Lena Kay De Los Santos

Lena Kay De Los Santos, age 55, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on December 13, 1969, in Lubbock, Lena was the daughter of Elesbia Garcia and Andrew Rico. She grew up in Lubbock, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.

Lena will be remembered for her kind spirit, sense of humor,generous heart, love of sports, and dedication to her grandchildren. She touched the lives of many through her work as a public school administrative assistant She worked as an attendance clerk and junior high secretary at Roosevelt Junior High in Acuff., where she was known for her friendly smile and willingness to help students and their families.

She is survived by her three children: Laura De Los Santos, Luis De Los Santos, Jr, and Lucia Swartz and her husband Jonathan Swartz, grandchildren: Olivia De Los Santos and Elliot Swartz, as well as her brother Andrew Joe Loya his wife, Angelica Loya, a niece Sonya Orellana and nephew Joseph Stern Loya, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 14th at 10:00 am, at Guajardo Funeral Chapels with burial following at Lubbock Cemetery.

Lena will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her love and legacy will live on in the hearts of many.