Francisca Tesillo

A memorial service is scheduled for 9 am Wednesday, January 31, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Francisca Tesillo of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Tesillo, 77, died on January 18, 2024 at her home in Artesia.

Pastor Bobby Argo will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Francisca was born on January 2, 1947 in Artesia; the daughter of Anacleto Lopez and Luciana Delgado Lopez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Pete Tesillo Sr., a brother Johnny Lopez, and a granddaughter Kristen L'Annette Rodriguez.

Survivors include her longtime companion Anicito Munoz; sons Pete Tesillo, and Yoel Tesillo; daughters Olympia Posey, and Elizabeth Rodriguez; sisters Helen Lopez, and Jane Lopez; also by 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.