Obituaries

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

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...

Abelia (Flores) Paredez

Dec 10, 2021

Abelia F. Paredez passed from this life on December 10, 2021, at the age of 79. She was born November 28, 1942 in Lubbock, TX to Menorias and Salome Flores. She earned her G.E.D. and worked as a caregiver until she retired. Abelia was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, cooking, listening to music, reading, and watching classic movies. She...

Jesus "Tommy" Alonzo

Dec 6, 2021

Jesus “Tommy” Alonzo, Jr. 64, passed away on December 6, 2021, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX.  He was married to Petra (Betty) Martinez.  They shared 20 years together.  Jesus was born on September 24, 1957 in Lubbock, TX, to Jesus Alonzo, Sr. and Carolina Alonzo.  He attended Frenship High School in Wolfforth.  He was retired, which allowed...

Polonio Ramirez

Dec 5, 2021

Polonio Ramirez of Lubbock, Texas passed away on Dec 5, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, December 10th, 2021 at Guajardo Funeral Chapels.

Samuel Cruz

Dec 4, 2021

Samuel Cruz, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on December, 4th, 2021. He was born on October 15, 1937, in El Naranjo, Durango, Mexico, to Zenon and Ernestina (Herrera) Cruz. On September 16th, 1962 he married the love of his life Avelina Serna Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. They spent 59 wonderful years together. Samuel worked as a farmer for...

Jose Octavio Rodriguez

Dec 3, 2021

Our beloved, Jose O. Rodriguez went to be with the Lord on December 3rd, 2021, at University Medical Center in Lubbock TX.  “Joe” was born on July 5th, 1951 in Edinburg TX to Jose and Elida Rodriguez. “Joe the Jewel” graduated from Edinburg High School in 1969. After graduating he went on to enlist in the United States Air...

Juan Manuel Cortez

Dec 3, 2021

Juan Manuel Cortez Mosqueda, 73, passed away on December 3, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Sylvia Cortez. They married March 16 in Lubbock and shared 40 years together. He was born November 30, 1948, in La Piedad, Michoacan to his parents Guadalupe and Quirino Cortez. He was employed in construction and was proud of his work...

Rudy Bryand

Nov 28, 2021

Rudy Bryand, Jr. passed from this life on November 28, 2021, at the age of 49. He was born November 17, 1972, in Lubbock, Texas to Rudy Bryand and Adelita Hernandez. He married Patricia Bryand on February 2, 2012, and they shared 22 years together. A graduate of Estacado High School, Rudy began working at McDonald's and worked his way...

Celia Huerta

Nov 23, 2021

Celia N. Huerta, loving wife, mother and grandmother, gained her wings on November 23rd, 2021 at the age of 76. Celia was born on March 30th, 1945, to Jesus and Dominga (Cuevas) Nieto in Mathis, Texas. On January 23rd, 1961, she married her ever lasting love and husband, Joe L. Huerta. They shared 65 wonderful years together. Celia retired...

Estefana Smith

Nov 14, 2021

Estefana Smith passed away on November 14, 2021, at the age of 55. She was born October 21, 1966. She is survived by her husband Walter Smith, three sons Raul, Jay, and Anthony, one brother Ernesto Sanchez, two sisters Pauline Pena and Maria Zamora, and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held Friday, November 19 from 3:00 p.m....

John M. Perez

Nov 13, 2021

John M. Perez passed from this life on November 13, 2021, at the age of 50. He was born July 24, 1971, in Hobbs, NM to Felix and Irene Perez. On August 14, 1987, he married Angelica (Angie) Perez and they shared 34 years together. He graduated from Abernathy High School and was employed as a diesel technician at...

Andie Esquivel

Nov 13, 2021

Andie Esquivel a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend passed on November 14, 2021, at the age of 42, at Covenant Medical Center. She will be reunited in death with her daughter Ariah M. Esquivel and her grandparents. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Andres Esquivel and Gloria Villarreal; her partner Michael Montemayor; her three...

Evangelina Hernandez

Nov 12, 2021

Evangelina Hernandez passed from this life on November 12, 2021, at the age of 76. She was born December 26, 1944, to Librado and Margarita Hernandez in Brackettville, Texas. Evangelina was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and caregiver who enjoyed playing Bingo. She will be remembered for her unconditional, motherly love that she...

Dionicio Sanchez

Nov 9, 2021

Dionicio Sanchez passed from this life on November 9, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born March 17, 1943, in Tampico to Pedro Sanchez and Simona Cruz. He married Juaquina Sanchez, and they spent 56 years together. He is survived by his beloved wife, their 5 children, 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held...

Luisa Banuelos Valdes

Nov 9, 2021

Luisa Banuelos Valdes passed from this life on November 6, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born August 10, 1941, in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico to Fidel Banuelos and Felicitas Castanon. She married Antonio Valdes Parra August 19, 1961, and they shared 23 years together. She was employed as a housekeeper at St. Mary's of the Plains Hospital...

Cesilia Perez

Nov 5, 2021

Cesilia Perez passed from this life on November 5, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born December 29, 1936, in Dr. Arroyo N.L., Mexico to Antonio Castro and Gonifacia Uolla. She married Jose A. Perez Bernal on June 20, 1952, and they shared 70 years together. Cesilia enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, walking, being outdoors, and loving her...

Olivia Hernandez

Nov 5, 2021

Olivia Herrera Hernandez passed from this life November 5, 2021, at the age of 87. She was born January 21, 1934, in San Juan, TX to Ignacio, Sr. and Julia Herrera. In 1950, she married Luis Hernandez in San Juan, Texas and they shared 64 years together. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

Jorge Ariciaga

Nov 4, 2021

Jorge Loredo Ariciaga passed away on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 in Idalou, Texas at the age of 57. Born on June 4th, 1964 to Tomas and Catarina Ariciaga. Jorge lived his early life in Mexico between Monterrey, Nuevo Leon and RioVerde, San Luis Potosi. In the mid to late 80s, he moved to Idalou, Texas with his sister and her...

Dominga (Gonzales) Tovar

Nov 4, 2021

Dominga G. Tovar passed from this life on November 4, 2021, at the age of 79. She was born March 21, 1942, in Lubbock, TX to Paul and Gregoria (Avila) Gonzales. She was the wife of Sam Tovar. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. She enjoyed helping to raise...