Obituaries

Nov 8, 2020

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

Nov 5, 2020

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

Nov 4, 2020

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

Oct 29, 2020

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

Oct 29, 2020

Felipe “Mark” Ortega passed from this life to the next on October 29, 2020 in Midland, Texas. He was born on August 16, 1972 to Refugo Ortega and Evangelina Martinez in Hobbs, New Mexico. A memorial service in his honor will be held 1pm, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Griffin Funeral Home.

Mark at his heart was...

Oct 23, 2020

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

Oct 19, 2020

Kimberlee Ann (Dye) Chipman

Kim (Kimmie) was born on August 9, 1954 to Clifford and Dorothy Dye. Kim was the third girl in their family. Kim was the kindest and most selfless person that anyone could ever meet. Kim was a true Angel on earth and now she has her wings. On October 19, 2020 Kim went...

Oct 15, 2020

Onofre Balderrama passed from this life and entered into eternal rest on October 15th, 2020 in Hobbs, NM. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday October 20th, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hobbs, NM at 11:00am.

Rosary will be held on Monday October 19th, 2020 at 3:00pm at Griffin Funeral...

Oct 9, 2020

On Friday, October 9th, 2020, Saul P. Aranda a.k.a. The Rock Man, loving son, brother, uncle, adored

husband, father, and grandpa, who always made you feel loved. At the age of 55, Saul went to be a

warrior for Jesus. He was a beloved friend to all who knew him. Saul, of Hobbs, was born...

Oct 7, 2020

Rita “Kay” Jackson, 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 07, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer at her residence in Lovington, New Mexico surrounded by her loving family.  Kay was born on April 27, 1955 in Artesia, New Mexico to Charlie and Allene Clayton. Kay was employed for over 30 years as a nurse and served the...

Sep 30, 2020

Desiree Renee Williams, of Hobbs, passed into the arms of Heaven on September 30, 2020 surrounded by those who love her. She was born on January 1, 1969 to Ruben and Virginia Saiz in Clovis, New Mexico. A memorial service in her honor will be held 1pm, Monday, October 5, 2020 at the LDS church in Hobbs, New Mexico....

Sep 21, 2020

Thomas Ali Calvillo, 34, was born on February 2, 1986 to Carlos Calvillo Sr. and Oralia Carrillo in Hobbs, New Mexico. Thomas passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. Thomas was a very clever man who could pick up skills quickly. He helped his parents build their home. He was very good with his hands and could...

Sep 17, 2020

Jose Guadalupe Flores, 35, was born to Jose Guadalupe Flores Rodriguez and Alma Lorena Hernandez Lopez on August 15, 1986 in Chihuahua Mexico. Jose passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico.  Left to cherish his memory are his parents Jose and Alma Flores; partner for 7 years, Tania Cruz; son, Axel Jose Flores; daughter, Aubree Flores; and step-daughter,  Vanessa...

Sep 17, 2020

Aaron James Smith, of Hobbs, passed into Heaven’s Gate on September 17, 2020. A Funeral service in his honor will be held on Friday, September 25 at 10:30 am at the Jefferson Street Church of Christ, with burial to follow at the Lovington Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Griffin Funeral Home on Thursday from 12pm-5pm. Please be...

Sep 9, 2020

Gayron Robbie Brown, of Hobbs, passed from this life to the next on September 9, 2020. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 10am-1pm, with a graveside service to be held at 1:30pm at Prairie Haven Memorial Park.

Gayron was born February 9, 1944 in Boaz, Alabama to Rayford and Rosie Brown, one...

Sep 7, 2020

Lawrence Smith passed away on Sep 7, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 4, 2020

Thomas Juarez

October 14,1955-September 4, 2020

On September 4, 2020, Thomas Juarez of Hobbs NM, was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 64. He was born in Carlsbad, NM to Benito and Zulema Juarez on October 14, 1955. He will be lovingly remembered by his only child, Dominique Monika Juarez...

Sep 1, 2020

Byron (Mark) Kirk, age 61, went home to his Heavenly Father on September 1st 2020. Mark was born on July 8, 1959 to Roy Milton Kirk and Elizabeth Faye Coleman. He lived his entire life on the Coleman Ranch, homesteaded in 1902 by his grandparents, John and Cordelia Coleman.

As his parents aged he took over the...

Sep 1, 2020

Francisca Hernandez, 86 of Hobbs, NM was born November 3, 1933 in Thrall, TX to Frank and Isabel Alaniz. She was called home on September 1, 2020 while surrounded by family. Francisca married Alberto Hernandez in Sinton, TX on December 31, 1950. They migrated to the area in 1955 as they followed the seasonal crops. They planted roots and...

Aug 25, 2020

Joel R. Castillo, 58 was born to Vicente Castillo and Ofelia Robles on July 19, 1962 in Cd. Juarez, Mexico. In 1982 Joel came to US and became a naturalized citizen on March 27, 1995. He married Maria E. Contreras in 1983; together they had one son and four daughters. Joel gave his life to serve the Lord Jesus...