Obituaries

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

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Juanita R. Suarez

Juanita R. Suarez

Dec 10, 2024

Juanita (Ruiz) Suarez, 91, of George West, Texas passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Live Oak Nursing Center. She was born on November 19, 1933, in Sinton, Texas to Jose Angel Ruiz and Atilana (Martinez) Ruiz and was the last remaining of 10 siblings.

She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Freasier, Jr, and is survived...

Robert Gonzales Pena

Robert Gonzales Pena

Dec 7, 2024

Robert Gonzales Pena, 60, passed away at his home in George West, Texas on December 7, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer. He was lovingly surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on September 11, 1964, in Beeville, Texas to Reynaldo “Ray” Pena and Elida (Gonzales) Pena. He was a graduate of George West High School. Robert was devoted...

Angela "Cookie" Lea Cook

Angela "Cookie" Lea Cook

Dec 7, 2024

Angela “Cookie” Lea (Dillon) Cook, 53, of Beeville, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Angela was born August 21, 1971, in Del Rio, Texas to James Dillon and Carolyn Sue (Vanlandingham) Dillon. She married Iain Derek Cook in Beeville on June 13, 1997. She served as a correctional officer for numerous years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, as...

Eliseo Cruz

Eliseo Cruz

Dec 5, 2024

Eliseo Cruz, 70, born and raised in Three Rivers, Texas, gained his wings on December 5, 2024, as on this day he was called by our Lord and Savior. Eliseo passed away peacefully at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on August 9, 1954, to Pablo Cruz Jr. and Asencion "Chovita" Cruz Parker. He was...

Josephine "Jo" (Pace) Moore

Josephine "Jo" (Pace) Moore

Nov 26, 2024

Born December 4, 1930, in Fairport, New York, Josephine “Jo” (Pace) Moore of Austin, Texas died on November 26, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary (Bartolotta) Pace; her husband, Donald Moore; and a sister, Rosalind (Pace) Bommele.

Jo is survived by her children, Daniel (Cindee) Moore, David (Cheri Dee) Moore of George West, Texas, and Susan...

John Jerry Valenta

John Jerry Valenta

Nov 24, 2024

John Jerry Valenta, beloved partner, brother, Dad, Grandad, and Great-Grandad, passed away at Morningside Ministries on Sunday, November 24, 2024 after a brief battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). He was 69 years old and lived in Berclair, Texas his whole life.

John was born September 26, 1955, in Beeville, Texas to Felix Rudolph Valenta and Ellene Ida Mae (Hertel) Valenta. He...

Lewis Frank Howard

Lewis Frank Howard

Nov 24, 2024

Lewis Frank Howard, a dedicated family man, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born December 22, 1944, in Hamilton, Texas to Elzie Chandler and Leila Mae (Harvey) Howard. 

Growing up, Dad was a traditional Texas country boy. He enjoyed riding his horses, fishing, track, FFA, rodeos, baseball and football. He enlisted in the...

Pablo Valadez

Pablo Valadez

Nov 17, 2024

Pablo Valadez, 90, of George West, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the Live Oak Nursing Center surrounded by his family.

Pablo was born February 4, 1934 in Beeville to Jose P. Valadez and Maria (Escarcega) Valadez. He was a member of St. George Catholic Church and dedicated numerous years as a skilled heavy equipment operator. He loved dancing...

Mary Alice Jones

Mary Alice Jones

Nov 15, 2024

Mary Alice (Peter) Jones, 90, of Swinney Switch, Texas, passed away at Hacienda Oaks of Beeville on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Mary Alice was born June 12, 1934, in Bee County to Edward Peter and Matilda (Faktor) Peter. She married Jimmie Jones Jr. in Beeville in 1952 and was a faithful parishioner of St. George Catholic Church in George West. As...

Robert "Bob" Wingenter

Robert "Bob" Wingenter

Nov 12, 2024

Robert “Bob” Joseph Wingenter, 87, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, just five days short of his 88th birthday. 

A native Beevillian, Bob was born on November 17, 1936, to Henry and Margaret (Rutkowski) Wingenter. He was the youngest of three children.

Known for his charm and wit, Bob was a 1954 graduate of A.C. Jones High...

David Andrew Romo

David Andrew Romo

Nov 11, 2024

David Andrew Romo, 58, of San Antonio, TX, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 11, 2024.

David was born January 25, 1966, in Anaheim, California to Daniel James Romo and Linda Lee (Dawson) Romo. He attended United High School in Laredo, TX. In his youth, David could be found playing on his drums in his band with friends or listening to his...

E.J. New

E.J. New

Nov 5, 2024

E.J. “Bubba” New, 86, of Beeville, Texas passed away on November 5, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1938 to Gentry and Addie (Rhodes) New in Mineral, Texas.

Bubba was a well-known pipeline welder and a member of the Church of Christ in Beeville. He married Donice Ashley on May 30, 1963 in Beeville. Bubba lived a colorful life and...

John Spikes

John Spikes

Nov 3, 2024

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Patsy (Robertson) Petrus

Patsy (Robertson) Petrus

Nov 3, 2024

Patsy (Robertson) Petrus, aged 99, of Beeville, Texas passed away on November 3, 2024. Born on August 11, 1925, Patsy was a woman of quiet strength and profound dedication to her family.

Throughout her life, Patsy was a pillar of support and love for her children and grandchildren, whom she adored immensely. Patsy attended Odem Elementary and completed her education at...

Virgil Thomas Brown Jr.

Virgil Thomas Brown Jr.

Nov 1, 2024

Virgil Thomas Brown, Jr., 83, a longtime resident of George West, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Skidmore on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Bubba, as he was fondly known, was born in Corpus Christi on Christmas Day in 1940 to Virgil Thomas Brown Sr. and Mary Lillian Korczynski. He lived a life rich in experiences and marked his dedication...

Margaret Ann (Bauman) Moody

Margaret Ann (Bauman) Moody

Oct 31, 2024

Margaret Ann (Bauman) Moody was called home to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Margaret was born on May 21, 1934 to Bart and Hulda (Hennig) Bauman in Corpus Christi, Texas. She grew up in Corpus Christi, attended Savage Elementary, Robert Driscoll Jr. High and graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1952. 

Margaret married Richard J. Moody on...

Sandra (Alvarado) Romero

Sandra (Alvarado) Romero

Oct 25, 2024

Sandra (Alvarado) Romero, affectionately known as “Twigg,” passed away on October 25, 2024, in George West, Texas, at the age of 68.

Sandra was born December 8, 1955, in Three Rivers, to Joe Alvarado and Irene (Bueno) Alvarado. A proud 1974 graduate of Three Rivers High School, Sandra was well-loved and remembered fondly by her peers. She dedicated 25 years of...

Diana (Rivera) Aguilar

Diana (Rivera) Aguilar

Oct 25, 2024

Diana (Rivera) Aguilar, 67, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully in her home in George West, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones on October 25, 2024.

Diana was born August 19, 1957, in Corpus Christi, to Israel Molina Rivera Sr. and Emma (Ortiz) Rivera. She was a 1975 graduate of Orange Grove High School and pursued a career...

Andrew Clyde Salge

Andrew Clyde Salge

Oct 24, 2024

Andrew Clyde Salge, age 80, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 in Tynan, Texas following a courageous battle with chronic kidney disease.

Andrew was born to H.H. and Willie Mae Salge on August 22, 1944, in Beeville, Texas and raised on the family farm near Tynan. He was a 1962 graduate of Skidmore-Tynan High School. After high school graduation, he...

David E. "Bud" Walton

David E. "Bud" Walton

Oct 20, 2024

David E. "Bud" Walton, 93, of George West, Texas passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Live Oak Nursing Center.

David was born on March 6, 1931, in Gussettville, Texas to William "Bill" David Walton and Virginia (Massey) Walton. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force in his younger years. His life was characterized by hard work and dedication,...