Memoriam/memorial Jesus Soto, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend of Lubbock departed this life on August 29, 2009 at the age of 88 years. He was born October 11, 1920 to Felipe and Maria (Longoria) Soto in Karne City. He married Dora Soto, December 20, 1948 in Richland Springs. Mr. Soto was a farmer and a welder until he retired in 1986. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Jesus was a Deacon at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Petersburg and a former member of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Idalou. He is a member of Iglesia Bautista Templo in Lubbock. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dora of 60 years; two daughters, Oralia Reyna of Denton, and Maria Guadalcazar of Lubbock; three sons, Tomas of Big Springs, Domingo of Cleburne, Jesus R. of Saginaw, Mich.; 15 grandchildren, 32 greatgrandchildren, one great-great grandchild; and one sister, Maria Garza of Brady. Jesus was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Santos Soto and Jose Soto; three sisters, Ramona Soto, Anita Coronado, and Chente Lavario.
Glenda Maag Benavidez, 62, of Lubbock passed away August 29, 2009. She was born on October 31, 1946. She married Nasario Benavidez III in October of 2002 in Lubbock. He died on August 4, 2009. Mrs. Benavidez loved cooking, spending time with her family and being in the garden. Those left to cherish her memories are two daughters, Brenda Peña and husband Sammy and Bernadette and husband Abraham Herrera, both of Lubbock; stepchildren, Nasario Benavidez IV and wife Helen of Clinton, Okla., Roy Benavidez and wife Emmy of Clinton, Okla., and James Benavidez, Rita Ann Morales and husband Alfredo, Abraham Benavidez and wife Lou Annye, all of Lubbock; seven grandchildren, Keesha Vitela, Evette Vitela, Vinson Peña, Arianna Peña, Aaron Muñoz, Michael Muñoz and Matthew Muñoz; 11 stepgrandchildren; one great-step-child; and two sisters, Barbara Williams of Ignacio, Colo. and Dianne Pierce of Denver, Colo.
Guillermo Rangel, 84, of Idalou passed away September 5, 2009. He was born June 25, 1925 Jesus R. Garcia, in Maxwell, to Bacilio and 42, of Lubbock passed Juanita Rangel. away August 26, 2009. He was preceded in He was born on October, death by his wife, Ad20, 1966 to Maurilio Sr. ela; and a son, Jesus. and Francisca Garcia in Guillermo is survived by Lubbock. seven daughters, Alicia Survivors include his R. Rodriguez of Lubbock, Maria Elena parents, Maurilio Sr. and Reyna of San Marcos, Margaret R. Pesina Francisca Garcia; three of Gill, Colo., Juanita Moreno of Lubbock, sisters, Diana Garcia, Juanita Flores, and Anastacia Garcia; three Esmeralda Vasquez of Lubbock, Irene Sabrothers, Joe Garcia, Maurilio Jr. Garcia las of Ralls, and Sandra Arnold of Amarillo; and Fidel Garcia; one daughter, Maritza five sons, Guillermo Rangel, Jr. of Lubbock, Vasquez; one grandson, Elijah; girlfriend, Robert Rangel of Lubbock, Luis Rangel of Susie Rodriguez; one uncle; two aunts; 16 San Angelo, David Rangel of Lubbock, and Estevan Rangel also of Lubbock; a nieces and nephews. brother, Domingo Rangel of Lubbock; three Tony Garcia, Jr., 29, of Lubbock sisters, Nicolasa Vasquez of San Marcos, passed away on August Augustina Maldonado of Idalou, and Rosa 29, 2009. He was born on Valdez of Atlanta, Ga.; 31 grandchildren; 58 May 3, 1980 in Slaton to great-grandchildren; and three great-great Antonio (Tony) Garcia, Sr. grandchildren. and Linda Alvarado Castro. He married Meghan Robert Flores, Jr. (El Blue), 62, Ringo in June of 2003 in went to be with our Lord on August 27, Lubbock. He had worked 2009. He was preceded for Billy's Auto Sales in death by his father, Robefore going to work for berto Flores; his mother, Venture CommunicaElena O. Flores; sister, tions. Tony was preceded in death by his Lupe Hernandez; and maternal grandfather, Macario Alvarado, brother, Johnny ManSr., on August 28, 2002. Survivors include riquez. He is survived by his wife, of Lubbock; two daughters, Brookfive brothers, Mariano, lyn Garcia and Taylyn Garcia, both of LubLuis and Joe Flores, all of bock; his mother, Linda Alvarado Castro Lubbock, Marcelino Manand stepfather, Ramon Castro of Lubbock; riquez of New Mexico his father, Antonio (Tony) Garcia, Sr. and and Jose Manriquez of California; two sisstepmother, Patricia Garcia of Lubbock; a ters, Helen Flores of Lubbock and Victoria brother, Ryan Garcia of Lubbock; two step- Ceballos of Tulsa, Okla.; his close nieces, brothers, Mark Castro and Scott Castro, Roxanne Cavazos, Diana Buentello, and both of Lubbock; four sisters, Lacie Castro, Helen Rivera, all of Lubbock; nephew, BalLexus Castro, LesLee Castro and Carissa damar Buentello of Lubbock; and numerGarcia, all of Lubbock; a stepsister, Tammie ous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and Castro of Austin; his maternal grandmother, cousins. Rose Alvarado of Tahoka; and his paternal grandparents, Bene, Sr. and Margie Gar- Eloisa R. Montalvo, cia, both of Lubbock. 85, of Lubbock, passed away Sept. 14, 2009, in Lubbock. Funeral servicTo everything there is a season, es were held at Our Lady Grace with Father Cruz a time to every purpose under of officiating. Burial followed the sun…ECCL 3:18. in the Anton Cemetery.
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Sylvia Rodriguez DeLeon, 52, of Lubbock passed away September 3, 2009. She was born on March 18, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alejandra Alvarez; father, Pablo; and her eldest brother, Paul Jr. Sylvia is survived by two daughters, Melinda and Alexandra DeLeon; two grandsons, Aaron and Xavier; one granddaughter, Victoria, all of Lubbock; five sisters, Mary and Terry Rodriguez, Rachel Rosas, Irma Swetnam of Lubbock and Alice Ortiz of Virginia; two brothers, Frank of Lubbock and John of Weatherford; 18 nephews and nieces; and 21 great-grandnephews and nieces. Agnes B. Moreno, 79, of Lubbock died Sept. 11, 2009. Mrs. Moreno was born on Jan. 22, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minn. She Married Pedro Moreno on April 5, 1948 in Littlefield, Texas. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Agnes worked many years as a silk presser, part of her career for Master Cleaners. She is survived by her husband, Pedro Moreno, Sr.; her daughter, Norma Gonzales; her sons, Pete Moreno, Jr., and wife Janie, Ramiro Moreno and wife Teresa Brothers, Joe Berlanga and Hilario Berlanga of Lubbock; sisters, Anita Bitela, Modesta Nastasi and Helen Easton; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Marcos "Jimmy" Davila, 69, of Lubbock passed away Sept. 13, 2009. He was born on August 1, 1940 to Epimenia and Marcos Davila, Sr. in Lubbock, Texas. He shared a union with his wife Elena for 41 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Roseanne Davila. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Elena Davila; four daughters, Janie Davila, Louisa Davila, Yolanda Davila and Elena Ramirez; seven sons, Marcos, Jr., Agapito, Robert, Gilbert, Manuel, Abel and Armando; 29 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; three brothers; and four sisters. Jesus A. Garcia, 54, of Lubbock passed away September 3, 2009. He was born on March 9, 1955 to the late Armando M., Sr. (1997) and Otilia Garcia in Pecos. He married Anita Olbera on August 31, 2007 in Lubbock. He was a Carpenter. Garcia was a Vietnam War Army Veteran. He was a Cursillista. He is preceded in death by a son Jesus Garcia, Jr. in 1994 and his brother Cruz Garcia, Sr. in 2003. Survivors include his wife of Lubbock; a daughter, Cynthia Mojica of Lubbock; a son Jay Lee Garcia of Lubbock; his mother, Otilia Garcia of Lubbock; a brother, Armando Garcia, Jr. of Lubbock; three sisters, Virginia Trevino and Corina Flores both of Ft. Worth, and Elodia Hanes of Lubbock; and three grandchildren.
Gilbert A. Champion, Sr., 80, of Lubbock passed away September 19, 2009 in Lubbock. He was born June 5, 1929 to William and Adela Champion in Taft. He was a Catholic and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lubbock. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Audelia Champion; sister, Dora Bueno; and son, Willie Ben Champion. Survivors include seven daughters, Estella Butler of Amarillo, Cindy Gutierrez of Petersburg, Elena Trevino of Lubbock, Elva Champion of Petersburg, Adella Davis of Tulsa, Okla., Ester Arista of Big Spring, and Tina Champion of Weslaco; six sons, Gilbert, Jr. of Lubbock, Hector of Petersburg, Johnny of Ft. Worth, Albert of Oklahoma City, Okla., Armando of Amarillo, and Joe of Petersburg; two brothers, John Champion, Sr. of Petersburg and Ruben Champion, Sr. of Lubbock; 29 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Maria Edelina Rodriguez, 74, of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at home. She was born on March 21, 1935 to Francisco and Elena Martinez in Brackettville, Texas. She married Gregorio N. Rodriguez on Dec. 6, 1956 in Levelland. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Francisca Castillo. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Gregorio N. Rodriguez; two sons, Matilde Rodriguez and Pedro Rodriguez; five daughters, Nicolasa Rodriguez, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Mary Ann Rodriguez, Alicia White and Maria Elena Rodriguez; 28 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and one brother. Ejinio Mendoza, 64, of Lubbock was buried Sept. 24, 2009. He was born in Sinton, Texas on June 12, 1945. He was a TV repairman. Survivors include one brother, Joaquin Mendoza of Lubbock; three sisters, Mercedes Molina of Lubbock, and Juanita Becerra and Clementina Rodriguez, both of Laredo, Texas; four nieces; and eight nephews. Emilio E. Salinas, 57, of Abernathy passed away on September 26, 2009. He was born on December 4, 1951 in Lubbock to the late Gregorio L. (June 5, 1985) and Maria Salinas. He had been under the care of MHMR. He was a catholic. Emilio is preceded in death by two brothers, Polo Salinas May 10, 1978 and Gabriel Salinas in October 2, 1993. Survivors include his mother, Maria Salinas of Junction; seven brothers, Ray Salinas of Wolfforth, Mario Salinas of Abernathy, Carlos Salinas of Posey, Felix Salinas of Abernathy, Guadalupe Salinas of Snyder, Andrew Salinas of Stillwater, Minn., and Robert Salinas of Abilene; three sisters, Emma S. Garcia and Maria L. Salinas both of Abernathy, Josephine Cruz of Ennis; and several nieces and nephews.
"Peace be With You"
World Hunger Day is October 16
SPFB to hold Octoberfast
A friend at the South Plains Food Bank told me there are two kinds of hunger: easy and hard. Easy hunger is when you’re traveling down the road knowing that a restaurant is just in the next town. Hard hunger he experienced as a child growing up in South Texas. It was a gnawing pain that came with not having enough food in the house for him and his brothers and sisters… the pain of seeing his parents struggle to put food on the table. On World Hunger Day, October 16, the South Plains Food Bank observes Octoberfast. It’s a day when we ask people to experience what it like to know “hard hunger” by fasting for one meal. Then we invite you to take the value of the meal you skip and donate it to the South Plains Food Bank to help others in our community who face hunger every day. Each week, our network of churches and agencies provide food for 18,000 people throughout the South Plains. Octoberfast helps SPFB provide food for Second Helping Soup Kitchens in our community. It is hard to be hungry. It is easy to make a difference. Go to www.spfb.org to help.
Serra Club seeks photo entries
The Serra Club is holding a Religious Photography Contest, with a prize of $200 to be awarded for the best religious photograph submitted. The winning photograph will be published in the South Plains Catholic. An 8x10 print of the photograph should have a title taped to the reverse side, and should be submitted with a separate notice of the photographer’s name, address, telephone number, and photograph title. Submission (one entry per person) must be postmarked by November 15 and sent to Carl Sundell, 6221 Lynnhaven Drive, Lubbock, Texas 79413. The photograph will be returned if a stamped and selfaddressed manila envelope is enclosed with the submission.
Niños/ Children Isaac Demitrius Levario-Cavazos was placed in God's hands September 15, 2009. He is preceded in death by grandparents, David John Levario and John Cavazos. Survivors include his parents, Charlotte Levario and Gabriel Cavazos of Ralls; grandparents, Elizabeth Hernandez of Lubbock and Florentina Cavazos of Ralls; three brothers, Rreal, Malachi, and twin brother Andre; sister, Miya; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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