Memorials

Gilberto Oyervi-

dez Jr., 70 of Lubbock passed away September 18, 2022. He was born January 4, 1952, in Spade, Texas to the late Gilberto Sr. and Elvira Oyervidez. In 1970, he went onto marry Amelia Lopez in Lubbock. Gilberto was a very hard worker, he worked as a janitor for numerous years and always provided for his family. He was Catholic, a devoted member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and worked 20 plus years as a sacristan. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Amelia Oyervidez; a son Gilberto Oyervidez III; three daughters Connie Zavala, Rose Moreno and Mary Oyervidez; a brother Juan Oyervidez; a sister Sally Mata; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren all of Lubbock.

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

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“Janie” Valdez, 80, went to be with our Lord on September 13, 2022. She was the widow of Jose Alfredo Gonzales and the current wife of Eligio “Lico” Valdez. She married Jose Gonzales July 21, 1962. They were married until his death in 2011. She married Eligio Valdez September 21, 2013. She was born April 23, 1942 in Floresville, Texas to Prudencio and Juanita Marín. She was employed by LISD for over 30 years, working as a bilingual testing administrator, teaching assistant, and homeschool liaison. For 60 years, she was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, and served alongside her friends, the Guadalupanas. She was committed to serving and praising the Lord, praying the rosary for others at the time of their loss. She is survived by her husband, Eligio Valdez, one sister Maria Marin her children: Joe Gonzales, Jr. (Stella), Fred Rodriguez (Melissa), Belinda Vazquez (Luis), Johnny Gonzales (Lillie), Irene Longoria (Samuel), Anna Montalvo, and Alma Cunningtubby (Ricky), 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great -grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, a husband, siblings: Sabas Marin, Eufemio Marin, Vicenta Miranda, Francis Garcia, and Manuela Rios, and 1 granddaughter: Marisa Hernandez. Tomas Casarez, 75 of Lubbock passed away September 27, 2022. He was born March 7, 1947, in Slaton, Texas of the late Apolino Casarez and Manuela Galvan. On April 12, 1971, he married Margarita Quiroz in Clovis, New Mexico. He worked for Campbell Soup Warehouse for numerous years and for Texas Tech University, retiring after 27 years of service. Tomas was later baptized and was a dedicated member of Iglesia Cristo Viene, where he served as an usher and was very involved in serving The Lord. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Apolonio Casarez and Manuela Galvan; and a son Miguel Quiroz.

Bernabe Ojeda, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 8, 2022. He was the husband of Segunda Ojeda and the father of Ivan Naranjo, Pedro Ojeda, Maria Lara, Guadalupe "Woody" Ojeda, Carmelo Ojeda, Maria Antonia Ojeda de Franco, Sandra Pena, Mercedes Jacome, and Diego Ojeda. Bernabe and Segunda married on March 17, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois and shared 43 beautiful years together. Bernabe was born in Zapiguri, Durango to Isidro Ojeda and Maria del Refugio Cano de Ojeda. He was a devoted father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather. He has 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He worked as a landscaper bringing art and joy to many members of the community. He was a devout Christian and showed love and compassion to all he met.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4

Jessica Ann

Aguilar, 46, passed from this life on September 10, 2022 at the age of 46. She was born March 18, 1976 in Lubbock, TX to Pablo Aguilar Jr. and Anita Olbera Garcia. She was employed as a custodian at Sodexo and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Jessica is survived by her four children Andrew Aguilar, Mark Anthony Conder, Matthew Conder, and Destiny Conder; her four grandchildren Mark Jr., Anaylis, Andrew Jr., and Zayla; her siblings Paul Aguilar (Mona), Emilio Sanchez (Lisa), Maria Anita Sanchez, Melissa Villareal (Rengo), and Rosalinda Ramos (David). She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Pablo and Tomasa Aguilar, her maternal grandparents Teodoro and Sofia Olbera, and her brother-in-law Joe Vara.

Ysabel Juan

Luna Jr., 69 of Lubbock passed away September 3, 2022. He was born July 7, 1953, in Greeley, Colorado to Isabel M. and Josephina Luna. He was married to Janet McIntyre for 40 years. He worked in the trucking business as a truck driver for many years. Juan also elected to run for County Commissioner and mayor on numerous occasions. He taught Christian values and believed that “Jesus is always around and will never abandon them”. He is preceded in death by his mother Josephina Luna; a son Vito Luna; a granddaughter Mena Moseley. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janet McIntyre; sons, Kyle Smart and wife Terra of Lubbock, Shaun Smart and wife Margarita of Lubbock, Javier Luna and wife Evelyn of Austin, Ryan Smart and wife Victoria of Arizona, Stephen Smart and wife Angela of Arizona; one daughter Cynthia Raquel Luna of Austin; his father Isabel M. Luna; two brothers, Felipe Guzman and Joe Luna; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

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

Daniel R. Marti-

nez, Sr., 89, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1933, in Rosebud, Falls County, Texas, to the late Candelario Martinez and Petra (Romero) Martinez. Daniel met the love of his life, Janie Ambriz, and they were married in Cameron, Texas on April 25, 1954. Daniel worked for Texas Industrial Service in Lubbock for approximately 30 years, before retiring in 1989 as a route supervisor. He was a long-time, faithful member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Those left to honor and cherish his memory include three sons, Daniel Martinez, Jr. and his wife Genive of Lubbock, Richard Martinez of Lubbock, and Arthur Martinez of Lubbock; one daughter, Cindy Nash of Lubbock; four brothers, Johnny Martinez, Robert Martinez, Mario Martinez and Candelario Martinez, Jr., all of Waxahachie, Texas; three sisters, Candida Alva of Lancaster, Texas and Simona Veracruz of Dallas and Victoria Martinez of Waxahachie, Texas; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and 3 great-greatgrandchildren. He also leaves behiind his two fur babies, Cookie and Sadie. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters.

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

Ramiro Raul Bar-

bosa, 31, of Lubbock, passed away on September 27, 2022,. He was born on March 16, 1991 to Raul Barbosa, Sr., and Susan Martinez Barbosa. He loved to draw and that was very evident in his

Tattoo Art. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Susan Montes and her husband Manuel; father, Raul Ignacio Barbosa, Sr. and wife Raquel; son, Nehemiah Barbosa; siblings, Raul Barbosa, Jr., Perfecto Emmanuel Barbosa and wife Michelle, Valerie Barbosa and Elouisa Villareal; Step-siblings, Cesar Montes and wife Maria, Mariel Montes, Yoshira Moreno, Alexis Sanchez, Raquel Hernandez, Christine Ramirez, Francisco Jose Moreno and Misael Rivera Flores; girlfriend, April Ramirez and her daughter Natyle, and several extended family members and friends.

Hortensia A.

Botello, 85 of Slaton passed away September 15, 2022. She was born April 19, 1937, in Hondo, TX to the late Jose and Juanita Alcorta. She later went on to marry Josue Botello on February 4, 1954, in Lubbock. She was a devoted Baptist, she enjoyed reading the bible daily. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Josue Botello; her parents Jose and Juanita Alcorta; son Joe Botello Jr.; two sisters Sophia Narvaez and Hermila Villarreal; brothers Benancio Alcorta, Marcelino Alcorta, Jose M. Alcorta Jr. and Johnny Alcorta. Those left to cherish her memory are her son Daniel and wife Juanita Botello of Slaton; three daughters Mary Alicia Chapa of Slaton, Andrea Ariaz of Lubbock and Olivia and husband Gene Arguello of Slaton; two sisters of New Mexico; a brother Manuel Alcorta of Lubbock; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ofelia Hinojosa

Gonzales , 90,was born August 27, 1932 in Sebastian, TX to Eva Aredando Hinojosa and Jose Hinojosa. She passed September 18, 2022. She married Pete Gonzales on December 9, 1950 in Raymondville, TX and they shared 69 years together. She was a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker. An active leader at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ofelia served as a Cursillista, a Guadalupana, a lector, a Holy Eucharist minister as well as fulfilling many roles for the Altar Society. Ofelia is survived by her four children Sylvia Pina (Pete), Cindy Dela Garza, Pedro Gonzales, Jr. (Roda), and Norma Dela Rosa (Felix); her eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and her siblings Blanca Dela Rosa from Houston, TX and Julio Dela Rosa from Immokalee, FL. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Eva Hinojosa, her siblings Mary Eudy and Jose Hinojosa, her grandson Jeremiah Gonzales and her great-grandson Nicholas Pina.

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In Loving Memory of Cindy Lee Ybañez April 5, 1968 to Sept. 3, 2017

Cindy, If I could have a lifetime wish, A dream that would come true, I'd pray to God with all my heart for yesterday and you. Love, Your mama - Jane Ybañez

Memorial Gilbert Esparza October 3, 1951 - August 26, 2021

To our amigo Gilbert Esparza remembering your birthday - the day you were born and the day you entered Heaven. We miss you and your Jalapeno Mix program!

Blessings, Your loving Family & Friends

October Prayer

A PRAYER FOR TODAY Holy God and Loving Father, thank you for giving me the gift of the Holy Spirit, through whom I have the ultimate assurance that you hear my words, my thoughts, and my heart when I pray. In Jesus' name. Amen.

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will." ~ Romans 8:26-27

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Preparing for The Gallo Día de los Muertos - Nov. 1st Día de los Muertos Día de los Angelitos - Nov. 2nd Make your calaverita

_Do you know what the calaveras are? They are phrases with rhyme about death that visits someone to take him. You can make calaveras about your friends. Remember to use synonyms of death. Do not forget that in the calaveras death never appears in a macabre form, it is a joke. Mexicans have a particular humor sense. We laugh at death.

Papel Picado

(Cut or punched out tissue paper) Papel picado is a Mexican art used for national celebrations like Independence Day and Day of the Dead. Above is a sample of what it looks like. Get some tissue paper and scissors, fold over about 2 to 3 times, then cut out shapes, then unfold. It’s easy so give it a try.

Make an altar

Sugar Skulls

Typical Mexican candies made to celebrate the Day of the Dead include alfeñiques or skulls made from sugar and decorated with colored bands. Why not learn how to make them and prepare sugar skulls to decorate your altar.

Ingredients: 2 cups of confectioner’s sugar, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoonful of corn syrup, ½ teaspoonful of vanilla, 1/3 cup of corn flour edible vegetable coloring. Utensils:1 two-liter glass or plastic bowl, 1 wooden spoon or spatula, 1 sieve, and 1 fine paint brush. What you have to do: 1. Place the syrup, vanilla and egg white in the bowl and mix with the wooden spoon or spatula. 2. Sift the confectioner’s sugar and add it to the mixture. 3. When the ingredients are well mixed together, knead them into a ball with your fingers. 4. Sprinkle some corn flour on a table or other flat surface, spread out the mixture and knead it until it becomes smooth and easy to handle like tortilla dough. 5. Then, make small figures like crosses, coffins, skulls, plates of food, baskets of flowers, or anything else you like. Leave your figures on the table to dry for three hours, and then paint them with vegetable coloring.