Memoriam/memorial Vince Benitez, 33, of Lubbock passed away on June 29, 2013. Vince was born on Feb. 2, 1980, in Lubbock, Texas. Mr. Benitez is survived by: his daughter, Brenleigh Benitez; five siblings, Annie, Velma, Virgil, Jerry, and Herman Benitez, all of Lubbock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wencelou and Dominga Benitez, and one brother, Ronnie Benitez. Pallbearers will be Mark Belgara Sr., Adrian Contreras, Virgil Benitez Jr., Michael Benitez, Rudy Lara, and Anthony Lara. Ruben Chairez, 39, of Lubbock passed away on June 29, 2013. He was born May 27, 1974 in Dallas. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and stepfather, Mary and Raymond Dominguez of Lubbock; grandmother, Elida Chairez of Lubbock; two daughters, Brooklyn Chairez and Haley Chairez both of Lubbock; one son, Ruben Chairez, Jr. of Lubbock; five brothers; and one sister. Ruben was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Chairez; grandmother, Maria Gonzales; and uncle, Zenon Gonzales. Richard G. Garcia, of Lubbock, passed away on July 9, 2013. Richard G. Garcia was born Sept. 8, 1926 in Lohn, Texas. He goes to prepare a place for his surviving wife, Cecilia Gloria Garcia; his three sons, Richard Garcia Jr. and his wife Emma Galindo Garcia of Lubbock, Texas, Mario G. Garcia and wife Irma Valadez Garcia of Lubbock, Texas, and Israel Garcia and wife Lori Tischler Garcia of Oregon City, Ore.; as well as his seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Richard worked most of his life in road construction before settling in Lubbock, Texas. Pallbearers will be his only grandson, Richard Garcia III, and six great-grandsons, Eric Garcia, John Bradshaw, Isaiah Garcia, Ruben E. Gonzalez III, Anthony Gonzalez, and Justin Gonzalez. John Matthew Gonzales, 20, of Lubbock passed away on July 15, 2013. John was born November 29, 1992 in Lubbock, graduated from Smyer High School. He attended South Plains College for a year. His passion in life was basketball and his daughter, Gracelyn. John is best remembered for beautiful smile and for his ways of making others smile too. John is survived by his father, Gilbert Gonzales of Smyer; his mother, Angela Medrano of Lubbock; brother, Gilbert Gonzales; sister, Melinda Gonzales also of Lubbock; Kelsey Seigman; and daughter, Gracelyn Gonzales of Smyer. Survivors also include his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Sylvia Medrano of Ropesville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gilbert Sr. and Bertha Gonzales of Slaton.
Josephine V. Gonzales, 76, of Lubbock, passed away on July 17, 2013. Ms. Gonzales was born on July 1, 1937, in Laredo, Texas. She was retired from LISD and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church. She was also a Guadalupana at St. Philip Benzi in Shallowater, Texas. Josephine is survived by: her daughters, Teresa (Albert) Rodriguez of Lubbock, Maria E. Medellin of Seattle, Wash., Maria L. Valdez of Lubbock; her sons, Roy Medellin (Linda) of Austin, Texas, Raul Medellin of Lubbock, and Richard Gonzales (Veronica) of Las Vegas, Nev.; her sisters, Maria G. Cruz of Brownsville, Texas, and Gloria Garcia of Ciudad Victoria, Tamp.; brother, Lorenzo Garcia of San Antonio, Texas; as well as 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great greatgrandchild. Josephine was preceded in death by her daughter, Rosemary Medellin, and brother, Jesus Garcia.
Gustavo S. Martinez, 58, of Lubbock passed away on July 19, 2013. Moose was born on May 9, 1955, to Jose and Frances (SaMaria M. Hernanlas) Martinez. He gradudez, 70, of Lubbock ated from Estacado High passed away on ThursSchool and worked as a day, July 4, 2013. She welder. He was a memwas born on Oct. 16, ber of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and an 1942, in Colorado City, avid Harley Davidson motorcycle rider and Texas, to the late FeliciDallas Cowboy fan. He was preceded in ano and Angelita Minjardeath by a brother, Andres Coy Martinez. ez. She married John M. Survivors include three sons, Johnny Angel Hernandez on Dec. 28, Martinez (Stephanie), Joe Michael Marti1961, in Lubbock. She was a housewife. nez (Lupe) and Christopher Aaron Martinez She loved shopping and collecting shoes (Angel); a daughter, Bryanna Nycole Martiand clothes. She will be missed by her fam- nez; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Dora ily. Survivors include her husband, John Coleman (Keith), Olga Chavez (Arnold) and M. Hernandez of Lubbock; three sons, Denise Martinez (Nick) ; and his lifelong John Hernandez Jr., and Felix Hernandez, partner, Juana Martinez. both of Lubbock, and Peter Hernandez of Odessa; three daughters, Angelita HernanAngelita DeLeon dez and Carmen Garcia, both of Lubbock, Mireles of Ropesville, and Linda Sandoval of Houston; a brother, passed away on July 4, Gregorio Minjarez of Lubbock, two sisters, 2013, at the age of 52. Angelita was a licensed Hortensia Gonzalez and Juanita Minjarez, vocational nurse for both of Lubbock; six grandchildren; and six 27 years. Loved ones great-grandchildren. include her spouse, Roberto Mireles Sr.; and the families of her four Hector Huerta, 51, children: Roberto and of Lubbock passed away Erica Mireles with Cyra and Cerissa Mireles; on June 30, 2013. Mr. Yvonne and Ruben Villegas with Liliana and Huerta was born to the Mia Villegas, Yolanda and Matthew Lynskey late Andres and Francis with Lucas R. and Baby Lynskey; and Rigo Huerta on Jan. 9, 1962, and Ashleigh Mireles. in Lubbock, Texas. Hector grew up in Lubbock. He enjoyed baseball, Efrain Ruiz III, 11, of bowling, and loved ma- Lubbock passed away riachi music. Those left on Sunday, July 21, to cherish his memories are his son, Andres 2013. He was born on Huerta; grandson, Justin; sister, Gloria Guti- May 18, 2002 in Luberrez (Anthony); brothers; Andrew Huerta, (Lydia) and Ruben Huerta (Gina); as well as bock to Efrain Ruiz, Jr. several nieces and nephews. He was pre- and Rebecca Castillo. ceded in death by his parents and Gabriel He had attended LISD Huerta. last attending Stewart Elementary. He loved the Toy Story movie. Survivors include his parents of Lubbock; a sister, Avianna Alisa Marquez; his paternal grandparents, David Perales and Maribel Corral; his maternal grandparents, Louis and Carolina Castillo; his maternal great-grandparents, Vicente Even though I walk through the valley of and Cecilia Castillo; and his paternal greatthe shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ grandparents, Amandina Ramirez, Crespin Psalm 23:4 and Rose Perales, and Vicky Ruiz.
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Ernesto L. Lopez, 38, passed away on July 15, 2013. Ernesto was born June 6, 1975 in Hobbs, N.M. to Ernesto Lopez Jr. and Lola Luna. He graduated from Abernathy High in 1993 and later married Gracie Rodriguez on November 13, 2010 in Petersburg. He worked as a prison guard for the Smith Unit in Lamesa for many years and enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Gracie Lopez of Petersburg; parents, Ernesto Lopez Jr. of Hobbs, Lola Luna of Abernathy; two sons, Ernesto Lopez IV of Petersburg, Joseph Macias of Lubbock; one brother, Ismael Lopez of Abernathy.
Miguel Martinez, 14, of Lubbock, passed away on June 22, 2013. Miguel was born on Feb. 17, 1999 to the parentage of Miguel R. Hernandez and Judith C. Leseberg in Guymon, Okla. Miguel attended Cavazos Junior High. He loved sports and his dream was to be a professional football player. Miguel was excited about attending Lubbock High School with plans on receiving a football scholarship until his tragic accident. He was well loved by his family and friends and will truly be missed. He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Miguel Hernandez and Judith Leseberg; his siblings, Jesse, Manuel, Andres, Monique, Julian, and Vanessa; his grandparents, Dorothy Guerin, Epifanio Martinez, Gloria Hernandez, and Jesus Hernandez; his nieces, Sahily, Amelia, Liliana, and Ana; nephews, Alex, and Ezekiel; and a host of other relatives and friends. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.
Pedro M. Peti Garcia, 53, of Hale Center, passed away on July 24, 2013. He was born Dec. 22, 1959, in Alice, Texas, to Juan and Amelia (Macias) Garcia. The family moved to Hale Center in 1969 from Alice. He was a resident of Lubbock for many years until returning to Hale Center in 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert Garcia in 1999 and Juan Antonio Garcia in 2000. He is survived by four brothers, Salomon Garcia of Hale Center, Texas, Isaias Garcia of Odessa, Texas, Gonzalo Garcia of Lubbock, Texas, Enrique Garcia of Grand Prairie. He is also survived by seven sisters, Rebecca M. Garcia of San Antonio, Texas, Carmen Munguia of St. Cloud, Minn., Ester Jimenez, Delia Espinosa, Alicia Rodriguez and Amelia Plasencio, all of Hale Center, and Mary Rosa of Sabastian, Texas. Rudy G. Botello, 30, of Lubbock passed away on July 20, 2013. He was born on Oct. 20, 1982 in Fort Morgan, Colo. Rudy is survived by his fiancé , Adriana Villareal, and little man, P.J. He is also survived by his parents, Robert and Sylvia Botello; brothers, Ruben, Ronnie Randy, and Raul; and his grandparents, Santos T. Garcia and Mary Soto. Rudy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Diamantina Botello, and his uncle, Augustine Garcia. Rudy's love for drawing was immeasurable. His true love was being around his family and many friends. Rudy battled every day as a warrior from God to help spread the love of Jesus Christ. During his battle he has made many new friends that helped Rudy while he was recovering. Rudy very much loved his Texas Tech Red Raiders and his Denver Broncos.
Mickey Galaviz Villegas, 83, passed away on July 24, 2013. Micaela was born in Alamo, Texas, to Luciano and Ramona Galaviz on Sept. 29, 1929. She married Adan Villegas on July 19, 1949, in Alamo, Texas. She was a member of the Altar Society at St. Isidore's Catholic Church. She is survived by: her children, Lucy and husband Tom Brown, Linda and husband Bob Cuevas, and Diana Hernandez; brothers, Ramon Galaviz and Armando Galaviz; and sisters, Mary Nava and Connie Castillo survive Micaela. She is also survived by the loves of her life, six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Micaela was preceded in death by her husband, Adan Rendon Villegas, her parents, her sisters, Lola Rojas, Hortencia Galaviz, brothers, Luciano Galaviz Jr., Jesus Galaviz and Joe Rolando Galaviz.
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