Recent Obituaries

Roy Gonzales

Roy Gonzales

May 6, 2020

Roy Gonzales, 83, passed away on May 6, 2020 at Sunrise Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. He was born on April 11, 1937 in Somerset to Madril and Olivia (Colunga) Gonzales.

Roy was a longtime resident of the Somerset Community and a generous supporter of the Somerset Bulldog Athletics. He served on the Somerset ISD Board of Trustee for 18 years...

Gerald R Lira

Gerald R Lira

May 2, 2020

Gerald Rene Lira Sr. left his earthly habitation Saturday, May 2, 2020.  "To be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."

July 1984 he was called to preach the Gospel for 36 years.  A Certified Auto Mechanic for more than 30 years and a licensed AP Airplane Mechanic for United Airlines and Boeing. 

Gerald enjoyed horses,...

George Curtis Toalson

George Curtis Toalson

Apr 23, 2020

With great sadness, the family of George Curtis Toalson, the Patriarch of our family, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the age of 88 years. George was born on June 27, 1931 in Pearsall, Texas. He graduated in 1949 from Pearsall High School. He married Jimmie Nan Mangan November 16, 1953, and they were...

Amon "Jim" Keller Hale

Amon "Jim" Keller Hale

Apr 23, 2020

Amon Keller “Jim” Hale of Pearsall passed away April 23, 2020 at the age of 68.  He was born in Wichita County, Texas on February 27, 1952 to James Howard and Dorothy Lee (McLaughlin). 

Jim enjoyed fishing and having good times.  He had many friends who supported him throughout his life.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Franklin Rankin O'Neill

Franklin Rankin O'Neill

Apr 23, 2020

FRANKLIN RANKIN O'NEILL, 78, passed away on April 23, 2020 in Pearsall, TX. He was born on September 14, 1941 in Pearsall to parents RANKIN O'NEILL and HAZEL O'NEILL. FRANKLIN was preceded in death by his wife HENRIETTA O'NEILL  and his parents, RANKIN O'NEILL and HAZEL O'NEILL. He is survived by his children, MEGAN MARTINEZ , KATHY JACKSON, FRANK O'NEILL and GRIFFIN...

Pedro Prado Garcia

Pedro Prado Garcia

Apr 23, 2020

 

Pedro P Garcia, 75, died at his home surrounded by family on April 23, 2020 in Pearsall. He was born on October 22, 1944 in Pearsall to Trinidad & Maria Prado Garcia. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gregorio Garcia, Manual Garcia, Jose Garcia; sisters, Guadalupe Garcia, Oralle Moreno and Virginia Cuevas.

Pedro P Garcia is...

Gilda Ann Saldana

Gilda Ann Saldana

Apr 18, 2020

Gilda Ann Saldana, 64, passed away on April 18, 2020 in Natalia, TX. She was born on October 30, 1955 in Columbus to parents Albert Saldana and Consuelo Saldana.Gilda was preceded in death by Consuelo Saldana - mother, Daniel Saldana - brother.Gilda is survived by Albert Saldana - father, Clarissa Hartley - daughter, Stephen Fuentes - son-in-law, Derik Hartley -...

Walter Stewart

Walter Stewart

Apr 18, 2020

Walter Jay Stewart, age 55, joined his Lord and Savior on Saturday April 18,2020 at his home in Bigfoot, TX. Jay was a beloved husband, father, and friend to many. He was born in Tyler, Texas on September 23,1964 and was a graduate of Texas Tech University. He was an agricultural teacher at Judson High School then later pursued a...

Jose Luis Martinez

Jose Luis Martinez

Apr 16, 2020

Jose Luis Martinez, loving husband and father, entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 82.  Jose Luis was born on October 21, 1937 in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Jose and Estefana Martinez.

In his youth, Jose Luis' baseball talent was recognized by many Mexican American leagues of South...

Charles Hathaway

Charles Hathaway

Apr 12, 2020

Charles Wayne Hathaway Jr., 89, passed away on April 12, 2020 in Castroville Tx. He was born on May 8, 1930 in Saginaw, Michagan to parents Charles Hathaway and Mildred Holmes. Charles was a service member of the United States Air Force from 1947-1968. While a member of the Air Force Service he received the GCM x5, three time recieptant...

Russell Lee Moore

Russell Lee Moore

Apr 8, 2020

RUSSELL LEE MOORE, 62, passed away on April 8, 2020 in San Antonio. He was born on November 13, 1957 in Garrettsville, Ohio to parents GEORGE MOORE and MARGARET MOORE.

RUSSELL was preceded in death by GEORGE MOORE - father, MARGARET MOORE - mother and one son, George Louis Moore.

RUSSELL is survived by SHERRY MOORE - wife, REBECCA MOORE...

Lindy E. Hollingsworth

Lindy E. Hollingsworth

Apr 7, 2020

Lindy E Hollingsworth, 87, passed away on April 7, 2020 in Floresville. He was born on July 11, 1932 in Springfield to parents Grover Hollingsworth and Lillian Hollingsworth.Lindy was preceded in death by Grover Hollingsworth - father, Lillian Hollingsworth - mother, Lillian Ramirez - sister.Lindy is survived by Lindy (Denise) Hollingsworth - son, Lindhergh Hollingsworth - son, Lidia (Gregory) Hollingsworth...

James 'Jimmy" Boyd Brooks

James 'Jimmy" Boyd Brooks

Apr 2, 2020

James Boyd Brooks

Father, husband, business man, farmer, rancher, pescador, traveler, and key lime pie connoisseur; James “Jimmy” Boyd Brooks, died on April 2nd, 2020. Jimmy was born on February 3, 1952 to Leora and J.B. Brooks in south Texas. In Jimmy’s early years, his father J.B. owned Brooks Motor Company in downtown Pearsall and ran a booming farm close...

Abelardo A. Del Toro

Abelardo A. Del Toro

Apr 1, 2020

Abelardo A Del Toro of Devine, Texas passed away on April 1, 2020 after reaching the age of 74 years old.

Abelardo was born October 17, 1945 in Natalia, Texas to Andrea and Juan Del Toro.  

He served with honor in the E Company, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry; 101st Airborne. His bravery during the Vietnam War earned him the...

Elsa Colunga

Elsa Colunga

Apr 1, 2020

Elsa Lopez Colunga passed away April 1,2020 in New Braunfels Tx. She was born on March 15, 1933, in Charlotte, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lilia Gutierrez Lopez and Santos Lopez, her grandparents, Pedro and Aurora Gutierrez, and her granddaughter, Jennifer Rose Mills. Elsa married Rogelio Guadalupe Colunga on December 22, 1950, and they began a...

James Erskine Shelton

James Erskine Shelton

Apr 1, 2020

James Erskine (Jim) Shelton was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 18, 1962 and went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020.   He was a long-time resident of Pearsall, Texas.    Jim was preceeded in death by his parents Howard Shelton Jr. and Sue Salmon Shelton, aunt Dorothy Nagy and uncle Joe Nagy.   Jim is survived by his...

Nancy Walker Morgan

Nancy Walker Morgan

Mar 30, 2020

NANCY WALKER MORGAN, 87, passed away on March 30, 2020 in DEVINE, TX. She was born on March 1, 1933 in HAMLIN to parents MIKE WALKER and MAUD WALKER.

NANCY was preceded in death by MIKE WALKER - father, MAUD WALKER - mother, BOBBY MORGAN - spouse, 7 brothers and 2 sisters

NANCY is survived by numerous nieces and nephews

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Pedro Esquibel, Jr.

Pedro Esquibel, Jr.

Mar 29, 2020

Pedro Ortiz Esquibel Jr., 73, passed away on March 29, 2020 in San Antonio TX. He was born on April 4, 1946 in Moore to parents Pedro Esquibel and Jovita Esquibel.Pedro was preceded in death by Pedro Esquibel Sr. - father, Jovita Esquibel - mother, Santiago Esquibel Sr.brother, Mary Herrera - sister.Pedro is survived by Betty Esquibel - spouse, Adam...

Crystal Gruber Cline

Crystal Gruber Cline

Mar 22, 2020

Crystal Gruber Cline, 42, passed away on March 22, 2020 in Pearsall, TX. She was born on June 23, 1977 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to parents Robert W Gruber Jr. and DEBRA MILLER GRUBER.Crystal was preceded in death by one brother, W. Sol Iannaccone; grandfather, Donald Lynn Miller, her great-grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

Crystal is survived by her...

Elio R. Galindo

Elio R. Galindo

Mar 22, 2020

Elio Ruel Galindo born October 31, 1949 and passed away March 22, 2020 at the age of 70. He was a husband, father, brother, friend but most important title to him was grandpa or as he was called “Bampa”.

Elio is preceded in death by his parents Salome and Julia Galindo.

Mr. Galindo is survived by his wife Ida Rodriguez...