Obituaries

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

Recent Obituaries

Alice (Muniz) Moreno

Alice (Muniz) Moreno

Aug 7, 2024

Alice (Muniz) Moreno, 81, a lifelong resident of La Feria, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.

Alice was born on February 27, 1943 in Three Rivers, Texas to loving parents, Graciano Muniz, Sr. and Beatriz Galvan. She retired from La Feria ISD, and...

Ralph Anthony "Tony" Ferguson Jr.

Ralph Anthony "Tony" Ferguson Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Anthony Ferguson Jr., 70, who departed this world unexpectedly on August 6, 2024. Known to many as Tony, he was born Rafael Antonio Fernandez Jr. on July 13, 1954, in Texas City, to a Cuban immigrant, Ralph Anthony Ferguson, and Ginger Powell.

Tony’s dad played professional baseball (catcher for...

Doris Pauline Dickinson

Doris Pauline Dickinson

Aug 4, 2024

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Doris Pauline (Scott) Dickinson of Beeville, Texas on August 4, 2024. She was 87.

Doris was born December 21, 1936, in DeKalb, Texas to Walter C. Scott and Edith Ima (Bruce) Scott. She was a beloved waitress, homemaker and nurturing nanny and loved watching birds in her back yard. She found joy in...

Ray Darnell Barefield Sr.

Ray Darnell Barefield Sr.

Aug 2, 2024

Ray Darnell Barefield Sr., 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Beeville, Texas on August 2, 2024.

Ray was born July 8, 1950, in Beeville to Nevy Robinson and Mary Lou Barefield. He was a graduate of A.C. Jones High School and married his sweetheart, Lena Elizabeth Johnson, on January 27, 1972, in Beeville.

Ray was a devoted member of Jones...

Marta (Zapata) Gutierrez

Marta (Zapata) Gutierrez

Aug 1, 2024

Marta (Zapata) Gutierrez, 66, went in peace to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 1, 2024.

Marta was born March 8, 1958, in Beeville, Texas to Tomas and Enriqueta (Leal) Zapata. She married the love of her life, Arturo “Tudy” Gutierrez, on July 19, 1975, in George West, where they resided for the most part of their...

Napoleon Frank Swafford

Napoleon Frank Swafford

Jul 27, 2024

Our loving precious kind-hearted beloved son, Napoleon Frank Swafford, passed into the loving arms of his Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was 42.

Frank “Nappy,” as he was affectionately known, was born September 16, 1981, in Rolla, Missouri to Jeanette (Price) and Ronald Swafford. He was a 2000 honors graduate of Miller High School and furthered his education earning...

Moritz "Sonny" Boyd Watson

Moritz "Sonny" Boyd Watson

Jul 12, 2024

Moritz “Sonny” Boyd Watson, 86, of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Katy, Texas on July 12, 2024.

Sonny was born in Alice, Texas on October 2, 1937, to Joe and Lorraine Watson. He grew up in Freer, Texas and then Pearsall, Texas where he graduated from Pearsall High School. Sonny later served in the...

Alberto Carreon Saenz

Alberto Carreon Saenz

Jul 10, 2024

Alberto Carreon Saenz, 80, of Three Rivers, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Mr. Saenz was born January 27, 1944, in Three Rivers to Aniseto and Juanita (Carreon) Saenz. He married Maria Morin on June 26, 1966, in Live Oak County. He was a dedicated backhoe operator in the oilfield industry. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren....

Evangelina “Eva” (Lopez) Herrera

Evangelina “Eva” (Lopez) Herrera

Jul 9, 2024

Evangelina “Eva” (Lopez) Herrera, 80, formerly of Beeville, Texas, earned her wings Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home in Humble, Texas.

Eva was born July 25, 1943, to Carlos and Dora (Guerrero) Lopez in Tynan. She married Rumaldo Herrera on August 25, 1960, in Beeville. She was a faithful member of Christ Temple Church and was a loving and devoted...

Virginia (Lopez) Tanguma

Virginia (Lopez) Tanguma

Jul 6, 2024

Maria Virginia (Lopez) Tanguma, 67, a beloved member of the Three Rivers community, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

Virginia was born September 28, 1956, in Three Rivers, Texas to Bernardo and Carmen (Garza) Lopez. She was a proud graduate of Three Rivers High School and married her high school sweetheart, Martin Tanguma, Jr., on June...

Mickey Lynn Guynes

Mickey Lynn Guynes

Jun 30, 2024

Mickey Lynn Guynes passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 76, in Pasadena, Texas.

Mickey was born on June 15, 1948, in Wheeler, Texas to parents Clyde Ray Guynes and Anita Lois Weatherly Guynes.

Mickey dedicated many years to his career as a truck driver, a profession that allowed him to travel extensively and meet people from all walks...

JD Dolph

JD Dolph

Jun 24, 2024

JD Dolph, Jerry Lee Dolph before his name change in 1999, died on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the age of 81.

JD was born in Urbana, Illinois on November 9, 1942, to Harry and Marguerite (Goss) Dolph. He served in the United States Navy for four years, from September 25, 1961 to September 24, 1965. He was a Boilerman Third...

Victoria (Garza) Cabazos

Victoria (Garza) Cabazos

Jun 17, 2024

Victoria (Garza) Cabazos passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 17, 2024, at her home in Beeville, Texas, at the age of 88.

Victoria was born in Beeville on June 22, 1935, to Francisco and Manuela (Benavides) Garza. She married Nicolas Cabazos, Sr. on May 21, 1956.

Victoria's life was a testament to love, laughter, and cherished...

Clarence Tim Nelson

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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...