Obituaries

Selia Duenez

Selia Duenez

Feb 3, 2021

Celia Gonzales Duenez, 76, passed away on February 3, 2021 in Lubbock, TX. She was the wife of Manuel Duenez. They married on January 12, 1962 in Karnes City, TX, and shared 56 years together. She was born November 30, 1944 in Pecos, TX to Guillermo and Carmen Gonzales who preceded her in death. She attended Pecos ISD. She was...

Paul Ortega

Paul Ortega

Jan 31, 2021

Epolito “Paul” Ortega went to his eternal home January 31, 2021 at the age of 93.  He was born February 15, 1927 in Valentine, TX to Nievas Ornelas.  He married Lilia S. Ortega in 1948 in Artesia, NM. Paul worked as a farm hand and was a member of the Spanish Assembly of God. He enjoyed working and staying busy....

Teresa Fatima Beltran

Teresa Fatima Beltran

Jan 31, 2021

Teresa Fatima Beltran went to her eternal home on January 31, 2021 at the age of 71.  She was born in Lubbock, TX on August 9, 1949 to Joe and Juanita Delgado.  On June 15, 1968, she married Rudolph Beltran in Lubbock, TX and they shared 52 years together. Teresa was a Lubbock High School graduate and employed at...

Elena Barboza Vasquez

Elena Barboza Vasquez

Jan 31, 2021

Elena Barboza Vasquez, 59, went to her eternal home January 31, 2021. She was born June 17, 1961 in Lubbock, TX to Manuel Vasquez and Jineva Barboza Vasquez. A 1980 graduate of Lubbock High School, Elena worked as an assembler at Tyco Fire Products. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing bingo,...

Joann Solis

Joann Solis

Jan 28, 2021

JoAnn Solis was born in Muleshoe, TX on October 8, 1958 to Jesse Solis Sr. and Concepcion Gutierrez. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2021 at the age of 62 years. JoAnn was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 22 years, Danny Brock; mother, Concepcion Gutierrez; two sisters, Susie Mendoza and...

Victor Ortiz

Victor Ortiz

Jan 24, 2021

Victor Ortiz was born in Lubbock, TX on December 23, 1965 to Sabas and Maria Trinidad Ortiz who preceded him in death. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 24, 2021 at the age of 55 years. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Anita Ortiz; and brothers, Sylvester Ortiz, Epifanio Ortiz and Sabas...

Julio Villanueva

Julio Villanueva

Jan 23, 2021

Julio F. Villanueva, 85, passed away on January 23, 2021 at home, surrounded by loving family. He was the husband of Filomena Villanueva, which he met in 1949. They married on March 23, 1954 in Sinton, TX and shared 66 years together. He was born on April 3, 1935 in Sinton, TX to Jesus Villanueva and Josephine Flores who preceded...

Abelardo Mata

Abelardo Mata

Jan 15, 2021

Abelardo Mata, known to his family and friends as “Lalo” , entered the kingdom of Heaven on January 15, 2021 at the age of 97. Mr. Mata was born in Grand Falls, TX on August 6, 1923 to Lorenzo and Ercilia Mata. A lifelong resident of Lubbock, Mr. Mata retired from his job with the City of Lubbock Water Department...

Maria Elva B. (Bosquez)  Marry

Maria Elva B. (Bosquez) Marry

Jan 14, 2021

Maria Elva Bosquez Marry of Lubbock, TX was born in Asherton, TX on January 9, 1929, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2021 at the age of 92 years. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Segunda and Clemencia Bosquez; her loving husband of almost 50 years, Ruben Marry; daughter, Delma Garza;...

Lilly (Gonzales)  Torres

Lilly (Gonzales) Torres

Jan 14, 2021

Hilaria “Lilly” Torres was born on January 14, 1932 to Pablo and Gregoria Gonzales who preceded her in death. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2021 at the age of 89 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Pedro Torres to whom she was married for over 43 years; two...

Gloria Hernandez

Gloria Hernandez

Jan 11, 2021

Gloria M. Hernanez went to her eternal home January 11, 2021 at the age of 76. She was born January 20, 1944 in Sinton, Texas to Fancisco and Mataina Hernandez and was raised by her grandparents Heliborio and Faustina Hernandez. She married Juan O. Escobedo on September 19, 1958. She was a mother and a housewife who enjoyed spending...

Santiago (Jimmy)  Saldivar

Santiago (Jimmy) Saldivar

Jan 6, 2021

Santiago Saldivar went to his eternal home January 6, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born May 1, 1943 in George West, Texas to Adan Saldivar and Margarita Cuevas. He married Elida Garcia on September 24, 1962 in Quanah, Texas. Santiago was employed at Shop Rite warehouse as a tow motor driver for 25 years and as an...

George Luna Ybarra

George Luna Ybarra

Jan 5, 2021

George Ybarra was born in Lubbock, Texas on July 4, 1954 to Jose and Josefa Ybarra who preceded him in death. George was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Alivia Zavala. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2021 at the age of 66 years. George leaves behind his son, Michael Ybarra of Lubbock,...

Raymond Krause

Raymond Krause

Jan 4, 2021

Raymond Krause was born in Blossburg, PA on July 22, 1937 to William Henry and Rose Krause who preceded him in death. He passed away on January 4, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was 83 years old. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of over 62 years, Carol Krause; children, JoAnn Coleman, Sandra Zarate and Robert Krause;...

Nasario Hernandez

Nasario Hernandez

Jan 2, 2021

Nasario Hernandez, Jr. was born on July 30, 1943 to Nasario Hernandez Sr. and Guadalupe Hernandez who preceded him in death. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2021 at the age of 77 years. Nasario was also preceded in death by two sisters, Maria Flores and Olga Hernandez, and brother, Jose Hernandez. He is...

Eugenio V. Vasquez

Eugenio V. Vasquez

Jan 1, 2021

Eugenio Vasquez went to his eternal home January 1, 2021 at the age of 94. He was born September 16, 1926 in Brownsville, Texas to Manuel and Marcelina Vasquez. On August 23, 1952 Eugenio married Adelaida Acuna Vasquez in Lubbock, Texas, and they shared 67 years together. Employed at Atkins Junior High School, Eugenio worked as a custodian. He...

Charles Wright

Charles Wright

Dec 30, 2020

Mr. Charles G. Wright passed away on December 30, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1954 in Pecos, TX to his late parents John C. and Rita G. Wright. He was a quiet man of only a few words, but he loved his Sooners, his sports, and his WWE. He was an avid fan of college football as well....

Joe Chavez

Joe Chavez

Dec 29, 2020

Feliciano “Joe” Chavez Jr., 79, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on June 9, 1941 to Jose M. Chavez Sr. and Julia (Ursua) Chavez in Rosebud, Texas. Joe was a US Army Veteran. He served in Vietnam from 1966-1968 earning the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Joe will...

Silvestre Serna

Silvestre Serna

Dec 29, 2020

Silvestre Serna, went to be with his Lord and Savior November 29, 2020 at the age of 86. He was born June 5, 1934 in Clegg, TX to Manuela and Francisco Serna. On September 13, 1971 he married his love Gloria and shared 49 years together. Silvestre was a supervisor at Clark Lift Enterprises and a member of the Pentecostal...

Margarita (Gutierrez)  Cimental

Margarita (Gutierrez) Cimental

Dec 27, 2020

Margarita “Margie” G. Cimental of Lubbock, TX was born on June 8, 1950 to Juan and Anita Gutierrez who preceded her in death. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Margarita is survived by her husband, Martin Cimental, who she married on May 29, 1968; daughter, April...