Feb 14, 2022

A memorial graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, February 18, at Woodbine Cemetery, Artesia, New Mexico for Judy Ann Yates.

Mrs. Yates, 72, died on February 14, 2022 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Mike Prude will officiate at the services.

Judy was born on March 11, 1949 in Artesia; the...

Feb 13, 2022

Services are scheduled for 10 am Friday, February 18, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Julian Ochoa of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Ochoa, 43, died on February 13, 2022 in Artesia. Father Vijay will officiate at the services. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anjel Ochoa, Santos Ochoa, Chris Montes, David Zarazua, Thomas Gonzales,...

Feb 8, 2022

Services are scheduled for 9 am Thursday, February 10, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Manuel M. Fuentes of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Fuentes, 87, died on February 8, 2022 in Artesia. Fr. Vijay will officiate at the services. Burial will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. A rosary is also scheduled for 9:30 am on Thursday. Pallbearers...

Jan 28, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Joy passed from this earthly life on January 28, 2022 in Artesia, New Mexico. Chuck lived to the age of 101 and was still mentally sharp and physically able to live on his own. He was blessed to live a full and adventurous life, and he graciously gave back by serving God, his Country, his Family and his...

Jan 28, 2022

Nancy King of Artesia, New Mexico passed away on Jan 28, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 27, 2022

Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, February 3, at First Baptist Church for John W. Crook of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Crook, 69, died on January 27, 2022 at his home in Artesia after a courageous battle with cancer. Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joby Morris, Hector Montanez,...

Jan 27, 2022

Victoria Miller Victoria Miller, 53, died January 27, 2022 at her home in Artesia, New Mexico. Victoria was born July 28, 1968 in Vicente Guerrero, Durango, Mexico. Victoria is survived by her husband Dwayne, three children; Isaac, Joshua, and Anya, nieces and nephew; Georgina, Estrella, and Bryan; who she also loved as her own children. Victoria was...

Jan 24, 2022

The viewing/service for Sandra Russell will be held at Terpening & Son Mortuary on February 10, 2022 from 2PM to 6PM. Burial will take place on February 11 at Woodbine Cemetery at 1:15PM.

Mrs. Russell, 62, gained her wings on January 24, 2022, in El Paso, TX.

Sandra was born on May 25, 1959, in...

Jan 23, 2022

Rick Merrick, 64, of Timberon NM, passed away January 23, 2022. Rick was born to the late Elaine Griffey and Rudolph Espinoza, July 18, 1957, in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He joined the Army in 1982. Rick had many passions in life. If you ever got a chance to listen to him play his drums you were in for a...

Jan 23, 2022

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Friday, January 28, at New Hope Baptist Church for Gayle L. Singleton of Artesia. Mrs. Singleton, 87, died on January 23, 2022 at her home in Artesia. Jason Perry will officiate at the services. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be J.R. Null, Geraldo Barragan, Ronnie Null, Justin Cartwright, Jake Trejo, and...

Jan 21, 2022

A virtual memorial service will be held for Paul B. Franco of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Franco, 79, died on January 21, 2022 at his home in Artesia. Paul was born on May 26, 1942 in Shafter, Texas; the son of Ramiro Franco and Manuela Bihl. He was married to Mary Acosta on September 18, 1959 in Pecos, Texas....

Jan 20, 2022

Maria M. Munoz left this Earth to her Heavenly home, surrounded by her family on January 20, 2022 at the age of 56. Maria was born march 18th, 1965 to Charlie E. Munoz and Paula M. Munoz. Maria was an Artesian her whole life. Maria loved her kids and grandchildren. She loved to cook for her family. Maria was very...

Jan 18, 2022

Aubrel Barker Graveside services are scheduled for 2pm Tuesday, January 25th 2022, at Woodbine Cemetery for Aubrel Brynell (Bryan) Barker of Artesia. NM. Bryan was born Jan 9, 1947 to Aubrel and Wa-Seal Barker in San Saba, Texas Bryan was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Pat Mann and Audrey Maas. Bryan leaves behind son Christopher Barker, daughter-...

Jan 17, 2022

Visitation will be held at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2 to 6 pm on Tuesday, January 25, for Fabian Chavarria Jimenez of Artesia, New Mexico. A memorial time will be held at 2:30 pm. Mr. Jimenez, 37, died on January 17, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Fabian...

Jan 14, 2022

Memorial services are scheduled for 11 am Saturday, January 22, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Miguel "Mike" Salmon of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Salmon, 79, died on January 14, 2022 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Fr. Larry Bernard will officiate at the services. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. A rosary...

Jan 13, 2022

Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, January 24, at West Main Baptist Church for Milton D. Pennington of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Pennington, 73, died on January 13, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Leroy Howard will officiate at the services. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Milton C. Pennington, Elton Pennington, Brandon Pennington, David Pennington,...

Jan 13, 2022

Orlando 'Landi' Fernandez, age 52, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022 in Roswell, New Mexico.  He was born on February 21, 1969 in Artesia, New Mexico; the son of Robert R. Fernandez and Mary Salmon Fernandez.

Landi was a lifelong resident of Artesia. He worked all his life but his favorite employer...

Jan 12, 2022

Donnie Wayne Rutledge left this earth to his heavenly home on January 12, 2022 at the age of 57. Born December 10, 1964 to Thomas LeRoy & Jeanette Rutledge, Donnie was an Artesian his whole life and loved to watch the Bulldog football team on Friday nights. Donnie means so much to his family and friends and was a...

Jan 11, 2022

On January 11, 2022, Eduardo Ortega, beloved brother and Tio, was called to his eternal resting place at the age of 79. Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 AM (Rosary), followed by Requiem Mass at 10:00 on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Fr. Francis Lazar will officiate the services. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine...

Jan 11, 2022

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Woodbine Cemetery for Florence Williams of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Williams, 79, died on January 11, 2022 at her home in Artesia. Lance Morrisett and Michael Joiner will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be Darren Holley, Scott Simer, Chad Jackson, Triston Whitmire, Cooper Rickman and Kevin Bartley....