All Obituaries

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...

Otilio F. Medrano, 86, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Otilio was born on July 13, 1934 to Francisco Medrano Sr. and Manuela Flores in Ojinaga, Mexico del Rancho El Mezquite. Otilio was loved ranching and planting, growing his own crops. They called him “El Cowboy” in White Sands, to his family he was known as a loving hard worker and was a great provider. He was preceded in death by his parents, two...

Jakie Don Ford (82) of Bosque Farms, New Mexico went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2020.  Jakie Don was born in Arch, NM on November 12, 1938 to Roland Ervin and Quincy Elizabeth Ford. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1957 and went to work as a heavy equipment operator. One of his favorite jobs was building a road in the Gila Wilderness beginning at the river and ending at the Gila Cliff Dwellings. He went on to own Ford Enterprises and sell MoorMan's...

Ventura Ramos, of Hobbs, passed into heavens gates on December 17, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born on July 14, 1949 to Maria De La Luz Pedroza and Luis Ramos in Gomez Palacios, Durango Mexico. Funeral services for Ventura will be held on Tuesday, December 29 at 1pm at The Hobbs First Assembly Church. A visitation will be held at Griffin Funeral Home on Monday December 28 from 11-3pm. Please be advised that masks are required at both locations, and do to the Governors orders, the funeral...

Guadalupe “Lupe” Chavez, 61, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on January 22. 1959 in Cuidad Acuna, Coah., Mexico to Felipe and Benedita Chavez. Funeral services will be held 2pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Griffin Funeral Home, family and friends are welcome from 10-2 before the services. Please be advised that due to the governors’ restrictions we have a limited capacity, and masks are required at...

Ricardo Jesus Saenz, 28, of Hobbs, New Mexico was born on January 18, 1992 to Jesus Manuel Saenz and Delia Orona Saenz. He passed on December 13, 2020. Funeral services for Ricardo will be held on Tuesday, December 22 at 11am, with visitation being held Monday, December 21 from 11-3pm all at Griffin Funeral Home. Please be advised that masks and social distancing are required at the funeral home. Ricardo loved horse races, dancing and being with his friends. He was a happy, calm and caring...

Daniel “DJ” Gambino went to be with his heavenly father on Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on January 18th, 1985 in Chicago Illinois to his parents; Daniel Edmund Lane and Cindy Anne Lane, one of six children. DJ began dating the love of his life, Chelse JoAnn Taylor, in October 2010 and they were married on September 12, 2015.  He inherited two awesome children; Madison Dane Taylor and Jaden Clury-Rae Taylor.  Together, Chelse and DJ had Colton Daniel Joseph...

Iram Ubaldo Hernandez acabo su vida terrenal y alcanso sus alas el Miercoles, 3 de Diciembre 2020 a los 47 años. Nacio en un pueblito de Mexico en Delicias, Chih., a unos padres humildes, Ubaldo y Irma Guadalupe Hernandez el dia 14 de Abril del 1973. Desde chiquito se notaba que le gustaban los animales, especialmente los caballos y al lado de su abuelito, Manuel Olivas, que le enseño la vida de rancho y el amor a la Virgencita de Guadalupe. En el 1989 llego a los Estados...