Faye Benefield's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Faye Benefield

December 1, 1942 - May 28, 2025 (82 years old)

Carlsbad, New Mexico

Faye Benefield's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Funeral arrangement under the care of
West Funeral Home

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Faye Benefield

December 1, 1942 - May 28, 2025 (82 years old)

Carlsbad, New Mexico

Faye Benefield Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Faye Benefield of Carlsbad, New Mexico, whose life came to an end on May 28, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frankie Funk and Juanita Funk (Whygles); her grandparents, Leonard and Jewel Whygles; her brothers, Frankie Don and Jimmy Ray Funk; and her son Jim Bill Benefield.

She is survived by: her husband J. Sam Benefield; her children, Lisa Speights (Jerry) of Americus, GA and Jason Benefield (Celeste) of Destrehan, LA; her granddaughters, Jaslin, Addison and Eden Benefield of Destrehan, LA; her sister Linda McFarland (Mike) of Roswell, NM; and her sister-in-law Sharon Funk of Carlsbad, NM. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the West Funeral Home (401 N Guadalupe St, Carlsbad, NM 88220).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carlsbad Community Kitchen at 402 S. Alameda Street Carlsbad NM 88220 or any charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
West Funeral Home



Sat

June 28

Memorial service

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

West Funeral Home
401 N Guadalupe St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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June 2, 2025

Sherlene Shelton wrote a sympathy message

“Sam this is Sherlene ... just wanted to send you and the family my deepest condolences. So sorry to hear of Faye's passing. My thoughts and heart are with you all.”


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