2006

January 2, 2006

Dennis L. Strmiska

KENEDY – Dennis Lynn Strmiska, 52, of Kenedy, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. He was born Oct. 3, 1953, in Kenedy, to Georgia Havelka Strmiska of Kenedy and the late Klement “Klem” M. Strmiska. He was owner and operator of D&N Weed and Pest Control and its Rental Division in Kenedy which manufactures steel oil field crew quarters. He also was a certified vocational agriculture teacher who received his degree from Texas A&M University. He was a Protestant. Survivors: wife, Tammy Strmiska of Kenedy; daughter, Tiffany Peay of Spicewood; son, Jeff Strmiska of Bulverde; sister, Shirley Wilson of Bertram; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Cherl J. Strmiska; and one grandson. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. John Wheat officiating. Burial will follow at the Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: South Texas Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, Texas 78104-9984.

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January 3, 2006

Dennis L. Strmiska

KENEDY – Services for Dennis Lynn Strmiska, 52, of Kenedy, who died Saturday, will be 2 p.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. John Wheat officiating. Burial will follow at the Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Danny Villarreal, Aquilino Salinas Jr., Charlie Patton, Jamie Ratley, Lee Wilson, Ed Bredemeyer. Honorary pallbearer: James Ford. Memorials: South Texas Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, Texas 78104-9984.

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January 11, 2006

Jaquina M. Reyna

KENEDY – Jaquina M. Reyna, 97, of Kenedy, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. She was born Aug. 16, 1908, in Yorktown, to the late Calistro and Juliana Cantu Morales. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: daughter, Clara Nevarez of Houston; sister, Rosa Garcia of Kenedy; and seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Maximo Reyna. Services will be 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Mauricio Lopez. Burial will follow at Loma Alta Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Family.

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January 13, 2006

Lillian V. Kunkel

KARNES CITY – Lillian V. Kunkel, 76, of Karnes City, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. She was born May 31, 1929, in Solms, to the late Ernst and Anita Eckermann Voigt. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Karnes City. Survivors: son, Ronald Kunkel of Hondo; sisters, Lucille Weniger of Beeville, Amy M apes of Austin, Charleen Spillman of Kyle, and Janice Kroesche of New Braunfels; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Alvin Kunkel; brother, Wilfred Voigt; and sister, Ruby Oatmann. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. David Collins officiating. Burial will be at Mueller Cemetery in Falls City. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Mueller Cemetery.

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January 14, 2006

Juaquina M. Reyna

KENEDY – Juaquina M. Reyna, 97, of Kenedy, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. She was born Aug. 16, 1908, in Yorktown, to the late Calistro and Juliana Cantu Morales. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: daughter, Clara Nevarez of Houston; sister, Rosa Garcia of Kenedy; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Maximo Reyna. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Tuesday at Eckols Chapel. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Mauricio Lopez officiating. Burial will be at Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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January 17, 2006

Ralph T. Vasquez Sr.

KARNES CITY – Ralph T. Vasquez Sr., 36, of Karnes City, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. He was born Oct. 12, 1969, in Karnes City, to Emma Trevino Vasquez of Karnes City and to the late Jose Vasquez. He was a marble installer for Regal Marble Company and a Catholic. Survivors: wife, Janice DeLuna Vasquez; daughters, Adriana Michelle Vasquez, Alexis Mykayla Vasquez, and Alyssa Marie Vasquez, all of Telferner; sons, Matthew Bryan Vasquez and Ralph Vasquez Jr., both of Telferner; and sister, Christina Martinez of Edinburg. Preceded in death by: brothers, Lionel Vasquez, Felix Vasquez, and Christopher Vasquez. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Thursday at Karnes City Cemetery, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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Ramon Salazar

RUNGE – Ramon Salazar, 74, of Runge, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. He was born Sept. 1, 1931, in Karnes City, to the late Gumecindo and Librada Gonzales Salazar. He was a migrant laborer. Survivors: sisters, Lydia Salazar of Goliad and Corrina Hernandez of Arlington Heights, Ill.; and brother, Reynaldo Salazar Sr. of Victoria. Preceded in death by: sister, Juanita Salazar and brothers, Matilda Salazar and Alberto Salazar. Visitation will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, the Rev. Robert Tonsul officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: to the family.

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January 18, 2006

Curtis R. Murphy Jr.

ARLINGTON – Curtis R. “Pat” Murphy Jr., 62, of Arlington, formerly of Kenedy, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. He was born Oct. 13, 1943, in Kenedy, to the late C.R. Sr. and Elizabeth Harris Murphy. He was vice president of Oil State Rubber Co. and a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth. He was a member of the Longhorn Foundation, co-owner of Khaki’s Restaurant in Arlington, and a real estate associate with Van Zandt Realtors. Survivors: wife, Carolyn Murphy; and sisters, Marianne Stockton of Benton, Ark., and Martha Dee Angermiller of Baytown. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Eckols Chapel, the Rev. Sonny Conatser officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Memorials: Sack Lunch Program for the Homeless or Esta and Eman Miller Scholarship Fund. Ramon Salazar

RUNGE – Visitation for Ramon Salazar, 74, of Runge, who died Saturday, will be 3 p.m. today at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at the chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, the Rev. Roberto Tonsul officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: to the family.

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January 19, 2006

Ramon Salazar

RUNGE – Services for Ramon Salazar, 74, of Runge, who died Saturday, will be 10 a.m. today at Janssen Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Roberto Tonsul officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Pallbearers: Michael De La Garza, Joseph Schramek, Mike Castro, David Castro, Max Garza, Edwardo Delgado. Memorials: to the family.

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January 20, 2006

Edna H. Zamzow

KARNES CITY – Edna Huckle Zamzow, 85, of Karnes City, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. She was born Sept. 27, 1920, in Karnes City, to the late Emil and Anna Hunger Huckle. She was a teacher and worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, retiring after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Altar Guild and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Survivors: husband, Henry Zamzow; daughter, Nancy Slaughter of Trinity; son, Jimmie Zamzow of San Antonio; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Louise Huckle; and brothers, Emil Huckle and Louie Huckle. Visitation will begin 2:30 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Family visitation will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. David Collins officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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January 21, 2006

Edna H. Zamzow

KARNES CITY – Services for Edna Huckle Zamzow, 85, of Karnes City, who died Wednesday, will be 10:30 a.m. today at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. David Collins officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Allyn Anderson, John Northam, Harold Huckle, Virgil Boehme, Nolan Jonas, Randy Witte.

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January 22, 2006

Schendel

RUNGE – Marie Lee Schendel 76, passed away Friday, January 20, 2006 in Victoria, Texas. She was born November 22, 1929 in Skidmore, Texas to the late James Elmo and Mabel Fain Wheelis. She married Raymond L. Schendel on May 14, 1950 in Skidmore, Texas. She was a homemaker and during the course of raising five children, she was involved in almost every school activity her children participated. In addition, she was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #106 and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a talented seamstress, enjoyed making and selling crafts, playing bingo and looked forward to twice yearly trips to Las Vegas with her sister Mildred. She will be dearly missed by her family, close friends and her cherished little feathered friends, the many hummingbirds she fed for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her twin sister Mildred Shinn. Survivors are her husband, Raymond Schendel of Runge; daughters, Gail (Ralph) Jendrzey of Yorktown, TX and Elaine (Gary) Lingle of Corpus Christi, TX; sons, Scott (Mimi) Schendel of Runge, TX, Charles (Florence) Schendel of Runge, TX and Rev. James (Beth) Schendel of Jourdanton, TX; 11 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2006 at Janssen Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,

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January 24, 2006 at Janssen Funeral Home with her son, Rev. James Schendel officiating. Burial will follow in the Runge Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the First United Methodist Church in Runge, TX. Janssen Funeral Home 204 N. Mugge St. Runge, TX 78151 PH. 830-239-4862

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January 23, 2006

Marie L. Schendel

RUNGE – Marie Lee Schendel, 76, of Runge, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. She was born Nov. 22, 1929, in Skidmore, to the late James Elmo and Mabel Fain Wheelis. She was a homemaker, member of First United Methodist Church, and a Past Worthy Matron of Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 106 in Runge. Survivors: husband, Raymond Schendel; daughters, Elaine Lingle of Corpus Christi and Gail Jendrzey of Yorktown; sons, Scott Schendel and Charles Schendel, both of Runge, and Rev. James Schendel of Jourdanton; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Mildred Shinn. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel, the Rev. James Schendel officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: First United Methodist Church.

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Mary T. Dziuk

PANNA MARIA – Mary T. Dziuk, 95, of Panna Maria, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. She was born Aug. 15, 1910, in Cestohowa, to the late Vincent and Victoria Sekula Titzman. She was a homemaker, seamstress, and a member of Altar Society, Panna Maria Rosary Circle, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Panna Maria. Survivors: daughters, Sr. Helen Dziuk of Glendora, Calif., Bernadine Labus and Loretta Niestroy, both of Hobson; son, Edwin Dziuk of Karnes City; sister, Rose Ann Vistuba of San Antonio; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, John F. Dziuk; infant son, Marvin Dziuk; sisters, Elizabeth De Jarnette, Helen Keller, and Victoria Skloss; and brothers, Bernard Titzman, John Titzman, Peter Titzman, Stanley Titzman, and Steve Titzman. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Wojciech Reisch officiating. Burial will be at Panna Maria Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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January 24, 2006

Mary T. Dziuk

PANNA MARIA – Services for Mary T. Dziuk, 95, of Panna Maria, who died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, will be 10 a.m. today at the church, the Rev. Wojciech Reisch officiating. Burial will be at Panna Maria Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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Marie L. Schendel

RUNGE – Services for Marie Lee Schendel, 76, of Runge, who died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, will be 10 a.m. today at Janssen Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. James Schendel officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Pallbearers: Chris Schendel, Chad Schendel, Jeffrey Jendrzey, Steven Rau, Dennis De Witt, Manuel Zapata. Memorials: First United Methodist Church.

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Alfonzo Strempel

KARNES CITY – Alfonzo Strempel, 92, of Karnes City, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. He was born June 23, 1913, in Zorn to the late Werner W. and Lydia Schulze Strempel. He was a retired production foreman for Weigang Oil Field in Fashing. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Lenz Hermann Sons Lodge. Survivors: sons, Edward Strempel of Pearland, Jay Strempel of Houston and Jerry Strempel of Austin; sister, Elsie Brister of Pleasanton; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Madalien Weller Strempel; daughter, Karen Strempel. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Home. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. David Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home Inc., 830-780-3334.

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January 25, 2006

Ysidro R. Rossett Sr.

KENEDY – Ysidro R. “Chico” Rossett Sr., 88, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006. He was born Feb. 9, 1917, in Runge, to the late Horacio Sr. and Maria Reyna Rossett. He was a World War II veteran and a member of VFW Post No. 682, a retired cook from Nona’s CafĂ© and Barths Restaurant, and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: daughter, Mary Rodriguez of Austin; sons, Isidro Rossett Jr., Larry Rossett, and Ray Rossett, all of Kenedy, and Martin Rossett of Victoria; sisters, Anita Berlanga of San Antonio and Juanita Villegas of Runge; brothers, Richard Rossett and Ignacio Rossett both of San Antonio; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Sara D. Rossett; sisters, Minerva Morales, Eloisa Rossett, Francisca Perez, Elisa Garcia, and Angelita Lopez; brothers, Ismael Rossett, Ysabel Rossett and Horacio Rossett Jr. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Msgr. Joe Lopez officiating. Burial will follow at Loma Alta Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital, 3349 S. Hwy. 181, Kenedy, Texas 78119.

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Alfonzo Strempel

KARNES CITY – Services for Alfonzo Strempel, 92, of Karnes City, who died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, will be 1:30 p.m. today at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. David Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home Inc., 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Stacie Strempel, Steven Yosko, J.J. Strempel, Bryan Strempel, Jeff Strempel, Jared Strempel.

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January 26, 2006

Ysidro R. Rossett SR.

KENEDY – Services for Ysidro R. “Chico” Rossett Sr., 88, of Kenedy, who died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, will be 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Msgr. Joe Lopez officiating. Burial will follow at Loma Alta Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Martin John Rossett, Ramiro Rossett, Earl Rossett, Aaron Rossett, Charles Lopez, Domingo Perez. Honorary pallbearers: Joseph Tamez, Merced Garza, Pedro Cantu, Isabel Cruz Jr. Memorials: Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital, 3349 S. Highway 181, Kenedy, Texas 78119.

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January 29, 2006

Edith Spencer

KENEDY – Edith Spencer, 58, of Kenedy, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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February 1, 2006

Edith Spencer

KENEDY – Edith Spencer, 58, of Kenedy, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. She was born Jan. 6, 1948, in Corpus Christi, to Letha Spencer of Corpus Christi and to the late Ernest Spencer. She was a nurse’s aid for John Paul II Nursing and a member of Lone Star Baptist Church in Gillette. Survivors: companion, William “Bobo” Pleasant of Kenedy; daughters, Kathy Spencer Johnson and Diane Spencer Mendoza, both of San Antonio, Charmetria Akala of Houston, and Tamisha Spencer of Kenedy; son, Robert Spencer of the U.S. Army in Kansas; sisters, Jackie Llanes, Ernestine Spencer, and Jody Spencer, all of Karnes City; Yukiko Spencer of Louisiana, Evelyn Spencer of Minnesota, Terry Haynes of Harlingen, Annie Glenn of Kenedy, Evelyn Chambers, and Carolyn Condil; brothers, Ernest Spencer of Corpus Christi, Rudy Spencer of Karnes City, Archie Hooper, Bobby Hooper, and Jack Hooper; and eight grandchildren. Family visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, the Revs. Archie Hooper and Preston Benson officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533.

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February 2, 2006

Edith Spencer

KENEDY – Services for Edith Spencer, 58, of Kenedy, who died Saturday, will be 11 a.m. today at Eckols Chapel, the Revs. Archie Hooper and Preston Benson officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Pallbearers: Anthony Charles Foley, Paul Quinn Foley, Kenneth Smith, Elmorris Foley Jr., Charles Foley III, Kevin Smith. Honorary pallbearers: R.V. Allen, Oscar Mikes, William Thompson, Phillip Johnson, Emory Smith, Arturo Mendoza.

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February 6, 2006

Josefina R. Hernandez

KENEDY – Josefina R. Hernandez, 83, of Kenedy, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006. She was born May 4, 1922, in Karnes County, to the late Fernando and Dolores Salinas Rodriguez. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Erma Vera, Felicicana Janssen, Dominga Hernandez, Herlinda Alvear, and Esperanza Alvear, all of Kenedy; Carmen Salas and Guadalupe Reyna, both of Nolanville, and Angie DeLosSantos of Lubbock; sons, Ysidro Hernandez of Lorenzo and Fernando Hernandez of Nolanville; sister, Manuela Padron of Victoria; 41 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; and six great-great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Manuel Hernandez; daughter, Felipa Hernandez; sisters, Audelia Gonzales and Maria Aguilar; and brothers, Cevero Rodriguez and Jose Maria Rodriguez. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. today at Eckols Chapel. Services will be noon Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Choate Cemetery in Choate. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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February 7, 2006

Josefina R. Hernandez

KENEDY – Services for Josefina R. Hernandez, 83, of Kenedy, who died Saturday, will be noon today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Charco Cemetery in Charco. Pallbearers: Aurellio Torres, Jesse Hernandez, Anthony Alvear, Fidencio Vera, Angel Mendoza, Fernando Hernandez Jr., Henry Janssen Jr. Harvey Salas. Honorary pallbearers: Karen DeLeon, Stephanie Alvear, Josie Rodriguez, Julian Esquivel. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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February 9, 2006

Domitilo Morelos

KENEDY – Domitilo “Chato” Morelos, 82, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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February 10, 2006

Florence Zaiontz

KARNES CITY – Florence Zaiontz, 80, of Karnes City, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006. She was born April 8, 1925, in Panna Maria, to the late John and Julia Janysek. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Altar Society in Falls City. Survivors: daughter, Bernadette Horton of Falls City; sons, James Zaiontz, Pete Zaiontz and Gene Zaiontz, all of Falls City, and Jeff Zaiontz of Converse; sisters, Mary Gawlik of San Antonio and Tillie Dzuik of Falls City; brothers, Leo Janysek and John Janysek, both of Panna Maria, and Theo Janysek of San Antonio; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: husband, Pete O. Zaiontz; son, Virgil Zaiontz; sister, Rosie Janysek; and brothers, Conrad Janysek and Joe Janysek. A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. today at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Kazmierz Olesky, SDS, officiating. Burial will be at Falls City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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February 11, 2006

Florence Zaiontz

KARNES CITY – Services for Florence Zaiontz, 80, of Karnes City, who died Thursday, will be 1 p.m. today at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City, the Rev. Kazmierz Olesky, SDS, officiating. Burial will be at Falls City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Edwin Dziuk, Larry Ebrom, Gene Gawlik, Michael Janysek, Joe Janysek Jr., Leo Janysek Jr.

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February 13, 2006

Lucia Morin

KARNES CITY – Lucia Garza Morin, 81, of Karnes City, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006. She was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Nordheim, to the late Primotivo and Paula Lopez Garza. She was a homemaker, a member of Guadalapana Society and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Ramon Valdez Morin of Karnes City; daughters, Irma Morin, Sylvia Morin and Mary Helen Zuniga, all of San Antonio; son, Ramon Morin Jr. of Karnes City; sister, Susie Gonzales of San Antonio; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: son, Jesse Morin; sisters, Elida Cortez and Teresa Montez; brother, Gregorio Garza. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight at St. Cornelilus Catholic Church. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow at Helena Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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February 14, 2006

Lucia Morin

KARNES CITY – Services for Lucia Garza Morin, 81, of Karnes City, who died Sunday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow at Helena Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Ramon Morin III, Jose Ramon Zuniga, Ricardo Garza, Jesse Ray Morin, Sammy Gonzales, Pete Cortez.

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February 15, 2006

Esteban Garces Jr.

RUNGE – Esteban Garces Jr., 87, of Runge, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006. He was born July 23, 1918, in Goliad, to the late Esteban Sr. and Eloisa Rodriguez Garces. He was a farm laborer and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Eloisa Perez Garces; daughters, Eloisa Hernandez and Amelia Fraga, both of Runge, Mary Sotello of Belton, and Janie Rodriguez of Victoria; sisters, Francisca Dominguez of Runge and Lupe Garces of Lubbock; brothers, Juan Garces of Houston and Jose Garces of Lubbock; 34 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: son, Perfecto Garces; sisters, Enedinia Cisneros, Amelia Fernandez, Pola Fernandez, Lupe Vallejo, and Maria Garces; and brothers, Albert Garces and Julio Garces. Visitation will be 1 p.m. today at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: Masses.

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February 16, 2006

Harvey R. Payne

KENEDY – Harvey R. Payne, 87, of Kenedy, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Esteban Garces Jr.

RUNGE – A rosary for Esteban Garces Jr., 87, of Runge, who died Tuesday, will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: Masses.

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February 17, 2006

Harvey R. Payne

KENEDY – Harvey R. Payne, 87, of Kenedy, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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Esteban Garces Jr.

RUNGE – A rosary for Esteban Garces Jr., 87, of Runge, who died Tuesday, will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: Masses.

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February 17, 2006

HARVEY R. PAYNE KENEDY – Harvey R. Payne, 87, of Kenedy, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. He was born Nov. 18, 1918, in Kenedy, to the late Harvey and Rowena Radford Payne. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army, the retired owner/manager of the Luxury Inn Motel, and a member of Church of Christ. Preceded in death by: brothers, David H. Payne and Larry A. Payne. Visitation will be 5 to 6 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. at the chapel, Mr. Russell G. Briley officiating. Burial will follow at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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ESTEBAN GARCES JR.

RUNGE – Services for Esteban Garces Jr., 87, of Runge, who died Tuesday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Pallbearers: Joe L. Fraga, Bonifacio Fraga Jr., Bonifacio Fraga Sr., Jesus Fraga, David Fraga and Brian Hernandez. Memorials: Masses.

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February 19, 2006

Audelia M. Bowen

SAN ANTONIO – Services for Audelia “LeLe” Montalvo Bowen, 58, of San Antonio, formerly of Kenedy, who died Feb. 4, will be 3 p.m. today at “El Buen Samaritano” United Methodist Church in Kenedy, the Rev. Libny Pineda G. Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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February 21, 2006

NEWT PORTER

KENEDY – Newt Porter, 78, of Kenedy, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006. He was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Brawley, Calif. to the late Foster York and Mamie Lugana Porter. He was a veteran of Korean War, a loan officer for First Nichols National Bank for 10 years, a ranch manager for Wessendorff Ranch for 20 years, and a member of Pawnee United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Janice Porter; son, Tom Porter of Laredo; sisters, Janet Whitehead of Sinton; and four grandchildren; Preceded in death by: sister, Jean Dugat. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Kenneth Norton officiating. Burial will follow at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Bryon Dermody, John Porter, Jesse Hunter, Bo Gustafson, Kenneth Hahn, Ray Allen Gloor. Honorary pallbearer: Roy Pullin.

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February 28, 2006

MAMIE C. BAKER

KENEDY – Mamie C. Baker, 83, of Kenedy, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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March 6, 2006

PETRA P. HERNANDEZ

KARNES CITY – Petra Pena Hernandez, 84, of Karnes City, died Sunday,

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March 5, 2006. Services are pending at Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780- 3334.

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March 7, 2006

PETRA P. HERNANDEZ

KARNES CITY – Petra Pena Hernandez, 84, of Karnes City, died Sunday,

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March 5, 2006. She was born April 17, 1921, in Runge, to the late Manuel and Catarina Sanchez Pena. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: daughter, Lydia Garza of Taylor; sons, Rosendo Garza of Stockdale and Roger Hernandez of Karnes City; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Andres Hernandez Sr.; daughter, Mary Juanita Hernandez; and son, Frank Garza. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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March 10, 2006

ELMER C. HOLM

KARNES CITY – Elmer Clifford Holm, 84, of Karnes City, died Tuesday,

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March 7, 2006. He was born July 10, 1921, in Kenedy, to the late Axel and Ruth Holm. He was a farmer and rancher who owned and operated his own farm and was a member of Free Evangelical Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the 908th Ordinance Co. Survivors: wife, Isabel Glaze Johnson Holm; daughter, Becky Holloway of Hearne; son, Colin Wayne Johnson of Karnes City; sister, Myrtle Holm Carter of Karnes City; brother, A.C. Holm of Robstown; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sisters, Alice Holm Johnson and Anna Mae Holm Weir; and brothers, B.Q. Holm and Carl Holm. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Ken Houston officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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ERNESTO S. LOPEZ SR.

KENEDY – Ernesto S. “Pivo” Lopez Sr., 75, of Kenedy, died Wednesday,

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March 8, 2006. He was born July 26, 1930, in Kenedy, to the late Ponciano Sr. and Rosa Salas Lopez. He retired from Kenedy Cotton Compree and was a retired night watchman for the city of Kenedy. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Ofelia Rodriguez Lopez; daughters, Sylvia Dobbs of Sharon Springs, Kan., Bertha Thomas and Dolores Lopez, both of Kenedy, and Rosie Garza of San Marcos; sons, Ernesto Lopez Jr., Fernando Lopez, Julio Lopez, and Gavino Lopez, all of San Antonio, and Miguel Lopez of Kenedy; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: five sisters; one brother; and three great- grandchildren. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Eckols Chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Mauricio Lopez officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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March 11, 2006

ELMER C. HOLM

KARNES CITY – Services for Elmer Clifford Holm, 84, of Karnes City, who died Tuesday, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Ken Houston officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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ERNESTO S. LOPEZ SR.

KENEDY – Services for Ernesto S. “Pivo” Lopez Sr., 75, of Kenedy, who died Wednesday, will be 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Mauricio Lopez officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Dennis Lopez, Rocky Lopez, Ronnie Lopez, Dwayne Garza, Dwight Garza, Drew Garza. Honorary pallbearers: Michael Patrick Lopez, Tres Lopez, J.J. Lopez.

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PANTALEON VELASQUEZ JR.

KENEDY – Pantaleon “P.J.” Velasquez Jr., 20, of Kenedy, died Thursday, March 9, 2006. He was born July 7, 1985, in Kingsville, to Sylvia Juarez Padilla of Beeville and Pantaleon Velasquez Sr. of Corpus Christi. He played the organ for the Praise and Worship team for Gethsemane Ministries of Kenedy and also participated in several world mission tours. Survivors: stepmother, Maricela Velasquez of Corpus Christi; stepfather, Rene Padilla of Beeville; sister, Trina L. Velasquez of Beeville; half-sisters, Velma Velasquez of Kingsville; Rosalinda Munoz of Houston; Gesselle Velasquez of Corpus Christi; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Saul Juarez of Skidmore; and great- grandmother, Trinidad Perez of Alfred. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Angelus Funeral Home. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, the Revs. George De Los Santos and Ben Drewry officiating. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery. Angelus Funeral Home, Beeville, 361-358-5155.

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RUDY J. SPENCER JR.

KARNES CITY – Rudy James Spencer Jr., infant son of Rudy James Spencer of Kenedy and Cynthia Medina of Karnes City, died Friday,

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March 10, 2006. He was born March 10, 2006, in Corpus Christi. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: grandparents, Fermin and Theodora Medina, and Evelyn Spencer, all of Karnes City. Preceded in death by: grandfather, Ernest Spencer. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, the Rev. Mauricio Lopez officiating. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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March 25, 2006

ETHEL PIEPRZICA

KARNES CITY – Ethel May Pieprzica, 96, of Karnes City, died Friday,

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March 24, 2006. She was born July 29, 1909, in Sulfur, La., to Alexis and Mary Agnes Dupree Blanchard. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panna Maria. Survivors: daughters, Mary Katherine Janysek and Pauline Davidson Jr. both of Karnes City, Agnes Knocke of Kenedy, Helen Sefcik of San Antonio, and Martha Baker of Katy; sons, Aloys “Bud” Pieprzica Jr. of San Antonio, Robert “Bobby” Pieprzica and David Pieprzica both of Gillett, and Edwin Pieprzica of Nixon; 20 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Aloys Pieprzica Sr.; and brothers, Chester Blanchard and Joseph “Jay” Blanchard. A rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Sunday at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panna Maria, the Rev. Wojciech Reisch officiating. Burial will follow at Panna Maria Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Memorials: Panna Maria Pew Fund and the Seraphic Sisters of John Paul II Nursing Home.

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March 27, 2006

ETHEL PIEPRZICA

KARNES CITY – Services for Ethel May Pieprzica, 96, of Karnes City, who died Friday will be 10 a.m. today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panna Maria, the Rev. Wojciech Reisch officiating. Burial will follow at Panna Maria Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Jeff Sefcik, Donald Pieprzica, Patrick Janysek, Chester Pieprzica, Jason Davidson, Rodney Jorgenson. Honorary pallbearers: Robert Pieprzica Jr., Michael Janysek, Dave Pieprzica, Michael Pieprzica, James Pieprzica. Memorials: Panna Maria Pew Fund and the Seraphic Sisters of John Paul II Nursing Home.

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March 29, 2006

GUADALUPE CANO

RUNGE – Guadalupe Cano, 84, of Runge, died Monday, March 27, 2006. She was born Oct. 29, 1921, in Goliad County, to the late Desiderio and Edubiges Perez Dias. She was a retired poultry process butcher and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Mary Garcia of San Antonio and Amelia Alvarez of Nordheim; sons, Reynaldo Cano of San Antonio, Raul Cano of Abernathy, and Ruben Cano of Karnes City; sister, Herminia Perez of Columbus, Ind., brother, Silvero Dias of Aransas Pass; 30 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Bisente Cano; and daughter, Genoveva Rios. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862.

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March 30, 2006

GUADALUPE CANO

RUNGE – Services for Guadalupe Cano, 84, of Runge, who died Monday, will be 10 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Pallbearers: Robert Garcia, Michael Alvarez, Justin Alvarez, Anthony Cano, Kevin Cano, David Alvarez.

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CAUSEY C. QUILLIAN M.D.

KARNES CITY – Causey C. Quillian M.D., 94, of Karnes City, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006. He was born Sept. 3, 1911, in San Antonio, to the late Causey C. Quillian Sr. and Stone Williams Quillian. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kenedy. He was a veteran of World War II, chief of staff at Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital for 20 years, and a physician in practice in Kenedy for more than 60 years. Survivors: wife, Mary Lou Stanfield Quillian; stepdaughters, Lisa Therlot and Christy Cannon, both of Karnes City, and Jerrye Arnold of Austin; son, Causey C. Quillian III of Tuleta; and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Alma Naftzger; and brother, Stone Quillian. Family visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at Eckols Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, the Revs. Ken Houston and John Wheat officiating. Entombment will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: South Texas Children Home.

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March 31, 2006

CAUSEY C. QUILLIAN, M.D.

KARNES CITY – Visitation for Causey C. Quillian, M.D., 94, of Karnes City, who died Tuesday, will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at Eckols Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, the Revs. Ken Houston and John Wheat officiating. Entombment will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: South Texas Children’s Home.

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April 2, 2006

GUADALUPE RIVAS

KARNES CITY – Guadalupe Rivas, 81, of Karnes City, died Saturday,

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April 1, 2006. He was born Dec. 11, 1924, in Ecleto, to the late Lucas and Margarita Reyna Rivas. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Estefanita Soto Rivas; stepdaughter, Yolanda Garza of Runge; sister, Sarita Reyna of San Angelo; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: brothers, Manuel Rivas and Saragoza Rivas; and half-brother, Rudy Rivas. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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April 3, 2006

GUADALUPE RIVAS

KARNES CITY – Services for Guadalupe Rivas, 81, of Karnes City, who died Saturday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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April 3, 2006

GUADALUPE RIVAS

KARNES CITY – Services for Guadalupe Rivas, 81, of Karnes City, who died Saturday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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April 4, 2006

BRUNO GUEVARA

KENEDY – Bruno Guevara, 64, of Kenedy, died Sunday, April 2, 2006. He was born April 2, 1942, in Karnes City to Gabriella Recio Guevara of Kenedy and the late Jose M. Guevara. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: sisters, Carmelita Guevara of Kenedy and Alicia Munoz of Belton; and brother, Manuel Guevara of Kenedy. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace, the Rev. Mauricio Lopez officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home Inc. 830-583-2533.

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April 5, 2006

RUDOLPH KUECKER JR.

KARNES CITY – Rudolph W. “Sonny” Kuecker Jr., 83, of Karnes City died Monday, April 3, 2006. He was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Cuero to the late Rudolph W. Sr. and Natalia Schefflor Kuecker. He was a retired road construction supervisor. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Runge VFW and St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Bonnie Kuecker and Linda Padula, both of San Antonio; sons, Mike Kuecker of Houston and William Kuecker of Karnes City; sisters, Michelle Whitten of Ofallon, Mo., and Kathryn Williams of Cuero; brother, Frank Kuecker of Cuero; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: wife, Foye Anne Kempe Kuecker; brother, LeRoy Kuecker A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow in Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, 830- 780-3334.

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BRUNO GUEVARA

KENEDY – Services for Bruno Guevara, 64, of Kenedy, who died Sunday, will be 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace, the Rev. Mauricio Lopez officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home Inc. 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Family and friends. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home Inc. 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Family and friends.

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April 6, 2006

RUDOLPH KUECKER JR.

KARNES CITY – Rudolph W. “Sonny” Kuecker Jr., 83, of Karnes City died Monday, April 3, 2006. He was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Cuero to the late Rudolph W. Sr. and Natalia Scheffler Kuecker. He was a retired road construction supervisor. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Runge VFW and St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Bonnie (George Vasquez) Kuecker and Linda (John) Padulo, both of San Antonio; sons, Mike Kuecker of Houston and William (Mary) Kuecker of Karnes City; sister, Kathryn Williams of Cuero; brother, Frank Kuecker of Cuero; granddaughter; Michelle (Keith) Whitten; grandsons, Cale Kuecker and Ian Kuecker; great- granddaughters, Miranda Whitten and Mya Whitten; great-grandson, Gabriel Whitten. Preceded in death by: wife, Foye Ann Kempe Kuecker; brother, LeRoy Kuecker A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow in Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, 830- 780-3334.

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April 7, 2006

RUDOLPH KUECKER JR.

KARNES CITY – Services for Rudolph W. “Sonny” Kuecker Jr., 83, of Karnes City, who died Monday, will be 10 a.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow in Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, 830- 780-3334. Pallbearers: Robert Ebrom, Jerry Kempe, Alfred Kempe Jr., Cale Kuecker, Ian Kuecker, Karl Kuecker, Danny Williams, Jason Williams, Steve Williams, Wildon Williams.

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April 9, 2006

SIDNEY R. RHODES

KARNES CITY – Sidney Ross Rhodes, 81, of Karnes City, died Friday,

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April 7, 2006. He was born Oct. 10, 1924, in Karnes City, to the late Sidney C. and Ross Weir Rhodes. He worked for Karnes Electric and CP&L for more than seven years and was an Exxon station manager in Karnes City for 23 years. He worked for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, retiring in 1988 after 14 years of service. He was a safety training instructor for municipal employees and a graduate of Karnes City High School. He attended Texas A&M University and is a member of First Baptist Church in Karnes City. He was a lifetime member of Alameda Lodge No. 200 and a member of Kenedy Lodge. Survivors: wife, Jacquelyn H. Rhodes; and daughters, Suzanne Rhodes of Lockhart and Jann Rhodes of Broomfield, Colo. Preceded in death by: sister, Lenora Rhodes McClure. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel in Karnes City, the Rev. Jay Flemming officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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April 10, 2006

SIDNEY R. RHODES

KARNES CITY – Services for Sidney Ross Rhodes, 81, of Karnes City, who died Friday will be 2 p.m. Monday at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel in Karnes City, the Rev. Jay Flemming officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Pat Dziuk, Bill Pyle, Kyle Johnson, Kevin McClure, Sky Garner, Luke Patton. Memorials: First Baptist Church Youth Fund, Karnes City.

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April 12, 2006

WALTER PAWELEK

RUNGE – Walter Pawelek, 81, of Runge, died Sunday, April 9, 2006. He was born Sept. 14, 1924, in Panna Maria, to the late Louis and Annie Janysek Pawelek. He was a farmer and rancher and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Panna Maria. Survivors: daughter, Vivian Janysek of Ecleto; sister, Caroline Jarzombek of Panna Maria; brothers, Conrad Pawelek of Panna Maria, Fabian Pawelek of Alice, Lucian Pawelek of San Antonio, and Alvin Pawelek of Kanres City; three grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Tillie Urbanczyk. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Panna Maria. Burial will be at Panna Maria Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830-239-4862. Pallbearers: Michael Pawelek, Daryl Pawelek, Brian Pawelek, Gary Pawelek, Benjamin Pawelek, Randy Pawelek. Honorary pallbearers: J.D. Weed, Louis Krenek, Kenneth Brone, Milton Minarczk. Memorials: masses.

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April 22, 2006

LYDIA RIVERA

KENEDY – Lydia Rivera, 47, of Kenedy formerly of Nixon, died Thursday, April 20, 2006. She was born Aug. 21, 1958, in Kenedy to Isabel and Rosa Asebedo, both of Kenedy. She was a housekeeper for Bluebonnet Manor Nursing Home and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City. Survivors: daughter, Guadalupe Rivera of Kenedy; son, Bobby Joe Rivera of Kenedy; sisters, Mary Ann Arena and Abelinda Luna, both of Kenedy; and brothers, Ricardo Asebedo of Kenedy and Rudy Asebedo of Karnes City. Preceded in death by: husband, Lorenzo Rivera III; and sister, Irma Asebedo. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Sunday at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow at Helena Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home Inc., Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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April 24, 2006

LYDIA RIVERA

KENEDY – Services for Lydia Rivera, 47, of Kenedy formerly of Nixon, who died Thursday, will be 10 a.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow at Helena Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home Inc., Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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May 6, 2006

CARRIE B. HAVEN

KARNES CITY – Carrie Burnes Haven, 70, of Karnes City, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006. She was born Sept. 26, 1935, in Karnes City, to the late George W. and Burnes Alberta Mann Haven. She was a biochemist at Brooks Air Force Base and a microbiologist at UCLA. She was a teacher in Los Angeles for 20 years and retired in 1994. She was a member of Prospect Baptist Church, 1948 graduate of Karnes County High School in Kenedy, 1950 Summa Cum Laude graduate of St. Phillips College, 1952 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Texas Southern University of Houston, attended St. Mary’s University, and was the first black student to receive a master’s degree at Incarnate Word College. Preceded in death by: sisters, Peggy Haven Mathis and Jo Ann Haven Moore; brothers, Charles Walter Haven and George Alonzo Haven. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Prospect Baptist Church in Karnes City, the Rev. Jerry Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Memory Gardens. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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May 7, 2006

CARRIE B. HAVEN

KARNES CITY – Visitation for Carrie Burnes Haven, 70, of Karnes City, who died Wednesday, will begin at 1 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Prospect Baptist Church in Karnes City, the Rev. Jerry Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Memory Gardens. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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May 10, 2006

WILLIAM H. LINDSEY

KARNES CITY – William H. Lindsey, 85, of Karnes City, died Monday, May 8, 2006. He was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Kurten, to the late Elijah and Berta Edge Lindsey. He started a dairy farm in Ecleto and was a retired chemistry teacher from Karnes City High School. He graduated from Bryan High School, was a 1942 graduate of Texas A&M, a member of the 12th Man Club of Texas A&M, former member of the Texas A&M student association, and a member of First Baptist Church of Karnes City. Survivors: wife, Dorothy Sheffield Lindsey; sons, Robert Craig Lindsey of Spring Branch, and William Michael Lindsey of Houston; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: brothers, Ercel Lindsey, Jack Lindsey, and Ralph Lindsey; and one grandson. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at the Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, the Revs. Jay Fleming and William Davenport officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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May 11, 2006

WILLIAM H. LINDSEY

KARNES CITY – Services for William H. Lindsey, 85, of Karnes City, who died Monday, will be 2 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel, the Revs. Jay Fleming and William Davenport officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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May 15, 2006

LETA Y. ATKINSON

KENEDY – Leta Y. Atkinson, 99, of Kenedy, died Saturday, May 13, 2006. She was born Nov. 5, 1906, in Glenfawn, to the late Aaron and Ella Anderson Youngblood. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Kenedy and the 20th Century Study Club. Survivors: daughter, Dorothy Kolinek of Kenedy; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, W.H. “Bill” Atkinson; and sister, Ruby Young. Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Eckols Chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, the Revs. John Wheat, Tim Williams, and Homer Hanna officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Memorials: South Texas Children’s

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MOLLY MCKEE

KENEDY – Molly Mckee, 70, of Kenedy, died Sunday, May 14, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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May 16, 2006

MOLLY McKEE

KENEDY – Molly McKee, 70, of Kenedy died Sunday, May 14, 2006. She was born April 26, 1936, in Karnes City to the late Louis and Theresa Maroquin Trevino. She was cafeteria supervisor for KISD and a member of First Baptist Church, Kenedy. Survivors: husband, Allen McKee; sons, Bobby McKee and David McKee, both of Kenedy; sisters, Rosie Garcia and Minnie Garcia, both of Plains; brothers, Manuel Trevino of Corpus Christi and Louis Trevino of Pharr; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, the Rev. John Wheat officiating. Burial will follow in Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home Inc., 830- 583-2533.

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DORIS J. PONISH

KENEDY – Doris Jane Ponish, 64, of Kenedy, died Sunday, May 14, 2006. Services pending with Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. LETA Y. ATKINSON

KENEDY – Services for Leta Y. Atkinson, 99, of Kenedy, who died Saturday, will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, the Revs. John Wheat, Tim Williams, and Homer Hanna officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Pallbearers: Tim Tobe Atkinson, Tobe Ricks, Dennis Duniden, Jim Tom Nichols, Billy Morris, Eddie Ruhmann, Ron Hyde, Jim Fox. Memorials: South Texas Children’s Home or First Baptist Church in Kenedy.

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BENITO BARRERA SR.

KARNES CITY – Benito Barrera Sr., 62, of Karnes City, died Saturday, May 13, 2006. He was born Dec. 10, 1943, in Falls City, to Anjla Guerra of San Antonio and the late Conrado Barrara. He was a construction worker, an employee of Looney’s Grocery Store in Karnes City and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Dora Salinas Barrera; daughters, Jo Ann Cantu, Kathy Olvera, both of Karnes City, and Linda B. Quiroga of Beeville; sons, Bobby Barrera of Temple and Benny Barrera Jr. of Karnes City; sisters, Lucy Cervantes, of Victoria, and Dora Barrera, Esther Barrera, Mary Ann Flannery, Esperanza Rodriguez and Delia Yglecias, all of San Antonio; brother, Edwquiel Barrera of San Antonio; five grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City, Fr. Adam Kardys officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Cemetery, Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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May 17, 2006

BENITO BARRERA SR.

KARNES CITY – Services for Benito Barrera Sr., 62, of Karnes City, who died Saturday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City, Fr. Adam Kardys officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Cemetery, Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Dennis Bunjnoch, Rene Cantu, Raul Morales, Vicente Regalado, Larry Salinas, Eric Zamora.

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MOLLY McKEE

KENEDY – Services for Molly McKee, 70, of Kenedy, who died Sunday, will be 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, the Rev. John Wheat officiating. Burial will follow in Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home Inc., 830- 583-2533. Pallbearers: family members

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DORIS J. PONISH

KENEDY – Doris Jane Ponish, 64, of Kenedy, died Sunday, May 14, 2006. She was born April 30, 1942, in Nixon, to the late Lorenz Lane Blakeney Sr. and Doris Terry Blakeney. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Kenedy. Survivors: husband, Joe Ed Ponish; daughters, Dawn Ponish of San Antonio and Terry Foreman of Boerne; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death: brother, Lorenz Lane Blakeney Jr. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, the Rev. John Wheat officiating. Burial will follow at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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May 18, 2006

DORIS J. PONISH

KENEDY – Services for Doris Jane Ponish, 64, of Kenedy, who died Sunday, will be 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, the Rev. John Wheat officiating. Burial will follow at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: John Berry, Bob Busselman, Michael Blakeney, Jason Ponish, Howard Ponish III, Blake Green. Memorials: Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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May 20, 2006

LYNN MORGAN

KENEDY – Lynn Morgan, 69, of Kenedy, died Thursday, May 18, 2006. Services are pending with Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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May 21, 2006

PHILIP LYNN MORGAN

KENEDY – Philip Lynn Morgan, 69, of Kenedy, died Thursday, May 18, 2006. He was born Oct. 20, 1936, in Freer, to the late Leonard and Virginia Cox Morgan. He graduated from Woodsboro High School and was a parts manager for Knapp and Vara Chevrolet for more than 12 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Delilah Morgan; daughter, Donna Griffin of Houston; sons, Phillip Morgan of Bellville and Bill Morgan of Boerne; sister, Helen June Morgan of San Angelo; brother, Glynn Morgan of Woodsboro; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, the Rev. John Wheat officiating. Burial will be at Karnes County Memorial Park Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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EVA S. LEAL

KENEDY – Eva Salinas Leal, 82, of Kenedy, died Friday, May 19, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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May 22, 2006

PHILIP LYNN MORGAN

KENEDY – Services for Philip Lynn Morgan, 69, of Kenedy, who died Thursday, will be 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, the Rev. John Wheat officiating. Burial will be at Karnes County Memorial Park Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Ed Kirkpatrick, James Kirkpatrick, Bill Morgan, Scott Morgan, Tommy Coan, Glynn Morgan, Steve Kendricks, Phil Morgan.

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EVA LEAL

KENEDY – Eva Leal, 82, of Kenedy, died Friday, May 19, 2006. She was born Oct. 18, 1923, in Kenedy, to the late Benigno and Florinda Avilez Salinas. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Mary Arguelles of Victoria, Patricia Barnes and Elena Hernandez, both of Kenedy; sons, Paul Leal Jr., Benny Leal, and Cleo Leal, all of San Antonio, Fabian Leal, Felipe Leal, Tony Leal, and Stephen Leal, all of Kenedy, and David Leal of Buffalo, Minn.; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Pablo Leal Sr. A rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peach Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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May 23, 2006

EVA LEAL

KENEDY – Services for Eva Leal, 82, of Kenedy, who died Friday, will be 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: grandchildren.

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May 24, 2006

AGNES E. FORD

KENEDY – Agnes E. Ford, 94, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006. She was born Feb. 15, 1912, in Hermleigh, to the late Joseph and Mary Albrecht Schacheri. She was a homemaker and a member of Choate Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters, Mary Louise Underbrink and Jo Ann Slane, both of Kenedy; son, James Ford Jr. of Kenedy; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, James Ford Sr.; three sisters; and eight brothers. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, the Revs. Jay Fleming and Vernon Andrews officiating. Burial will follow at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Choate Baptist Church, Kenedy Cemetery.

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May 25, 2006

AGNES E. FORD

KENEDY – Agnes E. Ford, 94, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006. She was born Feb. 15, 1912, in Hermleigh, to the late Joseph and Mary Albrecht Schacherl. She was a homemaker and a member of Choate Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters, Mary Louise Underbrink and Jo Ann Slane, both of Kenedy; son, James Ford Jr. of Kenedy; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, James Ford Sr.; three sisters; and eight brothers. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, the Revs. Jay Fleming and Vernon Andrews officiating. Burial will follow at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Tommy Jay Jimerson, David Morgan, Pat Tam, Philip Bush, Rob Underbrink, Urban Underbrink. Honorary Pallbearers: Lamar Hunt, Randy Walker, Ray Morgan, George Schacherl. Memorials: Choate Baptist Church or Kenedy Cemetery.

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May 26, 2006

MARTHA I. LETSINGER

KENEDY – Martha Ingram Letsinger, 88, of Kenedy, died Thursday, May 25, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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May 27, 2006

MARTHA I. LETSINGER

KENEDY – Martha Ingram Letsinger, 88, of Kenedy died Thursday, May 25, 2006. She was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Kenedy to the late Van S. and Ruth Butler Ingram. She was a rancher and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors: son, Ralph W. Letsinger of Victoria; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Ralph W. Letsinger Sr.; sister, Elizabeth Sutton; brother, Pleas Van Butler. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Kenedy Cemetery, the Rev. Bard Letsinger officiating. Eckols Funeral Home Inc., 830-583-2533 Memorials: Kenedy Cemetery Association

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May 28, 2006

MARTHA I. LETSINGER

KENEDY – Martha Ingram Letsinger, 88, of Kenedy died Thursday, May 25, 2006. She was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Kenedy to the late Van S. and Ruth Butler Ingram. She was a rancher and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors: son, Ralph W. Letsinger of Victoria; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Ralph W. Letsinger Sr.; sister, Elizabeth Sutton; brother, Pleas Van Butler. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Kenedy Cemetery, the Rev. Bard Letsinger officiating. Eckols Funeral Home Inc., 830-583- 2533. Memorials: Kenedy Cemetery Association.

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June 5, 2006

LEO J. WINGENTER

KARNES CITY – Leo John Wingenter, 95, of Karnes City, died Saturday,

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June 3, 2006. He was born April 11, 1911, in Hobson, to the late William and Mary Trial Wingenter. He was a retired shop foreman for Karnes City Motor Company, member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church, and past member of the Falls City Knights of Columbus. Survivors: daughter, Mary Ann Downey of San Antonio; five grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: wife, Antonett “Toni” Wingenter; sisters, Mary Hackney and Agnes Kouth; and brothers, Henry Wingenter, Anton Wingenter, Pete Wingenter, and Frank Wingenter. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hobson Cemetery in Hobson. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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June 6, 2006

EVANGELINE MENN – RUNGE RUNGE – Evangeline Menn, 94, of Runge, died Sunday, June 4, 2006. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Wednedsay at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel in Runge. Family visitation will be 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Runge. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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June 8, 2006

EVANGELINE MENN

RUNGE – Services for Evangeline Menn, 94, of Runge, who died Sunday, will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Runge, the Rev. Heath Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Chad Ballinger, Mark Ballinger, Donnie Boiles, George Flores, Jeff Menn, Woodrow Menn.

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June 9, 2006

DEIDRA M. GOMEZ

KENEDY – Deidra Marie Gomez, 17, of Kenedy, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006. She was born Aug. 15, 1988, in Kenedy, to John and Rose Marie Villarreal Gomez of Kenedy. She was a 2006-07 senior at Kenedy High School and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy. She was the 2006-07 year to be the cheerleading mascot, a member of the Kenedy High School Leopards volleyball and softball team, and a state qualifier for the Leopards power lifting team. Survivors: grandparents, Seferino and Eleanor Villarreal of Kenedy and Dominga Gomez of Beeville; sister, Jayme Martinez of Hawaii; and brothers, Steve Ochoa and Jon Erik Gomez, both of Kenedy. Preceded in death by: grandfather, Tomas Gomez; and great- grandparents, Pedro and Soledad Hernandez, Seferino and Hilaria Villarreal, and Tomasita Villanueva. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Eckols Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at De Ntra Sra De Guadalupe in Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.

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June 10, 2006

DEIDRA M. GOMEZ

KENEDY – Services for Deidra Marie Gomez, 17, of Kenedy, who died Wednesday, will be 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at De Ntra Sra De Guadalupe in Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Joshua Bailey, Ralph Morin, Patrick Salas, Anthony Foley, Robert Rodriguez, Austin Bryan. Honorary pallbearers: Joshua Villarreal, Justin Saenz. Memorials: Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.

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June 14, 2006

LOUIS M. STAGGS

KENEDY – Louis M. Staggs, 90, of Kenedy, died Monday, June 12, 2006. He was born Sept. 15, 1915, in Zella, to the late James K. and Susie Harp Staggs. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a retired principal for Kenedy Independent School District, a deacon and choir member of First Baptist Church of Kenedy, and member of the Gambrell Baptist Association, Retired Teachers Association, Kenedy Rotary Club, and the American Cancer Society. Survivors: wife, Velda Staggs; daughter, Alice Ann Copeland of McCoy; son, Don Staggs of San Antonio; sister, Anabel Brown of Houston; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Loell Staggs; a sister; and six brothers. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Kenedy, the Revs. John Wheat and William P. Davenport officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Memorials: American Cancer Society, First Baptist Church Music Ministry.

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June 17, 2006

LOUIS M. STAGGS

KENEDY – Louis M. Staggs, 90, of Kenedy, died Monday, June 12, 2006. He was born Sept. 15, 1915, in Zella, to the late James K. and Susie Harp Staggs. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a retired principal for Kenedy Independent School District, a deacon and choir member of First Baptist Church of Kenedy, and member of the Gambrell Baptist Association, Retired Teachers Association, Kenedy Rotary Club, and the American Cancer Society. Survivors: wife, Velda Staggs; daughter, Alice Ann Copeland of McCoy; son, Don Staggs of San Antonio; sister, Anabel Brown of Houston; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Loell Staggs; a sister; and six brothers. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services were 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Kenedy, the Revs. John Wheat and William P. Davenport officiated. Burial was at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583- 2533. Pallbearers: John Copeland, Larry Dement, Gary Dement, Murray McDonald, Mike Schmidt, Neil Schmidt. Honorary Pallbearers: First Baptist Church deacons. Memorials: American Cancer Society, First Baptist Church Music Ministry.

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June 20, 2006

ELIZABETH M. MILLER

KENEDY – Elizabeth Marie Miller, 7, of Kenedy, died Sunday, June 18, 2006. She was born Aug. 4, 1998, in Beeville, to David Miller of Kenedy and Denise R. Parsons Miller of Rosebud. She was a third grader at Pettus Elementary School and a Protestant. Survivors: brother, Matthew Aaron Miller of Kenedy; and grandparents, John W. and Shirley Parsons of Cameron and Henry and Judy Miller of Kenedy. Preceded in death by: grandparent, Besty Miller. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Eckols Chapel, the Rev. Wally Schievelbein officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Pallbearers: Hanly Miller, William Chesser, Tommy Coan, Michael Tomek, Jason Tomek, Keith Martin. Memorials: Pettus Elementary School Library Fund in memory of Elizabeth Miller, P.O. Box D, Pettus, TX 78146.

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June 22, 2006

GUADALUPE V. CASTILLO SR.

KARNES CITY – Guadalupe V. Castillo Sr., 68, of Karnes City, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006. He was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Yorktown, to the late Victor Castillo and Simona Valadez. He was a truck driver and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: companion, Angie Perez of Karnes City; ex-wife, Elisa Jaramillo Castillo of Karnes City; daughters, Rosa Linda Castillo, Mary Elsa Perales, Sylvia Segura, and Virginia Tinoco, all of Karnes City, and Joann Garcia of Kenedy; sons, James Castillo and Jerry Castillo, both of Kenedy, Leeroy Castillo of Karnes City, and Guadalupe Castillo Jr. of Nordheim; sisters, Paulina Castillo of Karnes City, Rose Castillo of Quitaque, Aurelia Garcia of El Campo, and Janie Llanes of Hobbs, N.M.; 24 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by sister, Marcela Escobedo; and brothers, Casimiro Castillo, Jesse Castillo, and Perfecto Castillo. A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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June 23, 2006

GUADALUPE V. CASTILLO SR.

KARNES CITY – Services for Guadalupe V. Castillo Sr., 68, of Karnes City, who died Tuesday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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June 25, 2006

CONNIE MARTINEZ

KENEDY – Connie “Granny” Martinez, 75, of Kenedy, died Friday, June 23, 2006. She was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Live Oak County, to the late Epifanio and Martha Vela Leal. She was a home health provider and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy. Survivors: daughter, Mary Cuellar of Kenedy; sons, Domingo Martinez Jr. of Mc Queeney and Antonio Martinez of Alice; sisters, Flora Ybanez and Enriqueta Zapata, both of George West; brother, Faustino Leal of George West; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: husband, Domingo Martinez Sr.; and two grandchildren. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Eckols Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.

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June 26, 2006

DAN E. STOUT

KARNES CITY – Dan E. Stout, 87, of Karnes City, died Saturday, June 24, 2006. He was born May 19, 1919, in Cove City, Ark. to the late Henry Wes and Cora H. James Stout. He was the last city marshal of Karnes City, a mason, and retired as chief of police of Karnes City. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Runge VFW and First Baptist Church in Karnes City. Survivors: wife, Mary Frances Richards Stout; daughter, Cora Pawelek of Luling; sons, West Stout of Mansfield and Daniel E. Stout II of Dripping Springs; sisters, Faye Elledge of Farmington, N.M., and Bess Giddeon of Amarillo; brother, W.M. Stout of Amarillo; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Inez Simmons; brothers, Earl Stout, John Stout, Neal Stout, and Orion Stout; and one grandchild. Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, the Rev. Jay Fleming officiating. Burial will be at New Bremen Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, First Baptist Church in Karnes City or donor’s choice.

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June 30, 2006

DON S. MABRY

KARNES CITY – Don S. Mabry, 84, of Karnes City, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006. He was born July 29, 1921, in Kerrville, to the late Manly and Grace Shults Mabry. He was a retired survey engineer for the Texas Highway Department with 38 years of service. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of World War II and a member of Runge VFW. Survivors: daughter, Marsha Schendel of San Antonio; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: wife, Mary Frances Mabry; brothers, Manly Mabry Jr. and Stanley Mabry; sisters, Barbara Nance and Janice Mabry. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Rhodes Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Jay Flemming officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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July 3, 2006

SARA BARRIENTEZ

KARNES CITY – Sara S. Barrientez, 72, of Karnes City, died Saturday,

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July 1, 2006. She was born Jan. 27, 1934, in Berclair to the late Pablo and Elviria Hernandez Saldana. She was a housewife and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Angel Barrientez Sr.; daughters, Sylvia B. Jaramillo and Gloria Cruces, both of Karnes City, Santo B. Jaramillo of San Marcos, Esmeralda Barrientez of Taft and Mary R. Camacho of Charco; sons, Robert Charles of Victoria, Angel Barrientez Jr. and James Barrientez, both of Karnes City, Guadalupe Barrientez of Seguin and Matt Barrientez of San Antonio; sisters, Eva Paz of Houston and Anita Villarreal and Noelia Pardo, both of Victoria; 32 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Maria Valle; brother, Raul Saldana. Services will be 10 a.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow in Karnes Latin Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home Inc. 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: James Alvarado, Scott Barrientez, David Camacho, Joseph Garza, Felipe Jaramillo, Wayne Jaramillo.

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July 4, 2006

GABRIEL H. TREVINO

KENEDY – Gabriel H. Trevino, 102, of Kenedy, formerly of Beeville, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. He was born March 18, 1904, in Beeville, to the late Andres and Mariana Hernandez Trevino. He was a retired farmer and ranch hand and a Catholic. Survivors: daughters, Susie Yzaguirre and Soila Flores, both of Kenedy, and Juanita Martinez of Beeville; sons, Lorenzo Garza of Placedo and Crispiliano Garza of Kenedy; 28 grandchildren; 71 great- grandchildren; and 49 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Anselma Tapia Trevino; son, Pablo Garza Sr.; sister, Manuela T. Martinez; and brothers, Rosalio Trevino, Sotero Trevino, Pedro Trevino, Onesimo Trevino, Francisco Trevino; and one great-grandson. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Wednesday at Angelus Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Eddie Garcia officiating. Burial will be at Ross Cemetery in Bee County. Angelus Funeral Home, Beeville, 361-358-5155. Pallbearers: Joel Flores, Regino Flores Jr., Edward Flores, Joe Garza, David Garza, Jessie G. Garza, Pablo Garza Jr., Lorenzo Garza Jr. Honorary pallbearers: Henry Flores Jr., Jessie Garza, 2nd Lt. Alejandro Solis, Ben Solis, Ryan Zaragosa, Petty Ofc. 2nd class Joe A. Flores.

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July 5, 2006

MARY MOCZYGEMBA – HOBSON HOBSON – Mary Moczygemba, 92, of Hobson, died Monday, July 3, 2006. She was born March 11, 1914, in Cestohowa, to the late Peter and Geneva Kotara Moczygemba. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors: sister, Bridgit Foegelle of Karnes City. Preceded in death by: husband, Anton “Tony” Moczygemba; sisters, Clara Kotzur, Cecelia Moczygemba, Leonora Moczygemba, Susie Rakowitz, Barbara Wiatrek, and Victoria Wiatrek; and brothers, Alex Moczygemba, Peter Moczygemba, and Thomas Moczygemba. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Hobson Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Boniface Catholic Church Building Fund.

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July 9, 2006

ROSENDO MOLINA – RUNGE RUNGE – Rosendo Molina, 77, of Runge, died Thursday, July 6, 2006. He was born in Karnes County, to the late Andres and Sabina Alvarez Molina. He was a truck driver and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Demencia B. Molina; daughters, Irene Molina of Runge, Soila Baker of Round Rock, and Dubelsa Serrano of Victoria; son, Robert Molina of Runge; sisters, Nicolas Molina and Sofia Dominguez, both of San Antonio, Oralia Cavazos of Victoria, and Helen Molina of Arlington; brother, Alfredo Molina of Victoria; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: one grandchild. Visitation will be 4 p.m. today at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Runge. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Pallbearers: Danny Serrano, Darrell Serrano, James Baker, Mario Torres Sr., Joey Perez, Mario Torres Jr. Memorials: Masses at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

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July 10, 2006

RICARDA M. BAZAN

KARNES CITY – Ricarda Martinez Bazan, 96, of Karnes City, died Saturday, July 8, 2006. She was born May 20, 1910, in Karnes City, to the late Alejandro Martinez and Rafaela Cisneros. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Mary Helen Flores of Kenedy, Olga Franco of Brownfield, Carolina Garcia of Karnes City, Maria Morin of Holland, Mich., Suelma Pacheco of Dover, Fla., and Hisa Valdonado of Brownfield; sons, Jose Antonio Bazan and Jose Luis Bazan, both of Karnes City, Julian Bazan of Holland, Mich., and Israel Pucheco of Three Rivers; 52 grandchildren; and 94 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Gonzalo Bazan; daughters, Anita Leal and Hortencia Valdonado; son, Arturo Bazan; sisters, Cipriana Garcia and Alejandra Martinez; half-brothers, Steven Cisneros, Theodoro Cisneros, Cleo Martinez, Felipe Martinez, Pedro Martinez and Santiago Martinez. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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July 11, 2006

FILIMON BRYAND SR.

KENEDY – Filimon Bryand Sr., 89, of Kenedy, died Saturday, July 8, 2006. He was born April 2, 1917, in DeWitt County, to the late Felix and Catarina Barron Bryand. He was a farmer and a member of Calvary Family Praise. Survivors: wife, Remijia Bryand; daughters, Maria Morreno of Dolle, Catarina Mesa of Corpus Christi, Oralia Day of Palm Beach, Fla., Olga Cobb of Madisonville, Tenn., Yolanda Segovia of Round Lake Park, Ill., Esmeralda Martinez of Lubbock, Rosa Sanchez of Lockhart, and Maria Elena Bryand of Floresville; sons, Fred Bryand of San Angelo, and Vidal Bryand and Filimon Bryand, both of Kenedy; sister, Francisca De Torro of Muleshoe; brothers, Mariano Bryand, Eugene Bryand, and Marcos Bryand, all of California; 47 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: daughter, Solia Luna; and sister, Monica Gonzales. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Family Praise, the Rev. Manuel De Los Santos officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Christopher Bryand, Filimon Bryand, Robert Bryand, Daniel Bryand, Alex Ramirez, Salvador Segovia Jr., Victor Lee Morin, David Bryand.

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NICOLASA M. GARZA

KARNES CITY – Nicolasa M. Garza, 93, of Karnes City, died Monday,

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July 10, 2006, at Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kenedy. She was born Nov. 2, 1912, in Falls City, to the late Bartolo Molina and Paulita Reyna. She was a homemaker and member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church, Guadalupe Society, and Crusillitas Society. Survivors: daughter, Pauline Garza of Karnes City; sons, Ernest Garza of Seguin, Joe Garza of Dallas, and Luis Garza of San Antonio; sisters, Anita Felan and Isabel Guerrero, both of San Antonio, and Amalia Lamont of Dallas; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Simon Garza Jr.; daughter, Mary Fuentes; son, Simon Garza IV; sisters, Lola Pena and Teresa Morales; and brothers, Encarnacion Molina and Juan Molina. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Falls City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Sam Casanova, Joe Fuentes Jr., Eric A. Garza, Joseph Ty Garza, Louie Garza, Kelly Salinas. Honorary Pallbearers: Deric Garza, Santos Garza III, Armando Lopez.

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July 14, 2006

GUADALUPE LONGORIA – RUNGE RUNGE – Guadalupe “Lupe” Longoria, 84, of Runge, died Wednesday,

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July 12, 2006. She was born in Karnes County, to the late Jose and Geneve Garces Ochoa. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and Guadalupana’s. Survivors: daughters, Virginia Longoria, Vivian Amaya, and Rosita Esparza, all of Runge, and Tommie Salinas of Victoria; son, Jose Longoria of Runge; sister, Angelita Garcia of Runge; brother, Pedro Ochoa of Runge; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Felipe Longoria; daughter, Margarita Menedez; brothers, Gilbert Ochoa, Fermin Ochoa, Fedrico Ochoa, and Juan Ochoa; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be noon today at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Pallbearers: Mike Esparza, Patrick Esparza, Kevin Amaya, Samuel Amaya, James Longoria, Robert Longoria.

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July 15, 2006

GUADALUPE LONGORIA – RUNGE RUNGE – Guadalupe “Lupe” Longoria, 84, of Runge, died Wednesday,

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July 12, 2006. She was born in Karnes County, to the late Jose and Geneve Garces Ochoa. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and Guadalupana’s. Survivors: daughters, Virginia Longoria, Vivian Amaya, and Rosita Esparza, all of Runge, and Tommie Salinas of Victoria; son, Jose Longoria of Runge; sister, Angelita Garcia of Runge; brother, Pedro Ochoa of Runge; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Felipe Longoria; daughter, Margarita Menedez; brothers, Gilbert Ochoa, Fermin Ochoa, Fedrico Ochoa, and Juan Ochoa; and three grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Pallbearers: Mike Esparza, Patrick Esparza, Kevin Amaya, Samuel Amaya, James Longoria, Robert Longoria. Memorials: Masses.

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July 17, 2006

ROY H. FOSTER

KENEDY – Roy Hugh Foster, 90, of Kenedy, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, of natural causes, at Karnes City Health & Rehab. He was born April 13, 1916, in Columbus, to the late Henry Gus and Hattie Dora Hergotz Foster. He was a retired farmer and rancher. Survivors: sons, Gary Foster of Phoenix, James Foster of Austin, Michael Foster of Hobson, and John Foster of Kenedy; sister, Velma Wofford of Houston; brother, Charlie E. Foster of Goliad; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Eunice Foster Kellner; and brother, Henry Foster. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Austin Memorial Park, Oak Annex, in Austin. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: South Texas Children’s Home or donor’s choice.

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July 18, 2006

JOSE V. MORIN

KARNES CITY – Jose V. Morin, 71, of Karnes City, died Friday, July 14, 2006 in San Antonio. He was born March 25, 1935, in Helena, to the late Jesus Morin and Dolores Morin. He retired as produce manager with 25 years of service at Karnes Mercantile Co., and was a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Maria Virginia Morin; daughters, Ida Yelverton of Jackson, Tenn.; sons, Joe Morin Jr. of Karnes City and Richard Gutierrez of Round Rock; brothers, George Morin of Humboldt, Tenn., Demetrio Morin of Karnes City, and Raymond Morin Jr. of San Antonio; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: sisters, Carmen Garcia, Denovena Galindo, Julia Morin; brothers Celestino Morin and Jesus Morin Jr. Services will be 8 a.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Helena Latin Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Gerardo Gomez Sr., David Banda, Thomas Salazar, Armando Moreno, Daniel Gomez, Martin Puente Jr.

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July 23, 2006

FRANCISCO G. GARCIA SR. – RUNGE RUNGE – Francisco G. Garcia Sr., 83, of Runge, died Thursday, July 20, 2006. He was born in Runge, to the late Perfecto and Marcella Garza Garcia. He was a retired dairy farm employee and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Erminia Torres Garcia; daughters, Mary Rangel, Janie Nunez, and Debbie Gonzales, all of Victoria, Dora Balderas of Seguin, Josie Rangel of Beeville, and Linda Garcia of Kenedy; sons, James Garcia of Pleasanton, Frank Garcia Jr. of Runge, Ray Garcia of Victoria, Robert Garcia of San Antonio, and Ramiro Garcia of Nordheim; brother, Guadalupe Garcia of San Antonio; 30 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: son, Perfecto Garcia; sister, Jila Maldonado; and brothers, Leonardo Garcia, Raymond Garcia, Donancino Garcia, and Perfecto Garcia. Visitation will be 9 a.m. today at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Pallbearers: Robert Garcia Jr., Johnny Rangel Jr., Ramiro Garcia Jr., Timothy Nunez, Corey Gonzales, Chris Rangel. Memorials: Masses.

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MARIA F. CARDENAS

KARNES CITY – Maria F. Cardenas, 99, of Karnes City, died Friday,

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July 21, 2006. She was born May 18, 1907, in Sabinal, to the late Quirino and Francisca Casteon Flores. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City. Survivors: daughter, Helen Sepulveda of San Antonio; and sons, Jesse Cardenas of Houston, Luis Cardenas of Karnes City, and Raul Cardenas of St. Louis, Mo. Preceded in death by: husband, Ramon Cardenas Jr.; daughters, Katalina Cardenas and Victoria Cardenas; sons, Sabas Cardenas, Ramon Cardenas Jr., Felix Cardenas, Frank Torres, and Raphael Cardenas; three sisters; and one brother. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Eckols Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Latin Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Lazaro Cardenas, Jose Ramon Cardenas, Luis Cardenas Jr., Mark Cardenas, Eloy Vasquez, Pete Garcia Jr.

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July 24, 2006

CLARA L. AUDILET – RUNGE RUNGE – Clara L. Audilet, 97, of Runge, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006. She was born March 10, 1909, in DeWitt County, to the late Julius and Beaulah Griffin Hoffman. She was a homemaker, rancher, and member of: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Runge, Royal Neighbors, Delta Kappa Gamma, Karnes County Retired Teacher’s Association, and the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. She was a graduate of Southwest State Teacher’s College in San Marcos and taught school in numerous rural schools in DeWitt County. Survivors: sister, Leona Mixon of Kenedy. Preceded in death by: husband, Henry A. “Buddy” Audilet; sister, Lemerlie Lovett; and brothers, Calvin Hoffman and Orman Hoffman. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Rev. Robert Slade officiating. Burial will be at Runge City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Alton Audilet, James Audilet, William Audilet, Henry Borgfeld, O.J. Hoffman, Bobby Hooks.

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July 28, 2006

JOSE A. RIVERA – RUNGE RUNGE – Jose Angel Rivera, 2, of Runge, died Monday, July 24, 2006. He was born April 14, 2004, in Lancaster, Colo., to Edwin Orlando Rivera and Venessa Leticia Saenz, both of Runge. Survivors: sisters, Prissilla Contreras and Dessire Saenz, both of Runge; and brothers, Isaiah River and Jeremiah Rivera, both of Runge. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, the Rev. Julian Gonzales officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.

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July 31, 2006

JAMES BYRD SR.

KENEDY – James “Mack” Byrd Sr., 47, of Kenedy, died Saturday, July 29, 2006. He was born Nov. 20, 1958, in Brownsville, to Sally Hinesmann Schmidt of Seguin and the late A.M. Byrd. He was an oilfield and construction laborer, and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Donna Schuster Byrd; daughter, Jamie L. Schuster of Kenedy; son, James Byrd Jr. of Kenedy; brother, Tommy Byrd of San Antonio; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel, the Rev. Ken Houston officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Angel Prieto, Andy Morgan, Abel Trevino, Mike Pace, Kenneth Mathis, Tracey Barrier. Memorials: South Texas Children’s Home or American Cancer Society.

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August 1, 2006

MYRTLE CARTER

KARNES CITY – Myrtle E. Carter, 86, of Karnes City, died Saturday,

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July 29, 2006, in Karnes City. He was born September 19, 1919, in Kenedy, to the late Axel and Ruth Johnson Holm. He was a retired bookkeeper for the Karnes City Hospital and the Karnes Citation and a member of First Baptist Church. He was a 1938 graduate of Kenedy High School and a graduate of Durham Business College in Austin. Survivors: sons, Don Carter of Honolulu, HI, and Ron Carter of Karnes City; daughter, Ruth Horne of San Antonio; brother, A.G. Holm Jr. of Robstown; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: one infant son; sisters, Alice Johnson and Anna Mae Wier; brothers, Elmer Holm, Carl Holm, and Buck Holm. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Karnes City Cemetery, the Rev. Jay Fleming officiating. Pallbearers: Larry Holm, Erwin Johnson, Colin Johnson, Chris Carter, Austin Richardson, Mathew Taylor. Memorials: Texas Children’s Home, Mineral, TX. P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, TX 78102.

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GUSSIE YANTA

KARNES CITY – Gussie Frank Yanta, 91, of Karnes City, died Saturday, July 29, 2006, in St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital. He was born August 2, 1914, in Harmony Community, to the late Joseph and Tekla Jendrzey Yanta. He was a farmer and rancher and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. A member of Karnes City I.S.D School Board for 19 years and a life-long resident of Harmony Community in Karnes County. Survivors: wife, Theresa Yanta of Karnes City; daughter, Dr. Shirley Ann Yanta of Burnett; and sons, Fred and Edwin Yanta, both of Devine; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: brothers, Bennie Yanta and Tommy Yanta; and sister, Barbara Respondek. Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Eckols Chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Scott Yanta, Chris Yanta, Dan Warzecha, Marvin Warzecha, Steve FitzSimon, Larry FitzSimon.

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August 2, 2006

GUSSIE F. YANTA

KARNES CITY – Gussie Frank Yanta, 91, of Karnes City, died Saturday,

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July 29, 2006 at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital. He was born Aug. 2, 1914, in Harmony Community, to the late Joseph and Tekla Jendrzey Yanta. He was a farmer and rancher and member of the Karnes City Independent School District board of trustees and Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Theresa Yanta; daughter, Dr. Shirley Ann Yanta of Burnett; sons, Fred Yanta and Edwin Yanta, both of Devine; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Barbara Respondek; and brothers, Bennie Yanta and Tommy Yanta. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Pallbearers: Scott Yanta, Chris Yanta, Dan Warzecha, Marvin Warzecha, Steve FitzSimon, Lary FitzSimon.

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August 6, 2006

DIEDRIECH W. WITTE

KENEDY – Diedriech Wilhelm “D.W.” Witte, 91, of Kenedy, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kenedy. He was born Nov. 13, 1914, in La Vernia, to the late Gustav and Olga Dieckow Witte. He was President and owner of City Parts & Services Inc. He was a Karnes City business owner for more than 75 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Karnes City Chamber of Commerce, “Citizen Of The Year,” former member of Karnes City and later the Kenedy Lions Club, past member of the K.C. Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Lutheran Brotherhood, member of the Karnes Housing Authority, and a graduate of Karnes City High School. Survivors: son, Leon Witte of Karnes City; daughters, Marilyn Biela and Rosie Jauer, both of Karnes City. Preceded in death by: wife, Leona Roesler Witte; infant son, John Harold Witte; and brothers, Alvin Witte, and Ernst Witte. Visitation will be 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006 at Rhodes Funeral Home. Prayer service will be 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006 at Rhodes Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Karnes City with Pastor David Collins III. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Dr. Timonthy Biela, Richard Biela, Matt Jauer, Paul Jauer, Jeff Witte, Scott Witte.

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August 7, 2006

DIEDRIECH W. WITTE

KENEDY – Diedriech Wilhelm “D.W.” Witte, 91, of Karnes City, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kenedy. He was born Nov. 13, 1914, in La Vernia, to the late Gustav and Olga Dieckow Witte. He was President and owner of City Parts & Services Inc. He was a Karnes City business owner for more than 75 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Karnes City Chamber of Commerce, “Citizen Of The Year,” former member of Karnes City and later the Kenedy Lions Club, past member of the K.C. Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Lutheran Brotherhood, member of the Karnes Housing Authority and a graduate of Karnes City High School. Survivors: wife, Leona Roesier Witte of Kenedy; son, Leon Witte of Karnes City; daughters, Marilyn Biela, and Rosie Jauer, both of Karnes City. Preceded in death by: infant son, John Harold Witte; and brothers, Alvin Witte, and Ernst Witte. Visitation will be 4:30 p.m. today, Aug. 7, 2006 at Rhodes Funeral Home. Prayer service will be 7 p.m. today, Aug. 7, 2006 at Rhodes Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Karnes City with Pastor David Collins III. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Dr. Timothy Biela, Richard Biela, Matt Jauer, Paul Jauer, Jeff Witte, Scott Witte.

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August 8, 2006

DIEDRIECH W. WITTE

KENEDY – Diedriech Wilheim “D.W.” Witte, 91, of Karnes City, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kenedy. He was born Nov. 13, 1914, in La Vernia, to the late Gustav and Olga Dieckow Witte. He was president and owner of City Parts & Services Inc. He was a Karnes City business owner for more than 75 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Karnes City Chamber of Commerce, “Citizen Of The Year,” former member of Karnes City and later the Kenedy Lions Club, past member of the K.C. Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Lutheran Brotherhood, member of the Karnes Housing Authority and a graduate of Karnes City High School. Survivors: son, Leon Witte of Karnes City; daughters, Marilyn Biela, and Rosie Jauer, both of Karnes City. Preceded in death by: wife, Leona Roesler Witte; infant son, John Harold Witte; and brothers, Alvin Witte and Ernst Witte. Services will be 10 a.m. today at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Karnes City, the Rev. David Collins III officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Dr. Timothy Biela, Richard Biela, Matt Jauer, Paul Jauer, Jeff Witte, Scott Witte.

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August 11, 2006

WALTER J. STOCKTON JR.

KENEDY – Walter J. “Pud” Stockton Jr., 83, of Kenedy, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006. He was born July 11, 1923, in Helena, to the late Etna Holmes and Walter J. Stockton Sr. He was a World War II veteran, a rancher, and a member of Kenedy VFW and Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Survivors: wife, Charlene Stockton; daughters, Talitha Allee of Kenedy and Lesa Harrington of Elgin; sons, Wayne Stockton of Kenedy and Tracy Nash of San Antonio; sister, Margaret Copeland of Brownwood; brother, John Stockton of Corpus Christi; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, Bro. Delavan Lantis officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Pallbearers: John Harris, Joe Dyer, Josh Stockton, Hop Campbell, Fred Schultz, Wesley Nash. Honorary Pallbearers: Leonard Ables, Kenneth Schulz, Gary Stockton. Memorials: Kenedy Cemetery Association.

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August 12, 2006

LAWRENCE MONSON

KENEDY – Lawrence Monson, 71, of Kenedy died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at his residence. He was born Aug. 10, 1935, in Kenedy to the late Hilmer and Elsie Eklund Monson. He was a farmer and rancher and a member of Elim Lutheran Church. Survivors: sister, Dorothy Hahler of Seattle, Wash.; brother, Edward Monson of Kenedy. Preceded in death by: brother, Mauritz Monson. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Elim Lutheran Church, the Rev. Beth Ann Blanchard officiating. Burial will follow at Elim Lutheran Cemetery near Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home Inc., 830-583-2533 Pallbearers: Donald Smart, Michael Smart, Jason Maddox, Clint Maddox, Billy Lyckman, Lee Hammack Honorary pallbearers: Alden Lyckman, Tom Hahler, Causey Smart, Swen Borg, nieces and nephews Memorials: Elim Lutheran Church

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TSIDRA H. BANDA

KENEDY – Tsidra H. Banda, 85, of Karnes City, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, in Kenedy. She was born March 29, 1921, in Waelder, to the late Pablo and Antonia Banda. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Fashing. Survivors: sister, Meregilda Banda of Karnes City; and brother, Daniel Banda of San Antonio. Preceded in death by: sisters, Maria Banda, and Jesusa Palmerez; and brother, Eluterio Banda. Services will be 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Guadalupe Cemetery in Fashing. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Adolfo Palmarez, Adolfo Palmarez Jr., Amelio Castillo, Marcus Palmerez, Baldimar Fuentes, Lorenzo Jiminez.

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August 17, 2006

HOPE VERNON

KENEDY – Hope Vernon, 78, of Kenedy, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Vitas Hospice Inpatient Center. She was born June 5, 1928, in Portsmith, Va., to the late Charles and Garnett Tonkin Jackson. She was a retired teacher and member of St. John’s Episcopal and St. Matthews. Survivors: son, Allan Vernon of Kenedy. Preceded in death by: husband, Ralph Vernon. A memorial graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: McNay Art Institute

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August 18, 2006

MARVIN L. VICKERY

KENEDY – Marvin L. Vickery, 93, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006. He was born March 20, 1913, in Green, to the late Frank and Barbara Moses Vickery. He was an oil field driller and a Baptist. Survivors: sons, Damon L. Vickery of Port Lavaca; Martin Vickery and Gene Vickery, both of Beeville, J.R. Vickery of Edna, and Tim Vickery of Pueblo, Colo.; 22 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and four great-great-great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Zonz Vickery; and sons, Pete Vickery, Eddie Vickery, and Tom Vickery. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Kenedy Cemetery, Mr. Russell Briley and the Rev. John Wheat officiating.

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MILDRED A. BORG

KENEDY – Mildred Alma Borg, 94, of Kenedy, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006. She was born May 24, 1912, in Manchaca, to the late Carl and Alma Selin Hyltin. She was a homemaker and member of Elim Lutheran Church. Survivors: son, Swen W. Borg Jr. of San Antonio; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Swen W. Borg Sr. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be noon Saturday at Elim Lutheran Church, Beth Ann Blanchard officiating. Burial will be at Elim Lutheran Cemetery near Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: James Johnson, Milton Johnson, Leroy Hyltin Jr., Bill Roden, Edward Monson, Richard Bolton. Memorials: Elim Lutheran Cemetery Foundation.

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August 25, 2006

AURORA VIDAURRI

KENEDY – Aurora “Buddy” Vidaurri, 76, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, in her residence of natural causes. She was born Jan. 4, 1930, in Alice, to the late Marcelino and Aurora Ruiz Gutierrez. She was former owner and operator of Beautician of Vidaurri Beauty Shop and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Tito Vidaurri; daughter, Beth Ann Bennett of Corpus Christi; son, Bobby Vidaurri of Victoria; brother, Rudy Gutierrez of Kenedy; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Alicia Caballero. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Loma Alta Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Henry Miller, Dan Salais, Roland Gonzales, Goose Garcia, Mike Ochoa, Oscar Danmier. Honorary Pallbearers: Darvin Martinets, Gary McCoslin, LeRoy Garza, Shaun Pirtle, Wasif Kahn, Larry Gady, Dane Ramsey.

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August 29, 2006

DOMINGA SOLIZ SILGERO

KENEDY – Dominga Soliz Silgero, 92, of Karnes City, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, in Kenedy. She was born Nov. 30, 1913, in Nursery Community, DeWitt County, to the late Pedro and Clara Garza Soliz. She was a housewife and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Amelia Garza of Yorktown, Elida Guzman and Hortencia Moreno, both of Kenedy, Criselda Ramirez of Port Lavaca and Mary Cuovas of Karnes City; sons, Jose Moreno of Brownfield, Baltazar Silgero of Houston, and Casper Silgero and Joe Silgero, both of Karnes City; sister, Rosita Huerta of Orosi, Calif.; brothers, Ray Soliz Sr. of Austin, Gilbert Soliz Sr. of Ingleside and Alex Soliz Sr. of Nordheim; 20 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 53 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Jose Angel Silgero; son, Melchor Silgero; three sisters; and four brothers. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Chapel. Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church with the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes Latin Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Greg Casarez, Zeke Casarez, Lupe Cuevas II, Fred DeLosSantos III, Luis Garza, Terry Silgero, Casper Silgero II.

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August 30, 2006

PETRA G. PENA

KARNES CITY – Petra G. Pena, 82, of Karnes City, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, of natural causes at Southeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. She was born Feb. 21, 1924, in Wilson County, to the late Pedro and Juanita Garcia Pena. She was a retired nurse’s aide for John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy, a homemaker, and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy. Survivors: sons, Pete Cantu of Karnes City and Ernest Pena Sr. of Kenedy; sister, Julia Baltazar of San Antonio; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Antonia Yanes; brother, Alfredo Pena Sr., and three grandchildren. A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Freddy Pena, Ricky Pena, Ernest Lee Pena, Lee Pena, Peter Cantu, Issac Cantu.

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November 22, 2006

Army Sgt. Mitchel Thomas Mutz, lifetime resident of Falls City, entered into rest Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at the age of 23. Mitchel was a 2001 graduate of Falls City High School. He joined the Army in February 2003 and was a Cavalry Scout assigned with the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division out of Fort Hood. He was killed in action in Baqouba, Iraq while proudly defending his Country’s freedom. Mitchel loved Country Music and attended every Kevin Fowler concert he could. Among his other Country favorites were Toby Keith and Pat Green. He also loved the Texas Aggies, fishing, golfing, and hanging out with his many friends and cousins. He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Dixie Mutz of Falls City; brother, Nathan Mutz and wife Shawna of Poth; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Mutz of Floresville; maternal grandparents, Roy and Mary Louise Pullin of Kenedy; and his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Philip Mutz and uncle, Billy Mutz. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. Friday, November 24, 2006, in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fall City, with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. Friday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 25, 2006, in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Falls City. Interment and Military Honors will follow in the Holy Trinity Cemetery, Falls City, Texas. Memorials may be made to the Mitchel Mutz Scholarship Fund, c/o Falls City National Bank, P.O. Box 339, Falls City, Texas 78113; or the Falls City Public Library, P.O. Box 220, Falls City, Texas 78113.Vinyard Funeral HomesPoth, Texas(866) 393-2588

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December 24, 2006

Kolenda, ex-judge and WWII veteran Daughter recalls his ‘fascinating,’ ‘incredible life’ By ANNE MARIE KILDAY Johnny R. Kolenda, a former Harris County state district judge, died Wednesday from complications of heart disease and emphysema, surrounded by his family. He was 90. Kolenda, a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, was judge at the 337th Criminal District Court and a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Karen “Kim” Vidor said her father had a contagious smile and loved to travel and tell stories. One of his favorite stories involved how he met his wife, Ruth, who died in 2002. “My mother had a twin sister, Ruby, and they were both Navy nurses,” Vidor said. “They met at a dance, and when they planned to go out, my mother had her sister Ruby go out with him to see if she would approve. My Aunt Ruby said, ‘I like him so much, I am keeping him for myself.’ But my mom said, ‘No, you are not!’ ” Kolenda married Ruth two weeks later, and the couple celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in 2002. Vidor said her mother, a lifelong smoker, also died from emphysema. Her father, who never smoked, developed the disease in the last weeks of his life, Vidor said. “My father led a fascinating life, an incredible life,” Vidor said. “It was like he always said: He just always seemed to be in the right place at the right time.” Kolenda was a native of Karnes County, in South Texas. After high school, he took a government job and earned a pilot’s license in his spare time. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1942 at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, spent time in aerial glider school and was transferred to Officer Candidate School in Miami. During World War II, he was stationed in the Philippines, where he served as an intelligence officer with the 8th Army. After the war, Kolenda worked with British intelligence in Germany, and he and his wife were invited to attend the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. He retired from the Air Force after 24 years, at the rank of lieutenant colonel, with several decorations. While serving in the military, Kolenda received his bachelor’s degree in sociology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. He also received a master’s degree in education from the University of Hartford and a law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston. Kolenda practiced law in Houston for several years before his appointment to the 337th Court, his daughter said. He served there for four years, and for several years was a visiting judge, she said. Kolenda’s ancestors were part of the immigration of Polish Catholics to the small towns of Santa Maria and Panna Maria in 1854. His daughter said Kolenda was a cousin of Pope Pius X and the Rev. Leopold Moczygemba, the priest who led the Polish immigration to Central Texas. Vidor said her father took several trips to Europe in the four years since her mother’s death, and that she traveled with him to Italy, the Panama Canal and Hawaii in the past year. Survivors include Vidor; her husband, Bill Vidor; and their children, Erik, Kelly and Emily. Family visitation will be at the Chapel of the Angels at Forest Park Cemetery on Tuesday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited at the Family Chapel at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6800 Buffalo Speedway. Burial will be at the Kolenda family mausoleum at Forest Park Cemetery.