Memorials

DIANE GARCIA, 73, was called home to be with her Lord on July 8, 2021. She was born on January 2, 1948, in Crystal City, Zavala County, Texas to the late Bonifacio DeLeon Rodriquez and Lorenza (Ramirez)

Rodriquez. She attended Amarillo College, where she obtained her education and licensure in Cosmetology. Diane met Isaac Garcia and they were married in 1983 in Lubbock, Texas, and he preceded her in death on June 8, 2019. She owned and operated Diane’s Bridal Boutique and Quinceañera for over 25 years, retiring in 2019. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Those left to mourn her loss include three daughters: Barbara Rocha of Amarillo, Christine Hullender and Rosemary Zavala, both of San Antonio; one son, Ruben Berlanga of San Antonio; three brothers: Paul DeLeon and Roy DeLeon, both of Lubbock and Gilbert DeLeon of Austin; three sisters: Carmen Hernandez, Olga Garcia and Rosa Gutierrez, all of Lubbock; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Isaac and one sister, Stella Estrada.

Juanita Garcia Montez

June 12, 1925 to July 13, 2020 Mamá, cómo te extrañamos. Eras el corazón de nuestra familia y ahora vives en nuestras almas. Te amamos, Tu familia y amigos

August Prayer

Today, O God, I ask you to empower your faithful servants who proclaim your Word all over the world. Please bless them with a season of freedom from satanic attack. Bless them with health, vigor, and passion. Please give them a long life full of useful service empowered by your grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

" The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground." ~ 1 Samuel 3:19

NATIVIDAD PUENTES CRIS-

TAN, 91, of Lubbock passed away July 23, 2021. He was born in Buda, TX on January 5, 1930, to Primitivo and Francisca Cristan. Natividad married Beatrice Ortiz on May 10, 1949, in Hereford, TX. He always worked in construction until he retired. Natividad enjoyed dancing and playing bingo. He was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his children Carlos Cristan and wife Sylvia, Raul Cristan and wife Marilanda, Rosa Mendez and husband Frank, Dora Hernandez and husband Felix, and Olga Morales; siblings, Luis Cristan and Janie Espinoza; 25 grandchildren; 64 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. Natividad was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice Cristan; siblings, Felix Cristan, Jose Cristan, Proforio Cristan, Gomecindo Cristan, Elvira Frias, Olivia Rangel, Petra Leal, Gregoria Delgado, and Betty Leos; grandson, Adam Hernandez; great granddaughter, Franchesca Cristan.

JUAN MIGUEL

TORRES, 73, of Ralls passed on July 18th. He was born on May 8, 1948, in San Marcos. Juan married the love of his life Mary Lou Thompson and then worked at Lorenzo Textile Mill for many years. He then became the assistant manager for Allsups and found a new calling at Lawrence Bros where he visited and served the community. He loved the Lord and loved to sing. Juan is survived by his three children, Nataisha Flores, fiancé Rolando Ontiveros along with her three sons; Travis Torres, Laine and two daughters; Russell Torres, fiance Melissa, two children and three great grand kids; brothers Ricky and Rudy Mendoza; sisters Juana mendoza, Rosa Equibel, Susie Niro, Rita Chapa. He is preceded in death by Anselino Menoza, Mary Gonzales, Sarah Rodriguez, Oralia Mendoza and mother Senorina Deleon Mendoza.

MARY ISABEL

RODRIGUEZ, 55, died July 8, 2021. She was born August 18, 1965, in Lubbock, TX to Wenesceslao (Ben) and Pura Perez. She married Michael Rodriguez in Petty, TX and they shared 35 years together. Mary was a graduate of New Home High School and enjoyed her work as a teacher's aide before becoming disabled. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church and will be remembered for faithfully serving the Lord. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Michael Rodriquez, her children Damien, Chelsi, and Michaela; her grandchildren Leeya, Julie, Delilah, and Brielle. Mary is preceded in death by her mother Pura, her sister Gracie, and her father-inlaw Louis.

JEREMY LEE

ROMERO, 40, went to his eternal home July 21, 2021. On November 6, 2006, he married Crystal Canales and they shared 15 years together. He attended Lubbock High School and worked as a carpenter. He loved the 49'ers and he had a passion for art, and you always found him drawing. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Crystal Canales; his children Alyssa Romero, Daniel Romero, Madison Romero, Nathalya Romero, Brooklynn Romero, Marina Medrano, Jonathan Perez, and Jay Perez; his grandchild Laila Fitzgerald; his parents Ruben and Lupe Romero; his siblings Noel Yanis, John Yanis, Riva Romero, Rachel Romero, and Rhoda Romero. Jeremy is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jose and Frances Romero and his maternal grandparents Leon and Eloise Vasquez.

SILVIA RAMIREZ, 65, went to her eternal home July 25, 2021. She was born March 6, 1956, to Benito and Lydia Mirelez in Hale Center, TX. On October 6, 1977, she married Polonio Ramirez, and they shared 44 years together. Silvia graduated from Abernathy High School and became the assistant director of Miss Robinson's Day School. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Polonio, her daughters Elizabeth (Kim) Merimon of Lubbock, Leigh Ann Ramirez of Lubbock, her sister Nancy Olguin of Abernathy, Anita Moreno of Nebraska, her brother Benito Mirlez of Houston, three grandchildren Ryan Ramirez of Lubbock, Ryleigh Merimon of Lubbock and Addilyn Merimon of Lubbock. Silvia is preceded in death by her parents Benito and Lydia Mirelez, her sisters Mary Ester Mirelez and Teresita Valdez, and her brothers Lupe Mirelez and Gilbert Mirelez.

“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.” ~ Williams Penn

BREANNA MO-

NIQUE TREVINO, 23, went to her eternal home on July 23, 2021. She was born December 10, 1997, to Lorena and Emmanuel Trevino. Breanna was a graduate of Edmond North High School and a member of the Church of God Seventh Day. Those left to cherish her memory are her parents Emmanuel and Lorena Trevino, her brothers Emmanuel Trevino, Jr., Jason Scott Trevino, and Joshua Gamaliel Trevino, her sister Crystal Analy Trevino, and her dog (son) Diamond (Pinguino).

ADAM AGU-

ILERA RIVERA, 83, passed away in his home July 7, 2021. He was born April 5, 1938, to Hippolito and Matilde Rivera in Lamesa, TX. Adam Loved to be with friends and family and going on walks. Those left to cherish his memory are his 6 children, Earnest Rojas, Adam Rivera, Johnny Rivera, Alicia, Adrian Rivera, and Sandy Owens; 13 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren. Adam is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Elojio, Sonny, and Eloi Rivera.

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4

ELVIS NATHAN

SANCHEZ, 29, passed away July 13, 2021. He was born September 17, 1991, to Audra Ann Sanchez. He attended school at Petersburg, Texas and was employed at Sonic Drive-In as a cook. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Audra Ann Sanchez, his sisters Amanda Nicole Sanchez and April Lynn Ramirez (Ramiro Barbosa); his brother Eric Lee Sanchez (Andrea Barrera); his son Eli Horacio Nunez-Sanchez and his mother Mary Lou Nunez, his son Ethan, his daughter Leandra, and his son J.J.; his grandparents Santiago and Connie Sanchez.

LYDIA GARCIA, 59, of Pittsburg, California, passed away on July 15, 2021 in Santa Monica, California. She was born August 23, 1961 and raised in Lubbock, Texas to the late Pedro and Dolores (Zavaleta) Garcia. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Chris (Elizabeth) Fregoso and April (Brent) Garner of Santa Monica, California; Jesus Gaytan of Lubbock, Texas; Joanna Gaytan, of Pittsburg, California; and granddaughter Rayleigh Gaytan of Lubbock, Texas. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Martin, Pete, Octavio, and Chris Garcia all of Lubbock, TX; sisters Mari, Rosanna, and Yolanda all of Lubbock, TX, and Fabiola of Oakley, California. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesus Gaytan, her parents, and sister, Sylvia Flores. Lydia enjoyed spending time with her children and granddaughter. She loved spending time outdoors, enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, enjoyed listening to music and dancing. Lydia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend that will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

MARIA G.

FLORES,79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born March 28, 1942, in Rio Grande to Bernabe and Paula Guerra. She married Melquiades Flores, Sr. May 2, 1966, in Lubbock, TX and they shared 55 years together. Maria was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic church. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Melquiades Flores, Sr. and her children Adam Rivera, Johnny Rivera, Alicia Rivera, Melquiades Flores, Jr., Sylvia De Los Santos (Mario), Elena Duran (Arthur) and Armando Flores (Tonia). Maria is preceded in death by her parents Bernabe and Paula Guerra, her in-laws Amparo and Alberto Flores, Sr., her son Alfredo Garcia and her five brothers.

JIMMY RIVERA, 57, passed away July 12, 2021. He was born in Lubbock, TX on October 11, 1963. Jimmy was a UPS truck driver for several years. He is survived by his children Dominick Rivera and Sarina Rivera, his sisters Margot Rivera, Debbie Rivera, and Corina R. McDowell (Rick) all of Lubbock, Becky Maldonado (Jaime) of Alamo, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Rey and Viola Rivera.

To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

Isaac Alexander Flores, 33 of Lubbock passed away July 22, 2021. He was born September 3, 1987, in Lubbock to Mariano Flores Jr. and Sylvia Coronado. Isaac worked for The City of Lubbock Recycle Center for numerous years and was a lifelong resident of Lubbock. He was a beloved brother and member of The Infallible True Church of Yahshua the Messiah. He is preceded in death by his father Mariano Flores Jr. He is survived by his mother Sylvia Coronado; three brothers Ramiro Picon Jr., Jason Flores, Stephen Picon all of Lubbock; sisters Rebecca Flores of Lubbock and Stephanie Hill of Kerrville; maternal grandparents Fermin and Antonia Torres of Lubbock and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

NOTE: American Flag displays that the individual was a veteran.