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Service Memorial Service Stevens Funeral Home 1106 N. Main Lovington, NM  88260 ...

MaryAnn Marquez, 62, was born in Española, New Mexico to Antonio Serrano and Anita Villalpando on October 13, 1956. MaryAnn passed away May 23, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Felix Marquez of 25 years; and brothers: Jerry Serrano and Modesto Villalpando. Mom was a very friendly person and very hardworking. She was a people greeter at Wal-Mart for many years. She always greeted people with a smile and always pet smiles on people's faces. She had a...

Scottie Lee Watkins passed away May 19, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. He was 87 years old. Scottie was born to Harry Lee (Dick) and Arvilla Watkins in Fairview, Oklahoma on January 8, 1932. His family moved to Clovis, New Mexico where he completed grades 1-12. He graduated from Clovis High in 1950, lettering in three sports; track, football, and basketball. He was honorable mention in all-state football in 1948. He received a football scholarship to Eastern New Mexico University in 1950 and...

English Felipa Ochoa, 65, was born in San Juan Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Juan Dominguez and Eusebia Carrasco on May 10, 1954. Felipa passed away May 11, 2019 in Hobbs, New Mexico surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mariana Ochoa; sister, Virginia Villanueva; and brothers: Abdulio and Praxedis Dominguez. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother is survived by her husband of 45 years, Juan De Dios Ochoa along with their daughters: Pilar Arroyo,...

Felipe "Neri" Aranda, 82, was born on May 26, 1936 in El Pueblito, Chihuahua to Domingo Aranda and Andrea Pando who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his beloved daughters Frances, Andrea and Penny, as well as his siblings Raul, Lucas and Maria (Chuy). He is survived by his siblings Domingo, Cheles, Lalo, Beto, Martha and Lupe. He is also survived by his wife, Senaida; children: Homer (Olivia) Vasquez, Kris (Tony) Padilla, Phil (Angela) Aranda, Martha (Danny) Sanchez and Nerica...

Rafael Quiroga, 76, was born December 02, 1942 in Pena Durango, Mexico to Eulalio Quiroga and Reynalda Cano. Rafael passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 in Lovington, New Mexico surrounded by his loving family. The loving father, husband, brother and grandfather was known as a jokester, who loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Servando Quiroga. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rafaela Quiroga Sanchez; sons: Enrique Quiroga,...

Cemetery Tatum Cemetery 1205 E. 5th Street Tatum, NM  88267

Ruby Lee Walker passed away April 4th, 2019 in Lubbock Texas. She was born to the late Johnnie and Adell Martin, November 9th, 1929 in Tahoka, Texas. She graduated from Tahoka High School. Ruby married the late Matt Walker on April 22nd, 1957 in Lovington, New Mexico. They moved to Tatum, New Mexico in 1958. She lived there until her death. Ruby is survived by 6 children, Lena Williams of Lubbock, TX, Mary Hillard of San Antonio, TX, James Jackson of Lubbock, TX, Charles Walker (TJ) of...

Richard Wayne Johnson, 23, was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on January 18, 1996 and passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. He had a passion for motorcycles and cars. Richard enjoyed working with heavy equipment and cranes. When he was not working on something, he was a great big brother and free loving spirit who loved making everyone laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Left behind to cherish his memory are his father, Richard R. Johnson; stepmom, Crystal Preston; sisters:...

Abel D. Aranda passed into the loving arms of the Father on March 3, 2019. Born on December 18, 1950 to Anastacio and Elisea Aranda in Ojinaga, Mexico, current resident of Lovington, New Mexico he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 11:00am at Stevens Funeral Home, with a burial to follow at the Lovington Cemetery. The first thing you would see on his face was a smile, no matter the circumstances or what else was going on,...