Adrian Alaniz

Adrian Alaniz, 43, of Seminole, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026, at his residence. Born on April 6, 1982, in Andrews, Texas, to Gloria (Longoria) and Jose Alaniz, he grew up with a gentle spirit and a playful heart that remained with him throughout his life. He married Betty Ross on March 17, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas, and together they built a home filled with love and laughter. A longtime member of Wesleyan Grace Church, Adrian found joy in his faith, his family, and the simple pleasures that defined him.

He worked as an MIT manager at Hibbett Sports for two years and previously as a delivery driver for Standard Sales. Adrian cherished sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys and the UT Longhorns, and took great delight in coaching his children. An avid collector of Pops and sports cards, he carried a youthful, nerdy enthusiasm that endeared him to everyone around him. Even in moments of disagreement with his wife, his humor and affection shone through in his playful declaration that “Iron Man is still better than Thor, and I Love You 3000.”

Adrian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, a paternal grandmother, and one cousin. He is survived by his wife, Betty Alaniz of Seminole; sons Nicholas Alaniz of Levelland and Elijah Alaniz of the home; daughters Stephanie Alaniz of Levelland, and Aryanna and Serenity Alaniz of the home; four brothers, Joey Alaniz and wife Patricia of Seminole, Robert Alaniz and wife Monica of Odessa, Gabriel Alaniz and wife Amanda of Midland, and Adam Alaniz of Midland; two stepbrothers, Miguel Armendariz of Lubbock and Jose Alfredo Armendariz of Lawton, Oklahoma; one stepsister, Martha Torres and husband Leonard of Lubbock; his father, Jose Alaniz and wife Irene of Lubbock; his mother, Gloria Longoria of Seminole; and two grandchildren.