Obituaries
Talmadge Murphy
Jan 12, 2025
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, January 16, at Hermosa Church of Christ for Talmadge "Tally" Kenneth Murphy of Artesia, New Mexico. Services will be officiated by Mike Prude. He will be buried at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Murphy, 86, died on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Artesia GoodLife.
Tally was born on September 21, 1938 in Ridgely,...
Elizabeth Mendoza Macias
Jan 11, 2025
Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, January 20, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Elizabeth M. Macias of Artesia, New Mexico.
Ms. Macias, 68, died on January 11, 2025 in Roswell, New Mexico.
Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2 to 6 pm on Sunday. A rosary is also scheduled for 9:30 am on Monday at...
David Clemmons
Jan 9, 2025
David James (Olivarez) Clemmons was born September 12,1978 Dumas, TX received his Miracle at home on January 9, 2025, due to illness.
David resided in Artesia, NM with his wife Tiffany, and three children in the home Aubri, Talon, and Shalina. McKenzi resides in Artesia and Jaden resides in Rock Point, TX, and other children.
Other surviving family members are his parents...
Jose Alvarado
Jan 9, 2025
A viewing will be held for Jose Alvarado at Our Lady of Grace on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 8:30 am with a rosary to follow at 9:30 and funeral mass at 10:00 am. Burial will take place at Woodbine Cemetery immediately following the funeral mass.
Mr. Alvarado,88, was born on March 19, 1936, to Refugio and Isydra Alvarado in Durango,...
Mary Susan Lopez
Jan 9, 2025
Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, January 15, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Mary Susan Lopez of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Lopez, 61, died on January 9, 2025 in Artesia.
A rosary is also scheduled for 9:30 am Wednesday at Our Lady of Grace Church. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shawn Jimenez,...
Cruz Alvarado
Jan 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cruz Hernandez Alvarado, who departed this life to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and husband of 67 years, Joe G Alvarado, on January 8, 2025, at the age of 91.
She was born on May 3, 1933 to Jorge Arogones Hernandez and Martina Gamboa Garcia in Artesia, NM, and...
Wesley Menefee
Jan 7, 2025
Wesley Alton Menefee was born on May 25, 1934 in Hagerman, New Mexico to Howard Robinett and Florene Lankford Menefee. Wesley was the oldest of four children and was lucky enough to live on the same farm outside of Hagerman from birth until the time he left for college.
Wesley married Bobbie Beth Ballard on June 27, 1954. He and Beth...
Manuela Marquez
Jan 2, 2025
Services are scheduled for 10 am Tuesday, January 7, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Manuela A. Marquez of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Marquez, 81, died on January 2, 2025 in Artesia.
Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. A viewing is scheduled for 8 am Tuesday at Our Lady of Grace Church....
Elizabeth Liz Fabela
Dec 31, 2024
Elizabeth (Liz) Fabela, age 62, passed away on December 31, 2024, at UC Health University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado. She was born on March 26, 1962, in Fabens, Texas to Manuela Herrera and Felix Carillo.
Liz graduated from Fabens High School in 1980. She married her late husband, Andres (Andy) Fabela Jr in 1984 and soon after, they moved to...
Jake Klein
Dec 30, 2024
Jake Klein, 38, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Father, and Son-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on December 30, 2024.
He entered this world on March 11, 1986 in Carlsbad, NM, born to Timothy and Tammy Klein.
He is survived by his daughter Andee Klein and sons Cooper and Case Klein; father Timothy Klein; mother Tammy Klein; sister Courtney Gaines, brother...
Sarah "Katy" Pollock
Dec 29, 2024
Services are scheduled for 10:00am January 2, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church for Sarah Katherine "Katy" Pollock of Artesia, New Mexico. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:00am - 10:00am at New Hope Baptist Church.
Mrs. Pollock, 89, passed away on December 29, 2024 in Artesia surrounded by loved ones.
Justin Swafford and Red Del Rio will officiate the...
Carol Glover
Dec 28, 2024
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Carol Edell Glover passed away on December 28, 2024, surrounded by family. She was 86.
She was born in Indiana on September 1, 1938 and moved to Ruidoso when she was young. After graduation she moved to Tatum, New Mexico where she worked and later became the Librarian for the town of Tatum. Carol...
Annetta Powell
Dec 26, 2024
Annetta Gene Powell, 80, of Artesia, NM passed away surrounded by the love of her family on December 26, 2024 in Carlsbad, NM.
Mrs. Powell was born on December 6, 1944, in Artesia, NM to Chester Mayes and Virginia Atwood. On December 18, 1980, she married the love of her life Robert Powell.
Annetta was most notably known as the proud owner...
Troyce Lee Boone
Dec 25, 2024
Troyce Lee Boone, 54, passed away on December 25, 2024 in Lubbock, TX. Troyce was born April 14,1970, in Portales, NM; the son of Terry Lee and Mary Lou Boone.
Troyce grew up in Floyd, NM, a farming community. Starting as a young boy, he spent many days farming alongside his dad. Troyce was baptized at Floyd Baptist Church and continued...
Steven DeMerritt
Dec 25, 2024
While others anticipated the celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ the Redemer, Steven LaVon DeMerritt was experiencing the final reward of the redemptive power of God through Christ our Savior in the early hours of December 25, 2024. Steve was born on October 31, 1948 to Edgar Howard DeMerritt and Nellie Catherine DeMerritt in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. His early years...
Jimmy Sanders
Dec 24, 2024
Jimmy Sanders, 67, died on December 24, 2024 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Jimmy was born on September 8, 1957 in Iraan, Texas; the son of Alfred Sanders and Sandra Cowen Sanders.
He was preceded in death by A son Dru Sanders and his parents.
Survivors include his wife Monti Sanders; a daughter Makinzie Sanders; son in law Kyle Goodner ; daughter-in-law Bonnie Sanders;...
Jo Thompson
Dec 19, 2024
Jo Ann Younger Thompson went home to be with her family December 19, 2024. Jo was born on December 20, 1946 to John Leroy Younger and Dorothy Faye Grissom Younger in Artesia, New Mexico. She grew up in Artesia and she attended The College of Artesia. After graduation she moved to Los Angeles California, where she taught at a private...
Richard Zuniga
Dec 16, 2024
Richard Pablo Zuniga, 75, was born on September 1, 1949, in San Angelo, TX, to C.S. and Esperanza Zuniga. He passed away in his sleep on December 16, 2024, at his family home in Artesia.
Richard and his wife Deborah met in Lubbock before relocating to Artesia, New Mexico, in 1985. Richard worked for the Artesia Fire Department until retiring as...
Wanda Hunt
Dec 15, 2024
During the early morning hours of December 15, 2024, Wanda Jean (Collvins) Hunt passed away peacefully at her home in Artesia, New Mexico, at the age of 89. A wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Wanda will be dearly remembered for her generous soft heart and her playfully tacky stubbornness.
Wanda was born June 24, 1935, in Idabel, Oklahoma, and was raised...
Harold Friesner
Dec 13, 2024
A funeral service will be held for Harold Herbert Friesner at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church followed by a graveside service at Woodbine Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Steve Cyrus, Jr., Bill Cyrus, Brian Shetterly, Travis Kelsey, Brandon Ortega, and Jerry Ortega Jr. Honorary pallbearers will include Ron Friesner, Mike Shetterly, Steve Cyrus, Jerry Ortega Sr.,...


