Dova Cronian
Oct 7, 2025
Dova Lee (Poe) Cronian passed away on October 7, 2025 in Artesia, NM at the age of 64.
A public viewing is scheduled for Monday October 20, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Terpening and Son Mortuary with a graveside service scheduled for Tuesday October 21, 2025 at 10:00am at Woodbine Cemetery
Dova was born on November 11, 1960 in Artesia, NM; the daughter...
Escolastico Reza
Oct 5, 2025
Memorial Services are scheduled for 10:00 am on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Woodbine Cemetery for Escolastico Reza, II age 75 who passed away on October 5, 2025 in El Paso, Texas.
He was born July 27, 1950, in Canutillo, Texas. Son of Escolastico Reza and Manuela Reza. Father of Escolastico Reza, III, Efrin Reza, Elisandro Reza and Eloy Reza. He...
Fay Hamner
Oct 4, 2025
Fay Marie Hamner was born in Rural Childress County, TX to Vera Hamner-Tennant and JD Hamner on November 16, 1934. Fay's father, JD, was awarded a Purple Heart for his heroic efforts on Luzon Island during WWII.
Fay went to Artesia High School and Graduated in 1954. She was a devoted Bulldog fan all her life. Fay lived with her mother...
Juanita Brockoff
Oct 4, 2025
Juanita Moave (Romisch) Brockoff passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 in Artesia New Mexico at the age of 85.
Juanita was born on May 16, 1940 in Portland, Oregon; the daughter of William Frederick Romisch and Esther Louise (Etherton) Romisch. She graduated from Fortuna High School and always considered Humboldt County home. She worked at Saint Luke's Manor and after...
Buddy Simmons
Oct 4, 2025
Buddy Lee Simmons, 82, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on October 4, 2025, in Artesia, New Mexico. He was born on September 20, 1943, in Corona, New Mexico, to Lonnie and Mary (Jones) Simmons.
On March 25, 1961, Buddy married the love of his life, Brenda Simmons, beginning a remarkable journey together that spanned 64 years. Their...
Richard Payne
Oct 4, 2025
Richard Lee Payne August 29, 1952 - October 04, 2025
Richard, allegedly 73 despite acting like a teenager his entire life has embarked on his next great adventure. His friends and family were never quite sure what was going to come out of his mouth. While others focused on their 401Ks, Richard focused on the next adventure (or new vehicle)....
Leonardo Moreno
Oct 3, 2025
Leo passed away peacefully, in the comfort of his home in Roswell, surrounded by his friends and family. Leo knew no strangers and loved talking to everyone he was around. If you were talking to him, he was sure to put a smile on your face.
Throughout his life, Leo had several jobs. These ranged from shelling pecans during the Door...
Wanda Waldrip
Oct 2, 2025
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm Thursday, October 9, at First Baptist Church for Wanda Louise Waldrip. A viewing will be held from 10 am to 12 pm on Thursday at Terpening & Son Mortuary.
Mrs. Waldrip, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 2, 2025 in Gatesville, Texas.
Ty Houghtaling will officiate at...
Tammy Klein
Sep 23, 2025
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:00 am at Hermosa Church of Christ in Artesia, New Mexico (2512 W. Bush) officiated by Darrell Brown.
Tammy Klein, 64, beloved Wife, Mother, Gram, Daughter, Sister, and Daughter-in-law was called to her eternal resting place on September 23, 2025.
Tammy was born in Alamogordo, NM to Bruce and Margaret...
Eugene Boans
Sep 23, 2025
Eugene E. Boans, affectionately known as Gene, passed away at his home in Artesia on September 23, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Artesia on July 26, 1938, he was the beloved son of Cassie Mabel Williams and Eugene Boans. Gene attended Artesia High School and graduated in May 1956, laying the foundation for a lifetime of dedication...
Jesse Dale "JD" Caple
Sep 20, 2025
Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 2 pm at Woodbine Cemetery for Jesse Caple, who passed away on Wednesday, September 20th. Jesse was born in Roswell, NM to Dorothy and Richard Caple.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Caple of Artesia, brothers Randy Caple of Roswell, Kip White of Killeen, Tx, daughters Jessica Caple, Jennifer Caple...
Bryan Malone
Sep 19, 2025
Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, October 3, at Faith Baptist Church for Bryan Allen Malone of Artesia, New Mexico.
Bryan Malone, 30, died on September 19, 2025 in Artesia.
Bryan was born on January 3, 1995 in Carlsbad, New Mexico; the son of John Paul Hutson and Becky Malone Hutson. He started school in Albuquerque, NM and finished at Artesia...
Esther Rodriguez
Sep 19, 2025
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our precious mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, friend, aunt and wife, Esther Rodriguez.
Mom was born September 26, 1936 in Artesia and died peacefully at home surrounded by her family September 19, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mercedes & Manuel Garcia, her sister Lupe Hernandez, her brother...
Bobby Ham
Sep 18, 2025
A Graveside service will be held for Bobby Gene Ham at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Twin Oaks Memorial Park.
Bobby, 90, passed away surround by the love of his family on September 18, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1934, to Howard Ham and Laura Ham Stephens in Artesia NM
He was a husband, father,...
Amelia Segura
Sep 9, 2025
Amelia Segura, 74, of Lake Arthur, New Mexico, joined her husband in heaven on September 5th, 2025. Amelia was born in Lake Arthur on September 15th, 1950 to Piedad and Guadalupe Chavarria. She had one sister, Lupe (Freddie Rivera) and five brothers, Nieves (Josie), Juan (Josephina), David (Marina), Martin, & Jose (Manuela) Chavarria.
Amelia married Jesse Segura, and together they had...
Ana Franco
Sep 5, 2025
A Memorial Service for Ana Maria Franco will be announced at a later date.
Mrs. Franco, 83, passed away on September 5, 2025, in Artesia. She was born on November 1, 1941, to Manuel and Dominga (Porras) Acosta in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Ana dedicated her life to serving Jehovah and was a dedicated member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. She was baptized on...
Garrett Romine
Aug 30, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garrett Walter Romine, who was taken from us far too soon. Although his time with us was brief, his impact on everyone who knew him was immeasurable.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Garrett Walter Romine at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at...
William Pierce
Aug 28, 2025
William Arden Pierce, 64, passed away on August 28, 2025, in Artesia, New Mexico. He was born on December 9, 1960, to Eldon and Esther (Rivas) Pierce in Watsonville, CA.
Cremation will take place under the direct care of Terpening & Son Mortuary.
William was born in Watsonville, CA, and spent most of his life there until he moved to New Mexico...
George Rincon
Aug 25, 2025
A viewing will be held for Jorge "George" Rincon at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Terpening & Son Chapel, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery. Officiating will be Jesse Rincon and Blanca Carrasco.
George, 96, passed away on August 25, 2025, in Rio Rancho. He was born on...
Diane Smith
Aug 23, 2025
Diane was born December 13, 1945, in Monahans, Texas to Don and Dorothy Weaver. She was the oldest of three. They moved to Artesia in 1963, from Kermit, Texas. She graduated from Artesia High School in 1964.
She met James Smith, and they were married May 6, 1966, in Artesia, where they started their beautiful life together. Her and James bought...