Obituaries

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...

Mar 26, 2020

Maria M. Reyna ,86, of Lubbock was born February 28, 1934 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico to Thomas & Feliciana Moreno.  She married Fernando R. Reyna Sr. in 1950 in Weslaco and was a faithful catholic, serving as a Guadalupana at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for many years.  Although she was a housewife, her work was never done...

Mar 22, 2020

Rev. Deacon Erasmo L. Rodriguez Erasmo L. Rodriguez, 86 of Lubbock, Texas was born November 25, 1933 in Donie, Texas to his parents Jose G and Juanita (Lozoya) Rodriguez. He was called to eternal rest on March 22, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Erasmo affectionately known as “Lamo” married Olga Sanchez on October 15, 1953 in Plainview Texas....

Mar 19, 2020

Celia M. Caudillo was born January 12, 1930 in Tahoka to the late Lorenzo & Ercellia Mata. She married Crescencio M. Caudillo on October 15, 1949 in Lubbock. Celia was a catholic and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, for numerous years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family and had a love for animals. Celia was...

Mar 8, 2020

Natividad Mora Rodriguez Sr. was born September 8, 1932 in Laferia, TX to the late Anastacio & Francisca Rodriguez.  He married Maria Medina on October 21, 1950 in Lubbock. He was a catholic, enjoyed having cookouts and gardening vegetables. His greatest joy in life, however, was spending time with his family.

On the morning of March 8,...

Mar 7, 2020

Benjamin “Ben” Valencia was born January 9, 1942 in Grand Falls to Leandro & Ursula Valencia.  He married Araseli Anaya in 1961 in Big Spring and worked as a foreman for The City of Lubbock and Hamilton Construction for many years.  He enjoyed working on race cars, racing, hunting, fishing and all types of carpentry.  He was a faithful member...

Feb 13, 2020

Rosary for Juan “Johnny” Tovar 85 of Lubbock will be on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 7 PM at The Broadway Funeral Directors Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 10 AM at Our Lady of The Queens of The Apostles in New Deal with Father Bryan Wood officiating. Burial will be in...

Feb 11, 2020

Dustin Cole Dempsey was born to Greg and Ranai Dempsey on November 18, 1993 in Lubbock, Texas. On February 11, 2020 at the young age of twenty-six, Mr. Dempsey passed on from this world.

He grew up in Littlefield, Texas and attended school in Spade and Littlefield.  Dustin enjoyed many activities, he was a member and active...

Feb 8, 2020

Frank Ortiz Sr. was born September 23, 1944 in Lubbock to Jose Antonio & Elvira Ortiz. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 19 and served fours years during the Vietnam War. He left the Navy in 1967 and later went on to marry Betty Lou Sotello on March 5, 1972 in Weatherford.  He worked as...

Jan 30, 2020

Elwin “Gene” Gooch, 66, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2020, in the presence of his family at his home in Lubbock, Texas.  Gene was born on February 21, 1953 in Plainview, Texas.

Gene was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, attending sporting events, working in the yard and playing golf.  Gene worked at Vernon College in...

Jan 10, 2020

Francisco Ramiro Loera, 80, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 in Lubbock. Funeral Mass for Mr. Loera will be 10:00 am Monday, January 13, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Martin Pina officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors. A rosary will be held 6:00pm Sunday, January 12,...

Jan 10, 2020

Ronald Sepeda Sr. was born December 12, 1962 in Plainview to Raul & Esther Sepeda. He graduated from Coronado High School in 1980 and enjoyed fishing, watching the Cowboys and barbequing.  A hardworking man was a good way of describing Ronald as he owned and operated his own painting business for most of his life.  On his time off...

Jan 9, 2020

Claude Edward Mullins was born August 31, 1952 in Hale County to Claude & Rosie Lee Mullins. John Henry comes to mind when describing Claude not only for his stature but because of his eagerness to work hard.  Never was there a project to big or task to large for Claude and his personality was all the same.  He...

Jan 7, 2020

Robert Gonzalez Montoya, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Lubbock. Services for Mr. Montoya will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 9, 2020 in The Chapel of Broadway Funeral Directors with Rev. Elias Garcia officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors. A prayer service will be held 7:00pm Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in...