Teresa Ann

Olguin

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 served throughout her life.

Born on December 3, 1960 in Artesia, New Mexico, Terri was the daughter of Eliseo and Tommie Doporto. She grew up and was a lifelong resident of Artesia. Terri met the love of her life, Adam, at just 13 and their love story continued for the rest of her life. They married on April 14, 1978 and shared 48 years of marriage. She was a devoted wife and mother who spent her youth raising three kids. Her faith was an integral part of her legacy that she passed down to her children and grandchildren. She was a longtime church member of the Church in Artesia and her faith was the foundation on which she lived her life.

Terri had a servant’s heart and a gift for making everyone feel welcome. Her home was a place of warmth, generosity and love. She delighted in decorating for the holidays and spent much of her time in the kitchen serving others. She was a prayer-warrior with her mornings spent before the throne of God for her family and friends. She was the peacemaker in the family and was adored by her children and grandchildren. She faithfully supported her kids with a selfless heart, needing no recognition. Her faith was evident in the way she lived until her last day. Terri was a fighter who faced her battle with cancer with remarkable strength and courage, holding firmly to her faith in Jesus Christ.

Terri is survived by her husband, Adam Olguin; her three children Joshua (Tiffany) Olguin, Justin (Jennifer) Olguin, and Brianna Olguin (Ji Mancha); and ten cherished grandchildren: Aubree, Noah, and Aubuni Olguin; Kenley, Leyton, and Micah Olguin; Lucas and Liam Olguin; Julia and Lias Mancha; her mother, Tommie Doporto; her brother Ronnie (Lupe) Doporto her sister Yvonne Doporto and numerous nephews and nieces. Terri was preceded in death by her father, Eliseo Doporto.

Terri’s life was a beautiful testimony of faith, love and service and while those who loved her will profoundly miss her gentle presence and wise counsel, they find peace in the promise of eternal life imagining the rejoicing in heaven as Terri was welcomed home only to hear:

“Well done, good and faithful servant” Matthew 25:23