Memoriam/memorial Benito Lujan, 55, of Lubbock passed away October 8, 2010. He was born Oct. 25, 1954 in Arizona. He worked for Bayer Crop for eight years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Ella Sabez. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Willie May Cash; two daughters, Yvette Lujan and Priscilla Lujan; one son, Robert Luna; one son-inlaw, Ernest Arguello; seven grandchildren; one sister, Lupe Lomeli; three brothers, Pedro Munguia, Armando Guzman and Ernesto Cevallez; three stepdaughters, Shunda Cash, Margaret Cash and LasMaria Teresa Ran- hunda Cash; and a host of other relatives gel, 59, of Lubbock and friends. passed on to the Lord Beatrice Huizar, on October 2, 2010. She 79, of Lubbock passed was a beloved mother, away on October 9, grandmother, sister and 2010. She was born on aunt. Maria was born on July 29, 1931 to the late Aug. 5, 1951 to Petra Jose Ramirez and AnHernandez and Raul gelita Garcia Ramirez Rios. Survivors include in Jayton, Texas. She her mother, Petra; five sisters, Mary, Marwas preceded in death tha, Aurora, Jovita and Isabelle; four chilby her sisters, Rosa dren, Deanna, James, Luciana and June; Pilar Raand five grandchildren, Michael, Emery, mos, Otila RamirezHenderson, Josefina Ramirez, Bryanna, Alex James and Joby. Maria was and two brothers, and Ricardo and Lorenzo also blessed with many nephews, nieces Ramirez. Beatrice worked for Dunlap's and and other family. Goodwill of Lubbock. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Rudy Ramirez, , passed away on OcBenito Herrera, tober 2, 2010. He was 70, of Lubbock passed born on October 16, away on October 9, 1945. Rudy married 2010 surrounded by his Petra Ramirez on Oct. family. He was born on 22, 2000. He worked Sept. 7, 1940 in Eden, for Northern King Seed Texas. He married MaCompany in New Deal, ria Nazaria Flores on Texas. He attended March 28, 1960 in PlaSt. Joseph's Catholic inview, Texas. He was Church. Survivors inin death by clude his wife, Petra Ramirez; stepson, preceded sons, Ernest and Freddie Martinez; grandson, Freddie Marti- his Herrera; parents, Luis and Edna; nez, III; brother, Lewis Ramirez; sister, Min- Raul brother, Raymond Hernandez. Those ga Pena; and several nieces and nephews. and left to cherish his memory are his precious wife of 50 years, Maria Herrera; Zachary Se- and loving Benito Herrera, Jr., Richard (Deedee) bastain Matta, , sons, and Justin Herrera; daughters, Di22, of Lubbock passed Herrera (Pete) Rodriguez and Sally (Robert) on October 3, 2010. ana Shannon; two sisters, Maria Ramirez and He was born to Mundro Josie Lopez; 15 grandchildren; and five Robinson and Yolanda great-grandchildren. Matta on October 1, 1988. He was a 2007 Gregory Aaron graduate of Monterey Galarza died October High School. He leaves to cherish his 12, 2010. He was born memory his father, Mundro Robinson, Sr.; May 15, 1986 in Lubmother, Yolanda Matta; one sister, Artesea bock to Greg and MarRobinson; one brother, Mundro, Jr.; two tha Galarza and was a grandmothers, Sally Matta and Deborah lifelong resident of LubRobinson; special girlfriend, Katrina Martibock. During his teennez; and a host of Aunts, Uncles and other age years he was a relatives and friends. Boy Scout and member of Troop 414, at age Mario Cuellar, seventeen, he achieved the honor of being passed away October awarded Eagle Scout. Among his interests 5, 2010. He was born was his love of music and history. He was on January 25, 1960 a student taking time off the fall semester in Lamesa to the late with plans on returning in the spring at West Pablo, Sr. and Rosa Texas A&M University. Survivors include (Aquirre) Cuellar.Mario his parents, Greg and Martha Galarza; one married Isabel Garcia sister, Marlena and her husband Andres on April 29, 2006 in Castro; two nieces and one nephew. Lubbock. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; a Antonio Ortega, son, Ozzy Ray Demario Cuellar of Colo.; a daughter, Desiree Shan- 99, passed away on tel Cuellar; five stepchildren, Joseph John October 15, 2010. AntoDeLaCruz, Manuel Garcia, III, Michael Ray nio was born to Nickolas Garcia, Priscilla Garcia and Jessica Lee and Lena Ortega on Garcia; three grandchildren, Aryelle Star June 11, 1911 in Fredand Natyllie Sky Trevino and Michael Gar- ericksburg, Texas. He cia; 15 step-grandchildren; three brothers, married Margarita GarPablo Cuellar, Jr., Juan Cuellar and Alfredo za on March 30, 1930 in "Freddy" Cuellar; five sisters, Angelita Lu- Mason, Texas and she zano of Sonora, Elena Cruz, Aurora Vela, preceded him in death and Alicia Cuellar and Beatrice Reyna. on June 13, 2000. Antonio was employed Along with his parents, Mario is preceded by Lubbock Sash and Door for 15 years before retiring in 1976. Mr. Ortega was a in death by his brother, Luis Cuellar. faithful servant of the Lord and St. Joseph's Catholic Church by serving as an usher, Crusillista, and a minister of communion. He was an avid baseball fan and cherished collection of various caps. Survivors inTo everything there is a sea- his clude his son, Daniel Ortega and his wife, son, a time to every purpose Beatrice of Lubbock; 14 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; 35 great-great under the sun‌ECCL 3:18. 33 grandchildren; and 12 great great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters, Rita Lopez and Maria Ortega. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Josephina Lucero; son, Felix Ortega; and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Ponciano. Christina Ortiz, 53, of Lubbock passed away on October 2, 2010. She was born on May 10, 1957 to Daniel Soto and Josefa Olguin in Abernathy, Texas. She married Benito Ortiz Sr. on June 15, 1972 in Plainview, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Benito Ortiz Sr.; daughter, Geneva Talamantes; son, Benito Ortiz Jr.; sister, Patricia Reyes; four brothers, Daniel Soto Jr.; Freddie Soto, Juan Soto and Ray Soto; five grandchildren, Jesse Jr., Zachary Suniga, Andres and Gabriel Ortiz, and Rebeca Gates.
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Tony "Latin Liner" Hernandez, 47, of Lubbock passed away on October 15, 2010. He was a lifelong musician and member of the Pura Vida Band. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where he was also a member of the choir. Tony was born April 25, 1963 in Vernon, Texas to Macario Hernandez, Sr. and the late Juanita Perez Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Perez Hernandez; a brother and a sister, Joe and Dora Hernandez. His survivors include his father, Macario Hernandez, Sr.; four sisters, Lupe Rangel, Olga McCormick, Gloria Subia and Mary Rangel; four brothers, Mack, Jr., Jesse and Richard, and Ernest H. Mendez of San Antonio; special friend, Estella Tijerina; and many nieces and nephews.
Cecilia Cano, 60, of Slaton passed from this life October 19, 2010. Cecilia was a lifetime resident of Slaton. Cecilia married Andres M. Cano in 1978. She worked at Slaton Care Center, retiring 2010. She was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Andres; son, Angel Cano of Lubbock; daughter, Angelica Cano of Slaton; brothers, David Ariaz of Slaton and Duby Ariaz of Dallas; and sister, Emma Rubio of Garland.
Enedina Annie Morales, 68, of Wilson passed from this life October 25, 2010. Annie was born March 25, 1942 in Alamo, Texas. Her family moved to Lubbock in 1946 and to Lynn County in 1954, where she attended Wilson Schools. She worked for Wilson ISD for 12 years before retiring. Annie married Ricardo V. Morales, Sr. on May 12, 1962 in Wilson. Ricardo preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2001. She was a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Guadalupanas and taught CCE classes for many years. Her survivors include her son, Ricardo Morales, Jr. of Slaton; daughters, Raquel Marruffo and Becky Cruz; brother, Elevario Acuna; sisters, Jan Flores, all of Lubbock, Dale Garza, Peggy Sandoval and Mary Helen Acuna, all of Wilson; along with five grandchildren.
Yolanda Carabajal Alvarado, 63, of Lubbock, passed away on October 23, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Yolanda was born on Jan. 19, 1947 in Alberta D. RoPharr, Texas, to Benito sales, 76, of Luband Maria Antonio BarAlice M. Juarez bock passed away on rera.Yolanda attended 76, was called home October 16, 2010. She South Plains College, by her Lord and Savior was born on March where she earned her certification in NursOctober 4, 2010. She 21, 1934 in Lockhart, ing. She later worked in private nurse care. was born September Texas to Mr. and Mrs. She enjoyed music, crafting and sewing. 9, 1934 in Chilton, Pedro DeLeon. Alberta Her greatest joy was her loving grandchilTexas and has lived is survived by her hus- dren, and spending time with her special in San Antonio, Texas band of 53 years, Je- best friends. Survivors include her children, for the past 20 years. sus Rosales; children, Irma Carabajal of Dallas, Monico (MargaAlice is survived by her Lupe Rosales, Claudio ret) Carabajal, Robert (Monique) Carabajal, six children: John M. (Loretta) Rosales, Teresa (Jesse) Leal, and Lisa (Joey) Velasquez, and Jorge Ruiz, Jr.; (Maria Juarez, Mary Cecilia Rosales; four grandchildren; two brothers, Pablo, Rafael, Johnny and Dolo(John) Aguilar, Carol Temple, Ray (Jalena) great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nina (Joe) res Barrera; sisters, Guadalupe Flores and Juarez, Stella (James) Delzeit, and Gloria Rosales, Minga Vela; two brothers, Juan Aurora Mireles-LeMarier; eight grandchil(Juan) Ybarra; 16 Grandchildren, 19 GreatDeLeon, Monico DeLeon; and sister-in-law, dren; and one great-grandchild. Sandy Richardson. She was preceded in She was preceded in death by Monico Grandchildren; and four sisters from Lubbock Rosa Perales, Paula Montoya, Redeath by her parents and two brothers. Carabajal, Sr., Martin Alvarado, and broth- becca Chapa, Anna Benitez and numerous ers, Domingo and Benito Barrera. nieces and nephews. Alice is preceded in Eloy Perez, Sr. 66, death by her parents David and Mary Marpassed away on Octotinez and six siblins; Fred Martinez, Dora ber 16, 2010. Eloy was Rodalfo "Rudy" Turpin, Emma Rodriguez, Flora Martinez, born to Gregorio and Rivera, 68, of Ralls Mary Lou Perez, and Helen Hernandez. Delfina Perez on June and Post, passed away 5, 1944 in Mathis, Texon October 23, 2010. as. During the mid 60's He was born May 24, Eloy sang and played 1942 in Stamford, Texthe guitar for the group as, to the late Domingo Memorial Chevo Gonzalez y Los "Sunday" and Delfina Alcaro Garcia Diamantes. Eloy is sur(Ramos) Rivera. Rudy Jan. 12, 1944 to Nov. 18, 2007 vived by his wife of 44 was a member of St. Miyears, Janie; son, Eloy Perez, Jr. and his chael's Catholic Church Thinking of you and you will wife, Priscilla of Lubbock; daughter, Syl- in Ralls. He worked via Perez of Lubbock; grandchildren, Eloy for the Price Thomas Ranch as ranch always be in our hearts. III, Amber, and Morgan Perez, Antonio foreman since 1979 and had lived on Con Amor, Malone, and Eloy Sauceda; his siblings, the ranch since 1948 when he moved to Guera and Garcia Family Salvador Perez and wife, Connie, Noelia Crosby County. He was preceded in death Gomez and husband, Mario, Eloisa Perez by a brother, Salvador "Silas" Rivera, Sr., and husband, Tony, and Oscar Perez and in 2001. Survivors include two sons, Eddy wife, Sandra. Rivera (Dora) of Acuff and Stephen Rivera (Lachon) of Ralls; one daughter, Melissa Memorial Pedro Calzada, "Missy" Rivera of Ralls; five brothers, three Juan Gabriel Castillo 79, of Lorenzo, passed sisters.; six grandchildren; and three greatOn November 14,2009 our lives awayon October 16, grandchildren. changed forever, that's when 2010. He was born you went to be with Mommy June 30, 1931 in ViFidel R. Lara, 89, of and we lost you. It's been one cente Guerrero, DuLubbock passed away hard year since you left. Every rango, Mexico to the on October 24, 2010. late Matias and Senoday is another day without you. Fidel was born on April bia (Barbosa) Calzada. We love and miss you so much. 24, 1921 in Matehaula, He married Manuela Always, Mexico, to Juan and Guerrero in February Dad, Clarisse, Angel, Gabby, Giselle, Nickolai Felicitas Rojas Lara. of 1953 in Mexico. She preceded him in He married Maria Herdeath March 14, 2007. A farmer, he moved minia Barron on Jan. to Lorenzo in 1956 from Mexico and was Memorial 14, 1949 in Brownsa member of the San Lorenzo Catholic Manuel R. Martinez Texas. She preChurch. He was preceded in death by a ceded him in deathville, June 17,1953- Nov.21, 2009 on Nov. 18, 2002. In son, Florencio "Rooster" Calzada in 1986. his early years, he laid tracks in Although it has been a year , not a day goes by that Survivors include three sons, Pedro Cal- the northern U.S. prior torailroad moving to Shal- you do not cross our minds. Your presence is so zada and Jesus Calzada, both of Lorenzo lowater in 1956, where he worked a farm dearly missed. Your smile, your courage and your and Fernando Calzada of Lubbock; one laborer. He was a member of OurasLady of loving heart . You always lived life to the Fullest. We daughter, Rosa Maria Calzada of Lorenzo; Grace. He was preceded in death by one all the joy, laughter and silly moments you left us one brother, Geronimo Calzada; two sis- brother and three sisters. Survivors include miss Your heart touched so many lives while in life, ters, Cruz and Timotea; nine grandchildren; five sons, Ruben (Elia), Tony (Cheryl) and with. especially now after your death. You gave everyone and seven great-grandchildren. David Lara, all of Lubbock, Juan Lara of around you so many life lessons during your illness. Wolfforth and Marcus (Tami) Lara of Shal- We thank God for you. And though your life on earth Julian Aranda, 70, lowater; four daughters, Rosa Cantu, Te- is past, in Heaven it start anew. And though you're of Plainview passed resa Lara, Gloria (Steve) Merton and Mary walked though Heaven's gate. we are never far apart away on October 18, Lou Lara, all of Lubbock; one brother, Mo- for each time that we think of you. You're right here, 2010. Mr. Aranda was ses Lara of Shallowater; 22 grandchildren; deep with in our hearts . born on November 13, Love Always , and 17 great-grandchildren. 1939, in Mexico to ToYour wife Josie, Randy, Renee mas and Basilia Aranda. And a host for Family and Friends He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Francisca Aranda; seven sons, Horacio Aranda, Jose Cayetano Aranda, Juan Manuel Aranda, Francisco Javier Aranda, Julian Aranda Jr., Israel Aranda and Efrain Aranda; one daughter, Dora Luz Aranda; four sisters, Gloria Valdez, Miguelina ValShare your news, call (806) 792-1212 dez, Oralia Aranda and Maria DelRosario email: latinolubbock@suddenlink.net Valdez; twenty-six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
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