Obituaries

Jul 23, 2017

Leonor Martinez, age 87, passed away July 23, 2017. She was born October 9, 1929 in Realitos, Texas to Estevan and Maria Puentes. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ramon Martinez, Sr., son Jose M. Martinez, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, granddaughter Anna Marie Martinez and grandson Ricky Hinojosa. Leonor is survived by four daughters, Mary E. Olivarez...

Jul 23, 2017

Melquiades R. Cortez, age 85, died July 23, 2017. He was born Feb. 28, 1932 in Beeville, Texas to Paulino and Severina Cortez. He is survived by his wife Juliana Cortez of Mathis, two daughters Seferina Moreno and Estella Ruiz both of Mathis, three sisters, Dolores Estrada, Rosa Gonzales and Maria Garcia all of Lamesa, Texas; five brothers Pedro Cortez...

Jul 20, 2017

 

Shirley Allane Barker left this earth to take the journey to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday July 20, 2017.

Shirley was born on July 25, 1949 in Beeville, Texas to Wilhelm P. and Mary N. Kurtz. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Gary Kurtz, Larry and his...

Jul 14, 2017

Louise Elizabeth “Judy” Rokovich, 81, passed away July 14, 2017 in Houston, TX.  At her side was her daughter Ann Westcott and her sons Joe Rokovich and Roy Rokovich.  She was the widow of Matt L. Rokovich, Jr.  They shared 60 years of marriage together.

Born in Pawnee, TX on July 22, 1935. She was the daughter of the late...

Jul 5, 2017

Richard Wayne Jennings, born on December 19, 1949 in Austin TX, passed away peacefully in the loving comfort of his family’s arms in their home on July 5, 2017 in Portland TX at the age of 67 years old. He loved selflessly and gave until he had nothing more to offer. 

            He was a graduate of Edinburg High...

Jul 4, 2017

Betty Lou Salyer, age 87 of George West, passed away on July 4, 2017. Graveside services will be held on Saturday July 8, 2017 at Lagarto Cemetery at 10AM. It is only fitting that she passed away on July 4 th as she often referred to as a firecracker. One of her male nurses on her last day said, “I...

Jul 3, 2017

Marvarine Brown, age 95, passed away on July 3, 2017. Marvarine was born in Waldrip, Texas on August 27, 1921 to William and Dovie Watson Miller. The family moved to Beeville where she grew up and graduated from A.C. Jones High School. Marvarine and Jack Brown, Jr. married on June 4, 1941 in San Antonio. The couple farmed, ranched and...

Jul 2, 2017

Garry Dean Tuggle was born to James and Juanita Tuggle October 7, 1950. Garry passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his home in Aransas Pass TX. He is preceded in death by father James C. Tuggle and twin brother Larry Gene Tuggle. He is survived by wife Bonnie Tuggle; mother Juanita Tuggle; two sisters Judy Brown and Janet Clark;...

Jul 1, 2017

Bettina Jostes Stridde, age 100, passed away July 1, 2017. She was born September 23, 1916 in Tynan, Texas to Herman and Betty Jostes. She was a teacher and postmaster in Tynan. Bettina was preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward, 2 grandchildren, one sister and six brothers. She is survived by daughter Patsy (Marvin) Crutchfield of Kenedy, Texas,...

Jun 28, 2017

Wanda Mae Hedrick, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.  She was married to Jack C. Hedrick in 1949.  They were united until his death in 2003.  Wanda is preceded in death by her husband Jack Hedrick and her grandson Kris Edwards.  Wanda is survived by her children, Randy Hedrick, Silvia Polderman, and Danny Hedrick. She is  also survived...

Jun 11, 2017

Matilde G. Olivarez, age 79, died June 11, 2017. She was born Feb. 23, 1938 to Anselmo & Josefa Garcia. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Corina Olivarez and brother Reymundo Garcia. She is survived by her husband Alfredo G. Olivarez, six daughters, Josie (John Benavides) Olivarez, Enedina (Luther) DeLeon, Ernestina (Jose ) Rodriguez, Chris Tagle, Janie...

Jun 11, 2017

Patrick Lawrence Fairchild, of Portland Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2017.  He was born March 5, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Willard and Molly Fairchild.  He attended Port Arthur schools, where he met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Greig at the age of 13 and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1953.  He was an...

Jun 8, 2017

Tomasa Bermudez, age 86, died June 8, 2017. She was born Dec. 21, 1930 in Poteet, Texas to Luis and Virginia Bermudez. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Arturo B. Rios, daughter Leonora Bermudez, sisters Lydia B. Salazar and Petra B. Navarro, brother Edwardo Bermudez and granddaughter Loraine B. DelBosque. She is survived by daughters, Amelia B....

Jun 7, 2017

Ronald Peter Beck, passed away doing what he loves best, working on his boat, June 7, 2017 at the age of 70. He was born on July 18, 1946 to Peter Beck and Alice Kelly Beck in Detroit, MI. He started working at an early age shining shoes in his father’s barber shop. He went to a Military High School...

Jun 4, 2017

Andrew E. Meyer Jr., 81, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 in his home in Lagarto, TX Andy to his friends – Buddy to his siblings was born and raised in Mabelvale, Arkansas. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma McBride and Andrew Meyer, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, DeOtta Turner Meyer, his daughter...

Jun 3, 2017

Angelita C. Paiz, age 72, died June 3, 2017. She was born November 24, 1944 in Orange Grove, Texas to Jacinto and Hortencia Colmenero. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Luis Paiz, Sr., sister Emma Benavidez and brothers Edward, Baldemero and Dionel Colmenero. She is survived by two sons, Luis (Nora) Paiz, Jr. and Noe (Patricia) Paiz...

Jun 3, 2017

Jun 2, 2017

Ezequiel Garcia Rodriguez (El Maestro) passed away with his loving family by his side on June 2, 2017 at the age of 84.  He was born on March 17, 1933 to Ignacio and Guadalupe Rodriguez in Cadreyta-Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.  Ezequiel started working at the early age of six where he shined shoes, sold “deuces” and “queso” for the family’s...

May 30, 2017

Ilene Louise Schacherl Hedtke, age 85, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2017. Ilene was born on Dec. 4, 1931 to Edward H. and Millie Schacherl in Alfred, Texas. Now she has gone to be with her love ones that have gone before her, her husband of 70 years Milton V. Hedtke, her parents, baby brother Charles...

May 29, 2017

Thomas Gene Davis passed away May 29, 2017 after a sudden illness, in San Antonio, TX surrounded by his family. Gene was born October 1956 to Lula Mae Walker Davis and Darrell D. Davis in Beckley, WV. Gene enlisted in the United States Air Force in January 1975.  Upon his discharge from the USAF, he relocated to south Texas and...