Obituaries

Ramon Lopez

Oct 7, 2023

Ramon Lopez entered the gates of heaven on October 7, 2023, at the age of 93 in Hobbs, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family. Ramon was born on March 4, 1930, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Marcelino and Genoveva Lopez. Ramon was the sixth of eight siblings, seven brothers and one sister. Ramon married Ramona Dominguez on August 27,...

Edward Young

Sep 27, 2023

Edward Young 68, of Abilene, Texas went home with his creator in Abilene, TX on Wednesday September 27, 2023. He was born in Marlin, TX on February 15, 1955.

Edward at the age of 17 went to serve for the United States Army where he obtained his GED. Edward served for 4 years and was Honorably Discharged and...

Brennon Smith

Sep 25, 2023

 

Brennon Zack Smith was born on June 28th, 2004, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Mindee Smith and Preston Smith. He left this earth and gained his wings on September 26, 2023. Brennon is survived by his parents Mindee Smith of Hobbs, N.M, Preston Smith of Midland, Texas, his twin brother Branson Smith of Hobbs, N.M,  his girlfriend, Clarissa Valencia...

Ralph Armijo

Sep 25, 2023

Ralph was born April 1, 1942 in Socorro, N.M. He died Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 in Hobbs.

He was a graduate of Valley High School in Albuquerque and served for two years in the U.S. Army Reserves.  He worked for Walton Construction in Hobbs for many years followed by several years at Lea Regional Medical Center. He attended St. Helena...

Thomas Miller

Sep 22, 2023

Thomas Eugene Miller Sr. passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas Eugene Miller Sr. was born on May 23, 1943, in Roswell, NM to Jerome & Vitus Miller. Tom was the youngest of seven siblings. He graduated from Hobbs High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy aboard...

Rodolfo Garcia

Sep 17, 2023

Rodolfo "Papi" Garcia, A beloved Husband,Father,Grandfather, Uncle, Brother and friend was called to his eternal resting place on September 17, 2023. Rodolfo was born on January 15, 1946 in Donna, TX to Gonzalo and Belen Garcia. Rodolfo migrated to California in 1960. He worked in Huron, California where he met the love of his life Amelia Delgado. They married on...

Esperanza Lopez Garcia

Sep 9, 2023

Esperanza Lopez Garcia, 91, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023.

She was born September 10, 1931, in Raymondville, Texas.

Esperanza Lopez Garcia, 91, of Hobbs NM, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born a twin and one of thirteen children on September 10, 1931, to Francisco and Eugenia...

Guadalupe DeLeon

Sep 5, 2023

 

Guadalupe (Lupe) DeLeon was called to join his maker at the age of 92 on the night of September 5th, 2023, surrounded by family.  Guadalupe was born on March 24th, 1931, in Bishop, TX to Luquitas & Rafael DeLeon.  Guadalupe is now reunited with his beloved wife Julia DeLeon who he married in 1951 and together they had 6...

Teresita Trevino

Sep 5, 2023

 

Teresita (Terry) Trevino, 75, of Hobbs passed away on September 5, 2023.  She was born in Karnes City, Texas on July 26, 1948, to Martin and Lupe Cantu.  

Terry was married to Ronald Crume for 3 years before his untimely passing.  Terry was then blessed to be married to Jessie Trevino for 44 years.   She was a proud mother...

Cari Chavez-Reyes

Aug 31, 2023

 

“You’re all together beautiful my love, there was no flaw in you” Song of Solomon. This was our Cari Chavez, also known by loved ones as “Cari Larri, Care Bear, mama, Cari Lou, baby love and La Princessa”.

 

On the night of August 31,2023, she went home to be at rest with our Lord and Our Blessed...

Ruby Petrey

Aug 25, 2023

 

Ruby Joan Petrey was born to the late Carl E. Turley and Gladys Turley on March 20, 1941, in Scott City, Kansas.

She married the late Roger A. Petrey on December 27, 1957, and soon began raising their family in Artesia, New Mexico for seven years. Later moving to Hobbs NM in 1965. Joan (as she liked being called)...

Willie Mae Williams

Aug 22, 2023

 

Willie Mae Williams was born May 13, 1927, to JR (Jack) and Leta Pearl Luton, in the farming community of Dean Dale, Texas. Willie Mae and her family moved to McCamey, Texas in 1929, at the age of two during the Great Depression. In October 1939 the family moved to Denver City, Texas, where she had a loving, special...

Billy W. Kirby

Aug 22, 2023

 

Billy W Kirby, age 94 of Ruidoso, NM passed away on Aug 22, 2023, in Lovington, NM.

Bill was born in Goldthwaite, TX on January 15, 1929, to Gus and Eliza Kirby.  Bill married the love of his life Jackie on May 22, 1954.  He served in the US Army as a Bulldozer operator during the Korean Conflict.  After...

Ethelene Hutchings

Aug 21, 2023

 

Ethelene Hutchings, affectionately known to many as “Babydoll,” was a graceful 91 years of age, when she gained her wings on Monday, August 21, 2023.Ethelene was born to the proud parents of Earnest Ford Sr. and Alberta (Alford) Ford on April 1, 1932, in Fairfield, Texas. She was the third of five children.She attended Sandhill Public Elementary School in Freestone...

Felipe Fuentes

Aug 19, 2023

 

Felipe De Jesus 49, passed away on August 19, 2023. He was the husband to Priscilla Fuentes; they shared 20 years of marriage together. Felipe was born in Pheonix/Glendale, Arizona, he was the son of Guillermina S. Fuentes and Felipe De Jesus Marrufo. Felipe enjoyed spending time with his family and bike family, his passion was riding his motorcycle....

Joe Flores

Aug 19, 2023

Stanley Shipp

Aug 17, 2023

Stanley Mack "Stan" Shipp born to Ovie and Madeine Shipp 7/10/1941 in Hobbs, NM. Passed away 8/17/23 at home after many strokes and other health issues. He was a butcher in Hobbs for many years before driving a semi-truck got in his blood. He retired from Wal-Mart 15 years ago. He was a member of the Roadrunner Antique car club...

Robbie Barbaree

Aug 15, 2023

 

Robbie K. Barbaree passed away peacefully at home on August 15th, 2023, at 90. She was born October 15th, 1932, in Fincastle, TX. She married Robert C. “Bob” Barbaree in Carlsbad, NM on October 2nd, 1949. They moved to Hobbs, NM, in the 1950s. Robbie worked for SPS (Southwestern Public Service) for 35 years before Xcel Energy bought it...

Phyllis Gaddy

Aug 10, 2023

 

Phyllis Jeannine Talbot Gaddy, 71, left this earth on August 10, 2023.  Phyllis was born on May 3, 1952, to Fred and Alene Talbot in Alpine, TX.  She attended Hobbs High where she graduated in 1970 and married the love of her life, Bennie Gaddy.  They had been married for 52 years.

She was preceded in death by her...

Leroy Ayers

Aug 6, 2023

Donald "Leroy" Ayers passed away on August 6, 2023, at the age of 95 in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Leroy was born March 11, 1928, in Hollis, OK to Tom and Rosa Crow Ayers. He and his brother, Troy, were raised on the family homestead. Leroy enlisted in the military in his early 20s and served as a paratrooper...