Dennis Johnston

Walter "Dennis" Johnston was born on March 10, 1941, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Walter Ennis Johnston and Lilly Andrea Pedersen-Johnston. He was raised in Clovis, New Mexico, where he spent his early years before proudly serving in the Army National Guard.

In 1965, Dennis made his home in Hobbs, New Mexico. There, he built a respected career managing City Glass and Mirror until his retirement in 2008. Dennis became widely known throughout the community for his exceptional commercial and residential glasswork. His craftsmanship and dedication left a lasting mark across Hobbs and the surrounding area.

Even after retiring, Dennis remained active and involved. For five years, he assisted the Director of the Western Heritage Museum, helping repair and assemble exhibits - a role he deeply enjoyed. He was a Lifetime Member of the Western Heritage Museum and a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge and the Moose Lodge.

Dennis had a deep love for the outdoors and adventure. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding, camping, traveling, dancing, and loved family gatherings.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lupe Johnston; his daughter Denice Lucas (Justin) of Lubbock, Texas; his son Christopher Johnston of Phoenix, Arizona; stepson Sammy Tovar (Leticia) of Hobbs, New Mexico; stepdaughter Lisa Navarro (Victor) of Hobbs, New Mexico; and stepdaughter Michelle Curtis (Jeff) of Hobbs, New Mexico.

He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Linsey Carlile (Mason) of Lubbock, Texas; Ethyn Lucas of Lubbock, Texas; Jacob Astorga of Hobbs, New Mexico; Victoria Padilla (Christopher) of Fort Worth, Texas; Isaiah Tovar of Lubbock, Texas; Stephanie Navarro of Hobbs, New Mexico; Brendan Curtis of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Allison Curtis of Las Cruces, New Mexico; John Curtis of Hobbs, New Mexico; and Felix M of Hobbs, New Mexico; Reagan Keith of Hobbs, New Mexico; as well as his great-grandson, Javian Astorga of Hobbs, New Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lilly Johnston, and his sister, Ruth Willson.