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Local Obituaries for Beeville, Three Rivers, and George West, Texas

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Phillip Anthony Alvarez

Phillip Anthony Alvarez

Dec 31, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle, Phillip Anthony Alvarez, 30, of George West, Texas on December 31, 2024.

Anthony was born October 26, 1994, in Corpus Christi to Leonel Benino Alvarez and Sylvia (Cortez) Alvarez. He was a cherished member of our family, known for his selfless acts of kindness, humor, and daring...

Joye Loreece Bohac

Joye Loreece Bohac

Dec 27, 2024

Joye Loreece (Wallis) Bohac, 88, of Skidmore, Texas, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.

Joye was born July 16, 1936, in Sinton, Texas, to Reece Wallis and Bernice (Weeks) Wallis. She was a graduate of Sinton High School. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Willie B. Edward Bohac. She was a member of Adams Street Church of Christ...

Amelia Syester

Amelia Syester

Dec 25, 2024

Amelia “May” (Martinez) Syester, 78, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in Edinburg, Texas.

May was born August 2, 1946, in Beeville, to Delfino Martinez and Amanda (Gutierrez) Martinez. She was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School and in June 1971, she married her sweetheart, Clyde “Buddy” Syester.

Throughout her life, Amelia...

Nancy Lee (Williamson) Hoffmeyer

Nancy Lee (Williamson) Hoffmeyer

Dec 23, 2024

Nancy Lee (Williamson) Hoffmeyer,98, a cherished member of her community and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at Hacienda Oaks Nursing Home in Beeville, Texas. 

Nancy was born on May 2, 1926, in Caldwell County, Texas, to Perrin Williamson and Myra (Harris) Williamson. Nancy lived a life full of kindness and dedication to her family and community.

She was...

Eddie Ruiz

Eddie Ruiz

Dec 21, 2024

Eddie Ruiz, 58, of Three Rivers, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Eddie was born on December 30, 1965, in Kenedy, Texas to Salvador Ruiz and Maria Rita (Sanchez) Ruiz.

He was known for his warmth, generosity and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.

A beloved son, Eddie is preceded in death by his father, Salvador "Pat" Ruiz; and his brother,...

Ouida Mae (Watkins) Greer

Ouida Mae (Watkins) Greer

Dec 20, 2024

Ouida Mae Watkins Greer, born on June 23, 1932, in Queen City, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home in Houston, Texas, on December 20, 2024. A beloved mother, sister, and aunt, Ouida led a life of unwavering faith, love, and dedication to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Ouida is survived by her devoted son, Glen Greer, and her loving...

Rodney C. Pfouts

Rodney C. Pfouts

Dec 18, 2024

Rodney C. Pfouts, 71, of George West, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Christus Spohn Hospital, Beeville.

Rodney was born January 21, 1953, in Springville, New York, to Robert Charles Pfouts and Elizabeth Theresa (Bond) Pfouts. A proud graduate of West Valley Central High School in 1972, Rodney served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1973...

David Coffey Sr.

David Coffey Sr.

Dec 15, 2024

Lloyd “David” Coffey Sr., affectionately known as Paw Paw and Big Chief, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2024. He was born April 10,1945, in Farmington, New Mexico, to L.D. Coffey and Eunice (Jacobs) Coffey. On February 19, 1965, David married the love of his life, Linda (Fitzgerald) Coffey, in Beeville Texas. Together they built a family...

James Mitchell Whitman

James Mitchell Whitman

Dec 13, 2024

James Mitchell Whitman, 65, a devoted brother and a respected member of George West, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024.

James was born December 21, 1958, in Republic, Washington to Charles Edward Whitman and Mary Alice (Vance) Whitman. After high school, he attended Del Mar College and pursued a career as a retail clerk and inventory specialist. He was employed...

Francisco "Frank" Garcia

Francisco "Frank" Garcia

Dec 12, 2024

Francisco "Frank" Chapa Garcia, 75, of Tuleta, Texas passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, in a local nursing home.

Frank was born March 15, 1949, in Pettus to Adan Garcia and Leonora (Chapa) Garcia. He married the love of his life, Eladia Arrisola, in Beeville on July 4, 1970. He was a driller in the oilfield industry. Favorite pastimes included hunting,...

Shirley Gale Redding

Shirley Gale Redding

Dec 11, 2024

Shirley Gale Redding, our baby sister, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 68. She was born October 21, 1956 in Beeville, Texas to Willie Dee and Vera Dee Redding.

She was preceded in death by her Dad, Willie Dee and her oldest brother, Thomas Wayne.

Survivors include her mother, Vera Dee (Mather) Redding; two sisters, Mary Lee...

Juanita R. Suarez

Juanita R. Suarez

Dec 10, 2024

Juanita (Ruiz) Suarez, 91, of George West, Texas passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Live Oak Nursing Center. She was born on November 19, 1933, in Sinton, Texas to Jose Angel Ruiz and Atilana (Martinez) Ruiz and was the last remaining of 10 siblings.

She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Freasier, Jr, and is survived...

Robert Gonzales Pena

Robert Gonzales Pena

Dec 7, 2024

Robert Gonzales Pena, 60, passed away at his home in George West, Texas on December 7, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer. He was lovingly surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on September 11, 1964, in Beeville, Texas to Reynaldo “Ray” Pena and Elida (Gonzales) Pena. He was a graduate of George West High School. Robert was devoted...

Angela "Cookie" Lea Cook

Angela "Cookie" Lea Cook

Dec 7, 2024

Angela “Cookie” Lea (Dillon) Cook, 53, of Beeville, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Angela was born August 21, 1971, in Del Rio, Texas to James Dillon and Carolyn Sue (Vanlandingham) Dillon. She married Iain Derek Cook in Beeville on June 13, 1997. She served as a correctional officer for numerous years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, as...

Eliseo Cruz

Eliseo Cruz

Dec 5, 2024

Eliseo Cruz, 70, born and raised in Three Rivers, Texas, gained his wings on December 5, 2024, as on this day he was called by our Lord and Savior. Eliseo passed away peacefully at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on August 9, 1954, to Pablo Cruz Jr. and Asencion "Chovita" Cruz Parker. He was...

Josephine "Jo" (Pace) Moore

Josephine "Jo" (Pace) Moore

Nov 26, 2024

Born December 4, 1930, in Fairport, New York, Josephine “Jo” (Pace) Moore of Austin, Texas died on November 26, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary (Bartolotta) Pace; her husband, Donald Moore; and a sister, Rosalind (Pace) Bommele.

Jo is survived by her children, Daniel (Cindee) Moore, David (Cheri Dee) Moore of George West, Texas, and Susan...

John Jerry Valenta

John Jerry Valenta

Nov 24, 2024

John Jerry Valenta, beloved partner, brother, Dad, Grandad, and Great-Grandad, passed away at Morningside Ministries on Sunday, November 24, 2024 after a brief battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). He was 69 years old and lived in Berclair, Texas his whole life.

John was born September 26, 1955, in Beeville, Texas to Felix Rudolph Valenta and Ellene Ida Mae (Hertel) Valenta. He...

Lewis Frank Howard

Lewis Frank Howard

Nov 24, 2024

Lewis Frank Howard, a dedicated family man, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born December 22, 1944, in Hamilton, Texas to Elzie Chandler and Leila Mae (Harvey) Howard. 

Growing up, Dad was a traditional Texas country boy. He enjoyed riding his horses, fishing, track, FFA, rodeos, baseball and football. He enlisted in the...

Pablo Valadez

Pablo Valadez

Nov 17, 2024

Pablo Valadez, 90, of George West, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the Live Oak Nursing Center surrounded by his family.

Pablo was born February 4, 1934 in Beeville to Jose P. Valadez and Maria (Escarcega) Valadez. He was a member of St. George Catholic Church and dedicated numerous years as a skilled heavy equipment operator. He loved dancing...

Mary Alice Jones

Mary Alice Jones

Nov 15, 2024

Mary Alice (Peter) Jones, 90, of Swinney Switch, Texas, passed away at Hacienda Oaks of Beeville on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Mary Alice was born June 12, 1934, in Bee County to Edward Peter and Matilda (Faktor) Peter. She married Jimmie Jones Jr. in Beeville in 1952 and was a faithful parishioner of St. George Catholic Church in George West. As...

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