Donald R Hines, 85, of Pawnee, Texas entered into heaven on September 4, 2024.  Donald was born on October 24, 1938 in Pawnee, Texas to the late Willie Ray and Lottie Hines of Pawnee, Texas.

On March 27 1959 he married Carmen Bayer in Castroville, Texas.  He worked at City Public Service Board in San Antonio, Texas for 36 and one-half years. After he retired he and Carmen returned to Pawnee, Texas where they built a home and a life of ranching.  He was an accomplished farmer/rancher for his entire life.  Donald was a lifetime charter member of the Mesquite Trail Drivers Association where he served as the Trail Boss for many years.  They became active members of the First Baptist Church of Pawnee where he later served as a deacon in the church where he accepted the Lord as a young man.  He and Carmen were actively involved in the church and the building of their new fellowship hall.

He was preceded in death by his wife Carmen of 58 years, parents, siblings George L Hines, Leroy F Hines and Ruth E Brice and a granddaughter Amelia Mayfield.

He is survived by his daughters Donna J (Hilmar) Bartels of McQueeney, Tx., and the father of her children Donald Rylant, and Cynthia A (Paul) Mayfield of LaVernia, Tx.; sons William R (Lisalyn) Hines of Pawnee, Tx, and mother of his sons Jennifer Hines; and James L (Marla) Hines of Cashion, OK. 11 grandchildren: Dawna L McCombs and (JJ), Dana R Austin, Katie L (Luke) Ryan, Matthew D Mayfield and Elizabeth, Beau Hines, Cody (Lexee) Hines, Craig (Rebecca) Drury, Cheyenne A (Benjamin) Mock, Channa R Hines, Chalee E Hines, Chelsey D (John) Milledge; 15 great grandchildren Cierra (Jared), Hayden, Jayden, Charles, Levi, Laythe, Braxton, Estella, Josephine, Coleson, Bellamy, Asher, Magnolia and Ryder and 1 great, great grandchild Everly.  Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the nurse of Elite Home Health for her care and devotion to his needs; also to Exclusive Home Health and Hospice for their guidance and direction for his care and the family’s needs at home.

Visitation: Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy, Tx.

Services:  Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:00 am at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy, Tx.

Serving as Pallbearers wil be his Grandsons: Beau Hines, Cody Hines, Craig Drury, Matthew Mayfield, Benjamin Mock, Luke Ryan

Charles “Carlos” Soto, a loving husband, father, and devoted Popo, passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 70, in his home in Kenedy, Texas. After bravely battling cancer for several years, Carlos finally found peace and joined his loving wife, Martha Soto, in their eternal resting place.

Born on September 11, 1953, in Runge, Texas to the late Juan and Pauline Soto, Carlos was a faithful man of the Christian Faith. He married Martha Soto on November 23, 1972, in Kenedy, TX, and together they shared a love that lasted a lifetime. Carlos worked in the oil field industry until his retirement, when he devoted his time to his passions: fishing and his beloved roosters.

Carlos is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Pauline Soto; his loving wife, Martha Soto; and nephews Felix Vasquez Jr. and Elijio “Lee” Garza Jr.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Sonya Soto (Tony Moron); loving son, Philip and Erica Soto; grandchildren, Kristine Cano (Kyle Hayter), Kiara Soto, Oscar Hinojosa (Lauryn Brynelsen), Braden Kirk, Evan Soto, John David Soto, Kaleb Soto, Valerie, Tiffany, Erica, Roy Moron, and Emma Sistos; great-grandson Kyler and Katelynn Hayter; sisters, Georgia (Felipe) Leal, Susan (Hector) Rangel, Rosie (Elijio) Garza, Sandy Bondch, Mary Alvarez, Grace (Joe) Salais, Clara Cantu, Eva Diaz, and Mary Rodriguez; brothers, Juan and Benny Soto; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving sister-in-laws, Melinda Padron, Magdalena (Don) Cornelius, Minerva (Lloyd) Crawford, Marina Padron Sifuentes, and Christina Padron; and brother-in-laws, Felix (Mary) Padron, Fabian (Sylvia) Padron, and Frank (Becky) Padron.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 5 PM to 7 PM and Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at  Eckols Funeral Home officiated by Hermana Natalia Mejia and Kristy Mejia from El Aposento Alto Church.  Funeral Service Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Eckols Funeral Home., Officiated by Hermana Natalia Mejia and Kristi Mejia from El Aposento Alto Church.  Interment will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers: Richard E. Jalufka, Joe Valdez, Ruben “Gibby” Solis, Ruben Munoz Jr., Tony Moron. Honorary Pallbearers: Oscar Hinojosa, John David Soto, Braden Kirk, Evan Soto, Kaleb Soto, and Kyler Hayter.

May Carlos’ legacy of love, faith, and strength inspire his family and friends as they celebrate his life and mourn his passing.