Obituaries

Florence Diaz

Aug 15, 2024

Memorial services are scheduled for 9:30 am, Monday, August 26, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church for Florence H. Diaz of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Diaz, 98, died on August 15, 2024 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Fr. Frances Lazer will offiicate at the services with burial following at Woodbine Cemetery.

A rosary is also scheduled for 9 am on Monday at St. Anthony's.

Florence was...

Robena Duncan

Aug 13, 2024

Graveside services are scheduled for 9 am Thursday, August 15, at Woodbine Cemetery for Robena J. Duncan of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Duncan, 96, died on August 13, 2024 in Artesia.

Michael Duff will officiate at the services. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 4 to 6 pm on Wednesday.

Robena was born on...

Honesty Ortega Segura

Aug 2, 2024

Our beloved Honesty LaRae Ortega Segura has passed away August 2, 2024. She was born July 5, 2000. Honesty was the daughter of Ray H. Segura and Melissa A. Ortega.

She leaves behind her brothers Ray and Kris Segura, Nehemiah Almanza, Anjel Dominguez, as well as, her sister Leyan Perez. Grandmas Liz Balencia, Mary Segura, grandpas Mike McHenry, Anthony Balencia, Mon...

Deanna Holder

Jul 27, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held for Deanna Laverne Holder of Artesia at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at West Main Baptist Church. Officiating will be Lee Roy Howard.

Mrs. Holder, 84, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on July 27, 2024 in Artesia. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son...

Edward Canales

Jul 24, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, August 1, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Edward "Buddha" Canales of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Canales, 61, died on July 24, 2024 at his home in Artesia.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Luis Gabaldon, Andres Aguilar, Lupe Ruiz, Juan Garza,...

Clarence Price

Jul 21, 2024

No services are scheduled at this time for Clarence Harry Price of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Price, 86, died on July 21, 2024 at his home in Artesia.

Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Harry was born on December 25, 1937 in Artesia; the son of Mac Price and Juanita Tice Price.

He was preceded in death by...

Liana Swarengin

Jul 19, 2024

Liana Swarengin, 35, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed on to glory, surrounded by her family and friends, at home on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Liana was born on July 31, 1988 to William and Laura Bullock and grew up in Las Cruces. In 2007 while attending NMSU, she met the love of her life, Lance. The two were wed in June...

Armando Gonzalez Morillon

Jul 14, 2024

Armando Morillón, 68, passed away on July 14 in Fort Worth, TX surrounded by his family. He was born on August 27, 1955, in Francisco I Madero, Durango, Mexico; son of Delfino Morillón Receo and Irene González Gurrola. He immigrated to the United States in the 70’s and resided in Artesia, New Mexico for 43 years before moving to Fort...

Maria Juarez

Jul 14, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Maria Refugia Juarez of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Juarez, 96, died on July 14, 2024 at her home in Artesia.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Juarez, Matthew Saiz, Jeremiah Juarez,...

Terry Taylor-Fernandez

Jul 13, 2024

No services are scheduled at this time for Terry Lee Taylor-Fernandez of Artesia, New Mexico/ Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Terry died on July 13, 2024 at her home in Artesia.

Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Terry was born on September 23, 1959 in Astoria, Oregon; the daughter of William...

Dulces Segura

Jul 3, 2024

Dulces Nombres Nicolas Segura, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully July 3, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Dulces is the epitome of love and kindness, he would go to the ends of the earth to help his family and loved ones. Known for his unwavering work ethic and generosity, Dulces touched many lives with his kindness and dedication...

Jason Allred

Jun 24, 2024

Jason Cole Allred, aged 25, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on June 24, 2024. Born on August 22, 1998, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Jason grew up in a loving family and attended Yucca Elementary and Artesia High School before furthering his education at the University of New Mexico.

Jason dedicated five years of service to the Navy, where he excelled...

Linda Calvert

Jun 23, 2024

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 11:00 am, Saturday July 6th at Hermosa Church of Christ Fireside Room for Linda Ruth Calvert of Artesia, New Mexico. Scott Scroggin will officiate.

Linda passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Linda was born on February 17, 1937 to William Martin Siegenthaler, Sr. and Lois (Davis)...

Jeremy Taylor

Jun 22, 2024

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, June 26 at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Jeremy Scott Taylor.

Mr. Taylor, 45, died on June 22, 2024 in Artesia, New Mexico.

Jimmy Hamilton will officiate for the services. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Jeremy was born on January 17, 1979 in Artesia; the son of...

Henrietta De La Rosa

Jun 15, 2024

Mrs. De La Rosa, 77, passed away on June 15, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was a feisty spirit, loving Mother and Grandmother, a devoted Wife, and a member of Our Lady of Grace. Henrietta enjoyed life and never was still, you could catch her watching her grandkids sporting events, dancing, being with family and her grandchildren, camping,...

Gary Ryan

Jun 11, 2024

Jean Gary Ryan, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, surrounded by his children. He was 85 years old.

Born on March 1, 1939, to Ozeil and Lois Ryan in Ringling, Oklahoma, Gary was a man of unwavering integrity and boundless kindness. Throughout his life, he touched the hearts of all who knew him with his...

Daniel Cortez

Jun 11, 2024

Daniel Cortez, 96, of Artesia, New Mexico passed away on June 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 21, 1927, in Presidio, Texas, Daniel was the beloved son of Mauro Pina Cortez and Maria Heredia Ornelas Cortez. Daniel was married to the love of his life, Maria Granado Cortez, for fifty years until her passing. The youngest...

Jon W Syferd

Jun 7, 2024

Jon Wayne Syferd, age 77, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1947 in Artesia, New Mexico, to Orlan and Velma Syferd.

Jon earned his bachelors degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He was a builder, an engineer and a teacher with a passion for learning, teaching and inspiring others.

Jon loved God, his family and...

Billy Latham

Jun 6, 2024

A viewing will be held at Terpening & Son Mortuary Wednesday, June12, 2024 from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm for Billy Wayne Latham. Billygained his heavenly wings on June 6, 2024 with the love of his life,Roxanna, by his side. Billy was born on August 31, 1952 in Gilmer,Texas to Chester Wayne Latham and Melba Louise Jones.Billy grew up in...

Bobbie Menefee

May 31, 2024

Bobbie "Beth" Ballard was born on October 13, 1934 in Knox City, Texas. She is the only child of Robert Hollis Ballard and Frances Havens Ballard.

As an infant she lived in Rochester, Texas and later moved to Spur, Texas in her youth. In 1947, at the age of 9, she moved with her parents to Hagerman, NM. She lived in...