Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...

Jan 6, 2025

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Jan 4, 2025

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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...

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...

Dec 10, 2024

David Jennings, 73, was born in Midland, Texas to RDell Jeff Jennings and Juliaette Merrill on July 18, 1951. Elizabeth Jennings, 69, was born in San Antonio, Texas to Roy Dossey and Artie May on August 13, 1951. 

David and Elizabeth Jennings ran away together and eloped on August 5th, 1971. He was married to the love of his life for...

Dec 7, 2024

Con gran tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida madre, quien se fue el 7 de diciembre de 2024, rodeada de su familia en Hobbs, NM. Tenía 57 años. Nuestra madre fue un faro de amor y generosidad, siempre abriendo su corazón y su hogar a quienes lo necesitaban. Recibía a muchos en su casa, ya fuera para eventos festivos...

Dec 6, 2024

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Dec 3, 2024

José Miguel Dávila nació en Glenwood Springs, Colorado, el 23 de septiembre de 2002. Falleció el 3 de diciembre de 2024 en Hobbs, Nuevo México. A sus amorosos padres Miguel Ismael Dávila y Rocío Alejandra Arzate. Trabajó como electricista en G&P Automotion and Electric durante 4 años y era considerado el mecánico de la familia.

José era una persona muy juguetona...

Dec 1, 2024

Nov 30, 2024

Marlena Kaye Summers was born on September 23, 1948. She entered heavens gates on November 30, 2024. Kaye had an artistic spirit, she loved crocheting, painting cooking, which resulted in many awards at the rodeo. She had an open-door policy for everyone, when you came in you got one of her hugs. She offered a motherly space that will be...

Nov 16, 2024

Larry “Schmitty” Schmitt of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away at his home on November 16, 2024. He was 79 years old. Larry was born in Great Bend, Kansas. He always said it was Bend, Kansas and when he was born it became “Great” Bend. He was born to Lawrence and Lucy Hain Schmitt.

Larry attended Hobbs High School and New Mexico...

Nov 15, 2024

Larry Dean Raga, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, left this earth on November 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on March 4, 1949, in Rapid City, South Dakota, he was the son of John and Ella Mae Raga. Larry graduated from Central High School in 1966 and went on to serve his country in the Air Force...

Nov 10, 2024

Ray Martin Hernandez was born on December 6th, 1964, to Pete and Felipa Hernandez in Cleveland, Mississippi. He died November 10, 2024.

Ray is survived by his loving wife Maria Hernandez “little girl”, his one and only son Javen Hernandez, his daughters Jazmine and husband Rick Rivas, Stephanie and husband Jason Wheeler, Natalie and husband Patrick Muniez, and Krystal Hernandez, one...

Nov 3, 2024

Margie Joyce Landreth, 90 years of age, passed on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Beehive Homes of Hobbs.

 Margie was born August 17, 1934, in Dublin, Texas to the late Bennie and Bertie Walden. Margie was the second oldest of four children, two of whom preceded her in death, Louise Manes, and Kenneth Walden. Margie went to Monument and Eunice Schools. 

 Margie...