Obituaries

Oct 7, 2021

John Michael Smiley was born February 25, 1986, to Michael Wayne Smiley & Beatrice Gutierrez.  He graduated from Monterrey High School in 2004 and worked as an Analyst engineer for Apple more than ten years.  He enjoyed exercising, working on computers, reading, and traveling.  He loved the outdoors and caring for animals was a favorite thing for him to...

Oct 4, 2021

Elvira F Vargas was born April 20, 1928, in Roaring Springs, the only daughter of her parents Ysabel & Juanita Flores. Elvira’s mother passed away when she was12 years old. She had 3 brothers, Mingo Flores, Trinidad Flores, and Willie Flores who were fought in WW1 and WW2; all three made it home safely from the war. After marrying...

Sep 27, 2021

Dennis James Barnard, 71 was born January 24, 1950, in White Plains, New York to Ted & Audrey Barnard.  He married Rhonda Lorenz on September 8, 2001, in Lubbock and was owner/operator of The Idalou Drag Strip for many years.  He enjoyed racing, building cars, bowling, traveling, and had a special interest in trains.  He was a stranger to...

Sep 18, 2021

Genaro L. Martinez, 93, was born July 10, 1928, in Campbellton, Tx to Jose V. & Florencia Martinez.  He worked as a landscaper, he loved everything about his profession from being outdoors to taking care of lawns and making sure everything was healthy.  Genaro also enjoyed woodworking and owned an assortment of tools giving him the ability to fix...

Sep 15, 2021

Arthur Wayne Bramlett, 65, was born February 10, 1956, in Sweetwater to Lawrence & Jessie Bramlett.  He joined the Navy shortly after High School and served for the next twelve years.  He married Marilyn Mae Tipton on August 8, 1982, in Lubbock and worked as a house parent for most of his life at The Children’s Home of Lubbock. ...

Sep 13, 2021

Martha Armenta Lucero, 53, was born May 22, 1968, in Lubbock to Ignacio and Ernestina Armenta. She graduated from Lubbock High in 1986 and later married the love of her life, David Lucero III on July 7, 1990, in Lubbock.  She worked for Covenant Medical Group for over seventeen years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Sep 10, 2021

Mason Neil Zinser left this earth to go to his beloved Faye on September 10, 2021.

To say he had a colorful life would be an understatement. Neil arrived in this world a little too early on April 22,1939. His will to fight was evident from the beginning as he was born premature and survived at a time...

Sep 4, 2021

Eddie Beltran Garcia, 45, was born April 5, 1976, in Lubbock, TX to Cesario and Estella Yolanda Garcia.  Eddie was a graduate of Monterey High School and an Army veteran. He worked for Rio Landscapers as a landscaper.  He also worked in the oil field industry and drove trucks. Apart from all his work, Eddie enjoyed barbequing, cooking for...

Sep 3, 2021

Fred L. Santistevan, 64, was born March 28, 1957, in Pueblo, Colorado to the late Louise Vincenta. He married Vera Cortez on August 31, 2003, in Lubbock and worked as a truck driver for McLanes most of his life.  Apart from being a hard worker, Fred enjoyed racing, truck driving, loved hot rods, loved to laugh and just be...

Aug 26, 2021

Brian Ellis, 51, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 26th, 2021. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Brian was born October 4th 1969 in Lubbock and was a lifelong resident. Brian was born mechanically inclined and began working as a teenager. He became a very talented machinist for the remainder of his...

Aug 20, 2021

Steve Serbin, 60, was born June 24, 1961 in Port Lavaca, TX to the late Santiago and Trinidad Serbin. He married Rachel Mendez on October 10, 1986, in Lubbock and worked as a farmer for most of his life, including the Corn Maze where he was known as less than just a hired hand and more like family.  Apart...

Aug 11, 2021

Ricardo “Ricky Trevino Sr. was born January 18, 1965, in Levelland to Pedro & Dominga Trevino.  He was married to Susana Sauceda Trevino and worked as a brick layer for most of his life.  Ricky was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing bingo and listening to old school music. Although always busy, Ricky...

Jul 30, 2021

Carlos Castillo Jr. was born November 4, 1967 in Lubbock to Carlos & Juanita Castillo Sr.  He worked as a frame supervisor for Edge Homes for many years and loved his job enough that he was always found adding to his home.  His passion for building didn’t stop with construction as he enjoyed working on cars as well. He...

Jul 29, 2021

Michelle Denise Builtron, 55 was born December 1, 1965, in Friona to Sue & Travis Anderson.  She graduated from Spade High School and later earned her BBA,MIS from Wayland Baptist University.  She married Arthur Builtron on June 20, 2008 and worked as software support for Tyler Technologies.  Michelle loved the lake and enjoyed boating.  She loved the State of Colorado...

Jul 23, 2021

Pablo Gomez, 78, was born April 26, 1943, in Raymondville, TX to Pablo Gomez Sr. and Maria Salinas Gomez who preceded him in death. Pablo was also preceded in death by his sister, Lupe. Pablo leaves behind his loving wife of over 59 years, Victoria “Vickie” Gomez, married on September 21, 1962. He also leaves behind his children, Steve...

Jul 18, 2021

Felipa Rivera, 80 was born July 17, 1941, in Presidio, Texas to Pedro & Elpidia Ramirez. She graduated from Presidio High School and later married Gumecindo Rivera on July 16, 1965, in Tahoka. She worked for Texas Instruments for over 17 years and fought a long hard battle with cancer. Before she got sick, Felipa loved cooking, sewing, knitting, going...

Jul 17, 2021

Jade Blossom, 41 was born May 12, 1980, in Arlington to David & Beverlie Blossom. Jade graduated from Portales High School in 1998 and worked as a contractor for most of his life. He was very good with his hands and enjoyed building, fixing and remodeling houses.  He was a loving soul who loved his family and shared a...

Jun 16, 2021

Benny Guerra, 64 was born August 16, 1956, in Slaton to Trino and Margarita Guerra.  After high school, Benny joined the United States Airforce where he served proudly for four years.  He married Josie Rodriguez on December 1, 1979, in Austin and worked as a radiologist for over thirty years. He enjoyed watching TV, cooking, baking, woodworking and was...

Jun 5, 2021

Mauricio C. Trevino, 77, was born September 12, 1943, in Robstown, TX to Abel Lee & Consuelo Trevino.  Mauricio began working at a young age giving him the devotion and drive needed to appreciate the meaning of hard work.  He was a roofer for the most part of his life and when not working, he was a musician who...

May 29, 2021

Celia J. Vidaurre, 96, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Lubbock.  Services for Mrs. Vidaurre will be 10:00a.m. Monday, May 31, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Deacon Joe Martinez officiating.  Burial will follow in Englwood Cemetery in Slaton under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors. A rosary will be held...