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Memorials
Jaime Antonio
Hernandez, 60, died November 21, 202. He was born December 4, 1960, in Laredo, TX to Juan & Carmen Hernandez. He graduated from Lubbock High in 1979 and later married Grace Hernandez on March 20, 1982, in Lubbock. He worked as a meter reader for Atmos Energy and enjoyed all sports. Those left to cherish his loving memory are his wife, Grace Hernandez of Lubbock; his son Michael Joseph (Alexandra) Hernandez of Lubbock; a daughter, Adriana Nicole Flores of Lubbock; three brothers, Juan Jose (Mary) Hernandez; Lucio Enrique (Margie), Miguel Isaac Hernandez all of Lubbock; three sisters, Nellie (Jim) Johnson of AZ, Lucy (Rory) Jackson of FL, and Elizabeth Hernandez of Lubbock; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan & Carmen Hernandez; two sisters, Maria Del Carmen Hernandez, Carmen Julia Hernandez.
“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.” ~ Williams Penn
Estefana Smith
passed away on November 14, 2021, at the age of 55. She was born October 21, 1966. She is survived by her husband Walter Smith, three sons Raul, Jay, and Anthony, one brother Ernesto Sanchez, two sisters Pauline Pena and Maria Zamora, and numerous nieces and nephews.
December Prayer
A PRAYER FOR TODAY Almighty God, I give honor and praise to express my joy for thy great love in the gift of thy Son, Jesus Christ. With a glad heart I wish all mankind "A merry Christmas," and may I ever remember, where the angels sang, "Peace on earth, good will toward men." Amen.
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. " ~ Isaiah 7:14
Christopher
Nicholas Guerra, 27 of died November 5, 2021. He was born October 11, 1994, in Lamesa, Texas to Rudolph Guerra and Rosalinda Aguilar. He worked for Racers Car Wash as a detailer for numerous years. Christopher enjoyed skateboarding, playing baseball, and watching football. He was a Texas Longhorn, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys fan. Those left to cherish his memory are his father Rudolph Guerra of Lamesa; his mother Rosalinda Aguilar of Lubbock; two brothers Rudolph Caye Guerra Jr. and Loboryo Richard Iglesias (Amber Flores) all of Lubbock; two nephews, and a niece; His paternal grandmother Consuelo Guerra of Lamesa; his maternal grandparents Irene and Ramon Aguilar Sr. of Lamesa and a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Cayetano Guerra
To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.
Diana Hernan-
dez, 59, departed from this life on November 7, 2021. She was born December 10, 1961, to Jesus Adamez Hernandez and Angelica Mercado Hernandez in Slaton, Texas at Mercy Hospital. She grew up with her five older brothers on a farm by Slaton and later in Lubbock. Diana worshipped at Our Lady of Guadalupe church every weekend and was an avid reader. She loved her little dog, Precious. Preceding her in passing were her father and mother, Jesus, and Angelica. She is survived by her husband of forty years, Frank Rodriguez; a son, Anthony; five brothers, Luciano "Chano" Hernandez (Elsa), Jesse Hernandez (Janie), Lorenzo Hernandez, Roy Hernandez (Marina), and Omar Hernandez. Also, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
Jose Guadalupe
Berumen, 52, of Lubbock, died November 13, 2021. He was born to Manuel and Ana Maria Berumen on May 28, 1969, in Durango, Mexico. He graduated from Hart High School in 1989. He went on to receive his Diesel Technician Certification. He married Rosie Castillo on February 21, 2004. He was a member of Christ the King Cathedral. Loved ones left to cherish his memory include wife, Rosie; father, Manuel Berumen; mother, Ana Maria Berumen; son, Joseph Berumen; son, Cristian Berumen; twin brother, Jesus Berumen; brother, Manuel Berumen, Jr. (Laura); sister, Maria de Jesus Gomez (Francisco); and a host of family and friends.
Dominga G.
Tovar,79, died November 4, 2021. She was born March 21, 1942, in Lubbock, TX to Paul and Gregoria (Avila) Gonzales. She was the wife of Sam Tovar. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her children Eva Doss (Gary), Sylvia Washington, Danny Cantu (Debbie), Ruben Cantu, Jr., Vanessa Guevara (Martin) and Terry Lopez (Chris), her 15 grandchildren, her 12 great-grandchildren, her sisters Janie Villegas and Delores Caudillo, and her brother Joe Gonzales. Dominga is preceded in death by her husband Sam Tovar, her mother Gregoria Avila Gonzales, her father Paul Gonzales, her brothers Pablo Gonzales, Charlie Gonzales, and Tony Gonzales, her sister Lillie Torres, and her son Abelardo (Abel) Cantu III.
Lupe Noe Agu-
ilera, 25, died November 8, 202. He was born April 11, 1996, in Lubbock to Guadalupe Aguilera Jr. & Teresa Campos. He graduated from Estacado Highs School in 2015 and worked in construction. He was a loyal Dallas Cowboy Fan. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Teresa Campos of Lubbock; stepfather, Daniel Christopher Villarreal of Lubbock; four brothers, Damon Lee Villarreal, Elijah Zane Villarreal, Christopher Villarreal, Jaylin Villarreal all of Lubbock; one sister, Gabriella Aguilera of Lubbock; two nephews; maternal grandfather, Noe R. Hernandez of San Antonio; grandmother, Isabel A. Hernandez of Lubbock; paternal grandmother, Guadalupe Mendez of Lubbock; grandfather, Guadalupe Aguilera. He is preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Valdez Aguilera Jr.
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4
Cesilia Perez,84, died November 5, 2021. She was born December 29, 1936, in Dr. Arroyo N.L., Mexico to Antonio Castro and Gonifacia Uolla. She married Jose A. Perez Bernal on June 20, 1952, and they shared 70 years together. Cesilia enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, walking, being outdoors, and loving her family. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jose A. Bernal Perez; her children Jose A Perez, Jr. (Enedelia Perez), Juan A. Perez, Rosa E. Tagle (David A. Tagle), six grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Antonio Castro, her mother Gonifacia Uolla, her brothers Luis Castro and Juan Castro, and her sister Maria M. Castro.
Emmanuel Juan
Rosales, 24, of Ralls, TX entered the gates of heaven on November 12th, 2021. He was born on February 21, 1997, in Muleshoe, TX to Marcus and Laura Rosales. He attended school in Friona, TX from 2002-2009, and in Ralls from 2009-2015. He was involved in sports; got to travel the world with his Boy Scouts troop. He graduated in 2015, and went on to study at Texas Tech, South Plains, and at Western Governors online, studying Computer Science. Emmanuel is proceeded in death by his brother, Tobin Riley Rosales. Survivors include his daughter Emersyn Rieley Rosales, parents Marcus and Laura Rosales, his sister Disa Rosales, his grandparents Pedro and Maria Prieto; grandparents Martin and Jackie Rosales, great grandmother Juanita Garcia, and a host of family and friends.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4
Amelia Gutier-
rez was born in Beeville, Texas on April 10, 1932, to Agustin and Antonia Garcia. She served the State of Texas where she passionately cared for people with special needs at the Lubbock State School. Amelia was a devout Baptist who was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Lubbock since 1970. She is survived by her children, David (Fran) Gutierrez of Salado; Ruth (Billy) Martinez of Lubbock; Adam (Meiko) Gutierrez of Lubbock. Six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Siblings, Armando (Lorraine) Garcia of New Mexico, Alicia (Agustin) Rey of Plainview, Abel (Mona) Garcia of Beeville. And a host of extended family and friends.
Olivia Herrera
Hernandez , 87, passed November 5, 2021. She was born January 21, 1934, in San Juan, TX to Ignacio, Sr. and Julia Herrera. In 1950, she married Luis Hernandez in San Juan, Texas and they shared 64 years together. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church where she served as a Guadalupana and volunteered for five years at Catholic Family Services. Those left to cherish her memory are her children Maria Caballero, Norma Hernandez (Jimmy), Jose Hernandez, David Hernandez, and Diana Hernandez; her 8 grandchildren; and her 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Ignacio Senior Herrera and Julia Herrera, her husband Luis Hernandez, her sons Armando and Joel Hernandez, her brother Alfredo Herrera, and her grandson Paul Castro.
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In Loving Memory
Fidencia "Frances" Castro
Dec. 27, 1928 to Jan 21, 2014 I miss you. I dream of you. I long for the day we reunite. Happy Birthday my darling grandmother! Love Always, Christy MartinezGarcia
In Memory of Monsignor Curtis T. Halfmann May 27, 1934 - December 2, 2012
There once was a flock that was lost and afraid It wandered around without direction for days. But the Lord looked down with compassion from above and sent a good shepherd to lead them with love. He taught them about the blood of the Lamb and about the creator, the great I AM. Thank you for leading the flock Safely into God's Promised Land. Another year, still a tear, remaining in our hearts near and dear. We miss you.
In Loving Memory on Your Birthday
Julia Garcia
12/28/34 to 7/9/14 Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky, Hundreds of shells on the shore together, Hundreds of birds that go singing by, Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn, Hundreds of bees on the cotton flower, Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn, But only one mother the wide world over. And you are mine. I miss you mom. Love, Frank Garcia - your son
Pic
¡Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad!
Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster). He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to enjoy the Christmas holiday with familia (family). His prima (cousin) is visiting from South Texas. Her name is Jita la Gallita (little hen). Together they will enjoy being with family, making tamales, signing Christmas Carols, and listening to cuentos (stories) about past Christmas memories.The Gallo
"Canciones"
Jita likes singing Christmas Carols & to the Virgen de Guadalupe on Dec. 12th
There is always a piñata for the children filled with fruits, nuts, candies and small toys. One after another, blindfolded stick wielders swing wildly until one finally succeeds in breaking it. This custom originated in China, but Christianity added its own meanings. Although they now come in every form imaginable, the traditional piñata was spherical with seven conical protrusions trailing paper streamers which represented the Seven Deadly Sins. Its destruction symbolizes the defeat of Satan himself and the treats are the rewards of that moral victory.
Jita is ready to continue the family tradition at her their tamalada! Do you help make tamales with your family? Send pictures to news@latinolubbock.net
is ready to deliver gifts to boys and girls.
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WELCOME
Lucinda Holt & Gabriel Dominguez as Assistant Directors
Assistant Director for External Engagement
Former journalist with The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and Lubbock Magazine
West Texas native Assistant Director for Publication & Programs
Studies international communication and cinema related to social change and identity
Native of Guadalajara, Mexico
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