Local Obituaries for Families in Sweetwater, TX
Jane Pieper
May 2, 2026
Jane Pieper, age 76, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. J.T. Thornton and Rev. Matt McGowen officiating. Burial will follow at Lone Wolf Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent...
Esther G. Castillo
Apr 30, 2026
Esther Gutierrez Castillo, age 76, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 P. M. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. recited by Deacon David Mendez.
Holy Mass of Christian Burial...
Andy G. (Andres) Cantu
Apr 27, 2026
Andy G. (Andres) Cantu, age 72, of Roscoe, Texas (Former resident of Petersburg, Texas) passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.
Per his wishes, his body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Andres was born on January 6, 1954...
Sierra Michelle Zapata
Apr 18, 2026
Sierra Michelle Zapata, age 23, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Her body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tyler Looney officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Sierra was born on May 22, 2002...
Herminia "Minnie" Cortez
Apr 11, 2026
Herminia "Minnie" V. Cortez, age 66, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.
Honoring her wishes, she will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Minnie was born on December 12, 1959, in Sweetwater, Texas to Carman and Josefa (Martinez)...
Benito Hernandez, Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
Benito Hernandez, Jr., age 82, of Roscoe, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Sterling Hills Rehab surrounded by his loving family.
A Prayer Service will be held 6:30 P.M., Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel followed by a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. recited by Deacon David Mendez.
Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Sandra Jean O'Neal
Mar 30, 2026
Sandra Jean O'Neal, age 8l, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Per her wishes, her body was cremated. A memorial graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M., on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Thurmond-Fairview Cemetery near New Fairview, Texas with family members officiating. Local arrangements by Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Sandra was born on August 19, 1944...
Santos Hermelinda Mihilis
Mar 24, 2026
Santos Hermelinda Mihilis, age 95, of Sweetwater, TX, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 surrounded by family.
A Prayer Service will be held 6:30 P.M., Sunday, March 29, 2026 followed by a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel.
Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 30, 2026 at Holy Spirit Catholic...
Charles Dudley Goodnight
Mar 22, 2026
Charles Dudley Goodnight, age 75, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Hendrick Hospice Care surrounded by family and loved ones.
His wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held l:00 P.M., Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Baker Heights Church of Christ, 5382 Texas Avenue, Abilene, Texas 79605, with Sam Dilbeck, Larry Sullivan, Jim...
Jacqueline B. Roden
Mar 21, 2026
Jacqueline Byrd Roden, 89, passed away on March 21, 2026, surrounded by love.
Jacqueline was born on September 13, 1936, in Snyder, Texas, to James Walter “Jack” Byrd and Iva Jean Byrd. She was raised on a farm, where she developed a deep and lifelong love for the land. Her family farmed and ranched livestock, as well as grew a variety...
Lottie Jo Brown
Mar 9, 2026
Lottie Jo Brown, age 93, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Sterling Hills Rehab & Healthcare.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Champion Baptist Church with Jonathan Riley officiating. Burial will follow at...
Enrique H. Lopez
Mar 15, 2026
Enrique H. Lopez, age 94, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Sweetwater Healthcare Center.
A private graveside was held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 16, 2026 at Sweetwater Cemetery with a family member officiating. Burial followed. Arrangements were under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Enrique was born on July 22, 1931 in Inchamacuaro, Guanajuato,...
Barbara Jean Elder
Mar 9, 2026
Barbara Jean Elder, age 86, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Sterling Hills Rehab.
A private graveside was held at 4:00 P.M., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Sweetwater Cemetery with Dr. J.T. Thornton officiating. Burial followed. Arrangements were under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Barbara was born on July 26, 1939, in Canadian, Texas,...
Hunter Paul Rotan
Mar 6, 2026
Hunter Paul Rotan was born on April 4, 1997 in Sweetwater, Texas at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital. He remained a life long resident and was employed by Southeast Elementary as part of the custodial team. He may not have been the fastest moving employee but he loved his coworkers, Rose Gonzales, San Juana Nunez, Michelle Adams, and Gilbert Flores. They...
Isabel (Gabby) Bustamante
Feb 27, 2026
Isabel (Gabby) Bustamante, age 31, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.
A prayer service will be held 6:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M. recited by Deacon David Mendez.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 5, 2026...
Barbara Annise Baker
Feb 24, 2026
Barbara Annise Baker, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waxahachie, Texas.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 4:30 - 6:30 PM.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Chapel with Pastor Phillip Litton officiating....
Alton Ray Pyburn
Feb 20, 2026
Alton Ray Pyburn, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning on February 20, 2026.
A visitation of family and friends will be held at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Longworth Cemetery in Fisher County. Burial will follow. Arrangements...
Edward (Eddy) Eugene Dutch
Feb 16, 2026
Edward (Eddy) Eugene Dutch, age 6, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
His body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Edward was born on July 26, 2019 in Sweetwater, Texas to...
Joan B. Kendrick
Feb 5, 2026
Joan B. Kendrick, 84, of Roscoe, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on February 5, 2026.
A Celebration of Life for Joan will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 1pm-4pm at her home, 60l Cedar Street in Roscoe, Tx. Local arrangements by Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Joan B. Kendrick was born in Bradshaw, Texas on November 25, 1941....
Armando (Herman) Torres Hernandez
Jan 21, 2026
Armando (Herman) Torres Hernandez, age 85, of Roscoe, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to service time.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Cate-Spencer &Trent Funeral...
