Obituaries

Elisardo Gonzales

May 10, 2019

Elisardo Gonzales, 74, of Hobbs, went to walk with his heavenly Father on May 10 TH, 2019. Elisardo was born July 12, 1944 in Artesia, NM. He was enlisted in the US Marine Corps, where he served in Vietnam. Elisardo spent his lifetime working in the oilfield. He is survived by his daughter; Rose Aiken Martin and son; Gary...

David Mitchell

May 7, 2019

David Mitchell, 61, was born in Hobbs, NM on January 14, 1958 to Edward and Bettye Mitchell. He passed away at his home on May 7, 2019. He married Kathryn Powell on July 4, 1998. David was a true cowboy. His love for horses was enormous and became his livelihood. At a young age he competed and showed horses....

Chris Long

May 5, 2019

Chris Long, 59, was born December 23, 1960 in Satanta, KS, to Rodney and Doris Long. He passed away in Hobbs on May 5, 2019. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2019, 2:00 pm with Pastor Ruben D. Llamas officiating.

Service Memorial Service Chapel of Hope Funeral Home 3321 North Dal...

Henry Pate

Apr 23, 2019

Henry L. Pate, 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was born in Senoia, Georgia on October 6, 1942 to Henry Grady Pate & Georgie Susie Mae Partain Pate. He served the United States Army honorably from 1962 to 1965. He moved to Hobbs, NM in 1976. He married, Judy Hancock, on April...

Francisco Marroquin

Apr 22, 2019

Francisco Marroquin, 94, of Hobbs passed away on April 22, 2019 at Hobbs Health Care. He was born on November 4, 1924, in Mexico to Julio and Juanita (Rodriguez) Marroquin. He married the love of his life, Herlinda Perez, on September 17, 1947. The were married 65 years at the time of her death in 2012. Francisco was preceded...

Yvonne Carpenter

Apr 20, 2019

Yvonne Carpenter of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Apr 20, 2019. She has been cremated and no services are planned locally.

Mary Vasquez

Apr 13, 2019

Mary Helen Vasquez left this world to be with the love of her life on April 13, 2019. Mary Helen was born to Delores Lopez on February 24, 1945 in Eunice New Mexico. Her family moved to Hobbs New Mexico where she met the love of her life, Joe Vasquez in 1965. They married and had 3 beautiful babies....

Elane Mcilroy

Apr 12, 2019

Claudia Elane Gossage McIlroy passed away peacefully Friday April 12 at Lea Regional Hospital. She was born on October 11, 1934 in Electra, Texas to Claudia and Henry Lane Gossage. She graduated from Quanah High School, and Abilene Christian College. While at ACC she met Jim McIlroy. They were married on August 24, 1957 in Quanah, Texas. They moved...

Roberto Calderon

Apr 11, 2019

Roberto "Bob" Calderon, age 55, was born on January 15, 1964 and passed away on April 11, 2019. He was born in Hobbs, NM to Victor and Maria Calderon. Bob was one of a kind. Always worked hard to provide for his family. Was quiet at times but always knew the funniest jokes. He loved to ride his Harley,...

Virginia Beeson

Apr 9, 2019

Virginia Beeson, 88, of Hobbs, passed away on April 9, 2019 at her home in Hobbs. Virginia was born in Lockwood, Missouri to Dora and Percy Windes on September 1, 1930. She graduated from Golden City High School in Golden City, Missouri in 1950. At the age on 16, Virginia was stricken with polio and was crippled in her...

Arlie Self

Apr 9, 2019

Arlie M. Self, age 90, passed away April 9, 2019 at Autumn Grove Cottage, a caring and loving community in Spring, TX, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1928, in Wellman, TX, to Ira L. and Martha Self. On February 26, 1947, he married Lou Cook and they lived most of their married life in...

Rose Franklin

Apr 9, 2019

Rose Franklin of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Apr 9, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Service Burial Prairie Haven Memorial Park Cemetery 2201 E. Stanolind Road Hobbs, NM  88240

Doris Edwardson

Apr 8, 2019

Doris Kleven Edwardson, 92, passed away April 8 in Hobbs, NM. She was born September 26, 1926 in Berthold, ND. She married Lester Edwardson on April 5, 1947 in Havre, MT. Survivors include: Bonita (Richard) Brakey, Amarillo, TX, Wylie "Deano" (Kristine) Edwardson, Auburn, WA, Janene (Bill) Thompson, Hobbs, NM, Coleen Carpenter, Auburn, WA, Leasa (Dan) Glover, Spokane, WA, brothers;...

Dorothy Kimery

Apr 7, 2019

Dorothy G. Kimery, age 88, of Lubbock, TX passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Dorothy was born on September 10, 1930 in Ardmore, OK to Tommie and Gladys Mapp. Dorothy went to school in Monument where she was state champion in tennis several years. Dorothy worked alongside her husband, James at the NM Dept. of VFW in Albuquerque,...

Gilbert Granger, Sr.

Apr 2, 2019

Gilbert S. Granger, Sr., age 81, of Hobbs passed away peacefully from this life on April 2, 2019, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Gilbert was born to Joseph, Sr. and Asencion Granger on February 4, 1938, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. A successful business owner, Gilbert spent a lifetime pouring concrete in New Mexico and Texas where his...

Jerry Felts

Mar 28, 2019

Jerry Felts, 84, was born to Ray and Leah Felts in Drumright, OK on March 23, 1935. He passed away March 28, 2019 in Hobbs. Jerry graduated from Drumright High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma A & M University in 1957. He worked his entire career in the oil service industry with...

Chang Kang

Mar 27, 2019

Chang-Hwan Kang (Tommy, 81) was born Dec 6, 1937 in Korea. He passed away in Hobbs on March 27, 2019. He came to Hobbs in 1973 and was helped by the late James Murray III and Judge Don Maddox to get established. He was known to be very friendly, helpful, and kind. Everyone who came in contact with him...

Jean Pulliam

Mar 20, 2019

Jean Pulliam, "Nanny", born April 15, 1926 in Noodle, Tx to Lester and Rebecca Patton passed away March 20, 2019 at the age of 92. Jean was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. Jean had many joys in her life she loved her pets, her garden, she loved shopping, and hosting all her family for...

Dolores Belyeu

Mar 18, 2019

Dolores I. Belyeu, 82, of Hobbs, NM passed away March 18, 2019, in Lubbock, TX. Dolores had many joys in her life. She loved her pets, her garden, she loved reading and sitting outside, but above all she loved spending time with her family. Dolores never met a stranger and would talk to everyone that had a moment, even...

Junior Green

Mar 15, 2019

Junior "Pop" Aubrey Green passed away peacefully in Big Springs, TX on March 15, 2019 at the age of 92. Junior is survived by his spouse Berta Green of Hobbs, NM, sons; Rodney Green and spouse Roxanne Green of Palisade, CO, Randy Green and spouse Toni Green of Hobbs, NM, daughter-in-law; Rhonda Green of Eunice, NM, numerous grandchildren and...