Ricky Dow Hester Obituary
We bid farewell to Ricky Dow Hester of Roswell, New Mexico, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 17, 2026 at the age of 75. Ricky touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dow Hester and Georgia Hester; his brother Robert Hester; his grandparents, William Presley Hester, Ella Birdie Hall Hester, Robert Pinkney Green and Theodoca Rodgers Green; his in-laws, Ray and Joan Branson; his brothers-in-law, Kenneth Branson and Gary Villarma; and his in-laws, Sadie Branson and Harriet Beliel.
He is survived by: his wife Connie Sue Hester (Branson); his children, Tim Hester (Lisa) of Strafford, MO, Eric Hester (Joyce) of Hobbs and Crystal Hester of Roswell; his grandchildren, Dallas Hester (Lexii) of Springfield, MO, Dillon Hester (Leah) of Mountain Home, AR, Kayla Fikany (Zane) of Las Cruces, Kendra Jones of Orlando, FL, Kelsey McCormack of Roswell, Kirstie McClellan (Jacob) of Lawton, OK, Cooper, Astyn Fikany, Noah, Melissa McClellan, Andrew, Wrensley McCormack and Layla Hester; his siblings, Marcie Palmer, Sherry Trasp of Roswell and Mike Hester (Judy) of Choctaw, OK; and his sisters-in-law, Karla Villarma of Midwest City, OK, Cindy Branson of Shawnee, OK and Kathi Beavers (Mike) of Clinton, AR.. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins.
