Mario Enrique Diaz, of Victoria, Texas born on April 21, 1954 in Karnes County, Texas to Marcos V. Diaz and Aurelia Gonzalez Diaz passed away on May 29, 2019 at the age of 65. Mr. Diaz was an avid Motor Sports Enthusiast. He is survived by his sons: Marcos E. Diaz and wife Gloria, Jason Diaz and Rachel Lamas, Gabriel Morin and wife Natalie, all of Victoria,TX; 10 grandchildren: Ashley Diaz, Kristeena Diaz, Dominic Diaz, Damian Diaz, Jayden Diaz, Jazmin Diaz, Devin Diaz, Gabriel Morin, Nadia Morin, and Jalynn Morin; sisters: Concepcion Ganceres, Reyes Saenz, Tillie Garcia; mother of his children: Ofilia Arrisola and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with interment to follow in Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael Garcia, David Saenz, Reynaldo Rios, Dominic Diaz, Gabriel Morin, Mike Kendrick, Jayden Diaz, and Jaime Ganceres.

Juan Flores Salinas, of Kenedy, Texas born on November 26, 1947 in Choate,Texas to Eduvijes Salinas and Jesusa Flores Salinas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 71. Mr. Salinas obtained his GED and Law Enforcement Certificate from Coastal Bend College in Beeville and served in the Kenedy Police Department for 20 years. He then obtained his CDL and became a truck driver and drove cross country for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jesusa Salinas; his father, Eduvijes Salinas; sisters: Yolanda Olveda and Margarita Salinas; and a brother-in-law, Sylvester Olveda. Survivors include his spouse of 35 years, Terry Salinas; children, Elma (Simon) Beltran, Jaime (Rachel) Salinas, Johnny (Candace) Salinas, Teresa Salinas, Rico (Lori) Ramirez, Mary Kay (Richard) Lopez, Victoria Salinas(Gabriel L.) Gutierrez, Andrea (Eric Lara) Salinas and John Louis (Katelyn) Salinas; 23 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters: Maria (Oscar) Danmier and Diana Salinas; sister-in-law, Ciccy Gonzales, and brother-in-law, Louis (Aimee) Garibay. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 15th, from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel  with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16th, at 3:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with interment to follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Pawnee, Texas with Reception at the First Baptist Church of Pawnee. Pallbearers: Travis Escamilla, Lucas Escamilla, Clay Brown, John Danmier, Michael Gonzales, Cody Garibay, and Garrett Garibay.

Graciela Garza, Age 83 of Kenedy, TX passed away on May 5, 2019 in Kenedy, TX. Graciela was born on March 16, 1936 in Charco, TX to the late Renulfo and Eva Garcia Morales.    Graciela was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and a devout member of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Runge, TX.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Daniel Garza, Sr.; parents, Renulfo and Eva Garcia Morales; sisters, Maria Barrientes, Linda Pena; brothers, Ramiro Morales, Rudy Morales, and Rodrigo Morales.  She is survived by her sons, Daniel Raul Garza and wife Ida of Kenedy, Felipe Benecio Garza and wife Rose Mary of Plano, Jaime Garza and wife Darlene of San Antonio; sisters, Irma Valencia of Goliad, Adelfa Flores of Goliad; brother, Simon Morales of Goliad and 8 grandchildren.  A Prayer Service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hilario Hurtado. Services will be Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hilario Hurtado officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Joshua Garza, Michael Garza, Daniel Garza, III, Nicolas Garza, Rene Morales, and Gino Garza.

Paige Dakota White, Age 15 of Kenedy, TX passed way Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Kenedy, TX.  Paige was born on May 5, 2003 in Victoria, TX to Roy F. and Donise K. McHaney White.  She was a lovely daughter, sister, a student at K.I.S.D and of the Protestant Faith.  Paige is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Douglas E. McHaney.  Paige is survived by her parents, Roy F. and Donise K. McHaney White of Kenedy; sisters, Kiana Startz , Sierra White, Saige White, Kandace White, Kaylyn White and Lainie White all of Kenedy; Maternal Grandmother, Janie McHaney of Runge; Paternal Grandparents, Janet White of Seguin and Herman White of LaVernia; Maternal Great Grandmother Ninfa McHaney of San Antonio and a host of family and friends.  Family Visitation will be Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 5PM to 9PM with a Prayer Service at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating. Services will be Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 11AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating.  Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Joey White, David White, Daniel Burris, Marcus Burris, Mario Rodriguez and Cameron Burris.

Julian Baldaramos, Age 37 of Visalia, CA formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away April 22, 2019 in Visalia, CA. Julian was born on November 17, 1981 in Lubbock, TX.  Julian served his country proudly in the US NAVY on the Strike Fighter Squadron 151 stationed out of NAS Lemoore, CA; was a Law Enforcement officer employed by the Santa Rosa Rancheria TACHI TRIBE, a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many.  Julian is preceded in death by his father, Ramiro S. Alvear and a brother, Christopher Baldaramos.  Julian is survived by his parents Linda D. and Ralph Mata of Premont, TX; sons, Julius Baldaramos of San Antonio, Jeremy Alvear of Kenedy; brother, Daniel Lee Baldaramos and wife Monica of Chula Vista, CA and a host of family and friends.  Family Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 1PM to 9PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 at 10AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Matt Singleton officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Memorials may be in Julian’s Honor to your local Law Enforcement or Local Military Veterans office of your choice.

James Richard Ruthenberg, age 76 of Kenedy, Texas peacefully passed away at home on Monday, April 29, 2019 surrounded by his family. Jim was born on July 12, 1942 in Mount Clemens, MI to the late Rudy and Joyce Powers Ruthenberg.  He married his sweetheart Dee Ann Zerfass on April 30, 1966 in Richmond, MI and later welcomed his favorite daughter into the world a year later.  He was a proud American and honorably served in the US Coast Guard; was a skilled craftsman; a member of the First Baptist Church in Kenedy; and a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, a friend to many and a stranger to none.  Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Joyce Powers Ruthenberg; great-grandson, James David Ferron; and brother, Charles Ruthenberg.  James is survived by his loving wife, Dee Ann Zerfass Ruthenberg; daughter, Lisa Lynn Atkinson and husband Scott of Kenedy; sister, Bonnie Austin and husband Denis of New Baltimore, MI; brother, Dale Ruthenberg of Wadhams, MI; 5 grandchildren, David Ferron III and wife Renee, Alleasha Smith and husband Lance, Katlyn Martin and husband Sterling, Taylor Garcia and husband Justin, and Jacob Atkinson; 8 great-grandchildren, Sadie, JD, and Daisy Ferron, Jett and Logan Smith, Brody and Kynlee Martin, Addison Garcia, and two more along the way.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10 o’clock in the morning  at the First Baptist Church, 209 E. School Street, Kenedy, TX with the Rev. Tim Williams officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association PO Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125.