Obituaries

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...

Aug 25, 2020

Sara Beth Levy, a long-standing pillar of the community passed away on August 25th with family at her side. Sara Beth (Mickey) suffered a lengthy illness with Cancer and fought a tough battle till the end.  She was born in Stevensville Texas on October 21st, 1932 and moved to Hobbs New Mexico in her early years.  This is where...

Aug 15, 2020

Mario Alfonso Balderrama Nevarez, a resident of Hobbs, NM., peacefully passed away at the University Medical Center of Lubbock, TX, on August 15th of 2020 at the age of 64.  He was born on March 10th of 1956 in Santa Isabel, Chihuahua, Mexico to Abelardo Balderrama and Maria Nevarez.

Mario was preceded in death by...

Aug 12, 2020

Armando Villalobos, of Hobbs, passed away on August 12,2020 with his family at his side. He was born on Decemeber 11, 1955 in Mexico as one of 11 children to Lorenzo and Cruz Maria Villalobos. A visitation was held at Griffin Funeral Home on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 2-5pm. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 17, 2020...

Aug 6, 2020

Marin Rivero, 70, beloved father, widower of Guadalupe Sigala de Rivero was called to his eternal resting place on August 6, 2020. He entered this world on July 18, 1950 in Satevo Chih, born to Cruz Mendoza and Nicomedes Rivero. He is survived by his spouse/partner Aurora Gonzalez and his 3 children: son; Marin Faustino and Yazmin Rivero, son;...

Aug 4, 2020

Betty McCalib of Eunice, New Mexico formerly of Brownfield, Texas passed away August 4, 2020 with loved ones by her side as well as the ladies who had taken such excellent care of her the last few months of her life. She loved to visit with people and kept her memory until the very last week. In her 91...

Aug 1, 2020

Ruby Gonzalez, 43, beloved friend, sister, mother and wife was born in Artesia, New Mexico to Armando Villalobos and Elida Rincon on November 30, 1976. Ruby passed away Saturday, August 01, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was a graduate of Hobbs High and soon a paralegal before getting married to the love of her life on September 9,...

Jul 25, 2020

Maria Santos Garza departed this earth for her heavenly forever home on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Maria was born April 23, 1935 in Kent, Tx to Francisco and Gavina Ortega. In 1953 she met the love of her life, Ernesto (Choy) B Garza, Together they raised...

Jul 22, 2020

Julio H. Almanza, born on 7/30/1987, passed into the arms of his savior on the morning of 7/22/2020. Julio was a social man, he made friends wherever he went and was never at a loss for words, and whether it was his warm heart or his smiling face, Julio was sure never to be alone. Julio will be dearly missed...

Jul 19, 2020

Clovis Lelton Hallman, 87, was born to David Crocket and Carrie Carter on November 24th 1932 and passed away in Jal, NM, Sunday, July 19th, 2020. An Inurnment will be taken place at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 18, 2020 at Jal Cemetery with Military Honors.

Jul 16, 2020

Sol Erdwurm, 73, was born in Mangum, Oklahoma to Pat Henry Erdwurm and Mirtle Louise Davis on April 06, 1947 and passed away in Eunice, New Mexico, Thursday, July 16, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Griffin Funeral Home. Friends and Family are welcome to come by between the hours of 1:00-3:00PM to...

Jul 9, 2020

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, Revis Audavee Bennett peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends at the age of 92.

Audavee was born in Dora, New Mexico on January 12, 1928, to Generl Revis and Frances Louise (Owens) Bennett. Audavee grew up and graduated from high school in Hobbs, New Mexico. He enlisted in the US...

Jul 7, 2020

Donna Jean McCleery went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 7, 2020. Donna was born on February 8, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas, to Charles and Helen Dozier. She worked at Furr’s Supermarket in Hobbs for 29 years, as well as, Lackland Air Force Base Post Exchange, Kelly Air Force Base Post Exchange, Gibsons, and Clarks....

Jul 1, 2020

Zachary Scott Jarrel, born March 13, 1981 to Dwight and Terry Jarrel passed away on July 1, 2020 in Hobbs, New Mexico. A graveside service in his honor will be held on July 14, 2020 10 am at Prairie Haven Memorial Park.

Zac was a gentle soul at his core, always helping others with fixing up their cars...

Jun 30, 2020

Bobby Carol Mahan, 80, was born to John Thomas Mahan and Mary Jane Mosley in Portales, New Mexico on October 02, 1939 and passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas.  Bobby was a faithful follower of his Lord Jesus Christ.  He was a caring loving man and often secretly helped people.  Bobby worked for the United States...

Jun 24, 2020

Teresa Carmichael, 63, of Hobbs, passed into the arms of angels on June 24, 2020. Born and raised in Hobbs, she was born to David and Louise Manes on October 23, 1956. A Funeral service for Teresa will be held at 1pm on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, those who wish...

Jun 22, 2020

Pilar Chavez Jr., of Hobbs NM, has passed through Heaven’s gate on June 22, 2020 at the age of 42.  He was born in Pecos, Texas, to Pilar Chavez Sr. and Celia (Sally) Chavez on August 3, 1977. A memorial service will be held in his honor at 2pm on Tuesday June 30, 2020 at Griffin funeral home. Please...

Jun 10, 2020

Robert Lee Brown, 99, our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather was called home on June 10, 2020. He was born July 2,1920, in Abilene, TX, to Robert A. and Lily Brown. He was a veteran of World War II in the European front. After returning home he surrendered his life to the Lord and entered the ministry. He...

May 22, 2020

Lola Flores, 82, our loving mother and grandma, was called to her eternal resting place on May 22, 2020. She was born on April 8, 1938 in Mexico, born to Jose Ma. and Justina Barron.

She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, crocheting, cooking, gardening, and traveling. She also enjoyed her occasional visits to the casinos....