Obituaries

Jul 4, 2021

Jesse D. Paez "Chuy" went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born September 16, 1947, in Cameron, TX to Gregorio and Maria Paez. On September 30, 1967, he married his beloved wife Juanita, and they shared 52 years together. Chuy worked in the automotive industry as an...

Jul 3, 2021

Sara Rangel-Munoz went to her eternal home on July 3, 2021, at the age of 66. She was born March 18, 1955, to Jose and Aurora Rangel. She married Guillermo (Willie) Munoz on April 1, 2011, and they shared 10 years together. Sara was employed by Texas Tech University Custodial Services for 28 years. Those left to cherish her...

Jul 2, 2021

Savas G. Ballejo, 85, passed away July 2, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Savas was born December 5, 1935, in Karnes City to Julian Ballejo and Guadalupe Garces. He is survived by his sons David Ballejo, Savas Ballejo Jr. and his daughter Mary Sarate (Henry), 14 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. His sisters Janie Cermeno, Consuela "Connie" Becerra, and...

Jun 27, 2021

Alexander Manuel Benavides passed away June 27, 2021, at the age of 35. He was born July 29, 1985, in Lubbock, TX to his biological mother Aurora Avalos and adopted by his parents Manuela and Felix Benavides. In August of 2002, Alexander married Anastacia Benavides in Lubbock, and they shared 18 years together. Alexander was self employed as a tradesman....

Jun 27, 2021

Ruben Huerta went to his eternal home June 27, 2021 at the age of 62. He was born November 15, 1958 in Lubbock, TX to Francis and Andres Huerta. Ruben was employed by the City of Lubbock as a truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren and loved trying new restaurants. Ruben will be remembered...

Jun 26, 2021

In Loving Memory of our beautiful daughter Taylor Marie Martinez-Huerta 6.26.2021 Taylor Marie Martinez-Huerta, the infant daughter of Danielle Martinez and Brandie Huerta, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Covenant Children's Hospital Lubbock, Texas. She was born at 9:52 AM on June 26, 2021. She weighed 3 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 15 inches long....

Jun 23, 2021

TOMAS BUENDIA MARTINEZ

March 7, 1936 – June 23, 2021

Tomas (Tommy) Buendia Martinez, 85, passed away on June 23, 2021 at his home in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by his family. Tommy was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico, and had been a lifelong resident of Carlsbad, until moving to Lubbock with Maria (Josie)...

Jun 8, 2021

Margarita Aguilar Perez went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 8, 2021, at the age of 72. She was born September 29, 1948, in Slaton, TX to Tiburcio Aguilar and Paula Pauda Velasquez. On September 13, 1965, she married Pascual Perez, and they shared 36 years together. Margarita was employed by Dillard's for 14 years, Methodist...

Jun 6, 2021

Our beloved "Mami" Avelina V. Armenta quietly entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 6, 2021 surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" 2 Corinthians 5:8 Those left to cherish her memory are her sons Lorenzo Armenta Jr. (Ida), Ricardo E. Armenta (Amalia); Daniel Armenta (Minerva);...

Jun 4, 2021

A beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend, Rojelio Lara, Sr. left this world unexpectedly, on June 4, 2021. Born in Lubbock, TX on November 8, 1961 to Timoteo and Paula Lara, Rojelio grew up in Lubbock and attended Lubbock High. He was a great athlete. Survivors include his daughter, Alexandra Sue Trevino and son Rojelio Lara Jr; parents Timoteo...

Jun 1, 2021

Elisabeth Salinas, 60, passed away on June 1, 2021 in Lubbock. She was born October 20, 1960. She enjoyed watching western cowboy movies and the Dallas Cowboys play. As a Cher fan, she listened to her music and watched every movie that Cher was in. Elisabeth loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed eating pan dulce with her...

May 26, 2021

Gabriel Garcia went to his eternal home May 26, 2021 at the age of 44. He was born March 27, 1977 in Durango, Mexico to Robert and Erlinda Garcia. He attended Las Cruces, NM Schools and was employed as a painter at F.R. Painting. Gabriel enjoyed his family, cookouts, being outdoors and garage sales. He loved football and the...

May 22, 2021

Rebecca Dominguez was born in Lubbock, Texas on March 13, 1981 to Rene Dominguez, Sr. and Janie Contreras Dominguez who both survive her. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 22, 2021 at the age of 40 years. She also leaves behind her siblings, Rene Dominguez, Jr. (Joe), Patricia Ann Zavala and Michael Ray Dominguez...

May 21, 2021

Jesus "Jessie" R. Martinez went to be with his Lord and Savior May 21, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born January 2, 1947 in La Seria, Texas to Cornelio and Maria Martinez. On August 17, 1968 Jessie married Guadalupe "Lupe" Martinez in Petersburg, Texas, and they shared 34 years together. Jessie retired from Henley Interiors as a...

May 9, 2021

Reynaldo Gutierrez, Jr. (also known as Rey) was born on January 19, 1970 in Lubbock, TX to Reynaldo Gutierrez Sr and Yolanda Flores. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 9, 2021 at the age of 51 years. Rey leaves behind his wife of over 23 years, Maria Gutierrez; his father, Reynaldo Gutierrez Sr.; step-mom,...

May 9, 2021

Beatrice V. Flores was born in Georgetown, Texas on July 28, 1943 to Seferino Sr and Angelita Venegas who preceded her in death. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2021 at the age of 77 years. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of over 54 years, Trinidad Flores, Sr.; children,...

May 6, 2021

Emilio Sauceda, Jr. was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 29, 1968 to Emilio Sr. and Maria Angelita Sauceda. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2021 at the age of 53 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Angelita Sauceda; brother, Joel Sauceda and his twin sister, Barbara Sauceda. Emilio leaves...

May 3, 2021

Carmen Vivian Rendon was born in Houston Texas on January 23rd, 1982 to Jessie M. Sr. & Rosemary Rendon. She went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2021 at the age 39. Carmen was preceded in death by her father, Jessie M. Rendon. She leaves behind her children, Jonathan Devin Rendon, Joe Gregory Salinas Jr, Jovian Rose Michelle...

May 3, 2021

Simon Manuel Martinez, Jr. was born in Lubbock, TX on July 17, 1955 to Simon Manuel Sr. and Rosalinda Aguirre Martinez who preceded his in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Fermin, Jessie and David; and his sister, Eve Martinez. Simon is survived by his brothers; Mike, Adam and David Martinez; and sisters, Margaret, Terri, Mary...

May 2, 2021

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Rest now mom, you fought a good fight and our Heavenly Father welcomes you home. Hilda Santana Castro, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday May...