Juanita DeLaGarza

Juanita DeLaGarza, 80, of Karnes City,TX passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. Mrs. Delagarza was born on December 27, 1939 in Pettus,TX to Gregorio and Rita Garza. She was united in marriage to Adan DeLaGarza on June 16, 1956. They were married for 54 blissful years. Mrs. DeLaGarza was a loving wife and mother. She was a member of St. Elizabeth and St. Cornelius Catholic Church, as well as member of the Guadalupana’s. She is survived by her daughters: Gracie Stewart of Three Rivers and Nancy Strilka and son-in-law, Alex Strilka of San Antonio, granddaughter: Vanessa Stewart, Kayla Strilka, Larissa Strilka, and Lindsey Strilka, and sisters: Otilia Gonzales of Poth, Senaida Garcia of San Antonio, Grace Molina of Porth, Yolanda Garza of New Braunfels, Liz Saldana of Poth, and Rose Garcia of San Antonio, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adan DeLaGarza and son Adam DeLaGarza. Public Visitation wil be held from 9:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Kenedy,TX with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment to follow in New Bremen Cemetery.

Ulivia “Liv” Lace Salinas

Ulivia “Liv” Lace Salinas, of Floresville, TX born on December 17, 2004 in Beeville, TX to Roberto Salinas IV and Janie Salinas passed away on March 11, 2020 at the age of 15. Liv is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Roberto Salinas II. She is survived by her mother: Janie Rosales of Floresville,TX; father: Roberto Salinas IV of Kenedy, TX, maternal grandparents: David and Ofelia Rodriguez of Kenedy, TX; paternal grandmother: Mary Sue Rose of Floresville,TX; brothers: Roberto Salinas V and Ryder Salinas of Floresville, TX, Jacob (Pat) Garcia of Floresville, TX and Davy Rodriguez of Kenedy, TX ;aunts to include: Veronica (Isaac) Rodriguez, Jessica Salinas, Shaina Barrientez, Courtney Hinojosa, uncles, cousins, and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:00a.m.at Eckols Chapel with Pastor Maria Vela officiating. Interment to follow in Kenedy Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jacob Garcia, Issac Rodriguez, Roberto Salinas IV, Roberto Salinas V, Ryder Salinas and Davy Rodriguez.

Tammy Leah Albright

Tammy Leah Albright, of Kenedy, TX, passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus on February 24, 2020. Born June 25, 1957 in Natchez, MS to Harold and Eloise Short, she leave behind, her husband Anthony of 25 years, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 9 children, 2 great grandchildren. She was laid to rest next to her parents in Monterey Louisiana until we meet again TTFADATS…

Manda B. Reid

Manda B. Reid, of Kenedy, Texas was born on December 9, 1921 to Alice and Joseph Foster in Pawnee,TX passed away on March 9, 2020 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry A. Reid Jr., her daughter, Stephanie Luke, sisters: Viola Fugua and Mary Wheeler and brothers, A. T. Foster and  Fritz Foster. She is survived by her sister Arleen Ponton and family, son: Andrew (Bubba) and his wife, Shirley K. Reid; son-in-law Dale and Fay Luke;  of San Antonio; grandchildren: Alexander Reid, Harrison Reid, Amy Moreno, Amanda Luke Bisset and husband, Britton; Dale Luke, Jr. and wife Bree; and great grandchildren: Jackson Moreno, and Aiden, Connor and Ethan Luke. After high school, Manda B became a registered nurse attending what is now known as The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She subsequently joined the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II and was honorably discharged in 1951. After the military, she moved to Kenedy,Texas were she met her future husband Harry, on a blind date. They were happily married for 66 years before his death in 2015. During the latter years of Harry’s life, she faithfully took care of him, caring for him daily. Manda B’s nursing career took her through many avenues, serving the community as a school nurse and surgical nurse, as well as Director of Nursing at Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kenedy, Texas. In addition to nursing, Manda B spent many happy years caring for her family and community. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenedy, TX and the Esther Sunday School Class She was a member of the Progressive Study Club and Manda B along with life-long friends served on the Hospitality Committee seeing to the needs of other members of the church. She touched the lives of many people in the community and church.Visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Kenedy,TX with Richard Robinson officiating. Interment in the Kenedy Cemetery. Pallbearers: Britton Bissett, James Foster, Jeff Foster, Joe Foster, Joel Ponton and Scott Ponton.

Armando Padron Trevino, Sr.

Armando Padron Trevino, Sr. of Kenedy died March 6, 2020 in Port Lavaca Tx. He was born September 14, 1948 in Kenedy, to the late Domingo Trevino Sr and Eloisa Padron Trevino. He was a retired Truck Driver and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.

He married Virginia Trevino on Dec 31, 2011 in Port Lavaca Tx

He survived by his wife Virginia Trevino, daughters Brenda Luna (Ralph), Eloiza Heysquierdo (John), Adriana Soto. Sons Armando Trevino Jr (Katherine), Michael Trevino, Stanley Trevino (LaKeshea). Sisters Clara Soliz and Mary Helen Garcia. Brothers Domingo Trevino Jr, Abel Trevino, Gilbert Trevino, Robert Trevino, and Roy Trevino. Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Monday, March 9, 2020 at 7pm at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Norbert Hermann officiating.

Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Corinne Rosa Choate

Corinne Rosa Choate was born October 2, 1926 to Charley and Emma Falkenberg in Flomont, Texas. She left this earth on March 4, 2020 in Idalou, Texas. She lived in the Posey community, attended the Posey school and later moved to Estacado, Texas. She married John Choate in Seguin, Texas on October 21, 1968. They made their home in Kenedy until his death on November 5, 1994. Corinne found the greatest joy in serving her Lord and Savior through her daily work as a wife and homemaker. In 2009 she moved to Idalou, Texas to be near family. She was preceded in death by her parents Charley and Emma Falkenberg, husband John Choate, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Ida Balzen and Ella Mumme of Hondo, Texas. Ernest Falkenberg of Marble Falls, Texas. August Falkenberg of Idalou, Texas. She is survived by 1 brother Hugo Falkenberg of Bovina, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.  A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2P.M. at the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX with Rev. Wally Schievelbein officiating.

In Leui of Flowers Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church 12412 County Road 3100, Slaton, TX 79364-7585.