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Sandra Victoria Marion - May 08, 1942 - May 01, 2024

Departed: 05/01/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Denver City, Texas……Funeral services for Sandra Victoria Hailey Marion, 82, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Skip Rodgers officiating and Danny Dominguez assisting. Visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm. to 7:30 pm. at Ratliff Funeral Home, services are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home.

Sandra passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Sandra was born May 8, 1942 in Red Oak, North Carolina, to George Hailey and Patti Solomon. On December 10, 1958, she married the love of her life Richard Leon Marion, in Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Roxanna Stout, her husband, Richard L. Marion, and great grandson, Isaiah Gonzales.

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Lora Jane Pinkston - April 07, 1933 - April 29, 2024

Departed: 04/29/2024 (Denver City)

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Funeral services for Lora Jane Pinkston, 91, were conducted Wednesday, May 8, in the First United Methodist Church, where she had been a long-term member. Rev. Rick Doyle officiated the services. Interment followed in the Seaside Memorial Park in Corpus Christi, TX on Friday, May 10 with arrangements under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Denver City.

She passed away on Monday, April 29, in California.

Mrs. Pinkston was born on April 17, 1933, in St. Francisville, Illinois to William and Fraulein Ralston. The family eventually moved to Texas, where she married Robert D. Pinkston on August 18, 1951. She lived in Texas for over 70 years and considered the state her home. She loved music, choir, and growing plants.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and both sisters, Phyllis Jean and Olive June. She is survived by two sons, David M. Pinkston of Livermore, California, and Thomas R. Pinkton of Herndon, Virginia; three grandchildren, Robert Y. Pinkston, Willliam Y. Pinkston, and Lauren Pinkston Haislip; two great grandchildren, two cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Victoria Denise McKenzie - May 06, 1985 - April 12, 2024

Departed: 04/12/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Memorial services for Victoria Denise McKenzie, 38, of Plains, Texas, will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 A.M, at the First Baptist Church in Plains, Texas with the Rev. Patrick Hamilton officiating. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Denver City, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas.

Victoria passed away on April 12, 2024, in Lea County, New Mexico.

Victoria was born to David Martinez Sr. and Maria Reyna on May 6, 1985, in Austin, Texas. She achieved two bachelor's degrees one from Texas A&M, and one from Texas Tech.

Victoria was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Reyna.

She is survived by her husband, Lonnie McKenzie; a daughter, Emmie McKenzie; two sons Gus McKenzie and Gabe McKenzie; her father, David Martinez; two brothers, David Martinez Jr. & Anjuli, Tyke Dyer; her father and mother-in-law, Tommy & Jan McKenzie; brother and sister-in-law, Cody & Jana McKenzie; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

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PABLO S GONZALES - June 21, 1947 - April 08, 2024

Departed: 04/08/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Pablo S. Gonzales, 76, of Denver City, Texas left this world for his home in Heaven on April 8, 2024. Pablo was born June 21, 1947, to Cresencio Gonzalez and Juana Silvas in Alpine, Texas.

Pablo answered the call to serve his country in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart. Following his service in the United States Army, he met his wife Celia M. Gonzales and they were married for 55 years.

Pablo enjoyed watching all sports his kids and grandkids played and his favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Pablo is remembered by his family as an amazing husband, father, Popo, and brother. He was a man with a great sense of humor and generous to those who were in need of help. Pablo is greatly loved and missed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Celia M. Gonzales; sons, Ruben Gonzales and David Gonzales; grandchildren Nicholas and Reagan Gonzales; sisters, Consuelo Perez, Alice Martinez, Erma Molina and Gloria Gonzales.

Pablo was preceded in death by his parents, Cresencio and Juana, his brothers Domingo Acosta and Jesus Gonzalez.

A public visitation will be held at Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas, on April 16, 2024, at 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, with a funeral service to follow on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Denver City Church of Christ, 219 N Ave C, Denver City, Texas with Bro. Skip Rodgers officiating.

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Edward Boyd Dean - October 15, 1942 - April 02, 2024

Departed: 04/02/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Memorial services for Edward Boyd Dean, 81, of Denver City, Texas, will be held at First Baptist Church in Denver City on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 1:00 pm., with visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas with Rev. Kyle Streun officiating.

Boyd passed away on April 2, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas.

Boyd was born to Henry Harild Dean and Mildred Lorene McNew Dean on October 15, 1942, in Lamesa, Texas. He attended college at Franks Phillips in Borger, Texas. On June 3,1968, he married Pat Leona McDonald, in Seminole, Texas.

Boyd was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Boyd Dean; his parents, Harild and Mildred Dean; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cap and May Joy McDonald.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Dean; son, Joshua Dean and wife, Dawn; two daughters, Lori Alexander and husband, Russell, Pamela Coneway; daughter in law, Lori Dean; two brothers, Harild Ray Dean and wife, Margaret, Carol Dean and wife, Carolyn. He has eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Memorials can be made to the Jeff Dean Memorial Scholarship Fund at First Baptist Church 519 W. 4th, Denver City, Texas 79323

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Javier Galindo Beltran - September 05, 2001 - March 31, 2024

Departed: 03/31/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Graveside services for Javier Galindo Beltran, 22, of Whiterock, Texas, will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements were under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas with Rev. Rudy & Glynda Rodriguez officiating.

Javier passed away on March 31, 2024, in Gaines County, Texas.

He was born to his parents Gregorio Beltran and Alicia Galindo on September 5, 2001 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He graduated from Seminole High School, Seminole, Texas in 2020.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Alicia Galindo, his grandfather, Ubaldo Beltran.

He is survived by his father, Gregorio Beltran, Hobbs, New Mexico; two sisters, Ruby Galindo, of Denver City, Texas, and Annastacia Beltran, of Hobbs, New Mexico; maternal grandparents, Armando & Ramona Galindo; paternal grandmother, Esperanza Quiroz; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

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John Mason Milligan - July 12, 1995 - March 30, 2024

Departed: 03/30/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Memorial services for John Mason Milligan, 28, of Lubbock, Texas, will be held at First Baptist Church in Denver City, Texas on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements were under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas with Rev. Kyle Streun officiating and Randy Butler assisting.

Mason passed away on March 30, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas.

He was born to his parents John David and LuAnn Johnson Milligan on July 12, 1995 in Andrews, Texas. He graduated West Texas A&M with a degree in environmental science.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Neva Milligan.

He is survived by his parents, J.D. and LuAnn Milligan; sister, Mallory Havins, and husband, Derek; nephew, Kason Havins; niece, Kneely Havins; maternal grandparents, Bucky and Dorothy Johnson; aunts and uncle, Pam and Mark Milligan, Keri and Greg Hix, Mendy and Steve Johnson, and numerous cousins and friends.

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Ettie Sue Hammett - September 02, 1944 - March 25, 2024

Departed: 03/25/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Ettie Sue Hammett, will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse Garcia officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Troy Ratliff and Ratliff Funeral Home.

Sue was born on September 2, 1944, to Henry Clay Hammett and Willie Folsom. She passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 79.

She is survived by her cousins, Ray Dearing, Carolyn Hammett, Jerry Hammett, Linda Hammett Boggs; her third cousins, Jr. Dearing, Teresa Dearing.

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Chelsea Jean-Anne Ledvina - January 20, 1989 - March 22, 2024

Departed: 03/22/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Chelsea Jean-Anne Stroud Ledvina, will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Kyle Streun officiating. Visitation will be at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Troy Ratliff and Ratliff Funeral Home.

Chelsea was born on January 20, 1989, to Glen Stroud and Charlotte Gatlin Stroud in Lubbock, Texas. She passed away on March 22, 2024, at the age of 35.

Chelsea graduated Valedictorian of DCHS in 2007, then graduated from Texas Tech in 2012 with a Bachelors in Psychology. Chelsea achieved a degree from SMU in 2015 with a Master’s of Science in Psychology and Counseling. Chelsea loved her nieces, nephews and all of the children she counseled. Her business was Anchor of Hope Counseling in Lubbock.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather’s Tommy Gatlin and L.C. Duke, grandmother’s Lanell Duke and Karen Gatlin, father-in-law, Ed Ledvina, and her beloved aunt Jackie. She is survived by her husband, David Ledvina; her parents, Glen and Charlotte Stroud; two brothers, Zachary Stroud, Jacob Stroud and fiancé Elisia Janee; her mother-in-law, Linda Ledvina and sister-in-law Lisa Schullenberg; nieces and nephews, Ethan, Stevie, Elaina, Emily, Van, Rosie; her grandmothers, Faye Mitchell, Judy Waller; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Jessica Guzman - October 09, 1991 - March 18, 2024

Departed: 03/18/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Jessica Guzman, of Denver City, Texas passed away on March 18, 2024. Services for Jessica will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel of Denver City, Texas with Pastor Ponce officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home.

She was born in Odessa, Texas on October 9, 1991 to Ruben Guzman and Teresa Espino.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and several aunts and uncles. Jessica is survived by her children, Evelyn Marrufo, Aydaly Marrufo, Judith Marrufo, and Jose Miguel Hernandez; sisters, Martha Zubia, Nora Hinojosa, Sandra Soto, and Bilma Lozano, and numerous nieces and nephews who called her Kika

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Gerald Clay Segars - August 27, 1935 - March 01, 2024

Departed: 03/01/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Gerald Clay Segars, 88, of Denver City, Texas, will be Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church, with Rev. Jesse Garcia officiating.

Gerald passed away on March 1, 2024, at 6:45 a.m.

He was born to his parents L.R. Segars and Ethel (Stoddard) Segars on August 27, 1935, in Graham, Texas.

After High School graduation, Gerald served two years in the military. He returned to Graham where he met Mary June Brown, and they married on July 5th, 1957. Gerald moved June and their children (Gerri and Don) from Graham to Odessa Texas. In Odessa Gerald, with his brother-in-law C.B. Brown and other family members, worked in the oilfield. From Odessa the family moved to Hobbs, N.M. where Gerald worked for Oilfield Rentals and Tesoro Land and Marine. In the early eighties Gerald and June moved to Denver City where Gerald Managed Tesoro Land and Marine rental tools. When Land and Marine closed, Gerald went to work for Dotco and then Weatherford rental tools and reverse units. After Weatherford Gerald worked for Production reverse and fishing tools until his wife became ill. Gerald retired and took care of June until she passed. He stayed retired until Production Downhole called and asked if he would work for them. He worked there until his late 70s. He enjoyed the job and the people he worked with. Other than working, Gerald enjoyed his family, his brothers-in-law, in-laws, and outlaws of the family. He also enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, and golfing. Gerald and June loved the relationships they developed at Trinity Baptist Church and were active within the Church, assisting with the many different outreach programs within the church. He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the caregivers who assisted during this difficult time.

He is survived by his children Don Segars, and wife Debbie, of Hobbs, New Mexico, Gerri Thompson of Hobbs, New Mexico; three grandchildren, Vikki Lamar, and husband, Derek; Jennifer Daniel, and husband, Chris; Clay Thompson, and wife, Tasha; Step grandchildren, Kelly Maytubby, wife, Melissa; Lisa Lewis; and Brian Woner, wife, Sadie; and numerous great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; his wife, June Segars; and three brothers Kenneth, Winford, and Harold.

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James Ross Swadley - November 07, 1944 - February 28, 2024

Departed: 02/28/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Memorial services for James Ross Swadley Jr., 79, of Denver City, Texas, will be held at Church of Christ in Denver City, Texas on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas with Bro. Skip Rodgers officiating.

James passed away on February 28, 2024, at his residence, in Denver City, Texas.

James was born to his parents James Ross Swadley Sr. and Opal Lorene Trebbe on November 7, 1944 in Texoma, Texas.

He loved working with his hands doing woodwork, loved fishing and grew strawberries.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Swadley; a son, James Allen Swadley; daughters, Kristie Hix, Lorie house and husband, Jody, Danielle Conde; two sisters, Sharon Bright, Marilyn Pearce; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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Roger Lee Morsey - January 08, 1960 - February 23, 2024

Departed: 02/23/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Roger Lee Morsey, 64, passed away on February 23, 2024, at his residence, in Denver City, Texas.

Roger was born to his parents John Raymond and Jacque Morsey on January 8, 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He graduated from Eunice High School in 1978 and worked in home construction for a few years and then went back to college and graduated from ENMU in 1998. He is survived by his sons, Alex, Nathaniel and Benjamin Morsey; a brother, Rex Morsey and wife, Denise; a sister, Debi Alves and a grandson, Azariah Morsey

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Johnny.

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Gail Dean Ribble - April 16, 1938 - February 23, 2024

Departed: 02/23/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Graveside services for Gail Dean Ribble, 85, of Denver City, Texas, will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 30, 2024 Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes.

Gail passed away on February 23, 2024, in Denver City, Texas.

He was born on April 16, 1938, in Seagraves, Texas, to Orville H. Ribble and Jewell Hock.

Before working over 20 years for Gaines County maintenance department as a equipment operator, Gail worked at the carbon plant.

He enjoyed bowling, playing pool and even won tournaments, he like playing dominoes and loved being in the mountains. He loved the dogs he had.

Gail was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Nicky Dean Ribble; two sisters, Dorothy Sides and Janell Spence.

He is survived by his three grandchildren, Melissa Nesting, Nicky Dean Ribble Jr., and Christopher Boyd; his two nephews, Stanley Sides, Michael Porter; three nieces, Terry Sides-Eddy, Balinda Porter, Sharon Woelfel.

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Billy Sides - April 24, 1940 - February 02, 2024

Departed: 02/02/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Billy Sides, 83, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Shinnery Oaks Community in Denver City.

Billy was born on April 24, 1940, in Gorman, Texas to Bill & Gladys Sides. The family moved to Denver City in 1951. Bill was a graduate of Denver City High School. He worked on the Olan Cox Ranch and was employed by David Bruton for many years in the oilfield company.

He loved the Denver City Mustangs and Fillies. He seldom missed a sporting event or school activity. He could be found on the sidelines of the football field, running chains and yard markers; on the bench at basketball games, keeping the books or the score; or assisting at track meets. He thoroughly enjoyed riding the Mustang bus to out-of-town games. “Coach Bill” was awarded the DCHS letter jacket which he proudly wore.

He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church, Denver City, and attended regularly.

Billy is survived by his brother, Eddie, and wife Mary Anne, of Abilene, Texas; his sister Diane McDaniel, of Athens, Alabama; and his sister Donna Hill, of Henderson, Nevada. Beloved nieces and nephews include Donna Rene Greener, David Hill, Stephen Sides, Patton Sides, Martha Huber, and Mike McDaniel, and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother John.

The family thanks the staff at Shinnery Oaks Community for their loving and attentive care of Bill.

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BILL CLYDE HAYS - June 13, 1940 - February 02, 2024

Departed: 02/02/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Bill Clyde Hays, 83, of Denver City, Texas peacefully passed away at home on Friday, February 2, 2024. Funeral services were under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Directors and officiated by Bill’s niece Rev. Dr. Katie Hays, minister of Galileo Church of Mansfield, Texas. The music provided by the Denver City Church of Christ. Burial will be at Denver City Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bill was born in Roswell, New Mexico on June 13, 1940, to Clyde and Helen Hays. He grew up on a sheep ranch in New Mexico.

He attended and graduated from High School at Corona, NM. He participated in sports and won the Woody Hayes award in football. He went on to graduate from Abilene Christian College, with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Ranching and livestock were his passion, he managed several large ranches in New Mexico and owned several agriculture businesses in Texas. In his later year he and his wife Judy owned Stay and Play boarding and grooming, where he made close friends with people and their pets.

He leaves behind his wife Judy Hays; a son Bill Hays of Farmington, NM.; a son Kelley Hays (Leigh) of Celina, Texas; a granddaughter Emily and a grandson Joshua. A stepdaughter Christina Childress (Jared) of Lubbock, Texas; a grandson Aaron Childress (Autumn) of Slaton, Texas; a granddaughter Cassy Childress (Felix) and a great granddaughter Vivia of Lubbock, Texas; a sister Maxine Hammer (Earl) of Edmond, OK and their families; a brother Robert Hays (Sandi) of Edmond, OK and their families; a brother Joe Hays (Glo) of College Station, Texas and their families. Many aunts, uncles and cousins he loved dearly. Bill loved the Lord, his family and his country.

The family want to thank Dr. Odom and the Yoakum Co. Hospital for the good care there! Also thank you to the Hospice team that became our family. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful community of church and friends that reached out to us.

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Maria Adelaida Villegas - November 02, 1934 - January 26, 2024

Departed: 01/26/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Maria Adelaida Villegas.

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RICHARD LEE BEARD - September 11, 1943 - January 17, 2024

Departed: 01/17/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Richard Lee Beard, 80, of Denver City, Texas, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church in Denver City, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Denver City, Texas, officiated by Rev. Jesse Garcia and Assisted by Skip Rodgers.

Richard passed away January 17, 2024, in Denver City, Texas.

Richard was born September 11, 1943. He graduated from Portales, New Mexico. He married Royce Jean Hughes on April 24, 1973 in Lovington, New Mexico. He began his career with United Supermarket in Vernon, Texas and Brownfield, Texas before moving to Denver City with Piggly Wiggly and then the remainder of his career with Dales Venture Foods. Retiring after 30 years as a store manager, he also served as a DCISD crossing guard for many years. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Denver City, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ocie and Mary Alice Beard, his wife, Royce Jean Beard, a twin sister Joyce Marie and a brother Bob.

Richard is survived by two sons, Billy Beard and wife Gina, of Denver City, TX., James Beard and wife Tina of Okmulgee, OK.; a daughter Nancy Eastteam and husband Calvin, of Denver City, TX.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 18, 2024 from 3:00 P.M at Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital

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WILLIAM B BOYLES JR. - January 12, 1947 - January 14, 2024

Departed: 01/14/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: William B. Boyles Jr., passed away on January 14, 2024, in Denver City, Texas.

William was born in Littlefield, Texas on January 12, 1947, to William B. Boyles Sr. and Lena Jo McNabb. He married, Mary Kerrick Frankfather, on February 7, 2009 in Plains, Texas. He worked for WTG Fuels for thirteen years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Frankfather, of Denver City, Texas; two sons, Eddy Boyles and wife Misty, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Gary Boyles and wife Tanna, of Lubbock, Texas; one step son, Scott Frankfather and wife JoLynn, of Denver City, Texas; nine grandchildren Nathan Boyles and wife, Maddie, Autmn Belcher and husband, Jared, Ethan Boyles and wife, Rachel, Kaelen Boyles, Lincoln Boyles, Colton Boyles, Dakota Boyles, Jordan Frankfather and Jayden Frankfather; three brothers Eddie Boyles, Rex Boyles and Roger Boyles.

Memorial donations to be made to The New Mexico Children’s Home, in Portales, New Mexico.

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JOEY TRINIDAD - August 29, 1966 - January 12, 2024

Departed: 01/12/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Joey Trinidad, 57, of Denver City, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Williams Catholic Church in Denver City, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Seminole, Texas, officiated by Father Eduardo Teo.

Joey passed away January 12, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas.

Joey was born August 29, 1966, in Denver City, Texas to Joe Trinidad and Margaret Barrientez Trinidad. On November 4, 1995, he married the love of his life Teri in Denver City, Texas, from their union they formed a beautiful family. He graduated from DCISD in 1984, worked in the oilfield industry for forty years, and was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church.

Joey was preceded in death by his grandparents; a sister Elissa Trinidad-Flores.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of twenty-eight years, Teri Trinidad; his parents Joe and Margaret Trinidad; a son Ivan Trinidad; a daughter Yesenia Trinidad; two grandchildren Jeremiah Trinidad and Arianna Esquivel; a brother Danny Trinidad; a sister Darlene Baskin; his father and mother-in-law Quirino and Beatrice Molina; a brother-in-law Adrian Molina; a sister-in-law Isabel Molina and husband Asa Coston; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. with rosary at 6:00 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital

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MARTINA PADILLA BORREGO - November 11, 1940 - January 10, 2024

Departed: 01/10/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Martina Padilla Borrego, 83, of Denver City, Texas, will be held

at 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Williams Catholic Church in Denver City, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Seminole, Texas, officiated by Father Eduardo Teo.

Martina passed away January 10, 2024, in Denver City, Texas.

Martina was born November 11, 1940, in Durango, Mexico to Santos and Maria Del Pilar Padilla.

Martina is preceded in death by her parents Santos and Maria Del Pilar, her husband Jose Ines Garcia, two daughters Maria Del Pilar Garcia and Guillermina Garcia, and one brother.

Martina is survived by six daughters, Irma Garcia, Elizabeth Garcia, Maria De La Luz Morales, Luciana Cardoza, Maribel Cardoza, Mayela Mijares, three sons Jose Manuel Garcia, Jose Antonio Garcia, Jose Ines Garcia, thirty-one grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the rosary at 6:00 P.M.

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ANITA SUE HOLDER - May 17, 1943 - January 09, 2024

Departed: 01/09/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Sue Holder, of Denver City, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Denver City, Texas.

Sue was born in Odessa, Texas on May 17, 1943, to Owen Howard Holder and Hazel Anita Maples. Sue was active in the Denver City Art Assn. and had a passion for painting and photography. She was also active in the Yoakum County Connection and American Heart Association.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her sisters, Deborah Selby and husband John, of Salem, Virginia and Terry Deaton and husband Rodney, of Denver City, Texas; three nieces, Kristin Peters and husband Alan, Alisha Hemmeline and husband Kenny, both of Denver City, Texas and Meg Selby of Bangkok, Thailand; one nephew, Jack Selby of Salem, Virginia, and thirteen great nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

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Mary Jane Ryder - June 05, 1947 - January 06, 2024

Departed: 01/06/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Mary Jane Ryder, of Denver City, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral Service for Mary Jane will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel of Denver City, Texas at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Kyle Streun officiating. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Denver City, Texas.

Mary Jane Ryder was born in Seminole, Texas on June 5, 1947, to Sam Trout and Leona Faye Matthews. Mary Jane played trombone in high school band, she was a dedicated nurse for thirty years, and loved making wooden crosses to hand out to healthcare workers that helped take care of her and to people in the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Billy Trout and two sisters, Doris Trout and Patsy Belk.

She is survived by her husband, Red Ryder; a daughter, Leona Ryder; a brother, Glenn Trout (Sheila), all of Denver City, Texas; a brother-in-law, Robert Ryder of Hobbs, New Mexico; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Ryder, Lucy Orona (Jr.); nieces, Wanda Durham (Pat), Becky Riley (Jason).

Memorial donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

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JUANITA R. CANO - March 08, 1934 - January 04, 2024

Departed: 01/04/2024 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Juanita Cano, of Denver City, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Tomball, Texas. Funeral Service for Juanita Cano will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St. Williams Catholic Church in Denver City, Texas at 10:00 a.m. with Father Eduardo Teo officiating. Visitation for Juanita Cano will be Thursday, January 11, 2024, and Friday, January 12, 2024, from 8:00 am. to 8:00 pm., with rosary on Friday at 6:00 pm in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Denver City, Texas. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes of Denver City, Texas.

Juanita was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on March 8, 1934, to Cresencio Rocha and Juana Lopez (Rocha). She married the love of her life, Jesus Cano, on February 14, 1952, in Ojinaga, Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesus Cano; two sisters and four brothers.

She is survived by her sons, Ramon Cano, Victor Cano, both of Denver City, Texas, Efrin Cano, of Midland, Texas Joe Cano (Kelly), of Tomball, Texas; two daughters, Luz Paredes (Ramiro), of Oklahoma, and Rosa Vincent, of Tomball, Texas; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren and twenty-four great great grandchildren.

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Petra Pacheco Loya - July 24, 1956 - December 30, 2023

Departed: 12/30/2023 (Denver City)

Obituary Preview: Petra Pacheco Loya, of Denver City, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church in Denver City, Texas at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jesse Garcia officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, and Thursday, January 4, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel, in Denver City, Texas. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes of Denver City, Texas.

Petra Pacheco Loya was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on July 24, 1956, to Lorenzo A. and Carmen Nevarrez Pacheco.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Carmen N. Pacheco and a granddaughter, Annalee Ravile Loya.

She is survived by her husband David Loya; a son Jose P. Loya and wife Charita; a daughter Leeanna P. Loya, all of Denver City, Texas; two grandchildren.

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Funeral Services Offered

Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City offers a range of funeral services designed to meet the unique needs and preferences of each family they serve. Some of the services they offer include:

Traditional Funerals: Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City provides traditional funeral services that include visitation, funeral ceremony, and burial or entombment.

Cremation Services: For families who prefer cremation, Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City offers a range of options, including direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, and cremation with traditional funeral service.

Memorial Ceremonies: The funeral home also offers memorial ceremonies that can be held at their facility or at a location of the family's choice.

Pre-Planning Services: Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City encourages families to plan ahead by offering pre-planning services that allow individuals to make their funeral arrangements in advance.

The Benefits of Pre-Planning

Pre-planning is an important aspect of funeral planning that allows individuals to take control of their final arrangements and ensure that their wishes are respected. By pre-planning with Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City, individuals can:

Avoid burdening their loved ones with difficult decisions during a time of grief

Ensure that their final wishes are respected and carried out

Lock in costs at today's prices, avoiding future inflation

Gain peace of mind knowing that their arrangements are taken care of

The Importance of Personalization

At Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City, the staff understands that every individual is unique and deserves a personalized tribute that reflects their personality, interests, and accomplishments. That's why they offer a range of personalization options, including:

Customized caskets and urns

Personalized obituaries and death notices

Special music and video tributes

Unique memorialization options, such as fingerprint jewelry or customized keepsakes

The Facility

Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City is located in a beautiful and historic building that has been carefully restored to maintain its original charm. The facility features:

A spacious chapel with comfortable seating for large gatherings

A welcoming reception area where families can gather and share memories

A state-of-the-art audio-visual system for personalized video tributes

A peaceful outdoor courtyard where families can reflect and remember their loved ones

The Staff

The staff at Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City is comprised of experienced and compassionate professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to families in need. From licensed funeral directors to administrative staff, every member of the team is committed to helping families celebrate the lives of their loved ones with dignity and respect.

Contact Information

If you're looking for a trusted and respected funeral home in Denver City, Texas, look no further than Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City. To learn more about their services or to schedule a consultation, please contact them at:

Ratliff Funeral Homes - Denver City

303 E. Broadway Street, Denver City, TX, 79323

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, achievements, and surviving family members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to share the news of a loved one's passing with friends, family, and community. They provide an opportunity to honor the deceased, share memories, and celebrate their life. Obituaries also help to notify people of funeral or memorial service arrangements.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, a family member or close friend of the deceased writes the obituary. Funeral homes or crematories may also offer assistance in writing an obituary as part of their services.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service (if applicable), and surviving family members. It may also include hobbies, interests, achievements, and other personal details.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from a few sentences to a short paragraph.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a nice way to personalize the tribute and help others remember the deceased.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and any specific requirements they may have. You may need to provide the written obituary, along with payment for publication.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms that allow you to publish an obituary, such as Legacy.com, Tributes.com, or social media sites like Facebook. These platforms often offer additional features like guest books and condolence messages.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or online platform. Newspaper rates can range from $50 to several hundred dollars, while online platforms may offer free or low-cost options.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

It depends on the publication or platform. Some may allow corrections or updates, while others may not. Be sure to review the obituary carefully before submitting it for publication.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary can vary depending on the publication's schedule and deadlines. Online platforms may publish immediately, while newspapers may take a day or two.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to reflect on their life and leave a final message for loved ones. This can be a therapeutic exercise and help ensure that your story is told accurately.

What if I don't want to write an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary or prefer not to do so, you can ask a friend or family member for assistance. Alternatively, you can opt for a simple death notice that only includes basic information.

Can I include charitable donations in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers in their loved one's memory. This can be a meaningful way to honor their legacy and support a good cause.

How do I handle errors or inaccuracies in an obituary?

If you notice an error or inaccuracy in an obituary, contact the publication or platform immediately to request a correction. They will work with you to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Can I republish an obituary at a later date?

Sometimes families may want to republish an obituary on anniversaries or special occasions. Check with the original publication or platform to see if they offer this service or have any specific requirements.

What if I'm unsure about what to say in an obituary?

If you're struggling to find the right words for an obituary, consider talking to friends, family members, or a counselor for support. You can also look at examples of other obituaries for inspiration.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary is a celebration of the person's life, so feel free to include humorous stories or anecdotes that capture their personality and spirit.

How do I know if I should include certain information in an obituary?

Use your discretion when deciding what information to include in an obituary. Consider what would be meaningful and respectful to the deceased and their loved ones.

Can I write an obituary for someone who didn't have any immediate family?

Yes, even if someone didn't have immediate family, friends or caregivers can still write an obituary to honor their memory and share their story.

What if I'm not comfortable writing about certain aspects of the person's life?

You don't have to include anything that makes you uncomfortable. Focus on sharing positive memories and celebrating the person's life in a way that feels authentic and respectful.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes or lyrics that resonated with the deceased can add depth and meaning to the obituary. Just be sure to properly attribute any copyrighted material.

How do I ensure that my loved one's story is told accurately in an obituary?

Talk to friends and family members who knew your loved one well to gather information and insights. You can also review documents like resumes, awards, or certificates to get facts straight.

What if I'm worried about what others might think of the obituary?

Rather than worrying about others' opinions, focus on creating an honest and heartfelt tribute that celebrates your loved one's life. Remember, the goal is to honor them, not seek approval from others.

Can I use social media to share an obituary?

Absolutely! Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can be effective ways to share news of a loved one's passing and connect with others who are grieving.

How do I cope with grief after writing an obituary?

WRiting an obituary can be a difficult but cathartic experience. Allow yourself time to grieve and process your emotions. Reach out to friends, family, or support groups for comfort and guidance if needed.