Obituaries

Barbara Ann Bratcher

Nov 27, 2023

  Barbara Ann Bratcher, 89 of Midland, Texas passed away on November 27, 2023.

Barbara was born in Throckmorton, Texas on September 3, 1934 to Flavious and Ruby Porch.  

Barbara was raised in and lived most of her life inArtesia, NM. Some of her fondest memories were of the family gatherings at hermom’s home, sharing fun times with her...

James Wallace

Nov 27, 2023

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 pm Thursday, November 30, at Faith Baptist Church for James E. "Hunkey" Wallace of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Wallace, 85, died on November 27, 2023 in Artesia.

Michael Elliott will officiate at the services. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Hunkey was born on...

Paula Garcia

Nov 21, 2023

Services are scheduled at 10 am, Wednesday, November 29 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Paula Q. Garcia.

Mrs. Garcia, 90, died on November 21, 2023 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Miguel Rubio, Jr., Gabriel Rubio, Harvey Garcia, Arturo Quintela,...

Tommy Ford

Nov 21, 2023

A memorial service is scheduled for 1pm, Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at First Methodist Church Artesia, New Mexico, for Tommy Edward Ford of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Ford, 73, died November 21, 2023, at his residence in Artesia, NM surrounded by his family. 

Pastor Monty Leavell will officiate the service. Cremation will occur at Ballard Crematory. Honorary Pallbearers will be...

Michael Carter

Nov 20, 2023

Michael Lee Carter passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023 in Lubbock, TX surrounded by family. Mike was born on March 7, 1940 in Pampa, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife Beulah Carter, son Michael Carter and daughter Kelly Carter, parents Aurthur and Vernie Jo Carter, and brother Pat Carter. He is survived by his brother Terry...

Arcadio Rodriguez Molina

Nov 18, 2023

Arcadio, 57, falleció el Sabado 18 de Noviembre del 2023. El nació el 9 de Abril del 1966 en Balleza, Chihuahua. En Mayo del 2008 se casó con su amada esposa.

 

Le sobreviven su esposa Rosa Loya, su madre Maria de Jesus Molina de Rodriguez, sus hijos/as Hector Rodriguez y su esposa Ruby, Aide Janeth Rodriguez y su esposo...

Carmen Baeza

Nov 17, 2023

 

Our mother Carmen Baeza sadly passed away on November 17, 2023, at the age of 65. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved. 

 She is survived by her three children, who made up the entirety of her world, Cesar,Gabriel , and Asuzena. As...

Betty Hartley

Nov 16, 2023

A family memorial service will be held at a later date for Betty J. Hartley, 89, at the Moon Cemetery in Breckenridge, Texas.

Betty passed peacefully November 16, 2023 at Good Life in Artesia, New Mexico.

She was born September 10, 1934 in Mentone, TX to Kenneth Ray and Velva Violene Pendleton Stanton.  She attended school in Iraan, Texas where...

Emilio Guzman

Nov 16, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, November 20 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Emilio Guzman of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Guzman, 77, died on November 16, 2023 at his home in Artesia.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services. A rosary is also scheduled for 9:30 am on Monday. Visitation will follow the services...

Biridiana Porras

Nov 14, 2023

 

A rosary is scheduled at 5 pm Sunday, November 19, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Biridiana Porras of Artesia, New Mexico.

Ms. Porras, 31, died on November 14, 2023 in Artesia.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday at Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Biridiana was born on November 26, 1991 in Artesia;...

C A Carpenter

Nov 9, 2023

No services are scheduled at this time for C A Carpenter of Artesia, New Mexico.

 

Mr. Carpenter, 85, died on November 9, 2023 in Roswell, New Mexico.

 

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

 

C A was born on September 4, 1938 in Dexter, New Mexico; the son of Chester Arthur Carpenter...

Wanda Lee

Nov 8, 2023

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Monday, November 13, at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Wanda Ellen Lee of Artesia, NM.

Ms. Lee, 94, died on November 8, 2023 in Artesia.

Ty Houghtalin will officiate at the services. Burial will be at the Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis, New Mexico.

Wanda was born on September 21,...

Adrian Segura

Nov 6, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Thursday, November 16, at Our Lady of Grace for Socorro Adrian Sedillo Segura.

 

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. A rosary is also scheduled for 6 pm Wednesday, November 15 at Our Lady of Grace Church. Visitation will be at the church from...

Rosabelle Malone

Nov 6, 2023

Graveside services are scheduled at 10 am Friday, November 10 at Twin Oaks Memorial Park for Rosie Malone.

Mrs. Malone died peacefully November 6, 2023 at Artesia General Hospital after a recent illness.

Joby Houghtaling will officiate the services. There will be a viewing on November 9 from 2 to 6 pm at Terpening and Son Mortuary.

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James Miller

Nov 4, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, November 15 at Trinity Temple Assemblly of God for James T. Miller of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Miller, 95, died on November 4, 2023 in Artesia.

Bobby Argo will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

James was born on August 7, 1928 in Artesia; the son of Jack...

Garrison Delarosa Valenzuela

Oct 22, 2023

Garrison was born in Phoenix, AZ and was raised in Artesia, NM where he spent his childhood and high school years, participating in band, football, basketball, and cross country. He was warm-hearted, kind, passionate, funny, loving, strong, and a blessing to be around with a smile that lasted for days. Garrison was very hardworking and loved his work. He loved...

Elizabeth Bratcher

Oct 20, 2023

Maggie Elizabeth Bratcher was born on February 1, 1928 in Pie Town, NM to Seth and Jessie Wyche. On October 29, 2023, Elizabeth went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Liz and her three brothers and two sisters grew up on a ranch in Pie Town, NM. The first house she remembers living in was...

Maria Burchett

Oct 17, 2023

 

Services are scheduled for 10 am Tuesday, October 24 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Maria L. Burchett of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Burchett, 73, passed on October 17, 2023 at her daughter's home in Roswell, New Mexico.

Father Vijay will officiate at the services. Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary....

Patsy Porter

Oct 15, 2023

Graveside services are scheduled at 2:00 pm, Monday, October 23, 2023 at Woodbine Cemetery for Patsy Jean (Pat) Porter of Artesia New Mexico. Mrs. Porter died peacefully on October 15,2023 at her home in Artesia surrounded by her family.

Pastor Rick Sullivan will officiate the services. Visitation will be Sunday October 22, 2023 from 2:00-6:00 pm at Terpening and...

Juanita Duran

Oct 14, 2023

Services are scheduled for 10 am Monday, October 23, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Juanita Ornelas Duran of Artesia, New Mexico.

 

Mrs. Duran, 83, died on October 14, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas.

 

Father Vijay will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louis G. Duran III, Eric Tesillo,...