Memoriam/memorial Emelio Trevino Jr., 60, of Lubbock passed away on Sept. 5, 2014. He was born on Feb. 8, 1954, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Emelio married Juanita Contreras. He was a member of Iglesia de Dios Vivo Christian Church, where he enjoyed playing the accordion and singing for the congregation. Emelio is survived by his mother, Severania Trevino; his children, Gilbert, Emelio, Veronica, Lorie and Mike; along with 14 grandchildren, all of Lubbock. He is also survived by five brothers; seven sisters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Emelio Trevino Sr.; a brother; Ray Trevino and a grandson; Ian Basil Trevino. Jesus “Flaco” Reymundo Abrigo Martinez Sr., 66, passed away on Sept. 9, 2014. He was born Nov. 24, 1947 in Yorktown, Texas, to the late Soyla and Jose Martinez, Sr. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jesusa (Susie) Martinez; his 13 children; 26 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Leandra H. Aleman, 77, passed away on Sept. 4, 2014. Leandra was born Jan. 2, 1937, in Kyle, Texas to Francisco and Eloisa Hiracheta. She married the late Angel Aleman on Dec. 23, 1955, in Lubbock. She is survived by three sons, Richard Aleman, Angel Aleman Jr. and Herman Aleman, all of Lubbock; two daughters, Sylvia Aleman of Lubbock and Lupe Aleman of Slaton; one brother, Victor Hiracheta of Lubbock; two sisters, Luz Garza of Lubbock, Maria Valdez of Slaton; fourteen grandchildren; twentyfive great-grandchildren; and twelve greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Angel Aleman; one brother, Isidoro Lolo Hiracheta; one sister, Janie Morales. Minerva Savedra Alvarado, 54, of Lubbock passed away on Aug. 30, 2014. Minerva is survived by her husband, Richard Alvarado Sr.; a son, Richard Alvarado Jr. and Brandy; a daughter, Ginger Alvarado; seven sisters, Nancy Zavala, Corrina Martinez, Joann Ramirez, Mary Savedra, Ida Rodriguez, Esmeralda Savedra, and Tammy Savedra; three brothers, Leo Savedra, Ralph Savedra, and Rene Savedra. Minerva was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Guadalupe Sevedra; and a brother, Angel Savedra.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4
Gregory R. Lopez, 74, passed away on Sept. 3, 2014. Gregory was born on Nov. 17, 1939, in Caldwell to Perfecto and Emilia Lopez. He married Mary Olivia Salaz on July 16, 1971, in Lubbock. He was a member of Christ the King Cathedral. He is survived by his wife, Mary Olivia Lopez of Lubbock; two daughters, Christine Ramos and Florinda Constancio, both of Lubbock; seven grandchildren, Daniel (Shimi) Reina, Sheena Ovjezdsky, Rey Estevan Martinez, Adam Ramos, Joe Ramos, David Ramos, Roxanne Ramos; four great-grandchildren. Robert Ray Ramirez Sr., 44, of Lubbock passed away on Sept. 5, 2014. He was born on June 12, 1970, in Lubbock to Hilbert and Alvida (Guerrero) Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez was a concrete finisher for 25 years. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife, Irma Sierra; his children, Tommy Rangel, Robert Jr., Stephanie, Alexis, and Richard Ramirez all of Lubbock, Jesse Jr., Mindy, Blanca and Rene Enriquez; he is also survived by his grandchildren, Jay Ryan, Fayth, Zaylee, Zadrian, Meah, Mishea, Karizma, and Aaliyah; his parents; Hilbert and Alvida Ramirez; his siblings, Margie Rodriguez, Lanora Ramirez, Mary Lou Ramirez, Gloria Salazar, Hilda Ramirez, and Tito Ramirez. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hilbert Ramirez Jr.; and a granddaughter. Petty Officer Jose Ramon Solis, US Navy 59, passed away on Sept. 8, 2014. Jose was born on Dec. 20, 1954, in Lubbock to Gil and Eustacia Solis. He joined the Navy in 1972 and stayed with them until retiring over twentyone years later. He married Margarita Cantu on Feb. 14, 2009. He was involved with the UMF biker club and played in a pool league named the Sharks. He is survived by his wife, Margarita Solis of Lubbock; one son, Bobby Ray Castillo of CA; five daughters, Angela Rebecca Solis, Shaun Benitez, Tracie Ann Ybarra, Ashleigh Marie Castillo, and Sylvia Patricia Solis all of Lubbock; one brother, David Solis of Orange County; one sister, Delia Solis of Lubbock; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one brother, Danny Solis; and one sister, Olga Pena.
Mia Adilena Barron passed away on Aug. 31, 2014. Mia was born July 29, 2014, to Agustina Farias and Ramiro Barron, and is survived by a sister, Alyssa Barron; maternal grandparents, Javier Dominguez and Maria Rivas; and paternal grandparents, Marin and Maria Hernandez. Although Mia's time on Earth was short, she will continue to live in our hearts for all time. Randolph Barron Sr. passed away on Aug. 10, 2014. Randolph was born on June 22, 1929, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to the late Pedro and Eloise Martinez Barron. He is survived by his wife, Maria Sanchez Barron; two daughters, Ilene and Julia Barron, both of Lewisville; four sons, Randolph Barron Jr. of Lubbock, Sylvester Barron of Denton, Neal and Noel Garcia both of Lubbock; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Margie Barron; and one brother, Nick Barron; and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Leo, Raymond, Alex and Pete Barron.
Maria Pena, 84, of Lubbock passed away on, Aug. 26, 2014. She was born on Feb. 11, 1930, in Taft, Texas. She married Dorotello Pena on May 5, 1943, in SinFrancine Paulette ton, Texas. He preceded DeVita, 46, of Lubbock, her in death on May 1, passed away on Sept, 2007. She was preceded 14, 2014. She was born in death by two sons, Reynaldo Pena and on Aug. 26, 1968. She is Ramon Pena. Survivors include two sons, survived by her parents, Refugio Cuco and wife Rosa Pena of WoodRobert A. DeVita and row, Raul and wife Minga Pena of New Deal; Sally DeVita; husband, two daughters, Terry Pena of Petersburg, Daniel Reina; stepSheila and husband John of Lubbock; a daughter, Krystle Pena; brother, Ricardo Torrez of California; a sister, siblings, Annette and Stephen Wells, Pris- Sylvia Mendez of Big Springs; a daughter-incilla and Steven Sambrano, Robert Jr. and law, Maggie Pena of Lubbock; 19 grandchilLoida DeVita, Cynthia and Abel Hernandez; dren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 16 greatfive nieces; three nephews; and eight great- great-grandchildren. nieces and nephews
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Pete El Coco Lopez, 71, of Lubbock, passed away on Aug. 25, 2014. He was born on Jan. 25, 1943, to Jesus and Anita Lopez. On Nov. 29, 1971 he married the love of his life, Margie Ybarra. He attended Templo Christiano Assembly of God church. He worked as a journeyman for LISD for 25 years. He had a witty sense of humor and loved his puppies, Mamie, Pepe, and Sophia. He leaves behind his wife; two daughters, Norma Ybarra and Deneis Lopez; four grandchildren, Zach, Madeline (Daniel Lara), Jessica, and Nick; three brothers, Ramiro, Alvino, and Rueben Lopez; four sisters, Alicia Torres, Raquel Mercado, Anita (Nieves) Badillo, and Josephine (Chepa) Lovato. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ramon, Rogelio, and Antonio Lopez; and his granddaughter, Stephanie Brooke Arriaga.
Manuela O. Lopez passed away on September 10, 2014. Manuela was born December 24, 1917 in Zaragoza, Mexico to the late Julian and Maria Ortiz. She married the joy and love of her life Daniel Lopez. Manuela and Daniel are now eternally reunited after his passing on November 11th, 1985. Manuela was very proud and passionate of her heritage and was an endless promoter of the beauty of Mexican culture and her Catholic faith. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Melissa TorresMaxwell and her husband John, two grandsons Adam D., and Brandon J. Torres along with numerous nieces and nephews, and her special and beloved niece Vivian Mata whose care and companionship will not be forgotten. Jesus G. Pena, 86, of Lubbock, passed away on Sept. 15, 2014. Jesus was born to Juan and Margarita (Gutierrez) Pena in Fentress, Texas, on Feb. 5, 1928. He married Consuela Rocha in 1949 in Fentress. This union of matrimony was blessed with his surviving children, Jessie Pena, Jr. and wife Margie, Juan Pena and wife Anita, Arthur Pena and wife Gloria, Domingo Pena and wife Keong, Antonio Pena and wife Elida, Ester Cedillo and Lucy Marmolejo and husband Frank; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Other survivors include his brother, Raymond Pena; current wife, Maria G. Pena; stepchildren, Maria Ramona Garcia, Jovita Elia Cruz, Pablino Garcia, Manual Ysaguirre, and Andy Flores, Mary Ellen Garcia, Patricia Garcia and husband Robert; 16 step-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren. Jesus was preceded in death by his parents; mother of his children, Consuelo R. Pena; two sons, Manuel Pena and Macario Pena; grandson, Jon-Gregory Pena; great-grandson, Jonathon Pena; brother, Francisco; sisters, Margaret Infante, Maria Gonzales, Catarina Banda, and Rosa Banda; and stepson, Leonardo Garcia, Jr. Esteban C. Benitez, 103, of Lubbock passed away on Sept. 19, 2014. Esteban was born on Aug. 3, 1911, in Medina, Texas, to Sotero and Nicolasa (Coronado) Benitez. He married Juanita Flores on Jan. 5, 1935, in Castroville, Texas. Esteban is survived by four sons, David Benitez, Jose Benitez and Tommy Benitez, and Carlos Benitez; seven daughters, Benita DeLeon, Mary Benitez, Olga Benitez, Juanita De Leon, and Linda Lopez, Lupe Lopez and Josie Alvarez. He is also survived by 51 grandchildren; 124 great-grandchildren; 209 great-great-grandchildren; and four greatgreat-great-grandchildren. Mr. Benitez was preceded in death by two sons, Juan and Esteban Jr.; and two daughters, Andrea Gutierrez and Elvira Reyes.
To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.
Raymon Martinez Jr., 52, of Lubbock passed away on Aug. 1, 2014, in Lubbock. He was born on Jan. 10, 1962, to Ramon and Rosa (Romero) Martinez. He was a commercial auto painter by trade. Raymon is survived by his parents; his wife, Sandra; children, Barbie Camacho, Raymon III Butch (Mikal), Ginger Martinez, Rocky Martinez. He is also survived by his siblings, Silvia (David) Castro, Martin (Carolina) Martinez, Norma (Thomas) Rios, Gracie (David) Hurtado, Marcus Martinez, Roxanne Martinez; and four grandchildren, Kayla, Raymon, Ryan and Isaiah; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Emma M. Marmolejo, 77, of Idalou passed away on, Sept. 16, 2014. She was born to Cristoval and Nicholasa (Cantu) Martinez on May 25, 1937, in Alamo, TX. Emma married Alfredo Marmolejo II on Jan. 24, 1954, in San Juan, TX. She worked for Texas Instruments for 18 years before working for Quail Ridge Nursing Home for many years. Emma is survived by her husband of sixty years, Alfredo; daughters, Mary Cundick and husband Jeff, and Sally Skillman and husband Mitchell; sons, Richard Marmolejo and wife Janie, Alfredo Marmolejo III and wife Marina, Michael Marmolejo and wife Lisa, and Raymundo Marmolejo and wife Elizabeth; sisters, Ofelia Andrada and Rebecca Ordon; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death her parents, Cristoval and Nicholasa; a granddaughter, Michelle Paez; two brothers; and four sisters.
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