Memoriam/memorial Ysaura Flores, 89, of Lubbock passed away on May 14, 2014. She was born to Alberto and Amparo Flores on Jan. 15, 1925. Ysaura was married for 66 years to Bartolo Flores until his death on Oct. 8, 2006. Mrs. Flores enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening her flowers, and shopping. She is survived by her children, Olga Baltazar, Margarita Montez, David Flores (Angela), Betty De La Cruz (John) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Nancy Sauceda (Larry), Sandra Ramos (Raymond), Michelle Flores (Jason), Michael Flores; one sister, Margarita Barrera; and one brother; Mel Flores. Ysaura is also survived by 27 grandchildren; 39 greatgrandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-great-grandchildren. Ysaura was preceded in death by two daughters, Margarita Flores (1941) and Elvira Garcia (1999). Billy J. Gaytan, 54, passed away on May 20, 2014. Billy was born on April 2, 1960, in Slaton to Fred and Janie Gaytan. Being a lifelong resident of Lubbock, he attended Estacado High School, was a Crucillista. He is survived by his parents, Fred and Janie Gaytan; one son, Joshua Gaytan; seven brothers, Elias Gaytan, John Gaytan, Chris Gaytan, Ernest Gaytan, Danny Gaytan, Larry Gaytan, and Jerry Gaytan; one sister, Cynthia Jimenez; one granddaughter, Savannah Marie Wheeler; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert Gaytan. (Nov. 20, 2012).
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4
Gregoria Gonzales, 99, of Lubbock passed away on May 17, 2014. She was born Nov. 28, 1914, in Granger, Texas, and was brought up by her grandparents, Alberto and Maria Avila. She married the late Pablo Gonzales who's been waiting for their celestial reunion since May 15, 1984. Mrs. Gonzales was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic church, and also served as a Guadalupana and the Sagrado Corazon. She volunteered countless hours in the church kitchen till the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her son, Sesario Gonzales (1986), grandsons, Charlie Villegas, Joe Torres, Gilbert Torres, and great-grandson, Zachary Villegas. Survivors include her sons, Pablo Gonzales Jr. (Rosa), Juan Antonio Gonzales, and Joe Gonzales; daughters, Lily Torres, (the late Pedro Sr.), Janie Villegas, (the late Jose Jr.), Dominga Tovar, (the late Sam), and Dolores Caudillo, (Juan). Mrs. Gonzales also nurtured and cared for her grandsons, Steve Romero and Alex Baldomino. Those also left behind include 31 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Nicolas P. Lara, 84, passed away on May 16, 2014. He was born Dec. 6, 1929, in LaCoste to Castulo and Maria (Padron) Lara. Nicolas married the former Susie DeLuna on Dec. 23, 1950, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lubbock, where he was a lifetime member and active as a Curcillista and the Sagrado Corazon. He was a welder by trade and had worked for Brown Supply, Gifford Hill Western, and Texas Instruments. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Susie Lara; daughters, Janie Andrade (Jimmy), Mary Carranza (Manuel Jr.), Diana Margaret Lara, Yolanda Lara, Josie Lara (Guadalupe Briceno Jr.); brother, Fabian P. Lara; and sister, Maria Sandoval; and also his nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Santiago Jimmy Sanchez Lara, 63, of Lubbock and formerly Odessa, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2014. Jimmy was born on July 25, 1950, in Pecos, Texas to the parentage of Margarita and Jeronimo Lara. Jimmy attended Pecos High School. He was employed as a seismographer for 20 years. Jimmy was preceded in death by: his father, Jeronimo Lara; one sister, Manuela Garcia; two brothers, Tim and Joe Lara; one daughter, Corina Goree; son-in-law, Marvin Goree; and a granddaughter, Julissa Lee Goree. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Margarita Lara; daughters, Lovina and April Lara; two brothers, twins Chris (Juanita) Lara and Juan Lara Sr.; sisters, Lisa (Felix) Mata, Maria Aovona, and Amelia Aovona; four grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and a host of other relatives and friends. Aurelio “Junebug” Martinez Jr., 47, of Lubbock passed away on May 13, 2014. He was born on April 19, 1967, in Lubbock to the late Aurelio Sr. and Ofelia Martinez. He was a cook by trade, working at several restaurants in Lubbock. He was a Catholic. He was preceded in death by his father, Aurelio Martinez Sr., on May 22, 1991. Survivors include his best friend, Mary Ramon of Lubbock; three daughters, Mercedes Eve Martinez, Margarita Ofelia Martinez, and Christina Martinez; his mother, Ofelia Martinez; two brothers, Adam Martinez Sr. and Luis Martinez, ; a sister, Mary Jane Torres and Rafa Palos; five grandchildren; his aunts, Helen Figueroa, Adelita Rincon, Camilla Rincon, Nicole Rincon, Margarita Valles, Marylyn Bentancourt; his uncles, Louis Flores, Rudy Valles; two nieces; six nephews; and 23 cousins.
“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.” ~ Williams Penn
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Michael Ortiz, 43, of Lubbock passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014. Michael was born on Oct. 11, 1970, in Lubbock, Texas. He was an avid lover of drag racing, centering his passion on his 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, as well as his favorite NFL team, the Green Bay Packers, in which he prided himself as a die-hard fan. Left to cherish his memory is his best friend and devoted mother, Adela Loera-Ortiz; his father, Luz Ortiz, Jr.; and his brother, Rene Ortiz; and best friends and canine kids, Rocky, Rambo, and Ruby. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Luz Ortiz, Sr., and Evila Silva; and maternal grandparents, Pedro and Jesusa Loera. Martin Ortega, 87, passed away on May 2, 2014. He was born on Jan. 7, 1927, in Kingsville, Texas, to Martin and Candelaria Ortega. Mr. Ortega was a Korean War veteran and a business entrepreneur; he also enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Thoy) Ortega, John Ortega, Manuel Ortega, Daniel Ortega, Roy Ortega, Martin (Joy) Ortega Jr.; daughters, Mary (Lupe) Martinez, Tina Reeves-Longoria (Gilbert), Aurora Fleming(Henry) Campbell, Debbie (David) Cortez; and daughter-in-law, Rosa Ortega. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren; as well as many great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Ortega and two sons, Thomas Ortega in 2008 and George Ortega in 2011. Rafaela Moreno, 61, of Lubbock passed away on May 6, 2014. She was born on Oct. 4, 1952, in Pearsall, Texas. Rafaela married Noe Q. Moreno on Dec. 5, 1975, in Lubbock. He passed away on Sept. 5, 1999. Mrs. Moreno is survived by three daughters: Jackie Lopez (Adrian) Magallanez, Roberta Beam Narvais (Joe) Narvais, Nelly Moreno (Benny) Flores; one son, Santos (Melissa) Garcia; five sisters; two brothers; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband. Tomas Delgado, , 77, of Lubbock passed away. Tomas was born on Sept. 2, 1936, in Fentress, Texas, to Anastacio and Maria Delgado. He married Jackie Lopez on June 10, 1989, in Washington State. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe where he played in the choir. Tomas is survived by his wife, Jackie; his children, Josie Cantu, Gracie Santana, Sherie Pe a, Richard, Roy, Oscar, Chris, Israel, Tommy Jr., and Sergio Delgado; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister.
June Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving Father, lead me to the people today who need their burdens lifted and their joys shared. Let me be your presence in the world of your children today. This I ask in Jesus name. Amen. "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."—Romans 12:15
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Clara Rodriguez, 69, of Lubbock passed away on May 11, 2014. She was born Aug. 12, 1944, in Lubbock to the late Leoniseo and Carolina Zuniga. She married Procoro Rodriguez on May 4, 1983, in Lubbock. She was preceded in death by her sister, Leonila Palma; her daughter, Libby Martinez; and grandson, Christopher Cody Martinez. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of Lubbock; one son, Jaime Martinez of Lubbock; one daughter, Ina and Kyle Lininger of Lubbock; one sister, Natalia Montemayor of Lubbock; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Crispina Mata, 72, of Lubbock passed away on May 24, 2014. She was born Dec. 5, 1941, in Terry County to Juan and Margarita (Lopez) Carrizales. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jose Peralez; two sons; Rudy Mata, and Manuel Mata; two daughters, Elizabeth Garcia, and Christina Castilleja; 24 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. Crispina was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ricardo Mata, Sr.; a son, Ricardo Mata, Jr.; and two daughters, Patsy Gonzalez and Dora Mata Balderas.
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Adelina Lena Perez of Lubbock passed away on April 26, 2014, at the MEMORIALS ARE PAID ADVERTISING, age of 60. She was born and can include photo message. Different sizes, March 7, 1954, in Lubprices. For more info, call (806) 792-1212. Deadline to submit is the 21st. bock to Carlos and Mary (Garcia) Herrera. Lena worked for Texas InstruMemorial ments for over 25 years Narcisa M. Tello and then Covenant MediOct. 29,1926 - June 5,1999 cal Center for more than 10 years. She marMama, Wellaried Rodolfo Perez on June 9, 1971. Those God saw you were left to cherish her memory are her husband getting tired, So He of almost 43 years, Rodolfo; children, Roput His arms around dolfo Paul Perez, Rodolfo Perez, Jr. and wife you And took you to Paloma Herrera, Raquel and husband DanHis kingdom. With ny Nunez, and Selena Perez; siblings, Roger heartache in our Herrera, Beatrice Cantu, Kina Quintero, and hearts We saw you Lita Gonzalez, and Mary Navarro; 11 grandgo away. He only children; and two great-grandchildren. Lena takes the BEST! We was preceded in death by her parents; and love and miss you very much! one brother, Carlos Herrera. Love, Arnesto Ramos, Your family, kids, grandkids, and great Jr., 30, of Lubbock grandkids passed away on May 7, 2014. He was born on Dec. 28, 1983, in Lubbock to Arnesto Ramos, Sr. and Memorial Sylvia Builtron. He was a RICHARD LOPEZ farmer. He is preceded APRIL 14, 1934 TO JUNE 8, 2008 in death by his girlfriend, Marcella Paige Craddock When you died our whole on Sept. 13, 2013; his maternal grandfather, World came crashing down on us Federico Builtron on Feb. 5, 2000; and his paWe see you in our ternal grandfather, Santiago Jimmy Ramos. dreams,everywhere we look Survivors include two sons, Camren Ramos, are the memories of you and Arnesto Alexander Ramos; a daughter, It's been three long years, Devlyn Ramos; his mother, Sylvia Barron; his but it still feels like yesterday father, Arnesto Ramos, Sr.; two brothers, MatWhen we lost you forever thew Ramos and Raul Barron; two sisters, We know now that God needed you more than we did. Valerie Ramos and Ashley Barron; his materAnd one day when He is ready, we will join you nal grandmother, Elvia Builtron and paternal in Heaven. Till then we remember you. grandmother Maria Ramos. We Love You! Feliciano Pacheco, Your wife Rachel & Family 81, passed away on April 26, 2014 at his home in Lubbock, TX. Mr. Pacheco was born to Florinda Ruben O. Ramirez , De Los Santos Pacheco May 8 1956 - June 6, 2009 and Estanillado Pacheco Four years feel like a blink on June 9, 1932. He marof an eye to some. But an ried the love of his life eternity to those left beGloria Limas Pacheco in hind. We continue to hold 1955; she preceded him in death. He retired all your memories close to as a farm worker. Survivors include his chilour hearts. dren, Florinda A. Pacheco, Maria Pacheco and Ricky Paredez, Elizabeth Pacheco and Love, Your wife, Sylvia Rey Robledo, Feliciano Pacheco JR; 11 And children grandkids; and 18 great-grandkids.
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