Memoriam/memorial Hilda B. Alonzo, 73, of Lubbock passed away on Aug. 11, 2014. Hilda was a dedicated mother, wife, sister, and friend. She worked for over 35 years at Texas Tech University which is why she proudly donated her body to their science department. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Juan; daughter, Jessica Carrillo and husband, Luis; and son, Sammy Vasquez. Hilda served as mother to two nieces, Sandra Perez and Sarah Olivarez, both of Lubbock; sisters, Ida Valdez and Enda Gutierrez, both of Lubbock; and grandchildren, Christopher and wife, Andrea Carrillo, Mark and Nick Carrillo, Samual, Santana, Silas, and Lexi Vasquez, and Alyssa and Thomas Olivarez, J. J. Vasquez, Michael and wife, Irene Vasquez. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Elana Benavidez; and brothers, Tony, Raynaldo, Samuel, and Moses Benavidez. Vicente Castillo Sr., 83, passed away on July 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Mary Cecilia Duran Castillo; thirteen children, Josie Gomez, Beatrice Vallejo, Janie Castillo, Vicente Castillo Jr., Lewis Castillo, Patsy Garcia, Tom Castillo, Kathy Rodriguez, Elizabeth Brown, John Paul Castillo, George Lee Castillo, Jimmy Castillo, and Priscilla Salaz. Adalberto Chapa , passed away on Aug. 5, 2014. Adalberto was born April 15, 1969 in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. He loved music and dancing and was always happy. Everyone remembered him as a cheerful person. He is survived by his mother, Amelia Balderrama; three sisters, Luz, Silvia, and Rosalia; one brother, Samuel; a daughter Jennifer Loya; and two sons, Albert and Christopher Chapa; three grandchildren, Jan, Ian, and Jyselle. Adalberto was preceded in death by his father, Adolfo Martha; a brother, Fermin Gomez; a daughter, Ashley Nicole; and a niece, Azucema Chapa. Johnny Guerrero, 43, of Lubbock passed away on Aug. 12, 2014. He was born Oct. 5, 1970, in Lubbock to Johnny and Gloria (Tijerina) Guerrero. Johnny married the former Monica Ramos on May 1996 in Lubbock. His passion in life was his granddaughters, Genesis and Mayah. Johnny was a member of St. Patrick Church and had worked for Host Equipment. Survivors include his wife, Monica; daughters, Savannah, Sabrenah, and Samantha; his son, Johnny Guerrero III; his parents, Johnny and Gloria; brother, Miguel; and sisters, Veronica, Gracie, Yvette, Daisy and Gloriann. He was preceded in death by his sister, Julie G. Herrera; and grandfather, Miguel R. Tijerina.
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Idella Katherine Escobar, 88, passed away on Aug. 9, 2014. Idella was born on Nov. 25, 1925, in Stamford, Texas, to Jesse and Josephine (Nieto) Acosta. The lights of her life were her family, particularly her four grandchildren. She was an active member of Santa Rosa Church for over fifty years. Idella is survived by her daughter, Janie Sue Esparza and husband, Robert; son, Charles Ray Escobar and wife, Annette; grandchildren, Emily Arreola and husband, Aaron, Michelle Escobar and Jimmy Shuping, Trisha Molloy and husband, Benjy, Anthony Escobar; sister, Ida Escobar; brother, Jay Acosta and wife, Helen; Alfred Acosta and wife, Lydia; sister, Stella Caram and husband, Freddy; brother, Paul Acosta and wife, Phyllis; Jack Acosta and wife, Roseann; and brother-in-law, Tony Flores. Brenda Jane Flores, 50, of Lubbock passed away on July 26, 2014. She was born on May 9, 1964, in Plainview to the late Eusebio and Sandra Nieto. Eusebio passed away at Brenda's early age; she was raised by Jim Henderson, who loved very much. He also preceded her in death. She married Mariano Flores on Feb. 11, 1999, in Sidney, Nebraska. She had worked as a cook in the LISD Waters Elementary. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Lee Hill, on Aug. 14, 1984. Survivors include her husband, Mariano Flores of Lubbock; a daughter, Stephanie Hill of Lubbock; four brothers, Larry Henderson, John Henderson, and Raymond Henderson, all of Kansas, Sam Nieto of Colorado; two sisters, Manuela Herrera of Petersburg and Sylvia Acevedo of Colorado; three grandchildren, Jaziah Vasquez, Kailey Allen and Mayson Serpa, all of Lubbock . Gabriel Castillo, 23, passed away on July 29, 2014. He was born on March 17, 1991, in Lubbock to Carlos Castillo and Trinidad Garcia. Gabriel moved to Odessa in 2005 from Lubbock; he attended Odessa High School. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Manuel and Amparo Garcia; and his cousin, Big Cuz Juston Garcia. Survivors include his mother, Trini, and his dad Tommy Chavez of Odessa; his father, Carlos Castillo of Lubbock; a brother, Matthew and wife Alexandra Castillo of Odessa; two nephews, Matthew Castillo Jr. and Gabriel Blu Castillo; a niece, Julianna Gabrielle Castillo, all of Odessa; his paternal grandparents, Jesse and Elena Chavez of Odessa, Elizabeth and Pete Rodriguez of Seguin, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.
Leondro P. Lopez, 44, passed away on Aug. 15, 2014. He was born on June 29, 1970, to Benny and Ellen Lopez. Leon married Christina Rodriguez on June 19, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Benny and Ellen Lopez; sons, Brian and Jordan Lopez; daughters, Ashley Rodriguez and Savannah Anthony; sisters, Rachel (David) Hennig, Dramika Lopez; brother, Joe (Crystal) Lopez; three grandchildren; and his paternal grandfather, Antonio Moreno. Leon also leaves behind his many loving friends, especially his pool team that he loved to spend time with.
Mack P. HernanJimmy Rivera Sr., dez, 64, of Lubbock 64, of Lubbock passed passed away on Aug. away on Aug. 20, 2014. 19, 2014. He was born He was born on Aug. June 27, 1950, in Fen28, 1949, in Lubbock tress, Texas, to Macario to the late Antonio and and Juanita (Perez) Teresa (Torres) Rivera. Hernandez. Mack Jimmy was a driver for worked was a glazer for Pan-Tex Lumber Co. K K Glass Company for for 13 years. He was a over 34 years. He marmember of St. Joseph ried Marisela Fernandez on Jan. 29, 1971, Catholic Church. He enjoyed dancing and and they were members of St. Elizabeth's loved Elvis Presley. He served his country Catholic Church. Those left to cherish his during the Vietnam conflict. Jimmy enjoyed memory are his wife of more than 43 years, making people laugh. Survivors include the Marisela; children, Mel Hernandez, Nancy mother of his children, Delia Hernandez; his Hernandez, and Nelly Hernandez, all of children, Feliciana Ramirez of San Antonio, Lubbock; siblings, Jesus Hernandez, Rich- Jennifer Picon of Lubbock, Jimmy Rivera Jr. ard Hernandez, Gloria Subia, Olga McCor- of San Antonio, and Elvis Rivera of Lubbock. mick, and Mary Rangel, all of Lubbock; and Jimmy also leaves behind his brothers, Tony five grandchildren, Michael, Sabrina, Ryan, and Andrew; his sisters, Lucy, Nancy, Janie Brandon, and Brittny Hernandez. Mack was and Teresa; along with 14 grandchildren; preceded in death by his parents; siblings, and one great-grandchild. Joe and Tony Hernandez, Guadalupe Rangel and Dora Hernandez; and brother-in-law, Maria Pena, 84, of Stanley McCormick. Lubbock passed away on Aug. 26, 2014. She was Teresa Tweety born on Feb. 11, 1930, in Carranco of Lubbock Taft, Texas. She married passed away. Tweety Dorotello Pena on May had a great love for all of 5, 1943, in Sinton, Texas. her family, especially her He preceded her in death grandchildren. She loved on May 1, 2007. She was music and would work preceded in death by two and dance at the same sons, Reynaldo Pena and Ramon Pena. time. She was instruSurvivors include two sons, Refugio Cuco mental in being the loving and wife Rosa Pena of Woodrow, Raul and person who lifted up the spirits of her family wife Minga Pena of New Deal; two daughincluding her siblings. She was preceded ters, Terry Pena of Petersburg, Sheila and in death by her parents and is survived by husband John of Lubbock; a brother, Ria son, Leroy Gonzales; and two daughters, cardo Torrez of California; a sister, Sylvia Ayla Tennison and Valerie Carranco. Tweety Mendez of Big Springs; a daughter-in-law, will be greatly missed. Maggie Pena of Lubbock; 19 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-greatgrandchildren. Mary Louise Ruiz, 68, of Slaton passed away on Aug. 18, 2014. Even though I walk through the valley of Mrs. Ruiz was born in the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Slaton on Jan. 20, 1946. Psalm 23:4 Mary Louise was a lifelong resident of Slaton and attended Slaton Jesus Jesse YbarISD. She married Benito Ben Ruiz on May 21, ra, age 88, of Muleshoe, 1965, in Lubbock. She Texas, passed away on had been secretary to the Slaton police chief Aug. 17, 2014. He was and a certified law enforcement She born on Sept. 19, 1925, was also a member of Lubbock'sofficer. Legal Secin Belton, Texas, to Mau- retary Association. Mary Louise worked and ricio and Margarita (Al- retired from Poole Chemical after 20 years varado) Ybarra. He mar- as a secretary. Mary Louise was preceded in ried Esther Velasquez death by her parents, Epimenio and Juantia in Lubbock, Texas, on Solis; and siblings, Pete Solis, Ruby Chepa Moma Benavidez, Tina GonzaSept. 27, 1947. He served honorably in the Benavidez, and Nina Ybarra. Her survivors include U.S. Army during World War II in Germany. les, her husband, Ben; and son, Larry Joe; Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Irene Ruiz; brother, Alfonso Solis two sisters, Petra Mercado and Santos Mo- and twin sister, Mary Rita Garcia; along with rales; seven brothers, Inez Ybarra, Faustino grandchildren, and a great-grandson. Ybarra, Luis Ybarra, Mauricio Ybarra, Juan Ybarra, Felimon Ybarra and Marcos Ybarra. In Memory of He is survived by the love of his life of 67 Brianna Lynn Briones years, Esther; three sons, Andrew Ybarra Feb. 4, 1995- Sept. 22, 2007 and his wife, Yolanda, James Ybarra and his wife, Romelia, and John Ybarra and his wife, Jesus called the children to him said ' Let the little children Lora; five daughters, Margie Alarcon and her and to me ,and do not hinhusband, Martin, Virginia Moralez, Esther come der them , for the kingdom of Ybarra, Delia Ybarra, and Mary Ann Aber- God belongs to such as these. 18-16. We love you and crombie and her husband, Paul; two sisters, LUKE Luisa Rodriguez, and Concepcion Garcia. miss you dearly Brianna.Always, Jesse is also survived by 10 grandchildren; Mom & Dad and 10 great-grandchildren.
September Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Holy God, I do believe that Jesus came to earth, died, and was raised from the dead. Please help me show and share that message with those around me looking to find hope and help. Holy Spirit, open my eyes to those around me who are searching and give me courage and sensitivity to share Jesus with them. Amen. Copyright 2014 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.
Laura H. Rendon, 74, of Lubbock passed away on Aug. 17, 2014. She was born on Jan. 3, 1940, in San Diego, Texas, to the late Zaragosa and Olivia Hernandez. She married Lupe Rendon in May of 1962. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Horacio Hernandez and Carlos Cantu; and a sister, Maria Alicia Quintanilla. Survivors include her husband, Lupe Rendon; a son, Ricky and wife Mary Rendon; two brothers, Frank Hernandez, and Zaragoza Hernandez; four sisters, Janie Hernandez and Lydia Torres, Olivia Saenz and Antolina Barrientez; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
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Fernando Romo Sr. , Sept. 25, 1932 - July 21, 2014 Fernando passed away on July 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 25, 1932 in Taylor County to Cesario Romo Sr. and Margarita (Garza) Romo. In 1951 he moved to Lubbock, Texas where he married Margarita Sanchez in 1956. Fernando was employed by Texas Tech Greenhouse which supplied the campus with flowers and greenery that decorated the entire campus. He retired from Texas Tech in 1993 after 33 years. Mr. Romo is survived by his wife; Margarita, his children: Fernando Romo Jr. and his wife Rosa Carmina, Alberto Romo and his wife Norma, Arturo Romo and his wife Rosa, Esperanza R English and her husband David, Lupe Romo, Angela Krauz and her husband James and Carlos Romo and his wife Rachael. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, his siblings; Connie Rios, Margarita Otero, Bessie Torres, Thomas Romo, Anita Torres, Mona Sarate and Blanca DeLeon. In Loving Memory Fabian Morales, August 8,1960 to Sept. 5, 2013 Close to our hearts he will always stay, loved and remembered everyday.. In Loving Memory Of Genoveva “Beva” Castro Perez Sept. 17, 2004
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