Obituaries

Amber Naegele

Amber Naegele

May 27, 2019

Amber Dawn Naegele, 38, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on 05/27/2019. She was born to parents Tanya Kim (Wright) Heavington and Jose Angel Naegele, on 02/28/1981 in Alpine, Texas. Amber is survived by her partner Chris Rhoades, her 4 children; Myriah & husband Andrew Baker of Bentonville AR, Wesley Aaron Earl Wright of Marble City, OK, Marla Ann-Dawn...

Johnny Dyer

Johnny Dyer

May 24, 2019

At the age of 51, Johnny Alan Dyer lost the fight with cancer. Born and raised in Hobbs, NM, he graduated from Hobbs High School. Johnny had a kind and loving heart. He never missed the opportunity to take in the "homeless", whether it be human or his four-legged, furry dogs. Johnny worked as a licensed plumber and then...

Lloyd Chenault

Lloyd Chenault

May 24, 2019

Lloyd Wayne "Spade" Chenault was born on August 9, 1947 in Brownfield, Texas to Lloyd and Christine Chenault. He entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2019 in Hobbs, New Mexico. In 1963 Lloyd's family moved to Hobbs, where he spent most of his life. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1965 followed by a short time in...

Anna Ramirez

Anna Ramirez

May 23, 2019

Anna Maria Ramirez, ‘Chata,' joined the Lord on May 23, 2019, at 69 years of age. Chata was born on December 15, 1949. She married the love of her life, Hector M. Ramirez on May 6, 1972 when she came to live to Hobbs, NM. She was an extremely hard worker and supported Hector in all his endeavors. They...

Natalie Plant

Natalie Plant

May 22, 2019

Natalie Parker Plant, age 76, was tragically taken from us in an act of domestic violence on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born December 1, 1942 in Stanton, Texas, to Reyes and Nancy (Olea) Salcido. She was a 1962 graduate of Hobbs Senior High School. Natalie was employed at College Lane Elementary and worked...

Frances Gann

Frances Gann

May 21, 2019

Frances M. Gann, 92, passed away May 2l, 2019 at Desert Garden Assisted Living, in Hobbs, N.M. following a brief illness. She leaves behind 3 daughters; Penny Jarrel (Lee), Kimberly Shepherd (David), Kelly LaPrade and son-in-law, Steve Denny; 7 grandchildren; Matthew Denny, Mariah Barnett, Eric Jarrel, Jennifer Kent, Trey Jarrel, Clint Shepherd, Hunter Spurgeon and 9 great-grandchildren. The family...

Robert Bensing

Robert Bensing

May 21, 2019

Robert Mack Bensing, born August 10, 1949 in Hobbs, NM to Robert Lyle and Mary Catherine Vines, slipped peacefully from this life on May 21st, 2019 at the age of 69. Robert was an outstanding student and athlete at Hobbs High, holding the state record for passes received for many years. A lifelong learner and educator, Robert received his...

Bobby Campbell

Bobby Campbell

May 17, 2019

Bobby Jack Campbell entered this life a blonde hair, bright blue-eyed baby boy on December 27, 1948 to Jack and Lee Campbell in Ballinger, TX. Bobby lived all of his 70 short years of life to the fullest. Every day was a celebration to him and we are going to miss him so much. From him singing his favorite...

Jose Fuentes

Jose Fuentes

May 17, 2019

The gates of heaven were opened on May 17,2019 to receive Jose Angel Fuentes. He was born December 18,1925 to Braulio and Remedios Fuentes in Ruidosa, TX. On May 2,1953 he married Paula Muniz Fuentes. Jose enjoyed taking walks, caring of his animals, spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, five...

Maria Carrillo

Maria Carrillo

May 12, 2019

Maria Rita Carrillo, known to everyone as "Buela", was born February 4, 1940 and passed away peacefully on Mother's Day. She was surrounded by her family, including her husband of 62 years, Rodolfo "Rudy" Carrillo. Maria had a love of gardening, Las Vegas, and The Price is Right. She also had a love of cooking that she was able...

Elisardo Gonzales

Elisardo Gonzales

May 10, 2019

Elisardo Gonzales, 74, of Hobbs, went to walk with his heavenly Father on May 10 TH, 2019. Elisardo was born July 12, 1944 in Artesia, NM. He was enlisted in the US Marine Corps, where he served in Vietnam. Elisardo spent his lifetime working in the oilfield. He is survived by his daughter; Rose Aiken Martin and son; Gary...

David Mitchell

David Mitchell

May 7, 2019

David Mitchell, 61, was born in Hobbs, NM on January 14, 1958 to Edward and Bettye Mitchell. He passed away at his home on May 7, 2019. He married Kathryn Powell on July 4, 1998. David was a true cowboy. His love for horses was enormous and became his livelihood. At a young age he competed and showed horses....

Chris Long

Chris Long

May 5, 2019

Chris Long, 59, was born December 23, 1960 in Satanta, KS, to Rodney and Doris Long. He passed away in Hobbs on May 5, 2019. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2019, 2:00 pm with Pastor Ruben D. Llamas officiating.

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Henry Pate

Henry Pate

Apr 23, 2019

Henry L. Pate, 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was born in Senoia, Georgia on October 6, 1942 to Henry Grady Pate & Georgie Susie Mae Partain Pate. He served the United States Army honorably from 1962 to 1965. He moved to Hobbs, NM in 1976. He married, Judy Hancock, on April...

Francisco Marroquin

Francisco Marroquin

Apr 22, 2019

Francisco Marroquin, 94, of Hobbs passed away on April 22, 2019 at Hobbs Health Care. He was born on November 4, 1924, in Mexico to Julio and Juanita (Rodriguez) Marroquin. He married the love of his life, Herlinda Perez, on September 17, 1947. The were married 65 years at the time of her death in 2012. Francisco was preceded...

Yvonne Carpenter

Yvonne Carpenter

Apr 20, 2019

Yvonne Carpenter of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Apr 20, 2019. She has been cremated and no services are planned locally.

Mary Vasquez

Mary Vasquez

Apr 13, 2019

Mary Helen Vasquez left this world to be with the love of her life on April 13, 2019. Mary Helen was born to Delores Lopez on February 24, 1945 in Eunice New Mexico. Her family moved to Hobbs New Mexico where she met the love of her life, Joe Vasquez in 1965. They married and had 3 beautiful babies....

Elane Mcilroy

Elane Mcilroy

Apr 12, 2019

Claudia Elane Gossage McIlroy passed away peacefully Friday April 12 at Lea Regional Hospital. She was born on October 11, 1934 in Electra, Texas to Claudia and Henry Lane Gossage. She graduated from Quanah High School, and Abilene Christian College. While at ACC she met Jim McIlroy. They were married on August 24, 1957 in Quanah, Texas. They moved...

Roberto Calderon

Roberto Calderon

Apr 11, 2019

Roberto "Bob" Calderon, age 55, was born on January 15, 1964 and passed away on April 11, 2019. He was born in Hobbs, NM to Victor and Maria Calderon. Bob was one of a kind. Always worked hard to provide for his family. Was quiet at times but always knew the funniest jokes. He loved to ride his Harley,...

Virginia Beeson

Virginia Beeson

Apr 9, 2019

Virginia Beeson, 88, of Hobbs, passed away on April 9, 2019 at her home in Hobbs. Virginia was born in Lockwood, Missouri to Dora and Percy Windes on September 1, 1930. She graduated from Golden City High School in Golden City, Missouri in 1950. At the age on 16, Virginia was stricken with polio and was crippled in her...