All Obituaries

Ignacio M. Ruiz, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his home in Eunice, NM surrounded by family.  Ignacio was born in Palomas, Ojinaga, Mexico to Ignacio Jr. and Eulalia Ruiz on April 25, 1938. He was one of eight children. He leaves behind his wife, Olga (Eunice, NM); five children, Daniel Ruiz (Sylvia) Eunice, NM, Ruby Aguilar (David) Eunice, NM, Adrian Ruiz (Irene) Seminole, TX, Corina Santa Cruz (Oscar) Houston, TX, and Abel Ruiz (Alicia) Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren,...

Melodee Cooper passed away on Monday December 5, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. Melodee fought the good fight against cancer to the very end and passed away surrounded by family and friends who loved her.  Melodee was born to Michael and Dianna Boulter in Lubbock on August 25, 1979. Even from the beginning she was a force to be reckoned with; independent and strong, a favorite phrase for young Mel was, “I do it MINESELF.” She was eventually joined by 5 younger brothers and...

Richard Pena was born on January 29, 1984, In Hobbs New, Mexico. Richard graduated from Hobbs High School in 2003.  He leaves behind his parents Gil and Criselda Pena along with his sister and his niece Corina and Alyssa Pena. Richard passed away unexpectedly on December 1st, 2022 at the age of 38 in Lubbock TX. He enjoyed listening to all different types of music, he was known for helping friends and family out without hesitation, and always joking around with others trying to make...

Isabella Carmella Montoya was born May 7, 2014, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was the second youngest daughter to Gerardo Montoya and Alma Ramos. Isabella departed from her life on November 24th, 2022.  Isabella attended school at Meadow ISD along with her younger sister Daniella. Isabella was a big-hearted, kind, sweet, loving, and caring little girl. She would enjoy the simple things in life such as dancing, doing cartwheels, playing outside, singing, playing sports, and spending time...

Alfredo Zaragoza- A coach to hundreds, an inspiration to many, and a friend to all- peacefully passed away November 21, 2022 at his home in Hobbs, Nm, surrounded by loved ones. Born March 17, 1951, in Artesia, NM to Raul and Felicitas Zaragoza. Fred was a humorist from the beginning to the very end. He loved cracking a joke and always had something comical to say! Yet Fred was stern, whether he was coaching your soccer game or you were working with him pouring concrete, he made sure you...

Brett Montague of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Nov 20, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Marlo “Hap” Onn Vardeman, 75, passed away the morning of November 18, 2022, in Hobbs, NM. Born in Abilene, TX, on June 5, 1947, Hap was the third child of Armour Vardeman and Madge Phillips Vardeman. His older sisters were Gayla and Brady. When Hap was 10, his family transferred to Artesia, NM, where he eventually became a standout linebacker at Artesia High. After helping Artesia cinch the 1964 State Football Championship, he earned a full-ride scholarship to Ft. Lewis College...

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Doranne Brown Sims, passed peacefully into the eternal arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the early morning of November 18, 2022, at the age of 83 at Carillon House Rehab in Lubbock, Texas. Doranne was born at home on Snyder Street in Hobbs, New Mexico on July 12, 1939, the middle child of Joseph William Brown and Winnye Worley Brown. She was a lifelong Hobbs resident, although she had bought a house and moved to Lubbock in...

Alfred L. Alexander Jr. was born to Alfred and Mae Pearl Alexander on April 9, 1957, in Fairfield, Tx. He was the second eldest of seven children. Alfred met Brenda Moore in Jal, NM and the two would marry on June 7, 1980. They would have two children, LaDonna and Alfred Q. Alexander.             He was a dedicated employee of DCP Midstream for over 25 years. He also faithfully served the Texas Northwest District as a Pastor of Holy...

Charles (Charlie) Adams passed away on November 14, 2022 at the age of 75, in Hobbs, New Mexico. He entered into life on November 4, 1947 in Stanford, Texas.  Family and Friends considered Charlie to be a one of a kind character.  Full of life, he could often be found hot rodding anything with wheels, enjoying fishing, or just finding anyone he could agitate to share a good laugh.  Charlie was a proud Army Veteran that served his country for nine years.  He was proceeded...