Obituaries

May 28, 2021

Robert Jo Muela age 44 of Hobbs, New Mexico went home with his mom, dad, and brother on May 28, 2021. He passed away peacefully in the comfort of the house he grew up in.

Robert was born on October 7, 1976 in Eunice, New Mexico to Jose D Muela and Jovita Luna Muela.

Robert...

May 27, 2021

Angela Gail Franklin was born April 7, 1972 to Benny and the late Martha Franklin in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was the 3rd oldest of 7 children ordered, Benny Jr., Jacquelyn, Angela, Daryl, Rebecca, Brian, and Brad. She was the mother of 3 children beginning with her oldest Christopher Franklin, Angelisha Franklin, and Poetry Royal IV. She was the grandmother...

May 27, 2021

Cynthia Delao, born Nov. 20, 1974 to Sergio Sr. and Janie DeLeon in Fort Morgan, Colorado, was called home on May 27, 2021. She was a devout believer in the Catholic faith and is now in a better place. She could bring a smile to your face, lift you up when you were down or brighten a room with...

May 25, 2021

Amber Nikia Mackey Sheppard, of Hobbs, enter the arms of angels on May 25, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. She was born on August 27, 1986 to Ross and Clara Mackey in Hobbs, New Mexico. A funeral service in her honor will be held on Thursday June 10, 2021 at Christ Holy Temple at 2pm. Family and friends are welcome...

May 18, 2021

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

May 17, 2021

Sharon Sue Clark, of Hobbs, was welcomed by the angels on May 17, 2021. A Funeral service in her honor will be held 11am, May 21, 2021 at the Crosswinds Community Church. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday May 20, 2021 at Griffin Funeral Home from 5:30-7:00pm. Please be advised that masks are required...

May 17, 2021

Donna Jean Welborn, age 70, passed away on May 17, 2021 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born to Claude and Betty Dendy on July 14, 1950 in Portales, NM. Donna was a fun loving, passionate person that had a gift for always knowing the right words to say, especially to help a person that was...

May 5, 2021

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

May 1, 2021

Rafaela Moncada, of Hobbs entered the realm of angels on May 2, 2021 in Ascension, Mexico. A Funeral Mass in her honor will be held 11:00am, Friday, May 7, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hobbs, NM. Friends and Family are invited to come pay their respects on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Griffin Funeral Home...

Apr 12, 2021

Arturo C. Estrello Sr., known to all as “Papatulo” or “Don Arturo”, of Hobbs, was born June 4, 1939 to Juan Estrello and Elvira Corral in Chihuahua, Mexico. He entered into eternal paradise on April 12, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He left this earth peacefully saying he was ready to ride the beautiful white horses in heaven....

Apr 2, 2021

Vivian “Geda” Jean Denise Heckard-Condarco, of Hobbs, was born December 3, 1981 to Karen Heckard and Sam Brown. She entered into eternal paradise on April 2, 2021. A Homegoing celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 11am , with a visitation being held on Monday from 10-4pm at Griffin Funeral Home. Please be advised that masks...

Mar 24, 2021

Bertha Sims, of Hobbs, was greeted by the angels on March 24, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1940 in the Pace Community, Louisiana to Roland and Maudie Lonadier. A Funeral Service in her honor will be held on Monday, March 29 at 2pm at the Fellowship of Believers on Grimes St. in Hobbs, with burial to follow...

Mar 23, 2021

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

Mar 13, 2021

Jordan Ky'ree Blaylock was born on May 5th, 2015 to his parents Darius Sanders and Cashae Blaylock. He became one of God’s Angels on March 13, 2021 at the age of 5.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 24 at 2pm at the New Hope Center in Hobbs, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park....

Mar 11, 2021

Bobby Lance Nickels, of Hobbs, passed into the gates of Heaven on March 11, 2021 unexpectedly. He was born in Muleshoe, Texas on June 23, 1957 to Bobby and Jo Nickels. One of two boys, he grew up in Muleshoe before moving to the Lea County Area in his early twenties. Growing up with his brother, they were very...

Mar 5, 2021

Marcos Junior Vallejo, 40, loving husband, father, son and brother was born to Marcos Vallejo Sr. and Anita Mendoza on August 29,1979 in Seminole, Texas. Marcos passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. He enjoyed showing in car shows, spending time with his family, watching basketball and football along with playing these sports and loved listening to music. Left...

Mar 1, 2021

Francisco J. Castaneda, was born on December 03, 1956 to Agapito Castañeda and Modesta Calderon Lopez en Tlahualilo, Durango , Mexico and passed away on March 1st, 2021 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father Agapito Castaneda and son, Jose Angel Castañeda. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Maria Cruz Castillo Moreno Castaneda; sons, Juan...

Feb 28, 2021

Kiwanis Renette Atkinson-Moore was born on April 2, 1970 to James Atkinson and Virdell Nix Henry in Hobbs, New Mexico. Both parents are deceased. A funeral service in her honor will be held on Friday, March 12 at 2pm at First United Methodist Church, with a viewing to be held on Thursday from 11-3pm at Griffin Funeral Home. Please...

Feb 24, 2021

Juanita M. Sosa, of Denver City, entered heaven on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the age of 98. She was born in Fort Hancock, TX on May 27, 1922 to Francisco Morales and Isabela Ornelas.  She married Celestino B Sosa Sr on July 23, 1949 and together raised 8 children. Juanita loved being with her family, celebrating every life...

Feb 19, 2021

Charlene Warn, of Bayfield Colorado entered into heavens gate on February 19, 2021. She was born in Big Spring, Texas to Charlie “Papaw Honey” and Nancy “Grandma Honey” Preas on October 31, 1938. Charlene was a determined and feisty woman who loved her family fiercely. She raised her three girls on her own, and through it all was always...