Obituaries

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...

Jan 13, 2022

Barbara Ellen Hunt, of Hobbs New Mexico, left this earth on January 13, 2022. Barbara   was born to Dewey K. Hunt and Imogene Hunt on October 27, 1960. A memorial service in her honor is to be scheduled at a later date.

Barbara was "Mom" to many, "Queen B" to some and an angel to us all....

Jan 11, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia Antonia Estrada. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 10, 2022

Jesse was born on November 5, 1975. He was raised in Hobbs, NM where he lived with his parents Manuela and Jose Antonio Piedra of Hobbs. His biological father Jose Jesus Franco Sr. lived in Littlefield, Texas. Jesse was married to Ino. They had two boys Dontay Jay Franco and Angel Jay Franco both of Hobbs, NM. Jose had 4...

Jan 7, 2022

Emma Faye Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 88. Faye Johnson was born on April 23, 1933 in Bonham, Texas to James and Zelma Price. She graduated from Crosbyton High School on May 16, 1952. She later married the love of her life Raymond Earl Johnson. Faye...

Jan 6, 2022

Mariselda Sizemore born in San Luis de Cordero Durango; Mexico born on April 15, 1954. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 6, 2022.  Survived by her husband Sammy Mejia, three sons Billy Joe Sizemore, Bobby-Jo Sizemore Kelly-Jo Sizemore, 3 daughters-in-law -in-laws, 10 grandchildren, and three sisters.

Her greatest love was...

Jan 5, 2022

Helen Jean Brooks Royal Houston, was born December 3, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Ben and Verlene Brooks. She departed this life on January 5, 2022, at the Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital.

Helen graduated from Hobbs High School in 1969. After graduation she was married and had six children. Helen lived and worked in many places...

Jan 5, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for James Frederick Cox Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 4, 2022

Frances was full of life and found it easy to love people. This lent her to make friends everywhere she went. Even though she was blind she did not let that stop her! Frances was always there to lend a hand or to be a shoulder to cry on, by nature she was a helper. She loved to go...

Jan 2, 2022

Dee went to be with our Lord and Savior January 2, 2022 at the age of 54. Dee was Born October 7,1967 in Kermit, Texas. A graduate of Hobbs High School class of 1986. Dee had a heart of gold and will be missed by those who loved him. Dee is survived by his sister (biological mother) Donna Noseff,...

Jan 2, 2022

Elida Ponce Meza

July 6, 1962 – January 2, 2022

Elida Ponce Meza, 59 loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Las Cruses, New Mexico. Elida was born to Jose Ponce and Maria Gamboa on July 6,1962 in Cuauhtémoc Chihuahua, Mexico. Elida was a homemaker; she loved her...

Jan 2, 2022

Janie DeLeon gained her wings on Sunday January 2, 2022 surrounded by her family at the age of 75. She was born March 26, 1946 in Shallowater, Tx to Justo Lopez and Ermenia Garcia. She is survived by her amazing and loving family 4 sisters and 3 brothers, including her husband Sergio DeLeon Sr., children Rosa Franco, Jessica Deleon (Mark...

Dec 29, 2021

Kim Marie Clare, age 59, passed from this earthly realm on December 29, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Kim was born on July 22, 1962 to John Brit Clare, Jr. and Jackie Trucene Crowder Clare.

“I Love You”, if three words ever described Kim, those were it. She loved fiercely and always made sure you...

Dec 29, 2021

Newman Isbell, of Hobbs, passed away on December 29, 2021, at his home. He was born August 16, 1942 in Boswell, Oklahoma to Paul and Evelynn Isbell.

Newman was a lifelong horse lover and trader, though he worked several years in the oilfield, he always went back to horses. Newman also loved children, not just his own,...

Dec 25, 2021

David Vela, of Andrews, Texas, went home with the lord on Christmas Day, 2021. He was born the oldest of 4 children to Cristano and Delia Vela in Levelland, Texas. A funeral service in his honor will be held on December 30, 2021 at The Christian Center in Hobbs, New Mexico at 2pm. Family and friends are welcome to...

Dec 8, 2021

Elvira Fuentes (Marrufo) gained her wings on Wednesday December 8, 2021 with surrounding family and friends, at the age of 88 in Hobbs New Mexico. She was born on January 15, 1933, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico to Juan Marrufo and Otilia Lugo proceeded in death by both parents, 2 sisters, and her husband Jesus Fuentes of 50 plus years.

Dec 4, 2021

Blanca Granados, of Hobbs, passed away surrounded by her family on December 4, 2021, at the age of 40. A funeral service in her honor will be held 2pm on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the Christian Center, with burial to follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park. Family and friends are welcome at Griffin Funeral Home on Thursday from...

Nov 28, 2021

JC Allred Jr passed away on Sunday, November 28th, 2021, surrounded by his family.

JC was born on January 1st, 1970, to JC Sr. and Betty Allred in Hobbs, New Mexico.

JC supported his family working for Kirk Staggs at Pro Well Testing and Wireline for 30 years. During those years everyone he worked with...

Nov 25, 2021

Susan Kathleen Stanford-Bickford of Texas City, Texas, passed away Thursday November 25, 2021 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born February 8, 1962 in Cushing Oklahoma to Douglas R. Riley and Donna K. Jordan Riley.

Susan is survived by her son, Charles D. Riley of Snyder, Texas, mother Donna McCormick of Hobbs, New Mexico, nephew Johnathan P....