Obituaries

Feb 28, 2022

The angels carried our beloved husband, dad, granddad and Papa, Richard “Dick” Bender, into his heavenly home on February 28th, 2022, at the age of 89.

Even though failing health took him away from this world, his battles with many health issues over recent years showed his strong courage, faith, and deep love for family.  He faced...

Feb 21, 2022

Wilbert Sims, of Hobbs New Mexico, was greeted by angels at the age of 80 on February 21, 2022.

He Was born May 24th,1941 in Robeline, Louisiana to Benjamin Sims and Sariah Jordan.

Wilbert grew up in the Natchitoches area of Louisiana with his 11 brothers & sisters on the family farm. While attending school...

Feb 17, 2022

" No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you're always there..."

With profound sadness we pronounce the passing of our beloved Albert G. Villalobos.

Alberto G. Villalobos, 61, from Hobbs, NM, was born to Lorenzo Villalobos and Cruz Maria Guillen on January 15, 1961 in Van Horn, Texas. Alberto passed away...

Feb 16, 2022

Omar Nathaniel Barron, age 24 was taken away from his loving family on Tuesday February 15, 2022, in Hobbs, New Mexico.

He was born on March 20, 1997, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Omar Barron and Judith Ivon Regalado.

Nathan, as everyone knew him was a loving father, son, brother, cousin, grandson, and nephew. To...

Feb 10, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Lily Mae "Susie" Roberts. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 2, 2022

Maria Montez, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 in Hobbs, New Mexico.  She was born on June 21st, 1942, in Santa Rosalia, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Fernando Serna & Maria Luisa Mendoza.

Maria is preceded in passing by her parents, Fernando Serna and Maria Luisa Mendoza; her husband of 50 plus years, Juan Montez; their...

Jan 21, 2022

Burma Gail Owens entered into this live on May 4, 1953 in Hobbs, New Mexico and then passed on to her heavenly home on January 21,2022 at the age of 68. Burma was the daughter of Samuel Gibbs and Katheryn Earnest who both preceded her in death.

Burma is survived by her spouse, Wiley Owens whom she...

Jan 15, 2022

Jasmine Deseray Flores entered Heavens gates on January 15, 2022 surrounded by those who love her. The oldest child of Gabriel Flores and Jessica Trujillo, she was born on June 18, 1996 in Hobbs. Jasmine was a incredibly giving and loving person. She was a dedicated mother, sister, daughter and friend who would do whatever she could for those...

Jan 13, 2022

Barbara Ellen Hunt, of Hobbs New Mexico, left this earth on January 13, 2022. Barbara   was born to Dewey K. Hunt and Imogene Hunt on October 27, 1960. A memorial service in her honor is to be scheduled at a later date.

Barbara was "Mom" to many, "Queen B" to some and an angel to us all....

Jan 11, 2022

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

Jan 10, 2022

Jesse was born on November 5, 1975. He was raised in Hobbs, NM where he lived with his parents Manuela and Jose Antonio Piedra of Hobbs. His biological father Jose Jesus Franco Sr. lived in Littlefield, Texas. Jesse was married to Ino. They had two boys Dontay Jay Franco and Angel Jay Franco both of Hobbs, NM. Jose had 4...

Jan 7, 2022

Emma Faye Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 88. Faye Johnson was born on April 23, 1933 in Bonham, Texas to James and Zelma Price. She graduated from Crosbyton High School on May 16, 1952. She later married the love of her life Raymond Earl Johnson. Faye...

Jan 6, 2022

Mariselda Sizemore born in San Luis de Cordero Durango; Mexico born on April 15, 1954. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 6, 2022.  Survived by her husband Sammy Mejia, three sons Billy Joe Sizemore, Bobby-Jo Sizemore Kelly-Jo Sizemore, 3 daughters-in-law -in-laws, 10 grandchildren, and three sisters.

Her greatest love was...

Jan 5, 2022

Helen Jean Brooks Royal Houston, was born December 3, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Ben and Verlene Brooks. She departed this life on January 5, 2022, at the Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital.

Helen graduated from Hobbs High School in 1969. After graduation she was married and had six children. Helen lived and worked in many places...

Jan 5, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for James Frederick Cox Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 4, 2022

Frances was full of life and found it easy to love people. This lent her to make friends everywhere she went. Even though she was blind she did not let that stop her! Frances was always there to lend a hand or to be a shoulder to cry on, by nature she was a helper. She loved to go...

Jan 2, 2022

Elida Ponce Meza

July 6, 1962 – January 2, 2022

Elida Ponce Meza, 59 loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Las Cruses, New Mexico. Elida was born to Jose Ponce and Maria Gamboa on July 6,1962 in Cuauhtémoc Chihuahua, Mexico. Elida was a homemaker; she loved her...

Jan 2, 2022

Dee went to be with our Lord and Savior January 2, 2022 at the age of 54. Dee was Born October 7,1967 in Kermit, Texas. A graduate of Hobbs High School class of 1986. Dee had a heart of gold and will be missed by those who loved him. Dee is survived by his sister (biological mother) Donna Noseff,...

Jan 2, 2022

Janie DeLeon gained her wings on Sunday January 2, 2022 surrounded by her family at the age of 75. She was born March 26, 1946 in Shallowater, Tx to Justo Lopez and Ermenia Garcia. She is survived by her amazing and loving family 4 sisters and 3 brothers, including her husband Sergio DeLeon Sr., children Rosa Franco, Jessica Deleon (Mark...

Dec 29, 2021

Newman Isbell, of Hobbs, passed away on December 29, 2021, at his home. He was born August 16, 1942 in Boswell, Oklahoma to Paul and Evelynn Isbell.

Newman was a lifelong horse lover and trader, though he worked several years in the oilfield, he always went back to horses. Newman also loved children, not just his own,...