Peter James Sylvester Sr. 78 of Corpus Christi, passed away peacefully on February 17th at 11:20p.m. Peter Sr. was surrounded by his wife Bonnie, son David, daughter-in-law Liz. Those who were unable to be by his side physically were there in spirit, his eldest Son Peter Jr. and family we’re surrounding him with love and prayer from afar.

To Know Peter Sr. was to know creativity, love and laughter. There isn’t a memory anyone can share where there wasn’t a smile or a laugh involved. Peter Sr. was born in Hilo Hawaii on December 3,1943 to Louise Decambra Sylvester and joined in his upbringing by his stepfather David Sylvester. He lived his early life there until the age of 13 when he and his family made the relocation to Northern California. After high school, Peter Sr. joined the U.S. Navy and served our Country bravely and proudly. Once honorably discharged, he found the love of his life and married Bonnie Sylvester for (57) memorable years. Together they brought (2) sons Peter Jr. and David Sylvester into this world. Peter Sr. enjoyed drawing and painting mainly pieces of his home in Hawaii. Peter Sr. enjoyed writing and even wrote a book of his life and eagerly hoped to one day produce a documentary or movie. Although, a film was never made, that didn’t stop him from creating, narrating and staring in his own home films. Peter Sr. was a loyal supporter to his son’s karate and sports endeavors, he actually quit a job to see them play once. There wasn’t anything Peter Sr. wouldn’t do for his wife and boys, Peter Sr. was preceded in death by his brother Rodney Sylvester on March 12, 2021 and is succeeded in life by his sister Anita Kaeagy, (4) grandchildren Christopher, Taylor, Joshua and Nicholas and (2) great grandchildren Memphis James and Zaylee.

This summer the family will honoring Peter Sr.’s final wish to returned to his beloved Home Hawaii, where his ashes will be spread amongst the water falls and playgrounds of his youth.

Reyes Ramirez Alaniz, age 87 of Pawnee, Texas, passed away February 22, 2022 in Victoria, Texas.  She was born on October 13, 1934 to the late Carlos Charles Ramirez and Felipa Leal Ramirez.  She married Alfredo Alaniz on September 22, 1951 in Pawnee.  She retired from Pawnee ISD, worked as a home health provider in and around Pawnee and also worked at the Mobil Uranium Plant in Pawnee.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pawnee, Texas.  She is preceded in death by her husband Alfredo Alaniz, parents Carlos Charles Ramirez and Felipa Leal Ramirez, an infant daughter, Yolanda Alaniz; sister Angelita Reyes, brother Carlos Ramirez.  She is survived by her children Stella (Ronald) Belcher of Pawnee, Belia “Billie” (Vidal) Garza of Kenedy, Audelia (Rey) Trevino of Three Rivers, Alfredo “Fred” (Grace) Flores of Angelton, Belinda (Alfonso) Camacho of Goliad, Rosa “Rosie” (William) West of Pawnee, Able (Maria) Alaniz of Beeville, Larry (Elva) Alaniz of Pawnee,; sisters, Antonia Cisneros of Abilene, Ramona Garza of San Antonio, Leonor Davila of Baytown, Tina Rupp of Oakridge, TN; 18 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home, Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Zielensky officiating. Interment will follow in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Ronald Belcher, Jr., Vidal Garza, III, Adrian Flores, T.J. Solis, Johnny Garcia, Abel Flores, Jr. and Larry Alaniz, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Aaron Flores, Alfred Lee Garcia, Joe Garcia and Moses Gonzales.

Teodoro “Lolo” G. Rios, Age 63 of Falls City, Tx passed away on February 19, 2022 in San Antonio, TX.  Lolo was born on April 15, 1958 in Kenedy, TX to the late Eusebio and Ramona Mendoza Rios.  He has been married 42 years to the love of his life Paula Gonzales Rios, was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, truck driver for AEGIS chemical company and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City, TX.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Eusebio and Ramona Mendoza Rios and a brother Juan Rios.  He is survived by his loving wife, Paula Gonzales Rios of Falls City; daughter, Gina Rios and Javier Galvan of Kenedy; sons, Derick Hernandez and Daryn Morales of Falls City; sisters, Nora Leal of San Antonio, Mary (Jesse) Pardo of Rosenberg, Gloria Hinojosa of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Brandon Smart, Dayna Rios, Daniel Rios; great-grandson, Easton A. Smart, numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visitation will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.  with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City, TX with the Rev. Andrzej Waszczenko officiating.  Interment will follow in the Falls City Cemetery in Falls City,  TX.

Bobbie Erlene Bonner, Age 94 of Runge, TX passed away on February 19, 2022 in Yoakum, TX. Bobbie was born on May 3, 1927 in Electra, TX, to the late William David “Buck” and Sallie Murehead Vestal. She was a loving wife, mother, Granny, Great-Granny, and Great-Great Granny. She graduated from Electra High School in Electra, Texas. She worked for and, after many years of dedication, retired from Walmart in Kenedy, Texas. She was a devoted and dedicated member of the Church of Christ in Runge, TX, where she will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl Weldon Bonner of 63 years; parents, William David “Buck” and Sallie Murehead Vestal; daughter, Cristy Bonner-Todd; siblings, Jack Vestal, James Vestal and Peggy Griffith.

Bobbie is survived by her sons, Joe Mark Bonner of Runge, TX;

William Storey Bonner and wife Linda of Robstown, TX;

Son-in-law Reynolds Todd of Alice, TX;

Granddaughter, Shannon Magnus (John), of Alice TX, and their children, John Kyle Magnus (Elizabeth), Lebanon, IN, Amber Setliff (Dylan), Corpus Christi, TX, Desiree Monsevais (Jon), San Diego, CA;

Granddaughter, Storie Dawn Sharp (Mickey), Glen Rose, TX, and her children, Michael G. Sharp, Glen Rose, TX, Dawsyn E. Sharp (Colt), Marble Falls, TX;

Grandson Spencer Braune (Pat), of Alice, TX, and their children, Shilo Garcia (Josh), San Antonio, TX, Lisa Garza, Alice,Texas, Rosendo Garcia (Lori), San Diego, TX, Ruben Gomez (Noemi), Yoakum, TX;

Grandson, William Weldon Bonner (Melissa) of Robstown, TX, and his children; Jaid A. Bonner (Preston), Hearn Texas, Bryndle L. Bonner, Navasota, TX, Bradlee E. Bonner, Navasota, TX;

Granddaughter, Lacey Elizabeth McGuire (Sean) of Louisburg, KS and her children Sean Michael, Kael, Emma, Ian, Sam;

Former daughter-in-law Cindy Bonner , Louisburg, KS.

She is also survived by eight Great-Great-grandchildren, Karsyn Vasquez, Josiah Garcia, Aubrianna Setliff, Shawn Monsevais, Blake Rice, Tommie Gomez, Jazzy & Corey Garcia.

Graveside Visitation will be held Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 9AM to 10AM with Graveside Services beginning promptly at 10AM followed by interment in the Runge Cemetery with Larry Elliot officiating.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to the South Texas Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, Texas 78104-1210.

Margaret F. Vasquez, Age 91 of Kenedy, TX passed away on February 16, 2022 in Kenedy, TX.  Margaret was born on January 18, 1931 in Kenedy to the late Antonio, Sr. and Lula Garcia Fernandez.  She was a retired nurse, a loving wife, mother, sister, a dear friend to many and a member of the St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Kenedy.

She is preceded in death by her parents Antonio, Sr. and Lula Garcia Fernandez; her 1^st husband, Jose Avalos and her 2^nd husband, Rufus Vasquez.

She is survived by her son Joe Avalos of Kenedy, TX; a brother, Antonio Fernandez, II of Mission, TX and many extended family members and dear friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 6PM to 7PM with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 10AM at the St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Kenedy.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Maria Donna Cho-Summers of Kenedy, Texas was born on June 30, 1955 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Alvin Cho Sr. and Amparo Belunza Cho passed away on February 14, 2022 at the age of 66 at her residence. Donna is preceded in death by her husband David Summers. She is survived by her daughters and son: Trinity Yoshimura of Austin, TX, George Summers of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and Monique Summers of Orange County, California; 6 grandchildren; three sisters: Sandra Cho, Christine Chew and Bernie Keeling; brothers: two brothers: Alvin Cho Jr. and Jeff Cho, both of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; her significant other: Richard Jalufka of Kenedy, TX; and other relatives. It was Donna’s wishes to be cremated and her cremains to be scattered in Hawaii. Memorials may be to any organization of your choice.

Geraldine Edna Spencer, age 88, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 in the hospital in Kenedy. Born in Oakville, Texas August 13, 1933, Geraldyne was the daughter of Henry and Nora Humphries.  She lived in Kenedy since 1949 and was married to Joe Ben Spencer on April 11, 1953. Geraldyne worked as a bookkeeper for many years and attended the Assembly of God Church. After retirement, her days were spent enjoying coffee and visits with friends, the company of her family whom she cared for greatly and worshipping with her brothers and sisters in Christ.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Nora and Henry Humphries; her spouse, Joe Ben Spencer and her son, Christopher Scott Spencer (stillborn).

Geraldyne is survived by her sister and brother: Maynette Anderson and Charles (Punch) Humphries; sons: Jerry Spencer and Benny Spencer; daughter: Denise Staudt; grandchildren: Drew Spencer, Christy Martinez, Diana Nelson, and Lori Spencer; great-grandchildren: Kelly Spencer, Leah Spencer, Sage Geraldyne Spencer, Jacob Martinez, Matthew Martinez, Micah Spencer, Liam Spencer, Corbin Spencer, and Regan Spencer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, February 21, 2022 from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. with Funeral Services beginning promptly at 1:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Interment to follow in Kenedy Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ronny Hahn, Jeff Hahn, Kenny Hahn, Mike Humphries, Will Martinez, and Ken Reiley.

Janie Molina, age 74, of Kenedy, Texas passed away on February 8, 2022 in Jourdanton, Texas.  She was born on February 3, 1948 in Karnes City, Texas to the late Santos Reyes Molina, Sr. and Olegaria Diaz Molina.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and of the Catholic faith.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Santos Reyes Molina, Sr. and Olegaria Diaz Molina; daughter Diana Morales; sons Ricky Morales, Mariano Molina; and a brother Joe D. Molina.  She is survived by her loving husband Randy Wheeler; daughters Rosa Molina of New Braunfels, Rebecca Molina of Kenedy, Nikki Molina of Floresville; son Miguel Molina of Kenedy; sisters Olegaria Molina of Lampasas, Vicenta Mendoza of Victoria; brothers Frank Martines of Karnes City, Gabriel Molina of Kenedy, Johnny Molina of Beeville, Santos Molina, Jr. of Kenedy; six grandchildren and one great grandchild and many extended family members and dear friends.  A Holy Rosary will be recited Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 7:00pm in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 10:00am in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, Texas.

Christine Marie Gonzalez age 49 of Kenedy, Tx passed away on Wednesday February 2,2022 in Kenedy, Tx.  Christy was born on September 25, 1972 in Karnes City. Tx to Samuel Morales of Karnes City, Tx. and the late Margarita Hernandez Morales of Kenedy,Tx.  Christy was an amazing and beautiful woman inside and out to those who knew her best.  She found humor in all things. Her only son Levi described her as “the most giving person I knew”. Family was very important to Christy. Her heart and joy was being surrounded by family and those who truly loved her.  She is preceded in death by her mother Margarita Hernandez Morales of Kenedy.  She is survived by her life partner Wesley Joe Owens of Lubbock, Tx. also survived by her children Amanda Gonzalez of San Antonio, Tx.  Maggie Joe Silva from Kansas, Leslie Marie Owens from New Deal, Tx. and Levi Jack Owens of Kenedy, Tx.  Aunt Adelpha Medina from Kenedy and Uncles Joe Hernandez of Kenedy, Tx, Juan Hernandez of Hondo, Tx.  Brothers Darrell (Michelle) Hernandez of Kenedy, Philip (Jennifer) Morales of Port Lavaca, Tx. Sister Sandra Morales (Arturo) of Houston, Tx. dear friend Robert Fudge of Kenedy, Tx. the Morales family, all her nieces, nephews and extended family.  A Holy Rosary will be recited Friday, February 18, 2022 at 1:30 P.M. with Services at 2:00 P.M. in the Eckols Chapel with the Deacon Guadalupe Cantu officiating.  Interment will follow in the Karnes City Cemetery in Karnes City, TX.

James Clyde Smith, of Rockport, known to most everyone as Bubba, died peacefully on February 8, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 65. Bubba was born on November 30, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas, to his parents Edward “Swanee” and Peggy Smith. He married the love of his life Kay Griggs Smith 5/23/1978. They settled in Rockport, TX with their two sons where he was a loving husband, father, Paw Paw, and a friend to many. He and his wife took in friends and family over the years when they needed help and served as steward to many friends of his sons and grandson. Bubba had a boisterous laugh and great found joy in sharing his sense of humor. Having become a widower in 2015, he married Terri Fulton on July 31, 2018.

Bubba’s passion in life, after his family, was riding his Harley Davidson. his face lit up when he spoke of the long rides that he would take. He combined these two loves and became known as the Motorcycle Minister, officiating many family weddings. Most of his career as a Construction Supervisor was the Bay Ltd.

Bubba is survived by his wife: Terri, his son and daughter-in-law: Thomas Smith and Colleen Sartain- Smith, his son and daughter in law: Steven and Amanda Smith, and grandchildren: Nathaniel Smith and his fiance Kiya Reeves as well as Raegan, Mason, and Kanon Smith. He also leaves behind his honorary daughter: April Kresta, honorary grandchildren: Michael Solis, Frankie Benavidez, and Logan and Tristan Guidy, as well as two honorary great grandchildren: Cayden and Landon Solis.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.  at Eckols Chapel. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel on Saturday, February 19th with Rev. Billy Placker officiating. Interment to follow in Kenedy Cemetery. Pallbearers: Thomas Smith, Steven Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Michael Solis, Tristan Rittiman, Colby Wade, Jimmy Lee, Mykee Zavala, Freddie Lozano.

Memorials may be made to the Patriot Guard Riders