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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/14/05

Liz Baker
(April 13, 1933 - September 13, 2005)

Services are scheduled at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 16, at Trinity Temple Assembly for Liz Baker, Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Baker, 72, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at Artesia General Hospital.
Pastor Bobby Argo and Pastor Don Price will officiate at the services with burial at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
No visitation is scheduled.
Mrs. Baker was born April 13, 1933 in Daisy, Oklahoma; the daughter of Clarence Junor Cole and Alma (Nunn) Cole.
On April 5, 1958 she was married to James Benson Baker in Las Cruces, N.M. She came to Artesia in 1961 from Texas.
She was a homemaker, an accomplished artist, and a member of Trinity Temple Assemblies.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Patricia and Ruby Cole.
Survivors include her husband James Baker of family home; sons James C. Baker and wife Gina of Dallas, Texas, and Larry Murphy of Artesia; daughter Shirley Murphy of Artesia; sisters Nadine White of Napa Valley, Calif., Maxine Woodard and husband Bill of Alvarado, Texas, and Priscilla Sturdavant and husband Alan; brothers George Cole of Midland, Texas, and Jerry Cole and wife Gloria of Napa Valley; sisters-in-law Stella Heathington of Artesia, and Billie Vogt and husband Vern of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren Jimmy Hudson of Tacoma, Washington, Robby Rosenbaum of Houston, Texas, Jennifer Murphy and Jason Murphy both of Roswell, N.M., and Brian Murphy; two nephews and a niece.
Memorial contribution may be made to the Lupus Foundation

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/15/05

Liz Baker

ARTESIA — Services for Liz Baker, 72, of Brisco Avenue, are scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Temple Assembly. Pastor Bobby Argo and Pastor Don Price will officiate at the services, with burial at Twin Oaks Memorial Park.
Mrs. Baker died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital.
No visitation is scheduled.
Services are under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/28/05

Metta V. Bannister
(August 26, 1908 - September 26, 2005)

Graveside services are scheduled at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 29, at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, N.M. for longtime Roswell resident Metta V. Bannister of Schertz, Texas.
Mrs. Bannister, 97, died Monday, September 26, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas.
Rev. Robbie Boyd will officiate at the services. No visitation is planned.
Mrs. Bannister was born August 26, 1908 in Omaha, Nebraska; the daughter of Harry Goddard and Flora (Cravens) Goddard.
On May 15, 1926 she was married to Edwin E. Bannister in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. She was a Roswell resident from 1937 until 1996 when she moved to Texas. Her husband preceded her in death in 1956.
She had been employed as a bookkeeper for Pecos Valley Drug Store while in Roswell.
Survivors include a son Edwin Bannister of Schertz, Texas; a daughter Merle Jones of Newark, Delaware; and several grandchildren including Mary Catherine Watley of Alvin, Texas.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/17/05

Frank A. Barrera

CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for Frank A. Barrera, 48, of Legion Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Cyprian Uline officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
A prayer vigil will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Barrera died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/18/05

Frank A. Barrera

CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for Frank A. Barrera, 48, of Legion Street, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Cyprian Uline officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
A prayer vigil will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at West Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Barrera died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Francisco “Frank” Anaya Barrera was born Aug. 5, 1957, in Carlsbad to Felipe and Francisca Anaya Barrera and was raised by foster parents, Reynaldo L. and Josefina Fierro. He was raised and educated in Carlsbad. He attended St. Edward Catholic School and graduated from Carlsbad Senior High in 1976.
Reynaldo started training Frank to work with concrete at a very young age. He became a master cement mason and worked construction all over New Mexico and various other states.
Frank loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and family cookouts. But he really loved children, whether they are family or friends’ children, and the feelings were mutual.
Frank was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, where he had served as an altar boy in his youth.
Frank was preceded in death by his foster parents, Reynaldo and Josefina Fierro; and brothers, Tony and Valentin Barrera.
He is survived by brothers, Felipe Barrera of Loving, Joe Barrera of Tennessee, Lonnie Barrera of Artesia, and Johnny Barrera and Margarito Barrera both of Carlsbad; sisters, Carmen Garza of Houston, Texas, Mary B. Meredith of Lawton, Okla., and Janie Munoz of Las Vegas, Nev.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Felipe Barrera, Johnny Barrera, Anthony Barrera, Lonnie Barrera, Richard Montoya and Paul Burton.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/01/05

Marian Block

CARLSBAD — Marian Block, 90, of West Pierce Street, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest. 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 9/6/05

Marian Block

CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Marian Block, 90, of West Pierce Street, is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Carlsbad Cemetery, with Pastor Bobby Fuller, of Blodgett Street Baptist Church, officiating.
Marian Block died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest.
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 9/11/05

Sally Boyd

ARLINGTON, Texas — Sally Boyd, 83, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at her residence.
Sally Walton Boyd was born June 18, 1922, in Westerly, R.I. She grew up in Providence, R.I., and Washington, D.C., before moving to Carlsbad with her family in 1935. She attended Radford School for Girls in El Paso, Texas, and graduated from Carlsbad Senior High School in 1940.
After attending Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas, she moved back East, worked as a radio announcer for a time, and then, during World War II, went to work for the Pentagon. During her tenure at the Pentagon, she and Bob Boyd, of Carlsbad, who was working in New York City as a commercial artist, rekindled their high school friendship.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd were married May 9, 1946. They were married for 57 years until Mr. Boyd passed away in 2003.
Mrs. Boyd raised her family and supported her husband in his professional and political career as mayor of Carlsbad and later in the state government of New Mexico. After raising her children, Mrs. Boyd worked as a court reporter, first in Carlsbad, and then in Santa Fe. Before her retirement, Mrs. Boyd was the official court reporter for the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission.
Among her many accomplishments, Mrs. Boyd was particularly proud of earning her private pilot’s license. She was an avid gardener and took great pleasure in growing and arranging flowers. She was passionate about literacy, and volunteered teaching English as a second language both in Albuquerque and in Carlsbad.
Mrs. Boyd is survived by her children, Anne Boyd Newtown, and husband, Ed Banker, of Houston, Dan Boyd of Arlington, Texas, Laura Boyd of Arlington, and Roger Walton, and wife Barbara of The Villages, Fla.; her grandchildren, Matthew Newtown of Houston, Amy and Matthew Boyd of Danbury, Conn., Larry Gibson of Arlington, Tim Gibson of Tucumcari, Chris Gibson, and wife, Moniquie, of Carlsbad; and by her great-grandchildren, Emily and Chelsea Gibson of Arlington, and Meagan Compton, and Adam and Timber Gibson of Carlsbad.
A memorial service celebrating Mrs. Boyd’s life will take place at 4 p.m. Monday at The Stevens Motel in Carlsbad. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Mrs. Boyd’s memory to Carlsbad Literacy Center.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/10/05

Morine Boyett

ARTESIA — A graveside service for Morine Boyett, 85, of West Washington Avenue, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Woodbine Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Williams of Roswell officiating.
Friends may call beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
She died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at the home of her daughter Nancy and son-in-law Bill McCaw.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/09/05

Morine (Withers) Boyett
(October 5, 1919 - September 8, 2005)

Graveside services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 12, at Woodbine Cemetery for Morine (Withers) Boyett, 1801 W. Washington Ave., Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Boyett, 85, died Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the home of her daughter Nancy and son-in-law Bill McCaw.
Rev. Bob Williams of Roswell will officiate at the services. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday
Mrs. Boyett was born October 5, 1919 in Jack County, Texas; the daughter of Linzy and Dona (Lewis) Withers.
She had moved several times in her life from Jack County, Texas to Hollis, Okla. Then to Fence Lake, N.M. after her marriage to Ray Boyett on June 18, 1944. Then they moved to Gallup, N.M. and back to Fence Lake. In 1984 she and Ray moved to Artesia to be near their two daughters and grandsons.
Morine accomplished many things in her life and it was mostly family oriented, as well as her church duties. In Gallup she was one of the founding members of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church. She was also a ranch wife, a farmer’s wife and helped her husband in his Real Estate business. When she moved to Artesia, she helped her daughter in sales at The Purple Iris until they both had to quit because of poor health. While working there she made many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 56 years Ray on Sept. 12, 2000, son-in-law John Butt of Roswell, granddaughter Tawnya Butt, brothers Lathen, Sonny and L.D. Withers, sisters Ruby Sherrill, Christine Easly, Johnnie Mae, Claudie Smith and Nola Mae Withers.
Survivors include daughters Nancy McCaw and husband Bill of Artesia, and Patty Butt of Roswell, N.M.; grandsons Kerry McCaw of Philadelphia, Penn. and Tige Ray Butt of Albuquerque, N.M.; one hundred year old aunt Lora Barnhardt of Duncan, Okla.; sister Joy Baer of Odessa, Texas; four sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law; numerous nephews and nieces.
The family would like to thank all of her special caregivers for their love, support and wonderful care.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/11/05
Antonio Carrasco

LOVING — A memorial Mass for Antonio Ysidoro Medrano Carrasco, 51, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Reedley, Calif., with Father Tasy officiating.
He was born to Guadalupe and Antonio Carrasco in Carlsbad on April 4, 1954. He died Sept. 6, 2005, in Nuevo Loredo, Mexico.
Mr. Carrasco moved to California in 1960. He graduated in 1973 from St. LaSalle Reedley High School.
He returned to the area in 1974 and lived in Malaga. He was instrumental in establishing the first medical clinic and board in Loving. He served on the Loving School Board and Loving Village Council on which he was mayor pro tem.
He served as a missionary in Africa, Mexico and El Paso, helping low-income and deprived individuals. He was always eager to help people in need.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Vicente, Steve and Jessee.
He is survived by his wife, Aurora Bullesteros Silva Carrasco; children, Lupita, Antonio, Jacquin, Tonanzine, Christian and Nicole; siblings, Florentina Anaya, Mary Contreras, Juanita Dibble, Martha Sanchez, Michael Carrasco, Rita Monsanto, Bertha Carrasco and Merced Carrasco.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/03/05
Ann Carroccio

FORTH WORTH, Texas — Ann (Russac/Karas) Carroccio, 85, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005.
Graveside services were at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Hartshorne, Okla.
Born May 1, 1920, in Adamson, she was the daughter of Joe and Anna (Plinto) Russac.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ron and Brenda Karas, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Ted Karas, of Carlsbad; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Bob Spoczynski, of Addison, Ill.; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Matt Russac, of High Bridge, and Joe Russac, of Yakima, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/23/05
John E. Chiri

NEGAUNEE, Mich. — John E. “Jan” Chiri, 76, of Carlsbad and a former Negaunee resident, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, at the Mather Nursing Center, where he had been a patient since June 30, 2005.
A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Paul Catholic Church. The funeral arrangements were handled by Koski Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Negaunee Cemetery.
Jan was born Feb. 16, 1929, in Negaunee to Louis and Genevieve Chiri and attended Negaunee High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He earned his high school diploma while serving in the Navy. He worked for CCI for several years before moving to Grants, N.M., in 1959. He moved to Carlsbad in 1965 and worked as a miner in a potash mine.
Chiri was a former member of the Carlsbad Elks Lodge and the Negaunee Knights of Columbus. He was a talented softball pitcher and led his teams to many championships both in Michigan and New Mexico. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and going to the casino.
Surviving are his mother, Genevieve “Riley” Chiri, of Negaunee; son, John (Alice) Chiri, of Anchorage, Alaska; five grandchildren, Dominic, Sarah, Jessica, Jason and Stacy Chiri; three great grandchildren, Lauren, Cody and Anthony; sister, Helen (Roger) Tessling, of Negaunee; brother, Louis Chiri, of Negaunee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Chiri; daughter, Christine Chiri; two sons, James and Joseph Chiri; grandson, Jay Chiri; and sister, Mary Ann Ruesing.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/01/05

Jacqueline Conway
CARLSBAD — Jacqueline Rene Conway, born in 1962 in Denver, died Aug. 27, 2005, in Artesia.
Jaci is survived by her mother, Barbara Dahl of Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Robin Flateplaas of Norway; sister, Jeri Harwell of Tucson; nephews, Jeremy Clark and Kasey Harwell; neice, Sarah Harwell; and, grandmother Josephine Van Hoy of Carlsbad.
A service celebrating her life is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Carlsbad.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/01/05
Mark Crow
CARLSBAD — Funeral services for Mark Crow, 76, of West Irvin Street, are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor David Prell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.
Friends may call noon to 7 p.m. Thursday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Crow died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, at 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 9/2/05

Mark Crow
CARLSBAD — Funeral services for Mark Crow, 76, of West Irvin Street, are set for 2 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor David Prell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.
Mark Crow passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005 at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mark Crow was born in Cooke County, Texas, to Bill and Bess Ferrel Crow. He moved to Carlsbad in 1942 and graduated from high school here in 1946. He married Dovie Miller in 1954. Mark worked for Prices Creamery before going to work at New Mexico Potash in 1970, where he remained until his retirement. He was a member of Blodgett Street Baptist Church.
Mark was preceded in death by his wife Dovie; brothers, Bill and Rex Crow; and sisters, Aftina Cole and Kathleen Martin.
Survivors include son David Crow and wife Lisa of Carlsbad; sister, Joanna Bock and husband Bob of Carlsbad; granddaughter, Amber Crow; and great grandson, Ryder Crow.
Pallbearers will be Ray Martin, Ted Cole, Randy Bock, Steve Bock and Zach Holub.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/20/05
Robert L. Detrick

CARLSBAD — Funeral services for Robert L. Detrick, 87, of West Howard Street, are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Tim E. Funchess, of Faith Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 2-6 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Detrick went to be with his Lord Saturday morning, Sept. 17, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert L. Detrick was born Feb. 3, 1918, to Howard and Mary Esther Morrison Detrick in Clarion County, Pa. He married Ruth Rebecca Beveridge in 1940 in Gore, Va. Mr. Detrick worked in the Philadelphia Naval shipyard during WWII as an electrician. After the war, they moved back to Clarion, Pa., where he worked in the coal mines until 1955. They moved to San Manuel, Ariz., due to his health, to work for Magma Copper Co. In 1956, he contracted to Southern Peru Copper Co. for two years. After completion of his contract, they moved to Carlsbad. In 1958, he went to work for U.S. Borax Mine as an electrician until they closed in the ‘60s. He then worked at Duval Potash, until accepting a teaching position with New Mexico State University-Carlsbad. He retired due to health reasons in the ‘80s.
His hobbies and interests included hunting, fishing, rock collecting, and bluegrass music. He traveled all over southeastern New Mexico and West Texas with his favorite gal to listen and visit with different groups, often making friends as they traveled. His most favorite time was waiting for family and friends to come by and share a story or six!! Once you came, you stayed and listened. There were many stories and often told differently each time he told them, but you just couldn’t stop him when he got started. You didn’t dare. As his health declined, his stories did too.
We all loved this man for who he was and what he gave us all. He will be missed by many. He’s gone to be with his Lord and loving wife. Thank you to VistaCare Hospice and all the staff that had a share of his care.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth Rebecca; daughters, Margret Detrick and Ruth Ann Mitchell; grandson, Dustin Detrick; and great great grandchild, Tiffany Fleming.
Survivors include sons, John Detrick and wife Barbara, of Lovington, Bill Detrick and wife Antoinette, of Famington, Richard Detrick and wife Sandy, of Carlsbad, and Robert “Butch” Detrick and wife Donna, of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Terri Berry and husband Chuck, Becky Mayeaux, Connie Tifner and husband Roger, Mike Detrick, Sue Mitchell and fiance’ Mark Fettig, Larry Mitchell and wife Debbie, Sheila Mitchell, Gary Detrick and wife Jefri, Deana Pearce and husband Jim, Scott Detrick and wife Shelly, Elizabeth Moomey and husband Lyle, and Lewis, Robert and April Detrick; 27 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Larry Mitchell, Gary Detrick, Scott Detrick, Lewis Detrick, Bobby Detrick and Anthony Valenzuela. Honorary pallbearers will be all of the grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to VistaCare Family Hospice, 611 North Canal St., Carlsbad, N.M. 88220.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/25/05
Jimmy M. Franklin

Jimmy Marshall Franklin, legendary airshow pilot and treasured father, brother, uncle and friend performed his final earthly airshow on Sunday, July 10, 2005, in Moose Jaw, Saskatch-ewan, Canada. He and close friend and airshow associate, Bobby Younkin, died in a midair collision of their aircrafts.
Jimmy was born to Oliver Gene “Zip” and Valerie Jones Franklin on May 16, 1948, in Lovington. He learned to fly while sitting on his dad’s lap, helping in the family ranching and aviation businesses. He soloed at age 12, taught himself aerobatics, and at 19 began a 38-year world-renown career — Franklin Air Show.
Jimmy faced a potentially career-ending heart condition seven years ago, but health and career were fully restored with the help of world-class surgeon, friend, and fellow airshow performer — Dr. Raymond Vetsch, Freeman Heart Institute, a heart-valve donor, and God. The Franklins will be forever thankful.
Jimmy is survived by Kyle Franklin — beloved son and able business partner, fellow airshow performer and wing-walker; devoted sister, Terry Franklin; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Jana White Franklin; nephew, Soren and niece, Mariah Sky Franklin; as well as innumerable friends and fans.
Join us in celebration of his life on Oct. 17, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso.
In lieu of flowers, the Franklins will gratefully acknowledge tax-free donations made to Freeman Foundation, for Jimmy Franklin’s Heart Memorial, 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO, 64804. For more information concerning donations contact www.freemanhealth.com.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/15/05
Teofilo ‘Jack’ Galindo

CARLSBAD — Funeral services for Teofilo “Jack” Galindo, 92, of West Church Street, are set for 2:30 p.m. Friday at San Jose Catholic Church, with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-5:30 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. A vigil is planned for 7 p.m. today at San Jose Catholic Church.
Mr. Galindo passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include son, Ricky P. Galindo and wife Jenny, of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Gary Galindo, of Las Cruces, Ron P. Galindo, of Los Lunas, Randy S. Galindo and wife Lori, of Carlsbad, Robert E. Galindo, of Carlsbad, Gina A. Galindo, of Albuquerque, and Ryan P. Galindo, of Carlsbad; and seven great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be Gary Galindo, Ron P. Galindo, Randy S. Galindo, Ryan P. Galindo, Gina A. Galindo and Ruben Esquibel. Honorary pallbearer will be Robert E. Galindo.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/18/05
Wandel Garner

ROSWELL — Wandel Garner, 75, of Roswell, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at home. He was born to Eldon and Eva Garner on Oct. 31, 1929, in Calico Rock, Ark. He graduated from Salem High School, Salem, Ark., in 1947.
He joined the Army in 1948, and was in the service for nine years.
He worked for New Mexico Transportation and TNM&O Bus companies as a bus driver.
Survivors include his wife, Lonita Garner of the home; a son, Michael Garner of Mobile, Ark.; a brother, Jimmy Garner of Carlsbad; a sister, Ella D. Shoemate of Salem, Ark.; and two nephews, several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several cousins.
He was a member of the Country Club Church of Christ, 700 W. Country Club Road, Roswell. A special thanks to Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Cancer Center staff.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of choice.
Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/8/05
Ollie Graham

CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Ollie Graham, 87, of Margaret Street, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor John Hinze officiating.
She passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at Artesia Good Samaritan Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ollie Graham was born July 15, 1918, in San Angelo, Texas, to Charles and Elizabeth Piland Epps. She was saved at age 14 in Christoval, Texas, and was baptized in the river there.
Ollie had been a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church since 1954. She taught a Sunday School class for several years and helped with activities.
Ollie retired from the Carlsbad school system, where she worked as a cook for 23 years and was a manager for several years before her retirement. She cooked for Alta Vista, Joe Stanley Smith, Pate and Puckett schools.
Ollie loved to dance, fish, read, do crossword puzzles and make quilts for unwed mothers.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband George Graham in 1979.
She is survived by children, Edith Reese and husband Gene, Gerald Barnes and wife Mary and Granville Barnes and wife Frances, all of Carlsbad; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/17/05
Robert E. Groves

CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Robert “Bob” Eugene Groves, 75, of Fifth Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Mr. Groves died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 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 9/01/05
Leroy Hatch

ARTESIA — Services for Leroy Hatch, 84, of Prather Road, Pinon, are scheduled at 1 p.m. Friday at Pinon Church of Christ, with J.T. Ross officiating. Burial will be at Pinon Cemetery.
Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
Mr. Hatch died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/11/05
Richard A. Havens

ARTESIA — A graveside service for Richard Allen Havens, 74, of McArthur Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Pinon Cemetery with Wayne Bedingfield officiating.
Mr. Havens was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Roswell. He died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, in Artesia.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/10/05

Richard Allen Havens
(December 8, 1930 - September 9, 2005)

Graveside services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 12, at Pinon Cemetery in Pinon, N.M., for Richard Allen Havens, Pinon, New Mexico.
Mr. Havens, 74, died Friday, September 9, 2005 in Artesia.
Wayne Bedingfield will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be his neighbors James Owen Copeland, Brian Prather, David Munson, Hunter Smith, and Irvin Porter.
Mr. Havens was born December 8, 1930 in Roswell, New Mexico; the son of Marion Monroe Havens and Eula (Priest) Havens.
He was a lifelong resident of the Pinon and Artesia area.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a Rancher.
Survivors include sister Barbara Bedingfield of Artesia; brothers James Havens of Pinon, and Buddy Havens of Colorado City, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/01/05
Jesus Hernandez
ARTESIA — Services for Jesus S. Hernandez, 80, of West Yucca Avenue, Artesia, are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Grace Church, with Father Paul Murtagh SS.CC. officiating. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery.
Friends may call starting at 10 a.m. Friday at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
A rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Grace.
Mr. Hernandez died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at Artesia Good Samaritan Center.
Services are under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/25/05
John C. Hill

CARLSBAD — John C. Hill, 70, of Camp Avenue, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 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 9/27/05
John C. Hill

CARLSBAD — A private memorial service for John C. Hill, 70, of Camp Avenue, was held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.
West Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/30/05
Chico Isaula

LOVING — A funeral for Chico Isaula, 46, of North Ninth Street, Loving, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Word of Life Church, Carlsbad, with Pastor Daniel Shirley officiating.
He passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Francisco “Chico” Isaula was born Aug. 3, 1959, to Alfredo Isaula and Marina Inestroza. He was raised and attended school in Honduras, moving to the United States in 1979.
Chico married Olga Martinez on March 20, 1981, in California.
He moved his family to Loving in 1995 and went to work for L & R Supply, where he was employed as a mechanic for the last 10 years.
He loved volleyball and soccer and was a member of the Word of Life Church in Carlsbad.
Chico was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather whose presence will be missed by his family.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.
He is survived by his wife Olga Martinez Isaula; sons, Francisco Isaula Jr. and wife, Vanessa, of Arizona, and Jonathan Isaula of Loving; daughters, Crystal Isaula and Mallory Isaula of Loving; parents, Marina Inestroza and Arles Leyva of Honduras; two brothers and three sisters; and a granddaughter, Joslyn Renee Lopez of Loving.
A benefit account has been set up for the family at Western Commerce Bank, account No. 40200923.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/03/05
Eileen W. Johnson

CARLSBAD — Eileen W. Johnson, 87, of North Thomas Street, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at her 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 9/11/05
Mary K. Jones

CARLSBAD — A funeral for Kathy Burt Jones, 60, of Pepper Tree Circle, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at West Funeral Home Chapel. A private family burial will be held at Rest Haven Cemetery in Lovington.
Friends may call 1-8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to service time Tuesday at West Funeral Home.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kathy Burt Jones passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, after a battle with frontal lobe dementia.
Mary Katharine Jones was a member of the Carlsbad Area Art Association Pottery Studio and Art Gallery for many years. Although she splattered more than one fellow potter with wet clay while throwing on the wheels behind the old Eisenhower Junior High, her love for making mud pies as a child carried over into adult life.
Besides wet clay and hot kilns, she also loved art and music, particularly the recorder.
She also enjoyed sewing, quilting and had a loving heart that went out to animals of all kinds.
She worked at both the Carlsbad Museum and Pecos River Gallery until her disability overtook her.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Wayne Jones; and brothers, Ed Burt and John Burt.
If you are considering sending flowers, Kathy would have wished that you send those funds to any of the organizations who are currently aiding the hurricane survivors in New Orleans.
The family’s deepest thanks goes to the staffs of VistaCare and Landsun who were there for her in her final days.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/29/05
Martha Keith

CLUTE, Texas — A funeral for Martha Moore Robinson Keith, 74, of Katy, Texas, and formerly of Carlsbad, is scheduled for noon Friday at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas, with Chaplain Kurt Ennis officiating.
She died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, in Katy, Texas. She was born May 20, 1931, in Holdenville, Okla.
Friends may call 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the funeral home.
Stroud Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Donation information may be obtained by calling the funeral home at (979) 265-1188.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/30/05
Martha Keith

CLUTE, Texas — Martha Moore Robinson Keith was born May 20, 1931, in Holdenville, Okla., and passed into peace on Sept. 21, 2005, in Katy, Texas.
Martha grew up in Carlsbad. After graduating from Bethany Christian College, she worked in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
She married Chester Robinson and they moved to Lake Jackson in 1962. She was employed by Dow Chemical for more than 28 years, until her retirement in 1991.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Yates Moore and Julia Ellen Moore; husband, Kenneth Keith; and brothers, Carl Eugene Moore and Harry Lee Moore.
She is survived by a sister, Rose Sharpston of Alabama; brother, Joe Moore and wife, Beverly, of Arizona; daughter, Ronda McCullough and husband, Donald, of Katy; son, Chester Eugene Robinson and wife, Carol, of Angleton; and daughter, Tracy Yeager and husband, Rick, of Tennessee.
Martha was a loving “Granny” to Christopher Zarate and wife, Laura; Trisha Stiles and husband, Jonathan; Jason Clapper, Randa Robinson and Shara Clapper; and great-grandchildren, Jona-than, Jaden and Sage Stiles.
Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute. A funeral will be at noon conducted by Chaplain Kurt Ennis.
Martha’s family is very devoted to Alzheimer’s research and we hope that you will help us with our dream. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Donation information will be provided at Stroud on Friday.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/26/05

Maxine Kirkpatrick
(October 25, 1922 - September 25, 2005)

Services are scheduled at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 28, at First Christian Church for Maxine Kirkpatrick, Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick, 82, died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at her daughters home in Andrews, Texas.
Pastor Gerald Harper and Leslie Gross will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Robert Cottrell, Brad Cottrell, Cody Harwell, Eric Kirkpatrick, Kirk Eppers, and Andy Kirkpatrick.
Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Tuesday beginning at 10:00 A.M.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick was born October 25, 1922 in Elwood, Nebraska; the daughter of LeRoy Wheeler and Anna Jane (Cooley) Wheeler.
She came to Artesia in 1952 from Nebraska.
She was a Homemaker and member of First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Ruth Brand.
Survivors include her sons Rodney G. Kirkpatrick and wife Karen of Lubbock, Texas, and Russell K. Kirkpatrick and wife Emma of Los Lunas, N.M.; daughters Sue Harwell of Las Cruces, N.M., Ynona Gross and husband Leslie of Andrews, Texas, and Patricia Thames and husband Mike of Lubbock; sister Delores Smaldone and husband Jerry of Lakewood, Colorado; grandchildren Robert Cottrell of Corona, N.M., Brad Cottrell of College Station, Texas, Cody Harwell of Artesia, Eric Kirkpatrick of Galveston, Texas, Sara Robinson of Las Cruces, Lisa Colette Reed of Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Carlee Galvan, Jennifer Lee, Lisa Martinez, Kirk Eppers, and Andy Kirkpatrick all of Lubbock; and eleven great-grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/06/05

Albert J. Lewis
(January 13, 1966 - September 3, 2005)

U.S. Veteran Services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 8th, at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ for Albert J. Lewis, Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Lewis, 39, died Saturday, September 3, 2005 at his home.
Michael Joiner will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Deans, Corby Tiedemann, Vance Riggs, Joe Bob Thurman, Roy Haines, and Albert Reyes. The honorary pallbearers will be Doug Huffman, Donnie Pounds, Deryl Elrod, Mike Harrison, Dustin Pounds, Don Canada, and Robbie Burgess.
Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Wednesday starting at 10:00 A.M.
Mr. Lewis was born January 13, 1966 in Marlow, Oklahoma; the son of Jim Lewis and Hazel (Plunkett) Lewis.
He came to Artesia in 1980 from Texas.
He served his country in the United States Army.
He worked as a Journeyman Lineman for the electrical industry, and the owner and operator of Chango Tree Trimming Co. He was a member of the Hermosa Drive Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Survivors include his mother Hazel Lewis of Artesia, N.M.; step-sons John Michael Brady, and Jeremiah Brady; step-daughters Megan Brady, and Shawntiqua Fuller all of Artesia; brothers Jim Lewis and wife Lisa of Blue Springs, Missouri, Robert Lewis and wife Vickie of Artesia, and David Lewis and wife Jeanine of Artesia; sisters Jane Partain and husband Rick of Bloomfield, N.M., and Katey Vowell and husband Mike of Cottonwood, N.M.; numerous nieces and nephews.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/6/05
Albert J. Lewis

ARTESIA — Services for Albert J. Lewis, 39, of Jenkins Drive, Artesia, are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ, with Michael Joiner officiating. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery.
Friends may call starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
Mr. Lewis died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at his home.
Services are under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/10/05
David F. Lihosit

CARLSBAD — A private family service for David F. Lihosit, 54, of Olive Street, was held Friday at Carlsbad Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Francis E. and Rollande Lihosit of Carlsbad; brothers, Danny Lihosit of Carlsbad and John Lihosit of Montana; sister, Julitta Watson of Hereford, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lihosit died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/20/05
Joseph M. Loomis

CARLSBAD — Joseph M. “Joe” Loomis, 46, of North Canal Street, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 at his home.
He will not lie in state. Joe requested that cremation take place, and services and burial will take place in Minnesota.
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 9/23/05
Allie Lovelis

STONEWALL, Okla. — A funeral for Allie Cody Byrd Lovelis, 84, Stonewall, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Stonewall with the Rev. Wilma Ledbetter officiating. Burial will follow at Lula Cemetery.
Mrs. Lovelis died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at her home. She was born March 27, 1921, in Lula, Okla., to Horace Waldo and Bessie M. Smith Byrd. She attended school in Lula and graduated from Lula High School. She and her husband lived in Carlsbad for more than 32 years. They retired in 1980 and returned home to Stonewall, leaving behind a host of friends in Carlsbad.
She married William A. Lovelis on May 30, 1942, in Coalgate, Okla. He died March 16, 1986, in Stonewall.
Mrs. Lovelis was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene and the Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Survivors include three sons, Wendell Lovelis and wife Norma of Artesia, Eddie Lovelis and wife Teri of Stonewall, and Bobby Lovelis and wife Nicki of Euless, Texas; a daughter, Sharon Crouch of Oklahoma City; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Benny Richard Byrd of Weatherford, Texas, and John Renly Byrd of Clearwater, Kan.; a sister, Betty JoAnn Palmer of Lees Summit, Mo.; and a special care-giver for the past five years, Mary Buchanan of Stonewall; and numerous other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; grandchildren, Jason and Alecia Crouch; and 10 brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Wendell Lovelis, Eddie Lovelis, Bobby Lovelis, Greg Lovelis, David Bingham, and Rusty Williamson. Honorary bearer will be Joseph Akers.
Criswell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/16/05
Paula B. Lujan

CARLSBAD — A Mass of Christian burial for Paula B. Lujan, 84, of Westridge Road, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday 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 passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at Landsun Manor.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Paula B. Lujan was born June 2, 1921, in Carlsbad to Antonio and Candalaria Sanchez Barraza. She married Cecilio Lujan in 1936 in Carlsbad and was known as a wonderful wife and mother. Paula was a member of San Jose Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Cecilio Lujan Sr. in 1990; a great-grandchild; and a stepson.
Survivors include her children, Tony Lujan, Martina Molinar, Gloria Hernandez and Cecilio Lujan Jr. all of New Mexico, Epifania Tercero, Estanislada Hernandez and Robert Lujan, of California, and Fernando Lujan and Leonardo Lujan, of Arizona; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Victor John Hernandez, Orlando Hernandez, Mark Lujan, Daniel Hernandez, Mike Lujan and Orlando Carrasco Jr.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/10/05
Connie Marcotte

CARLSBAD — A memorial gathering for Connie Marcotte, 47, of Alameda Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at 505 N. Alameda St. A funeral will be held at a later date in Canada.
She died Saturday, Sept. 3, 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 9/9/05
Louise Martin

CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Louise Martin, 85, of South 11th Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with Captain Gary Smith of the Salvation Army officiating. She will lie not in state.
She passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Louise Ellen Martin was born March 6, 1920, in Century, Okla., to Carl and Edna Fish Schmitt.
She was preceded in death by her husband Dallas Martin in 1997; daughter, Patricia Moran; and brother, Herman Schmitt.
She is survived by sons, Norman A. Martin and wife Freda of Alamogordo and Dallas D. Martin and wife Joan of Carlsbad; a daughter, Sandra Farrell and husband Tom of Lubbock; foster daughter, Gloria Garcia and husband Ben of Carlsbad; and nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio, 44720.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/7/05
Wardie McCormick

ALBUQUERQUE — Wardie Leck Hubbard McCormick, of Albuquerque, passed away Sept. 3, 2005, in Albuquerque.
She was born Sept. 26, 1909, in Carlsbad, Territory of New Mexico, to J. Bert and Nora Ward Leck.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jay Bertram; and three husbands, Allan K. Richardson, John D. “Deb” Hubbard and Donald G. McCormick; and a granddaughter, Pamela Speer Barela.
She is survived by two daughters, Anne R. Speer and husband, William R. Speer, of Farmington, and Judy H. Koskovich and husband, Charles J. Koskovich, of Albuquerque. She has eight living grandchildren, Debra Speer Bristow, Stephen W. Speer, Kathy Koskovich Cleveland, Mark S. Koskovich, Jennifer Speer, William J. Koskovich, Samuel R. Speer and Gregory J. Koskovich, as well as 11 great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren.
She was born and raised in Carlsbad, where her father had obtained the first concession contract at Carlsbad Caverns and where he and her brother operated the surface and underground visitor concessions at the national park. She married Allan Richardson in 1928 in Roswell, divorced in 1932 and, later, in 1933, married John D. “Deb” Hubbard, of Carlsbad, who was then in the electric utility business. They moved first to Hot Springs, N.M., in 1933, then to Cortez, Colo., in 1938, and then to Farmington, in 1939, where he was manager of the Basin Light and Power Co. until he passed away in 1967. She subsequently, in 1972, married Donald G. McCormick, an attorney in Carlsbad, where they lived until his death in 1986. She then moved to Albuquerque, where she resided at the Montebello retirement home until her death.
A rosary will be conducted for Wardie at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Farmington at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and a memorial Mass will be said for her by Fr. Timothy Farrell at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the church. She will be buried beside her husband, Deb, at the Memorial Gardens in Farmington.
Donations to the charity of your choice in her memory would be appreciated.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/23/05
John McDilda

ARTESIA — John McDilda, 64, of Artesia, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital. No services are scheduled. Burial has taken place at Woodbine Cemetery.
Terpening and Son Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/29/05
Mary ‘Mae’ McKinney

CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Mary “Mae” McKinney, 96, of Davis Street, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Carlsbad Cemetery with Elder Gipson of Little Zion Baptist Church officiating. There is no visitation scheduled.
She died Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary “Mae” Reed McKinney was born June 20, 1909, to Will and Ela Manning Reed in Madisonville, Texas. She moved to Carlsbad with her family at a young age.
Mae was a devoted member of the New San Jose Church of Christ under the late Brother James Quarles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers.
She is survived by her best friend, Tony Giddens of Carlsbad; niece, Josie White and husband, Ruben, of Hobbs; nephews, Joe Moore and Clemmie Moore Jr. of Carlsbad; great-nephews, Chester Miller and wife, Victoria, and Wesley Moore and wife, Valerie; great-niece Patricia Moore and husband, Derek; and numerous great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/21/05
Joe F. Medrano

FARMINGTON — Joe Frank “B.J.” Medrano, 31, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, in Ruidoso, as the result of a motorcycle accident. Joe was born in El Paso on Dec. 15, 1973.
A rosary was held Tuesday at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington. Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Farmington.
Burial was at East Hammond Cemetery, East Sullivan Road, Bloomfield.
Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/18/05
Robert ‘Bob’ Menasco

CARLSBAD — Robert “Bob” Menasco, 87, of North James Street, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert ”Bob” Menasco
was born Dec. 25, 1917, to Henry and Dicey Piton Menasco in Dow, Okla., where he was raised and attended school.
He married Flossie Mae James on Aug. 15, 1936, in Wilberton, Okla.
Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. In 1959, they moved to Carlsbad, where Bob worked for Southwest Potash Mines until he retired in 1976. During those years, Flossie managed the Salvation Army store with a little help from Bob on his days off. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a 32nd Degree Mason.
He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Flossie Menasco; sons, John Henry Menasco and Eddie Robert Menasco and wife Phyllis, all of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Steve Menasco of McAllister, Okla., Jeama Bowers and husband Keith of Reno, Nev., and John Robert Menasco and wife Jan of Conway, Ark.; and five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to VistaCare Family Hospice, 611 N. Canal St., Carlsbad, N.M., 88220.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/27/05
Jerry H. Michaelsons

BRADY, Texas — Jerry H. Michaelson, 59, of Brady, Texas, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at his home. A service is planned for 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Sunset Gardens.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/2/05
Jim L. Morrow

ALAMOGORDO — Funeral services for Jim L. Morrow, 62, of Alamogordo and formerly of Carlsbad, are set for 2 p.m. today at the Cuba Avenue Church of Christ, with Richard Boyd and Norman Morrow officiating.
Cremation will follow, and interment will be in Monte Vista Cemetery.
Jim L. Morrow died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, in Alamogordo.
Hamilton-O’Dell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jim was born October 4, 1942, in Carlsbad to Owen Leroy and Leola Agnes (Proctor) Morrow. He graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1965, and on August 6, 1965, married Linda Boyd. He began his ministry in Burlington, Colo., and Oakley, Kan., serving until 1971. From 1971 until 1974, he and his wife Linda were missionaries in Tanzania, East Africa. In 1974, he returned to Carlsbad and served as assistant administrator of Lakeview Christian Home until 1979. From 1979 until 1993, he served as minister of Cuba Avenue Church of Christ in Alamogordo. During this time, he and his wife also owned and operated Springcrest Draperies Center. In 1993, he became the minister at Fox and Lake Church of Christ in Carlsbad until returning to Alamogordo in 1998. Since then, he has been a real estate broker at Remax in Alamogordo, continuing his ministry as an elder at the Cuba Avenue Church of Christ.
Jim was an active member of the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce as a member of the Ambassadors Black Hats and the Retirement Committee. Many of his photographs were used in Chamber of Commerce publications. He was also active as a police chaplain.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Linda Morrow of the family home; two daughters, Lisa Squires and her husband Stephen, and Lana Goodman and her husband Aaron, all of Las Cruces; a son, Jim Irl Morrow and his wife Natayla of Ypsilanti, Mich.; grandchildren, Mitch and Alexis Squires, Stephanie, Shelby and Sophie Goodman, and Cole Morrow, all of Las Cruces; his father, Owen Morrow of Carlsbad; brother, Norman Morrow of St. Francis, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Honorary bearers will be Tommy Ledbetter, Jason Woods, Bill Scott, Coy Hunt, Al Maxey, Roger Young, Al Foreman, Bill Loftin, Rick Kniepkamp, Aubrey Dunn and Ted Hardwick.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund, c/o Don Yelton, Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ, 3201 N. 7th St., West Monroe, Louisiana 71291; or to Lakeview Christian Home, 1300 N. Canal, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220.
To send a personalized tribute to the family, please visit www.mem.com.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/24/05
Willis Muncy

McLEAN, Texas — A private family service for Willis Muncy, 95, of McLean, Texas, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Bailey-Ware Funeral Home, McLean, with Pastor Leland Lewis of First Assembly of God Church, Pampa, Texas, officiating.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Las Cruces.
Mr. Muncy died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, in McLean.
Bailey-Ware Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to McLean Care Center Activity Fund or BSA Hospice,
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/14/05

Junior B. Newton
(May 5, 1940 - September 13, 2005)

Closed casket services are scheduled at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 17, at First Baptist Church in Artesia, N.M. for longtime Artesia resident Junior B. Newton of Roswell, New Mexico.
Mr. Newton, 65, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in Artesia.
Rev. Rick Sullivan will officiate at the services with burial at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Gary Newton, Owen Puckett, K.R. Newton, Eddie LaRue, Leroy Curry, Sheryl Baker, Larry Ivy, and Bullett Bean. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Hankins, Billy Snowden, C.E. LaRue, Rusty Clack and all employees of LaRue Drilling.
Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary beginning at noon Friday.
Mr. Newton was born May 5, 1940 in Eunice, New Mexico; the son of Brownlow Newton and Florence (Owens) Newton.
He was a Rig Mechanic for LaRue Drilling and member of the Baptist Denomination. He loved to fish and hunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister. Survivors include daughters Debbie Morrison and husband Willie of Artesia, Robin Parra of Artesia, and Liana McAlister and husband Brian of Clovis, N.M.; son Kevin Newton and wife Roxana of Artesia; brothers Ken Newton and wife Jo of Artesia, and Benny Newton of Logan, N.M.; sisters Reba Loyd and husband Dewey of Midland, Texas and Barbara Monroe and husband Norman of Monahans, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/15/05
Junior B. Newton

ARTESIA — Closed casket services for Junior B. Newton, 65, of Roswell, are scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Rick Sullivan will officiate at the services, with burial at Twin Oaks Memorial Park.
Visitation will begin at noon Friday at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
Mr. Newton died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/10/05

Kenneth W. Osbourn
(January 4, 1953 - September 9, 2005)

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Kenneth W. Osbourn, 52, of Kingman, Arizona passed away on Friday, September 9, 2005, at the Kingman Regional Hospital. Comforting him in his final hours were his parents, Helen and Floyd Osbourn, who were at his bedside when he passed away. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 16, 2005, 10 a.m. at Terpening and Sons Funeral Home in Artesia, New Mexico with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Officiating will be Donald Speir.
Kenneth was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on January 4, 1953 and moved with his parents to Artesia, New Mexico in 1958. He graduated from Artesia High School in 1970 where he was an all-star baseball player and played the tuba in the high school band for which he won many ribbons and awards. He attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico. He married Darlene Gresham in 1974 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
He worked as a superintendent in the trucking industry in San Antonio, Texas and Midland, Texas. After moving to California, Kenneth worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for approximately 17 years. An outdoorsman, Kenneth was an avid fisherman and possessed a great sense of humor. He loved being with his family and family gatherings were a joyous occasion for him.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene of Kingman, Arizona; two daughters, Jane Helene also of Kingman, Arizona and Sarah Larkin of Phoenix, Arizona; his parents, Helen and Floyd Osbourn of Roswell, New Mexico; one brother, Laddie Liveoak and his wife Darla of San Antonio, Texas; and two sisters, Gale Liveoak Dyer and her husband Earl of Phoenix, Arizona; and Tajuana Osbourn Speir and her husband Donald, of Midland, Texas. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
His presence will be missed greatly by his family. His youngest daughter, Sarah, is broken-hearted by her father’s passing. She loved him very much and will greatly miss him.
Pallbearers will be Adam Worley, Nathan Brinker, Gary Bonds, Rodney Gresham, Randy Bonds and Ed Parsons.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/14/05
Kenneth W. Osbourn

ARTESIA — Funeral services for Kenneth W. Osbourn, 52, of Kingman, Ariz., are set for 10 a.m. Friday at Terpening and Son Mortuary in Artesia, with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Donald Speir will officiate.
Mr. Osbourn died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at the Kingman Regional Hospital.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/26/05

Diana Ellen Parrish
(February 29, 1920 - September 19, 2005)

Diana Ellen Parrish
Graveside services are scheduled at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 22, at Woodbine Cemetery for Ellen Parrish of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Parrish, 85, died Monday, September 19, 2005 at Artesia General Hospital.
Rev. Michael Maurer will officiate at the services.
No visitation is scheduled.
Cremation is under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.
Mrs. Parrish was born February 29, 1920 in Mineola, Texas; the daughter of Jess Fore and Bessie Jewel (Blythe) Fore.
On May 10, 1943 she was married to Thurman A. Parrish Sr. in Roswell, N.M. She was a longtime Artesia resident. He preceded her in death March 13, 1994.
She worked as a Nurses aide at Good Samaritan Center.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, and a son Thurman A. Parrish Jr. Survivors include her daughters Sandra Vandagriff and husband Ken of El Paso, Texas, and Wanda Reinhardt and husband Jess of Las Vegas, Nevada; son Larry Parrish of Artesia; sister Jessie Ketchell of Farmington, N.M.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/15/05
Georgia Pitman

CARLSBAD — Memorial services for Georgia Jean Pitman, 76, of Carlsbad, are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at Blodgett Street Baptist Church, with Pastor Jimmy Ryan officiating.
Georgia passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at her daughter’s home in Roswell.
Georgia was born on April 12, 1929, to Ralph Pake and Gevena Crites Pake in Dixon, Kan. She moved to Carlsbad 17 years ago from northern California. Georgia was a member of the Carlsbad hospital auxiliary and the RSVP volunteer program.
Georgia is survived by her children, Danny Porter and his wife Janice, of Attica, Kan., Tracy Pitman and his wife Bonnie, of Carlsbad, Diane Shelby and her husband Paul, of Topeka, Kan., Trudy Ready and her husband Gerald, of Clearwater, Kan., and Sharon Young and her husband Don, of Roswell; grandsons, Joshua Heath, of Norfolk, Va., and Jeffrey Heath, of Carlsbad; granddaughters, Amanda Malone, of Roswell, and Jessica Barnes, of Carlsbad; great-grandchildren, Kevin and Kaley, of Norfolk, Va., and Shawn and William, of Carlsbad; sister, Virginia Dyment, of Tacoma, Wash.; brother, James Pake, of Bellvue, Wash.; and a host of friends who truly loved Georgia and will truly miss her.
Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Pitman, on May 17, 2002.
Cremation was under the direction of Anthony-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/17/05
Bob Pratt

FORT WORTH, Texas — Bob Pratt departed this life to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 13. He was God’s faithful servant for more than 90 years. He died peacefully at Stonegate Nursing Center with his family and friends at his side.
A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Rule, Texas, Church of Christ with Floyd Stumbo of Lubbock and John Greeson of Rule officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of McCauley-Robison Funeral Home.
Bob was born May 9, 1914, in Weinert, Texas, to William Carter and Ezzie Mae Richbourg Pratt. He graduated from Stamford High School and attended Tarleton State College. He served the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was a devoted Christian wherever he lived and was active in church work in Lubbock, Texas, Ruidoso and Carlsbad for many years. An outstanding businessman, he owned and operated glass and mirror businesses in Texas and New Mexico. He also built, operated and sold several fine motels.
Preceding him in death are his parents; one sister, Elizabeth Moudy; his wife, Martha Tanner Pratt; and two infant sons.
Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Pratt Holland of Floydada; one neice, Joanna Moudy Dodd Lipscomb of Arlington; six nephews, Dow Tanner of Sterling City, Billy Jackson of Albuquerque, Max Moudy of Horseshoe Bay, David Holland of Weston, Colo., Rick Holland of Arlington, and Charles Holland of Fort Worth.
Memorials may be made to The Children’s Home of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock, Texas 79408; New Mexico Christian Children’s Home, 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, NM 88130; or Odyssey Hospice Healthcare, 1200 Summit Ave., Ste. 770, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/2/05
James M. Quarles

CARLSBAD — James M. Quarles, 82, of Davis Street, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 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 9/24/05
Ascencion R. Ramirez

CARLSBAD — Ascencion R. Ramirez, 78, of Black River Village Road, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Services are pending with West Funeral Home.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/25/05
Ascencion ‘Chon’ R. Ramirez

MALAGA — A funeral Mass of Christian burial for Ascencion “Chon” R. Ramirez, 78, of Black River Village Road, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christo Rey Catholic Church in Malaga with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Inurnment of cremated remains will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery.
A prayer vigil and rosary are planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Christo Rey.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.
Mr. Ramirez died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/2705
Ascencion ‘Chon’ Ramirez

MALAGA — A memorial Mass for Ascencion R. “Chon” Ramirez, 78, of Black River Village Road, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christo Rey Catholic Church in Malaga with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating.
Interment of cremated remains will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery.
A prayer vigil with rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Christo Rey.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.
Mr. Ramirez died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Chon was born and raised in Malaga, where he remained all of his life. He was a dedicated farmer. As he grew older, he did what made him happy: planting, gardening and fixing things. He was also a good storyteller.
Chon kept records of everything — even the smallest of things in life mattered to him so he would write it down on paper.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Estaben and Pilar Ramirez; sisters, Delfina Mendoza and Olinda Pinon; and a brother, Andres Ramirez.
Remaining family includes a brother, Albert Ramirez and wife, Elisa; sisters, Elidia Oliva of Anaheim, Calif., Belen Salas and husband, Tony, of Highland, Calif., and Elena Hernandez and husband, Elias, of Irving, Calif.; and numerous nephews and nieces who loved him very much.
You were our inspiration. We will cherish your memories forever. We love you so much.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/25/05
Roy L. Rascoe

DELL CITY, Texas — Roy L. Rascoe, 79, of Dell City, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, at Sierra Medical Center in El Paso. He was the last surviving child of his parents, Joseph and Virginia Rascoe of Pearcy, Ark.
Roy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Juanita; son, James Rascoe and wife, Helen; daughter, Joy Dean; grandchildren, Tammy Echols and husband, Athan, Chad Rascoe, and Riely Dean and wife, Callie; great-grandchildren, Chance and Brandon Hughes, Asia and Ariel Echols, Wesley, Kaitlyne and Matthew Laman and Reagan Dean. He is also survived by several “favorite” sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Rascoe moved to Dell City in 1959 from Carlsbad, owning and operating a service station and later engaging in farming. This endeavor grew into a family operation, which includes his wife and two children. Roy also served as a councilman and mayor of Dell City and county commissioner of Hudspeth County in the 1960s and 1970s.
A funeral is planned for Monday in Dell City. Visitation with family will be 11 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church on Main Street with a graveside service and burial immediately following at Dell Valley Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home on George Dieter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/01/05
Eli Trinidad Rivera

EL PASO, Texas — Eli Trinidad Rivera, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on Aug. 27 in a San Antonio hospital at the age of 54.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1950, in El Paso, Texas. He married Eva Marie Leal in Austin on July 22, 1978. He was a financial aid counselor at SWTJC in Uvalde. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a choir member. His community activities included Uvalde Youth Soccer as coach and referee and board member in various capacities. He was a UIL soccer official.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Rivera; his father, Trinidad Rivera; and a niece, Sonia Rivera.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Marie Rivera, of Uvalde; mother, Bertha Rivera, of El Paso; sons, Jonathan and Gavriel Rivera, of Uvalde; brothers, David Rivera, of El Paso, and Sam Rivera and wife Ruth, of Greeley, Colo; niece, Crystal Rivera, of El Paso; nephews, Sammy Ray and David Rivera, of El Paso; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Rivera will lie in state from 5-8 p.m. today at the Martin Funeral Home in El Paso. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Martin Funeral Home, with burial in Ft. Bliss V.A. Cemetery at 10:30 a.m.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/14/05
Richard Rodriguez

CARLSBAD — Richard Rodriguez, 75, of Carver Street, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 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 9/16/05
Richard Rodriguez

CARLSBAD — Richard Rod-riguez, 75, of Carver Street, passed away Tuesday Sept. 13, 2005, at his home. A private family ceremony is planned for 5 p.m. today.
Richard Rodriguez was born Nov. 13, 1929, in Carlsbad to
Julio and Alexandria Chacon Rod-riguez.
He was raised and attended school in Carlsbad. After he completed his schooling, Richard joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Melvin. He returned to Carlsbad and worked as a TV repairman, retiring in 1992. He held a certified ham radio operators license and enjoyed teaching others the hobby. He was a faithful husband and father whose humble ways earned him the love and respect of his family and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by two sisters and his parents.
He is survived by his spouse, Julia Rodriguez; sons, Joe R. Rodriguez of Cincinatti, Ohio, Frank Fierro and wife Cecilia of Carlsbad, Richard Rodriguez Jr. of Carlsbad and Fred Fierro and wife Blanche of Roswell; daughters, Emma Lou Southwick and husband Tom of Roswell, Nancy Rodriguez of Hemet, Calif., and Kathryn Castaneda and husband Larry of Carlsbad; brothers, Bobby, Ruben and Beto; sisters, Helen and Delia; and 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give their special thanks to Golden Services, Dr. Atti, Dr. Sullesta and Dr. Lark.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/6/05
Elizabeth S. Samaniego
(Mrs. Samaniego)

CARLSBAD — A funeral service for Elizabeth S. Samaniego, 73, of Algerita Street, is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Fernando Sanchez officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery.
A prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at West Funeral Home Chapel.
Friends may call from noon to service time today at West Funeral Home.
Mrs. Samaniego died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005.
West Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Samaniego was born to Angelita Carreon Soto in Carlsbad. She attended Otis schools until 8th grade and then had to drop out in order to help her siblings support the family. In 1966, she went back to night school to earn her high school diploma. She graduated with the class of l969 from Carlsbad High School. She was honored to receive a scholarship from the Spanish radio station run by Henry Galvan. She begin her college career at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad, and then went on to the main campus in Las Cruces to complete her bachelor’s of science in education in January of 1973. That same month, she began her teaching career at Loving Elementary. She continued on to graduate school and earned her master’s of education from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales on July 30, 1976.
While in Loving, she worked at all grade levels and was in charge of the Title I federal program, and in her extra time, she was the assistant volleyball coach. She continued her education and earned her administrative certificate and her specialist certificate in reading. After teaching in Loving for 17 years, she went to work for the Roswell Independent School District as a bilingual teacher. She taught in Roswell for 15 years.
She met Rosalio Samaniego in 1948 at a church function. They fell in love and were married on Jan. 21, 1951. The Lord blessed them with eight children, 24 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In her spare time, she loved to crochet, sew, plant her geraniums, make burritos for her grandkids, watch her novelas and go to garage sales. She loved spending her weekends with her grandchildren and her sister, Belen. She enjoyed going to her church, which, as a small congregation, had a sense of closeness. She was always willing to help anyone out. She loved her Lord and instilled in her children the “power of prayer.” She always had a “consejo” (word of wisdom) for anyone who was ready to listen.
She was proceeded in death by her mother, Angelita C. Soto; brothers, Enrique Soto, Fernando Soto and Willie Soto; sisters, Carmen Morales and Angelita Villa; and son, Barney Ross Samaniego.
She is survived by her husband, Ross H. Samaniego, of the home; sisters, Belen Soto and Celia Rojo and husband Tony, of Carlsbad, Aurora Ruiz and husband Jake, of Pico Rivera, Calif., and Elena Fierro, of Victorville Calif.; brother, Solomon Soto and wife Margie, of Carlsbad; sons, David and wife Pricilla, of Ridgecrest, Calif., Ronnie, of Fort Worth, Texas, Danny and wife Debbie, Jerry, Jonathon and Christopher, of Carlsbad; daughters, Shirley Miller and husband Joe, of Arlington, Texas, Linda Ramirez, of Carlsbad, and Lisa Espinoza and husband Manuel, of Lubbock, Texas; and an extra-special goddaughter, Angie Parraz and husband Ray, of Carlsbad.
Pallbearers will be Jerry, Danny, Chris, Jon, David and Ronnie Samaniego. Honorary pallbearers will be Shirley Miller, Linda Ramirez and Lisa Espinoza.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/01/05
Iris ‘Granny Bill’ Scott

CARLSBAD — Funeral services for Iris M. “Granny Bill” Scott, 92, of Carlsbad, are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Mills-Coffey Funeral Home in Antlers, Okla. Interment will follow in Hall Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-6 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
Iris Scott died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at home.
West Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Iris Marie Scott, affectionately known as “Granny Bill,” was a long time resident of Carlsbad.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William David Scott, and one grandson, James Wesley Brown.
Survivors include daughters, Flora Daszczyszak, of Carlsbad, and Linda Brown, of Ruidoso; brother, Joe Ed Coffett, of Cloudy, Okla.; grandchildren, David W. Cosgray and Scott A. Cosgray; and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Tempering & Son Mortuary" on 9/26/05

Billy G. Shelton
(October 19, 1930 - September 25, 2005)

Billy G. Shelton
Memorial services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 29, at the Lake Arthur Baptist Church for Billy G. Shelton, Lake Arthur, New Mexico.
Mr. Shelton, 74, died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at the Artesia General Hospital.
Rev. Raymond Derrick will officiate at the services with burial of the cremated remains at Lake Arthur Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Schneider, Leo Levario, Tom Steinbeck, Bill Grassie, Fred Funk, Garland Funk, E.H. Redden, Ty Dalton, Cody Dalton, and Brandon Dalton.
No Visitation is scheduled and the cremation is under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Mr. Shelton was born October 19, 1930 in Anadarko, Oklahoma; the son of Charles N. Shelton and Julia Ann (Berry) Shelton.
On Oct. 22, 1961 he was married to Barbara Funk in Artesia. He came to Artesia in 1936 from Oklahoma.
He served in the National Guard.
He was a salesman in the plumbing industry, a member of the Baptist denomination, Volunteer Fireman for Lake Arthur, a member of the Lake Arthur Water Board, and the Lake Arthur Senior Citizen Group, and an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Vera Moore, Bonnie Phillips, and Evelyn Graham; and his brothers Quintera McNabb and J.N. Shelton.
Survivors include his wife Barbara Shelton of family home; daughters Susan Moreno of Artesia, N.M., and Jennifer Fields and husband Tracy of Lake Arthur, N.M.; brother Carl Shelton of Ft. Worth, Texas; sister Oleta O’Neal of Bethany, Oklahoma; grandchildren Justin Mahan, Laci Moreno, and Morgan Moreno all of Artesia, Julia Ann Fields and Jacob Fields both of Lake Arthur; great-grandchildren Darian Mahan, Canaan Mahan both of Las Cruces, N.M., and Dalan Richardson of Artesia; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Arthur Senior Citizen Center.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/27/05
Billy G. Shelton

ARTESIA — A memorial service for Billy G. Shelton, 74, of Lake Arthur, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Lake Arthur Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond Derrick officiating. Interment of cremated remains will follow at Lake Arthur Cemetery.
Mr. Shelton died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Arthur Senior Citizens Center.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/30/05
Carmen Sing

CARLSBAD — Carmen Calderon Sing, 81, of South Ash Street, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, at home.
Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.

ALSO SEE OCTOBER 2005 OBITUARIES
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/10/05
Lois B. Smith

CARLSBAD — Lois B. Smith, 82, of West Pierce Street, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/11/05
Lois B. Smith

CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Lois B. Smith, 82, of West Pierce Street, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, with the Rev. Stephanie Harmon of St. John’s United Methodist Church officiating. There will be no visitation.
Mrs. Smith died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at Carlsbad 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 9/14/05
Bettie Sostrich

CARLSBAD — Bettie Sostrich, 77, of Old Cavern Highway, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at her 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 9/15/05
Bettie Sostrich

CARLSBAD — A funeral mass for Bettie Sostrich, 77, of Old Cavern Highway, is set for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Edward Catholic Church, with Father John Sostrich of Hollywood, Fla., and Father Cyprian Uline, of St. Edward Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.
Friends may call 1-7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. A vigil service is planned for 7 p.m. today in the Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel.
Bettie Sostrich passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at her home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Bettie Sostrich was born July 30, 1928, to Albert and Cullie Lyons Mosley in Silverton, Texas. She attended school in Artesia and Carlsbad and married Mickey Sostrich on December 14, 1946, in Carlsbad. In addition to her primary responsibilities as a housewife, she was also a Campfire Girl leader and a Cub Scout leader and was active in the Loving senior citizen program as a volunteer for more than 15 years. Bettie enjoyed hunting artifacts and old bottles, camping, fishing and crocheting. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church.
Bettie was preceded in death by her parents and brother Wayne Mosley.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Mickey Sostrich; daughter, Shirley Newton and husband Edward, of Carlsbad; son, Gerald L. Sostrich, of Carlsbad; sisters, Evelyn Worley and husband James, of Carlsbad, and Ella Lake and husband Robert of Laredo, Texas; grandchildren, Vanessa Wright and husband Scott of Lubbock, Texas, Sabrina Dawson, of Carlsbad, Michael Sostrich, of Carlsbad, Brady Newton of Silverdale, Wash., and Ashlee Pennington and husband Brandon, of Carlsbad; and seven great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Brady Newton, Michael Sostrich, Ricky Worley, John Worley, Brandon Pennington and Brian Wright.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jonah’s House, P.O. Box 442, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/30/05
Dorothy and Arthur Thomas

CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Dorothy and Arthur Thomas, longtime Carlsbad residents, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Sam Lanham officiating. Their ashes will be interred in the Rose Garden Columbariam. A reception will follow at the church.

ALSO SEE AUGUST OBITUARIES
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/21/05
Rosolene Towry

HOBBS — Rosolene “Rosie” JoAnn Towry died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at the age of 65. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church.
Services are under the direction of Calvary Memorial Funeral Home.
She was born on April 30, 1940, to William Johnson and Nellie Arnold in Redhouse, Md. She married Jon Leslie Towry. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by her three children, Leslie Jon Towry, married to Edna Towry, Jo Anna Towry and Gaylene Nicole Towry Balderrama, married to Daniel Balderrama; grandchildren, Sean Kelly Towry, Keegan “Keegs” Marie Towry, Micaela “Miky” Nicole Towry and Quinlan Caroline Towry Balderrama; and extended family members, Nancy and Jody Wright, Sarah Region, Mathew “Mat” Region and Joshua Region.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, send donations to American Red Cross for the Hurricane Katrina victims.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/01/05
Mable Wallace

CARLSBAD — Funeral services for Mable Wallace, 89, of West Cielo, Hobbs, are set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Aaron Denson, of Highland Baptist Church, Hobbs, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.
Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Friday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mable Wallace died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, at Good Samaritan.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mable Wallace was born Jan. 23, 1916, in Knox County, Texas, to William and Mary Pritchett Mahaffey and was raised in the Lovington and Portales areas. She married Wayne Wallace on April 9, 1934. Mable and Wayne moved to Oregon in 1955 and returned to Carlsbad in 1968, where she sold Avon for many years. Mable thoroughly enjoyed gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Wallace; brothers, Robert, T.J., Oran, Fred and Marvin; sister, Berniece Garner; and great granddaughter, Nicole Doyle.
Survivors include children, Iva Lou Clark and husband Delbert, of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Don Wallace and wife Cheryl, of Hobbs; sister, Zyl Mahaffey, of Carlsbad; brother, Wilton Mahaffey, of Albany, Ore.; and five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Wallace, Lee Meek, Bob Tiffner, Larry Mahaffey, Bruce Robinson and Jerry Frank.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/6/05
Louise West

CARLSBAD — Funeral services for Louise West, 88, of West Pierce Street, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, with Pastor Bob Bacon officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Louise West went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest.
There will be no visitation.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Louise West was born Jan. 3, 1917, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Peter and Bertie Stephens Dominguez. She spent her childhood in Mexico City then El Paso, Texas. She married Fred West on Dec. 21, 1943, in El Paso, and the couple moved to Carlsbad in 1951, where she was a homemaker. She was an avid craft enthusiast and loved playing bridge, bingo and crocheting. Louise worked with the Women’s Auxiliary at the hospital, and in later years, she enjoyed passing out fruit and candy to the residents at Lakeview. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was very proud of their many accomplishments.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and two sisters. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Survivors include two sons, Rocky West and wife Gay, of Carlsbad, and Rick West and wife Brenda, of Carlsbad; brother-in-law, Dick Bowen, of Texas; two sisters, Edith Jobe, of Texas, and Lucille Williams, of Florida; three grandchildren, Ethan West and wife Alycia, of El Paso, Texas, Rachelle Thompson and husband Don, of Carlsbad, and Christy Shoup and husband David, of Carlsbad; and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Paul Trone, Ethan West, David Shoup, Don Thompson, Daniel Kirkes and Justin Kirkes.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tennessee 37214.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/11/05
Lois Wilken

CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Lois Wilken, 74, of Lake Street, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church with Pastor Dave Rogers officiating. She will be interred in the Woodland, Ill., Cemetery next to her husband at a later date.
She died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Lois Jean Wilken was born Nov. 12, 1930, in Watseka, Ill., to Sam and Mary Prater Bennett. She was raised in the Woodland, Ill., area and graduated from Sheldon, Ill., high school.
She married Frank Wilken in 1948 and they lived in the Milford, Ill., area. When Frank retired, they moved to Woodland, Ill.
Lois was an area rep. for Tupperware and had run for the mayor of Woodland, losing by one vote. She enjoyed rabbit and squirrel hunting and canning foods from her own garden. She also enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, flower gardening and playing cards, especially Euchre.
In 1993, after her husband’s death, Lois moved to Carlsbad. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Shirley Barney and Wilma Sergent; and one grandson, Eric Wilken.
She is survived by a son, Randal Wilken of Carlsbad; two daughters, Linda Jones of Carlsbad and Carolyn Sue Huckleby of Youngstown, Fla.; a brother, Harry Bennett of Pine Village, Ind.; and five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated 9/27/05
James J. Willis

CARLSBAD — James Joseph “Joe” Willis, 79, passed away at home, surrounded by his wife, daughters and granddaughters.
Coach Joe Willis was born in Nara Visa, N.M., in 1926. He attended Melrose High School, where he was a three-year letterman in football, basketball and track. He won the high point man trophy and was the fastest man in the 100-yard dash at the 1943 state track meet. Those were remarkable feats because all schools competed against one another regardless of size. After playing for the Melrose Buffaloes, he attended the University of New Mexico on an athletic scholarship, where he lettered in football and played in the 1944 Sun Bowl. In 1944, Joe also joined the Navy and served as Quartermaster Second Class on an LST in the Pacific Theater of Operations in the Philippine Liberation and Japan. After his discharge, he returned to UNM and completed his bachelor’s degree and later his master’s degree.
Joe began his coaching career in Espanola in 1949. He accepted his first head coaching jobs in football and track and served as athletic director of Espanola High School.
In 1956, Joe and Alyce moved to Carlsbad with their two daughters. Joe accepted the head track and assistant football coaching positions. As head track coach, he coached his teams to four district championships and three state runner-up trophies. He was line coach when Carlsbad won the state football championships in 1956, 1958, 1961 and 1962. Joe was Cavemen head football coach from 1966 to 1968. During his coaching years, he served as president of the New Mexico Coaches Association in 1964.
After retiring from coaching, Joe continued as Carlsbad’s athletic director from 1967 to 1984. He represented District 4A on the NMAA Girl’s Athletic Committee for 10 years because he believed in women’s ability and right to play high school sports. He is considered a pioneer in bringing women’s athletics into New Mexico’s schools. At one of the first NMAA GAC meetings, many coaches only wanted to try volleyball or softball, but Joe objected, saying that all girls’ sports should be on the field of play. He was selected New Mexico High School Athletic Director of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association in 1977.
During his tenure as athletic director, he introduced seven sports into the Carlsbad High School girls’ athletic program and oversaw the construction of the CHS gymnasium-natatorium complex, field house and the baseball and softball fields.
Joe was inducted into the New Mexico Coaches Hall of Fame in 1991, the year he watched his oldest granddaughter selected to the All-State basketball team. At his induction, the members of his first football team from Espanola High School came to the luncheon to honor him.
Joe was a romantic, and his love and devotion to his wife, Alyce Coffelt Willis, was unwavering and a testament to the goodness of his marriage of 58 years. Joe was a wonderful father and grandfather and loved his family deeply and valued his many decades-long friendships. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Every decision Joe made he made according to what was best for kids. He taught his daughters and granddaughters to stand up for what is right and to have the courage to follow through on those decisions. Both he and Alyce instilled the importance of the content of a person’s character, not race, religion or circumstances in his family. He left his family a wonderful legacy.
He is survived by his wife, Alyce; his daughter and son-in-law, Jo Pat and Forrest Wellman; his daughter and son-in-law, Jill and James Hadley; his granddaughters, Robyn Wellman, Jennifer Hadley-White and Katy Wellman and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held for the family in Melrose, N.M. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held for family and friends at 6 p.m. Oct. 8 in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church in Carlsbad. Special guests will be his former students and athletes.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up the Joe Willis Memorial Scholarship through the Carlsbad Foundation, 116 S. Canyon St., Carlsbad, N.M., 88220.

ALSO SEE OCTOBER 2005 OBITUARIES

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