Obituaries

Ana Maria Hightower

Jun 3, 2025

Ana Maria “Mary” Hightower of Hobbs, NM, passed away peacefully at home on June 3rd, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born August 14th, 1938, in Sanderson, Texas to Jesus Bustamante and Manuela Campos Bustamante. A devout Catholic, Mary was baptized on December 10th, 1948. She had a lifelong enjoyment of learning, returning to graduate school after high...

David Galenbeck

May 30, 2025

David Paul Galenbeck Sr., of Hobbs, New Mexico, left this life and entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2025, He was born on October 21, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Paul and Ruth Galenbeck. Dave was the only son, growing up with five sisters.

In 1959, Dave enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served as an...

Stephen Wuest

May 29, 2025

Stephen Raymond Wuest, 81 of Hobbs, New Mexico died at his home after battling cancer on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. Stephen was born on May 29th 1944, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Jeanette (Bucholtz) Wuest.

Stephen was a hard-working family man who served his country in the United States Army and provided for those who mattered...

Brenda Ann Franklin

May 25, 2025

Brenda Ann Franklin (Hannah) was born to Robert and Catherine Hannah on February 9, 1956, in Kermit, TX. She was the third of five children. On June 29, she married Donnell Franklin. They shared over 40 years of marriage and shared four children: Donnell Jr., Shannell, Devin, and Bridgett. Brenda was a proud grandmother to Cory, Armando, and Anivia, and...

Stratton Davis

May 25, 2025

Stratton Kade Davis

November 16, 2004 - May 25, 2025

Stratton Kade Davis burst into this world on November 16, 2004, in Hobbs, New Mexico - four weeks early and ready to take on life with full throttle. From the very beginning, Stratton had a spark. He was bold, fearless, and full of heart. Though he faced the heartbreaking loss of his...

Manuel Cantu, Jr.

May 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Manuel Cantu Jr.

Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. With heavy hearts and much love, we announce the passing of Manuel Cantu Jr., who left this world on May 22, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of his home. Manuel Cantu was born to Manuel Cantu...

Curtis Babcock

May 21, 2025

Curtis Alan Babcock

July 24, 1962 – May 21, 2025

Curtis Alan Babcock, 62, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on May 21, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on July 24, 1962, in Odessa, Texas.

A lifelong member of the Permian Basin oilfield community, Curtis was a well-known businessman with deep roots in the region. He spent many years working with...

Lloyd Parker

May 16, 2025

Lloyd William Parker was born on October 18, 1941, to Alton B. and Laura Florence (Midgett) Parker near Flat Rock, Honey Creek Twp., Crawford Co., Illinois.

The family moved to Seminole, Texas in October 1955, then to Eunice, New Mexico in May 1957, where he graduated from high school in 1959. He moved to Hobbs the summer of 1961, employed by...

W. Murlin Webb

May 8, 2025

William Murlin Webb (who disliked being called William) was born in Pampa, Texas on December 11, 1956, to Stanley Wayne and Norma June Webb. He walked through the Pearly White Gates of Heaven at 4:29 A.M. on May 8, 2025, from his home in Hobbs, New Mexico after a very long fight with cancer.

He is survived by his wife and...

Madaleine Bryant

May 7, 2025

A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister & friend, Madaliene Zeissel Bryant of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away peacefully at her home May 6, 2025.

She was born on December 8, 1934, in Munday, Texas.

Born daughter of John Frederick and Annie Babette Heigl Zeissel in Munday, Texas. Madaliene married Raymond Bryant in April of 1949 in Clovis, NM. Madaleine and Raymond...

Linda Oliver-Stinson

May 3, 2025

Today, we celebrate and remember the life of Linda Oliver-Stinson, a woman of quiet strength, unshakable love, and enduring grace. Born on July 30, 1954, in Levelland, Texas, to the late Mabel Lee Smith and Jimmy T. Oliver, Linda was the eldest of eight children, six girls and two boys—and quickly grew into the role of nurturer, protector, and example...

Darrell Bearden

May 3, 2025

(Alvin) Darrell Bearden, 86, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, May 3, surrounded by his family. Darrell was born January 20, 1939, in Olney, Texas, to Rufus Erskine Bearden, Jr. and Hazel Cooper Bearden.

His family moved to Eunice NM before first grade and he attended 1st through 12th grade in Eunice, graduating in 1957. He played basketball and football...

Melchor Cantu

Apr 27, 2025

Melchor Cantu 79 yrs of age, beloved husband, son, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather (welo) and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on April 27, 2025. He entered this world on September 25, 1945, born in Corpus Christi, TX to Manuel and Petra Cantu.

He is survived by his wife, Dora Mercado Cantu; daughter Esmeralda Renteria, Norma Velasquez; son...

Leon Moore

Apr 19, 2025

 Leon Moore was born March 3, 1936 to Foy and Clara Moore in Runnels County, Texas. His last trumpet sounded and his chariot came to take him home to His Father in heaven Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was 89 years old. Leon lived a full, rich life making lasting impressions on so many lives wherever he went. He volunteered...

Barbara Schaaphok

Apr 18, 2025

Gregory Dean Grayson-Pyeatt

Apr 12, 2025

Gregory Dean Grayson-Pyeatt, 58, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away of natural causes on April 12, 2025.

Greg was born on February 17, 1967, in El Paso, Texas. He spent much of his life working in the oilfield, specializing in the computer systems that helped keep rigs running. His talent for working with his hands was unmatched—he could fix nearly anything...

Angel Rodriguez-Tovar

Apr 9, 2025

Angel Rodriguez Tovar nació el 2 de Enero de 1970 en la ciudad de Colima, Mexico , de sus padres Jesus Rodriguez y Amelia Tovar. Angel fue llamado a la casa De Dios el día Miércoles 9 de Abril del 2025, en ese momento acompañado de su hijo Manuel Rodriguez, su Nuera y sus Nietos. Angel le encantaba estar reunido...

Antonio Jara- Cabrales

Apr 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, Antonio Jara who passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2025, at the age of 52. Our beloved Antonio was born on September 10th, 1972, in the city of Juarez, Mexico. Antonio was known for being a caring and extremely hardworking man, passing on his all-remembering legacy...

Mary Henson

Apr 4, 2025

Mary Henson of Hobbs, NM passed away on April 4, 2025 in Denver City surrounded by family. Mary was born on January 9, 1940 to Frances and John Gaston. She was preceded in death by one sister, Earlene Redfern, and two brothers, Billy Gaston and Eddie Gaston.

Mary ran the Red Cross office in Hobbs for many years. Over...

Patricia Ann Armendarez

Apr 2, 2025

Patricia Ann Armendarez, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 2, 2025.

Patricia was born on December 8, 1964, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Carmel and Rosa Armendarez. She thought God gave her the best parents in the world.

Ms. Armendarez graduated from Hobbs High School in 1982 and soon after began a career in sales and management. She...