Obituaries

Jerry Flores

Apr 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jerry Flores, who passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 60. Born in Artesia on December 13, 1964, Jerry was a devoted husband to Sonya Flores and a loving father, a dedicated son, brother, and respectable friend to many. He graduated from Artesia High school,...

Reese Carson

Apr 17, 2025

Hope, New Mexico resident Reese L. Carson passed away peacefully at Lovelace Regional Hospital on April 17, 2025. Reese was born on April 21, 1962 in Orange County, California. A few years later, Reese's family returned to Artesia, New Mexico, where he remained until he graduated from Artesia High School in 1980. After graduation, Reese earned a bachelor's degree in...

Rusty Brake

Apr 17, 2025

Rusty Brake, 36, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on April 17, 2025. Born in Amarillo, TX and raised in Tucumcari, NM. Rusty graduated from Tucumcari High School in 2007, attended Mesalands Community College and then went on to earn an Associates of Applied Science degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He was a devoted husband, a loving and doting...

Paul Gil Gallegos

2025

Paul G. Gallegos passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at the age of 83. A proud Navy man and true patriot, Paul leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Bertha Ann Gallegos. Survivors include their daughter Michaele and husband Jeff Kilian (Hawaii), son Larry and wife Melissa Gallegos (San Diego), and son Chris and wife Sarah Gallegos (Artesia),...

James Eric Carrillo

Apr 11, 2025

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025, at West Main Baptist Church for James Eric Carrillo of Artesia. His cremains will be buried at Woodbine Cemetery following the service.

James (JJ Stokes), 53, died on Friday, April, 11, 2025, in Albuquerque. He was born on March 16, 1972, in...

Luis Federico Borja Nava

Apr 6, 2025

Ramon Aguilar

Apr 2, 2025

A graveside service for Ramon Marquez Aguilar will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Woodbine Cemetery.

Ramon, 68, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Artesia, NM. He was born on June 3, 1956, to Pedro and Rosa (Marquez) Aguilar in Artesia, NM.

He loved to play guitar in his high school days and worked many years...

Barbara Little

Mar 29, 2025

Barbara (Perry) Colwell Little of Mineola, Texas, peacefully entered Heaven's Garden on March 29, 2025 at the age of 80 at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. She was surrounded by the love of her family throughout her final moments.

Born on November 28, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to W.T. and Virginia Perry, Barbara was a loving and devoted mother,...

Lucy Leyba

Mar 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucy Elena Leyba on March 29, 2025 at the age of 63.

She was born on August 13, 1961 to Eusebio and Josephine Leyba. Lucy was a life long resident of Artesia NM. She was a loving mother, who enjoyed doing yard work, listening to music, reading and dancing. She...

Albert S. Lopez

Mar 21, 2025

A rosary will be recited for Albert S. Lopez at 9:00 am on April 15, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with a funeral mass to immediately follow. A private inurnment will take place.

Mr. Lopez, 67, passed away on March 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 11, 1957, to Alberto and Flora...

Garry Green

Mar 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garry Michael Green, who left us on March 21, 2025, at the age of 71. Garry was born on July 6, 1953, to Alpha James and Monta Lois Green in Sayre, Oklahoma. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1971. He married the love of his life, Patricia Lee...

Hill Baker

Mar 20, 2025

John "Hill" Baker, 83, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Artesia, NM. He was born on September 12, 1941 to Henry Harrison and Dorothy (Young) Baker in Pecos, TX.

Mr. Hill graduated in 1960 from Artesia High School. He was, always, so proud that he was on the first team to win a State Championship for the Artesia Bulldogs in...

Hilardo Juarez

Mar 19, 2025

Hilardo “Lalo” Juarez, Jr. was born on June 29th, 1950 in Presidio, Texas. His life was filled with learning, loving, and truly living.



Lalo’s laugh and smile were infectious. They filled the room like soft sunlight on a Saturday morning. He truly loved to put a smile on anyone's face– from a stranger to a familiar friend.



He was a true outdoorsman...

Barbra Waugh

Mar 19, 2025

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, March 26, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Barbara "Bobbie" Waugh of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mrs. Waugh, 87, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2025 in Artesia.

Jeff Alston will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grandsons: Shane Donaldson, Kienan Beasley, and Cody Waugh;...

George Meshoto

Mar 17, 2025

George David Meshoto, 80, passed away on March 17, 2025 in Hobbs, NM. He was born on September 14, 1944, in Saint Louis, Missouri to Pete and Marguerite (Hayes) Meshoto.

Services for Mr. Meshoto will be announced at a later date on Terpening & Son Mortuary's website.

George's journey in life was marked by an unwavering commitment to...

Sondra Lynn Stockton

Mar 16, 2025

Sondra Lynn Stockton left to soar with the angels at a beautiful sunset on March 16,2025.

She was welcomed to heaven by her late soul mate Sidney Stockton, her late Brother Greg Reed, her late Father Cliff Reed, her late Mother Vickie Wiltse, and late Bonus Dad Myrle Wiltse.

She was born in Raton NM on November 25, 1954, and resided in...

Cindy Cohea

Mar 15, 2025

Cindy Cohea, 53, of Artesia New Mexico Passed away March 15,2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Cindy Was Born in Prineville, Oregon to the Parents of Jeannie Beimdiek and Bob Ford. Later adopted by Doug Beimdiek. Cindy was born on April 10, 1971. She went to school and graduated in Seattle, Washington. She married her husband Steve Cohea on March 14,...

Beatrice Samora

Mar 14, 2025

Beatrice A. Samora, "Grandma Bea," was born on March 13, 1938. She peacefully transitioned to her next chapter of her everlasting life on March 14, 2025.

Bea was a beautiful soul, who touched so many lives, as well as a shining light in our own lives has gone home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Through all the trials and...

Alvaro "Al" Franco, Jr.

Mar 9, 2025

A viewing will be held for Alvaro C. Franco Jr on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm at Terpening and Son Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10:00am at Trinity Temple Assembly of God with Pastor Bobby Argo as the officiate. Interment to immediately follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Alvaro's...

Per Landeck

Mar 6, 2025

Per Helmer Landeck of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away March 6, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. He was 80 years old.

Per was born January 22, 1945, in Ludvika, Sweden, to Olof and Inga (Nygren) Landeck. He was a young boy when he came to the United States as an immigrant with his family. He returned to Sweden at the age...