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Lupe Zavala
Mr. Lupe Zavala of Lubbock departed this life on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Lubbock at the age of 77 years. He was born Dec. 2, 1930, in Cameron to Ambrosio and Juanita (Gonzales) Zavala. Lupe married Carmen Reyes in Tahoka in 1953. He moved to Lubbock from Wilson in 1980 and was a farmer and a ginner. Lupe attended Milam School and was a member of the VFW in Lubbock and Slaton.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carmen; five daughters, Angie Rojas of Tahoka, Mary Zavala of Plainview, Josephine Zavala of Plainview, Janie Vasquez of New Home and Ester Zavala; five sons, Edward Zavala of Tahoka, Roman Zavala of Amarillo, Joe Zavala of Wolfforth, Ambrosio Zavala, Jr. of Lubbock and Ricky Zavala of Lubbock; 25 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jimmy Zavala of Corsicana, Santos Zavala of Lubbock and Frank Zavala of Shallowater; and two sisters, Reyes Pena of Lubbock and Mary Gonzales of Odessa.
Lupe was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ponciano Zavala; and one grandson, Erik Zavala.
Celebration of Life Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Wilson with Billy Parmer officiating. Interment will follow in Nevels Memorial Cemetery in Tahoka.
Family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association at 3403 73rd, Lubbock, TX 79423.
Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home in Tahoka.
James Lamar Childers
James Lamar Childers peacefully passed from this life to be with his Savior Saturday evening Oct. 4, 2008, at his residence, with his wife at his side. He was 79 years young at heart.
He was born Dec. 18, 1928, to Mstr. SSgt Robert Bryant Childers and Bessie Alma Childers in Waelder.
During WWII, as a patriotic American he enlisted in the United States Navy on Feb. 8, 1946, and served his country aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Antietam, until Dec. 16, 1947. He was honorably discharged from military service in 1954.
Shortly after his active military service, he pursued a career in the architectural cast stone business. He had a natural God-given talent for excellence in craftsmanship that he exhibited through his work. He became a master pattern, model and mold maker and for the next 54 years until his retirement in 2003 he was a partner, and or owner of several cast stone companies. Lamar was an avid outdoorsman and immensely enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life. It was truly his passion in life.
Most of all though he was a devoted and faithful son, brother, husband, father and friend. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wanda Marie Childers; sons, Larry Lamar Childers and wife Bobbi of Lubbock, and David Bryant Childers of Odessa; four brothers, Robert Whitley Childers and wife Norma of Lubbock, Ellie Glen Childers and wife Faye of Silverton, Thomas Bryant Childers of Rowlett, and Mikael Monroe Childers and wife Judy of Garland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Bethany Baptist Church with Brother Delwayne Ivey officiating. Interment will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Kathy Quest Hunnicutt
Kathy Quest Hunnicutt died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. She was born on Sept. 18, 1950, in Lubbock. She was preceded in death by her mother, the late Katherine Quest and niece, the late Rachel Quest. She is survived by her father, Ralph "Sleepy" Quest; brother, Ralph Quest II and wife Cathy; brother, Ronnie Quest and wife Jaime; son, Heron Fletcher Dunson; husband, J.P. "Hap" Hunnicutt III; nephews, Justin Quest and Rafe Quest; and niece, Jennifer Kautsch. The Quest family members are lovers of life and Kathy was no different. Only after a lengthy battle with cancer did the life in Kathy play out.
Kathy was a wife, mother, daughter, sister and best friend. Kathy was around cowboys all of her life, but it wasn't until late in her life that she finally met the one, Hap, that she wanted to marry. She loved participating with Hap in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo activities. She loved her son Fletcher. She was a "Team Mom" extraordinaire. She never missed a game in her son's baseball career which ended at Texas Tech University. Fletcher's team mates all knew they were always welcome at Kathy's house.
Kathy loved decorating homes, trips to Round Top for the festival, and traveling with her friends. She loved Lake McQueeney and Italy's Lake Como. Dinners at the lodge and cruises up the river were always part of the plan.
Kathy wanted to especially thank physician Dr. Kirk Heine the nurses and PCA's on the 20th floor oncology unit at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital for their love and care. Kathy will always be remembered for her grace and beauty but the only thing she wished to be remembered for is how much she loved her friends, family and especially her son Fletcher and husband Hap. In a final act of giving Kathy donated her body for medical research.
Friends are cordially invited to gather with the family and share remembrances from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, in the Library at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
The memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 8 in the Sanctuary of Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay in Houston, where Dr. Jim Jackson will serve as the officiant.
Immediately following the memorial service, all are invited to a reception in the adjacent fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Kathy can be directed to The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Education Fund, P. O. Box 20070, Houston TX 77225, attn. Mrs. Mike Nathanson, or to a charity of ones choice.
Kenneth Charles Francis
Kenneth Charles Francis, age 65, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, in San Antonio. He was born May 6, 1943, to Richard and Sylvia Francis in Bradford, Pa. He worked for Seismograph Service Corporation, out of Oklahoma City, looking for oil. In Los Angeles, Calif., he found his niche. He diagnosed car repair for 38 years, finally settling in Lubbock. There he worked at Pollard Ford for 20 years. In 1988 he moved to San Antonio and worked at North Central Ford, Gillespie, North Side Ford and Jennings Anderson in Boerne. He was "the best" at what he did. Reliable, honest and trustworthy were the qualities that made him so liked by his customers, friends and peers.
He is loved and will be missed by his wife of 44 years, Susanne; son, Kevin Francis of San Antonio; daughters, Miranda Lynch and Lara Sasser of San Antonio; his mother, Sylvia and brother, John (Jack), both of San Antonio; his beloved grandchildren, Spencer and Gabbi Sasser, Bruce, Casey, Kristel and James; his son-in-law, Patrick Lynch; and his daughter-in-law, Jeneal Francis. He had been a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish for many years.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Porter Loring Mortuary North. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 7 at Porter Loring North. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 600 Oblate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Catholic High School, 1403 N. Saint Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78215.
You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Tx 78232, (210) 495-8221.
Maria Sara Montez
Maria "Sara" Montez, 68, passed away Oct. 6, 2008, in Lubbock. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the Wood-Dunning Funeral Chapel with Pastor Roger Munoz officiating. Interment will follow at Plainview Memorial Park under the direction of Wood-Dunning Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday night at the Funeral Home.
Maria Sara Perales was born on April 12, 1940, in Brownsville to Raul Perales Lozano and Jesusa Castaneda Perales.
She married Angel Montez on Sept. 22, 1962, in Plainview. They were blessed with three children. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Maria is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Angel Montez; her sons, Daniel Montez of Amarillo and David Monte of Lubbock; her daughter, Naomi Tinoco of Plainview; her brothers, Toby Perales of Plainview and Jack Perales of Mesquite; her sisters, Mary Vallejo of Amarillo, Gloria Shoemaker of Plainview, Susie Nava of Plainview, Pat Montes of San Antonio and Adela Perales; and her three grandchildren.
Mary Schneider Jones
Services for Mary Schneider Jones, 89, of Slaton will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in Englunds Chapel with Kirk Kitchens officiating. Interment will follow in Wilsons Green Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.Mrs. Jones passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.
Mary was born June 27, 1919, in Thorndale, and moved with her family to the Wilson area in 1923.She graduated from Wilson High School in 1939, and attended Draughns Business College. She worked for Southwestern Bell. She married S. J. Jones on Jan. 21, 1951, in Clovis, N.M. She lived in Lubbock off and on, following S.J. to different military posts, from 1951 to 1987.She was preceded in death by S.J. in 1986. Shortly after S.J.s death, Mary moved to Slaton.
Mary was a long-time member of the Westview Baptist Church,
Marys survivors include her 17 nieces and nephews
The family will have a visitation from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Englunds Funeral Service in Slaton.
Memorials may be sent to Slaton Senior Citizens Center, Green Memorial Cemetery, or Westview Baptist Church.
Melissa Ward Conn
Funeral services for Melissa Ward Conn, 36, of Lubbock will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Guajardo Funeral Chapels with Pastor Jorge Ochoa officiating.
Evening services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Guajardo Funeral Chapels. Burial will be at Peaceful Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Guajardo Funeral Chapels. She passed away on Sept. 25, 2008, and went to the loving arms of our Lord. She was born to Josefina Gonzales on Jan. 13, 1972, in San Antonio.
Melissa graduated from Edcouch High School. She attended Texas Commercial College and enjoyed drawing, playing guitar, singing and helping people who were sick and needed assistance.
She will be greatly missed by her foster father, Guadalupe Gonzales; and her dear friend, Tommy Crawford.
Norma Darlene Range
Norma Darlene Range, 79, a homemaker, passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2008, in Decatur.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Abbey Chapel at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas with Rick Ross officiating. Interment will be in Restland Cemetery.
Norma was born Jan. 28, 1929, in Sedalia, Mo., to Charles and Ethel (Stevens) Eirls, Sr. She married Hiram Steve Range on March 20, 1949, in Lubbock. Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garland. She is preceded in death by her husband; brother, Charles Eirls, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Connie Range.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Rowan and husband Lynn of Lubbock; son, Roney Range and wife Dixie of Decatur; four grandchildren, Rebecca Hatchett and husband Brent of Lubbock, Rusty Rowan and wife Ashley of St. Louis, Mo., Brandon Range of Kileen and Brian Range of Decatur; four great-grandchildren; sister, Neva Schupp and husband Virgil; and numerous nieces, nephews and host of friends.
