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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 30, 2005
BALDERRAMA, ANDRES R. - photo
CARLSBAD - A funeral Mass for Andres R. Balderrama, 83, of West Irvin Street, is scheduled
for 10 a.m. Thursday at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating.
Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery.
A prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at San Jose Church
with Deacon Mel Balderrama officiating.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at West Funeral Home and
6-9 p.m. today at San Jose Church. Mr. Balderrama died Wednesday,
March 23, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Andres Ramirez Balderrama was born Nov. 10, 1921, in Terlingua,
Texas, to Dulces Nombres and Manuela Ramirez Balderrama. He was a
long time resident of Carlsbad and a member of San Jose Catholic
Church and belonged to the Council 2719 of the Knights of
Columbus.
He married Luz Ramirez on July 26, 1946.
He was preceded in death by his wife and son, Pete Balderrama.
Three brothers and two sisters also preceded Andres in death.
His is survived by his children, Andres Balderrama Jr. of Lubbock,
Texas; Joe Balderrama and wife, Kathy, of Colorado Springs, Colo.;
Sylvia Balderrama Morley and husband, John, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.;
Irma Gaudreau and husband, Jim, of Loveland, Colo.; Armando
Balderrama and wife, Mary, of Amarillo, Texas; and Fernando
Balderrama and wife, Donna, of Huntsville, Ala.
He is also survived by his sister, Eudelia Franco of Carlsbad and
his brothers, Juaquin Balderrama of Carlsbad and Julian Balderrama
of Saragosa, Texas; and 24 grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 30, 2005
BARRETT, CHARLES
CARLSBAD - Charles Barrett, 69, of West Jewel Street, died Tuesday, March 29,
2005, at home.
There will be no visitation. No services will be held and cremation has taken
place.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 5, 2005
BEACH, WILMA ANN McCANDLESS
CARLSBAD - A graveside service for Wilma Ann McCandless Beach, 71, of Arlington,
Texas, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Mrs. Beach died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Arbrook Plaza Nursing Center in
Arlington.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 4, 2005
BEACH, WILMA ANN McCANDLESS
CARLSBAD - A graveside service for Wilma Ann McCandless Beach, 71, of West Arbrook
Boulevard, Arlington, Texas, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Carlsbad
Cemetery.
Mrs. Beach passed away March 2, 2005, at Arbrook Plaza Nursing Center in
Arlington.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Wilma was born in Alma, Ark., and attended school in Alma and Greenwood, Ark. In
1952, she married Wayne McCandless and moved to Alamogordo.
After Wayne's death in 1986, she married Art Beach in 1987. They moved to Austin,
Texas, and retired to Arlington in 1990. Wilma enjoyed traveling, especially to
Las Vegas, Nev. She attended the Baptist church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Wayne McCandless and Arthur
Beach; and two brothers and her parents.
She is survived by sons, Gary Beach and wife June of Garland, Texas, Jim Beach and
wife Diane of Tucson, Ariz., Gary McCandless and wife Laura of Carlsbad and Mark
McCandless and wife Kathy of Arlington; daughters, Margo Dalton and husband Fred
of Austin, Texas, and Beth Mitchell and husband Eric of Austin; and four sisters,
16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 27, 2005
BRATCHER, JEFF ORVAL
ARTESIA - A funeral for Jeff Orval Bratcher, 90, of South 20th Street, is
scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ with Michael Joiner
and Roby Zumwalt officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Friends may call beginning at 2 p.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
Mr. Bratcher died Friday, March 25, 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 March 6, 2005
BRUTON, JANIE DELLA COWLING
CARLSBAD - Janie Della Cowling Bruton, born Sept. 1, 1908, on the family ranch in
Gaines County, Texas, passed away Feb. 26, 2005, at Silver Creek Place, an
assisted living facility owned by her granddaughter in Azle, Texas.
Although Janie's last days were spent in an adult care facility, she was
surrounded by loving family and friends who worked there. Her great-granddaughter,
employed at Silver Creek Place, was her primary caregiver.
She is survived by seven great-grandchildren, seven grandchildren and three
daughters: Jackie Bruton Conley of Fort Worth, Texas, Pauline Bruton Terry of
Albuquerque, N.M., and Doris Bruton Carleton of Malaga, N.M., along with spouses
of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Jack Arthur Bruton, whom she married in November 1933. Jack died in
August 1988.
Janie will be buried in Seagraves, Texas, next to her husband of more than 50
years and in close proximity to her parents, Susie Jane Wise Cowling and Albert
Durham Cowling. Other family members buried in the same cemetery include her
father-in-law and mother-in-law; brother, A.D. Cowling, along with numerous other
nieces and nephews. Other brothers who preceded her in death include John Durham
Cowling and Edwin Cowling; plus three first cousins who were reared as foster
brothers when their parents passed away: Leonard Wise, Lee Wise and Charlie Wise.
She is survived by one brother, William Tallie (Ty) Cowling of California.
A memorial service for Janie was held at Silver Creek Place on Monday, Feb. 28,
2005. Burial services will take place on March 12, 2005, at the Seagraves, Texas,
cemetery. Janie's life will be remembered for her independent spirit, her
Christian witness and devotion, her love of all things outdoors and her tremendous
capacity with math and "figuring." Even into her ninth decade, she could add,
subtract, divide and multiply numbers "in her head" faster than most people could
use a calculator to compute the same transactions. When she was given a handheld
calculator for balancing her checkbook, Janie mastered its use, but then did the
calculations in her head to see if the calculator was right. Finally, she
discontinued the use of the calculator as "completely worthless."
We will miss her presence here on earth, but will cherish the heritage that she
gave us until we join her in eternal rest. God be with her 'til we meet again

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 1, 2005
CARLSON, MARY
CARLSBAD - Funeral services for Mary Carlson, 84, of Russell Street, are set at 10
a.m. Wednesday at Epworth United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Brad Bennett
officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
Mary Carlson died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
West Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 2, 2005
CARLSON, MARY - photo
CARLSBAD - A funeral for Mary Carlson, 84, of Russell Street, is scheduled for 10
a.m. today at Epworth United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Bennett
officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.
Mrs. Carlson died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Carlson was born July 16, 1920, in Shelbyville, Texas, to Charley Jackson and
Eva Huntington Windham. She was raised and educated in Texas.
She married Ernest B. Carlson on July 13, 1946, in Orange, Texas, and they moved
to Carlsbad very shortly thereafter.
Mary was a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed flower gardening and cooking. No one
ever left her home hungry. She was a mother to everyone and everyone called her
" Mama Mary," but her children and grandchildren were the love of her life. She
loved animals, especially cats, dogs and wild birds.
Mary was a member of BPOE Does No. 43, the Rebeccas and Cavern Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 22, 1974, and her parents.
She is survived by sons, Charles L. Carlson and wife, Mary, of Odessa, Texas, and
Ernie Carlson of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Charles Carlson Jr. and Kristine of
Dallas, Ashli Tate and Brandon of Odessa, Matthew Anderson and Christine of
Galveston, Texas, Connie Drager and John of Lewisville, Texas, Justin Anderson and
Laura of Lubbock, Texas, Lindsay Carlson of Waco, Texas, Kirstin Wilson and
Scooter and E.B. Carlson, all of Carlsbad; and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Justin Anderson, Randy Cooksey, John Drager, Donnie Rutherford,
Brandon Tate, Jay Walker and Scooter Wilson.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 26, 2005
CARRILLO, MARGARITO SR.
LOVING - A funeral for Margarito Carrillo Sr., 88, of West Cottonwood Street, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Loving with
Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Loving Cemetery.
A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
Friends may call 2-6 p.m. today and 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Denton-Funchess Funeral
Home.
Mr. Carrillo died Wednesday, March 23, 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 March 27, 2005
CARRILLO, MARGARITO SR. - photo
LOVING - A funeral for Margarito Carrillo Sr., 88, of West Cottonwood Street,
Loving, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church,
Loving, with Father Valentine Jankowski of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
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 1-4 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Carrillo passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Margarito Carrillo Sr. was born June 10, 1916, in Catecas, Mexico, to Anselmo and
Cevera Cruz Carrillo. Margarito worked in construction while in Mexico then farmed
after moving to Loving. He worked at the oil mill and cotton gin until retiring in
1973.
After waiting for his citizenship for many years, Margarito became a U.S. citizen
in 1999 and was eager to exercise his right to vote. He was also named honorary
foreman for the construction project that built the Loving Middle School.
He was preceded in death by parents, two brothers and a grandson, Cuco Sanchez Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Christina Carrillo; six daughters, Juanita
Sanchez of Odessa, Texas, Esperanza Rodriguez of Carlsbad, Ampara Vasquez of
Carlsbad, Mary Carrillo of Loving, Olivia Echavarria of Carlsbad and Yolanda
Cabezuela of Carlsbad; eight sons, Margarito Carrillo Jr. of Carlsbad, Armando
Carrillo of Carlsbad, Fernando Carrillo of Loving, Carlos Carrillo of Carlsbad,
Arturo Carrillo of Carlsbad, Reynaldo Carrillo of Carlsbad, Jaime Carrillo of
Loving and Robert Carrillo of Carlsbad; one adopted son, Saul Ray Sanchez of
Loving; one brother, Geronimo Carrillo of Mexico; one sister, Francisca Gonzalez
of Mexico; and 50 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one great-great-
grandson.
Pallbearers are Abel Carrillo, Michael Carrillo, Rafael Echavarria, Herman
Cabezuela, Gabriel Ramirez, Christopher Carrillo, Samantha Carrillo and Erica
Carrillo.
Honorary pallbearers are all other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
David Rodriguez, Ralph Echavarria, Eloy Garcia, Martin Sandoval, Jody Vasquez and
Eric Vasquez.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 9, 2005
CHAVEZ, SOCORRO
LOVING - Socorro Chavez, 75, of Seventh Street, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at
home. Services are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 17, 2005
COBOS, RACHEL S. - photo
CARLSBAD - A Mass of Christian burial for Rachel S. Cobos, 58, of Prospect Avenue,
is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine
Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Visitation and a vigil were held Wednesday.
Mrs. Cobos passed away Monday, March 14, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rachel S. Cobos was born Aug. 29, 1946, to Miguel and Lorenza Ramirez Salcido in
Carlsbad, where she was raised and graduated from high school.
She married Carlos Cobos on Sept. 24, 1976, in Roswell.
She was employed by the State Integration Center for Youth. She loved her family
(especially her grandchildren who were so very important to her), her co-workers,
the children she served while at her job, and her many friends who she so greatly
treasured. Rachel was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who gave
unconditionally to those she loved. Her love and friendship will be greatly missed
by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Carlos Cobos of the family home; three children,
Jeffrey Cobos of Carlsbad, Eddie Cobos currently stationed in Washington, D.C.,
and wife Erin of Carlsbad, and Lori Cobos of Carlsbad; four grandchildren, Andrew
Cyl, Ashley, Alyssa and Alexandrea Cobos of Carlsbad; a sister, Kela Perez and
husband Vicente of Carlsbad; three brothers, Sam Salcido and wife Joan of
Carlsbad, Pete Salcido and wife Lee of Carlsbad and Rudy Salcido and wife Sylvia
of Roswell; mother-in-law, Margaret Cobos of Idaho; three sisters-in-law, Eleanor
Frizell, Betty Alvarez, and Esther Apodaco all of Roswell; and three brothers-in-
law, Louie Cobos of Roswell, Jesse Cobos Jr. of Idaho and Orlando Cobos of
Colorado.
Rachel is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews who she loved very
much and a former daughter-in-law, Valarie Hernandez, who was very special to her.
Pallbearers are Joseph Garcia, Gabriel Apodaca, Louie Cobos Jr., Ricky Salcido,
Rodney Salcido and Frankie Perez. Honorary pallbearers are all nieces and nephews.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 19, 2005
ETCHESON, MARY
CARLSBAD - Mary Etcheson of Alba, Mo., died March 15 at the age of 84. She was
born and raised in Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School.
She was married to the Rev. Virgil Etcheson and was very active in her church. She
was formerly Mary Ewers of Carlsbad. She was born to an early pioneer family. The
Ewers family came to Carlsbad, then New Mexico Territory, in 1893.
Survivors are her husband, Virgil Etcheson of Alba; sister, Shirley Harrington of
Odessa, Texas; and brother, Leroy Ewers of Carlsbad. Funeral services were held
Friday, March 18, in Jasper, Mo., at Weng Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 12, 2005
FLOYD, JUDY
CARLSBAD - Judy Floyd, 83, a past resident of Carlsbad died at her home in
Fruitland, N.M., on March 5, 2005. Graveside services were Friday morning at
Sunset Gardens with Pastor Bob Lewis officiating.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
Judy was born to Ben and Carrie Wheeler on Nov. 7, 1921, in Carlsbad.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Floyd; her parents; sisters
Sandie Hicks, Ethel McLean and Bess Brown; and brother Bud Wheeler.
She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Hamilton and husband Mike of Kirtland;
grandsons, Michael "Buck" Hamilton and wife Lisa of Kirtland and Keith Hamilton
and wife Kelly of Kirtland; and great-grandchildren, Sandra, Colten, Kristin,
Justin and Makayla Hamilton.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 6, 2005
GALLOWAY, LAURA ELIZABETH
ALBUQUERQUE - Laura Elizabeth Galloway passed away at home in Albuquerque on
Saturday, Feb. 26. Betty, as she was known, was born Dec. 8, 1919, in El Paso,
Texas.
Her husband, Emery N. Galloway, predeceased her. She is survived by her son,
Charles Galloway and wife, Billie, of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Nancy Hill of
Austin, Texas, Jamie Marquez and husband Ron, and Lynne Blake and husband Tony of
Albuquerque; great-grandsons, Brian Hill and Jeff Hill of Austin, Texas, and Seth
Tidwell and Chris Edwards of Albuquerque.
A graveside service at South Park Cemetery in Roswell was held Tuesday, March 1.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 4, 2005
GRANADO, ISMAEL "MEL" - photo
CARLSBAD - A Mass of Christian burial for Ismael "Mel" Granado, 86, of Del Rio
Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at San Jose Catholic Church with Father
Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
A vigil is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel.
Friends may call 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.
Mr. Granado passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ismael "Mel" Granado was born May 6, 1918. He grew up in Fort Davis, Texas. He
joined the Army in 1936, and after serving in the military Mel worked for Medicorp
in Colorado.
In 1946, he married Susana Sillas in Fort Davis, and they moved to Carlsbad in
1953.
After Susana's death in 1979, he married Dorothy Quintana.
Mel worked as a yardman for Neil Willis and Samuel Daughtery before going to work
at Hall Machine and Welding. Mel enjoyed making people laugh, being with his
family and was an avid dancer - attending dances at the senior citizens center
twice a week. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church.
His parents, two wives, one brother and one sister preceded Mel in death.
He is survived by a daughter, Mary Rodriquez and husband Abel of Carlsbad; a
brother, Petronilo Granado of Fort Davis; sisters, Lucia Valdez of Houston, Texas,
Maria De La Zerda of El Paso, Texas, and Lita Marin and husband Alfredo of El
Paso; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 5, 2005
GUSTER, HUGH
CARLSBAD - A funeral for Hugh Guster, 84, of Carver Street, is scheduled for
1 p.m. Sunday at Lakeview Chapel, 1300 N. Canal St. There will be no visitation.
Cremation has taken place.
Mr. Guster died Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home-Canal Unit.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 1, 2005
HAYES, HOWARD
CARLSBAD - Graveside services are set for Howard Arthur Hayes, 83, of Carlsbad, at
1 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with David Barnard and the Rev.
Robert Lewis officiating.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel in
Odessa, Texas.
Howard Hayes went to his eternal home Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at Deerings Nursing
Home in Odessa.
Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Hayes was born Feb. 12, 1922, to Lee Arthur and Vera Hayes. He was a Christian
and a World War II Army veteran. In 1942, he united in marriage, only afterward to
move and make his home in Carlsbad with his beloved wife Golda Marie Goldston
Hayes, while his hard hands at work earned him the position of manager for Brown
Pipe Supply and Union Industrial in Carlsbad. After many dedicated years, he
finally retired. He enjoyed playing his harmonica, dominoes, pool and dancing.
The last four years were spent in Odessa with his granddaughter Raye Ann and
husband Rodney Creech. Throughout his battle with Alzheimers, the entire staff at
Deerings Nursing Home in Odessa provided him with the utmost excellence of care
and tremendous love that he needed and deserved. They are our family, and we
extend to them a heartfelt embrace and thank the Lord for them every day for what
they possess. We love you, "Grandpa."
He was preceded in death by his wife, Golda Marie Goldston Hayes; his parents; and
his brother, Lee Roy Hayes.
Survivors include granddaughter Raye Ann Creech and husband Rodney, of Odessa.
Dedicated by a special friend to a dear friend, saying:
Thank You:
For giving Unconditionally, with out the Expectation of Reward.
Thank You:
For Humbling yourself, to be kind with the Obedience and Understanding of
Compassion
My Heart:
Has been Restored in Preparation for the Season which has arrived.
The Time; Has come
Thank You:
For all You Have Done .....
Your Friend & Poet: Duck Jones

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 9, 2005
HERNANDEZ, REFUGIA
CARLSBAD - Refugia Hernandez, 90, of Del Rio Street, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005,
at home. Services are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 31, 2005
HOOD, JODI MARIE STROUD - photo
CARLSBAD - A funeral for Jodi Marie Stroud Hood, 35, of Connie Street, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at West Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy
Tarvin of Happy Valley Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at
Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Jodi Marie Stroud Hood was born Oct. 26, 1969, in Jourdanton, Texas. She moved to
Carlsbad as a small child. She moved to Tennessee in 1988 to live with her
grandparents and she graduated from high school there.
Jodi returned to Carlsbad and in 1991 she married Jimmy Hood. She loved children,
animals, caring for others and yellow roses. Her hobbies included reading,
hunting, motorcycles, collecting angels and frogs, and the outdoors.
Jodi was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Stroud; and one grandmother,
Virginia Joy Eslick.
Jodi is survived by her husband, Jimmy Hood of Carlsbad; parents, Darrell and
Jeanette Stroud of Carlsbad and Eric and Peggy Reynolds of Alba, Texas; sisters,
Angela Stroud and Vicki Feist, both of Carlsbad; brother, Cliff Stroud of
Carlsbad; grandparents, Dorothy Rea of Carlsbad and Gerald Eslick of Lenoir City,
Tenn.; uncles, Eugene Rea and Neill Rea, both of Carlsbad; aunt, Neocca Lynn Lyles
of Tennessee and uncle David Swaney of Knoxville, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Barbara
Hood of Kiowa, Okla.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Pallbearers are George Carlson, Calvin Brown, Bill Deringer, Johnny Proctor,
Richard Tucker and John Hood. Honorary pallbearers are Glenn Shelton and Carl
Schoolcraft.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 30, 2005
HOOD, MARIE STROUD
CARLSBAD - A funeral for Jodi Marie Stroud Hood, 35, of Connie Street, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at West Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy
Tarvin of Happy Valley Baptist Church officiating.
Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 5-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at West Funeral
Home.
She died Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 1, 2005
HOWELL, VELMA
CARLSBAD - Funeral services for Velma Idell May Howell, 95, of East Wood Street,
are set at 2 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel, with Michael
Howell officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 9:30-11:30 a.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Velma Idell May Howell passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at her home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Howell was born to J.T. and Ida May in Hope, Ark. Her family moved to
Tennessee and later to Waterloo, Ala., where she was raised and educated. She
entered nurse's training at age 17, which became her profession for many years.
She married Wymon Howell in Sayer, Okla., July 6, 1930. She became an artist later
in life and had her own gallery for years. She was a member of First Baptist
Church and was also a charter member of the Carlsbad Art Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include husband, Wymon Howell, of the family home; son, Michael Howell
and wife Jan, of Albuquerque; one grandson; one granddaughter; and several great
and great-great grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 20, 2005
JABIDANDO, JAIME A.
CARLSBAD - A funeral Mass for Jaime A. Jabidando, 64, of Who Who Drive, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Alcuin
Hunter officiating.
A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at West Funeral Home Chapel.
Friends may call 5-9 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
Mr. Jabidando died Friday, March 18, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home
Jaime A. Jabidando was born Feb. 6, 1941, in the Philippines and was presently
residing on Who Who Drive in Carlsbad.
He is survived by his wife Erlinda of Carlsbad; sister, Sonia and husband Manny of
San Diego, Calif., and their children; brother, Lino of Iloilo, Philippines;
brother-in-law, Dr. Otoniel R. Sullesta and his wife Lachme of Carlsbad; nephews
Adrian and James Sullesta and nieces, Lena Marie Jessen and husband Andy and
Daphne Sullesta, all of Carlsbad.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 12, 2005
JACCAUD, JOHN T.
DENVER - John T. Jaccaud, 89, formerly of Carlsbad, passed away March 10, 2005, in
Denver, Colo., after a lengthy battle with leukemia.
John spent most of his working life in industrial sales, starting out in the late
1940's with Goodyear Rubber Co. of Akron, Ohio. In 1950, he went to work for Union
Supply Co. of Denver and spent 35 years with the company in Denver, Carlsbad
(1952-62, Carlsbad Supply Co.), and ultimately moved to Tucson in 1968, retiring
there in 1985.
He was an avid golfer, and member of the 49'er Country Club in Tucson and active
in the Arizona Senior Golf Association.
He was a loving husband and father and was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen
and son Tom. He is survived by three sons, Richard and Steve of Denver, Terry of
Greeley, Colo., and eight grandchildren.
Services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at Bullock Mortuary,
Englewood, Colo.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 5353 W. Dartmouth Ave., Suite LL, Denver, CO
80227.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 29, 2005
JOHNSON, ROGER LEE
CARLSBAD - Funeral services for Roger Lee Johnson, 59, of West Blodgett Street,
are set for 11 a.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev.
Gene Reese, Word of Life Church, officiating.
Friends may call 9-10:30 a.m. today at Denton-Funches Funeral Home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Roger Lee Johnson, born in Bakersfield, Calif. on March 19, 1946, died Saturday,
March 26, 2005, at his home, with his family by his side. Roger was a veteran,
having served his country from 1965 to 1968 in Korea. He married his beautiful
wife Donna Reese Aug. 27, 1966. They raised four beautiful daughters. Roger worked
construction most of his life.
He enjoyed playing pool with his close friends and loved spending time with his
grandkids. He carried a special bond for his sisters and brothers and stayed close
to them his whole life. Of all the wonderful things Roger did and of all the lives
Roger touched, he was cherished as a husband, daddy, brother and "PaPa" most of
all. God blessed us all with Roger when he brought him into our lives. He will be
missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Donna Kay Johnson; four daughters, Donna Kay
Jewell and daughter Holly Kay, of Carlsbad, Kathy Lee Martin and husband Larry and
children, of Carlsbad, Audrey Lee Barriaga and husband Manuel and children, of
Carlsbad, and Rhonda Lee Tidwell and husband Billy and children, of Carlsbad;
three brothers, Jimmie Dean Johnson, of Carlsbad, Harold Sinnott of Phoenix, and
Leroy Sinnott, of Phoenix; two sisters, Martha Heintzelman, of Indiana, and Betty
Sinnott, of Carlsbad; mother-in-law, Mollie Reese, of Carlsbad; brothers-in-law,
Curtis Childress and family, of Arkansas, and Donnie Reese and family, of
Carlsbad; and sister-in-law, La Dora Cox and family, of Carlsbad.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Martin, Billy Tidwell, Manuel Barriga, Jimmy
Roger Johnson, Donnie Reese and James Humke.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 13, 2005
LILES, WILL - photo
CARLSBAD - A funeral for Will Liles, 77, of Colfax Road, is scheduled for 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor John Hinze officiating. Interment
will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Monday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Liles passed away Friday, March 11, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Will Ellion Liles was born to Will and Lucy Liles on May 17, 1927, in Houston,
Texas. His family moved to Elida, N.M., in 1930 to farm. Will grew up there with
his sister Vivian.
He met the love of his life, Mildred Lois Gibson, at the Elida Baptist Church.
They married on Dec. 15, 1944. Their son Ronnie was born in 1945 and Will went
into the Army when the baby was four days old. Lois and Ronnie joined him in Fort
Bliss after boot camp.
After being discharged, they returned to Elida to dry land farm. Their daughter,
Linda, was born in Portales in 1951. Will and Lois decided to give up farming
after having their crop hailed out just days before harvest. They moved the family
to Carlsbad, where he went to work for U.S. Potash, but Will and Lois had a dream
of having their own business. So, while working at the mines, they started the
Liles Egg Farm. This earned him the nickname "Pullet" at the mine.
In 1960, he was able to quit the mines to devote work full time at the egg farm.
His wife and kids worked at his side to build their dream. Their last venture was
building Westwinds Mobile Home Park, where the chicken houses had been. They
retired in 1996 when they sold the park.
After semi-retiring, they joined the Good Sam's Club and were active RVers. In
1983, they joined the Shuffles and Ruffles Square Dance Club and traveled around
the country dancing and making new friends. In the last few years, they have been
regulars at the North Mesa Senior Recreation Center dances.
Will was preceded in death by his parents and his mother- and father-in-law.
He will be especially missed by Alisha, Joshua and Shayla Thomason who live in
Carlsbad and had more opportunity to be spoiled by their Poppa and Nana. Will was
a good-hearted, loving man who will be greatly missed by all his family and many
friends.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Liles; a son, Ron Liles and wife Kathy of
Tulsa, Okla.; a daughter, Linda Thomason of Carlsbad; five grandchildren, Robin
Callan and husband Jeb and daughter Phoebe of Austin, Texas, Todd Liles and wife
Karen of Denver, Colo., Laura Thomason Moore and children Alisha, Joshua and
Shayla of Carlsbad, Toby Liles and wife Cori and children Christian, Kylee and
Logan of Arlington, Texas, and Tory Liles of Clute, Texas; and a sister, Vivian
Ditta and three sons of Spring, Texas.
Pallbearers are Todd Liles, Toby Liles, Tory Liles, Jeb Callan, Frank Ditta and
Anthony Ditta.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 18, 2005
LINGERFELT, ADAM
ARTESIA - A memorial service for Adam Lingerfelt, 26, of Runyan Avenue, Artesia,
is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Door of Opportunity, 108 S. 14th St.,
Artesia.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.
Adam died Monday, March 14, 2005, at University Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 9, 2005
MADRID, KRISTI S.
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. - Kristi S. Madrid, 45, a 14-year resident of Sierra Vista,
passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005, at the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center.
A funeral will be held at 9 a.m. today at Hatfield Funeral Home, 830 S. Highway
92, Sierra Vista.
Interment will follow at Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1300 Buffalo
Soldier Trail.
Arrangements are by Hatfield Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 5, 2005
MARTINEZ, MARY METHOLA
CARLSBAD - A funeral for Mary Methola Martinez, 71, of North Halagueno Street, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine
Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
A vigil was held Friday at San Jose Catholic Church.
Friends may call 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
She died Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home, North Canal Unit.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 4, 2005
MARTINEZ, MARY METHOLA [ALSO SEE MARCH 5 & 6, 2005]
CARLSBAD - Mary Methola Martinez, 71, of North Halagueno Street, died Thursday,
March 3, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home, North Canal Unit. Services are pending
with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 30, 2005
MAYFIELD, JEWEL McLEAN - photo
CARLSBAD - A memorial service for Jewel McLean May-field, 79, of West Pierce Street, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Church of Christ with Duane Mounce officiating.
Mrs. Mayfield died Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at Lakeview Christian
Home, Northgate Unit.
Arrangements were by West Funeral Home.
Jewel Madeline McLean was born on June 13, 1925, in Tulsa, Okla.,
to Clyde Lawrence and Naomi Standiford McLean. She grew up in
Amarillo, Texas, and graduated from Amarillo High when she was 16
years old. She graduated from Braughns Business College in
Houston, Texas, two years later.
She returned to Amarillo where she met and married Edwin Denny
Bell on April 4, 1944, while he was serving in the Army Air Force.
Their first child, Eddie, was born and they soon moved to Carlsbad
where Denny worked for Potash Company of America and Jewel worked
as a bookkeeper for Hilty Motor Co. Their second child, Bonnie
Pat, was born and was joined eight years later by Pamela and then
Peggy.
Jewel also worked for Jackson Plumbing, KAVE television station
and State of New Mexico departments of Motor Vehicle and Tax and
Revenue. She also owned Ace Appraisal and worked as a real estate
agent and broker for more than 20 years, retiring in 1999 from
Century 21.
On March 7, 1969, she married Lester Mayfield in Carlsbad who
preceded her in death on Dec. 20, 1999.
Jewel was a lifelong member of Sunset Church of Christ and the
BPOE Does No. 43. Her interests also included sewing, baking for
her family and friends and socializing with friends.
Her survivors include her children, Eddie Bell and wife Melodee of
Checotah, Okla.; Bonnie Pat Havard and husband Glenn, Pamela
Walker and husband Willis, Peggy Bell-Johnson, all of Carlsbad,
and David, Alan and Brenda Mayfield and families. She is also
survived by eight grandchildren, Lisa McKinney, Wendalyn Walker
Madry and Jesse Chapman of Carlsbad; Camela Walker of Las Cruces;
Julie Chapman Morgan of Pearland, Texas; Klint McKinney of El
Paso; and Curt Bell and Cary Bell of California. She is also
survived by six great-grandchildren and her brother, Clyde
Lawrence McLean Jr. and his wife Virginia of Amarillo and numerous
nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
Jewel will be missed by her family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN
38105; or www.stjude.org/ donate or call 1-800-822-6344; or Cat's
Meow Thrift Store, 124 S. Canyon St., Carlsbad, NM 88220.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 17, 2005
MENDOZA, PEDRO
ARTESIA - Pedro Mendoza, 93, of West Main Street, Artesia, died Friday, March 11,
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 March 19, 2005
MILLER, REV. WILLIAM C. JR.
CARLSBAD - A funeral for the Rev. W.C. Miller Jr., 75, of West Church Street, is
scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 502 N. Alameda
St., with Moderator Joe L. Callahan of Clovis officiating. Interment will follow
in Carlsbad Cemetery with military honors by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard.
A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home Chapel.
Friends may call 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home.
The Rev. Miller died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 18, 2005
MILLER, REV. WILLIAM C. JR.
CARLSBAD - A funeral for the Rev. W.C. Miller Jr., 75, of West Church Street, is
scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 502 N. Alameda
St., with the Rev. B.J. Choice of St. John Baptist Church of Hobbs officiating.
Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home
Chapel.
Friends may call 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home.
Rev. Miller died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 17, 2005
MILLER, REV. WILLIAM C. JR. [ALSO SEE MARCH 18, 19, & 20, 2005]
CARLSBAD - The Rev. William C. Miller Jr., 75, of West Church Street, died
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at home.
Services are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 20, 2005

MILLER, REV. WILLIAM C. JR. - photo
CARLSBAD - A funeral for the Rev. W.C. Miller Jr., 75, of West Church Street, is
scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 502 N. Alameda
St., with Moderator Joe L. Callahan of Clovis officiating.
Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery with military honors by the Carlsbad
Veterans Honor Guard.
A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home
Chapel.
Friends may call 1-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home.
The Rev. Miller died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
William Clarence Miller Jr. was born April 30, 1929, in Georgetown, Texas, to
William C. and Willie Mae Sedwick. They preceded him in death.
He accepted Christ at an early age at the Berry's Creek Baptist Church. He also
served in the U.S. Army.
William C. Miller was a Baptist deacon for many years. He was also a Sunday school
teacher and Sunday school superintendent. He also loved to sing. He was called
into the ministry in May 1983. He served as a pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church
of Carlsbad and then, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church of Artesia. After that, he
served as pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Carlsbad until 2005.
He served as district president of the Jerusalem District Congress for 13 years.
He was active in district and state work. W.C. was Home Mission state
representative to the National Baptist Convention, president of the Carlsbad
Ministers Alliance and Chaplain for Carlsbad and Artesia.
He fathered eight children. One daughter, Sharon, preceded him in death. One
brother and two sisters and his aunt, Elnora Miller, also preceded him in death.
His dedicated wife, W.R. Miller, shares cherished memories of Rev. W.C. Miller
with his daughters, Gale Brooks of Sacramento, Calif., Karen Miller of Sherman
Oaks, Calif., Irma Flowers and husband Ivan of Los Angeles, Calif., Shelia Reeder
of Louisville, Ky., Enid White and husband Eddie of Carlsbad, Celest Lundy of San
Diego, Calif., Nancy Durham and husband Carl of Raleigh, N.C., and Carol Summers
and husband Allen of Felton, Dela.; his sons, Calvin Miller of Holdenville, Okla.,
Philip Miller of Kansas, Dock Reese and wife Josephine of Summersville, Texas, and
Richard Reese and wife Chan Im of Carlsbad; his brothers, Albert Miller and wife
Shirley of Hobbs, Chester Miller of Hobbs, Samuel Miller and wife Annie of
Georgetown, Texas, and Roy Miller and wife Jessie of San Diego, Calif.; and his
sister, Doris Jean Dailey and husband Milton of Marietta, Okla.
These memories will also be shared with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 19, 2005
MOORE, CLEMMIE SR.
CARLSBAD - Clemmie Moore Sr., 82, of Carver Street, died Thursday, March 17, 2005,
at Carlsbad Medical Center. Services are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 22, 2005
NAJAR, ANITA
CARLSBAD - A funeral for Anita Najar, 71, of North 10th 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 Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel.
Friends may call 5-7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, March 22, 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 March 24, 2005
NAJAR, ANITA - photo
CARLSBAD - A funeral for Anita Najar, 71, of North 10th Street, is scheduled for
10 a.m. today at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine Jankowski
officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery.
A vigil was held Wednesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Najar passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at her home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Anita Najar was born July 26, 1933, in Chisos, Texas, and was raised in southwest
Texas and in New Mexico.
She married Florencio "Lencho" Najar in 1950. She loved her family and was
especially proud of all her grandchildren.
Anita was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by six children, Amelia Garcia and husband Joe of Lubbock, Texas,
Florencio A. Najar Jr. and wife Mellie of Odessa, Texas, Adam Najar and wife
Alicia of Lubbock, Magdalena Holly and husband Gale of Lubbock, Danny Najar and
wife Esther of Carlsbad, and Marivel Najar of Carlsbad; parents, Pasqual and Rita
Lopez of Carlsbad; two brothers, Fidel Lopez and wife Nena of Tularosa and Frankie
Lopez of Fort Davis, Texas; five sisters, Simona Ramirez of Fort Stockton, Texas,
Manuela Rodriquez of California, Barbara Rascon and husband Chuy of Carlsbad, Emma
Tofoya of Farmington and Angie Lopez of Carlsbad; and 15 grandchildren and 21
great-grandchildren
Pallbearers are Michael Garcia, Frido Najar, Kelly Najar, Zackery Holly, Andrew
Najar and Adam Najar Jr.
Honorary pallbearers are Juhkory Najar and Gabriel Najar.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 20, 2005
ORTEGA, GLORIA DURAN
ARTESIA - A funeral for Gloria Duran Ortega, 63, of West Washington Avenue, is
scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Interment
will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Monday at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
Mrs. Ortega died Saturday, March 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 March 4, 2005
PARISH, GROVER K.
ARTESIA - A graveside service for Grover K. Parish, 90, of Centre Avenue, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Twin Oaks Memorial Park with the Rev. Lewis
Mowery officiating.
Mr. Parish died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 1, 2005
PHILLIPS, BILLY JACK
CARLSBAD - Services for Billy Jack "B.J." Phillips, 56, of Mission Avenue, are set
at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Bob Bacon
officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Billy Jack "B.J." Phillips passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
B.J. was born Sept. 30, 1948, to J.B. and Edna Wagstaff Phillips, in Henderson,
Texas. He graduated from Artesia High School in 1966 and served in the National
Guard from 1967-1969. He married Wanda Blatsvich in 1969. He worked for the
Carlsbad Police Department from 1969 to 1974, when he went to work for AMAX
Chemical Corp. until 1980. He was most recently self-employed, working in the oil
and gas industry. B.J. was a long time member of the Elks Lodge BPOE 1558.
Survivors include son, Michael Phillips, of Carlsbad; daughter, Lori Ridgway and
husband Mathew, of Carlsbad; parents,J.B. and Edna Phillips, of Artesia;
sister,Tammy Huckabee and husband Kevin, of El Paso, Texas; grandchildren, Colton
Ridgway, Shelby Ridgway, Garrett Ridgway and Hunter Phillips, of Carlsbad, and
Taylor Luna of Ft. Camptell, Ky.; nieces, Breanne Huckabee and Alyssa Huckabee;
and nephew, Shohn Huckabee.
Pallbearers will be Gary Cornett, Billy Gruben, Calvin Danie, Shohn Huckabee, Max
Bell and Raul Velasquez. Honorary pallbearer will be Darrell Hjeltness, Kevin
Huckabee, Colton Ridgway and Albino Garcia.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 9, 2005
PHILLIPS, NELL ANN
CARLSBAD - Nell Ann Phillips of Irving, Texas, was born Sept. 11, 1912, in Shark,
Ark. She passed away March 6, 2005, in Irving.
She was a retired county treasurer.
Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by sons Ed Phillips and Gene Haupt.
She is survived by a son, Jim Phillips of Irving and daughter, Jan Allen of
Dallas; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service was held at Carlsbad Cemetery.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 17, 2005
PINE, DOROTHY M.
CARLSBAD - Dorothy M. Pine, 79, of North Canal Street, died Wednesday, March 16,
2005, at Lakeview Christian Home-Northgate Unit. Services are pending with West
Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 20, 2005
PINE, DOROTHY M.
CARLSBAD - Dorothy M. Pine, 79, of North Canal Street, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005,
at Lakeview Christian Home-Northgate Unit.
Services will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 20, 2005
RAICEVICH, ANGIE
CARLSBAD - A graveside service for Angie Raicevich, 92, of Westridge Road, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Erwin Van Essen
of Landsun Manor officiating.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home.
She died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Angie Raicevich was born on April 15, 1912, in Brestice, Yugoslovia, to Petar and
Gurga Krivokapich Raicevich. She came to the United States on Sept. 18, 1928.
She met Milos Raicevich and they were married in Pueblo, Colo., in 1930. They
moved to Carlsbad in 1942.
Angie was a homemaker and mother as well as being employed for many years as a
personal cook for Mrs. Batista.
She was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church, Carlsbad Women's Club, Mesa
Street Senior Citizens, and the local chapter of AARP.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; her brother, John Bulaich; and
two sisters, Christina Roganovich and Stella Cigonovich.
She is survived by a son, Robert Raicevich of Florissant, Mo.; daughter, Darinka
Rising of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; sisters, Helen Puerta of San Pedro, Calif.,
and Yvonne Pearce of Reno, Nev.; and five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to Landsun Home Caring Hands, 2002 Westridge
Road, Carlsbad, NM 88220.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 19, 2005
RAICEVICH, ANGIE M.
CARLSBAD - A graveside service for Angie Raicevich, 92, of Westridge Road, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Erwin Van Essen
of Landsun Manor officiating.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home.
She died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 18, 2005
RAICEVICH, ANGIE M.
CARLSBAD - A graveside service for Angie Raicevich, 92, of Westridge Road, is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Erwin Van Essen
of Landsun Manor officiating.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home.
She died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 19, 2005
ROBINETT, ETOLA H.
CARLSBAD - A graveside service for Etola H. Robinett, 84, of Westridge Road, is
scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Kermit Cemetery, Kermit, Texas, with the Rev. Dudley
Mullins of First Baptist Church, Kermit, officiating. There will be no visitation.
She died Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 18, 2005
ROBINETT, ETOLA H.
CARLSBAD - Etola H. Robinett, 84, of Westridge Road, died Thursday, March 17,
2005, at Landsun Homes. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 26, 2005
SALINAS, ROSA G.
ARTESIA - A funeral for Rosa G. Salinas, 32, of Pine Street, is scheduled for 9:30
a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Father Paul Murtagh,
SS.CC., officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
A rosary is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
Friends may call at 1906 Maple St.
Mrs. Salinas died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock,
Texas.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 1, 2005
SIBLEY, SAVANNA
CARLSBAD - A funeral Mass for Savanna L. Sibley, 17, of Muscatel Avenue, is set at
2 p.m. Thursday at St. Edward Catholic Church, with Father Noel Kramer
officiating.
A vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Edward Catholic Church.
Friends may call 5-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at West Funeral
Home.
Savanna Sibley died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Savanna's name to a
fund at Western Commerce Bank.
West Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 2, 2005
SIBLEY, SAVANNA L. - photo
CARLSBAD - A funeral Mass for Savanna L. Sibley, 17, of Muscatel Avenue, is
scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Noel
Kramer officiating. A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at St. Edward Catholic
Church.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Savanna Sibley
Memorial Fund at Western Commerce Bank, account No. 40104901; or to the Friends of
Debra Sibley Fund also at Western Commerce Bank.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Savanna was born Jan. 18, 1988, in Carlsbad. She died on Feb. 26, 2005, at
Carlsbad Medical Center.
Savanna was a champion barrel racer, pole bender, goat tier and flag racer from
the early age of 4 years old. Savanna was a member of the Eddy County Jr. Rodeo
Association, American Junior Rodeo Association, the High Plains Rodeo Association,
New Mexico High School Rodeo Association, and was most recently a member of the
Texas High School Region II.
Savanna attended St. Edward School, P.R. Leyva Middle School and she was a junior
at Carlsbad Senior High.
She was a member of a pioneer ranching family and enjoyed working cattle, baling
hay and many outdoor activities associated with ranching. Savanna had several
favorite animals - "Spot" the cow, "Chocolate" the horse, "Molly" the dog, Bay her
main mount, and Daisy Duke her other dog.
Savanna was an outgoing individual who was loved by many and will be missed by all
of her friends.
Her brother, Brandon Casey Sibley, preceded Savanna in death, along with
grandfathers, Charles Lindbergh "Lindy" Bruton and M. Casey Sibley; and uncle,
Murl Lindbergh Bruton.
She is survived by her mother, Debra Sibley, and father Bill and wife, Charlotte
Sibley, all of Carlsbad; her grandmothers, Vickie Bruton and Christine Sibley
Freeman; stepsisters, Carrie Pressett of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Christine
Nidy of Carlsbad; aunts, Christy Breen and husband, Jerry, and Gail Cook; uncles,
John Sibley and wife, Rita, of Carlsbad and Jack Bruton of Campo, Calif.; great-
grandfather, Willie Murl Petree of Phoenix, Ariz.; great-aunt, Marjorie S. Horne
of Charlottesville, Va.; and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers are Marvin Cantrell, John Sibley, Jack Bruton, Gary Young, Michael Ben
Bruton and Greg Nidy.
Honorary pallbearers are all of Savanna's friends.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 20, 2005
SIMMONS, DORTHA B. - photo
CARLSBAD - A Celebration of Life service for Dortha B. Simmons, 88, of Country
Club, is scheduled for 3 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 5-6 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to service time Monday at Denton-
Funchess Funeral Home.
Mrs. Simmons passed away Friday, March 18, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dortha B. Simmons was born Jan. 15, 1917, in Big Spring, Texas, to Samuel and
Fearl Burkham. She lived in Big Spring until 1935 when her family moved to
Carlsbad.
She had one daughter, Dorothy Bridgwater. While in Carlsbad, she worked for
Birches Department Store.
She married James E. Simmons in 1947.
She received her bachelor's degree in education at NMSU and her master's degree in
education from ENMU. She also earned 29 hours of continuing education from
Pepperdine. She taught in Carlsbad for several years before she and James moved to
Torrance, Calif., where she taught elementary school in the California school
system until she retired in 1978 and moved back to Carlsbad. She later left
Carlsbad to move to Lubbock, Texas, where she lived for 10 years. She then moved
to Las Cruces, to Brownfield, Texas, for a short time, and back to Carlsbad in
1991 where she most recently resided.
Dortha was a member of First Baptist Church, belonged to the Retired Teachers
Association and was a lifetime member of NEA. Her hobbies included playing bridge,
buying and selling real estate properties, remodeling homes, collecting antiques
and sewing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Simmons; and her
daughter, Dorothy Bridgwater.
She is survived by sisters, Dessie Wheat of Weatherford, Texas, Bertha Hancock of
Brownfield, Texas, Velma "Bill" Skinner of Lubbock, Texas, and Tommie Weisz of San
Angelo, Texas; two brothers, Woodrow Burkham of Loving and A.C. Burkham of
Carlsbad; a son-in-law, Don Bridgwater of Carlsbad; three grandchildren, Mike
Bridgwater of Carlsbad, Julie Jones of Carlsbad and Diana Bagley of Lakeville,
Minn.; seven great-grandchildren, Seth and Sara Jones of Carlsbad, Savanna and Sam
Bridgwater of Carlsbad, and Erinn, Tori and Keagan Bagley of Lakeville, Minn.
Pallbearers are Mike Bridgwater, Stewart Jones, Seth Jones, A.C. Burkham, Wood-row
Burkham, Don Bridgwater and Sam Bridgwater.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church
Building Fund, P.O. Box 489, Carlsbad, N.M., 88221; World Relief, 7 E. Baltimore
St., Baltimore, MD, 21202; or to a charity of choice.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 22, 2005
SINCLAIR, RAYMOND CHESTER
ARTESIA - A funeral for Raymond Chester Sinclair, 48, of West Cleveland Avenue, is
scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Victory Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael
Maurer officiating.
Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
Mr. Sinclair died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 12, 2005
SOSA, BEATRICE LEAL
ARTESIA - A funeral for Beatrice Leal Sosa, 75, of Jacobs Avenue, is scheduled for
9:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Father Benedict Folger,
SS.CC., officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
Mrs. Sosa died Thursday, March 10, 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 March 13, 2005
SWOPES, RAYMOND DURWOOD
PORTALES - A funeral for Raymond Durwood Swopes, 74, of Roswell and formerly of
Carlsbad, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales
with the Rev. David B. Rude and the Rev. Waymon Swopes officiating. Interment will
follow at Melrose Cemetery.
Mr. Swopes died Friday, March 11, 2005, at his home in Roswell. He was born Aug.
24, 1930, in Melrose, N.M.
Wheeler Mortuary of Portales is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinsons Foundation Inc.,
Mary Ann Sprinkle, director of development, 1501 NW Ninth Ave., Bob Hope Road,
Miami, Fla., 33136-1494.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 6, 2005
UNDERWOOD, CASEY
CARLSBAD - Casey Underwood, 64, of Iowa Street, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at ome.
Services are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 31, 2005
WILLIS, IDA K.
BROWNWOOD, Texas - A graveside service for Ida K. Willis, 82, of Brownwood, Texas,
and formerly of Carlsbad, is scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Bowman Ridge Cemetery,
Erath County, Texas, with the Rev. Calvin Gray officiating.
Visitation was held Wednesday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home, 800 Center Ave.,
Brownwood.
Mrs. Willis died Monday, March 28, 2005, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center in
Brownwood.
Davis-Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ida Kathleen Willis was born June 28, 1922, in Dallas. She married Beal Willis on
Nov. 17, 1945, in Artesia.
Mrs. Willis was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Carlsbad
and La Huerta Baptist Church of Carlsbad. She had been a resident of Brownwood
since 1999.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Beal R. Willis; mother, Modena Crump;
father, Charles Gililan; stepfather, George W. Crump; and stepbrother, George
Crump.
She is survived by daughters, Carol Miller and husband, Don, of Brownwood, Sharon
Willis of Brownwood, Mary Schoonover and husband, Jim, of Anandago, Mich., and
Kathie Burgess of Grand Junction, Colo.; sons, Charles Willis and wife, Mickey, of
Globe, N.M., and James Willis and wife, Christine of Carlsbad; a sister, Frances
Kitchens and husband, Marvin, of Albuquerque; and 11 grandchildren and 13 great-
grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated March 30, 2005
WILLIS, IDA K.
BROWNWOOD, Texas - A graveside service for Ida K. Willis, 82, of Brownwood, Texas,
and formerly of Carlsbad, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday at Bowman Ridge
Cemetery, Erath County, Texas, with the Rev. Calvin Gray officiating.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today at Davis-Morris Funeral Home, 800 Center Ave.,
Brownwood.
Mrs. Willis died Monday, March 28, 2005, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center in
Brownwood.
Davis-Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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