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Abel Rosales Obituary

Abel Rosales LUBBOCK-Funeral Mass for Abel Rosales, 45, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Monsignor David R Cruz. Interment will be at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park. Friends and family are invited to pray the rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Abel passed away on Jan. 6, 2015. He was born on Feb. 19, 1969, in Lubbock to his late father, Alfredo, and Maria Montelongo Rosales. He worked for Lummus Corp in parts and sales for over 11 years. Abel enjoyed softball and was an avid Cowboys fan; he also attempted to play golf. Abel is survived by his mother, Maria Rosales; his siblings,Yolanda Herrera of San Antonio, Delia Rosales and Rosemary Rosales, both of Lubbock, Joe, Ramon, Paul and Rudy Rosales, all of Lubbock; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfredo Rosales (2007); his niece, Mireya Rosales (2004); and his grandmother, Petra Montelongo (2000).

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2015.

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Luisa (Lou) Gaytan (Torres)

January 14, 2015

I just found out about Abel's passing away.
I was a good friend from school and volleyball.
Although it had been a while that I had seen Abel, I am truly sorry for your loss. He was a very sweet friend and he will be missed. May God Bless all those left behind. Rest in Peace Abel.

Andres Reyna

January 13, 2015

My condolences to the family, I'm sorry about your loss, my prayers are with you!

January 12, 2015

Mis condolencias para toda la familia en este momento de dolor. Pero no estamos solos encontramos consuelo en la biblia en Juan5:28,29. Nos da la Esperanza de volver a ver nuestros seres queridos en la resurreccion.

Junior Sierra

January 11, 2015

My Condolences to the entire family. I just found out about his passing and I am deeply sadden. We were friends from schoo, worked together at the Boys Club and played Volleyball together. He was a great person and friend. God Bless!

David & Patricia Gomez

January 10, 2015

Our condolences to the Rosales Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul Mendoza

January 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss. May God bless you during this difficult time. Praying for comfort for your entire family. RIP Abel Paul & Norma Mendoza

Samuel and Irene Gonzales Longoria

January 10, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the Rosales and Montelongo Families. Prayers for strength and comfort for you all. God bless.

Gilbert Garcia

January 10, 2015

My condolences to the entire Rosales family.

Robert Garcia

January 10, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Rosales family.

January 10, 2015

My condolences to the Rosales family, may my brother in Christ rest in piece, and see you in heaven soon...signed Lisa Alonzo Villegas

Ordonez Family

January 10, 2015

Our condolences to the Rosales Family. Our hearts ache at the passing of Abel.
"Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft star-shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die"

January 9, 2015

Prayers for the entire family in this time of sadness....my condolences to all...

Joe Gonzales

January 9, 2015

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Rosales family...

Maria Montelongo

January 9, 2015

My prayers and condolences to my Aunt and all the Rosales Family. We will all miss Abel.

Frank & Josie Cavazos

January 9, 2015

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Eric Tijerina

January 9, 2015

A person that departs from this Earth never truly leaves for they are still alive in our hearts and minds,through family and friends they live on. R.I.P Able you will be missed.

Armando Montelongo

January 9, 2015

My condolences to my Tia and cousins,,,with thoughts and prayers,,,God Bless the Rosales family...

Maggie Montelongo

January 9, 2015

Able...no matter how far and inbetween it was that we would by chance run into eachother somewhere...you always had a hug and a hey prima..you will be dearly missed...my sincere condolences tia and cousins...in my prayers

Helen Esquivel

January 9, 2015

My condolences to the Rosales Family. My heart and prayers to the family.

Eliseo Salazar Jr.

January 9, 2015

May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort.

Eliseo Salazar Jr.- Willingham Gin

M. Isabel Montelongo

January 9, 2015

Tia, lo siento mucho. Que Dios le de consuelo en heste momento. Mis sentamientos ha usted y ha mis primos/primas.- Chavela

Laura Mojica Morales

January 9, 2015

My condolences to all the Rosales family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Aidan Sulema Rivera

January 9, 2015

You will be missed brother

joel & Joann chavez

January 9, 2015

Our prayers and condolences to the family ..May God comfort each one of you

Richard Minne and Famly Perez

January 9, 2015

Thanks for being a part of our lives Abel you were a good hearted man and a best friend you will be missed but never forgotten May you rest in peace my friend and may God bless you and your family.....

Carl Alvarez

January 9, 2015

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Abel. It was an honor to have known such a great person and we will truly miss him. We shared many great times in school. Carl and Tracy Alvarez

Garcia Family

January 8, 2015

Our condolences go out to the Rosales Family.
From the Garcia Family

Jerome Gomez

January 8, 2015

Able, thank you for all the wonderful memories. You will be missed. Rest in peace. .Our sincere sympathies to the Rosales Family. .
Jerome Gomez & Family.

Martha Montelongo

January 8, 2015

Tia and family so sorry for your lost our prayer to all

Carey Mckinney

January 8, 2015

We will miss you in the cotton industry. R.I.P my friend

Margie/Juan Diaz

January 8, 2015

So sorry for your loss; May GOD'S infinite love fill the empty places with his everlasting hope and peace. Our prayers are with the Rosales Family.

Edward. & Blanca Alvarez

January 8, 2015

Our condolences to the Rosales family. You will be missed our friend.

Carlos Ruiz and family

January 8, 2015

Our condolences go out to the Rosales family. A great coworker/friend will be forever missed. Rest in peace.

Victor & Carmen Olivarez

January 8, 2015

I have very fond memories of Abel when he was in my class. My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Rosales and all his siblings.

Oscar Andrade

January 8, 2015

My deepest condolences go out to the Rosales Family .. God bless

Oscar and Charlene Andrade

January 8, 2015

Our condolences go to the Rosales family may god bless you.

Maggie Salazar and family

Lucio & Margie Hernandez

January 8, 2015

Our deepest condolences go out to the Rosales family. Abel you will be greatly missed. Lucio lost one of his closest comrades. Rest in peace our dear friend.

January 8, 2015

Rest In Peace
The Luis Alvarez Family

Rojo Family

January 8, 2015

On behalf of the Rojo family we send our Condolences to the Rosales family. Our hearts feel so heavy. Abel was more then just a family friend. May the Lord be with you all.

Pecos & Elia

January 8, 2015

A lit candle for a lost friend. Our condolences and prayers go out to the family. God Bless.

Manuel & Licha Alvarez

January 8, 2015

Our condolences go out to the family. Abel was a good friend to our family, he will greatly be missed.

Bea Montelongo

January 8, 2015

Cousin Abel everytime I saw you, You always greeted me with a Big Smile and a Hug. I know God in Heaven is enjoying that Big Hug and Smile Now. Prayers for your family and May God's Peace and Love Be With Them During this Difficult Time.

January 8, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rosales Family during this difficult time.
Ramon and Mary Mendoza

Mario Rojo

January 8, 2015

RIP AMIGO. YOU WILL BE MISSED FROM ALL THE ROJO FAMILY.

Johnny Sarate

January 8, 2015

Rest in Peace Buddy... You will be missed

Rose Perez-Richards

January 8, 2015

Sorry to hear of y'alls loss, thoughts and prayers to the family - God Bless.

JoAnn Garnica

January 8, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Martha Lopez

January 8, 2015

We were deeply saddened by the news of Abel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. May you find comfort in our Lord that he is in a better place.

Martha Lopez and the Perales Family

Jeanne Gutierrez

January 8, 2015

You will deeply b missed...you will always be in our thoughts...we love you...Thank for always being a great friend and "uncle Abel" to my kids..
? Jeanne, J.T. and Vickie

January 8, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the Rosales famliy. God bless you'll Jesse Madrid & family.

Johnny Sarate

January 8, 2015

Rest in peace... You will be missed

Gary Taylor

January 8, 2015

R.I.P. my friend. Prayers for the family. Gary Taylor & staff at Gary's Service Center.

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