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July 2, 2020

Frances Saiz

Frances Saiz, 91 of Friona passed away June 24, 2020 in Amarillo. Viewing was held from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Rosary Services beginning at 6:30 P.M. Friday, June 26, 2020 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home with Celebration of Life Services set for 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 27, 2020 in the chapel with Rev. Brett Hoyle, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Frances was born January 12, 1929 at Ft. Sumner, N.M. to Luciano and Leonires Grine Medina. Later in life she married Joe R. Saiz October 7, 1946 in McAllister, N.M.

France was thought of as the rock of her family always caring and making them laugh. She also loved to sew, bake, and tend to her garden and flowers.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons-Frank, Junior, Johnny, and Robert Saiz and daughter- Erlinda Valerio.

Those to carry on her legacy include 5 sons-Daniel Saiz and wife Jovita of Enid, Oklahoma, Nick Saiz and wife Cherri, and George Saiz and wife Agnes, all of Kingsland, Jessie Saiz and Gilbert Saiz, both of Amarillo, 3 daughters-Cecelia Steelman of Clovis, Connie Northcutt of Carrizozo, N.M., and Francis Huckins of Friona, 31 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at www.hansardfamily.com

Margaret Parsons

Margaret Parsons, 90 of Friona passed away June 24, 2020 in Friona. Viewing was from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Graveside Services scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 26, 2020 at Terrace Cemetery in Post, Texas with family officiating. Burial following by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Margaret was born August 6, 1929 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Jones Oscar and Madel Catherine Henning Aday. Later in life she married Percy Parsons February 13, 1949 in Post. Together they served hundreds of families in many communities in funeral service.

Margaret's servant heart also led her to great generosity as she enjoyed cooking, baking and caring for others.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 son-Mike Parsons, 1 sister-Florene Vaughn and 1 brother-Quentin Aday.

Those to carry on her legacy include 1 son- Dale Parsons and wife Amal of Dallas, 1 daughter Rhonda Murphree and husband Jim of Friona, 1 daughter-in-law- J Carol Parsons of Costa Rica, grandchildren- Blair and Erin Parsons and Michael and Ashley Parsons, all of Austin, Adam Parsons of Ft. Worth, Adrian and Andrew Pritchett of Aledo, Evan Parsons of Dallas, Amy and Steve Smith of Gun Barrel City, Brenda and Landon Turrubiarte of Denton, Staci and TJ Brantley of Anna, Anna Murphree of Dallas, Maddie and Jarad Flores of Farwell and Seth Murphree of Canyon, and 14 great-grandchildren.

You can send condolences to the family and sign the online guestbook at: www.hansardfamily.com

Anita Flores

Anita Flores, 69 of Bovina passed away June 27, 2020 in Amarillo. Viewing will be held Friday, July 3, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home with Rosary Services scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 4, 2020 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bovina with Father Gregory Bunyan as Celebrant, Burial following in the Bovina Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Anita was born August 1, 1950 in Durango, Mexico to Benito and Albertina Najera Gamboa. She later married Jose Jorge Flores January 19, 1969 in Mexico.

Anita loved to crochet, sew, garden and collect rocks. She was known for being kind and having lots of patience.

Those to carry on her legacy include her husband of Bovina, 2 daughters-Norma Flores and husband Jay Gabriel of Bovina, and Dora Flores of Friona, 1 son-Jaime Flores of Bovina, 5 brothers-Jaime Gamboa and wife Maria of Santa Clara, CA., Miguel Angel Gamboa and wife Elia of Modesto, CA., Reginaldo Gamboa and wife Benita of Visalia, CA., Benito Gamboa and wife Soledad of San Jose, CA., and Jose Luis Gamboa and wife Julia of Durango, Mexico, 1 sister-Irma Mancinas and husband Manuel of Durango, Mexico, and 9 grandchildren.

You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at: www.hansardfamily.com

German Rey Acosta

German Rey Acosta, 31 of Friona passed away June 22, 2020 in Clovis. Viewing was held Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home with Celebration of Life Services at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday July 1, 2020 at Llamadas A Conocerle in Friona with Aurelio Silva, pastor, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

German was born September 5, 1988 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Vicente Nery Rey de Anda and Graciela de Rey. He was a welder for several area companies.

He is preceded in death by his grandaparents and father.

German is survived by his mother of Friona, 1 child- Esequiel Rey and 2 brothers-Vicente Nery Rey Acosta and Efrain Rey Acosta.

You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at www.hansardfamily.com

Jose Isable Marrufo

Jose Isable Marrufo, 71 of Bovina passed away June 28, 2020 in Bovina. Viewing will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 2, 2020 with Rosary Services at 6:30 P.M. in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona with Mass of Christian Burial Services set for 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 3, 2020 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bovina with Father Gregory Bunyan as Celebrant. Burial following in the Bovina Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Jose was born November 18, 1948 in Durango, Mexico to Pedro and Tomasa Ibanez Marrufo. He later married Victoria Romero on May 3, 1973 in Mexico.

He was an employee of Cargill for over 30 years. He loved to work in his garden and lawn and was very social, always telling jokes and making people laugh.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 son-Pedro Marrufo, 1 brother- Ignacio Marrufo and 2 sisters-Evangeline and Luz Marrufo.

Those to carry on his legacy include his wife of Bovina, 4 sons-Izzy Marrufo and wife Charlotte and Melecio Marrufo and wife Mary Jane, all of Bovina, Cruz Marrufo and wife Adela of Austin, and Danile Marrufo and wife Alma of Fort Morgan, CO., 1 daughter-Elia Gonzales and husband Jesse of Amarillo, siblings-Jose Miguel Marrufo and wife Manuela, Jose Angel Marrufo, Nazario Marrufo and wife Concha, Juanita Marrufo and Francesca Marrufo, 23 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at www.hansardfamily.com

Mac Glasscock

Mac Glasscock, 75 of Bovina passed away June 25, 2020 in Friona. There will be no public viewing, but Celebration of Life Graveside Services are scheduled for 10:30 Monday June 29, 2020 at the Bovina Cemetery in Bovina with Rev. Larry Mitchell, officiating. Burial following in the Bovina Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Mac was born August 3, 1944 in Greenville, Texas to Alvin Leonard and Doris Elizabeth Jones Glasscock.

Mac loved sports and was an amazing football player. He also was very active with the Bovina Little League. He loved to socialize and make people laugh.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those to carry on his legacy include 2 sons-Terry Glasscock of Richmond, Todd Glasscock and wife Lorie of New Braunfels. 1 daughter Tiffany Chambers and husband Gordon of Ridgecrest, CA., 2 brothers Ronnie Glasscock and wife Linda of Corinth, and Kent Glasscock and wife Harriette of Dallas, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at: www.hansardfamily.com

Robert Henry "Bob" Naylor

Robert Henry "Bob" Naylor, 92 of Friona passed away June 25, 2020 in Friona. Viewing was from 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 29, 2020 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home with Celebration of Life Services set for 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Friona United Methodist Church in Friona with Rev. Skip Hodges, officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 P.M. at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Robert was born October 10, 1927, in Clarendon, TX to Francis Otis Naylor and Erna Clayton Naylor. "Bob", as he was called, was raised on a farm Northeast of Clarendon, attended Clarendon Public Schools all eleven years and graduated in 1945. He joined the U.S. Army after graduation and was in the Manhattan Project of the Corp of Engineers. Realizing the importance of education, he earned his BS degree in '51; ME in '54; Administrative Certification in '55; and Counseling/Guidance Certification in '69: from West Texas State College (now WTAMU) in Canyon, TX.

Putting his degrees to work, he taught and counseled in the La Casa Consolidated Schools in Oklahoma then Hereford, Borger, Canyon, and Richardson, Texas until retiring in 1985. Pursuing a love of American history and nature, he was employed by the National Park Service from 1987 through 1999 at Arches National Park and Canyon Lands National Park in Moab, Utah; Independence Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Organ Pipe Cactus in Arizona and LBJ National Park in Johnson City, Texas, and Curicanti National Park in Gunnison, CO.

The next nineteen summers were spent RVing in or near Gunnison, Colorado, living his dream to be in the cool mountains of Colorado instead of the hot plains of the Texas Panhandle. In 2001, Bob began to spend winters in Friona, the town he loved and called "home." He was very active in Friona United Methodist Church, Friona Senior Citizens, and Coffee Clubs at the bank and Dairy Queen. He also continued to fulfill his passion for travel by enjoying the trips that were planned through the bank.

Never married and having no siblings, he leaves behind many cousins on both sides of his family: Al and Grace Naylor of Hemphill, TX, Bill and Sandy Naylor of Independence, MO, Cecelia Guthrie of Irving, TX, Doris White of Clarendon, TX, Jim and Kathryn Naylor of Hewitt, TX, Dub and Virginia Cleveland of Mesquite, TX, Glenn and Sharron Wallace of Brady, TX, Ben Naylor of Ft. Worth, TX, Mary Smith of Panhandle, TX, Elaine Potter of Tomball, TX, Mary Whitworth of Austin, TX, Jim Norman of Kaysville, Utah, Dwight and Linda Clayton of Memphis, TX, Johnny and Diane Conatser of Memphis, TX, and a close friend, Mickey Harrelson of Friona, TX, as well as many others he met through the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friona United Methodist Church, 301 E. 8th St., Friona, TX 79035; Friona Senior Citizens, 1410 Washington, Friona, TX 79035; Prairie Acres, 201 East 11th St., Friona, TX, 79035 or to a charity of your choice.

You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at: www.hansardfamily.com