Local Obituaries for Beeville, Three Rivers, and George West, Texas
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Clarence Tim Nelson
Jun 13, 2024
Clarence Tim Nelson, 85, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, surrounded by his family at home in Mathis, Texas.
Clarence was born on February 14, 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Clarence Anthony Nelson and Charlotte Elizabeth (Downs) Nelson. He was a rancher for many years in Berclair, Texas and was the former owner and operator of Butedale, British Colombia,...
Oscar "Rooster" Cruz Martinez, Sr.
May 28, 2024
The family of Oscar “Rooster” Cruz Martinez Sr. is sad to announce his passing on May 28, 2024, at the age of 61.
Rooster, as he was most commonly called, was born August 15, 1962, in Three Rivers to Arturo Jose Martinez and Vicenta (Cruz) Martinez. He attended George West ISD and married the love of his life, Noelia Rodriguez, on...
Joyce (Farmer) Herzog
May 26, 2024
Joyce (Farmer) Herzog, born in Arkansas in 1933, the daughter of Chester Lee Farmer and Willie (McWhorter) Farmer, passed away May 26, 2024, in her home in Skidmore, Texas. Joyce married James Charles “Ace” Herzog in 1952 and the couple moved to Skidmore that year.
She had a passion for reading, solving crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy and going to the movies...
Frances C. Bernal
May 26, 2024
Frances C. Bernal, 74, of George West, Texas passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Christus Spohn Hospital, Beeville.
Frances, a devout Catholic, was born December 20, 1949, in San Diego, Texas to James Rowland and Dora G. Tamez. She was a faithful member of St. George Catholic Church. Cooking, gardening and sewing were some of her favorite hobbies, but spending...
Paul A. Jaure
May 24, 2024
Paul Adolfo Jaure, 81, of Beeville, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on May 24, 2024.
Paul was born August 25, 1942, in Beeville to Miguel and Bertha (Rodriguez) Jaure. He married Sarah Guerrero on August 30, 1969. Together they dedicated their lives to educating young people and supporting their community.
Paul served in the United States Army before earning his Bachelor of Science...
Joe Hoffman, Sr.
May 23, 2024
Arthur Joe Hoffman, Sr., 69, of Beeville, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Joe was one of four children born to J.L. “Hoppy” and Jean Hoffman on August 27, 1954, in Rockport, Texas. The family moved to Woodsboro where they remained until 1965. They then moved to Beeville. He graduated from A.C. Jones High School in 1972. He played football...
Walter Quintanilla
May 14, 2024
It is with sadness that the family of Walter Quintanilla announces his unexpected passing on May 14, 2024, at his home in Beeville, Texas at the age of 60.
Wally, as he was fondly known, was born June 14, 1963, in Beeville to Jose Angel and Maria Elva (Gutierrez) Quintanilla. He attended Beeville ISD and worked with NAPA for 10 years...
Janet (Martin) Light
May 11, 2024
Janet (Martin) Light, also known to many as “Mrs. Light,” of George West, Texas peacefully passed away on May 11, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia to Orlan “Ted” and Letha (Sharp) Martin. Janet married her husband, Donald of 63 years, on April 2, 1960, in West Virginia and moved to Texas.
Mrs. Light cared...
Patsy Geraldine Schirmer
May 9, 2024
Patsy Geraldine (Gray) Schirmer, 87, of Beeville, Texas passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, in San Antonio.
Patsy was born August 16, 1936, in Beeville to C.C. “Pete” Gray and Avis (Freeze) Gray. She married Henry Reinhold Schirmer on December 31, 1952. Henry and Patsy moved to the Clareville Community in December 1957 where they began farming. She enjoyed sewing, working in...
Vestal Bernie Odom
May 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Vestal Bernie Odom
Our beloved Vestal Odom, born October 18th, 1978, in Beeville, Texas, passed away on May 3rd, 2024, at the age of 45.
Vestal, son of Byron Allen Odom and Judith Kay (Witte) Odom, was a devoted child of God, loving parent, cherished friend and a beloved member of his family. He was a faithful servant...
Adelita (Zapata) Yunis
Apr 29, 2024
Adelita (Zapata) Yunis, 68, of George West, Texas passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, in a Corpus Christi hospital.
Adelita was born January 8, 1956, in Beeville to Tomas Zapata and Enriqueta (Leal) Zapata. She retired from Wells Fargo after serving numerous years of dedication and hard work as a loan officer. She was a faithful member of St. George Catholic...
Verna Rose Hilliard
Apr 28, 2024
Verna Rose Hilliard,77, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024 in her home in Beeville, Texas.
Verna was born in Berclair, Texas on December 1, 1946, to Adolph Windberg and Emelia (Reitz) Windberg. She worked at Elder’s Country Store and Market with dedication and passion throughout her career. Her commitment to her work was admired by all who knew her.
Outside of...
Betty Roxanne Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Surrounded by her loved ones, Betty Roxanne Johnson, age 69, passed from her earthly life into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2024, in a San Antonio hospital following a short illness.
Roxanne was born April 5, 1955, in Beeville, Texas to Frederic Andrew and Evelyn Frances (Hines) Johnson. Roxanne graduated from George West High School in...
Cecelia Anne Hollingsworth
Apr 24, 2024
Cecelia “Cece” Anne Hollingsworth, 95, of Beeville, Texas, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Cece Hollingsworth was born to E.R. Boyd and Marie Armstrong Boyd of Dallas, Texas, on September 10, 1928. She attended high school and college in Dallas and graduated from SMU with a major in Home Economics in 1949. While at SMU, she was a member of the Zeta...
Nancy Jane Murphy
Apr 20, 2024
Nancy Jane Murphy of Victoria, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at age 87.
Nancy was born and raised in Beeville, Texas and was a daughter among six other siblings to Theda and Clarence Wright on June 17, 1936. Always an energetic, positive and hard-working person, she was very active at a young age helping...
Dewey Dowling Bellows
Apr 20, 2024
Dewey Dowling Bellows was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 20, 2024.
Dewey was born in Three Rivers, Texas on December 18, 1932, to Richard Douglas and Alice Dewey Bellows. He married the love of his life, Delores M. Franke, on May 30, 1953, in Pawnee and expressed his love for and appreciation of her always....
Judge Joseph "Joe" Lyvers
Apr 19, 2024
The patriarch of the Lyvers family, Joseph Kenneth Lyvers, 86, of Beeville, Texas, passed away April 19, 2024.
Judge Lyvers was a well-known and beloved community member as well as a respected lawman having served graciously in many influential positions, but his proudest role was that of a family man.
Joe was born September 24, 1937, in Bardstown, Kentucky, to Joseph Vernie...
Joe Pat Powell
Apr 18, 2024
Joe Pat Powell, 93, of George West, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024.
Born on August 22, 1930, in Panhandle, Texas, Joe Pat was a beloved figure in his community and a cherished member of his family. Joe Pat proudly served as a Gunner's Mate Third Class on the USS Frank E. Evans DD-745 during the Korean War. After...
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...
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