Memorials

URBANO RO-

DRIGUEZ, 100, passed from this life on March 6, 2022. He was born June 20, 1921, in Cardenas Mexico S.L.P. to Enrique Salas and Ambrosia Rodriguez. He married Salustia Rodriguez July 27, 1940, and they shared 56 years together. He worked at Farmers Co-Op Compress and was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Urbano enjoyed studying his Bible and gardening. Urbano is survived by his two daughters Maria Barbarita Rodriguez and Florentina Rodriguez of Mexico; his nine sons Lorenzo, J. Domingo, Eliseo, Aurelio, Rafael Rodriguez, Juan, Mario, Urbano, and Teofilo of Lubbock; 58 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Salustia Rodriguez.

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

RAYMOND DE-

LEON, 78, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior March 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 17, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Gil and Fabiana DeLeon. Raymond married Susan Johnson on December 31st, 1999. He worked as a machinist for 20+ years. He was known for his contribution to coaching and umpiring for many baseball teams. He was proceeded in death by his brothers Pedro and Jesus DeLeon, his sisters Fransisca Garcia and Grace DeLeon, his sons Raymond DeLeon Jr. and Reynaldo DeLeon. Raymond is survived by his wife Susan DeLeon; stepson, Jamie Quintana (Beatrice); sons Gill Ramon and Christopher DeLeon; brothers, Gil DeLeon Jr. and Jose DeLeon; sisters, Rosa Esparza, Minnie DeLeon (Arturo), and Janie Aguilar; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

FIDENCIO VA-

LENZUELA, 87, from Colonia Esperanza Chihuahua, Mexico passed away February 25, 2022. He was born September 11, 1934 to Cruz and Genoveva Valenzuela. Fidencio is survived by his wife Guadalupe Valenzuela, his five children: Margarita, Jose Antonio, Lorenzo, Santos, and Rosario; 10 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Page 22

THERESA TERRY T-ROD RO-

DRIGUEZ (Apodaca), 48, of Levelland passed away on March 22nd 2022. She was born in Abernathy, TX on August 10, 1973. She lived in Ralls, and graduated from Ralls High School in 1991. She attended The University of Texas at the Permian Basin and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999. She taught at Levelland Middle School for 22 years. Survivors include her mother Carmen Rodriguez. Her spouse of 21 years Eugene Apodaca; daughter, Clara Frances Rodriguez Apodaca; son, Noah Rodriguez; brother, Tomas Rodriguez; and sisters: Bernarda Rodriguez, Maria Juana Rodriguez Sanchez, Christina Rodriguez Munoz. As well as a host of nieces & nephews and her teacher friends and students from past to the present from Levelland ISD. She was preceded in death by her father, Victoriano Rodriguez

JOSEPH O'BRYAN

BURKS , 28, passed on March 9, 2022. He was born January 1, 1994 in Lubbock, to Angie Lee and Davey Roland Burks. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 2012 and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Joseph enjoyed basketball, video games and playing with his son. Joseph is survived by his son Urijah Jordan Burks; his siblings Davey and Vanessa Burks and Nicolas Orion Burks; his parents Angie and Davey Burks; his grandparents Maria and Jose Ortiz and Janie and Sammy Perez; his aunts and uncles Cecilia and Ray Cardenas, Josie and Joe Cruz, Patricia and Michael Zuniga, Samantha and Albert Ortiz, Sammy and Becky Perez, Paul and Audrey Perez, and Franky and Krisin Perez.

TOMAS GONZA-

LEZ GONZALEZ, 60 of Lubbock passed away March 5, 2022. He was born October 23, 1961, in Pachera, Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Tomas Gonzalez Rodriguez and Salome Gonzalez Armendariz. In 1982, he married Atocha Beltran in Mexico. Tomas was Catholic by faith. He was a hard worker and worked numerous years in the agricultural business. He is preceded in death by his parents Tomas Gonzalez Rodriguez and Salome Gonzalez; brothers Roberto Gonzalez and Reynaldo Gonzalez; sisters Catalina Gonzalez and Socorro Gonzalez. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Atocha Gonzalez; a son Lorenzo Arturo Leon; daughters Jaqueline Gonzalez, Dalia Gonzalez and Viridiana Gonzalez; sisters Sylvia Gonzalez, Delfina Gonzalez, Irma Gonzalez, Imelda Gonzalez, Laura Elena Gonzalez; 10 grandchildren.

JUANITA GONZALEZ

MOSQUEDA, 85 of Lubbock passed away February 27, 2022. She was born June 26, 1936, in Karnes City, Texas to the late Julian and Micqueda Gonzalez. In 1954, she married Bonifacio Mosqueda Sr. in Karnes City. Juanita was Catholic and served as a Guadalupana for St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was a hard worker and worked for numerous years in the restaurant business, namely for La Malinche and Jose Ramirez Restaurant. She is preceded in death by two daughters Olga Mosqueda and Olivia Rodriguez Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons Gary Mosqueda of San Antonio, and Bonifacio Mosqueda Jr. of Lubbock; four daughters Ofelia Taylor of Dallas, Dolores Mosqueda, Oralia Mosqueda, and Donna Mosqueda all of Lubbock; a sister Guadalupe Arriola of San Antonio and Victoria Brogic of Kennedy, Texas; 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

JOSE LUIS POR-

TALES born March 26, 1964 and passed away March 24, 2022. He was born in Tahoka, to Alfredo Portales and Dora Casarez. He has now been united with our heavenly father alongside with his parents and his brother Juan Manuel Portales. He is survived by his daughters Sulema and Melissa Portales and by his sisters Leticia and Pedro Tapia, Linda and Jose Sanchez, Venita V. Portales, Lucinda and Jose Godinez and four brothers, Jose Javier, Jose Alfredo, Patrick and Steve Portales. Joe graduated from O'Donnell High School in 1983. In his younger years he was an avid football player.

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

VICTORIA "TORY" LUCERO

passed from this life on March 23, 2022 at the age of 36. She was born February 3 to Tany Lucero and Everado Borjas. She was a graduate of Estacado High School and was self-employed. Tory enjoyed going on trips with her girls, hanging out with family and friends, and going to concerts. Tory is survived by her two daughters Vivian and Vivica, her mother Tany LuceroSaldana (Estevan), her brothers Victor Borjas (Jennifer) and Raul Lucero-Hernandez (Mariah), four nieces, two nephews, her grandparents Sofia and Luciano Beltran, her father Everardo Borjas, grandparents Santos and Lydia Borjas, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

THOMAS FRANCIS MCGOVERN

(June 4, 1935 - March 21, 2022) - a man called by God - son of the late James and Rita McGovern, formerly of The Green, Cashel, Tipperary. Predeceased by his sisters Carmel, Helen and Mary, will always be remembered and never forgotten by his family in Ireland and the UK - sisters Vera, Claire and Imelda. His brothers Jimmy, Albert and Martin. His nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and his extended family and friends will always remember him fondly. As a young priest Tom was brought to West Texas by the Amarillo Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the proud husband to Toni, father to Lexie (and husband Miguel) and grandfather to Mariluna, Esperanza, and Tomás. He was a professor emeritus of psychiatry and director of the Center for Ethics, Humanities and Spirituality at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he spent more than 40 years of his career. No one has gone through TTUHSC Center and Medical School without knowing and being supported by Dr. McGovern. His relationships know no bounds. In the cafeteria at the Health Science Center he spoke with everyone and was spoken to by all. He held space for everyone equally, from custodial & food preparers, to nurses, doctors, Directors, and Presidents. Dr. McGovern is the founding editor of the Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly which he oversaw for the past 30 years. Current co-editors Susan Bergeson and Regina Baronia said of Tom: "It was with God in his heart that he saw the best in everyone. Over his many years in recovery, he championed the cause of treatment and recovery for people with Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders. He had a passion for helping people, especially the marginalized. He made Regina and me better humans. He ultimately saved many lives and will be celebrated and missed by many. We will carry on the work that he did at ATQ, with your (researchers in addiction and recovery) continued assistance." Many in our community recognize Tom's lilting Irish voice as the host of the radio program, Faith Matters, which he hosted for the last four years on KTTZ-FM 89.1. An exquisite interviewer who helped every guest (from the novice to veteran) feel right at home and comfortable behind the microphone.

Memorial Juan Castro Jr. April 2, 1927 - May 11, 2001

To our beloved Juan Castro Jr., remembering your birthdays - the day you were born and the day you entered Heaven. We miss and love you. Love always, Your loving Family & Friends

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

Memorial Gonzalo Garcia Sr. Jan. 10, 1929 to April 29, 1995

25 Years and you remain in our hearts, and on our minds. Your loving family, Gonzalo Jr., Nina, Vern, Philip,Susie, and Frankie and respective families

Memorial Raymundo Singleterry

4/10/43-3/29/18 To our beloved Raymundo remembering you - the day you entered Heaven. We miss and love you. Love always, Your loving wife Mary, Family & Friends

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

April Prayer

A PRAYER FOR TODAY Thank You, Almighty God, for making me righteous in the blood of your son's death. May people see in me, a reflection of your holiness, justice, and mercy as I try to share with them your grace. Through Jesus, your sacrifice for my sins I pray. Amen.

"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.." ~ 2 Corinthians 5:21