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Midland, Texas Amanda Elaine Wallace 1991 — 2024 Amanda Elaine Wallace went home to our Lord and Savior on March 14, 2024. While her passing has left her family heartbroken, we take solace knowing that absent from the body means present with the Lord. Amanda was born to her mother, Shelly Jacobs Wallace and father, Paul Kim Wallace on October 8, 1991. Her unique life brought profound joy and happiness to her entire family. Amanda had the kindest heart and soul and taught each of us more than we could have ever taught her. Her autism never made her "less" than anyone but in fact made her "more" than most of us will ever be. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing, and we always knew she was happy when we heard it. Amanda's eyes...

Jourdanton, Texas Omar Alviso 1999 — 2024 Omar Alviso, age 24, passed away in Jourdanton on February 19, 2024. He was born in San Antonio, on November 9, 1999. Omar is survived by his father, Daniel Alviso and wife Jennifer; mother, Esperanza Mata Silva and husband Ignacio Jr.; brothers, Daniel Alviso Jr., Gabriel Ignacio Silva, and Isaac Gonzales; sisters, Jenna Judith Pinion and husband Eric, Devin Rae Alviso, Anaceli Alviso, and Sara Gonzales; grandmothers, Rebecca Alviso, and Martha Cruz, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, David Alviso Sr., Juan Mata Sr., and Andrew Cruz, and uncle, Manuel Chapa. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Hurley Funeral Home, from...

Kerrville, Texas Alice Mae (Wagner) Eberenz 1924 — 2023 Alice Mae (Wagner) Eberenz, 99, of Kerrville, Texas, went to her heavenly garden on Thursday, September 14, 2023, to be with those she loved and longed to see again. Alice was born in Industry, Texas on May 4, 1924, the daughter of the late Harry Hugo Wagner and Lillie (Luetge) Wagner. She enjoyed attending school in Winedale, where she won the spelling bee and played baseball. She married her sweetheart and dance partner, Herbert Eberenz, on September 25, 1943, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange. The young couple left La Grange in 1946 to manage their uncle Joseph Seiler's farm and ranch in Alice, Texas. She was an excellent seamstress and homemaker; there was always...

New Braunfels, Texas Louretta Jean Morgan 1938 — 2023 Louretta Jean "Bones" Morgan, 84, passed away June 21, 2023, in New Braunfels, Texas. She was born in Washington, D.C. on November 12, 1938, to William Tungate and Victoria Rearick. Jean married Richard Morgan in 1959 and devoted her life to loving him and their two boys, Chris and Marc. Jean loved dancing to good country music, watching NASCAR and taking as many trips as she could, especially to play the slots in Louisiana and Eagle Pass. Jean is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Chris Morgan and Marc (Stacy) Morgan; 2 granddaughters, Roxy and Kylie; grandson, Grady; 2 great-grandsons, Trey and Elliott; dear forever friends,...

Corpus Christi, Texas Jose Flores Canales 1925 — 2023 Mr. Jose F. Canales, aged 97, died peacefully in Corpus Christi, Texas surrounded by the love of his family. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Corine Canales, and is survived by his children, Nora (David) Hernandez, their daughters, Stephanie and Jennifer; David Canales, his sons, Sean and Brandon; Gilda (Richard) Mesquias, their eldest daughter, Erica (Jacob) Boggus, their children, Emma Rose and Jackson; their youngest daughter, Angela Rose; Celinda Huband, her sons, Alexander and Joseph; Cynthia (Giovanni) Ponte, their son, Giovanni (Stephanie) Ponte Jr; their daughter, Andrea (Ben) Malmer and their daughter, Lucy Claire. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucinda...

Corpus Christi, Texas Jose F. Gonzalez 1936 — 2023 Jose F. Gonzalez, has peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on March 18 at the age of 86 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer back in 2021 and liver cancer in 2022. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife Alejandra Chavez-Gonzalez, his parents, his in-laws, brother, sister and grandson. Among those left to cherish Jose's memory are his daughters, Ofelia Cobarruvias, Ofilia Cobarruvias (Arthur) Juarez, Oralia Cobarruvias (Roberto, Sr.) Pena; son, Martin (Renee) Cobarruvias; 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 5pm on Monday, March 27, 2023 with a rosary to be recited at 7pm at Ramon Funeral Home Chapel in Robstown, Texas. The...

Corpus Christi, Texas Maxine Edmondson Flournoy 1921 — 2023 March 30, 1921 - April 5, 2023 Maxine's three daughters remember her most by her strong Christian faith and her life as a living example of that faith in Jesus. Maxine was the daughter of Dr. John Edmondson DDS and Mary Ruth Edmondson Jones. She grew up in Joplin, Missouri and attended Joplin Junior College. In 1941 she obtained her pilots license through the Civil Pilots Training program. She joined the WASP (Women Air force Service Pilots) in 1943 and trained at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas and afterwards she was assigned to the navigation school at Hondo Army Navigation School. When the WASP were deactivated in December 1944 she obtained a job as a company pilot in Alice,...

Pleasanton, Texas Joe Willard Rice 1927 — 2022 Joe Willard Rice passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 95. He is survived by his daughters, Caron Tuttle and her husband Eldon, and Dana Scott and her husband Kenny, granddaughters, Lauren Quincey and husband Michael and Erinn Walker and husband Evan, and two grandsons, Liam Quincey and Samuel Walker, with another on the way. Anyone who knew Joe Rice, knew someone who lived life fully and vibrantly making connections and memories with people everywhere he went. His life started in Lockhart, Texas on April 9, 1927 when he was born to Frank Rice and Francis "Frankie" Smith Rice. Joe's adventures began at a young age because his father worked as a superintendent for Shell Oil which...

San Marcos, Texas Thomas Joe Bosworth 1950 — 2022 Thomas Joe "Tommy" Bosworth, 72, of San Marcos, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born in Alice, Texas on September 13, 1950. His parents were R.L.Bosworth and Betty Joy Lykins Bosworth. His cherished grandparents, Chester and Iva Lykins, were influential in his formative years. Tommy attended schools in Alice and Freer, Texas. He attended Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, and served in the National Guard. He became a firefighter and retired from the San Marcos Fire Department. He loved the camaraderie that firefighters enjoy. Tommy's love of nature was evident in his hobbies that included fishing, hunting and gardening. He loved his dogs?man's...

Aransas Pass, Texas Julie Lynn Brandt 1960 — 2022 Julie Lynn Brandt entered eternal rest August 24, 2022, at the age of 62. She was born July 28, 1960 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to the late Paul and Joyce Okerman. She was a free spirit, always smiling and laughing and loved her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend, daughter in law, sister in law and teacher. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Richard Alan Landeche; her parents, Paul and Joyce Okerman; her grandson, Nicholas Alan Brandt; in-laws Cecil and Gwen Brandt. Julie leaves behind her husband, Willie Brandt of 31 years, her daughter Kristin (Tony) Mechell, her daughter Rebecca (Scott) Stewart; grandchildren Alexis Lynn...

Corpus Christi, Texas Ronald F. Bertagna 1948 — 2022 Ronald F. Bertagna, a 73 yr. old resident of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. His wife, son, and grandson were by his side when he passed. Ronald "Ronnie" Bertagna was born in 1948 to Frank Joe Bertagna and Bobbie Jane Gueder in Alice, Texas, where he grew up. In 1965, he married Dorothy Kalinec and started his family. Throughout his life, he was a championship cowboy, rancher, golfer, chef, avid hunter, fisherman, and quite the dead eye with a rifle. His favorite fishing spots were in Baffin Bay, and he loved hunting all over South Texas. Drop him in the bay or in the brush, and he would come home with dinner or a tall tale. Both were always good. He was blessed...

Muleshoe, Texas Hilma Rojos 1940 — 2022 Chapel service for Hilma Rojos, age 81, of Muleshoe, Texas, is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Ellis Funeral Home in Muleshoe. Burial will be in Bailey County Cemetery. Hilma died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Muleshoe. She was born September 7, 1940 in Alice, Texas to Leopoldo and Eloisa (Buentello) Anguiano Sr. She married Antonio Rojos Sr. in Muleshoe in 1973. Hilma was a woman of prayer, starting from an early age. She deeply loved God and her family. Her faith helped her through her journey in this life. Hilma relied on God at all times. She started working as a nurse's aide in 1967. In 1978, she received her medi-aide certificate. Even though it was very...

Alice, Texas Dr. Diana Bill 1949 — 2022 Dateline: Alice, Texas Dr. Diana Franco Bill, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 26, 2022. She was born in Alice, Texas on October 1, 1949, to Maria Antonio Vasquez and Daniel Franco. Her family owned and operated a small meat packing business. Diana was raised in a close community where she and her sister Perla enjoyed growing up surrounded by their cousins, the Sernas, and many friends within their small town. Diana was a woman of great faith, she was devoted to her family, church, and community. Her service life started at an early age, as a child, she volunteered at her church and after high school spent several summers serving on missionary trips to...

Alice, Texas William "Bill" Reynolds 1931 — 2022 William "Bill" Reynolds went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21 at a hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas surrounded by family. Bill was born on October 11, 1931 in Three Rivers, Texas to Arthur and Pauline Reynolds. He was the youngest in the family, enjoying the companionship of his older sisters. He was immersed in the Christian community from an early age that would become the foundation of his life lived. Bill was a 1949 graduate of Three Rivers High School where he excelled in academics and enjoyed playing football. After graduation he served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his return from duty, he attended college at the University of Texas at...

Alice, Texas Suzanne "Sue" Fox 1946 — 2022 Alice High School retired counselor Sue Fox (Suzanne Dress Fox) lost her five-year battle with cancer on Monday May 2, 2022. She was in her home with Hospice, under the supervision and loving care of her Family Nurse/Baby Sister Diane McComish. Sue was born in Dubuque, Iowa on September 14, 1946. A graduate of Wahlert High School, she completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Clarke College, both in Dubuque, Iowa. Her teaching career began at Holy Ghost Catholic School also in Dubuque, and later in Rockford, Illinois. While married to John Wiley Fox, Sue had her son Sean Wiley Fox. Having completed her Master of Science Degree for certification as an Academic Counselor at Corpus Christi...

Alice, Texas Daniel Ramirez 1940 — 2022 Dateline: Alice, Texas Daniel "Solio" Ramirez, age 81, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father: Guadalupe A. Ramirez, mother: Juanita Ramirez, 1 son: Charles Ramirez, one sister: Carmela Tonches, 4 brothers: Samuel Ramirez, Juan Ramirez, Guadalupe Ramirez, and Oscar Ramirez. He is survived by his wife: Enedina Ramirez, Companion: Guadalupe Lopez, 2 daughters: Gracie and Ester Ramirez, 5 sons: Daniel (Mary) Ramirez, David (Pat) Ramirez, Joe (Rosario) Ramirez, Guadalupe (Elena) Ramirez, and Eloy (Erica) Ramirez, 5 step-kids: Daniel (Chrissy) Lopez, Virginia Anguiano, Evelyn (Pete) Lopez, Oscar Navarro,...

Orange Grove Frances W. Hudman 1938 — 2022 Frances W. Hudman age 83 Passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in a Corpus Christi, Texas hospital. Frances was born to Edward and Imgard (Rokohl) Wostal in Alice, Texas on Aug. 27, 1938. She worked for many years in the public school cafeteria, retiring from the Orange Grove ISD. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Millard M. Hudman, 2 sisters: Mary Ann Schuette, Evelyn Fuhrken, brother: Larry Wostal, 3 sons: Jeff Laird, Edward Laird, Jimmy Hudman and a grandson, James Hudman. Survivors: 4 daughters: Teresa (Brian) Schmidt of Cape Coral, Fl. Sandra (Steve) Schumacher of Orange Grove, Tx. Brenda Hudman of Orange Grove, Tx. Peggy (Patrick) Carter of Sandia,...

Alice David Ricardo Garcia 1959 — 2022 David Ricardo Garcia Dateline: Corpus Christi, Texas David Ricardo Garcia, 62 years of age passed away on April 01, 2022 at Christus Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He passed peacefully surrounded by those who loved him dearly with his wife Linda and his God daughter Becky at his bedside and other family members in the room. David, known to family and longtime friends as Ricky, was born November 17, 1959, in Abilene, Texas. Adopted at the age of 6 months by Rev. Ernesto Garcia and Isaura Sanchez Garcia, they brought him into a Christian home and was raised in the ways of God and his mighty promises. He was taught that nothing was impossible and that all the riches of the earth...

Alice David Ricardo Garcia 1959 — 2022 David Ricardo Garcia, age 62, passed away on April 01, 2022 at Christus Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He passed peacefully with his wife Linda and his God daughter Becky and other loved ones at bedside. David, known to family and friends as Ricky, was born November 17, 1959, in Abilene, Texas. Adopted at age of 6 months by Rev. Ernesto Garcia and Isaura Sanchez Garcia, they brought him into a Christian home and was raised in the ways of God and his mighty promises. He was taught that nothing was impossible and that all the riches of the earth had already been promised him. With his strong faith he faced the world daily and always knew that he had a praying family at home....

Ben Bolt Rafael Escobar Sr. 1930 — 2022 Rafael Escobar Sr. peacefully passed on March 20, 2022 at the age of 91. Rafael Escobar Sr. was born on November 25, 1930 in Ben Bolt, Texas to parents Eleuterio and Andrea Farias Escobar. Rafael received his education at Ben Bolt schools where he participated in various sports. He joined the Army in 1948, serving in the 89th Engineer Port Construction Company during the Korean War. While serving in the Army, he also continued his athletic career in Track and Field and was honorably discharged in 1952. He retired from Bridwell Oil Company after 43 years of employment and was highly respected in the oil field industry. Rafael married Beatriz Robles Vela in 1954 and celebrated 51 years of...

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