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Virginia Espronceda

Virginia Espronceda

May 4, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Espronceda entered Eternal Rest on Thursday, May 4, 2023.  She was born on February 23, 1931 in Cuidad Mier, Tamaulipas to Emilio and Maria Cecilia Espronceda.  She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Domingo Villarreal; Daughters, Maria Cecilia, Virginia Villarreal; Brother, Joaquin.

Left to cherish Mrs. Espronceda's loving memory are her daughters, Gabriela Benitez, Maria Esperanza...

Melade "M.S." DeGaish

Melade "M.S." DeGaish

May 4, 2023

 

Melade “M.S.” DeGaish

12/24/1933 - 5/4/2023

Our precious Dad, M.S. DeGaish, age 89, of Portland, TX, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 4, 2023.

M.S. was born on December 24, 1933, in Sweetwater, TX to Shaffe and Lorece DeGaish.  He attended Sweetwater High School and Clarendon Junior College.  He was a star athlete at Trinity University...

Leonardo Barrera Cantu Sr.

Leonardo Barrera Cantu Sr.

May 3, 2023

Mr. Leonardo Barrera Cantu Sr. went home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 03, 2023. He was born on April 9, 1932 in Dinero, Texas. Parents are Eustorgio and Florinda V. Barrera. He is preceded in death by both his Parents;  Daughter, Sylvia Cantu Gonzales; Sisters, Jesusa Salais, Consuelo Licona, Maximiliana Cantu, Esperanza Cantu; Brothers, Julian Cantu, Jose Cantu,...

Marguerite Carlene Read

Marguerite Carlene Read

May 2, 2023

 

Marguerite Carlene Read, 88, passed away on May 2, 2023. She was born in Kingsville, Texas on September 25, 1934, to Carl and Leota Meyer. Carlene was raised in Kingsville, graduated high school from Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio, and returned home.

It was while in Kingsville that she met and married Duane Read, a young...

Johnny Dean Deaver

Johnny Dean Deaver

May 1, 2023

Mr. Johnny Dean Deaver entered Eternal Rest on Monday, May 1, 2023.  He was born on December 17, 1956 in Graham, Texas to J.B. and Mary Deaver.  Mr. Deaver is preceded in death by his Parents.

Left to cherish Mr. Deaver's everlasting memory are his Wife, Amanda Deaver; Daughters, Kaylee (Josh), Samantha (Victor), Savanah (Jimmy); David Deaver, John Deaver, Dusty...

Fidel Villarreal, Jr.

Fidel Villarreal, Jr.

May 1, 2023

 

Fidel Villarreal, Jr., age 79, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cira, his three children Irene Rapier, Lucy Rivera (Bob), Fidel III (Tara) and 5 grandchildren, Justin Rivera, Jason Rivera, Cira Rapier, Natalie Villarreal, and Lauren Villarreal.  Fidel’s great love was...

Tupou Schmidt

Tupou Schmidt

Apr 29, 2023

 

Tupou Schmidt, 47, from Ingleside, Texas has moved on from our world for a more harmonious place in the late evening of April 29th, 2023. She was born in Salt Lake City on September 8th, 1975 to Cindy and Darrell Schmidt.

Tupou is survived by her son, Anthony Fisher; sisters, Jessica and Crystal-Rose; and parents Cindy and Darrell Schmidt.

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Francisca "Francis" Nicole Padilla

Francisca "Francis" Nicole Padilla

Apr 28, 2023

Francisca "Francis" Nicole Padilla passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Mathis, Texas. She was born on December 15, 1985 in Alice, Texas to Francisco Padilla and Minerva Rosales Gonzalez. She is proceeded in death by 1 Brother, Tony Ray Padilla; Maternal Grandparents Raul and Elida Gonzalez, Paternal Grandparents Francisco and Guadalupe Padilla, and...

Pamela Joyce McCown Forshage

Pamela Joyce McCown Forshage

Apr 26, 2023

Pamela Joyce McCown was born on October 30, 1955, to Orville and Wanda McCown. She passed away April 26, 2023, in Manilla, Philippines.

Pamela graduated from Texas A&M University College Station obtaining a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology.

Pamela worked as a food scientist for Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo Food International and Frito Lay. She...

Rogelia Marez Pena

Rogelia Marez Pena

Apr 26, 2023

Mrs. Rogelia Marez Pena went home with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 26, 2023 surrounded by her family.    She was born on March 11, 1941 in Mathis, Texas to Leandro and Sara Marez. After graduating from Mathis High School, she followed her dream and pursued her degree in Nursing. Her devotion to caring for others as a...

Mary June Merrell

Mary June Merrell

Apr 25, 2023

 

Mary June Owen Merrell born June 21, 1937, died peacefully at her home on April 25, 2023 at the age of 85. She was born in Ingleside, Texas to William and Mable Mayfield. She was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Ingleside High School and was a longtime resident of Portland Texas since 1965. As a young...

Roman I. Nino III

Roman I. Nino III

Apr 23, 2023

Mr. Roman I. Nino III entered Eternal Rest on, Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born on November 21, 1960 in Alice, Texas to Roman and Hortencia Nino.  Mr. Nino is preceded in death by his Father and Brothers, Pablo Nino and Juan Nino.

Left to cherish his loving memory are his Mother, Hortencia Nino; Stepfather, Pedro Cruz; Sisters, Sylvia...

Edith Marie Cessna

Edith Marie Cessna

Apr 19, 2023

 

Edith Marie Cessna, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, passed away on April 19, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 90.  She will be deeply missed by all of her loved ones.  She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas August 10, 1932, the oldest of six children.  Although she lived her last years in Corpus Christi, Edith always called...

Jesse H. Aleman

Jesse H. Aleman

Apr 19, 2023

 

Jesse Hernandez Aleman went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2023. He was a life-long resident of Gregory, Texas. He was born May 15, 1954 to Guadalupe and Gilberto Aleman, and was the 5th born of 11 children.

He was preceded in death by his mother Guadalupe Hernandez Aleman, his father Gilberto Cruz Aleman; his brothers...

Marjorie Ann Mussman

Marjorie Ann Mussman

Apr 17, 2023

Marjorie Ann Mussman entered Eternal Rest on Monday, April 17, 2023.  She was born October 4, 1930 in Mission, Texas to James Allen and Annie Elizabeth Howse.  Mrs. Mussman is preceded in death by her Daughter, Linda Lamprecht; Brother James Allen Howse Jr., Grandson, Brandon Scott Lamprecht; Nephew James Robert Sutton.

Left to cherish Mrs. Mussman's everlasting memory are her...

Ralph O. Villarreal

Ralph O. Villarreal

Apr 15, 2023

Ralph O. Villarreal entered Eternal Rest on April 15, 2023. He was born November 8, 1972 in Sinton, Texas to Jose Javier Villarreal and Rebecca Olivarez Garcia.  Ralphie is preceded in death by his Father.

Left to cherish Ralphie’s everlasting memory are his Mother, Rebecca Garcia and Step Father, Jose Daniel Garcia; Brothers, Noe Villarreal (Deanna), Javier Villarreal (Crystal), Bobby...

Gloria Ann (East) Cave

Gloria Ann (East) Cave

Apr 15, 2023

 

Gloria East Cave went to be with her Lord on April 15, 2023. She was born the second of four children on June 6, 1929 to Otto and Edna Schwenke in Fayette County, TX. Her grandparents and great grandparents were German speaking Moravians who immigrated to the Schulenberg, TX area in the 1880’s. Gloria spoke only German until starting...

Luis S. Lara

Luis S. Lara

Apr 6, 2023

Luis S. Lara went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday April 6, 2023. He was born on December 13, 1953 in Mathis, Texas to Tranquelino and Genoveva Lara. Mr. Lara is preceded in death by his Parents; Sisters, Teresa Lara, Consuelo Lara; Brother, Mariano Lara.

Left to cherish Mr. Lara's loving memory are: his Wife, Juanita  Lara, ,Daughter,...

Estefana R. Gonzalez

Estefana R. Gonzalez

Apr 5, 2023

Estefana R. Gonzalez went home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on July 7, 1935 in Karnes City, Texas to Antonio and Catarina D. Rodriguez. She is preceded in death by both of her Parents, Husband, Juan C. Gonzalez; 2 Brothers Lorenzo (Susie) Rodriguez, and Manuel Rodriguez; Sister in Law...

Guadalupe Abrego DeLeon

Guadalupe Abrego DeLeon

Apr 4, 2023

Guadalupe Abrego Deleon age 76 of Sinton and Portland, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 4th surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Jose Abrego and Maria Esther Padilla in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

She married Edwardo Deleon and they had four children, Andorra Yardley (Tom Yardley), Edward Deleon (Esmer Deleon), Sandra Roblez (Pete Roblez) and Mary Esther Deleon...

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