Obituaries

Cecilio Puentes

Oct 9, 2024

Cecilio ‘Cecil’ Donaciano Puentes, 75, of Lubbock was called back to the Lord on October 9, 2024. A viewing will be held on October 15th from 3PM to 9PM at Guajardo’s Funeral Chapels, located at 407 N. University. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Church on October 16th at 10AM. Pallbearers include Daniel Jones, Gabriel Puentes,...

Serafin Martinez

Sep 30, 2024

Serafin Vargas Martinez   Age: 80

Peacefully passed away at his residence on September 30,2024 at the age of 80. He was born in Moulton, Texas on July 24,1944 born to Antonio and Petra Martinez and was the youngest of 9 children.

He left a legacy of hard work, love and devotion to his family and...

Anita Guzman

Sep 22, 2024

Anita Guzman passed from this life on September 22, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born on September 3, 1942, in San Marcos, Texas to Federico and Petra (Hernandez) Cervantez. On September 30, 1959 she married Domingo Guzman, Jr. They shared 43 years of marriage and built a beautiful, loving family. Anita loved the Lord and was...

Steve P. Carrizales

Sep 19, 2024

Steve Pantoja Carrizales age 69

passed from this life on 9/19/24 at UMC Hospital

He was the husband of Lydia R Carrizales.

They married March 25, 1974 in Lubbock TX

and shared 50 + years together.

He was born 11/04/54 in Lubbock TX to Simon & Valentina Carrizales.

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Francisco (Frank) Sanchez Yanes

Sep 18, 2024

Francisco "Frank" Sanchez-Yanes passed from this life at the age of 78. He was born January 21, 1947 in Hearne, Texas to Raymundo Yannis and Paola Sanchez. He was an honor student and graduate of Jonah School in Jonah, Texas. In 1970, he married his beloved wife Celedonia "Sally" Perez-Yanes in Georgetown, Texas. They shared 48 beautiful years of...

Juan Fuentes

Sep 17, 2024

Juan Fuentes was born in Lubbock, Texas to Francisco and Juanita Fuentes on September 22, 1954 and passed from this life on September 17, 2024 at the age of 69. He attended Estacado High School and was a plant traffic manager at Amarillo Cotton Warehouse. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a Pittsburg Steelers fan....

Jessie Morales

Sep 17, 2024

Jessie Morales passed from this life on September 17, 2024 at the age of 61. He married Josie Martinez in Waco, Texas and they shared 16 years of marriage. Jessie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and riding his Harley motorcycle. Family time was very important and Jessie enjoyed grilling out for them. Jessie will be remembered as a...

Ramon Gonzales

Sep 16, 2024

Ramon Dolores Gonzales passed from this life on September 16, 2024 at the age of 69.  Ramon was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and will be remembered for his unwavering faith. He enjoyed listening to Grand Funk Railroad and watching his favorite teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. His favorite times...

Rosa Linda Paez

Sep 15, 2024

Rosa Linda Paez passed from this life on September 15, 2024 at the age of 75. She enjoyed watching novellas and spending time with her family. She retired from Plains Meat Company in 2020 and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Rosa will be greatly missed and remembered for her loving kindness. She is survived...

Juanita Reyna

Sep 14, 2024

Juanita Montoya Reyna of Lubbock, Texas was born on September 16, 1946 and passed from this life on September 14, 2024. She was a devoted Jehovah Witness who enjoyed reading her Bible and conversing with members of her congregation. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and was often seen feeding her birds and watering her plants....

Maria Esparza

Sep 11, 2024

Maria M. Esparza passed from this life on September 11, 2024 at the age of 70. She was born April 27, 1954 in Laureles, Texas to Jabiel and Santos Medellin and attended Frenship High School. On April 18, 1987 she married Guadalupe Esparza in Shallowater, Texas and they shared 37 years together.  Maria was an amazing homemaker who enjoyed...

Esther Villegas

Sep 11, 2024

Esther Villegas passed from this life on September 11, 2024 at the age of 82. She married Roy Villegas November 21, 1959 in Petersburg, Texas. Throughout 64 years of marriage, they shared many memories and created a beautiful family. Esther was an amazing cook and will be remembered for her sense of humor. She loved spending time with her...

Gonzalo V. Perez

Sep 2, 2024

Gonzalo Villarreal Perez passed from this life on September 2, 2024 at the age of 77. He loved singing, composing music, and playing the guitar and the accordion. He had a talent for repairing things and enjoyed working on cars and lawn equipment. He also loved playing bingo. He was employed by the City of Lubbock Sanitation Department and...

Delores Mcwhirter

Aug 31, 2024

Delores C. McWhirter, 69, of Anton, TX, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was married on April 8, 1977, to David Willis McWhirter Jr., and they shared 44 beautiful years together. Delores was born on May 1, 1955, to Pablo and Maria Castillo. She was known for her vibrant personality and unwavering faith. She...

Hilaria Almanza

Aug 28, 2024

Hilaria Ybarra Almanza passed from this life on August 28, 2024 at the age of 83. In 1956 she married Ignacio M. Almanza in Garza County, and they built a beautiful family together for many years. Hilaria enjoyed watching westerns, cooking, sewing, and crocheting.  She creatively made cute little mechanics and liked to go to Bingo. Spending time with...

Rodney Dean Baker

Aug 27, 2024

Rodney Dean Baker passed from this life on August 27, 2024.  He was a devoted and passionate race car builder, and was defined by his deep love for building cars and for his incredible skill to draw a diagram of a car, take a piece of metal, and build any car he wanted.  There are still cars he built...

Jesus G Menjivar Palma

Aug 27, 2024

Agradecemos a Dios que nos haya dado el gusto

de amar y compartir en nuestras vidas a Jesús Guadalupe Menjivar Palma

Jesús Guadalupe también conocido por “Lupe” nació el 5 de abril del año 1971 en la hermosa ciudad de Chalatenango en el país El Salvador. Falleció el día 27 de Agosto de 2024, a...

Benito Ortega

Aug 26, 2024

Benito Angel Ortega (El Venow) passed from this life on August 26, 2024 at the age of 65.  He was born in Lubbock, Texas on October 14, 1958 to Emelio and Laurita Ortega. He married Margarita “Margie” Ortega on June 6, 1974 and they shared 50 years together.  After many years of tile setting and construction, Benito enjoyed retirement...

Victor Garza Valdez

Aug 24, 2024

Victor Garza Valdez, age 80, passed away on August 24, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born August 2, 1944, in New Deal, Texas to his loving parents, Juan F. Valdez and Ascension Garza Valdez. On August 21, 1964, Victor married the love of his life, Antonia Velasquez Valdez, in Lubbock, Texas. They celebrated 57 wonderful years of marriage,...

Benito Ortiz Jr.

Aug 17, 2024

Benito Ortiz, Jr. passed from this life on August 17, 2024 at the age of 44. He was born February 2, 1980 in Lubbock, Texas to Benito and Christina Ortiz and was a graduate of Shallowater High School in 1998. He enjoyed writing music, singing, and playing guitar. He spent time reading his Bible, developing a deep love for...