Recent Obituaries

Darrell Boyd Murdock

Darrell Boyd Murdock

Jul 14, 2021

Darrell Boyd Murdock, age 92 of Devine, Texas went to be with his Lord and savior on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Darrell was born on February 7, 1929, in Weatherford, Oklahoma to parents, Grover Cleveland and Aggie Lee Murdock. He proudly served in US Marine Corps, was Devine’s first City Electrical Inspector, long time member and Deacon of the Devine...

Lorenzo Rey Fraga

Lorenzo Rey Fraga

Jul 13, 2021

Lorenzo Rey Fraga, age 25 formerly of Natalia, Texas went to be with his Father in Heaven on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was born on November 27, 1995, in San Antonio, Texas to parents, Juan Jose Fraga and Melissa Constante Gonzales.

He is preceded in death by his father, Juan Jose Fraga; paternal grandfather, Jose Fraga.

Lorenzo is survived...

Marty Lee Pawlik

Marty Lee Pawlik

Jul 12, 2021

Marty Lee Pawlik passed away on July 12, 2021, at the age of 64. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Evelin Pawlik. Marty is survived by his son, Ramsey Pawlik and partner, Patricia; daughter, Tausha Whitwell and her husband, Steven; brothers, Danny Pawlik and wife (Alice), William Pawlik and wife (Sheri), Tommy Pawlik and wife (Missy),...

Juanita Morales

Juanita Morales

Jul 10, 2021

Juanita Morales passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 87 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband, Juan H. Morales and daughter, Mary Magdelin Morales; brothers, Domingo Hinojosa, Bentura Hinojosa, Juan Hinojosa, Alberto Hinojosa, Raul Hinojosa; sisters, Irene Morales, Susana Ovalle, Shenta Hinojosa and Mary Lou Martinez. Juanita...

Ovelia Leal Elizondo

Ovelia Leal Elizondo

Jul 9, 2021

Ovelia Leal Elizondo passed away on July 9, 2021, at the age of 71 surrounded by her loving family in Pearsall.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Celestino Leal Sr. and Dominga Garza Leal, beloved husband of 45 years, Donaciano C. Elizondo; sisters, Carolina Ramirez, Sophia Prado; brothers, Celestino Leal Jr., Inocente Leal Sr., Fidencio Leal Sr.

Ovelia...

Lenora Perez Hernandez

Lenora Perez Hernandez

Jul 8, 2021

Lenora Perez Hernandez B.S.N-RN passed away on July 8, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 46.

She became an LVN in 2005 from Coastal Bend College and received her RN degree in 2009 from Southwest Texas Junior College. Lenora held many positions over her career as a nurse. From 2014 to 2019 she was a Director of...

Ivan Roy Chant

Ivan Roy Chant

Jul 5, 2021

Ivan Chant went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 5, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Ivan was born on October 9, 1944, in Uvalde, Texas to Altah Lee (Tenny) Luce Chant and Novie Ernest (N.E.) Chant. Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Chris Chant, and mother-in-law, Helen (Poore) Larkin.

The Chants moved to...

Philip George Blonigen

Philip George Blonigen

Jul 2, 2021

Philip George Blonigen passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at the age of 65 surrounded by his loving family. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Catherine Blonigen; brother, John Blonigen and sister, Margaret Davis. 

Philip is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Rosalinda Blonigen; daughter, Joanna Blonigen Vela, and husband, Richard; brothers, James Blonigen...

Trudy Lynn Smith

Trudy Lynn Smith

Jul 1, 2021

Trudy Lynn Thompson Smith, of Natalia, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 67.  Trudy was born August 27, 1953, in Cotulla, Texas to G.B. "Bud" and Clara Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Randy Thompson, Jeff Thompson; sister, Jan Kayser and grandson, Brayden Smith.

Trudy...

Louis E. "Pinky" Davis, Sr.

Louis E. "Pinky" Davis, Sr.

Jun 30, 2021

LOUIS ERWIN “PINKY” DAVIS, SR.

Louis Erwin “Pinky” Davis passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas.  Pinky, as he was known was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 21, 1937, the second son of L.M. “Red” Davis and Lois Lindsey Davis. 

He loved talking about the wonderful life he had as a kid growing up...

Wanda Walker Yoast

Wanda Walker Yoast

Jun 28, 2021

Wanda Walker Yoast, age 91 of Lytle, Texas passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born on November 21, 1929, in Nevada, Missouri to parents, Lee and Zilla (Periman) Walker.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Zilla (Periman) Walker; husband, Thomas L. Yoast; sons, William Dirck Yoast and Duffy Yoast; brother, Hayden Walker; sister,...

Don Allen Ohlhausen

Don Allen Ohlhausen

Jun 27, 2021

Don Allen Ohlhausen from Somerset born June 16, 1969, was unexpectedly taken from us Sunday, June 27, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Ohlhausen, her two children, Paul Martinez and Stephanie Salazar, and her 2 grandchildren, Melanie and Eevee Salazar. Also survived by his 2 children, Marc Allen Ohlhausen and Dawn Marie Hillger (Ohlhausen) and 1 grandchild Aurora...

Aurora T Hinojosa

Aurora T Hinojosa

Jun 23, 2021

Aurora T. Hinojosa of Pearsall passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the age of 77.  She was born on August 2, 1943, to Jesus and Saraita Trejo. Aurora is preceded in death by her parents, son, Juan Alfredo Hinojosa and husband, Bentura V. Hinojsa.  She is survived by her sons, David Hinojosa, Jesse...

Joe V. Villarreal

Joe V. Villarreal

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...

Herbert Leon Hooter

Herbert Leon Hooter

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...

Lucille Emmke Patterson

Lucille Emmke Patterson

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....

Raul Ornelas, Jr.

Raul Ornelas, Jr.

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...

Julia Mabel Beck

Julia Mabel Beck

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...

Rosalinda Espinoza-Montes

Rosalinda Espinoza-Montes

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,...

Juan Pablo Gomez

Juan Pablo Gomez

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...