Obituaries

Jul 16, 2022

Andrew Kent Astwood, 57, of Lubbock, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2022.  Andrew was born on December 11, 1964, in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Victor C. and Sue Kathryn (Case) Astwood.

Andrew was the fifth child and fourth son to this family.  He grew up in Amarillo, Laredo and Lubbock, Texas.  Andrew...

Jul 16, 2022

Dolores Joy (Estes) Hofmann, was born on October 10, 1956, and passed away at 65 on July 16, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. Dolores grew up in Colorado, attending school there, and graduating from Fairview High School, class of 1975, in Boulder, CO. She attended college at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dolores took art classes at C.U. Boulder and...

Jul 16, 2022

Tracy Lee Simonds, 69, of Lubbock, passed away on July 16, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.  Tracy was born on May 11, 1953, in Lubbock, to the late Mr. and Mrs. James Simonds, Sr.

Tracy graduated from Plainview High School in 1972.  He worked as a used car salesman and baker. As a used...

Jul 15, 2022

Julie Ann Taylor passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born to Robert Joseph and Juliana P. (Wittliff) Taylor, November 20, 1983, in Sacramento, CA. Julie graduated High School from Abilene Cooper. She was a Christian at heart and enjoyed playing "handbells," Julie played the handbells for the national anthem for the Texas Rangers baseball...

Jul 15, 2022

Brother Syl “Papaw” Moore passed away on July 15, 2022 at the age of 86 in Lubbock, Texas.  Syl was a loving and compassionate man who never missed an opportunity to serve someone. Syl dedicated his entire life to serving Jesus with his whole heart and loving his family unconditionally.

Syl was born on August 7, 1935...

Jul 13, 2022

David Swayne (Scooter) Hrncirik, age 62, passed away on July 13, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. David (Scooter) was born March 16, 1960, in Seymour, TX, to Rudolph Anton and Madelyn Diane (Dunford) Hrncirik. He graduated from Window Rock High School, in Window Rock, Arizona.

Scooter lived on the Navajo Reservation, in Window Rock, AZ. He went to...

Jul 13, 2022

Funeral Mass for Nancy Agan Owen will be held in the chapel at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 10 AM with Father Jeremy Trull presiding and Father Bob Perry as concelebrant.  Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.  Visitation and rosary will be Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 6 PM to 8 PM at...

Jul 12, 2022

Floyd Gail DeGraffenreid, son of Floyd Z. and Emma Tarpley DeGraffenreid, of Spur, Texas, was born on March 29, 1945. He passed from this life on July 12, 2022 at his home. He was one of four children.  Floyd graduated from Spur High School and loved the rodeo. He furthered his education at Texas Tech University. He met and...

Jul 10, 2022

Blas S. Olivarez of Idalou passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the age of 73.  He was born May 26, 1949 in Lorenzo to Manuel and Trinidad (Sanchez) Olivarez.  Blas attended New Deal High School and later made his home in Idalou.  He married JoAnn (Guerrero) Torres on February 1, 2008.  He retired from the gravel industry. ...

Jul 9, 2022

Lola Garza Sertuche (89) passed from this life July 9, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born September 6, 1932, in Marlin, TX, to Mr. and Mrs. David Sertuche. Lola worked in food production, making pies for over 20 years. She not only worked but was instrumental in 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. “Grandma loved to cook, she was...

Jul 8, 2022

James “Jim” Perry Anderson, 94, went to his Heavenly home Friday, July 8th, 2022.

Jim was born November 2nd, 1927 in Richland, TX to Thomas Walter “T.W.” and Bessie (Pond) Anderson.  Jim graduated from Jal, New Mexico High School in 1944.  He married Daphene Stevens January 1st, 1945.  Between 1946-1963, they had two sons, Ronnie and Jerry;...

Jul 8, 2022

Charlie Holland, 80, of Tahoka, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Charlie was born on February 21, 1942, in Lubbock, to the late Wade Aubrey Holland and Frances Evelyn “Dude” McCoy.

Charlie met the love of his life, Toy Sue Gandy, and they were married in Tahoka on August 1, 1969.

Charlie attended and...

Jul 6, 2022

Jordan Danner, 35, of Lubbock, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was born September 15, 1986 to Doug and Judy Danner in Lubbock. Jordan graduated from Monterey High School. She was of the presbyterian faith.

Jordan worked as a phlebotomist for many years. She loved cook outs with family and friends and enjoyed watching scary...

Jul 6, 2022

Betty Lanell (Low) Jansa (84) passed from this life July 6, 2022, in Lubbock, TX at home and surrounded by her family. She was born July 9, 1937, to Thomas Ray and Betty Alverene (Langford) Low, in Brady, TX. Upon graduating high school, Betty enrolled to Texas Tech University, where she obtained her bachelor's degree and went on to...

Jul 4, 2022

Claudella "Marie" Scott Line (92) passed from this life July, 4, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born August 8, 1929, to Claude Milton and Bessie Lee (Kropp) Scott, in Sweetwater, TX. Marie resided in Sweetwater, where she met the love of her life, Sig Line; they married September 1, 1950. Together, they had two children, Sig, Jr. and Michael. Marie...

Jul 4, 2022

Ricky Schweitzer Moss, 70, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Ricky was born on October 8, 1951, in Matador, Motley County, Texas, to Frances (Schweitzer) Moss and the late James P. Moss.

Ricky attended Christ the King Cathedral Catholic School, graduating in 1970.  Following graduation, he attended Texas Tech...

Jul 2, 2022

If there ever was a champion for Lubbock, Texas, and all that it has to offer, it was Ty Cooke. Alex "Ty" Cooke, Jr. died, peacefully, in his sleep on July 2. He was just 77 years old.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Second Baptist...

Jul 2, 2022

Maria Elsa Sanchez (65) passed from this life July 2, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She entered this life April 24, 1957, to Lucio and Ana Maria (Sotelo) Dominguez, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Maria married Eduwiges Sanchez February 24, 1973. Together, they had 4 children, Yesenia, Abigail, Ruben Isacar, and Jaaziel Neftali. While Eduwiges made his life as a carpenter,...

Jul 2, 2022

Frank Espino Lara, Sr., 82, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  Mr. Lara was born on July 21, 1939, in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, to the late Jesse Lara, Sr. and Juanita (Espino) Lara.

He met Lydia Montelongo, the love of his life, and they were married on...

Jul 1, 2022

Joshua Carl Blakey (41) passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. Joshua was born to Fred Andrew and Shirley Ann (Reich) Blakley February 27, 1981, in Amarillo, TX. Joshua, raised by his mother, attended the school for the blind, in Austin, from kindergarten through 6th grade. He then went back to Canyon, to complete Junior High and...