Obituaries

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...

May 10, 2021

Richard H Garcia, 76, was born July 17, 1944 in Dilley, TX to Pedro G. & Felipa Garcia. He worked for the City of Lubbock as a truck driver for most of his life and was married to the love of his life, Silvia Sanchez.  He was a jokester, hard worker, and enjoyed bar-b-cues and watching car races.  Above...

May 6, 2021

Mauricio Trejo, 68, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2021.

He was born in Lubbock on September 28, 1952 to the late Carlos Valdes Trejo and Paula Gonzalez Trejo.  Mauricio graduated from Lubbock High School and served in the U.S. Army.

Mauricio had a one liner for almost every situation.  Joking around gave...

May 3, 2021

Genaro Castillo Chavez, 74 was born April 9, 1947 in Lubbock to Francisco & Paulina Chavez. After graduating from Lubbock High, Genaro went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in 1971.  He married Florinda Parras on May 20, 1989 in Beaumont and worked as a program director for TDHCA for many years before retiring in...

May 1, 2021

Joshua Ezequiel Mendoza, 31, was born July 7, 1989 in Lubbock to Juan A. & Teresa Mendoza.  He graduated from New Deal Highschool and worked in construction doing remodels for most of his life.  He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, cooking, and was known for always lending a helping hand.  Joshua had a big heart and was...

Apr 23, 2021

Jonathan Infante, 28, was born August 21, 1992 in Lubbock to Miguel & Ernestina Infante.  He enjoyed fishing, traveling, working on cars and was very enthusiastic about drawing that he shared his work in art and by doing tattoos. Jonathan cared about fashion and was often seen smiling and taking pictures.  Most of all, Jonathan loved spending time with...

Apr 17, 2021

Catherine Brisco, 73, the oldest of 10 siblings, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2021. She was born November 4th, 1947 in College Station, Texas to Lessie Lee Gilbert.

Catherine spent her career in the food services industry, where she was a local celebrity. People came from all over the region to taste her...

Apr 10, 2021

Lupe Garza Jr, 51, was born May 13, 1969 in Slaton to Guadalupe & Luz Garza.  Shortly after getting together with the love of his life Nancy Rivera, Lupe started working in the paving business where he excelled for over thirty years. He believed in hard work and instilled his work ethic to his three boys.  He enjoyed listening...

Mar 27, 2021

Ronald Joe Nichols, 67, passed away March 27, 2021. He was born July 7, 1953 in Dallas, Texas.

Ronald graduated from Brownwood High School in 1971. He graduated with a bachelors degree in business from Howard Payne University in 1975. He and his wife Ty Ann married August 18, 1972.

Ronald owned and operated Nichols Marketing as...

Mar 20, 2021

Rev. Pedro Martinez, 72, was born November 4, 1948 in Lubbock to Manuel & Alejandra Martinez.  He married Teresa Lopez on January 25, 1969 in Nebraska and co-owned R&M Painting Co. for over 30 years.  Rev. Pedro Martinez served in the ministry for over 42 years as a minister, pastor, District President for the IPHC, evangelist and in the...

Mar 9, 2021

Joe Gomez Davila, born May 24, 1943 went to be with our Lord on March 9, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born to Hilario Davila and Ursula Gamez Davila in San Angelo, TX and grew up in Seagraves, TX. He met his bride Rosy “Rosa” DeLeon in Seagraves, and married her on December 9,1961 in Brownfield,...

Mar 7, 2021

Alvin Leroy Estill Jr., 68, was born August 1, 1952 in Quanah, Texas to Alvin L. and Pearlie M. Estill Sr.  He enjoyed spending time outside, riding his bicycle, and doing odd jobs with his brother Alton.  He loved food and spending time with his family was something he loved most.

In the early morning of March...

Mar 5, 2021

Joba Montes Beaven, 60, was born May 14, 1960 in Abernathy to Pedro & Elena Salinas.  Joba worked as a caregiver for most of her life and enjoyed reading, sewing, listening to music, and going to church.  She also enjoyed collecting pictures and was very fond of the color green.  More than anything, Joba loved spending time with her...

Feb 20, 2021

Felecita Hernandez, 97, was born February 17, 1924 in Richland Springs to Joe & Isidra Soto.  She married Florentino Hernandez on October 21, 1940 in San Saba County and was a home maker for most of her life.  She enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting blankets for all of her family, and canning food, fruits and all kinds of preservatives. More...

Feb 16, 2021

Rev. Ramon Banda was a cherished and respected individual whose life touched many in profound ways. Born on August 31, 1943, in Mexico, he embarked on a remarkable journey that would leave a lasting legacy.After marrying Rosa Munoz, Rev. Banda was not only dedicated to her; but also to serving others. He pastored churches in Kingsville, Dallas, and Lubbock, Texas,...

Feb 15, 2021

DeAndra Gentry, 43, was born October 15, 1977 in Lubbock to Jacky & Rhonda Gentry.  She graduated from Idalou Highschool in 1996 and was a lover of books.  Her past times included reading, listening to music, cooking, and spending quality time with her family and friends. She was a lovely soul who will be missed by everyone who knew...

Feb 2, 2021

Augustin “Tino” Vasquez,41, was born March 4, 1979 in Colorado City to Tereso & Tomasa Vasquez.  He graduated from Snyder Highschool in 1997 and married Audrea Tanner on April 15, 2017.  Augustin worked as a postal driver for Stage Line Company and had a passion for Bar B Que.  He enjoyed dancing, joking around and was a big fan...