All Obituaries

On June 26, 2020, Clarence “Frosty” Forister; loving husband, father and grandfather; left this world behind to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by family and friends. Clarence was born December 9, 1933 in Hope, New Mexico to Eli and Mary Forister along with five brothers and two sisters. He married Lillie Coor on May 16, 1955 who preceded him in death in 1984. They have three children; Steve and daughter-in-law Minerva Forister of Artesia, NM., Patti Barber of Artesia, NM...

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, June 26, 2020 at Upper Hope Cemetery for John Larry Casabonne of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Casabonne, 71, died June 22, 2020 at his home in Artesia surronded by his loved ones. Larry was born September 24, 1948 in Roswell, N.M. to Johnny Casabonne Jr. and Nellie May Lang Casabonne. Larry grew up on his families sheep ranch in Hope, New Mexico. He loved everything about the ranch life. He graduated from Artesia High School in 1967. He...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather Cruz. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 26, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Cruz J. Lara of Artesia, New Mexico. Cruz. Lara, 62, died June 21, 2020 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Fr. V.J. will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Savalo Gurrola, Jacob Lara, Benny Hernandez, Steven Molina,...

With profound love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Guadalupe (Lupe) Ramirez, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She left this world peacefully on June 14, 2020 at her residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico with family by her side. She lived to be 98 years old and shared a long life filled with joy and memories as she touched many lives. Born in Meoqui Chihuahua, she moved to Artesia, New Mexico where she met and married Salomon Ramirez and together...

Private funeral services are scheduled for Guillermo "Willie" Franco Sr. of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Franco, 80, died June 9, 2020 at his home in Artesia. Michael Elliott will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Guillermo was born June 25, 1939 in Mapimi, Durango, Mexico; the son of Alvaro Franco and Eva Cortez Franco. He was a longtime resident of Artesia. Willie served in the United States Army. He was a...

  O Magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His Name together, Psalm 34:3 Our mother, JoAnn White, entered her Heavenly home to live eternally with Jesus, the King of Kings, and many loved ones, on June 8, 2020. Her family was by her side. JoAnn Short White was born to Walter G. and Jonnyle Shaw Short. She was an only child. JoAnn and her family moved to Artesia NM in her early childhood where she lived for sixty plus years. Many life-long friends were made and JoAnn met the love...

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 17, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Joelda Valenzuela Otero of Albuquerque, N.M. Mrs. Otero, 47, died June 7, 2020 in Albuquerque. Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate the service with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nathaniel Otero, Isaac Valenzuela, Josiah Valenzuela, Roman Valenzuela, Jacob Valenzuela, and Joshua Valenzuela. Honorary pallbearers include Phillip Otero, Araceli Anaya, and Kyle...

A memorial graveside service is scheduled at 2:00pm, June 10, 2020 for Edward G. Salsberry. Mr. Salsberry died June 6, 2020 at Artesia General Hospital. Fr. Vijay of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church will officiate graveside services at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Edward was born February 8, 1964 in Artesia to Henry and Leonila Salsberry. Edward worked in the oilfield as a derrick hand and also worked on casing crews. He enjoyed playing baseball and hunting. He was preceded in death by his...

Funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Erlinda Luevano Perez of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Perez, 85, died June 5, 2020 at her home in Artesia, N.M. Fr. V.J. will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Wednesday, June 9 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. A rosary will be recited Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace. Erlinda was born January 9, 1935 in...

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Alonso Luis Valdes of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Valdes, 28, died June 2, 2020 at Artesia General Hospital. Fr. Frances Lazer will officiate at the services with cremation to follow the services. Pallbearers will be George Urquidi, Felipe Chavez, Trey Neely, Abe Hernandez, Junior Jaramillo, Terry Neely.] Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Monday, June 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00...