Recent Obituaries

Marilee F. Hardcastle

Marilee F. Hardcastle

Oct 5, 2020

Marilee (Mert as many called her) went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 5, 2020, at the age of 93 yrs in Castroville, Texas.

She was born to Leo Jerome (Mike) Franklin and Ruby Lee (Susie) House.  She was the second of 10 siblings.

Marilee is survived by daughters Bonnie Jean Davis of Big Spring, TX,  Billie June Griffith...

Donald Erwin "Butch" Campsey, Sr.

Donald Erwin "Butch" Campsey, Sr.

Oct 4, 2020

Donald Erwin "Butch" Campsey, Sr., of Devine, served the community in many ways and brought a smile to nearly everyone he met. He passed away on Sunday, October 4 in Devine with his loving wife by his side.

Campsey was born on February 9, 1948. He is a graduate of Devine High School. He played Quarterback for the Warhorses and...

Karina Nicole Del La Rosa

Karina Nicole Del La Rosa

Oct 4, 2020

Karina Nicole DeLaRosa, 18, passed away on October 4, 2020, in Dallas, TX. She was born on July 3, 2002, in McAllen to parents Joe DeLaRosa and Mary Alice Anzaldua Urrea.Karina is survived by her mother and step-father Mary Alice and J.R. Urrea of Pearsall; her father Joe DeLaRosa and Stepmother, Amanda Villa, of Weslaco; siblings Joseph DeLaRosa, Jonathan Landon...

Eddie Ray Bramhall

Eddie Ray Bramhall

Oct 4, 2020

Eddie Bramhall, age 75, passed away Sunday, October 4th, 2020, in Kilgore, Texas. He was born in Cooper, Texas on August 13th, 1945. He liked to brag and say he was the last baby born during WWII because that was the day the peace treaty was signed. Above all, he was known for his quick wit and wonderful gift of...

Santiago Hernandez Jr.

Santiago Hernandez Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

The strongest man I ever knew... My Dad was not an average man, Parent, brother, son or father. He was definitely the most handsome if you're not counting John Travolta. His eyes were like mine. A smile that could launch 1000 ships, but a cold stare that would stop you right in your tracks. His tattoos were very intimidating. Back...

Julia Evelyn Smith New

Julia Evelyn Smith New

Oct 2, 2020

Julia Evelyn Smith New of Derby, TX, one of 12 children of Gordon B. Smith and Roberta W. Watkins, went home to be with our Lord and Savior at the age of 93 on October 2, 2020, one day after her birthday..

 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 43 years, Laxton H. New; her...

Vicenta G. Bernal

Vicenta G. Bernal

Sep 29, 2020

Vicenta G Bernal, 81, passed away on September 29, 2020 in Pearsall. She was born on July 19, 1939 in Pearsall to parents Enrique Guajardo and Severa Rendon Guajardo.Vicenta was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Lorenzo Guajardo, Roberto Guajardo , Petra Hinojosa, Candelaria Elizondo and Maria Hernandez and one great-grandchild, Caiden Cruz.Vicenta is survived by her husband Patricio...

Mary Esther Martinez

Mary Esther Martinez

Sep 25, 2020

Mary E Martinez, 50, passed away on September 25, 2020 in Pearsall, TX. She was born on February 1, 1970 in Pearsall to parents Felix Salazar and Irene Rodriguez Salazar.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her father in law, Pedro Martinez and Joann Garcia.

Mary is survived by her husband Rene R. Martinez, son Gabriel Salazar, daughters...

Napoleon G. Sanchez

Napoleon G. Sanchez

Sep 25, 2020

Polo Sanchez was born May 27, 1933 into a migrant farming family from Lytle, Texas. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served honorably until his retirement in 1972. He married his sweetheart from Natalia, Texas, Petra H. Garcia, in December 1952 and together they built a family, a few careers and a lifetime full of memories. In...

Fannie Viola Jaworowski

Fannie Viola Jaworowski

Sep 24, 2020

Fannie Viola Jaworowski age 77 of Devine passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at her residence. Fannie had a love of animals like no other. She was an avid horsewoman and spent many a day on horseback, riding up and down all the dirt roads surrounding her homestead where she lived with her husband and 3 children! She...

Sylvia Ann Dick

Sylvia Ann Dick

Sep 23, 2020

Sylvia Ann Dick Of Lytle Texas went to heaven on September 23rd 2020.Sylvia was married to Forrest Dick for 35 years. Her heart was made of gold & loved her family, animals and neighbors more than life itself. She believed each day was given to us by our Lord and one should be glad in it.Sylvia is preceded in death...

James Murray Phillips Jr.

James Murray Phillips Jr.

Sep 22, 2020

James Murray Phillips, Jr. was born in San Antonio, Texas, on January 4, 1974, to James Murray (Jimmy) and Mary Jo (Smith) Phillips. He passed away after a short 22 day battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, also in San Antonio, Texas. 

Murray devoted his entire life to farming. Even at a very young age he spent...

Herbert P Martinez

Herbert P Martinez

Sep 21, 2020

Herbert Martinez entered eternal rest at the age of 71 on Monday September 21, 2020 in Houston Tx. Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, Juan O. and Alicia Martinez: brothers Juan, Arnulfo, Martin and Adam Martinez; in-laws, Isabel Martinez, Ildefonso and Beatrice Pedroza and Mary Alice Pedroza. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rosemary Pedroza...

Ana Maria San Miguel

Ana Maria San Miguel

Sep 21, 2020

Ana Maria San Miguel, 84, passed away on September 21, 2020, in Dilley, TX. She was born on August 12, 1936, in Maxwell, Texas to parents Vicente Garcia and Maria Isabel Martinez San Miguel.Ana was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Juan San Miguel.Ana is survived by her children, Isabel (Aniceto)Martinez, Sylvia (Michael) Medrano, Rosemary Valenzuela ,...

Stephanie B Keith

Stephanie B Keith

Sep 15, 2020

Stephanie B. Keith 72 of Lytle passed away Tuesday September 15, 2020 at her residence in Lytle. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Dorothy Barnes. She is survived by her husband, children, step- children, grandchildren and brothers. Graveside service will be held Monday September 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Lytle Community Cemetery in Lytle...

Jobeth Nieto

Jobeth Nieto

Sep 11, 2020

Jobeth Nieto, beloved wife, mother of four children, and grandmother of three passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020.Jobeth was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Pearsall, Texas. Jobeth was dedicated to serving the Lord through service and participation with ACTS retreats and women’s retreats. Jobeth is admired by her...

Ofelia C Mendoza

Ofelia C Mendoza

Sep 11, 2020

Ofelia Mendoza 68, passed away on September 11, 2020 in San Antonio Texas. She was born on September 5, 1952 in Moore Texas to parents Eluterio and Maria Camacho. Ofelia was preceded in death by Eluterio Camacho father, Maria E Camacho mother, Edward O Camacho brother, Luis R Camacho brother, Luterio Camacho Jr brother. She was survived by daughters Monica...

Englentina Maldonado Hernandez

Englentina Maldonado Hernandez

Sep 7, 2020

Englentina Maldonado Hernandez, 77, passed away on September 17, 2020 in Pearsall, Texas. She was born on August 28, 1943 in Dilley to parents Pablo Maldonado and Tomasa Rodriguez MaldonadoEnglentina was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Estella Gonzales and Josefina Hernandez.Englentina is survived by her siblings Elio Maldonado, Noe Maldonado , Hector Maldonado, Efrain Maldonado, Alejandro...

Julian Martin Reyes Jr.

Julian Martin Reyes Jr.

Sep 5, 2020

Julian Martin Reyes Jr, 56, of Yancey and formerly of Pearsall, passed away on September 5, 2020 in Devine, TX. He was born on August 9, 1964, in Hondo to Julian and Jesusa Cordova Reyes.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers- in- law Kent Ray Laughlin and Horacio (Artie) Garcia.Julian is survived by his wife, Sandra Reyes...

Billy Sherry

Billy Sherry

Sep 5, 2020

On Sept 5th, 2020, our family lost our parent, grandparent, and friend Bill Sherry. Bill was a man who made his own way in life and was an icon for his children and grandchildren. Bill was originally from Gonzales, Texas, married his sweetheart, Sharlene (Smith) Sherry, in 1955. After following many oil field jobs, Bill and Sharlene settled in Devine,...