Memoriam/memorial Juventia (Mary) Casarez, 78, of Lubbock passed away on Nov. 26, 2014. Juventina was born July 27, 1936, in Del Rio, Texas, to Jesus and Delores Trevino. She married Alfredo Casarez on June 16. She worked and served in the community of Lubbock for many years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1998. Loved ones include her sons, Ricky, Jesse and Jimmy Casarez; daughters, Teresa Kuntz and Rachel Isham; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and her beloved Mr. Pete Mercado and his family; as well as numerous friends and family. Marisa Lucio Acosta, 40, of Lubbock passed away on Nov. 21, 2014. She was born on March 12, 1974, in Lubbock to Eloi and Elvia Rivera. Marisa married Frank Acosta in Lubbock, Texas. Mrs. Acosta was a loving and kind person that would help anybody in need. Marisa is survived by two sons, Justin Garcia and Nicholas Acosta; two daughters, Clarisa Acosta and Aniyah Garcia; four sisters, Sonia Madrid, Yvonne Ybarra, Roxann Sanchez, and Savannah Rivera; two brothers, Elias and Eric Rivera; two grandchildren, Caiden and Ava Faith Lara. John Joe Aguirre, 68, of Abernathy, TX, passed away on Oct. 29, 2014. He was born on Jan. 21, 1946, in Floresville, TX, to Juan and Maria (Gill) Aguirre. He married Janie Ramirez on Sept. 14, 1968. Mr. Aguirre was a lifelong Abernathy resident, was a farmer, and loved hunting. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Aguirre. He is survived by his son, SSGT John Joe Aguirre, Jr. of Kentucky; three daughters, Eva Cortez and husband Michael of Abernathy, Diana Rosas and husband Ben of Lubbock, TX, and Elza Aguirre of Abernathy; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Frances Perez, Lydia Hernandez, and Lucia Garza; and three brothers, Santos Aguirre, Tony Aguirre, and Adam Aguirre. Frank Baca, 74, passed away on Nov. 4, 2014. He was born on July 6, 1940, in Clovis, NM, to Alex and Teresa Baca Sr. He worked as a handy man for most of his life and married Veronica Huffman on Jan. 30, 1989, in Lubbock. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Baca of Lubbock; five sons, Frankie Baca, David Baca, both of Clovis, Alex Baca of AZ, Anthony Baca and Daniel Griffith both of Lubbock; one daughter, Lara Garcia of AZ; one brother, Alex Baca of NM; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Sena, Fucundo Baca; and three sisters, Jane Sena, Simona Longoria. Teresa Lucero.
Manuel A. Hernandez, 83, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Nov. 23, 2014. He was born in Woodsboro, Texas, on Aug. 7, 1931. Manuel married the love of his life, Teresa Magana Hernandez on May 24, 1954. He was a truck driver for Consolidated Pipe and Tube for over 40 years. Manuel was a member of Templo Bethel. He is survived by his wife, Teresa; his children, Gerry (Irma) Hernandez, Dalia (Brent) Adkins, Rick Hernandez, and Dina Hernandez; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Julio Camacho, 82, of Lubbock passed away on Nov. 14, 2014. Mr. Camacho was born on June 19, 1932, in Gonzales, Texas, to Raymundo and Loncia (Rodriguez) Camacho. He married Refugia Rodriguez on April 8, 1960, in Lubbock. She passed away on April 5, 2014. Mr. Camacho worked for RAFB for 25 years and Merriot for 15 years at Guadalupe Elementary. Julio is survived by his children, Fred, Rosemary Martinez (Jorge), Ricky (Elma) and Steve (Marcie), all of Lubbock; his grandchildren, Vicky, Chris, Jorge Jr., Adam, Shadee and Audree; and one sister, Vicenta Camacho. He was preceded in death by one brother, Juan; one sister, Dominga; and a daughter-in-law, Anabel Camacho (2014). Manuel V. Chavez, 84, of Lubbock passed away on Nov. 16, 2014. He was born to Aneda and Jose Chavez on Aug. 21, 1930, in Whiteface. He married Isabel Zapata on April 27, 1961. As a member of the Knights of Columbus he received a lifetime achievement award and was an usher for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Edward Chavez and Carlos Chavez; a brother, Ray Chavez; and a sister, Mary Richardson. Survivors include his wife; a sister, Flora Chavez of Lubbock; two daughters, Michaela Mickie Hernandez and Alice (Arthur) Vasquez, both of Lubbock; sons, Rick Chavez of Dallas and Juan (Nina) Chavez of Lubbock; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Ricardo Little Ricky Barboza III, passed away on Nov. 2, 2014, in Lubbock. He was born on July 14, 1990, in Hereford to Ricardo Barboza Jr. and Gloria Cano. He was a construction employee for Allen Butler Construction. Little He is survived by his father, Ricardo Rick and Debbie Barboza of Lubbock; his mother, Gloria and Mario Vargas of Hereford; five brothers, Roy Barboza , Jesse Chuye Barboza both of Dalhart, Fabian Barboza and Bryan Barboza both of Herford, Anthony Barboza of Lubbock; two sisters, Elena Barboza of Lubbock, and Casandra Barboza of Corpus Christi; his paternal grandparents, Mario and Cruz Castillo of Lubbock; his maternal grandmother, Delia Cano of Hereford; and his paternal great-grandmother, Ignacia Castillo of Dallas.
Victoria Hernandez Garcia, 85, of Idalou passed away on Nov. 27, 2014. She was born on Jan. 23, 1929, in Seguin, Texas, to the late Anselmo and Paz Hernandez. She married Espiridion Garcia on Nov. 23, 1953, in Slaton. Survivors include her husband, Espiridion Garcia of Idalou; her sons, Estevan Garcia, Albert Garcia and Ernie Garcia, all of Idalou, Gilbert Garcia, Pete Garcia, Rudy Garcia and Danny Garcia, all of Lubbock; her daughters, Nina Lozano and Olga Ybarra, both of Idalou, Yolanda Lozano and Nancy Flores, both of Lubbock; her brothers, Anselmo Hernandez, Cele Hernandez and Ruben Hernandez, all of Snyder, and David Hernandez of Dallas; her sisters, Martina Rojas of Seguin, Elena Lopez and Ninfa Lopez, both of Snyder, and Yvonne Angalina Puente of Dallas; 41 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Elida Ortiz Padilla, 80, of Lubbock passed away on Nov. 3, 2014. She was born on May 7, 1934, in Orange Grove, Texas, to the late Abel and Ysmenia Ortiz. She married the love of her life, Juan Padilla Sr., in 1951 in Orange Grove, Texas. Rev. Juan Padilla preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 2009. Elida was a member of Iglesia Bautista De La Comunidad. Those left to cherish her memories are two daughters, Oralia and Raul Sanchez of Lubbock, Noelia and Johnny Cavazos of Lubbock; two sons, Juan and Nancy Padilla of Porto Velho, Brazil; David Ray Padilla of Lubbock; six brothers; four sisters; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Neto Holguin Sr., 75, of Lubbock passed away on Nov. 11, 2014, in Lubbock. He was born on Jan. 17, 1939, in Marfa, Texas, to the late David and Desideria Holguin. He married Juanita Rubio on June 21, 1958, in Midland. They moved to Lubbock in 1961 from Midland. Neto was a landscaper by trade, working for Buddy Davis. Survivors include Jose Oracion Duhis wife, Juanita Holguin of Lubbock; a ran, 80, of Lubbock, daughter, Naomi and Rudy Morales; three Texas, passed away on sons, George Holguin, Ernest R. Jr. and Nov. 1, 2014. Jose was Yolanda Holguin, Daniel and Estella Holguin, born on May 21, 1934, in all of Lubbock; four brothers, Angel Holguin of Lubbock, Manuel Holguin, Domingo HolPetersburg, Texas, to the guin, both of Midland, and Enrique Holguin parentage of Paul Duran of San Angelo; three sisters, Elidia Olguin, and Carolina Salizar. He Carolina Holguin, and Yolanda Ramirez, all married Maria Acevedo of Midland; his grandchildren, Marie (Adam), on July 27, 1970, in LubMissy (Eric), Chris (Michelle), Matthew, Erica bock. Jose was preceded in death by: his (Anthony), Joshua, Jacob (Brenda), Tammie parents, Paul Duran and Carolina Salizar. (Jose), Crystal (Juan); his great-grandchilHe leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, dren and a great -great-granddaughter. Maria Duran; one daughter, Sylvia Brito; two sons, Joe Duran and Angel Duran; six sisTo everything there is a season, ters; five brothers; nine grandchildren; and a a time to every purpose under host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and the sun… ECCL 3:18. friends.
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Manuela Compean, 80, of Lubbock passed away on Nov. 11, 2014. She was born on June 16, 1934, in Lockhart, Texas, to Delfino and Maria Morales. Manuela married Jesus Compean in Littlefield. He passed away in Sept. of 2000. Manuela worked for American Cotton Growers for 16 years. She now joins Jesus for the eternal dance. She is survived by John Compean Sr. (Gracie Castillo); a daughter-in-law, Diana Saenz Compean; grandchildren, Priscilla Compean Guerrero, John Compean Jr. (Lisa Perez Compean), Justin Rocky Compean (Jessica Martinez). Manuela is also survived by four sisters; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Compean was preceded in death by a daughter, Norma Compean; and a son, Jesus Compean Jr.
Manuel Martinez, 83, of Lubbock will passed away on Nov. 1, 2014. He was born on Oct. 17, 1931, in Waelder, Texas, to Antonio Martinez and Petra Vargas. He married Anita DeLeon on July 23, 1955, in Lubbock. Their union was blessed for 59 years. He worked for Clark Equipment for 20 years until his retirement, and then faithfully served Stenocall for Mr. and Mrs. McCleod for 17 years. Manuel is survived by his wife, Anita; four sons, Manuel Jr., Arthur, Israel and Oscar Martinez; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Angelita Angie Mendez passed away on Nov. 21, 2014. Angie was born on May 17, 1960, in Lubbock, Texas. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Jorge Mendez; children, Jorge, Jr. Mendez and wife, Sharon, Jose E. Mendez, and Maria Leonor G. Mendez; grandchildren, Zachary, Demitrius, and Ryleigh Mendez; mother, Mary Garza; father, Emilio Garza; and siblings, Linda Cantu and husband, Paul, Norma Torres and husband, Juan, Josie Garza, Jim Garza and wife, Lisa, and Ruben Garza.
In Loving Memory
Fidencia "Frances" Castro Dec. 27, 1928 to Jan 21, 2014
Though her smile is gone forever and her hand I cannot touch I still have so many memories of the one I loved so much. Her memory is now my keepsake, which with I'll never part. God has her in his keeping, I have her in my heart. Grandma how I miss you, my heart longs for the day we reunite in Heaven. Love, Christy Martinez-Garcia Julia Garcia Dec. 28, 192 to July 19, 2014 If roses grow in Heaven Lord please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother's arms, and tell her they're from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile...place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. I miss you mom. Love, Frank Garcia - your son In Memory of Monsignor Curtis T. Halfmann May 27, 1934 - December 2, 2012
We continue to celebrate your life. And the measure of its worth. And every single life you touched. While you were on this earth.…still recall those words of encouragement to many of us telling us, "You done good." We're reminded of our purpose when we reflect on our memories of you - your faith, leadership, courage, and contributions. And now we reciprocate to let you know...you done good. Always on our minds, and in our hearts. Love, Christy, Frank, & Amaris
Dora Elia Albiar Garza 1-26-1940 to 12-13-2002
God called you home twelve years ago. To me it seems like you are always around us, I miss you very much. But I know that I will see you one day and you, Dad, Mom, and my daughters will greet me. We love you always, your sisters, brothers, grandchildren, and you great-grandchildren. We all miss you very much.
Love you, Your sister Janie Calvillo
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