Obituaries

Donald Aten, Sr.

Oct 22, 2014

Donald Ray Aten, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 77 on October 22, 2014. Don was a resident of Hobbs, NM for 39 years. He is preceded in death by the love of his life Sharon Aten and one son Timothy Aten. He is survived by two sons Billy Aten, Donnie and wife Debbie...

L.Z. Tate

Oct 20, 2014

L. Z. Tate, a proud World War II veteran, was born September 20, 1918 in Gorman, TX to Hattie and William Tate and passed away October 20, 2014 in Hobbs. He attended school in Desdemona, TX. The attack of Pearl Harbor took him to Camp Berkley, Abilene, TX with the US Army. He served as a Combat Infantry man,...

Harold Pullings

Oct 19, 2014

Harold R. Pullings, 83, was born November 11, 1930 in Winchester, Illinois. He passed away October 19, 2014 in Hobbs, NM. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home, Hobbs, New Mexico. www.chapelofhopefunerals.com

Connie Larmon

Oct 17, 2014

Connie L. Larmon, 79, passed away October 17, 2014 in Hobbs, NM. She was born February 8, 1935 in Kilgore, TX. Connie is survived by her husband Jim Larmon of Hobbs. Family and friends, Kenneth Poore of Fayetteville, AK, Wanda Sweitzer of Denver City, TX, Kay, Seven, Chance and Lori and Sara Tomlinson of Odessa, TX, Erika Bell of...

Eloise Simmons

Oct 16, 2014

Eloise Frances Simmons went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Desert Gardens Assisted Living in Hobbs, NM. Funeral services for Eloise will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 10 am, at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Brandon Davis officiating, assisted by Mr. Ray Smith. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Eloise...

Martha Valdez

Oct 12, 2014

Martha Carrillo Valdez went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 12, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 11, 1939 in Valentine, TX to Hipolito Sr. and Cruz Carrillo. Visitation in Hobbs will be Tuesday, October 14 from 4 8 pm at Chapel of Hope. The family will have a gathering at...

Claude Williams

Oct 11, 2014

Claude D. Williams 81, of Hobbs, passed away October 11, 2014 in Hobbs, NM. He was born July 5, 1933 in Roswell, NM. Claude Williams was a fighter from the moment he was born to the moment he drew his last breath. Raised in Hobbs, he experienced a myriad of moments that molded and shaped him to become the...

Clarice Finney

Oct 8, 2014

Services for Clarice R. Finney will be held, Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 1:00 pm at Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Hobbs, New Mexico. Clarice was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Grace Benford and one sister Novice Faye McBroom. Clarice is survived by her husband, M. T. Finney, of the home, one daughter Cynthia Robert Egans and...

Gilbert Garza

Oct 6, 2014

Gilbert Ortega Garza, born on August 15, 1959 to Manuela and Adolph Garza in Hobbs, NM Gilbert enjoyed being around family and friends making everyone laugh. Everybody enjoyed hearing Gilberts crazy stories and funny jokes. He was always the life of the party dancing to his own beat. Gilbert was a self contractor and loved putting his unique touch...

J. Berry, Iii

Oct 5, 2014

J. D. Berry III, age 66, made his final rite of passage to be one with the Great Spirit on October 5, 2014. He was born in Hobbs on August 30, 1948 and lived in Hobbs the majority of his life. He is the second son of the late J. D. Berry, Jr. and survived by his mother, Nora...

Stacy Allen

Oct 4, 2014

In a world of suffering and misery, a heroine was needed to rise above the rest. Her positivity and quick wit an inspiration to many, a fearless oboist was born and rose to great strength. With a need to explore and an imagination that allowed her to travel across space and time, she lived each day to the fullest...

Noma Rather

Sep 29, 2014

One of seven children born to Lee and Essie Owens. Noma Lee Rather was born February 6th, 1933 in Roswell, NM. Her proud parents instilled the values, character, and charitable heart that she was known for. After moving to Hobbs she met and married James A. Rather December 2nd , 1950. They shared 55 years together until his passing...

Thomas Gilmore

Sep 29, 2014

Thomas Wiley Gilmore passed away September 29, 2014, in Lubbock, Texas. Wiley was born December 29, 1952 in Gainesville, Texas to Tom and Marie Gilmore. He graduated from Rider High School in 1971 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He worked in the oil industry for Delta and Moranco Drilling. Wiley was an avid golfer and Dallas Cowboy Fan. He was...

D'Edward Huerta

Sep 22, 2014

DEdward L. Huerta, 50Big D was born to Pete and Janie Huerta on October 1, 1963 in Hobbs and passed away Monday , September 22,2014 in Hobbs . A black cowboy hat, boots and wranglers, and infectious smile,a man that never met a stranger. He started his career in the oilfields of Eastern New Mexico and West Texas when...

Eugene Sweatt

Sep 20, 2014

Service Funeral Service Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso St. Hobbs, NM  88240 Saturday, September 27, 2014 10.am Saturday Cemetery Memory Gardens Cemetery 2909 N. Dal Paso Hobbs, NM  88240

Jesus Ojeda

Sep 19, 2014

He was born in Oaxaca, Mexico on January 5, 1930 from parents Hipolito Ojeda Jesus Ojeda, age 84, passed away on September 19, 2014 from diabetes in Hobbs, New Mexico. deceased and Petra Gomez Ojeda deceased. On February 2, 1952, he married Jovita Delfina Ojeda deceased in Oaxaca, Mexico. He is survived by his children Hermilo Ojeda and spouse...

Alvesa Garcia

Sep 18, 2014

A Funeral Mass for Alvesa Garcia will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The rosary will be held Monday, 6:00 pm at Chapel of Hope. Alvesa was born August 8, 1930 in Ojinaga, Mexico and passed away September 18 in Lubbock, Texas. She was 84 years old.

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Jean Kelly

Sep 15, 2014

Jean F.Kelly,58 passed away September 14,2014 in Hobbs. He was born to Paul and Eunice on October 18,1955 in Hobbs. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 19,2014, 10 am at Chapel Of Hope in Hobbs

Diana Nichols-Harris

Sep 10, 2014

Diana Putman Nichols, 56 of Hobbs, NM, passed away September 10, 2014 in Hobbs NM. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 18, 1957. She is preceded in death by her son Terry Barr, daughter Opal Barr, brother, Rusty Worley and grandparents. She is survived by her parents Russell and Nelda Worley of Midland, Texas, one sister Ruth...

Barbara Colbert

Sep 8, 2014

Memorial services for Barbara Colbert will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 1 pm at St. Johns Baptist Church, 1006 E. Midwest St., Hobbs, NM.