Obituaries

Sep 5, 2020

Arthur Wayne Dorsett, 80, was a compassionate man whose passions for life were Family, God, and Country. Wayne’s children Natalie Dorsett; Rod and his wife Kimberly Dorsett, and their children Peyton and Presley; and Trevor his wife Bailey Dorsett were the pride of his life. He thrived on the exchange of a good conversation around politics. Those that knew...

Sep 1, 2020

Jean Harris, 73, was born August 2, 1947 in Waco, Texas to Samuel L. & Sarah Ruth Morgan.  She married Robert J Harris in 1975 and worked as a teacher’s aide for many years. She enjoyed watching movies (love stories), baking and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

On the morning of September 1, 2020, Jean...

Aug 13, 2020

Dorothy Joyce Hull, 88, was born November 5, 1931 in Silo, Ok to Andrew & Delia Roland.  She married J.T. Hull on June 12, 1948 in Durant, OK and worked as a Clothing Department Manager at Gibson’s Discount Store for many years.  She loved animals with a special appreciation for pigs and enjoyed scratch offs and going to Casinos....

Jul 27, 2020

Roy G. Holland, 77 was born September 4, 1942 in Ventura, California to Curtis & Virginia Holland.  After graduating from Lubbock High, Roy enlisted in the United States Navy and served until 1964.  On November 25, 1972, he married Barbara Daniels in Lubbock.  He was a hard worker who enjoyed golfing, traveling, and watching Texas Tech Sports.  Above all,...

Jul 26, 2020

Jose U Sanchez, 63, was born November 3, 1956 in Lubbock.  He married Yolanda Torres on July 17, 1976 in Lubbock and worked for Texas Tech for 20 years before retiring.  He had a passion for old cars as he spent a lot of his time working on them, restoring them, going to car shows, and even watching them race...

Jul 24, 2020

Estevan S. Gutierrez, 72 was born March 28, 1948 in Seguin, Texas to Pedro & Angelita Gutierrez.  He married his High School sweetheart Gloria Leos on March 18, 1967 in Lubbock and worked for City Bus as a driver for over 17 years. He was a big fan of Notre Dame football and spending time with his family was...

Jul 23, 2020

Rafaela Diaz,84 años, nació el 28 de octubre 1935 en San Luis Potosí, México a Constantino y María Luisa Esparza.  Se casó con José Alejandro Diaz en Juárez, México. Trabajó y tuvo el honor de ser ama de casa la mayor parte de su vida.  Le gustaba manualidades, tejer, cocinar y era miembro del Salón del Reino de  los...

Jul 12, 2020

Cremation

Jul 5, 2020

Juanita G. Martinez, 76 was born Juanita Garcia on June 25, 1944 to Juan Garcia & Delphina Lopez.  She married the late Daniel V. Martinez on December 25, 1964 in Lubbock and had the honor of being a home maker for most her life.  Although she enjoyed shopping, working on her yard and reading her Bible; nothing really compared...

Jun 26, 2020

Rosary for Humberto “Beto” Leyva will be 6:00 pm, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in The Chapel of  Broadway Funeral Directors. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton with Father Jacob Puthutarambil officiating. Burial will follow in Englewood Cemetery under the direction of The Broadway Funeral Directors....

Jun 21, 2020

Luis Alberto Vallejo, 40, was born November 29, 1979 in Mexico to J. Guadalupe & Maria Trinidad Vallejo.  He graduated high school and later married Fatima Herrera in Mexico.  He worked in the feed yards for most of his life and enjoyed listening to music while making his famous carnitas and chicharrones.  From caring for, feeding, and training; Luis...

Jun 20, 2020

Gilberto Perez Arellano, 92, was born February 4, 1928 in Pflugerville, Tx to Antonio & Isabel Arellano.  He married Crescencia Garcia in 1954 and worked as a Cotton Ginner for over 45 years at Texas Star Coop (formerly known as Wilson Coop Gin) retiring at the young age of 88.  He was a devout Catholic and served as a...

Jun 20, 2020

Joy Torian, 80, was born Joy Ann Patton on October 6, 1939 to W.E. & Frankie Patton in Cottle County. She graduated from Guthrie High School and later owned and operated several McDonalds Franchises for over 20+ years.  She enjoyed gardening, gambling, and was particularly good at keeping up with old friends dating back many years.  More than anything,...

Jun 4, 2020

Francis Madeline Stewart, 80, was born February 21, 1940 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Henry Dees and Velma Ratliff.  She married Jim Stewart on March 26, 1955 in Lubbock and to that union they had three children. Many years later, she married Harold Middleton in 1980 and worked doing many things which include cleaning in hospitals, farm work, and being a...

Jun 1, 2020

Margarita R. Montoya was born October 2, 1929 in Kenedy, Texas to Jose and Jesusa Rocha.  She married Robert Montoya on May 7, 1952 in San Antonio and worked at National Linen as a feeder folder for many years.  Margarita loved watching her boys play baseball and seldom ever missed a game.  She loved Texas Tech Sports, was a...

May 30, 2020

David Lee Bryant was born September 8, 1977 to Jose Ulises Bryant and Alicia Sanchez in Killeen, Texas. He grew up with three loving brothers with whom he loved playing football in high school and a sister. Straight out of high school he began working in construction and later had two children and eventually a grandson. He loved football,...

May 29, 2020

Adelmira “Mira” Cerda, 77, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 in Lubbock.  Services for Ms. Cerda will be 10:00a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Joseph Thanavelil officiating.  Burial will follow in City of Lubbock Cemetery in Lubbock under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors. A rosary will be held 7:00 pm, Monday, June...

May 28, 2020

Deanna Gloria Lee was born July 2, 1963 in Lubbock to Jose G. & Rosa Davila. She attended Lubbock High School where she met her high school sweetheart and prom date Dwain Dixon Lee. Hence her quote to the love of her life, “You’ll always be my prom date.”. They both graduated in 1981 and were married on July...

May 28, 2020

Eddy Glen Balentine was born April 16, 1937 in Cooper, Texas to Morris & Ruby Balentine.  He graduated from Lubbock High and attended Texas Tech.  He worked along side his father as a driver for Borden Milk for many years and later retired from working at Reese Airforce base as an Aircraft Mechanic.  He enjoyed working on his boat,...

May 16, 2020

Alfredo Carrizalez was born December 15, 1940 in Meadow, TX to Seferino & Guadalupe Carrisalez.  He married Inez Machado on December 31, 1960 in Lubbock and was a member of St Teresa’s Catholic Church.  He worked for Vaughan Storage Systems for many years and enjoyed watching old westerns, gardening, and taking good care of his roses.  Above all, he...