All Obituaries

Arturo C. Estrello Sr., known to all as “Papatulo” or “Don Arturo”, of Hobbs, was born June 4, 1939 to Juan Estrello and Elvira Corral in Chihuahua, Mexico. He entered into eternal paradise on April 12, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He left this earth peacefully saying he was ready to ride the beautiful white horses in heaven. A home going celebration will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Victory Center, with visitation being held Thursday,...

Vivian “Geda” Jean Denise Heckard-Condarco, of Hobbs, was born December 3, 1981 to Karen Heckard and Sam Brown. She entered into eternal paradise on April 2, 2021. A Homegoing celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 11am , with a visitation being held on Monday from 10-4pm at Griffin Funeral Home. Please be advised that masks are required at both the Funeral Home and the Church. Geda was a loving and caring woman, working for most of her life as a caregiver for...

Bertha Sims, of Hobbs, was greeted by the angels on March 24, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1940 in the Pace Community, Louisiana to Roland and Maudie Lonadier. A Funeral Service in her honor will be held on Monday, March 29 at 2pm at the Fellowship of Believers on Grimes St. in Hobbs, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. A visitation will be held that morning also at the church from 10am-12:30pm. Bertha grew up in the Natchitoches area of Louisiana with her two...

Jordan Ky'ree Blaylock was born on May 5th, 2015 to his parents Darius Sanders and Cashae Blaylock. He became one of God’s Angels on March 13, 2021 at the age of 5.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 24 at 2pm at the New Hope Center in Hobbs, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Friends and family can come pay their respects on Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Home from 11-3pm. Please be advised that all current gov. mandates will be followed at the...

Bobby Lance Nickels, of Hobbs, passed into the gates of Heaven on March 11, 2021 unexpectedly. He was born in Muleshoe, Texas on June 23, 1957 to Bobby and Jo Nickels. One of two boys, he grew up in Muleshoe before moving to the Lea County Area in his early twenties. Growing up with his brother, they were very close, defending and picking on each other in equal measure. The two have remained close for the entirety of their lives. Lance and Bryan started Nickels Brothers Farms and worked...

Marcos Junior Vallejo, 40, loving husband, father, son and brother was born to Marcos Vallejo Sr. and Anita Mendoza on August 29,1979 in Seminole, Texas. Marcos passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. He enjoyed showing in car shows, spending time with his family, watching basketball and football along with playing these sports and loved listening to music. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 25 years Christina Vallejo; sons, Marcos Uriah and Marcellus Vallejo;...

Francisco J. Castaneda, was born on December 03, 1956 to Agapito Castañeda and Modesta Calderon Lopez en Tlahualilo, Durango , Mexico and passed away on March 1st, 2021 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father Agapito Castaneda and son, Jose Angel Castañeda. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Maria Cruz Castillo Moreno Castaneda; sons, Juan Javier, Alejandro and Cristobal Castanñeda; daughters. Santa Castañeda and Margarita...

Kiwanis Renette Atkinson-Moore was born on April 2, 1970 to James Atkinson and Virdell Nix Henry in Hobbs, New Mexico. Both parents are deceased. A funeral service in her honor will be held on Friday, March 12 at 2pm at First United Methodist Church, with a viewing to be held on Thursday from 11-3pm at Griffin Funeral Home. Please be advised that the funeral home does follow all government directives and masks are required. She attended schools in Hobbs and graduated from Hobbs High School...

Juanita M. Sosa, of Denver City, entered heaven on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the age of 98. She was born in Fort Hancock, TX on May 27, 1922 to Francisco Morales and Isabela Ornelas.  She married Celestino B Sosa Sr on July 23, 1949 and together raised 8 children. Juanita loved being with her family, celebrating every life achievement with a big get together. Nothing made her happier then when her family, especially her children were close. She taught her children and...