Obituaries

Paul Houston

Jun 22, 2015

Service Graveside Service O'Donnell Cemetery O'Donnell, TX  79351 Friday, July 3, 2015 11:00 am Cemetery O'Donnell Cemetery O'Donnell, TX  79351

Ernelia Cisneros

Jun 20, 2015

Ernelia P. Cisneros, 83, was born April 10, 1932 in Artesia, NM to Pablo and Sostena Peppin. A Memorial Rosary will be held 6:00 pm, Friday, June 26, 2015 at Chapel of Hope, Hobbs, NM.

Service Memorial Rosary Chapel of Hope 3321 N. Dal Paso St. Hobbs, NM  88240 Friday, June 26, 2015 6:00 pm

Lorenza Carrica

Jun 18, 2015

Lorenza Carrica was called by her heavenly Father to her eternal home on June 18, 2015. Born August 9, 1936 Lorrie or Lencha (as she was called by most) became the daughter of Santiago and Antonia Trujillo of La Isla, Texas. She lived and was mostly schooled in Fabens, Texas and ultimately graduated from High School in Grants, New...

Myron Wesby

Jun 16, 2015

Myron Eugene (Bud) Westby was born September 29, 1936 in Bonilla SD to Thomas Clarence Westby and Fern Lucille Bales and passed June 16, 2015 in Hobbs, NM after a long battle with COPD. He is survived by a son, Timothy Westby, 3 daughters, Kathi Stephens and husband,Terry, of Chickasha, OK, twins, USAF retired Master Sgt. Karen Cody- Van...

Charlene Bush

Jun 16, 2015

Charlene Bush, 78, was born August 3, 1936 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Oliver Henry "Smoothie" and Ida Elizabeth (Kennedy) Thomason. She passed away June 16, 2015 at her home with her family around her. Charlene attended Hobbs Schools and graduated from Hobbs High School in 1954. She married Jerry Bush on August 10, 1956 in Hobbs, NM. She...

Roger Gooch

Jun 15, 2015

Roger Gooch, 75, was born January 29, 1940 in Gorman, TX. He passed away June 15, 2015 in Midland, TX. Roger married Paula Morris on July 27, 1963 in Odessa, TX. Roger grew up in DeLeon, TX and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked in oilfield sales and management. He enjoyed fishing and spending time at...

Jack Andrews

Jun 15, 2015

Jack Edward Andrews born January 10, 1925 to Melvin and Mae Pearl Andrews in Groesbeck, Texas, and passed from this life, June 15, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. He was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Groesbeck High School and later attended University of Houston studying Civil Engineering. He was preceeded in death by his parents and one...

Robert Lamm

Jun 6, 2015

Robert Lamm, 89, was born July 23, 1925 in Vici, OK to Louis P. and Alice Lamm. He passed away June 6, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. Robert served during WWII and was an Electronic Technician in the Army Air Corps. After the war he worked as a Laboratory Electronic Mechanic at White Sands Proving Ground in Las Cruces, NM...

Phillip Tingle

Jun 5, 2015

Phillip Eugene Tingle was born to JY Tingle and Ruth Tingle in Hobbs, New Mexico. He served in the US Army for several years, upon returning to Hobbs; he worked in the oilfield and owned two businesses. He enjoyed car shows, his family and coaching, which earned him the "Man Behind the Boy" Award. He is survived by his...

Deanna Velasquez

Jun 5, 2015

Deanna Danae Velasquez was born May 8, 2015, died in her parents' arms at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM on June 5, 2015. Her journey with CDH led her gently into the arms of Jesus. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 inches long. Deanna's family was blessed with 29 days with her, before she went to...

Mandy Padilla

Jun 3, 2015

Mandy Padilla, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3rd, 2015 in Lubbock, Texas. Mandy was born to Nestor and Beneriza Martinez on November 9, 1930 in Santa Rosa, NM. She was a homemaker and of Catholic faith. She married the love of her life Ray Padilla, Sr. on September 24th 1948. They moved from...

Roberto Dorado

May 31, 2015

Roberto C. Dorado, 76, was born May 31, 1939 in Valparaiso, Zacatecas Mexico to Miguel and Rosario Dorado. He passed away May 31, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. He married Reyes Dorado on October 4, 1963 in Ojinaga, Mexico. He is survived by his wife of the home, two daughters; Jazmin Soto of Dumas, TX and Blanca Dorado of Hobbs,...

Howard Smith

May 31, 2015

Howard Smith, 84, was born January 5, 1931 to Ferrill and Ruth Smith. He passed away May 31, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. Howard was a part of the 40th Field Maintenance Squadron. His basic training was at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. He served in active duty in Korea in 1952 as an Airman First Class....

Joseph Carranza

May 30, 2015

Joseph "Joey" Esparza Carranza, 38, left to be in the arms of the Lord on May 30, 2015. Joey was born Dec. 9, 1976, in Lamesa, Texas, and raised in Hobbs. Joey was always there for his family and friends in so many ways. He loved to laugh and spread laughter among everyone around him. Despite struggling with diabetes...

Rodger Jetton

May 30, 2015

Rodger Darrell Jetton, age 69, was born August 8, 1946 in Brownfield, Texas to Roy Burlin and Ruby Fay (Walton) Jetton. He moved to Hobbs in the early 80's from Denver City, TX where he worked for Acid Engineering and was part of opening the Acid Engineering office in the Hobbs area. He worked there for many years moving...

Dorothy Perry

May 29, 2015

Dorothy E. Perry, 95, was born May 7, 1920 in Pocasset, OK to Grover and Mary Lee McBride. She passed away May 29, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. Dorothy was a member of Jefferson Street Church of Christ. She loved flowers, working in her yard and baking. She enjoyed exercising and loved working puzzles. Her family was her life. Dorothy...

Terry Owen

May 17, 2015

Terry Lee Owen passed on to be with his Lord, May 17, 2015 at 7:50 pm. Born April 10, 1942, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Terry was the son of JT and Jewel Owen of Hobbs, New Mexico. He married Vera Mae Gassaway on July 31, 1975 and raised their family in Hobbs. He worked for Hess Corporation at the...

Grace Carlton

May 12, 2015

Grace Josephine Smith Carlton Grace was born on February 20, 1927, in Labadie, Missouri, the only child to William Alexander and Bertha Calvin Smith. At the age of 88, Grace succumbed to a long battle of two cancers on May 12, 2015 in her home with family by her side. The Lord called and she went to be with...

Manny Marquez

May 8, 2015

Manuel "Manny" Marquez, 70, was born April 19, 1945 in El Mulato, Mexico to Andres and Jesus Marquez. He passed away, May 8, 2015 in Hobbs, NM. Manny is survived by his wife Martha Madrid Marquez of the home, children; Michelle Garcia and spouse Noe and Mark Marquez, siblings; Elma Sanchez and spouse Faustino, his mother Jesus Marquez, grandchildren;...

Margaret Sherrill

May 7, 2015

Margaret graduated from Highland Park High School and was on the winning State Volleyball team. She worked for Shell Oil for a short time. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church to which she was very dedicated. She was a member of the Hobbs Rose Club. Margaret loved her family and friends. She loved her yard...