Obituaries

Francisco Ortega

Apr 5, 2018

Francisco B. Ortega, 86, was born August 21, 1931 in Kent, Texas. He was a former oilfield worker and avid Cowboys fan, passed away Thursday at his home surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Frank served his country in the 537th Field Artillery Battalion in Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1954 where he received a National Defense Service Medal. Frank...

Francisca Rodriguez

Apr 3, 2018

Frances (Kika) J. Rodriguez, 75, was born October 4, 1942 in Emiliano Zapata Durango Mexico to Santos Juarez & Maria Engracia Valdez Ontiveras Juarez and passed away April 3, 2018 in Midland, TX. She was married to Edwardo Rodriguez on March 28, 1995 in Seminole, TX. The Rosary will be conducted at Chapel of Hope on Tuesday, April 10,...

Rhonda Cobb

Mar 31, 2018

Rhonda Gail Henderson Cobb went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ in her sleep on March 31st, 2018. Rhonda was the daughter of Morris and Ruberta Henderson and the sister to Robert Morris Henderson. Her parents and brother preceded her in death. Rhonda was married to and survived by her husband, Sam D. Cobb of Hobbs, NM and...

Reyes Cruz

Mar 31, 2018

Maria Reyes Rodriguez De Santa Cruz, 92, passed away on March 31, 2018 at Hobbs Lea Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Juan Santa Cruz. They shared 43 years together. Reyes was born in Rancho De Las Pilitas Chachihiutes, Zacatecas, Mexico on January 6, 1926. She was a member of Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. She is survived by...

Harmon Littlefield

Mar 25, 2018

Harmon Luke Littlefield passed away on March 25, 2018 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Harmon was born on April 2, 1935 at home in the township of Coal, Village of Jackson in Oklahoma to Onie and Earl Littlefield. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his beloved wife, Ethma; son, Ricky and four little angels, Harmon Victor,...

Agnes Bostick

Mar 20, 2018

Agnes Maurine Mitchell Huston Bostick August 27, 1919-March 20, 2018 Agnes was a lady far ahead of her time and was successful in all that she set out to accomplish. She had a life philosophy of working as hard as you can, dancing as much as you can, and serving the community to the best of your ability. She...

Richard Ray

Mar 19, 2018

Richard "Rick" Lee Ray, 67, was born November 18, 1950 in El Paso, TX to Charles and Helen Ray. He passed away on March 19, 2018 in Hobbs. Rick grew up in El Paso and attended Parkland High School. He married Diane Ray on September 15, 1970 in El Paso, TX. After high school he entered the US Army...

Crystal Villegas

Mar 17, 2018

A funeral mass will be held for Crystal M. Villegas 28, of Hobbs, 2:00 p.m. Friday March 23, 2018 at St. Helena Catholic Church with Rev. Joe Pacquing officiating. A rosary service will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Chapel of Hope. Visitation is 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Thursday. Crystal joined her brother Rene Villegas on March 17, 2018....

Mary Womack

Mar 17, 2018

Mary M. Womack, 93, went to be with the Lord March 17, 2018. She was born in Seminole, OK on January 2, 1925. She married and moved to Hobbs in 1942. She became a teacher at various Hobbs Schools in the 1970's. Later to retire in the 90's. She was a member at Grace Lutheran Church. She was preceded...

Rajene Baker

Mar 4, 2018

Service Graveside Service Prairie Haven Cemetery 2201 E. Stanolind Hobbs, NM  88240 Friday, March 16, 2018 200pm Cemetery Prairie Haven Cemetery 2201 E. Stanolind Hobbs, NM  88240 Memorial Contributions Kindred Hospice 1515 Calle Sur Hobbs, NM  88240

Rajeana Dobbs

Feb 19, 2018

RaJeana Michelle Dobbs was 52 years old when she passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and children. RaJeana passed on February 19th, living in Hobbs, NM after her marriage to Robert Dobbs of Hobbs. RaJeana was born in Henryetta, Ok on April 23rd, 1965 to Royce and Rosemary Thompson. She was baptized into the General...

Ruthie Smith

Feb 19, 2018

Ruthie Lee Smith, 86, was born March 31, 1931 in Tyler, TX. to Dott and Cleo Sammie Smith. She passed away in Hobbs on February 19, 2018. She leaves behind her beloved family; daughter, Mary L. Clay (Joe); sister, Patricia Branch (Cassey) of Katy, TX; god-daughter, Margret Reeves; granddaughters, Venus Renee Pittman, Robin L. White; great-grandchildren, Michael S. Pittman...

Teresa Romine-Neiman

Feb 16, 2018

Teresa Ellen Romine-Neiman (Grammy) of Hobbs, NM formally of Robert Lee TX, peacefully passed and went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2018. She was born in Lovington NM on March 19, 1961 and grew up in Tatum, NM. Teresa was a loving person who never met a stranger. She worked many years as a waitress and...

Olivia Mcneil

Feb 16, 2018

Olivia Rayne McNeil entered life on the 1st day of February 2018. She passed from this life on the 16th day of February 2018. She was preceded in death by her great grandpa B.R. Culver, great grandma Doris Cox, great grandpa Basil Smith, and great grandma Mildred Smith. She leaves behind her dad: Aaron, mom: Adriane, and big sister...

Gerald Martin

Feb 14, 2018

Gerald R. Martin, 79, passed away Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 at his home. Gerald was born March 19, 1938 in Stamford, TX to J.W. and Dorothy Martin and was a 1956 graduate of Stamford High School. He received his Bachelor's degree from North Texas State College and his Master's degree from the University of Texas. On October 10th, 1959...

Elvira Cruz

Feb 10, 2018

Elvira De La Cruz passed away, surrounded by her family on February 10, 2018. Elvira was 77 years old. She was born in Ruidosa, Texas on February 3, 1941. She was the daughter of Enrique Naegele and Albina Alarcon, both whom proceeded her in death. Also proceeding her in death were her brothers and sisters Sofia Gonzalez, Daniel Naegele,...

James Caffey

Feb 10, 2018

James "Leonard" Caffey, 86, passed from this earth on Saturday, February 10. He was born in Wellman, Texas on December 2, 1931 to Rupert and Naomi Caffey. Leonard was raised in Seminole, Texas where he met and married the love of his life, Ann Caffey, who preceded him in death on December 9, 2015. Together they spent 65 years...

Kevin Buie

Feb 7, 2018

Kevin James Buie, 58, passed from this earth on February 7, 2018. He was born May 6, 1959 to Marvin E. and Patricia A. Buie in Alamogordo, NM who preceded him in death. Kevin married the love of his life Sheri Roberts Pendleton in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to his wife of 22 years; he is survived by...

Rosemary Jetton

Feb 2, 2018

Rosemary Jetton 77, from Hobbs passed away February 2, 2018.She was born in Dryden, Va. to Millard and Estelle Ely on Feb 17,1940. Rosemary married Carey Jetton on January 20, 1959. She was a longtime member of Belvue Baptist Church and recently attended Temple Baptist Church. She was employed by JR Canon & Associates for many years and enjoyed...

Rebecca Payton

Jan 31, 2018

Rebecca Suzanne Payton was born Feb. 14th, 1978 in Heidelberg, Germany. She went home with her Lord Jan. 31st, 2018. Becky was loved by all who knew her. She was a bright light with a beautiful smile and very loving heart. She enjoyed making crosses with her mom. She loved all music, and loved to sing. She was a...