Obituaries

Francisco “El Cubano” Santiesteban

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Francisco “El Cubano” Santiesteban, 75, went home to the with our Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025. A private memorial was held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at St. Michale’s Catholic Church in Levelland. Interment will be announced at a later date.

Funeral services held for Dora Montez

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Dora Elia Montez peacefully entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on September 6, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.She was united in marriage to Enriquez Ruiz Montez on July 20, 1978, in Clovis, New Mexico. Together, they were blessed with two children.

KENNETH COATS, JR

Funeral services held for Kenneth Coats, Jr., 77

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Kenneth Neal Coats, Jr., 77, passed away on September 9, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on December 10, 1947, in Littlefield, Texas, Kenneth lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and deep devotion to his family and community.

Funeral services held for Manuel Guerra Jr

Funeral services held for Manuel Guerra Jr.

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Manuel Guerra Jr. ,82, of Levelland passed from this life on September 5, 2025 with his devoted wife, Pauline by his side. Visitation took place on Sunday September 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM with the reading of the Holy Rosary began at 5:00 PM. Funeral Service were held at St.

Rosary set for Marie Riddle

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Marie Riddell was called home to be with Jesus Christ in Plano, TX on September 1, 2025. Born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, December 3, 1939, to James Ochetti and Louise Tondini-Ochetti, after high school, she went on to college at the University of Michigan, studying to become a Registered Nurse.

Marie Louise Riddle

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Marie Louise Riddle, of Dallas, formerly of Levelland passed on September 1, 2025. Funeral services are pending at this time. Under the direction and care of Head Duarte Funeral Home and staff of Levelland.

Rebecca Vaughn

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Becky Ann Vaughn was born on November 9, 1955, in Gladewater, Texas. She began her journey of life that would not only leave a mark on her community but also touch the hearts of many who knew her.

JESSE ROBLEDO

Services pending for Jesse R. Robledo, 82

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Jesse Rodriguez Robledo of San Antonio, Tx passed from this life on August 22, 2025. He was born September 18, 1942 in San Antonio Tx, to Guadalupe Luna Robledo and Damiana Rodriguez.Jesse live in San Antonio all his life. He was a truck driver and masonry and gravel hauler for years.

LYNN COOK

Services set for Lynn Cook

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Lynn Rhea Cook, of Levelland, Texas, passed from this life on August 30, 2025, with her devoted husband Otis by her side, surrounded by her loving family and friends.She was born on September 27, 1958, in Levelland, Texas, to Robert Robbins and Billie Anne Robbins.

FIRST PLACE SCRAMBLE - The Whiteface Cemetery Association held a golf scramble on August 2. Pictured from left to right are: Joe Don Elam, Jimmy Erickson, Russell Dial, and Jordan Elam who placed first in the event. (Photo courtesy if Traci Baker)

Funeral services set for Alan W. Geistman

Alan Geistman

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Alan Wayne Geistman died August 28, 2025, at the age of 75 from complications related to gastric cancer. A true and proud Texan, Alan was born October 19, 1949, in Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas to Julius Lehman (J.L.) Geistman and Inez Lollar Geistman.

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