All Obituaries

Ruby Gonzalez, 43, beloved friend, sister, mother and wife was born in Artesia, New Mexico to Armando Villalobos and Elida Rincon on November 30, 1976. Ruby passed away Saturday, August 01, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was a graduate of Hobbs High and soon a paralegal before getting married to the love of her life on September 9, 2000. Soon after, they had two children, Braylan and Madelyn. Ruby left her paralegal days to care for her family. Together with their children, hunting was their...

Maria Santos Garza departed this earth for her heavenly forever home on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Maria was born April 23, 1935 in Kent, Tx to Francisco and Gavina Ortega. In 1953 she met the love of her life, Ernesto (Choy) B Garza, Together they raised 6 children in Hobbs, who were her whole world. Maria was known for her strength and perseverance. She knew more struggles throughout her life than many of us will ever...

Julio H. Almanza, born on 7/30/1987, passed into the arms of his savior on the morning of 7/22/2020. Julio was a social man, he made friends wherever he went and was never at a loss for words, and whether it was his warm heart or his smiling face, Julio was sure never to be alone. Julio will be dearly missed by family and his many friends. Preceding him in death is his father, Benito H. Almanza. Left to treasure his memory are his mother, Martha E. Soto, and caring stepfather Manuel...

Clovis Lelton Hallman, 87, was born to David Crocket and Carrie Carter on November 24th 1932 and passed away in Hobbs, NM, Sunday, July 19th, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. 

Sol Erdwurm, 73, was born in Mangum, Oklahoma to Pat Henry Erdwurm and Mirtle Louise Davis on April 06, 1947 and passed away in Eunice, New Mexico, Thursday, July 16, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Griffin Funeral Home. Friends and Family are welcome to come by between the hours of 1:00-3:00PM to pay their respects and condolences to the family. Please be advised that masks are required at the Funeral Home.

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, Revis Audavee Bennett peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends at the age of 92. Audavee was born in Dora, New Mexico on January 12, 1928, to Generl Revis and Frances Louise (Owens) Bennett. Audavee grew up and graduated from high school in Hobbs, New Mexico. He enlisted in the US Navy after graduation, and served on the aircraft carrier Antietam as Seaman First Class during WWII. He received the Victory Metal. After returning home he went to work...

Donna Jean McCleery went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 7, 2020. Donna was born on February 8, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas, to Charles and Helen Dozier. She worked at Furr’s Supermarket in Hobbs for 29 years, as well as, Lackland Air Force Base Post Exchange, Kelly Air Force Base Post Exchange, Gibsons, and Clarks. She owned and operated DJ’s Phillips 66 Truck Stop in Mineral Wells, Texas. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and Chairwoman of St. Theresa’s...

Zachary Scott Jarrel, born March 13, 1981 to Dwight and Terry Jarrel passed away on July 1, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico. A graveside service in his honor will be held on July 14, 2020 10 am at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Zac was a gentle soul at his core, always helping others with fixing up their cars or just being a quiet ear to listen. While he was a very independent person, he wanted to make those around him happy, especially his mother. Four years ago, Zac moved back to Hobbs from...

Bobby Carol Mahan, 80, was born to John Thomas Mahan and Mary Jane Mosley in Portales, New Mexico on October 02, 1939 and passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas.  Bobby was a faithful follower of his Lord Jesus Christ.  He was a caring loving man and often secretly helped people.  Bobby worked for the United States Postal Service for 32-years. Nineteen of those years he was the postmaster of Carlsbad, NM.  Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, three...