Gilbert Carpenter

Gilbert Warren Carpenter, 84, passed away at his home in La Luz, NM on October 8, 2024. Gilbert was born in Ruidoso Downs, NM to Warren and Anna Carpenter on August 23, 1940.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years, Diane Carpenter; daughter Tracy Candelaria; granddaughter Kinsey Brook Candelaria; and sister Patsy Rucker.

Gilbert is survived by his daughters: Tawnya Lucero and husband David; Torey Ives and husband Curtis; Brenda Martin and husband Jerry; and Elizabeth Coates and husband Jimmy; brother Ronnie Carpenter and sisters Peggy Raymer and Renee Roth, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).