Obituaries

Nov 23, 2021

Haley Alejandra Rodriquez, 24, was born July 2, 1997, in Lubbock to Simon Rodriguez & Rozalind Rodriquez.  She graduated from Cooper High School and received her Associates Degree from South Plains College.  She enjoyed being outdoors and playing sports like, soccer and softball to name a few.  She loved fashion, sewing, cooking; but above all she loved spending time...

Nov 23, 2021

Dustin Jerome Garza, 34 was born July 30, 1987, in Lubbock to Guadalupe Garza & Nancy Rivera.  He graduated from Lubbock High School in 2005 and worked as a cook for most of his life until retiring. He enjoyed building model cars, cooking, grilling and was very good at doing body work on vehicles.  More than anything, Dustin loved...

Nov 21, 2021

Jaime Antonio Hernandez, 60, was born December 4, 1960, in Laredo, TX to Juan & Carmen Hernandez.  He graduated from Lubbock High in 1979 and later married Grace Hernandez on March 20, 1982, in Lubbock.  Jaime worked as a meter reader for Atmos Energy for many years and enjoyed all sports. Some of his favorite teams included the Dallas...

Nov 17, 2021

Donald Wade Nickels walked through the gates of heaven on November 17th, 2021, after a brief illness. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 10am, November 30, 2021, in the Broadway Church of Christ auditorium.  Immediately following the service, a family visitation will be held at the church.

He was born on May 7, 1935,...

Nov 8, 2021

Lupe Noe Aguilera, 25 was born April 11, 1996, in Lubbock to Guadalupe Aguilera Jr. & Teresa Campos. He graduated from Estacado Highs School in 2015 and worked in construction.  He was a loyal Dallas Cowboy Fan and enjoyed playing pool, volleyball, fishing, hunting, wrestling and just being outside. He was very well groomed and loved being an uncle...

Oct 22, 2021

Amelia Garcia Gutierrez, 89, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by those who love her.

Amelia was born in Beeville, Texas on April 10, 1932, to Agustin and Antonia Garcia. Amelia was the seventh child of 11 brothers and three sisters. Amelia served the State of Texas where she passionately cared for people...

Oct 15, 2021

Maria Rosa Rodriguez, 70, was born November 7, 1950, in Lubbock, to Jose Antonio & Elvira Ortiz.  She married Oscar Javier Rodriguez on April 15, 2000, in Lubbock and was a home maker.  Maria was a very active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe as she served as a Guadalupana. She enjoyed going to church and speaking to others...

Oct 12, 2021

Sylvia Montoya, 68, was born January 30, 1953, in Seguin to Robert & Margaret Montoya. Throughout her life, Sylvia made God a big part of her life as she enjoyed studying and applying His word. She was often found at bible studies where she was able to share her knowledge of the word.  She kept busy by doing the...

Oct 7, 2021

Lisa E Medina. 41, was born January 14, 1980, in El paso to Felipe Varela & Sylvia Escarcega.  She married Joseph Medina on November 9, 2001, in Odessa and worked fervently as a home maker in her own home.  She enjoyed playing La Loteria and going to bingo, but she spent more time working on arts and crafts which...

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...