All Obituaries

Virginia Carol Crenshaw (Carol to those who knew and loved her) 78 of Roswell, passed away in the early morning hours on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Artesia where she resided with her daughter and grandchildren due to her failing health. Carol was continually surrounded with love by her family, friends and caregivers.   Services for Carol will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Grace Community Church in Roswell.  Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery in Roswell...

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Dexter Cowboy Church in Dexter, N.M., for Frederick Alan Kezar of Lake Arthur, New Mexico. Mr. Kezar, 57, died April 4, 2021 in Roswell, NM. Burial will follow the services at the Lake Arthur Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Terpening & Son Mortuary, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 1-5pm. Fred was born on March 15, 1964 in Sumner, Iowa to Frederick Anthony Kezar and Rita Carolyn Fischer Kezar. He came to...

Marquita Jane Hammond, 86, of Artesia, New Mexico, fell asleep in death on April 2, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 1, 1934, in Chillicothe, Texas, to Lenard and Vesta Dunson. She was the fifth of six children. They have all preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, James Hammond. She is also survived by one daughter and four sons and their spouses: Phillip and Becki Hammond of Lake Arthur, New Mexico; Michael and Catherine Hammond of...

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, at Woodbine Cemetery for John R. Dowell of Artesia, N.M. Mr. Dowell, 83, passed away on April 1, 2021. Ty Houghtaling will officiate at the services. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday. John was born September 19, 1937 in Carlsbad, N.M. to Mary Elizabeth Jackson Dowell and A. R. Dowell. He graduated from Artesia High School in 1955. He married Brenda Whaley in 1959. On March 15, 1993...

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, April 9, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Maria Del Pilar De Soto of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. De Soto, 78, died March 31, 2021 at her home in Artesia. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary from 2 pm to 4 pm on Thursday. Maria was born January 22, 1943 in Guanajuato, Chihuahua, Mexico to Aristeo Ornelas and Amalia Cordova Ornelas. She was a housewife and a longtime...

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Richard H. Cardenas of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Cardenas, 66, died peacefully March 29, 2021 at his home in Artesia surrounded by his family. Fr. Vijay will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Martin Barragan, David Bustamante, Monroy Castillo, Lalo Juarez, Gary Lopez and Oscar Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers will...

Andy Azua, an electrician apprentice at Dean's Electric, passed away on March 27, 2021, after being involved in a vehicle accident in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Andy was a resident of Artesia, New Mexico since 2005 and was constantly involved with the community and participated in numerous sports throughout his high school career. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Amado Zepeda. Survivors include his parents Jesse and Sandy Azua; his son Noah Azua; brother Jesse Azua Jr.;...

Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, at West Main Baptist Church for Mrs. Phyliss "Oma" Reese of Artesia, New Mexico. Mrs. Reese, 66, died March 24, 2021.   Pastor Jason Kraft will officiate at the services. Terpening & Sons met her final wishes.   Phyliss, was born August 15, 1954 in Maryland, the daughter of Phillip and Bernice Neudecker. In the late 70's is when she joined the bulldog ranks, bringing 2 wonderful children;...

Jake Van Winkle 84, affectionately known as "Papa Jake", of Avis, NM passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 surrounded by his family. Jake was born September 21,1936 at the family home on Perk Canyon to Earl Van Winkle and Anna Schueltz. He lived his life in the Sacramento Mountains, he loved. He is survived by his son Bob Van Winkle and wife Mitzi of Midland, Texas, son Gary Van Winkle and wife Cathy of Roswell, NM, and daughter Tami Elkins and husband Alden of Dunken, NM. He is...

Memorial graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Woodbine Cemetery for Jerry Jr. Viernes. Fr. Vijay Raju will officiate at the services. Jerry Jr. Viernes, 46, died March 20, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas at UMC Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born June 12, 1974 in Portales, New Mexico to Beatrice Ontiveros and Jeronimo Viernes. Jerry was a man who was very passionate in his work.  He enjoyed working in the oilfield for many years as a...