Homero Marquez Grado

Homero Marquez Grado, 52, of Olton, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Trinity Baptist Church in Olton, with Pastor Art DeLaCruz and Pastor Anthony Longoria officiating. Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton.

Homero was born September 16, 1974, in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Salvador and Lodegoria (Grado) Marquez. He moved from Mexico to Olton in 1987 and graduated from Olton High School in 1995. A truck driver for more than 20 years, Homero enjoyed the trucking life and being out on the road. He was also a talented mechanic who loved working on vehicles, especially his green short-bed truck. He enjoyed playing guitar and attended Harvest Christian Fellowship.

Homero was a kindhearted man who often put others before himself. Known as a jokester, he was always telling jokes and making those around him laugh. He made sure everyone was okay, even when he was not. Above all, Homero loved his family. He was especially good with his grandchildren and treasured the time he spent with them and the people he loved.

Homero is survived by his wife of more than 23 years, Linda Molina of Plainview; his mother, Lodegoria Marquez of Olton; his daughters, Mayra Marquez and husband Aaron Cisneros of Olton, Jackie Marquez and husband Ismael Sanchez of Plainview, and Abigail Lynn Marquez of Plainview; his son, Homero Marquez and wife Precious of Plainview; and his siblings, Daniel Marquez and wife Yvette Beanes of Olton, Nora Ronquillo and husband Rogelio of Denver, Colorado, Norma Marquez of Olton, and Seyry Barragan and husband Juan of Florida. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Arianna, Giovanni, Mikayla, Catalina, Andres, and Ismael Jr., who brought him great joy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Salvador Marquez.