Last Week's Obits - The Carrizo Springs Javelin

Robert Perez

    Funeral services for Robert Perez of Big Wells will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Big Wells at 11:00 a.m. Robert was born on September 1, 1988 to Louis Perez, Sr. and Juanita Ruiz. He had lived in the local area all of his life where he had worked in the oil field industry as a roustabout. Robert died early the previous Sunday morning, January 31, 2010, from injuries that he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 21 years of age.
    Survivors include two daughters, Jazmine Paige Perez and Georgia Esquivel, both of Georgia; his father, Louis Perez, Sr. of Big Wells; his mother, Juanita Surita and step-father, Mario A. Surita, Sr. of Big Wells; four brothers, Louis Perez, Jr., Michael A. Perez, Mario A. Surita, Jr., and Agustin A. Surita all of Big Wells; his grandmother, Juanita R. Ruiz of Big Wells; his grandfather, Jerry J. Perez, Sr. of Big Wells; and his grandmother, Belia B. Perez of Big Wells; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Catarino Ruiz, Sr.
    Rev. Donnie McCarter, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Big Wells, will officiate at the funeral services and burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Big Wells under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Louis Perez, Jr., Michael A. Perez, Mario A. Surita, Jr., Agustin A. Surita, Edward Cerna, Johnny Aguirre, Tony Ruiz, Esiquio Escobedo, and Luis Mario Escobedo.

Victoria A. Maldonado

    Funeral services for Victoria A. Maldonado of Carrizo Springs will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 12:00 noon. Mrs. Maldonado was born March 23, 1917 to Victor and Placida (Rodrigiuez) Almemendarez in Encinal and had lived much of her life in the Encinal area. She had lived in Carrizo Springs since 1962. Mrs. Maldonado died the previous Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2010 in Carrizo Springs following an extended illness. She was 92 years of age.
    Survivors include four daughters, Gloria M. Cruz of Carrizo Springs, Margarita M. Galvan of Cotulla, Oralia M. Garcia of Carrizo Springs, and San Juana Cisneros of Crystal City; two sons, Raul Maldonado of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Hector Maldonado of Cotulla; 27 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 35 great-great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, Alberto Maldonado, by two sons, Alberto Maldonado, Jr., an Arnoldo Maldonado, and by several brothers and sisters.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Guadalupe #3 Cemetery in Carrizo Spings under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were: Danny Maldonado, Hector Maldonado, Arnoldo Maldonado, Jr., Kako Garcia, Ricky Galvan, Raulito Maldonado, and Noel Lumbreras.

Alberto A. Tijerina

    Funeral services for Alberto A. Tijerina of Asherton were held on Monday, February 8, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Asherton at 11:00 a.m. Alberto was born March 16, 1948 to Jesus L. and Petra (Aguirre) Tijerina in Asherton, and was a life long resident of Asherton. He was a graduate of Sul Ross University in Alpine receiving his Bachelor’s Degree. On December 27, 1975 he married Alicia Lozano in Asherton where they continued to live and rear their family. Alberto began his teaching career in crystal City and later taught in Asherton until the schools closed at which time he returned to Crystal City. He taught high school science and coached football and track prior to his recent retirement. Alberto was a Life Member and a past Post Commander of the American Legion Post #367 in Asherton, and was a Life member of the VFW Post #76 in San Antonio. Alberto died early the previous Friday morning in San Antonio following an extended illness. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam and was 61 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Alicia L. Tijerina of Asherton; his daughter, Angela (Juan Soto, Jr.) Tijerina of San Antonio; his son, Albert (Jessica) Tijerina, Jr. of Uvalde; three sisters, Susie Tijerina of San Antonio, Gloria DeHoyos of San Antonio, and Mary Lopez of Ft. Lupton, Colorado; six brothers, Jesus Tijerina of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, Francisco Tijerina of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, Ricky Tijerina of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, Fernando Tijerina of Graham, Texas, Pete Tijerina of Platteville, Colorado, and Melchor Tijerina of Brighton, Colorado; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers and sisters, Patricia Tijerina of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, Paula Tijerina Rodriguez of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, Infant Petra Tijerina of Asherton, and Infant Fernando Tijerina of Asherton.
    Fr. Salvador Pedroza was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial with full military honors provided by jointly by the VFW Post #76 and the American Legion post #367 was in Guadalupe Cemetery in Asherton under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were his brothers Jesus Tijerina, Melchor Tijerina, Pete Tijerina, and Fernando Tijerina; his son, Alberto Tijerina, Jr.; and Juan Soto, Jr.

Joaquin Z. Salgado, Jr.

    Funeral services for Joaquin Z. Salgado, Jr., well known prominent community leader in Carrizo Springs, will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 11:00 a.m. Joaquin was born April 11, 1936 to Joaquin Salgado, Sr. and Marta (Zuvia) Salgado in Asherton, but had lived most of his life in Carrizo Springs. Joaquin’s parents died while he was very young and for much of his life, he was reared by his uncle and aunt, Manuel and Maria Zuvia. On June 27, 1957 he married Francisca Guerrero in Carrizo Springs where they continued to live and to rear their family. Joaquin devoted much of his life to public service, some 26 years serving on the City Council of Carrizo Springs, then serving as Mayor, and then spent 15 years as Dimmit County Commissioner of Precinct Number 2 before his retirement. He was also a member of the local National Guard Unit when it was called to active duty in the early 1960’s and received an honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant. Joaquin died the previous Sunday night, January 31, 2010 following an extended illness. He was 73 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Francisca G. Salgado of Carrizo Springs; five daughters, Veronica Espinoza of Borger, Texas, Patricia Salgado of Eagle Pass, Lisa Jaime of Carrizo Springs, Marta Leija of El Indio, and Ester Salgado Rodriguez of San Antonio; three sons, Jose Luis Salgado of Carrizo Springs, Joaquin Salgado, III of Dillworth, Minnesota, and Juan Manuel Salgado of Brownsville; and one brother, William Salgado of Fayetteville, North Carolina; 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial with full military honors was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were: Joaquin Salgado, III, Juan Manuel Salgado, Juan Anonio Espinoza, Jr., Joaquin Salgado, IV, Michael Anthony Salgado, Jose Luis Salgado, II, Omar Javier Salgado, and Conrado Zuvia. Honorary pallbears include Jose Luis Salgado and Richard Anthony Jaime.

Ernesto Carranza

    Ernesto O. Carranza, 61, resident of Clute, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010, in Houston, Texas.
    Ernesto was born October 10, 1948, in Big Wells, Texas, to Hermelio and Cleotilde Carranza. He has lived in the Clute area for at least 15 years. Ernesto was an Army Airborne Vietnam Veteran and a member of the local VFW in Clute. He worked as a Major for TDCJ for 13 years, and worked as an operator and security for Dow Chemical for 22 years before retiring in 2005.
    He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and loved having family gatherings, particularly for crawfish boil parties and New Year’s Eve Menudo parties. He enjoyed camping and traveling and doing arts and crafts. One of Ernesto’s hobbies was the remodeling of his home. He was a member of St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Clute.
    He is survived by his wife, soulmate and best friend of 25 years, Angelita V. Carranza; by daughters, Erlinda Arredondo, Elda Carranza, Ernestina Carranza and Jessica Guerro; by sons, Eric L. Martinez and Richard B. Martinez; mother, Cleotilde Ochoa Carranza; by brothers, Emilio Carranza and Ariseto Carranza; by sisters, Amanda Flores, Arminda Rodriguez and Maria Gonzales; and by 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Ernesto was preceded in death by his father, Hermelio, and brothers, Alejandro and Ramiro Carranza.
    Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Clute with Father Lyons officiating.
    Final arrangements entrusted to the Turner family at Freeport-Lakewood Funeral Homes. 979-297-6464. Online condolences may be made at www. freeportlakewoodfuneral homes.com.

Concepcion S. Bernal

    Funeral services for Concepcion S. Bernal of Asherton were held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Asherton at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Bernal was born August 15, 1925 to Jesus T. and Elvira (Trevino) Sosa in Moore, Texas but had lived most of her life in Asherton. On March 15, 1938, she married Vidal Bernal in Artesia Wells and he preceded her in death October 16, 1996. Mrs. Bernal died the previous Sunday evening at the Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, Texas following an extended illness. She was 84 years of age.
    Survivors include six daughters, Delia Ruiz, Minerva Banda, Alicia Sanchez, Gloria Herrera, and Elma Gutierrez, all of Asherton, and Rosa Bustamante of San Antonio; one step-daughter, Lily Arrevalos of Cotulla; two sons, Oscar Bernal and Alex Bernal, both of Asherton; 36 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous other relatives. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Ernesto Bernal; by two sisters, Isabel Hernandez and Ramona Rivera; by four brothers, Pedro Sosa, Miguel Sosa, Gregorio Sosa, and Jesus Sosa, Jr.; by four grandchildren, Ramiro Bernal, Marty Bernal, Elda Bustamante, and Demencio Sanchez, Jr.; and by one great grandson, Mando Diaz.
    Fr. Salvador Pedroza was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Guadalupe Cemetery in Asherton under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons Jaime Bernal, Luis Tapia, Michael Banda, Danny Sanchez, Jay Herrera, Randy Herrera, Jose Gutierrez, Jr., and Howard Freeman. Honorary pallbearers included her granddaughters Elvira Bernal and Priscilla Bernal.

Robert Perez

Jesus (Jesse) Ortiz

    Jesus (Jesse) Ortiz of Eagle Pass died on Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Ft. Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass following an extended illness. Jesse was born September 10, 1941 to Basilio and Josefa (Perez) Ortiz of Michigan. He had lived much of his life in Illinois and California before coming to Carrizo Springs where he lived for many years. He had been living in Eagle Pass for the past seven years. During his active life, Jesse had worked primarily as a crane operator in the construction industry. He was 68 years of age.
    Survivors include his mother, Josefa P. Ortiz of Carrizo Springs; two daughters, Ruby G. Waldron of Nucla, Colorado and Diana M. Ortiz of Eagle Pass; two sisters, Teresa Ortiz of Carrizo Springs and Maria Cantu of Schertz; one brother, Jose Ortiz of Chicago, Illinois; one grandson, Michael Paluch of Virginia; and numerous other relatives.
    In keeping with his wishes, Jesse was cremated and private family burial services will be held. Arrangements were under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.

Antonio Santoya

    Funeral services for Antonio Santoya of Carrizo Springs were held on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Santoya was born January 17, 1924 to Felipe and Florencia (Velasquez) Santoya in Woodward, Texas but had lived most of his life in Carrizo Springs. He was the widower of Anastacia (Tapia) Santoya who preceded him in death May 15, 2005. Mr. Santoya died early the previous Monday morning at the Carrizo Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness and was 86 years of age.
    Survivors include five daughters, Melva Rios of Johnson, Kansas, Rachel Rocha of Carrizo Springs, Sandra Vela of Johnson, Kansas, Lucy Orosco of Carrizo Springs, and Anna Richardson of Johnson, Kansas; two sons, Leonardo Santoya of Hohnson, Kansas, and Rosalio Santoya of Carrizo Springs; one brother, Juan Santoya of Carrizo Springs; 37 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren as well as other relatives. Besides his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by two daughters, Marta Santoya and Abelinda Longoria, and by a son, Mario Santoya.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzyda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were David Orosco, Jr., Mario Antonio Santoya, Felipe Antonio Rocha, Jose Rios, Jr., Esteban Degollado, Juan Regalado, Alfonso Longoria, and Leon Santoya.

Oscar V. Miranda

    Funeral services for Oscar V. Miranda of Asherton were held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Asherton at 11:00 a.m.   Mr. Mirand was born March 9, 1948 to Memorio and Dora (Vasquez) Miranda in Asherton and was a life long resident of Asherton. On February 6, 1984 he married Guillermina Salinas in Asherton where they continued to live and rear their family. Mr. Miranda died the previous Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at the Doctor’s Hospital in Laredo following an extended illness. He was 61 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Guillermina S. Miranda of Asherton; five daughters, Maria Elena Miranda of Morehead, Minnesota, Sandra Miranda of Carrizo Springs, Dora Miranda of Asherton, Anna Marie Miranda of Nebraska, and Beatrice Miranda of South Dakota; two sons, Antonio Miranda of San Juan, Texas and Oscar Miranda, Jr. of South Dakota; two sisters, Carolina Ramos of Oklahoma and Nora Garcia of Kansas; one brother, Alfredo Miranda of Asherton; 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Garza, and by two brothers, Salvador Miranda and Ray Miranda.
    Fr. Salvador Pedroza was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Guadalupe Cemetery in Asherton under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the international Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Ramon Jasso, Denis Salinas, Keith Hernandez, Joey Trevino, Juan Martinez, Mauricio Hernandez, Jr., and Rosendo Hernandez.

Audrey Faye White

    Funeral services for Audrey Faye White of Carrizo Springs were held on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 graveside in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs at 1:00 p.m. Audrey was born January 30, 1920 to Obed and Trisha Lou (Prince) Fults in Stockman, Texas but had lived in Carrizo Springs most all of her life. On January 30, 1938 she married Walter G. White, Jr. and he preceded her in death in 1975. Audrey died the previous Monday morning following an extended illness and was 89 years, 11 months, and 19 days of age.
    Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Waggy of Granger, Texas; two sons, David L. White of Carrizo Springs and Randy G. White of Bastrop, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
    Bro. David McDonald of the Church of Christ officiated at the graveside services and interment was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.

Eliberto J. Saucedo Jr.
Sept. 8, 1947 – Jan. 20, 2010

Eliberto J. Saucedo Jr., 62 of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Plainfield, IL, died Jan 20, 2010. Eliberto was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Sharron of Bradenton, FL; sons Matthew (Candice) of Lockport, IL and Joshua (Jen) of Lake in the Hills, IL; a stepson, Bryan Umfleet of Bradenton, FL; a daughter Sondra (Jason) Bosket of Huntley, IL; a stepdaughter, Tina Mandyman of IN; mother Guadalupe of Carrizo Springs, TX; brothers Isidro (Ann) of Lakemoor, IL and Ralph Saucedo of TX; a sister, Rachel (Richard) Mergenthaler of Wauconda, IL; and nine grandchildren.

Alberto “Tinker” Sandoval, Jr.

    Funeral services for Alberto “Tinker” Sandoval, Jr. of Carrizo Springs were held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Tinker was born August 7, 1966 to Alberto G. and Manuela (Hernandez) Sandoval in Carrizo Springs and was a life long resident of Carrizo Springs. Following graduation from Carrizo Springs High School in 1985, he had worked for Del Monte Foods for many years where he was a machine operator. Tinker died very suddenly the previous Thursday night, January 14, 2010, at the Dimmit County Memorial Hospital and was 43 years of age.
    Survivors include his grandmother, Manuela R. Hernandez of Carrizo Springs; his father, Alberto G. Sandoval of Carrizo Springs; two sisters, Belinda Sandoval of Carrizo Springs and Mary Ellen Sandoval also of Carrizo Springs; one nephew, Jose Antonio Cervantez of Carrizo Springs; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Manuela H. Sandoval in 1993.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Eric DeHoyos, Arthur DeHoyos, Arnulfo Olvera, Rolando Olvera, Gerardo Ledesma, Vincente Ledesma, Edward Balderas, and Lyria Gomez.

Seferino L. Gonzalez, Jr.

    Funeral services for Seferino L. Gonzalez, Jr. or Carrizo Springs were held on Monday, January 18, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Gonzalez was born September 21, 1936 to Seferino and Leonor (Lizama) Gonzalez in Woodward, Texas and had lived most of his life in the Carrizo Springs area where he had been a rig operator in the oil field industry much of his life and had also worked for the Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District for some thirteen years. On February 15, 1960 he married Isabel Vargas in Carrizo Springs where they continued to live and rear their family. Mr. Gonzalez died the previous Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Vitas Hospice Unit in San Antonio following an extended illness. He was 73 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Isabel V. Gonzalez of Carrizo Springs; three daughters, Dalia Nandin of Friendswood, Sandra Diaz of Carrizo Springs, and Rosa M. Longoria of Carrizo Springs; one son, Juan Carlos Gonzalez of Mountain City; three sisters, Lydia Vargas of Chicago, Illinois, Alicia Garcia of Carrizo Springs, and Arlina Enriquez of Houston; three brothers, Jose L. Gonzalez of Ft. Worth, Juan Gonzalez of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Jimmy Gonzalez of Renville, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Daniel Nandin, Abraham F. Diaz, Jr., Christopher Anthony Diaz, Arnulfo Longoria, Jr., Jesse Longoria, Michael Longoria, J.C. Gonzalez, Aaron Gonzalez, Joshua Gonzalez, James Gonzalez, Adam Gonzalez, Adrian Gonzalez, J.R. Perez, and Matthew Velasquez.

Dusty Bollier

11/11/1960—1/07/2010
In Loving Memory
Loving mother, grandmother
After a 3 year battle with cancer our mother, Dusty, was called home. She will be remembered by her family and friends for the loving, forgiving, and wonderful person she was. The gift that God gave her; by touching the lives of the family, nurses, and doctors that were at her care and comfort during the final days, hours and minutes of her life were expressed deeply. Her legacy will live on through her two daughters and three beautiful grandchildren. She was survived by daughters, Amber Collins and Chelsea Bollier. She was laid to rest at the Edgewood Cemetery in Crystal City, Texas next to her beloved grandparents “Gangy and Grandpa” who she cared for deeply. We will always love and miss you.

Vera Cleora McMillan

    Vera Cleora McMillan entered into her heavenly home on December 1, 2009 at the age of 95. She was born to James Albert McDonald and Harriet Jane Bell McDonald on November 10, 1914 in Bermuda, TX. S
    he is survived by her oldest daughter, Joella Ingram and husband Glen, and her daughter Shirley Jean McMillan. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Shirley Renae Ingram of San Antonio, Texas; Diane and her husband, Dr. Richard David of Athens, Texas; and Sandra Lynn Ingram of Bandera. She leaves six great-grand children, Daniel Glen David and wife Julie of Irving, Texas; Jonathan Charles David and wife Carrie of San Antonio, Texas; Michael Thomas David of Austin, Texas; Dustin Renae Person and husband Jeremy of Denton, Texas; Logan Brett Clifton of Denton, Texas and Mathew Greggory Moon of Hurst, Texas. She also leaves her first great-great grandchild, a baby boy, Alaric Ragnar Person; a nephew, Buddy Ward and wife, Jerry Nell of Kerrville and a niece, Sammy Lee Smith and husband Charles of Georgewest, Texas; also nephew-in-laws, David Bell and wife Carol, Alfred Bell and wife, Jan, Jeffery Bell and wife, Linda, all of the Austin area.
    Vera Cleora was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George William McMillan; her parents; two brothers; Milton and J.D. McDonald and three sisters, Lela Ward, Mildred McRory, and Ruby McDonald.
    Funeral Services were held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 1100AM, officiated by Brother Bill Moseley at First Baptist Church Bandera. Interment followed at Bandera Cemetery, Pallbearers included Daniel David, Jonathon David, Michael David, Dr. Richard David, Buddy Ward and Jodie Webb.
    Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church Bandera, PO Box 340, Bandera, TX 78003 or American Cancer Society, 8115 Data Point Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229.
    You are invited to send your condolences to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com
    Arrangements are entrusted to GRIMES FUNERAL CHAPELS of Bandera.

Manuel Castaneda

On January 5, 2010 Manuel Castaneda fell asleep in death after his long fight with illness. Manuel was born on November 10, 1943. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Concepcion Castaneda along with his daughter, granddaughter, father, brother and sister. Memorial services were held on January 8, 2010, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Carrizo Springs, Texas. In compliance with his wishes he was cremated at Memorial Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas. Manuel will be missed by his family and by those who know and cared for him.

San Juanita Martinez

    Funeral services for San Juanita Martinez of Carrizo Springs will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Martinez was born April 7, 1950 to Carlos P. and Matilde (Coronado) Santos in Zapata, Texas but had lived in Carrizo Springs for most of her life. She was the widow of Candelario Martinez who preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Martinez died last Monday morning, January 11, 2010 following an extended illness. She was 59 years of age.
    Survivors include her daughter, Audelia (Delia) Martinez of Carrizo Springs; six sisters, Gloria S. Talamantes of Carrizo Springs, Manuelita S. Sanchez of Carrizo Springs, Graciela S. Adame of Crystal City, Leticia F. Santos of Carrizo Springs, Marisol S. Mendoza of Carrizo Springs; and Esmeralda S. Gonzalez of Carrizo Springs; three brothers, Javier Santos of Carrizo Springs, Jaime S. Santos of Odessa, and Rodrigo M. Santos of Carrizo Springs; two grandchildren, Candelario Martinez and Hipolito Alambar, both of Carrizo Springs; and numerous other relatives. Besides her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothes, Carlos Santos, Jr. and Gabriel Santos.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial will be in Guadalupe Cemetery #3 in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers will be: Louie Santos, Hector Santos, Manuel Santos, Noel Sanchez, II, Alonzo Ramirez, Daniel Talamantes, Jaime Santos, Jr., and Carlos Santos. Honorary pallbearers included Candelario Martinez and Hipolito Alambar.

Maria P. Robinson

    Funeral services for Maria P. Robinson of Asherton were held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Asherton at 11:00 a.m. Maria was born July 1, 1915 to Febronio and Concepcion (DeLeon) Pena in Asherton and had lived in Asherton most all of her life. She died the previous Monday morning, January 4, 2010 following a brief illness and was a 94 years of age.
    Survivors include her son, Gregorio P. Tapia of Asherton; five grandchildren; eight grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives. Besides her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.
    Fr. Salvador Pedroza was the celebrant for the Requeim Mass and burial was in Guadalupe Cemetery in Asherton under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandson Greg Tapia, Jr., David Tapia, Duane Tapia, Anthony Mendoza, Jr., Gregory Tapia and Nathan Rangel.

Rubencio B. “Harpo” Garcia

    Rubencio G. “Harpo” Garcia of Carrizo Springs died early Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the Carrizo Springs Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carrizo Springs following an extended illness. Harpo was born November 2, 1917 to Rolando and Maria (Gonzalez ) Garcia in Carrizo Springs and was a life long resident of Carrizo Springs area. He was a retired ranch hand having worked most of his life for the Chupadero Ranch. In his younger days, Harpo was very active in the local community affairs having served on the local school board and was very involved in the Little League Program and well as many other youth activities. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was 92 years of age.
    Survivors include two sisters, Alejandra G. Valdez of Carrizo Springs and Leonar Lozano of Brownsville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Concepcion (Brady) Garcia; by two brothers, Miguel Garcia and Nicolas Garcia; and by three sisters, Barbarita Garcia, Guadalupe Paulino, and Amelia Diaz.
    In keeping with his wishes, Harpo was cremated with his ashes to be interred with his wife. Arrangements were under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.

Jacinta C. Velasquez

    Funeral services for Jacinta C. Velasquez of Big Wells were held on Monday, December f28, 2009 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Big Wells at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Velasquez was born April 29, 1928 to Antonio and Eufemia (Hernandez) Cervantez in Garfield, Texas but lived in Big Wells since 1948. In February of 1951, she married Reyes Velasquez in Big Wells where they continued to make their home and rear their family. She died the previous Wednesday afternoon, December 23, 2009, at the Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio and was 81 years of age.
    Survivors include her husband, Reyes Velasquez of Big Wells; three daughters, Carolina Velasquez of Big Wells, Yolanda Dominguez of Carrizo Springs, and Christina Lozoya of Hereford; two sons, Pedro Velasquez of Big Wells and Reyes Velasquez, Jr., also of Big Wells; brothers and sisters, Pedro Cervantez of Hereford, Gonzalo Cervantez of Bakersfield, California, Juan Cervantez of Louisiana, Antonio Cervantez, Jr. of Hereford, Rodolfo Cervantez of Amarillo, Oralio Rodriguez of Amarillo, Arnulfo Cervantez of Amarillo, Ricardo Cervantez of Amarillo, Reymundo Cervantez of Amarillo, Rosa Maria Cervantez of Hereford, and Roberto Cervantez of Hereford; 16 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and other relatives.
    Fr. Salvador Pedroza was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Big Wells under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Jason Dominguez, Pedro Velasquez, Jr., John Lozoya, II, Manuel Lozoya, Joshua Lozoya, and Michael Velasquez.

J. L. Moulder

J.L. Moulder of Natalia, Texas died December 17, 2009 after an extended illness. He was born to I.V. and lena Moulder on July 15, 1931 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas where he grew up. He graduated from Carrizo Springs High School with a football scholarship to Del Mar Jr. College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Football was J.L.’s lifetime passion and played throughout his school years. Immediately out of college J.L. entered the U.S. A. F. where he served his country for 24 years most of which was overseas.
J.L. was preceded in death by his wife, Jill Moulder, his parents and one brother, Homer Moulder. He is survived by two sons, Justin Moulder and wife Kelly of Corpus Christi, Texas, Jeffrey Moulder and wife Melanie of Frisco, Texas, and one step-daugher Angelia and husband Buzz Gillis of Natalia, Texas. Also leaves behind one brother Clayton Moulder and wife Margie of Nursery, Texas, one sister, Pauline Moulder Robbins of Uvalde, Texas as well as 5 grandchildren and 5 nephews and nieces. Services pending.

Maria S. Garcia

    Funeral services for Maria S. Garcia of Asherton were held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Asherton at 11:00 a.m. Miss Garcia was born February 24, 1936 to Jose and Julia (San Miguel) Garcia in Asherton where she lived for all of her live. She died very suddenly early the previous Friday morning and was 73 years of age.
    Survivors include her two sisters, Andrea S. Garcia of Asherton and Paola Mireles of Asherton; her brother, Jose Garcia, Jr. of Carrizo Springs; and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives.
    Fr. Salvador Pedroza was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Guadalupe Cemetery in Asherton under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Leroy Mireles, Chris Mireles, Rod Mireles, Rodrigo Soto, Margil Mireles, and Odell Soto.

Nicolasa Rocha Ortiz
(December 6, 1913 – November 30, 2009)

    Nicolasa Rocha Ortiz died November 30, 2009 in Laredo Mercy Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Carrizo Springs, Texas in 1913 to Gumesindo and Florencia A. Rocha.
    She loved cooking for her family, loved crocheting, tending her flower garden, and spending time with her family. She lived in Chicago, Illinois for many years before retiring to Laredo, Texas for which had lived for the last 25 years.
    She was the youngest and the last surviving member of her 9 brothers and sisters: Maria, Eusevia, Andres, Emiterio, Natividad, Eliza, Alifonso, Belen, and Trinidad. Her husband of 67 years, Ramon Navarro Ortiz, preceded her in death in January 2004.
    She is survived by her children: the late Arturo (Lydia), Ramona (Ricardo) Flores, Rudolfo (Yolanda), the late Juan Manual, late Maria Reyna, Alejandro (Pat), Jane (Dennis) Wynn, Umberto (late Trudy), and Eddie. She also had 23 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren.
    A private memorial service was held by her family on December 2, 2009 at the Nieto Funeral Home in Laredo, Texas.

Rafael H. Robledo

    Funeral services for Rafael H. Robledo, Sr. of Carrizo Springs were held on Monday, November 30, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Robledo was born February 18, 1948 to Santos and Felipa (Herrera) Robledo in Asherton but had llived most of his life in Carrizo Springs. He married Maria D. Meza and worked as a mechanic and as a carpenter in the area. Mr. Robledo died very suddenly the previous Thursday morning and was 61 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Maria D. Robledo of Carrizo Springs; two sons, Reynaldo Robledo of La Pryor and Ricardo Robledo of Carrizo Springs; three sisters, Hermelinda Gonzales of Crystal City, Elida Lopez of Lubbock, and Sylvia Ortiz of Carrizo Springs; four brothers, Juan Robledo of Asherton, Natividad Robledo of Corpus Christi, Alfredo Robledo of Crystal City, and Lupe Robledo of Carrizo Springs; six grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces, and other relatives. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Rafael Robledo, Jr.; by a sister, Gloria Robledo; and by a brother, Jesus Robledo.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Guadalupe #4 Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Ricardo Robledo, Reynaldo Robledo, Lupe Robledo, Rolando Robledo, Chente Robledo, Robert Garcia, Florencio Martinez, Richard Mendoza, and Moe Ortiz.

Eddie L. Cortez

1952-2009

    Eddie Cortez of Asherton and San Antonio, Texas passed away on November 15, 2009. He was the son of Ramon and Herminia Leal Cortez. He was born in Carrizo Springs and was raised in Asherton where he stayed until his high school graduation. He is survived by two sons, Eddie Jr. and Marco, two grandsons, Alexzander and Joseph, a brother, Ray Cortez of Laredo, three sisters, Sylvia C. Gonzales, Hilda C. Lozano and Erlinda Cortez Dimas of San Antonio, and many nieces and nephews. He lived in San Antonio with Erlinda and her daughter Lisa Cortez Walden.
    He was a hair stylist by profession. He had owned shops in Laredo and San Antonio and was an internationally known stylist who had won many awards and recognitions. His clients followed him from all over the country for a “great” haircut. His sister, Linda has been receiving cards and emails from his friends as far away as Israel and from people young and old. Eddie befriended people from all walks of life, of all cultures, and of all ages.   He was part of the St. Paul Catholic Church’s ACTS Men’s Group.
    He battled cancer. He died of complications of pneumonia and diabetes. His last days were spent surrounded by his family and comforted by the love and innocence of his 6-month old niece, Sophia.
    On behalf of the family, we offer our thanks to everyone who befriended and loved Eddie. We know he had many, many friends. We thank everyone who attended the services for Eddie, and all those that sent cards, flowers, and food. We will always miss him.

Carmen Esquivel Ortiz

A funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, October 2, 2009, for Carmen Esquivel Ortiz. She was born in Carrizo Springs, Tx and was a long time resident of East Hazel Crest, Il. Mrs. Ortiz died peacefully at her home, Monday, September 28, 2009.

    Mrs. Ortiz was born Maria del Carmen Esquivel to Maria Antonia (Samaniego) and Rafael Esquivel in 1923. She was the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters: Facundo, Candelario, Sebastian, Miguel, Manuel, Eziquiel, Anastasio, Celestino, Alejandra, Gertrudes, Emilana, and Victoria, all preceding her in death.
    She loved to cook, crochet, quilt, take road trips, and spend time with her family. She loved her God, family, and friends. She was a devout Catholic who rarely missed Mass at St. Anne’s Catholic Church of Hazel Crest, Il.
    She is survived by her children: Maria (the late Juan) Duarte of San Antonio,Tx , Irene (the late Teodoro) Perez of East Hazel Crest, Il., Jesus (Dolores) Ortiz Jr. of East Hazel Crest, Il., and Susan (Rudolph) Fernandez of New Lenox, IL. She had 17 grandchildren and many more great-grandchildren.
    Her husband of 67 years, Jesus Navarro Ortiz, preceded her in death in November, 2008.
    Celebrant was Fr. Kevin Birmingham and burial was at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Glenwood, Il.   Eulogy given by her grandson, Andrew P. Ortiz
Pall bearers were her grandsons: Juan and Anthony Duarte, Ted and Michael Perez, Mark Fagan, and Joseph Kearns.

Patricia “Patsy” Brannan

(June 26, 1921 - November 13, 2009)

    Patricia “Patsy” Ann Moore Brannan, 88 of Crystal City, passed away on November 13, 2009, in Seguin, TX. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Myrtle Ulbrich Moore.
    Patsy is survived by her brother, Michael “Mike” Moore of Crystal City, TX; her daughter, Patricia “Patti” Brannan Hooks of Beaumont, TX, and son, John T. “Tommy” Brannan III and wife, Susan of Seguin, TX; grandchildren, Tahara Ann Hooks Cater and husband, C. Wallace “Wally” of Houston, TX, Brandy Hooks Richardson of Annapolis, MD, John T. Brannan IV and wife, Anne of Baton Rouge, LA and Robert H. Brannan and wife, Jeannie of Pleasanton, TX; and great-grandchildren, Catherine-Ann “Cassie” Cater of Houston, TX, Morgan Riley Richardson of Annapolis, MD and Taylor Ann Brannan of Pleasanton, TX.
    Patsy was born June 26, 1921 on the Byrd Ranch near Crystal City, TX and at the age of five moved to Crystal City, where she lived most of her life. She attended grade schools in Crystal City and college at The University of Texas and Trinity University. Patsy obtained her masters degree in Education at Southwest Texas in San Marcos. She taught in the classroom for over 40 years in Crystal City, TX, Maricabo, Venezuela and Carrizo Springs, TX.
    Patsy was a devoted teacher, touching the lives of so many of her students. She was a dear friend to all she knew, loved her Athena Study Club and her sunflowers. Patsy enjoyed traveling and experienced most of the globe on her journeys. Her family and friends take comfort in knowing that Patsy had a strong sense of her faith and is now at peace in Heaven with Our LORD. She was a life-long member of The First United Methodist Church of Crystal City.
    A graveside memorial service at Edgewood Cemetery in Crystal City will be held on Friday, November 27, at eleven o’clock in the morning. The family warmly welcomes all Patsy’s friends to join in our celebration of Pasty’s life here on Earth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First Methodist Church of Crystal City (616 E. Val Verde Street, Crystal City, TX 78839) or charity of your choice. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Edward W. Taylor

Funeral services for Edward W. Taylor of Uvalde were held on Monday, November 16, 2009 graveside in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs at 3:00 P.M. Edward was born August 12, 1926 to John and Amanda (Harding) Taylor in Carrizo Springs where he lived much of his life. He had been living in Uvalde since 1986 and died at Uvalde Memorial Hospital the previous Thursday following an extended illness. Edward was retired from the Texas Highway Department and was U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was 83 years of age.
Survivors include two daughters, Jan Brown of Zavala County and Amanda Fawcett of Boerne; three sons, Robert Taylor of Uvalde, Tracy Taylor of Uvalde, and Sterling Taylor of Dilley; four sisters, Johnnie Rust of Whitehouse, Novice Longenbaugh of Kerrville, Lela Ballard of Quihi, and Nancy Taylor of Tyler; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchild as well as numerous other relatives. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sons, Wesley Taylor and Albert Taylor; by a sister, Ora Mae Smith; and by two brothers, Martin P. “Biddy” Taylor and Terry Taylor.

James Herbert Taylor

    James Herbert Taylor, long time Carrizo Springs resident, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Uvalde Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. James was born April 28, 1954 to Martin P. “Biddy” and Joann (Frazier) Taylor in Alice, Texas but had lived in Carrizo Springs for most of his life. He was a carpenter by trade, and had been living in Camp Wood for the last couple of years. James was 55 years of age.
    Survivors include his daughter, Erin Taylor of Midland; his son, Levi Taylor of Midland; a sister, Sudie Sterling of Carrizo Springs; two brothers, John W. Taylor of Carrizo Springs and David P. Taylor of Carrizo Springs; a grandson, Shane of Midland; and numerous other relatives.
    In keeping with his wishes, James was cremated and arrangements were under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
Victor Manuel Mendoza
    Funeral service for Victor Manuel Mendoza was held Friday, November 13, 2009, at the Inglesia Mision De Fe on Carrizo Hill in Carrizo Springs at 11:00 a.m. Victor was born May 24, 1957 to Juan Servin Mendoza and Maria de Jesus (Prado) Mendoza in Appleton, Minnesota, but had lived most of his life in Carrizo Springs. In September 1978, he married Anna Guillen in Carrizo Springs where they continued to make their home. Victor died the previous Monday morning from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident that morning. He was 52 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Anna G. Mendoza of Carrizo Springs; his mother, Maria Mendoza of Carrizo Springs; one daughter, Dulcie Victoria Mendoza of Carrizo Springs; three sisters, Maria Ignacia Guillen of The Colony, Texas, Socorro Guerrero of Carrizo Springs, and Martina Mendez of Carrizo Springs; eight brothers, Juan Ernesto Mendoza of Carrizo Springs, Justo Mendoza of Carrizo Springs, Roberto Victor Mendoza of Plainview, Guadalupe Mendoza of Carrizo Springs, Felix Prado Mendoza of Carrizo Springs, Armando Mendoza of Carrizo Springs, Angel Mendoza of Uvalde, and Mario Mendoza of Carrizo Springs; one granddaughter, Tiffany Jade Martinez of Carrizo Springs; and numerous other relatives. Besides his father, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ventura Mendoza and Roman Mendoza.
    Pastor Zacarias Diaz of the Inglesia Mision De Fe officiated at the funeral services and burial was in Guadalupe #4 Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Bill Guillen, Mario Mendoza, Angel Mendoza, Justo Mendoza, Lupe Mendoza, Felix Mendoza, Armando Mendoza, Robert Mendoza, and Juan Mendoza.

Romana H. DeLeon

    Visitation services for Romana H. DeLeon of Big Wells will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009 at the chapel of the Leonard Funeral Home in Carrizo Springs from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Mrs. DeLeon was born February 28, 1934 to Estanislado and Dominga (Sanchez) Hernandez in Jourdanton, Texas. She had lived for over forty years in Washington State, and had been living in Big Wells for the past seven years. Mrs. DeLeon died the previous Thursday following an extended illness and was 75 years of age.
    Survivors include three daughters, Rose Walker of Lemon, Texas, Helen Solis of Poteet, Texas and Virginia Faz of Big Wells, Texas; two sons, Richard DeLeon of Gatesville, Texas, and Martin DeLeon of Sunnyside, Washington; six sisters, Paula Tenorio of Gonzales, Texas, Dora Alonzo of Houston, Texas, Julia Ramos of Somerset, Texas, Juana Hernandez of San Antonio, Texas, Sally Rosales of St. Peters, Minnesota, and Dolly Hernandez of St. Peters, Minnesota; 27 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Victor Salazar; by a daughter, Blanca Juarez; by three sons, Raymond DeLeon, Lucio Faz, and Felix DeLeon; by two sisters, Felicha Hernandez and Mary Hernandez; and by four brothers, Flabio Hernandez, Paul Hernandez, Timmy Hernandez, and Joe Hernandez.
    In keeping with her wishes, Mrs. DeLeon will be cremated and arrangements were under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.

Jesus C. “Chuy” Valdez

    Funeral services for Jesus. C. “Chuy” Valdez of Carrizo Springs were held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in Carrizo Springs at 3:30 p.m. Jesus died the previous Friday morning at the Santa Rosa Northwest Hospital in San Antonio. Jesus was born May 23, 1947, to Jose and Dolores (Corona) Valdez in Carrizo Springs, where he grew up. On October 12, 1974, he married Mary Alice Murray in Carrizo Springs where they continued to live and rear their family. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam Era and was 62 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Murray Valdez of Carrizo Springs; a daughter, Rachel Valdez Prather, and husband, Patrick, of Richardson, Texas; a son, Omar Valdez of Cherry Hill, New Jersey; two sisters, Manuela V. (Enrique-deceased) Galan of Carrizo Springs and Celestina Bustamante of Lafayette, Louisiana; three brothers, Joe Valdez (Carolina) of Carrizo Springs, Frank (Olga-deceased) Valdez of Carrizo Springs, and Antonio Valdez; raised as a brother, Alberto (Connie) Galan of Castroville; and numerous other relatives. Besides his parents, Jesus was also preceded in death by a son, Jesus Valdez, Jr.; and by three sisters, Amalia Nieto, Josephina Baird and Maria Montejano.
    Reverend Robert D. Krause,pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated at the funeral services. The burial with full military honors was held in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Joe Delegal, Alberto Galan, Clayton Hamilton, Humberto Murray, Tony Perales, Ramon Saenz, Jr., Frank Valdez and Joe Valdez. The honorary pallbearers included Wendell Baker, Fermin Cantu, Dylan Delegal and Christopher Galan.

Juan B. Ramirez

    Funeral services for Juan B. Ramirez of Carrizo Springs were held on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Ramirez was born March 5, 1940 to Guadalupe and Francisca (Beltran) Ramirez in St. Perlita, Texas. He had lived much of his life in Asherton and in Michigan, but had lived in Carrizo Springs for the past twelve years. Mr. Ramirez died the previous Thursday morning after having been in ill health for several years. He was 69 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Ester (Zavala) Ramirez of Carrizo Springs; his son, Eduardo Ramirez of Crystal City; two sisters, Maria DeLa Cruz of Saginaw, Michigan and Lola Bays, also of Michigan; two brothers, Guadalupe Ramirez, Jr. of Michigan and Andres Ramirez of San Antonio; three grandchildren, Krysta Ramirez, Elyanna Ramirez, and Eleena Ramirez; and numerous other relatives.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Eduardo Ramirez, Guadalupe Ramirez, Fernando DeLaCruz, Alfonso Cruz, Andres Ramirez, and Jesse Zavala.

Elias Flores, III

    Funeral services for Elias Flores, III of Carrizo Springs will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 11:00 a.m. Elias was born August 26, 1969 to Elias Flores, Jr. and Alicia (Cortez) Flores in Carrizo Springs and was a life long resident of the area. He died early the previous Saturday morning at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio from injuries that he sustained from the motor vehicle accident the evening before. Elias was 40 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Luisa (Acosta) Flores of Carrizo Springs; his parents, Elias and Alicia Flores, Jr. or Crystal City; two daughters, Clarissa Flores and Anna Laura Flores, both of Carrizo Springs, two sons, Elias Flores, IV and Cesar Flores, both of Carrizo Springs; two sisters, Irma Castro and San Benito and Cristina Esquivel of Crystal City; one brother, Marcos Flores of Crystal City; and numerous other relatives.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda will be the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial will be in the 3 F Cemetery three miles south of Carrizo Springs off Highway 83 S. Arrangements are under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers will be Santos Esquivel, Jaime Castro, Luis Flores, Jr., Rene Orosco, Lupe Flores, Jr., Juan Muzquiz, Edward Cortez, and Marcos Longoria.

Jose R. Trevino Jr.

(October 10, 1944—October 31, 2009)

Funeral services for Jose R. Trevino Jr. were held on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Schroeder Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Rd, Lansing, Ill. Interment will be at the Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood, Ill. He was born on October 10, 1944 to the late Jose Trevino and Florencia Trevino of Carrizo Springs and he was 65 years of age. He was raised in Carrizo Springs along with his brothers and sisters. He then moved to Hazel Crest, Illinois where he raised his five children whom he worked very hard for and loved very much. His survivors include his children Leslia (Rob) Kincaid, Rick (Cheri) Trevino, Anna (Ed) Phalen and Lee Trevino. Along with 7 grandchildren Danny, Alex, and Maria Trevino, Amanda Ashley, Michael, and Aimee Phalen and 1 great-grandson Christian Clark. In addition; sisters Manuela Lopez of Uvalde, TX, and Josefina Olmos of Chicago, Illinois. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his son Jose Trevino, III, and two sisters, Margarita Trevino in 1973 and Carmen Lopez in 2007 also two brothers Cruz Trevino in 1977 and Jesus Trevino Sr. in 2001. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; he will be greatly missed by the Jesus Trevino Sr. family.
Uncle Joe—Thank you for always being there for us, you were the best friend and more than a brother to our dad.

Juana Reyes

    Memorial services for Juana Reyes of Carrizo Springs will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Gethsemani Baptist Mission in Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Reyes was born July 12, 1941 to Marcos and Concepcion (Duran) Hernandez in Carrizo Springs and was a live long resident of Carrizo Springs. She died the previous Sunday morning, November 8, 2009 following an extended illness. She was 68 years of age.
    Survivors include her husband, Fabian a. Reyes of Carrizo Springs; three daughters, Rosa Leyva of Carrizo Springs, Joann Benavides of Corpus Christi, and Elida Reyes of Carrizo Springs; two sons, Joe Luis Reyes of San Antonio and Raul Reyes of Houston; three sisters, Carmen Bocanegra of Arlington, Oralia Faz of Oak Cliff, and Concepcion Hernandez of Dallas; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; by two sons, Carlos Reyes of Carrizo Springs and Fabian Reyes, Jr. of Minnesota; and by a brother, Lupe Hernandez of Dallas.
    Arrangements are under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.

Rolando V. Gonzales

    Funeral services for Rolando V. Gonzales of Fargo, North Dakota were held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. Rolando was born January 7, 1970 to Tomas Q. and Teresa (Vargas) Gonzalez in Carrizo Springs where he was reared. He had llived in Fargo for the past twenty-two years where he had worked in the construction industry and died the previous Sunday at the Meritcare of Fargo Hospital in Fargo following an extended illness. He was 39 years of age.
    Survivors include his mother, Teresa Vargas Gonzalez of Carrizo Springs; two step-daughters, Lisa Torres and Candice Torres, and two daughters, Ashley Gonzalez and Leslie Gonzalez, all of Fargo, North Dakota; two sons, Justin Rolando Gonzalez and Austin Gonzalez, both of Fargo, North Dakota; five sisters, Lucinda Gonzalez, Belinda (Antonio) Olvera, Graciela (Iram) Garcia, Eloisa Gonzalez and Criselda Gonzalez, all of Carrizo Springs; three brothers, Tomas Gonzales, Jr., Erasmo Gonzales, and Eddiberto Gonzalez, also of Carrizo springs; 3 grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Guadalupe #3 Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Antonio Olvera, Sergio Diaz, Jonathan Lopez, Erasmo Gonzalez, Adelberto Chapa, Fermin Esquivel, Bobby Esquivel, and Iram Garcia.

Cordelia Ward Thomas

    Funeral services for Cordelia Ward Thomas of Carrizo Springs were held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Carrizo Springs at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Thomas was born May 5, 1928 to Herbert and Mamie (Hinds) Ward in Catarina where she spent much of her life. Mrs. Thomas died early the previous Friday morning following an extended illness. She was 81 years of age.
    Survivors include her son, August “Bo” Linnartz and his wife, Mary, of Catarina; and three grandchildren, Audra Gayle Linnartz, Mary Kathryn Linnartz, and Sarah Ann Linnartz, all of Catarina. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husbands, August Linnartz and James (Jim) Thomas.
    Rev. Robert D. Krause, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated at the funeral services with pastor Carlos Rivera officiating at the graveside services. Interment was made at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Pete Wilson, James Eneks, Homer Martin, Carlos Rivera, Jr., James Wilson, Mario Ruiz, A. Alan Griffin, and Paul Jordan.

Octavia Ledesma

    Octavia Ledesma of Saginaw, Michigan. Age 74, passed away October 31, 2009 at Hoyt Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Raul and Julia Trevino, Octavia was born March 8, 1935 in Asherton, Texas. She was employed at Saginaw Y.M.C.A. and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
    Leaving to cherish her memory is her husband of 58 years, Jose Ledesma; six children, Aide (Luis) Ortega, Oscar (Jodi) Ledesma, Jorge Ledesma, Pearl (Edwin) Morales, Norma (Leo) Yanez, and Richard Ledesma; 20 grandchildren; two brothers, Valdemar (Florencia) Trevino, and Alfonso (Diana) Trevino; two sisters, Olga Diaz and Irma Trevino; and two sisters-in-law, Juanita Trevino and Lusia Trevino.
    She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raul Trevino Jr. and Felix Cesar Trevino.
    Funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Daniel Knholzer officiating. Interment will be at Eastlawn memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Cederberg Funeral Home, 403 Michigan Ave. on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building and or the American Diabetes Association.

Roberto “Tito” Martinez

    Robert “Tito” Martinez, 29, of Coolidge died on Oct. 16, 2009 at home.
    Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Friday at Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church by the Rev. Marco Basulto-Pitol. Burial was in Valley Memorial Park.
    Mr. Martinez was born on July 6, 1980 in Phoenix. He was a clerk at Circle K in Coolidge. He enjoyed music, sports and family gatherings. He was very kind hearted, friendly and well liked.
    Survivors include his parents, Robert and Isela Levario of Coolidge; two brothers, Anthony Felix and Joseph Levario of Coolidge; his grandmother, Rosa Martinez of Texas; six nieces; and four nephews.

Nicolasa Rivera

    Funeral services for Nicolasa Rivera were held on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Asherton at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Rivera was born March 5, 1920 to Jose and Santiaga (Sanchez) Rivera in Artisia Wells, but had lived most all of her life in Asherton.   She was well known in the local area having worked as a cook in numerous restaurants in Asherton, Carrizo Springs, and Crystal City. Mrs. Rivera died the previous Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Dimmit County Memorial Hospital at the age of 89.
    Surviving are three sons, Juan J. Rivera of Victoria, Ramon Rivera of Dallas, and Armando Rivera of Carrizo Springs; 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters, and by a daughter, Maria Guadalupe Rivera.
    Fr. Salvador Pedroza was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Guadalupe Cemetery in Asherton under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Ernesto Rivera, Michael Rivera, Noe Rivera, Armando Rivera, Jr., Gary Rivera, and Sergio Rivera.

Jesse Esquivel

    Funeral services for Jesse Esquivel of Asherton were held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Asherton at 11:00 a.m. Jesse was born February 9, 1956 to Elifonso and Flora (Wise) Esquivel in Asherton and was a lifelong resident of Asherton. On December 11, 1981 he married Amelia De Leon in Carrizo Springs and had worked for the Dimmit County Memorial Hospital in Carrizo Springs for the past thirty-two years where he was currently the purchasing agent. Jesse died very suddenly the previous Saturday evening after having been stricken with an apparent heart attack. He was 53 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Amelia Esquivel of Asherton; his mother, Flora Wise Esquivel of Carrizo Springs; two sons, Jerry Esquivel of Austin, and Dimas (Sonia) Hernandez of Carrizo Springs; four sisters, Ramona E. Frausto of Del Rio, Angie Esquivel of Carrizo Springs, Maria E. Abeles of Florida, and Pura E. Coronado of Carrizo Springs; five brothers, Juan Esquivel of Carrizo Springs, Joe Esquivel of Carrizo Springs, Fred Wise of Jourdanton, Omar Wise of San Antonio, and James Wise of Carrizo Springs; three grandchildren, Delilah Hernandez, Derek Jay Hernandez, and Dominick Ray Hernandez; and numerous other relatives.
    Fr. Salvador Pedroza was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Guadalupe Cemetery in Asherton under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were: Saul Esquivel, Felipe De La Pena, John Mendez, Alex Garza, Gene Rodriguez, Rolando Guerra, and Abel Villarreal.

Pedro (Pete) Ortiz Hernandez

    Funeral services for Pedro (Pete) Ortiz Hernandez of Carrizo Springs were held on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Leonard Funeral Home Chapel in Carrizo Springs at 11:00 a.m. He was born January 13, 1946 to Alberto and Maria (Ortiz) Hernandez in Hidalgo, Tx. Pete has lived in Carrizo Springs for 63 years and had been active in numerous organizations including South Texas Rural Health for 30 years, was a Constable for Dimmit County for 16 years, and also a retired maintenance worker for Carrizo Springs Independent School District where he worked for 24 years. Pete was 63 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife Nicolasa (Vargas) Hernandez; 5 daughters: Gloria (Sam) Blackman or Uvalde, TX, Yolanda Gonzales of Rowlett, TX, Rachel (Jose) Charles of San Antonio, TX, Anna (Bill) Drake of Silby, TX, Linda (Jose) Mendoza of Carrizo Springs, TX., 7 Sons: Jesse Hernandez of Corpus Christi, TX., Ptet Hernandez Jr., of Corpus Christi, TX., Leonard (Angelita) Hernandez of Carrizo Springs, TX., Jesse Hernandez Jr. of Carrizo Springs, TX., Rudy Hernandez of Port Arthur, TX., Armando Hernandez of Carrizo Springs, TX., Tony (Vanessa) Hernandez of Plano, TX., He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters: Margarita Saucedo and Teresa Castillo. Other survivors include numerous grand children and great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
    Pastor Carmelo Gonzales of Crystal City officiated at the funeral services and burial was in Guadalupe #4 Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Juan Castillo, Jr., Robby Guerreo, Rudy Hernandez, Jesse Hernandez, Pete Hernandez, Jr., Eric Hernandez.

Tomasa Villanueva

    Tomasa Villanueva will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Villanueva was born May 13, 1922 to Ferman and Isabel (Reyes) Losoya in Carrizo Springs where she was reared. In 1940, she married Roberto Villanueva and he preceded her in death in 1977. Mrs. Villanueva lived many years in Crystal City, but had been in a local nursing home for the past several years. She died the previous Sunday morning, October 18, 2009 and was 87 years of age.
    Survivors include two daughters, Juanita (Victor) Hernandez of Illinois, and Rosalinda Talamantes of San Antonio; four sons, Gilbert (Juanita) Villanueva of Asherton, Roberto (Emma) Villanueva, Jr., of Illinois, Jose Villanueva of Illinois, and Rodolfo (Esperanza) Villanueva of Carrizo Springs; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives. Besides her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
    Fr. Jerzy Krywda will be the celebrant for the Requiem mass and burial will be in Guadalupe #3 Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers are grandsons Albert Villanueva, Richard Villanueva, Gilbert Villanueva, Jr., Adam Villanueva, Raul Villanueva, and Saul Villanueva.

Manuel A. “Bunyan” Perez

    Funeral service for Manuel A. “Bunyan” Perez of Carrizo Springs were held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. He was born December 31, 1961 to Cresencio and Hortencia (Aldape) Perez in Crystal City. He had been living in North Dakota where he was involved with farming and died the previous Monday Morning, October 12, 2009 at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, North Dakota from injuries that he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 47 years of age.
    Survivors include his parents, Cresencio and Hortencia Perez of Carrizo Springs; four sisters, Velia (Arnulfo) Cruz of Carrizo Springs, Emma (Ervin) Kiesewetter of Bellville, Irma (Raul) Nava of Moses Lake, Washington, and Norma (Larry) Dane of Carrizo Springs; one brother, Mario (Gloria) Perez of Carrizo Springs; 5 nieces, 6 nephews, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews as well as other relatives.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Olga Trujillo, Larry T. Dane Jr., Jason Aguilar, Mario Perez, Paul Cody Dane, Ervin Kiesewetter.

Antonio Flores, Jr.

    Funeral services for Antonio Flores, Jr. of Carrizo Springs were held on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. He was born on August 5, 1991 to Antonio Flores and America (Briseno) Flores in Eagle Pass, but had lived most of his life in Carrizo Springs. Antonio died the previous Sunday evening, October 4, 2009 at the emergency room of the Dimmit County Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 18 years of age.
    Survivors include is mother, America Flores of Carrizo Springs; his father, Antonio Flores of Carrizo Springs; his maternal grandparents, Ignacio and Anastacia Briseno of San Antonio; his paternal grandmother, Eduarda Flores of Kingsville; four sisters, Anna Marie (Michael Perez) Flores of Big Wells, Lisa Marie Flores of Carrizo Springs, Linda Marie Flores of Carrizo Springs, and Joanna Marie Flores of Carrizo Springs; uncles and aunts, Jesus and Carol Ramos and family of Carrizo Springs, John and Anna Wilkins of San Antonio, Trinidad Phipps of Peoria, Illinois, Andy and Jessica Briseno of Carrizo Springs, Julie Flores of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Joe Olivarez of Kingsville, Kimberly Olivarez of Kingsville, and John Flores of Carrizo Springs; cousins, Joseph Ramos of Carrizo Springs, Anna Marie Sepeda of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Joey Olivarez of Kingsville, and Scotty Olivarez of Kingsville; and numerous other relatives.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant of the Requiem Mass and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearer at the funeral home were: Jesse, Tony, Shorty, Joe, Andy Junior, Michael and Rolando, Sr.; at the church were: Felipe, Rolando, Sr., Tony, Michael, Ignacio, Joseph, and Scotty; at the cemetery were: Tony, Joseph, Junior, Ignacio, Michael, Shorty, Joe, and Mario.

Annabelle Cathcart Stroman

    On Sunday, October 4, Annabelle Cathcart Stroman, a much beloved mother to her daughter, Sarah, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, family and friends. She was 84 years old, having been born on December 13, 1924, in Carrizo Springs, to Ethel Mallett Cathcart and Charles Cathcart, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah, and her brother, Charles Cathcart, Jr., as well as sister in law, Patricia Stroman, sister in law, Sudie Stroman Drake and husband, Harrel, and her brother in law, Bill Stroman and wife, Nancy, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, husbands Emmett C. Jones and Leroy J. Stroman, and her sisters Marvel Cathcart, Feye Staton, and Helen Jackson, and her brothers in law, Herschel Staton, Lester Jackson and Fred Stroman.
    Annabelle was born at home, just outside of Carrizo Springs on a property known as “The Williams’ Place”, in 1924. She attended Carrizo Springs Schools, graduating from High School, in 1943. She loved her classmates and counted them among her dearest friends all the days of her life. She played the clarinet in the high school marching band and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. On February 9th, 1946, she married Emmett Jones and spent 15 wonderful years as his wife, until his death in 1961. She was blessed to find love again and, on January, 5, 1963, she married Leroy Stroman. She moved to Eagle Pass with Leroy and welcomed their only child, their daughter, Sarah, on November 15, 1963. She was a wonderful wife and loving mother, and she and Leroy remained in love and were inseparable until his death on February 18, 2004. In Eagle Pass, she was a homeroom mother, a member of the PTA, a bottle collector, a budding artist, a member of the First United Methodist Church. When Leroy, who worked for the Post Office, was transferred to Kerrville in 1973, the family relocated. Anna was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Kerrville, served as a Girl Scout Leader, and took art classes. She sold paintings on commission and won several awards at county fairs and art shows in the 70’s and 80’s. In 1990, she and Leroy relocated to Minden, LA, living next to her sister and brother in law, Helen and Lester Jackson. Anna was a member of Lakeview United Methodist Church in Minden. Anna and Leroy and Helen and Lester took many memorable RV trips and vacations. In 1997, Ana and Leroy moved to Austin to be closer to their daughter. In Austin, Anna was a member of the Berkeley United Methodist Church where she enjoyed her circle and the Prime Timers meetings.
    She passed as she wished, Peacefully holding her daughter’s hand on a rainy Sunday morning, at St. David’s South Austin Hospital. Her illness was short, but her life was long and filled with many happy memories. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either Berkeley United Methodist Church, or Hospice Austin.
    Services were held graveside in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeanie Whitehurst of the Berkeley United Methodist Church in Austin Officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.

Elisa C. Rodriguez

    Funeral services for Elisa C. Rodriguez of Carrizo Springs will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. Elisa was born July 9, 1943 to Tomas and Rosa (Scott) Castro in Carrizo Springs where she was a life long resident. She was the widow of the late Jesus D. “Chi-Chi” Rodriguez who just preceded her in death on September 27, 2009. Elisa died the previous Sunday night, October 11, 2009, at the Methodist Medical Center in San Antonio following an extended illness. She was 66 years of age.
    Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Martinez of Carrizo Springs; her son, Mario Daniel Rodriguez of Carrizo Springs; three sisters, Juanita Rodriguez of San Antonio, Amelia Muniz of Wooddale, Illinois, and Valarie Vargas of Austin; two brothers, Tomas Castro of Carrizo Springs and Julio Castro of Carrizo Springs; four grandchildren, Christopher B. Martinez, Mark J. Martinez, Jose D. Rodriguez, and Geri Leigh Rodriguez; and numerous other relatives. Besides her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Henry Scott, Robert H. Scott, Agustin Torres, and Guadalupe Castro.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda will be the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and burial will be in Guadalupe #4 Cemetery under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers are: Chris Martinez, Cesar Rodriguez, Felipe Hernandez, Aldo Vargas, Jose Castro, Peter Torres, Jay Castro. Honorary pallbearer is Daniel Rodriguez.

Dr. Dorothy Mainland Brown

    Dr. Dorothy Mainland Brown, 96, of Uvalde died Oct. 6, 2009, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
    She was born in Racine, Wis., on Sept. 7, 1913, to John and Kate Mainland, the third of five children.
    She committed her life to Christ and to Christian service as a young girl growing up in La Porte, Ind.
    She graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry in 1935. She taught chemistry in Orlando, Fla., for one year before entering medical school at Indiana University where she graduated in 1943.
    She did her internship in New York City from 1943-1946 at Bellevue, Memorial (now known as Sloan Kettering Hospital) and Queens General hospitals. Her focus of practice was general medicine including obstetrics and gynecology, tuberculosis control and public health. She hoped to become a medical missionary, but when that door closed she applied and was hired in 1946 to work in Crystal City at the Crystal Clinic and Hospital, which was also known as the Poindexter Hospital.
    Her desire was to practice where there was a shortage of medical care. She made many house calls to deliver babies or administer to the sick as well as seeing patients at her home office anytime, day or night. She would provide the medicine for them if need be and accept whatever payment could be afforded. Often, that payment was nothing.
    During her first years of practice she created a special professional relationship with Dr. George Papanicolaou from Cornell University Medical College who had developed the Pap smear for early gynecological pathology detection. She worked to bring that new technology to South Texas.
    She held several offices on the Tri County Medial Society of Dimmit, Zavala and LaSalle counties, Dimmit County Hospital and Dimmit County Commissioners Court, and was chosen as Dimmit County’s Woman of the Year.
    She also served as the public health officer of Dimmit and Zavala Counties during her active practice. She was introduced to her future husband through his sister Jeanne, a nurse for Dr. C.A. Poindexter.
    he married Charles Leslie Brown on May 31, 1948, and moved to the Briscoe Catarina Ranch where she lived for over 40 years, raised four children and delivered seven of her 12 grandchildren.
    According to her family she was a strong Christian woman who was a dedicated prayer warrior to the very end. She loved worshipping with her brothers and sisters in Christ.
    Her hobbies and interests included archeology, especially hunting, identifying and dating arrowheads; and packing picnics in 15 minutes flat, sewing, painting, playing the piano and organ, genealogy, jogging the airstrip up until the age of 76, swimming laps, biking, baking bread and trying any recipe that sounded good whether she had the right ingredients or not and traveling the world. She was an incessant reader of anything that came across her path.
    She was a writer, and authored her autobiography, “The Cowboy and the Unflappable Lady Doctor” and the history “The Saga of Catarina,” along with numerous genealogical works.
    She had an avid interest in genealogy, spending many hours researching and compiling family histories back to the beginning of time, then copying them for every family member and making extra copies “just in case.”
    According to her family, she possessed an overall ferocious curiosity about every aspect of life.
    Brown was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers; and one sister.
    She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Alexander and husband, Andy, Leslie K. Shaw and husband, John, and Mary Lynn Vaughn and husband, Randy, all of Uvalde; one son, Charles John Brown and wife, Debbie, of Catarina; one sister, Winifred Redfield of La Porte, Ind.; 12 grandchildren, Chad Alexander, Alyson Dubler, Brandon Alexander, Lyndzie Kolb, Theresa Shaw, Sandra Shaw, Les Shaw, Sally Vaughn, Brea Horton, Devon Fox, Lyssa Silos and Carson Brown; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Visitation was held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel. Funeral services were held yesterday at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Uvalde. Interment followed at 2 p.m. in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs.
    Pallbearers were Brown’s grandsons Brandon Alexander and Les Shaw; her nephews Charles Brown, Hal Stalling Jr. and Tim Brown; and her great-nephew Will Brown.
    The family suggests memorials to El Progreso Memorial Library, 301 W. Main St., Uvalde, TX 78801; the Saving Lives Close to Home Regional Cancer Treatment Center Capital Campaign, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 1025 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801; or the charity of one’s choice.

Don L. Long

    Don L. Long of Carrizo Springs passed away on September 18, 2009. He was born November 14, 1926 to Jack and Edna Mae (Hamlin) Long in Phoenix, Arizona but had lived in Texas for most of his life, in Crystal City and Carrizo Springs. On September 22, 1949 he married Mary Gibbons in Muleshoe, Texas. Don was the founder and patriarch of Long’s Pest Control, and although he had been retired for the last twenty years, he was always available to give advice or to offer suggestion to his son and grandsons. Don was 82 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Mary: his sister, Opal Golden; his daughter, Sonia Hall (Don); his grandsons, Cody Long, Jim Long (Elizabeth), and Leland Hull (Sheila); his granddaughter, Sheri McNeely (Jimmy); and great-grandsons, Justin McNeely and James Long; and a great-great-grandson, Landon Masterpole. He also leaves a nephew, Jon Golden (Lois); a niece, Cherry Carpenter; great nephews, J.J. Golden (Johnna), Bill Golden, and Sean Carpenter (Trista); a great niece, Jennifer Ladner (Travis); and a great-great-niece, Chloe Ladner. Don was preceded in death by his parents and by a son, Jack Long (Charla).
    A special thanks to Dr. Shudde and the people with Hospice in Uvalde, the nurses and staff at Uvalde Memorial Hospital, the nurses and staff of the Carrizo Springs Nursing Home, and to Dr. Lankes and his staff for all their assistance and kindness to the end. All efforts were greatly appreciated.
    In keeping with his wished, Don was cremated and private services will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.

Lt. Commander Charles R. Leonard

    Funeral services for Charles R. Leonard, 87, of Palestine will be 4:30 pm Monday October 5, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church.   Burial will be Tuesday evening in a family cemetery outside of Carrizo Springs under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.
    Mr. Leonard died Friday, October 2, 2009, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.
    Charles was born September 10, 1922, in Dallas to Vernon and Terah Petty Leonard. Charles had lived in Palestine for the last 4 years. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Presbyterian Church in San Angelo. Charles was a retired Lt. Commander in the United States Navy and was a World War II Navy fighter pilot. Charles is one of the last members of “The Greatest Generation”. During his career he published many articles, culminating his writing career as the co-author of “Crommelin’s Thunderbirds,” a history of the Pacific Theater.
    He is survived by his wife, Susan Cottle-Leonard of Palestine; daughter, Aleta Willmon and husband Howard of Carrizo Springs; step-children, Lynn Jacobs of Colorado Springs, CO, John Gerald Whistler of Pflugerville, Bliss DiJulio of Monument, CO; sister, Mary Wisdom and husband Earl of San Angelo; grandchildren, Stacy Messex and husband Deane, Tracy Peters and husband Brandon; 4 step grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Jesus D. “Chi-Chi” Rodriguez

    Funeral services for Jesus D. “Chi-Chi” Rodriguez of Carrizo Springs will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at the Gethsemani Baptist Mission if Carrizo Springs at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rodriguez, well known businessman, was born October 1, 1937 to Jesus and Guadalupe (Duran) Rodriguez in Carrizo Springs and was a life long resident of Carrizo Springs. He was a 1957 graduate of Carrizo Springs High School and on May 22, 1960 he married Elisa Castro in Carrizo Springs where they continued to live and rear their family. Mr. Rodriguez had been a barber for 51 years and owned and operated Rodriguez Barber Shop on Thompson Street for many years. Mr. Rodriguez had been very active in the community all of his life volunteering for and serving in many positions including serving on the City Council of Carrizo Springs and serving as Mayor, serving as an umpire at many T-Ball and other baseball games and he was currently the President of the Mejores Marteriales Comite. He died the previous Sunday morning, September 27, 2009, at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio following an extended illness. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran having served on active duty at the Atlanta General Depot in Forest Park, Georgia in 1961-62 after being activated with the local National Guard Unit and was 71 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Elisa C. Rodriguez of Carrizo Springs; one daughter, Patricia Martinez of Carrizo Springs; one son, Mario Daniel Rodriguez of Carrizo Springs; one brother, Urbano Torres of Salem, Oregon; four grandchildren, Christopher B. Martinez, Mark J. Martinez, Jose D. Rodriguez and Geri Leigh Rodriguez; and numerous other relatives. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Roberto Duran, Edward Rodriguez and Lionel Rodriguez.
    Pastor Frank Flores officiated at the funeral services and burial was in Guadalupe #4 Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were: Mario Rodriguez, Jose Martinez, Chris Martinez, Tomas Castro, Julio Castro and Tomas Castro.

Carolina Eva De La Cerda

    Funeral services for Carolina Eva De La Cerda of San Antonio were held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Carrizo Springs at 11:00 a.m. Carolina was born August 20, 1952 to Bernardino and Eva (Escandon) Valdes in Tampico, Tamp., Mexico and had lived much of her life in Carrizo Springs. On April 8, 1972, she married Rene De La Cerda and they lived in San Antonio since 1991. Carolina died the previous Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Downtown Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio and was 57 years of age.
    Survivors include her husband, Rene De La Cerda of San Antonio; two daughters, Eva Carolina Davis of San Antonio, and Teresita Christina Campos, also of San Antonio; one son, Rene De La Cerda, Jr. of San Antonio; two sisters, Maria De Los Angeles Martinez of Carrizo Springs, and Teresita Cadena of San Antonio; two brothers, Jose Bernardino Valdes of Fredericksburg, and Juan Diego Valdes of Carrizo Springs; 9 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Claudia Maria De La Cerda, and by a brother, Miguel Angel Valdes.
    Fr. Jerzy Krzywda was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and a burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were: Andres Bernardino Cadena, Juan Andres Cadena, Jason Patrick Campos, Bobby Joe Davis, Rene De La Cerda, Jr., Tadeo Martinez, Jose Bernardino Valdes, and Juan Jose Valdes. Honorary pallbearers included Christian Adam De La Cerda, Carolina Jo De La Cerda, Renee De La Cerda, Vicente Antonio De La Cerda, Ricardo Miguel De La Cerda, Claudia Celeste Cadena, Bernardino Valdes, Juan Diego Valdes, and Juan Diego Valdes, Jr.

Diana Cerna

    Funeral services for Diana Cerna of Horace, North Dakota were held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Big Wells at 4:00 p.m. Diana was born November 16, 1959 to David and Roberta (Canales) Perez in Carrizo Springs and was reared in the Big Wells/Carrizo Springs area. She had been living in Horace, North Dakota for the past 14 years and died the previous Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the age of 49.
    Survivors include her husband, David R. Cerna of Horace, North Dakota; her mother, Roberta C. Perez of Big Wells; one daughter, Amy Cerna of Fargo, North Dakota; two sons, Juan Cerna of Fargo, North Dakota and David Cerna, Jr., of Laredo; two sisters, Leticia Torres of Beaumont, Texas and Cindy Labanzat of The Woodlands, Texas; five grandchildren and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father and by a son, Michael Cerna.
    Fr. Salvador Pedroza was the celebrant for the Requiem Mass and arrangements were under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were her brother David Perez; her son in law Juan Carlos Espinoza, her brother in law Alex Labanzat, her nephew Ricky Sendejar, her husband David Cerna, her son David Cerna, Jr., her cousin Frank Canales and her cousin Gilbert Canales.

Aurora H. Rodriguez

    Funeral services for Aurora H. Rodriguez of Big Wells were held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Temploy La Hermosa Pentecostes Church in Big Wells at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Rodriguez was born September 3, 1922 to Manuel and Santos (Cantu) Hernandez in Cotulla, Texas but had lived most of her life in Big Wells. She died the previous Saturday evening at the Carrizo Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Carrizo Springs and was 87 years of age.
    Survivors include three daughters, Guadalupe Menchaca of Big Wells, Elva Sandoval of Chicago, and Ida Pantaleon of Chicago; three sons, Jose Rodriguez, Jr. of Big ells, Juan Rodriguez of Chicago, illinois, and Alberto Rodriguez of Big Wells; three sisters, Benita Perez of Big Wells, Emma Alvarado of Cotulla, and Isabel Hernandez of Austin; 22 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-grea-grandchildren as well as numerous other relatives. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jose Rodriguez; by a son, Eloy Rodriguez; and by a sister, Amelia Solis.
    Pastor Raul Menchaca of Big Wells officiated at the funeral services and burial was in ST. Michael’s Cemetery i nBig Wells under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were: Jose Rodriguez, Jr., Juan Rodriguez, Jose Angel Rodriguez, Raul Menchaca, Jr., Mario Alvarez, and Alberto Rodriguez.

Mary E. Cook

   Mary E. Cook passed away August 28, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee in the presence of her loving family after a long battle with respiratory disease. She is predeceased by her husband, Kirby Roland Cook, who passed away in October 2006. Until recently, she was a resident of San Antonio, Texas although she spent her last months in Nashville. She was 80 years of age.
    Survivors include her son, Don Kirby Cook, her daughter-in-law, Charmaine Denney Cook, and her granddaughter, Mary Katherine Cook all of Nashville, Tennessee. She is also survived by her sisters, Patsy Jean Mullins and Jacqueline Brady, both of San Antonio, Texas.
    Mary was the daughter of Marvin and Ollie Belle Patrick of Carrizo Springs, Texas. She was laid to rest on September 2, 2009 in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs, Texas following a beautiful service at the First United Methodist Church in Carrizo Springs. Arrangements were under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.

Alvaro Bustamante

    Alvaro Bustamante 49, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Alvaro owned and operated We Care Hair, and had previously been employed with the City of Corpus Christi. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother and uncle. His parents and brother preceded him in death.
    He is survived by his wife Araceli “Shay” Bustamante of Corpus Christi, Texas; daughter, Natalie Elyse Bustamante of Corpus Christi, Texas; son, Alvaro Bustamante, Jr., stationed in Bremerton, Washington; two sisters, Grace B. (Rodney) Wilson of George West, Texas and Dora Elia (Rodney Pope) Bustamante of Fredericksburg, Texas; brother, Lucio (Sylvia) Bustamante, Jr. of Ft. Worth, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.
    A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2009, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, with a Memorial Mass to follow at 2:00 p.m.
    In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Juan Jesus Carrizales

    Funeral services for Juan Jesus Carrizales of Carrizo Springs were held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Inglesia Mision de Fe in Carrizo Hill at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Carrizales was born October 20, 1952 to Roque and Santos (Marroquin) Carrizales in Levelland, Texas, but had lived in Carrizo Springs most all of his life where he was involved in the oil field industry. In 1971, he married Delfina Diaz in Carrizo Springs where they continued to live. Mr. Carrizales died the previous Friday afternoon following an extended illness. He was 56 years of age.
    Survivors include his wife, Delfina Carrizales of Carrizo Springs; two daughters, Lisa Carrizales of Wisconsin, and Jo Ann Weaver of Katy, Texas; two sons, Juan Jesus Carrizales, Jr. of Carrizo Springs, and Eric Carrizales, also of Carrizo Springs; three sisters, Alma Covarrubias of Carrizo Springs, Deloris Castillo of Wisconsin, and Olivia Frietas of California; three brothers, Roque Carrizales, Jr. of Carrizo Springs, Ruben Cavasos of Carrizo Springs, and Pedro Carrizales of Rockdale, Texas. He also leaves 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and numerous other relatives. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Manuel Cavasos and by a sister, Belinda Pichardo.
    Pastor Zacarias Diaz of the Inglesia Mision de Fe officiated at the funeral services and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs under the direction of the Leonard Funeral Home, a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule.
    Serving as pallbearers were Juan J. Carrizales, Jr., Eric Carrizales, Eric DeHoyos, James R. Weaver, III, Arturo Ruiz, Jr., A.J. Ramirez, Abel Ramirez, and Jose Saldana.

Robert Perez

Victoria A. Maldonado

Alberto A. Tijerina

Joaquin Z. Salgado, Jr.

Ernesto Carranza

Concepcion S. Bernal

Robert Perez

Jesus (Jesse) Ortiz

Antonio Santoya

Oscar V. Miranda

Audrey Faye White

Eliberto J. Saucedo Jr.Sept. 8, 1947 – Jan. 20, 2010

Alberto “Tinker” Sandoval, Jr.

Seferino L. Gonzalez, Jr.

Dusty Bollier

Vera Cleora McMillan

Manuel Castaneda

San Juanita Martinez

Maria P. Robinson

Rubencio B. “Harpo” Garcia

Jacinta C. Velasquez

J. L. Moulder

Maria S. Garcia

Nicolasa Rocha Ortiz(December 6, 1913 – November 30, 2009)

Rafael H. Robledo

Eddie L. Cortez

Carmen Esquivel Ortiz

Patricia “Patsy” Brannan

Edward W. Taylor

James Herbert Taylor

Romana H. DeLeon

Jesus C. “Chuy” Valdez

Juan B. Ramirez

Elias Flores, III

Jose R. Trevino Jr.

Juana Reyes

Rolando V. Gonzales

Cordelia Ward Thomas

Octavia Ledesma

Roberto “Tito” Martinez

Nicolasa Rivera

Jesse Esquivel

Pedro (Pete) Ortiz Hernandez

Tomasa Villanueva

Manuel A. “Bunyan” Perez

Antonio Flores, Jr.

Annabelle Cathcart Stroman

Elisa C. Rodriguez

Dr. Dorothy Mainland Brown

Don L. Long

Lt. Commander Charles R. Leonard

Jesus D. “Chi-Chi” Rodriguez

Carolina Eva De La Cerda

Diana Cerna

Aurora H. Rodriguez

Mary E. Cook

Alvaro Bustamante

Juan Jesus Carrizales

Eliberto J. Saucedo Jr.
Sept. 8, 1947 – Jan. 20, 2010

Nicolasa Rocha Ortiz
(December 6, 1913 – November 30, 2009)