Local Obituaries for Beeville, Three Rivers, and George West, Texas
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James J. Vanecek
Sep 26, 2024
James Joe Vanecek, fondly known as “Czeco,” 75, of Corpus Christi and Sinton, Texas passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024.
James was born January 18, 1949, in Sinton to Paul Lewis Vanecek and Agnes A. (Klepac) Vanecek. James began his journey with a strong educational foundation as a 1967 graduate of Sinton High School, followed by some college coursework at Del...
Clarence Wayne Hatcher
Sep 16, 2024
Clarence “Wayne” Hatcher passed away on September 16, 2024, at the age of 85. A longtime resident of Bee County, Wayne was born on December 14, 1938, in Beeville to Milton E. and Gladys N. (Thomas) Hatcher.
After graduating from A.C. Jones High School and some college, he joined the U.S. Air Force (USAF) in 1957. While serving our country in...
Roberta Maxine Foster
Sep 16, 2024
On September 16, 2024, Roberta Maxine Foster, 88, of George West, Texas, was completely healed from dementia and entered the kingdom of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was greeted by her husband, Bud Foster; and her two children, Lisa Dianne and Charles Foster.
Maxine was born October 28, 1935, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to the late William Haskell Sharp and...
Amado Juan Valadez
Aug 31, 2024
Amado Juan Valadez, 71, of George West, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Mr. Valadez was born on June 16, 1953, in Mathis to Juan and Consuelo Valadez. He was a member of St. George Catholic Church in George West. Amado married the love of his life, Miquela Basquez, on July 19, 1975, in George West.
He was preceded in death...
Maximina Maria "Mary" Rodriguez
Aug 22, 2024
Our dear mother, Maximina Maria "Mary" Rodriguez, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2024. She was 96 years old.
Maximina was born January 25, 1928, in General Cepeda, Mexico to Jose Angel Torres and Selestina (Picazo) Torres. She retired from Three Rivers Independent School District after numerous years of dedicated service. Mary was a wonderful mother...
Monique Renee Winkel
Aug 18, 2024
Monique Renee Winkel, 58, of Beeville passed away on August 18, 2024, in a local nursing home after an extended illness.
She was born on February 12, 1966, in Farmington, Michigan to James Walaskay and Nancy Reed. She grew up in the same area until graduating from high school and completing a year of college in Rexburg, Idaho. It was during...
Jerlene Epperly
Aug 18, 2024
Jerlene (Buxkamper) Epperly, 84, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Corrigan, Texas.
Jerlene was born April 27, 1940, in Three Rivers, Texas, to Lawrence Emil Buxkamper, Sr. and Janie Bell (Geffert) Buxkamper. She was a proud high school graduate who dedicated many years to her career as a secretary in the electronics industry. She enjoyed outdoor activities including roller blading...
Eliseo Cantu
Aug 10, 2024
Eliseo Cantu, 91, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather of Skidmore, Texas passed on August 10, 2024.
Mr. Cantu was born on November 13, 1932, in Raymondville to Manuel and Santos Cantu. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sinton and was a devoted rancher.
He started working for the Griffith Ranch around the age of 16. He...
Dorothy Marie Uzzell
Aug 9, 2024
Dorothy Marie (Koenig) Uzzell, age 85, of Beeville, Texas, died of natural causes on Friday, August 9, 2024, in Round Rock, Texas.
Dorothy was born on February 7, 1939, to James and Lois Koenig in Beeville. She dedicated numerous years to the banking industry and retired as a Vice President of Commercial National Bank in Beeville. Dorothy found immense happiness in...
Alice (Muniz) Moreno
Aug 7, 2024
Alice (Muniz) Moreno, 81, a lifelong resident of La Feria, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.
Alice was born on February 27, 1943 in Three Rivers, Texas to loving parents, Graciano Muniz, Sr. and Beatriz Galvan. She retired from La Feria ISD, and...
Ralph Anthony "Tony" Ferguson Jr.
Aug 6, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Anthony Ferguson Jr., 70, who departed this world unexpectedly on August 6, 2024. Known to many as Tony, he was born Rafael Antonio Fernandez Jr. on July 13, 1954, in Texas City, to a Cuban immigrant, Ralph Anthony Ferguson, and Ginger Powell.
Tony’s dad played professional baseball (catcher for...
Doris Pauline Dickinson
Aug 4, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Doris Pauline (Scott) Dickinson of Beeville, Texas on August 4, 2024. She was 87.
Doris was born December 21, 1936, in DeKalb, Texas to Walter C. Scott and Edith Ima (Bruce) Scott. She was a beloved waitress, homemaker and nurturing nanny and loved watching birds in her back yard. She found joy in...
Ray Darnell Barefield Sr.
Aug 2, 2024
Ray Darnell Barefield Sr., 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Beeville, Texas on August 2, 2024.
Ray was born July 8, 1950, in Beeville to Nevy Robinson and Mary Lou Barefield. He was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School and married his sweetheart, Lena Elizabeth Johnson, on January 27, 1972, in Beeville.
Ray was a devoted member of Jones...
Marta (Zapata) Gutierrez
Aug 1, 2024
Marta (Zapata) Gutierrez, 66, went in peace to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 1, 2024.
Marta was born March 8, 1958, in Beeville, Texas to Tomas and Enriqueta (Leal) Zapata. She married the love of her life, Arturo “Tudy” Gutierrez, on July 19, 1975, in George West, where they resided for the most part of their...
Napoleon Frank Swafford
Jul 27, 2024
Our loving precious kind-hearted beloved son, Napoleon Frank Swafford, passed into the loving arms of his Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was 42.
Frank “Nappy,” as he was affectionately known, was born September 16, 1981, in Rolla, Missouri to Jeanette (Price) and Ronald Swafford. He was a 2000 honors graduate of Miller High School and furthered his education earning...
Moritz "Sonny" Boyd Watson
Jul 12, 2024
Moritz “Sonny” Boyd Watson, 86, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Katy, Texas on July 12, 2024.
Sonny was born in Alice, Texas on October 2, 1937, to Joe and Lorraine Watson. He grew up in Freer, Texas and then Pearsall, Texas where he graduated from Pearsall High School. Sonny later served in the...
Alberto Carreon Saenz
Jul 10, 2024
Alberto Carreon Saenz, 80, of Three Rivers, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Mr. Saenz was born January 27, 1944, in Three Rivers to Aniseto and Juanita (Carreon) Saenz. He married Maria Morin on June 26, 1966, in Live Oak County. He was a dedicated backhoe operator in the oilfield industry. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren....
Evangelina “Eva” (Lopez) Herrera
Jul 9, 2024
Evangelina “Eva” (Lopez) Herrera, 80, formerly of Beeville, Texas, earned her wings Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home in Humble, Texas.
Eva was born July 25, 1943, to Carlos and Dora (Guerrero) Lopez in Tynan. She married Rumaldo Herrera on August 25, 1960, in Beeville. She was a faithful member of Christ Temple Church and was a loving and devoted...
Virginia (Lopez) Tanguma
Jul 6, 2024
Maria Virginia (Lopez) Tanguma, 67, a beloved member of the Three Rivers community, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
Virginia was born September 28, 1956, in Three Rivers, Texas to Bernardo and Carmen (Garza) Lopez. She was a proud graduate of Three Rivers High School and married her high school sweetheart, Martin Tanguma, Jr., on June...
Mickey Lynn Guynes
Jun 30, 2024
Mickey Lynn Guynes passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 76, in Pasadena, Texas.
Mickey was born on June 15, 1948, in Wheeler, Texas to parents Clyde Ray Guynes and Anita Lois Weatherly Guynes.
Mickey dedicated many years to his career as a truck driver, a profession that allowed him to travel extensively and meet people from all walks...
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