All Obituaries

Amador Vasquez, 82, of Slaton, passed away on March 27, 2026. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Amador was born on July 11, 1943 in Brownsville to Jose and Margarita Vasquez. He was the last of 14 children.  He met Angelita Gonzales when they were teenagers and they were married two years later. They moved to Southland in 1975 with three children. With no housing available, they lived in a box car, which ...

Maria Cruz Perez, 87, of Slaton, passed away on March 19, 2026. Viewing will begin at 11:00 am-5:00 pm on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Englunds Chapel, followed by a Rosary Service at 6:00 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Maria was born on ...

John Henry Biera, 74, of Slaton, passed away on March 19, 2026. Viewing will begin at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Englunds Chapel, followed by a Rosary Service at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. John was born on July 20, 1951 in Slaton to Enrique and Josephine Biera. He ...

Ernestina Luera Vasquez Coronado, 79, of Slaton, passed away on March 13, 2026. A Rosary Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday April 11, 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Ernestina was born on July 17, 1946 in Millerview, Texas to Andrew Vasquez and Paulita Luera. Ernestina was a loving mother, a caring grandmother and great grandmother, and a kindhearted woman to all.  Ernestina is proceeded in ...

Angelita “Angela” Vasquez, 76, of Slaton, passed away on March 13, 2026. Viewing will begin at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Englunds Chapel, followed by a Rosary Service at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Angela was born on October 10, 1949 in Big Spring to ...

Ascension Jesus “A. J.” Garcia, 28, of Slaton, passed away on March 11, 2026. Viewing will be from 2:00-6:00 pm on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Englunds Chapel, followed by Rosary Service at 6:00 pm. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Englunds Chapel. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service in Slaton. A. J. was born on June 19, 1997 in Lubbock to Steve Trevino and Virginia Paez. He played football for Slaton high school and studied ...

Elbert (Wayne) Sartor, 81, of Houston, passed away in Lubbock, TX on March 5, 2026.  A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Englunds Chapel in Slaton. There will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Wayne was born on June 8, 1944 in Lubbock to Stin Elbert and Ruby Lucille Sartor. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1962. He was set up on a blind date by his future brother-in-law, Jimmy, with ...

Tomas De La Rosa Valdez, 82, of Wilson, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. iewing will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Englunds Funeral Chapel in Slaton, followed by a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton, Texas. Interment will follow at Green Memorial Park Cemetery in Wilson. Arrangements are under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of ...

Michael Don Busby, 70, of Slaton, passed away on March 3, 2026. He passed in UMC Hospital in Lubbock, Texas.  Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. There will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Mike was born on July 27, 1955, in Plainview to Brannon and Kathy Busby. He graduated from Slaton High School and continued his education at South Plains College before ...

Mary Helen Solis, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant to her family and community, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones A viewing and service is planned for March 6, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service in Slaton, Texas. Mary Helen was the beloved wife of the late Alfonso “Poncho” Solis Sr. Caring for him with patience, strength, and unwavering love was one of the greatest callings ...