Obituaries

Sep 23, 2024

Edward B. Mendoza, Jr., 75, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was born April 25, 1949, in Cameron, Texas to Edward and Guadalupe (Mendez) Mendoza, Sr. At the age of 14, Edward started helping his father at the James Boydstun Farms. He was a “go getter” as he would say. Edward worked farming for 32 years...

Sep 22, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Wynona Evelyn (Dixon) Berkley, age 89, of Lubbock, Texas, on September 22, 2024.

Wynona was born February 24, 1935, in her family home on top of Old Crow Mountain, Poke County, Arkansas to Lee and Mabel (Bradford) Dixon, they moved to Texas when she was six months old. 

Wynona married...

Sep 21, 2024

Christopher Michael Reyna, 46, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, September 21, 2024, with his loving family at his side. Christopher was born on March 15, 1978, to Irene (Calderon) Reyna and the late Jaime “James” Reyna.

Christopher was a loving, outgoing man who loved his family dearly and who loved him back. He...

Sep 20, 2024

Joy Nell Rainey, 90, of Lubbock passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born June 16, 1934, in Tahoka, TX to Ed and Opal (Jackson) Hamilton. Joy graduated from Tahoka High School. She married Jay Rainey on February 10, 1955, in Tahoka, TX. Joy was a homemaker, she made costumes for school plays, and everyone called her mom as...

Sep 19, 2024

Bobby Joe Chavez, 76, of Lubbock, and loving husband to Rosa Chavez, passed away on Thursday afternoon, September 19, 2024. He was born in Lubbock on February 4, 1948, to the late Ray Chavez and Olivia Villarreal.

He met Rosa Moreno, the love of his life, and they were united in marriage on January 5, 1968, in Lubbock, Texas, where they...

Sep 18, 2024

Sep 17, 2024

William Curtis Stramp of Keller, Texas was a beloved son, brother, grandson, renowned athlete and friend. Through unfortunate circumstances, the family was notified of his passing in September of 2024 at the age of 36. Born May 29, 1986, in Houston to Rob and Andrea Stramp, the family made their home in Keller where he graduated high school. Known for...

Sep 15, 2024

Bobby Joe Pitman of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born March 26, 1935, in Denison, Texas to Fred and Lucille (Hainline) Pitman. He grew up in Denison, graduating from Denison High School. There he met and married his high school sweetheart, Yvonne Taylor. The couple married on February 12, 1954. 

Bobby...

Sep 15, 2024

Glenda “Frankie” (Franklin) Armstrong, 73, passed away September 15, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born November 16, 1950, to Earl and Alice Jerita (Jones) Franklin, in Levelland, TX. Frankie graduated from Idalou High School in 1969.

Frankie was preceded in death by her spouse, Karen Salo, and her siblings, Diane Dikeman, Amy Conner, and Jerry Franklin. Those remaining, to cherish...

Sep 14, 2024

Joel D. Henry, 73, of Lubbock and loving husband to Linda Henry, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1950, in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio to the late Dr. John D. Henry and Genevieve Joyce (Crandall) Henry. 

He met the love of his life, Linda Ledbetter, and they were...

Sep 13, 2024

Peggy McCarley Stice, 81, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. She was born on April 15, 1943, to Floyd McCarley and Eudera Payne McCarley in Texas. 

Peggy married Kenneth Stice in Tahoka, TX, in 1962. 

They first met in the town square of Lamesa, Texas. They were married for 62 years and raised a loving family. They loved...

Sep 12, 2024

Corporal Tomas I. Sandoval, a stalwart Marine and cherished friend, departed this earthly realm on September 12th, 2024, to assume his post at the pearly gates. Born on February 19th, 1954, in Pecos, New Mexico, Tom’s journey of valor and dedication began at a young age. At just 18, he answered the call to serve his nation by joining the...

Sep 12, 2024

We bid farewell to our father, Emilio Aceves, who departed from this world on September 12, 2024, at the age of 86. A pillar of strength, integrity, and humility. Dad’s absence leaves a huge void in all the hearts who knew him. 

To commemorate his remarkable life, a Memorial Rosary Service will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church,...

Sep 12, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Wren (Breeden) Williams passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas at the age of 85. Her family was by her bedside. Pat will have a graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, TN on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:30 PM.

Patricia was born to Marvin Woodrow Breeden and Kathleen Elizabeth Medlock Breeden on January...

Sep 9, 2024

Patricia Ann Del Toro passed away peacefully in her home in Wolfforth, surrounded by love, on September 9, 2024.

Born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Patricia was the daughter of Virginia M. Fish and Willis E. Hall. She pursued her education at New Mexico Junior College, where her journey began. On November 2, 1985, she married Fidel Del Toro, and together they...

Sep 7, 2024

Clemencia “Margie” Valdez, 86, of Lubbock, and loving companion of Gilbert Mendez, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Margie was born on November 23, 1937, in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, to the late Bernabe Valdez and Bartola (Gomez) Valdez.

Margie loved to go to casinos and gamble…her...

Sep 7, 2024

Rosa Linda Chavarria, a cherished soul born on June 20, 1950, in Poteet, Texas, to Ampara Zulaica Benitez and Manuel A. Benitez, graced this world with her warmth and kindness for 74 beautiful years. She passed away September 7, 2024. Rosa Linda's vibrant spirit shone brightly throughout her life, especially on February 24, 1968, when she united in love with...

Sep 6, 2024

Luis Castorena López, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children, on September 6, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on June 21, 1941, in San Angelo, Texas, to Santiago and Asencion (Castorena) Lopez.

In 1977, Luis moved his family from San Angelo to Lubbock to begin a career as a carpet installer with Yates Flooring....

Sep 5, 2024

Ninfa Vigil, 83, of Lubbock, TX, passed away with her family by her side, on September 5, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1941, to Cruz Narvaiz Sr. and Petra Rodriguez in Seguin, TX. She married Remigio Vigil on September 5, 1962, in Lubbock. Together they share three daughters. 

Ninfa loved many things, and some of her favorites were reading,...

Sep 3, 2024

Marie Kathryn Files, 90, of Lubbock, TX passed away on September 3, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1934, to Louie Blackstock and Edith Province in Lamesa, TX. 

Marie married Donnie Files in New Mexico on October 10, 1976. 

She is survived by her two son, Jerry and wife, Sherry Noyes of Lubbock, TX, and Michael and wife Patty of New...