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Guadalupe D. Vasquez
Guadalupe D. Vasquez, Sr. went to join his heavenly family on July 21, 2008. He was 71 years old. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2008, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Martin Pi?a officiating. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008, and Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Guajardo Funeral Chapels. He was born on Aug. 16, 1936, in Weslaco. He married
his life long companion, Janie Bustillos on April 8, 1961. He will be laid to rest at Peaceful Gardens cemetery under the direction of Guajardo Funeral Chapels.
Mr. Vasquez was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and a cherished uncle, he filled everyone's life with love, compassion and song. We love you daddy, grandpa, tio, friend. You will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Janie Vasquez; daughters, Thelma Garibay and Debbie Cerda; sons, Andy Vasquez, Guadalupe Vasquez Jr. and Randy Vasquez; brother, Jacinto Vasquez Sr. and sister, Cipriana Ramirez; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Billy Joe Lofton
Services for Billy Joe Lofton, 78, of Post will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the Hudman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dale Dozier of Abilene officiating. Burial in Terrace cemetery will be under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home.
He died Monday, July 21, in Post. He was born Oct. 11, 1929, in Post, to Alvin and Jessie Lofton. He married
Peggy Palmer on Feb. 5, 1949, in Lubbock. He was a driiler in the oilfield prior to his retirement. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy of Post; one son, Joe Lofton of Lubbock; four daughtersd Kay Haworth of Rock Springs, Wyo., Judy Sue Rudd of Houston, Kris Lofton of Ashfield, N.C., and Teresa Wise of Owosso, Okla.; four sisters, Joyce Nelson of Post, DeElva Martin of San Jose, Calif., Jean Little of Post, and Gloria Ann Strouder of Okla. City; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Frances Cagle
Mary Frances Cagle, 80, passed away Monday, July 7, 2008. She was born Feb. 3, 1928, in Lubbock, to the late J.H. and Pearl Hackfield. Frances married
James Cagle on April 7, 1950, at her parent's home in Lubbock. She worked as a secretary at Reese Airfield during the 50s and later began helping James with the family business, Cagle Tire Company. Frances was a member of First Christian Church and very active in the church for many years.
Frances is preceded in death by her husband, James in 1984; and a brother, Buddy Hackfield. Survivors include her children, Greg Cagle of Amarillo and Cindy Brown and husband Jeff of Lubbock; grandchildren, Joshua and Kadee Cagle and Jamie Brown, all of Lubbock, and Chris Cagle of Clayton, N.M.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Hodges Chapel of First Christian Church. Dr. Michael Passmore will officiate.
Interment will follow at the City of Lubbock cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7-8 p.m.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
Dr. Ali Reza Amir-Moez
Dr. Ali Reza Amir-Moez, a mathematician, educator, author, actor, artist, dancer, world traveler, and true humanitarian, departed this earthly life Saturday, August 25, 2007, at his home in Lubbock. Ali entered this world in Teheran, Persia, April 7, 1919. He was the youngest son of Mohammad and Fatema (Gorgestani) Amir-Moez. Dr. Amir-Moez was nurtured in the Moslem faith, but considered himself as a Universal Theist believing that, "if a person is seeking God they will find God because God will see to it that they do." He was a man of great faith and great love of all man kind.
During World War II, 1936 - 1938, he served in the Persian Army, as a 2nd Lieutenant, and was decorated Honor Emblem Persian Royal Court.
He earned his BA at the University of Teheran in 1942, and served as a Math Instructor at Teheran Technical College from 1942 - 46. Following his immigration to the United States in 1947, his first love was drama and the performing arts, however, he was forced to study math to receive an extension on his visa, and thus he continued his education earning his MA in 1951, and PhD in 1955, both from UCLA, Las Angeles, Calif. He served as a Professor of Math at the University of Idaho; Queens College, New York City; Purdue University; University of Florida, Gainesville; Clarkson College, Potsdam, New York; and Texas Tech University, Lubbock. Dr. Amir-Moez was dedicated to mathematics research and established scholarships at both Texas Tech University and the University of California at Los Angeles. In 1975, he was awarded the medal of Pro Mundi Beneficio, Academia Brasileira De Ciencias Humanas.
He became Professor Emeritus at Texas Tech University in 1988. Prior to suffering a stroke in 2004, Dr. Amir-Moez was an active member of the American Mathematical Society; Mathematical Association of America; Sigma Xi; Pi Mu Epsilon; Kappa Mu Epsilon; Texas Academy of Science; and New York Academy of Science.
He was the author of books including, Elements of Linear Space; Extreme Properties of Linear Transformations and Geometry in a Unitary Space; Classes Residues et Figure ance Ficelli; and plays including Kaleeleh and Demneh and Three Persian Tales. His writings included over 150 papers, articles, and books, and he was often featured in Highlights for Children. Dr. Amir-Moez was fluent in four languages, Persian, French, English, and Spanish, and had books published in all four languages as well as translated into many more.
Ali became a naturalized American citizen in 1961 (his favorite holiday was Thanksgiving because he was so thankful for America) and a citizen of Lubbock upon his arrival at Texas Tech in 1965. He was a devoted citizen and believed there were no real excuses for not voting. Although he had traveled the world, he preferred to call Lubbock his home town. As a citizen of Lubbock, Ali, was very supportive of the Children's Home of Lubbock and before his health prevented, he spent time assisting with annual fund raising events by sketching pictures of children for donations. He was a member of the Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society and immensely enjoyed attending and participating in Gem and Mineral shows.
In 1992, Dr. Amir-Moez and Deborah Ashmore, became close friends and following a lengthy friendship, they were married
Dec. 23, 2005. Left to morn his loss, include his wife, Deborah; stepson and daughter in law, Jim-Bob and Amy Ashmore; and two step grandchildren, James and Justice Ashmore; a sister, Dr. Forouzandeh Brelian Jahan Shahi of Nice, France; six nieces, Manda Jahan of Spokane, Wash., Manijeh Pejan of W. Van Couver, BC, Canada, Dr. Mina J. Bissell of Burkeley, Calif., Farrdeh Mokrinejad of Teheran, Iran, Shahrzad Amir-Moez of San Francisco, Calif., and Yasmin Amir-Moez of Santa Fe, N.M.; multiple great nieces and nephews; the many students he mentored through out the years; and his numerous close friends.
Per the request of Ali, there will be no visitation or memorial service. Memorial tributes may be made to the Math Department at Texas Tech University for the Amir-Moez Award; Math Department UCLA for the Horn Moez Scholarship; or The Children's Home of Lubbock.
Essie Mae Stamps Day
Knox City - Essie Mae Stamps Day, 94, fondly known to everyone as "Mama Day" passed away from this life on earth March 1, 2004 in Lubbock, Texas. A celebration of Mama Day's life will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Knox City Church of Christ. Burial will immediately follow at the Knox City cemetery by her loving husband Roy Day Sr. in sight of Kiowa Peak. Officiating will be Bobby King and Gene McCarthy. Services are under the direction of Mansell-Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at the Day Residence, 300 Ave. H Knox City, Texas from 6 until 8 p.m.
Mama Day was born to Delia and Horace Stamps on June 24, 1909. She married
Charles Roy Day on Dec. 23, 1927 in Munday, Texas. She was a member of the Knox City Church of Christ. Mama Day was the epitome of a homemaker, not only a homemaker, but also a caretaker to all who crossed her path. She was notorious for her cooking and hospitality skills. She made every one feel very comfortable in her presence. Mama Day loved her family very much.
She raised seven kids and helped rear her grandchildren. She and Roy Day lived across the river in Stonewall County before moving into Knox County. Mama Day and Daddy Day were in the farming and ranching business. She has resided at South Haven Residential Care in Lubbock for the last nine years of her life. Mama Day was known for her kind spirit, her laughter, and her love for life. Her positive attitude was contagious to everyone around her. She loved to travel and was always seeking a new adventure.
Two daughters, Romain Stubbs and Dessie Egenbacher of Knox City; five sons, Bobby and wife Patsy, and Kenneth, all of Lubbock, Clyde and wife Elizabeth of Albuquerque, N.M., Hardy H. and wife Isola of Jamul, Calif., and Roy Dwain and wife Deb of Knox City; a sister, Odessa Holmes of Littlefield, Texas; a longtime companion, Dr. Frank Baird of Lubbock, 18 grandkids and 34 great-grandkids survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy in 1978; a grandson, Damon Day; a grandson-in-law, Butch Stephens; a great-granddaughter, Suzanne Stephens; two son-in-laws, John Egenbacher and Jack Stubbs; a daughter-in-law, Kathryn Day; and three brothers, Earl, J.D. and Boyd.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Roberto Cordova Day of Guadalajara, Mexico, Jason Day and Loren Day of Jamul, Calif., Randy Egenbacher and Scott Stephens of Lubbock, Texas, Bennett Shortes and Scott Edmonds of Knox City, Texas, Barry Bowman of Pampa, Texas, Gary Smethers of Owasso, Okla., Darren Day of Olive Branch, Miss., Lance and Chad Inderman of Lubbock, Kyle Strader of Ft. Worth, Texas, Kevin Burks and Mark Day of Albuquerque, N.M. Memorials in memory of Mama Day can be made to the Jack Stubbs Scholarship Fund, Knox City O'Brien CISD, 606 E. Main Knox City, TX 79529.
Dorothy Dell Newton
Dorothy Dell Newton died at home at 9:45 p.m. Friday.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park in Woodrow with Pastor Ted Currington, of West Texas Church at the Barn, officiating.
Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Sanders Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born March 29, 1922 in Roosevelt County, N.M. to Joe W. and Laura Hammers Cook. She attended Lubbock High School. Dorothy and George C. Newton met in Lubbock July 4, 1938, and married
in Clovis, N.M. on July 3, 1940. George died May 21, 2002.
Dorothy and George were best friends and enjoyed doing things together, bowling, square dancing, playing canasta and bridge, dominos and chicken feet, and even remodeling houses. He didn't cook and she didn't roof houses.
Dorothy is survived by three children, all of Lubbock: Sandra Newton, Gary Newton, and Bennie Bristow. Also surviving is their first "daughter, " Ann Nicholas and husband Bobby of San Antonio; and their fourth "daughter, " Gary's wife Carolyn.
She is survived by four grandchildren, Wade Newton and wife D'Ana; Angela Bristow; Stacey Newton, all of Lubbock; and Benjamin Bristow of Whiteface.
Her eight surviving great-grandchildren are Dakota Newton; Coleman, Abbigail and Lillian Newton; and Emmie Bristow, all of Lubbock; and Deajay Harrelson, Bryan Bristow and Lydia Dell Bristow, all of Whiteface.
When Dorothy wanted to know how to do something, she learned to do it. She graduated from Isbell Powell Beauty School in 1960 and worked several years as a hairdresser. She apprenticed herself to Fayola Byrd and learned to make custom draperies and curtains for business clients and her many friends and family. She learned to beautifully upholster furniture. Her other handiworks included crocheted "Barbie ball gowns, " tablecloths and bedspreads; hand-quilted baby quilts; and lots of cross-stitched spreads, tablecloths and napkins.
Dorothy became an ACBL Life Master duplicate bridge player, assisted by partners Velda Holcomb, Doris Clemmons and Karen Wilson, all of Lubbock; and the late Ailene Shannon, Irma Baker and Helen Hufstedler; and many others.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Lubbock or Meals on Wheels of Lubbock.
Io Halbert McIlhaney
Io Halbert McIlhaney, 97, of Lubbock passed away on Monday, May 3, 2004, following a brief illness at her longtime home at Carillon Village.
She was born the fifth of nine children to Levi Thompson Halbert and Mary Ann Armstrong Halbert on Sept. 23, 1906 in Milam, Sabine County. Io graduated from Milam High School in 1924 and received an Elementary Teaching Certificate from Stephen F. Austin State College in 1926. She taught school in the Houston area for several years and held a Lifetime Teaching Certificate from the State of Texas. She met Joe S. McIlhaney, owner of McIhaney Creamery in Lubbock, during one of his frequent business trips to Southeast Texas. They married
in September of 1934. He preceded her in death in 1999. A daughter, JoAnne Conely, also preceded her in death.
Io was a woman of extraordinary abilities and energy. Her many activities and interests included membership in the Lubbock Women's Club, the Lubbock Women's Forum, and the Allegro Music Club. She was continually involved in the PTA while her children were in school. She served as president of Carroll Thompson PTA, president of the Lubbock City Council PTA, and received life membership in the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers. Community activities gave her great pleasure, particularly her dedicated service to the Lubbock Well Baby Clinic and her longtime volunteer work as a docent at the Western Heritage Center.
She later received a lifetime membership in the West Texas Museum Association. Io was a faithful and involved member of the Lubbock First Baptist Church from the very beginning of her life in Lubbock. She was active in the Women's Missionary Union and taught a women's Sunday school class for many years. She was a longtime member of the church choir and in her latter years loved being a member of the church's Prime Time Singers. Above all, Io was sustained by her joyous love of the Lord and devotion to her family.
It has been said that an important part of life is just "being there, " and Io was always there - for her family, for her friends, for her church, for people who needed her, and for the entire Lubbock community. In recognition of her years of interests and service she was nominated for, and given, the "Outstanding Older Texas Award" by the Governor of Texas.
Io is survived by a daughter, Nancy J. Rainwater and her husband, Clois, of Honey Grove; three sons, Joe S. McIlhaney, Jr., M.D. and his wife, Marion, of Austin, Richard G. McIlhaney and his wife, Martha, of Copper Canyon, and David L. McIlhaney and his wife, Jane, of Ventura, Calif.; a sister, Lollie Lee of Waco; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2004, at the Ford Chapel of First Baptist Church with the Rev. John H. Ballard officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral hom e. Pallbearers will be Jason McIlhaney, Scott McIlhany, Kevin McIlhany, Mark Connell, and David Lutz. The family would like to thank the staff of Carillon Village for the love and excellent care provided to their mother during the last seventeen years, and particularly the staff of Carillon House, who cared for her during her final days. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Carillon Foundation.
