Memoriam/memorial David Arellano, 74, of Lubbock passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014. Mr. Arellano passed away on March 13, 2014, at his home. He was born on Jan. 1, 1940, in Piedras Negras, Mexico, to Domingo and Maria De Jesus Arellano. David enjoyed working in the yard and fishing, and loved family gatherings. He is survived by two daughters, Maria De Jesus Perez (Jose) and Gloria Patricia Arellano; and two sons, Alex Arellano (JoAnn) and Guadalupe Arellano (Amalia). He is also survived by four sisters, Isidra, Rosa, Ester, and Lupe; and two brothers, Francisco and Jose. David also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Milton Arredondo Sr. of Lubbock passed away on March 27, 2014. He was born April 1, 1931, in Cameron, Texas, to Jose and Florencia Arredondo. He was a self employed cotton farmer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing Bingo in his spare time. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mary Arredondo; children, Maryann Hernandez (Juan), Milton Arredondo Jr., Jeanie Arredondo(Joel), Florence Arredondo, and Roxanne Arredondo, all of Lubbock; brothers, Henry Arredondo of Lubbock, and Jose Arredondo of Wolfforth; sisters, Oralia Schubert of Bellview, IL, and Paula Mojica of Lubbock; 12 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Paul Arredondo; his parents, Jose and Florencia Arredondo; one brother, Pete Arredondo, three sisters, Guadalupe Lara, Catarina Torres, and Marcelina Bela; and a grandchild, Loraine Farren Arredondo. Angeles Jun Barranda, 74, passed away on March 12, 2014. Jun was born Oct. 7, 1939, in Candaba, Pampanga, Philippines, to Angeles (Sr.) and Beatriz Barranda. He received his Masters of Business Administration from Pace University in New York. His business background and leadership abilities helped him as an administrator in the health and education fields, and as well as a recruiter. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dr. Natividad Barranda of Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dr. Resurreccion deLara Barranda of Lubbock; one daughter, Esther Barranda Ngo and husband Phuong Ngo of McKinney; one son, Anthony Barranda of Los Angeles; one brother, Robinson Barranda and wife Elma Barranda of New York City; three sisters, Cresenciana Barranda Gacusan and husband Honesto Gacusan of Marysville, Ohio, Dr. Erlinda Barranda of Marion, Ohio, and Evaneline Barranda Roeber and husband Matthew Roeber of Cinncinati, Ohio; and two granddaughters. Angelita Castillo, 74, of Lubbock passed away on March 7, 2014. Angelita was born on Aug. 2, 1939 in Robstown, Texas. She loved to watch Novelas, eat ice cream and all kinds of sweets. She also loved to watch cartoons with the kids. Mrs. Castillo is survived by her daughters, Patsy Garza and Raquel Castillo; and three grandchildren, Graciela and John Vasquez III, Raymond and Stacy Garza, and Miranda and Ozzy Landeros. She also leaves behind six great-grandchildren, Destini, Siera, Zaidyn, Maliyah, Javiyn and Savannah, and one great-great grandchild, Zavion, along with her siblings, David and Lala Pineda, Manuel and Avelia Salinas, Joe Pineda, Abel and Joni Pineda, Maria and Rene Garza, Lupe and Benny Beltran, Janie and Francisco Aguilar. Angelita was preceded in death by her parents.
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Pauline C Chavez, 90, of Lubbock passed away on March 22, 2014. She was born on Jan. 14, 1924, in Rosebud, Texas, to Rodrigo and Prajedes (Jimenez) Castillo. Pauline married Francisco Chavez in 1945 in Ballinger, Texas. He passed away in July 19, 1950. Pauline was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her children, Genaro Chavez (Linda) of Austin, Josie Sulaica (George), and Jose Chavez both of Lubbock. She also leaves behind 23 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Robert B. Cisneros, 64, of Lubbock passed away on March 20, 2014. He was born on Jan. 9, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Cisneros was a barber by trade, having worked for RAFB for 30 years and Bryers Barber. Robert was an avid Cowboys and Texas Tech fan. Robert was a good son, brother, and uncle, and he will be greatly missed. Robert is survived by his mother; Celia Huerta; his siblings, Joe Cisneros, Sylvia Leal (Rudy), David Huerta (Cynthia), Cindy Huerta, Sally Huerta, Ruben Huerta (Marisa) and Vera Reyes, all of Lubbock. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Cisneros was preceded in death by his sister, Diana Orosco; and his father, Ray Huerta. Celia De La Garza, 93, of Idalou passed away on March 3, 2014. She was born to Isac and Augustina (Guerra) Rodriguez on Jan. 19, 1921 in Realitos, Texas. Celia married Esteban De La Garza in 1941. She was a member of Primera Bautista Eglesia Church in Idalou. Wela was a loving mother and grandmother she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Wela will be deeply missed by all. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Adelina Gonzales of Lubbock; three sons, Robert and Conrado De La Garza both of Idalou, and Lupe De La Garza of Nixon; 12 grandchildren; 20 Francisca T. DeLeon, 53, of Lubbock passed away on March 22, 2014. She was born on April 9, 1960, to Nasario and Francisca Torres in Orange Grove, Texas. She was employed at American Cleaners until she became ill. She is survived by her companion Jose Mendez, two daughters, and three sons; Richard DeLeon (Andria), Michelle Navarro (Rogelio), Veronica DeLeon (Sierra), Arturo Jr DeLeon (Krista), David DeLeon (Stephanie). Francisca is also survived by 17 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She also leaves behind four brothers; Juan Torres, Jessie Torres (Elisa), Guadalupe Torres (Irene), and Nasario Torres; as well as many nieces and nephews. Francisca was preceded in death by Nasario Torres, Francisca Torres, Angel Gonzales, Arturo DeLeon, Lino Torres, Jose Torres and Leona Sifuentes.
“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.” ~ Williams Penn
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Dolores Diaz Loly, 69, passed away March 7, 2014. Dolores was born Oct. 29, 1944, to Antonio and Virginia (Vicente) Diaz in Cayey, Puerto Rico. She is survived by a son, Carlos E Cortes of San Juan, Puerto Rico; daughter, Blenda Cortes of Lubbock; grandchildren, Gabriel Cortes, Saul Rodriguez, Cristian Rodriguez, Sergio Rodriguez, and Paola Rodriguez; sisters, Carmen Diaz, Gladys Diaz, and Maria Socorro Diaz; brothers, Cristino Diaz, Rafael Diaz, and Max Diaz. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Macario Mac Hernandez, 87, of Lubbock passed away on March 24, 2014. He was born Feb. 28, 1927, in Lockhart, Texas, to Pedro and Severiana Hernandez. He attended school in Lockhart before making his home in Lubbock in 1962. Macario worked for Farm Pack Meat Company for 20 years. He was of the Catholic faith and a Crusillista. His favorite hobby was playing the accordion. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Mack, Jesus, and Richard Hernandez, Gloria Subia, Olga McCormick, and Mary Rangel, all of Lubbock; brother, Juan Hernandez of San Marcos; sister, Petra Ortiz of Lockhart; 24 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. Macario was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Joe and Tony Hernandez; two daughters, Dora Hernandez and Guadalupe Rangel; and one son-in-law, Stanley McCormick. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.
Olga Lozano, 73, of Idalou passed away on March 12, 2014. She was born May 13, 1940, in Edinburg, Texas, to Genaro and Juanita (Velasquez) Martinez. She was a dietician at Oakwood Hospital and an assistant with White's Funeral Home in Idalou. She married Frank Melchor Lozano in Lubbock on Nov. 9, 1964, until his death on March 24, 2009. Olga was a member at St. Philip Catholic Church, and was also a member of the Guadalupanas. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Becky and husband Daniel Vento, Jr.; sons, Edward Lee and wife Kim Emery Lozano, Jose A. Lozano, and Eric Francisco Lozano; sister, Mary Alma and husband Santos Ramirez; eight grandchildren, Danielle Vento, Vanessa Espino, Laurissa Garza, Alan Lozano, Kamryn Lozano, Ralf Lozano, Cecilia Lozano and Seth Lozano; six greatgrandchildren, Jolee Vento, Abigail Perez, Milania and Tristan Espino, Drew Garza, and Kierlyn Lozano. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Ulda Martinez and Elva Morales. Robert Hernandez, 57, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 27, 2014 at the age of 57. He was born June 4, 1956, in Slaton to Asencion and Maria (Najera) Hernandez. Robert graduated from Dunbar High School. Robert worked for Excel and was an insurance salesman. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Those left to cherish his memory are three children, Priscilla Hernandez and Neftalia Hernandez, both of San Antonio, and Matthew Hernandez of Lubbock; his mother, Maria Hernandez of Lubbock; three brothers, Manuel Hernandez of Puyallup, Washington, Jerry Hernandez of Lubbock, and Rudy Hernandez of Houston; and three sisters, Angie Ramirez of Ft. Worth, and Sylvia Hernandez and Rosie Lanier, both of Lubbock. Copyright 2014 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.
Secundino Tino Gomez, 88, of Lubbock passed away on March 18, 2014. He was born July 5, 1925, in Totolan, Mexico, to the late Teodulo and Donesia Gomez. He married Sara Rocha in June 1957 in Piedras Negras. He was a farmer and worked for Llano Estacado Winery in Lubbock. He loved music, and was very talented and creative with woodworking and metal. A person who never complained, his family will remember Papi Tino for his kindness and gentle-hearted nature. He is survived by his wife, Sara of Lubbock; his daughters, Evlia Gomez of Mexico, Mari Torres of Del Rio, and Elva Vega, Delia Mendoza, Rosalinda Gonzales, LuLu Hernandez and Sally Gomez-Hall, all of Lubbock; brothers, Feliciano Cano Gomez of Reynosa, Mexico, Augustine Gomez of Guadalajara, Mexico; one sister, Manuela Gomez of Totolan, Mexico; sixteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Maria Luisa Gonzalez-Mata, 67, of Ralls, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014. She was born in August 1946 in Laredo, Texas, the daughter of Apolinar and Dolores Garcia. She was married to Roberto Mata for 30 years. Maria Luisa received her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate in Laredo, Texas. She cared for her elderly mother for several years until her passing in 2002. She is survived by her spouse, Roberto Mata, Ralls, Texas; her daughters, Yvette Alardin-Griffin (husband Cardell), and Sylvia Hernandez (husband Rodney), both from Lubbock; and son, Antonio Gonzalez (wife Patricia), both from Zachary, La.; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Maria Cavazos, Laredo, Texas, Rosario Garcia, El Paso, Texas, Leopoldo Garcia, Lubbock, Texas, and Jesus Garcia, Laredo, Texas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Antonio Garcia; and her parents, Apolinar and Dolores Garcia. Jayden Martinez of Idalou, passed away on Saturday, March, 8, 2014. He was born Jan. 25, 2014. Those to cherish his memory are his parents; sister, Analia Hernandez of Idalou; maternal grandparents, Eddie and Janie Hernandez of Idalou; paternal grandparents, John and Esmeralda of Lubbock; and Luis and Julia Martinez of Idalou; material great-grandfather, Luis Reyes of Idalou; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4
Josephine Munoz, 85, of Lubbock passed away on March 22, 2014. She was born Jan. 9, 1929, in Donie, Texas. Josephine worked as a caregiver until retiring in 1991. She married Alfonso Munoz in 1947 and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joe Daniel Munoz of Lubbock; daughters, Linda Munoz of Portland, Oregon, and Becky Silvers of Arlington; siblings, Johnny Ruiz and Isabel Ruiz, both of Lubbock, and Silverio Ruiz, Jr. of Ft. Worth; six grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso; son, Emilio Z. Munoz; and five siblings.
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Juan Castro Jr.
To our beloved Juan Castro Jr., remembering your birthday, April 2, 1927, and the day you went to heaven, May 11, 2001 - your other birthday. Always on our minds.
Your loving Family, and Friends
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Joe L. "Nacho" Vasquez Jan 11, 1939- April 2, 2008
Dad, Loving memories never die. As years roll on and days pass by, in our hearts a memory is kept of one we loved and will never forget. Love always, Joe, Tony, Monica and Lori
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Jonathan Peralez
Jan. 13, 1994- March 16, 2002 Jonathan our son. you're forever on our minds. Jon-Jon you will live in many hearts forever. For eight years you blessed us with your presence and taught us so much even though you could not talk or walk. Love always, Mom & Dad Peralez Family, and Friends
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