Obituaries

Kathy Bruce

Mar 1, 2019

Kathy Denisee Bruce nee Kolb, 62, of Hobbs, NM, formerly of Denver, CO, passed away March 1, 2019, she was born September 21, 1956 in Lamesa, TX. She is survived by her daughter, Nova Brygger (Scott) of Carmel, IN, son, Joshua Bruce (Becca) of Nashville, TN, three grandchildren, Ariel, Ashton, and Rylee Brygger of Carmel, IN, her mother, Geneva...

Maria Regalado

Mar 1, 2019

Maria Amparo Regalado, 69, was born April 29, 1949 to Vidal Sosa and Luisa Ortiz in San Luis, Potosi, Mexico. Maria passed away March 1, 2019 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She is survived by sons: Ricardo, Jorge, Jose, Gerardo and Sergio Regalado; sister, Isabel Sosa Ortiz; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Pallbearers to serve will be: Isaías Ricardo...

Katherine Clay

Feb 28, 2019

Katherine Jones , of Hobbs, New Mexico. passed away February 28, 2019 at the age of 95. She was born January 1, 1924 in Buffalo TX to Jim and Evelina Henderson. In 1940, she married Joe Jones Sr. and later moved to Hobbs, New Mexico in the mid-1940's where they would establish their families, careers and many accomplishments. Joe...

Hershel Wilson

Feb 25, 2019

Hershel Wilson, 82, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on February 25, 2019, in Hobbs. Cremation has taken place. There are no services planned at this time.

Daniel Rios

Feb 21, 2019

Visitation Griffin Funeral Home 401 N. Dalmont Hobbs, NM  88240 Tuesday, February 26, 2019 2:0-0 PM - 8:00 PM Griffin Funeral Home 401 N. Dalmont Hobbs, NM  88240 Tuesday, February 26, 2019 6:00 PM Service Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church 914 S. Selman St. Hobbs, NM  88240 Wednesday,...

Billie Johnson

Feb 20, 2019

Billie Quash Johnson, 87, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 20, 2019. He entered this world on July 23, 1931 in Okemah, OK, born to Quash and Ethel Johnson. He is survived by the love of his life and significant other, Mary Rodriguez; his daughter Lillie Johnson; son Mark Johnson; son Matthew Johnson; daughter...

Celestino Sosa

Feb 13, 2019

Celestino B. Sosa, Sr., 94, was born in Carlsbad, NM to Nicomedes Sosa and Isabel Barraza on April 6, 1924. Celestino passed away on February 13, 2019 in Hobbs, NM and was the eldest of 12 siblings. He was a hard worker; he loved fishing and was devoted to his family. Celestino was preceded in death by his parents;...

Patsy Glasgow

Feb 12, 2019

Patsy Bostick Glasgow, 77, was born to Troy and Marie Bostick in Odessa, Texas on August 30, 1941. She went home to her Lord on February 12, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Griffin Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at a later date. Patsy attended Hobbs...

Anatalio Nickles

Feb 5, 2019

Anatalio Nickles, 79, of Hobbs passed away on February 5, 2019. Anatalio was born July 27, 1939, in Candaleria, Texas to Alberto Nickles and Alejandra Lopez. One of seventeen siblings, he started working at a young age, helping with farming and mechanical work on the vehicles around him. At the age of 16, he married his beautiful wife, Ramona,...

Clyde Cowger

Feb 4, 2019

Clyde Denver Cowger, 79, passed away at home in Hobbs on February 4, 2019. Born in Diana, WV to Commodore and Bertie Cowger on February 8, 1939 one of 10 children, he moved to Hobbs as a young man for work. Clyde was always busy, whether he was spending time with his wonderful wife of 58 years, working on...

Melva Medrano

Jan 20, 2019

Melva J. Medrano, 49, passed away on January 20, 2019 in Lubbock Texas. She was born to Francisco Medrano and Perfecta Jasso on November 01, 1969 in Ojinaga, Mexico. Melva was very dedicated to her family. She loved to sew, cook and was a wonderful wife and mother. Melva is preceded in death by her father and a brother,...

James Sumruld

Jan 17, 2019

James Edward (Doodle) Sumruld passed away at his home on January 17, 2019 with his family at his side. Born to Jesse and Dorothy Sumruld on December 10 1937 in Lovington NM. He attended Lovington High School. In 1957 he married Mary Jean Sherman, with whom he shared a wonderful 61 years. James was a skilled carpenter like his...

Lena Wells

Jan 13, 2019

Lena Wells, 86, born to Gus Leslie Askew and Roxie Morgan on November 6, 1932 in Boston, TX. Lena passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Hobbs, NM. Funeral Service will be at 12:00PM, Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Griffin Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park.

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