Memoriam/memorial Lorenzo C. Martinez, 81, of Lubbock passed away on April 14, 2015. He was born Sept. 6, 1933, in La Feria, Texas, to Luz and Olivia (Caberra) Martinez. Lorenzo retired as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service after 36 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served during the Korean Conflict. Lorenzo married Julia Rodriguez on Dec. 18, 1952, and they are members of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Julia; sons, David R. Martinez and Lorenzo Martinez, Jr. and wife, Delia, all of Lubbock; daughters, Julie Todd and husband, Alfredo of Lubbock and Linda Morin and husband, Lonnie of Austin; sisters, Lucia Arguello and husband, Emilio of Idalou, and Gloria Flores and Bertha Martinez and husband, Pilar, all of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David, Daniel, and Henry Martinez; son, Jody Martinez; and granddaughter, Jacinta Martinez. Jesse Mojica, 59, passed away on April 1, 2015. Born Sep. 12, 1955, in Lovington, NM. He is preceded in death by his sister, Nora and his brother, Abel. He is survived by his daughters, Amy (Mike) Scully, Jessica Lea Mojica; his son, Jason Dominique Mojica; his grandchildren, Madison, Bailey, Roman, Jazzlyn, Lexee; his sisters, Aurora, Cindy, Sylvia; his brothers, Rudy, Raul, Jimmy and many close friends he considered family.
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Domingo Carrizalez, Sr., 90, passed away on April 13, 2015. He was born to the late Juanita Narvaiz and Seferino Carrizalez on Aug. 3, 1924, in Big Spring, Texas. He was a member of the U.S. Army and was enlisted for WWII. He was a lifelong member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Domingo Sr. married Estanislada Huerta in July of 1948; they were married for 66 years. Domingo Sr. is survived by his wife, Estanislada; children, Domingo Jr., Maria Mary Anthony, Benita Gomez (Benito), Conception Cept, Hortencia Tencha, Yolanda, Irma Aguirre (George ), Brenda Flores ( Mario), Patricia; and one brother, Alfredo Carrizalez. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Domingo is preceded in death by his parents; seven siblings; son; grandson; two daughters-in-law; and one son-in-law. Jose Santos Criado, 79, of Lubbock passed away on April 5, 2015. He was born on Aug. 27, 1935, in Poteet, Texas, to Felipe and Dolores Criado. Joe worked as a migrant worker in Michigan and Ohio. He moved to Lubbock in 1956 and married Eleanor in 1960 where their union was blessed for 18 years. He also worked at TG&Y warehouse for 17 years. He later became self employed as a landscaper in the Lubbock area. Joe loved watching the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed working in his garden and he enjoyed carpentry and landscaping. Joe is survived by his sons, Joey, David and Andres Criado; his daughter, Angelica Casarez; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Ubaldo and Julian Criado.
Margarita Reyes Mata, passed away on April 10, 2015. She was born on Feb. 19, 1945, in Corsicana, Texas. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Irene Mata; Eliseo Lee Pantoja Bustoz, 66, passed three sisters, Lupe Roaway on April 2, 2015. driguez, Janie Rodriguez He was born in Post, and Lilly Rodriguez. She Texas, to Juan and Auis survived by her husband, Marcial Marez dencia Bustoz on June of Lubbock; her daughter, Margarita Mata of 14, 1948. Lee honorably Lubbock; her five sons, Jesse Mata, Steve served his country in the Mata, Epifanio Mata, Pedro Garcia and J.R. U.S. Army and worked for civil service as an Garcia, all of Lubbock; and her sister, TomAccountant Technician mie Garcia of Odessa; a brother, Rafael for over 20 years. He was preceded in death Reyes of Corsicana; 19 grandchildren; and by his parents; siblings, Segundo Bustoz, 18 great-grandchildren. Ascension Fuentes and Pablo Bustoz who recently entered rest on April 11. He is surVictor Vic Jose vived by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda Lugo Bustoz; their daughter, Myra BettisDeLaRosa, 54, of worth and husband, Jason; grandchildren: Slaton passed away on Logan, Landon, and Linley Bettisworth; sibSaturday, April 11, 2015. lings: Pauline Carrasco, Loy Perez, Nunie He was born on Aug. 27, Bustoz, and Ernie Bustoz; numerous nieces, 1960, in Tahoka to David nephews, other relatives and friends. and Adela Ramirez. Vic loved to do carpentry work. He was always fixing and remodeling his home. He loved to work out and exercise. To everything there is a season, Survivors include his parents David and Alea time to every purpose under da Ramirez of Slaton, a daughter Gina Marie the sun… ECCL 3:18. DeLaRosa of Slaton, a sister Kelly Ramirez of Slaton, a nephew Ricky Franklin of Slaton and a niece Kerri Franklin Ramirez of Slaton.
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Jesus "Joe" DeLeon, 64, of Lubbock passed away on April 14, 2015. He was born on December 15, 1951 in Lubbock. He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Irene Vasquez, and Jesus DeLeon; and granddaughter, Crystal Lynn Mendoza. Jesus is survived by three sons, Joseph DeLeon, Adam DeLeon, and Anthony DeLeon; two daughters Irene Mendez and Joanna Mendoza; a brother Paul DeLeon; a maternal uncle Blas Rivera; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Adrian Galvan passed away on April 8, 2015. Adrian was born on July 22, 1976, to Joe and Yolanda (Contreras) Galvan in Brownfield. He graduated from Lovington High School and Texas Tech University. He married the love of life, Deanna Mojica, on Sept. 15, 2001, in Lubbock. He so loved the camaraderie among his fraternity brothers of Omega Delta Phi, his second family at Star Care for 12 years, and all the players and coaches of Little League baseball that he was honored to coach. Those left to cherish Adrian's memories include his wife, Deanna Galvan; a son, Alejandro Galvan; a daughter, Daniela Galvan; his parents, Joe and Yolanda Galvan of Lovington, NM; a brother, Richard (Becky) Contreras of Brownfield; maternal grandfather, John Contreras of Brownfield; paternal grandmother, Esther Galvan of Hobbs, NM; and father and mother-in-law, Joe (Francine) Mojica of Cotton Center.
Isabel Gonzales, 70, of Lubbock passed away on April 4, 2015. He was born on Sept. 11, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Ramon and Elvira (Vela) Gonzales. He was employed as a mechanic at Farmers Coop for 18 years. He was passionate about cars, music, and dancing. Isabel loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by three sons, Andy, Joe and Eric Gonzales; one daughter, Sobee Orosco; his ex-wife, Janie Lopez; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Nora Martinez, 53, passed away on March 21, 2015. Nora was born in Lubbock, Texas, to Amelia Martinez on June 28, 1961. She grew up in the home of her adoptive parents, Martin and Celia Sanchez. Nora was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Esther Martinez; grandfather, Toroteo Martinez; and uncle, Martin Sanchez. She leaves to cherish her memories: her mother, Amelia Martinez; aunt, Celia Sanchez; sisters, Sandy Mendoza; brothers, Joe Mendoza, Jessie Mendoza, Rey Mendoza, Richard Sanchez and Mike Sanchez; great-nephews, Jayson and Cameron Longoria; niece, Elishja Cuellar; nephews, Andrew Cuellar, Alex Castillo, Joshua Mendoza, and Nikko Mendoza.
Angelita Angie Hernandez, 54, of Lubbock passed away on April 10, 2015. Angie was born Aug. 1, 1960, to John Sr. and Maria Hernandez; she was a MEMORIALS ARE PAID ADVERTISING, lifelong resident of Luband can include photo message. Different sizes, bock. Angie was precedprices. For more info, call (806) 792-1212. Deadline to submit is the 21st. ed in death by her mother Maria Hernandez. Those left to cherish her memory are her father, John Hernandez Sr. Ascension Chon Memorial of Lubbock; a son, Kaven Martinez of LubGuerrero Jr., 57, Rev. Curtis T. Halfmann passed away on March bock; three brothers, Peter Hernandez of Happy Birthday on 5/27! 30, 2015. He was born Odessa, John Hernandez, and Felix Heron May 7, 1957, in Lubnandez, both of Lubbock; two sisters, Linda bock, Texas, and was How we miss you dear Sandoval of Houston and Carmen Garcia of an active member of the friend. You are family, Lubbock; and an aunt, Hortencia Gonzales Knights of Columbus at and you're always on of Lubbock. Our Lady of Guadalupe our mind. Miss you and Church. He was emlove you! ployed with Covenant Ignacio Nacho LeHealth Systems for 11 years. He is survived chuga, 95, of Lubbock by his wife of 38 years, Josie Guerrero; In Loving Memory, passed away on April 2, daughter, Krystal Guerrero-Manzanares; All Blessed by You 2015. He was born Jan. sons, Fernando Guerrero and Ascension 22, 1920, in Las Cruces, Guerrero III; grandchildren, Joel Guerrero, NM, to Ignacio and GreJacob Guerrero, Jaden Guerrero, Kenzee goria (Ruiz) Lechuga. Memorial Guerrero, Brenlee Guerrero, and SerenHe married Mercedes Aldo Cervantes ity Guerrero-Manzanares; great-grandchild, Luna on Jan. 21, 1953, in Sept. 24, 1975 - May 19, 2009 Sadie Guerrero; and siblings, (brothers) Hamilton, Texas. He was My son, Aldo Cervantes, Juan, George, Romualdo, Ruben, Raul, a farmer. Those left to was taken from me and Reymond and Jerry Guerrero; (sisters) cherish his memory are his daughters, Janmy daughters. No matter Martha Cristan, Mary Espinoza, Noemi ice and husband Stanley Perez of Lubbock, how long its been, it still Guerrero, Julie Mata, and extended family Dee and husband Red Pelton of Cheyenne feels like it was yesterday. and friends. He is preceded in death by his Wells, CO, and Gloria and husband Wayne My son, we love you and parents, Ascension Guerrero Sr. and Julia Rusk of Carrollton; sons, Ignacio Lechuga miss you. You will always Cortes, and brother, Phillip Guerrero. and Alex Lechuga both of Lubbock; ten be in our hearts, until we grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and meet again. one great-great-grandchild. Ignacio was Love Mom, Dora Rivera preceded in death by his wife, Mercedes and Ester Cervantes Flores, 53, of Lub- several brothers and sisters. bock passed away on April 10, 2015. She was In Memory Of born on Oct. 2, 1961, Diana G. Martinez, to the late Gumercindo 65 passed away on April Mike Medrano "M & M" and Ramona Rivera. 1, 2015. Diana was born May 8, 1953-Sept. 3, 2003 She loved spending time Feb. 24, 1950, in La Villa, To my big brother, so so many with her grandchildren Texas, to Martin and Mayears have passed. I can who were all special to ria Gorostiza. She is surstill hear you playing when it her. She is preceded in vived by five sons, Jose comes to mañanitas time death by three brothers, Benito Rivera, GilMother's day. I LOVE YOU! bert Rivera and Roberto Rivera. Survivors M. Martinez Jr., Mike Your sister, include the love of her life of ten years, Eufe- Martinez, Melton MartiEster Cervantes mio Mata of Lubbock; a son, Robert Rivera nez, Fabian Martinez, Roof Lubbock; a daughter, Ashley Gomez of lando Lee Martinez; two daughters, Melissa Lubbock; her brothers, G.C. Chayo and Fe- Martinez, Esmeralda Gonzales; six brothMemorial lipa Rivera of Lubbock, Richard and Velma ers, Santos Gorostiza, Jose Luis Gorostiza, Rivera of Abernathy, Tony and Helen Ri- Melton Gorostiza, Rogelio Gorostiza, Jaime Gonzalo Garcia Always in our hearts, vera of Lubbock, Roy and Dalia of Lubbock, Manuel Duke and Sally of Florence; her sis- Gorostiza, Richard Gorostiza; Minerva Cas- Always on our mind. ters, Cecilia Quintanilla of Lubbock, Frances tillo, Olga Gorostiza, San Juanita Nieto, We remember you. Guzman of Lubbock, Dolores and Dionicio Rosa Gallegos, Yolanda Rendon; 26 grand- Your loving family, Cantu of Lubbock, Jaine Guerra of Lubbock; children; 15 great-grandchildren. She was Gonzalo Jr., Nina, six grandchildren; and a host of nieces and preceded in death by two brothers, Martin Vern, Philip,Susie, and nephews who loved her dearly. Gorostiza Jr., and Pete Gorostiza. Frankie and respective families
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May Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY God of hope, do not be far from us in days that are dark and menacing. Restore to us the joy of living and the hope of good things; give us comfort in our times of pain and anguish. Lift up your hand and act to bring repentance and renewal to our time, our families, our culture, and your Church. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. "Arise, LORD! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless."—Psalm 10:12
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