Obituaries

Nov 12, 2024

Nov 9, 2024

Beloved community member Robert “Bob” Leibel was called home to the Lord on November 9th, after a brief illness. Bob was born in Mobridge, South Dakota, and grew up on a farm in Glencross, SD. After high school, he honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and...

Nov 9, 2024

 

Rafe Jones, 56, a beloved resident of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away at home on Saturday morning, November 9, 2024. Born on January 23, 1968, in Abilene, Texas, to Jeannie Chisolm and Tom Jones, Rafe brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. He married the love of his life, Georgianne Easter Jones, on January 1, 2024.

A graduate of...

Nov 8, 2024

Eusebio "Chebo" Carrillo born on August 14th, 1940 to Matias & Maria Carrillo has passed away on November 8th 2024. Chebo came to Hobbs in 1959 and married Avelina "Abby" Martinez in 1960 and had six children. He began working as a produce clerk at Tooties Supermarket then a produce manager at Furr's Supermarket. After Furr's closed Chebo went to...

Nov 7, 2024

Anne Elliott Chaffin, 97, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, teacher and loyal friend went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Anne was born in Washington, D.C. on October 10, 1927, to Col. Lowell A. Elliott and Marion Tyler Elliott. Anne was the youngest of five children and the only daughter. Anne attended Sargent College and...

Nov 2, 2024

Winnie Duncan Kelly, born August 29, 1930, in Sierra Blanca, Texas, to Duane and Edna Duncan, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in Spokane, Washington surrounded by her family. She was 94 years old. 

Winnie graduated from Hobbs High School and attended the University of New Mexico. She married Rupert E. Kelly, with whom she shared a life full of...

Oct 25, 2024

Bridgett Lee Allen Hayes was born in Hobbs, NM on September 5, 1978 and left this world on October 25, 2024. She leaves behind a son, Paul Carlos Hayes, Jr. and a daughter, Isabella Brianne Hayes. In lieu of flowers please give to the Palmer Drug Abuse Program. There will be no services per the family's decision.

Oct 25, 2024

Cynthia L. Scott, Cindy to her friends and Nana to her Family, age 68, left this world on October 25, 2024, when she was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to be with her father. Cindy was born on January 8, 1956, in Fort Worth, TX to parents Leland and Jean Drinnon. Cindy met and married her husband Ed Scott April...

Oct 22, 2024

Mr. Aaron Lay Williams Sr. departed this life on October 22, 2024. A protector, a hero, and the epitome of strength, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by all who were privileged to know him. He was affectionately known as “Bubba” to his family and close friends.  

Born on July 10, 1934, in Yoakum, TX, to...

Oct 15, 2024

Surrounded by his family, Robert “Bob” Vernell Matthews passed away on October 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas, at Medical City Arlington after a short illness.

He was born on August 3, 1950, in Andrews, Texas to Chester and Joyce Matthews. Raised in Andrews, Bob graduated from Andrews High School in 1968 where he was known for his fastball and as the...

Oct 14, 2024

Eleazar Garcia,74, beloved husband, father, and son, passed away on October 14, 2024, entering into eternal rest. He was born on August 23, 1950, in Empalme, Tamaulipas, to Refugio and Natividad Garcia. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Rosa Garcia; his daughters, Aracely Sanchez and Maria Quiroga; his sons, Mike Ventura and Eleazar Garcia Jr.; as well as his grandchildren,...

Oct 9, 2024

Elva Garcia Hernandez was born on March 21, 1940, in Artesia, New Mexico.

Elva entered eternal rest on October 9, 2024. She leaves behind her 4 children, Debbie, Larry Jr., Jerry Lee and Saul Hernandez, 8 grandchildren, Ashley, Brittany, Jerrad, Zachary, Chelsye, Andrew, Taylor Faith and Kaitlyn, and 12 great-grandchildren, Ace, Tristian, Luke, Levi, Dawson, Noah, Silas, Benaiah, Avery Rose, Samuel,...

Oct 6, 2024

Consuelo Flores Bowen, a respected community member, loving mother, wife and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 6, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 83. Born on January 5, 1941, in Lockhart, Texas, Connie's life was a testament to the strength of character and the joy of family bonds.

Connie's journey began in the...

Oct 6, 2024

Albert Smith Sr, age 86 of Hobbs passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Albert was born Sunday, May 8, 1938, in Hobbs, New Mexico to James Alphonso Smith and Mae Bertha Harris.

In 1962, Albert married the love of his life Lavella Jean McDowell. Shortly after their marriage, they were baptized and became members...

Oct 5, 2024

Noah Angel Jaramillo, age 24, of Hobbs, New Mexico, was called home on October 5th, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas, after a car collision. Noah was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on December 24th, 1999, to Blanca (Susie) Jaramillo and Fredico Jaramillo. Survived siblings include Elizabeth Jaramillo and Freddie Junior Jaramillo. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 2018 and New...

Sep 28, 2024

Richard D. Williams of Hobbs, NM has passed on from this life at the age of 77.  After a two-year battle with cancer, Richard succumbed to the illness on September 28, 2024, while at home with many family members at his side.

Richard was born on April 24, 1947, in Stockton, CA, to Leo and Dell Williams. After graduating high school...

Sep 20, 2024

Karen Rosetta Gilbert a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday September 20, 2024, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas at the age of 63. She was born to Leon Franklin Evans and Bonnie Sue Molder in Ft. Riley, Kansas, on March 16, 1961.

Karen married Michael Forrest Gilbert on June 26, 1980,...

Sep 16, 2024

Homer Clay “Moose” Carr, age 67 of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away in his home on September 16, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1956, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Merrin Ray and Betty J. Carr.

Homer is survived by his daughter, April Price of Slidell, Louisiana, and his son, Homer C. Carr Jr. of El Reno, Oklahoma. He is...

Sep 13, 2024

John Franklin Daricek, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away on September 13, 2024, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. The son of O. J. (Bully) and Virda Daricek, John Franklin Daricek grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was born November 15, 1939, in Hobbs, New Mexico....

Sep 6, 2024

Melvin (“Mel”) Lee Pyeatt, Jr. was born May 24, 1961, in Midland Texas and passed away, September 6, 2024, in Hobbs, New Mexico.Mel moved to Hobbs in 1962 and remained in Hobbs throughout his life.Mel married his high school sweetheart, Sabrina May 30, 1981.Mel loved the Lord and made sure his regular prayers included anyone in need.

Mel was a very...