Obituaries

Lonnie Herrera

Aug 1, 2023

Lonnie "Lon" Herrera, 78, of Artesia, NM, died August 1, 2023, at his home in Artesia. A 1963 graduate of Artesia High School, Lon spent most of his life

in New Mexico and Texas working as a salesman. Prior to retirement, he had worked for I & W in the Artesia area.

Lon is preceded in death by parents, Martha...

Lynda Duncan

Jul 30, 2023

A graveside service is scheduled for 10 am Monday at Woodbine Cemetery for Lynda L. Duncan (Bush) of Artesia, New Mexico.

 

Lynda died on July 30, 2023 in El Paso, Texas.

 

Wayne Derrick will officiate at the services.

 

Lynda was born on September 13, 1960 in Andrews, Texas; the daughter of Weldon Permenter and Mary Legrand Permenter.

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Rosa McNeil

Jul 29, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, August 11th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lake Arthur, New Mexico for Rosa E. McNeil of Artesia, New Mexico.

Ms. McNeil, 63, died on July 29, 2023 in Artesia.

A rosary is also scheduled for 9:30 am August 11th at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial will follow the services...

Consolacion Coss

Jul 29, 2023

Consolacion Coss Ortega

02/02/1929-07/29/2023

Le sobreviven

Esposa:Rosa Torres Orozco

Servicio memorial fue realizado el dia 30 de Julio, 2023 a las 3:00PM en la iglesia Assembly of God. 1304 W Chisum Ave Artesia NM.

Dependencia:

Hijos: Iris Josefina, Conrado (+), Oscar Gustavo, Gil Javier, Isis Aide, Orlando Ivan, Mayra, Edith y

Mayte Xóchiti considerada hija más...

Bonnie Rogers

Jul 23, 2023

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 pm Saturday, August 12, at the Hope Community Center, Hope, New Mexico for Bonnie A. Rogers of Hope.

Mrs. Rogers died on July 23, 2023 at her home in Hope.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Bonnie was born on August 19, 1961 in...

Shawn Apperson

Jul 22, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, July 31 at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Shawn Douglas Apperson of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Apperson, 30, died on July 22, 2023 at his home in Artesia.

Richie Crockett will officiate at the services. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Bussey, Matthew Bain, Jeff Parra, Jakota Mathews, Justin Harlow and Sal...

Ricardo DeHoyos

Jul 22, 2023

It is with deep sadness that our brother Ricardo DeHoyos Jr. passed away on July 22, 2023 the age of 71.

A graveside service will be at Twin Oaks Memorial Park on Thursday, July 27 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary on Wednesday from 2 to 6 pm.

Ricardo was born on April...

Thomas and Patti Wier

Jul 21, 2023

 

Tom and Patti Wier

A memorial service will be held for Tom and Patti Wier at Terpening and Son Mortuary on August 26th at 10 am

Thomas David Wier (June 3, 1952-July 1, 2023)

Thomas David Wier was born on June 3, 1952 in Roswell, New Mexico. At the age of 6 months old he was adopted by Charles...

Rachel Gonzales

Jul 21, 2023

On July 21, 2023, Rachel A. Gonzales, 94, passed away peacefully

at her home in Artesia NM with her most treasured blessing- her

family-lovingly by her side.

Rachel was born on April 4, 1929 in Artesia NM. In 1948, she married Emilio Gonzales (1927-2011) who had just returned from the Army. Rachel and Emilio made their...

Juan Manuel "Jun Jun" Esquibel III

Jul 18, 2023

 

Rosary is scheduled for Monday July 31st, 9:30 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for JuanManuel Esquibel III. Mass and burial to follow.

 Juan Manuel Esquibel  “JunJun” age 49 went to be with Our lord July 18, 2023. Surrounded by his mother, children, brother and many loved ones.

Jun was born August 9, 1973 in Artesia NM...

Tim Collier

Jul 13, 2023

 

t is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy David Collier, who was affectionately known simply as Tim. Born on May 25, 1952, Tim was the son of David Cliffton Collier and Mary Louise Redus Collier, who resided in Artesia, New Mexico, where he was raised. Tim left us on July 13, 2023. A gentleman of...

Jill Branch

Jul 8, 2023

 

Jill (Raymond) Branch, age 57, adoring wife to Bobby Branch, mother of son, Drew Hodges, stepdaughters, Summer (Cody) Ross and McKenzie (Michael) Perini, and grandmother of, Hudson, Haven, and Harley Ross and Lucy and Desmond Perini, passed away in the afternoon of July 8 after a year-long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Jill is also survived by sisters-in-law...

Valentin Palomares III

Jul 5, 2023

The following obituary is lovingly written by his father, Valentin Salcido Palomares, mother, Susan Elaine Lewis Palomares and his wife Haylee Love Palomares.

Loving Father, Devoted Husband, Beloved Son, Compassionate Brother, Genuine Friend....

These are a few of the many great qualities that begin to describe the amazing young man that family and friends knew as: Valentin "Val"...

Daniel Bejarano

Jul 4, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, July 10, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Daniel G. Bejarano of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Bejarano, 88, died on July 4, 2023 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Bejarano, Michael Mariscal, Venessa...

Robert John Bonogofsky

Jul 3, 2023

Robert John Bonogofsky, 64, of Artesia, New Mexico (formerly of Miles City, Montana) unexpectedly passed on July 3, 2023 surrounded by his wife, daughter, and grandchildren.Robert, Bob, Bono, Montana Bono was born March 27, 1959 to John and Betty Bonogofsky in Miles City, Montana. He went to school in Miles City and entering adulthood entered into the military. He later...

Lloyd Bloomer

Jun 26, 2023

A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Lloyd D. Bloomer of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Bloomer, 70, died on June 26, 2023 at his home in Artesia.

Mike Prude will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

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Virginia Mann

Jun 23, 2023

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 am Tuesday, June 27, at Woodbine Cemetery for Virginia Sue Mann of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Mann, 82, died on June 23, 2023 at her home in Artesia. Virginia was born on November 22, 1940 in Artesia, New Mexico. She was married to LeRoy Mann on April 4, 1956. He preceded her in death...

Mary Means

Jun 19, 2023

Mary Clara Means, 92, of Lincoln County, NM, went home on June 19, 2023, in Artesia, NM at her daughter Amy's home. Mary was born on March 15, 1931, to the late Francis Gerald and Daisy Rose Clements in Leonardtown, MD. Mary's early years were spent running through the water release from a fire hydrant, participating in the Easter egg...

Bernie Baldwin

Jun 18, 2023

Bernie Marie Baldwin, age 98, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Granbury, TX. She was born April 24, 1925 in Lorenzo, TX to Charles Rodney and Willie Nell Richards Baldwin. Raised in Artesia, NM, Bernie graduated from Artesia High School and then Baylor University in Waco, TX, where following her "Baylor Bears" sports teams was a lifelong source of...

Willie Mccoy

Jun 18, 2023

A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, June 22, from 2 to 6 pm at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Willie Waunell McCoy of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. McCoy, 94, died on June 18, 2023 in Artesia, Waunell was born on May 23, 1929 in Roswell, New Mexico; the daughter of Zack William Simer and Mollie Elizabeth Hamilton Simer. She...