Obituaries

Dec 16, 2022

Abel Sanchez Hernandez came into this world August 12, 1951, in Puliques, Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Fermin Brito Hernandez and Guadalupe Sanchez Hernandez. He was returned to his home on December 16, 2022, in Hobbs, New Mexico surrounded by his family.

Abel was a hard, working family man. He began his life working in the fields in...

Dec 11, 2022

Natividad Sauceda, Jr. was born February 21, 1957, to Natividad and Francisca Sauceda in Lamesa, Texas. He passed away on December 11, 2022, at the age of 65. Natividad was the only brother of 6 and was known as “The Godfather” to his nieces and nephews. He loved spending his Sunday watching football. He was a diehard Cowboys and...

Dec 7, 2022

Bartlett David Dickson III, of Hobbs, passed from this life to the next on December 7, 2022 at his home. A memorial service in his honor will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 1pm, at Griffin Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhomehobbs.com.

Bart was born on July 23, 1957 as the youngest...

Dec 5, 2022

Hermida Rivera, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on December 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by those who love her. She was born on June 14, 1940 in Fort Davis, Texas. A funeral service in her honor will be held on December 12, 2022 at 5pm at Griffin Funeral Home. Family and friends are welcome at the Funeral...

Dec 2, 2022

Manuela Gonzales Garza was brought into this world on May 25, 1948 in Fort Davis, Texas to Manuel Gonzales and Saludina Aguirre Gonzales, she was called home on December 2, 2022.  Those of you that knew Nena knew she was a strong and caring woman, she was a "Mom" to everyone. Nena was her daughter's best friend and loved...

Nov 25, 2022

Dolores Norman of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Nov 25, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 24, 2022

Daniel Carson Quick of Hobbs, passed from this life to the next on November 24, 2022, in Lovington, New Mexico.  He was born on August 10, 1945 in Seminole, Texas. No funeral services are scheduled at this time.

Daniel was a man of simple pleasures, spending time with his long time love, Pam May, cooking for those...

Nov 19, 2022

It is with great gratitude we celebrate the life of Vanessa Marie Najera, 29, of Hobbs New Mexico, and with the same gratitude that we share that she entered a heavenly rest on November 19, 2022.

Born on February 12, 1993, in Hobbs, NM, Vanessa was a lifelong resident of Hobbs and leaves behind three beautiful daughters,...

Nov 18, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jose Gloria. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 17, 2022

Ramiro Acosta Sr. was called to his eternal resting place on November 17, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. He entered this world on August 24, 1948, in Del Rio, Texas to Isaac and Andrea Acosta. Ramiro was married to his love Estela Arredondo Acosta for 53 years. They had one son Ramiro Acosta Jr.

Ramiro loved to be...

Nov 7, 2022

Concepcion Maria (Pando) Dominguez, age 87, of Jal, New Mexico passed away quietly in her sleep on November 7, 2022, in Hobbs, NM. In the last two years Mom endured many health issues, the most challenging of which was cancer. She most appreciated the caregivers that assisted in her care. In the end we are comforted as a family...

Oct 31, 2022

Manuelita Chavez “Lita” 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children. Lita was a kind, generous mother, and grandma. She was fun, loving, and enjoyed her family. Lita’s life was a life well lived, which was evident in the love she showed in raising several of her brothers and sisters. Family and friends will celebrate Lita, and...

Oct 31, 2022

I FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH AND

I HAVE FINISHED THE COURSE

2 TIMOTHY 4:7-8

James Lewis Eagans was born in Donie, Freestone, Texas to Mr. Artis Eagans and Ms. Julia Wren. James’s mom had two daughters before she passed at an early age and James went to live with his dad...

Oct 27, 2022

Karen Ruth Rhoades, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed into the gates of heaven on October 27, 2022, at the age of 62. She was born on October 6, 1960, to Vernon Ennis Roberts and Ruth Ann Meyers Wright here in Hobbs.

Karen, above all other things, was a mom, and not just to her children but to...

Oct 22, 2022

Wilbert Fred Johnson was born August 31, 1940, in Tioga, Texas to John Morgan Johnson Jr. and Radie Pearl Jetton Johnson. He entered eternal rest on October 22, 2022, in Roswell, New Mexico.

Fred graduated from Hobbs High School in 1958. After graduation he joined the Air Force and served our country. During this time in the...

Oct 10, 2022

Rozelie Bordayo was born sleeping on October 10, 2022 in Seminole, Texas, to Destiny and Giermo . Though her family never got the opportunity to meet her, Rozelie was already so loved by all those who were eagerly awaiting her arrival. She will always be remembered by her two sisters Kataleya and Lilianna, her parents Destiny Arzola and Giermo...

Oct 6, 2022

Willie Lee Jones of Hobbs, New Mexico was born on April 28, 1937 in Lea County, New Mexico to Earnest Jones and Ruthie Mae Wood. Willie, also known as Sonny Hicks by some, went to Hobbs High School and as a young man was a fighter and he enjoyed boxing. He loved to tell stories about when he was...

Sep 30, 2022

The funeral service has been moved to the chapel at Prairie Haven due to weather.

Russell Isaac Garcia, of Hobbs, passed away on September 30, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas at the age of twenty. He was born in Hobbs on December 10, 2001 to Genoveva Rodriguez Garcia and Michael Anthony Taylor. A graveside service in...

Sep 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Mamie Gonzalez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 27, 2022

Heather Dodson Payne, of Hobbs, passed from this life too soon in Odessa, Texas at the age of fifty. A funeral service in her honor will be held on Wednesday, October 5 at 11am at Griffin Funeral Home. Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday from 4-7pm at Griffin to pay their respects.

Heather was born July...