Obituaries

Jan 20, 2022

After a short illness, Steven Edwin Blesch, age 84, went home to The Lord Jesus Christ on January 20th, 2022 at Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, on June 3rd, 1937, and was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin G. and Helen L. Blesch, and daughter Adell Chambers. He is survived by his wife...

Jan 20, 2022

Jose M. Olivas 64, died on January 20,2022, outside his apartment at Wood Leaf Apartments in Hobbs, N.M.

Jose was born October 15, 1957.  In Ojinaga, Chich., to Moises and Maria de Jesus Olivas.  Jose was the fourth child from eleven brothers and sisters.  He loved spending time with his family especially with his children and grandchildren....

Jan 19, 2022

Jimmie Rae Gordon Sr. of Hobbs gained his wings and passed over to Heaven on Wednesday January 19, 2022, at his home, at the age of 87. Jimmie was born on January 5, 1935, in Leesville Louisiana to James Freeman and Louise Gordon. In his younger years he was a fireman in Leesville Louisiana.  In 1978 he heard rumor...

Jan 18, 2022

Bobbye Ruth Leeper Bond May 17, 1932 - January 18, 2022 Bobbye was born May 17, 1932, in De Queen, Arkansas to Joseph Holman and Gladys Crow Leeper. She passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Bobbye grew up in De Queen Arkansas, alongside her six siblings; brothers Winfred, Joseph Holman Jr....

Jan 16, 2022

Johnny Mac Vestal Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022 at his Lubbock, Texas home. He previously resided in Hobbs, New Mexico for over 60 years.

He is survived by his daughter Pam and husband Ken of Lake Forest, California; son Johnny and wife Shelley of Lubbock, Texas; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces...

Jan 15, 2022

Billy G. Garza, 62, of Hobbs, NM, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Billy was born Dec. 25, 1959 in McCamey, Tx, the son of Joe Garza & Esther Granado. He attended Odessa High and continued his career as a welder until retirement. In December 1997, Billy was united in marriage with Janice L. Munoz, of Hobbs. Billy enjoyed...

Jan 15, 2022

Glenda Pool departed this world and joined the angels on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  She was born in Brownfield, Texas on April 3, 1946, to Elmer and Flossie Phillips. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.  Family meant everything to her, and she never failed to be there for us, no matter what. We will miss her so...

Jan 15, 2022

William “Bill” Archie Sanderson, 79, passed away January 15th, 2022 at his residence in Cortez, Colorado. He was born on August 2nd, 1942 to Vernon Edward and Margaret Harriet (Shepard) Sanderson in Parsons, Kansas.

Bill was highly regarded by the community, co-workers, and friends. His life was a testament of devotion to God, his family, and to...

Jan 13, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Manuel Ruiz aka Meñito. He was called to the Lord’s presence surrounded by those who loved him on January 13th, 2022.

Meñito was born on January 23rd, 1981, in Pampa, TX later moving to Hobbs, NM. In his younger days, he enjoyed constructing low rider...

Jan 10, 2022

Julio Soto-Ochoa of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Jan 10, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 10, 2022

Norma Jean Rice (Owen), 88, of Hobbs, NM, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hobbs Covenant Hospital.  Norma was born on November 16, 1933 (her mother’s birthdate), in Hudson, NM, to Hezzie and Eunice (King) Hobbs.

She married Leonard W. Rice, Sr. on February 26, 1955.  He proceeded her in death on July 30, 1981.  After...

Jan 7, 2022

Danny Seymore, 67 of Hobbs, NM passed away Friday, January 7, 2022.

Danny was born August 6, 1955, in Hobbs, NM to Kenny & Bennetta Seymore. He married the love of his life Cyndi on November 6, 1976, in Hobbs. They spent 39 wonderful years together before her death in 2016. He was a hardworking man with...

Jan 5, 2022

Michael Ray Spurgeon passed away in Hobbs, New Mexico January 5, 2022.  He was born April 19, 1955, in Seagraves, Texas to Joe and Bonnie Spurgeon.  He attended school in Denver City, Texas and later joined the U.S. Army.  He spent several years working on a ranch and enjoyed his love of drawing.

He is preceded in...

Jan 4, 2022

Ted Harshbarger passed away January 3, 2022. He was 89 years old. He was born on July 14, 1932, in Sadler, Texas to B.F. and Flora Harshbarger.

Ted attended school at Sadler, Texas. He started working in the peanut, hay and cotton fields at an early age. He worked for Denard Feed and Supply Store. He also...

Jan 4, 2022

Thomas Clint Pena

November 5, 1983~January 4, 2022

Thomas left his earthly home on January 4, 2022 to be with his Heavenly Father.  We come to celebrate the life of Thomas Clint Pena who began this awesome journey of life on November 5, 1983 in Hobbs, NM to Tina Kirby and...

Jan 1, 2022

Patrick was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on May 28, 1971 to Charles and Patricia Hutchings and got his wings on January 1, 2022.  He was the oldest of two children.

Patrick inherited his love of sports from his parents.  He played basketball for Ralph Tasker during his four years of high school.  Patrick won many awards...

Dec 31, 2021

Aida Zahi Kassis (Aida Ibrahim Salman) went home to our Lord on December 31, 2021. She was born in Amman, Jordan, on February 28, 1953, to Waseleh and Ibrahim Joseph Salman.

In 1972, she married the love of her life, Zahi Yacoub Kassis, with whom she shared a life for 49 years (10 months shy of 50...

Dec 29, 2021

Dorothy was born April 29, 1942, in Hoovertown, TX.  She relocated to Hobbs with her family as a youngster and attended Hobbs Public Schools.  She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother and her adoring husband of 57 years, Pete.  Together they raised 3 children all living in Hobbs, NM:  Dee (friend Rey), Kim (husband David) and...

Dec 28, 2021

Cherrye Lynn Simpson, 63, of Hobbs, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on December 28, 2021.

Cherrye was born in Hobbs, New Mexico to Wanda Lawson & Delford Medders on December 2, 1958. She has been with her loving husband, Keith Simpson, for 42 years. They were wed on August 24, 1979.

Dec 28, 2021

On December 28, 2021, Bertha Alicia Padilla entered heaven’s gates as her loving husband of over 49 years, Ray, held her hand at her bedside. She was born in Magistral De Oro, Durango, Mexico on June 5, 1950.

A living example of faith and love to everyone she encountered, Bertha loved her family and Jesus with all...