All Obituaries

Church services are scheduled for Tuesday December 1st. with a rosary at 9:30a.m. followed with the mass at 10:00 a.m, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Erma Molina Natividad of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Natividad, 69, died November 22, 2020 at Lovelace Regional Hospital in Roswell, N.M. with her daughters by her side. Because of the currrent circumstances in our state, a memorial service has not taken place. Erma's wishes have been carried out and Cremation has taken place...

Candelario Ruiz, 82, beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 21, 2020. He entered this world on February 2, 1938 in el puebitlio chihuahua mexico born to Carmen and Gurmisinda Ruiz. Candelario was married to Eva Chavarria on August 7, 1976. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2008. He is survived by his daughter Maria Brizeno; daughter Imelda Hernandez; son Gerardo Ruiz; sister Manuela Nunez; sister Petra Ortiz;...

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, at Woodbine Cemetery for Toribio M. Heredia of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Heredia, 71, died November 19, 2020 at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. Deacon Richard Rodriguez will officiate at the services. Toribio was born February 4, 1949 in Artesia, the son of Toribio Heredia and Pauline Molina. He worked for Navajo Refining for 30 years then retired to go and work for Brewer Oil up until he passed away suddenly....

Jean Binkley, 79, passed away November 19, 2020 at her home, Artesia Goodlife Senior Living, where she was blessed with many people who loved her dearly. No public services or viewings are scheduled due to Covid-19 restrictions. Willie “Jean” Binkley was born on October 28, 1941 in Shamrock, Texas to Alton Brown and Olean Brown. Her father died a decorated death in action during World War II, and her mother was remarried to Johnny Grisham, who was like a father to her. She met...

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, November, 23 with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. followed with the mass at 10:00 a.m., for Reynalda F. Aguilar of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Aguilar, 101, died November 18, 2020 at her home from natural causes, in Artesia surrounded by her family. Fr. V.J. will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jarred Aguilar, Jake Aguilar, Adrian Aguilar, and Roman Aguilar. Honorary pallbearers are all other...

Ismael Perez, 71, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 15, 2020. Ismael was born to Juan and Porfiria Perez on September 25,1949 in Artesia, NM. He was the seventh of thirteen children. Ismael attended Atoka School in grades K-2, and then he moved into town and continued his education until he graduated from Artesia High School in 1968. He was a proud Artesia Bulldog Football Champion in 1966 and 1967. He was preceded in...

Visitation for Jose Angel Ruiz will be Wednesday Nov 18, 2020 from 2-4pm at Terpening & Sons Mortuary in Artesia NM. Mr. Ruiz , 65, passed away at The Heart Institute in Albuquerque NM with his daughter by his side. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Sons Mortuary. Jose was born on Jan 8, 1955 in Redford Tx, the son of Jose Ruiz and Luz (Grado) Ruiz. On September 11, 1974 he married the love of his life Sylvia Melendez Ruiz at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic...

Burnice Bratcher, 93, died November 10, 2020 at Artesia General Hospital with two grandsons by his side. Mike Wright will officate at the service Friday. Pallbears will be his grandsons and great grandson. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursday November 12, 2020. Burnice Virgil Bratcher was born January 3, 1927 to Lillie Gertrude Hughes and Thomas Jefferson Bratcher in Happy, Texas. At an early age the family traveled to Texas, Arkansas and...

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, November 13, 2020 at Woodbine Cemetery for Manuel B. Molina of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Molina, 83, died November 10, 2020 at his daughter's home in Artesia. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 9:00 am to 9:30 am on Friday. Manuel was born March 25, 1937 in Redford, Texas; the son of Valentin Molina and Josefa Bonilla Molina. He was a longtime resident of Artesia. On April 17, 1957 he was married to Jessie...

Bonnie was born in LeRoy Kansas on April 15, 1934 to Elza Charles Edwards and Erma Letita Kessinger Edwards, the second of four sisters and two brothers. Bonnie and her older sister were born at home, Martha cost $10.00 and Bonnie $15.00. Bonnie left us on November 10, 2020 with her daughters by her side. When Bonnie was about two years old, the family moved to Roswell NM where her father owned a watch repair shop on Main Street across from the Chaves County Court House for almost 32 years....