Memoriam/memorial Danny Todd Fernandez passed away on July 7, 2011. He was born to the late Manuel and Francis Fernandez in Lubbock. Danny was a U.S. Marine and served four tours during the Vietnam War. He served with distinction and was highly decorated. Danny was also a Master Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jimmy Todd; and a grandson, Malcolm Ray Fernandez. Survivors include his wife, Susie Fernandez; two sons, Ray and Azalia Fernandez and VaShon Fernandez; mom, Senorina Fernandez; four sisters, Yolanda and Paul Muniz, Amanda Fernandez, Melinda Fernandez and Felicia Fernandez; five brothers, Alfonso and Fina, Roland and Toni, Manuel Jr. and Linda, Samuel, and Phillip and Tara Fernandez; four grandchildren, Zachary, Meacheala, Cydnie Fernandez and Gabriela DeLatorre;and numerous nieces and nephews. Ramona Ramirez passed away on July 15, 2011. Ramona was born on Sept. 16, 1930, in Cameron, Texas, to parents Ramon and Guadalupe Teran, who preceded her in death. Ramona married Antonio Ramirez on July 10, 1947. They were happily married for 44 years until his death in July 1991. Survivors include two sisters, Eva Alonzo and Lucinda Trevino, and two brothers, Bonnie and Ben Teran. She had seven children, Antonio Jr. (Sue) from Houston, Ricardo (Helen), Ramon (Erlinda), Daniel (JoAnn), Steven Ramirez (Maria), Patricia Mata (Tomas), all from Lubbock, and Marie St. Onge (Richard) from Round Rock, Texas. Ramona also had 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Israel G. Ramos, 55, of Lubbock passed away on July 15, 2011. Israel was born Jan. 17, 1956, to Epifanio and Isabel Garcia Ramos in Pecos. He married Minerva Mendoza on Feb. 14, 1975, in Abernathy, Texas. Mr. Ramos is survived by his wife, Minerva; his mother, Isabel Ramos of Abernathy; three sons, Israel Jr. of Amarillo, and Mario and Marcos, both of Lubbock; two daughters, Monica and Melissa, both of Lubbock; 19 grandchildren; four brothers, Epifanio Jr. of Hereford, Arnulfo of Abernathy, Raymond of Lubbock and Gilbert of San Antonio; and one sister, Velma Rivera of Abernathy.
Gloria Lucero passed away on July 11, 2011. She was born in Big Spring, Texas on July 31st, 1932 to Guadalupe and Lilia Gonzales. Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Amarante Lucero; her precious son, Ruben Lucero; and sisters, Rosa Perez, and Lupita Gonzales. Those left to cherish her memory include three brothers, Pedro, David and Joe Gonzales; three sisters, Maria Arredondo and husband Gonzalo, Josie Vara, and Margie Chavira and husband Danny.; her children, Elisa, Pat, Robert, Jr. (Jammin) and wife Cathy Lucero, Georgia Lucero and Rosie Lucero Weaver and husband Jeff; her brother, Joe Gonzales and wife Marie who were more like a son and daughter; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joe Paul Montalvo passed away July 10 2011. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 27, 1958 and grew up in Huffman, Texas. He graduated from Hargrave High School in 1977 and served in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lydia Torres, in 2005. Survivors include, his wife Kim; stepchildren, Kyle and Kari of Humble; his father and stepmother, Jose and Nickie Montalvo of Huffman; five sisters, Ernestine Mohon and husband Gary of Lubbock, Vickie Montalvo of Lubbock, Linda Pady and husband Terry of Huffman, Lisa Storey and husband Paul of Huffman and Erica Salgado and husband Joseph of Florida; three nieces; four nephews; two great-nieces; and three great-nephews. Rosa E. Chagolla passed away on July 9, 2011. She was born on Sept. 6, 1925, in Mexico to the late Rafael and Anita Espinoza. She married Andres V. Chagolla Sr. on May 18, 1940, in Lockhart, Texas. He preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1971. She was preceded in death by a son, Arthur Chagolla in 1958. Survivors include six sons, Gilbert Chagolla, Carlos and wife Vicky Chagolla, Jesse and wife Linda Chagolla, David and wife Sylvia Chagolla, Robert and wife Sylvia Chagolla, and Andres Jr. and wife Ysidra Chagolla; three daughters, Minnie and husband Ramiro Cervantez, Rosa and husband Luis Rodriguez, and Janie DeLeon; a stepdaughter, Estella Hernandez; 28 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Maria De Jesus Leal, 79, passed away July 10, 2011. Maria was born on October 27, 1931 in York Town to Benito and Lidia Gonzales. She is survived by three daughters, Rosary Moore of Carrollton, Frances Teichroeb, Marie Wilbanks both of Lubbock; one son, Jesse Leal of Lubbock; three brothers, Benito Gonzales Jr., Israel Gonzales both of Lubbock, Daniel Gonzales of Woodrow; six sisters, Luisa Olsen of Arizona, Damiana Garrett of Denton, Antonia Magana of Brownfield, Rebeca Flores, Raquel Cuevas, Lidia Garza of Brownfield; five grandchildren.
Isaiah Gabriel "Chuloboy" Rodriguez, 18, of Lubbock passed away on July 4, 2011. He has been a Lubbock resident all his life. His smile was our light, and his laughter our music. He is survived by his parents, Jorge and Amanda Rodriguez; maternal grandparents, Melina Enriquez and Rudy Rios; paternal grandparents, Jose Rodriguez, Sr. and Terri Martinez; and three brothers, Mikel, Dylan and Joey.
Manuel Rodriguez passed away on July 24, 2011. He was born on August 1, 1946 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Manuel, Sr. and Beatrice Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by a son Lupe Rodriguez in 1995. Survivors include seven sons, Manuel Jr. of Houston, Frankie, Manuel Jr., Isreal, Gabriel, Elias, and Isaias, all of Lubbock; two daughters, Martina Rodriguez of San Antonio and Dolores Elizondo of Lubbock; three brothers, Fabian, Juan and Ben all of Lubbock; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
B.P. "Wally" Cortez passed away on July 1, 2011. Wally was a combat veteran of World War II. He and his wife, Angela, owned and operated several family restaurants in the Lubbock area for almost four decades, including La Cumbre in Cactus Alley. He was a great husband, father and grandfather. Wally was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Angela, and his daughter, Candace Kaye. Those left to cherish his memory include children, Betty Cortez, Angela Schaefer, and Gil Cortez; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
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Diana Castro passed away on July 22, 2011. She was born Jan. 27, 1955, in Mathis, Texas. Viewing will be today at 4 p.m. Diana was a lifelong resident of Lubbock and will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her father; two sisters; and one brother. Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Vivian and husband Joaquin Solis and Michelle Lopez; two sons, Vince and Ezequiel Alvarado; her mother, Fidencia Castro; her partner in life, Jesse Rosa; four brothers; six sisters; and seven grandchildren.
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esus said to his disciples: J “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and
mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy. When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. On that day you
will not question me about anything. Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.” Como es Dios con nosotros. Enseñando y dándonos todo de El para vivir por El y con El. Un día vamos a verlo venir por los cielos para tomarnos de la mano, y vamos a andar con El directamente para el cielo. No vamos a sentir nada mas que Alegría y nadie nos va a poder quitárnoslo. Por mientras, lo podemos a ver, lo podemos a recibir en la Santa Eucaristía. Acércanse a El hoy y recíbelo. Venga todos a sentir esta Alegría!
Manuel Zubia, 62, of Post passed away on July 1, 2011, in Lubbock. He was born January 10, 1949, in Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Librado and Consuelo Zubia-Lopez. He had been a resident of Post for many years where he worked for Rocker A until an accident forced his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Zubia; five sons, Raul Zubia, Sammy Zubia, Frankie Villarreal, John Rodriquez, and Josh RoTo everything there is a season, a driquez; three daughters, Alana Zubia, Victime to every purpose under the sun… toria Rodriquez, and Vanessa Rodriquez; ECCL 3:18. his mother, Consuelo Zubia; eight brothers, including Jaime Zubia; 10 sisters; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death Rebecca by his father; two brothers; one sister; and Eva (Becky) Chapa two grandchildren. passed away on July 18, 2011. Eva was born on Rudy Reyes passed October 6, 1952 in Lubaway on July 21, 2011. bock, Texas. On August He was born Oct. 7, 12, 1998, Eva married 1959 to Demetrio and the love of her life, Bay Josefina Reyes in LubChapa. Together, they bock, Texas. He married share five children, Rich“Programando Para Usted” Connie Flores on Aug. ard (Amy) Perez, Joanne 25, 1976 in Lubbbock, (Adrian) Perez-Sanchez, Michael (Melissa) En vivo, siete dias por semana Texas. Survivors include Perez, Gina (Steve) Salazar, and Sam EWTN Español - la santa misa, his wife, Connie; daugh(Dorothy) Chapa. She was blessed with 19 rosario y noticias mundiales y mas ter, Ruby Reyes; sons, grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Steve, Arthur, Bobby and Bryan Reyes all She was cherished by sisters, Rosa PeraLubbock Caller Line of Lubbock; sisters, Eloisa, Sofia, Gracie, les, Paula Montoya, Anna Benitez and a (806) 747-8146 Gloria, Nellie and Ofelia; and brothers, Fi- multitude of nieces and nephews. Eva was dencio, Elias, Felix, Frank, Cruz and Lupe. preceded in death by her parents, David Brownfield Caller Line He was preceded in death by his parents; and Mary Martinez; brother, Fred; and sis(806) 637-4610 sisters, Eva, Benita and Amy; and brothers, ters, Flora, Dora, Alice, Mary Lou, Helen, Nasario and Rosendo. and Emma.
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Heriberto Gamez Sr. passed away on July 12, 2011. Those left to cherish his memories are his son, Heriberto Jr. and wife Nora; two stepsons; one stepdaughter; two brothers; four sisters; and one grandson, Aaron Gamez. Josefina Garza passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at her residence. She was born on March 26, 1925, in Asherton, Texas, to the late Pedro and Crescencia DeLeon. She married Antonio Garza on April 19, 1943, in Asherton; he preceded her in death on March 29, 1992. She moved to Lubbock in 2007 from Dimmitt. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Martin DeLeon, and a sister, Concepcion Bustamante. Survivors include five sons, Tomas Garza of Austin, David Garza of Kyle, Pedro Garza of Palestine, Daniel Garza of Lubbock and Israel Garza of Dimmitt; a daughter, Sylvia Garza DeLeon of Tulsa, Okla.; four brothers, Alejandro DeLeon, Luis DeLeon, Arturo DeLeon and Baldamar DeLeon, all of Asherton; three sisters, Front ofofCard Lucia Rangel Los Angeles, Calif., Lupita Leyva of Loraine, Ohio, and Amelia Miranda of Morehead, Minn.; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
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