Obituaries Cheryl Ann Green
Cheryl Ann Green, age 64, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Houston. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. at 14th and Main Church of Christ, where Cheryl was a member.
Survivors include husband J. Green of Coahoma; daughter, Lauren Green Liggett, husband, Will; and grandson, Teddy Liggett of Austin, and son Ryan Green of Plainview. She is also survived by her brother David Seitenbach of Greeley, Colo.; sister, Janet Hone and husband Rick of Larkspur, Colo.; brother-in-law, Rodney Green of Lubbock; niece, Michelle Brazill of Castle Rock, Colo.; nephew, T.J. Seitenbach of Eerie, Colo.; nephew, Russell Green of De Leon; niece, Shelby Seitenbach of Louisville, Colo.; and niece, Melissa Owings of Lubbock. She was preceded in death by parents John M. and Lois Rowin Seitenbach of Denver, Colo.; and father and mother-in-law Willie F. and Betty Joiner Green of Jal, New Mexico.
Cheryl was born on May 25, 1958 to John and Lois Seitenbach of Denver. She graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1976 and went on to study secondary education at Lubbock Christian University (LCU) in Lubbock. It was at LCU that Cheryl met her husband, J. Green, whom she married April 28, 1979.
After graduating from LCU in 1979, J. and Cheryl moved to Coahoma where Cheryl began her
Felicitas (Felis) Carrasco
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our loving and dedicated matriarch Felicitas (Felis) Carrasco, May 26, 2023. Our family finds comfort in knowing she peacefully gained her wings surrounded by love. Felis was born Jan. 24, 1929, in Big Spring, to Anita and Jesus Garcia. She married the love of her life, Manuel Lujan Carrasco Sr., and had four children; Linda Nunez, Betty Duran, Mary Ann Garza and Manuel Carrasco Jr.
Felicitas was affectionately known to her family by two names; Ama and Welita. Felis loved her family fiercely and was the glue that held everyone together. You could always find Felis in her kitchen cooking homemade meals that included perfectly cooked pancakes, fresh tortillas, or a popular favorite, fideo. No matter the day of the week, family always gathered in her home for lively conversation and laughter. Her house was always filled with the comforting sounds of family laughing, the pattering of grandchildren's feet running through her home, the knob of the gas stove turning, or coffee brewing. She loved watching her novelas, the pecan trees in her backyard, and drinking coffee. Felis epitomized strength, perseverance, wit, kindness and loyalty. Many of our family members will tell you she always knew how to make you feel heard and celebrated with an exceptional storytell32-year-long career as an educator at Coahoma High School. During her time at Coahoma, Cheryl taught history, government, economics and English. In 1987, she received her MA in counseling from the University of Texas–Permian Basin and later served as the school counselor. Cheryl also received the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award for Excellence in Education. An ever-loyal fan of the bulldogs and bulldogettes, Cheryl fervently supported Coahoma High School and its students.
While Cheryl invested heavily in her school community, she had no greater role in life than that of a wife, mother and grandmother. She instilled in her children a strong moral compass and served as a foundational figure: ever-present, ever-patient, and ever-loving. Cheryl's greatest happiness was found with the birth of her grandson, Teddy.
In 2010, Cheryl was diagnosed with cancer that would eventually take her life. She fought the disease with the same strength and faith with which she lived her life.
Cheryl will be remembered by the way she gave to those around her. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, friend and educator, Cheryl's life was defined by an unfaltering service to her family, her faith and her community.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to MD Anderson Cancer Center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Eastern European Missions.
Arrangements are under the direction of NalleyPickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch. com ing gift. Felis had the unique ability to make the imaginary come to life through play and craft making, especially with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. We will miss her soothing hugs and kisses but especially the special prayers she said over each of her family members when they left her home.
Her husband predeceased her at the young age of 33. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Roberto Galindo Garcia, and her daughters, Linda Nunez, in 2019 and Betty Duran, in 2020. Felis is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Garza; her son Manuel Carrasco Jr. and wife, Maria, of Big Spring. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and blessed with numerous great-great-grandchildren.
In the spirit of love, please join us in honoring and commemorating the life Felis built with visitation beginning Wednesday, May 31, at Myers & Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Church services will be held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church on June 1, at 10 a.m.
She will be laid to rest at Mount Olive Cemetery immediately following the church service. The pallbearers will be Orlando Montanez, Luis Montanez, Isaac Montanez, Christopher Duran, Frank Garza Jr., and Martin Garcia.
All who loved her will never forget her strong spirit, powerful voice, sweet giggle, and unwavering faith. Felis's legacy of love and kindness will continue to be carried forward by her cherished family. a beautitian. It was in Midland when she met her husband, Wayne Cockerham. Together they had one child, David Wayne Cockerham-O'Donnell.
She was active in First Baptist Church in Midland, Central Baptist Church in Big Spring, and Charlotte Deaf Mission in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com