Area Obituaries

Christina Villanueva Mendez Sept. 6, 1968-July 13, 2025 Christina Villanueva Mendez, 56, of Slaton, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Viewing was Wednesday (July 16) 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Englunds Chapel. A rosary led by OLG Guadalupanas was recited at 6 p.m. Funeral mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday…

Rev. Dr. Stephen McElroy Jan. 23, 1950—July 5, 2025 Rev. Dr. Stephen Robert McElroy, 75, transitioned to his eternal journey with our Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025.  A devoted husband, son, father, and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Walter…

James Edward Wuensche April 12, 1944,-July 4, 2025 James Edward Wuensche went to rest in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while surrounded by family on July 4, 2025 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  James was born on April 12, 1944, in Fresno, Calif., to Wilbert and Lorena (Kaatz)…

Sandra L. Voigt Aug. 28, 1937-June 15, 2025 Sandra L. Voigt, 87, of Slaton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded by family.  Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Englunds.  There will be a private family graveside service. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.…

Rebecca “Becky”  McCuiston Meeks Sept. 12, 1942-June 12, 2025 Rebecca “Becky” McCuiston Meeks, 82, of Slaton was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Thursday June 12, 2025. Visitation will be on Wednesday June 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Englunds, followed by Graveside Services at 11 a.m. at Englewood Cemetery.  Arrangements…

Doyce Waylan Field Feb. 5, 1957-June 9, 2025 Doyce Waylan Field, 68, of Slaton, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. Funeral Services were on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Englunds Chapel.  Interment followed  at Englewood Cemetery.  Arrangements were by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.  Doyce was born on Feb. 5, 1957 in Slaton to…

George Valdez Colegio Nov. 7, 1939-June 7, 2025 George Valdez Colegio, Jr., 85, of Slaton, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Private family viewing only. A Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Englunds Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025 at…

J. Martin Basinger April 28, 1932 May 24, 2025 J. Martin Basinger, of Kent County, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.  Private services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. J. Martin was born on April 28, 1932 in Lynn County to Thomas…

Shirley Marlene West Copeland Aug. 28, 1935-May 29, 2025 Shirley Marlene West Copeland departed this life to walk those streets of gold on May 29, 2025.  A memorial celebration will be hosted by the family on Saturday, June 7 at 11 am at Englunds Chapel in Slaton. (Casual dress…No grief). She was born on Aug. 28,…

Rafael M. Valderaz Aug. 16, 1941-May 30, 2025 We bid farewell to our father, Rafael M. Valderaz, AKA “El Pie” who departed from this world on May 30, 2025 in Lubbock at the age of 83 years old.  Viewing will be 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Englunds Chapel, followed by…