Recent Obituaries

Sara Louise Hicks

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Julia Rojas Garcia

Julia Rojas Garcia

Oct 5, 2024

Julia Rojas Garcia was born January 7, 1937, in Robstown, Texas to Victoriano and Eusebia Rojas. Julia was preceded in death by her biological parents Victoriano and Eusebia Rojas, and adoptive parents Timoteo, and Francisca Ramirez, brothers Valentine J Rojas, Basilio J Rojas, and Victoriano J Rojas, and sister Juanita Billalobos. Julia is survived by her husband Leonel Garcia, sons,...

Debra Ann Esquivel

Debra Ann Esquivel

Oct 2, 2024

Debra Ann Esquivel, age 56 of Pearsall, Texas, Left to be with her Lord And Savior On Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born on April 29, 1968, to Parent’s Robert Gonzales Valenzuela And Frances Lopez Martinez In Pearsall Texas.

Debra Is Survived by her husband George Esquivel ; Mother Frances Lopez Martinez And Husband Tony Martinez ; Brother’s Robert Valenzuela...

Michael Patrick Sollohub

Michael Patrick Sollohub

Sep 27, 2024

Michael Patrick Sollohub, age 67, of Somerset, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on February 10, 1957, in Glens Falls, NY, to Raymond and Anne Sollohub. Before turning 5, he moved to Fredericksburg, Tx where he attended St. Mary’s High School. On March 24, 1984, he married Donna...

Marlene Z. Prikryl

Marlene Z. Prikryl

Sep 25, 2024

Marlene Z. Prikryl, 92, Of Pearsall died on September 25, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Jerry, Her son Stephen Carl, and son in law John McCormick.

She is survived by her children Debbie McCormick, Jeff Prikryl (Iva), Danelle Hanson (Kenney), Denise Graf (Dickie), Dianne Tetzlaff (Richard), Dana Grubb (Scott) and her sister Patricia Furey. 

She is also survived...

Manuela M Gutierrez

Manuela M Gutierrez

Sep 25, 2024

Today is a sad day for our family, friends, and many loved ones as our mom celebrates her eternity at our Lord, God's side. While we mourn her passing, we find peace in knowing she is now in His loving embrace.

Manuela Gutierrez, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 25 at the age of...

Aubrey Ray Radicke

Aubrey Ray Radicke

Sep 24, 2024

Aubrey Ray Radicke, of Devine, Texas entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on September 23, 1948, to parents Robert "Jack" Lee Radicke and Goldie Evelyn Wishert Radicke in Nixon, Texas. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife of 41 years, Janice A. Radicke; son Derrick Radicke; and brother...

Jalyne Poore Chant

Jalyne Poore Chant

Sep 24, 2024

Jalyne Poore Chant, of Devine, passed away on Sept. 24, 2024, at the age of 79 years. She was born on April 29, 1945, in Refugio, Texas to James and Helen Poore. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Ivan Chant. Jalyne was known for her love of the Lord, her family, and her pets.

Ivan...