Lucy M. Rocha, 78 of Bovina passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 in Bovina Viewing was held from 9:00AM to 8:00PM with prayer services at 6:00PM Saturday May 11, 2024 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. Celebration of Life Graveside Services were held at 10:30AM Monday May 13, 2024 in the Bovina Cemetery in Bovina. Burial following by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Lucy was born July 7, 1945 in Ballinger, Texas to Andres and Emiliana Peña Martinez. She met Raymond Rocha in Altus, Oklahoma when they were 12 and 13 years old and later married on June 27, 1962 at the age of 17 and 18. Together they had 6 children. They moved to Bovina in 1970. Lucy enjoyed spending time with her family, watching Novelas, and doing word searches. She always had a good sense of humor and loved to joke around. Most of all, she loved doing anything as long as it was with Raymond. From cruising, sitting on the porch, having breakfast with him, or doing word search books together, she loved him and his company. Raymond was her best friend and favorite person.
Lucy will always be remembered for her kindness, words of wisdom, her love for others, her love for God, and her sense of humor. She always had a smile on her face and was quick to laugh.
Lucy is preceded in death by by her two sons- Raymond II and Larry Rocha, parents- Andres and Emiliana Martinez, 4 sisters, and 1 brother.
Survived by her husband of 61 years- Raymond Rocha, Rebecca Johnson (Pallidan Sanders), Mona Contreras, Jerry Rocha (Araceli Manquero), Sarah Hernandez (Rudy Hernandez), 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
You may send blessings to the family and sign the online guest book on Lucy's memorial page at: hansardfamily.com
Phyllis Jo Blau Fortenberry was born on January 28, 1956, in the small town of Beaver, Oklahoma to Lewis P. Blau and Jennye Jo Barton Blau. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on May 6, 2024 in Houston, TX. Celebration of Life Memorial Services were held at 11:00AM Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hideaway Lake Community Church in Hideaway, Texas with Inurnment Services scheduled for 2:00PM Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Friona Cemetery in Friona Texas. All arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home in Friona.
Raised on a farm in Booker, Texas, Phyllis graduated high school and then moved to Lubbock, TX to attend Texas Tech University. There she met the love of her life, Don Wayne Fortenberry. Don and Phyllis were married in Lubbock, TX on July 8, 1978. They moved to Odessa in 1978 and had two children, James Ryan and Kara Jo. They enjoyed forty wonderful years in Odessa and in 2018, they moved to Hideaway, TX to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Phyllis loved Jesus and made it her mission to serve Him and others. She always sought to find joy in all things and every circumstance. She loved the verse 1st Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus". She volunteered with her church in various capacities such as organizing Women's Fellowship luncheons, Festival of Tables, the Lakeside Class Annual Local Mission Auction, Wednesday night KaBam, and Vacation Bible School.
Phyllis' other passion in life was teaching - something she spent over 27 years of her life doing. She taught in Odessa for ECISD and taught grades 2nd-5th. Phyllis loved her students and enjoyed helping them each achieve individual success. She was also awarded teacher of the year during her time at ECISD. As a gifted seamstress, Phyllis also sewed for the Angel Gowns for Texas. She enjoyed donating her time and made beautiful pieces. She was very creative and would love to make crafts with and for friends and family.
After her retirement in 2014, Phyllis and Don enjoyed ten years of traveling and seeing things they'd always talked about. They saw amazing sites around the country, had many wonderful meals, and enjoyed Texas Tech sporting events. They also enjoyed visiting their kids and grandkids and supporting them in a variety of ways.
To Phyllis, her greatest title was Banny. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed visiting with them every chance she could get. She loved hosting the annual Pops and Banny Camp at their house in Hideaway and sending her grandkids fun things in the mail.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her father Lewis P. Blau. She was loved by her husband Don of Hideaway, TX; mother, Jennye Jo Blau of Lubbock, TX; brother Barton Blau and his wife Donna of Scottsdale, AZ; son Ryan and wife Jennifer, children Ryder, Kaselyn, and Kinsey Fortenberry of Red Oak, TX; daughter Kara and husband Mark Compton, children Mark and Elizabeth Jo Compton of Texarkana, AR; many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; countless friends and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Hideaway area florist recommendation is Sweet Expressions in Quitman, TX (903-763-5032).
As an alternative to flowers, monetary donations may be made in Phyllis' name to the Hideaway Lake Community Church: Lakeside Class Local Mission Auction.
You may send blessings to the family and sign the online guest book on Phyllis's memorial page at: hansardfamily.com