Obituaries

Melvin Morgan

Feb 7, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held for Melvin O. "Red" Morgan at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at First Baptist Church.

Mr. Morgan, 88, died on February 7, 2024 in Artesia, New Mexico.

Red was born on February 22, 1935, in Cloudcoft to Joseph William"Bill" Morgan and Ruby Alma Barnes Morgan.

He attended grade school in Mayhill, high school in Artesia,...

Salomon Franco

Feb 4, 2024

Salomon R. Franco, 53, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2024 at his home. He was born in Artesia, NM on June 26, 1970, son of the late Willie Sr. and Lorenza Franco, and preceded also by our beloved brother Willie Franco Jr.

He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Vargas, his grandchildren Raelyn Gray, Kyrie Gray,...

Robert Rodriguez Baeza Sr

Jan 29, 2024

A viewing for Roberto R. Baeza Sr, of Artesia, New Mexico, will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday, February 5. A rosary is scheduled for 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 6, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with the funeral service to immediately follow. Fr. Baltazar. will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery.

Mr....

William Lloyd Everett

Jan 24, 2024

William Lloyd Everett, 65, was called to his eternal resting place on January 24, 2024. He was greeted by his parents Patricia & Austin Everett as well as many family and friends. He was a beloved Spouse, Son and Son-In-Law as well as a friend to many.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan 27 . at...

Nathan Smith

Jan 24, 2024

Nathan Scott Smith, 62, of Hagerman, New Mexico, born march 30, 1961, went to be with our Lord on January 24, 2024.

Nathan was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Smith; mother, Roselie K. Atkins; and sister, Charlene Smith. He is survived by wife, Regina Smith, of Hagerman, son Neal Smith, of Las Cruces, sister, Shelia M....

Gary Tarbet

Jan 23, 2024

No services are scheduled at this time for Gary Lynn Tarbet of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Tarbet, 55, died on January 23, 2024 at his home in Artesia.

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

Gary was born on December 18, 1968 in Artesia; the son of Lynn Ross Tarbet and Rita Faye Turner Tarbet.  He was an...

Katharine Booth

Jan 23, 2024

Katharine E. Booth of Artesia, New Mexico died on January 23, 2024 in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Mrs. Booth was born on November 2, 1924 in Missoula, Montana; the daughter of Jon Barry and Anna Hay Barry.

Katharine was an educator. She taught in the public school system starting out in Artesia. She also taught in Pueblo, Colorado,...

William Simer

Jan 19, 2024

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Thursday, January 25 at Faith Baptist Church, Artesia, New Mexico for William Eugene Simer of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Mr. Simer, 76, died on January 19, 2024 in Carlsbad.

 

Michael Elliot will officiate the services. 

 

Gene was born on December 10, 1947 in Artesia; the son of James Douglas Simer and Doris June Davis Simer.

 

First and foremost, Gene was...

Francisca Tesillo

Jan 18, 2024

A memorial service is scheduled for 9 am Wednesday, January 31, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Francisca Tesillo of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Tesillo, 77, died on January 18, 2024 at her home in Artesia.

Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

Cremation has taken place under the...

Sylvia Carrillo

Jan 17, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Tuesday, January 23 at Terpening & Son Chapel for Sylvia L. Carrillo of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Carrillo, 64, died on January 17, 2024 in El Paso, Texas.

Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2 to 6 pm on Monday.

Sylvia was born on September 8,...

Nicodemis "Nico" Marquez Hernandez

Jan 16, 2024

A public viewing for Nicodemis "Nico" Izack Marquez Hernandez will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Terpening & Son Mortuary Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am at Faith Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 with internment to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

Nicodemis “Nico”, 21, went home to be with...

Jack Farrell Price

Jan 13, 2024

Services for Jack will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM, Lake Arthur Cemetery

Age: 91

Residence: Roswell, NM

Occupation: Retired Self-Employed Carpenter, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend

Date of death: January 13, 2024

Place of death: At home with family

Date of Birth: July 26, 1932

Place of Birth: Lake Arthur, NM

Fathers Name: Jack Price

Mothers Name: Bertie Bell Chandler

Jack was a local of...

Claude Mauldin

Jan 11, 2024

Claude Vincent Mauldin passed away at his home on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the age of 98. There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eddy County Fairgrounds, 3402 S 13th Street, Artesia, NM. Wayne Brazil will officiate interment services at 1:30 p.m. at Woodbine Cemetery...

Robbie Gleghorn

Jan 9, 2024

Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date for Robbie Gleghorn who passed away Tuesday, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Robbie was born and lived his life in Artesia, New Mexico. He graduated from Artesia High School in 1967. He served in the New Mexico National Guard for six years.

He was employed by Guy Chevrolet and later...

George Zednick

Jan 9, 2024

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, January 13 at Woodbine Cemetery for George W. Zednick of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Zednick, 79, died on January 9, 2024 at his home in Artesia.

Cheto Moreno will officiate at the services.

George was born on April 30, 1944 in Wheeling W. Virginia; the son of Joseph Jacob Zednick and Mary...

Jesus Catano

Jan 8, 2024

A public viewing will be held for Jesus Ocon Catano at 9 AM on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with a funeral service to immediately follow at 10 AM.

Mr. Jesus, 79, died on January 8, 2024 in El Paso, Texas.

Services will take place under the direct care of Terpening &...

Marilyn Virginia Bratcher

Jan 4, 2024

Graveside services to celebrate the life of Marilyn Virginia "Ginger" Bratcher will be scheduled at a later time for family at the Lake Arthur Cemetery.

Mrs. Bratcher, 88, died Thursday, January 4th at Good Life Assisted Living in Carlsbad, NM.

Mrs. Bratcher was born July 6, 1935, in Lake Arthur, New Mexico; the daughter of Charles H. Foster...

Martha Speir

Dec 31, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, January 3, at Hermosa Church of Christ for Martha A. Speir of Artesia, New Mexico.

Martha Avery Speir was called home to our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on December 31, 2023. Martha was born to John Carlie Cooley and Edna Pearl Cooley on May 2, 1932, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She moved...

Jesusita Garcia

Dec 30, 2023

 

Jesusita Garcia, 82, passed away December 30, 2023, at her home after a long battle with cancer. 

She was born to WW II Veteran Jose Martinez & wife Modesta Losoya in Mercedes, TX on August 30, 1941. She was a homemaker and married 52 years to her husband Epimenio H. Garcia who preceded in death on August 2, 2020. 

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Viola Munoz

Dec 27, 2023

Viola Munoz, 59 of Artesia New Mexico, Also known as "Vi" to friends and family, "Nana" to her Nieces and Nephews, "Nani" to her Grandchildren. Viola was called to her eternal resting place on December 27, 2023. She entered this world on May 24, 1964, in Artesia, NM, to Aniceto and Victorina Munoz.

In her 59 years she...