Obituaries

Ester Martinez

Ester Martinez

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,...

Austin Monroe Cruz

Austin Monroe Cruz

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...

Christopher Lee Salas

Christopher Lee Salas

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...

Kristine (Montoya)  Fernandez

Kristine (Montoya) Fernandez

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...

Jose F. Cavazos

Jose F. Cavazos

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...

Amelia C. Perez

Amelia C. Perez

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),...

Odilon Platero

Odilon Platero

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...

Nargess Maria Oliver

Nargess Maria Oliver

Dec 30, 2021

Nargess Maria Oliver passed from this life surrounded by her children on December 30, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born June 4, 1941, in Teheran, Iran to John and Sara Turkamon. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, music, and blessing others with gifts. She will be remembered...

Gracie Rodriguez

Gracie Rodriguez

Dec 29, 2021

Gracie Rodriguez, 73, passed away on December 29, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center. She was the wife of Richard L. Rodriguez. They married August 24, 1972, in Lubbock, TX and shared 12 years together. She was born May 16, 1948, in Torreón, Mexico to Jesus Gallegos and Acasia Avila. She was employed at Covenant Lakeside and worked as an Environmental...

Jose F. Orozco

Jose F. Orozco

Dec 26, 2021

Jose F. Orozco passed from this life on December 26, 2021, at the age of 65. He was born December 2, 1956, in Adrian, Michigan to Jose T. and Maria Orozco. On July 9, 1977, he married his beloved wife Estela, and they shared 44 years together. He was a graduate of Shallowater High School and worked as an...

Renee Pena

Renee Pena

Dec 25, 2021

Renee Pena passed from this life on December 25, 2021, at the age of 46. She was born May 29, 1975, in Lubbock, TX to Frank Pena and Emma Rodriguez. She married Adrian Lara and they shared 17 years together. A graduate of Frenship High School, Renee was employed at All Around Insulation and Fireplaces and worked as an installer....

David Willis Mcwhirter

David Willis Mcwhirter

Dec 25, 2021

David Willis McWhirter Jr., 64, of Anton, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2021, in Midland, Texas. David attended Sentinel High School in Sentinel, Oklahoma. After graduating high school, David joined the U.S. Navy and moved to Littlefield, Texas where he met the love of his life, Delores C. McWhirter. David and Delores were married in Shallowater, Texas on...

Jennifer Lynn (Moreno)  Reyna

Jennifer Lynn (Moreno) Reyna

Dec 24, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Reyna passed from this life on December 24, 2021, at the age of 28. She was born June 30, 1993, in Lubbock, TX to Oscar and Norma Moreno. She married Mario Reyna and they shared 10 years together. She was a 2011 graduate of Ralls High School. Jennifer enjoyed family gatherings, family vacations, dancing, and spending time with...

Benancio C. Olveda

Benancio C. Olveda

Dec 23, 2021

Benancio Olveda passed away on Dec 23, 2021. Services are pending at this time and will be announced when made available.

Pedro Covarrubio

Pedro Covarrubio

Dec 23, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Pedro G. Covarrubio entered the arms of our Lord on December 23, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born August 1, 1935, in Cameron, TX to Antonio and Patrinila Covarrubio. On February 9, 1996, he married Vicenta, and they shared 25 years together. He attended Frenship High School and was...

Delfino Cruz

Delfino Cruz

Dec 22, 2021

Delfino Cruz, Jr. passed from this life on December 22, 2021, at the age of 63. He was born November 3, 1958, in Lockhart to Delfino and Carmen Cruz. On July 22, 1977, he married Christina, and they shared 44 years together. He was a graduate of Lubbock High School and worked for 21 years at Sodexo in maintenance...

Elisandro Soto

Elisandro Soto

Dec 22, 2021

Elisandro Miranda Soto passed from this life on December 22, 2021, at the age of 75. He was born January 21, 1946, in Floresville, TX to Pasquala and Gasinto Soto. He married Rosa Navarrette, and they shared 36 years together. He was employed by Ed Teal as a farmer and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic...

Lucia Torres

Lucia Torres

Dec 19, 2021

Our beloved Lucia Rios Torres, 96, returned to her heavenly home, peacefully, on December 19, 2021. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God could be seen in everything that she did. She was born on July 5, 1925, in Poth, Texas to the late Rafael and Felicita Salazar Rios. During a brief period of time...

Daniel Herrera

Daniel Herrera

Dec 17, 2021

Daniel Herrera "Danny Boy" passed from this life while in his wife's arms and surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the age of 51. He was born August 22 in Lubbock, TX to parents Inez and Felix Herrera. He married Rita Herrera on April 4 in Anton at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, and they...

Alijah Xzavier Viramontes

Alijah Xzavier Viramontes

Dec 12, 2021

Alijah Xzavier Viramontes passed from this life December 12, 2021, at the age of 21. He was born April 10, 2000, in Lubbock, TX to Alejandro and Melissa Viramontes. He graduated from Cooper High School in Lubbock and was employed as a caretaker at Essential Home Health. Alijah loved music and video games. He will be remembered for his beautiful...