Recent Obituaries

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...

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...

Jan 24, 2023

Amelia R. Delgado, passed away on January 24, 2023 at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jose Manuel Delgado; sister, Florinda; brother, Jose Rodriguez. Amelia is survived by her children, Edward Delgado (Mary Ellen), Estella Carrizales, Danny Delgado (Leslie), Joe Delgado, Jr., Mark Anthony Delgado, Carlos Delgado (Shannon), David Delgado (Julie); 32 grandchildren...

Jan 20, 2023

 

Joseph Earl Young, 51, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.   

 

Joe was born on December 8, 1971, in San Antonio, Texas to Earl and Linda Young.  Joe was an avid golfer, loved fishing, painting, drawing, outdoors, enjoyed spending time with his kids and playing and walking his dog Berlin.

 

He graduated high school from Fairfield...

Jan 20, 2023

Rosenda (Rosie) Dolores Young of Devine passed away January 20, 2023 at the age of 37.  She was born in San Antonio on February 20, 1985.  

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Earl Young and grandparents Sisto and Simona Morales and Manual M. Rodriguez. 

Rosenda (Rosie) is survived by her parents Sisto Jr. and Olga Morales, and loving...

Jan 17, 2023

 

Delia Trevino Frausto of Pearsall, Texas, departed this earthly life on January 17, 2023, at the age of 72. Delia was born on February 21, 1950, to Nicolas M. and Ofelia Trevino in Pearsall, TX. She was a graduate of Pearsall High School in 1969. She was employed by the Pearsall Independent School District for 20 + years and...

Jan 15, 2023

Nelda Elise Franks, age 95 of Devine, Texas entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born on May 4, 1927, in Tilmon, Texas to parents, Arthur Benton and Nona May Jackson Franks.

Nelda is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Imogene Taylor; brother, Vores W. Franks.

She is survived by her children, Joel Bryant Kirkpatrick...

Jan 7, 2023

Dolores "Nellie Pruitt" Culpepper passed away on January 7, 2023 at the age of 85 in San Antonio, TX.

She was born on March 25, 1937 in Pearsall, TX, to Teodoro and Carlota Flores. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rodolfo T. Pruitt; sisters, Irma Villarreal, Soila Berrelez, Bertha Trujillo, Adelfa Villarreal; brothers, Rodolfo Flores, Raul Flores....

Jan 5, 2023

Jacob Sanchez, age 35, of Bigfoot, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

He was born November 23, 1987, in San Antonio, Texas to Raul D. Sanchez and Maria Del Jesus Sanchez. 

Jacob is preceded in death by his brother, Tony Sanchez.

He is survived by his loving wife of eighteen years, Rebecca...

Jan 3, 2023

Juanita Torrez Cervantes (Nita/Jenny), age 45 of Natalia, Texas entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born August 6, 1977, in San Antonio, Texas.

Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, Anunsacian (Chon) and Anita Torrez; brother, Ramon Garcia. She is survived by her loving husband of thirteen years, Juan Cervantes; sister, Jessica Ferdin (Venancio); five...

Jan 2, 2023

 

Ester C. Alonzo, age 84 of Natalia, Texas passed on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1938, to parents, Juan Zaragosa Castillo and Juanita Cavazos DeLeon, in Cotulla, Texas.Ester is preceded in death by her parents, son, Jose Mendez; sister, Bertha Castillo; brothers, Daniel and Ernesto Castillo, Great granddaughter Jordyn Garza.She is survived by her...

Dec 31, 2022

Louisa Valenzuela passed away in Pearsall, Texas on December 31, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born in Union City, California to Antonio and Jovita Oroszco.

Louisa was preceded in death by her parents; children: sons, Daniel Q. Martinez, Richard Matthew Martinez; daughter, Yolanda Montenegro; siblings, Fred Sandoval, Ester Coates, Ray Rojo, Frankie Rojo, Mariano Rojo, Peter Rojo,...

Dec 30, 2022

Gordon Moran Taylor, born in Junction, Texas, October 22, 1935. Lived in Devine, Texas with his  loving wife of 47 years.  A beloved son, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, passed away peacefully. Parents were Charlie and Johnnie Taylor of Devine, Texas.   He is preceded in death by his loving wife, his parents, and brother Kenneth Taylor and wife Penny of Somerset....

Dec 29, 2022

Roger Alan Erxleben, age 74, was born June 29 ,1948 in Seguin, Tx.  He died on December 29, 2022. 

Roger enlisted in the Navy in June of 1968 and proudly served our country for over 20 years...  His military career took him to Vietnam, Virginia, Florida, California, and Texas until he retired in December of 1992. Roger was a true...

Dec 28, 2022

James Edwin Bennett, III, of Natalia, Texas, went to be with the Lord, on December 28, 2022, at the age of 67, in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born on February 8, 1955, to James and Joann Tilton Bennett in Columbus, Ohio.

James served in the United States Army, for 20 years. He served in support of Desert...

Oct 30, 2022

Robert Francis Gossett, Jr., age 78 of Devine, Texas and New York City joined his beloved wife, Paula Gossett of 45 years, on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Robert Gossett and wife, Ann.Robert is survived by his sons, Robert Francis Gossett, III and Frank Morgan Gillespie Gossett, both of New York City.

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Sep 24, 2022

 

MJ "Butch" Shoemaker, age 82, passed, unexpectedly, Saturday, September 24, 2022 at M.A. Assisted Living, in Natalia.

Butch was born March 2, 1940, in Washington, DC, the son of Milton John aka Milton Fremont Shoemaker and Frances Housel Shoemaker.

Butch, as known by his many friends, graduated from Edison High School in 1958. After graduating from high school, Butch's...

Jul 19, 2022

Jul 19, 2022

David Thomas Graves went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2022 at the age of 56. David is preceded in death by his Father Tommy A. Graves and Grandparents George Stanley and Vada Beatrice Avant. David is survived by his Mother Carol J. Rudes and Brother Stephen Graves. Graveside service will be held on Monday, July 25, 2022...

Jul 18, 2022

Alberto Mendoza of Devine, Texas was born on October 14, 1951 in Devine, Texas to Antonio Mendoza and Elena Pompa Mendoza passed away at his residence on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the age of 70. Mr. Mendoza is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Daniel and Paul Mendoza He is survived by his sons: Mario (Janie)...