Obituaries

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

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Sister Rosario Reyes, OP

Sister Rosario Reyes, OP

Jul 14, 2026

Sister Rosario Lopez Reyes was born on 6 October 1944, the seventh of eight children of Olimpia Lopez and Manuel Reyes in San Jacinto Pangasinan Philippines. Born in a Christian family with deep religious conviction, her desire to serve God totally was nurtured so, on April 28, 1966, she entered the religious life. On January 4, 1969, she pronounced her...

Judy Ann Williford

Judy Ann Williford

Jul 7, 2026

Judy Ann Williford, 81, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 7, 2026.

Judy was born on October 16, 1944, in Three Rivers, Texas, to Robert Lamprecht and Viola Albrecht Lamprecht. She was the third of eight children and grew up on her family’s farm in the Ray Point community. Judy was a woman of faith and a member...

Sylvia (Muniz) Garcia

Sylvia (Muniz) Garcia

Jul 19, 2026

Sylvia (Muniz) Garcia, 90, a beloved wife mother, grandmother, and sister was called to rest with our Heavenly Father on July 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

Syvia was born August 29, 1935, in Three Rivers, Texas to Graciano Muniz Sr. & Beatrice (Galvan) Muniz. On May 27, 1955, she married the love of her life Alejandro...

Xavier Alexander Paiz

Xavier Alexander Paiz

Jul 18, 2026

Xavier Alexander Paiz, 28, was born on November 15, 1997, to Trinidad Paiz III & Yolanda Marin Paiz, in Wharton,Tx. He married Claudia Delgado on March 20th @ Impact Church in George West, Tx where his parents were pastors. This is where he attended church and played drums for 17yrs.

He resided in Odem, Tx with his wife and 2 handsome...

Margaret Lynne Tims Ward

Margaret Lynne Tims Ward

May 1, 2026

Margaret Lynne Tims Ward, known to all as Lynne, 58, passed away on May 1, 2026, near George West, Texas.

Lynne was born on January 4, 1968, in Liberty, Texas, to Donald Elliot Tims and Pauline Davis Tims. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1986 and went on to get her degree from Lamar University while working her way through...

Claudia Ann (McCarty) Roeser

Claudia Ann (McCarty) Roeser

Jun 23, 2026

Claudia Ann McCarty Roeser, 81, passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2026, in Houston, Texas.

Born on February 13, 1945, in Beeville, Texas, Claudia was the daughter of Kathleen Waldie McCarty and William Dalton McCarty. She graduated from A.C. Jones High School in 1963 before attending The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a degree in English in 1967....

Linda Sueann Paradis

Linda Sueann Paradis

Jul 15, 2026

Linda Sueann Paradis, 78, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.

Linda was born on February 4, 1948, in Preston County, West Virginia, to Charles L. and Thelma Mersing. She married Louis J. Paradis on April 30, 1983. Linda made her home in Preston County before moving to California and later settling in Beeville, Texas.

Linda’s greatest joy was her faith. She...

Morris S. Winkle

Morris S. Winkle

Jul 13, 2026

Morris S. Winkle, 86, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away July 13, 2026.

Morris was born on July 1, 1940, in Quitman, Texas to Morris Winkle Sr. and Nell Kennamer Winkle. Morris earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas A&I University in Kingsville. He began his career in education at William Adams High School in Alice, Texas, before joining...

Mary Beth Downes

Mary Beth Downes

Jul 12, 2026

Mrs. Mary Beth Downes, 68, of Beeville, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2026.

Mrs. Downes was born on October 28, 1957, to Virgil and Phyllis Crider in St. Paul, Minnesota.

She was a beautiful, kind soul and will be remembered by her husband, Dale Downes; two daughters, Marion and Nora Upton; two sons, Tommy and Jason Downes; multiple grandchildren; and one...

John Matthew Curbo

John Matthew Curbo

Jul 4, 2026

John Matthew “Matt” Curbo, 70, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Matt was born on October 30, 1955, in Beeville, Texas, to Jeff and Yvonne Curbo. As a young man, Matt was involved helping his father with the cattle, hunting, playing baseball and football, and was a member of the Key Club. He grew up...

David Lee Chesnutt

David Lee Chesnutt

Jun 29, 2026

David Lee Chesnutt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1951 in Beeville, Texas to Cleon Chesnutt and Winnie Chesnutt.

David grew up in Normanna, Texas and later met and married Janice Curby on September 27, 1972, in Beeville, Texas, after a two-month courtship that grew into...

Raymond Eugene Gilstrap

Raymond Eugene Gilstrap

Jun 19, 2026

Raymond Eugene Gilstrap, 84, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2026.

Raymond was born in Wray, Colorado, on December 10, 1941 to Raymond and Beulah Gilstrap. He was a member of the Skidmore Baptist Church. He joined the Navy in 1961 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was stationed in Rota, Spain, Guam/Vietnam, Hawaii and...

Carol Barbara Smith

Carol Barbara Smith

Jun 17, 2026

Carol Barbara Smith, 82, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Santa Anna, Texas. She was born on June 4, 1944, in San Angelo, Texas, to Jesse and Ida Smith.

Barbara (as she preferred to be called) was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend whose life was marked by kindness, creativity, and a deep love for others. She was a devoted Christian...

Raymond Charles Zowarka

Raymond Charles Zowarka

Jun 16, 2026

Dr. Raymond Charles Zowarka, Jr, 76, of Beeville, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2026 at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Raymond was born in San Antonio on March 20, 1950. He graduated from Antonian High School in San Antonio and proceeded to become, in his own words, a professional student. He received a B.S. in Engineering Science from Trinity...

Patty Partlow Adair

Patty Partlow Adair

Jun 6, 2026

Patty Partlow Adair’s life of 85 years was lived with grace, beauty, strength, and courage. She was born in Beeville, TX on August 8, 1940 to her parents Doris and Ross Partlow. Patty graduated in 1958 from A.C. Jones High School. She attended what was then called Southwest Texas State in San Marcos, before marrying her beloved husband, Allen (Al)...

Barbara McCullen

Barbara McCullen

Jun 5, 2026

Barbara Ann McCullen, 79, passed away on June 5, 2026.

Barbara was born January 31, 1947, in Vernon, Texas to JoAnn Gentry Sandlin and Herman Dunn Sandlin. She graduated from A.C. Jones High School and proceeded to attend A&I University-Kingsville. She later pursued classes towards a master’s degree at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi.

Barbara met and married Mac McCullen in 1971,...

Frances (Odom) Ferrell

Frances (Odom) Ferrell

May 29, 2026

Frances (Odom) Ferrell, 74, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

Born on November 22, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, to Tommy and Ruth Odom, she married the love of her life, Archie Ferrell Jr., on August 13, 1965, in San Antonio.

Frances found her greatest joy in caring for...

Elorine Evelyn Franke

Elorine Evelyn Franke

May 25, 2026

Elorine Evelyn (Pieper) Franke, 90, of Pawnee, Texas passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, in George West.

Elorine was born May 26, 1935, to Herbert Pieper and Carolyne Pfenniger in Yorktown, Texas. She graduated from high school and carried the values of hard work, kindness, and dedication throughout her life. She married Allan Franke on May 31, 1952, in Kenedy, Texas.

Elorine...

Michael "Mickey" Joseph McNeal Jr.

Michael "Mickey" Joseph McNeal Jr.

May 21, 2026

Michael (Mickey) Joseph McNeal Jr, 87, of George West, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

Mickey was born on March 15, 1939, in Alice, Texas. He worked alongside his parents at the family-owned Cities Service filling station when he was just 12 years old. In an era when service stations were the heart of small-town...

Caroyl Jane Green

Caroyl Jane Green

May 19, 2026

Caroyl Jane Green, 78, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was born on December 13, 1947, in Brownfield, Texas, to Raymond and Mary Martin Green.

Caroyl graduated from Brownfield High School in 1965 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from West Texas State University in Canyon in 1969. Following graduation, she moved to San Antonio, where she...