Recent Obituaries

Richard Virgil Harrell

Richard Virgil Harrell

Jan 14, 2021

Dick Harrell was born to Virgil and Ellen Harrell in San Antonio, Texas on January 9th 1942. He went to be with our Lord on January 14th, 2021, at the age of 79.

Dick graduated from Devine High School in 1960. He attended the Shook school in his younger years.  After graduating high school Dick worked in the oil fields...

Lilia Vasquez Esquibel

Lilia Vasquez Esquibel

Jan 12, 2021

Lilia Vasquez Esquibel, age 81, from Devine, Texas was called home to her eternal rest by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Lilia is preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Manuela Blanco Vasquez; husband, Elias D. Esquibel, Sr.; brothers; Eulalio Vasquez, Elias Vasquez, Severo Vasquez, Jesse Vasquez, and Joe Vasquez; sisters, Jacinta Arquello, Anita Ambriz,...

Argentina Antonia Gomez

Argentina Antonia Gomez

Jan 9, 2021

Argentina Antonia Gomez passed away on January 9, 2021, at the age of 67 with her family at her side. Argentina or Argie as she’s best known is survived by her husband Edward L Gomez, her children Adam and Nicki Gomez, and her two grandchildren Broderick and Rhiannon Gomez. 

Argie is preceded in death by her son, Pete Wayne Ramos,...

Tommy Ray Whitwell

Tommy Ray Whitwell

Jan 8, 2021

Tommy Ray Whitwell, 79, of Pearsall, went to Heaven on Friday, January 8, 2021, in Lytle, Texas.

Tommy was born in Pearsall on October 27, 1941, to parents Clyde Charles and Dorothy Elizabeth (Zinsmeyer) Whitwell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Lorraine T. Whitwell, his parents Clyde and Dorothy; and two brothers, Robert Whitwell and...

William Duane Beever

William Duane Beever

Jan 8, 2021

Bill Beever, 82, of Pearsall, TX, passed away on January 8, 2021, at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio of a rare autoimmune disease complicated by COVID-19.   

Bill was born on March 2, 1938, to Charles and Florence Beever in Pearsall. He earned his degree in Civil Engineering at Texas A&M College, where he was a member of the Aggie...

Silvana A. Smith

Silvana A. Smith

Jan 7, 2021

Silvana A. Smith went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the age of 81 years old.

Silvana is preceded in death by her husband, John Phillip Smith Jr.

She is survived by her family from Italy and her friend of over 28 years, Darlene Fincher.

Services for Silvana are pending at this time.

Anyone wishing...

Rachel Rendon

Rachel Rendon

Jan 7, 2021

Rachel Rendon age 48 of Devine, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.

Rachel was born on April 26, 1972, in Pleasanton, Texas to parents, Armando Manuel Rendon, Sr. and Alicia (Rizo) Rendon.

She is survived by her mother, Alicia Rizo Rendon; husband, Ronnie Whitehead of Devine, Texas; daughter, Courtney J. Zachry (Troy Zachry) of...

Arnulfo Lira Flores Jr

Arnulfo Lira Flores Jr

Jan 6, 2021

Arnulfo Lira Flores Jr. 63 Departed on the 6th of January 2021. He was born in Caterina TX. On May 17, 1957. Arnulfo is preceded in death by his loving parents Arnulfo & Juanita Flores, brother Antonio Flores, and granddaughter Leandera Mia Flores. He is survived by his loving wife, Concha Flores; his children Renato Flores (Julia Flores) Monica Flores...

Gipsy Joyce Williams

Gipsy Joyce Williams

Jan 6, 2021

Gipsy Williams

February 8, 1928 – January 06, 2021

 

One month short of being 93 years old.

Born in Maydelle, Texas to Grady and Rose Watson, who were farmers.

Gipsy came to San Antonio when she was 14 years old, she met her husband, J.D. Williams, when she was 17 years old. He joined the Navy and Gipsy began...

James Nelson Wilkins

James Nelson Wilkins

Jan 4, 2021

 

James Nelson Wilkins, age 86 of Devine, Texas made his peaceful journey to Heaven on Monday, January 4, 2021, under Hospice care at his home in Devine, Texas, surrounded by his wife and family.

James was born in Atascosa County near the Bigfoot area attending Devine school in 11th grade, playing sports, and receiving awards for his skills in...

Lyndon Nelson Heimer

Lyndon Nelson Heimer

Jan 2, 2021

Lyndon Nelson Heimer was born on July 15, 1939 to Edgar and Erna Heimer at their family ranch in Blanco, Texas. He died on January 2, 2021 at the age of 81 in Cleburne, Texas. As a third generation Texan, Lyn grew up with German as the primary language among his family members during his childhood. He was proud of...

Robert Leonard (Len) Harrell

Robert Leonard (Len) Harrell

Jan 1, 2021

Robert Leonard Harrell, also known as Len by family and friends age 42 of Devine, Texas passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021.

 

Robert was born on February 27, 1978, in Hondo, Texas to parents, Robert and Leanna Harrell of Devine.

 

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Leanna Harrell; sisters, Stephanie and Steven Stratton of Ft....

Diana Rendon

Diana Rendon

Jan 1, 2021

Diana Rendon left a lasting impression with everyone she met. Our special angel ascended into heaven on January 1, 2021 and left behind many family and friends that loved her. In her hometown of Pearsall, she was known as "Nana" and always had a hug and smile for everyone. Whether at a restaurant or grocery store, folks would go out...

Moseis M. Gonzales

Moseis M. Gonzales

Jan 1, 2021

Moseis M. Gonzales was born December 3, 1969, in Hammond, Indiana to Encarnacion and Sara Gonzales. He was called to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on January 1, 2021, at the age of 51.

He is preceded in death by his father Encarnacion Gonzales Sr., his mother Sara Medrano Gonzales, his sister Diana Casas, brothers Ruben Gonzales, Noe Gonzales,...

Wanda Lauhrea Scott

Wanda Lauhrea Scott

Dec 29, 2020

Wanda Lauhrea Scott of Natalia was called home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2020, at the age of 87.

She was born March Twenty-eight, in Rockdale to Harry and Essie Williams, the third of four children. She is survived by her sister Joyce Williams, her son Michael Scott and spouse Lauri, her daughter Lisa Martin and spouse...

Anna Lea Hanson

Anna Lea Hanson

Dec 29, 2020

Anna Lea Hanson, 88, passed away on December 29, 2020 in San Antonio. She was born on May 20, 1932 in Fredrick, Oklahoma to parents Clyde and Genevieve Landrum Day.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents.Anna is survived by her husband Robert Lee Hanson; children Ricky Hanson, Kenney Hanson, Harlan Hanson, and Janice Haar; one sister, Janie Harlow;...

Juan Garza Aguilar

Juan Garza Aguilar

Dec 27, 2020

Juan Garza Aguilar, age 72 of Pearsall, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, in San Antonio Tx.

Juan is preceded in death by his parents Matias and Gertrudes Aguilar and brother Teodoro Aguilar.

He is survived by his children; John Matthew Aguilar, Mark Anthony Aguilar, Teodoro F. Aguilar, Marisella Aguilar, siblings; Adolfo, Joe Severo Aguilar, Lucia Robledo, Julia Bernal,...

Connie Antonia Garza

Connie Antonia Garza

Dec 27, 2020

Connie Antonia Garza, 41, passed away on December 27, 2020 in Devine, TX. She was born on April 9, 1979 in San Antonio to parents Juan Flores and Consuelo Trevino Flores.

 

Connie was preceded in death by her mother.

 

Connie is survived by her husband, Clayton J Garza; daughters Starleen Garza, Victoria Garza and Trinity Garza; sisters Jennifer...

Eloy San Miguel Alvarado, Jr.

Eloy San Miguel Alvarado, Jr.

Dec 26, 2020

Eloy San Miguel Alvarado, Jr. age 63 of Devine, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas.

Eloy was a kind, hardworking, and generous person.  He was filled with joy when he spoke of how proud he was of his children. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren succeed in music, sports, and academics. He shared his...

Joseph Arnold Hernandez

Joseph Arnold Hernandez

Dec 25, 2020

Joseph Arnold Hernandez, 52 of San Antonio was called home by our Heavenly Father and his loving mother, Angelita Emilia Vidales (Benavides), to the Heavens, on December 25, 2020. Joseph was born in Pearsall, Texas on November 20, 1968.

Joseph, a construction foreman, was always a hard worker whose passions included hunting, fishing, cooking, and making his loved ones laugh....