Charles Edward "C.E". Trimble II, 91, of Bovina, Texas passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 in Farwell, Texas. Viewing was held from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. with family visitation from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Monday, June 22, 2020 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona with Celebration of Life Services scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Bovina United Methodist Church with Rev. Skip Hodges of Friona, Rev. Larry Mitchell, pastor, and Dale Trimble, officiating. Burial following in the Bovina Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
C.E. was born March 16, 1929 in Mobeetie, Texas to Eula (Fultz) and William (Bill) Trimble. He graduated from Mobeetie High School in 1947. He served as a Staff Sargent and aircraft maintenance technician in the US Air Force 1950-1954. He married Esther Rosie May Wutzke on July 4, 1954 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. After Esther's passing, he later married Joy Gay, July 15, 1980.
He attended barber school and worked at the Bovina Barber Shop on Saturdays for several years and later was a farmer and rancher for over fifty years in Bovina. He bred, raised, and raced thoroughbred horses. He was active in many community activities such as Lions Club, Bovina Roping Club, twice chairman of Bovina Bull Town Days, and served on the Bovina ISD School Board. He was awarded New Mexico Horseman of the year in 1992 and the Heritage Award by the Bovina Chamber of Commerce on March 20, 2014. He was a member of the Bovina United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Esther Wutzke Trimble, 1 sister - Billie Lou Trimble Watson, and 1 brother - Horace Lee Trimble.
Those to carry on his legacy include his wife, Joy Trimble of Bovina; daughters Christie Ferkin and husband Robert of Cornville, AZ, and Cathie Sharp and husband K.W. of Lubbock; and son Charlie and wife Ginger of Muleshoe, 1 sister Barbara Bunnell of Odessa, TX, 1 brother Cary Johnson of Burnet, TX, 7 grandchildren - Jason Sharp, Lauren Sharp Clem, Caitlyn Sharp, Emily Agee Dalton, Regan Agee, Charlie May Trimble, and Jarryd Ferkin, 4 great grandchildren - Emilia Sharp, McKinley, Chloe, and Kollins Clem, numerous nieces and nephews. 3 step-children - Rusty and wife Lea Lindeman of D'Hanis, TX, Connie and husband Teddy King of Krum, TX, and Ted and wife Joanie Lindeman of D'Hanis, TX. 5 Step Grandchildren - Brandy Lindeman Redden, Becky Lindeman Santos, Jenny King Grandi, Jessica King Crawford, and Tyson Lindeman.
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Lucy Mae Stokes, 102 of Amarilo, formerly of Friona passed away June 21, 2020 in Amarillo. Viewing was from 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home with Celebration of Life Services set for 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel with Rev. Skip Hodges, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home.
Lucy was born March 4, 1918 in Como, Texas to John Minor and Maggie Barnes Bradley. She had been a beautician since her teens. She was the center of her family and loved to read, crochet, and was a faithful member of the Friona United Methodist Church.
Lucy Mae is preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, and 3 brothers.
Those to carry on her legacy include two daughters-Jolynda Horton and husband Bill of Amarillo, and Carole Hunter of Canyon, 1 sosn-Jim Stokes of Bainbridge Island, Washington, 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
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Jackie Lee Smith, 77 of Bovina passed away June 21, 2020 in Friona. There will be no services. Arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Jackie was born April 19, 1943 in Alamogordo, N.M. to Vincent May and Pansy Jones Lee. She later married Larry Banks Smith in 1969.
Jackie was a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for over 25 years. She loved her grandchildren and attended all of their sports and FFA activities. She loved gardening and all types of animals.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and 1 brother-Vincent May Lee Jr.
Those to carry on her legacy include 2 sons-Vince Smith and wife Sharla of Farwell, and Joel Smith and wife Shauna of Bovina, 1 sister-Judy Blair and husband Jim of Reserve, N.M., grandchildren, Jaelyn, Ty, Tel, Jolee and Trig Smith.
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Raul Medina Chavez, 66 of Friona, passed away June 19, 2020, in Amarillo. Viewing and Rosary Services was from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Friona. Mass of Christian Burial Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 25, 2020 at St. Teresa's Catholic Church with Father Marco Gonzalez of Amarillo as Celebrant. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Raul was born in Mexico to Jose Carmen Perez Chavez and Ofelia Medina Negrete Chavez. He worked at Cargill Meat since 1980, loved to dance and was a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church.
Raul is preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers Jose Carmen Chavez Jr. and Jose Antonio Chavez.
Those to carry on his legacy include his wife Elvira Chavez, 2 sons- Raul Chavez Jr. and Andy Chavez both of Friona, 5 brothers- Martin Chavez of Mexico, Luis Chavez of Phoenix, AZ, Salvador Chavez of El Paso, Armando Chavez of Mexico and Sergio Chavez of Las Cruces, New Mexico, 5 sisters Paz Chavez of Mexico, Letty Polanco of El Paso, Isela Diaz of El Paso, Guadalupe Alvarado of Mexico and Haydee Rodriguez of El Paso, and 3 grandchildren.
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Troy L. Kirby, 92, of Dimmitt passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Lubbock. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10:00AM in the First Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Sullivan and Rev. Paul Kenley officiating. Burial will follow in Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the care of Colonial Funeral Home. Viewing was held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the funeral home.
Troy Kirby was born on July 1, 1927 in Mangum, OK to Ammar Temple Kirby and Jewel Edith (Young) Kirby. Troy met and fell in love with Billie (Armstrong) Kirby and they married on June 2, 1946. They moved to Dimmitt in 1959 where he worked as a barber for many years and then began working as a carpenter. He spent most of his time building cabinets and remodeling for many people throughout Dimmitt. Troy served on the city council for several years and was very involved with "Helping Hands" with the Baptist Church and was always willing to help anyone in need. He and Billie became members of the First Baptist Church in Dimmitt in 1959 and he served as deacon for 54 years while also serving on many committees within the church. Troy will be most remembered by the love he had for his family and his church. Troy will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 74 years, Billie Kirby of Dimmitt, TX, children, Keri Jack and husband Galen of Friona, TX, Bobbi Childers and husband Larry of Lubbock, TX and Kent Kirby and wife Whitney of Ft. Worth, TX, 2 brothers, Vade Kirby and wife Marie of Dimmitt, TX and Hulon Kirby and wife Doris of Sunnyvale, CA, 2 sisters, Joy Byers of Euless, TX and Una Shaw and husband Sid of Cushing, OK, 6 grandchildren, Kelly Jack and wife Teresa, Holly Noble and husband Justin, Jason Wooten and wife Carla, Rusty Wooten and wife Michelle, Callie Sanders and husband Mason and Berkley Allen and husband Calvin along with 8 great-grandchildren.
Troy is preceded in death by his parents, Ammar and Jewel Kirby and siblings, Clifford Kirby, Murl Carrell, Lavern Simmons, Twila Lester, Olan Kirby and Chester Kirby.
Joe R. Saiz, 93 of Friona passed away June 17, 2020 in Amarillo. Viewing was held from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home with Celebration of Life Services set for 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 20, 2020 in the Ron Smiley Memorial with Rev. Skip Hodges, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Joe was born July 4, 1926 in Vaughn, New Mexico to Rosendo and Guadalupe Valdez Saiz. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He married Frances Medina October 7, 1946 in McAlister, N.M.
He was a carpenter and a farmer and loved to tinker with old cars, fish and go camping.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, children-Junior Saiz, Johnny Saiz, Frank Saiz, Robert Saiz, and Erlinda Valerio.
Those to carry on his legacy include his wife Frances of Friona, 5 sons-Daniel Saiz and wife Jovita of Enid, Oklahoma, Nick Saiz and wife Cherri, and George Saiz and wife Agnes, all of Kingsland, Jessie Saiz and Gilbert Saiz, both of Amarillo, 3 daughters-Cecelia Steelman of Clovis, Connie Northcutt of Carrizozo, N.M., and Francis Huckins of Friona, 2 sisters Geneva Braillif of Friona, and Ruby Olgin of Hereford, 1 brother-Manuel Pacheco of Houston, 31 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
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Leon Milton Langford, 84 of Farwell passed away surrounded by family and friends on June 16, 2020 in Farwell. Family conducted Graveside Services were held on June 18, 2020 at Sunset Terrace Memorial Cemetery in Farwell with Celebration of Life Memorial Services to be held 12:00 P.M. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Hamlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Farwell. Honored Bearers are Mack Heald, Roy Snodgrass, Jerry Hill, Joe Foster, Mike Corn, Jim Boyd, and Charlie Martin. Arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Leon was born on November 15, 1935 in Clovis, NM to Elmer Milton Langford and Ogetha Maye Barker Langford who predeceased him.
He is survived by his sweet wife Danalee Cherry-Langford who gave him so much joy the last year and a half. He left his three children, Jacquelyn Taylor and Robert, Mac Langford and Coleta, and Watson Langford and Melissa quite a legacy that they will pass on to 16 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren. He loved each and every one of those babies! In addition, Danalee added two bonus kids Floyd Cherry and Roxanne Mayfield and Bruce to the family.
Leon was raised in the Pleasant Hill, NM community where he farmed and ranched with his Dad and son until 2004. Langford Herefords moved to Okmulgee, OK to land that was part of the Watson Ranch. The business grew to be one of the largest producers of registered Hereford bulls in the country. Leon served on the Board of Directors for the American Hereford Association. Among many highlights of his career was winning his first National Show at the American Royal in 1999.
Leon, true to his name, was a lion. He survived many challenges in his life. He married Julia Dee Kelso in 1956 and were blessed with four children. Russ Darren passed in a plane crash along with his best friend and son. On May 30, 1973, his wife Julia and daughter Leone Annette were killed in a car accident.
On August 15, 1979 he married Suzanne Watson. Her daughter Joanna Castner Post joined the family at that time. Suzy's family was also in the registered Hereford business. We lost Joanna to illness in 2014 and Suzy passed in the summer of 2018.
He was blessed to reconnect with an old friend Danalee Cherry and they married in March of 2019 .They weren't able to have as many adventures as they wanted, but shared lots of love and laughter after they moved back home to Farwell. He loved to feed family and friends anytime you came to visit -a trait passed down from his mother. Even when he was ill, he was telling the family to get something on the table.
His life can be summarized by the following statement that a friend posted on Facebook:
"I have visited your family's ranch website and been impressed by your history and the fact you have been able to hold your heritage together as you have. So many large operations have been lost through bad management and poor decisions, along with family disputes and interference from others that it is a true inspiration to see a family fight its way through to success and dominance with a great breed in a tough business where weather and drought and snow and blasting north winds can often alter your fate."
Memorials may be made to: Hereford Youth Foundation of America or charity of your choice. Please have checks made out to HYFA and sent to 11500 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153. Please include Leon Langford Memorial in the memo.
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The family thanks everyone for their love and support.