Memoriam/memorial Berta Nieto Moreno, 78, passed away on May 2, 2011. Berta was born on September 1, 1932 to Andres and Guadalupe Nieto in El Paso, Texas. Berta married Jose P. Moreno on May 12, 1956 in El Paso and he preceded her in death on April 13, 1988. Survivors include her daughters, Josephina Delgado, Estella Chapa, and Guadalupe Barrera; son, Edward Moreno; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marga L. Castro, 57, of Lubbock passed away on May 1, 2011. She was born February 13, 1954 to Agapito and Erlinda Lopez in Lubbock, Texas. She married Juan Castro on October 20, 1973 in Lubbock. Her memory will be cherish by her loving husband, Juan Castro; two daughters, Andrea and Amanda Castro; six grandchildren; mother, Erlinda Lopez; two brothers, Pete Lopez and Polo Lopez; three sisters, Molly Ramos, Minerva Gonzales and Melva Lopez. Ashley Gonzales, 18, of Lubbock passed away on May 1, 2011. She was born on June 19, 1992, in Lubbock. She graduated from Monterey High School in 2010 with honors. She was given a full scholarship to South Plains College. Survivors include her husband, Jonathan Ybarra; two sons, Da'Ryan Ybarra and Jonathan Ybarra Jr.; her mother, Phillis Gonzales; three brothers, Sam, Isaiah and Joshua Rodriquez; three sisters, Gloria Rodriquez, Jazlynn Suniga and Jalenn Suniga; her maternal grandparents, Rosa and Adam Marmolejo; and John Suniga and Sam Rodriquez, who were father figures in her life. Charles "Carlos" Hernandez, 54, of Lubbock passed away May 6, 2011. He was born May 5, 1957, to Max and Sandy Hernandez in Lubbock, Texas. He married Anita Palacio on September 12, 1989, in Lubbock. He was preceded in death by his father, Max (1966), and granddaughter, Crystal Mendoza (2009). Carlos was a US Marine. He coached for North West Little League for many years. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Anita Hernandez; sons, Andrew Hernandez, Charles Jr. Hernandez, Max and Robert Hernandez; daughters, Dora, Nikki and Corina; mother, Sandie Hernandez; brothers, Joe and Robert Hernandez; sisters, Yvette Mendoza and Patricia Escobedo; and nine grandchildren. Estanislado "Tanis" G. Rodriguez, 58, passed away on May 12, 2011. He was born May 7, 1953, in Levelland, Texas, to Damacio and Mariana Rodriguez. He married Mary Helen Adame on Oct. 22, 1977, in Lubbock. Tanis was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and a Cursillista. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Rodriguez, and is survived by his wife; three sons, Michael, Nicholas and Luis Rodriguez; two daughters, Patricia Garza and Melissa Rodriguez; three brothers, Julio, Gregorio and Thomas Rodriguez; five sisters, Anita Gutierrez, Bernalda Garza, Sulema Nombrana, Gloria Hernandez and Elvira Melendez; and 11 grandchildren. Juan "John John" Carlos Flores, 38, of Lubbock passed away on May 19, 2011. He was born March 1, 1973, in Lubbock, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Borges (2008); grandparents, Lorenzo and Viola Flores; and his cousin, George Leyva. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Linda Borges, and children, Cierra, Carlos Jr. and Malorie.
June 2011
Alfredo "Chaca" Garza, 80, of Lubbock passed away on May 16, 2011. He was born December 19, 1930 in Creedmoore, TX to Claudio and Margarita (Gonzales) Garza. He began working for General Electric in Cicero, IL in 1955, retiring in 1984. Chaca moved to Lubbock in 1988 from Chicago. Chaca was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and one brother. His memory will be cherished by three daughters, Maria Lesser, Margarita Aguilar, and Alexandria Garza; three sons, Alfredo, Jr., Mario, and Joseph; step-son, Michael Cantu; two brothers, Abel and Antonio; four sisters, Annie Vasquez, Evangelina Canales, Mary L. Garza, and Cookie Garza; 15 grandchildren; and, 14 great-grandchildren. Luisa Cazares Salinas, 46, of Lubbock passed away on May 14, 2011. Luisa was born July 27, 1964 in Lubbock to Jose and Esther Cazares. She married Pete Salinas on December 31, 1983 in Lubbock. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose S. She is survived by her mother, Esther Cazares; one son, Jaime Salinas; three daughters, Monica Serenil, Miranda Salinas, Marissa Salinas; three brothers, Ruben Cazares, Ramiro Cazares, Jose Cazares, III; and six sisters, Rosa Maldonado of Abilene, Elva Vasquez, Martha Garcia, Dora Paderez, Ida Cazares, and Lisa Cazares. Alma Rodriguez, 54, of Lubbock passed away on May 16, 2011. She was born on June 12, 1956, in Sinton, Texas, to Manuel (1979) and Consuelo Garcia. She moved to Lubbock in 1980 from Hale Center. She was preceded in death by a brother, Juan Galvan in 2006, and her paternal grandfather and grandmother, Antonio (1984) and Jesusa Santa Anna Garcia. She is survived by four sons, Antonio, Jerimie Lee, Rocky Lee and Manuel Michael Rodriguez; a daughter, Roxann; three brothers, Seperino Galvan, Martin Garcia, and Leon Garcia; five sisters, Maria Garcia, Hope Ramirez, Sylvia Manzanares, Naomie Balderaz and Antonia De Luna;16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Oscar Pena, 51, of Lubbock passed away on May 18, 2011. He was born October 4, 1959, in Lubbock, Texas, to Natividad Trevino and Raul Pena. He lived in New Deal prior to moving to Lubbock. His survivors include one brother, George Pena, and six sisters, Delia Valdez, Alicia Romero, Olga Pena, Liz Franco, Martha Montemayor and Debbie Canchola. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Raul Pena, Jr.
Juanita Hernandez, 84, of Slaton passed away on April 28, 2011. Juanita was born June 2, 1926, in Mexico. She moved to Lubbock in 1954. Juanita was first married to Higinio Sotelo, who preceded her in death in 1956. She later married Vincente Hernandez, who also preceded her in death in 1966. A son, Juan Sanchez, preceded her in death. Her survivors include her daughter, Angela Ariaz; son, Raul Sanchez; with 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lupe Ballejo, 66, of Slaton passed away on April 29, 2011. Lupe was born December 9, 1944, to the late George and Guadalupe Arellano of Premont, Texas. She was preceded in death by brothers, Arturo, Kino and Joe Arellano; her newborn son, Joe Louis Placensio. She leaves behind her husband of 28 years, Joe Ballejo; son, Elio Mata; daughters, Elida Pena, Elizabeth Gil, and Eva Ramos; sisters, Concepcion Villanueva, Victoria Silvas, Christina Quintanilla, Carmel Arellano and Aurora Pena; brothers, Curly Arellano, Adan Arellano, Amando Arellano, and George Arellano Jr.; her 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Rodolfo "Rudy" Cerda passed away on May 15, 2011. Rudy was born September 27, 1957 in Plainview, Texas to Tomas and Petra Rodriguez Cerda. He was employed as a marble installer with Simon's Marble Company for ten years. Survivors include his children, Rudy Cerda, Jr. and Ashley Cerda; siblings, Irene Cortez, Mira Cerda, Ofelia Cardenas, Emma Quintana, Anita Jarmillo, Virginia Garza, Irma Rangel, and Beatrice Solorzano. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Armondo Cerda in May of 2008. Joshua "Josh" Lee Timmons, 25, of Idalou, passed away on May 2, 2011. Josh was born on August 11, 1985, in Lubbock, Texas, to Mary Veronica Rocha. Josh was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mauro Rocha, and uncle, Arturo Rene "Ronnie" Rocha. Those left to cherish his memory and celebrate his new life include his loving mother, Mary; his most loved younger brother, Dustin; his beloved grandmother, Leonor Rocha; and numerous loving and caring cousins. Mike Ramirez Sr., 63, of Tahoka passed away on May 6, 2011. He was born on March 9, 1948, in Midland to the late Gustavo Tijerina (1991) and Martina BaeGuadalupe Monte- za (2001). He married longo, 56, of Lubbock Janie Arausa in 1969 in passed away on May 4, Tahoka; she preceded 2011. Guadalupe was him in death on April 3, born on March 1, 1955 2006. After he graduated from high school in Lubbock to Santiago he joined the U.S. Army and served in the and Virginia Montelon- Vietnam War, where he received the Nago. He was a special tional Defense Medal, Vietnam Service person who always had Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Pura smile on his face and ple Heart Medal, Republic of Vietnam Meda loving heart. He was al, Good Conduct Medal and Two Bronze preceded in death by his father, Santiago Loops. Survivors include two sons, Mike Jr. Montelongo and a sister, Rose Mary Mot- Ramirez, and Edward Ramirez; two daughsenbocker. Guadalupe is survived by his ters, Melissa Ramirez and Cynthia Chavez; mother, Virginia Montelongo; sister, Anna six brothers, Raymond Bustos, Gustavo TiMontelongo; brothers, Ramon, Daniel, Al- jerina Jr., Raymond Baeza, Johnny Baeza, berto, and Alfredo Montelongo; two nieces; Shon Baeza and Rudy Baeza; three sisters, three nephews; and numerous great-nieces, Gracie Guerro, Mary Baeza and Andrea great-nephews, and cousins. Perales; and 11 grandchildren. Eugene Urrutia Jr., 45, of Lubbock passed away on May 5, 2011. He was born October 20, 1965 in Del Rio, Texas to Eugene and Maria (Enriquez) To everything there is a season, a Urrutia, Sr. He served on the board of MHMR and time to every purpose under the was an active member of sun… ECCL 3:18. Sunset Church of Christ. Copyright 2011 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.
Mary Ann T. Gonzales passed away on May 4, 2011. Mary Ann was born in Mathis, Texas to the late Margarito and Delfina Treviño on Feb. 15, 1948. She married Alejandro Gonzales on June 10, 1966 and were blessed with two sons and three daughters. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Alejandro Gonzales Jr.; sister, Petra Rangel and one brother, Johnny Treviño. Mary Ann was a volunteer and had many great friends at the church. She is survived by her beloved husband Alex; son, Oscar Perez Sr.; three daughters, Angie Ramirez, Josie Mendoza and Ruby Gonzales; seven brothers, Margarito, Amador, Paul, Richard, Jose, Erasmo and Jessie Treviño; five sisters, Dominga Caballero, Hilda Torres, Clemencia Hernandez, Olga Sanchez and Mary Sepeda; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Fernando Llanas, Sr., 89, of Kenosha passed on May 9, 2011. He was born in Gomez Palacio, Mexico, on May 30, 1921, the son of the late Bibiano and Paubla (Monreal) Llanas. On December 26, 1948, he married Maria Engracia Duran in Austin, TX. Fernando served in the United States Army Air Corp as a Corporal. He received the World War II Victory Medal. Fernando is survived by his wife, Maria; his seven children, Ernesto Llanas, Alberto Llanas, Anita Gibson, Fernando Llanas, Jr., Armando Llanas, Sylvia Buckman, and Alfredo; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Martina, Francisca and Daria; and seven brothers, Ausencio, Macario, Roman, Juan, Simon, Gabriel and Bibiano Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Lutedio, Frank, Panteleon and Octavio. Janie Soliz, 60, of Idalou passed away on May 15, 2011. She was born on November 1, 1950 in Crosbyton, TX to Gilbert and Adelina Martinez. Janie worked at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as a financial aid screener until she retired in August of 2008. During this time, she was also employed as a teacher's aide in the Idalou Independent School District. Janie was a member of St. Philips Benizi Catholic Church in Idalou and was also an active member of Guadalupana. She married Gilbert Soliz on February 9, 1969. Her memory will be cherished by her mother, Adelina Martinez of Crosbyton; five daughters, Kathy, Vivian, and Margie, Adelina, and Natalie; two brothers, Frank, and Tony; three sisters, Margarita, Julia, and Mary; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and husband, who departed this life in 2006. Joe Camargo, 38, of Littlefield passed away on May 17, 2011. He was born July 4, 1972, in Lockney, Texas, to Jose' Juventino Camargo and Maria Estella Falcon Camargo. Joe graduated from Plainview High School in 1990. On December 25, 2008, he married Jeanette Coronado in Littlefield. Joe is survived by his wife, Jeanette Camargo; four daughters, Alexandra Rodriguez, Samantha Camargo, Samara Camargo and Aleigha Camargo,; his mother, Estella Madrigal and husband Daniel; father, Jose Camargo and wife Rachel; three brothers, Steven Camargo, Eliseo Camargo and Charles Davila; three sisters, Linda Perez, Lisa Parker and Leslie Madrigal; maternal grandmother, Aurora Falcon; paternal grandmother, Maria Camargo; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Memoriams are a monthly courtesy of Latino Lubbock Magazine. However, MEMORIALS ARE PAID ADVERTISING, which includes photo and message. Call (806) 792-1212 for more info.
Poem For the Father Who Isn't Author Anonymous
I’m here again. By the open window. The leaves have turned orange and you still haven’t come. Where are you? Just let me know. I don’t want to wait any longer. You tell my momma your coming, but you haven’t come. Again with the same story. You’re busy, making money and paying bills. They won’t let you take off to come see me? It’s okay if you’re busy with my other brother and sister, I just want to see and spend time with you. I rather know the truth, so don’t just wait. I’m on the urge of giving up. I don’t know if you know how much I really need you in my life. You have me missing out on the thing I need most besides my mother’s love. I just need an answer. What’s the real reason you haven’t come…? Do I not mean as much to you as my other siblings? Is it because you can’t stand to have another child? Is it my mom? I’m here now, but not for long. I’m growing up. I won’t need you any longer. Then you won’t be able to make up for lost time. But most importantly I then won’t care. It will be too late! Again, I’m going to wait. But don’t think it’s going to be for long. Because I won’t be by the window. I’ll be off in college and making great things happen in my life. And all my success will go towards momma because again…she was the one always waiting with me.
Memorial Narcisa M. Tello
Oct. 29,1926 - June 5,1999
Mama, WellaGod saw you were getting tired, So He put His arms around you And took you to His kingdom. With heartache in our hearts We saw you go away. He only takes the BEST! We love and miss you very much! Love, Your family, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids Memorial RICHARD LOPEZ
APRIL 14, 1934 TO JUNE 8, 2008 When you died our whole World came crashing down on us We see you in our dreams,everywhere we look are the memories of you It's been three long years, but it still feels like yesterday When we lost you forever We know now that God needed you more than we did. And one day when He is ready, we will join you in Heaven. Till then we remember you. We Love You! Your wife Rachel & Family
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