Roberto M. Lugo, Sr., 86 passed away on Sunday, April 5 as a result of contracting COVID-19 coupled with declining health over the last six year.  “Lugo” to all of his friends was born December 14, 1933 in Ballinger, TX to Adolfo and Angela Lugo, the second child and oldest brother of eight.  Lugo graduated from Ballinger High School in 1952 and was immediately drafted into the army to serve in Germany during the Korean War. He returned to attend Texas Tech University,...

Fernando Reyna Sr. ,86, of Lubbock was born May 30, 1933 in Mexico to Amado & Juanita Reyna.  He married Maria Moreno in 1950 in Weslaco and was a faithful catholic, serving as a choir minister and even volunteering for custodial services at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He owned and operated Freddie’s Hauling for many years and apart from working and repairing cars, Fernando enjoyed honky-tonk music and he even had his own band named “Freddie & The...

Aurora Velasquez ,89, was born October 10, 1930 in Quanah, Texas to Jose Angel & Felipa De Leon.  She married Hilario Velasquez in Lubbock and to this union were blessed with two children, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  She was a home maker who enjoyed going to church  at Unity Praise Center, reading her bible, gardening and spending time with her family and grandchildren.  On the morning of March 28, 2020, Aurora Velasquez was called to her...

Maria M. Reyna ,86, of Lubbock was born February 28, 1934 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico to Thomas & Feliciana Moreno.  She married Fernando R. Reyna Sr. in 1950 in Weslaco and was a faithful catholic, serving as a Guadalupana at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for many years.  Although she was a housewife, her work was never done as she knew how to cook, sew, makes quilts and keep a clean household. She was good at what she did and was even hired to do the same in...

Rev. Deacon Erasmo L. Rodriguez Erasmo L. Rodriguez, 86 of Lubbock, Texas was born November 25, 1933 in Donie, Texas to his parents Jose G and Juanita (Lozoya) Rodriguez. He was called to eternal rest on March 22, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Erasmo affectionately known as “Lamo” married Olga Sanchez on October 15, 1953 in Plainview Texas. They were married 60 years at the time of Olga’s passing. To this union they were blessed with 6 children, 14 grandchildren, and...

Celia M. Caudillo was born January 12, 1930 in Tahoka to the late Lorenzo & Ercellia Mata. She married Crescencio M. Caudillo on October 15, 1949 in Lubbock. Celia was a catholic and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, for numerous years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family and had a love for animals. Celia was also a donator and supporter of the Military, The Humane Society, The Food Bank, The Salvation Army and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Her...

Natividad Mora Rodriguez Sr. was born September 8, 1932 in Laferia, TX to the late Anastacio & Francisca Rodriguez.  He married Maria Medina on October 21, 1950 in Lubbock. He was a catholic, enjoyed having cookouts and gardening vegetables. His greatest joy in life, however, was spending time with his family. On the morning of March 8, 2020, surrounded by family, Natividad went to be with his Lord. Those left to cherish his loving memory are his wife Maria Rodriguez of...

Benjamin “Ben” Valencia was born January 9, 1942 in Grand Falls to Leandro & Ursula Valencia.  He married Araseli Anaya in 1961 in Big Spring and worked as a foreman for The City of Lubbock and Hamilton Construction for many years.  He enjoyed working on race cars, racing, hunting, fishing and all types of carpentry.  He was a faithful member of St Joseph Catholic Church where he served as an usher and was always willing to help whomever he could...

Rosary for Juan “Johnny” Tovar 85 of Lubbock will be on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 7 PM at The Broadway Funeral Directors Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 10 AM at Our Lady of The Queens of The Apostles in New Deal with Father Bryan Wood officiating. Burial will be in The Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of The Broadway Funeral Directors. Juan went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was born on March 18, 1934...

Dustin Cole Dempsey was born to Greg and Ranai Dempsey on November 18, 1993 in Lubbock, Texas. On February 11, 2020 at the young age of twenty-six, Mr. Dempsey passed on from this world. He grew up in Littlefield, Texas and attended school in Spade and Littlefield.  Dustin enjoyed many activities, he was a member and active in Christ the King Cathedral in Lubbock, where he worshiped and loved to sing. He was a member and active in the Littlefield Junior High and High School Band...