Broadway Funeral Directors

Esther Sepeda, 84, was born April 10, 1938, in Buda, TX to Jesus & Inocensia Salazar. Esther was very active in her community and even more so when it came to her culture. She co-founded the Hispanic Association of Women Inc. and was the first Hispanic woman to be appointed as a board member to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. She later was appointed as the CEO for The Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and served as so for over twenty-two years. She enjoyed bible studies and ministering to others about Christ was a passion that was inspired by her many years as a member of Alliance Church. After moving to Abernathy, she became a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church where she...

Ray Edward "Eddie" Buffington Jr., 79, was born June 15, 1942, in Faulk, AR to Ray Edward and Lura Buffington Sr. He graduated from Kermit High School in 1960, only months after marrying June May Emerson on August 29, 1959, in Kermit. Soon after graduating, Eddie started working for Sears Roebuck as a salesman and stayed there for 20 years. He left only to start his own company, Eddie Buffington Heating, Plumbing and Air, which he owned and operated for more than 30 years. He was a simple man who enjoyed pawn shopping and whose only passions included hard work and taking care of his family to which, some say go hand in hand. On May 10, 2022, early in the morning, Ray Edward Buffington...

Gustavo "Gus" SanMiguel Sr., 67, was born May 10, 1954, in Mathis to Magdeleno & Elisa SanMiguel. He married Frances Sanchez on June 28, 1972, in Colorado and worked in maintenance at Heritage Apts. for many years. Gustavo enjoyed watching football with the 49'ers being his favorite team to watch. He also enjoyed having bar-be-ques, cooking for his family and more than all; spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of which he had many. On the early morning hours of January 10, 2022, Gustavo SanMiguel Sr. was called from this earth into the arms of his eternal father. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Frances SanMiguel; four sons,...

Marge Mixon Eller, born Aug 10, 1929, passed away Nov 30, 2021, An informal Celebration of Life will be held Sat, Dec 18, 2021, from 2 to 4PM in The Chapel of Broadway Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Full obit for Mrs. Eller can be found at broadwayfuneraldirectors.com.

Donald Wade Nickels walked through the gates of heaven on November 17th, 2021, after a brief illness. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 10am, November 30, 2021, in the Broadway Church of Christ auditorium. Immediately following the service, a family visitation will be held at the church. He was born on May 7, 1935, to Lawrence Nickels and Wanda West Nickels in Portales, New Mexico. In 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Latayne Steffey. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Latayne, his daughter, Leesa Nickels Hedge and her husband, Raymond Hedge of Tyler, his daughter, Dr. Melinda Beth Nickels of Lubbock, and a brother, Norris Keith Nickels of Payson, Arizona. A...

Amelia Garcia Gutierrez, 89, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by those who love her. Amelia was born in Beeville, Texas on April 10, 1932, to Agustin and Antonia Garcia. Amelia was the seventh child of 11 brothers and three sisters. Amelia served the State of Texas where she passionately cared for people with special needs at the Lubbock State School. Amelia was a devout Baptist who was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Lubbock since 1970. Amelia believed it was her ministry and calling by God to take her widowed friends to and from church, doctors' appointments, and other errands in and out of town. Amelia is survived by her children, David (Fran)...

Dennis James Barnard, 71 was born January 24, 1950, in White Plains, New York to Ted & Audrey Barnard. He married Rhonda Lorenz on September 8, 2001, in Lubbock and was owner/operator of The Idalou Drag Strip for many years. He enjoyed racing, building cars, bowling, traveling, and had a special interest in trains. He was a stranger to no one and had a talent for telling the best stories around. More than anything, Dennis loved spending time with his family and grandchildren who will remember him always for being the best at everything he ever did. In the evening of September 27, 2021, Dennis James Barnard was called from this earth and into the arms of his eternal father. Those...

Mauricio Trejo, 68, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2021. He was born in Lubbock on September 28, 1952 to the late Carlos Valdes Trejo and Paula Gonzalez Trejo. Mauricio graduated from Lubbock High School and served in the U.S. Army. Mauricio had a one liner for almost every situation. Joking around gave him an opportunity to show off his bright, kind smile. He had an uncanny ability to remember family birthdays and mastered the art of giving quirky gifts. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to Tejano, and cheering for the Red Raiders. He embraced a unique bond with each person that was a part of his life and will be remembered as a selfless person with...

Ronald Joe Nichols, 67, passed away March 27, 2021. He was born July 7, 1953 in Dallas, Texas. Ronald graduated from Brownwood High School in 1971. He graduated with a bachelors degree in business from Howard Payne University in 1975. He and his wife Ty Ann married August 18, 1972. Ronald owned and operated Nichols Marketing as a food broker. His wife, mother, and some family called him Ronald. He was known as Ron to everyone else. He also proudly went by Daddy and Papa. He played high school football for the Brownwood Lions when they won two back-to-back state championships. He loved camping, fishing, cooking, grilling, making a sale, dogs, football, Thanksgiving, music (country, blues,...

Joe Gomez Davila, born May 24, 1943 went to be with our Lord on March 9, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born to Hilario Davila and Ursula Gamez Davila in San Angelo, TX and grew up in Seagraves, TX. He met his bride Rosy "Rosa" DeLeon in Seagraves, and married her on December 9,1961 in Brownfield, TX, and they soon moved to Lubbock where they made a wonderful life. Joe spent over 20 years with Great Plains Manufacturing where he worked his way up from laborer to Sales Manager. In the early 1970's, Joe ventured into radio and began hosting a radio show on Sunday Nights at KCLR in Ralls, TX. He was a longtime radio personality at KWGO FM and KLFB AM, and he went on to launch KXTQ Magic 93,...

Jack Ray Ruiz, 64, was born February 4, 1956 in Portales, New Mexico to Genaro & Rita Trujillo. Jack worked in construction for most of his life and he loved his four boys and grand babies. He was a good man with a good soul and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. On January 6, 2021 shortly after midnight, Jack Ray Ruiz was called from this earth. Those left to cherish his loving memory are his four sons, Jeremy Ruiz of Wimberley, Justin Ruiz of Shallowater, Joel Ruiz of Wylie, Sam Ruiz of Portales, NM. One brother, Henry Ruiz of Portales; as sister, Perci & Efren Urias of Portales; and nine grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his grand-daughter, Aspen Salazar;...