Efren B. Collins's obituary , Passed away on December 13, 2025 in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Efren B. Collins

April 10, 1948 - December 13, 2025 (77 years old)

Carlsbad, New Mexico

Efren B. Collins's obituary , Passed away on December 13, 2025 in Carlsbad, New Mexico

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Efren B. Collins

April 10, 1948 - December 13, 2025 (77 years old)

Carlsbad, New Mexico

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We are sad to announce that, on December 13, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Efren B. Collins in Carlsbad, New Mexico. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Efren B. Collins or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marina Collins (Anaya) and Harry Fredrick Collins; his son Jeffrey Collins; his siblings, Edwin T. Collins, Ernestina "Tina" Grover and Elizabeth "Daisy" Collins; and his parents-in-law, Lorenzo and Maria Madrid Franco.

He is survived by: his wife Zulema Franco Collins; his children, James F. Collins (Shelley) and Joslyn M. Collins; his niece Doris Rodriguez (Jackie); his grandchildren, Trent Collins, Tate Collins, Brooke Collins and Jeffrey Tanner Collins; his nieces and nephews, Andrew Rodriguez, Eric Rodriguez, Tori Rodriguez and Azriel Millman; his siblings, Emily Collins Navarrete, Harry Collins Jr. and Effie Dean Brendle; and his pet Cash. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

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Denton-Wood Funeral Home



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Thu

Dec 18

Visitation

Denton-Wood Funeral Home
1001 N Canal St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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Dec 18

Prayer

Denton-Wood Funeral Home
1001 N Canal St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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Dec 19

Mass

San Jose Catholic Church
1002 Debaca St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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