Lucy Leyba
Mar 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucy Elena Leyba on March 29, 2025 at the age of 63.
She was born on August 13, 1961 to Eusebio and Josephine Leyba. Lucy was a life long resident of Artesia NM. She was a loving mother, who enjoyed doing yard work, listening to music, reading and dancing. She...
Garry Green
Mar 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garry Michael Green, who left us on March 21, 2025, at the age of 71. Garry was born on July 6, 1953, to Alpha James and Monta Lois Green in Sayre, Oklahoma. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1971. He married the love of his life, Patricia Lee...
Hill Baker
Mar 20, 2025
John "Hill" Baker, 83, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Artesia, NM. He was born on September 12, 1941 to Henry Harrison and Dorothy (Young) Baker in Pecos, TX.
Mr. Hill graduated in 1960 from Artesia High School. He was, always, so proud that he was on the first team to win a State Championship for the Artesia Bulldogs in...
Hilardo Juarez
Mar 19, 2025
Hilardo “Lalo” Juarez, Jr. was born on June 29th, 1950 in Presidio, Texas. His life was filled with learning, loving, and truly living.
Lalo’s laugh and smile were infectious. They filled the room like soft sunlight on a Saturday morning. He truly loved to put a smile on anyone's face– from a stranger to a familiar friend.
He was a true outdoorsman...
Barbra Waugh
Mar 19, 2025
Services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, March 26, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Barbara "Bobbie" Waugh of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Waugh, 87, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2025 in Artesia.
Jeff Alston will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grandsons: Shane Donaldson, Kienan Beasley, and Cody Waugh;...
George Meshoto
Mar 17, 2025
George David Meshoto, 80, passed away on March 17, 2025 in Hobbs, NM. He was born on September 14, 1944, in Saint Louis, Missouri to Pete and Marguerite (Hayes) Meshoto.
Services for Mr. Meshoto will be announced at a later date on Terpening & Son Mortuary's website.
George's journey in life was marked by an unwavering commitment to...
Sondra Lynn Stockton
Mar 16, 2025
Sondra Lynn Stockton left to soar with the angels at a beautiful sunset on March 16,2025.
She was welcomed to heaven by her late soul mate Sidney Stockton, her late Brother Greg Reed, her late Father Cliff Reed, her late Mother Vickie Wiltse, and late Bonus Dad Myrle Wiltse.
She was born in Raton NM on November 25, 1954, and resided in...
Cindy Cohea
Mar 15, 2025
Cindy Cohea, 53, of Artesia New Mexico Passed away March 15,2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Cindy Was Born in Prineville, Oregon to the Parents of Jeannie Beimdiek and Bob Ford. Later adopted by Doug Beimdiek. Cindy was born on April 10, 1971. She went to school and graduated in Seattle, Washington. She married her husband Steve Cohea on March 14,...
Beatrice Samora
Mar 14, 2025
Beatrice A. Samora, "Grandma Bea," was born on March 13, 1938. She peacefully transitioned to her next chapter of her everlasting life on March 14, 2025.
Bea was a beautiful soul, who touched so many lives, as well as a shining light in our own lives has gone home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Through all the trials and...
Alvaro "Al" Franco, Jr.
Mar 9, 2025
A viewing will be held for Alvaro C. Franco Jr on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm at Terpening and Son Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10:00am at Trinity Temple Assembly of God with Pastor Bobby Argo as the officiate. Interment to immediately follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Alvaro's...
Per Landeck
Mar 6, 2025
Per Helmer Landeck of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away March 6, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. He was 80 years old.
Per was born January 22, 1945, in Ludvika, Sweden, to Olof and Inga (Nygren) Landeck. He was a young boy when he came to the United States as an immigrant with his family. He returned to Sweden at the age...
James Thomas
Mar 4, 2025
The community of Artesia lost one of its sons, March 3, 2025 when James Thomas reunited with his wife Janice Caudle Thomas in Heaven. A memorial service or Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
James was born in Artesia, August 13, 1951 to Pat and Gray Thomas. At a very young age, he began tinkering with tools...
Judy Fulton
Mar 4, 2025
In the gentle embrace of her cherished Artesia home, Judy Ellen Fulton (née Mauldin), aged 70, slipped peacefully into her heavenly rest on March 4, 2025. Born on a spring day, March 31, 1954, To Cecil E. and Evelyn Mauldin (Markham), she was a daughter of Artesia, deeply rooted in its heart.
A proud graduate of Artesia High School, Class of...
Colleen June Cochran
Mar 3, 2025
Colleen June Cochran, 90, passed away on March 3, 2025 at Convenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas.
She was born on September 2, 1934 in Sherman, Texas to R.C. Davis and Blanche Rainbolt Davis.
June grew up in Sherman, Texas. She married her husband Carrol in 1950 in Artesia, NM. They were married for 63 years. She loved...
Adam Leachman
Feb 23, 2025
A viewing will be held for James Adam Leachman at Artesia Center on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with a Memorial Service to immediately follow.
Adam, 44, passed away on February 23, 2025, in Artesia, NM. He was born on May 3, 1980, to James Ray and Rita Faye (Long) Leachman in Wichita, KS.Adam coached little...
Dickie Reedy
Feb 20, 2025
Dickie Raymond Reedy died peacefully at home, on February 20, 2025 in Artesia, New Mexico after a prolonged illness.
Dickie was a storyteller, a Boy Scout Leader, a special education teacher, and a hard worker in the oilfield. He was known for his outgoing personality and friendliness. He strove to love his family, his friends, and his church well.
Dickie was a...
Roland Starr
Feb 17, 2025
Roland (Cactus) Starr peacefully went home on February 17, 2025, surrounded by his children.
He was born to Winston Starr and Virginia (Davis) Starr on July 25, 1938, in Okemah, Oklahoma.
He married Sharon B. Starr (Tipps) on November 8, 1957. Together they had three children, Wendy (Woody) Wright, Jimmy Starr and Kelly (Jacquiline) Starr, seven grandchildren, Michele Padilla, Yvonne Wright, Kayla...
Esther Frazee
Feb 12, 2025
A rosary will be recited for Esther Hernandez Frazee at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia, NM on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:30 am. Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11:00 am. Burial is at Woodbine Cemetery.
Esther was called to her eternal resting place on February 12, 2025. She was born to Ramon and Genevieve Hernandez in...
Don Cousins
Feb 12, 2025
A viewing for Don Edward Cousins will be held at Terpening & Son Chapel on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Trinity Temple on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm with a burial to follow at Twin Oaks Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Landon Cousins, Armando Caceres, Chris Hale, Kevin...
Tito Aguirre
Feb 8, 2025
Tito Meza Aguirre closed his eyes in peaceful rest on February 8, 2025. His life is set to be memorialized by family and friends on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. There will be a viewing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Terpening & Son.
Pallbearers...