Recent Obituaries
Paul Frederick Arauza
Nov 11, 2024
Paul Frederick Arauza, age 34 of Bigfoot, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born on August 28, 1990, in San Antonio, Texas to his mother Mona Leann Wallace.
He is preceded in death by his mother Mona Leann Wallace; niece Roxzan Grace Madrano and Uncle David Ray Beene.
Paul is survived by...
Leonard William Paull
Nov 8, 2024
Leonard William Paull, of Natalia, Texas has passed away at the age of 80.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Paul and Lena Etter.
He is survived by his many friends and those he considered family.
A private service will be held at a later date.
If you would like to express your condolences, or share a memory, you may do...
David Ernest Redman
Nov 8, 2024
David Ernest Redman, of Devine, Texas has passed away at the age of 48.
David loved to hunt and fish, and loved to be outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his father, David Redman, and his grandfather, Ernest Preston Redman.
He is survived by his mother, Irma Lee (Roy); sister, Debbie Frazier; brother, Tim Duncan; daughter, Kari Redman; girlfriend, Jennifer Reid and...
Michael Arnold Sluiter
Nov 6, 2024
Michael Arnold Sluiter, age 81, passed away in November 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 31, 1943. He married Linda Paddie Sluiter while stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on February 28, 1975.
Michael enlisted in the Air Force on December 7, 1960, and retired on January 1, 1991 after 30 years...
Betty Bernice Wentworth
Nov 4, 2024
Betty Bernice Wentworth, of Devine, Texas, has passed away at the age of 83.
She is preceded in death by her father, Opal Gallion; mother, Hester Oakes; brother in law, Charles Zetka, Sr.; and son in law, Rick Stein.
She is survived by her daughters, Kandy Stein, Kristy Barton (Greg), and Karen Wentworth; her sister, Shirley Zetka, her 5 grandchildren, 12 great...
MSGT Julian Alvarado Jr.
Nov 1, 2024
MSGT Julian Alvarado, Jr., entered eternal rest on Friday, November 1, 2024, at his home in Lytle, Texas surrounded by his loving family at the age of 89.
He was born on September 29, 1935, in Floresville, Texas to parents Julian Mendoza Alvarado, Sr., and Ramona Lopez Alvarado.
Julian was preceded in death by his parents, son Gary Bernard Alvarado; daughter Charlene...
Darrell "Tinker" Woods DuBose II
Nov 1, 2024
Darrell (Tinker) Woods DuBose II, of Devine, Texas passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at his home in Devine at the age of 66 following a lengthy battle with dementia, Alzheimer's, and a rare form of Parkinson's disease.
Tinker was born on November 9, 1957, in Hondo, Texas to Darrell (Nuggie) Woods DuBose and Evelyn Bendele DuBose both of which precede...
Sara Louise Hicks
Oct 30, 2024
Sara Louise Hicks passed on October 30, 2024, at the age of 93 at her home.
For over 55 years, she lived in Devine, Texas with her husband, Howard R. Hicks. Sara was a long-time Certified Public Accountant. Encouraged by her husband, she opened her own office in Devine in the mid-1960s at a time when female business owners were uncommon....
Tina Sue Finto
Oct 28, 2024
Tina Sue (Pepper) Finto was born October 28, 1967, in Hondo, TX, and passed away October 28th, 2024 at her home in Devine, TX on her 57th birthday.
She is preceded in death by her father, Truett Pepper; her father and mother-in-law William and Dorothy Finto, and all of her grandparents.
She is survived by her husband Charles, daughter Kristy, mother Nancy...
Sallie R. Erwin
Oct 27, 2024
Sallie R. Erwin passed away on October 27, 2024, at the age of 84.
She was born to parents Theo and Veta Rogers on October 30, 1939 in Kyote, Texas.
Sallie started college at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas where she played basketball and attended her first year of college. She then married the love of her life, Roy Erwin, Sr.,...
Hilario Salazar
Oct 23, 2024
Hilario "Lolly" Salazar, age 75 of Pearsall, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2024. He was born in Pearsall Texas on October 21, 1949 to mother and father Silverio and Paula.
He is survived by his wife Grace of 55 years and their four children, daughter Raquel, son Victor and his wife Denise, son Adam Salazar and daughter Andrea and her...
James "Jim" William Sessions
Oct 23, 2024
James "Jim" Sessions, age 50, of Devine, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his father, Don Sessions, and sister, Neva Sessions.
Jim is survived by his mother, Gayle Sessions; Uncle, Jim Tipps (Pam), cousins; Jon Sessions (Marcy), Jason Tipps (Carla), Daniel Tipps (Kristina), and Jordan Tipps (Sylene).
Jim was born in Jourdanton, Texas on May 29,...
Arturo Contreras, Jr.
Oct 22, 2024
Mr. Arturo Contreras, Jr., of Devine, Texas has passed away on October 22, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his father, Arturo Contreras, Sr., father in-law, Juan Arturo Zapata, paternal grandmother, Teodora "Lola" Contreras, maternal grandparents, Ascension and Candida Ortiz, and brother, Matthew Contreras.
Arturo is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Pedroza; his loving wife, Stella Contreras; and their children,...
Dionisio "Danny" M. Gutierrez
Oct 21, 2024
Dionisio "Danny" M. Gutierrez, age 57 of Lytle, Texas, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, San Antonio, Texas. Dionisio was born on October 9, 1967, in Jourdanton, Texas to parents, Jose Angel Gutierrez and Maria Machado Gutierrez.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Angel Gutierrez and Maria Machado Gutierrez; sister Juanita Cantu and Rose Mary Gutierrez.
Danny is survived...
Minerva Carrizales
Oct 19, 2024
Minerva Carrizales of Pearsall, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at the age of 89 with her family by her side. She was born to parents Francisco and Maria Vinton Robledo and resided in Pearsall all her life.
Minerva is survived by daughters Mary Jane Luna (Ramon), daughter Yomeida Carrizales (Bradley), Son-in-Law Robert Cruz, grandchildren April Sandifer, Ramon F....
Roberto "Robert" M. Reyna
Oct 17, 2024
!!! VIEWING AND ROSARY SERVICE LOCATION HAS CHANGED !!!!
Due to an electrical issue, we have changed the location of the Visitation and Rosary for Robert Reyna's service Tuesday evening, October...
Veronica Rodriguez
Oct 14, 2024
Veronica Rodriguez, a beloved pillar of her family and community, passed away peacefully on October 14,2024, surrounded by the people who loved her most. Born in Pearsall, Texas, on January 14, 1970, Veronica dedicated her life to nurturing her family and serving those around her.
Her family was everything to her. She leaves a devoted husband, Oscar Rodriguez, and their cherished...
Lucille Marie Watson
Oct 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucille Marie Watson, of Devine, Texas. She was born in Albion, IL on October 30, 1937, and passed at home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 86 on October 9, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Frances Briggs, her husband John H....
Michael J. Morse
Oct 7, 2024
Michael Jay Morse went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7th in San Antonio.
He was born November 20, 1958, to Charles Morse, Sr. and Beatrice (Bea) Galindo.
He attended Lampasas High School where he played football, along with baseball where he was a catcher. After high school he worked in a machine shop with his father. He then became...
Ernestina Molinar Hernandez
Oct 6, 2024
Ernestina Molinar Hernandez, of Devine, Texas, has passed away at the age of 92 surrounded by her loved ones.
Ernestina grew up on a ranch in Terlingua with her family, and was a fantastic story teller. She was the baby of her twelve siblings and was "spoiled" by her father. She was known to be the feistiest and most headstrong of...