Recent Obituaries
Hilaria Padilla
Jun 2, 2023
It is with deep sadness, and much regret that we announce the passing of Hilaria Gutierrez Padilla, affectionately known as "Mom" a lifelong resident of Pearsall, Texas on Friday, June 02, 2023, at the age of 96 years.
She was born on October 21, 1926, in Adkins, Texas, to her proud parents, Gerardo and Tomasita Gutierrez.
Mom, married the love...
Steven Douglas Woods
Jun 1, 2023
Steven Douglas Woods, age 65, of Devine, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on November 26, 1957, to parents Jack and Caryl Woods, in Lancaster, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his father, brother John Woods. Steven is survived by his mother Caryl Woods, wife Gerardette J. Woods, and Sons Douglas, Travis, and Tristan....
Elva P. Delgado
May 31, 2023
Elva P. Delgado, from Devine, Texas joined the Lord in her heavenly resting place on May 31,2023. She was born on January 19,1943 in Moore, Texas. She was born to Donato & Angelita Perez and was one of 10 children.
She married Joe Thomas in 1965. Together they had four children, Bessie Smith, Martha Thomas, Joe Allen...
Stella Guevara Fernandez
May 30, 2023
Stella Guevara Fernandez, 91, of San Antonio, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Stella was born in Natalia, Texas, on September 23, 1931, to Francisco Guevara and Cipriana Rodriguez Guevara.
Stella attended Natalia High School and later married Felix Fernandez. They had seven children together. Stella moved to California where she...
Sarah Rodriguez
May 26, 2023
Sarah Rodriguez went to be with her Lord and savior May 26, 2023. She is preceded in death by her Mother Elvira Flores, sisters Consuelo Miranda, and Sylvia Isaac, and brother Joe Flores.
She will be greatly missed by her husband Johnny, sons Dr. Ronald Rodriguez (Rose) of San Antonio, John Allen Rodriguez (Louisa) of Austin, and daughter Cindy Hensel...
Raymond Edward Gallaway
May 26, 2023
The soul of Raymond Edward Gallaway of Lytle, Texas was received into heaven on May 26, 2023. Although we will no longer hear his many stories and laughter or feel his genuinely warm greetings, the difference he made in the lives of others here on earth will continue. Raymond, also known as Ray (and affectionately as "Uncle Buddy"), was born...
Orie William Rankin
May 21, 2023
Orie William Rankin, some may know him as Billy, age 80 of Natalia, TX, left this world on May 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orie Ray Rankin and Anna Emma Rankin, wife, Ruby Jean Rankin, daughter, Ruby Anne Reichel, and brothers, Buddy Rankin, Bobby Rankin, Timmy Rankin, and Claude Rankin. Orie is survived...
Barbara L. Brooks
May 19, 2023
Barbara Lucille Haywood born July 06, 1934, in Pearsall,Texas to the late David Butch Haywood and Melissa DillardHaywood. Barbara, known as Lucille, was delivered by herpaternal grandmother, Lucy Haywood, who was a midwife anda sharecropper.
Lucille grew up in the country, but it was morethan a home, it was a place of solidarity, dirt roads, and wagonwheels. Her grandmother owned...
Geneva Myrtle Thompson
May 19, 2023
Born March 12,1927 in Somerset, Texas to parents John Henry Cowley and Geneva Stacy Cowley. Myrtle attended High School in Poteet, Texas and graduated at the age 16 as salutatorian in 1943. Soon after graduating, she was employed at the First State Bank in Poteet. At that time, she was 1 of 3 employees. Myrtle continued to work until the...
Jim Spurlock
May 18, 2023
Jim Spurlock passed away on May 18, 2023 in Schertz, Texas at the age of 84.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Spurlock and Laura Spurlock, son, Michael Spurlock and daughter-in-law, Mary Spurlock; son, Bill Spurlock and daughter, Karen Spurlock; brother, Chester Spurlock.
Jim will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 65 years , Elizabeth...
Cynthia H. Lopez
May 18, 2023
Cynthia H. Lopez, who was affectionately known as Cindy, passed away on May 18th, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on June 3rd, 1959 in Castroville, Texas. Cynthia's passing has left a deep impact on her loved ones and everyone who knew her.Throughout her life journey, Cindy touched countless lives with her warm smile and caring heart. She...
Carol Ann Morgan
May 12, 2023
Carol Ann Morgan, age 74 of Natalia, Texas, lost her battle to cancer on Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 17, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas to parents Billy Bob and Lorine Morgan.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son Darren M. Van Fossen and...
Domingo Munoz Herrera
May 10, 2023
Mr. Domingo Munoz Herrera, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Devine, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 with his wife of 35 years by his side. Domingo was born on August 3, 1941 to Onofre Herrera Sr., and Eloisa Munoz Herrera in Medina County, Texas.
Domingo is preceded in death by his parents, and by a sister, Amalia Gonzales. ...
Annie Van Winkle
May 7, 2023
Annie E. Van Winkle, affectionately known as "Chummy," went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the venerable age of 90. She was born in Von Ormy, Texas to Kenneth and Mollie McMonagle on July 24, 1932. She married her high school sweetheart, Howard, on August 2, 1948. They celebrated 62 years of marriage together....
Jose Ramiro Garcia
May 7, 2023
Jose Ramiro Garcia, who passed away on May 07, 2023, at the age of 51 in Houston, Texas, was a devoted son, brother, uncle and devout Christian.
Born on January 18, 1972 in Pearsall, Texas to his mother Dominga G. Martinez and his late father Arnulfo Garcia, Sr. Jose grew up alongside his siblings. Jose is survived by his mother...
Rosa Gallegos
May 5, 2023
Rosa Gallegos peacefully passed away at her home on May 5, 2023 at the blessed age of 87 to join her beloved husband Jesus Gallegos Sr. and son Jesse Gallegos, Jr. Rosa was born in Yancey, Texas on October 7, 1935 to parents Daniel Sr. and Maria Carrillo.
Throughout her beautiful life, Rosa Gallegos was a devout Catholic believing and...
Kenneth Wayne Wagoner
May 4, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Wagoner passed May 4, 2023, surrounded by family. He was 77. Kenneth was born July 12, 1945 in San Antonio Texas to parents Walter Lee and Gertie May Wagoner. The family moved frequently for Walter’s work, exposing Kenneth to much of Texas and New Mexico before returning to San Antonio to finish high school. After graduating in...
Frank R. Alfaro
May 2, 2023
Frank Reyna Alfaro, Sr. born on April 1st, 1945,in Lytle, Texas to his Mother Refugia Alfaro and Father Niebes Alfaro alongside his ten siblings.
Frank gained his wings and went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2nd, 2023.
Frank raised a beautiful family full of love from sons Frank Alfaro, Jr. and John Paul Alfaro, daughter in...
Charlie Shay Whitaker
May 2, 2023
Charlie Shay Whitaker of Devine, passed away peacefully on her 44th birthday, May 2, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas.
Charlie was born on May 2, 1979 in San Antonio Texas to Gene and Sandy Whitaker of Bigfoot, Texas.
She is proceeded in death by her mom, Sandy Faye Whitaker; Grandparents, Ray and Ruth Whitaker, Raymond (Jimmy) Brown Jr.,...