Individual Details
Joseph Elbert Whygles
(1 Jun 1952 - 28 Mar 2019)
Joseph Elbert Whygles, 66, of Milliron Road Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at University Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. Joseph was born on June 1, 1952 in Carlsbad, NM to Cliffard and Cathrine Whygles. Later, Joseph met Juanita Dominguez and they got married on August 5, 1989, in Carlsbad, NM.
Having grown up in Carlsbad, Joseph always loved going fishing and hunting and knew all the best spots. He started his career as a mechanic and worked at Mosaic Potash Mines for 27 years. Joseph also loved working on cars, welding, and cooking, especially his famous Asado, which he made during the holidays. He was a jack-of-all-trades and the best jokester with his quick wit. Joseph was a kind and caring person, and loved spending quality time with his friends and family. He will be missed and remembered always.
Joseph was preceded in death by both of his parents; father-in-law, Tony Dominguez; brother, Thomas Whygles; granddaughter, Jazmin Martinez; granddaughter, Sarah Corrales; great-granddaughter, Sierra Corrales; and daughter-in-law, Carol Martinez.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Juanita Whygles of Carlsbad, NM; mother-in-law, Isabel Dominguez of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Yvonne Corrales of Carlsbad, NM; son, Angel Martinez and wife, Maryann of Carlsbad, NM; son, Donald Martinez of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Valerie Martinez of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Belinda Ramos of Fountain, CO; daughter, Rose Bulger of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Jessica Whygles of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Janay Martinez of Carlsbad, NM; two brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers are: Adam Martinez, Angel Martinez, Anthony Corrales, Cody Whygles, Dominque Dominguez, Donald Martinez, Dylan Wood, John Whygles, Justin Wood, Nathan Martinez, Timothy Martinez, and Tony Hunter.
Cremation has taken place, and no there will be no visitation. A vigil is scheduled for 9:00 AM, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Cordero officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com
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Having grown up in Carlsbad, Joseph always loved going fishing and hunting and knew all the best spots. He started his career as a mechanic and worked at Mosaic Potash Mines for 27 years. Joseph also loved working on cars, welding, and cooking, especially his famous Asado, which he made during the holidays. He was a jack-of-all-trades and the best jokester with his quick wit. Joseph was a kind and caring person, and loved spending quality time with his friends and family. He will be missed and remembered always.
Joseph was preceded in death by both of his parents; father-in-law, Tony Dominguez; brother, Thomas Whygles; granddaughter, Jazmin Martinez; granddaughter, Sarah Corrales; great-granddaughter, Sierra Corrales; and daughter-in-law, Carol Martinez.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Juanita Whygles of Carlsbad, NM; mother-in-law, Isabel Dominguez of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Yvonne Corrales of Carlsbad, NM; son, Angel Martinez and wife, Maryann of Carlsbad, NM; son, Donald Martinez of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Valerie Martinez of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Belinda Ramos of Fountain, CO; daughter, Rose Bulger of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Jessica Whygles of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Janay Martinez of Carlsbad, NM; two brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers are: Adam Martinez, Angel Martinez, Anthony Corrales, Cody Whygles, Dominque Dominguez, Donald Martinez, Dylan Wood, John Whygles, Justin Wood, Nathan Martinez, Timothy Martinez, and Tony Hunter.
Cremation has taken place, and no there will be no visitation. A vigil is scheduled for 9:00 AM, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Cordero officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com
Published at www.dentonwood.com
Events
| Birth | 1 Jun 1952 | Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico | |||
| Marriage | 5 Aug 1989 | Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico - Living | |||
| Residence | 1 Sep 1995 | Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico |  |  | |
| Death | 28 Mar 2019 | Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico | |||
| Burial | 30 Mar 2019 | Carlsbad Cemetery, Eddy County, New Mexico | |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Clifford Leroy Whygles (1918 - 1976) |
| Mother | Rosa Catherine Huffman (1924 - 1967) |
| Sibling | Living |
Notes
Residence
Joseph E WhyglesEvent Type: Residence
Event Date: from 1 Sep 1995 to 25 Mar 2008
Event Place: Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, United States
Event Place (Original): Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
Phone Number: (505) 236-1069
Previous Residence: Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220
Previous Residence Postal Code: 88220
Birth Date: 1 Jun 1952
Second Previous Residence Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221
Third Previous Residence Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220
2nd Address Date: 29 Dec 1994-01 May 1995
3rd Address Date: 1 Feb 1993
Endnotes
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KR2K-S8H.
2. Find a Grave Memorial 198044844.