Obituaries

Sep 23, 2021

Celina B. ‘Wee’ Acosta- -Maldonado, beloved daughter 28, transitioned into her eternal resting place on September 23, 2021.  She entered this world on April 16, 1993, in Hobbs, New Mexico, born to Benito and Christine Maldonado.  She is survived by her husband Alejandro Medina, son I’zayah Medina, daughter Aza'lee Medina, mother Christine Maldonado; father Benito Maldonado; sister Vanessa Herrera;...

Sep 20, 2021

Azaria “Zar” Shauntellé Louise Stewart, age 22 died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Covenant Hospital Hobbs.

She attended Lovington High School and graduated in 2017.  Azaria had a great sense of humor and loved making others laugh with her vibrant personality.  She had a love and passion for basketball, shopping, and having fun.  She was a mother of one son,...

Sep 18, 2021

Maria Gonzalez of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Sep 18, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 18, 2021

James Harley Marshall

Born June 16, 1935 in Long Beach, California and passed away September 18, 2021 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He married Carolyn Baker on November 5, 1964 in Liberty, Missouri.  He is preceded in death by his parents Eudine and Charles Neas. He is survived by his wife Carolyn and children Jim Bob Marshall (Michelle)...

Sep 17, 2021

Karina J. Carrillo- Rivas was born on November 10th, 1978, and was called home September 17th 2021. Karina had a great sense of humor and was a kid at heart. Karina was a mother and loved her 3 children with all of her heart. She was one of the strongest women we know.

Karina passed peacefully, surrounded...

Sep 16, 2021

Vila Valerie “Val” Smith was called home to the Lord on September 16, 2021, in San Antonio, TX. Valerie was born in Thalia, TX on January 2, 1924, to Ulysses Othenal & Lydia Roena Barry. Valerie was the fourth born of twelve (12) children and grew up working on her parent’s farm and helping with her younger siblings.  While...

Sep 14, 2021

Lou Neil Hardin, 83, of Jal, NM, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

Lou Neil was born in Hamlin, TX on September 25, 1938 to Herman and Clydise (Edward) Gladden.  After graduating from ENMU with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Lou Neil was united in marriage to Larence Hardin on June 10, 1961.  Lou Neil retired...

Sep 14, 2021

Amanda Pizzo Acosta, 45, passed on September 14, 2021 after a courageous and long three week fight with COVID-19. Amanda was a great person, wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

She was born in Parsons, Kansas on October 27, 1975 to Mark and Myra Pizzo. The family moved to Hobbs in 1989. She graduated from Hobbs High...

Sep 10, 2021

Ursulo Limas was born in Doña Ana, NM, on July 30, 1930, to Benito Limas and Soledad Chavira. He had 5 brothers and 3 sisters all who have passed.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Silvia Limas and son, Octavio Limas.  He grew up in Camargo, Chihuahua and later moved back to Hatch, NM, to work...

Sep 10, 2021

Perry “Butch” Wheeler was born on November 8, 1954 and went to meet the lord on September 10th, 2021.

He was survived by his parents James and Wanda Wheeler of Hobbs, New Mexico and a sister Gwen Singleterry and husband Allan of Derby, Kansas.

Butch leaves behind his loving wife Beth Wheeler of 40 years,...

Sep 10, 2021

Maria J. Ortega went home peacefully to be with Jesus on Friday, September 10, 2021, while at her home in Hobbs, New Mexico.  She was born on July 16, 1931, in Marfa, Texas to Antonio and Leonor Jacquez.  Shortly after they moved to Van Horn, Texas where she was raised and later met and married Beto Ortega on May...

Sep 8, 2021

Karen Denise Mackey was born August 15, 1960, to Virdell Nix Henry Atkinson and Johnny Davis Henry in Hobbs, NM. Both parents are deceased.

She attended schools in Hobbs and graduated from Hobbs High School in May 1978. She was a loving, caring, selfless, and uplifting woman of God. She never met a stranger and was loved...

Sep 7, 2021

On September 7th the Aguilar family tragically lost a hero as Raymond (Tony) Anthony Aguilar, 68, of Hobbs, New Mexico was called home to be with the Lord.

Tony was born in Artesia but made his home in Hobbs.  He was a proud Hobbs Eagle and attended Ranger Jr. College.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Sep 7, 2021

Joey William Clements went to be with our Lord September 6, 2021. He was born on June 26, 1950 in Kermit, Texas to James B. Clements Senior and Cloyce (Corbell) Clements. He went on to graduate from Kermit high school in 1968. He enlisted in the United States Army shortly after graduation. He served in Vietnam, 1969-1970. He married...

Sep 6, 2021

Jean Ables, of Hobbs passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, September 6, at the age of 72.

She was born December 13, 1948, in Palacios, Texas to Joe Robert and Ann Parker.

She is survived by her 2 children, Denise & (Rolf) Menge, Robert & (Natrice) Ables, 4 grandchildren, Heather & (Cody) Milton, Jeffery Ables,...

Sep 3, 2021

Anita Marie Hamlin, of Hobbs, NM passed away, Friday, September 3, 2021, at Covenant Health Hospital in Hobbs, NM.

Mrs. Hamlin was born on July 25, 1933, in Van Horn, TX to Vicente Carrasco and Mary Regina Martinez Carrasco.  Mrs. Hamlin married Richard C. Hamlin on February 5, 1965, in Hobbs, NM and they celebrated over 45...

Sep 3, 2021

Timothy Jackson Lowe of Hobbs, NM passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, after his battle with Covid. Tim was born October 18, 1972, to Thurman and Darlene Lowe. He grew up in Hobbs, NM and attended Hobbs Municipal Schools until graduating in 1991; his education was continued at NMJC where he participated in Hobbs Community Band and obtained an...

Sep 2, 2021

Kenneth Lee Smith was born December 19, 1933, to Ferrill and Ruth Smith in Wheeler, Texas.  He passed away September 2, 2021, in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Kenneth graduated from Velma-Alma High School in Velma, Oklahoma in 1953.  He attended Oklahoma State University on a football scholarship.  In March 1956 he was drafted into the Navy.  While home...

Sep 1, 2021

John Seidl, 92, was born May 6th, 1929, in Germany to Johann and Magdalena Seidl.  He passed away in Hobbs, NM on September 1st, 2021.

John married his wife Ida in 1959 in Munich, Germany.

John came to America in 1960 and worked as a diesel mechanic and service manager.  He owned and operated Seidl...

Sep 1, 2021

Antonio “Chino” Ruiz Garcia Sr., 64 of Hobbs, Nm passed away on September 1, 2021, at Covenant Health Hospital.  He was born March 16, 1957, to Antonio Hernandez and Maria Ruiz Garcia in Juarez, Mexico.

He was married 44 years to Carolina Ruiz of Juarez, Mexico.  Antonio enjoyed spending most of his free time doing what he...