Obituaries

Elva Garcia Hernandez

Elva Garcia Hernandez

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,...

Consuelo F. Bowen

Consuelo F. Bowen

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...

Albert Smith, Sr.

Albert Smith, Sr.

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...

Noah A. Jaramillo

Noah A. Jaramillo

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...

Richard D. Williams

Richard D. Williams

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...

Karen R. Gilbert

Karen R. Gilbert

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,...

Homer C. Carr

Homer C. Carr

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...

John F. Daricek

John F. Daricek

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....

Melvin L. Pyeatt

Melvin L. Pyeatt

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...

David M. Navarrette

David M. Navarrette

Sep 5, 2024

David Michael Navarrette, 62, was called home to Heaven on September 5th, 2024. David was the husband to Jerri, and they shared seventeen full years together. Born in Artesia, New Mexico, he was the son of Sam and Carolyn Navarrette. He attended Hobbs High School and graduated in 1980. David went straight into the electrical field after graduation, and eventually...

Ronald R. Walker

Ronald R. Walker

Sep 3, 2024

Ronald R. Walker was born in Pittsburgh PA on February 1, 1942, to Harry R. Walker and Alice Walker who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Karen S. Lefcakis (Walker), and her husband Nicholas Lefcakis. 

Ron was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and would spend the rest of his life rooting for the Steelers and Pitt. 

Being...

Alice K. Enriquez

Alice K. Enriquez

Sep 3, 2024

Alicia King Enriquez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 3rd, at 2:10 AM, at her home, surrounded by her daughter, son, and granddaughter. Alicia, who was born on April 19, 1936, in San Diego, Texas, was a beacon of love, faith, and resilience.

Alicia was the cherished daughter of Alonzo D. King and Guillerma G. King. Her...

Donna D. Callaway

Donna D. Callaway

Aug 29, 2024

Ladonna Denene Callaway, a devoted wife, mother, sister, Nonna, aunt and cherished friend, peacefully passed into the arms of The Lord on August 29, 2024, at the age of 60. 

Donna was born on May 13, 1964, in Hobbs, New Mexico to her beloved parents, Pete and Dorthy Gibson. She was raised alongside her twin sister, Kim and older brother, Dee....

Archie R. Hemken

Archie R. Hemken

Aug 29, 2024

Archie Ralph Hemken, born on February 7, 1945, in Fairfax, Oklahoma, was called home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024, at the age of 79 in Lubbock, Texas. Though he journeyed through life in various places, Archie found his earthly home in Hobbs, New Mexico, where he lived most of his days, but now rejoices in his...

Sharon K. Walker

Sharon K. Walker

Aug 26, 2024

Sharon was born to Claude and Mable Goodnough on June 5, 1943, in Frederick, Oklahoma. Sharon was entered into rest on August 26, 2024, in Hobbs, New Mexico. 

She grew up in Frederick with her three brothers, Buck, Drude, and Sonny, as well as her two sisters, Patsy and Lois. She met her husband, Carson, of fifty-nine years, in 1959, and...

Mary E. Seay

Mary E. Seay

Aug 25, 2024

Mary Seay, 98, was born March 8, 1926, in Van Buren, Arkansas to Tom and Ola Cates. She passed away August 25, 2024 in Hobbs, New Mexico. 

At the age of 5, the Cates family moved from Arkansas to Lamesa, Texas where Mary went to school, graduated, met and married Joe Seay in 1946 and started a family. Mary and Joe...

Alma S. Martinez

Alma S. Martinez

Aug 24, 2024

Our beloved Alma Martinez, passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2024, in Lovington, New Mexico at the tender age of 9. She was born on September 3, 2014, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her—a beacon of joy, curiosity, and boundless love. 

Alma had a heart as big as...

Janet Louise (Varner) Lopez

Janet Louise (Varner) Lopez

Aug 20, 2024

Janet Louise (Varner) Lopez was born May 9, 1960, in Hereford, TX. God called her home August 20, 2024. She was known as Lady J, J-Lo, Jama, Mom, and Aunt Janie to those closest to her. 

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Ruby Varner, her sisters, Deborah, Rhonda Sue, Vanetta Carol, and her brother, Kirk Varner. 

Survived in...

Robert J. Gibson

Robert J. Gibson

Aug 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Robert Gibson, affectionately known as "Cowboy," who was born on December 21, 1966, in Safford, Arizona. Cowboy was married to Deanna Gibson, and they had four kids: Jimmy, Robert, Candice, and Shavonda. He also had thirty-seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cowboy was a man of great strength,...

Wilma M. Clampitt

Wilma M. Clampitt

Aug 17, 2024

Wilma Maxine Campbell Clampitt was born to John and Gertrude Campbell on December 4, 1928, in Cleveland, Oklahoma, and gained her heavenly body on August 17, 2024, at age 95. When a young girl, the Campbell family relocated to the Monument/Oil Center area for work in the oilfields. Wilma completed high school at Hobbs High School. The Campbells were very...

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