Recent Obituaries

John Fredrick Williamson, Sr.

Feb 20, 2023

 

John Fredrick Williamson, Sr., age 92, of San Antonio and New Braunfels, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.

A devoted Christian, John was born on June 12, 1930, in Devine, Texas, at home, to Fred and Allene Williamson. The second oldest of four children, John graduated from Devine High...

Victoria Gonzales

Feb 20, 2023

Victoria V. Gonzales, affectionately known as "Ama" passed away peacefully at her home in Pearsall, TX on February 20, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born on July 28, 1931, in Pearsall, Texas to Santos and Guadalupe Velis. Victoria was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Raymundo Velis; husband, Ignacio V. Gonzales; infant daughter, Irene Gonzales;...

Yolanda Esquivel

Feb 18, 2023

Yolanda Esquivel passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Armando Hernandez; grandson, Robert Maldonado, Jr. Yolanda is survived by her loving husband, Alfredo Esquivel; sons, Robert Esquivel, David Esquivel, Julio Esquivel; daughters, Irene Esquivel, Elaine Rodriguez (Daniel), Maribel Maldonado (Jose Carranza); brother, Gregorio Hernandez, Jr.; sisters,...

Andres Rodriguez

Feb 17, 2023

Andres B. Rodriguez passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 53.  He was preceded in death by his parents; uncle, Teodoro Gandara; Pastor Gilbert Marquez; grandma, Dora Marquez.  Andy is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Rodriguez; mother-in-law, Diana Garcia; father-in-law, Tony Garcia; brother-in-laws, Tony Garcia, Jr. (Veronica), Joe Robert Garcia (Sabrina), Ted Gandara, III, Jeremy Gandara;...

Anthony Frank Anizan

Feb 16, 2023

Anthony Frank Anizan was born November 12, 1938 in Texas City, Texas to Frank & Evelyn Anizan. Anthony was known to many as "Buzzy". This was a nickname his older sister gave him when he was born because she could not say "brother". In 1947 when he was in the second grade he survived the Texas City Blast. Buzzy graduated...

Hilda Cassiano Samudio

Feb 15, 2023

 

Hilda Cassiano Samudio was born August 9,1946 in Big Wells, Texas. Her parents Enedina and Ernesto and her granddaughter, Alyssa, preceded her in death. On February 15, 2023, Hilda's prayers were answered to be in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

During her life, Hilda made a very special and lasting impression on all who knew her....

Nicolas Morales Contero

Feb 14, 2023

 

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our father, Nicolas (Nico) Contero.  Nico passed away at his home in Mico, Texas at the age of 90 years old on February 14, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loved ones and is survived by his children, Nicholas Contero (Veronica); Guadalupe Rodriguez (John); Patricia Johnson (Rick); Tony Contero; Ray Contero...

Criselda Gauna Rodriguez

Feb 14, 2023

Criselda Gauna Rodriguez passed away on February 14, 2023 at the age of 47. She was preceded in death by her parents, San Juan and Guadalupe Gauna. Criselda is survived by her loving children, John Rodriguez, Angel Rodriguez (Joshua Aguilar), Victoria Rodriguez and Tomas Rodriguez; sister, Carmen Gauna; nephew, Matthew Gandara; aunt, Victoria Camacho; bonus daughter, Stephanie Garcia (Sammy); grandchildren,...

Kissie Jane King

Feb 13, 2023

Kissie was called to the Lord on February 13, 2023, at the age of 50, after battling diabetes for 16 years. She grew up in San Antonio, in the 70’s and attended John Marshall High School, where she participated in the band. Kissie loved music.

At the old age of 25, Kissie joined the Navy, and served her country...

Louis Davila

Feb 13, 2023

Louis Alberto Davila passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 13th, in San Antonio at the age of 64. He is preceded in death by his son, Kordero Marteen Davila; parents, Antonio and Seleta Davila; brothers, Edward and Clem Davila.

Louis is survived by his wife, Maria Davila; children, Ruben (Jeannie) Robles, Raquel Moreno, Krystall (Mark) Maldonado,...

Ignacio Rios

Feb 12, 2023

Ignacio"Nacho" Rios passed away on February 12, 2023 at the age of 68 in Pearsall, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Consuelo Rios; brother, Hubert Ruiz. Ignacio is survived by his loving wife, Janie Rios; father, Desiderio Rios; daughters, Lorena Bui (Truyen), Cassandra Delgado-Rios, Josie Rios Wold (Joshua David), Amanda Rios; brothers, Eugene Ruiz, Adrian Ruiz;...

Teodora Arguello

Feb 9, 2023

Teodora (Dora) Lopez Arguello, of Lytle, Texas, beloved mother and grandma, was called home by our heavenly Father, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 90.

Teodora was born on April 23, 1932, at the Rio Vista Farm, Bexar County, Texas to José Maria Ramirez and Mauricia Zepeda.  Two years after her birth, her biological father passed away,...

Phyllis Ann Hill

Feb 8, 2023

 

Phyllis Ann Hill, born May 26, 1936 to parents Bud and Ora Hamilton of Natalia, entered the gates of Heaven on February 8, 2023, to join the love of her life, John Logan Hill. John and Phyllis met in Eagle Pass Texas at the movie theater, it was love at first sight! They would make many trips back to...

Evelyn Josephine Bendele DuBose

Feb 6, 2023

Evelyn Josephine Bendele DuBose of Devine, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2023, in Devine, Texas, at the age of 87.

Evelyn was born April 10, 1935, in Medina County, Texas, to Joe Louis Bendele and Elizabeth (Theis) Bendele, both of who preceded her, along with her husband of sixty-four years, Darrell Woods DuBose "Nuggie" daughter, Deborah DuBose, sisters Irene...

Audelia "Lela" G. Pompa

Feb 6, 2023

 

Audelia G. "Lela" Pompa, age 89, of Devine, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 6, 2023.

She was born on September 29, 1933, to her parents, Luis and Salome Maldonado Gallegos, in Devine, Texas.

Audelia is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ricardo Pompa, Sr., son Ricardo Pompa, Jr., brothers Fred Gallegos,...

Anna Fronczek Strait

Feb 3, 2023

Anna Lee McAnelly Fronczek Strait (Feb. 9, 1920 - Feb. 3, 2023)

 

Anna Strait, affectionately known as "Pidge", went to be with her Savior on February 3, 2023, just six days before her 103rd birthday. Anna's remarkable life began at the McAnelly home near Yancey, Texas where she was born to Gladden Clyde McAnelly and Hallie Laura Nixon McAnelly....

Charles (Bubba) F. Hanson, III

Jan 29, 2023

Charles F. "Bubba" Hanson, III, age 71, of Devine, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1951, to parents Charles Francis, Jr. and Willie Mae (Young) Hanson in San Antonio, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Pamela Pilgrim. 

Bubba is survived by his daughters, Jessica Podnar of Austin,...

Anita Carrizales

Jan 29, 2023

Anita P. Carrizales passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Pearsall, Texas at the age of 66. She was preceded in death by her son, Randall Carrizales; parents, Regino and Hortencia Pena; husband, Roland Vinton Carrizales.

Anita is survived by her son, Rolando (Daniela) Carrizales of Devine, TX; daughter, Desirae (Bobby) Ramirez of Cotulla, TX; five grandchildren: Q'Orianka...

Wanda Fay Gates

Jan 26, 2023

In loving memory of our mother, Wanda Fay Gates, 88, of Lytle, who passed away on January 26, 2023. She was the devoted wife of Joel Coy Gates, Sr. and loving mother to Joel Coy Gates, Jr., Janet Lynn Yarbrough and Jill Fay Gates. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Our mother was a kind, caring...

Jo Ann Carroll

Jan 25, 2023

 

Jo Ann Carroll, age 56 of Devine, Texas entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1966, to parents, Herman Edward and Helen Lillian (Miller) Suits, in Winter Haven, Florida.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Jo Ann is survived by her loving husband of eighteen years, Kelley Carroll; son, Joshua...