All Obituaries

Leslie Michelle “Sis” Taylor passed away in UMC Hospital on Saturday January 18, 2020 in Lubbock, TX at the age of 36. Sis is survived by her two children David Ace Taylor and Brynleigh Jane Chavez both of Matador, Mother Terry Martin of Matador, Grandmother Margie Taylor of Matador, Brother John Gregory and wife Betty of Denver Colorado, Brother Shane Taylor and wife Wendi of Lubbock, Brother Conway Clary and wife Lacy of Matador, Sister Louann Talamantez and husband Esequil...

Billie Jerrell Harris 68, of Munday, Texas passed away peacefully on January 10, 2020. Billie was born on February 26, 1951 in Graham, Texas to Lola Faye Melton Harris and William Edgar Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Michelle Myers Nunez. Billie is survived by his children Gina (Benjamin) Zapata, Jason Harris, Kourtnee Harris and Jenna McFerran; grandchildren Jared Hutchens, Jessica (Eric) Sanchez, Juleigh Walker, Jacob Walker, Andrew Zapata, Christian Zapata,...

Obituary pending. Memorial Service at a later date.

Ronald J. Guajardo Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the age of 60 in Lubbock, Texas. Ron was born on May 7, 1959 in Del Rio, Texas and was the youngest child of Donato B. Guajardo Sr. & Ernestina Diaz Guajardo. He graduated high school in 1977 and earned his funeral director and embalming license from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Service in 1980, making him a third generation funeral director alongside his father and brother at Don’s Funeral Chapels in Del Rio,...

Catherine Marie Porter Rekieta, beloved Mother and Grandmother, life-long resident of Paducah, and member of Fairview Primitive Baptist Church, was called home to the Lord Tuesday, January 7 at Childress Regional Medical Center. Born on April 20, 1921 in Paducah, Texas to Van and Bunia Porter. She married Antone Rekieta on January 6, 1940 and devoted her life to help him build a strong marriage and family. They raised 7 children, and she mothered with a loving and firm hand on the Rekieta...

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Judy Murphy Cartwright at the age of 78, passed away on December 27  2019 in Crosbyton, TX. Judy was born in Whiteflat, TX to Curtis and Opal Murphy on 11/9/1941. She attended school at Roaring Springs graduating in 1959.  She married Garland Cartwright on March 6, 1964 in Roaring Springs. Judy worked at the First State Bank of Matador for 41 years. She loved her customers and felt as if they were family.  Judy worked to make each customer feel special and tried to help them...

Margie Nell Roller Payne was born on April the 12th, 1923 to Carl and Eula Roller in Johnson County Texas. Her family moved to Roaring Springs where she was a proud resident of Roaring Springs since the age of 5. Margie was a caring mother and a vital member of the family. She married Avery Payne in Roaring Springs on December the 17th, 1938. The couple went on to have 3 daughters, Betty, Judy and Susan.  She worked side by side with him on the farm prior to his death on December 9th,...

Eldon Rhea Smith (Ted), 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday,  December 14, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. He was surrounded by his friends and family at the time of his passing. Services for Ted will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at First Baptist Church Spur with Pastor Rory Mosley officiating. Burial will follow in the Spur Memorial Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Zapata Funeral Home. Ted was...

Lorenzo “Shorty” Cardozo, 76, of Childress, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home of residence. He was born September 5, 1943, in Zaragoza, Michoacan, Mexico. Lorenzo was a custom farm fence building and repair contractor. He worked in and around Cottle, Childress, Quanah, and King Counties. His line of work would also take him as far as the state of Kansas on some occasions. Lorenzo was known for his dedication to his craft, always staying busy ensuring he produced...