Obituaries
Teresa Ann Olguin
Nov 11, 2026
Terri Ann Olguin, 65, of Artesia, New Mexico entered the arms of her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 11, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Though her family deeply mourns her earthly absence, we rejoice knowing that Terri has received ultimate healing and is now resting in the presence of God, whom she loved and faithfully...
Rosalie Hickerson
Nov 7, 2026
Rosalie Jones Hickerson (1940-2026)
Rosalie Jones Hickerson of Artesia, NM, beloved mother to four children, fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, passed away November 7, 2026.
Rosalie was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 7, 1940, to Brooks and Mildred Muterspaugh where she lived until early high school. The family moved to Tucson, Arizona for a better climate. During high school, Rosalie met...
Averille Yvonne Polk
Nov 5, 2026
Services are scheduled for 1 pm Tuesday, November 10, at First Baptist Church for Yvonne Polk of Artesia, New Mexico.Mrs. Polk died on November 5, 2026 in Artesia.Yvonne was born on April 6, 1937, in Texarkana, Texas. Although born in Texas, Artesia, New Mexico, was always her home. A lifelong resident of Artesia, Yvonne came from a family whose roots...
Douglas "Doug" Chandler
Nov 3, 2026
Douglas "Doug" Ray Chandler, a visionary oilman, devoted philanthropist, and true gentleman of Southeast New Mexico, passed away November 3rd, 2026. He was born on December 4th, 1946, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of hard work, resilience, generosity, and quiet dignity.
To know Doug was to love him. Although he was a man of few words, when he spoke, he did...
Marsha Carol Gunderson
Oct 29, 2026
Marsha Carol Gunderson, 77, of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Marsha was born on October 14, 1949, to Paul and Maxine Hill. She spent her childhood growing up in Maljamar, New Mexico. She graduated from Eastern New Mexico University and went on to pursue a career in accounting at Navajo Refinery. Throughout her working years, Marsha...
Charles Kelly Fugate
Oct 23, 2026
Charles Fugate, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Artesia, New Mexico, surrounded by the love and memories of the life he built with his family.
Born on January 26, 1948, Charles lived a life defined by hard work, service, adventure, and, above all, an...
Jakob Matthew Lopez
Oct 23, 2026
A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 6 pm on Friday, October 30, at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Jakob Matthew Lopez of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Lopez, 32, died on October 23, 2026 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.Jakob was born on November 9, 1993 in Carlsbad; the son of Edward Ornelas and Sonya Valenzuela.
To know Jakob was to...
Rebecca Lynn Mullins
Oct 21, 2026
Rebecca Lynn Mullins was born on June 18, 1976 in Newhall, California to James W. and Iola L. Mullins. On October 21, 2026, at the age of 50, Rebecca went to be with our Lord and Savior.Rebecca loved spending time with her family and will be remembered for the love, care, and laughter she brought to those around her. Her...
Helen "Jean" Ellis
Oct 21, 2026
Viewing will be Monday October 26, 2026 from 4 to 6pm at Terpening and Son Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 1:30pm at Woodbine Cemetery, Artesia, New Mexico.
Helen Ellis known by all as Jean was born December 3,1931 to Clarence O. Miller and Adell Rhodes Miller in Breckenridge, Texas. She passed on October 21, 2026.
On...
Raynard Eugene Earl
Oct 17, 2026
Raynard Eugene Earl ("Rocket" Peanut")
Forever In Our Hearts
Raynard Eugene Earl was born to Henry and Mary A. Earl on February 20 1965 in Artesia, New Mexico. Raynard spent his youth and teenage years here in Artesia and graduated from Artesia High School. From an early age, Raynard was an active, delightful, and energetic child who brought joy to...
Christopher Gabriel Cano
Oct 13, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Gabriel Cano of Artesia, New Mexico.
He was born on April 14, 1992, and passed away on October 13, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Alice Contreras, John Perry and Irene Johnson. Survivors include his parents Ezequiel and Caroline; sister Erica; brothers Alfonso and Karl; and numerous...
Adam Blaise Agnew
Oct 11, 2026
Adam Blaise Agnew was born February 03, 2007 to Adam and Nancy Agnew on the feast day of St. Blaise. He left this earth to return home to his eternal Father Jesus Christ on October 11, 2026.
Blaise was a lifelong resident of Artesia, NM and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. He served his church faithfully by being an...
Jehu Guerrero Rodriguez Rodriguez
Oct 6, 2026
A memorial service will be held for Jehu Guerrero Rodriguez Rodriguez on October 23,2026 at Our lady of Grace Catholic Church at 10:00 am with a rosary to be recited at 9:00 am.
Jehu, 21, passed away on October 6, 2026. He was born on March 4, 2005 to Fernando Rodriguez Saenz and Claudia Rodriguez Gonzalez in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico.
He was...
Ricky Douglas Apperson
Oct 6, 2026
Ricky Apperson passed October 6, 2026, at his home.Ricky was born September4, 1969, in Hobbs, New Mexico. The son of Douglas MacArthur and Wanda Janell (Mathews) Apperson. He was a longtime resident of Artesia, New Mexico.He loved firefighting; he enjoyed his work with Pecos Valley Wildfire and the bonus family he made there. He loved racing dirt tracks himself and...
David De La Rosa
Oct 6, 2026
David De La Rosa, Jr, 52, known to many as Double D, passed away on October 6, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1974, to David and Estella (Arenivas) De La Rosa, Sr. in Artesia, New Mexico. He was a longtime Artesia resident and proud member of the Artesia Bulldog Championship football team of '92.
David married Dana Harris on...
Larry Thurman Cottrell
Oct 6, 2026
A Memorial "Come and Go" Gathering will be held for Larry Thurman Cottrell at 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at West Main Baptist Church.
Larry, 76, passed away on October 6, 2026, at his home in Artesia. He was born on December 13, 1949, in Brownfield, Texas.
Larry served in the Army National Guard for...
Sammuel Joe Hayes
Oct 6, 2026
Sammuel Joe Hayes Jr.“Sammy Joe”With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sammuel Joe Hayes Jr., “Sammy Joe” 39, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.Sammy Joe was born on February 9, 1987, in Dallas, Texas, to Connie (Crenshaw) Cartwright.Sammy Joe grew up in Loco Hills, New Mexico, and lived...
Donald Frank Moore
Oct 4, 2026
Donald Moore, 85, died on October 4, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Hobart, OK to be close to his family. He was born to Francis (Andy) and Thelma Moore. He is survived by his son Donald Moore, Jr; son James Moore; daughter Nicki Collins; granddaughter Kathryn Moore; Granddaughter Larissa Collins; grandson Suheng Duan; brother Ronald Moore...
Michael Dean Thurman
Oct 2, 2026
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, October 9, at Woodbine Cemetery for Michael Dean Thurman of Artesia, New Mexico.Mr. Thurman, 78, died on October 2, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.Mike was born on July 16, 1948, in Artesia; the son of Olen Ray Thurman and Marian Lucille DeWitt. Mike was a lifelong resident of Artesia. On January...
Clovis Dale Taylor
Oct 2, 2026
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 am Friday, October 9 at First Methodist Church for Clovis Dale Taylor of Artesia, New Mexico.
Clovis "Dale" Taylor was born in Artesia, NM in 1947 to Clovis Alfred "Fat" Taylor and Beulah Taylor. He entered the gates with thanksgiving in his heart and the courts with praise and worship on October 2, 2026....
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