All Obituaries

Charlene Warn, of Bayfield Colorado entered into heavens gate on February 19, 2021. She was born in Big Spring, Texas to Charlie “Papaw Honey” and Nancy “Grandma Honey” Preas on October 31, 1938. Charlene was a determined and feisty woman who loved her family fiercely. She raised her three girls on her own, and through it all was always willing to help those around her. Charlene had a great love for her dog corky, and for coffee and anything with sugar. Everyday she...

Ambrosio Aguilar, of Hobbs, passed into heavens gate on February 8, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1932 in El Porvenir Districto Bravo Chihuahua to Esteban Aguilar and Pascuala Briones. Ambrosio loved his family and worked hard to provide for them as a Rancher and farmer. This beloved husband, father and grandfather will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Ambrosio is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Apolonia Lozano. Left to treasure his memory are his...

Gloria J Alvarado, 64, was called home by our Lord and savior on February 1st, 2021 at Covenant Health Hospital in Lubbock TX with her family by her side. Gloria was born on March 19th, 1956 to Pablin and Angelina Jimenez. She was born and raised in Roswell NM along with her siblings. On November 23, 1977 in Carlsbad, NM she married Pete C Alvarado. Gloria was a loving wife/mother/grandmother and so much more whom along with her husband together raised three sons. Gloria was a homemaker who...

Norman Lynn Williams was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on January 31, 1952. He moved to his heavenly home on his 69th birthday, January 31, 2021. He was the fifth child of eight born to the late Gene and Gwendolyn Williams.   Norman is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Fama Gene, his daughter Narissa Lynn and her husband Darin Toliver, his son Theron Williams and wife, Amanda; His beloved grandchildren, Trevor and Sara Toliver, Drake, Emma, Ella, Dane and Eden Williams all of...

Jose Ruben Hernandez, of Hobbs, passed into the arms of the angels on January 30, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born to Florencio and Margarita Hernandez in San Agustin, Mexico on December 14, 1956. Jose was a hardworking man, always keeping busy either working in the oil fields or cooking out with his family. A true believer in the American Dream, he came here with nothing and ended up with his own cable spooling business. Jose was very proud of what he had accomplished throughout...

Elueo “Leo” Lopez, 88, passed away on January 14, 2021. Leo was born on September 25, 1932 in Beeville, TX to Eliseo and Matilde Lopez. Leo was married to Adella Lopez for 66 years and together had four sons. Leo and Adella moved to Hobbs, NM in 1969 and was employed by Lea County Road Department and retired after 30 years. Leo was preceded in death by both of his parents, brothers Eliseo, Bartolo and Rogelio Lopez and sister Elida Lopez. Leo is survived by wife Adella Lopez...

Coy Gassaway went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 12th, at the age of 57.  He was living in Hobbs, New Mexico. Coy was born on March 8th, 1963 in Pecos, Texas to Sandra Stone Gassaway and Tony Gassaway. His grandparents were Dr Coy Stone and Marie Stone, and Ruby Lee Gassaway.  Coy grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico, and graduated from Hobbs Highschool. He enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles, traveling with his grandparents, going to the mountains, spending time...

Henry C. Gonzales, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Tuesday, January 5th , 2021. Henry was born to Mr. Guadalupe Gonzales and Dionicia Cordova on October 25, 1951 in Artesia, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Ross and Sardo Gonzales; and sister Liz Segovia. Henry always loved spending his time with his kids, grandkids and great granddaughter. He loved traveling. Baseball was his favorite sport. Henry coached little league and girls softball for...

Jesus Cervantes, of Hobbs, passed into the arms of angels on January 3, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on December 24, 1965 in Falomir, Chihuahua, Mexico to Alfonso and Maria Elisa Cervantes, one of 7 children. Jesus was a dedicated family man, his wife, daughters and later grandchildren were the center of his life. He worked tirelessly as a welder for 30 years to provide for his family. Spending time with them, whether at home or on family vacations or at the racetrack was one of his...

Jose Chavez, of Hobbs, passed away on December 30, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on March 19, 1954 in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico to Felipe Chavez and Benedita Martinez, one of 8 children. A visitation for Jose will be held Monday January 11, 2021 at Griffin Funeral Home from 10am-2pm with a service to start at 2. Please be advised that due to the governor’s mandates there is a limited capacity at the funeral home and masks are required to be worn at all...