Nov 5, 2020

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, at West Main Baptist Church for Nina Boggs of Artesia, New Mexico.

Pastor Jason Kraft and Mike Spencer will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Lake Arthur, Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Sunday, November...

Oct 31, 2020

Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 5, at Elida Cemtery for Lonnie Martin Jordan of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Jordan, 91, died October 31, 2020 at the Artesia Health Care Facility.

John Hinze and Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Visitation will be at Terpening &...

Oct 29, 2020

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Monday, November 2, at Woodbine Cemetery for Betty Elizabeth Wallace. Dr. James Jones will officiate at the services. Betty was born in Eloy Arizona on October 15, 1939 to James Q. Wallace and Cordelia "DeeDee" Drake Wallace. Her brothers and sister are James E. Wallace, wife Faye, Ed Wallace, wife Debbie, Jennifer Chase,...

Oct 28, 2020

Edward John Gidak,77, of Artesia, passed away October 28, 2020 at home.

Edward was born October 2, 1943, the son of Edward John Gidak, Sr. and Margret (Pauletich) Gidak in DeQuoin, Illinois.

The family moved from Illinois to Carlsbad when Edward was a young boy. Edward attended school in Carlsbad and graduated in 1961.

Oct 19, 2020

Rosary and Burial services are scheduled for 9:30 AM, Friday, October 30, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Esperanza Lara Lugo of Artesia, New Mexico. Ms. Lugo, 68, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. Fr. V.J. will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be...

Oct 17, 2020

Valentin B.Molina, 90, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on October 17, 2020. He entered this world on March 15, 1930, in Jalisco, NM, born to Valentin and Josefa Molina. At age 13 his father passed away unexpectedly and Valentin became head of the house being the oldest male. He accepted that challenge willingly helping his...

Oct 12, 2020

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, October 16, 2020 at Terpening & Son Mortuary Chapel for James Dishman of Lake Arthur, New Mexico. Mr. Dishman, 53, died October 12, 2020 at Artesia General Hospital Tim Aguilar will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Lake Arthur Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Dishman, James Dishman Jr.,...

Oct 12, 2020

With deep sorrow, we regret to announce that Brendan Wilson, beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Brendan had just turned 29 the Friday prior. Those who know Brendan, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Brendan will be missed by his parents, Jim and Melissa Sheldon,...

Oct 9, 2020

On October 9th, 2020, at the age of 76, our beautiful Grandmother passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM. In her lifetime, she was many things to many people including a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, aunt, friend and a welcoming home to all. Helen Melendrez Olguin was born on August 18th, 1944...

Oct 5, 2020

Ann Reese Spencer (88), of Artesia, New Mexico, went to join her LORD and heavenly family on Monday, October 5, 2020. Surrounded by her family, Ann died at Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care in Artesia. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary and Ann’s ashes will be interred at the First Evangelical Presbyterian...

Oct 2, 2020

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, at Woodbine Cemetery for Coach Kevin D. Graham of Lubbock, Texas.

Kevin, 55, moved on to his eternal home on Friday, October 2, 2020.

Kevin was born February 17, 1965, the son of Jimmie Don and Opal Graham in Artesia, N.M. He graduated from Artesia...

Sep 27, 2020

Isaiah (Ike, Zaya, Zaybo, Ezel, Izelis) Mathew DeHoyos, 34 of Artesia NM.

Isaiah Mathew DeHoyos, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. Isaiah was born January 27, 1986 to Albert and Yolanda DeHoyos in Carlsbad, NM. He was a 10 pound baby nick named the ‘refrigerator’. Biggest of four boys Isaiah...

Sep 27, 2020

Jose Acosta, 61, beloved Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 27, 2020. He entered this world on October 3, 1958 in Barrancos de Guadalupe, CHIH born to Donaciano and Marta Acosta. He is survived by his sisters Manuela Márquez, Santos Yrigollen brother Merejildo Acosta. Jose was the youngest of seven siblings. He was proceeded in death...

Sep 26, 2020

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 AM, Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Abelardo V. Montes of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Montes, 73, died September 26, 2020 in Artesia. Father Vijay will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pompello Gabaldon, Anthony Granados,...

Sep 24, 2020

Anselmo (Chemo, as known by family and friends) Aragon, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, NM.

Our dad loved to fish, visit with family and friends and garden. His love and talent (green thumb) for gardening allowed him to share many foods with his loved ones. One...

Sep 23, 2020

Wayland Bert Newberry, 78 of Artesia NM Wayland Bert Newberry, passed away on September 23, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. Wayland was born February 16, 1942 to Bert and Doris Newberry in Artesia, NM, where he was raised and graduated from Artesia High School. At 18-years-old he was hired on at the Turkey Track Ranch where it all began, his...

Sep 16, 2020

Aldo Rene Rayos (a.k.a. Aldito) flashed his last award worthy smile on September 16th, 2020 at the young age of 26.

Born on July 20th, 1994 to Aldo Garcia Rayos and Naomi Catano Rayos in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Signing off on a life chalk full of deep belly laughs, an infinite amount of love, and...

Sep 14, 2020

Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, at First Baptist Church for Lora Jane (Janie) McPherson of Artesia. Janie, 89, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at her home in Artesia. Rev. Rick Sullivan will officiate at the services. Pallbearers are Kent Whitmire, Brent Hammett, Ronnie Johnston, Lewis Needham, grandson Michael McPherson, and Darwin Thompson. Janie...

Sep 11, 2020

Private family services will be held for James Lindsey Alsup of Roswell, New Mexico, formerly of Artesia. Mr. Alsup, 93, died September 11, 2020 at his home in Roswell. Pallbearers will be Greg Norton, Jay Alsup, Jason Robertson, Nate Payne, Corey Stevens, and Steve Bailey. James was born September 19, 1926 in Walnut Springs TX to James Solomon Alsup...

Sep 7, 2020

Autherean Prude, 88, our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister passed away on September 7, 2020. Autherean was born on November 09, 1931, in Kirvin, Texas: the daughter of A. R. (Arch) Horton and Carrie Horton. On May 3, 1952, she was married to Norman Prude in Artesia, New Mexico. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2011.