Local Obituaries for Beeville, Three Rivers, and George West, Texas
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Laura L. Atzenhoffer
Apr 17, 2024
Laura Lynn (Pietsch) Atzenhoffer, affectionately known to many as “Laura,” “Mom,” “Nana” and “Great-Nana,” of Sinton, Texas, and most recently Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 90 surrounded by family.
She is survived by her children, son, Steve (Mary Beth) Atzenhoffer of Cuero, Texas and daughter, Debbie (Terry) Hesseltine of Springdale, Arkansas; eight grandchildren...
Linda Thelma Crawford
Apr 16, 2024
Linda Thelma Crawford, 89 passed away on April 16, 2024, in Alice, Texas. She was born in Runge, Texas to Willie and Henrietta Krietsch on July 8, 1934. She married Douglas Crawford in Alice, Texas in 1955 and remained by his side until his passing in December 2014.
Linda had a long and successful career in the car dealership industry where...
Curtis Weldon Blevins
Apr 14, 2024
Curtis Weldon Blevins, 83, passed away on April 14, 2024, in his home in George West, Texas surrounded by family.
Curtis was born July 2, 1940, in Stratford, Oklahoma to Curtis Alexander and Rebecca Ruth (Wood) Blevins. He married the love of his life, Eddie Lou Parrish, on October 24, 1959. They raised three beautiful children, Gregory Weldon Blevins, Lisa Annette...
Bonnie J. Koonce
Apr 12, 2024
Bonnie J. Koonce of Calliham, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2024, at 87 years of age. Family was at her side at the time of her passing. She was a resident of Pleasanton South Nursing and Rehabilitation at the time of her death, after suffering a stroke in April 2023.
She was born on June 24, 1936, in Orangefield, Texas...
Olga Guadalupe "Lupita" Garcia
Apr 12, 2024
Olga Guadalupe “Lupita” Garcia, 74, of Three Rivers, Texas passed away in a San Antonio hospital on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Lupita was born December 15, 1949, in Three Rivers to Victor Fernandez and Dora (Flores) Fernandez. She was a graduate of Three Rivers High School and married David L. “Bear” Garcia on January 16, 1970. Fondly known for her commitment...
Dr. Michael Lance Deason, D.V.M.
Apr 10, 2024
January 17, 1940 was an eventful day in Corpus Christi, Texas. The city experienced rare freezing rain and snow, and Michael Lance Deason was born to Winton and Nettie Frank (Holland) Deason. Michael was the only child of that union. He passed away April 10, 2024, after a brief illness.
Mike graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1957. He...
Ruth Marlene Lucke
Apr 6, 2024
Ruth Marlene Lucke, 52, beloved daughter of Henry and Myrtle (Hildebrandt) Lucke, was born on Friday, September 24, 1971, and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Ruth was baptized on her date of birth by Dr. H.E. Lancaster at Memorial Hospital in Beeville, Texas. Later, on December 12, 1971, the reaffirmation took place...
Ellene Ida Mae Valenta
Apr 5, 2024
Ellene Ida Mae (Hertel) Valenta, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away at 801 Gramman House in Beeville, Texas, on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was 93 years old.
Ellene was born January 23, 1931, in the Candlish Community, Bee County, Texas to Otto Paul Hertel, Sr. and Lillie (Koerth) Hertel. She married Felix Rudolph Valenta on February...
Leonard Eugene "Beaver" Rider
Apr 3, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Leonard Eugene Rider, 81, known to his family and friends as Beaver, a resident of Beeville, Texas, on April 3, 2024.
Beaver's journey through life began in Davenport, Iowa, where he was born to Norris and Mildred Rider on December 24, 1942. Beaver's early years were marked by his athletic abilities, leading him...
Jacqueline Arthur
Apr 2, 2024
Jacqueline (Prescott) Arthur, 85, of Beeville, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Jacqueline was born October 17, 1938, in Victoria to Edward William Prescott and Bertha Marie (Mueller) Prescott. After graduating from Refugio High School, she furthered her education and earned a bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University and became a flight attendant for National Airlines. She then began...
Norma Jean Chamrad
Apr 2, 2024
Norma Jean (Burns) Chamrad of Beeville, Texas, passed from this life into the next on April 2, 2024, at the age of 86.
Norma was born December 6, 1937, in Kenedy, Texas, to Ada Belle (Warner) and Robert Richard Burns, Sr. She married Donald Lee Chamrad on May 18, 1968, in Beeville. She dedicated 25 years to the banking industry and...
Shirley Ann (Hector) Dial
Apr 1, 2024
Shirley Ann (Hector) Dial, 77, of Beeville, Texas passed away peacefully on the morning of April 1, 2024. In her words, “I want to go see Jesus.” She also commented, “I wonder what heaven will be like” and “I am looking forward to a family reunion.”
Shirley was born on March 23, 1947, to the late Ernest W. and Bertha (Upchurch)...
Dorothy Bryan
Mar 29, 2024
Dorothy “Dot” Nadine Bryan, 96, of Beeville, Texas, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.
Dorothy was born August 19, 1927, on White Earth Indian Reservation in Waubun, Minnesota to Henry Thompson and Aurelia B. Thompson.
After her father, Henry, passed away while she was an infant, her mother and two sisters...
Philip Stambaugh
Mar 29, 2024
Philip Stambaugh, 74, of Beeville, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2024.
Philip was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ernest Dean Stambaugh and Vondella Pearl (Mills) Stambaugh on September 18, 1949. He graduated from North Ridgeville High School in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Philip served in the U.S. Army between 1968 and 1974. During this time, he completed two tours in Vietnam...
Donald Gene Light
Mar 27, 2024
Donald Gene Light, 83, of George West, Texas peacefully passed away on March 27, 2024. He was born on February 22, 1941, in Seth, West Virginia to Denvil and Lottie Workman Light.
Donald worked from a young age in a general store near his home where he developed a lifelong love of RC Cola. He and his wife, Janet Martin Light,...
Charles Maurice Talley
Mar 26, 2024
Charles Maurice Talley, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Leakey, Texas. He was born in Madisonville, Texas on March 30, 1938, to Leland Aden and Josie Mozelle (Mize) Talley. He attended Yorktown High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Charles married Gloria Joan Smerken on November 27, 1972. They...
Dixie Ann Kenefake
Mar 25, 2024
Dixie Ann (Donaldson) Kenefake, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024. She was 93 years old and lived in Beeville, Texas.
Dixie was born July 10, 1930, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Leland William Donaldson and Annabel (Ellis) Donaldson. She married the love of her life, David Andrew Kenefake, on October 6, 1951. Together they raised three wonderful sons who meant...
Barbara Nell Quinn
Mar 24, 2024
Barbara Nell (McGrew) Quinn passed from this life into the next on March 24, 2024, at the age of 86. Barbara was born June 4, 1937 in Beeville, Texas, to William Irving McGrew and Pallie Catherine (Ballard) McGrew.
She graduated in 1955 from A.C. Jones High School in Beeville, married her high school sweetheart, Charles Quinn, on June 4, 1956, then...
Conal R. Polk
Mar 23, 2024
Conal R. Polk, a devoted husband, stepfather, step-grandfather and step-great-grandfather, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home in Beeville, Texas at the age of 73.
Conal was born October 21, 1950, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Augustus C. and Ida I. (Box) Polk. After graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Army and continued his commitment to...
Ramona (Palacios) Chapa
Mar 20, 2024
Ramona (Palacios) Chapa, 80, of George West, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Ramona was born June 28, 1943, in Tilden to Tomas and Joaquina (Loza) Palacios. She married Uvaldo Chapa on New Year’s Eve on December 31, 1959, and the couple made their home in George West where they were faithful members of St. George Catholic Church. She dedicated more...
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