Helen Rita Lundquist Borroum a resident of Kenedy, was born on August 1, 1953, in Bee County, Texas to C.H. Roland Lundquist and Josephine Rodriguez Lundquist.  She peacefully passed away on June 30, 2024.  Helen met her beloved husband, Ray “Rebel” Borroum, at  Word Fellowship Church, and they were united in marriage on June 27, 1987.  They recently celebrated their thirty-seventh anniversary.  Throughout her career, Helen worked as a Teacher’s Aide in Pawnee, Kenedy, Karnes City, and Falls City where she also taught ESL. Her love for her family, life, children, and pets was evident to all who knew her.  Helen was not only artistic but also known for her work ethic and her natural ability to have meaningful conversations with anyone she met.  Helen dedicated her time to various church activities including nursery care, greeting, assisting with special events, and funeral ministry.  She was an avid savvy shopper and was always the best dressed for the best price.  She enjoyed sewing and counted cross-stitching for friends and family.  She was renowned for her delicious carrot cake, a favorite among many.  Helen was preceded in death by her parents, C.H. Roland Lundquist (1977) and Josephine Rodriguez Lundquist (2020), and her brother, Carl “Herman” Lundquist (1960).  She is survived by her loving husband Ray, sons Caleb and Ethan Borroum, sisters Blanche (Jim) Alaniz of Pawnee, TX, Annie (Adolfo) DeLeon of Pawnee, TX, Lorene (Don) Taylor of El Campo, TX, Patricia (George) Garza of Kenedy, TX, Christine (Andres) Munos of Louise, TX, and brother Carl (Sandra) Roland Lundquist of Kenedy, TX.  Helen also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation was held Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Eckols Chapel.  Interment followed at the Pawnee Cemetery, Pawnee, TX, with pallbearers, Matthew Aguirre, Travis Garza, Jason Munos, Timothy Munos, Don Taylor and Nathan Taylor.

Frances Valeria Huwe (February 23, 1934 – August 18, 2024)

On August 18, 2024, Frances Huwe passed away at DeTar Hospital in Victoria, surrounded by her loving family, after a sudden illness. While she will be dearly missed by the many loved ones she left behind, they can all take solace in the fact that she has been reunited once again with her beloved husband, Clarence “Bud” Huwe, in the heavenly realm.  Frances was born into humble surroundings on February 23, 1934 in Belchertown, Massachusetts. Sadly, her mother nor her twin sister survived child birth. Alternatively, Frances was sent to be raised by her Polish immigrant grandmother, Josephine Kmiecik.  During her first marriage, Frances gave birth to daughters April and Marie in Ware, Massachusetts, where they still reside today. In 1954, she married the love of her life, a U.S. Navy sailor named Clarence “Bud” Theodore Otto Huwe. They had two children, Larry and Lynn. The family followed Bud loyally to numerous duty stations. After retiring from the Navy in 1972, Frances and Bud moved to Runge, Texas where they would buy land and plant their roots in the community. They were happily married for 56 years, until Bud passed away in 2011.  Frances was blessed with a creative soul, sharing her artistic talents in many ways. Baking, ceramics, sewing, crafting and painting gave her great joy. Perhaps most notably, however, was her talent for hair styling. Frances owned the town’s only beauty salon for 20 years.  She also enjoyed giving back to her community by regularly visiting the retirement home in Kenedy, to cut, style, perm, and blow dry hair for the residents that needed her.  Frances had a generous heart, always looking for ways to be of service to others and often discreetly helping those in financial need, even if she had to do without. She worked for many years as an Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer and at the Karnes County Thrift Store in Kenedy.  Everyone that knew Frances knew she loved games of chance… Yahtzee, lottery scratch-offs, Bingo, slot machines, football squares, raffle tickets, etc. And if you were playing against her, you didn’t have a chance! These games reflected the optimism she maintained throughout the challenging life she had known since birth. Fran was also a voracious reader, loved music, adored her dogs, collected thousands of bells, and was a faithful member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Runge.  Frances Huwe is survived by her children, April Kularski (Marty), Marie Clark (David), Larry Huwe (Carol) and Lynn Buehring (Shelby). Grandchildren,Tammy Buehring, Ericka Buehring Carisa Kularski, Jeff Kularski (Tina), Dan Kularski (Caitlin), Philip Kularski and Paul Gerulaitis (Cory) , Erika Huwe Bridges (Tommy), Erin Huwe Walden (Mike), Christopher Reynolds (Amy) and Clayton Reynolds (Kelsey). Great Grandchildren, Kiara, Jake, Ryan, Cherylann, Ally, Dominic, Madison, Dakota, Peyton, Raymond, Caiden, Kylie, A.J, Alex, Austin, Ethan, Daniel, Justin Buehring (Brittany), Brady Crews, Brian Crews, Rylee Reynolds, Emerson Reynolds, Easton Reynolds, Cora and Bennett Walden. Great Great Grandchildren, Bradley, Aubrey, Emma, Abel, Adalyn, Aydyn, Denton and Madison.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 23, 2024 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 PM with a Holy Rosary to be Recited at 7:30 PM.  Services will be Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Karnes City Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers: Lawrence Huwe, Clayton Reynolds, Christopher Reynolds, Curtis Reynolds, Ronald Huwe and Fermin Tamez.

Memorial donations can be sent to a charity of your choice in her memory.

Gladys F. Bryand, Age 72 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Victoria, TX surrounded by her loving family.  Gladys was born on November 20, 1951 in Kenedy to the late Daniel Flores and Natalia Salas Flores.  She married Filimon G. Bryand, Jr. on May 18, 1974 in Kenedy.  Gladys was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and a devout member of El Aposento Alto Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Natalia Salas Flores and a brother, Ernest Soliz, Sr..

She is survived by her loving husband Filimon G Bryand, Jr. of Kenedy; daughters, Lisa Salazar and husband David of Victoria, Priscilla Aguero and husband Manuel of Kenedy; sons, Pedro Flores and wife Elma of Victoria, Daniel Flores and wife Diana of Runge, Filimon Bryand, III of Kenedy, Christopher Lee Bryand and wife Sonia of Runge; sisters, Elena Herrera of Lubbock, Janie Fuentes of Kenedy; brother, Jimmy Flores of Kenedy; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Family Visitation will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 from 1PM to 7PM with a Prayer Service Starting at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Natalia Mejia and Kristy Mejia

Officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Soila C. Jaramillo, Age 83 of Kenedy, TX passed away on July 24, 2024 in Karnes City, TX.  Soila was born on December 10, 1940 in Runge, TX to the late Eulogio and Elisa Muniz Cortez.  She married Florencio Jaramillo on January 22, 1959 in San Antonio, TX.  Soila was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, retired from HEB and was a devout member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eulogio and Elisa Munoz Cortez, 3 brothers, 1 sister and 2 great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband, Florencio Jaramillo of Kenedy; daughters, Yvonne Rosales and husband Merced of Kenedy, Yvette Vallejo of Kenedy; grandchildren, Jacob Elizondo of San Antonio, Elisa Salinas of Kenedy, Anjelica Elizondo of Corpus Christi, Ivan Kotzur of Kenedy, Isaac Kotzur of Karnes City, Andrea Dubose and husband Jaime of Kenedy, Viola Cortez of Kenedy, Elva Rivas of San Antonio, Rosa Vasquez of San Antonio and 12 great-grandchildren. 

A Holy Rosary will be recited Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. with Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Matthew Jaramillo, Joe Torres, Ryland Reyna, Rayden Reyna, Ivan Kotzur, Isaac Kotzur and Jacob Elizondo.

Honorary Pallbearers: Blake Gonzales, Luke Elizondo and James Mitchell.

Jason Ramirez, Age 18 of Marble Falls formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away on August 2, 2024. Jason was born on March 10, 2006 in Victoria to Jason Ray Ramirez and Velma Jean Prieto.  He graduated from Marble Falls High School in May of 2024.  He loved his family and friends.  He loved fishing, music, dancing, and his GT Mustang.  Jason loved learning to play his guitar from his brother. He also had a passion for cutting hair.  He was a big dreamer who had BIG DREAMS and was of the Catholic Faith.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Delina C. Ramirez.

He is survived by his loving parents, Jason Ray Ramirez and Velma Jean Prieto; maternal grandparents, Esteban and Minnie Prieto; paternal grandparents, Ray and Sylvia Ramirez; sister, Alyssa K Ramirez; brother, Jadran Ramirez; aunt, Linda Prieto and Danny Hinojosa, cousins, Stefan Escandon and Noah Escandon; aunt, Chris Pope and husband Tim Pope; cousins, Trisha Pope and Zeke Ramirez; aunt, Blanca Prieto and Bradley Johnson, cousins Alexa and Morris Brown, Mason Brown, Miles Brown, McKenzie Brown; cousin, Sumer and Johnny Martinez, Damien Martinez; cousin, John Henry Sanchez; Uncle Ray Anthony Ramirez; Uncle Paul Escandon and many dear extended family members and friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Deacon Guadalupe Cantu Officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Jadran Ramirez, Ray Anthony Ramirez, Noah Escandon, John Henry Sanchez, Zeke Ramirez, Frankie Reyes, Nick Amezquita and Stefan Escandon.

On July 7th, 2024, Thomas Anthony Farias entered the pearly gates of heaven. Thomas was the only son of Yolanda Medrano and Pedro Farias born January 21st, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois where he was raised. 

Thomas is survived by his father Pedro Farias of Kenedy, Texas, his children Amber (Julian) Jordan of Phoenix Arizona, Joseph (Angelina Smith) Farias of Waukegan, IL, Ashley (Joshua Sinde) Farias of Kenosha, WI and Jacob (Faith Price) Farias of Antioch, IL, sisters Rose Butler of Vernon Hills, IL, and Amy Boelke of Kenedy, TX, grandchildren and pride & joy Jeremiah and Aria Jordan, Theo Farias, and Rosalina Sinde, close cousins Felipe Diaz, Juan Medrano and many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and many, many friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, mother Yolanda Farias, sister JoAnne Arreguin, brother in law Jim Boelke and nephew Christopher Dominguez.Thomas was a big grizzly bear whom you had to really get to know to find the cuddly teddy bear. He had a big heart especially for his grandkids and great nephews and nieces. In 2020, he relocated to Kenedy, TX where he worked different jobs until he found himself unable to work due to the lung damage from covid. Thomas was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan and he rarely missed watching a game. He loved being silly and fighting with his sister, kids and grandkids. He loved fishing, reading, watching old movies, and listening to good old House Music.  

Services will be August 10th at 2:00 pm at Eckols Funeral Home 420 W. Liveoak St Kenedy, TX 78119

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved child Benson Victor Pena, who was taken from us to soon on July 24, 2024 at the tender age of 8 months and 9 days. Benson was born on November 15, 2023 in San Antonio, TX.  He brought immeasurable happiness in to our lives with his spunky personality, his sweet smile, contagious laughs and bondless curiosity. In his short little life Benson, made achievements everyday amazing everyone around him.  With lots of love and books, Benson’s brain grew 70% in 2 months surprising doctors and nurses.  Benson loved lights and especially his long baths.  Benson was extremely loved and will be forever missed.  He will be carried in our hearts forever with all the beautiful memories we created.

Benson is preceded in death by his grandparents Ernesto and Helena Pena.

Benson is survived by his mothers, Manica Pena and Monica Pena; grandmother, Gingy Gonzales; brothers, Jason Medina, Vincent Pena; Sisters, Briana Medina, Julissa Pena, Madeline McKee, Caylee Garay, Ashlynn Hernandez, Shaela Hernandez, Hannah Hernandez, Helena Hernandez, Hanna Hernandez, Regginae Robles; Aunts, Gracie Garcia, Mona Pena, Roxanne May, Priscilla Pena, Tomie Baldera; Uncles, Alfredo Pena, Ernie Pena, Lee Pena, Richard Pena, “Boy” Ernest Pena; nieces, Alyanna Martinez, Aliyah Medina, McKenzie Medina; nephews, Grayson Carr, Dylan Lewallen and nurses, Michelle, Theresa, Stephanie and Makayla.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 2PM to 7PM with a Prayer Service at 7Pm in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dwayne McHinney and Pastor Zeke Casarez officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Lee Pena, Ozzy Martinez, Elijah Pena and Briana Medina.