Memoriam/memorial Antonio Mojica 74, of Lubbock passed away on May 29, 2010. He was born on July 3, 1935 to Macedonio and Anastacia Mojica in Lockhart, Texas. Mr. Mojica was preceded in death by a daughter, Soila Perez, and a granddaughter, Erica Angel Flores. Survivors are four daughters, Sylvia Martinez, Leonora Estrada, Elvia Mojica and Rachel Peña, all of Lubbock; a sister, Trinidad Galicia of Woodrow; a brother, Epifanio Mojica of Lubbock; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Ninfa E. Suarez 76, of Lubbock passed away on June 2, 2010. She was born on July 29, 1933 to Tito and Julia Eureste in San Marcos, Texas. She married Miguel R. Suarez on April 19, 1951 in San Marcos. He passed away on Oct. 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tito and Julia Eureste; sons, Valentin and Jimmy Suarez; daughter-in-law, Linda Suarez; son-in-law, Ruben O. Ramirez; brother, Rosendo Eureste; and one sister, Maria Luisa Rivera. Mrs. Suarez was a retired environmental supervisor for the old St. Mary's Hospital and then a homemaker. She was a devoted Catholic. Survivors are Henry Suarez, Miguel (Yolanda) Suarez, Jr., David Suarez, Sylvia S. Ramirez (the late Ruben), Celia (Danny) Covarrubio, Maria (Edwardo) Rojas, Julia (Jesus) Gallegos; sisters, Juanita Lomeli and Belinda Torres of San Antonio; 25 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Ernesto P. Gallegos 66, of Lubbock passed away May 28, 2010 in Lubbock. He was born June 15, 1943 in Lubbock to the late Bonifacio, Sr. and Eulalia Gallegos. He met Lilia Rendon in 1967 and they were married on July 11, 1992 in Lubbock. He was a welder and a Catholic. He is survived by his wife of Lubbock; five brothers, Guadalupe Gallegos of Lubbock, Ramon Gallegos of Brownfield, Jesus Gallegos of Lubbock, Armando Gallegos of Crane, Texas and Ricardo Gallegos of Lubbock; six sisters, Sulema Rendon of Lubbock, Dorothy Gallegos of Dallas, Felicita Burrola of Lubbock, Adelina Tarin of Lyons, Texas, Mary Silvas of Del Rio, Texas and Elvia Gallegos of Lubbock; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bonifacio Gallegos, Jr. Adrian Cueto Mata, 70, of Littlefield passed away on June 28. He was born on April 11, 1940 in Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico to Lino Cueto and Josefa Mata. He came to the United States in 1958, where he farmed in California. He married Candelaria Cueto in October of 1966 in Meoqui, Chih, Mexico. They moved to the Amherst area, where he continued to farm before moving to Chicago to work in the steel mills. They returned to the Amherst area in the mid 70s, where he farmed until his retirement in 2001. Survivors include his wife, Candelaria Cueto of Littlefield; sons, Hector and wife Idelia Cueto of Littlefield, Adrian and wife Maricela of Littlefield, Tito and wife Norma of Denver, Colo. and Elisardo and wife JoAnn of Dallas, Texas; and daughters, Laura and husband Victorino Gonzalez of Odessa and Norelia and husband Victor Sanchez of Littlefield.
To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun…ECCL 3:18.
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Tandy Bustillos Jr. 50, of Lubbock passed away on June 4, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 13, 1959 in Lubbock to Tandy and Beatrice Bustillos. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reyes Bustillos, Lucy Lopez and Raymond Sendejas. His trade was finish carpentry in a family-owned business. He loved to fish, golf and playing foosball.Survivors include his companion, Sylvia De Leon; children, Audrey Murphy of Mesquite, Michael Bustillos of Irving, and Shawna Bustillos of Fordyce, Ark.; parents, Tandy Bustillos and Beatrice GerhardtSherwood; grandmother, Veva Bustillos; siblings, Richard Bustillos of Grand Prairie, Jessica Malacara of Colorado, Teresa Gerhardt of Arlington, Michelle Foster of Arlington, Brenda Bustillos of Irving and Leticia Alonzo of Lubbock; and 6 grandchildren. Angel Montez, 79, passed away on June 7, 2010. Angel was born on June 1, 1931 in Fredericksburg to Manuel and Elvira Montez. He married Maria Montez on Sep. 29, 1962 in Plainview. She later passed on Oct. 6, 2008. Angel worked for The Commission for the Blind for over 20 years, and enjoyed playing the saxophone and his guitar. He is survived by two sons, Daniel Montez of Amarillo and David Montez of Lubbock; one daughter, Naomi Tinoco of Plainview; and four grandchildren. Joe Ortiz, 59, of Lubbock died June 11, 2010 in Aubrey, TX. Mr. Ortiz was born in Lubbock, TX on May 11, 1951 to Enis and Frances (Navarrette) Ortiz. He was married to Rosa Trevino on Aug. 28, 1971 in Lubbock. She passed away on Feb. 21, 2008. Joe worked as a welder for Manchester Tech for 20 years and coached his son's youth baseball team. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda Ortiz and Anna Guerrero and husband, Joe A.; son, Rene Ortiz; his father, Enis Ortiz of Lubbock; brothers, Albert and Ray both of Spring, TX, and Manuel of Oklahoma City, OK; sisters, Angie of Keller, TX and Christina of Ft. Worth, TX; and grandchildren, Joe Vincent, Rene Jr., Elijah, and Chauncey Rose. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa. Leroy Rodriguez, 52, of Lubbock passed away on June 13, 2010. He was born in Lubbock to Luis and the late Julia Rodriguez (Dec. 1, 2009). He attended Roosevelt High School, South Plains College and was currently attending LCU. He was a draftsman engineer for Parkhill Smith and Cooper for 12 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Leroy Rodriguez, Jr., on July 15, 1996; and a sister, Beatrice Lomas, in 2001. Survivors include his fiancée, Gloria Sanchez of Lubbock; three sons, Gabriel Rodriguez, Adrian Rodriguez and Brandon Martinez, all of Lubbock; a daughter, Samantha Rodriguez of Lubbock; father, Luis Rodriguez of Lubbock; seven brothers; four sisters; and five grandchildren. Manuel Hernandez, 44, of Lubbock passed away on June 22, 2010, surrounded by his family and friends. Manuel was born on June 9, 1966 to Lorenzo and Irene Hernandez in Chihuahua, Mexico. He enjoyed fishing whenever he could. Manuel is survived by his common-law wife, Sylvia Blevins; children, Lorenzo, Daniel and Enrique Hernandez; parents; siblings, Faustino, Laura, Nancy, Norma and Lisa; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Amanda Moreno, 27, of Lubbock Amanda passed away June 13, 2010. She was born on Oct. 6, 1982 to Raymond Moreno and Alicia Cavazos in Lubbock, Texas. Amanda graduated from Coronado High School and Lubbock Hair Academy. She was a barber at Garza's Haircutters on North University. Amanda was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. Survivors include her father, Raymond Moreno; mother, Alicia Cavazos Flores; three daughters, Ariel, Alyssa and Ayana; brothers, Isaac, Edward and Joe Ray Moreno; and grandparents, Joe and Viola Cavazos. Gloria H. Guzman, 61, of Lubbock Mrs. Guzman passed away on June 16, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 12, 1949 to Valentine and Lydia Hernandez in Wheatland, Wyo. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Guzman married Nicolas Guzman on Nov. 27, 1967 in Plainview, Texas. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1968 and also Draughons Business College in 1972. Mrs. Guzman was an active member at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Nicolas Guzman; three sons, Luther (Isabel), Leroy (Yvonne), and Nicolas Guzman, Jr., all of Lubbock; 11 siblings,; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Julian Gabriel Romero, 46, passed away on June 15, 2010. He was born June 10, 1964 in Denver City to Guillermo and Lucia Romero. Julian graduated from Plains High School in 1983. He graduated with an Associate degree from South Plains College in Levelland and later attended Texas Tech University. Julian was a lifelong resident of Plains. He worked as a roustabout in the oilfield. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gabriel and Isabel Juarez, and an uncle, Baldemar Juarez. He is survived by his son, Demitrius Romero of Lorenzo; his mother and stepfather, Lucia and Roman G. Gonzales of Hobbs; and two brothers, Daniel Romero of Cartersville, Ga. and Rudy Romero of Plains. Angelina Rocha, 78, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2010. She was born March 31, 1932 in Rialto, Texas to Isaac & Augustina Rodriguez. She was a seamstress most of her life, and after her first grandchild came, she decided to spend the rest of her years babysitting her five grandchildren. She enjoyed being with family, gardening and sewing, and she was also an active member at her church, Iglesia Baustista Templo. Loved ones include a sister, Celia DelaGarza; husband, Raul; daughter, Zelda Cuevas and husband Art Cuevas; son, Robert Rocha and wife Denise; son, Raul Rocha, Jr., all of Lubbock; five grandchildren, Jason, Chris, Angela, Chad & Detra; and five great-grandchildren, Anthony, Hayleigh, Anneliese, Taylor & Aribella. Fransica Reyes Flores of Brownfield, formerly of Lubbock, departed this life on June 26, 2010 at the age of 94 years. She was born in Runge, Texas on December 25, 1915 to Dimetrio and Julia (Fonseca) Reyes. Fransica married Julian Flores in 1933 in Runge, Texas. Mrs. Flores was a homemaker and a beloved member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Her memory will be cherished by her four daughters, Audelia Ballejo of Lubbock, Aurora Jimenez of Brownfield, and Esperanza Loera and Beatrice Cardenas, both of Lubbock; one son, Lioneres Flores of Lubbock; 32 grandchildren; 97 great-grandchildren; and 83 great-greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Flores is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Julian; her parents; three sons, Hilario, Julian, and Juan Flores; two sisters, Paula Perez and Ruperta Reyes; and four brothers, Demitrio, Tomas, Nabor and Roman Reyes.
Tomasa "Tome" C. Chavez, 92, of Lubbock passed away on June 16, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was born to Juan and Julia Chavez in Roswell, N.M. She married Blas Chavez on 1934 in Lubbock. He died in 1996. She was preceded in death by a son, Blas Chavez, Jr. Tome was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include a son, Luis Chavez of Lubbock; two daughters, Amelia Griffin and Nellie Bolivar, both of San Diego, Calif.; brothers, Danny Carmona and Andres Garcia; sisters, Lucia Garcia, Connie Carmona and Mary Martinez; 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Maria H. Gonzales, 89, of Lubbock passed away on June 20, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 20, 1920 in Presidio, Texas to Estanislado and Sabina Hernandez. She married Isabel Gonzales on Sep. 30, 1945 in Presidio, Texas, and he passed away on Sep. 8, 1988. She moved from Presidio to Marfa, then to Oklahoma, and settled down in Lubbock in 1951. She operated her sales booth at National Flea Market for 20 years, where she never met a stranger. Maria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include Ophelia (Martin) Leos, Joe (Lela) Gonzales, Socorro Gonzales and Oscar Gonzales; sister, Cruz Tarin; brother, Teodoro Hernandez; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Asencion Santos, 90, passed away June 20th. Asencion was a native Texan, born on May 9, 1920 to Geronamo and Bernarda Mendoza. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Trinidad Santos, who passed in 2008. She was a member of the Guadalupanas and was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by a son, Isreal Santos; one brother; and a sister. Survivors include one son, Jose and wife Loraine Santos of Lubbock; three daughters, Lidia Gutierrez and husband Manuel of Shallowater, Gloria Gutierrez of Wolfforth and Asencion Balboa and husband Bobby of Lyford, Texas; one brother, Eugene Mendoza of Edinburg, Texas; 18 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 35 great-great grandchildren. Esteban Robledo, Jr., 57, of Lubbock passed away June 17, 2010 in Lubbock. He was born April 26, 1953 in Tyler, Texas to the late Esteban, Sr. and Refugia Robledo. He married Elvia Guerrero on Nov. 12, 1988 in Lubbock. He was a farmer and a Catholic. Survivors are his wife of Lubbock; sons, Greg Romo of Lubbock and Christopher Robledo of Abeline; daughters, Sulema Perez of Temple and Rosemary Robledo of Taft; brothers, Juan Robledo and Eulalio Robledo, both of Ralls, and Brigedio Robledo of Lubbock; sisters, Francis Benavides of Corpus Christi, Felicita Trevino of Ralls and Sarah Gonzales of Austin; and four grandchildren. Ruben "Toby" Ramos, 38, of Lockney passed away June 5, 2010. He was born Sep. 12, 1971 in Olton to Doroteo and Antonia Adelia Ramos. He married Priscilla Beltran on Feb. 26, 1994 in Plainview. He worked for Shakelford Equipment in Plainview. Mr. Ramos was an assistant coach for the 13-year-old baseball team in Lockney, Sergeant at Arms for Los Riders Motorcycle Club and a member of San Jose Catholic Church in Lockney. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Ramos of Lockney; three sons, Karmichael Ryan Ramos, Noah Lee Ramos and Ezekiel Ruben Ramos, all of Lockney; father, Doroteo Ramos of Plainview; one sister, San Juana Ramos; five brothers; and 15 Godchildren.
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Inocencia Sanchez Salazar of New Deal departed this life on June 27, 2010 at the age of 92 years. She was born in Manchaca, Texas on Dec. 28, 1917 to Pantaleon and Refugia (Juarez) Sanchez. Inocencia married Jesus M. Salazar on July 10, 1937 in Austin, Texas. She was a beloved member of Colgate Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas. Her memory will be cherished by her nine daughters, Esther Sepeda of Lubbock, Rosa Quintanilla and husband Felix of Tempe, Ariz., Carmen Ochoa of Rotan, Texas, Reina Garcia and husband Ray, Mary Riojas and husband Mike, Gloria Yanez and husband Thomas, all of Abernathy, Texas, Dora Lucero and husband Mark of Lubbock, Sylvia Lucero of Rowlett, Texas and Bea Sanchez of Garland, Texas; 37 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Daniel Sanchez of Bryan, Texas; and one sister-in-law, Guadalupe Calvio of Big Springs, Texas. Mrs. Salazar was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jesus; her parents; four sons, Jose Salazar, Frank Salazar, Jesse Salazar and George Salazar; and two brothers, Ambrocio Sanchez and Evaristo Sanchez. Gloria Garcia, 64, of Crosbyton Gloria passed away Monday, June 14, 2010 in Lubbock. She was born April 1, 1946 in Mercedes, Texas to Louis and Rebecca (Munoz) Garcia. Gloria moved to Crosbyton in 1955. A homemaker, she also volunteered her time at Caprock Community Action. She was a member of the San Jose Catholic Church and the Guadalupanas. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Garcia. Survivors include her mother, Rebecca Hinojosa, and her sister, Blanca Garcia, both of Crosbyton. Alfonso Palomo Baltazar, 62, of Shallowater Alfonso was born on November 8, 1947 to Luis and Maria Baltazar in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dora Baltazar. Alfonso passed away June 12, 2010 surrounded by his family. He married Olga Flores on March 29, 2003 in Lubbock. Alfonso worked for Industrial Molding for 4 years prior to his disability. He served in the USMC and in the Vietnam conflict. Survivors include his wife, Olga Baltazar; son, Isaac Baltazar; step-children, Gavino (Krystal) Valdez, Melissa (Joe) Surita, Ruben (Virginia) Valdez, and Steven Valdez; brother, Luis Baltazar Jr. of San Antonio; sister, Mary Lou Duran of San Antonio; 17 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Louis Martinez, 81, of Anton went to be with our Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Friday June 11, 2010. He was born August 24, 1928 in Karnes City, Texas to Ilario and Teresa Maldondo Martinez. Louis married his childhood sweetheart, Guadalupe Molina, September 19, 1949. He was a farmer, and he also worked for ACG for over 11 years and for Anton ISD for 9 years. He and his wife were both active members of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Anton. Those left to cherish his memory include his four sons, Louis Martinez Jr. and Mario Martinez, both of Anton, and Rudy Martinez and Ricky Martinez both of Lubbock; three daughters, Maria Ruiz and Teresa Hernandez both of Lubbock and Criselda Cantu of Anton; 28 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carolina Ybarra of Rosenburg, TX. Waiting for him in Heaven were his loving wife of 59 years, Guadalupe Martinez, who passed away November 25, 2008; a brother, Adam Martinez; and four sisters, Casamira Garcia, Dominga Rodriquez, Filomana Segura, and Juanita Colunga.