Wesley (Wes) Lanham, 69, of Carlsbad NM passed away on November 24,2022 in his home. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Manzano High School in 1971 and attended the University of New Mexico. He grew up with a strong love of music and was able to pickup any instrument and easily taught himself to play. He had a soft spot for all animals, especially cats. After attending college, Wes started working construction and quickly moved up to Project Superintendent. His job allowed him to travel and work on various projects around NM and AZ. In 2007 he decided to settle in Carlsbad and worked several projects with Constructors INC.
Wes was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Lanham, mother Tommy Butler, and
step-son Shane MacGillivray. He is survived by his daughter, Mona Milligan, son-in-law Terek
MacGillivray, sister Leslie Milne, nieces Suzanne Alexander (Ian Alexander, Jonah Alexander and Lily Alexander) and Rachel Milne Craddock (Andrew Craddock, Elliot Craddock) and his beloved cats, George and Gracie.
Due to his sudden passing and distance of relatives, there will be no service at this time. Cremation has already taken place. His family sends their love to all of his friends and associates and appreciate the condolences they received. Denton-Wood Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements and future condolences may be expressed online at dentonwood.com
Oh my gosh! My first teenage crush. His mother and father were very close of friends of my parents and I was blessed in spending special times at their home as we grew up. I am fortunate to still have the great memories.
I didn't know Wes very well, but I recall him giving me a ride home in his, as I recall, yellow Roadrunner. Beautiful car, generous guy. Sorry to hear of another classmate's passing.
Melissa Menke (Males)
Oh my gosh! My first teenage crush. His mother and father were very close of friends of my parents and I was blessed in spending special times at their home as we grew up. I am fortunate to still have the great memories.
Mark Knudsen
I didn't know Wes very well, but I recall him giving me a ride home in his, as I recall, yellow Roadrunner. Beautiful car, generous guy. Sorry to hear of another classmate's passing.
Theron Peterson
The first car Wes had was a 1969 yellow roadrunner, 4 speed. He raced Doug Lovelady one morning and lost.
I made the mistake and told Doug that when Wes became more familiar with his new car he would out run him.
I think I was promptly put in my locker by Doug. Wes was nice to all , even thoes of us that didn't live in four hills.
Russell (Rusty) Ervin
Wes was lot of fun in HS, good man, God Bless his family and friends in this time of sorrow.