Obituaries

Nov 16, 2024

Larry “Schmitty” Schmitt of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away at his home on November 16, 2024. He was 79 years old. Larry was born in Great Bend, Kansas. He always said it was Bend, Kansas and when he was born it became “Great” Bend. He was born to Lawrence and Lucy Hain Schmitt.

Larry attended Hobbs High School and New Mexico...

Nov 10, 2024

Ray Martin Hernandez was born on December 6th, 1964, to Pete and Felipa Hernandez in Cleveland, Mississippi. He died November 10, 2024.

Ray is survived by his loving wife Maria Hernandez “little girl”, his one and only son Javen Hernandez, his daughters Jazmine and husband Rick Rivas, Stephanie and husband Jason Wheeler, Natalie and husband Patrick Muniez, and Krystal Hernandez, one...

Nov 3, 2024

Margie Joyce Landreth, 90 years of age, passed on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Beehive Homes of Hobbs.

 Margie was born August 17, 1934, in Dublin, Texas to the late Bennie and Bertie Walden. Margie was the second oldest of four children, two of whom preceded her in death, Louise Manes, and Kenneth Walden. Margie went to Monument and Eunice Schools. 

 Margie...

Oct 29, 2024

Obed nació el 8 de julio de 2000 en Hobbs, Nuevo México. A sus padres José De La Cruz y Bertha De La Cruz. Entró por las puertas del cielo el 29 de octubre de 2024 en Lubbock, Texas. 

Obed fue querido por muchas personas como sus padres y abuelos, Irma Vásquez, Domingo y Manuela Moreno y su amada esposa Amber...

Oct 23, 2024

Sep 28, 2024

An Obituary is being composed.

Sep 23, 2024

Wanda “Diane” McCarty a longtime resident of Hobbs passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Denver City, TX. A visitation is scheduled for 10:00 am on Wednesday October 2, 2024, to be followed by a funeral to honor her at 11:00 am, both to be held at Griffin Funeral Home in Hobbs, NM, with Pastor Doug Crum officiating. Burial...

Sep 9, 2024

Andrés “Andy” Flores Martínez nació el 8 de Julio de 1997, en Tucson, Arizona, hijo de Chavelo Flores y Lidia (Martínez) Flores. Falleció el 9 de septiembre 2024. 

Andy fue un hijo, hermano, novio, tío, cuñado, sobrino, primo y amigo muy amado. Es recordado por su alegre personalidad. Andy tenía un gran corazón y era muy amoroso. Andy le tenía gran...

Sep 6, 2024

Janice Rae Pointer, our wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend was promoted to glory on September 6, 2024, at the age of 82.

Janice was born on March 2, 1942, in Ponca, Nebraska, to her parents Lawrence Bourn and Ruth (Williams) Bourn. Her family grew up on a farm and enjoyed working the land. Jan was a 4H Club member for 7...

Aug 27, 2024

Ernestina Caballero nació el 1 de marzo de 1944 en La Rosita Coahuila, México, hija de Marcos Hernández y María Ausencia González. Falleció el 27 de agosto de 2024 en Odessa, Texas, rodeada de sus seres queridos. 

Ernestina Caballero fue una esposa, madre, abuela, bisabuela, hermana, tía y amiga muy amorosa. Es recordada por su fuerza, valentía y por ser un...

Aug 21, 2024

Our beloved mother Mary Helen Flores, age 67, entered this world on June 02, 1957, to Reyes and Maria Florez in Tahoka, Texas. She went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 21, 2024.

Mary Flores lived life to the fullest, she was a very big fan of Elvis Presley, loved her second home at the Zia Casino,...

Aug 19, 2024

Rebecca Anne Wilmeth 31, was born February 19, 1993, in Salinas, California to James and Michele Wilmeth. Rebecca passed away on August 19, 2024, in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Becca was one of those people that never met a stranger. If you knew her then you cannot help but to recall her infectious smile. She was an intelligent, articulate young woman that...

Aug 17, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” Joe Westbrook was born on October 27, 1949, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Clint and Doris Westbrook. He passed away surrounded by his family at home in Hobbs, New Mexico, on August 17, 2024.

Ronnie grew up in eastern New Mexico and graduated from Roswell High School. After high school, Ronnie married Sandy Garrard in 1971, and together they...

Aug 9, 2024

Manuela Criswell, born on January 13, 1941, in Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully in Hobbs, New Mexico, on August 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and connection that touched the lives of many. She dedicated 20 years of her working life to Bootsies, a retail establishment where her vibrant social personality shone through as she interacted with...

Aug 5, 2024

Miguel Angel Miramontes was born February 17, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, to Enrique Sr. and Josefina Miramontes. He passed away on August 5, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. 

Miguel was a happy person who kept to himself. He was never married and never had any children. He loved staying home with his dogs. His favorite hobbies were playing his video games...

Jul 23, 2024

José Ortega Sandoval nació en abril 05,1973 en Chihuahua, México. Un muy buen hijo, hermano, esposo, padre, abuelo y amigo. De carácter muy alegre siempre con una sonrisa en su rostro, muy responsable, protector y muy trabajador. A cualquier lugar que Pepe fuera hacia amistades con todos por su alegría y su sonrisa. Un hombre de mucha Fé que amaba...

Jul 16, 2024

Obituary pending.

Jul 13, 2024

An Obituary is pending

Jun 22, 2024

Jorge Domínguez nació el 14 de julio de 1997 en Chihuahua, México, hijo de Porfirio Domínguez y Perfecta Sánchez. Entró por las puertas del cielo el 22 de junio de 2024 en Hobbs, Nuevo México.

Jorge era un hombre de familia amoroso y carismático. Sus hijas eran su orgullo y su alegría. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con ellas y hacerlas reír....

Jun 15, 2024

Marina Ramirez sadly left our world on June 15, 2024, at the age of 45 after a courageous brief battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Marina was born on April 17, 1979, to Antonio and Lorenza Ramirez in Altus, Ok. Marina was a registered nurse for...