All Obituaries

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, his brother, Bishop, his grandparents Harrell and Fern Wilson and James Sheldon, his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Brendan was succeeded...

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., Joey Dishman Jr., Eric Mesquita, Raymond Mesquita, and Jesse Mesquita. James was born September 6, 1967 in Rockford,...

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 in Carlsbad, NM. Early this year she got to celebrate 59 beautiful years of marriage to the love of her life, Eliseo Olguin. They were married on January...

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 Church columbarium alongside her husband and parents in a private family service. Ann was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

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 High School in 1983 and went on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech University. Coach Graham's teaching and coaching career spanned over 31 years. In 1989,...

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 was raised in Artesia, NM and graduated from Artesia High School in 2005. He was a proud member of the Bulldog Football and Bulldog Baseball programs. He went...

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 by both parents and four brothers, Candelario Acosta, Rosalio Acosta, Domingo Acosta, and Gregorio Acosta. His is servived by his...

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 AM, Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Abelardo V. Montes of Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Montes, 73, died September 26, 2020 in Artesia. Father Vijay will officiate at the services. Burial will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pompello Gabaldon, Anthony Granados, Julian Granados, Thomas Granados, Christopher Michael Montes, and Demitrious Montes. Honorary pallbearers will be Javen Garcia and...

Anselmo (Chemo, as known by family and friends) Aragon, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, NM. Our dad loved to fish, visit with family and friends and garden. His love and talent (green thumb) for gardening allowed him to share many foods with his loved ones. One of his favorite things was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. Our dad was a very giving man. He was...

Wayland Bert Newberry, 78 of Artesia NM Wayland Bert Newberry, passed away on September 23, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. Wayland was born February 16, 1942 to Bert and Doris Newberry in Artesia, NM, where he was raised and graduated from Artesia High School. At 18-years-old he was hired on at the Turkey Track Ranch where it all began, his lifelong profession of “cowboy’n’”. Not long after he signed on at the ranch he was drafted into the United States Army and was...