Obituaries

Feb 8, 2024

Roy Dale Roberts, a beloved member of the Hobbs community, passed away on February 8, 2024. He was born on February 6, 1947, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Roy will always be remembered for his kind-hearted nature and his dedication to his loved ones. Growing up in Hobbs, Roy attended Will Rogers Elementary and completed school in Monument, NM where he...

Feb 6, 2024

Feb 6, 2024

Carmen Queen was born on June 14, 1947, to her parents Maximiniano “Mike” Zepeda and Carmen Rodriguez. She was born in Brownsville, Texas and lived in Lovington, New Mexico for 62 years. She passed on February 6, 2024 in Odessa, Texas.

Carmen was a CNA for 30-40 years and worked at Llano Estacado Hospital for 14 years. She attended the New...

Jan 31, 2024

Jamie Lyndon Taylor passed away on January 31, 2024. He is survived by his daughter Brittany Taylor of the home. He is also survived by many close family members including his beautiful grandchildren, Alisa and Michael, four brothers, Wesley and his wife Jeannie Taylor of Hobbs, Danny Taylor and wife Yvone Taylor of Oklahoma , Nathan and wife Shannon Taylor of...

Jan 25, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Carlos Arturo Camacho of Hobbs on January 25, 2024, at the age of 38 years old. Carlos will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Janet, and their children, Juan Carlos, Miguel Angel, Damaris, Jared, and Jairo. His loss is deeply felt by numerous...

Jan 23, 2024

Alfonso Lopez, 59, passed away on January 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 30 at 10:00 am at Victory Center Church, interment will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park.

Alfonso was born on September 19, 1964 to Lazaro and Elvira Covarrubias Lopez in Cicacalco, Zacatecas, Mexico. Alfonso was...

Jan 22, 2024

Jan 15, 2024

 

Ruth Pape, 94, a former long-time resident of Hobbs, passed away peacefully in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by two sons, a grandson, and a daughter-in-law. 

 

Ruth was a small-town girl born in Crane, Texas, on February 15, 1929. She was one of four children and was a proud resident of Penwell and Odessa, Texas, during her childhood. She graduated...

Jan 10, 2024

Jan 4, 2024

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Bill Holder, age 82 on January 4, 2024.

Bill was raised in Eunice, NM, graduating with the Eunice High School class of 1959. He was a lifelong supporter of the Eunice Cardinals. After returning from the Denton County Sheriff’s Department, he could often be found supporting...

Dec 31, 2023

Dec 28, 2023

Dec 20, 2023

 

Miguel Villalobos Ronquillo Jr. was born December 23, 1971in Van Horn, Texas to Miguel Ronquillo Sr. and Celia Villalobos Ronquillo. He passed away surrounded by family in Lubbock, Texas, December 20, 2023.

Miguel was a jokester who loved to make people laugh, he could cheer his mom up no matter what was happening, and he was the only one...

Dec 20, 2023

 

Glenna Denton, 94, of Hobbs, NM passed away December 20, 2023, following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 13, 1949, to Emma and Frank Ashley. Glenna was married to Cecil Eugene Denton on August 2, 1947, in Anson, TX. The Family moved to Hobbs, NM in 1954. She was a cosmetologist by trade.

She was preceded in...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Georgia Ann Duffy, 67 years of age, passed away early Sunday morning on December 17, 2023, at UMC in Lubbock Texas, succumbing to cirrhosis of the liver.

 

Her Memorial service will be held 11:00 am on January 20, 2024, at New Beginnings Church. Pastor David Villar will be officiating. Arrangements have been handled by Griffin Funeral Home in...

Dec 16, 2023

 

Anastacia Vasquez, 8 months pregnant, a devoted mother, and her daughter Diana Melissa Vasquez, a senior year and dedicated student at Hobbs High school were killed in a tragic car accident by a drunk driver on December 16, 2023. Anastacia Vasquez and her daughter Diana Melissa leave behind a legacy of love that will continue to live on throughout...

Dec 16, 2023

 

Anastacia Vasquez, 8 months pregnant, a devoted mother, and her daughter Diana Melissa Vasquez, a senior year and dedicated student at Hobbs High school were killed in a tragic car accident by a drunk driver on December 16, 2023. Anastacia Vasquez and her daughter Diana Melissa leave behind a legacy of love that will continue to live on throughout...

Dec 11, 2023

 

Librado Marquez, a man exemplifying faith, family, hard work, and honor, passed away on December 11, 2023, at the age of 95. Born on December 30, 1927, his life was a profound testament to the values he cherished and lived by.

 

Preceded in death by his wife, Ramona Valencia-Marquez, Librado’s legacy continues through his beloved family. He is...

Dec 10, 2023

Alma Rosa Nanez, a devoted homemaker, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 27, 1964, in Praxedis Guerrero, Chihuahua, Mexico to Maria Luisa and Lazaro Gonzalez. Alma's warm-hearted nature and unwavering dedication to her family and community will forever be cherished by those who knew her.Alma was a remarkable woman...

Dec 10, 2023