Memoriam/memorial Bronson CB James Davila, 32, of Lubbock passed away on May 17, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1983, in Lubbock to Raul Davila and Rebecca James. CB enjoyed and loved his children. He had an admiration for his cars and he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his friends. He lived life to the fullest and he was a beloved son. He is survived by his mother, Becky James; two brothers, Sylvester Davila and Robert E James; one sister, Diana Lisa Barron. He also leaves behind three children, Falicety Martinez, Gianelle Davila, Cincere Davila; three stepchildren: 18 nieces and nephews. Bronson was preceded in death by his father, Raul Davila; paternal grandfather, Senovio Davila; maternal grandparents, Vicenta Collins and Harry Barron Sr. and Billy Jack Barron. Greeters will be James Scott and Freddie Alcorta. Pallbearers will be Micheal Davila, Ralph Savedra, OJ Davila, Issac Hernandez, Ernest Solarzano and Joseph Davila.
Carolyn Ann Montemayor, 42, passed away on May 14, 2015. She was born May 29, 1972, in Lubbock, Texas, to Antonio and Natalia (Zuniga) Montemayor. Carolyn graduated from Lubbock High School and received a degree in Marketing and Fashion Design from the Art Institute in Dallas, Texas. She then went on to be a caretaker for her mother, father and son. Carolyn is preceded in death by her father, Antonio Montemayor. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Ananias I. Montemayor; mother, Natalia Montemayor; sister, Christina Flores and husband, Gabriel of Ft. Worth; and brothers, Mark M. Montemayor and wife, Sammie and Fred M. Montemayor and wife, Martha, both of Lubbock.
Maricela Guerrero, 38, of Lubbock passed away on May 23, 2015. She was born on Oct. 5, 1976, in Lubbock to Santiago Jimmy GuerRene C. Guajardo, rero Jr and Eva Serna 45 years, of Levelland Guerrero. She was an passed away on May avid WWF fan and en19, 2015. Rene was joyed watching Golden born Sep. 25, 1969, in Girls, the Nanny and Full Littlefield, Texas. He was House. Maricela is survived by her mother, an Associate’s degree Eva Serna Guerrero; two brothers, David graduate from SPC. 'farmer' Guerrero (Florencia), Jimmy Arturo Rene worked for CovGuerrero 'Melie'; two nieces, Cecilia Irene, enant Hospital Lubbock and Angelica Maria. She is preceded in for several years. He by her father, Santiago 'Jimmy' Guerwas a Farm & Rancher since 2004. Survi- death maternal grandparents, Francisco vors include parents, Eloy M. Sr. and Dora rero; Serna Jr, Manuela Mendieta Serna; paternal C. Guajardo; siblings, Maria Lisa Domin- grandparents, Santiago 'Jimmy' Guerrero Sr, guez, Eloy Guajardo Jr., Jesse Guajardo Jr., Flora Rodriguez all family of Levelland. He was preceded in David Guerrero. Medina; one nephew, John death by brothers, Jesse C. Sr. and Robelin C. Guajardo Sr. Both passed in 2010. Brenda Lora Cortez 46, of Lubbock Norma Ann Lopez passed away on May passed away on May 19, 15, 2015. She was born 2015. She was born July on Oct. 21, 1968, in 24, 1962, in Lubbock, Lubbock to Felix and Texas. She is survived Adelina Cortez. She was by three sons, Nick, Erik, preceded in death by her and Gabriel Lopez, all mother Adelina (1985), of Lubbock; nine grandsister Maria Olcay children; her parents, (2011). Survivors include Frank and Gloria Garza her father, Felix Cortez of Dallas; brothers: of Lubbock; two sisters, Joe Guerrero, Harvey Cortez, Gabriel CorConnie Garza of Lubbock and Irene Garza tez, Felix Cortez Jr.; sisters: Marcy Davila, of Lubbock; and a brother; Ruben Garza Rebecca Rubio, Gina Gonzales and Rachel of Lubbock. She is preceded in death by a Cortez; 16 nieces and nephews. brother, Lannie Sifuentes. She worked for Lubbock Independent School District for 15 Amparo Garza, 81, years. of Lubbock passed away on May 4, 2015. She was Maria Trinidad Orborn on Sep. 24, 1933, tiz, 81, of Shallowater in Melvin, Texas, to her passed away on May late parents, Jesus and 21, 2015. She was born Valentina DeLeon. She on Aug. 1, 1933, in San married Miguel Garza in Luis Potosi, Mexico, to 1947. He preceded her in Luis and Magdalena death on Jan. 22, 1987. (Sauceda) Ramos. MaShe enjoyed playing ria married Sabas Ortiz Bingo and she had a passion for traveling. on March 10, 1952, in Amparo is survived by her children, Miguel Carrizo Springs, Texas. Garza Jr. (Maria), Angel Garza (El Indio), He passed away on April 24, 1998. She Balentina DeLeon (Alex), Nora Cisneros was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic (Ben), Lorenzo Garza (Socorro), Nina Perez Church where she was a Guadalupa a. Ma- (Jesus Jr), Joe Garza, Josie Cortez (Paul), ria is survived by Estela Orozco (Jose), Pa- Ernestina Benitez (Roland) and Marcos tricia Ortiz, Pabla Ortiz, Pascual Ortiz, Adela Garza (Holly). She also leaves behind one Contreras (Manuel), and Beatrice Ortiz; 21 sister; Luz Rangel, 35 grandchildren, 68 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. great-grandchildren and seven great-greatShe was preceded in death by Epifanio Or- grandchildren. tiz, Silvestre Ortiz and Sabas Ortiz Jr. Esther Flores Hernandez of Lubbock, passed away on May 3, 2015. She was born Aug. 31, 1936, to the late Reverend Jose and Louisa Flores, in Waco, Texas. She is survived by her daughters, Ruth (Nicandro) Carrillo of San Angelo, Louisa (Johnny) Garcia of Lubbock, Connie (David) Rodriguez of Lubbock, Elizabeth (Ignacio) Espi“Programando Para Usted” noza of San Angelo; sister, Maria Redondo En vivo, siete dias por semana of Lubbock; brother, Jose Flores of Lubbock; EWTN Español - la santa misa, rosa- 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She is rio y noticias mundiales y mas preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Lubbock Caller Line Saldana; sisters, Rebecca Castillo, Ester Felan, Jovita Montez, Tabita Saldana; and (806) 747-8146 brothers, Felipe Duran and John Flores. Brownfield Caller Line (806) 637-4610
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Veronica Moreno, 37, passed away on May 10, 2015. Veronica was born on June 10, 1977, in Lubbock to Lucio Moreno and Mary Contreras. She currently worked for Yellow House Machinery. Veronica was a graduate of Coronado High Class of 1996. While her family grieves, others can continue living because of her unselfish gift of organ donation. Survivors include her children, Delila Medrano and Ezikiel Medrano; her mother, Mary and Juan Contreras; father, Lucio and Silvia Moreno; brothers, Joe Garzes (Jessica), Gilbert Garza (Candy), Alex Moreno (Corrina), John Garza (Victoria); and sisters, Daniela Zelaya (Eduardo) and Denise Moreno-Lara (Anthony); and she leaves behind her special friend, Jessie Garcia. Veronica was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gregorio and Paula Hernandez and Teodoro and Norberta Moreno, and brother, Jimmy Garza (1972). Felipe Ramirez Lopez Sr., 80, passed away on May 1, 2015. Felipe was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Karnes City to Isabel and Marciana Lopez. He married Maria De La Luz Maldonado on July 27, 1958, in Lamesa. He is survived by his wife, Mary Nena Lopez; three sons and daughters-in-law, Luis Lopez, Daniel and Melissa Lopez, Felipe Jr. and Cindy Lopez; two daughters, Hilda Banda, Rachel Lopez; three brothers, Y.B. Lopez Jr; Johnny Lopez, Rudy Lopez; four sisters, Dora Toscano, Virginia Vasquez, Teresa Rodriguez, Gloria Garcia; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three children, Felipe Lopez in 1959, Minerva Lopez in 1976, David Lopez in 1993; two brothers, Fred Lopez, Flabio Lopez; two sisters, Pauline Lopez, Lucia Garcia. Christoval Trevino Lopez, 78, passed away May 14, 2015. Christoval was born Feb. 13, 1937, in Floresville, Texas, to Trinidad Trevino and Bonifacio Lopez. Christoval moved to Lubbock in 1953 and worked at a variety of jobs, including truck driving and general construction work. After graduating Barber College, he spent most of his professional career barbering until his retirement from Flores Barber Shop in Lubbock. Christoval is survived by his children, Maria Perla Strong (Eric) of Lubbock, Chris Lopez, Jr. of Austin, Norma Aranda (Sergio) of Lockhart, Robert Lopez (Tammy) of Lubbock, Debbie Lopez of Austin, Daniel Lopez (Allison) of Lubbock; his brother, Jesse Zuniga; 21 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. Jose Ines Flores, 82, of Lubbock passed away on April 29, 2015. Jose was born Jan. 21, 1933, in Charlotte to the late Satornino and Apolonia Flores. He married Ida Dominguez in 1980. He was a Catholic, and entered the United States Army on Sep. 7, 1955, and was honorably discharged on Aug. 19, 1957. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Pete Flores, Jesse Flores and Max Flores; a son, Jamie Flores. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ida Dominguez Flores; a son, Gilbert Flores; five daughters, Sylvia Flores, Margot Flores, Jessica Ann Flores, Veronica Flores and Angelica Flores; three brothers, Johnny Flores, Lupe Flores, and Joe David Flores; two sisters, Mary Estrada and Rosa Moreno. He had 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Amada Martinez Perez, affectionately known as Amanda, passed away on May 15, 2015. She was born on Jan. 11, 1976, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late Juan Longoria and Angie Garcia. Amanda ARE PAID ADVERTISING, is survived by her hus- MEMORIALS can include photo message. Different sizes, band, Edward; a daugh- and prices. For more info, call (806) 792-1212. Deadline ter, Meraya Perez; two sons, Alex Martinez to submit is the 21st. and Tabitha Barron, and Matthew Martinez; sisters, Cindy and Andy Ortiz, Melissa and Victor Aguilar, and Carissa Longoria; her Memorial mother, Angie Olivarez; three grandchildren, Julio L. Olivarez Khloe, Bri, and Sallie; as well as numerous 4/12/1928-6/25/2014 nieces and nephews. She was an amazing Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather person who loved hard and fought hard, battling a long illness over the past ten years. Amanda was preceded in death by her step- Your life was a blessfather, Jose Olivarez; grandmother, Amada ing, your memory Longoria; grandfather, Juan Garcia; and a treasure. You are niece, Samantha Martinez. Amanda will be loved beyond words greatly missed, especially by her dogs, Zoey and missed beyond measure. A year has and Bella whom she loved very much. passed since you were called home... Justice Jade there isn't a day we Chavez, 17, passed haven't thought of away on April 27, 2015. you. He was born May 1, Missing you every minute of every single 1997, and has brought day!! Forever in our hearts, until we meet laughter and joy ever again! y ahora permanecen la fe, la essince. He was a junior at peranza y el amor. Pero el mayor de ellos Shallowater High School es el AMOR" 1 Corinthians 13 where he was part of the Varsity football and -Olivarez, Olguin, Adams, Martinez power lifting team. Justice was part of the Boys and Girls Club of Families Shallowater and attended the First Baptist Church in Shallowater. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and stepfather, January and Roque DeLeon, Jr.; father, RogMemorial er Chavez, Jr.; siblings, Julian and Jewels RICHARD LOPEZ Estrada, Xavior, Isaac, Gabriel and Jasmine APRIL 14, 1934 TO JUNE 8, 2008 DeLeon, and Jonathon, Jordan, and Gerado Estrada; grandparents, Jim and Judy Lytle, When you died our whole Irene and John Links, Paulina Kuyper, and World came crashing down Roger Chavez, Sr.; great-grandparents, on us Bill and Joan Mathis; and numerous aunts, We see you in our uncles, and cousins. dreams,everywhere we look
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Santos F. Ledesma, 70 of Lubbock passed away on May 12, 2015. She was born on Nov. 16, 1944 in Amherst, Texas to her late parents Lorenzo and Emiliana (Felan) Flores. Santos married Alfredo Ledesma in Nov. 1963. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1985. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles in New Deal where she served as a Guadalupana and was a Cursillista. Mrs. Ledesma is survived by her sons; Fernando, Salvador and Alfredo Jr. all of Lubbock, three grandchildren; Salvador Ledesma Jr (Meagan), Alan Michael Ledesma, and John Paul Ledesma (the love of her life). She also leaves behind her siblings; Lupe Martinez of Prosper, Texas, Susana Pena, and Florinda Cristan both of Little Elm, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Eugenio Flores, Ramon Flores and Angelita Soto.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4
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
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
MEMORIAMS ARE A COURTESY, info must be submitted for the preceding month by the deadline of the 21st. First come, first serve due to limited space. Only memoriams for previous month included. Info modified for size at discretion of LLM. For more info, call (806) 792-1212, email to news@latinolubbock.net, or come by 2207 University. Copyright 2015 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.
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