Area Obituaries

Mary V. Ruiz July 14, 1940-May 21, 2025 Mary V. Ruiz, 84, of Slaton, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton.  Interment followed at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements were by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.  Mary…

Santiago “Jimmy”  Bentancourt, Jr. Nov. 16, 1949-May 22, 2025 Santiago “Jimmy” Bentancourt, Jr., 75, departed from this life on May 22, 2025. Viewing will be from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Englunds Chapel followed by a visitation at 6 p.m.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025 at…

Robert Joe “Bobby” Hopper April 30, 1954–May 16, 2025 Robert Joe “Bobby” Hopper, age 71, of Priddy, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2025, at his home in Priddy. Bobby was born on April 30, 1954, in Pulaski County, Mo., to Robert D. Hopper and Patsy McCormick.  He was united in marriage to Paula Maxine Woods…

Brenda Marlene Jones June 21, 1955-May 10, 2025 Brenda Marlene Jones was born in Dalhart on June 21, 1955, to W.O. Harrell and Florence Harrell formerly of Wills Point.  She passed from us on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Brenda was the devoted wife and best friend of Bruce Jones of Highland Haven, Texas. She was…

Basilio ‘Bandido Bass’ Zapata June 14, 1963-April 20, 2025 Basilio “Bandido Bass” Zapata, 61, of Slaton, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Viewing will be 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Englunds, followed by a Rosary Service at 6 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2025…

William (Bill) Edwin Miller June 23, 1938-April 7, 2025 William (Bill) Edwin Miller passed away April 7, 2025 in Lubbock. He was born June 23, 1938 to Raymond Henry and Clara Elizabeth (Angerer) Miller in Slaton. Bill attended both St. Joseph’s and Slaton High School before volunteering for the United States Army.  He served one…

Timothy Schwertner June 28, 1938-Feb. 24, 2025 Timothy Schwertner was born on June 28, 1938, in Shallowater to Rudolph and Mary B. Kuba Schwertner, and entered his eternal home on Feb. 24, 2025. Being the youngest of 13 children, he was joyfully reunited with his parents and all his siblings in heavenly glory where they…

Mary Frances (Campbell) Wilke Jan. 27, 1934-Feb. 9, 2025 Mary Frances (Campbell) Wilke, age 91, of Wilson, passed away on Feb. 9, 2025.  She was born on Jan. 27, 1934, in Blum to the late Pat and Beulah Campbell.   Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Englunds Funeral Chapel, 1400 W.…

Byron Bowie May 6, 1940-Feb. 10, 2025 Byron Bowie, 84, of Slaton, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.  Visitation will be 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Englunds Chapel, followed by Funeral Services at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.…