Nicholas “Nick” Timothy Jacques, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, died, Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at his residence in Kenedy, at the age of 21 years.

Nick was born January 23, 1992 and raised in Kenedy, the son of Frank Guerra and Jacqueline Jacques. He attended Kenedy schools and graduated A.C. Jones High School in Beeville, Class of 2010. After graduating, Nick began working as a pipeline fabricator. He enjoyed going out, spending time with his friends and was of the Christian faith.

Nick is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Jacques and Robert; his father, Frank Guerra; his wife, Roxanne Guzman; his maternal grandparents, Faustino and Janie Jacques; his paternal grandmother, Juanita Dominquez; his sisters, Jestine Hinojosa, Autumn Hinojosa and Miranda Villarreal; his aunts and uncles, Patricia and Jerry Castillo, Johnny and Stacie Jacques, Teresa Jacques and J.J. Jacques and numerous cousins and a host of friends. He is preceded in death his paternal grandfather, Harold Guerra.

Visitation was held from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M., Friday, April 12, 2013, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services were held, Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following in the Kenedy Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were, Aaron Castillo, Zeekie Jacques, Alfredo Amaya, Jr., Kyle Gomez, Larry Guzman, Jr. and Rico Flores. Honorary pallbearers were, Brandon Castillo, Robert Briones, Andrew Villarreal, Santina Carrasco, Cecilio Lopez and Jacob DeLeon.

JESUS “JESSE” LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ

Jesus “Jesse” Lopez Rodriguez, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered into eternal rest, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Bee County, Texas, at the age of 66 years, 3 months and 24 days.

Jesse was born December 13, 1946, in Kenedy, Texas, to Pedro Rodriguez and Pomposa Lopez Rodriguez. Jesse was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a truck driver for Stallion Oil Field Service Company. Mr. Rodriguez is preceded in death by his father Pedro Rodriguez, brothers, Paul Rodriguez and Edward “Cuche” Rodriguez.

NORA CANO RODRIGUEZ

Nora Cano Rodriguez, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered into eternal rest, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 10 days.

Nora was born April 28, 1953, in Karnes City, Texas, to Jose Cano, Sr., and Lena Garza Cano. Nora was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Mrs. Rodriguez is preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 44 years, Jesse; her father, Jose Cano, Sr., her sister, Eva Casarez and her brother, Romeo Cano, Sr.

Jesse and Nora married January 16, 1969 in Kenedy, Texas. From this union came four loving children. Jesse and Nora were active members of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, Texas.

Jesse and Nora are survived by their daughters, Cecilia Hartsfield and husband Randall of Kenedy, Erica Rodriguez and Rebecca Rodriguez, both of San Antonio; their son, Jesus “Jesse” Rodriguez, Jr., and Mary Ann Gonzales of San Antonio; and their 6 loving grandchildren. Jesse is also survived by his mother, Pomposa Lopez Rodriguez, his sisters, Mary DeSalme and Cynthia Valderrama and his brothers, Pedro “Pete” Rodriguez, Lucio Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, Johnny Rodriguez and Pedro “Pete” Rodriguez. Nora is also survived by her mother, Lena Garza Cano; her sisters, Elma Cortez, Nancy Mooney and Dora Saenz and her brothers, Jose Cano, Jr. and Roy Cano.

Visitation was held, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy and a rosary was recited at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Chapel. Funeral mass was celebrated at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, Texas with Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Interment followed in the Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas.

Frank G. Aguirre, III, a lifelong resident of Karnes County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a hard fought battle, Thursday, April 4, 2013, at 9:00 P.M., in his residence in Kenedy, Texas at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 13 days.

Frank was born, January 22, 1944 in Karnes City, Texas, the son of Francisco Aguirre and Herlinda Garza Aguirre. On September 19, 1964, Frank married the love of his life, Josie Rodriguez in Karnes City, Texas. Frank and Josie were both active and devoted members of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy. Josie preceded Frank in death after 47 years of marriage.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Delia Serna and husband Rene of Beaumont; his grandsons, Michael F., Mark R., and Matthew A. Serna all of Beaumont; his sisters, Yolanda Garcia, Carolyn and Selema Gonzalez; his brothers, Alfredo, Aldolfo “Duffy”, Robert, Gilbert and Samuel Aguirre; he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Aguirre is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Herlinda Aguirre.

Visitation was held, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, in Kenedy and a rosary was recited at 7:30 P.M., Sunday, in the Eckols Chapel. Funeral mass was celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 8, 2013 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment followed in the Kenedy Cemetery with, Michael Serna, Mark Serna, Matthew Serna, Sammy Aguirre, Robert Aguirre, Armando Aguirre, Joe Marin ad Jimmy Valadez serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers were, Alfredo Aguirre, Sr., Gilbert Aguirre, Sr., and Duffy Aguirre.

Lloyd Raymond Rice, passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., in the Woodridge Nursing Home in Beeville, Texas at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 15 days.

Lloyd was born, July 20, 1925, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Jake Raymond Rice and Lorene Gorman Rice. Mr. Rice joined the United States Army on November 18, 1943 and proudly served his country in World War II in Iowa Jima.

Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Cherry Lynn Rice Wahl of Austin; his son, Morris Rice and wife Valerie of Bergheim, Texas; his caregiver, Elma Cortez of Kenedy; his step-daughter, Effie; his sister, Loycene Baker of Kenedy; his brother, Jake William Rice of Stockdale; his grandchildren, Jacob Long and wife Jennifer, Tracey Ann Rice and Ben David Jackson and wife Monique Ann; his great-grandchildren, Avery Nichole Gleason, Kaitlynn Michelle Taylor, Alexander Jacob Gleason and Grady Layne Jackson and his former wives, Oleta Mae Ocheltree Rice and Angela Rice.  Mr. Rice is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Charles Gorman and his granddaughter, Stacie Michelle Taylor.

Graveside services were held, Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 12:00 Noon, in the Choate Cemetery officiated by Rev. Larry Odem.

Guadalupe P. Madrigal, a former resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered eternal rest, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Pasadena, Texas, at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 19 days.

Guadalupe was born, December 12, 1928, in Runge, Texas, the daughter of Gomecindo Perez and Paula Reyes Perez. She married Liborio Madrigal and was a devoted homemaker.

Guadalupe is survived by her daughters; Margaret Gonzales, Ida Moreno, Olivia DeLaGarza, Rita Rivas and Consuelo Salinas; her sons,  Julio P. Madrigal, Eliborio Madrigal, Nabor Madrigal, Santiago Madrigal and Juan “Johnny” Madrigal; her brothers, Gomecindo Perez, Jr., Nabor Perez and Antonio Perez; her sister, Consuelo Perez and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ms. Madrigal is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Liborio and her son, Martin P. Martinez.

Visitation was held Wednesday, April 3, 2013 and a Rosary was recited Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy Texas. Funeral mass was celebrated, 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment followed in the Loma Alta Cemetery.

Refugio Y. Medina, Jr., a lifetime resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at 7:02 P.M., in the Acuity Hospital of South Texas in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 66 years. Refugio was born, July 6, 1946 the son of Refugio Medina, Sr., and Maria Ybarra Medina.

Refugio is survived by his sisters, Paulina Martinez of Edna, Texas; his brothers, Henry Medina of Karnes City, Porforio Media and Benito Medina all of Kenedy. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Medina is preceded in death by his parents, Refugio, Sr., and Maria Ybarra Medina.

Visitation was held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 and a Rosary was recited Tuesday at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy Texas. Funeral mass was celebrated, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Anita C. Gonzales, a longtime resident of Pawnee, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013, in the Karnes City Health and Rehab Center in Karnes City, Texas at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 3 days.

Anita was born July 25, 1921 in Bee County, Texas the daughter of Lorenzo Gonzales and Benita Carreon Gonzales. Anita was a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pawnee, Texas.

Anita is survived by her sisters, Aurora Gonzales of Pawnee, Olivia Garcia of Kenedy and Eustacia Alejandro of Belton and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Gonzales is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Lorenzo C. Gonzales, Jr., and Isabel Gonzales and her sister, Brijida Saenz.  

Visitation was held Monday, April 1, 2013 and a Rosary was recited Monday at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy Texas. Funeral mass was celebrated, 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment followed in the Nell Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were, Lorenzo C. Gonzales, III, Leonel Gonzales, Rafael Alejandro, Rodrigo Alejandro, Domingo Garcia, Jr., and David Garcia. Honorary pallbearers were Pete Duenes, Jr., and Ramiro Tapia.

Patricia Ann Ahrens Kanak passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2013, at 2:32 A.M., in Victoria, Texas at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 28 days. She was born, January 31, 1939, in Alice, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Erwin and Herminia (Minnie) Haisher Ahrens.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Kanak of Victoria, Texas; her sons, Roger Herschap and wife Donna of Pleasanton, Texas and Gary Kanak and wife Stacey of Sandia, Texas. She is also survived by her granddaughters, Jessica and Hayley Herschap and Logan Kanak; her sister, Marie Lowry of Florida and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed dancing, playing dominoes, being with her family and her many friends.

Visitation was held, Monday, April 1, 2013, from 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services began at 2:00 P.M., Monday, in the Eckols Chapel with Rev. Wally Schievelbein officiating. Interment followed in the Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas.

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to The Alexander Memorial Library; 201 Center Street, Cotulla, TX 78014.

Donald “Don” William Wallace, of Kenedy, Texas, died, Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Kenedy, Texas, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 26 days.

Don was born, April 18, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, the only child of William F. Wallace and Evelyn Lee Schott Wallace. As a child, Don grew up in South America and attended numerous boarding schools around the United States. He graduated high school and attended Ole’ Miss University where he obtained an engineering degree in mining. After graduating college, Don joined the United States Navy; there he spent four years and worked as a navigator. After a very rewarding career in the US Navy, Don began to put his college degree to use and started work as an International Oil Consultant. On January 28, 1960, Don married Lynne Higinbotham in Memphis, Tennessee.

Don and Lynne traveled the world together and spent countless hours on planes and in distant lands. Don’s job took him too many different places, sometimes Lynne went along for the ride and others she stayed home. Don worked in places such as, Mexico, China, Argentina, California, Brazil, Scotland, Florida, Venezuela, and Peru.  The two of them shared a love like no other. They enjoyed their many visits to different countries, but always knew that Texas was home. When he wasn’t working, one of Don’s biggest joys came from spoiling his grandchildren and simply petting his dogs.

In 2001 Don was diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer, the doctors gave him two months to live; Don did not accept this death sentence and together with the love and support of his beautiful wife, Lynne they fought the fight and proved that miracles really do happen. Over the next few years, Don would have fought the cancer on and off; it came back two more times and two more times again Don fought and won with Lynne by his side every step of the way. Lynne preceded Don in death just shy of two months prior to his death, January 20, 2013.

Don is survived by his daughter, Dixie Remy and husband Jackie of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his son, William “Bill” Wallace and wife Tanya of Muldoon, Texas; his grandchildren whom he cherished very much, Michelle Orsak, Rachel Collier and husband Robert, Olivia Poole, Crystal Remy, Lana Hart and husband Cody and Amy and Elizabeth Wallace. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Sommer Skye, Titus and June Marie; his brother-in-law, Ret. Ltc. Col. Lewis Higinbotham and wife Fran of Missoula, Montana; his niece and nephews and a host of many special friends he and Lynne made along their journey. Mr. Wallace is preceded in death by her parents, William F. and Evelyn Lee Wallace.                                                                                                                                  

A memorial service was held, Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at 2:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Sue Huntsman officiating.

The Wallace Family suggests memorial contributions be sent to, CTRC Health Science Center-San Antonio, 7979 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229.

Walter Remmers, Jr., a longtime resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the Frank Tejeda Veterans Home in Floresville, Texas at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 23 days.

Walter; or “Jr.” as he was affectionately known by the family, was born, August 10, 1932, in Nordheim, Texas, the son of Walter, Sr. and Iva Mae Miller Remmers. On December 18, 1953, Walter married Ruth Irene Hooper in Robstown, Texas. He was a a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Karnes City, Texas

Walter is survived by his beloved wife of over 53 years, Ruth Irene Remmers; his daughter, Barbara Brown and husband Randy of Leander; his son, Gary Lee Remmers of Three Rivers; his 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Alma Pullin and Norma Atkinson and husband Bailey and his brothers, Elvin R. Remmers and wife Thersa, Frank Remmers and wife Wanda, and Tommy Remmers and wife Barbara; he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Remmers is preceded in death by
his parents and his brothers, Corporal Kenneth Remmers and Bobby Remmers.

Visitation was held from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, Friday, March 8, 2013, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services began the same day at 3:00 P.M., in the chapel, with W.B. Howard officiating. Interment followed in the Kenedy Cemetery with Scott Atkinson, Ryan Wilson, Davin Wilson, Sammy Simmons, Joey Remmers and Jarrett Remmers serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090; or the American Cancer Society, 4101 S. Alameda, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411.