Obituaries

Jan 11, 2024

Jose Z. Guevara passed from his life at the age of 78. He was employed at Lubbock Power & Light. He loved spending time with his family. Jose will be remembered for being a loveable person. He loved kids, and he was loved by many people. He is survived by one sister, his son Jose Guevara Sr, 3 grandchildren...

Jan 6, 2024

Pola Muniz Contreras was born January 17, 1946 and passed from this life on January 6, 2024 at the age of 77. She married Manuel Contreras on September 17, 1962 and they shared 50 years together. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and was a monitor at Disma Charities. Pola enjoyed singing, dancing, camping,...

Dec 30, 2023

Alberto Apolo Acosta passed from this life on December 30, 2023 at the age of 54. He was born in Camargo Chihuahua on July 22, 1969. On February 29, 2021 he married Karla Gonzalez in Est Terrero, Guerrero Chihuahua and they shared 11 years together. Alberto was a hot oil truck operator for Sundown Tube Testing. He enjoyed spending time...

Dec 27, 2023

Abelardo (Bobby) Lopez Adame, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 21, 1947 in Slaton, Texas.

At the age of 17, Abelardo enlisted into the United Stated Army and served with great courage as an infantryman during the Vietnam War, serving two tours...

Dec 17, 2023

Leslie Louise Smithwick, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. She was born September 9th, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee. Leslie was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, and a member of the Delta Theta Chi Sorority. Leslie was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She was an animal lover and cared...

Dec 17, 2023

Gloria Silvas Costilla passed away surrounded by family on December 17, 2023, at the age of 62 at Covenant Medical Center.  She was born to Jorge and Victoria Silvas on November 9, 1961, in Petersburg, Texas.  She attended Petersburg High School and International Business College.  She retired from Lubbock Central Appraisal District after 20 years.

She married...

Dec 13, 2023

Virginia Ybarra Moralez, age 72 passed away from this life on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at Covenant Medical Center.  She married Eusebio G. Moralez on December 23, 1978 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lubbock, TX and they shared 29 years together.

She was born on April 2, 1951 in Lubbock, TX to Jesus (Chuy) Ybarra and...

Dec 11, 2023

Leopoldo Rodriquez passed from this life on December 11, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born April 28, 1958 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Candelaria and Raymundo Rodriguez. On December 12, 1983 he married Mary Ann Rodriguez in Lubbock, Texas, and they shared 40 years together. He enjoyed dancing, drinking, music, and trying new sports. Leopoldo loved his...

Dec 8, 2023

Zachary Thomas Ornelas, age 24, passed from this life on December 8, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born August 13, 1999, in Lubbock, TX to Thomas Ornelas Jr and Josie Bonney. He graduated from Coronado High School. Zachary enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his children Eviana, Dominic, and Carter. He will be remembered for...

Dec 7, 2023

John Lara Pecina III, 5, passed from this life on December 7, 2023 at his home in Lubbock, TX surrounded by his family. He was born on October 25, 1970 in Snyder, TX to John Lara Pecina, Jr. and Gloria Tagle Pecina. He is survived by his mother Gloria Tage Pecina, brother Mike Pecina, two sisters Senaida Ashmore and Maryann...

Nov 29, 2023

Brenda Lee Zuniga, 51, passed from this life on November 29, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born on October 31, 1972, in Floydada, TX to Luis Zuniga and Dolores Pesina. She attended Hondo High School and enjoyed attending various churches both locally and out of town. She also enjoyed spending time with the Lord by praying, reading, and...

Nov 22, 2023

Juan Paredez was born August 16, 1974, and passed from this life on November 22, 2023 at the age of 49. He was a graduate of Lubbock High School and a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. More than anything, Juan loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a kind man...

Nov 22, 2023

Guadalupe "Lupe" Ortiz, 77 of Lubbock, passed away on Nov 22, 2023 at her home.

She was born on June 26th, 1946 to Francisco and Eufemia Flores in Lubbock, Texas. She met the love of her life Joe P. Ortiz and they were married on October 17, 1970. Lupe worked for Texas Workforce and was a beautician....

Nov 13, 2023

Raymond Rojas Alonzo, age 76, passed away on November 13, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was the husband of Maria Briseno Alonzo. They married on November 8, 1988, and shared 35 years together. He was born on May 30, 1947, in Rosebud, TX to Juan G. Alonzo and Margarita Alonzo. He attended Lubbock Cooper High School and Cursillos de...

Nov 11, 2023

Sophie R. Beltran, 68-year-old passed from this life on Saturday November 11, 2023.

She was the wife of Luciano Beltran. They married on December 13, 1985, in Lubbock, Texas they shared 37 ½ years together.

She was born August 17, 1955, in Lubbock, Texas to Demetrio Reyes and Josefina Reyes.

She was a...

Nov 10, 2023

Daniel Escobedo, 87,of Texline, Texas, passed away on November 10, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas. Daniel was born to Maclovio and Jovita Escobedo on September 15, 1936 in Waxahachie, Texas. He married Dulcinea Lovato in Lubbock and they were married 52 years.

He was precede in death by his wife, Dulcinea; his daughter, Martina Hernandez; a grandson, TJ...

Nov 6, 2023

Francisco “Frank” Rodriguez, aged 88, peacefully passed away from this life to be with the Lord on November 6, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on April 16, 1935, in Weslaco, Texas, he was the son of Celestino Rodriguez and Guadalupe Ortiz Rodriguez. Frank dedicated 33 years of loyal service to Texas Tech University, retiring as...

Oct 31, 2023

Janie R. Guerra,70 passed from this life on October 31, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was the wife of Joe Guerra. They Married on February 18,1978 in Plainview, TX and shared 34 years together. She was born June 18, 1953, in Lubbock, TX to Gumecindo and Ramona Rivera. She was a stay-at-home Mom and was a babysitter for numerous of...

Oct 28, 2023

Billy Ray Stone passed from this life on October 28, 2023 at the age of 62.  He was the husband of Karen Wallingsford Stone.  They married December 13, 1980 in Lubbock, Texas and shared 42 years together.  A graduate of Texas Tech School of Nursing CNA program, he cared for many while he was employed at Carillion House for...

Oct 18, 2023

Carl William Geisser passed from this life on October 18, 2023 in his home at the age of 81. He was born August 1, 1942 in Sundown, New Hampshire to John and Nellie Geisser. He married his beloved wife Jerri on January 5, 1964 in Bisbee, Arizona and they shared 57 years together. He attended Pinkerton Academy and served...