Memoriam/memorial T E R E S A RAMIREZ passed away Nov. 27, 2015. Maria Teresa was born on June 28, 1953, to Jose and Natividad Lopez Rocha in Fentress, Texas. Survivors include her three sons, Mark and his wife, Suzanna, John and his wife, Lisa, and Joel Ramirez; three grandchildren, Katelyn Grace, Olivia Marie, and Ethan Lane Ramirez; seven brothers, Joe Rocha, Jr., Daniel Rocha, Ruben Rocha, Elias Rocha, Ric Rocha and wife, Brandi, Steve Rocha, Armando Rocha; and two sisters, Raquel Gilliam and husband, Bruce, and Diana Rocha. She was preceded in death by her brother, Adam Rocha, who died on May 6, 1995. LEONOR VARA, 80, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 11, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Dec. 11, 1935, in Mexico. Leonor married Victor Vara in Lubbock. He passed away in 1997. Mrs. Vara enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was a caring person. Leonor is survived by four sons, Francisco Hernandez of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Victor Hernandez of Hale Center, Texas, Luis Hernandez and Pedro Hernandez, both of Lubbock; two daughters, Leticia Palacios of Lubbock and Arasely Vara of Lindale, Texas; four sisters, all of Mexico; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren NANCY IBARRA, 31, of Wolfforth went to be with the Lord on Nov. 30, 2015. She was born on July 13, 1984, to the late Domingo Sr. (1999) and Maria Ibarra. She is preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Ibarra in 2008 and a brother, Sammy Ibarra in 2009. Survivors include her mother, Maria Ibarra of Wolfforth; two brothers, Rev. Domingo Ibarrra of New Home, and Danny Ibarra of Wollfforth; five sisters, Naomi Covarrubias, Sarah Escamilla and Maria Garza, all of Lubbock, and Maria Michaela Vega, and Martha Pledger, all of Wolfforth. JULIE M. LUCIO passed into eternal life on Nov. 25, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 6, 1965, in Littlefield, Texas, to Daniel and Janie Martinez. Julie is survived by her husband, Gustavo Lucio; a son, Jonathan; and three grandsons, Devan, Ivan, and Jared; two sisters, Diana and husband, Greg, Rachael and a brother, Danny; nephews: Gabriel, Christopher, Eddie and Ray; and a niece, Crystal.
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VICTOR RODRIGUEZ, JR., 62, of Plainview, passed away on Nov. 25, 2015. Victor was born Oct. 2, 1953, in Lockney, Texas, to Victor Rodriguez, Sr. and Olivia Olivarez Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alfredo Rodriguez. Survivors include his parents; three children, Samuel, Angelica and Victoria; six sisters, June Azua, Helen Peters, Yesenia Pardo, Gracie Adams, Juanita Ortega and Rosita Hernandez; seven brothers, Oscar Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez, Ruben Rivera, Bobby Cervantes, Michael Cervantes, David Luna and Raul Rodriguez. EDWARD ZARATE, 70, of Wolfforth, Texas, went to his heavenly rest on Nov. 22, 2015 after a brief illness. Edward was born to Jose and Jesucita Zarate on Dec. 19, 1944. He leaves behind his wife, Vickie Zarate. Edward is survived by his siblings, Erminia Lopez, Elva Gonzales, Rudy Zarate, Belia Zarate, Sylvia Cortez, Joe Zarate Jr. and Liz Turley. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Jesucita Zarate; sister, Erlinda Ybarra; and brother, Elio Zarate. DEMETRIO CORTINAS 48, passed from this life on Dec. 1, 2015. He was born on Dec. 16, 1966, in Lockney to Alejandro Luis and Gloria (Carrion) Cortinas and married Elaine Luera on Sept. 27, 2014, in Chicago. Surviving Demetrio is his wife, Elaine; his children, Jessica, Henry, Dominic, Bianca and Chloe; and his extended children, Matthew and Jasmeen. Those left to continue his legacy are his 10 grandchildren. He also leaves his precious mother, Gloria and siblings, David and Domingo Cortinas, Diana Ruiz, Delia Martinez, and Tina Cunningham; along with a multitude of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Danny.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4
DIONICIO GARZA, Sr. of Lamesa, Texas, 88, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2015. At the age of 25, he married the love of his life, Santos Salinas. They moved to Lamesa in 1957 and never left. Nicho is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Celita; his brothers, Prudencio, Martin, Santos, Gilberto and Valente; his stepbrother, Celso Garza; and his stepsister, Petra Cano. Nick is survived by his bride, Santos Garza of 63 years of Lamesa; his two sons, Serapio (Sonny) Garza and spouse, Sylvia of Lubbock and Dionicio Garza, Jr. of Lamesa. He had six grandchidren, Erik Garza and spouse, Cindy, Erin Garza, Stephen Garza and his partner, Nathan, Timothy Garza, Ausha Sambrano and husband, Chris, and Joshua Garza and spouse, Lindsay. In addition, he is survived by two great-grandchildren, Madisyn and Ayden, and a brother, Panfilo Garza and spouse, Mary of Lamesa.
RAY RAMIREZ -Services for Ray Ramirez, 60, of Lubbock will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 15, 2015, at The Dream Center on 30th and Ave L with Pastor Joshua Ramirez officiating. Interment will be in Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park. An evening prayer service will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2015, at Guajardo Funeral Chapels. Mr. Ramirez passed away on Dec. 10, 2015, at his residence with his family at his bedside. He was born on Nov. 25, 1955, in Altus, Okla., to his late parents, Margarito and Rosa (Mora) Ramirez. Ray married Ruth Milan on Aug. 6, 1994, in Edinburg. He played the guitar, enjoyed singing, assembled remote control cars and was an avid gun collector. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Diana Ramirez, Emily Ramirez; seven brothers, Sam, Refugio, Margarito, David, Joe, Raul and Rudy; and six sisters, Noemi Sotelo, Minerva Galindo, Elizabeth De Leon, Dora Gonzales, Gloria Urias and Diana Rivera. He also leaves behind a multitude of nieces and nephews.
To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.
ROSE ROSIE DOLLY TREVINO, 55 of Lubbock e entered into eternal rest on Dec. 15, 2015. She was born on March 12, 1960, in Lubbock, Texas, to Gustavo and Rosa Trevino. She married the love of her life Gustavo Limon on Dec. 12, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Gustavo Limon; her children: Jaime Mendoza of Lubbock, Yuri Mendoza of Lubbock, Abel Mendoza (Latasha) of Wolfforth and Joshua Mendoza (Amber) of Lubbock. She also leaves to cherish her memories two sisters: Sylvia Garcia of Dallas and Lydia Marquez (Felix); seven brothers: Gustavo Trevino (Chely) of Duncanville, Ruben Trevino, Frank Trevino (Sara), David Trevino, Roy Trevino (Cynthia), Reymundo Trevino (Janice) and Jaime Trevino (April) all of Lubbock, and 11 grandchildren.
SYLVIA R. LOVATO, 57 passed away December 15, 2015. Services for Mrs. Lovato. She was born April 27, 1958 in Lubbock to Johnny & Theodora Rodriguez. She married Trine Lovato on January 11, 1975 in Lubbock and was a home maker. She enjoyed dancing, watching her novelas and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Trine Lovato of Lubbock; her father, Johnny Rodriguez; two sons, Trinidad Christopher Lovato, Johnny Lovato both of Lubbock; two daughters, Roxanne Avalos, Valerie Sanchez both of Lubbock; three brothers, Brigido Rodriguez, Johnny Rodriguez, David Gonzales all of Lubbock; one sister, Candelria Hernandez of Lubbock; seven grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, Theodora Rodriguez; one brother, Pedro Rodriguez; one sister, Rachel Rodriguez.
ELISEO SALAS SR., 81, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 18, 2015. He was born June 14, 1934, in Del Rio to the late Felix and San Juana Salas. He married Francis Rodriguez on March 29, 1956, in MEMORIALS ARE PAID ADVERTISING, and can include photo message. Different sizes, Seguin, Texas. He was As a reminder, on January 1, 2016, all mea devout catholic and worked as a Ginner prices. moriams and memorials will require payment. For for many years before retiring. He enjoyed more info, call (806) 792-1212. Deadline to submit spending his time fishing and spending qual- is the 21st. ity time with his family. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Francis Salas of Lubbock; six sons, Eliseo (Mable) Salas Jr., In Loving Memory Eloy Salas, Rick Salas, Felix (Carmen) Salas Maria "Conchita" Ramos Sr, Dan (Julie) Salas Sr. all of Lubbock and Nov. 18, 1942 to Jan. 16, 2015 John (Sarah) Salas of Graham; two daughters, Eva (Frank) Guzman of Greedy, Colo., and Elena (Andy) of Lubbock; a brother, Not a day goes by that Guadalupe Salas of Crosbyton; 26 grandI don't think of you. I children, 46 great-grandchildren and four miss you, love you, great-great-grandchildren. and will always cherish our memories. FELIPE HERRERA passed into eterLove Always from Your Children, nal life Dec. 16, 2015. He is survived by his Nora, Ernest, Johnny, mother, Elvira Garza; 10 children, Larraine, Frances & Jimmy Fabian, Daniel, Denise, Nicole, Joe Luis, Elvira, Krys, Matthew, and Felipe Jr.; two brothers, Ray and Richard; sisters, Norma, and Valerie; and 28 grandchildren as well as, numerous nephews and nieces. Felipe OSCAR CEDILLO was a fun loving man who enjoyed spending MATA, 61 passed time with his family, especially traveling all away Monday, Decemtogether. He loved to cook and was a very ber 7, 2015. He was born tidy person. He was also a generous person September 26, 1954 in who would lend a helping hand to those in Ralls to Regino & Isabel need. Among his favorites was spending Mata. After graduatquality time with his grandchildren, nieces ing high school, Oscar and nephews. married Norma Alicia Pena on May 19, 1976 in Lubbock. He worked in construction for most of his life and enjoyed watching Texas Tech and the Dallas Cowboys. His greatest moments though were spent with his family & grandkids whom he loved dearly. “They that love beyond the world cannot He is preceded in death by his parents and be separated by it. Death cannot kill what one brother, Regino Mata Jr. He is survived never dies.” ~ Williams Penn by his wife, Norma Alicia Mata of Lubbock; one son, DeNiro Freeman Mata of Lubbock; one brother, Israel Mata of San Antonio; six sisters, Melinda Mata of Lubbock; Elsa Garcia of Ralls, Ofelia Mata of Tempe, AZ, Lori EVELYN ONA Rivera of Post, Janie Mata of CO, Julia AlvaPRADO, 90, of Lubrez of Harlingen; five grandchildren. bock passed away on Dec. 9, 2015. Evelyn was born Aug. 26, 1925, in Hayne, Texas, to William and Ada Bankston. CONRAD HERShe was a long time RERA, 47, of Lubbock resident of Lubbock. passed away on SunEvelyn married Gilbert Dec. 20, 2015. He Prado, Sr. in 1945. Loved ones include her day, born on July 15, husband, Gilbert, Sr.; sons, Gilbert Prado, was to Guadalupe HerJr., Johnny Prado, Rudy Prado, Jimmy Pra- 1968, Sr. and Judy Herdo, Bobby Prado and daughter, Linda Prado; rera He was preceded 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; rera. death by his father; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was in Guadalupe Jr; preceded in death by her parents, five broth- brother, sister, Michelle H. Enamorado. He is ers; four sisters; a son, Roy Bankston; and and by his mother, Judy Herrera of Lubgreat-granddaughter, Ashely Nicole Prado. survived nephew, Flavio Enamorado and niece, During World War II she was a Rosie The bock; Riveter working on military aircraft. After the Michelle Enamorado. war, she was a devoted wife to Gilbert for 70 years.
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January Prayer
A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father, I do not know what lies ahead of me this year. Yet I know that You are holding my future in Your precious hand. Let my ways be pleasing to you. As You have promised, be with me O Lord grid me with Your strength and new grace so that I can shine for Your glory. Enable me to draw closer to You. Let this year be a year of blessing to me Lord. I thank You. Amen.
"No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you."Joshua 1:5
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