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Memoriam/memorial Apolonia Pola Calzada, 89, passed away on Dec. 13, 2013. Apolonia was born Feb. 9, 1924, in Moore to Eladio and Enedina Villarreal. She married Isaias G. Calzada on Dec. 8, 1955, in Odessa and moved to O'Donnell in that same year. She will always be remembered as a strong Christian woman and a great friend to all. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Isaias G. Calzada of O'Donnell; one son, Oscar Calzada and wife Cecilia of O'Donnell; one daughter, Carmen Mendiata and husband Max of O'Donnell; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Reynaldo, Juan and Silvestre Villarreal; and one sister, Amada Medrano.

Adalberto Galaviz, 61, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 10, 2013. Adalberto was born on Feb. 6, 1952, in Lubbock to Ramon and Olivia Galaviz. Adalberto was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his children, Albert, Jessie and Tonia. He loved spending time with his parents, Ramon and Olivia of Lubbock, and his siblings, Yolanda Gaytan of Lubbock, Joe (Connie) Galaviz of Palmdale, Calif., Noe (Chris) Galaviz of Coppell, Texas, Sally (Danny) Beltran of Los Angeles, Calif., Ruben Galaviz of San Francisco, Calif., and Mary (Robert) Medrano of Lubbock. He is survived by his children, Albert, Jessie, and Tonia; his parents; and 15 grandchildren. Adalberto was preceded in death by his son, Ralph.

Ygnasio Castillo, 64, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 16, 2013. He was born on Sept. 9, 1949 in Austin, Texas to the late Inez and Julia Castillo. He married Francis Garcia on Jan. 4, 1970 in Lubbock. He was a self employed tile setter. He was a family man and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He moved to Lubbock in 1984 from St. Paul, Minn. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Richard Castillo, Robert Castillo, Andrew Castillo, and Isabel Chavelo Castillo. He is survived by his wife Francis Castillo of Lubbock; three sons, Johnny Castillo, Jeremy Castillo and Andrew Castillo all of Lubbock; four daughters, Jeanette Castillo, Melissa Rivera, Diana Quevedo, and Jessica Castillo all of Lubbock; four sisters, Mary Prieto, Margie Olguin, and Isabel Ochoa all of Lubbock, and Rosa Moreno of Michigan; 26 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Rivera, Johnny Castillo, Jeremy Castillo, Andrew Garcia, Richard Gomez Jr and Anthony Castillo.

Christopher Gonzales, 42, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 15, 2013. He was born March 2, 1971 in Lubbock to Jose and Nelda (Zuniga) Nevarez. Chris had worked for Eagle Picher Industries as a forklift operator and also manufactured stained glass windows to name a couple of his talents. He was a Harley Davidson aficionado, and enjoyed Rock music. He lived life to the fullest. Although he was large in size, his heart was massive in kindness, letting those around him know all is okay, I'm here for you. Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Moriarty; grandson, Jayden; his mother, Nelda Nevarez; sister, Lupe Gonzales; and brothers, Johnny, Carlos, Ricky and Luis Gonzales. He also leaves his beloved grandmother, Elvira Zuniga. Chris was preceded in death by his father, Joe Nevarez.

Mario Benitez, 61, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 1, 2013. He was born on Oct. 29, 1952 in Plainview to the late Guillermo Enrique Benitez and Esperanza Franco. He married Lupe Trevino on Sept. 24, 1984 in Lubbock. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War, receiving the medals of National Defense Service and Sharpshooter. He worked for Armstrong Mechanical as a duct installer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Lorainne Benitez, in 1988; and a grandson, Marky Benitez, in 2008. Survivors include his wife, Lupe Benitez; two sons, Mark Benitez and Joe Trevino; a daughter, Elizabeth Garcia; two brothers, Henry Benitez, and Oscar Benitez; a sister, Gloria Trevino; his mother, Esperanza Vela Franco; and ten grandchildren. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

Candice Marie Ortiz, 16, of O'Donnell, Texas passed away on Dec. 14, 2013. She was born on June 1, 1997 in Lubbock, Texas. Candice Marie was very active in her school activities. She was currently a student of the junior class at LubbockCooper High School. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Guadalupe and Josephina Morado and Eufemio and Paz Ortiz; great-grandmothers, Alicia Franco and Dora Jimenez. Candice Marie is survived by her father, Oscar Ortiz of Lubbock, Texas; her mother, Dora Ortiz of O'Donnell, Texas; her brother, Eufemio Ortiz of O'Donnell, Texas; grandparents, Arthur and Luisa Morado of O'Donnell, Texas; grandparents, Jessie and Lydia Ortiz of O'Donnell, Texas; great-grandfather, Nito Jimenez of Midland, Texas; uncles and aunts, Arturo Morado, Jr. and Erica Gutierrez of Lubbock, Texas, Fidel and Ginger Morado of Lamesa, Texas, Matthew Morado and Jennifer Losoya of Mesquite, Texas, Tonnie and Angel Blanco of Big Spring, Texas, and Jacoby Morado and Jessica Childress of Midland, Texas; uncles and aunts, Johnny and Rachel Morales of O'Donnell, Texas, John and Amy Ogeda of Houston, Texas, and Michael Ortiz of Hobbs, N.M.; several cousins and great uncles and aunts.

Francisco Pancho Gonzales, 51 passed away on Dec. 8, 2013 at his residence. Francisco was born Nov. 26, 1962 in Lubbock to Agustin and Adelfa Gonzales, Sr. He moved to Arlington in 1995 but later moved back to his home town here in Lubbock in 2005. He married Celeste Redding on April 10, 2009 and worked as an auto body painter. Above watching the San Francisco 49ers play, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and attending church. He is survived by his wife, Celeste Gonzales of Lubbock; his father, Agustin Gonzales, Sr. of Lubbock; three brothers, Guadalupe Shorty Gonzales, Raymond Gonzales, both of Lubbock, and Agustin Gonzales of Midland; one sister, Criselda Chela Gonzalez of Lubbock; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Adelfa Gonzales; one son, Francisco Gonzales, Jr.; and one brother, Valentin Gonzales.

Patrick "Pat" Anthony Thompson, passed away on Dec. 18, 2013. He was born June 14, 1941 in Menard County Texas. He was a member of Los Hermano’s since February 2010, Pat was active with the “Vamos a Pescar” Fishing event. He was also involved with 4th on Broadway and was a vital member of the “Stars and Stripes” stage for several yrs. Pat attended Angelo State University and Texas Tech. He taught vocational agriculture in Shallowater, was briefly a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper, and held positions with the Pepsi Company, Diamond Shamrock and Lubbock International Airport where he retired in 2011. He was preceded in death by his Father William James Thompson, Mother Pauline Frances Decker Thompson, infant Brother James Hugh Thompson, and wife Suzanne. He is survived by Son Clay Drake, Sister Anita Thompson Birdsong, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, stepdaughter Lorri Jennings, and step-son David

Ismael C. Castro, 53, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 15, 2013. Ismael was born June 8, 1960 in Mathis, Texas to Jesus and Maria Castro. He married Teresa Moreno on July 12, 1985. Loved ones include his wife; sons, Victor Maldonado, Joshua Castro, and Christopher Solis; daughter, Michele Maldonado; nine grandchildren; mother, Maria Alaniz; brothers, Jerry Castro and Steven Castro; sisters, Oralia Herrera, Linda Mendoza and Janice Martinez.

Olga Juarez Aguirre, 77, passed away on Nov. 30, 2013 in Lubbock, Texas. Olga was born to the late Maria Juarez Sulaica and Arturo Juarez on July 5, 1936 in Crystal City, Texas. She attended Lubbock High School. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and was a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary. Olga married Epifanio Aguirre, Sr. on Dec. 14, 1957. They were married for 55 years. Olga is survived by her husband, Epifanio, Sr.; sons, Epifanio Jr. (Debbie), Hector Ricardo (Denise), George (Irma), Jerry (Trish), Paul, and David (Vanessa); two sisters, Lydia Zepeda, Carolina Rodriguez (Cosme); and two brothers, Pablo P. Sulaica Jr. (Janie), and George Sulaica (Josie). She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Olga was preceded in death by her parents, Maria Juarez Sulaica, Arturo Juarez; stepfather, Pablo Sulaica, Sr.; brothers, Osvaldo Juarez, Oscar Juarez, and Arturo Juarez; and son, Edward Aguirre.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4

Jerry Reyna, 56, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 9, 2013. Juan Jerardo Reyna was born June 7, 1957 in San Benito, Texas to Fidel and Paquita Reyna. Jerry graduated from Hereford High School in 1975, received his Bachelors Degree from West Texas State University in 1981 and his Master's Degree from Texas Tech University in 1988. Jerry married Anita Gonzalez on Aug. 8, 1992. The majority of his career was spent working in some form of youth services, Lubbock Juvenile Probation, West Texas Children's Assessment Center, and Texas Youth Commission. Loved ones include his wife, Anita; daughter, Elizabeth Marie Reyna; sons, Andrew and Matthew Reyna; father, Fidel Reyna, Sr.; brothers, Fidel Reyna, Jr., Carlos Reyna, Leonardo Reyna, and Baldemar Reyna; and sister, Rosa Maria De La Rosa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Paquita Montoya Reyna, in 2002.

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Victor Quintanilla, Sr., 77, of Levelland passed away on Dec. 16, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, Juanita Quintanilla of Levelland; his daughter, Victoria Quintanilla of Levelland; five grandchildren, Victor Quintanilla III, Alex Hernandez, Max Hernandez, Marisa Quintanilla, and John Paul Quintanilla; his three brothers, Lupe, Daniel, and Juan Quintanilla; and three sisters, Sussie Ramirez, Janie Vizcarra, and Esperanza Coronado. Victor was a Cursillista and a member of the Sagrado Corazon at St. Micheal's Catholic Church, where he and his wife and family are long time members. He also owned and operated Quintanilla Trucking Company in Levelland for several years.

Anita Berlanga, 91, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 12, 2013. She was born Sept. 4, 1922, in Lubbock to her late parents, Jose and Manuela (Mares) Berlanga. She married Benancio Bitela; he departed this life in February 1982. Ms. Berlanga was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She devoted her life to the success of her business, La Casa Mexicana, which she founded with her late husband in 1955. She will always be remembered for her unending devotion to God and family. Survivors include her children: Erlinda Martinez of Lubbock, Olga Martinez (Ernesto) of Athens, Ohio, Mary Irene Manzanalez (Nick) of Lubbock, and Benancio Bitela Jr. (Minerva), also of Lubbock; 14 grandchildren, including her beloved Teresa Torres (David) of Lubbock. She also leaves behind numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Modesta Nastasi of California, Helen Easton of Marble Falls, Texas, and a brother, Hilario Berlanga of Lubbock. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Erminia Martinez and Inez Moreno; brothers, Alvino, Isidro, Tande and Jose Berlanga; along with four grandsons.

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