Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

Tracy Allen Martinez of Hobbs, passed away on January 15, 2023 at the age of 50. He was born September 8, 1972 in Hobbs to Jesse and Rosa Martinez, one of three children. A memorial in his honor will be held on January 19, 2023 at Christian Center in Hobbs at 10am. Online condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhomehobbs.com....

Jan 11, 2023

Nació el 9 de agosto de 1928 y fue hasta en el año 1957 cuando conoció el amor de su vida María del Refugio Loya. De allí nacieron 4 hijos, Servando, Jorge Antonio, Erika y Jessica Rivera. A pesar de que el solo asistió hasta cuarto grado de escuela tenía una ortografía excelente y comenzó a trabajar desde niño...

Jan 10, 2023

Raúl Efraín Esparza entro a este mundo el 23 de marzo de 1956 en Parral, Chihuahua, México. Sus papas fueron Melchor y María Esparza.

Raúl era un gran hombre, cariñoso esposo, un asombroso padre, también era un suegro, y abuelo. Él era un gran amigo y jamás dudaba en ayudarle a alguien necesitado. Raúl amaba y trataba...

Dec 31, 2022

Sean William Petersen, 23, was born on July 15, 1999, in Webster, TX, to Kenneth and Jill Petersen. He went to be with his heavenly Father on December 31, 2022.

Sean was a gentle, sweet, very intelligent young man with a beautiful smile and hazel eyes, and a good sense of humor. He loved his...

Dec 30, 2022

Paul D. Mulkey (76 years old) from Hobbs, New Mexico passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022. He is preceded in death by his Father, James Daniel Mulkey and Mother, Lovelia Sue Mulkey and his Sister Jean Nichol. He is survived by his wife Kathy Mulkey of Hobbs, his son Wylie Mulkey (wife Noelle) of Colorado Springs, CO, his...

Dec 24, 2022

Curtis Dwight Gist, of Hobbs, passed away on Christmas Eve 2022, at his home. He was born October 18, 1958 to Pete and Jeanne Gist in Pueblo, Colorado. A memorial service in his honor will be held on January 3, 2022 at Griffin Funeral Home at 10am. Online condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhomehobbs.com.

Curtis grew up...

Dec 22, 2022

Augustina Chavarria, of Hobbs, passed away on December 22, 2022 surrounded by those who love her. She was born on September 23, 1960 in El Paso, Texas to Pedro Juardo and Alicia Chavarria. A funeral service in her honor will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Griffin Funeral Home at 6pm. Family and friends are welcome at the...

Dec 17, 2022

Donald Ray Hammer, better known as Don, or Pop, was born June 8, 1947 in Hillsboro, Texas to Felix and Ethel Hammer. On December 17, 2022, he lost the long fight with cancer at the age of 75. A memorial mass in his honor will be held 10am on January 3, 2023, at St. Helena Catholic Church.

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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...