Guadalupe P. Madrigal

Guadalupe P. Madrigal, a former resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered eternal rest, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Pasadena, Texas, at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 19 days.

Guadalupe was born, December 12, 1928, in Runge, Texas, the daughter of Gomecindo Perez and Paula Reyes Perez. She married Liborio Madrigal and was a devoted homemaker.

Guadalupe is survived by her daughters; Margaret Gonzales, Ida Moreno, Olivia DeLaGarza, Rita Rivas and Consuelo Salinas; her sons,  Julio P. Madrigal, Eliborio Madrigal, Nabor Madrigal, Santiago Madrigal and Juan “Johnny” Madrigal; her brothers, Gomecindo Perez, Jr., Nabor Perez and Antonio Perez; her sister, Consuelo Perez and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ms. Madrigal is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Liborio and her son, Martin P. Martinez.

Visitation was held Wednesday, April 3, 2013 and a Rosary was recited Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy Texas. Funeral mass was celebrated, 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment followed in the Loma Alta Cemetery.

Refugio Y. Medina, Jr.

Refugio Y. Medina, Jr., a lifetime resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at 7:02 P.M., in the Acuity Hospital of South Texas in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 66 years. Refugio was born, July 6, 1946 the son of Refugio Medina, Sr., and Maria Ybarra Medina.

Refugio is survived by his sisters, Paulina Martinez of Edna, Texas; his brothers, Henry Medina of Karnes City, Porforio Media and Benito Medina all of Kenedy. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Medina is preceded in death by his parents, Refugio, Sr., and Maria Ybarra Medina.

Visitation was held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 and a Rosary was recited Tuesday at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy Texas. Funeral mass was celebrated, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Anita C. Gonzales

Anita C. Gonzales, a longtime resident of Pawnee, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013, in the Karnes City Health and Rehab Center in Karnes City, Texas at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 3 days.

Anita was born July 25, 1921 in Bee County, Texas the daughter of Lorenzo Gonzales and Benita Carreon Gonzales. Anita was a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pawnee, Texas.

Anita is survived by her sisters, Aurora Gonzales of Pawnee, Olivia Garcia of Kenedy and Eustacia Alejandro of Belton and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Gonzales is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Lorenzo C. Gonzales, Jr., and Isabel Gonzales and her sister, Brijida Saenz.  

Visitation was held Monday, April 1, 2013 and a Rosary was recited Monday at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy Texas. Funeral mass was celebrated, 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment followed in the Nell Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were, Lorenzo C. Gonzales, III, Leonel Gonzales, Rafael Alejandro, Rodrigo Alejandro, Domingo Garcia, Jr., and David Garcia. Honorary pallbearers were Pete Duenes, Jr., and Ramiro Tapia.