All Obituaries

Agustina Brewer was born on August 28, 1933 in Laredo, Texas to Francisco Olivares and Celedonia Ortiz who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her siblings: Antonio, Simona, Maria and Francisco. Agustina was also preceded in death by her husband of over 13 years, James Aaron Brewer. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2021 at the age of 87 years. She was a devout Catholic and active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Laredo, TX for 50+ years. As...

Jamin Janai Sanchez passed away March 12, 2021 at the age of 16. He was born May 11, 2004 in Lubbock, TX to Yesenia Sanchez Avila and Bayron Avila Hil. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. He enjoyed playing basketball and video games. Jamin will be remembered for his big heart and the way he cared for everyone he met. Those left to cherish his memory are parents; his grandparents Edwiges Sanchez and Maria Elsa Sanchez; his aunts and uncles Ruben Isacar Sanchez,...

Alejandra Z. Alvarado went to her eternal home March 7, 2021 at the age of 78. She was born January 2, 1943 in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas Mexico to Natividad and Alejandra. She married Louis Alvarado, Sr. in April of 1970 in Hildago County, and they shared 20 years together until his death in May of 1990. Alejandra attended public schools in Mexico. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sharing her home with her family and friends. With her generous spirit she welcomed anyone into her humble home with...

Eudelia Valverde of Shallowater, TX was born on July 6, 1943 in El Campo, TX to Inez Escamilla and Santos Aguirre Escamilla. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 6, 2021 at the age of 77 years. Eudelia was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 47 years, Jesus Valverde Sr.; parents; sister, Maria; and brother, Richard. She leaves behind her children, Sigi Valverde (Diana), Gilbert Valverde (Holly), Kathy Mendoza (Ever) and Jesus Valverde Jr. (Miranda); eleven...

Mary Lou Cervantes went to her eternal home March 2, 2021 at the age of 63. She was born May 27, 1957 in Lubbock, TX to Ramon Cisneros, Sr. and Rosa Talamantez. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and serving our Lord Jesus Christ. She will be remembered for her love and support. Those left to cherish her memory are her son Gilbert Cisneros, her daughters Gina Cisneros and Tammy Cardenas, 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. She is preceded in death by...

Jesus Gonzalez was born in Lubbock, TX on March 16, 1952 to Fidel and Florentina Gonzalez who preceded him in death. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2021 at the age of 68 years. Jesus was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph Anthony; and sister, Janie. He leaves behind his loving wife of over 51 years, Mary Gonzales; two children, Dominic Gonzalez and Joseph Gonzalez; five grandchildren, Jaiden, Jesslyn, Jaxton, Jayce and Jett; sisters, Blanca; and two brothers,...

Margarita C. Velasquez was born in El Paso, TX on July 20, 1928. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 21, 2021 at the age of 92 years.  Margarita was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 67 years, Jesus Velasquez; and parents, Bonifacio Cortez and Dorotea Ramirez Cortez. She leaves behind her children, Ruth Pena, Andres Velasquez (Irasema), David Velasquez (Raquel), Naomi Saenz, Dina Morin, Orpha Ketabchi, Debbie Velasquez and Paul Velasquez (Carolina); 22...

Wayland Paul Cole was born in Lubbock, TX on September 18, 1958 to Paul and Sue Cole who preceded him in death. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2021 at the age of 62 years. Wayland is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Cole; children, Christina Daniels, Daniel Cole, Eric Cole, Shawn Cole, Abraham Sanchez, Marissa Sanchez, Gabriel Sanchez, Ariah Bella Sanchez, Cadence Marie Sanchez and Brianna Nenevaeh Sanchez; 16 grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and two...

Alice Fildes, 83 passed away February 18th, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. Alice was born December 16th, 1937 in Kimball, Texas to Roy Edgar and Minnie Mae Fildes. She married George Simmons February 26, 1955 and they were together for 20 years. Alice graduated from Douglas High School at Ellsworth AFB. She moved to Texas in 1979 and worked as a Supervisor at the Wing Dining Hall at Reese AFB. Alice was a devout Christian who was proud to have been reborn through Alcoholics Anonymous on September...

Benjamin Robert Herrera went to his eternal home February 11, 2021 at the age of 38.  He was born to Raymond and Irma Herrera on November 29, 1982 in Lubbock, TX and was the husband of Yarira.  A graduate of Lubbock High School and South Plains College, Benjamin was employed by the City of Lubbock Maintenance Department.  He was a godly man and member of El Buen Pastor who enjoyed sharing the word of God with others.  Benjamin loved spending time with...