Obituaries

Apr 25, 2026

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Maria B. Porras loving know to many as "Marita" announces her passing. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker whose life was defined by strength, faith, and endless capacity to love.

Maria and Jose worked tirelessly throughout their lives to care for and support their nine children: Arturo Porras, Ismael,...

Apr 25, 2026

Dorothy Janet Callis was born on January 9, 1937 in Littlefield, Texas to Elbert and Ida Mae Callis. Janet's life was a reflection of gratitude, grace, and quiet strength. Rooted in her favorite scripture, "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you, (I Thessalonians 5:16-18)." she approached each day with joy and a thankful heart guided...

Apr 24, 2026

Elwyn Peterson (PawPaw), 68, was called home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2026, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children.A celebration of life service will be held at his home, 3105 W. Dallas Ave. in Artesia, NM, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, where his family and friends will gather to...

Apr 23, 2026

Betty Goodrich, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 23, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Services for Mrs. Goodrich will be held on Wednesday, April 29, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Artesia, New Mexico. The rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m.Bertilla "Betty" Giacometti Goodrich, 88, was born in Salvatronda,...

Apr 19, 2026

Bob Allen Plummer, 79, was called home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2026, passing peacefully at his home.

A visitation will be held Thursday, April 23, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Terpening Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Rick Plummer, Robert Plummer, Robbie...

Apr 18, 2026

Cynthia Lee Norburg, 67, passed away on April 18, 2026 at her home in Artesia, New Mexico. She was born on November 22, 1958, to Howard and Mary Lou Prues in Dayton, Ohio.

Cremation is under the direct care of Terpening & Son Mortuary.

Cindy lived a life full of love, laughter, and compassion, leaving behind a legacy that will...

Apr 16, 2026

Mr. Rayos passed away on April 16th, 2026, at his home in Artesia. He was born on December 12, 1933, to Jose and Elvira Rayos in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Jose married Elodia Garcia on December 10, 1960, in Ojinaga, Mexico.

He moved to Artesia in 1950 and worked as a Ranch foreman/mechanic for 51 years before retiring. He was a member of...

Apr 15, 2026

Billie M. Mann went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on her 88th birthday, April 15, 2026. Billie was born April 15, 1938 to Jess & Leta Mae McCabe. 

Billie lived most of her life in Artesia and the surrounding area. She ran Moore’s Bakery for many years and married Clifton Mann, Sr. in March of 1984. They...

Apr 13, 2026

Barry Russel Beadle, 76, passed away on April 13, 2026, in his home in Artesia. He was born on May 10, 1949, to Barry and Katherine Beadle in Livingston, Montana.

Barry dedicated many years of his life to the oil and gas industry, serving proudly as a supervisor over the trucking division at Navajo Trucking. He was not only a devoted...

Apr 8, 2026

Apr 4, 2026

Jesus Franco Gabaldon was born on May 17, 1941, in Ojinaga, Mexico. He passed away on April 4, 2026, and went into the loving hands of our Heavenly Father, where he now rests in eternal peace.

Those who knew him also lovingly knew him as Don Chuy, a name spoken with affection, respect, and deep love by family and friends.

Jesus was...

Apr 1, 2026

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 pm Wednesday, April 8 at First Christian Church for Francisca J. Cox of Artesia, New Mexico.Mrs. Cox, 79, died on April 1, 2026 in Artesia.Michael Eliot will officiate at the services. Burial will take place at Lake Arthur Cemetery, Lake Arthur, New Mexico.Francisca was born on September 30, 1946 in Artesia; the daughter...

Mar 26, 2026

Santos A. Yrigollen, 79, of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on March 26, 2026.

A viewing will be held in honor of Santos Yrigollen on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Terpening & Son Chapel. A Rosary will follow at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Grace.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026,...

Mar 23, 2026

A graveside service will be held for Thelbert "Sonny" Watts of Artesia, Mexico at 10:00 AM on May 2, 2026, at Dunken Cemetery.Mr. Watts, 90, died on March 23, 2026 at his home in Artesia.Cremation will take place under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.Sonny was born on April 1, 1935 in Carlsbad, New Mexico; the son of Thelbert...

Mar 20, 2026

Clarence (Tex) James of Artesia passed away peacefully on 3/20 at the age of 103 surrounded by loved ones. Graveside services were at Woodbine Cemetery. Pastor Bobby Argo of Trinity Temple Assembly of God officiated the service on 3/23.Tex was born on November 29,1922 in Blanco, OK to the late Boyd and Fannie James. Tex came from a large family...

Mar 19, 2026

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, March 25 at Terpening and Sons Mortuary Home followed by burial at Woodbine Cemetery for Dora R Acosta – de Leon of Artesia New Mexico 

Dora was born to Emilio Acosta and Paulina Romero on February 2,1957, in Bakersfield California. and on March 19,2026 She was taken into the arms of our Lord. Dora...

Mar 19, 2026

A funeral service will be held for Antonio Rascon Fernandez Jr. at 2pm. Tuesday, March 24th at West Main Baptist Church. Tony, age 81, passed away peacefully with the Lord on March 19th, 2026. He was born on April 21, 1944, in Artesia, NM., where he was a lifelong resident.

Tony dedicated many years of his life to the Eddy County...

Mar 17, 2026

Services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday, March 28, at Terpening & Son Mortuary in Artesia, for Robert Lee Langston Jr. of Roswell, New Mexico. Pastor Robert Smith will be officiating the service. Mr. Langston, 81, died on March 17, 2026 at his home in Roswell, New Mexico. Burial will take place following the services at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia.

Robert...

Mar 14, 2026

A funeral service will take place at 10:00 am on March 20, 2026, at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church with an interment to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery.

A viewing will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on March 19, 2026, at Our Lady of Grace with a rosary to follow at 6:00 pm.

Ida G. Bejarano, daughter...

Mar 12, 2026

Services are scheduled for 2 pm Tuesday, March 17th, at Terpening & Son for Shirley Ann Foster of Artesia, New Mexico.

Shirley, 89, died on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Lubbock, TX after a short illness.

Michael Elliott will officiate the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 10 am...