Lillie Janssen Alvarez, Age 94 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Lillie was born on November 2, 1926 in Kenedy, TX to the late George, Sr. and Francisca Marines Janssen.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend to many and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband Teodoro Alvarez, Sr.; parents, George, Sr. and Francisca Marines Janssen; and infant sister; brothers, George Marines Janssen, Willie Janssen, Otto Janssen, Henry Janssen, Rudolph “Ruddy” Janssen, Johnny Janssen; and son-in-law Benito Moreno.

She is survived by her children, Frances Alvear and husband Soilo of League City, TX, Oralia Moreno and husband Benito who preceded her in death of Missouri City; sons, Theodore Alvarez, Jr of Kenedy, Alfredo “Freddy” Alvarez and wife Adela of Pawnee, Ernesto Alvarez of San Antonio, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Services to be celebrated Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Guadalupe Cantu officiating. Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be her Grandchildren.

David Perez, Sr., Age 66 of Kenedy, TX passed away August 13, 2021 in Kenedy, TX. David was born on February 21, 1955 in Kenedy, TX to the late Diamentina Perez Rivera. David was delivery truck driver, loving father, brother, uncle, friend to many and of the Christian Faith.

David is preceded in death by his mother, Diamentina Perez Rivera; brothers, Joe Perez, and Michael Garcia.

David is survived by his daughters, Andreina Perez of Houston, Lisa Perez of Pettus; sons, David Perez, Jr. of Kenedy, Ricky Perez of Kenedy; companion, Stella Casanova of Kenedy; sisters, Sylvia Aguero of Kenedy, Angie Caballero of Kenedy, brothers, Robert Castro of San Antonio, Enrique Perez of Falls City, Martin Perez of San Antonio, 3 grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

A Prayer Service will be held Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Chapel.  Services will be conducted Monday, September 6, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. in the Eckols Chapel with Pastor JoJo Castillo officiating.  Interment will follow in the Runge Latin Cemetery in Runge, TX.

Ester Alvarez Casanova, Age 89 of Kenedy, Texas passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, after a short illness in San Antonio, TX at home with her family by her side. Ester was born January 8, 1932 in Greene, TX to the late Simon Alvarez and Maria Adela Muniz Alvarez.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend to many and a devout member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Simon Alvarez and Maria Adela Muniz Alvarez; her brother, Teodoro Alvarez; her sisters, Teresa Lara, Manuela Salas, as well as her adopted brothers, Onesimo Ramirez and Lalo Ramirez.

She is survived by her loving son Paulo Casanova, her beloved grandson Paul Adrian Casanova and beloved granddaughter Valerie Casanova and her husband Eric, and their 5 children Paulo, Xavier, Alyssa, Isabella and Matthew. She is also survived by her sister Minnie Horton of Kenedy, TX.  The family would like to thank Dr. Moises Bucay and his nurse Jennifer for the years of care they provided; our family is eternally grateful.  We also would like to The Medical Team Hospice staff for their care and support given to our family.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Thursday, September 2^nd, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Stanislaw Marciniak officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Eric Hernandez, Paulo Adrian Casanova, Paulo Casanova, Xavier Hernandez, Alfredo Alvarez, Jr. and Jason Alvarez.