Obituaries
Christina Lara
May 21, 2022
Our beloved mother Christina Lara, 72, of Artesia, NM was called to her eternal resting place on May 21, 2022 after a battle with cancer. Christina was born on May 10, 1950 to Reynaldo P. Chavarria and Maria V Hernandez in Artesia, NM. Mom graduated high school and attended college before marrying Adam Lara in 1978. She is survived by...
James Moore
May 18, 2022
A memorial graveside service is scheduled for 10 am, Wednesday, May 25, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for James Nelson Moore of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Moore, 82, died on May 18, 2022 at his home in Artesia. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. James was born on January 29, 1940 in Bethany,...
Yvonne Pollard
May 16, 2022
Services are scheduled for 10 am, Tuesday, May 24 at Terpening & Son Chapel for Yvonne Pollard of Hagerman, New Mexico. Wade Nelson will officiate at the services. Burial will follow at Hagerman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad Pollard, Boone Pollard, Blake Pollard, Buddy Pendergrass, Michael Nelson and Greg Pollard. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Nelson, Randy Nelson, Holden...
Floy Tucker
May 16, 2022
Floy Louise Bruner Tucker, 88, passed away on May 16th 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. Floy was born on July 10, 1933 in Lepanto, AR to Marvin and Ethel Bruner. Floy grew up and graduated high school in Richmond, CA. She met and married the love of her life, Delva Duane Tucker, on May 19, 1953 in Walnut Creek,...
Douglas Apperson
May 14, 2022
Services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, May 21, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Douglas Mac Apperson of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Apperson, 80, died on May 14, 2022 in Artesia. Burial will take place at Hagerman Cemetery, Hagerman, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Powell, Marty Posey, Nicky Posey, Cutler Crockett, Doepp Crockett, and Cody Bussey. Visitation will...
Linda Price
May 14, 2022
A memorial service is scheduled for 1 pm Friday, May 20, at Hermosa Church of Christ for Linda Louise Price of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Price 79, died on May 14, 2022 at her home in Artesia. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Linda was born on January 2, 1943 in Artesia; the daughter...
Jessie Garcia
May 11, 2022
Mrs. Jessie N. Garcia, 82, died on May 11, 2022 in Artesia. Communion service will be officiated by Deacon Richard Rodriguez at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 1111 N. Roselawn Street, Artesia, New Mexico. Visitation will begin on Friday, May 20th at 9:00 am with rosary at 9:30 am followed with a communion service at 10:00 am and visitation...
Leslie Grantham
May 6, 2022
A memorial service is scheduled for Leslie Cloud Grantham at 10 am Friday, May 20, at West Main Baptist Church in Artesia, New Mexico. Nolan Frederick will officiate at the services. Leslie was born on June 26, 1962 to Allen and Belma Cloud where she joined her sister, Melissa, to make her family whole. Growing up in Roswell she kept...
Magdalena Madrid
May 5, 2022
Services are scheduled for 1 PM. Friday, May 13, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Magdalena F. Madrid of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Madrid, 81, passed on May 5, 2022 in Artesia. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2 to 4 PM on Thursday. A rosary is scheduled for...
Kevin Horner
May 2, 2022
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Thursday, May 5, at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for Kevin Reed Horner of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Horner, 65, died on May 2, 2022 at his home in Artesia. Ty Houghtaling will officate at the services. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2 to 6 pm on Wednesday. Kevin was...
Flavia Martinez
Apr 28, 2022
Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, May 4, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Flavia Lara Martinez of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Martinez died on April 28, 2022 at her home in Artesia. Father Vijay will officiate at the services. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. A rosary is also scheduled for 9:30 am on Wednesday....
Richard Wiles
Apr 27, 2022
Richard C. "Rick" Wiles, 64, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2022. Rick was born October 9, 1957 in Huron, South Dakota. He came to New Mexico in the late 70s to attend Artesia Christian College where he graduated with a degree in auto mechanics. Rick was free-spirited and adventurous and he had a lifelong...
Michael Crouch
Apr 20, 2022
Services are scheduled for 2 pm Tuesday, April 26, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Michael Dean Crouch of Artesia, New Mexico. Mike Crouch, 73, finished his earthly race, and ran into the arms of Jesus on April 20, at his home in Artesia, surrounded by his wife and children. Pastor Bobby Argo and Eric Kaiser will officiate at...
Troy Crouch
Apr 20, 2022
Graveside services are scheduled at 10 am Thursday, April 28, at Woodbine Cemetery for Troy Lee Crouch of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Crouch, 84, died on April 20, 2022 in Clovis, New Mexico. Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate at the services. Troy was born on February 14, 1938 in Artesia; the son of Clinton "Jack" Crouch and Annie Mae Morris...
Georgia Bledsoe
Apr 19, 2022
A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Catalyst Church for Georgia Lee Bledsoe of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Bledsoe, 80, died on April 19, 2022 in Artesia. Nolan Fredrick will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Georgia was born on September 26, 1941...
Jerry Ramsey
Apr 19, 2022
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Friday, April 29, at Woodbine Cemetery for Jerry Luan Ramsey of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Ramsey, 86, died on April 19, 2022 in Artesia. Pastor Rick Smith will officiate at the services. Jerry was born on May 16, 1935 in Vaughn, New Mexico; the daughter of Earl Welburn Collins and Katie Jane...
Roberta Taylor
Apr 17, 2022
Roberta was born on August 5, 1943, to Hugh Harvell and Zettie Harris in the city of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Zettie later went on to marry Ardusters Felton in which a blended family began. Roberta’s early childhood years were spent amongst her siblings, her family, and her church friends in the Washington D.C. area. She also completed her early education...
Ruby Hokett
Apr 14, 2022
Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, April 21, at Faith Baptist Church for Ruby Irene Hokett of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Hokett departed this world and arrived at her final destination in the arms of Jesus April 14, 2022" in Carlsbad, New Mexico. We say bon voyage one last time on April 21, 2022. Michael Elliot will officiate the...
Steven Kupcak
Apr 14, 2022
A gathering and time of sharing is scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, April 20 at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Steven Kupcak of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Kupcak, 67, died on April 14, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Steven was born on October 16, 1954 in Plainview, Texas;...
Samuel Morales
Apr 12, 2022
Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, April 20, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church for Samuel Morales of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Morales, 53, died on April 12, 2022 in Roswell, New Mexico. Fr. Frances Lazar will officiate at the services. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jayvon Reza, Alejo Cortez, Salvador Gurrola, Sandro Reza, Steven...
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