Obituaries
Teddy P. Tucker
Services for Teddy P. Tucker, age 85, of Muleshoe, Texas, were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15th at the Primitive Baptist Church in Muleshoe with Brother Bernard Gowens, Brother Don Martin, Brother Cleveland Bass, and Brother Norman Jones officiating. Burial was at 3:30 p.m. at Wheeler Cemetery in Wheeler, Texas. Teddy passed from his earthly home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Farwell, Texas. He was born December 3, 1933 in Elk City, Oklahoma to T.P. and Millie (Hunt) Tucker. He married Billie Ruth Morris in Pampa, Texas on September 2, 1956.
Teddy was the 8th of 9 children. He was raised on the family farm in the Sunny Point Community of Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. He enlisted in the Army in 1954 and was assigned to the Field Artillery Division in Germany, when he was not commissioned by officers to play baseball on one of their teams. He received his honorable discharge in January of 1956. Returning home, he met Ruth Morris of Mobeetie, Texas and they were married soon after. He then began his career in the automotive parts business in Pampa, Texas. The advancement of farm irrigation moved the couple to Friona, Texas where they spent the next 40 years before retiring.
While in Friona, Teddy was active in Lions Club, Friona Booster Club, and his favorite sport of baseball. He won many games while coaching 22 years in Little League Baseball and hosting players from visiting towns during tournaments. A big joy of his was hosting high school basketball players during pheasant season, as he would always find a way to take them hunting during their stay at his house. He was an avid hunter and loved to fish. He was a mainstay in the introduction of ring neck pheasants to Parmer County. Teddy worked with the Texas Parks and Wildlife monitoring Sandhill Crane migration into the area. He served as the President of the Friona Senior Citizens organization from 2000 to 2002. Teddy was honored by the Little League Baseball Association for his efforts serving as coach and League President. He was also honored by the Friona Chamber of Commerce by being named the 2002 Citizen of the Year.
In October of 2002, Teddy and Ruth left Friona and moved to within 30 miles of where he was raised in Wheeler, Texas. Teddy always had a big garden, but now the opportunity to increase the size was even bigger as he was back in the farming and ranching business he grew up with. His garden took first priority over everything. He dearly loved sharing the garden harvest with everyone. In June of 2014, the Tuckers moved west again to Muleshoe, where he became a faithful attendee at the Senior Citizens meetings. He also worked on maintenance projects needed at the Primitive Baptist Church and assisting on the farm and growing an even bigger garden. Teddy loved to hear kids playing, and was blessed to be surrounded by several throughout his life. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Addie Driscoll; and four brothers, W.P. Tucker, C.R. Tucker, W.F. Tucker, and George Lee Tucker.
Teddy is survived by his wife, Ruth; his daughter, Alesia Martin and her husband, Jason of Henderson, Texas; his son, Mark Tucker and his wife, Irene of Muleshoe, Texas; his sister, Mae Wood; his two brothers, Windle Tucker and Doyle Tucker; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that memorials be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, Virginia, 22202 or Cowboys for Cancer Research, P. O. Box 202, Dona Ana, New Mexico, 88032 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at
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Tom E. Villa
Tom E. Villa, 84 of Friona passed away June 17, 2019 in Amarillo. Rosary Services will be held 7 P.M. Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home with Mass of Christian Burial Services scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 21, 2019 at La Iglesia de San Jose Catholic Church in Hereford with Father Nestor Lara as Celebrant. Cremation and arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Tom was born March 7, 1935 in Munford, Texas to Elairo and Madelena Escobedo Villa. He later married Rosa Cabrera on March 7, 1962 in Sudan.
He was an area farmer that loved family functions, gardening, playing music on his accordion and guitar, fishing and working on cars.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and 1 great-grandson.
Those to carry on his legacy include his wife Rosa of Friona, 2 sons-Tommy Villa and Michael Villa and wife Christy of Friona, 1 daughter-Rita Almaraz and husband Salud of Amarillo, 2 brothers Camillo Villa of Lubbock and Angel Villa of Fredericksburg, 3 sisters-JoAnn Mondragon of Hereford, Felipa Ibarra of San Antonio and Sylvia Benavidez of Amarillo, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
You may send condolences to the family an sign the online register book at www.hansardfamily.com
Lucy Hernandez
Lucy Hernandez, 61 of Friona passed away June 16, 2019 in Amarillo. Celebration of Life Services have been scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Friona with Pastor Robert Kerby of Victory Family Worship Center in Friona and Rev. Brett Hoyle, pastor of First Baptist Church of Friona, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Lucy was born February 10, 1958 in Floyd County, Texas to Adolfo and Manuela Aguilar Aguirre. She later married Henry Hernandez March 14, 1975 in Friona.
Lucy worked for the City of Friona Public Library, the last year as the Library Director.
Lucy was a fearless Christian and worshiper that loved her Lord and her family. She was a very active and loving member of Victory Family Worship Center in Friona where she also had served as a member of the Board of Directors.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and 1 brother Robert Aguirre.
Those to carry on her legacy include her husband Henry of Friona, 2 daughters-Allysa Hernandez and Angela Hernandez of Friona, 2 brothers Joe Aguirre of Friona and Ernesto Aguirre of Clovis, 3 sisters-Elsie Orzabal, Ruth Garcia and husband Wally all of San Antonio, and Janie Tobias and husband Sam of Kyle, Texas, 1 granddaughter Victoria Cardenas.
You may send condolences to the family and sign the online register book at www.hansardfamily.com
