Obituaries

Sep 4, 2021

Eddie Beltran Garcia, 45, was born April 5, 1976, in Lubbock, TX to Cesario and Estella Yolanda Garcia.  Eddie was a graduate of Monterey High School and an Army veteran. He worked for Rio Landscapers as a landscaper.  He also worked in the oil field industry and drove trucks. Apart from all his work, Eddie enjoyed barbequing, cooking for...

Sep 3, 2021

Fred L. Santistevan, 64, was born March 28, 1957, in Pueblo, Colorado to the late Louise Vincenta. He married Vera Cortez on August 31, 2003, in Lubbock and worked as a truck driver for McLanes most of his life.  Apart from being a hard worker, Fred enjoyed racing, truck driving, loved hot rods, loved to laugh and just be...

Aug 26, 2021

Brian Ellis, 51, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 26th, 2021. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Brian was born October 4th 1969 in Lubbock and was a lifelong resident. Brian was born mechanically inclined and began working as a teenager. He became a very talented machinist for the remainder of his...

Aug 20, 2021

Steve Serbin, 60, was born June 24, 1961 in Port Lavaca, TX to the late Santiago and Trinidad Serbin. He married Rachel Mendez on October 10, 1986, in Lubbock and worked as a farmer for most of his life, including the Corn Maze where he was known as less than just a hired hand and more like family.  Apart...

Aug 11, 2021

Ricardo “Ricky Trevino Sr. was born January 18, 1965, in Levelland to Pedro & Dominga Trevino.  He was married to Susana Sauceda Trevino and worked as a brick layer for most of his life.  Ricky was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing bingo and listening to old school music. Although always busy, Ricky...

Jul 30, 2021

Carlos Castillo Jr. was born November 4, 1967 in Lubbock to Carlos & Juanita Castillo Sr.  He worked as a frame supervisor for Edge Homes for many years and loved his job enough that he was always found adding to his home.  His passion for building didn’t stop with construction as he enjoyed working on cars as well. He...

Jul 29, 2021

Michelle Denise Builtron, 55 was born December 1, 1965, in Friona to Sue & Travis Anderson.  She graduated from Spade High School and later earned her BBA,MIS from Wayland Baptist University.  She married Arthur Builtron on June 20, 2008 and worked as software support for Tyler Technologies.  Michelle loved the lake and enjoyed boating.  She loved the State of Colorado...

Jul 23, 2021

Pablo Gomez, 78, was born April 26, 1943, in Raymondville, TX to Pablo Gomez Sr. and Maria Salinas Gomez who preceded him in death. Pablo was also preceded in death by his sister, Lupe. Pablo leaves behind his loving wife of over 59 years, Victoria “Vickie” Gomez, married on September 21, 1962. He also leaves behind his children, Steve...

Jul 18, 2021

Felipa Rivera, 80 was born July 17, 1941, in Presidio, Texas to Pedro & Elpidia Ramirez. She graduated from Presidio High School and later married Gumecindo Rivera on July 16, 1965, in Tahoka. She worked for Texas Instruments for over 17 years and fought a long hard battle with cancer. Before she got sick, Felipa loved cooking, sewing, knitting, going...

Jul 17, 2021

Jade Blossom, 41 was born May 12, 1980, in Arlington to David & Beverlie Blossom. Jade graduated from Portales High School in 1998 and worked as a contractor for most of his life. He was very good with his hands and enjoyed building, fixing and remodeling houses.  He was a loving soul who loved his family and shared a...

Jun 16, 2021

Benny Guerra, 64 was born August 16, 1956, in Slaton to Trino and Margarita Guerra.  After high school, Benny joined the United States Airforce where he served proudly for four years.  He married Josie Rodriguez on December 1, 1979, in Austin and worked as a radiologist for over thirty years. He enjoyed watching TV, cooking, baking, woodworking and was...

Jun 5, 2021

Mauricio C. Trevino, 77, was born September 12, 1943, in Robstown, TX to Abel Lee & Consuelo Trevino.  Mauricio began working at a young age giving him the devotion and drive needed to appreciate the meaning of hard work.  He was a roofer for the most part of his life and when not working, he was a musician who...

May 29, 2021

Celia J. Vidaurre, 96, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Lubbock.  Services for Mrs. Vidaurre will be 10:00a.m. Monday, May 31, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Deacon Joe Martinez officiating.  Burial will follow in Englwood Cemetery in Slaton under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors. A rosary will be held...

May 10, 2021

Richard H Garcia, 76, was born July 17, 1944 in Dilley, TX to Pedro G. & Felipa Garcia. He worked for the City of Lubbock as a truck driver for most of his life and was married to the love of his life, Silvia Sanchez.  He was a jokester, hard worker, and enjoyed bar-b-cues and watching car races.  Above...

May 6, 2021

Mauricio Trejo, 68, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2021.

He was born in Lubbock on September 28, 1952 to the late Carlos Valdes Trejo and Paula Gonzalez Trejo.  Mauricio graduated from Lubbock High School and served in the U.S. Army.

Mauricio had a one liner for almost every situation.  Joking around gave...

May 3, 2021

Genaro Castillo Chavez, 74 was born April 9, 1947 in Lubbock to Francisco & Paulina Chavez. After graduating from Lubbock High, Genaro went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in 1971.  He married Florinda Parras on May 20, 1989 in Beaumont and worked as a program director for TDHCA for many years before retiring in...

May 1, 2021

Joshua Ezequiel Mendoza, 31, was born July 7, 1989 in Lubbock to Juan A. & Teresa Mendoza.  He graduated from New Deal Highschool and worked in construction doing remodels for most of his life.  He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, cooking, and was known for always lending a helping hand.  Joshua had a big heart and was...

Apr 23, 2021

Jonathan Infante, 28, was born August 21, 1992 in Lubbock to Miguel & Ernestina Infante.  He enjoyed fishing, traveling, working on cars and was very enthusiastic about drawing that he shared his work in art and by doing tattoos. Jonathan cared about fashion and was often seen smiling and taking pictures.  Most of all, Jonathan loved spending time with...

Apr 17, 2021

Catherine Brisco, 73, the oldest of 10 siblings, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2021. She was born November 4th, 1947 in College Station, Texas to Lessie Lee Gilbert.

Catherine spent her career in the food services industry, where she was a local celebrity. People came from all over the region to taste her...

Apr 10, 2021

Lupe Garza Jr, 51, was born May 13, 1969 in Slaton to Guadalupe & Luz Garza.  Shortly after getting together with the love of his life Nancy Rivera, Lupe started working in the paving business where he excelled for over thirty years. He believed in hard work and instilled his work ethic to his three boys.  He enjoyed listening...