Nov 15, 2020

Ismael Perez, 71, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 15, 2020.

Ismael was born to Juan and Porfiria Perez on September 25,1949 in Artesia, NM. He was the seventh of thirteen children. Ismael attended Atoka School in grades K-2, and then he moved into town and continued his education...

Nov 11, 2020

Visitation for Jose Angel Ruiz will be Wednesday Nov 18, 2020 from 2-4pm at Terpening & Sons Mortuary in Artesia NM. Mr. Ruiz , 65, passed away at The Heart Institute in Albuquerque NM with his daughter by his side. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Sons Mortuary. Jose was born on Jan 8, 1955 in...

Nov 10, 2020

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, November 13, 2020 at Woodbine Cemetery for Manuel B. Molina of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Molina, 83, died November 10, 2020 at his daughter's home in Artesia. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 9:00 am to 9:30 am on Friday. Manuel was born March 25, 1937 in Redford,...

Nov 10, 2020

Bonnie was born in LeRoy Kansas on April 15, 1934 to Elza Charles Edwards and Erma Letita Kessinger Edwards, the second of four sisters and two brothers. Bonnie and her older sister were born at home, Martha cost $10.00 and Bonnie $15.00. Bonnie left us on November 10, 2020 with her daughters by her side.

When Bonnie...

Nov 10, 2020

Burnice Bratcher, 93, died November 10, 2020 at Artesia General Hospital with two grandsons by his side. Mike Wright will officate at the service Friday. Pallbears will be his grandsons and great grandson. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursday November 12, 2020.

Burnice Virgil Bratcher was born...

Nov 9, 2020

Bruce W. Decker of Artesia, New Mexico, died on November 9, 2020. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.Bruce was born April 16, 1951 in Beaver Falls, PA to Paul Decker Sr. and Doris Stanford Decker Eaton. Bruce was the owner and operator of Pecos Diamond Pecans in Artesia. Bruce played football and ran...

Nov 7, 2020

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, at Woodbine Cemetery, for Frutos Saiz Cota. Frutos, 78, of Artesia New Mexico passed away on November 7, 2020 due to injuries and multiple complications of a car accident that happened on September 21, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife Kathryn M Cota, sister Irene Ochoa, sister Lupe...

Nov 5, 2020

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, at West Main Baptist Church for Nina Boggs of Artesia, New Mexico.

Pastor Jason Kraft and Mike Spencer will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Lake Arthur, Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Sunday, November...

Oct 31, 2020

Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 5, at Elida Cemtery for Lonnie Martin Jordan of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Jordan, 91, died October 31, 2020 at the Artesia Health Care Facility.

John Hinze and Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Visitation will be at Terpening &...

Oct 29, 2020

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Monday, November 2, at Woodbine Cemetery for Betty Elizabeth Wallace. Dr. James Jones will officiate at the services. Betty was born in Eloy Arizona on October 15, 1939 to James Q. Wallace and Cordelia "DeeDee" Drake Wallace. Her brothers and sister are James E. Wallace, wife Faye, Ed Wallace, wife Debbie, Jennifer Chase,...

Oct 28, 2020

Edward John Gidak,77, of Artesia, passed away October 28, 2020 at home.

Edward was born October 2, 1943, the son of Edward John Gidak, Sr. and Margret (Pauletich) Gidak in DeQuoin, Illinois.

The family moved from Illinois to Carlsbad when Edward was a young boy. Edward attended school in Carlsbad and graduated in 1961.

Oct 19, 2020

Rosary and Burial services are scheduled for 9:30 AM, Friday, October 30, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Esperanza Lara Lugo of Artesia, New Mexico. Ms. Lugo, 68, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. Fr. V.J. will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be...

Oct 17, 2020

Valentin B.Molina, 90, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on October 17, 2020. He entered this world on March 15, 1930, in Jalisco, NM, born to Valentin and Josefa Molina. At age 13 his father passed away unexpectedly and Valentin became head of the house being the oldest male. He accepted that challenge willingly helping his...

Oct 12, 2020

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, October 16, 2020 at Terpening & Son Mortuary Chapel for James Dishman of Lake Arthur, New Mexico. Mr. Dishman, 53, died October 12, 2020 at Artesia General Hospital Tim Aguilar will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Lake Arthur Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Dishman, James Dishman Jr.,...

Oct 12, 2020

With deep sorrow, we regret to announce that Brendan Wilson, beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Brendan had just turned 29 the Friday prior. Those who know Brendan, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Brendan will be missed by his parents, Jim and Melissa Sheldon,...

Oct 9, 2020

On October 9th, 2020, at the age of 76, our beautiful Grandmother passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM. In her lifetime, she was many things to many people including a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, aunt, friend and a welcoming home to all. Helen Melendrez Olguin was born on August 18th, 1944...

Oct 5, 2020

Ann Reese Spencer (88), of Artesia, New Mexico, went to join her LORD and heavenly family on Monday, October 5, 2020. Surrounded by her family, Ann died at Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care in Artesia. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary and Ann’s ashes will be interred at the First Evangelical Presbyterian...

Oct 2, 2020

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, at Woodbine Cemetery for Coach Kevin D. Graham of Lubbock, Texas.

Kevin, 55, moved on to his eternal home on Friday, October 2, 2020.

Kevin was born February 17, 1965, the son of Jimmie Don and Opal Graham in Artesia, N.M. He graduated from Artesia...

Sep 27, 2020

Isaiah (Ike, Zaya, Zaybo, Ezel, Izelis) Mathew DeHoyos, 34 of Artesia NM.

Isaiah Mathew DeHoyos, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. Isaiah was born January 27, 1986 to Albert and Yolanda DeHoyos in Carlsbad, NM. He was a 10 pound baby nick named the ‘refrigerator’. Biggest of four boys Isaiah...

Sep 27, 2020

Jose Acosta, 61, beloved Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 27, 2020. He entered this world on October 3, 1958 in Barrancos de Guadalupe, CHIH born to Donaciano and Marta Acosta. He is survived by his sisters Manuela Márquez, Santos Yrigollen brother Merejildo Acosta. Jose was the youngest of seven siblings. He was proceeded in death...