Obituaries

May 4, 2014

Candelario L. Leal, age 78, died May 4, 2014. He was born May 28, 1935 to Jose Ricardo and Justa Leal in Sinton, Texas. He worked as a field representative with Woodman of the World Life Insurance. He was preceded in death by a sister Elvira Moreno. He is suvived by his wife of 58 years Margarita Leal; two daughters,...

May 4, 2014

Candelario L. Leal, age 78, died May 4, 2014. He was born May 28, 1935 to Jose Ricardo and Justa Leal in Sinton, Texas. He worked as a field representative with Woodman of the World Life Insurance. He was preceded in death by a sister Elvira Moreno. He is suvived by his wife of 58 years Margarita Leal; two daughters,...

Apr 28, 2014

Apr 27, 2014

Our beloved Gina Gwen Garza-Smith was escorted to heaven by her guardian angels and called to eternal rest on Sunday April 27 after a long and lengthy illness that she courageously battled till the very end. She died on a very special day the Canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII and Divine Mercy Sunday .Gina was...

Apr 24, 2014

Jesse Andrew Bazan, 66, passed away quietly on April 24, 2014 surrounded by his family. We are grief-stricken by loss of this great man who was more than just a loving and adoring husband, father, and grandfather. Jesse was also a proud Vietnam Veteran who served his country when called and came home safe to his parents and siblings. God’s...

Apr 23, 2014

Eba H. Moreno, age 67, passed away April 23, 2014. She was born January 18, 1947 in Dinero, Texas to Eliseo and Maria Herrera. Eba was an Air Force wife for 21 years. She played softball, volleyball and was very active in sports. Eba was certified in paramedics as well as working many years in retail as a military civilian...

Apr 22, 2014

Barbara Ellen Cantrell passed away April 22, 2014 at the age of 74. She was born December 28, 1939 to Lelia and Clarence Cantrell.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Bayside, Texas.

Apr 10, 2014

Jerald Lynn Offer passed away April 10, 2014. He was born August 10, 1949 to Edwin & Wanda Offer.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Limbaugh Funeral Home in Portland.

Apr 8, 2014

Nicanor C. “Nick” Garcia, Jr. was born December 6, 1949 and passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014 while surrounded by loved ones. He was a long time resident of Portland, Texas. He graduated from Gregory-Portland in 1969, and was a lifetime member of the Portland Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed refereeing basketball games throughout South Texas. He was a...

Apr 7, 2014

- Herlinda F. DelBosque, age 54, passed away April 7, 2014.  She was born March 15, 1960 in Mathis, Texas to Juan A. and Bertha Farias.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Juan Farias, Jr.   She is survived by husband, Matias DelBosque, Jr. of Mathis; two sons Matias F. (Felicita) DelBosque, III and Ruben F. DelBosque...

Apr 7, 2014

Apr 4, 2014

 B. T. Sikes, Jr. passed away April 4, 2014. He was born January 14, 1936 in San Patricio, Texas to Buryl Thomas, Sr. and Susie Sikes. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Mary Kay. He is survived by his wife Cathy Sikes, daughter Debbie (Ralph) Rivera of San Patricio, two sons, Larry (Vicki) Sikes and Randy...

Apr 3, 2014

He was born July 23, 1930 in Goliad, Texas to Margarito and Emilia Gutierrez.   He is survived by his wife of 58 years Pola Gutierrez, eight daughters, Vicky Pena of Temple, Texas, Mary Rivas of Mathis, Texas, Celia Cruz of Wild Rose, Wisconsin, Silvia Gutierrez of Washington D.C., Irma Gutierrez of St. Paul, Texas, Elva Rangel of Mathis, Lupe Gutierrez...

Apr 2, 2014

 Guadalupe Moya, age 75, passed away April 2, 2014. She was born May 4,1938 in Mathis to Simon and Josefina Moya. She is survived by daughter Florinda Gonzales of Del Rio, Texas; sons Felipe Moya of Uvalde, Texas, Fernando Moya of Washington, Robert Moya, Filberto Moya, Leroy Gonzales and Presentation Moya all of Mathis; two sisters Carolina Jalomo of Corpus...

Apr 2, 2014

Martha M. Matula passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2014 at the age of 94 in Missouri City, Tx.   She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a devoted Catholic.  She was a housewife on a farm in the Sinton/Odem area from 1946 to 1989 and then retired to Corpus Christi.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John...

Mar 30, 2014

Buena Bierstedt Beyer Stendebach formerly of Mathis, completed her earthbound service to others and passed from this world on 03-30-2014. Buena worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, an office manager at the Mathis Cotton Gin, and an office manager for Mathis (Big 6) Grain Elevator from which she retired. Buena was a founding member of Grace Lutheran Church...

Mar 23, 2014

Pedro O. Solis, 68, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 at his home in Gregory, Texas. He was born July 2, 1945 in Gregory, Texas. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gregory where he served as an usher, St. Vincent De Paul, and Knights of Columbus. He was also the founder and manager of Conjunto...

Mar 23, 2014

Antonia Garza, 83, was granted her wings on March 23, 2014. She was born January 17, 1931 in Gregory, Texas to Jose and Guadalupe Lopez.Rain or shine, sick or not she was an active parishioner of Immaculate Conception church.Her interests include family, gardening, listening and dancing to music, chatting with friends and cooking. No one could ever say they starved...

Mar 22, 2014

 Raul DeLeon Sr. passed away March 22, 2014. He was born May 10, 1928 in Tynan, Texas to Bernardo and Gregoria DeLeon. He was in the trucking business for many years.Mr. DeLeon was preceded in death by his son, Ramiro DeLeon.He is survived by his wife of 64 years Pilar DeLeon of Mathis; 1 daughter: Sylvia (Robert) Martinez of Mathis;...

Mar 20, 2014

  Derik Lee Hardin, 25, of Portland, Texas, passed away early Thursday morning in a tragic car accident. He was born on September 23, 1988 to Donna Hall and Dallas Hardin.

     Derik enjoyed doing anything outdoors as long as his family was by his side. His most favorite thing to do was to go fishing and drink a cold...