Obituaries

Rachel Gonzales

Jul 21, 2023

On July 21, 2023, Rachel A. Gonzales, 94, passed away peacefully

at her home in Artesia NM with her most treasured blessing- her

family-lovingly by her side.

Rachel was born on April 4, 1929 in Artesia NM. In 1948, she married Emilio Gonzales (1927-2011) who had just returned from the Army. Rachel and Emilio made their...

Juan Manuel "Jun Jun" Esquibel III

Jul 18, 2023

 

Rosary is scheduled for Monday July 31st, 9:30 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for JuanManuel Esquibel III. Mass and burial to follow.

 Juan Manuel Esquibel  “JunJun” age 49 went to be with Our lord July 18, 2023. Surrounded by his mother, children, brother and many loved ones.

Jun was born August 9, 1973 in Artesia NM...

Tim Collier

Jul 13, 2023

 

t is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy David Collier, who was affectionately known simply as Tim. Born on May 25, 1952, Tim was the son of David Cliffton Collier and Mary Louise Redus Collier, who resided in Artesia, New Mexico, where he was raised. Tim left us on July 13, 2023. A gentleman of...

Jill Branch

Jul 8, 2023

 

Jill (Raymond) Branch, age 57, adoring wife to Bobby Branch, mother of son, Drew Hodges, stepdaughters, Summer (Cody) Ross and McKenzie (Michael) Perini, and grandmother of, Hudson, Haven, and Harley Ross and Lucy and Desmond Perini, passed away in the afternoon of July 8 after a year-long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Jill is also survived by sisters-in-law...

Valentin Palomares III

Jul 5, 2023

The following obituary is lovingly written by his father, Valentin Salcido Palomares, mother, Susan Elaine Lewis Palomares and his wife Haylee Love Palomares.

Loving Father, Devoted Husband, Beloved Son, Compassionate Brother, Genuine Friend....

These are a few of the many great qualities that begin to describe the amazing young man that family and friends knew as: Valentin "Val"...

Daniel Bejarano

Jul 4, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, July 10, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Daniel G. Bejarano of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Bejarano, 88, died on July 4, 2023 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Bejarano, Michael Mariscal, Venessa...

Robert John Bonogofsky

Jul 3, 2023

Robert John Bonogofsky, 64, of Artesia, New Mexico (formerly of Miles City, Montana) unexpectedly passed on July 3, 2023 surrounded by his wife, daughter, and grandchildren.Robert, Bob, Bono, Montana Bono was born March 27, 1959 to John and Betty Bonogofsky in Miles City, Montana. He went to school in Miles City and entering adulthood entered into the military. He later...

Lloyd Bloomer

Jun 26, 2023

A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Lloyd D. Bloomer of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Bloomer, 70, died on June 26, 2023 at his home in Artesia.

Mike Prude will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

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Virginia Mann

Jun 23, 2023

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 am Tuesday, June 27, at Woodbine Cemetery for Virginia Sue Mann of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Mann, 82, died on June 23, 2023 at her home in Artesia. Virginia was born on November 22, 1940 in Artesia, New Mexico. She was married to LeRoy Mann on April 4, 1956. He preceded her in death...

Mary Means

Jun 19, 2023

Mary Clara Means, 92, of Lincoln County, NM, went home on June 19, 2023, in Artesia, NM at her daughter Amy's home. Mary was born on March 15, 1931, to the late Francis Gerald and Daisy Rose Clements in Leonardtown, MD. Mary's early years were spent running through the water release from a fire hydrant, participating in the Easter egg...

Willie Mccoy

Jun 18, 2023

A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, June 22, from 2 to 6 pm at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Willie Waunell McCoy of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. McCoy, 94, died on June 18, 2023 in Artesia, Waunell was born on May 23, 1929 in Roswell, New Mexico; the daughter of Zack William Simer and Mollie Elizabeth Hamilton Simer. She...

Bernie Baldwin

Jun 18, 2023

Bernie Marie Baldwin, age 98, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Granbury, TX. She was born April 24, 1925 in Lorenzo, TX to Charles Rodney and Willie Nell Richards Baldwin. Raised in Artesia, NM, Bernie graduated from Artesia High School and then Baylor University in Waco, TX, where following her "Baylor Bears" sports teams was a lifelong source of...

Arcenio Montano

Jun 17, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, June 30 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Arcenio Montano of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Montano, 72, died on June 17, 2023 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Fr. Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Rayos, Jennifer Rayos, Estelle Riley,Tomás Sanchez, Farrah...

Agnes Bieker

Jun 11, 2023

Agnes Schulz-Bieker, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2023 with her hair done at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A rosary will be recited for Agnes (affectionately known as G.G.) Schulz-Bieker of Artesia, New Mexico at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Artesia, New Mexico. The...

Antonio Salinas

Jun 10, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, June 21, at Our Lady of Grace Cathoic Church for Antonio Salinas Jr. of Artesia, New Mexico. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. and a rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Salinas, 45, died on June 10, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. Fr. Vijay will officiate at the services. Pallbearers...

Mildred Waters

Jun 10, 2023

Graveside services will be held 10 am Friday, June 16, at Woodbine Cemetery for Mildred Louise Waters, 89, longtime resident of Loco Hills and Artesia. She passed away June 10, 2023 at her home in Artesia. Pastor Belton Matthews will officiate at the services. Mildred was born June 3, 1934 in Weches, Texas to John and Josie Holcomb, she...

Terry Strain

Jun 6, 2023

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Monday, June 12 at Woodbine Cemetery for Terry Lynn Strain of Lake Arthur, New Mexico. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 10 am to 12 pm on Monday. Mr. Strain, 65, died on June 6, 2023 at his home in Lake Arthur. Terry was born on December 19, 1957 in...

Tommy Raglin

Jun 6, 2023

A memorial service will be held at 10 am Monday, June 26, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Tommy Lee Raglin of Artesia, New Mexico. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Tommy was born on September 13, 1958 in Groesbeck Texas; the son of Jesse Lee Cannon and Annie Louise Raglin. He worked in...

Tony Vasquez

Jun 5, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, June 9, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Tony Vasquez of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Vasquez, 58, died on June 5, 2023 at his home in Artesia, NM. Fr. Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will be at Our Lady of Grace at...

Guerreros Aguirre-Barraza

Jun 4, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Tuesday, June 13, at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Guererros Aguirre Barraza of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Aguirre, 76, died on June 4, 2023 at his home in Artesia. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. A rosary is also scheduled for 9:30 am on Tuesday. Guerreros was born on September 25,...