Acker

Angela M. Acker, 94 of Nazareth, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Dimmitt, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, June 12, at 11 a.m.

Schacher

Richard (Dick) Schacher, 78, of Dimmitt, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Westminster, Colorado. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father David Contreras and Father Arockiaraj Malapady as celebrants.

Carson

Lillian Carson, 97 of Sunnyside, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 5, at the First Baptist Church in Olton with Pastor Valentine Martinez officiating.

Nelson

Louise “Lucy” Ann Nelson, of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Dimmitt, Texas at the age of 86 years. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church, with Pastor Eliezar Garrivo officiating.

Lara

Maria I. Lara, of Dimmitt, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Dimmitt at the age of 89 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 2, at 11 a.m.

Garcia

Edward Garcia Sr. of Dimmitt, Texas (former resident of Earth, Texas) passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, in Dimmitt. Viewing will begin on Thursday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with funeral services following at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home.

Barrera

Barrera Valentin Barrera Jr., 54 of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on May 17, 2023, in Carlsbad. ACelebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 11 a.m., at The Fourth and Bedford Church of Christ in Dimmitt, Texas with Dr.

Birkenfield

Curtis John Birkenfeld of Nazareth, Texas passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the age of 62 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, May 23, at 10:30 a.m.

Aunts, uncles, and cousins

My friend Mel just got back from an uncle’s funeral, where he met family members he did not know he had. Personally, I’ve met more relatives at funerals than I have at weddings…but maybe it’s because weddings require an invitation. Last month, my uncle told me that my third cousin had died.

Hinojosa

Rolando Hinojosa, 58 of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2023, at his home in Dimmitt. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 1, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Arockiaraj Malapady, Deacon John Nino, and Deacon Richard Martinez as celebrants.