Obituaries

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...

Dec 3, 2020

Iram Ubaldo Hernandez acabo su vida terrenal y alcanso sus alas el Miercoles, 3 de Diciembre 2020 a los 47 años. Nacio en un pueblito de Mexico en Delicias, Chih., a unos padres humildes, Ubaldo y Irma Guadalupe Hernandez el dia 14 de Abril del 1973. Desde chiquito se notaba que le gustaban los animales, especialmente los caballos y...

Dec 2, 2020

Kenneth was born to Nora P. Thompson and Freeman Dean on August 21, 1956 in El Paso Texas. Kenneth is the third child of six children and eldest son. He passed into heavens gate on December 2, 2020. Funeral services for Kenneth will be held on Tuesday, December 15, with a public viewing from 10-2 and funeral services starting...

Nov 26, 2020

Elizabeth Jennings, 69, was born in San Antonio, TX  to Roy Dossey and Artie May on August 13, 1951. Loving wife, mother, grandmother  passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Hobbs, NM. Elizabeth was a graduate of Hobbs High School, Class of 1969 and attended NMJC. She was an administrator for Key Energy Services. When she was not...

Nov 20, 2020

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

Nov 16, 2020

Joe Alden Bayes, of Hobbs, passed into the arms of angels on November 16,2020 at the age of 89. He was born in Big Spring, Texas on December 18, 1930 to Joe and Mona Bayes. Graveside services for Joe will be held on December 3, 2020 at the Brunson Cemetery in Eunice at 2pm. Those friends and family who...

Nov 15, 2020

Eleazar Nevarez, 45, was born to Juan Nevarez Franco and Maria De La Luz Corral Gonzalez on May 19, 1975 in Tres Alamos, Chihuahua, Mexico. Eleazar “Chelo” passed away November 15, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. He was a very caring person always willing to help someone in need. Eleazar “Chelo” enjoyed spending time with his family. He worked for Crossfire...

Nov 12, 2020

Shirlee Nell Rice, 66, was born on March 13, 1954 in Seagraves, TX and passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Lubbock, TX. She was a beloved mother, sister and grandmother.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; Nell Rice and Parmer Lee Rice (Tommy), three siblings; Judy Lindsey, Jerry Rice and Jimmy Rice and...