Donita Martin, 81 of Friona passed away August 24, 2022 in Amarillo. Viewing was held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday, August 26, 2022 at HANSARD FAMILY with Celebration of Life Services conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday August 27, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church of Friona with Rev. D. Jay Lewis, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Donita was born June 11, 1941 in Levelland, Texas to Lewie and Ruby Dial Jordon. She later married Eune Martin March 4, 1960 in Muleshoe. She was a bookkeeper for Friona Consumers Coop, Friona Wheat Growers, Cattle Finance Company, and Hi-Pro for many years. She was a longtime member of the Jaycees Club, and Friona Sr. Citizens, and a very active member of Calvary Baptist Church of Friona.
Into her 40's, Donita was known for her talents in volleyball and softball. She loved traveling and vacations, but her greatest enjoyment came from her grandchildren and always supported their activities.
Donita is preceded in death by her parents, 1 son-Lewie Don Martin, husband- Eune Martin, and 1 nephew Chad Givens.
Those to mourn her passing include 1 daughter-Robin Peace and husband Roger of Friona, 1 sister-Linda Goree and husband Alton of New Castle, Texas, 2 grandsons-Rusty Peace of Haslet, Texas, and Jordon Peace and wife Jessica of Amarillo, Texas, 2 great-grandchildren-Morgon, and Jaxson, and several nieces and nephews.
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A Church service for Dale Gallman, age 67, of Bovina, Texas, was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Muleshoe, Texas with Dr. Stacy Conner of Muleshoe officiating. Burial was in Muleshoe Memorial Park. Dale died peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was born August 19, 1955 in Muleshoe to Fred and Loraine (Noble) Gallman. He married Debbie Jesko in Lazbuddie, Texas on January 1, 1996.
If you knew Dale, you know that nothing ran like a Dale. He was tough, rough around the edges, and had the vocabulary of a well educated sailor. You knew of his devotion to his family. You knew of his incredible work ethic. You knew to never leave your bread unattended or he'd poke a giant hole in it. If you were lucky enough to see the softer side of Dale, you've witnessed him spout off scripture like a preacher. You've had him anoint you with oil and had him pray over you. You've had him give you encouragement in the most blunt and tough love type of way.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Dale is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Twila Albertson; a brother, JeDon Gallman; and a grandson, Coulter Dale Smith.
Dale is survived by his wife, Debbie; his two sons, Timmie Smith and his wife, Lidia of Dripping Springs, Texas and Chris Smith and his wife, Kendall of Shallowater, Texas; his daughter, Kimberly Nickels and her husband, Guy Wayne of Muleshoe, Texas; his two sisters, Jan Edwards and her husband, Robert of Amarillo, Texas and Leatrice Adams and her husband, Bob of Plano, Texas; his sister-in-law, Kitty Gallman of Friona, Texas; his two brothers, Robert Gallman and his wife, Ellen of Lazbuddie, Texas and David Gallman and his wife, LeAnn of Muleshoe, Texas; and his six grandchildren, Ana Smith, Jayci Nickels, Jonathan Smith, Guyson Nickels, Cooper Smith and Caiden Smith.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Parmer County Stock Show, c/o Parmer County Extension Service, PO Box 700, Bovina, Texas, 79009. Online condolences may be made at www.ellisfuneralhomes.com.
Eric Fierro, Jr. of Bovina, Texas passed away suddenly on August 25, 2022. He was 34 years old. Viewing was at 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada, Texas. Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022 at Templo Getsemani Church in Floydada, Texas with cremation to follow in honor of his wishes. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada, Texas.
Eric Cervantez Fierro, Jr. was born on August 14th, 1988 in San Angelo, Texas, son of Santa & Gilbert Garza. He and his wife Keyla Fierro (nee Pesina), originally from Floydada, Texas, were lovingly married in Floydada in a ceremony at her parents' home on July 30th, 2016 and had three children: Caroline Arabella (5), Amaya Elise (3), and Emilia Shaylene (1 mo.). He resided in Bovina, Texas and worked as a football, basketball, and track coach and History and Government teacher. His latest assignment was at Bovina High School, but had taught for 9 years at various other high schools statewide. He was voted "Coach of the Year" during his time as Head Baseball Coach at Winters High School. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in History from Angelo State University in 2013 and was a Cum Laude graduate of Ozona High School, Class of 2006.
Eric was a loving husband and "Dada" and his pride and joy was being a "girl dad" to his three sweet girls. He enjoyed vacationing with his wife and girls, traveling with them most recently to Colorado and the Grand Canyon. And he greatly enjoyed his home life as a father, coming home to his girls screaming for "Dada" and sharing movie nights with them. He was also a determined and goal-oriented young man, having followed closely in the footsteps of his brother and sister Derek and Erika to earn his college degree. To his mother, Santa, he was and always will be her baby.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Socorro & Felipe Castro and Maclovio & Anadelia Fierro, all of Ozona, Texas; uncles Eginio Castro and Albert Ramos of Ozona, Texas.
He is survived by his wife of 6 wonderful years, Keyla Fierro and young daughters Caroline, Amaya, and Emilia, of Bovina, Texas; mother and father Santa & Gilbert Garza of Ozona; sister Erika Fierro and her fiancé John of San Antonio; brother Derek Fierro of San Antonio; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who sometimes affectionately called him "Bubbles," a nickname given to him by his closest aunt and uncle, Belia & Lalo Garza of Ozona, Texas. Floral memorial requests can be made through Cathy's Floral & Gifts in Floydada, Texas 806-983-5013.
Charles Gilbreath, 88 of Friona, formerly of Bovina passed away August 27, 2022 in Friona. There will be no services. Cremation arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Charles was born March 7, 1934 in Yantis, Texas to Grover and Angela Thompson Gilbreath. He later married Florence Isabell Kunselman September 16, 1955.
Charles was a longtime area farmer and loved the outdoors, especially fishing. He was known for being a very happy man always singing and had a great yodel.
Those preceding him in death include his parents, wife- Isabell Kunselman Gilbreath, 1 daughter- Debra Ann Michaels, and several siblings.
Those left to mourn his passing include 3 sons-Chuck Gilbreath of Texico, New Mexico, Dale Gilbreath and wife Dayna of Saginaw, Texas and Jimmy Gilbreath and wife Shawnee of Lubbock, Texas, 1 daughter Diane Maynard and husband Don of Amarillo, Texas 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
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