Obituaries

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...

Feb 8, 2021

Ambrosio Aguilar, of Hobbs, passed into heavens gate on February 8, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1932 in El Porvenir Districto Bravo Chihuahua to Esteban Aguilar and Pascuala Briones. Ambrosio loved his family and worked hard to provide for them as a Rancher and farmer. This beloved husband, father and grandfather will be greatly missed by all...

Feb 1, 2021

Gloria J Alvarado, 64, was called home by our Lord and savior on February 1st, 2021 at Covenant Health Hospital in Lubbock TX with her family by her side. Gloria was born on March 19th, 1956 to Pablin and Angelina Jimenez. She was born and raised in Roswell NM along with her siblings. On November 23, 1977 in Carlsbad,...

Jan 31, 2021

Norman Lynn Williams was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on January 31, 1952. He moved to his heavenly home on his 69th birthday, January 31, 2021. He was the fifth child of eight born to the late Gene and Gwendolyn Williams.

Norman is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Fama Gene, his daughter...

Jan 30, 2021

Jose Ruben Hernandez, of Hobbs, passed into the arms of the angels on January 30, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born to Florencio and Margarita Hernandez in San Agustin, Mexico on December 14, 1956.

Jose was a hardworking man, always keeping busy either working in the oil fields or cooking out with his family....

Jan 14, 2021

Elueo “Leo” Lopez, 88, passed away on January 14, 2021. Leo was born on September 25, 1932 in Beeville, TX to Eliseo and Matilde Lopez.

Leo was married to Adella Lopez for 66 years and together had four sons. Leo and Adella moved to Hobbs, NM in 1969 and was employed by Lea County Road Department and...

Jan 12, 2021

Coy Gassaway went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 12th, at the age of 57.  He was living in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Coy was born on March 8th, 1963 in Pecos, Texas to Sandra Stone Gassaway and Tony Gassaway. His grandparents were Dr Coy Stone and Marie Stone, and Ruby Lee Gassaway.

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Jan 5, 2021

Henry C. Gonzales, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Tuesday, January 5th , 2021. Henry was born to Mr. Guadalupe Gonzales and Dionicia Cordova on October 25, 1951 in Artesia, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Ross and Sardo Gonzales; and sister Liz Segovia. Henry always loved spending his time with his kids,...

Jan 3, 2021

Jesus Cervantes, of Hobbs, passed into the arms of angels on January 3, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on December 24, 1965 in Falomir, Chihuahua, Mexico to Alfonso and Maria Elisa Cervantes, one of 7 children. Jesus was a dedicated family man, his wife, daughters and later grandchildren were the center of his life. He worked tirelessly...

Jan 1, 2021

Refugio Maria Madrid passed away in Hobbs New Mexico on July 22, 2021 at the age of 88.

She was born on 2/18/1933 to Ignacio Mata and Carmen Carbajal in Mexico. Throughout the course of her life she became known for her dedication to her church, love of dancing, puzzles, and most of all her children. Preceding...

Dec 30, 2020

Jose Chavez, of Hobbs, passed away on December 30, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on March 19, 1954 in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico to Felipe Chavez and Benedita Martinez, one of 8 children. A visitation for Jose will be held Monday January 11, 2021 at Griffin Funeral Home from 10am-2pm with a service to start at...

Dec 26, 2020

Otilio F. Medrano, 86, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Otilio was born on July 13, 1934 to Francisco Medrano Sr. and Manuela Flores in Ojinaga, Mexico del Rancho El Mezquite. Otilio was loved ranching and planting, growing his own crops. They called him “El Cowboy” in White Sands,...

Dec 26, 2020

Mary Mancha Muñoz passed away December 26, 2020.  She was born to parents Manuel and Rosa Mancha in Presidio, Texas on May 24, 1938.  Mary is survived by sons Larry Muñoz Jr. & wife Carmen, Ronnie Muñoz and wife Gloria and Jerry Muñoz and wife Susan all from Hobbs, NM.  Four grandsons, Erik, Cory, Samson, and Zachary Muñoz, three...

Dec 20, 2020

Jakie Don Ford (82) of Bosque Farms, New Mexico went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2020.

Jakie Don was born in Arch, NM on November 12, 1938 to Roland Ervin and Quincy Elizabeth Ford. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1957 and went to work as a heavy equipment operator....

Dec 17, 2020

Ventura Ramos, of Hobbs, passed into heavens gates on December 17, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born on July 14, 1949 to Maria De La Luz Pedroza and Luis Ramos in Gomez Palacios, Durango Mexico. Funeral services for Ventura will be held on Tuesday, December 29 at 1pm at The Hobbs First Assembly Church. A visitation...

Dec 15, 2020

Guadalupe “Lupe” Chavez, 61, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on January 22. 1959 in Cuidad Acuna, Coah., Mexico to Felipe and Benedita Chavez. Funeral services will be held 2pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Griffin Funeral Home, family and friends are welcome from 10-2...

Dec 13, 2020

Ricardo Jesus Saenz, 28, of Hobbs, New Mexico was born on January 18, 1992 to Jesus Manuel Saenz and Delia Orona Saenz. He passed on December 13, 2020. Funeral services for Ricardo will be held on Tuesday, December 22 at 11am, with visitation being held Monday, December 21 from 11-3pm all at Griffin Funeral Home. Please be advised that...

Dec 7, 2020

Daniel “DJ” Gambino went to be with his heavenly father on Monday, December 7, 2020.

He was born on January 18th, 1985 in Chicago Illinois to his parents; Daniel Edmund Lane and Cindy Anne Lane, one of six children.

DJ began dating the love of his life, Chelse JoAnn Taylor, in October 2010 and they...