Obituaries

Efrain Martinez Jr.

Jan 11, 2019

Visitation Griffin Funeral Home 401 N. Dalmont Hobbs, NM  88240 Friday, January 18, 2019 3: 00 PM - 8:00 PM Service Funeral Service Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church 914 S. Selman St. Hobbs, NM  88240 Sunday, January 13, 2019 10:00 AM Cemetery Prairie Haven Memorial Park 2200 E. Stanolind Rd. Hobbs, NM...

Billie Mcandrew

Jan 4, 2019

Billie Jean McAndrew, of Hobbs, passed from this life onto her next great adventure on January 4, 2019 at the age of 75. She was born on May 27, 1943 in Levelland, TX to Vollie and Julia Wilson. Billie was an adventurous and kind soul, who loved her work as a nurse almost as much as she loved traveling...

Gary Wilson

Jan 1, 2019

Gary Dean Wilson, 52, born to HD Wilson and Ann Wilson on February 9, 1966 passed away in Dallas, Texas January 1, 2019. Gary loved computers, and his dog Lucy was the love of his life! He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents VL and Julia Wilson. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Vicki...

Alicia Barrientes

Dec 28, 2018

Alicia "Lecha" Barrientes, 58, born to Federico Barrientes and Adelina Davila on September 02, 1960 in Brownfield, TX passed away December 28, 2018 in Hobbs, NM. Alicia was a very outspoken and honest person who loved her family. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons: Andrew Castillo, Charlie Castillo and Joel Escutia; daughters: Amparo Rocha, Monica Rocha and...

Syble Bowen

Dec 25, 2018

Syble Bowen, 87, of Cleburne, TX passed away in Hobbs, NM on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Syble was born on August 31, 1931 to William and Ola Turner in Whitney, TX. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel.

Service Memorial Service Griffin Funeral Home 401...

Bailee Shells

Dec 22, 2018

Bailee Shells of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Dec 22, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Service Graveside Service Prairie Haven Memorial Park - Babyland Monday, December 31, 2018 09:30 am Funeral Service Griffin Funeral Home Hobbs, NM  88240 Monday,...

Marsial Ruiz

Dec 22, 2018

Marsial Ruiz, Sr. 71, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. Marsial was born on April 19, 1947 to Cruz Ruiz and Leandra Martinez in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He worked as a maintenance man for numerous apartment buildings. Marsial loved building lowrider bikes and cars and was a jack of all trades. This loving husband, father...

Thurman Brooks

Dec 18, 2018

Thurman Brooks, 82, born May 26, 1936 in Boley, OK passed away on December 12, 2018 in Hobbs, NM. Thurman was a lifelong mechanic, who worked for 30 plus years at Western Auto before retiring. He couldn't stop being a mechanic though, and continued to work on his own. He loved cars, and could always be found tinkering with...

Vernon Mackey Sr.

Dec 12, 2018

Vernon Mackey Sr. was born in Whitehouse TX to Ruben Mackey Sr. and Octavia Pettigrew Mackey on May 14, 1930. He was the fifth of seventeen children. God called him home on December 12, 2018, where he is now walking on streets of gold. He is in the grandstands now and is cheering for us all! He accepted Christ...

Dianne Thames

Dec 11, 2018

Dianne Mabel Thames, 84, was born on March 16, 1934 to Mabel and Ward Beck in Bellevue, Idaho and passed away peacefully in her home on December 11, 2018. Dianne moved to Hobbs in 1955 where she resided for the remainder of her life. Dianne worked for SPS retiring after 42 years. Dianne is survived by son, Dennis Thames...

Esteban Chavez, Jr.

Dec 10, 2018

Esteban "Lil Buddha" Chavez, Jr., 38, of Hobbs, NM was born on December 15, 1979 and passed away December 10, 2018. He always had a smile on his face and spent most of his time with his daughters, family and friends. He is survived by his two daughters, Elyssa Marie Aguirre and Aaliyah Nicole Chavez; his mother, Sally Chavez...

Buford Calame

Dec 1, 2018

Service Graveside Prairie Haven Cemetery 2201 E. Stanolind Rd. Hobbs, NM  88240 Monday, December 10, 2018 3:30 PM Cemetery Prairie Haven Cemetery 2201 E. Stanolind Road Hobbs, NM  88240

Alessandro Chacon

Nov 30, 2018

Visitation St. Claire Catholic Church 3000 N. Main St. Eunice, NM  88231 Thursday, December 6, 2018 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Service Mass of Christian Burial St. Claire Catholic Church 3000 N. Main St. Eunice, NM  88231 Friday, December 7, 2018 12:00 PM Cemetery Brunson Cemetery 30 S. NM Hwy. 207 Eunice, NM...

A'Nisia Sanders

Nov 28, 2018

Visitation Visitation Griffin Funeral Home 401 N. Dalmont Hobbs, NM  88240 Tuesday, December 4, 2018 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Service Funeral Service Christ Holy Temple 2006 E. White St. Hobbs, NM  88240 Wednesday, December 5, 2018 1:00 PM Cemetery Prairie Haven Memorial Park Babyland 2200 E. Stanolind Rd. Hobbs, NM...

Pauline Martin

Nov 24, 2018

Pauline Martin passed away in Alamogordo, New Mexico on 11/24/2018 at the age of 91. She was born on 3/27/1927 in North Korea. Graveside services will be held Wednesday 11/28/2018 at 11:00am at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Visitation Griffin Funeral Home 401 N. Dalmont Hobbs, NM  88240 Wednesday,...

Pablo Sanchez

Nov 20, 2018

Pablo "Paul" Sanchez was born June 23, 1940 in Hondo, Texas to C.F. and Antonia Sanchez. He passed away at the age of 78 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Griffin Funeral Home. Pablo worked for most of his life in the cotton gins before moving to Hobbs in 2000...

Manuel Quiroz

Nov 10, 2018

Visitation Griffin Funeral Home 401 N. Dalmont Hobbs, NM  88240 Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Griffin Funeral Home 401 N. Dalmont Hobbs, NM  88240 Thursday, November 15, 2018 7:00 PM Service Mass of Christian Burial St. Helena Catholic Church 100 E. Bender Blvd. Hobbs, NM  88240 Friday, November 16,...

Jason Flowers, Jr

Nov 8, 2018

On Thursday, November 8, 2018, Jason L. Flowers Jr (JJ, Speedy), loving son, brother and uncle who brought joy to us all went to be with Jesus at the age of 19. Jason, of Hobbs, was born to Jason Flowers Sr and Tammie (Potts) Drannon on March 4, 1999. JJ had a passion for motorcycles and making his loved...

Harriet Gregory

Nov 4, 2018

Harriet "Toodie" Gregory went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 9, 2018 at First United Methodist Church Hobbs, NM, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery. Toodie will be in state on Thursday from 12pm-6pm at Griffin Funeral Home. Toodie was beloved by...

Maria Hernandez

Nov 1, 2018

Maria A. Hernandez, passed away Thursday, November 1st, 2018 in Hobbs, NM. She was born December 11th 1936 in Troll, TX to Francisco and Isabel Alaniz. She was the 8th child of 13 children. She married Jesse C. Hernandez on December 31st 1954 in Sinton, TX. They had 8 children together. They were married for 41 years and lived...