All Obituaries

Amanda Acosta of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Sep 14, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Perry “Butch” Wheeler was born on November 8, 1954 and went to meet the lord on September 10th, 2021. He was survived by his parents James and Wanda Wheeler of Hobbs, New Mexico and a sister Gwen Singleterry and husband Allan of Derby, Kansas.  Butch leaves behind his loving wife Beth Wheeler of 40 years, one son Justin Wheeler and a daughter Jennifer Buford and husband Cody, 5 grandchildren Trenaty Lewis, Jaiden and Eastyn Buford, Chantelle and Justin Wheeler Jr one great...

Ursulo Limas was born in Doña Ana, NM, on July 30, 1930, to Benito Limas and Soledad Chavira. He had 5 brothers and 3 sisters all who have passed.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Silvia Limas and son, Octavio Limas.  He grew up in Camargo, Chihuahua and later moved back to Hatch, NM, to work in the fields. He’d traveled back and forth between Hatch and Camargo, Chihuahua, where he later met his wife Amalia and later married in July of 1955. Together...

Maria J. Ortega went home peacefully to be with Jesus on Friday, September 10, 2021, while at her home in Hobbs, New Mexico.  She was born on July 16, 1931, in Marfa, Texas to Antonio and Leonor Jacquez.  Shortly after they moved to Van Horn, Texas where she was raised and later met and married Beto Ortega on May 7, 1951.  Together they had seven children whom they raised in Van Horn as well.  Maria was a loving and caring gentle soul.  She was a strong and resilient...

Karen Denise Mackey was born August 15, 1960, to Virdell Nix Henry Atkinson and Johnny Davis Henry in Hobbs, NM. Both parents are deceased. She attended schools in Hobbs and graduated from Hobbs High School in May 1978. She was a loving, caring, selfless, and uplifting woman of God. She never met a stranger and was loved by everyone who met her. Karen’s profession was a Human Resource Officer at Lea County State Bank for 30 years. She worked with United Way and was active in her...

On September 7th the Aguilar family tragically lost a hero as Raymond (Tony) Anthony Aguilar, 68, of Hobbs, New Mexico was called home to be with the Lord. Tony was born in Artesia but made his home in Hobbs.  He was a proud Hobbs Eagle and attended Ranger Jr. College.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, Sensei, coach, and mentor.  He was a big sports fan and enjoyed movies.  He never met a stranger.  He walked in faith through Christ...

                Joey William Clements went to be with our Lord September 6, 2021. He was born on June 26, 1950 in Kermit, Texas to James B. Clements Senior and Cloyce (Corbell) Clements. He went on to graduate from Kermit high school in 1968. He enlisted in the United States Army shortly after graduation. He served in Vietnam, 1969-1970. He married the love of his life, Juanita Anne (Frie) Clements, February 18, 1970. In July 1970, he was wounded in...

Jean Ables, of Hobbs passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, September 6, at the age of 72.  She was born December 13, 1948, in Palacios, Texas to Joe Robert and Ann Parker.  She is survived by her 2 children, Denise & (Rolf) Menge, Robert & (Natrice) Ables, 4 grandchildren, Heather & (Cody) Milton, Jeffery Ables, Alesia Ables, Tiya Orr; 2 great-grandchildren, Kylee Milton & Torryn Milton, and several nieces & nephews.  She was preceded in death...

Timothy Jackson Lowe of Hobbs, NM passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, after his battle with Covid. Tim was born October 18, 1972, to Thurman and Darlene Lowe. He grew up in Hobbs, NM and attended Hobbs Municipal Schools until graduating in 1991; his education was continued at NMJC where he participated in Hobbs Community Band and obtained an Associates of Applied Science. Tim and Tamra were married on March 2, 1996. He started as a volunteer firefighter with Knowles and Monument Fire...

Anita Marie Hamlin, of Hobbs, NM passed away, Friday, September 3, 2021, at Covenant Health Hospital in Hobbs, NM.   Mrs. Hamlin was born on July 25, 1933, in Van Horn, TX to Vicente Carrasco and Mary Regina Martinez Carrasco.  Mrs. Hamlin married Richard C. Hamlin on February 5, 1965, in Hobbs, NM and they celebrated over 45 glorious years together.  Mrs. Hamlin throughout the years worked in retail and retired.  She was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church...