Obituaries

Mar 5, 2022

Celia “Sally” Moreno ,79, was born March 29, 1942, in Yorktown to Manuel & Esperanza Moreno.  She worked as a presser for many years before retiring and enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking and going to bingo.  Her favorite things were reading True Crime, telling stories of her childhood and more than all, spending time with her family and children.

Feb 17, 2022

Dolores N. DeLeon was born September 20, 1953, in San Marcos to Juan & Paz Nombraña. She graduated from Estacado High School in 1971 and married Samuel H DeLeon on July 1,1977 in Lubbock.  She enjoyed watching cooking shows; but shopping with her daughter, eating out with her family and spending time with her grandchildren were the moments she...

Feb 17, 2022

Jose Antonio Reyes, 66, was born December 30, 1955, in Deming, NM to Jose & Gomecinda Reyes.  He worked as a custodian for Roosevelt High for many years and enjoyed listening to country music, watching karate movies, working on cars and drawing.  More than all, Jose loved spending time with his family.

Jose Antonio Reyes was called from this...

Feb 12, 2022

Visitation for Cypress Efrain Ramos, 21 of Lubbock will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, with a rosary beginning at 6:00 pm the same day, at The Chapel at Broadway Funeral Directors.  A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, at The Chapel Broadway Funeral Directors with Dan...

Feb 8, 2022

Jose Esquivel, 71, was born February 21, 1950 in Crystal City to Sebastian & Patricia Esquivel. Living in Michigan for a while, Jose became a big Detroit Lions fan and enjoyed watching games with his family.  He also enjoyed watching boxing and had a deep love for life in general making sure to spend as much time as possible...

Feb 1, 2022

Frank “Chito” Soliz, 85 of Abernathy, was born October 15, 1936, in Rotan, TX.  He was raised by his parents Augustine & Maria Soliz. He married Irene Lopez on February 5, 1958 in Petersburg, TX.

Frank was a passionate cotton farmer and worked cattle his whole life. He moved to Cone, TX with his family at the age...

Jan 30, 2022

Martin Vasquez, 66 was born April 17, 1955, in Lamesa to Merced Sr. & Carolina Vasquez.  He was a fan of all sports with special attention to college football as his favorite team was the Texas Longhorns.  He also rarely missed games where his nieces and nephews were playing. He was a kind man who never met a stranger...

Jan 29, 2022

Genoveva V. Hernandez, 96 of Lubbock passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022. Visitation will be Monday, January 31, 2022, at Broadway Funeral Directors Chapel (Lubbock) from 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., with a rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m.. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Joseph Thanavelil officiating. Interment will follow...

Jan 14, 2022

Jerry “Bird” Don Alvarado, 54, was born April 11, 1967, in Brownfield to Jesus & Gertrude Alvarado.  Bird enjoyed the outdoors to the point he even enjoyed doing yard work. He was a jack of all trades as he dabbled on many things that piqued his interest and a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. More than all, Jerry...

Jan 10, 2022

Gustavo “Gus” SanMiguel Sr., 67, was born May 10, 1954, in Mathis to Magdeleno & Elisa SanMiguel.  He married Frances Sanchez on June 28, 1972, in Colorado and worked in maintenance at Heritage Apts. for many years.  Gustavo enjoyed watching football with the 49’ers being his favorite team to watch.  He also enjoyed having bar-be-ques, cooking for his family...

Jan 7, 2022

Betty Sue Hickman, 71 was born January 13, 1950, in Missouri to Thurman & Gladys Walley.  She married Morris Henry Hickman on December 20, 1966, in Lubbock and worked as a home maker for most her life. She enjoyed watching movies and listening to country music but more than anything, Betty loved spending time with her family and grandchildren....

Jan 5, 2022

Paula Ann Pitifer, 61, was born on February 8, 1960, in Milwaukee to Bernard and Esther Zenecke.  She graduated from Catholic Memorial Highschool in Waukesha in 1978 and took some classes in college.  She married Tony Pitifer on February 16, 2004, just eight days following her 44th birthday in Las Vegas. Paula was known as a creative artist.  She...

Dec 28, 2021

Celia “Sally” Peralez, 65 was born October 1, 1956, in Olton to Genaro & Josefina Martinez.  She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1976 and married Ernest Peralez on February 16, 1980, in Lubbock.  She loved sports and enjoyed watching her favorite teams play which include The Dallas Cowboys, Chiefs, Texas Tech and the Rangers.  Past times she enjoyed...

Dec 23, 2021

Connie Wayne Walker of Shallowater, TX was born in Lubbock, TX, on July 16, 1954, to Connie W. Walker and Margarete (Smith) Walker. Wayne was an Auctioneer and owned and operated Walker Auto Sales for many years. He is survived by his wife Bobbie, his mother Margarete, two sisters and their families, three sons and their families, two daughters...

Dec 19, 2021

Raquel Amaya, 57, of Olton, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. A private service will be held in her memory by her immediate family and friends.

Raquel was born June 29, 1965, in Plainview, Texas, to Eluterio and Carolina Amaya. A longtime resident of Olton, Raquel attended Olton Schools and eventually graduated from Clarendon High...

Dec 13, 2021

Victoria Ann Saenz, 49 was born January 11, 1972, in Lockney, TX to Alicia Martinez and Danny Gutierrez.  She graduated from Olton High School and later married George Louis Saenz on July 14, 2003, in Plainview.  She co -owned Arctic Cube Insulation for over 15 years and enjoyed crocheting, woodworking, crafting, and decorating.  More than anything, Victoria loved spending...

Dec 7, 2021

Melissa Ann Torres, 40 was born January 30, 1981, in Lubbock to Alfredo Ortiz Torres and Maria Elena Trevino.  She graduated from Slaton High School in 1999 and continued with her studies to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse.  Apart from nursing, which she enjoyed greatly; Melissa stayed active as she enjoyed fishing, crafting, dancing, singing, playing pool, and exercising...

Dec 5, 2021

Michael John Bryant, 41 was born May 7, 1980, in Lubbock to Alicia Sanchez. He graduated from High School and worked in concrete for many years.  He enjoyed listening to country music, watching football and was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. More than all, Michael loved spending time with his family. He will be missed by all...

Nov 30, 2021

Marjorie (Marge) Eller, 92, has moved to Heaven !!!! She was born on August 10,1929 in Borger, TX to James & Opal (Frysinger) Mixon. Marge died on November 30,2021 after long fight with breast cancer in North Richland Hills, TX. She endured hard physical labor on the family farm West of Lubbock, TX. Marge lost a brother with an enlarged...

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...