Obituaries

Mark Rommel

Oct 12, 2023

A celebration of life will be held for Mark Rommel II at 4 pm on October 21, 2023 at West Main Baptist Church. The service will be officiated by Vaughn Klontz. Mark was born November 29, 1980 in Manteca, CA and passed away in Artesia, NM on October 12, 2023 at the age of 42.  A viewing will be held...

Jane Garber- Segura

Oct 2, 2023

 

Celebration of life services will be conducted with Terpening and Son Mortuary in Artesia NM, 611 W Grand 88210. Visitation will be from 9am to 1:30pm, with service starting at 2pm, with Twin Oaks Memorial Cemetery to follow.

 

 

Our hearts were deeply saddened on Monday, October 2, 2023 when Glenna “Jane” Garber-Segura entered eternal rest after a...

Mack Chase

Oct 2, 2023

Mack C. Chase (1931 - 2023)

 

Mack Chase entered eternal rest with his family by his side on October 2nd 2023 in Artesia, NM, at the age of 92.

 

Mack was born April 29th, 1931, the 4th of 8 children to Edgar and Marie Chase. He was raised in Artesia, NM, and married the love of his life,...

James Towler

Oct 1, 2023

 

A gathering is scheduled for 2 pm Friday, October 13 at Terpening & Son Mortuary for James Cole Towler of Lake Arthur, New Mexico.

James Cole Towler 66, died on October 1, 2023 unexpectedly at his home in Lake Arthur.

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

James "Cole" was born on March 23,...

Donald  Calvert

Sep 30, 2023

Services are scheduled for 9:30 am Friday, October 6th at Hermosa Church of Christ for Donald LeRoy Calvert of Artesia, New Mexico. Scott Scroggin and Lance Morrisett will officiate. Burial with Military Honors immediately follow the service at Woodbine Cemetery. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, October 5th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at Terpening...

Harvey Lewis

Sep 28, 2023

Graveside services are scheduled at 10:30 am, Saturday, October 7 at the Pinon Cemetery for Gaston Lewis of Pinon, New Mexico. A potluck lunch will follow the graveside services at the Pinon Club House.



Mr. Lewis, 88, died peacefully on September 28, 2023 where he always wanted to be, at his home in Pinon.



David Brunson will officiate...

Rita Tarbet

Sep 20, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, September 23, at Hermosa Church of Christ  for Rita Faye Tarbet of Artesia, New Mexico.

Rita Faye (Turner) Tarbet passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 20th 2023 at the age of 81. Rita was born December 19, 1941 in Clovis, NM. She is preceded in death by her father Louie...

Phillip Fry

Sep 14, 2023

 

It is with tender hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Phillip Edward Fry (81) of Artesia, New Mexico. He lived his life filled with love for his family as a Son, Brother, Husband, Father, and Grandfather. It is so hard to think about our lives without his beautiful baby blue eyes, quick smile, tender care, and...

Edward Hickey

Sep 8, 2023

One short life will soon be past

Only what's done for Christ will last

 

Services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 16th at New Hope Baptist Church for Edward Benjamin Hickey - Born to Dorris Virginia Roberts and Benjamin Edwin Hickey, May 11, 1946 in Denver, Colorado. He died on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Artesia Healthcare...

Raul Ramirez

Sep 6, 2023

Raul Garcia Ramirez age 66, passed away on September 6th 2023, in his home, in Artesia NM.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Terpening and Son Mortuary on September 22, at 10am, and Woodbine Cemetery to follow.

Brenda Rogers

Sep 3, 2023

Brenda Ann Rogers, lovingly known as Brenda, peacefully passed away on September 3, 2023, in Artesia, NM, at the age of 68. She was born on November 20, 1954, in Vernal, UT, to her parents David and Mildred Capps. Known for her gentle nature and warm heart, Brenda was beloved by all who knew her.

Brenda was an animal...

Robert Hernandez

Aug 30, 2023

 

Funeral services are scheduled for 9:00 AM, Friday, September 15, 2023, at Victory Life Fellowship for Robert Soto Hernandez of Artesia, New Mexico.

Robert Hernandez was 50 years old. He passed away on August 30, 2023, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX.

Alex Hernandez will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers...

Darrell Fear

Aug 26, 2023

 

Darrell Eugene Fear, 70, of Artesia, NM entered this world on June 13th, 1953, in El Paso, TX. Born to Donald Eugene Fear and Wanda (Wise) Fear who later moved to Portales, NM and Sunset, UT where he spent most of his childhood. A beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, husband, dad, father-in-law, papa, and friend to many was...

Francisca Velo

Aug 23, 2023

 

Services are scheduled for 10am Monday, August 28, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Francisca H. Velo of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Velo, 69, died on August 23, 2023 at her home in Artesia.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Velo Jr., Ethan Velo, Chris...

Lansden Hewett

Aug 22, 2023

Lansden Autry Hewett of Carlsbad, NM, died in Santa Fe, NM on August 22, 2023. He was 32, born July 6, 1991 in Albuquerque, NM.

Lansden leaves behind his beloved companion, Malorie Perkins; his father and stepmother, Arlan and Kimberly Hewett of Hamilton, TX; his mother and stepfather, Sylvia Hewett and Thomas Schneider of Crossville, TN; and his grandmothers,...

Russell Boyd

Aug 17, 2023

Russell Dale Boyd

 

Aug 17, 2023

 

Russel D. Boyd, 70, of Artesia, NM, passed away Aug 17, 2023 at his home in Artesia.

Russell attended school in Artesia and acquired his GED in January of 1972. He enlisted in the Army shortly afterwards and upon completing basic training, he reported for duty in Guam. While in the...

Enemenzio Ybarra

Aug 17, 2023

Enemenzio "Danny" Anaya Ybarra Jr. gained his wings on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Services will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia, New Mexico. Vigil and Rosary will be held on Thursday, August 24, with Vigil beginning at 4:00, Rosary at 6:00pm. Funeral service will be Friday, August 25, 2023 beginning at 10:00am with graveside...

Retta Pinson

Aug 14, 2023

 

Retta LaRue Pinson, a beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2023. She loved quilting, sewing, crocheting and all things fabric. She especially enjoyed cookouts with her family and always tried to make certain everyone had their favorite desserts. She was an extremely independent woman and meticulous organizer. She worked...

Aneta Haynes

Aug 12, 2023

Services are scheduled at 2 pm Thursday, August 17, at Westside Church of Christ for Aneta I. Haynes of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Haynes, 98, died on August 12, 2023 at Artesia Healthcare in Artesia.

Larry Young will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

Aneta was born on April 16, 1925 in...

Dianne Rodriguez

Aug 7, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, August 12 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Dianne G. Rodriguez of Artesia, New Mexico.

Ms. Rodriguez, 42, died on August 7, 2023 in Artesia.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

A rosary is also scheduled for 6:30 pm on Friday....