Obituaries

Dec 8, 2020

Linda Kay Hoadley, 70, of Stamford, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Abilene. In accordance with her wishes, cremation services have been selected with Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford.

Dec 6, 2020

Maria “Hope” Martinez, 70, departed this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Anson General Hospital. Maria will be remembered with Memorial Services at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9 th at the Tankersley Funeral Home (807 Columbia) Stamford, TX. Chapel with        Rev. Jesse Morton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions social...

Nov 29, 2020

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Freddie Acosta, was born to Ben and Pauline (Ramos) Acosta on July 27, 1957, in Stamford, TX. He peacefully passed to join his Savior on November 29, 2020, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX. He was 63 years old.

Freddie was a lifetime resident of the Stamford area....

Nov 28, 2020

Ruth Ann Dickenson was born on August 3, 1947 to Guy and Donna (Gibson) Harris in Aspermont, TX. On Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the age of 73, Ruth departed this                earth to follow her Savior.

Ruth Ann began her formal education in Aspermont, TX before moving to Stamford, TX where she graduated from Stamford High School...

Nov 19, 2020

Sara Nicholl Garcia Ferguson was born on March 26, 1984, to the union of Robert and Francine Rangel Garcia in Stamford, TX. She peacefully walked into her victory Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the age of 36.

Sara received her formal education in the Stamford Public School where she graduated in 2002. After graduation, she attended Wharton...

Nov 18, 2020

Dr. David Ballard, DVM

David Curtis Ballard was born August 16, 1922, in Haskell, to Thomas and Alice (Killingsworth) Ballard. With his wife by his side he passed peacefully meeting his Lord on the beautiful golf courses in heaven on November 18, 2020.

David graduated from Haskell High School, continuing his studies at Texas A&M...

Nov 13, 2020

Ysidoro Cedillo Moreno passed away at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas on November 13, 2020, at the age of 85, after contracting Covid-19.

Ysidoro will be laid to rest on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., during Graveside Services at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Father Joseph Kurumbel officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley...

Nov 12, 2020

Sipriano “David” Garcia, resident of Anson, TX passed away on November 12th, 2020 in Abilene, TX.

David was born in Odessa, TX to Prudencia Esparza Garcia on April 13th, 1957.  David was raised by his mother and grandfather, Cipriano Garcia. He attended Anson High School and graduated in 1976. David enrolled in Cisco Junior College where he...

Nov 6, 2020

Lorenzo Contreras, Sr. was born September 4, 1926 in Knott, Texas, the son of Francisco and Maria (Gonzales) Contreras. On Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 94, Lorenzo entered his eternal home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Lorenzo’s family moved from Knott, Texas to Mexico, later he returned to the U.S.,...

Nov 5, 2020

Juan Bustamante, USAF Ret.

On Thursday, November 5 th , 2020, Juan Bustamante peacefully passed from this life in Anson, TX at the age of 77.  Juan was born on December 19 th , 1942 in Pecos, TX.  He spent his childhood in and around the El Paso area.  He graduated from Ysleta High School in El...

Oct 9, 2020

On Friday, October 9, 2020, Vicki went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her husband and children after a valiant battle with the COVID virus. She is a beloved wife, mother, memaw, sister, cousin, niece, aunt, pastor’s wife, and friend.

Vicki was born on July 31, 1948, in Guymon, Oklahoma to Jimmy Wayne and Kathy...

Oct 3, 2020

Claire Ann McLennan was born August 20, 1944, in Stamford, Texas, to Alex Bruce, Sr. and Claire Evelyn McLennan. She peacefully slipped away to enter the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 3, 2020.

Claire Ann spent her early years growing up in the Ericksdale Community and graduated from Paint Creek High School in 1962....

Oct 1, 2020

Laura Garcia, of Anson, TX passed away on October 1, 2020 in Abilene, TX.

Laura was born in Stamford, TX to Jose and Guadalupe “Lupe” Garcia on August 19, 1959.  She attended Stamford High School and graduated in 1977.  Laura met her husband, Sipriano “David” Garcia at her parents 25th Wedding Anniversary celebration. They married on August...

Sep 28, 2020

Clancey Ray Lehrmann, 90, of Sagerton, died on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Sagerton with Reverend Paul Cannon officiating. Masks and social distancing are required. Services are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. A private family graveside...

Sep 13, 2020

Zayden Angeles, age 5, of Stamford was embraced in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Cook Children’s Hospital.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 18, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Tankersley Funeral Home (807 Columbia) in Stamford. Zayden’s family and friends will cherish his memories at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,...

Aug 24, 2020

Bernardo Chaires Almendarez, 78, of Stamford, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Stamford officiated by Father Joseph Kurumbel.

Bernardo was born April 16, 1942 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Pedro Claires and Sabina Almendarez. He married Alejandra Garcia and they moved...

Aug 21, 2020

Dennis was born to Walker and Winell Alexander in Stillwater Oklahoma, June 26, 1953. He was one of four children to bless the Alexander Family, which included three sons and one daughter. He was raised in Granite, Oklahoma where his father was the farm superintendent for the prison system.

Dennis joined the Air Force in 1973 and...

Aug 18, 2020

Rachel Perez, 68, passed peacefully to her eternal home on August 18, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home in Stamford.

Rachel was born on May 7, 1952 in Robstown, Texas to Merced and Martha Moreno, the 14 th of 19 children. She moved to Stamford as a child and attended school there, graduating in 1970....

Aug 18, 2020

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Geraldine Kay Wedeking was born November 1, 1944, in Stamford, TX, to Oscar Kainer and Evelyn Ekenstam Kainer. She passed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the age of 75. Geraldine was a lifelong resident of the Stamford area and completed her education at Stamford High School in 1963.

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Aug 4, 2020

Janie Moreno Mendoza, age 77, of Abilene and formally of Stamford, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She was born in Robstown, TX to the late Merced Moreno and Martha Rios Moreno on August 21, 1942.

Janie moved to Stamford in 1948, where she attended Stamford school. She grew up...