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David M. Hernandez Sr. of Lamesa, TX passed away peacefully at home in Brownfield, TX on January 15, 2022 at the age of 69. Visitation will be Friday January 28, 2022 5-8 p.m. at Grace Funeral Care-Brownfield Chapel. A Celebration of his life will take place Saturday January 29, 2022 11 a.m. at the same location. He will be laid to rest in the Brownfield Cemetery near his former wife and son. David was born on February 3, 1952 to Bonifacio Vasquez Hernandez and Tomasita Martinez Hernandez. He attended Dawson ISD where he played football, to which his siblings still remember his nickname being “BiBi”. During his 11th grade year of high school he met Hilda Bravo Vasquez and ended up marrying and having six children, David Hernandez Jr., Jose Luis Hernandez, Chon Hector Hernandez, Christopher Shawn Hernandez, Andrea Hernandez, and Joshua Matthew Hernandez, settling in Brownfield, TX. He was a man with many hats working at differing labor jobs such as the Lamesa Pumpkin Center, skilled farmer for Jerry McNeil Farms, working in the oil field, and his final job at Gentry Brothers horse farms. In the 1970s David and Hilda attended Templo Sinai under Pastor Samuel Milliano and while there joined the band called Los Nazarenos, where he traveled for two years playing the drums, organ, and singing for the Lord! After years of working in different locations throughout west Texas he ended up back in Brownfield where he would retire with his family. His last words were “I’m ready, to go be with the Lord” with tears in his eyes requesting that he worship the Lord by music as the Lord took him. Things that David loved were motorcycles, live band music, loved to travel, camp outs, fishing, and nature, and most of all he LOVED to eat. Every spring David had his garden with windmills, bird seed, and flags, hand painted portraits and puzzles! He will be deeply missed and always loved forever. David was preceded in death by his parents Bonifacio Vasquez Hernandez and Tomasita Martinez Hernandez and sister Elicia Hernandez - Vasquez and two sons, David Jr. Hernandez, Joe Luis Hernandez and his beloved ex-wife Hilda B Vasquez. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Mary Lou Hernandez - Savedra, Mary Ann Hernandez - Alonzo, Ramon Hernandez, Encarnacion ( Chon ) Hernandez, Bonifacio Jr. Hernandez, four living children, Chon Hector Hernandez, Christopher Shawn Hernandez, Andrea Hernandez - Rodriquez, and Joshua Matthew Hernandez, 19 grandchildren, Adrianna Hernandez, BreAnna Hernandez, Jamality Hernandez, Christopher Hernandez, Travis K Hernandez, Haley Kristen Pauda Hernandez, Janessa Marie Pauda Hernandez, Kamryn Paris Hernandez, Willow Rose Vera Hernandez, Ema A Rodriquez, Angel M Rodriquez, Nevaeh K Rodriquez, Angelina M Rodriquez, Frankie Jr Rodriquez, Victoria G Rodriquez, Elizabeth D Rodriquez, John S Rodriquez, Sarah B Rodriquez, David N Rodriquez, nine great - grandchildren, numerous nephews, and niece’s and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to the professionals of Grace Funeral Care.
Read moreMonsignor Gerald Leatham passed away peacefully in Brownfield, TX on January 12, 2022 after a brief illness at the age of 81. He was born on October 25, 1940 in Dublin, Ireland to Joseph and Brigid Leatham. He left Ireland at the age of 13 to attend Highcliffe Castle Claretian Seminary in Dorsett, England from 1953-1965. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1965. In England, he worked as a priest near London for 3 years. From 1968-1990 he served in Entre Rios and Livingston, Guatemala during the time of the Guatemalan Civil War. He then arrived in the Diocese of Lubbock in 1990, serving in Spur, Snyder, and Brownfield, TX until 2015. Monsignor Gerry was passionate about his family, friends and his ministry. He has impacted many lives in many countries. His life was fueled by his love and devotion to his many parishioners and fellow clergy. His sense of humor, genuine love of others, and generous spirit has been an inspiration for all who have known him. Gerry uniquely brought light and love to those suffering war, poverty, sickness, and loss. Father Gerry loved soccer and American football, especially Manchester United and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed sharing his love of music and British television. One of his favorite experiences was officially becoming a US citizen in 2003. He is preceded in death by his loving sister Angela Ryan (Ireland), his loving brothers Brian Leatham (South Africa), John Leatham (Ireland) his brother-in-law Martin Ryan, sister-in-law Anna Leatham, his niece Jackie Leatham Corbett (Ireland). Sadly he is missed by his brothers Brendan and Paddy and his sister Philomena, his brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, his cousins and his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, his extended family and his many good friends and neighbors in Killala Road, Dublin and across the world. Monsignor Gerald Leatham’s funeral was held on January 18 at 10a.m. at St, Anthony Catholic Church in Brownfield, Tx with burial followed at Terry County Cemetery. Viewing was held onMonday starting at 10am at Brownfield Funeral Home and Rosary at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church from 6-8 pm.
Read moreFuneral service for Alicia Garcia Perez will be held at 10 am Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Victory Worship Center Assembly of God. Prayer services will be held at 6 pm Tuesday and Wednesday, January 18 and 19, 2022, at Brownfield Funeral Home. Alicia Perez went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022. She was born on November 7, 1945, in Temple, Texas. She grew up in the Houston suburbs. In 1959, she moved to Brownfield with her parents. She then met the love of her life, Felix Perez Jr. II. They married in 1963 and had 12 children. Alicia was known to everyone as Nana, Licha, and Mrs. Perez. Her passion was cooking and she loved to feed everyone’s children. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Helen Garcia of Abilene, Tx., Gloria Garcia of Abilene, six sons, Ricky Perez and wife Debbie of Brownfield, Felix Perez III of Brownfield, Pete Perez and wife Angela of Brownfield, Joel Perez of Brownfield, Max Perez of Snyder, Tx, Ramon Perez of Brownfield. Four daughters, Betty and husband Eloy Vela of Brownfield, Cecelia Perez of Austin, Tx, Debra Perez Coronado of Dallas, Tx, and Erica Perez of New Braunfels, Tx. Two adopted children, Trystan and Felicity Perez, 34 Grandchildren, and 17 Great Grandchildren. She was blessed with an abundance of nieces, nephews and welcomed any child as her own. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Felix Perez Jr. II; her parents Trinidad and Susie Garcia; four brothers Joe Garcia, Trinidad Garcia Jr., Tony Garcia, and Jimmy Garcia; her twin sons Micheal and Mark Perez; and one grandson Ricky Perez Jr.
Read moreLorenzo Moreno Jr., 63, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021 surrounded by his family. A family gathering will take place from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.,Thursday January 20, 2022 at Grace Funeral Care- Brownfield Chapel. He will be laid to rest in the Brownfield Cemetery near his beloved family. He was born on September 3, 1958 in Brownfield, TX. He worked at Texas Tech University for 32 years. Lorenzo was a very friendly person. Wherever he went, he had to stop and meet new friends. He was a beloved uncle who loved his nieces and nephews dearly. He will be missed by many family and friends. He is preceded in death by Steve Reese and his mother, Manuela Moreno, and his father, Lorenzo Moreno. Lorenzo is survived by his siblings Norma and special nephew Michael Moreno, Mario Moreno, Larry Moreno, and Randy Moreno all from Lubbock, TX and his sister and brother-in-law, Lora and Joe Dillard from Brownfield, TX. Along with several nieces and nephews.
Read moreJesus Elias passed away from this life on December 25, 2021 in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was born on June 28, 1954 to Rodolfo Salgado Rios and Juana Piñon de Salgado in Pachera, Chihuahua, Mexico. He lived and worked in both Hockley and Terry County for 45 years before his passing. He precedes his parents in death. He is survived by his daughter Leslie and two grandchildren, Mariah and James; three brothers, Alberto Salgado and wife Maria Socorro; Rodolfo Salgado Jr., and Monse Salgado; and several nieces and nephews. He was laid to rest in Buena Vista, Chihuahua, Mexico on December 27, 2021. A memorial mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Brownfield, TX on January 22, 2022 at 10:00 am. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, to please make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in his name. Donations may be made online at the following link: https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html.
Read moreLeona Margaret Henneke Schertz passed away on January 9, 2022 at the age of 91. She was born to parents Leo and Josephine Kuhn Henneke in Cat Springs, Texas on November 15, 1930 and was raised in Bernardo, Texas. Leona was baptized into the Catholic faith in Mentz, Tx. at St. Rochs. She attended school in Bernardo. On November 9, 1948, Leona was joined in marriage to Vincent Schertz at St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Mentz, Texas. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Socha Bird and husband Bill, and Lois Howard and husband Donnie; grandchildren: Jennifer Hogue and husband Tim, Chris Howard and wife JJ, Mike Socha and wife Charlotte, Julie Socha, Scott Socha and wife Renee, Sarah Waters, and John Socha; great-grandchildren: Kurt, Allison, Hunter, Holly, Spencer, Abby, Loy, Jacob, Liz, Zach, Maddie, Ava Kate, Claire, Holden, Jaydon, Garrett, Ethan, Dean, Addyson and Merrick; great-great grandchildren: Layla, Hazel, and Harry, and brother Joe Henneke and wife Jocelyn, sister-in-law Cecilia Schertz. She is survived by many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. Being a devout Catholic, Leona was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church for 64 years. She was very involved in the church being a member of the Altar Society. She worked at Meals on Wheels for 30 years upon her retirement. Leona was a devoted wife and mom to her husband and daughters. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren made her very proud. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law Ronnie Socha, sisters Marie Poenitzsch and Cecilia Luedeke, brothers Aloies and Ebert Henneke, brother-in-law Alois Schertz and sister-in-law Mary Supak. A private funeral ceremony with Father John Ohling will be held at the Brownfield Funeral Home on January 16, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1902 Levelland Highway, Brownfield, Tx 79316.
Read moreDolores “Dorey” Mae Gaither, 87, of Clyde died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at an Abilene care center. Funeral services will be Friday, January 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Church of Christ Chapel, 650 E. Ambler Ave. in Abilene with Jason Howard officiating. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Bailey-Howard Funeral Home. Dorey was born July 31, 1934, in Independence, Kansas to Luther L. and Alice Shepherd. She married James Kenneth Gaither July 19, 1952, in Montebello, California. Dorey was a homemaker and a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ. Before coming to Abilene, she was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ, where she taught children’s bible classes on Sunday and Wednesday nights, the children’s bible class for ladies bible class on Wednesday morning. She also taught bible class at their Thursday school program. She taught her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with her flannel graphs and characters. Dorey loved to sit on the porch or in the backyard where she would watch birds, squirrels, and butterflies. She loved to cook her favorite traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner – turkey, dressing, and apple and cherry pies. She always wore the biggest smile and had a positive attitude. Dorey is preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Alice and in-laws, Kervy and Lilly Gaither, her husband, James Gaither, two sons, David and Kenneth Allan Gaither, son-in-law, Johnnie Howard, and grandson, Wade Howard. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Howard of Clyde and Dorey Brown of Lubbock, grandchildren, Heather Mc- Clure and husband, Scott of Abilene and Jason Howard and wife, Allison of Keller, and great-grandchildren, Megan McClure of Wichita Falls, Bethany McClure of Abilene, Jessie Howard of Nocona, Harper Howard, Bailey Howard, and Ellis Howard, all of Keller. Donations may be made to Brownfield Church of a Christ Thursday School or Hendrick Hospice of Abilene. Online condolences may be made at www.baileyhowardfuneralhome.com
Read moreFuneral service for Dorothy Cobitt Terry were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was held 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Dorothy passed away to glory on January 10, 2022 surrounded by her family in her home. Dorothy was born February 21, 1921 in Quitman, TX to Henry Houston Corbitt and Rose Della Bailey Corbitt. She was raised in Loyola, TX and graduated from Klondike High School. She married Fred Eugene Terry July 22, 1939 in Big Springs, TX. In their 64 years of marriage Fred and Dorothy owned and operated a Gas Station in Hot Springs, owned and operated the laundry in Meadow and farmed in this area and Dalhart for many years. They retired from farming in Dalhart in 1973 and moved back to Brownfield 1993. During those retired years they enjoyed traveling and spent a lot of time being snowbirds. Dorothy had many hobbies including; sewing, gardening, playing bridge and floral arrangement. One of her favorite things were hummingbirds and camping, but most of all she loved her family and friends. She was a member of the Brownfield United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Royce Terry and his wife Bobbie Beasley of Meadow, TX; Loy Terry of Waxahachie. She was Memaw to six grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and they all loved her dearly. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Fred, parents, three sisters, two brothers, daughter in law, Susan Terry of Waxachie and a great granddaughter Christen Bryce Terry of Wolfforth.
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