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at
Carlsbad Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Carlsbad Veterans
Honor Guard.
Mr. McVicker passed away Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Lakeview Christian
Home of the Southwest.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Marvin Louis “Mack” McVicker was born March 3, 1923, in Roswell
to Hiram P. and Sarah Shannon McVicker.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS
Ranger and the USS Princeton.
He is survived by his wife, Edna McVicker; sons, Marvin McVicker Jr. of
Arcadia, Fla., and Michael McVicker and wife Melissa of Olney, Texas;
a sister, Louise of Carlsbad; and five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 8, 2005
MEEKER, BEVERLY A.
CARLSBAD — Beverly Ann Meaker, 96, of West Pierce Street, passed
away Monday, June 6, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at Beverly’s
request.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 14, 2005
MOORE, ANITA
CARLSBAD — A memorial Mass for Anita J. Moore, 81, of Westridge
Road, is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Edwards Catholic Church, with
Father Noel Kramer officiating. Military honors will be performed by the
Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard.
Private inurnment will take place at a later time. There will be no visitation.
Ms. Moore passed away Friday, June 10, 2005 at Landsun Homes, where she
was wonderfully cared for by an excellent staff.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Anita Jean Moore was born June 12, 1923, to Harry Moore and Janet McArthur
Moore in Putman, N.Y. She was raised in Putnam, where she attended school,
graduated and joined the U.S. Army during WWII. She completed her tour
of duty on Staten Island and was honorably discharged at the end of the
war.
Ms. Moore attended Regina School of Nursing in Santa Fe, where she trained
as a nurse. She spent more than 20 years at Colorado State Hospital in
Pueblo, Colo., as a surgical nurse. Upon retiring from the state hospital,
she entered private duty nursing until 1983, when she retired to the family
home in Carlsbad.
Ms. Moore loved being with her family and had a fantastic sense of humor.
The family was not sure what she would come up with next. She was an animal
lover, and animals loved her, especially her dogs. She was God’s
angel on earth in caring for them. She enjoyed reading and working in
the yard. She was Catholic in faith and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and life-long friend
Ms. Josie Villa.
Survivors include brother, Robert Moore, of Putnam, N.Y.; three sisters,
Helen Webb and husband Gary, of Carlsbad, Martha Carpenter and husband
Dave, of Loving, and Prudy Amstutz and husband Eric, of Roswell; nephews,
Kevin Webb, Nathan Carpenter, Tim Brewer Jr., David Brewer and Keith Webb;
niece, Kristi Brewer; great nieces, Taylor Vasquez, Haley Brewer, Hannah
Brewer and Caitlyn Brewer; great nephew, Zackary Sing; and cousins, Sandra
Peterson and Michele Wilkinson. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 12, 2005
MOORE, ANITA J.
CARLSBAD — A memorial Mass for Anita J. Moore, 81, of Westridge
Road, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Edward Catholic Church
with Father Noel Kramer officiating. Military honors will be performed
by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. Private burial will take place at
a later time. Cremation has taken place.
She died Friday, June 10, 2005, at home.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 12, 2005
OAKES, CYNTHIA
ARTESIA — A funeral for Cynthia Oakes, 57, of South Yates Avenue,
is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Terpening and Son Chapel with the
Rev. Terry Aiello officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial
Park.
She died Friday, June 10, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital. She was born
Nov. 5, 1947, in Artesia.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the MS Association of America, PO
Box 1887, Marrifield, Va., 22116.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 21, 2005
OFFUTT, JOSEPHINE
CARLSBAD - Funeral services for Josephine Magby Offutt, 84, of Washington
Street, are set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home
Chapel, with longtime friend Rev. Bob Lewis and nephew Pastor Bobby Fuller
officiating.
Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Josephine Offutt died Saturday, June 19, 2005, at her daughterís
home in Artesia.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ALSO
SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 22, 2005
OFFUTT, JOSEPHINE
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Josephine Magby Offutt, 84, of Washington
Street, is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home
Chapel with her longtime friend the Rev. Bob Lewis and her nephew Pastor
Bobby Fuller officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
She passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005, at her daughter’s home in
Artesia.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Josephine Magby Offutt was born Sept. 3, 1920, in Carlsbad to Jess and
Bess Hayes Magby. She was raised and attended school in Dog Canyon. Josephine
moved to Carlsbad and spent many years as a nurse at Lathrop Hospital
and later at Memorial Hospital.
She loved the Lord, her family, and her greatest joy was in giving to
others. Josephine was a charter member of Standpipe Road Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Jess Holley and Denton
Offutt; daughter, Bonnie Holley Turner; and five brothers and five sisters.
She is survived by a son, Parham Turner and wife Mia of Carlsbad; daughter,
Judy Smith and husband Carlton of Artesia; six grandchildren, Charlotte
Lyon of Odessa, Texas, Chris Barker and wife Sara of Artesia, Jennifer
Coats and husband Allen of Dexter, Serena Turner of Carlsbad, Michael
Turner of Austin, Texas, and Sheree Turner of Carlsbad; and three great-grandchildren,
Dakota, Christian and Joseph.
Pallbearers are Doyce Magby, Doyle Magby, Dudley Magby, D.L. Magby, Lemuel
Magby, Douglas Magby, Dusty Magby and Rocky Marshall.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 3, 2005
OROZCO, GUADALUPE
CARLSBAD — Guadalupe “Lupito” Martinez Orozco, 56, of
West Fox Street, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. ALSO SEE
BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 4, 2005
OROZCO, GUADALUPE
CARLSBAD — A Mass of Christian burial for Guadalupe “Lupito”
Martinez Orozco, 56, of West Fox Street, will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Monday 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. Sunday at San Jose Catholic Church.
Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
She died Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ALSO
SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 5, 2005
OROZCO, GUADALUPE
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Guadalupe “Lupito” Martinez
Orozco, 56, of West Fox Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday 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 2-5 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Orozco passed away Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Guadalupe “Lupito” Martinez Orozco was born July 8, 1948,
to Florencio and Erminia Orozco in Carlsbad. He attended school in Carlsbad
and enjoyed his hobbies, fishing, music, gardening, detailing cars and
playing drums.
Lupito will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, “Guadalupe”
Jr.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Corena Martinez; daughters,
Renee Orozco, Bernice Peralta and husband Ernest and Erica Romero and
husband Roque all of Roswell; brothers, Frank Orozco and wife Emma, Santiago
“Jimmy” Orozco and wife Elma, Abel Orozco and wife Ofelia,
Florencio Orozco Jr. and wife Adela, Ismael “Mimo” Orozco
and wife Josie, Pedro Orozco and Felix Orozco all of Carlsbad; sisters,
Maria Martinez and husband Mark of Albuquerque, Sylvia Tedrow and Johnny
Valles of Albuquerque, Barbara Adame and husband Jesus of Carlsbad and
Andrea Lieja and husband Hector of Carlsbad; three grandchildren, Ernie
Peralta, Sabrina Peralta and Desiree Romero all of Roswell; and 21 nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers are Frank Orozco, Jimmy Orozco, Abel Orozco, Ismael “Mimo”
Orozco, Felix Orozco, and Florencio Orozco Jr.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 9, 2005
RICHARDSON, GOLDA O.
CARLSBAD — Golda O. Richardson, 94, of Lamont Street, died Tuesday,
June 7, 2005, at home.
Services are pending with West Funeral Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 10, 2005
RICHARDSON, GOLDA O.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Golda Olevia Richardson, 94,
of Lamont Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Carlsbad Cemetery
with the Rev. David Prell of Blodgett Street Baptist Church officiating.
There will be no visitation.
She died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 12, 2005
RICHARDSON, GOLDA O.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Golda Olevia Richardson, 94,
of Lamont Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Carlsbad Cemetery
with the Rev. David Prell of Blodgett Street Baptist Church officiating.
There will be no visitation.
She died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Golda Olevia Richardson was born Sept. 7, 1910, in Decaterville, Mo.
She married James Arthur Richardson on Jan. 7, 1928, in Picher, Okla.
They moved to Leadville, Colo., in 1945 and to Carlsbad in 1952.
Golda was a homemaker, wife and mother. She attended Landmark Baptist
and Blodgett Street Baptist churches.
She was preceded in death by her husband on May 23, 1979; a son, Daniel
B. Richardson on Jan. 4, 1998; and two daughters, infant Peggy Loretta
Richardson on June 17, 1930, and Wanda Morris Doherty on Aug. 1, 1994.
She is survived by a son, James N. “Bud” Richardson of Bath,
N.C.; a sister, Pauline Thurman of Camdenton, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren
and 15 great-grandchildren.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 3, 2005
RODRIGUEZ, CHARLIE
ODESSA, Texas — A memorial service for Charlie Rodriguez, 55, of
Odessa, and formerly of Carlsbad, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly
Funeral Home Chapel, 501 N. Alleghaney St., Odessa.
Mr. Rodriguez died Thursday, June 1, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born June 11, 1949, in Carlsbad.
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 2, 2005
ROJO, RODRIGO
CARLSBAD — A Mass of Christian burial for Rodrigo Rojo, 88, of Lovington
Highway, Hobbs, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday 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.
He will lie in state 1-5 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Rojo passed away Monday, May 30, 2005, at Hobbs Health Care.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Rodrigo Rojo was born Jan. 5, 1917, to Alejandro Sr. and Ramona Ontiveroz
Rojo in Marfa, Texas. Rodrigo was raised and attended school in Marfa.
He went to work on a cattle ranch and later worked in construction.
He was inducted into the military on the Feb. 5, 1942. While in the military,
Rodrigo served in Australia, New Guinea and several other Pacific Islands.
He was assigned to the military police, trained as a combat infantryman,
saw action in New Guinea and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Service medal.
After his discharge on Sept. 25, 1945, he returned to Marfa and later
moved to Carlsbad in 1946. He worked in construction, for Houston Lumber
Co., U.S. Potash and finally back to being a carpenter until his retirement.
Rodrigo was a member of San Jose Catholic Church, Disabled American Veterans
Chapter 13 and VFW Post 3277. He will be remembered as a caring, generous
man who loved his family and his country.
He is survived by a brother, Antonio Rojo and wife Celia of Carlsbad;
and several nieces and a nephew.
Pallbearers are Ray Parraz, Toribio Hernandez, Bobby Franco, Michael Franco
and Joe Franco.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity
of your choice.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 3, 2005
ROSS, CARL E.
ARTESIA — A funeral for Carl Ellis Ross, 90, of Rocking R Red Road,
Lakewood, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Hermosa Drive Church of
Christ with Michael Joiner officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine
Cemetery.
Mr. Ross died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at Southridge Village in Heber
Springs, Ark. He was born June 28, 1914, in Lakewood.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to N.M. Christian Children’s
Home, 1356 NM236, Portales, N.M., 88130.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 26, 2005
RUSSELL, LETA V.
CARLSBAD — Leta V. Russell, 76, of North James Street, died Saturday,
June 25, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess
Funeral Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 29, 2005
RUSSELL, LETA V.
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Leta V. Russell, 76, of North
James Street, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Denton-Funchess Funeral
Home Chapel with Chaplain Ed Kneeland and Chaplain Elena Yoder officiating.
She passed away Saturday, June 25, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Leta V. Russell was born March 18, 1929, to Olin and Vonnie Smith Coursey
in Edgewood, Texas. She owned and operated Carlsbad Answering Service
for more than 15 years. Leta was an avid golfer and a talented artist.
She was preceded in death by her father and grandson, Jason Windham.
She is survived by her mother, Vonnie Coursey of Pyote, Texas; daughters,
LaNeta Windham of Hobbs, Linda Richardson and husband Rich of Enid, Okla.,
and Donna Kirk and husband Dale of Buchanan Dam, Texas; brothers, Perry
Coursey of Lubbock, Texas, Harold Coursey of Odessa, Texas, and Max Coursey
of Houston; sisters, Lois Holt of Odessa and Mary Downing of Clifton,
Texas; and eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to VistaCare Hospice, 611 N. Canal
St., Carlsbad, N.M., 88220.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 4, 2005
SANDSTROM, HELEN M.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Helen Sandstrom, 93, of North
Canal Street, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday at Carlsbad Cemetery with
the Rev. Brad Bennett of Epworth United Methodist Church officiating.
There will be no visitation. She died Friday, June 3, 2005, at Lakeview
Christian Home-Northgate Unit.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 5, 2005
SANDSTROM, HELEN M.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Helen M. Sandstrom, 93, of North
Canal Street, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday at Carlsbad Cemetery with
the Rev. Brad Bennett of Epworth United Methodist Church officiating.
There will be no visitation.
She died Friday, June 3, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home-Northgate Unit.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Helen Sandstrom was born Jan. 29, 1912, in Kersey, Pa., to John (Jack)
and Edith Taylor McCool.
She married Carl E. Sandstrom on Aug. 8, 1934, in Westfield, N.Y. They
made their home in Jamestown, N.Y., where Helen was a member of Eastern
Star, Women of the Moose and Daughters of the American Revolution. She
was also very active in the PTA for 10 years serving in various offices.
During World War II, she worked as a nurse’s aide and again in Carlsbad
in 1975. After moving to Carlsbad on Sept. 15, 1972, she served on the
Executive Board of the American Red Cross, was active in the Boys Club
Auxiliary, and was a member of the Roswell Chapter of SCORE and Eddy County
Historical Society. She was also a member of People’s Commission
for Criminal Justice and Cactus Club. She was a former member of Thomas
Jefferson Chapter of D.A.R. and I.G.N.C.
She and Carl were responsible for having a flag pole raised at North Mesa
Senior Recreation Center and the American Red Cross, which included a
flag that had flown over the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Helen had worked
with Mary Hogsett on the blood drive for a successful drive for three
years.
Helen had been employed as a credit manager with Eastern Plywood &
Door Co. and Lundquist Hardware Inc. for 12 years each, retiring from
Lundquist. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 13, 2005.
She is survived by her son, Jack C. Sandstrom (Caroline); adopted daughter,
Sharon K. Larson; six grandchildren, Mark, Jeff, Scott and Todd Harris
and Scott and Lisa Sandstrom; six great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Epworth United Methodist Church,
1406 W. Blodgett St., P.O. Box 2208, Carlsbad, NM, 88221.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 21, 2005
SAVINOV, EDITH
LOVING - Edith ìEdieî Savinov, 68, of W. Cedar Street, Loving,
New Mexico, died Saturday, June 18, 2005 at home. Services are pending
with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 2, 2005
SCHMUTZLER, BARBARA
HAZELHURST, Wis. — An informal remembrance gathering for Barbara
Beech Schmutzler is planned for 7 p.m. June 21 at the Cottage Inn, Highway
51, Hazelhurst, Wis.
Barbara Schmutzler passed away at home Saturday, May 28, 2005, after a
brief and courageous battle with cancer. A special thank you to all who
shared their love during this difficult time.
Bolger Funeral Home in Minocqua, Wis., will handle the details.
Barb was born Aug. 31, 1940, in St. Paul, Minn., and moved to northern
Wisconsin in the mid-1970s. She most recently lived in Carlsbad. She returned
to Wisconsin after retiring from a long career as an alcohol and drug
counselor.
She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, love of the outdoors
and her independent spirit. She will be deeply missed by many family and
friends. Barb was a long time friend of Bill W.
Survivors include children, Kim Schmutzler, of West Bend, Wis., Timothy
(Deb) Schmutzler, of Wakefield, R.I., and Richard Schmutzler, of New York,
N.Y.; brothers, Robert (Joan) Beech, of Bovey, Minn., and Thomas (Carol)
Beech, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; grandchildren, Gerald W. Mann Jr., of Lac
Du Flambeau, Wis., and Brandon and Brian Schmutzler, of Wakefield, R.I.;
great-grandchildren, Dade Mann, Gerald W. Mann III and Geralynn Barbara
Mann; and nephews and many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Dr. Raymond Beech,
and brother Raymond H. Beech.
Memorials would be appreciated in lieu of flowers to Horizon Home Care
& Hospice Inc., 110 Lone Oak Lane, Suite 200, Hartford WI 53027; or
Kettle Moraine Support Services Inc., P.O. Box 852, West Bend, WI 53095.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 16, 2005
SHULL, DERAL “DENO”
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Deral “Deno” Shull, 65, of
Owen Street, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at Denton-Funchess Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Daugherty of Shepherd’s Gate Christian
Fellowship
officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
He will lie in state 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral
Home.
Mr. Shull passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Deral “Deno” Shull was born Oct. 11, 1939, to Wesley and Jessie
Ratliff Shull in Walter, Okla. He worked in the potash mines for 20 years
before going to work for EPD until his illness with cancer.
Deral was preceded in death by his father, Dub Shull; stepfather, J.D.
“Pop” Ross; mother, Jessie Ratliff Ross; brother, Gene Shull;
and sister, Lynda Gadbury.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years Ruby Shull; sons, David Phillips
and Russell Shull; daughters, Gracie Rodriguez and Debbie Ross; brothers,
Leroy Ross, Donnie Ross and Ricky Ross; sisters, Pat Shull and Diana Gadbury;
and 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild,
all of Carlsbad.
Pallbearers are Pete Tanner, Don Ellis, Mike Sowers, Danny Hinojos, James
Prentis and Kenny Murray.
Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Lee Shull, Ronnie Ruiz, Wilfred Sandavol,
Dale Murray, Mark Arredando, Howard Brittian, Berdi Rodriguez, Tony Rodriguez
and all employees of EPD.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and
leave footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same.
ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 17, 2005
SHULL, DERAL “DENO”
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Deral “Deno” Shull, 65, of
Owen Street, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Daugherty of Shepherd’s Gate Christian
Fellowship officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 16, 2005
SMEDLEY, A. P.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Albert P. Smedley, 90, of Smedley Road,
is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church with the
Rev. Fred Connell of First Assembly officiating. Jimmy Ryan, chaplain
of Golden Services Hospice, will assist. Interment will follow at Sunset
Gardens Memorial Park.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at West Funeral Home.
Mr. Smedley died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at home.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 17, 2005
SMEDLEY, A. P.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Albert P. Smedley, 90, of Smedley Road,
is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at First Assembly of God Church with the
Rev. Fred Connell of First Assembly officiating. Jimmy Ryan, chaplain
of Golden Services Hospice, will assist. Interment will follow at Sunset
Gardens Memorial Park.
Mr. Smedley died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Albert Preston Smedley was born Aug. 26, 1914, in Kennet, Mo., to Van
and Ada Coude Smedley. In 1932, he hitched a ride on a freight train,
leaving Missouri going west and decided to make Carlsbad his last stop.
He married Thelma Lee Hill on Oct. 26, 1933, in Carlsbad.
A.P. was quite an entrepreneur. During his lifetime, he owned and operated
a laundry, grocery, poultry processing plant, Zia Court Motel, and a salvage
and auto dismantling yard. He was also in the retail gas business from
which he retired. He was a “Jack of all trades.”
A.P. was a charter member of First Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife in May 2003; his daughter, Jeanette
Putman; and two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include a son, Joe Smedley and wife Wilma of Carlsbad; daughters,
JoAnn “Jody” McCauley and husband William of Carlsbad and
Sharon Pryor and husband Jim of Queen; brother, Harold Smedley of Resack,
Ga.; grandchildren, Vicki McDonald of Loving, David Smedley of Carlsbad,
and Rhonda Yeager and Phyllis Hummel both of Loving; 14 great-grandchildren
and several great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are David Smedley, David McDonald, Brian Coley, Daniel Coley,
Pat Yeager, Kenny Hummel, Heath Nesbit and Ryan Nesbit.
Honorary pallbearers are Rocky Garcia, Ray Anaya, Ervin Galloway, Tommy
Dresser, and members of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse. ALSO
SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 18, 2005
SMEDLEY, A. P.
CARLSBAD — A.P. Smedley was born Aug. 26, 1914. He died June 14,
2005.
As we were trying to remember the vast accomplishments of Dad, we forgot
four “more” grandchildren: Heath Nesbit, Ryan Nesbit, Stacey
Pryor and Vince Vasquez. Poppy was always proud of his children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. These were truly his
greatest accomplishments.
Daddy hitched a ride on a freight train from Missouri settling in Carlsbad,
but now he’s continued his journey, making heaven his last stop.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 30, 2005
SORRELLS, JOE O.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Joe O. Sorrells, 88, of West Pierce Street,
is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Fox and Lake Church of Christ with
Chaplain Jim McDonald of Lakeview Christian Homes officiating. Interment
will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
He will lie in state 5-7 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Sorrells passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 12, 2005
SOUZA, CELIA
VISALIA, Calif. — A Catholic memorial service for Celia Melendrez
Souza, 70, of Tulare, Calif., and formerly of Carlsbad, is scheduled for
6 p.m. Wednesday at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel in Visalia.
ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 15, 2005
SOUZA, CELIA
VISALIA, Calif. -- A Catholic memorial service for Celia Melendrez Souza,
69, of Tulare, Calif., is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at
Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel in Visalia.
Celia was born on
March 3, 1935, in Malaga and raised in Carlsbad. Celia moved to Visalia,
Calif., ending up in Tulare with her spouse Joe Pete Souza. Celia lived
in Tulare County for 48 years with her family, where she worked at several
occupations ending as a Marketing Specialist for more than 20 years.
Celia was preceded in death by a son Sam Wilson Sr.; and a grandson, Michael
Esparza Jr.
Survivors include her husband Joe Pete Souza of Tulare; a daughter, Sulema
Wilson-Avina of Tulare; a son, Benjamin Wilson of Avenal, Calif.; seven
grandchildren, Yvette Handley, Nancy Esparza, Priscilla Esparza, Sammy
Wilson Jr., Monica Wilson, Adaline Wilson, Benjamin Wilson and Jr.; and
10 great-grandchildren. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 14, 2005
SOUZE, CELIA
VISALIA, Calif. — A Catholic memorial service for Celia Melendrez
Souza, 69, of Tulare, Calif., is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June
15, at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel in Visalia.
Celia was born on March 3, 1935, in Malaga and raised in Carlsbad. Celia
moved to Visalia, Calif., ending up in Tulare with her spouse Joe Pete
Souza. Celia lived in Tulare County for 48 years with her family, where
she worked at several occupations ending as a Marketing Specialist for
more than 20 years.
Celia was preceded in death by a son Sam Wilson Sr.; and a grandson, Michael
Esparza Jr.
Survivors include her husband Joe Pete Souza of Tulare; a daughter, Sulema
Wilson-Avina of Tulare; a son, Benjamin Wilson of Avenal, Calif.; seven
grandchildren, Yvette Handley, Nancy Esparza, Priscilla Esparza, Sammy
Wilson Jr., Monica Wilson, Adaline Wilson, Benjamin Wilson and Jr.; and
10 great-grandchildren.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 29, 2005
STAHLE, ARNOLD E.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Arnold E. Stahle, 94, of La Canada
Drive, Tucson, Ariz., is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Carlsbad Cemetery
with Jim McDonald officiating.
Mr. Stahle passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at La Canada Care Center
in Tucson.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ALSO
SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 30, 2005
STAHLE, ARNOLD E.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Arnold E. Stahle, 94, of La Canada
Drive, Tucson, Ariz., is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Carlsbad Cemetery
with Jim McDonald officiating.
Mr. Stahle passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at La Canada Care Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Arnold E. Stahle was born April 21, 1911, in Pangburn, Ark., to John and
Sarah Jane Folkner Stahle. He worked for U.S. Potash for many years as
a machinist and was a member of Fox and Lake Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Stahle; his parents; and
two sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by his children, Bill Stahle of Tucson, Reba Willis of
Carlsbad, and Dennie Stahle of Bloomfield; and 18 grandchildren and numerous
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 7, 2005
SUTPHIN, EDWARD
CARLSBAD — Edward Sutphin, 63, of Schooner Road, died Saturday,
June 4, 2005, at home. West Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 8, 2005
SUTPHIN, EDWARD
CARLSBAD — Edward Sutphin, 63, of Schooner Road, died Saturday,
June 4, 2005, at home. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services.
Arrange-ments were by West Funeral Home.
Marion Edward
“Eddie” Sutphin was born July 19, 1941, in Nellis, W.Va.,
to Marion Francis and Nesbit Ann Kincaid Sutphin. He was raised and educated
in West Virginia until moving to Carlsbad in 1957.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Sept. 28, 1959, and was given an honorable
discharge on Sept. 4, 1962, with the rank of SP-4-E4.
He returned to Carlsbad where he became employed with the potash mines
and was promoted to production supervisor.
Eddie married Sandra Hennington on Aug. 23, 1985, in Carlsbad. He enjoyed
horseback riding, cockfighting and horse racing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Michael Sutphin.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy of the family home; sons, Kevin Sutphin
of Hobbs, Michael Sutphin of California, Stony Jennings of Carlsbad, Casey
Jennings of Austin, Texas, and Joey Fuson of Carlsbad; brother, Butch
Sutphin of Carlsbad; sister, Rose Ashford of Carlsbad; and eight grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 11, 2005
SUTPHIN, EDWARD
CARLSBAD — Edward Sutphin, 63, of Schooner Road, died Saturday,
June 4, 2005, at home. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services.
Arrangements were by West Funeral Home.
Marion Edward “Eddie” Sutphin was born July 19, 1941, in Nellis,
W.Va., to Marion Francis and Nesbit Ann Kincaid Sutphin. He was raised
and educated in West Virginia until moving to Carlsbad in 1957.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Sept. 28, 1959, and was given an honorable
discharge on Sept. 4, 1962, with the rank of SP-4-E4. He returned to Carlsbad,
where he became employed with the potash mines and was promoted to production
supervisor.
Eddie married Sandra Hennington on Aug. 23, 1985, in Carlsbad. He enjoyed
horseback riding, cockfighting and horse racing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Michael Sutphin.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy of the family home; sons, Kevin Sutphin
of Hobbs, Michael Sutphin of California, Stony Jennings of Carlsbad, Casey
Jennings of Austin, Texas, and Joey Fuson of Carlsbad; a daughter, Kathy
Parker of Arkansas; a brother, Butch Sutphin of Carlsbad; a sister, Rose
Ashford of Carlsbad; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 8, 2005
WALTERSCHEID, W. LAWRENCE
CARLSBAD — W. Lawrence Walterscheid, 90, of Las Vegas, Nev., died
Tuesday, June 7, 2005.
Services are pending with West Funeral Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 9, 2005
WALTERSCHIED, W. LAWRENCE
CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for W. Lawrence Walterscheid, 90, of Las
Vegas, Nev., will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Edward Catholic
Church with Father Noel Kramer officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad
Cemetery.
A prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at St. Edward Catholic Church.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at West Funeral
Home.
Mr. Walterscheid died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Summerlin Hospital in
Las Vegas, Nev.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 10, 2005
WALTERSCHIED, W. LAWRENCE
CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for W. Lawrence Walterscheid, 90, of Las
Vegas, Nev., will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Edward Catholic
Church with Father Noel Kramer officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad
Cemetery.
A prayer vigil will be recited at 7 p.m. today at St. Edward Catholic
Church.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
Mr. Walterscheid died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Summerlin Hospital in
Las Vegas.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
William Lawrence Walterscheid was born Dec. 9, 1914, in Artesia. He came
to Carlsbad when he was 4 years old. He attended St. Edward Catholic grade
school and Carlsbad High School.
He worked at U. S. Potash Borax Refinery 35 years. He started Acme Fence
Co. in 1952. Lawrence and his wife, Tess, owned Super Klean Laundry for
several years. He also built several houses in Carlsbad and lived in the
last one for 38 years.
He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Downtown
Lions Club where he earned a lifetime membership, Machinists Union, Sportsman
Club, Chamber of Commerce, Elks Club and helped originate Crimestoppers
in Carlsbad.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joan Marie, in 1989; and his
wife, Sylvia Mae (Tess) in 1994.
He is survived by his daughters, Lutresha Tipps of Albuquerque and Karen
McAvoy of Las Vegas, Nev.; his son, Larry, of Las Vegas, Nev.; granddaughters,
Carla Feerer of Los Lunas and JoDee Bindel of Freemont, Calif.; great-granddaughters,
Roch-elle Feerer Chavez of Los Lunas, Britney Bindel of Freemont, Calif.;
and great-grandsons, Dustyn and Christian Bindel also of Freemont; and
one great-great-grandson, Wyatt Chavez.
Surviving siblings are brothers Edward, Gene and Henry; and sisters, Margaret
Green, Irene Douglass and Pat Baker. He is also survived by numerous cousins,
nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers will be Lawrence’s nephews Gary Walterscheid, Steve
Walterscheid, Ronnie Walterscheid, Tim Walterscheid, James Walterscheid
and Mark Walterscheid.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson’s Disease
Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 10, 2005
WARREN, CHARLES “BO”
VIDOR, Texas — Charles “Bo” Warren passed away June
8 at his home in Vidor, Texas. He was born Aug. 17, 1970, to Mike and
Kathie Warren. He attended school in Carlsbad then moved to Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Misty, of the home; one daughter, Lee Ann;
one stepson; and grandparents, Betty and Charlie Warren of Douglas, Texas,
and Leroy and Norma Ewers of Carlsbad.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 29, 2005
WILLIAMS, F. C.(FRANK C. JR.)
CARLSBAD — A funeral for F.C. Williamson, 86, of North Thomas Street,
is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Craig Cockrell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens
Memorial Park.
Mr. Williamson died Sunday, June 26, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Frank C. Williamson Jr., always known as “F.C.”, was born
July 12, 1918, in Eastland County, Texas, to Frank C. and Edna Earle White
Williamson Sr. He married Tommie Milliken in 1960 in Carlsbad.
F.C. managed Carlsbad Car Parts from 1947 to 1956 at which time he purchased
the business. He then owned and operated it until his retirement in 1989
at which time he closed the business.
He was the president and state expansion director of 20-30 Club in 1948-49.
He joined the Carlsbad Rotarian Club in 1952 and was an active member
until his death. He was a past-president in 1958-59 and district governor
for District 552 in 1976-77. F.C. was Carlsbad Cavern District Boy Scout
commissioner during 1955. He was also an active member of the Kiwanis
Club being past president and past district governor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Gracy Reeves Williamson;
and one grandson, Mike Trembly.
F.C. is survived by his wife Tommie of 45 years; two sons, Don Mack Mathis
and wife Lois and Tom Mathis and wife Dianne; brother, Terrell W. Williamson
of Abilene, Texas; six grandchildren, Don Lynn Mathis and wife Tammy,
Terry Mathis and wife Teresa, Deanne Najar and husband Randy, Kim Cavender
and husband Brett, Shelley Lucero, and Tim Trembly; 17 great-grandchildren,
Steven Mathis, Mandy Mathis, Wendy Ballard, Trevor Mathis, Kelvy Mathis,
Christopher Najar, Tommy Najar, Dustin Najar, William Mathis, Matthew
Mathis, Sarah Wilson, Chaz Wilson, Travis Trembly, Levi Trembly, Mackenzie
Trembly, Kimberly Cavender and Christian Cavender; one great-great-grandchild,
Jeffry Mack Mathis; and one nephew, Eddie Williamson of Abilene, Texas.
Pallbearers are Darrell Hjeltness, Joe Bright, Dr. Jere Reid, Gary Lanier,
Capt. James Williams and Bob Springer.
Honorary pallbearers are members of the Carlsbad Rotary Club and the Cavern
City Rotary Club.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad
Current Argus" dated June 4, 2005
WORDEN, CHRISTINE
CARLSBAD — Christine “Chris” Hitchcock Worden, 38, of
New Mexico, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Fort Walton Beach Medical
Center. Services are pending with Davis-Morris Funeral Home of Brownwood,
Texas. ALSO SEE BELOW
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus"
dated June 7, 2005
WORDEN, CHRISTINE
CARLSBAD — Christine Ann Hitchcock Worden, 38, of Brownwood, Texas,
and Carlsbad, went to be with her Lord and Savior following a sudden illness
on Thursday, June 2, 2005, in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
A celebration of Chris’ life is planned for 2 p.m. today at Davis-Morris
Funeral Home Chapel, 800 Center Ave., Brownwood, Texas, with Dr. Steve
McMeans officiating.
Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park.
A memorial service is also planned in Carlsbad at 10 a.m. Saturday at
Happy Valley Baptist Church.
Davis-Morris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Chris was born Oct. 5, 1966, in Irving, Texas, the daughter of Gene and
Peggy Hinesly Hitchcock. She married G.R. Worden in Carlsbad on Aug. 17,
2002. Her work took her everywhere, and she loved sightseeing and taking
pictures.
Survivors include her husband, G.R. Worden; her parents, Gene and Peggy
Hitchcock, of Brownwood; mother and father-in-law, Laura Ann and Ron Rice,
of Hobbs; grandmother, Beth Chambers, of the Vicksburg retirement center;
and Nora Nash, of Hobbs.
Other survivors include two stepsons, Jeremy Worden and wife, Amy, of
Lovington, and Cody Worden and wife, Bobbi, of Carlsbad; three brothers,
Mike Hitchcock and wife, Ivy, of San Angelo, Don Hitchcock and wife, Shawna,
of San Angelo, and Jerry Hitchcock and wife, Carol, of Carlsbad; one granddaughter,
of Lovington; and numerous nieces and nephews, whom she loved as if they
were her own. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of
friends and family.
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