Obituaries

Mar 4, 2023

Sarah Herrera Alfaro was born February 11, 1943 to Teodoro Sr. and Sara (Cuellar) Herrera in Galveston, Texas and passed from this life on March 4, 2023. She married Ricardo Alfaro on August 31, 2001. Sarah is survived by her son Daniel William Kongstvedt Sr., her daughters Esther (Daniel) Perez, Cynthia (Leon) Bocanegra, Linda (Wade) Stoneham all from Lubbock,...

Mar 4, 2023

Esperanza Tello Cerna passed from this life on March 4, 2023 at the age of 72. She was born August 4 1950 in Edingburg, TX to Pedro and Narcissa Tello. She married Ramon Cerna, Sr. on February 14 in Lubbock, TX, and they shared 38 years together. She enjoyed drawing and cooking. Esperanza is survived by her children Ramon, Jr.,...

Mar 2, 2023

Alvin Matak, 95 of Levelland, Texas, passed away on March 2nd, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 29th, 1927, to Czech parents: Pete Martin Sr. and Annie Christine (Gajdosik) Matak, in Needville, Texas. As an infant, Alvin moved with his family to Bennview (Now La Salle), Texas where he grew up and worked on the family...

Feb 28, 2023

David C. Pittman passed from this life on February 28, 2023 at the age of 53. He was born February 3, 1970 in Petersburg Texas to Coy C. and Virginia Pittman. He was a member of the Church of Christ. David was a kind man who was always ready to help anyone in need. He enjoyed watching his parents fight...

Feb 26, 2023

San Juanita “Janie” Castañeda, 73, surrounded by family went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1950, to Juan E. and Fidencia Castro in Mathis, TX. She proudly obtained her high school diploma and had some college. She loved music and was self-taught on multiple instruments. She was a master...

Feb 24, 2023

Federico Sotelo Ramirez passed from this life on February 24, 2023 at the age of 56. He was born June 13, 1966 in C.D. Reynosa, Mexico to Antonio Sotelo and Elena Ramirez Sotelo. He enjoyed sitting outside enjoying the view of trees and smoking. He loved watching wrestling and playing word puzzles. Federico was such a character. He was...

Feb 23, 2023

Funeral services for Rosenda (Rosa) VeraCruz, 89, of Lubbock will be held Tuesday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Deacon Joe Morin officiating. Interment will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 26 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. with the Holy Rosary service at 6:00 p.m. and...

Feb 23, 2023

Vicenta Garcia Norris, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2023 at the age of 76. Her memories are left to be cherished by her mother Juanita Garcia; her children, Manuel Jr., Fabian, and Isaac all from Lubbock, Jo Annette from Lubbock, and Brianna from New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her father Rev. Frank Garcia and her...

Feb 16, 2023

Lucia Prieto passed from this life on February 16, 2023. She was born December 13, 1936 in Terlingua, Texas to Librado and Maria Cadena. She married Hilario Prieto on July 22, 1955 in Plains, TX. She was employed by Texas Tech University, First Baptist Church and Lee Lewis. Lucia enjoyed shopping, Bingo, and mani/pedis. She loved to eat at the...

Feb 11, 2023

Benito Basquez, Sr. passed from this life on February 11, 2023 at the age of 71. He was born August 26, 1951 in Stanton, Texas to Manuel Basquez and Victoria Samora. He married Martina Basquez in 1971. They shared 33 years together and then remained close friends. Benito honorably served in the U.S. Army where he began his training...

Feb 11, 2023

Juan Gaona, 73, passed away on February 11,2023 in Lubbock, Texas.

Juan was born in Ralls, Texas to Elias and Guadalupe Gaona on October 26,1949.  He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 1969 .

He married LeAnn Gaona on January 22, 2019 in Lubbock. They shared 34 years together. Juan worked and...

Feb 8, 2023

Raul Fuentes Esparza passed from this life on February 8, 2023 at the age of 82. He was born December 4, 1940 to Apolonio and Felecita Esparza in Eagle Pass, Texas. He married Lucia Ortega Esparza on May 21, 1960 in Lubbock, Texas and they shared 60 years together. He was employed at The Ranch House restaurant for over 30...

Feb 5, 2023

Israel "Tony" Hernandez passed from this life on February 5, 2023 at the age of 71. He was born April 19, 1951 to Tomas and Geneva Hernandez in Lubbock, Texas. On April 19, 1972 He married Janie Orosco Hernandez. They shared 50 years together and had two handsome boys. Tony attended Monterey High School and retired as a maintenance...

Feb 3, 2023

Antonio Moreno (90) woke up in the arms of Jesus Friday morning February 3, 2023. He was born to Mercedes and Simona Moreno on January 4, 1933 in Elgin, Texas. He married his love Anita Gaitan in October 1957, and they shared 50 years before her death in January 2007. Antonio will be remembered for his love for God,...

Jan 28, 2023

Praisley Jade Ruiz was born October 20, 2022 to Juana Zavala and Hector Ruiz and passed from this life on January 28, 2023. She was the light of the family and loved by all. She was only three months old, but thought she was a "big girl" as she was very curious wanting to know what was going on....

Jan 23, 2023

Guadalupe Anaya Valencia, 81, of Lubbock, was called home, on Monday, January 23, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Presidio TX on December 12, 1941, to Agricola Olivas and Eusebio L. Anaya. She spent many years helping to care for her 12 siblings before marrying Sabino Valencia Jr. on September 8th, 1962 at Sacred...

Jan 12, 2023

Crespin R. Orosco went home to be with Jesus and family at the age of 91. He was born December 10, 1931 to Marcelino and Inez Orosco in Hondo, TX. He married the love of his life, Olivia Acuna, June 29, 1956. They were married 49 years and had 5 beautiful children.

Crespin proudly served his country...

Jan 11, 2023

Monzy (Monciy) H. Hernandez, 65 passed away January 11th, 2023 at UMC. He was engaged to Diana Gutierrez and shared 18 years together. He was born on September 28. 1957 in Big Spring, TX to Gregorio & Paula Hernandez. He attended Frenship High School. He was self-employed and owned Monzy's Lawn Service. He was a member of St. Joseph's...

Jan 1, 2023

Elizabeth D. "Chavela" Prado went home to Jesus on January 1, 2023 at the age of 57. She was born April 9, 1965 in Lubbock, Texas to Juan and Lydia Prado. Elizabeth was the wife of Richard Trevino for over 14 years. They met when Elizabeth was 14 years old, found each other again in 2008, and have been...

Dec 30, 2022

Marcelino "Morris" Gauna passed from this life on December 30, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born July 17, 1944 in Cameron, Texas to Fernando Gauna and Demetria Granado in Cameron, TX. On March 13, 1999, he married Connie and they shared 36 years together. Morris enjoyed wood working and building things. He and was a self-employed...