Memoriam/memorial Macaria Michelle Espinoza, 69, of Lubbock, She was one of 19 siblings, born on March 10, 1945, in Bremond, Texas, to Juan and Adela Martinez. She moved to Slaton with her family in 1953; and married Guadalupe Espinoza on Dec. 24, 1960, in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton and a Guadalupana. She began working for Furrs Distribution Center in 1970 and retired in 2000 after thirty years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Patricia Espinoza in 1970. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Guadalupe; one son, Ceferino Espinoza; one daughter, Yolanda and son-in-law, Jose Salazar; four grandchildren. David G. Lara Jr., 81, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Feb. 18, 2015. David was born on March 15, 1933, in Thrall, Texas, to David and Aurora Lara. They moved to Lubbock in 1951. David married the love of his life, Ernestine on March 17, 1967. He was a manager at 7 Oaks Tree Farm for 20 years. He retired in 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Aurora Lara; brothers, Paul and Esteban Lara; sisters, Juana Betz, Martha DelaRosa and Isidra Olivarez. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ernestine; daughter, Yolanda Elias (Jay); sons, David S. Lara III (Maria), Ernest Lara (Lydia); sisters, Ester Gomez, Abigail Ortiz, Elizabeth Arredondo, and Consuelo Lara; brothers, Noe Lara, Danny Lara and Augustine Lara; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.
Pantaleon Leon S. Mojica, passed away on Feb. 20, 2015. Leon married Dominga Aguirre on Oct. 22, 1950, in Lubbock. He was a Cursillista and served as a Rollista for the Cursillo Movement. Mr. Mojica was a devoted lifelong Catholic and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked for Clark Ind. and Eagle Pitcher as a welder. He is survived by his wife, Dominga; sons, Leon Jr, David (Rita), Robert (Nancy), Ricky, Tommy (Benita); daughter, Elsa (late Gabriel Ramirez); 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Catarino, Pete, Emilio, Julian, Antonio, and sisters: Teresa Navarette, Josephine Pena, Mauricia Ponce. Leon was preceded in death by his son, Albert (Wampy) Mojica; his daughter, Patricia Ruiz; and sisters, Janie Pina and Petra Ojeda. Kylee Marie Forrest, 4, passed away on Feb. 1, 2015. She was born on June 3, 2010, in Lubbock and the family could quickly see her vibrant, loving personality. Kylee radiated joy to all who came in contact with her. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Leah Romo; maternal grandparents, Orlando Romo and Jennifer and Jeremy Fortenberry; maternal great-grandmother, Leah Merrill; aunts and uncles, Macy Donahoo, Cassandra Gonzales, Ryan Gomez, Jonathan Flores, Isaiah and Xavier Romo, and Jacob Munoz; greataunt and guardian, Courtney Forrest; sister, Bridget Crumley; and a brother, Austen Forrest.
Ylario Larry Guerrero passed away on Feb. 21, 2015. He was born Aug. 26, 1932, in Charlotte, Texas, to the late Amelia and Paulino Guerrero and was raised by the late Benito and Julia Juarez. He married Patricia Lucy Gonzales, Oct. 17, 1958. She preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 1992. He was also preceded in death by three of his brothers. He worked for the Shallowater Co-op Gin for 46 years. He enjoyed playing bingo, going fishing, Nascar and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Richard, Irma and Toni Guerrero from San Antonio, Adam Guerrero, Melinda (Jerry) Outlaw, Mario (Norma) Guerrero and Chrissy Guerrero from Lubbock, Texas; and a niece he helped raise, Margo Moreno of China Spring, Texas. Survivors also include two brothers and a sister from Greeley, CO; a sister-in-law, Mary Garcia; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Josefina Mommie Rodriquez, 68, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 22, 2015. She was born on March 9, 1946, in Robstown, Texas, to the late Manuel (1989) and Amparo Delgado. She married Isreal Rodriquez on June 17, 1968, in Lubbock. He preceded her in death in 2009. She is preceded in death by her mother, Amparo Garcia in 2005; her step-father, Manuel Garcia in 2000; a son, Danny Ochoa; two sisters, Edna Lucio and Mercedes Montoya; two brothers, Freddie Delgado and Manuel Delgado, Jr. Survivors include three sons, Jose and wife, Peggy Delgado, Christopher Rodriquez, and Raymond Delgado; four daughters, Gloria and husband, Elmo D. Minjarez, Yolanda Perez, Ruby Narro, and Jennifer and husband, Dominic Rodriquez; six brothers, Raymond Delgado, Eddie Garcia, Michael Garcia, Elias Flores, Tony Delgado and Roy Delgado; eight sisters, Maria Esquivel, Irma Coronado, Diena Salinas, Eva Linda Garcia, Trini Chavez, Elia Delgado, Ortensia Esquivel and Rachel Ramirez; 30 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Estella Y. Garcia, 57, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 19, 2015. She was born on Aug. 6, 1957, in Brownfield, Texas, to the Jose V. and Benita Beltran. She married Cesario Charlie Garcia on March 5, 1972, in Lubbock. She worked for The US Housing of Urban Development. Estella is preceded in death by her mother, Benita Beltran in 1998, and a sister, Delia Prado in 2012. Those left to cherish her life are her husband Cesario Charlie Garcia; two sons, Bobby Garcia and Eddie Garcia; a daughter, Priscilla and husband James Tiner; three brothers, Rudy and wife Teresa Beltran, Joe L. Beltran, Raul Beltran, seven sisters, Josie and husband Jose Salinas, Elvira and husband Martin Herrera, Olga and husband Art, Mary Ann Moreno, Cindy and husband Hector Jimenez, Isabel Martinez, Matilda and husband Michael Ruelas; and four grandchildren. Hector Ramos passed away on Feb. 1, 2015. Hector was born in Lubbock, Texas, on March 10, 1962, to Manuel and Elena Ramos. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elena, and sister, Edna Cortez. He graduated from Dunbar High School. Hector owned his own gin repair business for 20 years. He married Nina Lucio. Hector is survived by his wife; and children, Hector (Brenda), Nicole, and Tori (Gabriel); seven grandchildren; and his father, Manuel Ramos. His grandchildren dearly loved their Woo. His siblings were Irene Cantu, Elena Montalvo (Victor), John Ramos (Linda), Marie Gonzales (Joe), Yolanda Esparza (Richard), Mike Ramos (Mary), and Olivia Garcia (Fabian).
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Amanda Gonzales, passed away on Feb. 15, 2015. She was born to Rick Gonzales and Sofia Hernandez on Sunday, Sep. 12, 1982, in Lubbock. Amanda and Jonathan met in Jr. High School, fell in love, and later married on Aug. 19, 2010, in Lubbock. From that union of love came four beautiful sons. Amanda is survived by her husband, Jonathan Davila; three sons, Jaylin, Jonathan Jr, Jolijah Davila; fathers, Rick Gonzales and Warren Kerr; brothers, Andrew Hernandez and Rick Blaine Gonzales; and sister, Monica Gonzales. She also leaves behind her paternal grandfather, Casiano Gonzales; maternal grandmother, Clarita M Ybarra; mother-in-law, Josephine Davila; sister-in-law, Kimberly Jo Davila; brothers-in-law, Felipe Davila III, Alexander Davila, and Abraham Perez. Amanda is rejoicing in Heaven with Our Father along with her pre-deceased family: her son, Nicholas Davila; her mother, Sofia Hernandez; grandmother, Mary Gonzales; and grandparents, Samuel and Andrea Hernandez.
Sharon (Adele) Mojica, 51, of Lubbock passed away on Jan. 30, 2015. She was born on May 18, 1963, in Slaton, Texas, to Joe and Rigoberta Martinez. She was married to Jessie Mojica of Lubbock. She graduated from Perkins County High School, Grant, NE, in 1983. She graduated from South Plains College with an Associate's Degree in Arts and Science. She was employed at Wells Fargo as a phone banker and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Joe Martinez in 1998; sister, Suzanna Martinez in 1981; and nephew, Justin Martinez in 2012. Survivors include her husband, Jessie Mojica of Lubbock; two daughters, Ashley Martinez of Lubbock, and Allison Mojica of Austin; her mother, Rigoberta Martinez of Slaton; three brothers, David Martinez of Lubbock, Lewis Martinez and Rick Martinez of Slaton; five sisters, Margie Martinez of Austin, Eva Smith, Mary Martinez and Lori Martinez of Lubbock, Christine Pfiffner of Arlington; and grandson, Ethan.
Serbilia Padron Romero passed away on Feb. 3, 2015. She was born Sep. 25, 1925 to Nicolas and Andrea Padron in Aspermont, Texas. Serbilia was a long time member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a Guadalupana and Cursillista. She is survived by one brother, Julio Balderas of Hanford, CA; her children, Andrea Cardenas, Ruben (Estella) Romero, Gracie (Rudy) Marmolejo, all of Lubbock, and Alice (Don) Little of Prescott, AZ.; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings; her husband Antonio Romero, Jr.; two sons, George & Sammy Romero.
Jesus Armando Salinas, 61, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Feb. 3, 2015. He was a Harley Davidson rider at heart. He loved golf, fishing and camping and was a huge Cowboys fan. He was employed as a machinist at Bell Helicopter for many years. He enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren. Jesus was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Guadalupe Salinas and Santos Ramirez Salinas; and a granddaughter, Destiny Monique Salinas. His siblings included Mary Valdavez, MaryJane Macias (Ernest), Jose Salinas (Josie), Gilbert Salinas (Pearl), Raymond Salinas, all of Lubbock; and Larry Salinas (Molly) of Ft. Worth. Survivors: Wife of 43 years, Maria E. Salinas; daughter, Michelle Leonard and husband, Eric; sons, Jesus A. Salinas Jr. and wife, Christiana, and Estevan A. Salinas and wife, Maureen; eight grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family.
Carolina Herrera Hinojosa 79, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 1, 2015. She was born on Aug. 11, 1935 in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Enrique and Leonor Garcia Herrera. She was the widow of Jos Francisco Hinojosa. They shared 57 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her husband Jos ; brother, Alfredo G. Herrera; daughter, Oralia. Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Jos Hinojosa Jr., Olga and Johnny Barraza, Richard and Maria Hinojosa, Irma and Buriel R. Molinar, Benjamin and late wife, Diana Hinojosa, Gloria and late husband, Eddie Hernandez, Sylvia and Sonny Reyes and Guadalupe and Antonio Perez; 30 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4
Christobal L. Hernandez Sr. passed away on Feb. 13, 2015. He was born Feb. 19, 1940, to Jose and Josephine L. Hernandez Sr. He married Consuelo Salas on April 20, 1963. Chris served in the U.S. Army then worked for the City of Lubbock for 30 yrs. He began in the city garage and then retired from the fire department in 1993, after 24 yrs. of service. Chris had the distinction of being the first minority and Hispanic accepted into the Lubbock Fire Department. He also owned Chris's Chevron. Chris is preceded in death by Jose L. Hernandez Sr.; step sisters, Victoria Mireles and Guadalupe H. Curiel. He is survived by his wife, Consuelo; daughter, Christine; sons and daughter in-laws, Chris Jr. and Connie, Bobby and Denise; grandsons, Fabian Martinez, Christian, Matthew and Isaac Hernandez; two great grandchildren; his mother Josephine Milestead; brothers, Paul, Jose Jr.; sisters, Corina Rangel, Rosa Vecchio, Julia Riojas, and Mary Holguin.
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Ted Jim Dotts, Jr., 80, passed away on Feb. 8, 2015. He was born Aug. 31, 1934, in Guymon, OK. Betty Shewbert covenanted in marriage with him on Sep. 4, 1959, and loved him always. From their love issued two children: John David and Sara Rebecca Hunt. Rebecca married Brad Hunt and from their marriage issued their grandchildren: Abebe, Samuel, and Anna. After honorable discharge from the United States Army, he completed a BBA at Texas Tech College and a BD at Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology. Beyond the most important event of his family, he treasured his ordination to United Methodist clergy, service as pastor of Ropes Methodist Church, Saint James Methodist Church in Abilene, ldalou-Becton United Methodist Churches, district superintendent of the Pampa District, pastor of Saint John's United Methodist Church in Lubbock, ethicist and associate chaplain at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock concurrently as Teaching Pastor at Second Baptist Church. After retirement he became Senior Vice President of the Covenant Health System. He taught twentyeight years in the Course of Study School at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. He served for twenty-six years as trustee of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, and thirteen years as trustee at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. With Betty, he cofounded the PFLAG Lubbock Chapter. Following the witness of his parents, he gave his body to Texas Tech University Medical School.
“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.” ~ Williams Penn
Jesus Campos Jr., 2/18/1966 - 3/11/2006 It's been 9 years since you have departed. There is not a day that I don't think about your smile and your tenderness. I know that you're happy and smiling down on us. I cry every moment I think about you, and wish you were here to comfort me, but I know that you're with God and no longer suffering. Keep practicing those dance moves for the day that we all reunite. Love, Mom, sisters and family
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