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Funeral service for Joe Villarreal Jr. were held at 2:00PM Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Abundant Harvest Church with Jerald Baldwin officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. Family visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Joe Villarreal Jr. of Brownfield, TX entered into eternal life Novemer 11, 2020. He was born to Joe T. Villarreal Sr and the late Rebecca O. Villarreal on April 16, 1965 in Lamesa, Texas. He attended Brownfield schools. In his youthful years he could be seen rebuilding motors and hotrodding his GMC pickup with his friends and his mom sometimes. His favorite pastime was raising horses and teaching his grandchildren how to ride. He was a past member of the Terry County Sheriff’s Posse and loved volunteering during rodeo season. He will be remembered for his passion for entering BBQ cook-offs; a joy that he shared with his family on many occasions. Joe was the owner of J & B Paint & Body Shop where he continued the art in restoring cars. Joe is proceeded in death by his brother Larry, mother Rebecca O. Villarreal and grandson Jonah Lucio. Survivors left to cherish his memory are his father Joe T. Villarreal Sr., his loving wife Monica Warren, daughters Tessa Lucio (Johnny), Jo’Ana Davis (Roy), Monica Gamez (Kevin), son JoSeth Villarreal (Dariann Martinez), stepsons Roddy Warren (Lindsey), Ross Warren (Genesis), stepdaughter Rheagan Warren, sisters Flora Alvarado (Rudy) and Sandra Villarreal (Rick Rodriguez), Eleven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. “You may be gone from our sight, but never gone from our hearts.”
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Hilda Bravo Vasquez 65, of Brownfield, TX, passed away on November 12, 2020, in Lubbock, TX. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, from 5pm to 8pm at Grace Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel in Brownfield. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 10am at Grace Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel in Brownfield, with interment to follow at Brownfield Cemetery. Pallbearers are Andrea Rodriquez, Nevaeh Rodriquez, Noel Garcia, Victor Vasquez, Israel Vasquez, Hector Hernandez, Andrew Vasquez and Zeke Savedra. Hilda was born in Tahoka, TX, on May 14, 1955, to Armando and Olivia Vasquez. Hilda was a life-long resident of Brownfield. Her favorite colors were yellow, green and blue. She loved to plant flowers of all types and colors. She loved to work in the yard as well. She also loved to collect bird houses of all types. Her other love was to witness the Bible as a Jehovah’s Witness, her faith was extraordinarily strong. Hilda worked as a dietician and later became a Certified Nursing Assistant who loved to work with the elderly. Her best friend was Oralia Espinoza. The two would do everything together. Hilda’s other passion was traveling. That quest took her to Switzerland, Germany, France, Jamaica, Belize, Cozumel, and Cancun as well as other parts of the United States. She is preceded in death by three grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters; Maricella Garcia, Sylvia Bautista, and Sally Castillo; three brothers, Ray Vasquez, Victor Vasquez and Armando Vasquez Jr. Also, six children, David Hernandez Jr. who gave her two grandchildren, Adriana Hernandez and Briana Hernandez; her second child, Joe Hernandez of Dallas, TX, third child, Chon Hector Hernandez who gave her four grandchildren, Haley Hernandez, Janessa Hernandez, Kamryn Hernandez and Willow Rose Hernandez; the fourth child, Christopher Shawn Hernandez of Dallas, TX; fifth child, Andrea Rodriquez (Frankie), together they have Angelica Rodriquez, Angel Rodriquez, Navaeh Rodriquez, Angelina Rodriquez, Frankie Rodriquez Junior, Victoria Rodriquez, Elizabeth Rodriquez, John Rodriquez and Sarah Rodriquez; sixth child Joshua Matthew Hernandez (Mercedes) Hernandez of Brownfield TX.
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Doris Hungerford, 83, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Greatgrandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 13, 2020. She entered this world on April 11, 1937, in Brownfield, Tx born to Milam and Ruth Tuttle. Doris graduated from Brownfield High School. She married Bobby Glenn Hungerford April 20, 1957, in Brownfield. She was a seamstress and also worked as a bookkeeper at several of the gins in the area. Doris was a very strong Christian woman. She loved to read. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Hungerford, and three siblings, Kenneth Tuttle, Charlene Acker, and Dean Patterson. She is survived by three children, LaConna Ingram, Bobby Joe Hungerford, Timothy D. Hungerford; four grandchildren, Derek Hungerford, Jordan Hungerford, Hunter Hungerford, Quentin Hodge; four great-grandchildren, Grim, Logan, Reagan, and Hailey Hungerford; and one brother, Jimmy Tuttle.
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Services for Luis Villarreal will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home with Jimmy Vela officiating. A family visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brownfield Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Luis passed away on November 15, 2020 in Lubbock. He was born on September 26, 1954 in Littlefield, TX to Juan and Margarita Villarreal. Luis married Sandra Luera on August 10, 1996. Luis was a loving husband, father and grandfather who he would do anything for. He loved his grandbabies so much he had them so spoiled. He loved his family, music, and the Lord. Luis was a very caring person who would do anything for anyone. Luis is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Margarita Villarreal; two brothers, Ricky and John Villareal. Luis is survived by his wife Sandra Villarreal; daughter, Bianca Gamez and husband Travis; two sons, Isaiah Villarreal and girlfriend Alexis Ramirez, Joshua Villarreal; four grandchildren, Ayaan, Aceyn, Aaryn Gamez, Zaydan Villarreal; two sisters, Gloria Duran and husband Carloz of Earth, TX, Veronica Hernandez of Denver City; and several nieces and nephews.
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Funeral services for Jesus F. Casarez, 86, of Brownfield, were held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Immanual Baptist Church in Brownfield with Bruce Cargrile officiating. Jesus was born on August 13, 1934 in Karnes City to Casimiro and Jesusa Casarez. He passed away on November 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was a farmer for 31 years in the Meadow community. Jesus married Guadalupe Ochoa on August 4,
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A smile is missing from among us, but don’t the heavens seem brighter? We lost our precious mother, Nanny and friend this week and our lives will never be the same. We are heartbroken now for our loss, but we know she had a glorious reunion in heaven, and we know that we will see her again one day, and for that, we are most grateful. Anita Maxine Hancock was born on March 23, 1938, to Walter and Estelle Cheatham in Chillicothe, Texas. She opened her eyes in heaven on November 11, 2020. Anita grew up and went to school at Union. She married Donald Hancock on December 22, 1955. They had many happy years together, as she worked side by side with him on the farm. Donald was called home in 2003. After Donald’s death, Anita became quite the businesswoman and always knew just how things should be done. Anita was very active in different organizations, many of those being related to agriculture. She was also very active in WMU and other activities at the Baptist Church in Wellman. Later, she joined First Christian Church in Brownfield, and became an active member, serving her Savior there. She was also involved in the Terry County Historical Commission and was very interested in preserving the rich history of Terry County. Anita was such a fun and loving lady. She was so outgoing
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Graveside service for Barbara E. Wood will be held at 2PM Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Barbara passed away on November 7, 2020 in Brownfield. She was born on December 7, 1940 in Brownfield to Lester and Claudie Snow. Barbara graduated from Brownfield High School. She married Darrell Wood on December 25, 1959 in Brownfield. Barbara was a great wife, companion, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Claudie Snow; daughter, Brenda Johnson; brother, Fred Snow; sister, Sandra Hales.
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Funeral service will be held at 2PM Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral home with Rev. Santos Gamez officiating. Martha Cantu was born July 11, 1969 to Robert and Yolanda Cantu in Brownfield, TX and gained her angel wings Sunday November 8, 2020. Martha had two kids, Ashley who was born in 1990 and Jesse born in 1991. Martha met the love of her life Senovia Gonzales in 1996. Martha graduated from Brownfield High School in 1988. Then went to SPC and graduated with her CMA but also had her CNA. She was a CNA for 28 years and a CMA for 11 years. Her passion was working with the elderly and caring for them. Whenever Martha had free time she loved taking quick trips to Hobbs to the casino to gamble. She also loved watching the Dallas Cowboys. She loved spending quality time with her grandkids and family. Martha is proceeded in death by her father Robert Cantu and her grandparents. Martha is survived by her lifelong partner Senovia Gonzales; mother, Yolanda Longoria; and five children, Ashley and partner Josh Garcia, Jesse and partner Kandy Valles, Brianna, Gabrielle and Brittney Cruz; 6 siblings and 5 grandchildren.
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