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Victoria Helen Elizabeth Gibbens 1927 — 2024 Helen Elizabeth Gibbens, 96, passed away in Victoria, February 26, 2024. She was born September 13, 1927 in Campbellton to Truman Sr and Nettie Elizabeth McAda Clyburn. Helen is survived by her children, Brenda Kunce and Bill Gibbens, Jr. and wife Eileen; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A private service will be held in Campbellton Cemetery. Three Rivers, Texas Linda Gail Blair 1944 — 2024 Linda Gail Blair, 79, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2024 in Pleasanton, TX. She was born on August 9, 1944 in Three Rivers, TX to John and Kathryn (Smelley) Blair. Linda is preceded in death by her parents; brother Keith Blair and a baby sister Cathy Blair. Linda is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Harold and Clarisse Blair; sister-in-law Margie Blair; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be on Monday, February 26, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Hurley Funeral Home Chapel-Pleasanton. There will be a private family burial at Three Rivers Cemetery. Jourdanton, Texas Omar Alviso 1999 — 2024 Omar Alviso, age 24, passed away in Jourdanton on February 19, 2024. He was born in San Antonio, on November 9, 1999. Omar is survived by his father, Daniel Alviso and wife Jennifer; mother, Esperanza Mata Silva and husband Ignacio Jr.; brothers, Daniel Alviso Jr., Gabriel Ignacio Silva, and Isaac Gonzales; sisters, Jenna Judith Pinion and husband Eric, Devin Rae Alviso, Anaceli Alviso, and Sara Gonzales; grandmothers, Rebecca Alviso, and Martha Cruz, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, David Alviso Sr., Juan Mata Sr., and Andrew Cruz, and uncle, Manuel Chapa. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Hurley Funeral Home, from... Del Rio, Texas Gladys Ruth Persyn 1939 — 2024 Gladys Ruth Migura Persyn passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, in Del Rio. She was born in Yorktown, Texas on October 23, 1939, to Alois and Vera (Skloss) Migura. Gladys attended Holy Cross Catholic School and graduated from Yorktown High School. After high school, she and several friends moved to San Antonio where she worked for USAA. Gladys met Ronnie Persyn at a dance, and they married on April 30, 1960. They originally lived in San Antonio and when Holt Machinery transferred Ronnie to Del Rio in early 1962, they made their home there with daughters Julie and Jane. In 1967, Ronnie established his own business, Ronnie's Tractor Service, and Gladys worked as the... San Antonio, Texas Nelda Vera Rackley 1944 — 2024 Nelda Vera Jaymeson Rackley, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born on March 10, 1944, to Oliver and Muriel (Williamson) Jaymeson. A graveside service is scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024, at Hilltop Cemetery in Tilden, Texas, starting at 11:00 am. Jourdanton, Texas Wesley Michael Tymrak 1927 — 2024 Our Uncle Wesley, a devoted husband, brave soldier, and cherished uncle, passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 96 in Jourdanton, Texas. Born on November 6, 1927, to Michael Tymrak and Mary Anna Prda in La Parita, Texas, Uncle Wesley was the tenth of eleven children born into the Tymrak clan. As a farming kid, he worked alongside his brothers and sisters on the farm during his adolescence and attended the La Parita school. Life wasn't easy for his generation, and along with his family, toiled through the Great Depression, the devastation brought by the hailstorm of 1930, and the death of his father in 1934. Uncle Wesley answered the call to duty and proudly served our country... Charlotte, Texas Patrick "Ticho" Allison West 1949 — 2023 Patrick Allison "Ticho" West passed away on December 4, 2023, with good courage and ready "to be absent from the body and at home with the Lord." - 2 Corinthians 5:8. Ticho was born December 26th, 1949, to Betty Lou Hindes West and Richard Stanley West. Raised in Hindes, Texas, Ticho grew up in the ranching business learning the necessary skills of a cowboy from his grandfather, Leroy Hindes, and uncles, Bob and Roy Hindes. His youth was spent working cattle, roping, riding horseback, hunting, enjoying his cousins and helping manage the family ranch. Ticho attended Texas Military Institute in San Antonio for high school. He spent several years away at college before returning to South... San Antonio, Texas Dr. Gerald Cope Drew 1928 — 2023 Dr. Gerald Cope Drew, DVM, passed away on July 8, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on November 7, 1928, to Melvin Glen and Bessie Cope Drew in Pittsburg, Texas, where he grew up. He attended college at Sam Houston State where he earned a Bachelor and Masters degree in Agriculture and then earned a doctorate in veterinary medicine at Texas A&M University. He practiced veterinary medicine for 38 years. Gerald loved his family and was very proud of their accomplishments. He will be remembered with love for his kindness and loyalty. He was a good man. Close to his heart was his airplane which he loved to fly! He is survived by his wife, Ruth Drew; daughter, Cheryl Kubacak, Greg... Pleasanton, Texas David Murphy 1949 — 2023 David "Dave" Brian Murphy, 74, of San Antonio, Texas passed away after a brief battle with cancer at his residence on June 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 1,1949, in Hamilton, Ohio to Cornelius "Neil" and Marie (Werner) Murphy. For full obituary please go to www.hurleyfuneralhome.com Cotulla, Texas Jack Reese Stephenson 1942 — 2023 Cactus Jack Stephenson went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2023. He was born to Dick Reese Stephenson and Mary Faye Banning Stephenson on April 19, 1942. Many young boys have a dream of being a cowboy when they grow up. Well, young Jack Stephenson had the same dream. Growing up in Cotulla, Texas, his uncle Walter Stephenson, who was a pretty good cowboy, had an influence on that dream. Hanging around with the Walker boys, Morris and Richard in Cotulla as well as watching Phil Lyne, who were all NFR qualifiers and champions, also helped solidify that dream. As a teenager, he worked summers gathering, and working cattle for some of the best cattlemen in South Texas. He... Poteet Shirley Wilson 1951 — 2023 Shirley Jean Stumfoll Wilson was born on August 3, 1951. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 20, 2023 at her home in Pleasanton, Texas. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Joyce Koehl Stumfoll of Victoria, Texas and is survived by her husband Rance Wilson and her step-daughters and sons-in-law Lacy and Seth Jewell, of McDade, and Cara and Jason Rhyne of Foristell, Missouri, and her fur baby, Bailee. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Barbara Stumfoll, of Inez, sister Mary Ellen Stumfoll of Victoria, and her five grandchildren, Jenna and Judson Jewell, Kenedy, Rex, and Ryker Rhyne, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and... Poteet, Texas Peggy Elizabeth Hooper 1954 — 2023 Peggy Elizabeth Hooper passed away at her home on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 68. She was born in San Antonio on July 14, 1954, to Roy J. Jefferds, Jr. and Dorthy Cecilia Jefferds. After High School, Peggy worked for Wayne Bull for 12 years before beginning her career with TxDOT, where she retired after 24 years. Peggy was also a proud member of the Osage Nation and her Native American heritage. Peggy is survived by her husband, James Thomas Hooper, of Poteet; stepdaughter, Deborah Kay Torres, and husband Gilbert Hugh Torres of Beeville; grandsons, Dalton Hunter Torres and wife Sara Torres and their sons, Carson Hunter Torres and Oliver Reid Torres of Beeville, Dillon Ray... Tilden, Texas Elaine Ehlert Franklin 1925 — 2023 Elaine Ehlert Franklin came into this world on October 22, 1925. Born to Lizzie Steighan and William H. Ehlert, she grew up on the family dairy farm in Fairbanks, Texas. She attended Cy-Fair High School, Lon Morris College and Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. After graduation from Southwestern in 1945, Elaine moved to Cotulla to join her family and to begin her amazing teaching career. There she met and married Claude "Pudge" Franklin - the love of her life! Elaine and Pudge enthusiastically participated in all aspects of the Cotulla community - even though they were already very busy wrangling their four children. In 1971, they moved to their beloved Franklin Ranch... Pleasanton, Texas Harry Garza 1959 — 2023 Harry T. Garza passed away on Sunday March 5, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 2, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas to Fred Z. Garza and Evangelina (Trevino) Garza. Harry was a graduate of Floresville High School and began his career in Floresville at Bob Richardson Chevrolet Oldsmobile October 9, 1987. He then moved to Pleasanton, Texas with his family in 1995 and continued in the car business with Price Chevrolet, where he was the Director of Fixed Operations. Harry is proceeded in death by his father, Fred Z. Garza; mother, Evangelina (Trevino) Garza; brothers, Ernest T. Garza, Robert T. Garza, Fred T. Garza, and Eugene T. Garza. He is survived by his... Corpus Christi, Texas Ralph Martinez 1956 — 2023 Ralph L. Martinez, 66, passed away on January 10, 2023 in Corpus Christi, TX at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1956 in Pleasanton, TX to Margarito G. Martinez and Elida Limon Martinez. Ralph joined the United States Army in 1974. After being honorably discharged he began working as a contract Pipe Fitter. This took him to numerous places but landed him in Corpus Christi where he fell in love with the coast. He enjoyed bodyboarding, fishing, and just relaxing by the water. He looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren and visiting with his siblings and nephews. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends in the VA at the Corpus Christi Adult Daycare Center bonding over... Pleasanton, Texas Joe Willard Rice 1927 — 2022 Joe Willard Rice passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 95. He is survived by his daughters, Caron Tuttle and her husband Eldon, and Dana Scott and her husband Kenny, granddaughters, Lauren Quincey and husband Michael and Erinn Walker and husband Evan, and two grandsons, Liam Quincey and Samuel Walker, with another on the way. Anyone who knew Joe Rice, knew someone who lived life fully and vibrantly making connections and memories with people everywhere he went. His life started in Lockhart, Texas on April 9, 1927 when he was born to Frank Rice and Francis "Frankie" Smith Rice. Joe's adventures began at a young age because his father worked as a superintendent for Shell Oil which... Pleasanton, Texas Joe Willard Rice 1927 — 2022 Joe Willard Rice passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 95. He is survived by his daughters, Caron Tuttle and her husband Eldon, and Dana Scott and her husband Kenny, granddaughters, Lauren Quincey and husband Michael and Erinn Walker and husband Evan, and two grandsons, Liam Quincey and Samuel Walker, with another on the way. Anyone who knew Joe Rice, knew someone who lived life fully and vibrantly making connections and memories with people everywhere he went. His life started in Lockhart, Texas on April 9, 1927 when he was born to Frank Rice and Francis "Frankie" Smith Rice. Joe's adventures began at a young age because his father worked as a superintendent for Shell Oil which... Charlotte, Texas Berta Nombrano 1926 — 2022 Berta Brise?o Nombrano, 96, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022, in Jourdanton, Texas. She was born on February 25, 1926, in Hindes, Texas to the late Nicasio and Serafina (Piedra) Brise?o. Berta was a devote catholic that loved to travel with her husband, going to casinos, playing cards and bingo with her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Baldomero Nombrano; infant son, Ernesto Nombrano; brothers, Cesario, Presentation (Tacho), Vidal, Eugenio and Macario Brise?o; sisters, Elena Alaniz, Juanita Alaniz, Julia Brise?o, Petra Gallegos and Rumalda Munoz. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022, at... Charlotte, Texas Berta Nombrano 1926 — 2022 Berta Brise?o Nombrano, 96, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022, in Jourdanton, Texas. She was born on February 25, 1926, in Hindes, Texas to the late Nicasio and Serafina (Piedra) Brise?o. Berta was a devote catholic that loved to travel with her husband, going to casinos, playing cards and bingo with her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Baldomero Nombrano; infant son, Ernesto Nombrano; brothers, Cesario, Presentation (Tacho), Vidal, Eugenio and Macario Brise?o; sisters, Elena Alaniz, Juanita Alaniz, Julia Brise?o, Petra Gallegos and Rumalda Munoz. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022, at... Jourdanton, Texas Bobbie Swaim 1931 — 2022 Anyone who met Bobbie Boothe Swaim, knew that she was a special lady. She had an amazing sense of humor and could see the light side of almost every situation. She loved to entertain and reminisce with friends and family over a cup of coffee. Bobbie was a born and raised country girl, who never wanted to live any other life. She was truly happy in her own skin. Bobbie was born to Mattie (Paul) Boothe and James Boothe on the family farm in the Avant community between Christine and Charlotte. She always preferred to be in the field and on the tractor with her Dad. She and her family were members of the Christine First Baptist Church. She attended school in Christine until the...
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