All Obituaries

  Onofre Balderrama passed from this life and entered into eternal rest on October 15th, 2020 in Hobbs, NM. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday October 20th, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hobbs, NM at 11:00am. Rosary will be held on Monday October 19th, 2020 at 3:00pm at Griffin Funeral Home, with visiting hours that day from 10:00am-5:00pm.   Onofre Balderrama was born on May 4th, 1943 to Filiberto and Maria Refugio Balderrama in Santana, Santa Isabel,...

On Friday, October 9th, 2020, Saul P. Aranda a.k.a. The Rock Man, loving son, brother, uncle, adored  husband, father, and grandpa, who always made you feel loved. At the age of 55, Saul went to be a  warrior for Jesus. He was a beloved friend to all who knew him. Saul, of Hobbs, was born to Senobio  Ortiz Aranda and Graciela Prieto Aranda on June 5, 1965. Saul’s passion in life was his family and friends. Being a great provider and telling the best stories,...

Rita “Kay” Jackson, 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 07, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer at her residence in Lovington, New Mexico surrounded by her loving family.  Kay was born on April 27, 1955 in Artesia, New Mexico to Charlie and Allene Clayton. Kay was employed for over 30 years as a nurse and served the Hobbs and Lovington area until her retirement in 2018 from the Lovington Good Samaritan.  Kay was an avid animal lover, quilter, and enjoyed...

Desiree Renee Williams, of Hobbs, passed into the arms of Heaven on September 30, 2020 surrounded by those who love her. She was born on January 1, 1969 to Ruben and Virginia Saiz in Clovis, New Mexico. A memorial service in her honor will be held 1pm, Monday, October 5, 2020 at the LDS church in Hobbs, New Mexico. Desiree had a loving heart, always looking out for people and animals alike. Never meeting a stranger, she made friends wherever she was, at the casino, playing bingo, or just...

Thomas Ali Calvillo, 34, was born on February 2, 1986 to Carlos Calvillo Sr. and Oralia Carrillo in Hobbs, New Mexico. Thomas passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. Thomas was a very clever man who could pick up skills quickly. He helped his parents build their home. He was very good with his hands and could do just about anything. Among his passions, he loved drawing and working on cars. He had a passion for anything with a motor and was a very good mechanic. Thomas loved...

Aaron James Smith, of Hobbs, passed into Heaven’s Gate on September 17, 2020. A Funeral service in his honor will be held on Friday, September 25 at 10:30 am at the Jefferson Street Church of Christ, with burial to follow at the Lovington Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Griffin Funeral Home on Thursday from 12pm-5pm. Please be advised that masks are required at the Funeral Home / Optional at the Church Location. ---------------------- Aaron James Smith was born in San Jose,...

Jose Guadalupe Flores, 35, was born to Jose Guadalupe Flores Rodriguez and Alma Lorena Hernandez Lopez on August 15, 1986 in Chihuahua Mexico. Jose passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico.  Left to cherish his memory are his parents Jose and Alma Flores; partner for 7 years, Tania Cruz; son, Axel Jose Flores; daughter, Aubree Flores; and step-daughter,  Vanessa Cruz. Also left to cherish his memory are his sister, Tania Flores (Zaul Reyes);...

Gayron Robbie Brown, of Hobbs, passed from this life to the next on September 9, 2020. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 10am-1pm, with a graveside service to be held at 1:30pm at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Gayron was born February 9, 1944 in Boaz, Alabama to Rayford and Rosie Brown, one of five children. At the age of 9 his family moved to Hobbs, where he made his home, graduated from school and lived out his later years surrounded by his family. A proud...

Thomas Juarez October 14,1955-September 4, 2020 On September 4, 2020, Thomas Juarez of Hobbs NM, was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 64. He was born in Carlsbad, NM to Benito and Zulema Juarez on October 14, 1955. He will be lovingly remembered by his only child, Dominique Monika Juarez and his grandchildren or hooligans, (as he called them) Malliyah, Mario, Milliana, Marko and Major, and by his wing man, Isaiah. He is also survived by Lethicia, Zoey, Noah, countless nieces,...