Obituaries

Jan 15, 2022

William “Bill” Archie Sanderson, 79, passed away January 15th, 2022 at his residence in Cortez, Colorado. He was born on August 2nd, 1942 to Vernon Edward and Margaret Harriet (Shepard) Sanderson in Parsons, Kansas.

Bill was highly regarded by the community, co-workers, and friends. His life was a testament of devotion to God, his family, and to...

Jan 13, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Manuel Ruiz aka Meñito. He was called to the Lord’s presence surrounded by those who loved him on January 13th, 2022.

Meñito was born on January 23rd, 1981, in Pampa, TX later moving to Hobbs, NM. In his younger days, he enjoyed constructing low rider...

Jan 10, 2022

Julio Soto-Ochoa of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Jan 10, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 10, 2022

Norma Jean Rice (Owen), 88, of Hobbs, NM, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hobbs Covenant Hospital.  Norma was born on November 16, 1933 (her mother’s birthdate), in Hudson, NM, to Hezzie and Eunice (King) Hobbs.

She married Leonard W. Rice, Sr. on February 26, 1955.  He proceeded her in death on July 30, 1981.  After...

Jan 7, 2022

Danny Seymore, 67 of Hobbs, NM passed away Friday, January 7, 2022.

Danny was born August 6, 1955, in Hobbs, NM to Kenny & Bennetta Seymore. He married the love of his life Cyndi on November 6, 1976, in Hobbs. They spent 39 wonderful years together before her death in 2016. He was a hardworking man with...

Jan 5, 2022

Michael Ray Spurgeon passed away in Hobbs, New Mexico January 5, 2022.  He was born April 19, 1955, in Seagraves, Texas to Joe and Bonnie Spurgeon.  He attended school in Denver City, Texas and later joined the U.S. Army.  He spent several years working on a ranch and enjoyed his love of drawing.

He is preceded in...

Jan 4, 2022

Ted Harshbarger passed away January 3, 2022. He was 89 years old. He was born on July 14, 1932, in Sadler, Texas to B.F. and Flora Harshbarger.

Ted attended school at Sadler, Texas. He started working in the peanut, hay and cotton fields at an early age. He worked for Denard Feed and Supply Store. He also...

Jan 4, 2022

Thomas Clint Pena

November 5, 1983~January 4, 2022

Thomas left his earthly home on January 4, 2022 to be with his Heavenly Father.  We come to celebrate the life of Thomas Clint Pena who began this awesome journey of life on November 5, 1983 in Hobbs, NM to Tina Kirby and...

Jan 1, 2022

Patrick was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on May 28, 1971 to Charles and Patricia Hutchings and got his wings on January 1, 2022.  He was the oldest of two children.

Patrick inherited his love of sports from his parents.  He played basketball for Ralph Tasker during his four years of high school.  Patrick won many awards...

Dec 31, 2021

Aida Zahi Kassis (Aida Ibrahim Salman) went home to our Lord on December 31, 2021. She was born in Amman, Jordan, on February 28, 1953, to Waseleh and Ibrahim Joseph Salman.

In 1972, she married the love of her life, Zahi Yacoub Kassis, with whom she shared a life for 49 years (10 months shy of 50...

Dec 29, 2021

Dorothy was born April 29, 1942, in Hoovertown, TX.  She relocated to Hobbs with her family as a youngster and attended Hobbs Public Schools.  She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother and her adoring husband of 57 years, Pete.  Together they raised 3 children all living in Hobbs, NM:  Dee (friend Rey), Kim (husband David) and...

Dec 28, 2021

Cherrye Lynn Simpson, 63, of Hobbs, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on December 28, 2021.

Cherrye was born in Hobbs, New Mexico to Wanda Lawson & Delford Medders on December 2, 1958. She has been with her loving husband, Keith Simpson, for 42 years. They were wed on August 24, 1979.

Dec 28, 2021

On December 28, 2021, Bertha Alicia Padilla entered heaven’s gates as her loving husband of over 49 years, Ray, held her hand at her bedside. She was born in Magistral De Oro, Durango, Mexico on June 5, 1950.

A living example of faith and love to everyone she encountered, Bertha loved her family and Jesus with all...

Dec 24, 2021

Deacon Earl Louis Burnett Sr, age 80, a native of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Earl graduated Hobbs Senior High School in 1963. Earl, an only child, was the son of Leon Burnett and Vivian Davis Burnett Hayes. He was a gauger for the Shell pipeline for 22 years, retiring in 1992....

Dec 23, 2021

Christopher Noah Sjodin

December 20, 1983 – December 23, 2021

Christopher N. Sjodin, 38, of Eunice, NM passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. A native of Pensacola, FL he grew up in Lawrenceville, GA, returning to Pensacola before moving to NM.

Chris was a talented...

Dec 23, 2021

Plutarco was born in McAllen, TX on October 30, 1986, to Arturo and Minerva Cervantes.

Left earth on December 23, 2021, at Covenants Hospital in Hobbs surrounded by loving family and friends.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends making wonderful memories. Being an uncle to his nieces and nephews was the most...

Dec 22, 2021

George Ann Simms Randolph

Surrounded by her family, George Ann Simms Randolph passed into the presence of her Lord December 22, 2021, in Tyler, Texas and was greeted by a host of heavenly family and friends. Ann battled Parkinson’s Disease for many years, refusing to give in to its debilitating forces. Always doing for others...

Dec 20, 2021

Gregory (Greg) Joe Eidson

February 24, 1958 - December 20, 2021

Greg was born February 24, 1958, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Ronald and Shirley Eidson, alongside his twin brother Gary Eidson. He passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

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Dec 19, 2021

Gerald Horn of Hobbs, NM passed away on December 19, 2021.  He was 79 years old. Gerald moved to Hobbs in 1951 along with his parents Roy and Gladys Horn.  He had three siblings, Gene Horn (deceased), Nelda Horn Worley (deceased) and Connie Horn White.

Gerald graduated from Hobbs High School in 1960 and soon after went...

Dec 17, 2021

Raymond J Birmingham, Sr, a longtime resident of Hobbs, New Mexico, died at the age of 86 on Friday, December 17, 2021 surrounded with love from his family.

Raymond was an active member in the community. He coached Little League baseball for many years, even directed the building of the Heizer Park Baseball Field. He served many...