Obituaries
Aurora Perez Venegas
Jan 1, 2026
Aurora Perez Venegas (85) passed away January 1, 2026, in Lubbock, TX. She was born December 22, 1940, to Grafido and Paula (Francisco) Venegas, in Ojinaga, Mexico. Aurora married Juan Francesco Perez on September 1, 1961. To this union, they had 3 boys, Ricardo, Alfredo, and Lionel.
Aurora was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Francisco Perez, her parents, Grafido...
Kobe Lee Alonzo
Jan 1, 2026
Kobe Lee Alonzo, age 18, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home. Though his life was far too short, he made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Kobe Lee was loved by many and will be remembered as a truly kind soul who consistently put others before himself. Through...
Michael Kimbler
Dec 31, 2025
Michael A. Kimbler, a cherished father, grandfather, and brother, departed this world on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 69 leaving behind a legacy woven from laughter, camaraderie, and an indomitable spirit. He was born on May 19, 1956 in Ft. Worth to William Randolph and Bettye (Stitt) Kimbler. Michael radiated warmth and humor, captivating all who crossed...
Cynthia Howard
Dec 30, 2025
Cynthia Victoria Howard gracefully departed this world on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Snyder, Texas at the age of 87. Born on February 13, 1938, in Indian Trail, North Carolina, she graduated and on to achieve her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation, dedicating herself tirelessly to caring for others in several nursing facilities. Her compassionate nature eventually led her to...
Felix Todd
Dec 30, 2025
Felix Todd
Felix departed this life on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born on November 8, 1965, in Lubbock Texas, to Juan and Josie Todd. He was the tenth of ten children (eight brothers and two sisters). He was an avid Chargers football fan and enjoyed playing pool, cards and horseshoes with his family. He loved watching Jeopardy and always...
Sam E. Washam
Dec 29, 2025
Sam E. Washam, 86, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home in Lubbock, Texas. He was born May 7, 1939 in a farmhouse near Powell, Navarro County, Texas to Sam C. Washam and Lena Maurine (Talley) Washam. Sam attended school in Roane, Texas and Corsicana, Texas, including Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. His abilities in baseball started in...
Barry Mark Phillips
Dec 28, 2025
Barry "Mark" Phillips, 63, passed away December 28, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born July 27, 1962, to Billy Mack and Mary Alice (James) Phillips, in Matador, TX. Mark graduated from Monterey High School, Lubbock, continuing his education at Texas Tech University, earning his Bachelors, and finished his education at Sam Houston State, with his Master's degree. Mark spent...
Tiffany Spano
Dec 27, 2025
Tiffany Spano of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 45. She was born on July 18, 1980 in Lubbock. A dedicated educator, Tiffany devoted her career to inspiring young minds. After graduating from Coronado High School, she furthered her passion for teaching with a Bachelor's degree in Education from Texas Tech University. For many...
Heladio Torres Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Heladio Torres Jr., known to those who loved him as Nuno, was born on February 24, 1967, in Lubbock, Texas, to Heladio and Maria Torres. He was their firstborn son, the product of their deep and abiding love, and the one who made his mother a mother. Heladio was a true mama's boy, devoted to her in a way that...
Vance Witherspoon
Dec 26, 2025
William Vance Witherspoon passed away on December 26, 2025, after an ATV accident. He was born on November 20, 2013, in Kingwood, Texas, to William Brock Witherspoon and Cecelia Lauren Sieling.
Vance was in the 7th grade at JT Hutchinson Middle School. He started reading phonetically at the age of 4 and ended up skipping Kindergarten due to his advanced abilities,...
Peggy June Cline
Dec 26, 2025
Peggy June Cline, 87, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, December 26, 2025. Peggy was born on March 17, 1938, in Paris, Lamar County, Texas to the late Charles Douglas Gunter and Evalena (Baird) Gunter.
Peggy attended Lubbock High School and graduated with her senior class.
She met the love of her life, Norman Cline,...
Tanja Kay "TK" Avila
Dec 25, 2025
Tanja Kay Avila, 75, affectionately known as “TK” to most and “Auntie T” to the younger ones, went to her new home in Heaven on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
TK was born on October 16, 1950, in Groom, Texas, to Leroy and Estellene Weatherly. After graduating from high school, she embraced life with a free spirit, often hitchhiking between Groom, Amarillo,...
Ruth Donaldson
Dec 24, 2025
Ruth Lynn Donaldson, 71, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Lubbock.
Ruth was born on September 30, 1954, in Washington, DC to Horace and LaVerne Tinsley. While they lived all over the world as an Air Force family, she graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio, Texas. She spent her life devoted to her family...
Irma Davila Garza
Dec 24, 2025
Irma Davila Garza passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of 74 surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on July 10, 1951, in Edinburg, Texas to Senovio R. Davila and Guadalupe Mungia. Irma devoted her life to her family as a homemaker, creating a home filled with love, laughter, and care.
Irma found joy in...
Renee Rogahn-Turner
Dec 23, 2025
Renee Carole Dosien Rogahn‑Turner, 77, was received into her heavenly home on December 23, 2025. Born in Houston, Texas on November 12, 1948, Renee was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church, beginning a lifelong walk of quiet faith and service. Renee spent her life dedicated to her family and to the simple joys that brought her peace and purpose.
She...
Jessie Jerome Romero
Dec 23, 2025
Jessie Jerome Romero, fondly known to all as Jerome, passed away on December 23, 2025. Born on August 6, 1976, in Portales, New Mexico, to Jessie Ray Romero and Mary Elizabeth Fallon, Jerome lived a life defined by hard work, service, and a vibrant spirit.
After graduating from Clovis High School in 1995, Jerome proudly joined the United States Air Force....
Efrain Infante
Dec 23, 2025
Efrain Jesus Infante, a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on December 20, 1965, in Lubbock, Efrain brought warmth and joy to the lives of so many over the years.
Efrain dedicated his life to his work as a Bale Press operator, a role in which he exemplified diligence...
Sophie VILLABORD West
Dec 21, 2025
Sophie West Raymonde Francoise Marie VILLIBORD (71) passed away December 21, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She as born September 9, 1954, to Germain VILLIBOD and Marie Villibord Marie Magdeleine Emilie COLLIN, in Mautauban-de-Bretagne, France.
Sophie, by trade, was a Seciltaire de Direction (a high-level administrative professional who supports a director or executive). She migrated to the United States, where she was...
Clay Daniel Henry
Dec 21, 2025
Clay Daniel Henry, 46, of Lubbock, passed away on Sunday morning, December 21, 2025. Clay is spending Christmas with Jesus and family. He is healed! He battled the effects of Crohn's disease and health issues that followed him all his life.
Clay was born on July 9, 1979, in Canyon, Randall County, Texas, to Mary Beth (Ward) Walker and the late...
Larry Christian
Dec 20, 2025
Larry Gene Christian passed away in his home in Lubbock on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on August 1st, 1945, in Lubbock, Texas to Lawrence Wester “Babe” and Mattie Grace (Oden) Christian. Larry grew up in the Overton neighborhood of Lubbock, attending Carol Thompson Jr. High and Lubbock High School. He continued his...
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