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Rev. Donald Ray Smith
Dec 31, 2019
Reverend Donald R. Smith of Sandia, Texas went home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. A few days prior to his passing, Don told his family the battle was over and he had arrived at the end.
Don was born on January 9, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and...
Pauline "Polly" Long
Dec 29, 2019
Pauline “Polly” Long, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on December 29, 2019. Born December 31, 1938 in Brools County.Former owned & operated of Cowboys Diner in Orange Grove for 4 yrs, with her brother the late James Smart.She lived in the Lagarto Creek area for several years.
She was proceded in death by 4 children, Jimmy...
Manuel R. Aguilar
Dec 28, 2019
Manuel R. Aguilar passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the age of 86. He was born on January 24, 1933, in Tynan, Texas to Pedro S. Aguilar and Leonor Reyna Aguilar. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Guadalupe Aguilar, Sisters: Petra Tamez, Beatrice Tamez, Emma Reyes, Brother Baltazar Aguilar, Son in Law Abel DeLeon...
Bette C. Adams
Dec 27, 2019
Bette C. Adams passed away December 27, 2019. She was born April 29, 1936 in Marlin, Texas to Orville L. and Marjory Mae Smith Golding.
Bette was a night nurse supervisor for Doctors Regional for most of her nursing career, caring for others and putting their needs first. She was a member of First Baptist Church where her husband Garland...
Gerald James Schmidt Jr.
Dec 23, 2019
Gerald James Schmidt Jr. "Smitty" passed away on Monday December 23, 2019 at the age of 72. He was born on October 20, 1947 in Sinton, Texas to Gerald James Schmidt Sr. and Marjorie Dobie Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Carrie Schmidt.
He was survived by his Son Jason (Samantha) Schmidt, Former Wife...
James Wallace Johnson
Dec 23, 2019
James Wallace Johnson, 88 years old, met his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 23, 2019 after a short illness. James was born to Fred and Helen Johnson in Kenedy, TX on December 4, 1931. He is preceded in death by his wife, Iverrene, and brother, Clarence. James is survived by his daughters, Sherry (Martin) Parrish and Shelly (Kevin) Pyatte,...
Francisco Ortiz
Dec 22, 2019
Francisco Ortiz passed away on Sunday December 22, 2019 at the age of 56. He was born on November 11, 1963 in Groom, Texas to Cruz Ortiz Sr. and Elodia Pulido Ortiz. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lydia Ortiz, sister Stella Padilla, and brother Robert Ortiz.
He is survived by 1 daughter Anita Marie (Jose)...
Juan C. Gonzalez
Dec 22, 2019
Juan C. Gonzalez, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born on May 23, 1936 in Mesquite Ranch, Texas to Tiburcio Gonzalez and Guadalupe Castro Gonzalez. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 2 Sisters Dora Canales, Julia Villarreal, and 2 Brothers Valerio Gonzalez, and Antonio Gonzalez.
He is survived by his...
Teodoro R. Garcia
Dec 18, 2019
Teodoro R. Garcia passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the age of 86. He was born on December 9, 1933 in Helena, Texas to Anselmo and Josefa Ramirez Garcia. He is preceded in death by his Parents, wife Delia Q. Garcia, 1 Sister Matilde Olivarez, 1 Brother Reymundo Garcia.
He is survived by 1 Daughter Rosana Garcia-Castro, 3...
Jose P. Briseno Jr.
Dec 15, 2019
Jose P. Briseno Jr., passed away on December 15, 2019 at the age of 55 in Mathis, Texas. He was born on April 9, 1964 in Sinton, Texas to Jose and Juanita Chavez Briseno Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 4 Sisters: Carmen Martinez, Connie Benavidez, Gloria Bustos, and Sylvia De la Puente.
Survived by 2...
Nadia Renae Galvan
Dec 13, 2019
Nadia Renae Galvan passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 in Alice, Texas. She was born on October 5, 1988 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Milton Galvan Sr. and Nelda Garces. She is preceded in death by her Daughter Camilla Galvan, Son Aidan Rivera, 2 Brothers Milton Galvan Jr., Michael Christopher Galvan, Grandfathers Benicio Garces, Victor Barajas Sr, Biological Father...
Tony G. Medrano
Dec 12, 2019
Tony G. Medrano passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born on March 15, 1967 in Sinton, Texas to Margarito and Madalena G. Medrano Jr. He was preceded in death by his father Margarito Medrano Jr., and his Brother Fred Medrano.
He is survived by his wife Sylvia Medrano, Daughter Marivel (David) Olivarez, 3 Sons Casey (Melinda) Medrano,...
Mary Darlene DeGaish
Dec 8, 2019
Our precious angel, Mary Darlene DeGaish, was taken home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2019. She passed away peacefully at home at the age of 83. Mary was born June 2, 1936, to Buddy and Mabel Ganem, and lived most of her life in Portland, TX.
She was married to M.S. DeGaish for 59 years and...
Allen Loyd Mengers
Dec 7, 2019
Loyd Mengers passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday December 7, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on August 27, 1938 in Mathis, Texas to Gus O. Mengers and Alvena Atzenhofer Mengers. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Margie L. Mengers, son Scott (Roberta) Mengers,...
Pedro R. Benavides
Dec 6, 2019
Pedro R. Benavides passed away on Friday December 6, 2019 in Mathis, Texas at the age of 94. He was born on February 16, 1925 in Valley Wells, Texas to Pedro Benavides Sr and Sarita Rincon Benavides. he was preceded in death by both of his parents and 1 Son Pedro Benavides III.
He is survived by his wife...
Abelario Gutierrez
Nov 30, 2019
Abelario Gutierrez passed away on Saturday November 30, 2019 at the age of 54. He was born on August 28, 1965 in Robstown, Texas to Locario and Angelita Figueroa Gutierrez. He was preceded in death by his Father Locario C. Gutierrez, Brother Rodney Gutierrez, and 2 Brother in Laws Valerio Hernandez, and Juan Martinez.
He is survived by his Mother...
Patricia Stanley
Nov 30, 2019
Mary Patricia O’Dowd Stanley (Patricia) passed from this life on November 30, 2019, at her home in Portland, Texas, after a hard-fought battle with ALS. Patricia was born on May 12, 1951, to Mary and Thomas O’Dowd in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Along with her family, Patricia relocated to Houston, Texas, in 1963. She graduated with a BA in Geography...
Ehron Rue Reyes Beckner
Nov 26, 2019
It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Ehron Rue Reyes Beckner.
He was only 16 years old and a junior in high school. Ehron added so much love and joy to our family and all those who were around him. He had a strong personality yet was kind, thoughtful and respectful. He...
Norma Longoria
Nov 25, 2019
Norma Longoria passed away on Monday November 25, 2019 in Sandia, Texas. She was born on October 22, 1964 in Seagraves, Texas to Jose Javier and Rosa Garcia Longoria. She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by 1 son Reyes (Cassandra) Arias; 2 Sisters Priscilla Longoria Osornio, Corina Osornio, 1 brother Fabian Longoria, Grandchildren Eliazar Arias,...
George P. Williams
Nov 24, 2019
George P. Williams passed away on Sunday November 24, 2019 in Mathis, Texas. He was born on March 10, 1954 in Falfurrias, Texas to Ernesto P. and Anita Bustamante Williams.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years Alicia Williams, 2 Daughters Jessica Lee Williams, Stefanie Pena, Mother Anita Williams, 3 Sister: Mae Saenz, Melinda Slowinsky, Mary Ann Williams,...
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