Dora Bermea Constancio Pence, 60, of Amarillo passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Dora was born to Federico Jr. and Rebecca Constancio on October 30, 1962 in Lubbock, Texas. After spending her early years in Lubbock the family moved to Friona, Texas.
Dora attended the Friona school system graduating from Friona High School in 1981. After graduation Dora moved to Amarillo and worked a variety of jobs, one of her favorites being The Big Texan Gift Shop where she made new friends daily with her friendly personality.
During this time she met Charles Ray "Chuck" Brogdon and the two fell hopelessly in love. From their love they were blessed with a step-son Shawn Ray Brogdon and son Michael Seth Brogdon who was born on February 11, 1995. Unfortunately their love story was cut short when tragedy struck and Chuck was taken to Heaven on September 29, 1995.
Dora was never one to give up hope and always continued to see the good in people and have faith in the future of what could be. As luck would have it, thanks to a plumbing issue, she was soon to meet someone who would become a very special person in her life.
Dora married Robin Carl Pence on June 9, 2001 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Amarillo, Texas.
Dora worked for Potter-Randall Appraisal District for 36 years as an Appraisal Assistant before retiring in July 2022 to focus on spending more time with family. Dora loved spending time with her family, cooking, baking, was especially known and received many requests for her famous 'armadillo eggs.' She also enjoyed gardening, going to church, and taking care of others because she loved people and never knew a stranger- she always said they were just, "friends we hadn't met," yet.
Dora is survived by her sons, Michael Seth Brogdon and Shawn Ray Brogdon, mother Rebecca Bermea Constancio of Friona, Texas; brothers Ezequiel Constancio and wife Angie of Hereford, Texas, Joel Constancio and wife Chila of Hereford, Texas; sisters Linda Chavez and husband Raymon of Hereford, Texas, Nina Bozell and husband Michael of Austin, Texas.
Dora was preceded in death by her husbands Robin Carl Pence and Charles "Chuck" Brogdon, father Federico Constancio Jr., brothers Cosme Constancio, Lucas Constancio, and Federico Constancio III.
A recitation of the rosary was held at Rector Funeral Home at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023. Catholic Mass was held on Tuesday, June 27 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1200 S Washington St, Amarillo, TX 79102. Interment directly followed at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, Texas, 26500 S. US 87 Canyon, TX 79015.
Refugio M. Guevara, lovingly known as "Cuco", 85 of Bovina, Texas passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 in Friona surrounded by loved ones. Viewing was held Monday June 26, 2023 beginning at 10:00 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bovina with Rosary Services at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Services were held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bovina with Father Gregory Bunyan as Celebrant. Burial was in the Bovina Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Refugio was born October 27th, 1937 at Gorriones, Asientos, Aguascalientes, to Felipe and Epigmenia M. Guevara. In 1965 he moved his family to Earth where he lived until 1967 when he and his wife Maria moved to Bovina.
Through his experiences of working in agriculture and carpentry, Refugio developed the skills to facilitate the construction of Missouri Packers, known today as Cargill. After the completion of the plant he joined the company where he held multiple positions and retired in 2000 after 30 years of service. Refugio and Maria married 1961 in the Parish of Nuestra Señora y Reina de Loreto in Loreto, Zacatecas. He valued family. Refugio encouraged his children to always do more, to do better by instilling the importance of education. He was a man of great faith and had a charitable heart. He has been a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church since 1968 and enjoyed actively participating in the annual jamaica. He was adventurous, loved to travel, and enjoyed participating in projects with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 1 sister.
Those to mourn his passing include his wife-Maria Guevara of Bovina, 9 children- Gabriel Guevara of Canyon and wife Belen, Sylvia Bermea of Lubbock and husband Rudy, Javier Guevara of Hereford and wife Sylvia, George Guevara of San Antonio and wife Carmen, Juana Terrones of Bovina and husband Vicente Jr., Robert of San Antonio and wife Noelia, Hector Guevara of San Angelo and wife Lisa, Lety of San Antonio, and Maricela of Fort Worth. 29 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren.