Virginia Palomin
Jun 9, 2025
With great love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Virginia Huertaz Palomin, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of God.
Virginia was married to Joseangel Palomin and together they began their life in Levelland, Texas. In 1983, Virginia returned to her hometown of Artesia, New Mexico, where she would continue raising her family and deepening...
Miranda Greene
Jun 7, 2025
A funeral service for Miranda Mariah Hernandez Greene will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, June 13, 2025 at First Methodist Church
Miranda, 30, of Dallas, TX, formally from Artesia, NM, passed away on June 7, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1994, to Rachel Hernandez Haider and Raymond L. Greene.
Miranda was a proud cat mom and shared a very...
Howard Bishop
Jun 4, 2025
A funeral service will be held for Howard Van Bishop at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at First Methodist Church Artesia with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. David McGaughy will be officiating.
Mr. Bishop passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1958, to Bobby and Lois (Howard) Bishop in Artesia, NM.
Howard was known...
Randal White
Jun 2, 2025
Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, June 13, at West Main Baptist Church for Randal L. White of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. White, 66, died on June 1, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.
Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery.
Randal was born on August 6, 1958 in Artesia; the son of Henry White and Marilyn Bratcher White. He was a lifelong...
Steve A. Davis
Jun 1, 2025
Steve peacefully lost his battle with cancer on June 1, 2025. He was born in Silver City, New Mexico, on January 7, 1943, and is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Taylor Davis, and one son, Steve A. Davis III (Andy).
Steve graduated from Artesia High School in 1961 and attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell in 1962...
Ellis Hensley, Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
Ellis Hensley, Jr., 89, left this world peacefully on June 1, 2025. He was born on April 7, 1936, to Ellis Hensley and Catherine Hensley in Big Spring, TX.
He moved to Artesia in 1955. He met and married the love of his life, Etta Mae, on November 19, 1957.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister,...
Lois Oliver
May 31, 2025
Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, June 5, at Harvest Fellowship for Lois Marie Oliver of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Oliver, 89, died on May 31, 2025 at her home in Artesia.
Lois was born on December 13, 1935 in Newport, Texas; the daughter of James Leroy Gifford and Gracie Aline McCarter Gifford.
Lois spent most of her growing up years in...
Michael G. Balencia
May 27, 2025
Michael Gill Balencia (Papi), 74, peacefully greeted the Lord with open arms on May 27th, 2025, in his home surrounded by his wife and all his children.
Michael was born on October 8, 1950, to Porfirio Balencia and Olivia Gill in Artesia, NM.
In 1969, Michael served the United States Army -82nd Airborne with unwavering patriotism and honorably discharged in 1971.
Michael and...
George Moreau
May 23, 2025
George was born November 25th 1955 to Roy George and Mabel Allie Moreau and died May 23, 2025. George's family moved to Artesia from Greenfield NM when he was just 1 year old. He went to school in Artesia and graduated in 1973. After graduation he went to work for Mack Chase Incorporated and spent the next 44 years working...
Reah Allred
May 21, 2025
Our loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully in her home in Artesia, New Mexico, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, just 24 days past her 77th birthday. She was surrounded by her six daughters and left this world as she lived—quietly caring for the people she loved.
Early Life
Reah was born in Vernal, Utah, to Hyrum Charles and...
Cecilio Flores
May 16, 2025
Cecilio "Shorty" Flores, 73, died on May 16, 2025 at his home in Artesia, New Mexico.
He was born on March 30, 1952 in Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico; the son of Marcos Flores and Margarita Tarin Flores.
Shorty was a longtime resident of Artesia. On July 26, 1975 he married his honey, Martha Sustaita in El Paso, Texas. She preceded him in death...
William Parrish
May 15, 2025
William "Douglas" Parrish 61, went to Heaven to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 15,2025 in Artesia, NM. Doug was born in Denver, CO on August 17,1963 raised in Artesia, NM. Doug enjoyed bull riding, rock hunting and riding motorcycles. He was married to Kimberly Gail Downs on June 16,1984. Pastor Aaron Romo will officiate at the services.
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Willis Brunson
May 14, 2025
Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Monday, May 19, at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Roswell, New Mexico for Willis W. Brunson of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Brunson, 102, died on May 14, 2025 at his home in Artesia.
David Brunson will officiate at the services.
Willis was born on January 5, 1923 in Midland, Texas; the son of Gilbert C. Brunson...
Bill Starrett
May 3, 2025
Graveside Services are scheduled on June 21, 2025 at 10:00AM at Woodbine Cemetery for Bill Starrett, known by friends and family as “Mr. Bill,” and “Dad.” He passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 78 in El Paso TX after complications from a fall on April 9th.
Masonic Rites will be presented by Roswell Lodge #18...
Eloisa Pope
May 3, 2025
Eloisa Pope of Artesia, NM passed from this Earth on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at the age of 96. Eloisa was born December 27, 1928 in Van Horn, Texas, the daughter of Tomas and Romula Lujan. On December 31, 1953 she married Paul Pope with whom she shared three children: Jeannie, James, and Paula. She served the families of Artesia...
Mary Crouch
Apr 25, 2025
A graveside service will be held for Mary Lou Crouch at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Woodbine Cemetery.
Mrs. Crouch, long-time resident of Artesia, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Roswell, NM. She was born on June 20, 1937, in Winner, SD.
Mary was a vibrant presence in the lives of those she encountered. As a waitress at...
Gail Lamb
Apr 22, 2025
Gail Lamb of Artesia, New Mexico died peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home at the age of 97 surrounded by his family. Gail was born to Charles and Myrtle Lamb at Cross Cut, Texas on December 11, 1927. Gail served his country in the Navy during World War II. He came to Artesia in 1954, where he...
Jesus Anaya
Apr 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we remember and honor the memory of Jesus "Chuy" H. Anaya, by holding onto the good, remembering the love, and speaking openly about the battles that too many face in silence.
He is survived by Three Daughters: Mercedes E. Anaya, Jessica Christopher, Isabel Chavez-Anaya, Three Grandchildren: Anaya James, Solis Byrd & Jazlyn Byrd. Four Siblings: Raymond...
Christian Andres Torrez
Apr 19, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Christian Andres Torrez, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. Christian died in the arms of his parents, surrounded by love on April 19, 2025 in El Paso, Texas.
Christian was born on April 10, 2009 in Roswell, New Mexico; the son of Andres Roberto Torrez and Alyssa Lee...
Jerry Flores
Apr 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jerry Flores, who passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 60. Born in Artesia on December 13, 1964, Jerry was a devoted husband to Sonya Flores and a loving father, a dedicated son, brother, and respectable friend to many. He graduated from Artesia High school,...