Obituaries

Jan 25, 2022

Jimmy Marquez ,62, was reunited with loved ones in Heaven on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022.

Jimmy Pequeño Marquez was born on November 13, 1959 to Cleto and Hilaria Marquez in Lubbock, Tx.  He was raised in Petersburg, Tx, where he met and shared his life with his wife of 43 years, Delma J. Marquez.

Jan 25, 2022

Heron Montes Valencia passed from this life on January 25, 2022 at the age of 92.  He was born October 25, 1929 in San Mateo, Mexico.  He married Guadalupe Valencia in Lubbock, TX and they shared 46 years together.  Heron was self-employed as a painter and handyman.  He loved to watch wrestling and enjoyed dancing.  He also loved traveling...

Jan 24, 2022

Esperanza De La Cerda Flores passed from this life on January 24, 2022 at the age of 82.  She was born January 14, 1940 in Edroy, Texas to Natividad Sr. and Maria De La Cerda.  She married Porfirio Flores April 16, 1966 and they shared 55 years together.  Esperanza was a devoted housewife and member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Jan 24, 2022

Amanda Lee Gipson, 44, of Lubbock, went to rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 24, 2022. Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 4th at 2pm in Guajardo Funeral Chapels Lubbock, TX. Amanda was born to Miguel and the late Margarita Salas on July 24, 1977, in Amherst. She spent her childhood growing up...

Jan 23, 2022

Matthew Zhine, 98, passed from this life on January 23, 2022.

A graveside memorial will be held at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 12 noon.

Matthew was born in Lukachukai, Arizona to Curtis and Benenibetis Cisco on April 16, 1923.

He is survived by a son, Matthew Zhine,...

Jan 23, 2022

Dora Moreno Reyna, 71, passed from this life surrounded by her family in her home on January 23, 2022. She was born June 27, 1950 in Slaton, TX to Juan and Amelia Moreno. Dora worked in retail her entire life. She enjoyed spending time with family. She loved watching any type of sports on TV and was a 49ers...

Jan 22, 2022

Santiago Sanchez, Sr. passed from this life on January 22, 2022 at the age of 82.  He was born July 1, 1939 in Victoria, TX to Bruno and Elena Sanchez. On March 13, 1965 he married Concepcion “Connie” Sanchez in George West Live Oak County, and they shared 56 years together.  He was a veteran and a retired farmer. ...

Jan 22, 2022

Modesto Navarrette II, loving father and grandfather, passed away in his home, surrounded by family, on January 22, 2022 at the age of 77. Modesto was born August 1, 1944 in Lubbock to Modesto Sr. and Ambrosia Navarrette. He went on to marry the love of his life, the late Ruth Navarrette, on January 25, 1963. Modesto attended Lubbock...

Jan 21, 2022

Charlie Landin of Lubbock went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, at the age of 85.  He was born July 27, 1936, in Lockhart to Carlos Landin and Paula Rangel Landin.  He was the second oldest of 10 siblings. He met and married the love of his life, Dolores Guerra,...

Jan 17, 2022

John Henry Pina (July 10, 1930 - January 17, 2022) It is with a heavy heart that I say my Father is finally at peace. I want to thank everyone for all of your prayers and well wishes. My dad fought a good fight, but it was time for him to rejoice with the Lord. Henry died at the...

Jan 16, 2022

Emma Garcia Llanas was born in Post, Texas and a longtime resident of Wolfforth, Texas. She was the wife of Gabriel M. Llanas. They married the 29th of October 1960 in Lubbock, Texas and shared 61 years together. Emma had 6 siblings. Survived by sisters Stella Lovato, Martina Garcia, Francis Flores, and brothers Jessie & Henry Garcia. Her children...

Jan 16, 2022

Julian Apolonio Hernandez passed from this life on January 16, 12022 at the age of 27. He was born March 11, 1994 in Mesa, AZ to Zoe D. Hernandez and Andrew Hernandez. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and attended South Plains College. He enjoyed gaming, music, and computers. Julian was a true friend with a beautiful...

Jan 15, 2022

Francisco Posada, Sr. passed from this life on January 15, 2022 at the age of 89.  He was born April 18, 1932 to Francisco Posada and Paula Escamilla in Taft, TX.  On November 11, 1952 he married Aurora Trinidad, and they shared 62 years together.  He was a grounds maintenance supervisor at Texas Tech University.  A member of Our...

Jan 14, 2022

Ester Martinez, 75, of Lubbock went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 14, 2022. She was born April 15, 1946 in Mathis, Texas to Jose and Maria Mata. Ester grew up in Lubbock and lived here all of her life. She married the love of her life Jesus Martinez on November 15, 1959. Ester was a homemaker,...

Jan 13, 2022

Austin Cruz, age 17, passed away January 13, 2022 in Lubbock TX. Austin had a gypsy soul with a contagious smile and a huge heart. He was the type of person that never met a stranger. Austin will always be remembered by his family and friends. He is survived by his father Abel Cruz, his bonus mother Veronica Cruz...

Jan 11, 2022

Christopher Lee Salas passed from this life on January 11, 2022 at the age of 41. He was born September 14, 1980 in Lubbock, Texas to Salustio Salas, Jr. and Olivia Salas. He was a graduate of Estacado High School and self-employed in the construction industry. He enjoyed basketball and volleyball with his family. Christopher will be remembered for his...

Jan 9, 2022

Kristine P. Fernandez passed from this life on January 9, 2022 at the age of 57. She was born May 9, 1964 in Lubbock, TX to Mary and Joe Angel Montoya, Sr. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Kristine enjoyed watching reality TV shows and babysitting. She will be remembered for...

Jan 3, 2022

Jose Flores Cavazos passed from this life surrounded by his family on January 3, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born July 30, 1932, in Palo Alto, TX to Jesus Cavazos and Uvalda Flores. He married Viola Gonzales Cavazos in Lubbock, TX on May 29, 1952, and they shared 62 years together. He served in the United States...

Dec 31, 2021

On December 31, 2021, Amelia "Emily" Castaneda Perez - beloved wife, mom, grandmother, and great/great-great grandmother - left this world to be with her Heavenly Father. Emily was born on August 15, 1938 in San Antonio, daughter of Alberto Castaneda and Victoria Borrego Castaneda. She was the third of 11 siblings: Rita Castaneda (Amarillo, TX), Jesusa Garza (Lubbock, TX),...

Dec 31, 2021

Odilon Platero Henriquez passed from this life on December 31, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born August 19, 1939, in El Salvador, CA to Odilon Platero and Maria Belarmina Henriquez. He married Ninfa Platero on September 9, 1980, in Cordoba Veracruz, Mexico, and they shared 41 years together. Odilon graduated as an agricultural engineer with a...