Recent Obituaries

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)...

Jul 13, 2022

Obituary is pending.

Jul 12, 2022

Jul 12, 2022

Don L. Hoover of Castroville, TX went home to the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the age of 61. He was born on February 2, 1961 in Hondo, TX to Herbert Norman Hoover and Julia Leal Hoover. 

Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son. He dedicated his life caring for his late wife, Betty Lou, while...

Jul 12, 2022

Jul 10, 2022

Mr. Ronald Martinez, of Devine, age 48, passed away on July 10, 2022.

Ronald was born in Denver Colorado, on December 13, 1973to Eusebio Martinez and Sylvia Lopez.

He was preceded in death by his father Eusebio; his maternal grandfather: Antonio Lopez; and uncles: Danny Lopez, Tony Lopez and Rudy Lopez.

Survivors: include his mother Sylvia Lopez of Devine,TX; his...

Jul 8, 2022

Jul 3, 2022

Norma Lee Horan of Jourdanton, TX was born on March 11, 1930 to Charles Heiligman and Margaret McKinley Duncan Heiligman passed away on July 3, 2022 at the age of 92. Norma Lee is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tom, her daughter Jeannette Kohls, son-n-law Don Kohls, and brother Bobby Heiligman. She is survived by her daughters:...