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...
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...
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
A private Graveside Service will be held for Per Helmer Landeck.
Mr. Landeck, 80, passed away on March 6, 2025, in El Paso, TX. He was born on January 22, 1945, to Olof and Inga (Nygren) Landeck in Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden.
A full obituary will come at a later date, which will include details regarding a Celebration of Life.
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...
Robert Walls
Feb 4, 2025
Robert Arthur (RA) Walls passed away on February 4, 2025, in Artesia, New Mexico, at the age of 78.
RA was born on December 25, 1946, in Kermit, Texas, to William Arthur "Doc" and Allie Faye Walls. He grew up in Jal, New Mexico, and graduated from Jal High School in 1964. Shortly after graduation, he became a cadet in the...
Angela Wade
Feb 4, 2025
Angela "Angel" Wade 81, died on February 4, 2025 at her home in Artesia surrounded by family.
Angel was born in Abernathy, Texas to Leonard "Slim" Brooks and Evelyn Lorraine King Brooks. The family moved to Los Lunas, NM when she was 3 years of age. Angel Graduated from Los Lunas High School in 1961. After graduation she went to...
Alphonse "A.A." Klein
Feb 4, 2025
A rosary will be recited for A.A. Klein at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Artesia, NM on February 10, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. There will be a funeral mass to immediately follow at 10:00 a.m. Father Francis Lazer will officiate with a burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons Kevin Klein, Justin Powell, Randy Reed, Lance Conklin,...
Harold Parrish
Feb 2, 2025
Harold Dwane Parrish, 93, of Artesia, New Mexico passed away on February 2, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1931 in Hope, New Mexico to James and Flara Parrish.
He married Bonnie Needham Parrish on July 4, 1951. Harold was drafted into the Marines and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War.
Harold loved...
Virgie Romine
Jan 30, 2025
A memorial service for Virgie Delene (Joy) Romine will be held at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 10:00 am.
Mrs. Romine, 74, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 30, 2025, in Hope, NM.
She was born on August 21, 1950, to W.R. (Dub) Joy and EstaLee Booth in Roswell, NM.
Virgie grew up on the Joy...