Kay Diane Kness Wilson, 72, passed away May 26, 2021 in her home in Floydada.
She was born January 14, 1949 to Don and Mildred Kness in Kane, PA. She was a loving mother, wife, nana and friend. She had a huge living and caring heart that was full of love for everyone she met. She loved collecting crosses, butterflies, angels and yarn!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Milldred.
Elidia Pacheco Cervantez, was born on March 25, 1938 in Fort Stockton, to Natalio and Catarina Pacheco. She graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1958 and then attended St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, where she studied business and lived at Providence where she was blessed with gratitude and hospitality.
Dannie Wade Turner, 70, of Fort Stockton, Texas, died June 8, 2021, at his residence.
A graveside funeral service was held July 6, 2021, at the Mt. View Cemetery Pavilion. Interment will follow in the Mt. View Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas.
Consuelo Cerda Lopez left us to rest in peace on June 30, 2021. She was born on Nov. 2, 1934, in Del Rio, Texas, to Jesus Cerda and Herlinda Borrego Cerda.
Consuelo was preceded in death by her husband Francisco M. Lopez, Jr.; her parents Jesus Cerda and Herlinda Borrego Cerda; siblings Dora Muller, Herminia Gutierrez, Anabelia Garcia, Guadalupe Cerda, Leopoldo Cerda, and Ramon Cerda; son Carlos Lopez; and granddaughter Michelle Lopez.
Federico V. Valenzuela left us to rest in peace on June 16, 2021. He lived in Fort Stockton, Texas, since 1992. He dedicated his life to his work and his passion, landscaping. He also greatly enjoyed cooking for everyone he could. Above all else, he was always willing to help his fellow man.
Federico was preceded in death by his wife Lucia C. Valenzuela; his parents Aurelio and Petra Valenzuela; and grandchild Karlo K. Sales.
Virginia Ruth Price passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on June 19, 2021, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Jose “Joe” P. Martinez, Jr., left us to rest in peace on June 17, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1945, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Jose and Maria Martinez.
Joe graduated from Fort Stockton High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served in Vietnam, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. He then worked for the Texas proving grounds Bridgestone/Firestone test track, and was nicknamed “The Flying Jalapeno.”
Ralph M. Zamarippa, Jr., of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2021.
He was born on Jan. 23, 1937, in San Angelo to Rafael M. Zamarippa and Jesusita “Jessie” Losoya Zamarippa.
Ralph attended Lake View High School, and graduated with the class of 1955. He later went on to obtain a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Education from Sul Ross State University.
On June 16, 2021, our beloved mother, grandmother, and wela passed away peacefully at the age of 94 after a brief illness.
She was born and raised in Sanderson, Texas, to Alberto and Octavia Fuentes on Sept. 10, 1926, where she lived her entire life. She was married on April 15, 1951, and for 69 years to the love of her life, Eutimio Rodriguez, until his passing on Dec. 9, 2020.
On June 15, 2021, Senobio Ortiz Aranda, “a man of determination,” left us to rest in peace. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandpa.
He was born in Mexico. He was determined to reach his goals in life. He became a U.S. citizen as soon as possible. He came to be a hard worker as a cowboy. Later in life he was determined to be a good welder and a mentor to those who also wanted to be good welders. Those who worked with him called him “Sonny.” He was always a good provider for the family.
