Jimmy Carrasco Hensley

Jimmy Hensley passed away at his home in Carlsbad, NM, on June 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 23, 1946 in Otis, NM, to Juan and Angelita (Carrasco) Hensley. At 19 years old he became a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. After that he spent many years in the oil field, but his main passion was music.
Jimmy's talents were many. He was an extremely accomplished musician, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who loved to entertain. His charming personality, quick wit, and beautiful voice will always be remembered.
He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Angelita Hensley; brothers, Sam and Juan Hensley Jr., and sisters, Elisa Munoz and Rosa Gonzalez.
Jimmy is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 49 years Minnie (Montanez) Hensley; daughters Jocelyn Hensley-Holub and husband Zach, Lorraine Hensley and partner Demetrio Munoz Jr., and Melinda Hoffman and husband Adam; sister Esperanza Gonzales; grandchildren: Bianca Rodriguez, Jillian Navarrete, Kimberly Rodriguez, Aubrianna Sanchez, Rio Sanchez, and Jaelyn Navarrete; great–grandchildren: Brielle Bird, Kiyah Rodriguez and Ronnie Shane Calderon III.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery (new section) with Military Honors provided by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Monday followed by a Rosary at 6 p.m. at West Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Rio Sanchez, Adam Hoffman, Mark Hensley, Delphine Hinojos, Zach Holub and Ronnie Rey Calderon.
The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Enhabit Hospice.
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