Obituaries

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

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Connie Axley Aman

Connie Axley Aman

Sep 28, 2024

Connie Axley Aman, 77, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2024.

Connie was born March 25, 1947, in Lufkin, Texas and raised in Nacogdoches, Texas by Branch and Veida Axley. It was at Stephen F. Austin University that she met the love of her life, James Elwood Aman, and married him on July 15, 1967. They were married...

Foxie Lee Moya

Foxie Lee Moya

Sep 27, 2024

Foxie Lee Moya, 65, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Three Rivers, Texas, on September 27, 2024.

Foxie was born June 12, 1959, in Three Rivers to Mario Moya Sr. and Dora (Sotelo) Moya. He was a 1978 graduate of Three Rivers High School and married Elda Lee Diaz on July 19, 1980, in...

James J. Vanecek

James J. Vanecek

Sep 26, 2024

James Joe Vanecek, fondly known as “Czeco,” 75, of Corpus Christi and Sinton, Texas passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024.

James was born January 18, 1949, in Sinton to Paul Lewis Vanecek and Agnes A. (Klepac) Vanecek. James began his journey with a strong educational foundation as a 1967 graduate of Sinton High School, followed by some college coursework at Del...

Clarence Wayne Hatcher

Clarence Wayne Hatcher

Sep 16, 2024

Clarence “Wayne” Hatcher passed away on September 16, 2024, at the age of 85. A longtime resident of Bee County, Wayne was born on December 14, 1938, in Beeville to Milton E. and Gladys N. (Thomas) Hatcher.

After graduating from A.C. Jones High School and some college, he joined the U.S. Air Force (USAF) in 1957. While serving our country in...

Roberta Maxine Foster

Roberta Maxine Foster

Sep 16, 2024

On September 16, 2024, Roberta Maxine Foster, 88, of George West, Texas, was completely healed from dementia and entered the kingdom of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was greeted by her husband, Bud Foster; and her two children, Lisa Dianne and Charles Foster.

Maxine was born October 28, 1935, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to the late William Haskell Sharp and...

Amado Juan Valadez

Amado Juan Valadez

Aug 31, 2024

Amado Juan Valadez, 71, of George West, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Mr. Valadez was born on June 16, 1953, in Mathis to Juan and Consuelo Valadez. He was a member of St. George Catholic Church in George West. Amado married the love of his life, Miquela Basquez, on July 19, 1975, in George West.

He was preceded in death...

Maximina Maria "Mary" Rodriguez

Maximina Maria "Mary" Rodriguez

Aug 22, 2024

Our dear mother, Maximina Maria "Mary" Rodriguez, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2024. She was 96 years old.

Maximina was born January 25, 1928, in General Cepeda, Mexico to Jose Angel Torres and Selestina (Picazo) Torres. She retired from Three Rivers Independent School District after numerous years of dedicated service. Mary was a wonderful mother...

Monique Renee Winkel

Monique Renee Winkel

Aug 18, 2024

Monique Renee Winkel, 58, of Beeville passed away on August 18, 2024, in a local nursing home after an extended illness. 

She was born on February 12, 1966, in Farmington, Michigan to James Walaskay and Nancy Reed. She grew up in the same area until graduating from high school and completing a year of college in Rexburg, Idaho. It was during...

Jerlene Epperly

Jerlene Epperly

Aug 18, 2024

Jerlene (Buxkamper) Epperly, 84, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Corrigan, Texas.

Jerlene was born April 27, 1940, in Three Rivers, Texas, to Lawrence Emil Buxkamper, Sr. and Janie Bell (Geffert) Buxkamper. She was a proud high school graduate who dedicated many years to her career as a secretary in the electronics industry. She enjoyed outdoor activities including roller blading...

Eliseo Cantu

Eliseo Cantu

Aug 10, 2024

Eliseo Cantu, 91, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather of Skidmore, Texas passed on August 10, 2024.

Mr. Cantu was born on November 13, 1932, in Raymondville to Manuel and Santos Cantu. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sinton and was a devoted rancher.

He started working for the Griffith Ranch around the age of 16. He...

Dorothy Marie Uzzell

Dorothy Marie Uzzell

Aug 9, 2024

Dorothy Marie (Koenig) Uzzell, age 85, of Beeville, Texas, died of natural causes on Friday, August 9, 2024, in Round Rock, Texas. 

Dorothy was born on February 7, 1939, to James and Lois Koenig in Beeville. She dedicated numerous years to the banking industry and retired as a Vice President of Commercial National Bank in Beeville. Dorothy found immense happiness in...

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...