Obituaries

Apr 16, 2020

Wanda Wood, from Hobbs New Mexico, passed away peacefully in Gilbert Arizona on April 16, 2020, at the age of 95.  Wanda was born in Texarkana, Arkansas July 4, 1924, to Paul and Christine Brooks.  She also lived in Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas.

Wanda worked in San Angelo at Goodfellow Bombardier Air Force Base...

Apr 15, 2020

Donald Ray Lester was born on November 5th, 1937 in the town of Hamlin, Texas, and left this world on April 15th, 2020. He was the 9th born of ten children born to John Henry and Marjorie Lester. There were five brothers and four sisters. All have preceded him with the exception of two sisters. He was...

Apr 12, 2020

Guadalupe (Lupe) Guajardo of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. She was born on May 19, 1939 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Julian and Elisa Perez. She married Timoteo (Tim) Guajardo on July 26, 1963 in Carlsbad, New Mexico and they maintained a loving and faithful marriage for 41 years. Lupe worked at St....

Apr 9, 2020

Margaret Edith Ausbrooks Harris was born November 26, 1920 in Reinhardt, Dallas County, Texas.

She passed away on April 9, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her husband L. B. Harris in 2008 and her son Jerald Wayne Harris in 1985.

She is survived by her son, Jim...

Apr 6, 2020

Celia Ortega, 60, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on April 6, 2020. She entered this world on June 13, 1959, in Hobbs, NM, born to Simon and Susana Rendon. She is survived by her son Gilbert Garza Jr, daughter Sandra Ortega and son-in-law Byrom Oliver, Siblings Benny & Christine Maldonado, David...

Apr 5, 2020

Billy E. Steadham beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather passed away April 5, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico.  He was born in Graham, Texas on May 4, 1931 to Harry and Jessie Steadham.  He was a veteran of the Navy.  Bill was retired from El Paso Natural Gas Co.  He was preceded in death by his son Robert Steadham in...

Apr 2, 2020

Guadalupe Avila Jr. was born in Hobbs NM on August 20th, 1972. He went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday April 2nd in the comfort of his home. Lupe was a great man. He was always a hard worker, he enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He was a hardcore Dallas Cowboys fan and a great cook....

Apr 2, 2020

Debbie Reimers, 52, took her last breath at her earthly home and her first breath in eternity on April 2, 2020. She entered this world on March 28, 1968, in Oklahoma City, OK, born to Edward Maxey and Frances Webb. Debbie was an incredible wife, mother, godmother to Miss Kaylei, g-ma to her fur grandbabies, daughter, sister, niece, cousin...

Apr 1, 2020

Joyce (Jean) Imogene Henderson, 86, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 1st, 2020. She entered this world on September 19th, 1933 in Loretta, Tennessee, born to Ezra Deskon Smith and Sarah Pearl Smith. Jean was married to the love of her life William (Bill) Sidney Henderson in Tishomingo County,...

Mar 30, 2020

Alexander Bryan Ching, 52, beloved Husband, Father, and Brother, was called to his eternal rest on March 30, 2020. He was born on January 3, 1968 in Tucson, Arizona. Loving husband of 30 years to Doreen. Cherished father of Arwen. Beloved brother of Anthony (Lorrie), Alice (Ted), Andrew (Christine), Ann (Alvaro), Audrey (Michael), Anastasia (Mike), and Albert. Favorite son...

Mar 25, 2020

James Truly Cobbs, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went to his heavenly home on March 25, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1930 in Belmont, LA. He was born to Asa Amos Cobbs and Alda Pauline Cobbs. He is survived by his wife Margie Helen Cobbs, daughter Vickie Nagalapadi, son James (Bud) Cobbs, and daughter...

Mar 22, 2020

Jimmy Callaway of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Mar 22, 2020. His wishes were to be cremated and no services at this time.

Mar 21, 2020

Peggy Jarrel of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Mar 21, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 9, 2020

Bettye Ann Whitehead was born on May 31, 1932, in Tuscumbia, Missouri, to Dallas and Gladys (Holt) Martin.  Her family moved to Roswell, NM, in the 1940’s.  There, she met Gene Edsel Whitehead at Salt Creek Baptist Church, and they were married on June 9, 1950.  They initially moved to Springfield, MO, and ultimately ended up in Hobbs, NM....

Mar 6, 2020

Funeral Mass for Charles Edgar “Chuck” Moran will be Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. MDT at St. Helena Catholic Church, Hobbs, New Mexico.  Visitation will take place at Chapel of Hope on Thursday March 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Visitation with the family will be...

Mar 5, 2020

Rosa Rico, age 91, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 with her family by her side in Hobbs, NM. Rosa was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She loved gardening, traveling, watching her Novelas but most of all her family. Rosa was a faithful Christian and dedicated member of Samaria Pentecostal Church. Her memory will be...

Mar 2, 2020

Berta “Grandmother” Lucille Morris Green passed away peacefully in Hobbs, New Mexico on March 02, 2020 at the age of 87.

Berta is survived by her sons; Rodney Green and spouse Roxanne Green of Palisade, Colorado, Randy Green and spouse Toni Green of Hobbs, New Mexico, Rhonda Green of Eunice, New Mexico; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers, Gale and Betty Morris...

Feb 24, 2020

Ricky Wayne Ford, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. Rick was born November 7, 1969 to Cecil and LaVon Ford and a big sister who loved him! Rick graduated from Hobbs high school in 1987 and continued his education in Las Cruces at New Mexico State University. Graduating with a degree in Hotel/restaurant management and education. He returned to...

Feb 22, 2020

In the early morning of February 22, 2020 Lorenzo Gonzales was carried by angels to heaven where there are no more tears and no more pain.  Lorenzo was born in Socorro, New Mexico on November 26, 1978 to parents Lawrence and Elpidia Gonzales.  Lorenzo had a passion for cooking and also enjoyed spending time with family, especially his nieces...

Feb 22, 2020

Thelma Marie Kemp, of Hobbs, went home to Heaven on February 22, 2020.

Thelma was born on April 21, 1935 in Teague Switch, NM. She retired from Mobil/Exxon after thirty years as a Senior Production Clerk. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting, square dancing and she loved animals, quilting and cross-stitch. She was a lifetime member at Crosswinds...