Obituaries
Janie Cantu
May 20, 2019
Janie Cantu, 66, after a battle with cancer passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas. Janie was born July 26, 1952 to Marcelino and Jesusa Garcia in Idalou, Texas. She worked for ARA Mark for several years and was passionate about her cake decorating skills and creative crafts.
Janie is survived by her husband, Roy Torres; daughter,...
Isabel Adame
May 19, 2019
Isabel Juarez Adame, 93 of Lubbock passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born November 25, 1925 to Jose Ozuna and Inocencia Juarez Adame in Venus, Texas. Isabel had no education but taught himself to write and read both in English and in Spanish. He taught himself how to play the guitar and other instruments. Isabel was a WWII...
Isabel Juarez Adame
May 19, 2019
Isabel Juarez Adame, 93 of Lubbock passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born November 25, 1925 to Jose Ozuna and Inocencia Juarez Adame in Venus, Texas. Isabel had no education but taught himself to write and read both in English and in Spanish. He taught himself how to play the guitar and other instruments. Isabel was a...
Edna Ashley
May 17, 2019
Grace Ashley, 86 of Lubbock passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born May 26, 1932 to Earl and Ethel (Blassingame) Sawyer in Cone, Texas. She lived in west Texas throughout her life with most of those years being in Cone before moving to Shallowater in 2015. Grace married Billy Royce Ashley on June 4, 1949 in Ralls, Texas....
Grace Ashley
May 17, 2019
Grace Ashley, 86 of Lubbock passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born May 26, 1932 to Earl and Ethel (Blassingame) Sawyer in Cone, Texas. She lived in west Texas throughout her life with most of those years being in Cone before moving to Shallowater in 2015. Grace married Billy Royce Ashley on June 4, 1949 in Ralls,...
Levi Jacob Aleman
May 13, 2019
Levi Jacob Aleman, 23, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. He was born October 3, 1995 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He moved from Las Cruces to Lubbock in 2005. Levi was a natural leader with a passion for learning. He graduated from Frenship High School in 2014. Levi was outgoing and...
Luther Boyd
Apr 17, 2019
L.G. Boyd, 78, of Lubbock, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born August 1, 1940 to Weldon “Pud” and Oleta (Seagler) Boyd in Lubbock. L.G. married Lela Monroe on January 25, 1964 in LaMarque, Texas.
L.G. graduated from Idalou High School in 1958.He received his Bachelor’s from Abilene Christian College and received his Master’s in Education from Lubbock Christian...
L.G. Boyd
Apr 17, 2019
L.G. Boyd, 78, of Lubbock, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born August 1, 1940 to Weldon “Pud” and Oleta (Seagler) Boyd in Lubbock. L.G. married Lela Monroe on January 25, 1964 in LaMarque, Texas.
L.G. graduated from Idalou High School in 1958.He received his Bachelor’s from Abilene Christian College and received his Master’s in Education...
James (Jim) Walter Bednarz
Apr 10, 2019
James (Jim) Walter Bednarz, 75, went home to the arms of his loving Savior on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27th at Combest Family Funeral Home Chapel in Lubbock with Chaplain Rob Wells officiating.
MEMORIALS: As an expression of sympathy, the family suggests that donations may be made to your...
Illa "Sue" Courtney
Apr 7, 2019
Illa "Sue" (Kidd) Courtney, 78 of Lubbock passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born September 27, 1940 to Vester Barnett and Emma Elsie (Donaldson) Kidd in Lamesa, Texas. Sue graduated from Seminole High School in 1959. She worked for Litton Industries, Daco Fire Equipment, and in medical records for Covenant Health System. Sue was a member of...
Moses A. Belgara
Apr 6, 2019
Moses A. Belgara, 38 of Lubbock passed away Saturday, April 6 ,2019. He was born January 16, 1981 to Marcus and Rafaela Yolanda (Oyervidez) Belgara in Lubbock. Moses graduated from Monterey High School in 1999. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marines. After being honorably discharged he worked as a customer service representative for AT&T. Moses was...
Nicholas Ryan Ake
Mar 21, 2019
Nicholas Ryan Ake, 25 of Lubbock passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was born October 21, 1993 to Fred Nolan, Jr. and Marilyn (Mosley) Ake in Lubbock. Nicholas graduated from the South Plains Academy in 2012 and joined the Army in 2015. He was very profound in his service and active in two deployments. Nicholas married Miranda Millman...
Florenda "Flora" Chavez
Mar 20, 2019
Flora was born to Aneda Baca and Jose Chavez in Vaughn, New Mexico, in 1921 and moved to the Lubbock area in 1930. She died in her daughter's home in her sleep thirty-five days after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma. A prayerful woman, Chavez was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church.
She left Anita and James Harrison and...
Anna Mae de Graaf
Mar 10, 2019
Anna Mae de Graaf, 84, of Ransom Canyon, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2019 after her brave battle with cancer these last few months. She was born at home in El Monte, California on September 4, 1934 to Henry and Carrie Van Dam. She was the oldest of four children, brother Pete (Jan)...
Jimmy Wayne Cantrell
Mar 2, 2019
Jimmy Wayne Cantrell, 86, of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was born July 14, 1932 in Lubbock to Byron and Helen (Cunningham) Cantrell. Jimmy graduated from Lubbock High School in 1951. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1952-1956. After honorable discharge he worked in the car business in Phoenix, Arizona where he...
Angela Denise Appleton
Mar 2, 2019
Angela Denise (Mullins) Appleton, 60 of Lubbock passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. She was born July 18, 1958 to James Clayton and Shirley Ann (McIntyre) Mullins in Winfield, Kansas. Angela married the love of her life, Michael Rowan Appleton in 1984 in Bedford, Texas. Her life revolved around her grandkids and taking care of her family. Angela was...
Billy Jessie Baigen
Feb 24, 2019
Billy Jessie Baigen, 41 of Levelland passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. He was born August 20, 1977 to John Aguilera and Mary Helen Baigen in Slaton, Texas. Billy married Shelly Flores July 9, 1998. He worked in the oil field. Billy had a low rider and enjoyed spending his time working on it, fishing or anything to do...
Ariel Fernandez
Feb 17, 2019
Ariel Fernandez, 61 of Lubbock passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born December 26, 1957 in Mexico to Pedro and Juanita (Villarreal) Fernandez. Ariel graduated from Estacado High School. He worked as the Assistant Director of Continuing Education for Texas Tech until retirement. Ariel was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Those left to...
Juana "Janie" Gonzales Cortez
Feb 17, 2019
Juana “Janie” Gonzales Cortez of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the age of 78. She was born May 16, 1940 in Anson, Texas to the late Martin and Antonia (Gloria) Gonzales. Janie worked for Covenant Medical Center until retiring. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Jammie "Drina" Clem
Feb 12, 2019
Jammie “Drina” Clem, 80 of New Home passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She was born August 16, 1938 to James Adrian and Leola Waldrip Evans in New Home. Drina married Bobby D. Clem in 1955. Their first two years of marriage they were stationed in Virginia where Bobby served in the U.S. Army. After the military, they moved...
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