Obituaries

Jun 15, 2014

Frank (Tony) Houchin of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the age of 55.  He was born June 23, 1958 in Granite City, Illinois to Raymond and Norma (Ray) Houchin. He was a diesel mechanic at Robert Heath Trucking Company.   

Those left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Kimberly Houchin and husband Steve, Amanda...

Jun 15, 2014

Robert James Henderson, a resident of Lubbock for the past six years (most recently at Raider Ranch where he met so many wonderful new friends), passed away on Father’s Day – June 15, 2014.  Bob was born October 5, 1926 in Batavia, New York, to Loretta B. and Kenneth A. Henderson.  After service in the Army during World War II,...

Jun 15, 2014

Robert James Henderson, a resident of Lubbock for the past six years (most recently at Raider Ranch where he met so many wonderful new friends), passed away on Father’s Day – June 15, 2014.  Bob was born October 5, 1926 in Batavia, New York, to Loretta B. and Kenneth A. Henderson.  After service in the Army during World War II,...

Jun 14, 2014

 

Melvin Childs of Ft. Worth, formerly a long time resident of Lubbock, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014.  He was born May 31, 1925 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Willie and Emmie (Wedgeworth) Childs.  Melvin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served in World War II.  When returning home, he worked for United Supermarkets for...

Jun 13, 2014

 

Simon Cardenas, Jr. of Lubbock passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at the age of 66.  He was born July 30, 1947 in Floresville, Texas to Simon and Elvira (Sanchez) Cardenas, Sr.  He married Ofelia Cerda on November 10, 1963.  

Simon was the owner and operator of Simon’s Installation & Service. He was very much a perfectionist...

Jun 10, 2014

Charlotte Curry of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the age of 68.  She was born July 10, 1945 in Lubbock, Texas to Hal Rubin and Geraldine (Bailey) Curry. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in case management where she was employed as a social worker for many developmentally disabled care facilities within the...

Jun 8, 2014

 

Martha Marin Perez of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the age of 73.  She was born February 8, 1941 in Floresville, TX to Manuel and Jesusa (Rangel) Marin.  She married Manuel Perez on February 8, 1963. Martha was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Diana Perez...

Jun 7, 2014

Jose Flores, Sr. of Slaton passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 65.  He was born April 1, 1949 in Brownsville to Jesus and Espiranza (Cerda) Flores, Sr.  He married Lousie Mojica in 1968. He worked for Eugene Bednarz as his farm hand for over thirty five years. He was a member of St. Ramon Catholic...

Jun 7, 2014

Araceli Chatman of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 61.  She was born August 10, 1952 in Mexico to Filomeno and Socorro Tecerro. She was married to Jesse Carl Chatman until his death on November 19, 2010. Araceli enjoyed being a loving mother and grandmother; she was also a member at Mackenzie Terrace Baptist...

Jun 7, 2014

 

Doroteo “Dee” Casares was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who took his last breath surrounded by his wife and children on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 78.  Doroteo, son of Canuto Casarez and Gabriela Garcia, was born February 6, 1936 in San Marcos.  He married Lydia Lopez on April 23, 1952.

He was preceded in...

Jun 7, 2014

Colonel Robert Max Blacker, 89, of Lubbock, passed away on June 7, 2014 in Lubbock at Carillon. 

Bob was the second child born to John Doyle and Marian Louise Blacker on November 13, 1924 in Waveland, Indiana.  He graduated from Eden High School in 1942 and as soon as he turned 18, he signed up for the Aviation Cadet program. ...

Jun 4, 2014

Scott Albert Mitchell of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the age of 51.  He was born March 5, 1963 in Champagne, Illinois to John and Beatrice (West) Mitchell.  Scott was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  After honorable discharge he worked as a supervisor for Sun Star Electric, LP.  He married Rosie Martinez on March 9,...

Jun 4, 2014

The arms of Jesus embraced our husband, father, brother, and grandfather Fred Lovelace on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.  Fred was born November 11, 1933 to the parentage of Richard Carl and Faye (Williams) Lovelace.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps 1953 to 1956.  He married the love of his life, Lynda, on August 7, 1957. ...

May 31, 2014

May 24, 2014

Crispina Mata of Lubbock passed away at her home on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the age of 72.  She was born December 5, 1941 in Terry County to Juan and Margarita (Lopez) Carrizales.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jose Peralez; two sons; Rudy Mata of Lubbock and Manuel Mata of Longmont, Colorado; two daughters, Elizabeth...

May 24, 2014

Charles Vaughan Kimbrell, Sr. of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the age of 68.  He was born February 17, 1946 in Berry, Alabama to James and Edyth (Powers) Kimbrell.  Charles married Nita Williams on April 2, 1965.  They moved to the Lubbock area in 1986 where he worked in the oilfield. 

Those left to cherish his...

May 21, 2014

Ona Pawley of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the age of 94.  She was born February 3, 1920 in Brownfield, Texas to J. F. and Iva Lee (Harris) Malcolm.  She attended Texas Tech College before joining the U.S. Navy in November 15, 1943. She moved from Burleson to Lubbock in August 2011 and was a member...

May 21, 2014

Vivian Florene Howard Houchin of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the age of 90.  She was born June 21, 1923 in Ralls to Orice and Emma (Lark) Beck.  Vivian was married to Derwood Howard for 26 years and later to Marvin Houchin for 32 years.  Vivian worked alongside her husband Marvin owning and operating the House...

May 20, 2014

Clay Collin Seely of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the age of 49.  Clay enjoyed being outside surrounded by loved ones.  He moved from LSSLC to the Daybreak Community Services in December of 2013 and truly enjoyed his Daybreak family.  He will be greatly missed.

 

Clay is survived by a sister, Missy Seely and a special friend...

May 19, 2014

Linda Crump of Lubbock passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the age of 74.  She was born September 8, 1939 in Galveston, Texas to Edward and Velma Ruth (Farris) Reesby. She was a daughter of a military family which traveled extensively. Linda graduated from Paschal High School in Ft. Worth. She married James Thomas Crump on April 20,...