Obituary Listing

Aug 11, 2025

Belgrabe "Ben" Cabrera, Jr., 52, lifelong resident of Brownfield, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1972 to Belgrabe Cabrera and Guadalupe (Rivera) Cabrera. Ben was the man who lived life Big. Always cracking jokes and loved making people smile and laugh. He was a bright light in any room. Ben worked...

Aug 10, 2025

Stella Ramirez, 68, of Meadow, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born on July 11, 1957 in Brownfield, Texas to the late Antonio and Mary (Balderas) Rodriguez. Stella was a bright soul who always lit up the room she walked into. Never meeting a stranger, she always made...

Aug 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Vincent Jay Humrich age 68, of Lubbock, TX, who passed away on August 7th, 2025 following a long battle with extensive health issues. Vince was born on November 9th, 1956 in Lamar, CO to Jerry and Joan (Neill) Humrich . He grew up in Holly,...

Aug 6, 2025

Jeronimo Diaz, 71, of Lubbock/Spur, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1953 in Mexico to the late Geronimo Diaz Nieto and Virginia (Escobar) Diaz. Jeronimo met Consuelo Castillo in California, and they married in 1976 and began their family together. He was a hardworking man; you could always...

Jul 21, 2025

Gilbert Flores Garcia, a lifelong resident of Lubbock, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23, 1956 to Cecil Gracia,Sr. and Julie (Flores) Pena. He had a love for being creative, he worked as a painter in the autobody industry, however it was more of a passion, not a...

Jul 19, 2025

Juanita "Winnie" Sustaita Chavez, 25, life-long resident of Lubbock, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 19, 2025, after her battle with cancer. Winnie had such a bright spirit, she could light any room she walked into. She was known for her ability to always make new friends wherever she went, she was funny, kind, loving, caring,...

Jul 11, 2025

John Edward Marlowe Gardner, 67, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. He was born in Bakersfield, California on October 9, 1957, to Marvin and Jane (Hamson) Gardner. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved listening to music, watching movies, and reading books. He also had a passion for stargazing through his...

Jul 5, 2025

Jesus A. "Yeke" Diaz, 75, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born on January 1, 1950 in Eddy, Texas to Daniel B. Diaz and Paula Andrade. Jesus married Isabel Cardona on May 30, 1970 in Lubbock, and began their lives together. He was a conservative man, but he was always...

Jul 3, 2025

Pedro Lopez, 63, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born in Mexico on February 19, 1962 to Emilio Lopez and Catalina Rodriguez. Pedro married Maria Perez in 1982, and they began their life together. Pedro had such a special love for Maria, he was a wonderful and loving husband. He himself was spoiled...

Jun 29, 2025

Beloved brother, husband, and father, Emilio Chavez, 83, passed away on his birthday, June 29, 2025. He was born in Elsa, Texas. He married Pauline Calderon Chavez on December 7, 1974.

He developed a high-caliber work ethic at an early age. As a migrant farm worker, he worked in the fields after school and shined shoes in...

Jun 24, 2025

David Joseph Nystel, 70, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2025. Born on January 21, 1955, in Lubbock, David lived a life rich in music, learning, humor, and kindness.

David was a gifted musician and dedicated teacher whose passion for music touched countless lives. He held a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music...

Jun 23, 2025

Betty Jean Goforth, a lifelong resident of Lubbock, Texas passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on November 9, 1939, in Lubbock to John and Lillie (Roland) Dillon. She was a nurse in the public health field. Betty enjoyed dancing in her younger years. She was a loving sister and aunt...

Jun 22, 2025

Susano "Jojo" Baca, 46, of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1978, in Hale Center to Adam Flores Baca, Jr. and Mary Alice (Guerrero) Baca. He married Betsy Martinez on May 25, 2002, in Lubbock, and together they began their family.

Jojo had a very outgoing personality. He was...

Jun 18, 2025

Patti Loraine Sullivan Smith, 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 18, 2025. Born June 1, 1954, in Muleshoe, Texas, to Tommie and Louise Sullivan, Patti began her journey rooted in community and family. She worked as a waitress at the original Leal's restaurant in Muleshoe before marrying the love of her life,...

Jun 11, 2025

Ricardo "Chepin" Pena, 79 entered his heavenly home on Wednesday June 11, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Obeying his wishes of cremation, a prayer service is planned for Saturday June 21, 2025 beginning at 6pm at Templo Nazaret United Methodist Church; officiated by Pastor Tim. Dinner to follow prayer service.

Ricardo was born on January 20,...

Jun 5, 2025

Gilberto Espinoza, 55, of Idalou, Texas, passed away on June 5th, 2025. Born on December 19th, 1969, in Lubbock, Texas, Gilberto spent his life rooted mostly in Lubbock, where he built a legacy of kindness, love and generosity that touched all who knew him.

Gilberto was known for his warm heart and infectious sense of humor. He...

Jun 1, 2025

Leonard Ray Barefield, 80, passed away at his home in Lubbock, Texas on June 1, 2025. He was born in Port Lavaca, Texas on November 13, 1944, to his father David Crockett Barefield and Mother Maybelle (Barnes) Barefield. He enjoyed traveling, watching old western movies on tv, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys when they play football. He also...

May 31, 2025

Valicia "Licha" Rodriguez, 70, of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1954, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Eusebio and Flavia Rodriguez. Valicia was well known by many in the neighborhood. She had a small snack store at her home. Valicia also worked for many years at the Lubbock Inn. She loved...

May 29, 2025

Nancy Marie Blanco, a lifelong resident of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 66. She was born on February 10, 1959, in Lubbock to Harold and Dorothy (Story) Reed. Nancy loved being a mother and a momo to her two grandchildren. She was very creative and loved to paint and collect Gnomes and...

May 23, 2025

Jennifer Lynn Ritter, 73, of Wilson passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas to the late Tage and Audrey (Little) Ockerstrom.

Jennifer, Jen, Mom, Grammy, Grams are all the beloved names she was called. She was full of love and life, always down for any adventure. Her...