Obituaries

Apr 1, 2022

Perry Henderson, of Hobbs, passed away on April 1, 2022 in Odessa, Texas. He was born February 18, 1943 in Lake Author, New Mexico to OB Henderson and Ruby Foote. A memorial service in his honor will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6pm, at Griffin Funeral Home.

Perry worked for most of his life...

Mar 30, 2022

Vanessa Marie Medrano-White, of Hobbs passed away at her home on March 30, 2022 at the age of 33. She was born August 14, 1988 to Fidel G. White and Melva Medrano. Funeral service will be held in her honor on Thursday, April 14 at 1pm at Griffin Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven . Family...

Mar 29, 2022

Kolby Joe Valverde, of Hobbs, passed away on March 29, 2022 at his home. He was born January 25, 2000 in Hobbs to Cody Valverde and Jenna Buckelew. A Funeral Mass in his honor will be held on Wednesday April 6, 2022 at St. Helena Catholic Church at 10am, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Family...

Mar 27, 2022

Dominga Cortez Tavarez, 84, of Hobbs, NM, passed away on March 27, 2022, surrounded by those who love her. A memorial service in her honor will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 10am at Griffin Funeral Home.

Dominga Tavarez was born in Artesia, NM to Andres and Marcela Cortez on April 18,1937. She married Jesse...

Mar 22, 2022

Irma M. Dawkins, of Seminole, Texas, passed into God’s hands on March 22,2022 in Lubbock, Texas at the age of 59. A Funeral mass in her honor will be held 11am on Tuesday April 5, 2022 at St. Helena Catholic Church. Family and friends are invited to Griffin Funeral Home on Monday, April 4 from 11am-7pm for visiting hours, with a rosary...

Mar 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jesus Navarette Gonzalez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 11, 2022

Irma G. Hernandez Olivas, of Hobbs, passed away on March 9, 2022, surrounded by those who love her. She was born on October 10, 1948, in Mexico to Manuel and Pilar Olivas. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 16th at 11am at Sendero De La Cruz with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Family and...

Mar 7, 2022

Joe Rendon Calderon passed away March 7, 2022, after bravely fighting a long battle with illness. On his last day he was surrounded by his loving family, whom he adored more than anything. Joe was born October 6, 1949, in Lamesa, Texas to Jose and Lucinda Calderon. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022,...

Mar 6, 2022

Terry Clardy was born on October 27, 1949, in Graham, Texas to Juanita and TJ Clardy. Although, he lived most of his life in Hobbs, New Mexico, he was a Texan at heart. He loved hunting, fishing, and exploring the banks of the Brazos River with his brother, Mike.

Terry served with the 9th Division of the...

Mar 4, 2022

Quinton Saxons services were rescheduled to 2:30 Friday April 15, at the Prairie Haven Memorial Park Chapel.

Mar 4, 2022

Ernest T. Trevino, of Hobbs, passed away on March 4, 2022 at his home. Funeral services are not scheduled at this time.

Ernest was born on November 7, 1942 in McKinney, Texas to Cirilo and Carmen Trevino, the second of six children. He was a dedicated and hardworking family man who did not know the meaning of...

Mar 3, 2022

Santos Peña Sr., 72 was born on Sunday October 9, 1949, to Jose and Sara Peña in Laredo, TX.

A loving husband, father, grandpa "Popo", brother, and uncle; Santos gained his wings on Thursday March 3rd, 2022, surrounded by his family at home in Hobbs NM. Santos Married the love of his life...

Feb 28, 2022

The angels carried our beloved husband, dad, granddad and Papa, Richard “Dick” Bender, into his heavenly home on February 28th, 2022, at the age of 89.

Even though failing health took him away from this world, his battles with many health issues over recent years showed his strong courage, faith, and deep love for family.  He faced...

Feb 21, 2022

Wilbert Sims, of Hobbs New Mexico, was greeted by angels at the age of 80 on February 21, 2022.

He Was born May 24th,1941 in Robeline, Louisiana to Benjamin Sims and Sariah Jordan.

Wilbert grew up in the Natchitoches area of Louisiana with his 11 brothers & sisters on the family farm. While attending school...

Feb 17, 2022

" No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you're always there..."

With profound sadness we pronounce the passing of our beloved Albert G. Villalobos.

Alberto G. Villalobos, 61, from Hobbs, NM, was born to Lorenzo Villalobos and Cruz Maria Guillen on January 15, 1961 in Van Horn, Texas. Alberto passed away...

Feb 16, 2022

Omar Nathaniel Barron, age 24 was taken away from his loving family on Tuesday February 15, 2022, in Hobbs, New Mexico.

He was born on March 20, 1997, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Omar Barron and Judith Ivon Regalado.

Nathan, as everyone knew him was a loving father, son, brother, cousin, grandson, and nephew. To...

Feb 10, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Lily Mae "Susie" Roberts. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 2, 2022

Maria Montez, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 in Hobbs, New Mexico.  She was born on June 21st, 1942, in Santa Rosalia, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Fernando Serna & Maria Luisa Mendoza.

Maria is preceded in passing by her parents, Fernando Serna and Maria Luisa Mendoza; her husband of 50 plus years, Juan Montez; their...

Jan 21, 2022

Burma Gail Owens entered into this live on May 4, 1953 in Hobbs, New Mexico and then passed on to her heavenly home on January 21,2022 at the age of 68. Burma was the daughter of Samuel Gibbs and Katheryn Earnest who both preceded her in death.

Burma is survived by her spouse, Wiley Owens whom she...

Jan 15, 2022

Jasmine Deseray Flores entered Heavens gates on January 15, 2022 surrounded by those who love her. The oldest child of Gabriel Flores and Jessica Trujillo, she was born on June 18, 1996 in Hobbs. Jasmine was a incredibly giving and loving person. She was a dedicated mother, sister, daughter and friend who would do whatever she could for those...