Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

May 16, 2020

Rosary for Oscar Gonzales, 64 of Lubbock will be Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 7 PM at Broadway Funeral Directors. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Reymundo Manriquez officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors.

Oscar went...

May 6, 2020

Services for Alberto “Lito” Trevino, 69 of Lubbock will be Monday, May 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Broadway Funeral Directors-Lubbock with burial following in the City of Lubbock Cemetery with Pastor Stormy Swann officiating. Viewing will begin on Sunday, May 10, 2020 from 10 am-6pm at Broadway Funeral Directors-Lubbock. Arrangements were made under the direction of Broadway Funeral...

May 4, 2020

Nadine Ham, 86 was born April 1, 1934 in the small town of Southland, TX to Jesse Albert & Lillie Irene Smith.  She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1952 and later went on to marry Jimmie D. Ham on June 14, 1967 in Lubbock.  She worked as a legal secretary in the Civil Service for over 28 years...

Apr 26, 2020

Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest with Father Raymundo Manriquez officiating.

Agustina was born August 28, 1938 in Maxwell, TX to Bacilio and Juana Ramirez Rangel.  She went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2020.  She was...

Apr 22, 2020

Kathy Darlene (Nix) Schuessler ,66, was born March 30, 1954 in Seymour, Texas to the late Robert & Reba Nix. She enjoyed fishing, collecting ceramic birds, and going on cruises. Kathy attended Lubbock Christian College, where she was a member of The Theta Rho Social Club, as well as played in the Lubbock Christian College Band as a clarinet...

Apr 14, 2020

Antonio Rodriguez 83, was called home April 14, 2020. Antonio was born January 1, 1937 in San Benito, Texas to Catarino Rodriguez and Virginia Mares. As a child, he lived in San Benito, Texas and grew up there. He then lived in Aurora, Illinois till he moved to Lubbock, Texas. Antonio lived out the rest of his life in...

Apr 5, 2020

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...

Mar 31, 2020

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...

Mar 29, 2020

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...