Obituaries

Sammy Madrid, Jr.

Apr 11, 2024

A viewing for Samuel "Sammy" Madrid, Jr. will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Terpening & Son Chapel with a rosary to follow at 6:30 pm at Our Lady of Grace Church. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 9:30 am at Our Lady of Grace Church. Burial...

Mary Juarez

Apr 9, 2024

Mary Lou Juarez, age 64, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 19, 1960, in Deming, New Mexico, to Manuela Sepulveda and Arcenio Baeza.

Mary Lou is survived by her devoted husband, Manuel D. Juarez, and her children: Robert Gene Pacheco, Erica Marie Tontodonati, Manuel Arcenio Juarez, Dooley Raul...

Julia Renee Bussa

Apr 6, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, April 12, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Julia Renee Bussa of Artesia, New Mexico.

Ms. Bussa, 70, died on April 6, 2024 in Artesia.

Lonnie Owens and Rick Sullivan will officiate at the services. Cremation will follow under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt...

Mercy Loya

Apr 6, 2024

A viewing will be held for Maria "Mercy" Mercedes Loya on Friday, April 12th, at Terpening & Son Chapel from 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM. A rosary will be held at 9:30 AM Saturday, April 13th, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with a funeral service to follow at 10:00 AM.

Mercy Loya, 86, passed away on Saturday, April...

Josephine "Josie" Marquez Madrid

Mar 15, 2024

To honor Josie's memory, the following services will be held: A viewing will be held for Josephine "Josie" Madrid from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 20, at Terpening & Son Chapel. A rosary will the recited at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 20, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am...

Doris Case

Mar 10, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, March 18, at First Methodist Church for Doris Jean Case of Artesia, New Mexico.Mrs. Case, 94, died on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in Artesia.Rev. Monty Leavell will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Reggie Guy, Graham Guy, Chirs Kuykendall, Jackson Guy, Michael Wadkins, and Baron...

Basiliso Rodriguez

Mar 8, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, March 13, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Basiliso R. Rodriguez of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Rodriguez, 91, died on March 8, 2024 in Artesia.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeff Molina, Eric Molina, David...

George D. Young

Mar 4, 2024

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am Friday, March 22, at Faith Baptist Church in Artesia, NM. George D. Young, 90, passed away Monday, March 4, in Gunnison, Colorado. Brother Elliott will be officiating the service. No visitation is planned. There will be a Celebration of Life reception at the Artesia Elks Lodge from 4-6 pm.George D. Young was Born...

Izaak and Ezaias Soto

Mar 4, 2024

Graveside services for Izaak and Ezaias Soto will be held on Friday, March 8th at Woodbine Cemetery at 2pm..

My heart is broken into two pieces, Izaak you're holding one and Ezaias you are holding the other. I hope you boys know how much you mean to me and that those pieces of my heart that you hold...

Ruth Bratcher

Mar 4, 2024

Ruth Bratcher, of Artesia, NM passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday afternoon, March 4, 2024. 

Family visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday afternoon, March 8 at Terpening Mortuary. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, with Ty Houghtaling officiating. Internment will be at Woodbine Cemetery.

Ruth attended Artesia High School, and was very outgoing. Ruth...

Ediberto "Eddie" Guzman

Mar 3, 2024

Ediberto D. Guzman, age 70, of Artesia, N.M passed away on March 3, 2024, in his hometown. He was born March 21, 1953, in Artesia, N.M, to Benancio and Celia Guzman. Ediberto known to his loved ones as Eddie, had a passion for working with his hands and building unique creations. He also had a deep love for oldies and spanish...

LaVerne Wilson

Mar 3, 2024

Funeral services for LaVerne Wilson will be Friday March 8th, at 10 A. M. At the Hope Church of Christ.

LaVerne died peacefully at home on March 3, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dewey Wilson and her brother Bobby Engler and four grandchildren.

LaVerne is survived by her sons, Stephen and Belle Wilson of Hope, New...

Marianne Smith

Mar 2, 2024

A memorial service is scheduled for Marianne Smith at 11 am on Saturday March 9 at The Artesia Country Club.Mrs. Smith, 68, died on March 2, 2024 at her home in Artesia.Marianne was born on September 23, 1955 in Schweinfurt, Germany; the daughter of Friedrick Ludwig Meisner and Ingrid Margaret Brockert Meisner.Marianne was loved by many and a friend to...

Thomas Graham

Feb 28, 2024

Thomas Ray Graham, 79, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on February 28, 2024 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

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

Thomas was born on December 17, 1944 in Fort Morgan, Colorado; the son of Dale and Hariett Graham.

Tom served his country during the Vietnam War, stationed...

Ann Hilario

Feb 23, 2024

In loving Memory of Ann Hilario, age 82

Mrs. Hilario passed away on February 23rd, 2024 at Artesia Healthcare and rehabilitation Center in Artesia, New Mexico.

Ann was born on July 13th, 1941 in Lansing, Michigan. She lived a full life of adventure and love, from raising six boys, running a bed and breakfast, to navigating the open...

John Schoonmaker

Feb 18, 2024

John Schoonmaker, 81, beloved Father, Son, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on February 18, 2024. 

He entered this world on June 16, 1942 in Beard, NM, born to Joachim and Mona Schoonmaker. 

He is survived by his daughter Michelle Thomas; daughter Lynn Selby; son Raymond Brown; daughter Ruth Wakeland; daughter Jody Houghtaling; son Milo Schoonmaker; 14 Grandchildren and...

John Ironmonger

Feb 16, 2024

John Paul Ironmonger was born on May 30, 1943 in Pampa, Texas to Jack Ironmonger and Florence Stone Ironmonger and went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2024 in Artesia, New Mexico surrounded by his family.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Faith Baptist Church in Artesia, NM at 10:00 AM. A...

Donald Burchett

Feb 8, 2024

Donald Burchett, 66, beloved Father, Son, and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on February 8, 2024. 

He entered this world on May 28, 1957 in Springfield, OH, born to Harry and Billie Burchett. 

He is survived by his son Larry and his 2 sons Tyler and Austin, sister Jerri, brothers Gene, Harry, James and Ray Burchett and numerous nieces...

Frances "Frankie" Jewel Randall

Feb 8, 2024

Frances ‘Frankie’ Jewel Randall was born on October 31, 1932 in Skellytown, Texas to Merrill K. Potter and Hazel Dora Mathis Potter and went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2024 in Midland, TX.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Crossroads Church Chapel in Odessa, TX at 10:00AM, Reverend and family friend...

Tina Thomas

Feb 8, 2024

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Tuesday, February 20 at Terpening & Son Chapel for Tina Thomas of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Thomas, 85, died on February 8, 2024 at her home in Artesia.

Billy Jack Robinson will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Norman , and her...