Obituaries
Betty Jane Klein
Jun 7, 2026
A rosary will be recited for Betty Klein at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Artesia, NM on June 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a funeral mass to immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Father Francis Lazer will officiate with a burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons Kevin Klein, Justin Powell, Randy Reed, Lance Conklin,...
Salomon Briseno
Jun 4, 2026
Our beloved Salomon Briseno passed away on June 4, 2026, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center surrounded by the love of his family.
Salomon was born April 12, 1949, to Prudencio and Jila Briseno in Artesia, New Mexico. He lived a life defined by his love of family, simple pleasures, and making the most of every day.
Salomon had a passion for...
Rosario "Ross" Solis
Jun 4, 2026
Rosario “Ross” Solis
October 16, 1949 – June 4, 2026
Rosario “Ross” Solis, of Denver City, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 76 in Artesia New Mexico.
Ross was a devoted family man, talented musician, and longtime car salesman who spent his life building relationships and bringing joy to those around him. He had a gift for making...
Valente Salsberry Aranda III
Jun 3, 2026
In loving memory of Valente Aranda III better known as Trey.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our Trey, who left this world on June 3, 2026 at the age of thirty-nine.
Born on August 5, 1986, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Valente & Suzanne Aranda. A wonderful son that longed to make them happy and proud. Trey was the...
Linda Mae Alford Newton
Jun 1, 2026
Linda Mae Alford Newton passed away June 1, 2026, Surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to Roscoe and Icie Stigall Alford on June 26, 1942, in Portales, New Mexico. She attended school in Rogers, New Mexico until moving to Artesia in January of 1952, considering herself class of 1960. Linda was a member of the chorus...
Janice Ray Harlow
May 28, 2026
Janice Ray (Mathews) Harlow 79, of Artesia passed away peacefully at home May 28, 2026.
Jan was born on January 10, 1947 to Bill Lester Mathews and Ruth Cunningham Mathews. She married Chester Lee "Shorty" Harlow on December 10, 1963, and they made their home in Artesia. Jan was a school bus driver for 32 years.
Jan was preceded in death by...
Guadalupe Perez Salmon
May 19, 2026
Lupe "Lita" Salmon, 81 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Lupe was born to Juan and Porfiria Perez on July 1, 1944, in Artesia, New Mexico.
Lupe was a longtime resident of Lake Arthur, New Mexico, where she became known for her kind heart, strong faith and dedication to her community....
Standlee Donald McKee
May 15, 2026
A Memorial Service will be held for Standlee D. McKee at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Hermosa Church of Christ. Officiating will be Darrell Brown.
Standlee, 76, passed away on May 15, 2026, in Artesia. He was born on March 18, 1950, to Oliver Wayne and Bobbie Geraldine "Gerry" McKee in Corpus Cristi, Texas.
Standlee's life was a testament...
Paul Mariscal Alvarez
May 11, 2026
Paul M. Alvarez, devoted follower of Jesus Christ, went home to his Father's house on May 11, 2026. Far too soon for all who loved him, yet perfectly in God's timing.
Paul loved his Lord deeply and lived his life in service to others. He cherished his family, his church family, and the many wonderful clients and friends he came to...
Colton Ray Marquez
May 9, 2026
Services will be held at First Baptist Church on Friday May 22, 2026 at 10:00AM for Colton Ray Marquez who passed away May 9, 2026 at the tender young age of 33. Colton is a beloved son, father, brother, friend, uncle, cousin, grandson and many more to so many people. Colton was born on June 12, 1992 in Artesia where...
Riley Derryl Moorhead
May 4, 2026
Riley Derryl Moorhead Obituary
Memorial graveside services for Riley Derryl Moorhead, 25, of Lovington will be held on May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am at Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home. Riley was born on January 22, 2001 in Hobbs to Rusty and Joni (Peterson) Moorhead and passed away on May 4, 2026.
Riley likes hunting, fishing,...
Charles Arthur Carter
May 3, 2026
Charles "Charlie" Arthur Carter, 70, passed away on May 3, 2026, leaving behind a life built on hard work and a deep love for his family.
Charlie was born on April 20, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Charles "Tex" Carter and Maureen (Wilson) Carter.
As a young man, he served in the United States Navy, where he experienced both the 1976...
Rene Candido Flores Reza
Apr 30, 2026
A funeral service will be held for Rene Candido Flores Reza at 10:00 am Friday, May 8, 2026, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with a rosary before the service at 9:30 am. A viewing will be held from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Terpening & Son Mortuary.
Those honored to be pallbearers will be...
Ramon Marquez Ruiz
Apr 30, 2026
Funeral Services are:
8am-9:30am-Viewing
9:30am-10am-Mass on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church followed by burial at Woodbine Cemetery.
Ramon Marquez Ruiz of Artesia, NM died on April 30, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ramon was born on April 5, 1941 to Ignacio Ruiz and Eulalia Marquez in Ojinaga, Chicuahua, Mexico.
Ramon is survived by his loving...
Nina May Dilbeck
Apr 30, 2026
Nina May Dilbeck, 81, of Artesia, New Mexico, died on April 30, 2026.Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.Nina was born on September 23, 1944 in Weed, New Mexico; the daughter of Macon Dilbeck and Thelma Wadkins. She was the stepdaughter of William Wadkins.In her later years, she lived in Southern California, where she became...
James Hunter
Apr 29, 2026
James Edward Hunter, known as Jimmy to everyone that knew him, was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico, on May 2, 1962. The family settled in Artesia during his grade school years, and he called Artesia home for the majority of his life. Jimmy worked in the oil and gas industry for many years and gained many lifelong friends during that...
Maryann Patricia Guajardo
Apr 29, 2026
A funeral service will be held for Maryann Patricia Guajardo at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with internment immediately following at Woodbine Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Terpening & Son Mortuary.
Mary Guajardo, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of...
Maria Baeza Porras
Apr 25, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, the family of Maria B. Porras loving know to many as "Marita" announces her passing. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker whose life was defined by strength, faith, and endless capacity to love.
Maria and Jose worked tirelessly throughout their lives to care for and support their nine children: Arturo Porras, Ismael,...
Janet Callis Arnold
Apr 25, 2026
Dorothy Janet Callis was born on January 9, 1937 in Littlefield, Texas to Elbert and Ida Mae Callis. Janet's life was a reflection of gratitude, grace, and quiet strength. Rooted in her favorite scripture, "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you, (I Thessalonians 5:16-18)." she approached each day with joy and a thankful heart guided...
Elwyn Gene Peterson
Apr 24, 2026
Elwyn Peterson (PawPaw), 68, was called home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2026, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
A celebration of life service will be held at his home, 3105 W. Dallas Ave. in Artesia, NM, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, where his family and friends will gather to...
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