Obituaries

Paul Anothony Castro

Paul Anothony Castro

Sep 11, 2019

 

Paul Anthony Castro, 49, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Paul was born to Mary Caballero and Pablo Castro on March 29, 1970 in Lubbock. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a hard worker and lived his life the way he wanted to. Loved ones include his sons Joel and Michael Castro, brother...

Frankie Loise Bills

Frankie Loise Bills

Sep 10, 2019

 

Frankie Loise Bills, 90 of Lubbock passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019.  She was born August 25, 1929 to Wilhelm and Opal (Cox) Dalluge in Tulia.  Frankie graduated from Tulia High School and from Francis Butler School of Modeling in Amarillo on March 11, 1953.  She married Richard Bills, and they owned and operated Hub Tire Center for more...

Melchor "Roy" Olvera Esquivel

Melchor "Roy" Olvera Esquivel

Aug 24, 2019

 

Melchor Olvera Esquivel, 75 of Lubbock passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019.  He was born June 14, 1944 to Melchor Esquivel and Petra Olvera in Carrizo Springs, Texas.  Roy received his GED from Monterey High School. He married Juanita Rangel November 30, 1963 in Lubbock.  Roy worked as a machinist for Goulds Pumps before retiring from Landscaping.  He was...

Tom Chavez

Tom Chavez

Aug 11, 2019

 

Tom Chavez, 97, stepped into the arms of Jesus on August 11, 2019. Born on a reservation in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, April 25, 1922 to Tomas V. and Louisa Martinez Chavez, Tom was a Jicarilla Apache Indian.  Graduating in 1941 from El Paso High School as an all-state basketball guard, he played on athletic scholarship at Hardin Simmons...

Tina Castillo

Tina Castillo

Jul 30, 2019

 

Tina Castillo, 90, of O’Donnell, Texas went to be with her Lord and savior Tuesday, July 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

Rosary and funeral services celebrating her life will be held in Tahoka, Texas, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Deacon Daniel Romo officiating.  Burial will follow at O’Donnell Cemetery.  Arrangements are by...

Danny Howard Brown

Danny Howard Brown

Jul 30, 2019

 

Danny Howard Brown, 67, of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  He was born on January 26, 1952 to Roy Howard and Betty Jo (Blaylock) Brown in Whittier, California.  Dan graduated from Monterey High School in 1969 and received his Associates Degree from South Plains College.  He worked for Texas Instruments as an engineer technician and later...

Frank "Kiko" Aguilar

Frank "Kiko" Aguilar

Jul 24, 2019

 

Francisco “Kiko” Aguilar of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the age of 91.  He was born December 4, 1927 in Slaton to Jose and Romana (Redulfo) Aguilar.  Frank was drafted into the military and served in the U.S. Navy until 1946.  He married Chavela Hernandez on September 5, 1949 in Clovis, New Mexico.  The couple...

Penny Tanya Denison

Penny Tanya Denison

Jul 11, 2019

 

Penny Tanya Denison, 62 of Lubbock, Texas passed away Thursday, July 11. 2019. She was born April 11, 1957 to Howard Gilmer and Mary Maudine (Penn) Denison in Lubbock. Penny graduated from Monterey High School and attended Texas Tech University where she graduated in 1986 from the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.  She was an occupational therapist and although...

Andrew Wayne "Peanut" Cognasi

Andrew Wayne "Peanut" Cognasi

Jul 4, 2019

 

Andrew Wayne “Peanut” Cognasi, 63 of Lubbock, passed away at his residence surrounded by family on Thursday, July 4th, 2019. He was born on November 30th, 1955 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Raymond “Spike” Cognasi and late Ida Penton. On April 30th, 1988, he married Linda Alvarado and during their 31 years of marriage they had four children...

Kristian Raine Day

Kristian Raine Day

Jun 27, 2019

 

Kristian Raine Day was born May 7, 2019 and passed from this life on June 27, 2019 at the age of 7 weeks. 

She is survived by her father, Bruce Ostman; mother, Krystina Day; siblings, Chance Ostman, Isabella Shaw and Krysilly McGwier; grandmothers, Debbie Day, Jessica Day and April Williams; great-grandparents, Simon and Virginia Chavez and many aunts, uncles...

Billy Junior Brock

Billy Junior Brock

Jun 23, 2019

 

Billy Junior Brock, 86 of Wilson, Texas passed away Sunday, June 23. 2019. He was born February 11, 1933 to Walter and Ruby Lee (Potts) Brock in Texas. Billy grew up in the Bonham, Texas area and at age 19 moved to Lubbock where he remained throughout his life.   He married Willie Jo Watkins October 11, 1952 in Lubbock...

Jackie Baldwin

Jackie Baldwin

Jun 19, 2019

 

Jackie Baldwin, 80 of Lubbock passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019.  He was born October 4, 1938 to Carl and Bessie (Hambright) Baldwin in Winters, Texas.  Jackie graduated from Winters High School.  He married Betty (McMillan) Baldwin November 14, 1959.  They relocated to Amarillo in 1964 and then to Lubbock in 2017.  Jackie worked for Bell Helicopter for 22...

Vivian June Davidson

Vivian June Davidson

Jun 6, 2019

 

Vivian June Davidson of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the age of 68.  She was born November 4, 1950 in England.  She worked as an LVN at University Medical Center until 1989.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Nikki Galaviz and husband Carlos and Leigh Willson, all of Lubbock; father, Neville...

Tommy Lee Cisneros

Tommy Lee Cisneros

May 29, 2019

 

Tommy Lee Cisneros, 30, of Lubbock, passed away on May 29, 2019.  Tommy was born in South Bend, Indiana to Ted and Minerva (Fuentes) Cisneros on April 24, 1989.  He was a person who enjoyed adventurers and was liked by all who met him.  He attended school in Wichita Falls, TX and graduated from Rider High School.   Tommy was...

Robert Wayne Angerer

Robert Wayne Angerer

May 28, 2019

 

Robert Wayne Angerer, 54, of Lubbock passed away on May 28, 2019 at his home.

Robert was born June 6, 1964 in Slaton, Texas to parents William and Gailya (Whittington) Angerer.  He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed living in Alaska and Colorado.  He enjoyed farming and taking care of animals.   Robert was a beloved brother, uncle and...

Yolanda Tapia Coronado

Yolanda Tapia Coronado

May 24, 2019

 

Yolanda Tapia Coronado of Lubbock passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the age of 61.  She was born September 20, 1957 in Beeville, Texas.  Yolanda worked for the Texas Tech University Hospitality Department until retiring.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Alvina Elizalde; siblings, Gabriel Elizalde, Freddie Coronado, Rachel Bragg, and Albina Sanchez;...

Janie Cantu

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

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

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

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....