Reginald Turner
Jul 23, 2025
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 am Tuesday, July 29, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Reginald Gordon Turner of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Turner, 70, died on July 23, 2025 at his home in Artesia.
Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.
Reggie was born on March 21, 1955 in Granger, Texas; the son of Sim...
Ray Gene Peterson
Jul 21, 2025
Ray Gene Peterson, 84, passed away on July 21, 2025. Gene was born on April 4, 1941 in Martinsville, IN, the son of Carey and Evelyn Peterson.
He married his childhood sweetheart, Kay Walker Peterson in Roswell, NM on January 29, 1960. Gene owned Truck and Trailer Supply, a heavy-duty truck parts store. He and his son Mark made a lifetime...
Riley Perry
Jul 18, 2025
Riley A. Perry, 75, took his final ride on July 18, 2025, at his home in Hope, NM. He was born on April 23, 1950, to Benny Perry and Eva Bernice (Wallace) Simcheck in Grangerland, TX.
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Perry will be announced at a later date. Cremation will take place under the direct care of Terpening...
Rebecca Trueblood
Jul 12, 2025
Memorial services for Rebecca Susana Trueblood are scheduled for 11:00 am on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, at Westside Church of Christ in Artesia. The officiant will be Larry Young.
Mrs. Trueblood, 80, passed away on July 12th, 2025, in Hope, NM.
Rebecca was born on March 9, 1945, in Marquez, NM, to Eliseo and Lina (Baca) Martinez, both of whom came from...
Roger Kearnes
Jul 10, 2025
Roger Harry Kearnes, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on July 10, 2025, in his home of Artesia, NM. He was born on May 30, 1944, to Roy and Emma (Berger) Kearnes in Hebron, North Dakota.
Cremation will take place under the direct care of Terpening & Son Mortuary.
Roger dedicated over 50 years of his life...
Patsy Ann Hull
Jul 5, 2025
Patsy Ann Hull, formerly from Artesia, NM peacefully passed away at her home in Ruidoso, NM on July 5, 2025.
She was born in Paris, Arkansas to Lytle Claremont and Emma Lois Baber in 1929. She graduated from Little Rock Central High, Little Rock Junior College and Hendrix Methodist College in Arkansas.
After graduating, Patsy became the Youth Director at Clarksville, Arkansas...
Blane Smith
Jul 5, 2025
A celebration of life for Blane Smith will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 322 W Grand Ave, Artesia, NM. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., also at the church.
Ty Houghtling will officiate, with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery, 201 E Hermosa Dr, Artesia, NM.
Pallbearers will be Hagan Crockett, Brock Jones, Caleb...
Martha Cruz
Jul 3, 2025
Martha Elena Guerra Cruz, 61, from San Isidro, TX passed away on July 3, 2025, in her home in Lakewood, NM. She was born on July 29, 1963, to Horacio and Yolanda (Montalvo) Guerra in McAllen, TX.
A rosary will take place at Hernandez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX with a Funeral Mass at the San Isidro Catholic Church...
Evolyn Terpening
Jul 1, 2025
Services are scheduled for 10 am Tuesday July 8, at First Methodist Church for Evolyn Terpening of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Terpening, 97, died on July 1, 2025 in Roswell, New Mexico.
Jason Kraft will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alan Terpening, John Johnson, Robert Terpening, Eli Harden, Eric Harden, and...
Jo Ann Mayberry
Jun 30, 2025
A memorial service was held at the home of Jo Ann Mayberry at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Artesia, NM. Her ashes were interred at Woodbine cemetery alongside her husband.
Mrs. Mayberry, 88, died peacefully on June 30, 2025 at her home in Artesia, surrounded by her family. West Pape, longtime family friend, officiated at the service.
Jo Ann...
Evelyn "Jeanne" Sutton
Jun 30, 2025
Evelyn Regina "Jeanne" Sutton of Artesia NM passed away from this earth on June 30, 2025 at 7:30am in Roswell, at the age of 81. Our Mom, Grandma, Granny, Great Grandma, Aunt and Friend loved life, Artesia and her family.Jeanne was born on Feb. 12th, 1944 to Ralph and Evelyn Hill in DePauw, Indiana. After WWII her dad came home and the family...
Danny Samora
Jun 23, 2025
A rosary will be recited for Danny Ray Samora at 9:30 am on Monday, July 14, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, immediately followed by a funeral service. The burial will be at Woodbine Cemetery.
Danny, 64, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on June 23, 2025, at his home in Artesia, NM. He was born on August...
Janice Shields
Jun 21, 2025
Services are scheduled for 2 pm Thursday, June 26, at First Baptist Church for Janice Gayle Shields in Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Shields, 73, died on June 21, 2025 in Artesia.
Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brandon Shields, Bruce Waldrip, Jake Waldrip, Josh Waldrip, Jonathan Johnson, Jesstin Gadbury. Visitation will...
Arthur Harris
Jun 20, 2025
Arthur David "Red" Harris, 81, of Artesia, NM passed away peacefully at his home on June 20, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1943, to Arthur Harris and Oleta West in Clyde, TX. Cremation for "Red" Harris is under the direct care of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Due to family circumstances his celebration of life will be held on...
Kathleen Valenzuela
Jun 18, 2025
Kathleen Valenzuela, beloved Spouse, Daughter, Sister, Mother, and Grandmother, earned her angel wings on June 18, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and her closest friends. Kathleen was born on May 31, 1964 in Artesia, NM, the daughter of Proto and Cecilia Leyva. She is survived by her spouse Javier Valenzuela; son Kyle Leyva; step-sons Jacob and Joshua Valenzuela;...
Candelario Torres
Jun 13, 2025
Mass service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Candelario "Lalo" M. Torres of Artesia, NM. Fr. V.J. will officiate the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. A rosary will be recited preceding the service at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace. Visitation will begin Thursday at...
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...
Moncerrate Balerio
Jun 6, 2025
A viewing will be held for Moncerrate Gomez Balerio on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 from 2-6pm at Terpening & Son Chapel. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church beginning at 9:30am, followed immediately by a funeral service. Burial will take place at Woodbine Cemetery. A celebration of his life will...
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...