All Obituaries

Charles Randolph Breckon passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, in Hobbs surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born to Charles Gotham and Thelma Lucille Breckon on February 2, 1940, here in Hobbs. He was a lifelong resident of Hobbs except for his time in the United States Navy. He retired from the Navy after serving for Nineteen years and nine months. While serving he was an Aviation Machinist. He loved spending time with his family and spending time outdoors. He also loved playing...

Waymond (Pete) Smith was born into this world on May 09, 1938, to Fred & Glenna Mae Smith in Hobbs, New Mexico. He passed from this earth on May 14, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Waymond was a proud Hobbs High School graduate. He was a retired educator and administrator. He taught and worked in Hobbs, Santa Fe, and Las Cruses, New Mexico during his career. He met and made many friends throughout his career and life.  Pete enjoyed the open road and visiting friends and family along the...

Apolinar “Polo” Castillo was born on July 23, 1954, in San Antonio Del Bravo to Librado and Virginia Castillo. He married his beloved wife Connie Castillo in 1973. Apolinar passed away on May 13, 2023, in Kermit, Texas at the age of 68. He was a resident of Hobbs, New Mexico.   As a young man Polo worked on a ranch. He loved being around horses and cattle so much, that he participated in many rodeos. Polo also worked in the oilfield for over 30 years until he...

Victor F. Chavez of Hobbs, New Mexico entered the arms of our Heavenly Father on May 1, 2023.  Victor was born August 14, 1958, in Pecos, Texas to Melchor and Margarita Chavez. Victor (Tio Vickie) was quite a character. One of the fondest memories was his pockets full of candy that he loved to give to his nieces and nephews. He was kind and humble, he would give his shirt off his back to anyone. He was a simple man with a big heart, and he loved his family dearly. Victor was loved...

Michael Thomas Martin was born on April 18, 1981, to Gloria Esquivel in Big Spring, Texas. He grew up and went to High School in Big Springs until they moved to Hobbs, New Mexico. Michael passed on April 17, 2023, in Hobbs, New Mexico at the youthful age of 41. Michael loved his career as an iron worker. Some of his hobbies included cooking, baking, watching football, especially his San Francesco 49ers! He also collected shoes, hats, and clothes. Michael had a big heart, he loved to help...

Dusty Alan Reid, 34, of Hobbs, NM passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023, in Hobbs. Dusty was born on October 6, 1988, in Socorro, NM. Dusty graduated in 2007 from Hobbs High School. Throughout Dusty’s life he was known for his contagious smile, big dimples, and his big blue eyes. Dusty grew up and spent most of his childhood on his Mema and Pepa’s farm, Reid Farms, in Loving, NM. Dusty was taught by his Pepa, Johnny Reid, at a very young age to farm and drive a tractor. Dusty...

Jean Daphne (Theobald) Glans, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on May 4, 2023, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born on November 20, 1932, in Bedford, England, to Horace and Constance (Smith) Theobald. Jean had a deep love for her family, especially her husband Ronald D. Glans, whom she married on August 21, 1954, in Bedford, England. Together, they spent many happy years in Idaho and Connecticut before making Hobbs, New Mexico their home. Although Ronald...

Matthew Lozoya of Hobbs, New Mexico entered eternal rest on April 17, 2023, at 39 years old. Matthew was born June 21, 1983, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Joe L Lozoya and Maricela Garza. Matthew was proceeded in death by a daughter Angel Nicole Lozoya, Father Joe L. Lozoya, brothers Juan Marcos, and Justin Michael Lozoya, Grandfather Margarito Garza, great-grand parents Jose M. and Delores Ramirez. Left to treasure Matthew’s memory are his daughter Valerie Nicole Lozoya, mother Maricela...