Obituaries

Feb 16, 2020

Hobbs, NM -- Early Sunday morning, February 16th, Moises P. Martinez (“Poh Poh”) passed away in the presence of his family in his home of almost 60 years.

Moises is survived by his wife of 58 years, Leonor Martinez and their four children: Fabian Martinez, Naomi Ramirez, Sonya Martinez, and Michelle Cortez. He is also survived by...

Feb 13, 2020

Willie Pearl Petties, of Hobbs, passed from this life on February 13, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 27, 1934 in Texas to Luther and Thelma Conner. A memorial service for Pearl will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 10am.

At the age of 10,...

Feb 10, 2020

Our beloved Vernardo (Vern) Ojeda has gone home to Heaven on February 10, 2020. Vern was a hard-working, loving family man. He enjoyed taking his kids fishing, family time and playing video games; especially Call of Duty. Vern was a life-long Broncos fan. He loved hard, his wife and their children were his pride and joy.

Vern...

Feb 3, 2020

Jessica Nicole White, of Hobbs, entered heaven’s gate on February 3rd, 2020.

Jessica was many things through her life a mother, a friend, a warrior, and a woman with a heart of gold. Jessica loved God, her family, her friends, but most of all, she loved her boys. Jessica had many battles throughout her life, but no...

Jan 30, 2020

Charlotte Moomey, of Hobbs, passed into the arms of angels on January 30, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas with her beloved husband by her side. Born in San Diego, California to Jessie and Evelyn Carney, she was one of 5 children. A memorial service in her honor will be held 2pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Griffin Funeral Home.

Jan 20, 2020

James King, 60, of Eunice, New Mexico, United States, passed Monday, January 20, 2020. James was born August 17, 1959, to Sammy Joe King and Juanita Pierce in Greenville, Mississippi.

James was a homebody who loved his family and his grandkids. He was a storyteller who loved to stretch the truth and wasn’t...

Jan 18, 2020

William J "Bill" Brock passed away quietly and suddenly on Saturday, January 18th, 2020, at the age of 96 years. Son of A.C. and Cynthia Brock, Bill served in the South Pacific during WWII. Bill was married to Martha for the 70 years prior to her passing in 2016. Martha and Bill had two children; Cyndi and Jon. Over...

Jan 7, 2020

Roberta Simpson was born in 1930 to Walter & Addie Hurst. She was one of eight children. Roberta enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing & playing cards. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings, Cecil Jouett, Elmo Simpson, infant daughter Beverly & eldest daughter Linda Thompson.

Left to cherish her memory are her son-in-law Dean Thompson,...

Jan 6, 2020

Pedro “Pete” Licon, of Hobbs, passed away on January 6, 2020 at his home. He was born in Barstow, Texas to Marcos and Celestina Licon on March 2, 1950, one of 16 children. A Funeral Mass in his honor will be held on January 14, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 10am, with burial to follow...

Jan 5, 2020

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

Jan 1, 2020

Abraham V. Peña Sr., 64, was born on March 19, 1956 to Jose and Sara Pena in San Antonio, TX.  A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend; Abraham went home to our Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Lubbock, TX.  He graduated from Hobbs High School, Class of 1974, after which he went on to serve...

Jan 1, 2020

Victor DeRay McKelvy was born on February 25, 1963 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Edward Lee and Nancy McKelvy. He departed this life on January 1, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. A memorial service in his honor will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Griffin Funeral Home at 10am.

Victor, along with his Mother...

Dec 29, 2019

Clara Mae Mackey, of Hobbs, passed into the gates of Heaven on December 29, 2019, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born on March, 25, 1955 To William Quarles and Mae Dawson in Roswell, New Mexico. Funeral services for Clara will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ at 3pm....

Dec 29, 2019

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

Dec 27, 2019

Maria Dolores “Lola” Ponce, 78, passed into the arms of angels on December 27,2019 in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 1pm, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 30 at Griffin Funeral Home from...

Dec 21, 2019

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

Dec 13, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Ofelia Robles-Naranjo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 11, 2019

Clara Mendoza went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born on November 5, 1927 to Albino and Estefana Sanchez in Pilares, Mexico. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16 at 11am at Iglesia de Dios, with interment to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park.  A visitation will...

Nov 28, 2019

Jimmy Perez, of Hobbs, passed away on November 28,2019, he was born on December 12, 1994 in Los Angeles, California to Heber Perez and Veronica Trinidad. Funeral services will be held on December 5, 2019 at Griffin Funeral Home at 10 am. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 1-8pm and Wednesday from 9am-8pm. Friends and family are encouraged...

Nov 25, 2019

Sharon Marie Richard passed away on November 25,2019 at home with her husband Ronnie M. Richard and her two dogs at her side. She was born October 2,1951 in Kermit, Texas to Armond and Billie Mitchell. She moved to Jal, New Mexico as a toddler, and graduated from Jal High School at 17.

At the age of...