Obituaries

Jun 4, 2023

Funeral services for Miguel Rios De La Cruz, 86 of Hobbs will be held on

Friday, June 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Griffin Funeral Home with Pastor           officiating.

Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Miguel was born June 7, 1936, in Alpine, Texas...

May 30, 2023

Obituario de Victorio Peralta Cobarruvias, de 79 años, falleció el 30 de mayo de 2023, en El Paso, TX. Victorio nació el 23 de Diciembre del 1943, hijo de Alfonso y Filomena Cobarruvias Peralta en Delicias, Chihuahua, México. Victorio era miembro de la Iglesia Evangélica Efesios 2:20 en Hobbs, Nuevo México, donde residía con su familia. Amaba mucho a...

May 28, 2023

Jiovanny Eloy Morales was born November 29, 1997, in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, Mexico. To his loving parents Alberto Trevizo and Elizabeth Morales. He was a resident of Hobbs, New Mexico and worked as a floor hand, in the oil field. He entered into rest on May 28, 2023, In Hobbs, New Mexico, at the young age of 25.

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May 14, 2023

Waymond (Pete) Smith was born into this world on May 09, 1938, to Fred & Glenna Mae Smith in Hobbs, New Mexico. He passed from this earth on May 14, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas.

Waymond was a proud Hobbs High School graduate. He was a retired educator and administrator. He taught and worked in Hobbs, Santa Fe,...

May 13, 2023

Apolinar “Polo” Castillo was born on July 23, 1954, in San Antonio Del Bravo to Librado and Virginia Castillo. He married his beloved wife Connie Castillo in 1973. Apolinar passed away on May 13, 2023, in Kermit, Texas at the age of 68. He was a resident of Hobbs, New Mexico.

As a young man Polo worked on...

May 12, 2023

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

May 4, 2023

Jean Daphne (Theobald) Glans, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on May 4, 2023, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born on November 20, 1932, in Bedford, England, to Horace and Constance (Smith) Theobald.

Jean had a deep love for her family, especially her husband Ronald D. Glans, whom she married on August 21,...

May 1, 2023

Victor F. Chavez of Hobbs, New Mexico entered the arms of our Heavenly Father on May 1, 2023.

Victor was born August 14, 1958, in Pecos, Texas to Melchor and Margarita Chavez. Victor (Tio Vickie) was quite a character. One of the fondest memories was his pockets full of candy that he loved to give to his nieces...

Apr 27, 2023

Dusty Alan Reid, 34, of Hobbs, NM passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023, in Hobbs. Dusty was born on October 6, 1988, in Socorro, NM. Dusty graduated in 2007 from Hobbs High School. Throughout Dusty’s life he was known for his contagious smile, big dimples, and his big blue eyes. Dusty grew up and spent most of his...

Apr 17, 2023

Michael Thomas Martin was born on April 18, 1981, to Gloria Esquivel in Big Spring, Texas. He grew up and went to High School in Big Springs until they moved to Hobbs, New Mexico. Michael passed on April 17, 2023, in Hobbs, New Mexico at the youthful age of 41.

Michael loved his career as an iron...

Apr 17, 2023

Matthew Lozoya of Hobbs, New Mexico entered eternal rest on April 17, 2023, at 39 years old. Matthew was born June 21, 1983, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Joe L Lozoya and Maricela Garza.

Matthew was proceeded in death by a daughter Angel Nicole Lozoya, Father Joe L. Lozoya, brothers Juan Marcos, and Justin Michael Lozoya, Grandfather...

Apr 3, 2023

Abel Jacquez, 59 of Hobbs, NM

Was born on March 29, 1964 in Ejido Emilio Carranza, CHIH

to Ramon Jaquez and Soledad Soto and passed away on April 3rd 2023.

Abel was full of life he never cared what people had to say about him or

his appearance, he loved attention...

Apr 2, 2023

Randy Alan Cook, 73 of Hobbs New Mexico. Passed away on April 2, 2023, at his home in Hobbs.

Randy was born in Louisburg, KS on November 23, 1949, to Willard D and Margaret B Cook. He is survived by his brothers David E. (Elizabeth A) Cook of Roswell, New Mexico, and Charles H. (Mollie Johnston) of...

Mar 31, 2023

Charles Randolph Breckon passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, in Hobbs surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born to Charles Gotham and Thelma Lucille Breckon on February 2, 1940, here in Hobbs. He was a lifelong resident of Hobbs except for his time in the United States Navy. He retired from the Navy after serving...

Mar 30, 2023

Sergio E. Aranda Olivas (Toto), nació un martes 12 de Abril de 1960 en El Pueblito, Chihuahua, México. Fue hijo de Óscar y Beatriz Aranda. Fue llamado al lado de Dios el Jueves 30 de Marzo de 2023 en Lubbock, Texas. Sergio fue un hijo y hermano querido, un esposo amoroso, un padre paciente, un abuelo juguetón, una figura...

Mar 26, 2023

Billy N Pointer, Sr., 75, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Hobbs, NM. He was born June 14, 1947 in Renton, Washington to Leon William and Edna Elaine (Griggs) Pointer.

Billy served in the Marine Corps. He worked several interesting jobs including being a Carnival jockey, then spent most of his mid to late years...

Mar 25, 2023

Anthony Ray Quiroz was born June 28, 1988, to Manuel Quiroz and Rosie Ruiz in Hobbs, NM. He went to his home in heaven on March 25, 2023.

Anthony was the strong protector of the people he loved, a generous and thoughtful man who loved to laugh. He loved fiercely with all his heart. He had a...

Mar 24, 2023

Manuela V. Enriquez, of Hobbs, passed away at her home on March 24, 2023 surrounded by those who love her. She was born on November 21, 1937 in Devine, Texas to Gumecindo and Avelina Garcia, one of seven children. A funeral mass will be held in her honor on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at St. Helena Catholic Church at...

Mar 23, 2023

Norman Wayne Hale, aged 94 years two months and 6 days, passed away in Houston Texas on March 23, 2023.  He was born January 17, 1929, to Oather and Mildred Hale at the family farm near the hamlet of Armstrong, Oklahoma, the second of five children.  He was preceded in death by Dorothea (‘Dot’) Hale, his wife of 60...

Mar 20, 2023

Graciela O. Cereceres nació un miércoles 28 de Noviembre de 1956 en Col. Álvaro Obregón, Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, México. Nació de Jesús Elías Ornelas y Ramona Bonilla Galaviz Ornelas. Fue llamada a lado de Dios el lunes 20 de Marzo del 2023 en Lubbock, Texas.

Graciela se casó con el amor de su vida, Carlos Cereceres el sábado...