Obituaries
Wilma J. Rahe
Mar 4, 2025
Wilma Jean Oltmanns Rahe
November 10, 1937 - March 4, 2025
Wilma Jean Oltmanns Rahe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Hobbs, NM, at the age of 87. She was born on November 10, 1937, in Crescent, OK, to John and Ida Oltmanns.
Wilma was a devoted woman of faith, a longtime member of First Christian...
Eva Navarrette
Mar 2, 2025
Eva Marquez Navarrette was born September 9th,1939, in Ojinaga, Mexico and was entered into rest, surrounded by family and friends, on March 2nd, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Navarrette of 65 years, her parents Domingo Marquez and Manuela Hernandez Marquez, and brothers David Marquez and Domingo Marquez Jr. She is survived...
Joanne Zespy
Feb 28, 2025
Joanne Zespy, age 91, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 28, 2025, after experiencing complications from the flu. She was a beloved member of the Hobbs, New Mexico community; known for her warmth, generosity, and dedication to family and friends.
Joanne was born on April 03, 1933, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the eighth of nine children in the Zespy family. She...
Pearletta L. Bell
Feb 23, 2025
Pearletta Lynn Bell was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on August 16,1957 to Ethel J. Williams and Roy Lee Bell. She passed away on February 23, 2025.
Pearl was active in sports during high school at Hobbs High School and graduated in 1975. Pearl worked for Child Family Services of New Mexico until her retirement.
Pearl leaves to mourn her son Matthew...
Jesus Ramirez
Feb 22, 2025
Jesus "Chuy" Ramirez was born in Coyame, Chihuahua, Mexico on October 1, 1940, to Carmen Zapata and Manuel Ramirez. Jesus passed away on February 22, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Although he did not have any biological children, he had many nieces and nephews, who he considered his children. Jesus was preceded in death by his parents Carmen Zapata and...
Mark J. Lillie
Feb 20, 2025
Mark Justus Lillie, 24, of Hobbs, New Mexico, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 20, 2025. Mark was born on December 25, 2000, to Monica Manley and Mark Lillie in Farmington, New Mexico. He was a graduate of Farmington High School in 2019.
Mark loved all things Colorado. He was an adamant Denver Broncos fan and recently...
Jimmy Campbell
Feb 20, 2025
Johnny (Jimmy) Vee Campbell was born on April 29, 1950, to Ora Wells Campbell and Fred Campbell in Blackgum, OK.
He passed from this life on February 19, 2025, at his home in Eunice, NM. Jimmy was a welder and served in the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by his dad Fred, mom Ora, wife Pam, three...
Jimmy Davis
Feb 17, 2025
James Donald “Jimmy D” Davis came into this world on January 6th, 1965 in Tacoma, Washington at Fort Lewis. He departed from it on February 17th, 2025 in El Paso, Texas. Jimmy lived a life full of adventure from his very first breath and has always kept his loved ones entertained and on their toes, no matter his age.
Despite being...
Augustin Zavala
Feb 17, 2025
Augustin "Auggie" Zavala Entered into Heaven on February 17th, 2025. Auggie was born in El Paso Texas on June 10th,1959. He moved to Hobbs New Mexico in 1972. Where he continued his education and graduated from Hobbs High. He also attended the College of the Southwest to receive an associate degree in business. Auggie worked at the Hobbs News Sun...
Claudine B. Davis
Feb 11, 2025
Claudine Belle Davis, was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in Lovington, New Mexico. Born on December 30, 1929, in Wink, Texas, Claudine was a Christian woman who was woven with devotion to her faith and her passions.
Raised in Hobbs, New Mexico, Claudine graduated from Hobbs...
Paulino Quiroz
Feb 11, 2025
Paulino G. Quiroz, age 92, son of Andres and Maria G. Quiroz was born in Presidio Texas on June 22, 1932. He departed this life on February 11, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was the pillar to his family, an unwavering strength and will be missed tremendously. Paulino was married to his wife, Elena P. Quiroz,...
Marie Hill
Feb 9, 2025
Marie Hill was born in New York on January 13th, 1942, to Glenwood and Ethel Laursen. Marie passed away on - February 9th, 2025, in Hobbs, NM. Marie was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Hill and siblings and 3 grandchildren. She is survived by her 7 children, Wanda (Walter) Johnson...
Rodney Ramirez
Feb 7, 2025
Rodney passed away February 7th at his home in Hobbs, NM, at the age of 50. He was born November 3rd, 1974, in Odessa TX. He lived in Hobbs all his life. Rodney was well known by many people. He was very outgoing and always willing to help anyone if he could. He worked for many years at Audioefx. He...
Patricia A. Crossland
Feb 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Crossland on February 7th, at 4:00 am surrounded by friends and her beloved family.
Patricia Ann Crossland of Hobbs, N.M. was born on May 29, 1949, to Mattie and HM Callender in Electra, Texas. She was a beloved sister, mother, and grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her three...
Anita B. Acosta
Feb 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anita Acosta on February 2, 2025. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. Anita grew up in Plains, Texas, and lived a life full of compassion, kindness, and generosity. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carlos Lujan Acosta, her parents, Remigio and Louisa Barbosa as well as siblings Robert...
Joyce M. Layman
Jan 29, 2025
Joyce Marie Layman Hatley was born in a farmhouse in Hatchie Bottom, MS, on March 1, 1946, to WL (Buster) and Christine Wooley. She was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 29, 2025.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 23 years, Ricky Hatley; her son, Todd Layman (Julie), bonus daughters, Kristi Mathews (Doug) and Lori Robinson (John); grandchildren...
Roger D. Johnson
Jan 28, 2025
Roger Dale Johnson was born March 24, 1945, in Seminole, Texas. He had a normal childhood that many have only wished for with a mother and father and four brothers. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1964, was declared the Best Date, and went on to work various jobs in his younger years. He was a charmer when he...
Janice M. Brooks
Jan 26, 2025
Janice Marie Brooks was born in Hobbs, NM on September 13, 1955, to Jessie V. Brooks and Margene (Young) Brooks. Growing up Janice was active in the Corzette, and Markette girls clubs that were affiliates of the Lovely Ladies Federated Arts Club. She was a member of the Wesley Singers and the Hobbs High School Drama Club. Janice graduated from...
Joaquin H. Baeza
Jan 21, 2025
Joaquin H. Baeza, Jr., 67, beloved father, brother as well as a relative and friend to many, far and near, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2025. He was better known as “Tito” to family.
Joaquin was born April 24, 1957, in La Hacienda, Chihuahua, Mexico to Joaquin D. Baeza and Manuela H. Baeza. The family moved...
Virginia R. Levacy
Jan 18, 2025
Virginia Levacy, passed away peacefully on January the 18th, at the age of 81. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio. Virginia was married to her husband Jim Levacy for 40 years. She was a nurse for 40+ years, she loved taking care of her many patients that crossed her path. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1985....
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