Recent Obituaries

Jose R. Pedroza

Jose R. Pedroza

Aug 21, 2021

Jose R. Pedroza 52, of Devine Tx. passed away Saturday August 21,2021 in San Antonio Tx.Jose was a great asset the community of Medina Co. He was a big influence in many community outreach programs. He served as a law enforcement officer for Medina Co., Frio Co., and La Salle Co. He served as a resource officer in all 3...

Amelia M. Leija

Amelia M. Leija

Aug 21, 2021

Announcing the passing of Mrs. Amelia M. Leija, our loving and devoted mother, wife, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on August 21, 2021, at the age of 73. She has now gone home to be with God and watches us from above. She was born in San Antonio Tx., on January 12, 1948, to parents Mr. &...

Ray Lynn Perkins, Jr.

Ray Lynn Perkins, Jr.

Aug 21, 2021

Ray Lynn Perkins Jr., beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 21, 2021 at the age of 79. He entered this world on December 13, 1941 in Shreveport, LA, born to Ray and Arley Perkins. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Lynn Harris. Ray is survived by his son Ray Perkins III; grandchildren,...

Ramon G. Soto

Ramon G. Soto

Aug 19, 2021

Ramon G. Soto passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 19, 2021, at the age of 75.

He was born to Ventura and Guadalupe Soto on November 21, 1945, in Lytle, Texas. Ramon is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Estacio Soto, Leandro Soto, Concepcion "Chon" Soto, Matias Soto and Larry Soto; sisters, Margarita Soto and Juanita...

Elida "Ellie" Vara Sanchez

Elida "Ellie" Vara Sanchez

Aug 17, 2021

Elida Vara Sanchez aka Ellie and mama Jo, 79 of Von Ormy Tx passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at her residence.

She led an amazing life, taught us how to live, and raised and cared for many others. We can see her presence in everyone that she has gotten to know and the lives she has impacted during her...

Sandra Jo Cogburn

Sandra Jo Cogburn

Aug 15, 2021

Sandra Jo Cogburn, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 15, 2021. 

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Rolf and Pansy Elizabeth Williamson Breiten; brother, David Rolf Breiten; sister, Patricia Gayle Breiten White; sister-in-law, Charlotte Epp Breiten, and son, William David Cogburn.  She is survived by two sons, David Edward Cogburn and Brian...

Joan Frances Lorraine

Joan Frances Lorraine

Aug 15, 2021

Joan Frances Duty Lorraine, age 70 of Devine, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born on August 16, 1950, in Abilene, Texas to parents, Cletus Daniel and Emma Maryann (Lirette) Duty. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Emma Duty; Stepmother, Donna Duty; brother, Paul (Debbie) Duty;...

Julia R. Benavides

Julia R. Benavides

Aug 11, 2021

Julia R. Benavides, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 97. She entered this world on January 12, 1924, in Pearsall, Texas, born to Ernesto and Ninfa Benavides.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eulalio S. Benavides; son, Raymundo Benavides.

Julia is survived by her sons, Dan Benavides...

Anthony (Tony) Allen Lee Langston

Anthony (Tony) Allen Lee Langston

Aug 9, 2021

Anthony Allen Lee Langston (Tony), 42 of Lytle, Tx., passed away August 9, 2021. Tony grew up in Wilburton, OK, served in the United States Air Force, and traveled the world doing what he loved. He was a great friend and most importantly a great and loving, father. He was loved by many. Tony married Jennifer Langston, March 6, 2011,...

Charles Lawrence

Charles Lawrence

Aug 9, 2021

Charles E. Lawrence of Lytle, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born April 16, 1939, in Lufkin, Texas to Edward and Helen Lawrence, both precede him.

On June 8, 1963, he married Reeda Kay Lawrence in El Paso, who passed away in 2018.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, George, and...

Terrell Cram

Terrell Cram

Aug 5, 2021

Terrell Mark Cram, 63 of Devine, Texas, passed away August 5th, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas.  Mark was born in Joplin, Missouri to James G. Cram and Rayma L. (Morton) Cram on August 2nd, 1958. He graduated high school in Ozark, Missouri.  He attended Graff Vocation School, and after an oilfield accident, lead him to attend SW Technical School in...

Arthur Allen Bowen

Arthur Allen Bowen

Aug 5, 2021

Arthur Allen Bowen was born on January 13, 1930, to William Allan Bowen and Roxie White Bowen in Terrell, Texas, now of San Antonio. He attended Stonewall Elementary, Harlandale Junior High, and graduated in 1947 from Lytle High School, where he played basketball, football and participated in FFA. He married Maureen Williamson, of Lytle and they raised three children together:...

Vicenta Garza

Vicenta Garza

Aug 2, 2021

Vicenta L. Garza was born on January 22, 1939, to Atanacio and Atilana Loza. She passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 2, 2021, at the age of 82 in Pearsall, Texas.

Vicenta was preceded in death by her first husband, Santos Martinez, husband, Francisco R. Garza; brother, Aristeo Loza, Frank Loza, Miguel Loza; sister, Victoria Morales, and...

San Juana Munguia Espinoza

San Juana Munguia Espinoza

Aug 1, 2021

San Juana M. Espinoza 71 of Pearsall, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, in San Antonio Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Moises V. Espinoza, parents, Juan and Carmel Munguia, brother, Noe Munguia, and grandparents, Monico and Maria Saldana.

San Juana is survived by her children, Jessie Villarreal, JoAnn Mata and husband Andy Mata, JoLynn...

Pedro Mendez Pena Sr.

Pedro Mendez Pena Sr.

Jul 30, 2021

Pedro Mendez Pena of Devine passed away at the age of 82. He was born in Pearsall, Texas on January 25,1939 to Cruz and Petra Pena.In his youth Pedro (Pete) was a member of the Boy Scouts of America where he earned many badges. Later his interests changed to farming and ranching. He began farming in Pearsall and in his...

Alfredo Sevier Aguinaga, Sr.

Alfredo Sevier Aguinaga, Sr.

Jul 28, 2021

Alfredo Sevier Aguinaga, Sr. age 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on July 28, 2021.

He entered this world on November 14, 1952 in Roswell, New Mexico born to Conrado Aguinaga Sr. and Frances Sevier Aguinaga.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Martha Aguinaga.

Alfredo is survived by...

Judy Annette Montgomery

Judy Annette Montgomery

Jul 24, 2021

Judy Annette Montgomery, 71 of Devine, Texas passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family & friends on July 24, 2021.

She was born on August 21, 1949, in Winters, Texas, to Walter Leo Freeman and Evelyn Forester (O'Dell). Judy's family moved to Devine, Texas when she was in Junior High. She went to school here and graduated...

Ignacio Gonzales

Ignacio Gonzales

Jul 23, 2021

Ignacio Gonzales, Jr. age 82 of Devine, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 23, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on September 12, 1938, in Devine, Texas to parents, Ignacio and Cruz Covarrubia Gonzales, Sr.He is preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Cruz Covarrubia Gonzales, Sr.; wife of 52 years...

Juan Davila

Juan Davila

Jul 21, 2021

Juan (John) Davila AKA Pastor John, AKA Pastor D, AKA Mr. D 49, of Pearsall TX passed away Wednesday, July 21,2021 in San Antonio, TX.

John grew up in a loving, Christian family with his four siblings, mother, and his father. He graduated from Taft High School and attended St. Phillips College while working for his father.   He then attended...

Michael R. Hardy

Michael R. Hardy

Jul 21, 2021

Michael R. Hardy, 74, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on July 21, 2021. He entered this world on April 28, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas and resided in Dilley, Texas for 72 years.  He was born to Charles D. and Margaret Hardy. Mike is preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Hardy. He is survived by...