A.F. Windmeyer age 67 of Karnes City died September 8, 2010 in Breaux Bridge La.  He was born in Cuero, TX to the late Herbert and Ida Fenner Windmeyer.  A.F. retired from the Texas Highway Dept. after 42 years of service.  He married Sandra Mock Jan. 5, 1985 in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kenedy. 

He is survived by his wife Sandra Windmeyer of Karnes City, daughters Cindy and husband Rick Coursey of Sherman, TX, And Shelly and husband Chris King of Round Rock TX, Sons Mike Windmeyer of Dallas, Lloyd and wife Sharon Vaughn, Jr. of San Antonio & Kevin and wife Dawn Vaughn of Beeville, TX.  Sister Lorene Janek of Karnes City.  Grandchildren Derek Windmeyer, Benjamin, Jake, Joshua, Kristopher, and Allison Vaughn.  Nieces Sheila Moczygemba and Sheri Kotara.  Great Nephews Traye Moczygemba, Bryce Moczygemba, and Matthew Kotara.

The family will receive friends at the Eckols Chapel Friday September 10^th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11^th. at 2:00 PM  from the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kenedy.  Interment will be in the Kenedy Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Lloyd Koerth, Danny Koerth, Pat Moczygemba, Terry Wood, Pete Kotara and Traye Moczygemba.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Busselman, Bill Homeyer, James Voight, Jeremy Voight, Jack Thraser and Larry Ryals.

Charles Ealy Nichols, 90,  of Three Rivers, Texas passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010

He was born September 14, 1919 in Kenedy Texas and moved to Three Rivers with his parents, the late James Fred Nichols and Icie Price Nichols. 

Charles (Charlie) Nichols attended grade school and then entered the Allen Military Academy in Bryan.  He served his country during World War II as a Lieutenant with the U.S. Army 9^th Division in Europe.  He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 6119 of Three Rivers and a member of the American Legion for 65 years. 

Charles was a rancher and Appaloosa horse breeder enthusiast.  He was one of the original founders of the South Texas Appaloosa Breeders Club ( STAB) and lifetime permanent Director.  In February, 2010, Charlie was recognized by the club at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition for his continue support and Sponsor of the youth

Charles was with the U.S. Postal Service in Three Rivers for 39 years as a rural route carrier and Assistant Postmaster.  His humor, friendly service and pleasurable company was a delight to many of his friends.  He honored his friends with “ Glad you got to see me” and for close to 90 years he hung his hat in stores and restaurants knowing Three Rivers is home. 

His parents and his wife, Dorothy McAda Nichols, preceded him in death.  They were married 57 years.

Survivors included Carroll Joe Nichols, Jim Tom Nichols and Linda Slay. 

He was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews in the McAda family.  

A service will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, Texas.  Family and friends may give their respects at 10:00 am, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 am.  The Reverend Harry West of the First United Methodist Church of Three Rivers will Officiate.  Interment will follow at Kenedy Cemetery.

Severing as pallbearers are :   James Fred Nichols, Dylan Ealy Nichols, Nash Nichols, Raymond Soliz, Judge Jim Huff , Acie Craig McAda and Bob Edwards. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Three Rivers.

Mary Danmier age 85 of Karnes City died August 30, 2010 in a Kenedy Nursing Home.  She was born September 20, 1924 in Cuevitas, TX to Federico and Cecilia Reyna Munoz.  She married Edwin Danmier July 28, 1943 in Hebbronville, TX and he preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1981. She is survived by her daughter Bertha (Donaciano) Aldrete of Hebbronville, Sons Oscar and wife Mary Danmier of Runge, TX and Robert and his wife Jan Danmier of Beeville, TX.  Brothers Pablo Munoz of Hebbronville, and Thomas Munoz of Kansas.

A Rosary will be recited Thur. Sept. 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Eckols Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 3rd. at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.  Interment will be in the Kenedy Cemetery.

Luciano Chapa age 79 of Kenedy died August 22, 2010 in Beeville, TX.  He was born Sept. 20, 1930 in Mineral, TX to Abundio amd Celedina Zambrano Chapa.  He is survived by his sister Maria Gonzales of Shamrock, TX and Brother David Chapa of Kenedy.

A prayer service was held Tuesday, August 24th. in the Eckols Chapel at 7:00 PM and Funeral services was held August 25th. at 10:00 AM with Rev. Basilio Martinez officiating.  Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Candido Diaz  age 89 of Kenedy died August 30, 2010 in a Karnes City Nursing Home.  He was born Sept. 4, 1920 in Pettus, TX to Doroteo and Anita Pena Diaz.  He was a veteran of World War II.  He is survived by by his grandchildren Maria Teresa Snelgrove, Melena Hitt, and Rachel Diaz all of Sebring, FL.  Sisters Jovita Cruz of Kenedy,  Petra Vasquez of San Antonio, Beatrice Perez of Kenedy and Hilaria Rodriguez of Karnes City.

A Rosary will be held Wed. September 1, 2010 at 7 PM at the Eckols Chapel.  Mass will be celebrated Thur. Sept. 2nd. at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with his nephews serving as pallbearers.  Intwerment will be in the Pettus Cemetery with Military Honors.

Juanita Villanueva age 85 of Kenedy died August 29th. in Kenedy.  She was born Dec. 31, 1924 in Goliad County, TX to Majin and Maria Villanueva, Sr. She is survived by her sisters Solia & Mary Villanueva of Kendy, Brother Majin Villanueva, Jr.

A Rosary was held Monday, Aug. 30th. at 7 PM from the Eckols Chapel, Mass was celebrated Tuesday, at 10 AM at Our lady of Peace Catholic Church.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Jose DeLa Rosa, age 95 of  Kenedy died August 22, 2010 in a Karnes City nursing home.  He was born in Mexico January 6, 1915.  He came to the US and worked on ranches most of his life.  He married Rita Salinas and she preceded him in death.  He is survived by stepchildren Rosa and husband Enrique Carrasco of Kenedy, Mark DeLa Rosa, and grandsons Johnny and Chris Carrasco both of Kenedy.

Rosary will be recited Wednesday, Aug. 25^th. At 7 PM at the Eckols Chapel.  Mass will be at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church at 10:00 AM.  Interment will be in the Sacred Heaart Cemetery.

Jason A. White-Adams “Jay White”, son of James and Darlene Adams.  Jason was born on June 10, 1984 in San Antonio, TX and passed away on August 19, 2010 in Dallas, TX.  Jason attended Karnes City High School and moved to Austin, TX to complete his senior year and graduate from Travis B. Williams High School.  After moving to Dallas, TX he pursued a degree in business and music production at El Centro Community College.  Jason’s passion was writing and producing music.  He is survived by his parents, James and Darlene, brothers, Austin, Nicholas, and Allen Ray Luna,  and grandmothers Dora F. Molina and Margaret Kollekowski. 

Family Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm  Tuesday ,August 24, 2010 at the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. A Rosary will then be recited at 7:00pm  at the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gabriel Kamienski officiating.  Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 10:00am at the Eckols Fueneral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Pogue officiating.  Interment will be in the Falls City Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Austin Adams, Nicholas Adams, Jeff Angell, Rusty Angell, Allen Ray Luna, and Gerry Molina. Honorary pallbearers Lonnie Saenz, Isaac Gonzales, Darrell Buckner, Charlie Alvear, Clifton Spencer.

Memorials may be made to www.curesearch.org

Elsie age 81 of Kenedy died August 16, 2010 in Kenedy.  She the daughter of Cesario and Sabina Cerda Guerra, who preceded her in death along with her husband Ynes Albiar, Sr., Sister Ester Gonzales, Brothers Edmundo and Eliiazar.  She is survived by  her children Elvia (Francisco) Trevino of Kenedy, Angelita and (Louis) Trevino of Kenedy, Ynes (Hope) Albiar, Jr Kenedy, Alvaro (Sylvia) Albiar of Victoria, Domingo (Emily) Albiar and Edward Albiar both of Kenedy.  Brothers Enrique “Henry” Guerra & Efrain “Pine” Guerra both of Kenedy.

Prayer service Wednesday August 18th. at 7 PM at the Eckols Chapel.  Funeral services will be Thursday August 19th. at 3:00 PM.  Interment Loma Alta Cemetery.

Dawn J. Polasek age 80  of Hobson, Texas was born September 30, 1929 in Eveleth, Minn to Al and Wennie Beckman Bratulich who preceded her in death.  She is also preceded in death by her brother Al Bratulich and daughter in law Sandra E. Polasek. 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years Thomas R. Polasek of Hobson, TX.  Six children Cindy Gowen of Tulsa, OK, Mike and his wife Sandy I. Polasek of Nixon, TX, Zac and his wife Jan Polasek of Oklahoma City, OK, Kathy Polasek of Hobson, Fr. Jeff Polasek of Tahlequah, OK, Angela and her husband Gary Cox of Sallisaw, OK. 14 Grandchildren, James Gowen, SSG Daniel Gowen, Jason Polasek, Jacob Polasek, Joshua Polasek, Jackie Polasek, Stefanie Dodson, Brooke Polasek, Seth Polasek, Denise Pooser, Jennifer Teague, Bobbie Jo Teague, Trevor Teague, Katelynn Cox 2 Step-grandchildren Justin Roach and  Nathan Morris and 18 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be held Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hobson, TX with Fr. Gabriel Kamienski officiating.  The Mass will be recited Monday, August 23^rd. at 10:00 AM at the church with Fr. Jeff Polasek officiating.  Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers Jason Polasek, Jacob Polasek, Joshua Polasek, Trevor Teague, James Gowen, and Daniel Gowen.