Obituaries

Feb 19, 2020

David G. Allen, 72, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas.  He attended Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he served as an Elder and Trustee.

David Allen was born in Hobbs to Bobbye and Fred Allen in 1947.  He graduated from Hobbs High School in...

Feb 15, 2020

Mike C. Rojas, 61, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX, with his family by his side. Mike was born on June 03, 1958 in Lovington, NM. He was a self-employed contactor who remodeled many homes over the years. Mike was a funny, talented, and hardworking man. He enjoyed cooking, drawing, and painting....

Feb 13, 2020

Sylvia Gonzalez, age 61 of Hobbs, passed away on February 13th, surrounded by her children. She was born to Reyes Hinojosa and Adelaida Robledo on January 24th, 1959.  Sylvia married Hector Gonzalez on December 31st, 1975 and had 4 children, who then went on to bless them with 15 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. She was a devoted wife,...

Feb 10, 2020

Michael Thomas Neal, age 58, of Hobbs, NM passed away at his home on February 10, 2020.

Michael Neal was born on November 12, 1961 in Hobbs, NM.  He was a giving and loving individual who cared about those around him, and he always made people feel loved.  He loved attending chooselife CHURCH and enjoyed giving towards...

Feb 9, 2020

“Coach” Isidoro G. (Ted) Salgado Jr., 84 of Hobbs, NM passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Isidoro was born on November 17, 1935 in Alpine, Texas to Isidoro Sr. and Catalina Salgado. He attended Alpine schools and graduated from Alpine High School in 1955.

Feb 6, 2020

Deloris Darlene (Cargill) Harrington, 86, was born July 12, 1933 in Shamrock, OK to Leota Cargill and entered Heaven’s Gates February 6, 2020. Deloris married the love of her life H.L. (Doc) Harrington August 1, 1950 on his 21st birthday in Bristow, OK.

The couple moved to Pampa, TX in 1952 and later moved to Hobbs, NM...

Feb 5, 2020

Bescelia Kaye Lanehart, 66, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Midland, TX.  Bescelia was born on November 27, 1953 to Rudolph and Evelyn Lanehart in Garden City, Kansas. She was raised in Hobbs, graduated from Hobbs High School and was employed by the City of Hobbs.  Bescelia then moved to Odessa, worked for...

Feb 4, 2020

Della Castillo was born in Roswell, NM on September 9, 1959 to Raymond Sr. and Mandy Padilla. Our Beautiful Angel entered Heavens Gates on February 4, 2020 at age 60. Della moved to Hobbs, NM in 1968.

She was of Catholic faith and was a very good woman, she was a simple woman. She enjoyed her country...

Feb 2, 2020

Cornelia (Ms. Peaches) Granger was born on January 2, 1930 in Chapel Hill, TX to Tyree Morris Sr. and Gertrude Mayes.

Cornelia moved to Hobbs, NM in the early 1940's. She married Willie Bo Granger Sr., who proceeded her in death on June 24, 2015. She began her career as a custodian at the Hobbs High School...

Feb 1, 2020

Judy Gushwa-Singleterry 75, of Hobbs was called home on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Judy was born in Clovis, NM on October 4th, 1944. She grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico where she graduated from Hobbs high school in 1962. Judy married David Singleterry in 2002. She worked at Gen’s Flowers and Gifts for many years before opening...

Jan 30, 2020

Maxine Morrill was born November 11, 1931 in Lapoint, Utah to McCoy Nyberg and Fern Warburton in her maternal grandparent’s farm home.  As soon as she was old enough, she spent all her time on the farm helping her father.  As she grew up she could mow hay and do all farm chores with a team of horses.  After...

Jan 27, 2020

Betty Jane Collins, 91, of Hobbs America passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 27, 2020.

Betty Jane was born on a sunny, Monday morning, May 21, 1928 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Clarence Homer Alred and Ruby Alleen Thomas Alred. She was preceded...

Jan 23, 2020

Tommie W Houston was born on January 19, 1945 to Cecil & Gladys Huff in Monahans, Texas, she rejoined her parents in Heaven on January 23, 2020 at the age of 75.

She loved Elvis, bingo, anything purple, and her little dogs. But most of all she loved her time spent with her children and grandchildren. She...

Jan 18, 2020

Dianne Rae Soderfelt was born on August 15, 1943 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Herman and Roma Allen.  She passed away on January 18, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Dianne grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  Dianne’s father was employed by the City of Grand Forks and her mother was a librarian at the University...

Jan 17, 2020

On January 17, 2020, God’s hands opened once again to take home our beloved angel, Maria “Mother” Rodriguez Garza at age 91. Maria was born on September 12, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to Juan and Margarita Rodriguez.

Maria spent her early childhood in San Antonio and then eventually moved to Lamesa, Texas. In 1943, she married...

Jan 16, 2020

David P. Raines, age 68, died January 16, 2020, after a long illness.

Mr. Raines is survived by wife, Carolyn Raines of Eunice; son Richard Raines, of Cisco, TX; grandsons, Pete Aguilar of Eunice; Stetson Raines of  La Junta, CO; Skylar Raines of Cisco, TX; granddaughters, Brigitte Aguilar of Eunice, NM and Savannah Raines of Cisco, TX;...

Jan 12, 2020

RV Kerbo, 78, of Hobbs, New Mexico went to his Heavenly home on January 12, 2020 after a long illness. RV was born in Mangum, Oklahoma on January 7, 1942 to Arvie and Estella (Langford) Kerbo.

After attending Centralview School in Russell, OK, RV proudly served in the US Army from 1961-1963 at Fort Carson in Colorado...

Jan 9, 2020

Briella Grace Palacios was born on January 9, 2020 at 1:14 PM, weighing 4lbs 8oz and 18 inches long.  She went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 9, 2020.

Surviving are her parents: Uriel “Obie” and Megan (Doporto) Palacios of Hobbs NM; three brothers Jaemon, Rey J and Trystan; paternal grandmother Bertha Palacios of Camargo,...

Jan 5, 2020

Betty Jane Callaway, 89, of Hobbs, passed peacefully in her sleep at home Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was born June 4, 1930 in Duncan, Oklahoma to James and Nancy Lorance. She married Jack Callaway on May 15, 1948 in Henrietta, Texas.

Betty was a loving and caring wife and mom who always put everyone else's needs before...

Jan 5, 2020

Judy Katherine Hiner (Hill) left us early Sunday morning, January 5, 2020 surrounded by family.  She was born May 15, 1940 in Levelland, Texas to Oren and Louise Hill.  Judy was devoted to the community of Tucumcari.  She moved to Tucumcari when she was 13 years old.  She lived there off and on for the rest of her life. ...