Obituaries

Oct 26, 2022

Andres “Andrew” Medina Madrid,15, was born October 1, 2007, in Lubbock to Gabriel Madrid & Angelica Vasquez.  A Freshman at Lubbock High School, Andrew enjoyed learning the trumpet and had his own podcast where he spoke about his passion for video games.  He enjoyed playing Minecraft and often spoke about wanting to be a video game designer. Andrew was also...

Oct 26, 2022

Angelica Maria Vasquez, 46, was born July 23, 1976, in Lubbock to Amador Sr. & Angelita Vasquez. She graduated from Southland High School in 1995 and currently worked as a billing specialist for Lubbock Sports Rehabilitation. She was a proud mother of two boys, and always bragged about being a Lubbock High School Band mom.  She enjoyed smoking cigars, traveling...

Oct 26, 2022

Felipe Marcelo Madrid ,18, was born June 10, 2004, in Lubbock to Gabriel Madrid & Angelica Vasquez.  A senior at Lubbock High School, Felipe had many interests which include music, cars and playing instruments.  His interests helped him excel as a member of the Lubbock High School Band, and he was becoming a good mechanic with the skills he learned...

Sep 27, 2022

  Jaden Hector Ruiz was born May 28, 2003, in Lubbock to Enedina Perez and Hector Ruiz Jr.  He worked for O’Reilly’s Warehouse and loved working there especially after getting a raise which made him very happy. He was very respectful, did not enjoy anyone arguing and was loved by all and he loved everyone. He loved music, collected hats,...

Sep 20, 2022

 

Joe Louis Chavez, 61, was born October 20, 1960, in Lubbock to Santos & Lillie Chavez. He graduated from Estacado High School in 1979 and later married Gloria Maldonado on June 25, 1983, in Lubbock.  He worked as a hydraulic mechanic for many years and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, playing poker, fishing and cooking for his family and...

Sep 13, 2022

 

Francis Salas, 88, was born November 1, 1933, in Aspermont, TX to Dan & Teresa Rodriguez.  She married Eliseo Salas Sr. on March 29, 1956, in Seguin, TX and was a home maker for most her life. Apart from the normal things most grandmas enjoyed, like cooking and quilting, Francis went the extra mile as she enjoyed fishing, going...

Sep 9, 2022

Guadalupe (Urbina) Sanchez went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday September 9th, 2022. She was born in La Feria, Texas on March 27th of 1932 to her late parents Alfredo and Luz Gonzales. Guadalupe married Sinforoso Sanchez January of 1957 in Lubbock. They were united in marriage on earth for 58 years and now have been reunited together...

Sep 5, 2022

Carlos Gomez, 64, was born June 11, 1958, in Lubbock to Cesario & Josephine Gomez.  He graduated from Frendship High School in 1977 and worked for Furrs Distribution Center for many years until their closing. Carlos later began his ministry working for Blackmon-Mooring in disaster cleanup. This challenging career allowed Carlos to spread the word of God and share his...

Sep 4, 2022

Eddie Charles Garner, 73, was born in Floydada to Austin & Mary Levina Garner.  He married Nelda Funk on December 31, 1967, in Lubbock.  Eddie owned and operated Garner trucking for over forty years and later worked for the City of Lubbock until his retirement.  As a young man he often cowboyed on Dixie Ranch and was known as a...

Sep 3, 2022

Barbara Ann Howell, 79, was born February 8, 1943, in Floydada to William & Viola Kelley.  She graduated from New Deal High School and worked as a guard for TDCJ in Amarillo before working at the Cingular Wireless warehouse as a service manager for many years. She enjoyed sewing, rescuing many different animals, and was known for making the best...

Aug 31, 2022

Luis Olguin, 63, was born July 20, 1959, in Lubbock to Jesse Sr. & Suzanna Olguin. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1980 and later married Yolanda Hernandez on November 2, 1985, in Muleshoe, cherishing 36 years together. He worked as a dental technician for many years before retiring and enjoyed gambling, playing cards, and watching the Texas Tech...

Aug 19, 2022

Robert Arnold Beall, 77, was born January 8, 1945, in Alabama to Robert & Martha Beall.  He graduated from Monterrey High School in 1964 and later opened Gandalf’s Staff in 1974.  He received his Radio Operator License in 1976 and worked as a radio personality for many years. After retiring from radio, Robert worked as a pizza delivery driver for...

Aug 16, 2022

 

Raquel Escobedo, 90, lovingly called “Tita” by her family and many friends, peacefully passed and walked through the gates of heaven into the loving arms of her Savior on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

 Raquel was born in Olmito, Texas on June 9, 1932 to Virginia and Jose Gonzalez.  She married Leoncio Quintero Escobedo on October 3,1948.

Raquel was the loving...

Aug 14, 2022

Shari Elizabeth Ashley, 60, was born November 16, 1961, in Lubbock County to William & Raye Jean Bowlus. She graduated from Coronado High School in 1980 and worked as an interpreter for L.I.S.D. for many years.  She enjoyed scrapbooking, sewing, and decorating her house. Shari loved studying the Bible and would read as much as she could.  More than anything,...

Aug 6, 2022

Edward Garcia Jr.,56, was born March 25, 1966, in Lubbock to Eduardo & Guadalupe Garcia.  He filled his life with happiness as he enjoyed partying, fishing, and golfing.  He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was always willing to lend a helping hand. More than all, Edward loved spending time with his family, children, and grandchildren.

On August 6, 2022,...

Aug 5, 2022

 

Prisciliana Melendez, 81, was born January 4, 1941, in Monterrey, MX to Reyes & Salome Melendez. She married the late Cesareo Melendez on April 20, 1961, in Monterrey and their marriage of 56 years ended only upon his death in 2017.  She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and plants, quilting blankets, sewing clothes for her family and embroidering....

Aug 3, 2022

Aug 2, 2022

Manuel L. Quintero, 48, was born August 22, 1973, in Slaton to Manuel & Eloisa Quintero.  He worked as a farmer for most of his life and enjoyed shooting his guns, and bows, listening to rock music and more than anything, spending time with his family.

On the morning of August 2, 2022, Manuel L. Quintero Jr. was called from...

Aug 1, 2022

Teresa (Tracy) Gean Linderman, age sixty-six, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born in Hondo, Texas, to James Ray and Glenda Faye Walls Cox on July 30, 1956. 

Tracy devoted her entire life to the service of others after openly expressing her desire to be a nurse at a young age.  Her family fondly...

Jul 29, 2022

Dorothy Jean Jackson-Driver was born January 27, 1946, in Memphis, TN to Leon Thomas and L.V. Jackson.  Dorothy worked in the medical field as a registered nurse for over 20 years and enjoyed traveling, shopping, working on word puzzles and playing solitaire on the computer. She was an amazing homemaker who loved cooking and spending time with her family.

On...