Obituaries

Nov 6, 2022

August Timothy Moeller (77) passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. He was born Wednesday, August 1, 1945, to August “A.H.” and Wilma (Pinson) Moeller, in Wichita Falls, TX. Tim moved to Lubbock in 1976, and owned and operated August Pies until he retired. Aside from running the family business, August enjoyed playing tennis; he is quoted as...

Nov 5, 2022

Sara Torrico Oropeza, 80, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born July 17, 1942, to Bernabe and Petrona (Cortez) Torrico in Tarija, Bolivia.  She earned her secretarial certificate from Cochabamba Secretarial School.  Sara married Abdon L. Oropeza on June 11, 1964. She worked as a food service aid at a daycare facility. Sara was a...

Nov 5, 2022

Julian “Jack” Alton Henderson, 86, of Lubbock, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Jack was born on July 14, 1936 in San Antoino, Texas to Walter and Josephine (Vick) Henderson. He was married to Clarice “Keeci” Henderson. Jack worked for many years as the production manager for Frito Lays.

Those left to cherish his memory include...

Nov 5, 2022

BILLY EARL CAIN, 79, of Rockwall, TX departed this life on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born on March 13, 1943 to Alvin Cain and Lena Evelyn (Cain) Thompson in Tahoka, Texas. Billy was a 1961 graduate of Tahoka High School. Following graduation, Billy served in the U.S. Army for several years. He married his high school sweetheart,...

Nov 4, 2022

Luis P. Salas, 82, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born on June 21, 1940 in Laredo, Texas to Refugio and Teresa (Perez) Salas. Luis worked for 30 years as a maintenance engineer at the Methodist Hospital, then he worked for another 28 years in the shipping and receiving department at Sears before...

Nov 3, 2022

Bobby Mack Woodson was born on March 13, 1940 to "Rube" and "Dude" Woodson, on a farm in Kent County, Texas. Bobby passed away on November 03, 2022, in Lubbock, TX.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Jo. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ann, and 2 sons, Dan...

Nov 2, 2022

Johannes Bjerregaard, 52, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born on April 18, 1970, in Grenaa, Denmark to Birgit Flora (Orting) Bjerregaard, and the late Ove Bjerregaard.  Johannes met his soulmate Amber Pennington in late 2010, and married on November 14, 2014, in Lubbock, Texas.

Johannes...

Nov 2, 2022

Robert (Bob) W. Hazel, 81, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on November 2, 2022. He was born on March 3, 1941 in Bloomington, Indiana to Mr. Samuel Joshua Hazel and Mrs. Lucille (Daniels) Hazel. Robert attended Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, Indiana and he graduated in 1959. He then attended trade school to become an electrician. Robert...

Nov 2, 2022

Peter Aaron Keltz, 33, of Lubbock, and well-known artist and horticulturist, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.  He was born on December 13, 1988, in Lubbock to Larry and Sandy Keltz.  Peter grew up in Plainview and attended Plainview schools.  From an early age, his talent and love for art became very evident, as well as his love...

Oct 30, 2022

Robert William Hildreth left us to be reunited with his loving parents, on Oct 30,2022. He was born on July 15,1954 in San Antonio, Texas. His family moved to Lubbock, in 1964. He was cared for by his family in there home, until they became unable tend to his needs properly. The Lubbock State Supported Living Center, in Texas,...

Oct 28, 2022

Olen Leroy Perkins, 80, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 in Lubbock.

Leroy was born on September 1, 1942 in Coleman, Texas and raised in Coleman.  He graduated from Abilene Christian College with a bachelor’s degree in Education.  He married the love of his life, Sandra Marie Stephens on February 5, 1965 in Snyder,...

Oct 27, 2022

Johnny Warlick, 96, of Lubbock passed away on October 27, 2022. He was born in Snyder, OK on September 29, 1926 to John & Della Mae Warlick. He joined the U.S. Navy at the young age of 16. In the U.S. Navy Johnny was a Seaman 2nd Class, USNR proudly serving his country during World War II. In the...

Oct 27, 2022

Rebecca Campos Castilleja, 83, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 27, 2022.  Mrs. Castilleja was born on December 9, 1938, in La Feria, Cameron County, Texas, to the late Francisco Campos and Aurelia (Ayala) Campos.

She met her first husband, Rogelio Morin, Sr., and was married in 1951 in Lubbock. ...

Oct 26, 2022

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Harvin Ray Smith passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. He was born Wednesday, November 11, 1925, to Joseph and Harriett (Jones) Smith, in Meadow, TX. Harvin proudly served his county, in the United States Navy, as a gunner, from 1944-1946.

Harvin graduated New Home high school, and later attended Texas Tech...

Oct 26, 2022

Jimmy Damron passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. He was born Thursday, February 18, 1937, to Aaron and Ellen (Lanehart) Damron in Crane, TX. Upon graduating high school, Jimmy went to West Texas State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Jimmy then enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country from 1959-1962, and ended...

Oct 26, 2022

Lena Francis (Williams) Killman, 91, of Lubbock passed away on October 26, 2022. She was born the fourth of nine children on February 4, 1931, to Carl and Bertha Williams in Draw, Texas. She attended the Draw Redwine School until the 4th grade when it closed, and the family moved to Tahoka where she finished public school graduating from...

Oct 25, 2022

Donna Jan “DJ” (Smith) Hall, 68, of Lubbock, entered heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.  She was born on February 19, 1954, in Midland, Texas to Roy and Dee Smith.

She attended Monterey High School, graduating with the senior class of 1972.  Following graduation from Monterey, she attended Texas Tech...

Oct 23, 2022

Justin Lee Wolfe, 37, of Lubbock, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, October 23, 2022.  Justin was born on February 27, 1985, in Lubbock, to Jerry Wolfe, and the late Jana Strickland.

Justin attended Coronado High School in Lubbock and graduated with the senior class of 2003.

Justin was an avid remodeler, working in construction...

Oct 22, 2022

Eluterio M. “JR” Castilleja passed away October 22, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. He was born March 3, 1961, to Eluterio R. Sr., and Manuela (Macias) Castilleja, in Floydada, TX. JR graduated from Petersburg high school in 1979; He was a state qualifier in track and field and was the best all-around athlete his senior year. JR married Rebecca Hernandez in...

Oct 21, 2022

Greg " Poyo" Silvar born August 7, 1954 in Lubbock, TX to Assie Silva and Candelaria Arenas. He passed from this life on October 21,2022 at the age of 68. He married Maria Orosco July 3, 1975.

Poyo had many talents and enjoyed all types of music. He enjoyed playing the accordian, guitar and drums. At one...