Obituaries
Jimmie Carson
Mar 17, 2025
Jimmie K. Carson, born on January 12, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away with her children by her side on March 17, 2025, in Henderson, North Carolina. A devoted paralegal, Jimmie exemplified diligence and commitment throughout her career, working side by side with her brothers and sister in their law firm until her retirement.
Jimmie was known for her spirited, faithful...
Mark Neal Bigbie
Mar 17, 2025
Mark Neal Bigbie, born on August 24, 1955, in Sterling, Colorado, to Burke and Sally Bigbie.
Mark went to be with our Lord on March 17, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Mark was a long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Mark loved to do many things, hunting, fly fishing, race car driving, snow skiing, dirt bike riding, he loved playing his...
Manuel Sandoval Ruiz
Mar 3, 2025
Manuel Sandoval Ruiz, 71, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, surrounded by his loving family and friends. A man of immense humor and wisdom, he cherished every moment spent with his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and warmth.
Born in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico, Manuel took great pride in building a life in the United States....
James "Rocky" D. Jones
Mar 2, 2025
James “Rocky” D. Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and longtime resident of Hobbs, New Mexico, was born on June 7, 1952, in Roswell, New Mexico. To his parents James F. Jones and Nadeen L. Sallee. He passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at the age of 72, in Lubbock, Texas.
James was married to Rosie Martha Garcia on February...
David Calderon Sr
Feb 18, 2025
David Calderon Sr. was born October 31, 1950, in Lamesa, Texas to Joe Calderon and Lucinda Rendon. He passed away February 18, 2025, in Hobbs, NM.
Mr. Calderon was once the president of the men's ministry at Sendero De La Cruz Church. He was a very loving and caring man, who enjoyed and loved his family, and to his grandkids he...
Onofre Ortega
Feb 6, 2025
Onofre was a loving father, husband, son, brother and friend. He had a kind soul and would give the shirt off his back for anyone that needed it. With Onofre present, there was always love and a lot of laughter. He would always try to make someone laugh and cheer them up when they were feeling down. Onofre would always...
Charles "Tunie" Stewart
Feb 4, 2025
Charles “Tunie” Stewart was born September 27, 1958, in Noxubee County, Mississippi to Mr. Peter (Pa) and Mrs. Mary Bell Taylor. He was raised in the Plum Grove area of nearby Columbus, Mississippi, and graduated from Motley High School in Lowndes County, Mississippi. He was a member of James Creek Baptist Church in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
After graduating from high school,...
Leonor G Martinez
Feb 4, 2025
Leonor “Lena” Martinez of Hobbs, New Mexico was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother during her incredible 83 years of life. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday afternoon, February 4th, 2025.
Lena was born on April 11th, 1941, to father Guadalupe Galindo and mother Hilaria Peña in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico. She lived in Loving, New Mexico during...
Patricia Arlene Nuttall
Feb 4, 2025
Patricia Arlene Nuttall 81 went home to the Lord February 04, 2025, in Lamesa, Texas. She was born June 19, 1943, in Sundown, Texas to Willie Arnold Nuttall and Hazel Parrott Nuttall.
Patricia lived most of her early life in Hobbs, New Mexico over on Cecil Street. Many childhood memories were created there. Patricia went to work for Amoco in Hobbs....
Salvador Martinez Cruz
Feb 1, 2025
Salvador Martínez Cruz nació el 9 de octubre de 1976 en El Molino Namiquipa, Chihuahua. A sus padres Fernando Martínez Márquez y Manuela C. Cruz. Entró por las puertas del cielo el 1 de febrero de 2025 en Lovington, Nuevo México.
Salvador era una persona tranquila, pero sociable, tenía muchos amigos que lo apreciaban. Le encantaba pescar en cualquier lugar donde...
Cruz C. Lujan
Jan 31, 2025
Cruz Cabezuela Luján, amado esposo, padre, abuelo y bisabuelo, falleció el viernes 31 de enero de 2025 en Hobbs, Nuevo México, a la edad de 86 años. Cruz nació el 3 de mayo de 1938 en Coyame, Chihuahua, México, hijo de Basilia Luján Cabezuela y José Antonio Luján Gamboa.
Su profundo amor por la música lo llevó a convertirse en un...
Jorge Luis Saenz Jr
Jan 22, 2025
Jorge Luis Sáenz Jr. nació el 25 de julio de 1983 en Odessa, Texas, hijo de Jorge Luis Sáenz Sr. y Amabilia Juárez. Jorge era un hombre de familia que quería mucho a su esposa y a sus hijos. Era un hombre trabajador y un soldador excepcional. A Jorge le gustaba escuchar música y conversar con la gente. Si lo...
Maria (Nena) Elena Avila
Jan 17, 2025
Maria Elena Avila (Nena) was born March 30th, 1950, in Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico to Jesus Fuentes Delgadillo and Elvira Marrufo and passed away on January 17th, 2025, in Hobbs, NM surrounded by her family. Maria Elena was a very sweet and caring person who was sweet to everyone she met. She was a great listener and wasn’t judgmental towards anyone....
Elia Polanco
Jan 15, 2025
Elia Pando Polanco, 93 passed away January 15, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico surrounded by family. Elia was born on August 06, 1931, in El Mulato, Chihuahua Mexico to Manuela Saenz and Pilar Pando.
Elia married Manuel Polanco on November 27, 1950, in El Mulato, Chihuahua. She was blessed with 10 children Elida Montoya of Eunice, New Mexico, Irma and Pundo...
Mose Lee Gilliam Jr.
Jan 11, 2025
Mose “Kisu” Gilliam Jr. was born April 23, 1948, to Mose Sr. and Willie Bell (Johnson) Gilliam in Hobbs, NM, where he grew up and attended school. He later enlisted in the Navy and served in the Vietnam War. Kisu lived his life governed by the Muslim faith under the teaching of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
In his favorite past time,...
Linda K Marr
Jan 8, 2025
Linda Kay (Mings) Marr, a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother received her calling home to Jesus at the age of 76 on January 8, 2025. She was born May 14, 1948, in Hobbs, NM to Monroe Mings and Jean (Kluting) Mings. She was the second youngest of her six siblings Dwayne Mings, Carol Lester, Elaine Mings, Sharon Rubenstein,...
Verlene Brooks
Dec 24, 2024
Verlene Mackey-Brooks a “Disciple of Jesus Christ” was called home on December 24, 2024, on her 92nd birthday. She was surrounded by her husband and children at her home in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Verlene Brooks was born Verlene Mackey on December 24, 1932, in Whitehouse Smith, Texas to Ruben and Octavia Pettigrew-Mackey. She was the seventh of fifteen children. She married...
Andres Orona Soto
Dec 17, 2024
Andres Orona Soto Sr., 71 was born December 08, 1953, in Ojinaga, Mexico to Federico and Consuelo Orona Soto. Andres passed away at his home December 17, 2024, in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Andres was a proud and caring father who deeply loved his family. His memory will live on in the hearts of his wife, children, and all who had the...
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