Memoriam/memorial Avery-Lee Henri Acuna-Gomez, 3, of Lubbock passed away on, Feb. 15, 2014. She is survived by her parents, Samantha Acuna and Eric Gomez; brother, Silas Hernandez; grandparents, Paula Gomez and Ernest and Rosalina Acuna; great-grandmothers, Virginia Acuna and Margarita Galvan; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Avery-Lee was preceded in death by one aunt, Enriquetta Gomez; great-grandfather, Eliverio Acuna; and two cousins, Jermia Ramirez and Jessie Ramirez, Jr. Pedro Pete Alcorte Sr., 75, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 17, 2014. He was born on May 13, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, to Pedro and Celia Alcorte. Pedro married Dalia Rodriguez in Nov. 1969, in Lubbock. He was a self-employed mechanic and owned Alcorte Automotive for over 20 years. He was employed with the City of Lubbock for the Street Department where he retired on Feb. 22, 2001. Pedro was a member of Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. Pedro is survived by his wife, Dalia of 44 years; his children, Jimmy Alcorte , Linda Sierra, Sally Rodriguez, Rachel Flores (Carlos), Tony Alcorte (Debra), Omar Alcorte (Veronica), 28 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. He leaves behind several siblings. He was preceded in death by a son, Pete Alcorte Jr. (2005), and a sister, Sharon Barrientez.
Edna Ramos Atencio, 53, of Lubbock passed away on Jan. 29, 2014. She was born on Aug. 14, 1960, in Lubbock to Ruperto and Audelia Ramos. Edna married Peter Atencio in Aug. 1977 in Lubbock. Mrs. Atencio attended Lubbock High School; she graduated from the CNA program at Northern New Mexico Community College. Edna lived in Espanola for many years before returning to her home town. Edna is survived by her mother, Audelia Ramos; her sons, Roland Atencio and wife April of Espanola, N.M., Robert Randy Atencio and Melissa Morales of Lubbock. She also leaves behind four grandsons, Jose Manuel, Robert Dante, Nicholas Brandon, and Dylan Evan Atencio. Mrs. Atencio is also survived by two brothers, Tony Gaitan and Raul Ramos of Lubbock; five sisters, Peggy Almengor (Arturo) of Bakersfield, Calif., Evelyn Robles (Robert), Linda Ramos-Avila (Saul), Vangie Ramos (Benjamin), all of Lubbock, and Elsa Ramos of Denton. Preceding her in death are her father, Ruperto Ramos (1976), brother, Jesus Robert Ramos (2013), and a sister, Mary Ramos.
Rebecca Ruiz Caballero, 88, of Lubbock went to be with our Lord and the love of her life on Jan. 30, 2014. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on Nov. 21, 1925. She married Samuel B. Caballero, Sr. in May of 1943. She was a devoted housewife and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a faithful member of Templo Bautista of Slaton. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Those left to cherish her memory are sons: Jesus Caballero, Sr. of Lorenzo, Raul Caballero, Sr. and David Caballero, Sr., both of LubEven though I walk through the valley of bock, Lorenzo Caballero, Sr. of Wolfforth, the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Samuel Caballero, Jr. of Brighton, Colo.; and Psalm 23:4 daughters, Marie Caballero of Slaton and Joanna Caballero of Lubbock. She had 28 George Z. Archu- grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and leta, 56, of Lubbock 25 great-great-grandchildren. passed away on Feb. 2, 2014. He was born on Guadalupe Maria Dec. 29, 1956, in RoMoreno Cantu, 84, swell, N.M. to George of Lubbock, passed and Esmera Archuleta. away on Feb. 1, 2014. He married Gloria ArLupe was born on Dechuleta. Mr. Archuleta cember 12, 1929 in San was a loving husband Benito, TX to Felix and who valued his wife unFrancisca Moreno. She conditionally and would do anything for his married Jesus Montalvo children. He taught his children the way of Cantu, Sr. on February life and that work was very important in life. 24, 1957. He preceded Also, George had many grandchildren who her in death in August of 2002, they had called him PoPo, and his grandkids bright- been married 43 years. She is survived by ened his day. George was loved by all and one brother, Juan Moreno of Corpus more. George is survived by sons, Agapito two sisters, Rosa Marroquin and PetraChristi; GonValero, Julius Lopez, and George Archuleta zales, both of San Benito; four sons, Jesse IV; and a son-in-law, Eliazar Guitron; his Cantu, Jr. (Sylvia), Mario Cantu and Bobby daughters, Julie Ann Espinosa, Roxanne Cantu (Marissa) and Arturo Cantu (Lydia); Valdez, Ashley Guitron. He also leaves be- four daughters, Diana Pina (Hector) and hind numerous grandchildren; his parents, Yolanda Janssen (Otto) and Dalia Suniga George and Esmera Archuleta; his brothers (Johnny) and Sylvia Suniga (Noe) ; three and sisters, Richard, Sally, Cindy, Corina step-sons, Armando Cantu, Sr. (Flora) , and Connie Archuleta. Fermin Cantu (Chom), Jesse Cantu, Jr. ; two step-daughters, Janie Rodriguez (Ralph) and Margie Gonzales (Ralph) ; 20 grandchilAlvina Mary Esdren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. cobar, 62, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 26, 2014. Alvina was born on March 30, 1951, Nelda Torres Orteto the parentage of Felix ga, of Lubbock, passed and Inez Herrera in Lubaway on Feb. 20, 2014. bock, Texas. She was a She was born on Feb. 4, homemaker and wonder1964, to Blas and Janie ful mother and grandmother. She resided in Post, Texas, for 27 Torres. She worked as years. Alvina was preceded in death by: her a legal secretary for parents, Felix and Inez Herrera; two sisters; over 25 years. She also and one brother. She leaves to cherish her worked for the State of memories: two daughters, Michelle Valdez Texas Department of Huand Sarah Escobar; sons, Danny Herrera, man Services. Nelda married Ray Torres Enrique Enriquez Jr., Adam Escobar, and on Aug. 14, 2004. She is survived by her Angel Duran; sisters, Elvira Quintero, Gloria husband, Ray; her beloved son, John Paul Herrera, and Maria Garza; brothers, Pablo Ortega; and her mother, Janie Torres. She is Herrera, Jesse Herrera, Fred Herrera, Felix also survived by her siblings, Rosie Alvarez, Herrera, Joe Herrera, and Ricky Herrera; 24 Irene Montoya, Blas Torres Jr., Patsy Castro, grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and Grace Cardenas, George Torres, Cookie Ara host of nieces, nephews, other relatives mendarez, Jerry Torres, and Tommy Torres. and friends.
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Ester Cazares, 82, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 26, 2014. She was born on Sept. 10, 1931, in Maxwell, Texas, to the late Pedro and Julia Garcia. She married Jose Salinas Cazares Jr. in 1948 in Tahoka; he preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1995. Ester was a homemaker; she loved to sew and cook for her family. She enjoyed working on her yard and spending time with her family. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by a son, Ramiro Cazares; two daughters, Luisa Salinas, and Andrea Cazares. Survivors include three sons, Ruben (Mary) Cazares of San Antonio, Ramiro (Rosa) Cazares of Abilene, and Jose Cazares III of Lubbock; four daughters, Martha (Gilbert) Garcia, Dora (Rudy) Paderez, and Elva Vasquez, all of Lubbock, and Rosa Maldonado of Abilene; a brother, Ascencion Garcia of San Marcos; 24 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. Diana Richardson Chapa passed away on Feb. 16, 2014. She was born on July 2, 1948, to Tomas and Maria Richardson. She served in the U.S. Air Force, being honorably discharged in 1975, and was a member of the American G.I. Forum. Diana married Frank Chapa II in Aug. 1972 in Slaton, Texas. She is survived by her children: a daughter, Christina Ramos and husband Rick; and a son, Frank Chapa III and wife Debra. Survivors also include her sisters, Kathryn and Cecilia Richardson; and a brother, Tom of Lubbock. She also leaves behind numerous loved ones. Diana was loved, cherished and admired by her grandchildren, Pristina Ramos, Mariah Ramos and Frankie-Rose Chapa. She will be missed. She was preceded in death by both parents, Tomas and Maria Richardson; and one sister, Kathryn Jean. Neftali DeLeon, 85, passed away on Feb. 11, 2014. He was born March 15, 1928, in Harlingen to Alfonso and Maria DeLeon. He owned and operated DeLeon Master Framing Construction in Fort Worth for many years. Neftali was preceded in death by parents; grandson, Jayson Henry; great-grandson, Adam Jordan DeLeon; four sisters; and one brother. Survivors include: daughter, Mary Crawford and husband Scott; daughter, Sobeidali Henry; son, Edward DeLeon and wife Dora; daughter, Melinda Puente and husband Rudy; ten grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Samuel Ernesto Martinez, 67, of Lubbock passed away on Jan. 29, 2014. He was born and raised in Littlefield and Lubbock, Texas. He was a Lubbock High School graduate and attended Lubbock Christian College prior to employment at Texas Instruments and X-Fab Texas. Sam was an avid train enthusiast, trivia buff, and a devoted Red Raider Fan. He enjoyed landscape photography, ornithology, and classic rock music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Severiano and Vicenta Martinez. Loved ones include his siblings, Daniel Martinez, MD, Dolores Grunauer, Esther Martinez, Irene and Vincent DiFilippo; nieces, Olivia Martinez and Angel Bonilla; nephew, Dominic Grunauer; and devoted friend, Vi McLaughlin.
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Tony P. Maldonado, 63, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 23, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 5, 1950 in Slaton to Felix and Pauline Maldonado. He married Elva Banda on July 25, 1983 in Lubbock. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Lubbock, where he served as a member of the Knights of Columbus #11807. He retired from Dynamic Foods where he was a longtime Receiving Clerk. He is survived by his wife, Elva Maldonado; three daughters, Felisha R. and Laura A Maldonado of Lubbock and Lisa Benavides of Slaton; mother, Pauline P. Maldonado of Round Rock, TX; three sisters, Elvira Alvarez, Eva Valdez, and Nancy Lasher and husband John of Round Rock, TX.; three brothers, Pete Maldonado and wife Sonia, Abel Maldonado of Round Rock, TX, and Pete Luna of Lovelady, TX; and three grandchildren, Shalisa, Italia and Zereddy Benavides. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix; two brothers, Elias and Gilbert Maldonado; and two sisters, Gloria and Maria Maldonado. Alfredo Garcia, 92, of Lubbock, passed away on Jan. 28, 2014. Alfredo was born on Aug. 12, 1921, to the parentage of Daniel and Vsidra Ramirez Garcia in Quendaro Michoacan, Mexico. In 1941 he relocated to California and lived there for 70 years. Alfredo was preceded in death by: his parents, Daniel and Vsidra Garcia; grandparents, Pablo Garcia and Senona Oliver; his sister, Celia Corea; and one son, Jose Garcia. He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughters, Maricela and Celia; sons, Alfredo Garcia, Ramiro Garcia, Carlos Garcia and Humberto Garcia; a brother, Luis R. Garcia Jr.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Manuel Ramos Marin Sr., 94, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 1, 2014, at Lakeside Rehabilitation. He was born on Nov. 4, 1919, in Floresville, Texas, to Jesus Marin and Lina Ramos. In 1938 he married the love of his life, Maria de Jesus Rangel, in Floresville, Texas. They relocated to Lubbock, where he worked for WB Abbott Construction until retirement. Mr. Marin's favorite hobbies were baseball, fishing, hunting, music, gardening, and wrestling; he was an excellent craftsman, and he could build anything. He is survived by Martha Perez (the late Manuel), Juan Marin (Helen), Joe Marin (Barbara), Gloria Gatica (Paul), Manuel Marin Jr. (Rebecca), Enrique Marin (Rosa), Lorenzo Marin (Cruz), Antonio Marin (Georgia), Olga Martinez (Arthur), Veronica Rodriguez (Tim); 46 grandchildren; 94 greatgrandchildren; and 27 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; a daughter, Simona Vargas; a son, Jesse Marin; daughter-in-law, Beatrice Marin; granddaughters, Melissa and Julie Marin; brothers, Geronimo, Lorenzo, Antonio, Prudencio and Eustacio; sisters, Juanita, Andrea, Ramona and Maria.
Ponciano Mendoza III, 46, passed away, Feb. 11, 2014. Ponciano was born July 7, 1967, in Lubbock to Ponciano Jr. and Helen Mendoza. He graduated from Lubbock High and worked as a custodian at UMC. He was a member at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with family and watching the Houston Texans. He is survived by his parents, Ponciano and Helen Mendoza Jr. of Lubbock; one daughter, Mariah Rivera Mendoza of Lubbock.
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In Loving Memory Veronica Vara-Briones March 14, 1971 to Jan. 20, 2014 Beloved, as your birthday approaches, we celebrate you and the selfless life you lived. You were always caring for those around you, and trying to help everyone be their best self. The past several weeks have been so difficult for all of us. There isn't a moment that goes by, that your absence isn't evident. We love and miss you always. We will cherish the love you so graciously gave us, and your memory is forever alive in our hearts. We are attempting to move forward, reluctantly at times, knowing this was your wish. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who has supported us during this difficult time. Please know that the phone calls, texts, flowers, hugs, & prayers have not gone unnoticed. We appreciate them all. We ask that you continue to pray for our families as we try to learn how to live life without her. It is painful, challenging, and difficult every day. However, we know that God will be the one to see us through it all. Sincerely, The Briones and Vara Families Memorial Jesse Martinez Oct. 6, 1961 - Feb. 21, 1988 To our beloved son Jesse, It's been 26 years since you went to be in Heaven with our Lord. You live in our hearts and we look forward to the day we will share eternity in our reunion. Love, Mom and Dad
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