Recent Obituaries

Jun 19, 2021

Joe V. Villarreal, age 71 of Devine, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas.

 

Joe was born November 10, 1949, in Pearsall, Texas, to parents, Jose and Lydia Villarreal. He was a 1972 graduate of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcus, Texas where he earned his Bachelor's in Business Accounting. He worked for...

Jun 18, 2021

Herbert Hooter, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, went home to Jesus on Friday, June 18, 2021 at age 86.

Herbert was born to Leon Eugene Hooter and Lodie Tallulah Anderson on August 8, 1934 in Robstown, Texas. He grew up in Big Wells, Texas and moved to Somerset Texas in 1949, and met his future wife, Freddie Mae...

Jun 17, 2021

Lucille E. Patterson, age 94, of Devine, passed away Thursday June 17, 2021, at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Rev. William B. Patterson Jr., parents, William W. Emmke and Leona May Emmke and siblings, William Emmke, Isabelle Emmke Hageman, and Elwin Emmke. Lucille is survived by her children, Sheryl Coburn, William B....

Jun 10, 2021

Raul Ornelas, Jr. of Bigfoot, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 73 years old surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his father, Raul Ornelas, Sr., brothers, Fernando Ornelas and Juan Ornelas. Raul is survived by his loving mother, Angelita Ornelas; sons, Jerry Ornelas (Graciela), Jesse Ornelas (JoAnn); daughter, Diana...

Jun 9, 2021

Julia Mabel Beck, of Euless, and formerly of Pearsall, passed away on June 9, 2021, in Euless at the age of 101 years.  Mrs. Beck was born on April 26, 1920, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Capt. Jesse K. and Julia Woodward Mattox.  Mrs. Beck was a graduate of Pearsall High School, Class of 1938.

She is preceded in death by...

Jun 8, 2021

Rosalinda Espinoza-Montes, age 69 of Lytle, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Rosalinda was born on March 9, 1952, to parents, Jesus and Estefana Montes Espinoza. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Estefana Montes Espinoza. She is survived by her husband, Juan Gilberto Martinez-Martinez; children, Homero Garza Espinoza, Adriana Garza Espinoza, Vovsldo Garza Espinoza,...

Jun 4, 2021

Pablo Gomez, passed away, on June 4, 2021, at the age of 61, in Natalia, Texas. He was born, March 3, 1960 and graduated from Southwest High School in 1978. He is survived by his wife, Belma Lopez, son's, J.P. Gomez (Tina); Dennis Gomez (Stephanie), Bruce Gomez (Raquel), Clifton Gomez (Neda); John Davis; Belma's children, Cheryl Arrendondo, Kevin Lopez, Darcy...

Jun 3, 2021

Clark Dillard Sadler, age 101 of Bigfoot, Texas passed away June 3, 2021. He was born on October 16, 1919, to parents, Andrew Jackson Dillard Sadler and Idella Maude Wingate Sadler in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. He was the 9th of 12 children.

Clark spent thirty-five years in law enforcement in Frio County and his entire life as a Farmer and...

May 28, 2021

Candida Ortiz beloved wife, mother and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on May 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ascension C. Ortiz, daughter, Jessica Ortiz; sisters, Juanita Costa and Lydia Vera. Candida is survived by her loving sons, Carlo Antonio Ortiz, Paul Ortiz, Ascension Ortiz, Jr., Thomas Ortiz; daughters, Alma O. Ortiz, Mary...

May 25, 2021

Phyllis Ann Mayhew, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 25, 2021. She entered this world on August 25, 1944 in Natalia, TX. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Rex Mayhew; daughter, Terri Pringle; brother, Larry Stanfield and wife, Jeri. She is also survived by her loving grandsons, Shawn...

May 24, 2021

Robert "Leon" Bauerle age 82 of Dilley Tx went to be with the Lord Monday, May 24, 2021.Leon lived a long eventful life with many talents. Over the course of his life, he was a two time Texas golden gloves winner, seven-time NFR qualifier in steer wrestling, five decades of rodeo winning career, owner of western motor car sales for...

May 22, 2021

Francisca Aguilar age 76 of Pearsall TX. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in San Antonio Tx. She is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Romana Rendon Sr. and sister Irma Ramos. Francisca is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Reymundo Aguilar, sons, Reymundo Aguilar Jr. and wife...

May 21, 2021

Shannon W. Cross, beloved wife, mother and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on May 21, 2021 at the age of 77. She entered this world on March 31, 1944 in Summit City, California. Shannon and her husband were a great team on the road for over 30 years in truck driving across the United States. Shannon now...

May 19, 2021

Mass will be held Friday May 21, 2021 at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Devine Texas. Mass will begin at 10:00 A.M. with Interment to follow. 

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May 16, 2021

Jeffrey Allen Zuercher (Jeff) was born February 27, 1964 in Castroville, Texas. He passed away May 16th, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cindy, sons Dillon (Ally), Denton, Opa's precious granddaughter Quinn, his parents, Allen and Elrine Zuercher, mother-in-law Elaine Conover (Jerry), father-in-law, Floyd McOsker (Doris), sister Gina, several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws,...

May 16, 2021

David M. Salinas, age 93, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021, surrounded by family, at his home, in Atascosa, Texas. He was born on November 19, 1927, in Karnes City, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ester and Luciana Salinas; his wife, Soledad Torres Salinas; two children, Rogelio and Alice; two grandsons, Ray Anthony Castro and...

May 14, 2021

Joan Patricia Leyendecker Waldrum, 92, of Pearsall died on May 14, 2021. She was born on April 5, 1929 in Laredo to Lawrence and Alice Jeffers Leyendecker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Louise, Lorraine, Lucy, brothers Louis, Robert, Richard and grandson “Buster”.

Joan is survived by her husband of 73 years John Carter “Puny” Waldrum, sister...

May 10, 2021

Fermin Perez, age 92, of Lytle, Texas passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on July 7, 1928, to parents, Manuel Perez and Cecilia (Garcia) Carrillo, in Pearson, Texas.

Fermin is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Perez and Cecilia Carrillo; Wife, Ninfa (Lopez) Perez; daughters, Cristina Inocencio and Betty...

May 6, 2021

Lorna Leslie Gentry, age 79 of Natalia, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 9, 1941, to parents, Frank and Leslie (Hunnewell) Anderson in Winchester, Massachusetts.Lorna is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Leslie Anderson; brothers, William Anderson; sisters, Jacqueline Anderson and Jane Hodges.She is survived by her husband...

May 5, 2021

Jose R. Olmos Jr. 86 of Houston Tx. Passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Katy Tx.He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Olmos, parents, Jose and Felicita Olmos, and grandson, Nathaniel Cartwright.Jose is survived by his children, Gilda Herrera and husband Meliton, Grace Olmos, Ruby Gonzalez and husband Frank, Elbert Olmos and wife Annette, Rachael Flores and...