Recent Obituaries

Aug 31, 2021

Rogelio Ortiz was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 60. He lived in George West, Texas but was from Beeville.

Rogelio was born October 17, 1960 in Three Rivers to Manuela (Ybanez) and Lorenzo Ortiz. He was a 1980 graduate of Three Rivers High School and attended Bee County...

Aug 29, 2021

Rex Allen Ferrell, Sr., 66, of George West, Texas passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Christus Spohn Hospital - Beeville.

Rex was born January 21, 1955 in Logan, West Virginia, to Mona (Evans) and Archie Ferrell. He married Sharon Broussard in Live Oak County on December 13, 2014. He was a loving, devoted and caring husband,...

Aug 29, 2021

Frances Elizabeth (Pirko) Thompson, 86, passed away August 29, 2021, at her home in Refugio, Texas.

Frances was born April 12, 1935 in Gypsy, West Virginia, to Emery Pirko and Mary Louise (Katko) Pirko. She started her career at Michigan Bell, moved to Texas, got married and started her family. She served as secretary at Barnhart-Rooke Chevrolet...

Aug 27, 2021

Dr. Phillip Langdon Finke, 80, of Beeville, Texas, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Christus Spohn Hospital of Beeville.

Dr. Finke was born June 20, 1941 in Mathis, Texas to Emma May (Rice) Finke and Monroe Phillip Finke. He graduated from A.C. Jones High School in Beeville, Texas in 1959 and then he earned his Bachelors...

Aug 26, 2021

Maria “Moie” Zuniga, 67, of George West, Texas, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 26, 2021.

Maria Zuniga was born in George West, Texas, on January 15, 1954. She married Antonio “Poie” Zuniga on March 9, 1969. They were married 52 years. Maria gave her life to Christ in 1981 and...

Aug 26, 2021

John R. Johnson was born on September 28, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Cecil Truman and Alma (Berry) Johnson. On April 15, 1979 he married the love of his life, Dodie. John was a loving husband, father, and Pawpaw.

On August 26, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and surrounded by the family...

Aug 25, 2021

Raymond Thomas Pettit, 81, of Beeville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at DeTar Hospital in Victoria.

Raymond was born July 7, 1940 in Corpus Christi to Minnie Carolyn (Ikoun) and Robert Thurman Pettit. He was a 1958 graduate of A.C. Jones High School. He served his country from 1958-1962 as Military Police in the U.S....

Aug 25, 2021

Pamela Beth (Pinson) Paris, 62, of George West, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville.

Pamela was born Feb. 10, 1959 in Corpus Christi to Maggie Beth (Fortenberry) and John Floyd Pinson. She was a 1977 graduate of Richard King High School and was a proud Mighty Mustang. She married Michael Berlin...

Aug 22, 2021

Homer Ray Smith, 88, of Three Rivers, Texas passed away on August 22, 2021. He is rejoicing with his loving wife of 59 years, Joyce Lamprecht Smith.

Homer was born in Three Rivers, Texas on August 2, 1933 to John Elmer Smith and Delilah (Stroud) Smith. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Our Savior...

Aug 21, 2021

Kenneth Carl Martin entered into his eternal reward on Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born September 24, 1937, to Curtis and Thelma Martin in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army and he loved his country. He had a passion for gardening and a talent for fixing things. He worked for Halliburton for 18...

Aug 20, 2021

Alexander Warner Kibler, 89, of Beeville, Texas, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021.

Alex was born September 17, 1931 in Greenville, Texas to George Warner Kibler and Cleo (Alexander) Kibler. He married Shirley Louise Riley on July 10, 1952 in Greenville, Texas. After graduating from Commerce High School in 1948, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Aug 19, 2021

Israel Cruz, 62, went in peace to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was lovingly surrounded by his family at their home in Three Rivers, Texas at the time of his passing.

Israel, known as “La Honey” Cruz, was born April 19, 1959 in Three Rivers to Dora (Chavera)...

Aug 16, 2021

Lynes Eugene Cavallin, 83, of George West, Texas passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville.

Lynes was born June 9, 1938 in Jackson County to Clarence Adolph and Betty (Griffith) Cavallin. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy and ended his military career as an E8 Chief Petty Officer retiring in 1977. On November...

Aug 11, 2021

Linda Belle (Pollan) Denning, 76, of Hitchcock, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

Linda was born December 31, 1944 in Beeville to Billie Ruth (Slayton) and Rubeun Lloyd Pollan Jr. She married Theodore “Ted” Denning on November 19, 1960 in Mission, Texas.

She was beautiful, intelligent, kind, and brave. She never shied away from...

Aug 7, 2021

Howard Valter Crawford, 76, departed this life on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home in Three Rivers.

Howard was born on August 28, 1944, to Katherine (Autry) Crawford and Elroy Crawford. He graduated from TRHS in 1963 and attended college at Texas A&I University in Kingsville. He then joined the United States Army, serving in Vietnam...

Aug 4, 2021

Jose Soilo Gonzales, Jr., 88, of Three Rivers, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Arden Place in Beeville.

Jose was born September 10, 1932 in George West to Jose Soilo Gonzales Sr. and Catalina (Torres) Gonzales. He married Adelaida Martinez on March 9, 2012, in Sandia, Texas. He was a Catholic by faith and was...

Aug 3, 2021

Edward Emil Swinky, Jr., 67, of Mathis, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville.

Edward was born May 9, 1954 in Bay City to Helen Margaret (Sims) and Edward Emil Swinky Sr. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and retired from the aviation industry in the maintenance department. He...

Aug 1, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Donice Marie (Ashby) New. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 1, 2021

Carolyn Diane Hunter, 76, passed away August 1, 2021, surrounded with love.

Her vivacious personality, bright smile and positive attitude will be forever missed by family and friends. She always chose happiness amid any challenge. Carolyn’s daughters always said she could bring fun to even the most boring mundane activities. Her capacity for joy was endless and...

Jul 29, 2021

Donald Ray Smith, 62, of Beeville, Texas passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, in a San Antonio hospital.

Donald was born April 8, 1959 in San Antonio to John Richard Smith and Mary Ella (Anderson) Smith. He was a graduate of Stockdale High School in Stockdale, Texas, and was employed as a lube technician and oil mechanic....