Recent Obituaries

Orville "Pete" Jones

Orville "Pete" Jones

Jul 19, 2023

Orville "Pete" Jones, aged 87, passed away on July 19, 2023. He was born to parents Oliver and Inez Jones near Somerset, Texas on November 1st, 1935.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Barbara Voight.

Orville is survived by his loving wife of almost 70 years, Nellene; sons, Douglas and wife Jeanette, and Michael and...

Roberto "Bob" Medina Saenz

Roberto "Bob" Medina Saenz

Jul 19, 2023

 

Roberto "Bob" Medina Saenz, a dedicated employee of ButterKrust for many years, passed away on July 19, 2023, in his hometown of Pearsall, Texas. He was born on April 28, 1941, in Pearsall, Texas. Roberto was a loving husband to Rosario Saenz for 63 remarkable years.  He was an extremely hard worker and no matter the time or day...

Kelly Howard-Cruz

Kelly Howard-Cruz

Jul 16, 2023

Kelly Gael Kathleen Howard Cruz

February 24, 1970 - July 16, 2023

Kelly Gael Kathleen Howard Cruz of Devine, Texas suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at home on July 16, 2023. She was born in Elgin, Illinois on February 24, 1970 to Daniel and Linda Boeger Howard. Kelly attended the Devine schools from 4th grade through High School and was...

Dorothy Baker

Dorothy Baker

Jul 11, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Baker of Lytle, Texas passed away at the age of 94 on July 11, 2023. She was a beloved teacher in the Lytle and San Antonio areas, and has left her loving impression on those that she cared for. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Baker; son, Mitch Baker; and her three sisters.

Dorothy...

Elvia Villarreal Salinas

Elvia Villarreal Salinas

Jul 9, 2023

Elvia Villarreal Salinas, age 71, of Pearsall went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2023. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Elvia dedicated her life to caring for others during her long career as a licensed vocational nurse. She loved spending time gardening, listening to praise and worship music and spoiling her grandkids.

Elvia is preceded...

Irene Elisabeth Sloan

Irene Elisabeth Sloan

Jul 3, 2023

 

Irene Elisabeth Sloan was born a year after WW2. As a young girl, she crossed the Wall dividing Soviet controlled East Germany from West Germany when it was just a barb wire fence.   She emigrated to the U.S. by herself in her late teens while serving as hotel wait staff and concierge. She married and divorced her first...

Jack Norman Bateman

Jack Norman Bateman

Jun 26, 2023

Jack Norman Bateman, 92, of Lytle, TX entered eternal rest on Monday, June 26, 2023.

He was born October 31, 1930 (Halloween), in San Antonio, TX, to James “Jim” Wiley Bateman and Rose Alma Meinhardt.

In 1947, Jack enlisted in the Marines where he served for 5 years before leaving to attend college. He is a 1958 graduate of University...

Jerry Gray Jones

Jerry Gray Jones

Jun 26, 2023

Jerry Gray Jones was called to his eternal home June 26,2023, fifty-six days after losing the love of his life, Lou Ann. Since her passing, he longed for the time that they would be together again. Jerry was born March 26, 1933 to Sam and Elsie Jones in San Antonio, TX.  He graduated from Devine High School in 1950 and...

George Ronald Hurley

George Ronald Hurley

Jun 25, 2023

George Ronald Hurley, age 57 of Devine, Texas entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born in Hondo, Texas on April 2, 1966, to parents, George Robert Hurley and Ruth Ann Banks Hurley Haven.

He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Helen Lee Banks and Nobal Earl Banks. George is survived by his parents, siblings Guy...

Elodia Hernandez Cordova

Elodia Hernandez Cordova

Jun 24, 2023

Elodia Hernandez Cordova of Pearsall entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in San Antonio at the age of 68.

She was born on April 13, 1955 in Hidalgo Coahuila, Mexico to Genoveva and Julian Hernandez. Elodia worked for Pearsall Independent School District for 21 years as a secondary teacher.  She also worked for Charlotte ISD & Dilley ISD before...

Elmer Dale Stehle

Elmer Dale Stehle

Jun 24, 2023

Elmer Dale Stehle, age 72 of Leakey, Texas, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born on March 26, 1951, to parents, Elmer Phillip and Mary Eunice DuBose Stehle in Hondo, Texas. 

Elmer is preceded in death by his parents. Elmer Phillip Stehle and Mary Eunice DuBose Stehle. He is survived by his children Troy Stehle, Traci...

Stefanie Maria Vera

Stefanie Maria Vera

Jun 21, 2023

Stefanie Maria Vera, age 68 of Devine, Texas entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1954, to parents Domingo and Maria Hernandez Vera in Devine, Texas.She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Tim H. Vera, Vicente Vera, Jesus Vera, Esmeregildo Vera, Josesito Vera, Domingo Vera, Jr., sisters Lorenza Martinez, Cecilia Hernandez.

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Rex Mayhew

Rex Mayhew

Jun 20, 2023

Rex Mayhew, 82, of Lytle, peacefully passed away at his home on June 20, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1941, to Guy and Juanita Mayhew in Edinburg Texas.

Rex moved to Lytle at the age of 6, when his father established what is known as Mayhew Farms. Rex graduated from Lytle High School, and Southwest Texas State in...

Martha Aurora Esquibel

Martha Aurora Esquibel

Jun 18, 2023

Martha Aurora Pulido Esquibel was born on December 18, 1941, to Pedro and Anacleta Pulido in their home in Devine, Texas.

She was married to Gustino Esquibel on September 1, 1956, and had 4 children: Paul Alex, Grace, Sandra and Cheryl. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She devoted her life to her family as...

Barbara Ann Thompson Ferrell

Barbara Ann Thompson Ferrell

Jun 14, 2023

Barbara Ann Thompson Ferrell, age 80, of Moore, Texas, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1942, to parents Wilburn Gray Thompson and Mabel Catherine McCoy Thompson in Medina County, Texas. 

She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, husband Joseph Ronald Ferrell, son, Craig Thompson.

Barbara is survived by her...

Ruby Nell Kurz Pyron

Ruby Nell Kurz Pyron

Jun 13, 2023

Ruby Nell Kurz Pyron went to her Heavenly home on June 13, 2023, in Castroville, Texas. Ruby Nell, formerly of Somerset, Texas, was 102 years old. Ruby was born on March 17, 1921, to Galloway and Alma Kurz in Somerset. She graduated from Somerset High School, and at the age of 18 she married the love of her life, George...

Billy James Hartley

Billy James Hartley

Jun 6, 2023

Billy J. Hartley passed away at the age of 64, on June 6, 2023. He was born in Hondo, Texas on January 17, 1959, and is preceded in death by his father, Joe Hartley; mother, Nancy Hartley; and father-in-law, Jose G. Monzon.

Billy is survived by the love of his life and wife, Frances Hartley, who he married on February...

Sherry Gayle Haire

Sherry Gayle Haire

Jun 6, 2023

Sherry Gayle Haire, age 65, of Devine, Texas, ended her battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA, to parents Rodney Bud Deal and Juanita Lee Harlow Bernard.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother James Deal, Husband Michael David Haire, brother-in-law Butch Haire, and in-laws Louella...

Dolores Torres

Dolores Torres

Jun 4, 2023

Dolores M. Torres, age 89, of Atascosa, TX lost her battle to cancer on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Dolores is preceded in death by her husband, Marcos Torres Sr.

Dolores was happiest when her children, Marcos Torres Jr. (Linda), Norma Torres, Edward Torres (Cynthia), and Tobey Torres (Pricilla) were celebrating life with her.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren;...

Reymunda Reyna

Reymunda Reyna

Jun 3, 2023

 

Reymunda Reyna, affectionately known as Rey or "Rey Rey" to her loved ones, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, leaving behind a profound legacy that touched the lives of many. Born on March 15, 1945, in Lytle, Texas to her parents, Isidoro and Maxisimina Cuellar, Rey was raised with the values of kindness, compassion, and a strong sense...