All Obituaries

Dorothy Elizabeth Sokora, 86, of Slaton, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Due to the Coronavirus crisis, private immediate family viewing will be followed by private graveside services at Englewood Cemetery, under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Dorothy was born April 11, 1933 in Pep, Texas to Joseph and Victoria Albus.  She graduated from Pep High School in 1950.  She married Eugene Sokora in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Littlefield, Texas on...

Clarence Kitten, 91, of Slaton, TX, passed away on March 22, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his family. The Kitten family’s hearts are mourning, but also rejoicing in the long, incredible full life Clarence was blessed to live out. Although we miss him, we feel peace that he is healed and restored in the presence of Jesus. We are thankful for the hope of Heaven and the sweet reunion that will take place in the future. The loss of the patriarch of the Kitten family leaves a large hole...

On the early morning of March 20, 2020, the Lord reached down his arms and gathered the soul of His dear child, Lorena Wuensche, to Himself in heaven having allowed her to live 96 years, 5 months, and 8 days on the earth.   Due to the Coronavirus crisis, private immediate family viewing will be followed by private graveside services at Green Memorial Park in Wilson under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service. A Celebration of Life service will be at a later date. Lorena was born...

Treasure Chance, 73, of Slaton, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, March 7, 2020. Visitation will be 6:00-7:30 Monday, March 9, 2020 at Englunds.   Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Bible Baptist Church in Slaton.  Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery in Slaton.  Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service. Treasure was born September 27, 1946 in Plainview to Thomas and Minnie Mae Smith.  She married Royce Chance on May 1,...

Sally Holmes, 81, of Slaton, passed away March 4, 2020. Visitation will be at 4:00-6:00 pm Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Englunds. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Monday, March 9th, 2020 at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton.  Arrangements are under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service. Sally was born May 20, 1938 in San Angelo to William Dell and Almo Garland Cooper. She graduated from Slaton High School and attended Texas Tech University. Sally married Billy Holmes in May of 1970...

Connie Marie Burton, 63, of Midland, passed away February 22, 2020 at home. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Englunds in Slaton. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Englunds Chapel. Interment will follow in Green Memorial Park Cemetery in Wilson. Arrangements are under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Connie was born August 3, 1956 in Slaton to Zollie and Gladys Taylor Moore. She attended school in Wilson and...

After a 92 year journey, Charlotte Becker passed away on Monday evening, February 17th, 2020 at the Slaton Care Center. Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Englunds. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am Thursday, February 20, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slaton. Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Born in 1927 to Alma and Bernard Nesbitt, she lived a long life that brought honor and glory to God and left a legacy of integrity,...

Charlie Becker, 91, of Slaton, passed away February 12, 2020. Visitation will be at 4:00-5:30 pm Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Englunds. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Monday, February 17, 2020 at Englunds Chapel in Slaton. Interment will follow in Resthaven Cemetery in Southland. Arrangements are under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.  Charlie was born November 19, 1928 in Southland to August and Adele Becker. He attended school in Southland and served in the...

Celia Hernandez, 71 of Slaton, passed away February 12, 2020. Rosary will be said 6:00 PM Friday, February 14, 2020 in Englunds Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton.  Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Celia was born March 1, 1948 in Sinton to Jesus Sr. and Ascencion Santana. She married Louis...

Mike Buxkemper, 69, of Lubbock, passed away February 10, 2020. Visitation and rosary will be at 6:00 PM Thursday, February 13 at Englunds Chapel in Slaton. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Friday, February 14 at Christ the King Cathedral in Lubbock. Private interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements are under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service. Mike was born September 18, 1950 in Slaton to Leroy and Ludwina Buxkemper. He attended St. Joseph School, Christ...