All Obituaries

It is with sadness that the family of Patricia “Pat” Ann (Bogarich) Thorndike announces her unexpected passing on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville. She was 84. Pat was born September 4, 1937 in Winona, Minnesota, to Marko Bogarich and Stella (Metcalf) Bogarich. She married Norris Oakley “Tom” Thorndike on April 24, 1965, in Illinois and lived in Skidmore since 1984. She was employed with Skidmore-Tynan ISD for 13 years where she made a...

Sofia (Ybanez) Bernal, 89, a lifelong resident of George West, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Live Oak Nursing Center. Sofia was born November 11, 1932 to Jesus Ybanez and Guadalupe (Garcia) Ybanez in George West. She married Pablo “Paul” Bernal on January 21, 1950 at St. George Catholic Church where they remained active parishioners. Sofia enjoyed going gambling, dancing and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and...

Bennie Charles Belew, at the age of 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Victoria, Texas.  Bennie was born December 22, 1938 in Winters, Texas, to Woodrow and Pat (Tressa Nan) Belew. He married the love of his life, Sally (Lora Lee) Walker, on March 8, 1963 in Wimberly, Texas. Together they taught school, raised children and served in the church. He was a beloved and well-known biology teacher at Beeville ISD for 47 years. He was a loving husband, father,...

Mary Agnes (Blair) Magill passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Christus Spohn Hospital, Beeville. She was 93. Mary was born December 9, 1928 in Three Rivers to Samuel Blair and Orabella (Hart) Blair. She married Leroy Magill on June 29, 1971 in Beeville where they were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Not only was Mary a talented artist and creative in crafts, she also enjoyed bird watching and horse racing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Orabella Blair;...

Michael Wayne Davis, 77, of Three Rivers, Texas, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022. Michael was born August 28, 1944 in Highlands, Texas to Archie Sherman Davis and Viola Mae (McKay) Davis. He was a 1962 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas, and married Connie Dell Sanders on November 19, 1972 in Liberty, Texas. He moved to Three Rivers in 1985 taking a job at the Diamond Shamrock (Valero) Refinery in Three Rivers working as maintenance supervisor. He was employed at...

Ellis Eugene Ginn was born September 13, 1948 to the late Ray Ginn, Jr. and Doris Caron Ginn in George West, TX and left this earthly life on January 5, 2022 at the age of 73. Ellis was the eldest of four children and is preceded in death by his father, Ray Ginn, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Doris Ginn of Beeville; two daughters, Melissa (Chris) Thomas of Beeville and Tracie (Jeff) Spears of Pawnee; his beloved companion and partner of 15 years, Renelle Romine and her two sons, Mason...

Thomas “Tommy” Wilson O’Neil, 78, of Beeville, Texas passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. Tommy was born January 30, 1943 in Beeville to Ignatius Patrick “Bud” O’Neil and Kathleen (Wilson) O’Neil. He was a 1960 graduate of A.C. Jones High School and retired as a rancher. He married Nancy Newsom in Beeville on December 28, 1965 at St. Joseph Catholic Church where they remained active members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Kathleen...

David William Perkins, Sr. passed away on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022, at his home in Beeville Texas. He was 73. David was born February 14, 1948 in Three Rivers to Clarence Harrison Perkins and Dorothy Willie (Sanders) Perkins. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He married Eleanor Farrell on November 4, 2015 in Beeville and they were faithful members of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Dottie Perkins; a brother, Danny Perkins; and a...

Howard Buford Estep of Three Rivers, TX gained his wings on January 1, 2022 at the age of 82. Buford was born on July 13, 1939 to Richard Estep and Pearl Smith in Norman, Oklahoma. His infectious smile and laugh will live on forever. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor. He truly brought the life to the party. Buford established his family business, HEFCO, in 1983 which is now owned and...

Olivia (Guzman) Garcia, 91, formerly of Floydada, went on to her final resting place with Christ Jesus, Saturday, January 1, 2022, surrounded by her family in her final moments of life. Olivia was born July 19, 1930, to Eusebio and Esperanza Guzman in Mathis, Texas. The eldest of four children, her humble beginnings taught her that hard work was never a waste of time and her work ethic produced many successes in her life. She loved her family, enjoyed gardening, quilting, playing bingo and...