Obituaries

Jan 29, 2026

Paul "Short" Young passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026. "Short" was born October 30, 1945 to Elmo and Nellie Young in Artesia, New Mexico. He grew up in Maljamar and Lovington, New Mexico. He enjoyed rodeoing and hunting as a teenager.

Short married Rebecca "Becky" Rusk on June 18,1971 they had 25 years of love and happiness....

Jan 27, 2026

Mark Collins Hargrove, 56, passed away peacefully at his home in Ruidoso, New Mexico, on January 27, 2026. He was born on September 12, 1969, in Memphis, Texas, to Gary and Claudia Hargrove.

Mark attended Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas, graduating in 1988. He pursued his calling in law enforcement by attending the New Mexico Police Academy in Santa...

Jan 26, 2026

Robert Elwin Winn, affectionately known as Bob and Grandpa, passed away in Hobbs, NM on January 26,2026. He was born on March 19, 1941, in Eureka, Kansas to Clarence E. Winn and Emma Jane Winn.

Bob attended high school in Canyon, Texas, graduated in 1959 and later attended college at West Texas State University. He attended college until he was drafted...

Jan 25, 2026

Our loving mother, Amanda Espinoza passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Mom was born on May 12, 1941, and was 84 years old. Born in south Texas, mom was among seven siblings and grew up to raise her own family of five leaving a legacy that will be remembered, cherished and carried on by family, friends and the community...

Jan 22, 2026

Carl Epperson passed away at the age of 61 on January 22nd, 2026. He was born on October 8th, 1964, to George Thomas Epperson and Jo Ann Epperson (nee Hirt) in Hobbs, NM, where he lived his entire life.

Carl was a dedicated professional in every sense of the word to one company, Blaine Industrial Supply, where he worked for 43...

Jan 22, 2026

Patty as she was affectionately known was born to Ola Kathryn Scarry on Sept 15, 1947, in Eunice, NM. She lived in Monument, NM and later moved to Hobbs, NM where she attended school, grades 1-12 and then graduated Hobbs High School in 1965. She went to ENMU for 4 1/2 years majoring in speech, drama, radio, tv and oral...

Jan 19, 2026

Timothy Ferrell passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Timothy was born November 10, 1972, in Hobbs, New Mexico to David and Donna Ferrell. 

There is currently no funeral services planned for Timothy.

Jan 18, 2026

Nick Gonzales Calderon Jr., age 71, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at 7:02 p.m. in Lubbock, Texas.

Nick was born on December 23, 1954, in Socorro, New Mexico, and was raised in Gallup, New Mexico, by his beloved grandmother, Ballerina Calderon. He graduated from Gallup High School in 1972 and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Jan 15, 2026

Clara Ellen Bolen, 86, was born September 27, 1939, in McAlester, OK to W.M. and Jakie Lee Bolen. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 15, 2026, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She married Edward Zurovec in 1961 and together they had two children, Dwayne and Steven. She worked for the local telephone company, GTE, as on operator for...

Jan 14, 2026

Peggy Drake, a resident of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026. Peggy was born on March 23, 1941, in San Angelo, Texas to Jonas and Norine Ater.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Drake; her daughter, Kim Dunn; her son, Jim Drake; and her brother, Jim Ater.

Peggy will be deeply missed by her family and...

Jan 13, 2026

With sad and broken hearts, we want to inform all of Keithan’s passing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Keithan was born on January 10, 1994, in Clovis, New Mexico. He was so deeply loved by many more people than he ever realized, and he will be missed beyond words. His time with us ended way too short. Everyone he came...

Jan 9, 2026

Mike R. Rodriguez earned his wings on January 9, 2026, passing peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 13, 1948, in Knox City, Texas, to Vidal “Bill” and Erminia “Minnie” Rodriguez. He lived a life filled with character, laughter, music, and unforgettable moments. There was a strength and fight in him that left you...

Jan 7, 2026

Patricia Ann “Bubbles” Ridley, 70, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, grandma, gg & aunt was called to her eternal resting place on January 7, 2026. She entered this world on September 6, 1955 to William (Bill) & Joyce (Jean) Henderson in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The family moved to Hobbs, NM in 1959, where she resided until her death.

Pat married the love...

Jan 1, 2026

On January 1, 2026, Neil Kenneth Gohr, 62, of Hobbs went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Fairmont, MN, on June 18, 1963, to Kenneth and Neta Gohr. He spent his early life in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and in 1979, the Gohr family moved to Hobbs, where Neil graduated high school in 1981.

In...

Dec 28, 2025

Concepción Portillo went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on December 8, 1940, in El Tule, Chihuahua, Mexico, making him 85 years old at the time of his death. For forty-eight years he called Hobbs, New Mexico, home before relocating to Lubbock, Texas, where he lived for the last six years...

Dec 23, 2025

Richard Arlen Lentz, 87, of Hobbs, NM passed away December 23, 2025, peacefully with family by his side. Richard was born to Ernest Lentz Sr. and Dorothy Murphy in San Antonio, TX. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Peggy Jo (Car), his parents Ernest and Dorothy Lentz, and his brothers Ernest Lentz Jr. and William...

Dec 19, 2025

Ronald “Bubba” Schnaubert went to the icy blue Rocky Mountains on December 19, 2025. Born on November 23, 1963, to Sue Winn and Steven Schnaubert. Born in Hobbs, NM where he spent most of his life with time in Florida building hotels and time in Arkansas raising his family. Bubba lived boldly, joyfully, and always on his own terms.

He met...

Dec 15, 2025

Karen Elaine Kinney, 66, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, reunited in spirit with her beloved husband, Alan. Born on August 1, 1959, Karen lived a life full of love, laughter, and connection, leaving a lasting imprint on all who knew her.

On March 19, 1991, Karen married the love of her life, Alan Kinney. Together, they raised two sons,...

Dec 13, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

Sarah Louise (Morrow) Gilless, age 95 of Hobbs, New Mexico, drew her last breath on December 12, 2025, while in the hospital in Hobbs, New Mexico. Living longer than most, she succumbed to the effects of aging after a beautiful life of giving, sharing, and taking care of others.

Sarah, “Lou” to many, was born on June 17, 1930, to Glenn...