Arlen “Red” Howle, 86, died Sunday, Feb. 5. Arrangements are pending with Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.

Jack K. Stephens, age 74 of North Richland Hills, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Bedford.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 30, at Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford with Heath Stapleton and Jim Cox officiating.

Interment followed in Battle Creek Cemetery at 2 p.m. under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Visitation was held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford.

Glenn Edward Waldrop, 57, of Corpus Christi, Texas, was called home on Jan. 20.

Glenn was born July 14, 1959, to Bob and Mary Waldrop in Breckenridge. He attended school in Breckenridge, where he played football, graduating in 1977. After high school he went to work for Deluxe Checks in Dallas, before starting his 33 year career with Koch Industries.

On Dec. 3, 1992, Glenn married his soul mate Danielle Frech. Combined they had five children. Glenn loved the outdoors, loved to hunt and fish. He also loved to play the guitar, picking it up and playing to soothe away stress.

Two lifelong dreams of Glenn’s were to go on an African Big Game Hunt and to snag a trophy deer. He was able to fulfill both of those, getting the biggest deer of his life in November 2016. While his outdoor passions brought him much happiness, his greatest joy and achievement was his family. Glenn loved his family beginning with his parents and siblings and continuing to his children and his pride and joy, his granddaughter Bryleigh.

Glenn was an outstanding employee and employer, who built bonds with co-workers that lasted through the years and over the miles of job separations.

Survivors include his wife, Danielle, of Corpus Christi; children, Michael Waldrop of Corpus Christi, Kari Whitney and husband Robert, and granddaughter Bryleigh, of Severn, Maryland, Zach Waldrop of Corpus Christi, and Tyler Waldrop, of San Antonio, his mother, Mary Land of Breckenridge and brothers Ron Waldrop and his wife, Diane of Sherman and Tracey Waldrop of Breckenridge. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob and his daughter Ashley.

Visitation was from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Sawyer-George Funeral Home.

Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at Sawyer-George Funeral Home in Corpus Christi.

Burial services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Breckenridge Cemetery in Breckenridge.

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Memorial Page in his honor at the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org.

Funeral services entrusted to Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Inc., 12497 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78410. (361) 242-3205 Please visit our web site at www.sawyergeorgefuneralhome.com.

Anastacia Portillo, 97, died Wednesday, Jan. 11. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.

Anastacia was born on May 2, 1919, in Marfa, Texas, to Jose Portillo and Maria DeLaLuz Pando Portillo. She was a homemaker and founding member of the Temple La Hermosa.

She is survived by her daughter, Elva Garcia of Breckenridge; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, one daughter, four sisters, one brother and two grandchildren.

Domingo “Dee” Escalon, 72, passed away Monday at his home in Breckenridge. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed in Breckenridge Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with the rosary said at 7 p.m. Arrangements were under the direction of Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.

He was born Oct. 22, 1944, in Donna, Texas.  As a teenager, Dee moved with his family from Navasota, Texas, to Throckmorton, Texas.  He married his childhood sweetheart and beautiful wife Connie in 1966. Dee and Connie moved to and settled in Breckenridge, in 1967 and raised three boys.

A butcher by trade, he worked in the meat market for several local businesses throughout his life. At times, he was also a small business owner, operating Dee’s Grocery and Market, Escalon Wholesale Meats and most recently being part owner of Escalon’s Buck ‘N Hog.

For over forty years, Dee selflessly offered his time coaching baseball to countless youth and from a passion for and love of the game, imparted so many invaluable life lessons along the way.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eleno and Clara Escalon, brothers Senovio, Aurelio, Francisco, Jose, and Mike Escalon, sisters Carmen Sumrall and Brenda Navarro.

He is survived by his loving wife Connie Escalon; sons and their wives Robert and Nora Escalon of Mansfield, Roddy and Dorthy Escalon of Arlington and Patrick and Chelsea Escalon of Breckenridge; grandchildren, James Escalon and his wife Ashley, Noel, Jacob, Madison, Jordan and Jaxon Escalon; and great-grandchildren Camden, Kiptyn, Cade, and Knox Escalon.

Surviving siblings include Teresa Valdez, Mary Lou Cardenas, John Escalon, Mary Helen Reyes, Tony Escalon, Joe Escalon, Sandy Escalon, Ricky Escalon and Sylvia Contreras. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to all the parents and kids who allowed Dee to give a big part of himself to their lives through the game of baseball.  

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dee’s name to the Breckenridge Little League at the First National Bank. Donations can also be made to The American Heart Association or to any charity of your choice.

Annette Boaz was born December 30, 1937 to Tom and Nelle Doran Aylor in San Saba Texas.  She graduated from San Saba High School in 1956.  She married Don Boaz of Ft Worth on December 2, 1960.  They had 4 children Rusty, Nanette, Randy and Donna.  She became the mother of Don’s sons Robbie and Mike, who were from his previous marriage.  Annette and Don were married 20 years and divorced in 1980 and Don passed away in December of 1987.  

Annette worked for the San Saba County Extension Services from 1958-1960.  She worked for PETCO, Blodgett Motor Company, and JEMCO prior to employment with the Breckenridge Independent School District.  She became an employee of BISD in August 1972 as a Physical Education aide at East Elementary. 

During her 32 years with BISD she was a PE aide, kindergarten aide, junior high secretary, administration office payroll clerk, and superintendent secretary/board clerk until her retirement in August 2004.  Due to her long tenure, she had the pleasure of working for 5 different superintendents.  She decided it was time to retire when her youngest daughter, Donna, became the principal at East, the school where Annette started her long career at BISD.  

She quickly advanced in her BISD career due to her work ethic, professionalism, and dedication.  She was the go-to person at the school that everyone relied upon.   

Annette was a very caring, humble person, who always put others first.   Her greatest loves were her children and grandchildren. She also had many close friends that she cherished, many who called her every day to check on her.  She was a huge NBA fan, especially her beloved San Antonio Spurs (a favorite of her mother also), an NFL fan, and loved Lance Kitchens broadcasts of Buckaroo games.   

Annette was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Breckenridge, having taught Sunday school in her early years.  She was a former member of Mother’s Petite, Lady Elks, Woman’s Forum and several school organizations.  

She was preceded in death by her father and mother Tom and Nelle Aylor, Don Boaz, Mike Boaz, numerous Boaz and Doran family members, all of whom she adored.  She is survived by the following family members – Rusty and wife Kathleen of Coppell Texas, Nanette Cowain and husband Bob of Bedford Texas, Randy and wife Deedra of Breckenridge, Donna Wade and husband James of Breckenridge, Robbie Boaz and wife Sandy of Longview Texas, her sister Margy Roy and husband Buddy, brother Wilbur Aylor, best family friend Gwen Boaz and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

Grandchildren are Jake Boaz, Rachel Boaz, Nicolette Boaz, Aylor Rix, Carter Rix, Clay Boaz, and Tanner Wade.  Step grandchildren are Jason Hash and wife Misty, Colt Morrison and wife Teddy, Tony Wade, Devin Wade and wife Kaitlin, Patrick Boaz, and Michael Boaz. 

She also has 8 step great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Breckenridge Meals on Wheels, EMS in San Saba Texas, First United Methodist Church, or donor’s choice of charity.  

Funeral services were held Monday, February 6, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church. Interment followed in Breckenridge Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Mike Hinyard, Curt McClymond, Bill Ash, Jacky Walker, Mark Dempsey, and Mark Campbell.

Orvel A. Knight, age 84 of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel with Chad Ezell officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Necessity Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Morehart Mortuary.

Orvel Anderson Knight was born June 20, 1933, in Iraan, Texas, to parents, Oscar Knight and Hattie Hawkins Knight. Orvel moved to Breckenridge, along with his parents and three older sisters at the age of two.

They moved to the Necessity community when he was four and then moved back to Breckenridge at the age of ten, where he graduated high school in May of 1951. He then went to the United States Navy, Dec. 26, 1951, and was Honorably Discharged Oct. 10, 1955.  

Orvel worked in just about every aspect of the oil field until he retired in April of 2002 and moved back to Breckenridge, where he lived out the remainder of his life. Orvel enjoyed worshiping at Cowboy Church and was a current member of Leon River Cowboy Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Hattie Knight; three sisters, Ileda Jones, Laveda Peterson and Nancy Lee.

Mr. Knight is survived by his two sons, Alan Knight of Big Spring and Randy Knight of Sonora; one daughter, Sherry Knight of Fort Worth; one brother, Bobby Knight of Brownfield; four grandchildren, Desiree Farmer of Midland, Lacey Blaine and Jeremy Knight, both of Big Spring and Randi Lynn Dyck of Essieville and 13 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Orvel requested donations to be sent to the children’s charity of your choice.

His favorite was St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Carolyn Howk, age 86 of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, at the Elliott Street Church of Christ with Jim Cox and Don Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.  Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, at Morehart Mortuary.

Carolyn Maudine Howk was born on February 19, 1930 in Morrilton, Arkansas to her parents, Charley and Leona Bradley. Carolyn was the youngest of four children. At an early age her family moved to Searcy, Arkansas because Harding Christian Academy and college relocated from Morrilton. Carolyn graduated from Harding Christian Academy and attended Harding Christian College for two years. In 1949, she married Homer Wesley Howk and in 1950, they started their family with the birth of Daniel Wayne, known as Danny. In 1951, a daughter, Fretta Louise, was added to the family.

In 1953, the family moved to Abilene where they resided for a short period of time before settling in Breckenridge. Carolyn was a devoted wife and a wonderful homemaker. She was very involved with the church and participated in numerous activities, which included World Bible School (following the footsteps of her sister and brother-in-law who were missionaries in Germany and Austria for over three decades). She also was involved in the Mother’s Club at the elementary school Danny and Fretta attended. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed canning and freezing the fruits and vegetables she and Wesley grew in their garden. She frequently baked and cooked for church members who were ill or who had lost loved ones.

Carolyn loved nature and the beauty of God’s creation. She started an iris garden when she and Wesley bought a house on 3rd Street and she later added day lilies from her mother’s garden in Arkansas. Other hobbies included sewing, quilting, and listening to her best friend, Ima Jean, talk to her on the phone.

When Danny and Fretta were in high school, Carolyn began working part time at ABC Printing, the company owned and operated by her husband and father-in-law. In the early 60’s, her in-laws, Homer and Blanche Howk moved from Abilene to Breckenridge. Carolyn played a big part in lovingly caring for them in their later years.

After the loss of her husband, Wesley, in 2009, Carolyn moved to the Breck Manor Apartments where she lived until August of 2016 when she decided to move to Grand Prairie to be near her daughter and grandchildren. While in Grand Prairie, Carolyn was able to enjoy several family birthday celebrations, the marriage proposal of a grandson to his now lovely wife, the birth of her sixteenth great grandchild, and Thanksgiving in her granddaughter, Jodi’s new home.

Carolyn’s life-long passion was to see her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren follow her and Wesley’s example in their devotion to Christ Jesus. Carolyn went home to be with her Heavenly Father on February 8th after being hospitalized for a lengthy period of time. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Howk; her son, Danny Howk; her brothers, C.L. Bradley, Jr. and James Lowell Bradley; and her sister, Ruth (Bradley) Hare.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Lesli Howk; grandson, Timothy Howk and wife Lindsay and their children, Reed and Reagan; granddaughter, Danna (Howk) Dowdy and husband Jarrott and their daughter, Allison.

She is also survived by her daughter, Fretta (Howk-Crane) Nelson and husband Peter; grandson, Jeremy Crane and wife Maria and their daughters, Julianna and husband Ben Munoz, Josey, Vivian, An, Amelia, and Sasha; granddaughter, Jodi (Crane) Vera and husband Andrew and their sons, Christian, Anthony and wife Genesis, Gabriel, Noah, and Levi; and grandson, Jesse Crane and wife Taylor and their sons, Jaxon and Beckett. Also another great grandchild and two great-great grandchildren will arrive this year.

Memorials may be made to the World Bible School (through Elliott Street Church of Christ in Breckenridge) or the Reggy Hiller Missions Fund – Southwest Central Church of Christ, 4011 W. Bellfort Ave., Houston, Texas 77025 and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Frank Casey, 85, died Sunday, Feb. 12. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.

Frank was born on Oct. 15, 1931, in Woodson to Floyd David Casey and Molly Elizabeth Autry Casey. He married Allene Harrigal in September of 1971 in Breckenridge. Mr. Casey had worked as a fireman for the Breckenridge Fire Department for 21 years until his retirement.

Survivors include daughters, Teresa Watts of Palo Pinto and Pat Sullivan and husband, Rodney of Breckenridge; step-daughter, Lynda Harrigal of Greenville; grandchildren Aaron Watts and wife, Layla of Graham and Ryan Sullivan of Breckenridge; and a great grandson, Elijah Watts. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Wanda Murphy.

Jerald Wayne Maynard, age 80, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Woodlands Assisted Living in Eastland, surrounded by his loving family.

Services for Jerald were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Rising Star Church of Christ with burial at the Romney Cemetery on Highway 183 north of Rising Star, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland.

Family and friends gathered from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Edwards Funeral Home, located at 411 South Mulberry, Eastland, Texas.

Arlen “Red” Howle, 86, died Sunday, Feb. 5. Arrangements are pending with Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.

Douglas P. Fambrough, age 98 of Breckenridge, passed away from this earth and went home to glory on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at Necessity Baptist Church with Charles West, J.C. Burt and Dannie Lee officiating.

Interment will follow in Necessity Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, at Morehart Mortuary.

Joan Kelley Larson, age 87, passed away Friday, Feb. 17.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the First Presbyterian Church in Breckenridge with the Rev. Andy Channer officiating.

Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Morehart Mortuary.

Charles “Chuck” Haney, age 85 of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22. Per his wishes, Mr. Haney was cremated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.

Charles Edward Haney was born Jan. 2, 1932 in Afton, Texas, to parents Burnett Haney and Lula Mae Hicks Haney. Charles graduated Patton Springs High School. After graduation, Charles served in the United States Navy.

On June 18, 1955, he married Faye Charlene Rainbolt in Clovis, New Mexico. Charles worked as a salesman at S.H. Leggett and United Sales, as well as working for Cawthorn Oil until his retirement in August of 1996. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burnett and Lula Mae Haney; one brother, one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law.

Mr. Haney is survived by his wife of 61 years, Faye Haney; four children, Ronald Haney and wife Ginger of Coppell, Melissa Brannum of Carthage, Kevin Haney of Abilene, Pat Plunkett and husband Donnie of Kermit; one sister, Mary Helen Fleming of Garland; one sister-in-law, Mae Pasquet of Prosper; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels or to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Fred Squyres age 96, of Wellington, died Sunday, Feb. 19.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Smith, pastor officiating. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be at 4:30 p.m. in the Breckenridge Cemetery. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.

Fred was born on March 23, 1920 in Marynell, Texas, to Claude A. and Tony Hudzietz Squyres. He graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1938. Attended Tarleton State and received his BS in Agronomy from Texas Tech University in 1951.

He married Ruby Smith on Jan. 15, 1944, in Phoenix, Arizona. She preceded him in death in 2003. He married Betty Winslett on May 15, 2004 in Wellington.

Fred served in the U.S. Army’s 104th Infantry Division in Europe, during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart during his service. He then served in the 36th Infantry Division of the Army Reserves, retiring in 1980 at the rank of Lt. Colonel, after 40 years of service.

He was a district conservationist with the USDA Soil and Water Conservation Service for 30 years in several locations including Wellington from 1953 to 1962, when he moved to Dumas. Fred worked for the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board for 10 years and then served on that board for 6 years, of which he was a past president. He retired and returned to Wellington in 1995 from Dumas.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Wellington Masonic Lodge #763 for over 65 years, Glynn Moore Post #6439 of the VFW, American Legion, Soil Conservation Society of America, and the NRA.

Fred was also preceded in death by a daughter Anna Rebecca Squyres in 1949, two brothers, and one sister.

He is survived by his wife Betty of Wellington; son Newell Squyres and wife Peggy of Plains; daughter Nancy Squyres of Angel Fire, New Mexico; step-son Skip Harrison of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two step-daughters Karen Walker and husband Jerry of Cleburne and Sandy Fowler and husband Russell of Amarillo; a sister Margie Stuteville of Olney; seven grandchildren Shannon Squyres, Robin Swimmer and Justin, Saber Hunter and Justin, Brett Squyres, Stormy Allen and Clint, Denver Pierce, and Stefanie Castenada and Cameron; six great-grandchildren Kellen, Kaysie, and Korie Hunter, Darian Squyres, Journey Lazos, and Kyger Swimmer.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Collingsworth County Museum, P.O. Box 495 or Home Delivered Meals, 1001 Amarillo St., both in Wellington, Texas 79095. Sign the online guest book at www.adamsfuneralsvc.com.
 

David Lee Navarro, 48, a lifelong resident of Throckmorton, Texas, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, in Wichita Falls. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the First United Methodist Church in Throckmorton, with Rev. Jay Gage officiating. Burial followed the service at the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A rosary was held at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the funeral home with visitation to follow.

David was born Sept. 14, 1968, in Throckmorton to Guadalupe “Lupe” (Gonzalez) and Eulalio “Lee” Navarro. He graduated from Throckmorton High School and later was a truck driver for BJB. He loved playing the drums, and was an excellent football player. He loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his parents, Lupe and Lee Navarro of New Castle; his girlfriend, Krissy Loggains of Caddo; one daughter, Sheena Worley and husband Chris of Wichita Falls; four sons, Lawson Kaufman and wife April of Wichita Falls, Price Navarro and wife Samantha of Seymour, Mason Navarro and wife Lilliana of Throckmorton, and Trevor Morath of Windthorst; two sisters, Rebecca Navarro and husband Hector Corral of Graham, and Pia Seelye and husband Tom of New Castle; eleven grandchildren; two nephews; one niece; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Isabel and Bernadina Navarro and Lola and Jose Gonzalez.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.

Joan Kelley Larson, age 87, passed away Friday, Feb. 17. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Andy Channer officiating. Interment followed in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, at Morehart Mortuary.

Joan Kelley Larson was born on Jan. 31, 1930, in Cross Plains, Texas, to her parents, Elizabeth and T.C. Kelley. She had one brother, Thad Kelley. During her childhood, her family moved to Breckenridge, and her father established Kelley Supply Company.  Joan graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1948, completed a bachelor’s degree at North Texas State College, and worked in Austin, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1956, she married Randon Larson of New Orleans, and they started a family. In 1963, the family relocated to Texas, living for several years in Knox City, Texas, and eventually returned to Breckenridge in 1973.

Joan enjoyed traveling to see family and was active in her church, the Presbyterian Church of Breckenridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother.

Mrs. Larson is survived by her two daughters, Chris St. Clair and husband Tom St. Clair of Kensington, Maryland and Marilynn Yeghiazarian and husband Vartan Yeghiazarian of North Hollywood, California; one sister-in-law, Martha Kelley of Breckenridge; five grandchildren, Kate Misar of Nashville, Tennessee, Jennifer St. Clair of Kensington, Maryland, and Alex Yeghiazarian, Derek Yeghiazarian, and Nicole Yeghiazarian of North Hollywood, California; one niece, Tracey Fambro and husband Neil; and one nephew, Tim Kelley and wife Kim.

The family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the American Red Cross in lieu of flowers.

Mother and son, Maria “LuLu” Gallegos Diaz, age 50 of Breckenridge, and Fujo Gallegos, age 28 of Breckenridge, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016, after a tragic automobile accident.  Double funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, May 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Deacon Ruben Castaneda officiating.  Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 1, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel.

Maria Lourdes “LuLu” Diaz was born Feb. 11, 1966, in Mezquital, Durgano, Mexico, to parents Rodolfo Diaz and Juana Robles. She married Refugio Gallegos on Oct. 4, 1982, in Mezquital They moved to Breckenridge in 1992 where they raised their family. LuLu was a homemaker and loved to cook for and take care of her family. She was a wonderful wife and mother and loved taking care of her grandchildren. LuLu was the light of the family, loved to make people smile, and was loved by many.  

Anibal Refugio “Fujo” Gallegos was born Aug. 1, 1987, to parents Refugio Gallegos and Maria Gallegos Diaz in Mezquital, Durango, Mexico. Fujo grew up and attended school in Breckenridge and later worked for JM Construction. He was a good friend, brother, son, and uncle. Fujo was the soul of the family and a Mama’s boy. He was one of a kind, had the biggest heart, and would do anything for family and friends. Fujo was an amazing person who would lift you up and make you laugh. He adored his nephews and nieces and loved playing with them.  

LuLu and Fujo were both members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. LuLu was preceded in death by her father; and two sisters, Raquel Diaz and Yolanda Diaz. Fujo was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rodolfo Diaz and Hermelinda and Catarino Gallegos.  

LuLu and Fujo are survived by husband and father, Refugio Gallegos of Breckenridge; five children/siblings, Hebert Gallegos and wife Mayra Najera, Vanessa Gallegos and husband Adan Garcia, Hedith Gallegos and husband Vedal Mendoza, Ewrik Gallegos and wife Ana Martinez, and Cintia Gallegos, all of Breckenridge; 12 grandchildren/nephews and nieces, Kelsey, Hebert, Drake, Kimberley, Miriam, Nora, Hevelynn, Domynique, Ryan, Vedal, Kaylee and Mariana. LuLu is also survived by six siblings, Rodolfo Diaz and wife Delores Avalos of Oklahoma, Guillermo Diaz and wife Victoria Tobar of California, Luis Diaz and wife Margarita Flores of Breckenridge, Juan Diaz and wife Maria Flores of Breckenridge, Graciella Diaz and husband Angel Martinez of Mexico, and Fermin Diaz and wife Lucial Rodriguez of Breckenridge. LuLu and Fujo are also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and many other loved ones.  

 Memorials may be made to a Go Fund Me account set up to help with LuLu and Fujo’s final expenses at https://www.gofundme.com/23ssrbxq or may also be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.     

Maria Francisca Marentes Acosta, 76, of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Hendrick Hospice in Abilene. Her family will have a service at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.

Teresa Bosworth, 63, of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, May 20, at the residence of Donnie Baxley, 10508 Hwy. 183 S. in Breckenridge. Arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Teresa Cannon was born April 26, 1953 in Purcell, Okla., to parents Gordon Cannon and Wanda Lee Huffman Cannon. She graduated high school in Purcell, Okla. in 1971.
She lived in and around Eastland County for many years before moving to Breckenridge. She worked in private health care, and loved the elders she took care of. She had also worked at Breathe EZ in Breckenridge, for the Cottles in Moran and at several sale barns. Teresa loved shopping and listening to music. She also enjoyed quiet time in the country.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Ronnie Cannon; and her uncle and aunt, Johnnie and Florene Honea.
She is survived by a cousin, Wayne Honea and son, Brody Honea, of Eastland; companion, Scott Ensey of Breckenridge; four children, Justin Seabourn of Colorado, and Kevin Ensey, Keri Berkley, Jonathan Ensey, all of Breckenridge; 14 grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Memorials may be made to Dr. Goodall’s House and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at morehartmortuary.net.