Recent Obituaries
Felix Torres Escalante
Jun 25, 2025
He had many hobbies including baseball, golf, and Conjunto - "Los Cabelleros de Texas de Felix Escalante". Felix was also a dedicated member of Lytle Methodist Church and was a church lay leader for 10 years, and junior high and adult Sunday School teacher for 19. He had many accomplishments to be proud of in his lifetime. He was a...
Yolanda M. Ramirez
Jun 24, 2025
Yolanda "Nana" Ramirez, 77, of Pearsall, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in her hometown. Born on October 5, 1947, in Pearsall, she remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped her life and where she built a legacy of love and devotion.
Yolanda was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She married her childhood sweetheart, Tomas Ramirez,...
Stetson Eric Dougherty
Jun 23, 2025
Our bubba, Stetson Eric Dougherty, was welcomed to heaven on June 23, 2025. All he knew was love.
He will be forever loved by his parents, Holden and Kailee Dougherty, and big sister, Remi, great grandparents, Stewart and Mary Marsh, Jack and Debbie Dishman, Lupe Ramirez, Dorothy Stelly, Sandy Dougherty, grandparents Richard and Shannon Ramirez, Sheila and Fred Stelly, Damon and...
Alex Martinez
Jun 22, 2025
Alex Martinez of Atascosa, Texas passed away at the age of 86.
Alex LOVED the Dallas Cowboys and worked in nursing for 25+ years. He was a dedicated employee, and was often awarded for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year. Luby's was his favorite! Alex also loved to sing and could often be heard singing one of his...
Paul Allen Holman
Jun 20, 2025
Paul Allen Holman of Atascosa, Texas has passed away at the age of 53.
Son, brother, uncle, friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Juanita Holman.
He is survived by brother, Frank Holman (Maria), sister, Belinda Gonzales (Mark); nieces and nephews, Veronica, Joel, Zacary, Elijah, Ismael, Marc, Michael, Monika, Martin, Tanji, grandnieces and nephews, Nathan, Natalie, Nicholas, Isaiah, Cicilly,...
Maria "Mari" Magdalena Arvizu Del Rio
Jun 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Maria "Mari" Magdalena Arvizu Del Rio
09/21/1993 - 06/20/2025
With heavy hearts and deep faith, we announce the passing of our beautiful soul, Maria "Mari" Magdalena Arvizu Del Rio, who was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 20, 2025. She departed this life peacefully, surrounded by love, and is now resting in eternal...
Brian Preston Koehler
Jun 20, 2025
After a long battle with cancer, Brian Preston Koehler died on June 20, 2025. He was surrounded by his loved ones and was not in pain.
Brian is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Joni Koehler, his son, Adam Koehler, his daughter, Amy Koehler Catterson, his son-in-law, Arman Daniel Catterson, and grandsons Gabriel Heshmat Catterson and Anthony Terry Catterson. In...
Felix C. Palacios
Jun 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Felix “Forty” C. Palacios, a beloved soul who left us on June 19, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on May 2, 1955, in Pearsall, Texas, to parents Esequio and Maria Palacios. Felix “Forty” was many things: a devoted husband to his beloved Martha, a nurturing father, a proud grandfather, and...
Pascuala De La Rosa
Jun 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pascuala De La Rosa, a great daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of Devine, TX. She was born on December 15, 1943, in Candela, Coahuila, Mexico, where she spent part of her life. She passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in San Antonio, TX., at the age of 82.
She...
Lilia Lopez Ramirez
Jun 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lilia Lopez Ramirez. She was born in Cotulla, Texas, and passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, in Devine, Texas, at the age of 91.
Lilia was dedicated to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness, and adored her family. She will be deeply missed by so...
Zaragosa Gonzalez
Jun 15, 2025
January 14, 1959 - June 15, 2025With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zaragosa Gonzalez, who departed this life surrounded by love and family. Born on January 14, 1959, Zaragosa lived a full and spirited life marked by hard work, deep faith, and an unwavering love for his family.Zaragosa was a man of many passions. He loved the simple...
Margaret L. Ray
Jun 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret L. Ray, age 77, who left this world peacefully on June 13, 2025, in her cherished home in Moore, Texas with family. Born on September 15, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, Margaret graced the lives of many with her unwavering spirit and boundless compassion.
Margaret was a devoted mother...
Domingo Alberto Moralez
Jun 10, 2025
Domingo Alberto Moralez was born on November 24, 1935, in Moore, Texas and passed away on June 10, 2025, in Devine, Texas. Domingo was the only child born to Santiago and Elvira Moralez of Moore, Texas.
In high school, he was a member of the Pearsall High School basketball team. He was invited to a San Antonio All Star basketball team...
Sandra "Joe" Faye James
Jun 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sandra "Joe" Faye James
March 6, 1954 - June 8, 2025
Somerset, Texas
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Sandra "Joe" Faye Kelsay James, age 71, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Sandra was born on March 6, 1954, in Jourdanton, Texas, to Clarence Herbert Kelsay and Berniece (Pady) Kelsay. Affectionately known as "Sande," she...
Leatrice "Lea" Joy Strunk
Jun 4, 2025
Leatrice "Lea" Joy Strunk, of Devine, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 87.
Lea is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Vinita Patterson, and daughter JoBeth Nieto, and son, Wesley Aliff.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Strunk, Jr., daughter, Judith Gonzales (Joel), brother, Terry Wayne Patterson (Eunice), and sister, Kay Johnston. She also...
Maria M. Rodriguez
Jun 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Rodriguez, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who departed this world peacefully on June 4, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on June 19, 1944, in Woodward, Texas, Maria lived a life filled with grace, love, and unwavering faith.Maria dedicated her life to her family, exemplifying...
Guadalupe Gutierrez, Jr.
Jun 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Guadalupe Gutierrez Jr., a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who departed this life on June 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 14, 1941, in Pearsall, Texas, he was a cherished son of this community, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched...
Mitchell Ray Massey
May 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mitchell Ray Massey
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mitchell Ray Massey. He left us too soon and entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2025, at the young age of 56.
Mitchell was born on January 7, 1969, in Huntington Park, California, to Jimmy and Kishma Lee Massey. He was a beloved...
Esperanza Maria Ochoa
May 31, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria Esperanza Ochoa, who departed this life peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 19, 1934, in the small town of Dilley, Texas, Esperanza lived a life filled with love, resilience, and remarkable warmth. As a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, she...
Mona Wilson
May 30, 2025
Mona Wilson, 91, of Pearsall, passed into Heaven on May 30, 2025, in Hondo, Texas. She was born to Louis and Annie Rucker in Hondo. She was head Cheerleader and Valedictorian at Hondo High, but more importantly, a dedicated homemaker who loved her family well.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Wilbur, daughter-in-law Terrie, parents, brothers...