Barbara K. Hoggett,73, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Barbara was born in Lordsburg, December 12, 1950, to Charles and Louise Hoggett. She was the second of four daughters. She graduated from LHS in 1968 and had two degrees from NMSU.

Barbara had many jobs throughout her life including working for Southern Pacific Railroad and for Dr. Dotty Carter. She worked on the family ranch for many years. Barbara was an active member in Tabosa CowBelles and founder of the Cowboy Hall of Fame in the museum. She was a strong supporter of the Hidalgo County Fair. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Lordsburg. She was a long-time caregiver for her partner, George Botzko.

Barbara loved to laugh and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved people and was always willing to lend a hand. She loved to go on adventures, especially with George. She loved the ranch and the animals, including her faithful dog. One of her biggest joys was spending time with her nieces and nephews, big and little. She was the "fun" aunt.

Barbara is survived by Calista Kerr, Janice and Johnny Cooper, niece and nephews Kim (Joe) Manes, Clay (Missy) Kerr, Greg (Cody) Kerr, Tyson Kerr and Bill Cooper. She is also survived by many great and great great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her partner George, little sister Terri, and brother-in-law Wiley Kerr.

Visitation will be on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 9 to 10 am at the First Baptist Church, 332 East 3rd Street in Lordsburg. The Funeral Services will follow at 10 am. Pastor Isaac Kerr will officiate. Concluding service and burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jay Franzen, Colton Kerr, Dakota Kerr, Nathan Kerr, Joe Riley Kerr, Jason McGrath and Joe Robb. Honorary pallbearers are Ray Martinez, John Peruzzi, Johnny Plowman, and Justin Winans.

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