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A Memorial Service was held for Bobby Lee Brewer, 86, of Brownfield, at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Bobby, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandpa was called to his eternal resting place on November 20, 2021. He entered this world on August 20, 1935, in Hale Center, TX, born to L.J. and Delores Brewer. He attended schools at Hale Center, Abernathy and Texas A&M. Bobby married Joyce Oson on August 22, 1966, and they had 34 years together before she passed away in October of 2000. He then married Carolyn Jo McKinzie on November 3, 2001, in Brownfield. After graduating, Bobby moved to Plainview and started working for Pioneer Natural Gas in 1961. He moved to Lubbock in 1972, and then to Brownfield in 1986. Bobby retired from Energas Co. on August 30, 1993. He worked in Plainview, Lubbock, and Brownfield. He has been active in the Optimist Clubs in those cities, as well as the Toastmasters, Boy Scouts, Boys Clubs, and served as a coach of Little League Football. Bobby was a member of the Builder’s Association, President of the Chamber of Commerce in Brownfield, and was involved in Industrial Development, FYI Club, and the Brownfield Manufacturing Co. Bobby was a former mayor of Brownfield and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Brewer; his parents; a grandson, Matthew McKinzie; four sisters, Nanny Lou Jarnigan, Mary Lou Brewer, Gwenith Purvis and Carol Johnson; and three brothers, Dwaine Brewer, Billy Brewer and Sammy Brewer. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Jo Brewer; daughter, Sylvia Brewer Boles (Mark); step-daughter, Brenda Hawkins (Daryl); step-son, Shane McKinzie (Kathy); seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
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Patricia Ann Montalbo left this life to be with her Lord on November 15, 2021. Patricia (“Pat”) was born on January 6, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas, to Fred Henry (a farmer) and Glena Ray (a homemaker) Turner. Growing up in Brownfield, Texas, she was baptized at the First Baptist Church, which she attended with her parents, sister Janey, and brother James. Pat began piano lessons at age six and later studied the organ and clarinet, as well. She played clarinet with the Brownfield High School band (winning state-wide and national honors), and she enjoyed working on the school paper and yearbook. Pat attended Texas Tech University, UT Austin, and UT Permian Basin – majoring in music education and pursuing extensive graduate work in music performance and musicology. She began teaching piano and other musical instruments at age 19. Over the decades that followed, Pat shared her gifts of music and teaching and hospitality with hundreds of students (from toddlers to adults) while living in Odessa, Amarillo, and for the past 26 years in Plano, TX. In addition to teaching, Pat played the organ for many churches – starting as a teenager in Brownfield. As much as she excelled in piano, the organ was her favorite instrument. She joyfully ministered through both playing pipe organs and directing adult and children’s choirs. Pat also delighted in playing harpsichord and recorder with baroque music performance ensembles, including the Permian Consort in Odessa and Marilla Musica in Amarillo; and she served as a participant and leader in the music teacher associations of Odessa, Amarillo, Plano, Frisco, and the state of Texas. Antiques and art were also a long-time passion of Pat’s; and, for several years, she operated an antique booth in Plano. Above all these endeavors, Pat was a devoted, loving, and cheerful wife to Gene and mother to Joanna – blessing them and her many beloved friends and family through her generous and caring nature, and her dry wit which brought laughter even in her final days of battling Parkinson’s. She is survived by: Gene Montalbo of Plano, Joanna (Gaasch) Smith and her husband Brooks of Dallas, and Janey (Turner) Bartley and her husband Thomas of Hemet, CA. Service is December 4, 11 a.m., at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Plano. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pat’s memory may be made to Dayspring Assisted Living in Plano (www.dayspringal.org) or Parkinson Voice Project in Richardson, Texas (www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org).
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Services for Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, 81, of Brownfield were held at 10 a.m. November 23, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel. Prayer service was held from 6-8 p.m. on November 22, 2021at Brownfield Funeral Home. Chuy passed away peacefully in his home on November 19, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. Chuy was born to Cruz and Francisca Garcia on June 10, 1940 in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico. On February 6, 1968 he married the love of his life, Socorro (Soco) Garcia. Together they had four children. Chuy loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed woodworking, painting and being outdoors. He loved boxing and making his friends and family laugh. Chuy is preceded in death by his parents, Cruz and Francisca Garcia; granddaughter, Victoria Lynn Leivas and a great grandson, Josiah Joel Garcia. Chuy is survived by his wife, Socorro Garcia; children, Jose Garcia and wife Irma of Plainview, Isabel Garcia of Brownfield, Maria Leivas and husband Thomas of Austin and Jesse Garcia Jr. of Austin; grandchildren, Danielle Garcia of San Antonio, Jeremiah and wife Adriana of Austin and Joshua and Elijah Garcia of Austin.
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Joe Wayne Roper, 81, of Smyer, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Meadow Cemetery with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Viewing will be held on Sunday, November 21, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Brownfield Funeral Home. The family will be available to receive guests from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.brownfieldfuneralhome.com. Joe was born on July 29, 1940 to Calvin Eugene and Melba Sammie (Thompson) Roper in Lubbock, TX. He grew up in New Home and graduated from New Home High School. He attended McMurry University, then transferred to Texas Tech and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. In his early 20’s, he met the first love of his life, Judith Helene Bramlet at a dance in Slaton. They were married in Clovis, NM and settled in Seminole where they raised their three children. Joe and Judith had 30 years together before she passed away in 1993. Joe was also blessed with a second love of his life, Kathy Taylor, and they had over 25 years together. Joe loved everyone! He was kind, generous, and very funny! His grandchildren knew him as “Granddaddy” and say he taught them that family comes first - but that family isn’t just limited to blood, but who you choose to love unconditionally. He showed his love through actions and accepted everyone with arms wide open! Joe started out as a farmer in Seminole until 1980 and then worked in the oil industry for two decades. In 2000, he began working for the Texas Tech University Range and Wildlife Department until his retirement. His hobbies included woodworking and a love of photography. He also had a small farming patch in New Home that he liked to tinker with. Mostly, though, Joe was known for his exceptional dancing skill. He and Kathy would visit the dance hall multiple times a week and their fluidity and grace on the dance floor was a joy to see! Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Judith; one sister, Bobbie June “Junie” Kreger; and two brothers-in-law, Glen Kreger and Bob Pritchett. He is survived by his three children, son, Jeffery Roper (Melissa) of Lubbock and daughters, Jennifer Bryan (Chris) of Kress and Judi Jo Roper Palmer of Burkburnett; beloved companion, Kathy Taylor; two sisters, Katherine Ann Higgins (Carlos) and Martha Pritchett; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews as well as Kathy’s extended family.
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Fred Leroy Jackson went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 17. He was 92 years young. A celebration of his life will be held at the Brownfield Funeral Home will be held on Tuesday, November 23 from 4-7 pm. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, you make donations to your favorite charity in his honor. This would be so appreciated. Fred was born on June 1,1929 in Thrall Texas. His parents were Delany Griffin, Frank and Bertha Jackson. He married Dorothy Mays on June 18,1949. They lived in Thrall Texas until they relocated to West Texas in 1966. He worked for several farmers (Mr. Robert Luker, Muldrow Farms) and lastly Herman Wheatley until his retirement at age 75. He was an active member at Greater New Hope Baptist church, and later a founding member of 6th Street Baptist church (now New Life House of Praise). Fred was a friend to all who knew him, and loved nothing better than sitting on his porch with family and friends when he retired. He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Dorothy, and his eldest son Fredrick. He leaves five children: Ralph (Tonya) of Arlington, Hilton of Brownfield/Houston, Scott(Jamie) of Brownfield, Diana of Brownfield, Vanessa (Charley) of New York City, and honorary son Ernest Boyd of Brownfield. He also leaves seven grandchildren: Jessica, Jaxon, Kacy, Kimber, Jarys, Wesley and Reno; three siblings: Frances Irene, Diann of the greater Austin area and Ed of California and a host of nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held for the family on November 29,2021.
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On November 13th in the year 2021, the Kingdom of Heaven welcomed a spirited, yet amazing man; a man whose wit, pranks and selfless service will be in the hearts and on the tongues of many in this Town, Darrell Wood.
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Ernest Jimenez III “Neto”, 46, went home with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 surrounded by family. Neto was born July 5, 1975 in Ulysses Kansas, to Ernest Jimenez Jr. and Elvia Luera. He was raised in Brownfield, TX.
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Joan Nell Young of Loop, TX passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on November 15, 2021. She was 85 years of age. She was born in Loop, TX on March 4, 1936, to Altus James Jones and Lillie Stone Jones.
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