Obituaries

Juan Chavez

May 7, 2024

Funeral services for Juan Florez Chavez of Artesia, New Mexico are scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Trinity Temple Assembly of God. Mr. Chavez, who was 96, passed away on May 7, 2024 in Artesia, NM. Juan was born on May 13, 1927 in Roswell, NM to Sisto Chavez and Susana Florez. In 1948, he met Rita...

Ofelia Perez

May 5, 2024

Ofelia O. Perez (Opie), went home to her Lord and Savior on May 5, 2024. She was surrounded by her husband Henry Perez and family. Opie was born on January 21, 1955 to Julian and Delfina (Navarette) Ochoa in Artesia, NM. Opie worked as a Yields Accountant at Navajo Refinery for many years before retiring to become a homemaker.

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Robby Cronian

May 4, 2024

Robby Cronian, 62, beloved Father, son and, brother was called to his eternal resting place on May 4, 2024. He entered this world on July 12, 1961 in Roswell, NM, born to Billy Cronian and Charla Webb.Public Viewing is set for Tuesday May 14, 2024 from 2:00-6:00 pm at Terpening and Sons. Graveside services will be held at Woodbine Cemetary...

Faustino Sanchez

May 4, 2024

Faustino Luna Sanchez of Artesia, NM, passed away on May 4, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on December 21, 1947, in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Jose Maria Sanchez and Maria Elena Luna-Sanchez.

He was the third oldest of 9 siblings and spent all of his childhood in Mexico. He immigrated to the US in 1971 and...

Robert Waugh

May 3, 2024

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Friday, May 10, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Robert "Bob" Waugh of Artesia, New Mexico.Mr. Waugh, 92, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2024 in Artesia.Jeff Alston will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grandsons: Shane Donaldson, Kienan Beasley, and Cody Waugh,...

Daniel G. Canales

May 2, 2024

Mr. Daniel Canales passed away May 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 19, 1935 in San Angelo, Tx to Juan Canales and Dolores Galindo. He was the fourth child born of his family.

Services are scheduled for 9:30 am Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Visitation will be at...

Isaac Granado

May 1, 2024

Services were held at 1 pm Thursday, May 9 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Isaac Granado of Artesia, New Mexico.Mr. Granado, 32, died on May 1, 2024 in Artesia.Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alexis Cervantez, Mercedes Grado, Zachary Grado, Dominic Grado, Mikey Fuentes, Javier Flores,...

Enrique Lopez

May 1, 2024

In loving memory of Henry Lopez. age 72. Mr. Lopez passed away on May 1, 2024, at the Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. New Mexico. Services are scheduled for 9 AM on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Henry was born on May 7, 1954,in Artesia, New Mexico, the son of Encarnacion...

Jose Eleazar Jimenez

Apr 28, 2024

Por el gran amor incondicional que te tenemos por el gran amor que nos dejaste, por esa semilla que florecera y permanesera quiero recordarte diariamente tus hijos, esposa, padres hermanos Y famila te amaremos etermanete.Siempre fuiste un buen hijo buen padre buen esposo siempre en nuestro corazon  Estiende tus alas Y se libre. Se llevará a cabo una visita el 2 de...

Milton Pennington

Apr 27, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, May 4 at Faith Baptist Church for Milton C. Pennington of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Pennington, 52, died on April 27, 2024 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Lee Roy Howard will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kyle McCauley, David Pennington, Brandon Pennington,...

Margarita Chavarria

Apr 19, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, April 26, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Margarita Chavarria of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Chavarria, 76, died on April 19, 2024 in El Paso, Texas.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anselmo Herrera Jr., Steve Herrera, Benjamin...

Clara Wagner

Apr 18, 2024

Clara Ann Wagner, 90, died on April 18, 2024 in Artesia, New Mexico.Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.Clara was born on December 7, 1933 in Dows, Iowa to Clarence Hendrickson and Johanna Sorensen (Hendrickon). She was their 5th child. Clara graduted HS in Elgin, Iowa and went to college in Upper Iowa University in...

Maria Torrez

Apr 15, 2024

A memorial graveside service is scheduled for 1 pm Friday, May 10 at the Lake Arthur Cemetery for Maria Torrez.

Mrs. Torrez, 88, died on April 15, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas.

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

Maria was born on August 18, 1935 in Bryan, Texas; the daughter of Victor...

Sammy Madrid, Jr.

Apr 11, 2024

A viewing for Samuel "Sammy" Madrid, Jr. will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Terpening & Son Chapel with a rosary to follow at 6:30 pm at Our Lady of Grace Church. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 9:30 am at Our Lady of Grace Church. Burial...

Mary Juarez

Apr 9, 2024

Mary Lou Juarez, age 64, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 19, 1960, in Deming, New Mexico, to Manuela Sepulveda and Arcenio Baeza.

Mary Lou is survived by her devoted husband, Manuel D. Juarez, and her children: Robert Gene Pacheco, Erica Marie Tontodonati, Manuel Arcenio Juarez, Dooley Raul...

Julia Renee Bussa

Apr 6, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, April 12, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Julia Renee Bussa of Artesia, New Mexico.

Ms. Bussa, 70, died on April 6, 2024 in Artesia.

Lonnie Owens and Rick Sullivan will officiate at the services. Cremation will follow under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt...

Mercy Loya

Apr 6, 2024

A viewing will be held for Maria "Mercy" Mercedes Loya on Friday, April 12th, at Terpening & Son Chapel from 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM. A rosary will be held at 9:30 AM Saturday, April 13th, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with a funeral service to follow at 10:00 AM.

Mercy Loya, 86, passed away on Saturday, April...

Josephine "Josie" Marquez Madrid

Mar 15, 2024

To honor Josie's memory, the following services will be held: A viewing will be held for Josephine "Josie" Madrid from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 20, at Terpening & Son Chapel. A rosary will the recited at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 20, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am...

Doris Case

Mar 10, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, March 18, at First Methodist Church for Doris Jean Case of Artesia, New Mexico.Mrs. Case, 94, died on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in Artesia.Rev. Monty Leavell will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Reggie Guy, Graham Guy, Chirs Kuykendall, Jackson Guy, Michael Wadkins, and Baron...

Basiliso Rodriguez

Mar 8, 2024

Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, March 13, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Basiliso R. Rodriguez of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Rodriguez, 91, died on March 8, 2024 in Artesia.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeff Molina, Eric Molina, David...