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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published after July 27, 2005

ALLEN, WILLARD N.
(December 12, 1939 - July 27, 2005) Photo
Services are scheduled at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 30, at First Baptist Church for Willard N. Allen, Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Allen, 65, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005 in Lubbock, Texas.
Pastor Peggy White will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation at Terpening & Son Mortuary will begin at 5:00 P.M. Friday.
Willard was born December 12, 1939 in Roswell, New Mexico; the son of Ned W. Allen and Inez (Wright) Allen. He grew up in Roswell and graduated from Roswell High School in 1958. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964.
On May 31, 1966 he was married to Nellie Gibson in Roswell.
In 1971 he joined Allen Roofing Company, the family business. In 1977, Willard and Nellie moved to Artesia to open a branch office of Allen Roofing. Later, the company decided to consolidate offices and Willard continued to work in the Roswell office for the remainder of his career.
Mr. Allen was an avid sportsman. He belonged to the Artesia Country Club and was a member of the Men's Golf Association.
His father preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife Nellie Allen of the family home; mother Inez W. Allen of Roswell; a daughter Michelle Allen Patrick and husband Kelly of Farwell, Texas; a son Lance R. Allen and wife Samantha of Southern Pines, South Carolina; brothers Ardist Allen and Roy Allen both of Roswell, and Henry Allen of Carlsbad, N.M.; grandchildren Megan Patrick and Cheyenne Patrick of Farwell, and Madeline Allen of Southern Pines; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 29, 2005

ALLEN, WILLARD N.
ARTESIA — A funeral for Willard N. Allen, 65, of West Mann Avenue, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Artesia, with the Rev. Peggy White officiating. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Friends may call beginning at 5 p.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary.
Mr. Allen died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 3, 2005

AMIRAULT, HAROLD J.
CARLSBAD — Harold J. Amirault, 56, of Carlsbad, died Saturday, July 2, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 6, 2005

AMIRAULT, HAROLD, JR.
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Harold J. Amirault Jr., 56, of Missouri Street, is set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Richard Von Steinman officiating. Cremation has taken place.
Harold J. Amirault Jr. passed away Saturday, July 2, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Amirault was born May 23, 1949, to Harold Sr. and Lorraine Harrison Amirault in Chicago, Ill. He worked with the Veteran’s Administration for the federal government for more than 27 years. Harold was a long time resident of Chicago until his move to Carlsbad in 2004.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Amirault, and his parents.
Survivors include brother, Fredrick Amirault, of Erie, Pa.; aunt, Bernice Harrison, of Carlsbad; and numerous cousins.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 14, 2005

ANAYA, CUCA
CARLSBAD — Cuca Anaya, 79, of Del Rio Street, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home.
Services are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 15, 2005

ANAYA, CUCA
LOVING — A funeral Mass for Cuca Anaya, 79, of Del Rio Street, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Father Maurus Hauer officiating. Interment will follow in Loving Cemetery.
A prayer vigil will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Grace Church.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 16, 2005

ANAYA, CUCA
CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for Cuca Anaya, 79, of Del Rio Street, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving, with Father Maurus Hauer officiating. Interment will follow at Loving Cemetery.
She died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Refugia “Cuca” Anaya was born July 4, 1926, in Carlsbad to Jose Benito and Josefina Monje Anaya. She was raised in Loving. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and cooking for family. She loved music and, as a young lady, she publicly sang with her family on KAVE Spanish radio that was transmitted from the old Crawford Hotel.
She was a very caring and exceptional mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved her nieces and nephews dearly — even helped raise a few of them. She would always put others before herself. Years ago, although Cuca wasn’t a beauty operator, on Saturdays she used to do “comb-outs” for all her neighbors and friends.
She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and also attended San Jose Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Cuca is survived by her companion, Armando Villalva of the family home; one son, Lawrence Villalva and wife Carolyn of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one daughter, Estella Morales of Carlsbad; two brothers, Pete and Ray Anaya, both of Carlsbad; sisters, Antonia Ybarra of Artesia, Eva Munoz and Luz Hernandez both of California and Amanda Navarrete of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Isaiah Morales, Joyce Mendoza, Allan Villalva and Kimberly Villalva; and two great-grandchildren, DayJah Mendoza and Evan Mendoza.
Pallbearers are Isaiah Morales, Allan Villalva, Ernie Mendoza Jr., Robbie Navarrete, Chapo Navarrete and Benny Anaya.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published after June 18, 2005

BAKER, MAX E.
(April 30, 1931 - June 18, 2005)
Services are scheduled at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 20, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church for Max E. Baker, Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Baker, 74, died Saturday, June 18, 2005 at his home.
Bro. Tommy Pugh will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gerald Baker, Gerald Price, Josh Baker, Claude Mauldin, Charles Holder, and Richard Martinez.
Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. Sunday and family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m at Terpening & Son Mortuary.
Mr. Baker was born April 30, 1931 in Terrell, Texas; the son of William Garland Baker and Reba Jo (Martin) Baker.
On Sept. 24, 1949 he was married to Wynell "Nell" Woodard in Morton, Texas. He came to Artesia in 1961 from Lovington, New Mexico.
He was a Retired Lead Driver for Navajo Trucking and member of Calvary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Odell Baker, a sister Ruth Poor and a great-granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife Nell Baker of the family home; daughters Sharon Price and husband Gerald of Darrouzett, Texas, and Debi Baker of Darrouzett; sons Sheryl Baker and wife Connie of Artesia, and Shane Baker of Artesia; brothers Bill Baker and wife Angel of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Gerald Baker and wife Kathy of Denver City, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Christian Hospice Care 1300 N. Canal Carlsbad,NM or Calvary Baptist Church 711 W. Washington, Artesia, N.M.

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The following was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published before August 1, 2005

BAKER, MAX E.
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Brenda Donaghe
Bastrop, Texas
June 19, 2005 7:16 PM

Shane, your father was a fine man and a wonderful mentor to me when I worked for Navajo. Your father was very proud of you and talked of you often at work. And above all, he raised you well because you are a morally good person. Your father will be missed. God Bless you and your family. Brenda Donaghe

Don Scarbrough
Artesia,NM
June 19, 2005 1:59 PM

It is with sadness that I learn of the passing of Max Baker. He and his family were some of the first people I met upon my return to Artesia, after almost a lifetime away from the area , and they have never failed to extend a hand of friendship and kindness to me. My deepest condolences go out to his family upon on this great loss that has come upon their lives, and may they take some measure of joy in this time of sorrow , by knowing that he has gone on to a far better place, than that which he has left, and that one day they will join with him again , in that land that knows no tears nor sorrow nor pain—Until that day ,my wish for each of them is that , may God hold each of them in the comfort and safety of his loving hand , and ease the pains of this loss in their lives.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 1, 2005

BARBEE, RUBY
CARLSBAD — Ruby “Clydean” Barbee, 84, of Carlsbad, formerly of Abilene, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at a hospital in Lubbock, Texas. A graveside service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel, Texas, with Sessions Hammond officiating,
Arrangements are under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. Second St., Abilene.
Mrs. Barbee was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Wingate, Texas, to Robert Lee and Winnie Mae (Herron) Denson. She moved from Abilene to Carlsbad, where she spent most of her life. She was an active member of Sunset Church of Christ in Carlsbad. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and she loved her dog, Dixie. She also loved quilting and was an avid bowler.
Survivors include three daughters, Alyene Freeman of Abilene, Brenda Majors of Grants, and Sonya Schutt and Dwayne Schutt of Carlsbad; seven grandchildren, Donna Reid, Robert Freeman, James Freeman and Cheryl Freeman, all of Abilene, Dennis Lynch (Amanda) of Mesquite, Matthew Schutt and his daughter, Madison Schutt, of Lubbock, and Jacob Schutt of Carlsbad; 15 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren; and two nephews, Ronnie Bradshaw and wife Barbara of Abilene and Mike Armstrong and wife Kelly of Abilene.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald W. Barbee; a brother, Melvin Lee Denson; and a sister, Jearldean Armstrong.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Schutt, Dennis Lynch, Jacob Schutt, Robert Freeman, Dwayne Schutt and William Marshall.
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The following was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published after June 27, 2005

BARRAZA, DOROTHY LEE
(July 12, 1928 - June 27, 2005)
Graveside services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 1, at Woodbine Cemetery, for Dorothy Lee Barraza, 610 Washington, Hagerman, New Mexico.
Mrs. Barraza, 76, died Monday, June 27, 2005 at Casa Maria Nursing Center in Roswell, New Mexico.
No visitation is scheduled.
Mrs. Barraza was born July 12, 1928 in Artesia, New Mexico; the daughter of Sterling Price Bowman and Cybil Celeste (Campbell) Bowman.
She was a lifelong area resident.
She was a housewife and member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by parents, a daughter Judy Huffmon and a brother Richard Bowman.
Survivors include sons Randy Sessum of Carrollton, Texas, and Johnny Duran of Hagerman; brothers Steve Bowman of Artesia, and Sam Bowman of Ohio; sisters Sandy Hill of Artesia, Barbara Davis of Chandler, Arizona, and Carol Groves of Chandler; grandchildren Dakota Duran, Diede Munoz, and Cindy Huffmon; great-grandchildren Jonathon, Ashlie, Cheryl and Wyome.

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The following was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published before August 1, 2005

BARRAZA, DOROTHY LEE
Guest Book

David Gooch
Lubbock, TX
July 9, 2005 8:20 PM

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Johnny Duran and his family for the loss of his beloved mother.

William Herring
Artesia, New Mexico
July 1, 2005 11:20 AM

I send my sympathy to Johnny Duran for the loss of his mother. May she rest in peace.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 1, 2005

BARRAZA, DOROTHY L.
ARTESIA — A graveside service for Dorothy Lee Barraza, 76, of Hagerman, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Woodbine Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled.
She died Monday, June 27, 2005, at Casa Maria Nursing Center in Roswell.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 20, 2005

BRITTAIN, JODY D.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Jody Don Brittain, 44, of Monroe Street, Amarillo, Texas, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Atchley officiating.
He will lie in state 1-7 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Brittain passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published after June 19, 2005

BROWN, IRENE “TINY”
Irene "Tiny" Brown
(December 18, 1937 - June 19, 2005) Photo
Graveside services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 22, at Woodbine Cemetery for Irene "Tiny" Brown, 1601 W. Centre Apt., Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Brown, 67, died Sunday, June 19, 2005 at her home. Rev. J. B. Craft will officiate at the services. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Phillips, Patrick Long, Curtis Hellums, Dale Bean, and Lazaro Rodriguez.
No visitation is scheduled.
Mrs. Brown was born December 18, 1937 in Oklahoma; the daughter of Jesse James Morgan and Francis Viola (Ford) Morgan.
On Oct. 31, 1953 she was married to Jackie Dean Brown in Carlsbad, N.M. She was a longtime resident of Artesia. He preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1986.
She was a homemaker and member of Victory Baptist Church. She loved to sing gospel music.
Preceded in death by parents, 5 brothers and 3 sisters, and a daughter Penny Brown.
Survivors include son Jackie Brown of Artesia; daughters Donna Hendrix of Artesia, Brenda Long of Carlsbad, Ellie Phillips of Artesia, and Lisa Armstrong of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; sister Mary Boston of Hulbert, Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published after June 23, 2005

BRUTON, OPAL H.
(July 20, 1917 - June 23, 2005) PHOTO
Services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 27, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Opal H. Bruton of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Bruton, 87, died Thursday, June 23, 2005 in Artesia.
Pastor Bobby Argo and Don Price will officiate at the services with burial at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Travis Schenk, Daniel Bruton, David Bruton, Ed Bruton, Jake Bruton, and Jeff Davis. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary beginning at 2:00 P.M. Sunday.
Mrs. Bruton was born July 20, 1917 in Delta, Colorado.
On Oct. 19, 1941 she was married to Jake Meek Bruton in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She came to Artesia in 1967 from Carlsbad, N.M. Her husband preceded her in death August 26, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents Ed Palmer and Inda Eva (Miller) Hill, four brothers, and two sisters.
She was a Sales Clerk at Anthony's and Bealls and owned and operated the Flair Drive-In her first five years in Artesia. She was also a member of Trinity Temple Assembly of God where she was an active member and a Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include her two sons Jake Bruton and wife Sharon Ann of Artesia and Daniel Paul Bruton and wife Patricia Ann of Artesia; three daughters Roxie Lou Boykin of Flint, Texas, Barbara Parrish and husband Harold of Artesia, and Jutie Lyn White and husband Bennie of Artesia; sister Ruby Pool of Winnsboro, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Artesia Good Samaritan Center Alzheimer’s Unit, 1402 Gilchrist Ave., Artesia, N.M. 88210.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 20, 2005

CADDELL, ORYTHA B.
CARLSBAD — Orytha B. Caddell, 93, of Westridge Road, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center. Services are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 21, 2005

CADDELL, RETHA B.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Retha Bell Mitchell Caddell, 93, of Cypress Street, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Lawson officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at West Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 22, 2005

CADDELL, RETHA B.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Retha Bell Mitchell Caddell, 93, of Cypress Street, is scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Lawson officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Retha Bell Mitchell Caddell was born to a pioneer family, Lige and Fannie Lee Russell Mitchell, on May 12, 1912, in Carlsbad. She was raised in and attended school in Carlsbad.
Retha married Lester “Lucky” Caddell at a young age and had seven sons and one daughter. She drove a school bus, was a secretary for a plaster and cement union and, for 40 years, kept the nursery at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
At age 63, she raised four more children — grandchildren Kenny, Scotty, Tommy and Tonya Caddell. Her home was known as the “pancake pit stop” on the way to school. Retha touched the lives of many people. She never found a stranger and was a mother to many kids.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five sons, five brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by two sons, Terry Gene Caddell and wife Sunnie of Quemado, and Vernon Caddell and wife Jan of Carlsbad; one daughter, Doris D. Kirk and husband Steve of Carlsbad; one sister, Lillie Florance and husband Willie Wilcox of McCook, Neb.; and 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Craig Kirk, Kenny Caddell, Scott Caddell, Ross Wilson, Deana Cavender and Terry Lynn Caddell.
Honorary pallbearers will be the rest of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 24, 2005

CALDERON, ADRIANA
ARTESIA — A graveside service for Adriana Gabaldon Calderon, infant, of Artesia, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Woodbine Cemetery with Pastor Bobby Argo officiating.
Adriana was born and died Friday, July 22, 2005, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 2, 2005

CALLAWAY, CONNIE
CARLSBAD — Connie Callaway, 46, of 15th Street, Longmont, Colo., passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005.
Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 3, 2005

CALLAWAY, CONNIE
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Connie Callaway, 46, of 15th Street, Longmont, Colo., is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.
Friends may call 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Longmont.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 5, 2005

CALLAWAY, CONNIE JOE
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Connie Jo Callaway, 46, of 15th Street, Longmont, Colo., is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Twin Oaks cemetery in Artesia.
She passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Longmont.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
She is survived by her parents, Albert O. Callaway of Clovis and Jo Ann Letcher and husband Sonny of Artesia; brothers, Dennis Ray Callaway of Wasilla, Alaska, and Dustin R. Letcher of Artesia; stepbrothers, Ronnie Letcher and Randy Letcher of Artesia; stepsister, Robbie White of Las Cruces; grandmother, Mae Chapman of Artesia; and two nephews, three nieces and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 1, 2005

CAMPOS, VICTORIA
CARLSBAD — Victoria Campos, 21, of Carlsbad, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 2, 2005

CAMPOS, VICTORIA
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Victoria Inez Echavarria Campos, 21, of Avenue B, is scheduled for noon Wednesday at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at San Jose Catholic Church.
She will lie in state 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
She passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 3, 2005

CAMPOS, VICTORIA
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Victoria Inez Echavarria Campos, 21, of Avenue B, Carlsbad, is scheduled for noon Wednesday at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine Jankowski officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at San Jose Catholic Church.
She will lie in state 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Victoria passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Victoria Inez Echavarria Campos was born Sept. 16, 1983, to Abel and Carolina Campos in Carlsbad. Victoria graduated from Carlsbad High School in 2002, where she was involved in track, volleyball and basketball. She lettered in track and was very active in the youth group at St. Edward Catholic Church. Victoria had worked with the Boys and Girls Club and later graduated from New Mexico State University-Carlsbad with an associate’s degree, planning to continue with an education degree. Her greatest accomplishment was giving birth to her newborn son, Jimi, which she so lovingly and tirelessly prepared for.
Victoria was preceded in death by her grandfather, Angel Campos Sr. and cousin, Kimberly Perez.
She is survived by her beloved baby son, Jimi Victorino Campos Hoff; her soulmate, Darren Hoff; parents, Carol and Abel Campos; sister, Veronica Campos; brothers, Jose’ Campos and Daniel Campos; nephew, Mark Olsen; grandparents, Robert and Cecilia Echavarria; and grandmother, Sabina Campos.
Pallbearers are Ray Campos, Michael Campos, Jeff Young, Angel Campos and Sam Campos. Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Echavarria, Robert Echavarria Jr., Bo Ramirez, Eddy Martinez, Jose’ Campos, Ronnie Campos, Jessica Campos and Justin Saldana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carlsbad National Bank, Account No. 00726389, 202 W. Stevens St., Carlsbad, N.M. 88220 in her memory for her son, Jimi Victorino Campos Hoff.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published shortly after June 23, 2005

CANO, MATEA R.
(September 21, 1922 - June 23, 2005) PHOTO
Services are scheduled at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 27, at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Matea R. Cano of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Mrs. Cano, 82, died Thursday, June 23, 2005 at her home.
Rev. Michael Bingham will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Her family members will be the pallbearers. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary starting at 2:00 P.M. Sunday.
Mrs. Cano was born September 21, 1922 in Escondida, New Mexico; the daughter of Juan Romero and Juana (Nora) Romero.
On April 26, 1943 she was married to Higinio C. Cano in El Paso, Texas. He preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, one brother, and two sisters.
She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Artesia.
Survivors include her sons Higinio Cano, Jr. of Artesia, Jesus Cano and wife Ruth of Artesia, Santiago Cano and wife Rachel of San Marcos, Texas, Joe Cano and wife Maria of Ft. Worth, Texas, and David Cano of Ft. Worth; daughters Juanita Sanchez and husband Asencion of Carlsbad and Lucy Ramon and husband Joe of Ft. Worth, sisters Rosa Cano of Artesia, Natalia Vibanco of Garry, Indiana, and Lucia Romero of Artesia; brothers Richard Romero and Bennie Romero both of Odessa, Texas; 24 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 8, 2005

COLBY, MICHAEL L.
CARLSBAD — Michael Lee Colby, 46, of Ferndale Street, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will take place in Vermont.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published shortly after June 29, 2005

CONTRERAS, PETRA VALLES
(January 28, 1958 - June 29, 2005)
Graveside services are scheduled at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 1, at Lake Arthur Cemetery for Petra Contreras, of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Contreras, 47, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Artesia Good Samaritan Center.
Mrs. Contreras was born January 28, 1958 in Saucillo, Chihuahua Mexico; the daughter of Francisco Contreras and Bertha (Valles) Contreras.
Mrs. Contreras came to Artesia in 1995 from Deming, New Mexico. She worked as a chili picker and member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
Survivors include her son Daniel Valles of El Paso, Texas; sisters Imelda Contreras of El Paso, and Angelita Contreras of Mexico; brother Tibursio Contreras of Phoenix, Arizona; and many friends.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 1, 2005

CONTRERAS, PETRA
ARTESIA — A graveside service for Petra Contreras, 47, of Mann Avenue, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Lake Arthur Cemetery.
She died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at Artesia Good Samaritan Center.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 6, 2005

COOPER, WANNDA
CARLSBAD — A funeral service for Wanda E. Cooper, 85, of Westridge Drive, is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Carlsbad Cemetery, with Pastor Craig Cockrell of First United Methodist Church officiating.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
Wanda Cooper died Monday, July 4, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Wanda Elizabeth Cooper was born February 11, 1920, in Olton, Texas, to Oakley and Azzie Cooper McGill. She married Richard C. “Dick” Cooper on June 15, 1947, in Tucumcari. They moved to Carlsbad in 1952 from Portales. Wanda was a homemaker, wife and mother. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two sons, Richard M. “Rick” Cooper, on May 15, 2005, and David Lee Cooper.
Survivors include son, C. Michael Cooper and wife Dorinda, of Lubbock, Texas; daughter, Dr. Judy Cooper Williams, of Carlsbad; daughter-in-law, Peggy Cooper, of Hereford, Texas; seven grandchildren, Kathleen Cooper, Elizabeth Cooper, Richard Cooper, Brian Williams, Adrian Williams, Colt Williams and David Seth Cooper; and three great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 28, 2005

DUNN, HAROLD F.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Harold F. Dunn, 83, of Avenue A, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor John Hinze officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.
He will lie in state 1-7 p.m. Friday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Mr. Dunn passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 29, 2005

DUNN, HAROLD F.
CARLSBAD — A funeral for Harold F. Dunn, 83, of Avenue A in Carlsbad, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 605 N. Sixth St., Carlsbad, with Pastor John Hinze officiating and Pastor Frank Hodnett of
Garden Street Baptist Church assisting. Interment will be at Carlsbad Cemetery. He died Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at home. Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Harold F. Dunn was born Aug. 18, 1921, in Hartford, Ark., to Walter L. Dunn and Bertha Lovely Dunn. He grew up in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He was active in the Boy Scouts and was an Eagle Scout with a Bronze Palm. He graduated from Spiro High School in Spiro, Okla., in 1940.
He married Mary Lois Draper on June 11, 1941. He was a farmer and a coal miner in Oklahoma until he moved to Carlsbad in 1956. He worked for National Potash Company for 25 years and retired in 1981 as assistant mine superintendent.
He served in the Army during World War II with the Rainbow Division during the Battle of the Bulge and spent 13 months in Europe. He received the European Theatre Medal, Unit Citation Medal and the Bronze Star.
He was an active member of Garden Street Baptist Church for many years and was a founding member of the Harmony Brothers Quartet from 1962 to 1968. In recent years he was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and active with the senior choir. He was a lifetime member of the Masons and a member of Gideons International.
During his retirement, Harold and Lois enjoyed many hours fishing and genealogy searching. He spent several years raising, training and showing Arabian horses. Other hobbies included painting, writing poems and singing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marie Douglas and Islahrea Carter; son, Harold F. Dunn Jr.; and two grandsons, Lonnie Dunn and Terry Stokum.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary Lois Dunn, of Carlsbad; three sons, William B. Dunn and wife Laurene of Carlsbad, David A. Dunn and partner Ada Yerby of Carlsbad and Stephen P. Dunn and wife Diane of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; four daughters, Norma Gail Dunn and partner Wendell Lovelis,of Artesia, Susan Stokum and husband Jim of Carlsbad, Linda C. Hill and husband Mike of Carlsbad and Lois M. Putman and husband Haskell of Carlsbad; one brother, Walter L. Dunn Jr. and wife Joyce of Spiro, Okla.; 24 grandchildren, Deanne Dunn Hurtt, Delynda Dunn, Lee Parnell, Lance Parnell, Catherine Swinbank, Carolyn Faulkner, Anne Parnell, Loren Dunn, Tonya Burdine, Charly Sisk, Jo Ann Dunn, Jeff Stokum, Sandra Tanner, Brian Barton, Aaron Dunn, Alyssa Dunn, Michael Burton, Cole Burton, Lacey Burton, Brian Hill, Jeff Hill, Jonathan Putman, Jared Putman and Ian Dunn; and 17 great-grandchildren, William Swinbank, Warren Swinbank, Gail Faulkner, ChaRay Dunn, Austin Atencio, Verity Burdin, Corbin Dunn, Kessa Dunn, Connor Dunn, Mariah Stokum, Nicholas Harrison, Karana Stokum, Aurora Stokum, Seth Tanner, Raylee Burton, Hunter Burton and Zackery Putman.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 27, 2005

DUSKEY, PAUL J.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Paul J. Duskey, 79, of Tansill Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Jimmy Ryan of Golden Services Hospice officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at West Funeral Home.
Mr. Duskey died Monday, July 26, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 28, 2005

DUSKEY, PAUL “JIM”
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Paul J. Duskey, 79, of Tansill Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Jimmy Ryan of Golden Services Hospice officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at West Funeral Home.
Mr. Duskey died Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Paul James Duskey was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Grafton, W.Va., to Brooke and Pauline Zinn Duskey. He was raised and educated in West Virginia.
On May 30, 1944, Jim was inducted into the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Seaman First Class until his honorable discharge on May 18, 1946.
He married his sweetheart, Irene Vivian Teubner, on June 1, 1946, in Galena Park, Texas. They moved to Carlsbad in 1947, where Jim worked for PCA. He worked there as a foreman until his retirement in 1993.
He was a past member of the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge and was a life member of the VFW Post No. 8743. He was always involved with the youth through Little League and Babe Ruth.
He had a great sense of humor and loved to play Santa for the family and various organizations. Jim had been raised in the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Irene, of the family home; son, James A. Duskey of Carlsbad; daughter, Linda S. Duskey of Carlsbad; sisters, Ruby Parrish of Wellsburg, W. Va., and Charlene Lundy of Grafton, W. Va.; and three grandchildren, John and Scott Duskey and Mark Marshall.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 24, 2005

EHMAN, EDWARD
CARLSBAD — Edward Ehman, 73, of North Walnut Street, died Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 27, 2005

‘Rig For Dive’
EHMAN, ED
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Ed Ehman, 73, of North Walnut Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with Father Noel Kramer of St. Edward Catholic Church officiating.
Mr. Ehman passed away Saturday, July 23, 2005 at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Edward Ehman was born April 4, 1932, in Paterson, N.J., to Joseph and Theresa Waldinger Ehman. Ed was raised and attended school in Paterson, N.J. He worked first as a baker’s apprentice until joining the Navy in 1952.
He married Elizabeth B. “Betty” Fraser on Sept. 2, 1956, in Boston. Ed served 20 years in the military and retired as a chief missile technician aboard nuclear and diesel powered submarines. During his military career, Ed was awarded five Good Conduct medals, and National Defense and China Service medals before retiring in 1971.
After retiring from the Navy, Ed went to work for AT&T as a communications tech, attending college while with AT&T earning both B.S. and M.S. degrees and graduating cum laude. He retired from AT&T in 1990.
During his professional career, Ed was active in Lions International, serving as state president for Connecticut and as chairman of the Connecticut Lions Drug Awareness Committee. He was active in his Fleet Reserve Association, president and charter member of the Oakdale Volunteer Fire Department, president of Connecticut Communities for Drug-Free Youth, and a member of the state and national associations of Prevention Professionals.
Ed moved to Carlsbad in 1992, but continued his active community involvement as a member of the Elks Lodge serving as the district Drug Awareness Committee chairman, member of Drug Watch International and as the New Mexico representative to the national organization. He was also one of the first Certified Prevention Specialists in New Mexico.
Ed attended St. Edward Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, AARP, and the Eddy County DWI Task Force Prevention Unit. He volunteered numerous hours to the Carlsbad Reintegration Center and Grace House. He had a passion for helping people and devoted more than 40 years to his communities and organizations dedicated to this purpose.
Ed’s hobbies included baking and decorating cakes, which included decorating wedding cakes for his children’s weddings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joseph Ehman; and sisters, Carolyn Conley and Marion Hahn.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth B. “Betty” Ehman; sons, Edward Ehman Jr. and wife Debbie of Portland, Conn., and Joseph Ehman and wife Terry of Flagstaff, Ariz.; daughters, Lexina Bailey and husband Lawrence of E. Windsor, Conn., Teresa Ryder and husband Ken of Carlsbad and Mary Hilt and husband Pat of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Traci Rae and Jeremy Ehman, Christopher and Matthew Carmean, Lindsey Ehman and Richard Edward Hilt, who lovingly refered to his grandfather as “Hi-Guy”; great-grandchildren, Autumn and Willum; a brother, Roger Ehman and wife Sumi of New Jersey; a sister, Terry Spuler of New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 22, 2005

ELLIOTT, EARL R.
TUCUMCARI — Earl Ronald “Ronnie” Elliott, 64, formerly of Carlsbad, passed away Monday, July 18, 2005, at Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Logan. For those who wish, donations may be made to a favorite charity in memory of Earl Ronald “Ronnie” Elliott.
Dunn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 23, 2005

ELLIOTT, EARL R.
TUCUMCARI — Earl Ronald “Ronnie” Elliott, 64, passed away Monday, July 18, 2005, at Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital.
Ronnie Elliott was born March 13, 1941, in Mount Joy, Tenn., to Earl T. and Rebecca Elliott. He was a 1959 graduate of NMSU-Las Cruces. He worked for the N.M. Department of Game and Fish beginning in 1964 and retired in 1996. He worked as a fisheries biologist and on antelope, quail and bighorn sheep projects as well as handling his law enforcement duties. He had been stationed in Roswell, Raton, Mora and Santa Rosa. He had served in the Tucumcari area for the past 19 years as district officer.
Surviving Ronnie is his wife, Clifford Anne, of Logan, whom he married in 1975. Also surviving is a sister, Glenda Elliott of Carlsbad.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Logan. For those who wish, donations may be made to a favorite charity in memory of Earl Ronald “Ronnie” Elliott.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published shortly after July 3, 2005

ERNESTINA, TENA
(April 7, 1951 - July 3, 2005)
Services are scheduled at 9:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 6, at Our Lady of Grace Church for Ernestina Venzor Tena, 55 Lawrence Ranch Rd., Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Tena, 54, died Sunday, July 3, 2005 at Artesia General Hospital.
A rosary is also scheduled at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday at Our Lady of Grace Church.
Mrs. Tena was born April 7, 1951 in Chihuahua, Mexico; the daughter of Socorro Venzor and Celia (Palacios) Venzor.
On January 1973 she was married to Humberto Tena in Mexico. She came to Artesia in 1980 from Mexico.
She was a housewife and member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by mother and a sister Concepcion Venzor.
Survivors include her husband Humberto Tena of the family home; father Socorro Venzor of Mexico; sons Aurelio Tena of Artesia, and David Tena of Artesia; daughters Patricia Fuentes of Artesia, Andrea Tena of Artesia, and Fatina Tena of Artesia; brothers Candelario Venzor of Mexico and Santiago Venzor of Mexico; sisters Maria Ortega of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Gregoria Herrera of Mexico; 5 grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 6, 2005

FIERRO, REINALDO
CARLSBAD — Reinaldo L. Fierro, 85, of Legion Street, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Services are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 7, 2005

FIERRO, REINALDO
CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for Reinaldo L. Fierro, 85, of Legion Street, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Edward Catholic Church, with Father Noel Kramer officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, with veteran’s honors being performed by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard.
A vigil is planned for 7 p.m. Friday at West Funeral Home.
Friends may call 3-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at West Funeral Home.
Reinaldo Fierro died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 8, 2005

FIERRO, REYNALDO L.
CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for Reynaldo L. Fierro, 85, of Legion Street, will be celebrated a 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Noel Kramer officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery with veterans’ honors being performed by the Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard.
A vigil will be recited at 7 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at West Funeral Home.
Mr. Fierro died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Reynaldo Losoya Fierro was born April 28, 1920, in Alpine, Texas, to Serildo and Cruz Losoya Fierro. He was raised in Alpine.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army on Jan. 26, 1942, and served as a cook and was promoted to military police at the prisoner of war camp in Puerto Rico. He received his honorable discharge on Oct. 12, 1945.
He returned to his hometown to marry his sweetheart, Josefina Garcia, on Dec. 2, 1945. They lived in various parts of Texas, Louisiana and Colorado and northern New Mexico before settling in Carlsbad in the 1950s.
Reynaldo was a self-employed concrete contractor. He was a member of the VFW Post 8703, St. Edward Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion Bryan Mudgett Post No. 7.
He was preceded in death by his wife on March 6, 2003.
Reynaldo is survived by two sons, Frank Barrera of Carlsbad and Lonnie Barrera and wife Anna of Artesia; brother, Daniel Fierro of Anthony; sister, Lusia Willard of Wichita, Kan.; grandchildren, Anthony, Angela and Clarissa Barrera of Artesia; one great-grandchild, Jasmine Ramirez of Artesia; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers are members of VFW Post 8703.
Donations may be made to Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration,
c/o St. Edward Catholic Church or San Jose Catholic Church.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 12, 2005

FLOWERS, LOTTIE
CARLSBAD — Lottie M. Flowers, 89, of North First Street, died Sunday, July 10, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home.
Arrangements are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 13, 2005

FLOWERS, LOTTIE
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Lottie Mae Flowers, 89, of North First Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Luna Cemetery in Luna, N.M., with Bishop Art Quitel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Luna officiating. There will be no visitation.
She died Sunday, July 10, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home.
Arrangements were by West Funeral Home.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 1, 2005

FRANCO, NATIVIDAD G.
CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for Natividad G. Franco, 96, of Mesa Street, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Maurus Hauer officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery.
A prayer vigil will be recited at 7 p.m. today at West Funeral Home with Father Alcuin Hunter officiating. Friends may call 1 p.m. to service time today at West Funeral Home.
Mrs. Franco died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 2, 2005

FRANCO, NATIVIDAD G.
CARLSBAD — A funeral Mass for Natividad G. Franco, 96, of North Mesa Street, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Noel Kramer officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery.
Mrs. Franco died Thursday at home with her family and Lakeview Hospice in attendance.
West Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Natividad Garcia Franco was born Dec. 25, 1908, in Terlingua, Texas, to Dolores and Luisa Munoz Garcia.
She married Benigno C. Franco on Aug. 29, 1931, in Terlingua. The couple moved to Alpine, Texas, shortly after their marriage, where their three daughters were born. The family moved to Carlsbad in 1948, where their son was born.
Mrs. Franco was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1999; her son, Arturito Franco in 1954; four brothers, Miguel, Gregorio, Asencion and Carlitos Garcia; and seven sisters, Facunda, Alta Garcia, Rosalia Garcia, Simona Quintela, Josefa Fierro, Maria Renfroe and Trine Chavarria.
Survivors include three daughters, Maria Louisa Madrid and husband Joe Madrid, and Margarita Villa, both of Carlsbad, and Tina Urquidez and husband Louie Urquidez of Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Kristopher and Jacob Madrid, Alexander and Benjamin Weis, Nicholas Cabrera and Kourtney Madrid.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards Parochial School.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 1, 2005

GALBRAITH, G. SCOTT “GALBY”
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for G. Scott “Galby” Galbraith, 18, of Calle de Codor-niz, Carlsbad, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Bacon and Pastor David Prell officiating.
He will lie in state 4-8 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
Scott was born Feb. 15, 1987. He passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in an automobile accident.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Scott began playing soccer at 3 years old and began playing baseball as early as anyone can remember. Baseball was truly the love of his life and soccer was a passion. Scott, also known as “Stretch,” was the defensive player of the year for the Cavemen his junior year and starting first baseman both his junior and senior years and was arguably the best first baseman in the state this year and last year. He was a challenge for any coach that coached him and any team that played against him.
Scott worked for the Carlsbad Fire and Rescue Department as a second-year lifeguard of the Carlsbad Municipal Beach credited by Assistant Chief Frank Navarrette with seven life-saving rescues in the summer of 2004 and at least two this summer. He was certified by the American Red Cross as a lifeguard with first aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
At the time of the accident, he was returning from Socorro for his orientation and training session for a trip to serve as a Sports Ambassador from New Mexico to Australia. He was actively involved with the youth group at Blodgett Street Baptist Church.
Scott was loved and respected by his peers and teachers. His work ethic was revealed from the time he was 11 years old delivering papers for the Current-Argus and continued in a gracious willingness to help anyone who ever had a need. He was a loving and giving young man. Scott had plans to play baseball for Wayland Baptist University this fall.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Bob and Joretta Jasper, R.B. Galbraith Jr., and aunt Patty Galbraith.
He is survived by his parents, Don and Vickie Galbraith of Carlsbad; brother, Chris Galbraith of Portales; sister, Kellyn Galbraith of Carlsbad; grandmother, Mildred F. Galbraith of Abilene, Texas; uncles and aunts, Roy B. Galbraith III, Ron and Glenda Galbraith, Steve and Karen Jasper, Peggy Galbraith, Paula and Mark Wright and Robert Jasper; and cousins.
Pallbearers are Michael Prell, Andrew Hotter, Trey Owen, Eric Marshall, Sean Tabor, Ryan Salcido, Aaron Pate and Ron Galbraith. Honorary pallbearers are the 2005 Cavemen Baseball Team, 2004 Cavemen Soccer Team, and Carlsbad Fire and Rescue and Life Guard Team.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carlsbad Foundation, Tom Forni, Bobby Click and Ray Landreth Cavemen Baseball Scholarship Fund, 116 S. Canyon St., Carlsbad, N.M. 88220; or the American Red Cross, Southeastern New Mexico Chapter, 200 E. Park St., No. 88240, Hobbs, N.M. 88240-0025.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 22, 2005

GALLARDO, JOHN F.
CARLSBAD — John Frank Gallardo, 88, of Ferris Street, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at Lakeview Christian Home. Direct cremation has taken place. There will be no services. Arrangements were by West Funeral Home.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 24, 2005

GARNER, V. L. “DOC”
CARLSBAD — V.L. “Doc” Garner, 89, of North Olive Street, died Friday, July 22, 2005, at home. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 27, 2005

GARNER, V. L. “DOC”
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for V.L. “Doc” Garner, 89, of North Olive Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Blodgett Street Baptist Church with Pastor David Prell officiating.
Mr. Garner died Friday, July 22, 2005 at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 29, 2005

GARNER, V. L. “DOC”
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for V.L. “Doc” Garner, 89, of North Olive Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Blodgett Street Baptist Church with Pastor David Prell officiating.
Mr. Garner passed away Friday, July 22, 2005, at his home.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
V.L. “Doc” Garner was born Dec. 1, 1915, in Yale County, Ark., to John Columbus Garner and Lena May Malone Garner. Vernon’s family moved to Eddy County in 1928 and eventually settled in the Otis area.
He met Viva “Vi” Williams, and they were married on July 30, 1937, at the train station in Malaga.
Doc worked as a farmer and for the Eddy County Road Department until 1940 when he went to work for PCA. He retired from PCA in 1981 as a foreman. His hobbies included fishing, riding horses and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Vi; brothers, Jerry, Harold and J.C. Jr.; and a great-grandson.
He is survived by a son, Stanley Garner of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Beth Cotant of Carlsbad; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Lorene Strand of Eugene, Ore.; and brothers, Bruce Garner of Cañon City, Colo., and Bobby Garner of Lewisville, Ky.
Memorial contributions in Doc’s name may be made to Blodgett Street Baptist Church, 1500 W. Blodgett St., Carlsbad, N.M., 88220; Parkinson Foundation, 1501 North West 9th Ave., Miami, FL, 33136; or Carlsbad Foundation, 116 S. Canyon St., Carlsbad, N.M., 88220.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published shortly after June 10, 2005

GOOCH, RUBY MAE
(July 23, 1927 - June 10, 2005) PHOTO
Ruby Mae Gooch, 78 of Midland, Texas passed away June, 10, 2005 after a long illness. Mrs. Gooch was born July 23, 1927 in McCamey, Texas to Walter Loy and Nannie Elizabeth Crouch who preceded her in death. On July 20, 1947 she married John C. Gooch who also preceded her in death on May 7, 1993.
Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death: T. J. Crouch; J. C. Crouch; Lois Downey Stitch; Leeola Downey; Lorene Harper; and Jean Gray Stoop.
A long time resident of Artesia and Tatum, New Mexico she had resided in Midland for the past five years since moving from Tatum. She enjoyed oil painting, dancing and gospel singing. She was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church while residing in Tatum.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Belyeu and husband Randle of Brenham, Texas and Glenda MacGregor of Midland; three sisters Altha Crouch of Albuquerque, N.M.; Frances Giles and husband Bud of Clovis, N.M.; and Peggy Rounds of Roswell, N.M.; a special friend and companion, Ben Vann, of Odessa, Texas; four grandchildren, Christi Belyeu Bond and husband Ragan of Brenham, Texas; Shami Nickels and husband Gerald of Midland; Shelly Belyeu Rogers and husband Gary of Brenham; and John Tye MacGregor and wife Natalie of Midland. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild: Alex, Madalyn and Caraline Bond; Starla, Tera, Trista and Jared Nickels; Cody and John Austin Rogers and Justin, Katey, Bryleigh and Bryce MacGregor; and great-great granddaughter Nevaeh Terry. She was, also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Terpening & Son Mortuary with a final resting place at the Woodbine Cemetery located in Artesia.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 13 from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm and Tuesday, June 14 from 8:30 am -1:00 pm with services at 2:00 pm Tuesday at the Terpening & Son Mortuary.
The service will be officiated by Pastor Peggy White and Brother Don McNurlin. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Harper, Vernon Harper, Donnie Hampton, Dwayne Downey, Rod Downey, and Bud Giles.
The family requests in lieu of floral tributes that memorials be given to Home Hospice, 901 West Missouri in Midland, Texas 79701 or to a charity of choice.
The family would also like to express their appreciation for all the cards, flowers and prayers during Mrs. Gooch's illness.
The matriarch of our family will be deeply missed. Ruby was dearly loved by all of her family and friends.

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The following was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published prior to August 1, 2005

GOOCH, RUBY MAE
Guest Book

Terrie (Robertson) Kitchen
Citrus Heights, California
July 17, 2005 3:42 PM To Glenda, a classmate, and your sister, Carolyn, may I express my sorrow in the loss of your Mother. May she rest in peace and your hearts be filled with loving memories. Terrie

Kaye Burger Mathis
Georgetown, TX
July 1, 2005 11:18 AM CAROLYN -- SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. ONE OF MY FRIENDS SENT ME THE WEB SITE FOR TERPENING AND I CHECK IT EVERY SO OFTEN AND SAW THE NICE ARTICLE ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. AGAIN, MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. KAYE

Leona and Louis Crenshaw
Tatum, New Mexico
June 11, 2005 5:55 PM Dear Carolyn and Glenda, Louis and I are sorry to learn of Ruby's passing. She was our dear friend indeed, as was Johnny. We will always cherish the fond memories of her in Tatum. Our love and sympathy to you! Sincerely, Louis and Leona Crenshaw

Diann & Dewey Middleton
Ulysses, Kansas
June 11, 2005 5:29 PM I am sadden by the lose of a cousin pray that god keep her in his hand until we can all meet again. Our prays go out to the family in this time of sorrow. May God bless and keep you. Love, Dewey and Diann Middleton

Joan Crouch Graves
Tucumcari, New Mexico
June 11, 2005 5:00 PM Dear Family, My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Ruby was always a favorite niece of my parents, her Uncle Billy and Aunt Tillie Crouch. Those of the younger generations may not know that. She was much loved by so many who have gone before her and those who still remain. I pray God gives you comfort in this difficult time and may his blessings and grace be with you all in this time of sorrow and loss. With love, Joan Crouch Graves

Marlene Crouch Chance
Richmond, Va
June 11, 2005 2:29 PM I know Ruby bill be missed by all her family. My prayers are with you. Marlene Crouch

Sherry Paterick-Keith
San Diego, CA
June 11, 2005 11:53 AM What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. I wish we had been able to meet one another. Respecfully, Sherry Ruby Mae's 3rd cousin

Billie Mac Mmiddleton
Pueblo, CO
June 11, 2005 10:25 AM With deepest sympathies to the family. A cousin for many years, Love, Billie Mac

Betty Crouch Coslett
Tucumcari, NM
June 11, 2005 8:51 AM Dearest Cousins, May God give you strength, courage and faith in this most difficult time of loss. Ruby was a wonderful person and I know she is in a better place and is at peace in God's hands. I know you will remember her with the same love she shared with you in her lifetime. May the essence of that love remain with you always. May God bless and keep each of you. My love to all of you.

Don Scarbrough
Artesia,NM
June 10, 2005 4:36 PM To the entire family, but especially to Carolyn and Glenda, whom I went to school with , may I offer my most heartfelt condolences upon the passing of their loved one, and Mother. It is my hope that God will gently hold you each in the comfort of his hand, and give you comfort in this your time of such great loss

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published shortly after July 20, 2005

GUTHRIE, V. H. “BILL”
(July 29, 1924 - July 20, 2005) PHOTO
Graveside services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 23, at Woodbine Cemetery for V. H. "Bill” Guthrie, of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Guthrie, 80, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at his home.
Rev. Leo Pennington will officiate at the services. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Kidd, Mike Hill, Robert Guthrie, Jeremy Guthrie, Trenton Guthrie, and Sammy Van Atta.
Mr. Guthrie was born July 29, 1924 in Oakalla, Texas; the son of Shadrack M. Guthrie and Cora Frances (Reavis) Guthrie.
Mr. Guthrie served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.
On Dec. 25, 1943 he was married to Johnnie N. Smith in Lampasas, Texas. He came to Artesia in 1949 from Monahans, Texas. He worked as a Contract Plumber.
Mr. Guthrie was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Olan, W.C., and Lavoy Guthrie; and one grandson John Valton Guthrie JR.
Survivors include his wife Johnnie Guthrie of the family home; daughter Claudia Hill and husband Mike of Artesia; son John Valton Guthrie SR. and wife Renee of Artesia; brother Leland Guthrie of Leander, Texas; sisters Luvenia Johnston of Lampasas, Texas and Nelda McAndrew of Boise, Idaho; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 22, 2005

GUTHRIE, V. H. “BILL”
ARTESIA — A graveside service for V.H. “Bill” Guthrie, 80, of South Second Street, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Woodbine Cemetery.
Mr. Guthrie died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at home.
Terpening and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published shortly after July 1, 2005

JONES, SHIRLEY
(October 10, 1942 - July 1, 2005)
Memorial services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 8, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Shirley Jones, Artesia, New Mexico.
Mrs. Jones, 62, died Friday, July 1, 2005 at her home.
Tom Gunn will officiate at the services.
Mrs. Jones was born October 10, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska; the daughter of Angelo Gilliotti and Mary Rose (Roberts) Gilliotti.
On Nov. 1, 1980 she was married to Dennis Jones in Whittier, Calif. . She came to Artesia in 1995 from Albuquerque, N.M.
She was a Supervisor in Lease Records at Navajo Refinery. She attended Hermosa Dr. Church of Christ, and was a member of Altrusa, and Desk & Derrick.
She was preceded in death by parents, Mary Rose and Angelo Gilliotti and brother Peter A. Gilliotti. Survived by Dennis Jones, stepdaughters Shannon Adams and Julie Jones, sister and husband Rosita and Harry Crutchfield. Nieces, Theresa McKernan and husband Tom, Marie Payne, Barbara Parish, and Delores Davis and husband Ken. Nephew, Bill A. Bartlett. Numerous grand and great nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Foundation 611 N. Canal, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published prior to August 1, 2005

JONES, SHIRLEY
Guest Book

Pat Wood
July 7, 2005 4:34 PM Shirley was a special lady that touched the hearts of a lot of the folk's that worked with her. I will remember her as a kind person with a ready smile and she was always willing to help.

Katie Ruiz
Navajo/Artesia
July 7, 2005 3:58 PM I will really miss you. Rest in peace my supervisor, my friend.

Debbie & Alan Needham
Artesia, NM
July 6, 2005 11:49 AM We will always remember Shirley with a smile on her face. We will miss her!

Denise Calvert
Artesia, New Mexico
July 6, 2005 11:17 AM Shirley was a dear friend and wonderful co-worker. She will be sorely missed!

Shirley Bowman
July 6, 2005 10:22 AM Shirley was a real trooper. I will miss being greeted by her smile each morning. May you rest in peace lady.

Terry McKernan
Omaha, NE
July 6, 2005 9:10 AM Although Aunt Shirley was a distance away she was always in our thoughts. Her visits to Omaha, her smile and positive manner will be greatly missed. We will have wonderful memories of her and she will always be in our hearts.

Valerie Jaramillo
Artesia, New Mexico
July 6, 2005 8:12 AM I will always remember Shirley's strength and endurance. She will be truly missed.

Juanita Molina
Artesia NM
July 6, 2005 8:09 AM Shirley will be missed by us.

Daana Pittam
Artesia, NM
July 5, 2005 2:28 PM We will miss having Shirley in worship services, but I'm glad she is without pain now. She was a precious little lady.

Melissa Boone
Navajo/Artesia
July 5, 2005 10:29 AM

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 6, 2005

JONES, SHIRLEY
ARTESIA — Memorial services for Shirley Jones, 62, of Artesia, are set for 10 a.m. Friday at Terpening and Son Chapel. Tom Gunn will officiate at the services.
Mrs. Jones died Friday, July 1, 2005 at her home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Foundation 611 N. Canal, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220.
Services are under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published shortly after July 10, 2005

KIMBLE, FREDERICK O’KEEF
(October 29, 1964 - July 10, 2005)
Memorial services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 16, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Keef Kimble, of Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Kimble, 40, died Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 1213 W. Missouri Ave. Sp. #4 in Artesia.
Cremation is under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Kimble, David Ochoa, Martin Segura, Dennis Ybarra, Oscar Molina, Meny Chavez, Nathan Perry, Dayle Frazier, Ronald McCann, Ruben D. Kimble, Scott Yates, Frank Yates JR. and friends.
Mr. Kimble was born October 29, 1964 in Houston, Texas; the son of Freddie Kimble and Patricia (McCann) Kimble.
He was a lifelong resident of Artesia after moving from Houston, Texas as a baby with his family.
He worked as a Truck Driver and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, former Artesia High School athlete in football and baseball, member of the "A" Club, and was inspired by T.W. Harvey.
Survivors include his parents Freddie Kimble of Artesia, and Patricia Kimble of Houston, Texas; the mother of his children Terry Molina of Artesia; son Bryan Kimble of Artesia; daughters Bernadette Molina, Breanna Kimble, and Brandi Kimble all of Artesia; brother Rickey Kimble of Artesia; grandmother Arizona Miles of Artesia; grandchildren Brandon, Benjamin, Alexis, Jeremy, and Faith; Aunts Gayle Anderson, Jacquelyn Elaine Chaney both of Houston, and Annie Mae Hemphill of Roswell, N.M.; Uncles Ronald McCann, Nathan Perry, and Ruben David Kimble all of Houston; cousins Shawntay Chaney of Houston, and Odell Stoke of Roswell.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published prior to August 1, 2005

KIMBLE, FREDERICK O’KEEF
Guest Book

Anita Harvey
Artesia
July 27, 2005 12:43 PM

Please accept my sincerest sympathy in your loss. I remember Keef with great fondness and utmost respect. I loved his smile and his willingness to help. My family grieves for him. God bless you, Ricky, and all your family.

Ruby Ortega
Artesia, NM 88210
July 15, 2005 4:52 PM

My heart goes out to the family members of Keef... I want you to know that you all will be in my prayers. I know exactly what it is that you are going through, I lost my eldest daughter in May. Even though the circumstances are a lot different my heart goes out to you all. And may the Grace of God get you through this rough time. Remember God and he will get you through anything! Hold your heads up and before you know it a year will pass... Keef is always going to be with you, no matter where you go he will be there.

Gilbert Guerrero
Kellyville, Oklahoma
July 15, 2005 6:54 AM

My prayers are with you, Keef was a great teammate but most of all he was my friend. I will always remember that big smile of his.

Bill Herring
Artesia, New Mexico
July 14, 2005 2:31 PM

Good-bye Friend....I'll see you on the other side.....

Rosy Starrett
Artesia, NM
July 14, 2005 9:37 AM

Bill and I would like to extend our sypmathy in the loss of Keef and let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Rosy Starrett

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 15, 2005

KIMBLE, KEEF
ARTESIA — A memorial service for Keef Kimble, 40, of Champ Clark Avenue, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Temple Assembly of God. Mr. Kimble died Sunday, July 10, 2005, in Artesia.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 14, 2005

KIRKES, JESSE
CARLSBAD — Jesse Kirkes, 81, of North Ash Street, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 15, 2005

KIRKES, JESSE D. “MUTT”
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for Jesse D. “Mutt” Kirkes, 81, of North Ash Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Denton-Funchess Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor D. Michael Lee of Victory Baptist Church officiating. Carlsbad Veteran’s Honor Guard will provide military honors.
He will not lie in state. Cremation has taken place.
Mr. Kirkes passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Denton-Funchess Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jesse D. “Mutt” Kirkes was born March 6, 1924, to Jesse and Julia Mae Dawson Kirkes in Briggsville, Ark. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He fought in the Marshall Islands, Battle of Saipan, Tinian Island and Battle of Iwo Jima. He was supportive of his country and was a patriotic American. He was a member of VFW Post No. 3277 and DAV. Mutt was also a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1558. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was very instrumental in developing the Willow Lake Recreation Area for IMC. Mutt retired from IMC after 45 years of service.
He was preceded in death by grandson Jeffrey Dale Kirkes; and five brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lou Kirkes; sons, Mike Kirkes and wife Carolyn of Midland, Texas, and Randy Kirkes of Carlsbad; daughters, Robin Beauchamp and husband Rick of Carlsbad and Gina Ferguson and husband Mike of Roswell; siblings, Janice Underwood, Bill Kirkes, Bonnie Williams and Charles Kirkes all of Carlsbad; grandchildren, Chris Kirkes, Julie Grenko, Gary Kirkes, Jessica Janway, Nathan Johnston, Jaimie Stevens, Erin Ferguson, Justin Kirkes and Daniel Kirkes; and 13 great-grandchildren
Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published shortly after July 5, 2005

LEYVA, ISMAEL M.
(March 31, 1945 - July 5, 2005) PHOTO
Services are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 7 at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Ismael M. Leyva, 2204 W. Briscoe Ave., Artesia, New Mexico.
Mr. Leyva, 60, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at Artesia General Hospital.
Ervey Dominguez will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Raymond Anaya, Manuel Acosta, Chindo Martinez, Omar Carrasco, David De La Rosa, William Briscoe, Luis Carrasco, and Jesse Acosta. Visitation at Terpening & Son Mortuary will begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Friends may call on the family at 1106 W. Centre Ave.
Ismael Leyva was born March 31, 1945 in Artesia; the son of Clotilde Leyva and Maria (Molina) Leyva. His parents preceded him in death.
On March 15, 1973 he was married to Alyce Hernandez in Carlsbad, N.M
He was an operator at Navajo Refinery and served in the National Guard for fifteen years. He attended the Jehovah's Witnesses church.
Survivors include his wife Alyce Leyva of the family home; sons Sy Leyva and Edwin Leyva both of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter Lori Ann Ramirez of Phoenix, Arizona; a sister Sylvia Carrillo of Artesia; and grandchildren Jay Hernandez and Irene Ramirez both of Phoenix.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Terpening and Son Mortuary" published prior to August 1, 2005

LEYVA, ISMAEL M.
Guest Book

Jesse Acosta
albuquerque new mexico
July 6, 2005 6:46 PM

Im sorry about your loss. Im sure you all are going through a very difficult time. I am positive the impact that your dad left with all those people that interacted with him are better people because of him. He raised great kids and im sure his legacy will carry on over through you. Jesse Acosta

Jesse Acosta
albuquerque new mexico
July 6, 2005 6:46 PM

Im sorry about your loss. Im sure you all are going through a very difficult time. I am positive the impact that your dad left with all those people that interacted with him are better people because of him. He raised great kids and im sure his legacy will carry on over through you. Jesse Acosta

Frankie and Melissa Lopez
Artesia, Nm
July 6, 2005 4:00 PM

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have been and will continue to be in our prayers.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 7, 2005

LEYVA, ISMAEL
ARTESIA — Services for Ismael M. Leyva, 60, of West Briscoe Avenue, are set for 10 a.m. today at Terpening and Son Mortuary, with Ervey Dominguez officiating. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Mr. Leyva died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Artesia General Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Terpening and Son Mortuary.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 26, 2005

LOCKLEAR, DUNCAN
CARLSBAD — Duncan Locklear, 69, of West Fox Street, passed away Friday, July 8, 2005. He was born May 19, 1936, in Oklahoma.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 14, 2005

LORD, SUEANN T.
CARLSBAD — SueAnn T. Lord, 64, of Moore Drive, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 15, 2005

LORD, SUEANN “SAM”
CARLSBAD — A memorial service for SueAnn ”Sam” Trice Lord, 64, of Moore Drive, is scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 605 N. Sixth St., with Pastor John Hinze officiating.
She will not lie in state. Cremation has taken place.
She passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
SueAnn was preceded in death by her parents M.E. “Buddy” Trice and Robbie D. Trice.
She is survived by her husband, George Lord of the family home; daughters, Lauren Cook Sexton and husband Matt of Carlsbad, Chelsea L. Caffey of Carlsbad and Lisa Cook Prindle and husband Kent of Dallas; a son, Miles T. Cook of Dallas; grandchildren, Lee Allen Hunt, Brian, Robin and Shawna Purdy, Michael Cook, Aarik and Kira York and Marisa Prindle; and two great-grandchildren, Jezrial Lee Hunt and Michael Paul Purdy.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 31, 2005

MAGETTE, MARY L.
CARLSBAD — Mary L. Magette, 59, of Westridge Road, died Friday, July 29, 2005, at Landsun Health Service Center. Services are pending with West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 9, 2005

MARQUEZ, LORENZA
CARLSBAD — Lorenza Catalina Martinez Marquez, 71, of Monte Vista Street, Carlsbad, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005, at her home. Services are pending with Denton-Funchess Funeral Home.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 28, 2005

MASON, ROBERT L.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Robert Lee Mason, 84, of Montclaire Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Carlsbad Cemetery with the Rev. A.M. Mackey officiating. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will perform military honors.
There will be no visitation.
Mr. Mason died Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at his daughter’s home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 29, 2005

MASON, ROBERT L.
CARLSBAD — A graveside service for Robert Lee Mason, 84, of Montclair Street, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Carlsbad Cemetery with the Rev. A.M. Mackey of Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, officiating. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will perform military honors. There will be no visitation.
Mr. Mason died Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at his daughter’s home.
Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.
Robert Lee Mason was born Sept. 14, 1920, in Georgetown, Texas, to Robert N. and Addie Logan Mason. He was raised and educated in Texas.
He married his sweetheart, Ida Belle Miller, on Sept. 26, 1939, in Georgetown.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army on March 26, 1939, and received his honorable discharge on Oct. 10, 1945. In 1945, after his discharge, he and his wife moved to Carlsbad. Here, he worked for Forrest Tire; owned and operated Downtown Texaco; worked at Duval, P.C.A., and Lundberg Potash; worked for Eddy County Roads; and was road crew supervisor for the Sheriff’s Department.
He was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Brotherhood of Goodwill and a lifetime member of the Sheriff’s Posse.
He was also a real sports fan — rooting for Carlsbad Cavemen and the L.A. Dodgers.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Bobbie Lee; four brothers; two sisters; granddaughter, Gwendolyn Mason; and many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.
He is survived by two sons, Robert Gene Mason and wife Mary and Billy Darnell Mason; daughters, Irene Runnels and Shelby Kay Brandon; one sister-in-law, Grace Mason; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one niece; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Honorary pallbearers are Duval-PCA-Lundberg employ-ees, Sheriff’s Department employees, Sheriff’s Posse members, Brother James Quarles, D.Z. Oliver, Jessie Askew and A.B. Bowman.
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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 15, 2005

McCAUSLAND, MATTHEW A.
CARLSBAD — Matthew Angus McCausland, 37, beloved son of Dana McCausland and Edward (Buddy) McCausland, passed away at his home in Auburn, Wash., on July 1, 2005. Matthew is now and forevermore resting in peace.
He is survived by his mom, Dana; his dad, Buddy and stepmother Jeanie McCausland of Albuquerque; his loving brother and best friend, Damon McCausland and wife Deidre of Fort Collins, Colo.; his grandparents, Claude and Kay McCausland, of Carlsbad; and Mae G. Collie of Shreveport, La. He also is survived by a large extended family of relatives and friends who will dearly miss him.
His grandparents, William R. and Gwendolyn Dickson and Robert J. Collie, in whose care he now rests, preceded Matthew.
He was born in Laredo, Texas, on Nov. 4, 1967. Matthew grew up in Albuquerque and attended Sandia High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He later earned an associate’s degree in aviation maintenance technology at ENMU-Roswell. Matthew was a genius inventor with several patents to his name, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and former U.S. Army and civilian helicopter mechanic in New Mexico, Hawaii and Washington. His wide-ranging interests took him from the skies to the ocean. He began flying at a very young age, was a scuba diver, sailor, and designer of modified high-performance muscle cars. His loves beyond family and friends were his work, his inventions, his restored ‘69 Firebird and his dog Kodiak.
Cremation has taken place. Private burial is pending at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, and will be held at a later date. In honor of Matthew’s memory, the Matthew A. McCausland Award for Young Inventors Memorial Fund has been established through the Colorado State University Little Shop of Physics youth education program to encourage youth development. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Matthew A. McCausland Memorial Fund at either the Carlsbad National Bank, Account No. 726770, P.O. Box 1359, Carlsbad, NM 88220; or directly to the CSU Foundation (LSOP-Matthew A. McCausland Memorial), CSU College of Natural Sciences, Attn: Development, 1801 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1801.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 16, 2005

McCAUSLAND, MATTHEW A.
CARLSBAD — Matthew Angus McCausland, 37, beloved son of Dana McCausland and Edward (Buddy) McCausland, passed away at his home in Auburn, Wash., on July 1, 2005. Matthew is now and forevermore resting in peace.
He is survived by his mom, Dana; his dad, Buddy and stepmother Jeanie McCausland of Albuquerque; his loving brother and best friend, Damon McCausland and wife Deidre of Fort Collins, Colo.; his grandparents, Claude and Kay McCausland, of Carlsbad, and Mae G. Collie of Shreveport, La. He also is survived by a large extended family of relatives and friends who will dearly miss him.
His grandparents, William R. and Gwendolyn Dickson and Robert J. Collie, in whose care he now rests, preceded Matthew.
He was born in Laredo, Texas, on Nov. 4, 1967. Matthew grew up in Albuquerque and attended Sandia High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He later earned an associate’s degree in aviation maintenance technology at ENMU-Roswell. Matthew was a genius inventor with several patents to his name, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and former U.S. Army and civilian helicopter mechanic in New Mexico, Hawaii and Washington. His wide-ranging interests took him from the skies to the ocean. He began flying at a very young age, was a scuba diver, sailor, and designer of modified high-performance muscle cars. His loves beyond family and friends were his work, his inventions, his restored ‘69 Firebird and his dog Kodiak.
Cremation has taken place. Private burial is pending at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, and will be held at a later date. In honor of Matthew’s memory, the Matthew A. McCausland Award for Young Inventors Memorial Fund has been established through the Colorado State University Little Shop of Physics youth education program to encourage youth development. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Matthew A. McCausland Memorial Fund at either the Carlsbad National Bank, Account No. 726770, P.O. Box 1359, Carlsbad, NM 88220; or directly to the CSU Foundation (LSOP-Matthew A. McCausland Memorial), CSU College of Natural Sciences, Attn: Development, 1801 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1801.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 17, 2005

McCAUSLAND, MATTHEW A.
CARLSBAD — Matthew Angus McCausland, 37, beloved son of Dana McCausland and Edward (Buddy) McCausland, passed away at his home in Auburn, Wash., on July 1, 2005. Matthew is now and forevermore resting in peace.
He is survived by his mom, Dana; his dad, Buddy and stepmother Jeanie McCausland of Albuquerque; his loving brother and best friend, Damon McCausland and wife Deidre of Fort Collins, Colo.; his grandparents, Claude and Kay McCausland, of Carlsbad, and Mae G. Collie of Shreveport, La. He also is survived by a large extended family of relatives and friends who will dearly miss him.
His grandparents, William R. and Gwendolyn Dickson and Robert J. Collie, in whose care he now rests, preceded Matthew.
He was born in Laredo, Texas, on Nov. 4, 1967. Matthew grew up in Albuquerque and attended Sandia High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He later earned an associate’s degree in aviation maintenance technology at ENMU-Roswell. Matthew was a genius inventor with several patents to his name, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and former U.S. Army and civilian helicopter mechanic in New Mexico, Hawaii and Washington. His wide-ranging interests took him from the skies to the ocean. He began flying at a very young age, was a scuba diver, sailor, and designer of modified high-performance muscle cars. His loves beyond family and friends were his work, his inventions, his restored ‘69 Firebird and his dog Kodiak.
Cremation has taken place. Private burial is pending at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, and will be held at a later date. In honor of Matthew’s memory, the Matthew A. McCausland Award for Young Inventors Memorial Fund has been established through the Colorado State University Little Shop of Physics youth education program to encourage youth development. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Matthew A. McCausland Memorial Fund at either the Carlsbad National Bank, Account No. 726770, P.O. Box 1359, Carlsbad, NM 88220; or directly to the CSU Foundation (LSOP-Matthew A. McCausland Memorial), CSU College of Natural Sciences, Attn: Development, 1801 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1801.

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The following excerpt was taken from the "Carlsbad Current Argus" dated July 18, 2005

McCAUSLAND, MATTHEW A.
CARLSBAD — Matthew Angus McCausland, 37, beloved son of Dana McCausland and Edward (Buddy) McCausland, passed away at his home in Auburn, Wash., on July 1, 2005. Matthew is now and forevermore resting in peace.
He is survived by his mom, Dana; his dad, Buddy and stepmother Jeanie McCausland of Albuquerque; his loving brother and best friend, Damon McCausland and wife Deidre of Fort Collins, Colo.; his grandparents, Claude and Kay McCausland, of Carlsbad, and Mae G. Collie of Shreveport, La. He also is survived by a large extended family of relatives and friends who will dearly miss him.
His grandparents, William R. and Gwendolyn Dickson and Robert J. Collie, in whose care he now rests, preceded Matthew.
He was born in Laredo, Texas, on Nov. 4, 1967. Matthew grew up in Albuquerque and attended Sandia High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He later earned an associate’s degree in aviation maintenance technology at ENMU-Roswell. Matthew was a genius inventor with several patents to his name, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and former U.S. Army and civilian helicopter mechanic in New Mexico, Hawaii and Washington. His wide-ranging interests took him from the skies to the ocean. He began flying at a very young age, was a scuba diver, sailor, and designer of modified high-performance muscle cars. His loves beyond family and friends were his work, his inventions, his restored ‘69 Firebird and his dog Kodiak.
Cremation has taken place. Private burial is pending at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, and will be held at a later date. In honor of Matthew’s memory, the Matthew A. McCausland Award for Young Inventors Memorial Fund has been established through the Colorado State University Little Shop of Physics youth education program to encourage youth development. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Matthew A. McCausland Memorial Fund at either the Carlsbad National Bank, Account No. 726770, P.O. Box 1359, Carlsbad, NM 88220; or directly to the CSU Foundation (LSOP-Matthew A. McCausland Memorial), CSU College of Natural Sciences, Attn: Development, 1801 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1801.
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