On Wednesday, July 6^th, 2022 at 10:41 AM Russell Graham Briley, loving husband, father, and devoted servant of God passed away at the age of 50.  Russell was born on May 3^rd, 1972 in San Angelo, Texas to Ruth Elaine Briley and Ronald Clyde Briley. He spent his childhood years in Ballinger, Odessa, Gatesville, and Ingram where he graduated from Tom Moore High School in 1990. Russell briefly attended the University of Texas at Austin where he was in the Longhorn Band. He went on to finish his college degree at Austin Graduate School of Theology, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies in May of 1995.  Russell married the love of his life, Saundra LaKay Irby on January 2^nd, 1993 in Kerrville, Texas. Just over 2 years later, they welcomed their first child, a son, Conner Graham followed 5 years later by a daughter, Caleigh Faith.  Russell and Saundra were honored to work with churches in Bertram, Harlingen, Rockdale and Kenedy. Upon moving to Kenedy in 2004, Russell began volunteering at the John B. Connally Unit in their prison ministry programs. It didn’t take long for Russell to recognize that this was his true passion and calling in life, as he began working as a full-time prison Chaplain in 2010. Russell served in this capacity until the time of his passing and loved serving “the men in white”. During this time, he was recognized by Austin Graduate School of Theology with the “Living Stones Award” in recognition of “dynamic and active service to build the kingdom of Christ with dignity and humility”. Since his passing, the family has been overwhelmed by stories of how Russell touched so many lives in every community he has been a part of.

Russell is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Elaine Briley, his loving grandparents, and an infant child that was born into Jesus’ arms. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Saundra Briley of Kenedy, TX, his son Conner Briley of Austin, his daughter Caleigh Briley of College Station, his father Ronald Clyde Briley of San Angelo, his brother Ronnie Briley (Kati) of Miles, his sister Regina Bridges (Steve) of Selma, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family that he loved dearly. As Russell recently pointed out, he’s “always known how much he loved his family, but didn’t realize until recently how much he loved his dogs”- Grace and Mindy will miss you Dad.

A visitation will be held at the Kenedy Church of Christ on Tuesday, July 12^th from 6-8 PM. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13^th at 10 AM at Eckol’s Funeral Home, Kenedy, TX, officiated by his uncle, Bryan Briley. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Connally Kairos (KPMI, P.O. Box 2982,Fredericksburg, TX 78624).

Martin John Rossett, Age 45 of San Antonio, TX passed away on June 26, 2022 in San Antonio, TX. Martin was born on June 15, 1977 in Karnes City, TX to Mary Rodriguez DeSalm and Martin Rossett. Martin married Jessica Molina on December 16, 1996 in Kenedy, TX. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother who proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, was a fiber optic engineer and a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. 

He is preceded in death by his brother David Burkhart.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Molina Rossett; mother, Mary R. DeSalm; father, Martin Rossett; daughter, Jazmine M. Rossett; son Giovanny X. Rossett; sisters, Elizabeth Rossett Mojica, Eula Rossett Ngiraingas; brother, Pedro “P.J.” Joseph Burkhart and a host of family and friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Friday, July 8, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Leoncio H. DeLaGarza, Sr., Age 74 of Kenedy, TX passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 in Seguin, TX.  Leoncio was born on August 1, 1947 in Matamoros, Mexico to the late Napolean and Estella Hinojosa DeLaGarza.  Leoncio was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, retired as a long haul truckdriver and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Arguellez DeLaGarza; parents, Napolean and Estella Hinojosa DeLaGarza; sister, Elodia Gonzales; and brother, Eddie DeLaGarza.

He is survived by his daughter, Almira DeLaGarza Martinez and husband Calistro Ray of Seguin; sons, Juaquin DeLaGarza and wife Trisha of Karnes City, Leoncio DeLaGarza, Jr. and wife Esmeralda of Karnes City, Jose Alberto Martinez and wife Melissa of Michigan; sisters, Andrea Quick of Michigan, Dora Sauceda of Michigan; brothers, Rumaldo DeLaGarza of Corpus Christi, Gilbert DeLaGarza of Angelton, Artisteo DeLaGarza of Michigan, Guillermo DeLaGarza of Harlingen, Richard DeLaGarza of Michigan, 8 grandhildren, great-grandchild and a numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 4, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX. 

Serving as Pallbeares will be Luzarco DeLaGarza, John DeLaGarza, Roger DeLaGarza, Jaime DeLaGarza, Isaac Martinez, and D.J. DeLaGarza.

Honorary Pallbearers are Tristan DeLaGarza and Christopher Michael Gonzales.

Jason Baldera, Age 35 of Kenedy, TX passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 in New Orleans, LA.  Jason was born on August 8, 1986 in Seguin, TX to Adam Baldera and the late Dora Perez.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, a graduate of Kenedy High School Class of 2005 and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Jason is preceded in death by his mother Dora Perez Baldera.

Jason is survived by his parents, Adam and Esperanza Davila Baldera of Kenedy; wife, Tomie Gonzales Baldera of Kenedy; daughter, Rhilee G. Baldera of Kenedy; son Zayvier Jay Bladera of Karnes City; sisters, Amy Bladera of Seguin, Veronica Marie Perez of Kenedy, Leticia Marie Baldera of Kenedy, Denise Davila of Seguin, Rebecca Davila DeLaGarza of Seguin; brothers, Adam Baldera, Jr. of San Antonio, Larry Baldera of Seguin, Ernesto Baldera of Seguin; step-sister, Joesphine Davila of Kenedy; step-brother, Francisco Davila of Kenedy and many dear friends and extended family members.

A Holy Rosary will be recited, Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 1, 2022 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.    

Jose Antonio Guzman was born July 3, 1940 in Kenedy, Texas to his parents Gregorio Serra Guzman and Julia Garza Guzman. He was the youngest of 10 children.

He passed on June 22, 2022 surrounded by his family in the home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Irene and brother Albert. His 3 sons: Ernie (Tasha), Dan (Jamie), and Michael. 7 grandchildren: Andrea (Joey), Curtis (Valarie), Brittany, Urbano, Alyceea, Nicolaus, and Cole. 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Jose was a long time Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed watching many sports.

His employment included MAP, Proteus, and finally retired from Sysco Food Service after 21 years.

He was known for his wise cracks and humorous personality often giving family members memorable nicknames.

His family is inviting you for a service at Iles Grandview Park Funeral Home, 3211 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50317 on June 28, 2022; visitation 5-7 pm with a rosary to begin at 7 pm.  Jose’s rosary will be livestreamed from the Grandview Park Chapel on the Iles website. Go to www.ilescares.com just before 7 pm Tuesday and scroll to the bottom of his obituary for the link to join the service.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am, Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Eckols Funeral Home, 420 W. Live Oak Street, Kenedy, Texas 78119. Interment of cremains will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas.

Albert Morales, Age 81 of Yorktown, TX formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away on June 20, 2022 in Victoria, TX.   Albert was born on April 10, 1941 in Yorktown to the late Jimmy Morales, Sr. and Elida Elizondo Morales.  He was a retired rancher, loving son, brother, uncle and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church who will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Morales, Sr. and Elida Elizondo Morales.

He is survived by his sisters, Betty Martinez of Galveston, TX, Lydia Rossett-Strahan of Yorktown, TX, Emma Morales of Kenedy, TX; brother, Jimmy Morales, Jr. of Kenedy, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 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 Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Gerald Rossett, Justin Rossett, Cassie Rossett, Jerry Rossett, Sandra DeLaGarza and Brandon Vasquez.

Robert Leo Underbrink, Jr. of Kenedy, Texas was born on August 17, 1965 in Karnes City, Texas to Robert Leo Underbrink, Sr. and Mary Louise Ford Unberbrink.  He passed away on June 19, 2022 in Kenedy, Texas at the age of 56.

Robby, as he was called, graduated from Kenedy High School in 1983.  He went to work at Karnes Electric.  Several years later he decided to go to college and received a degree in education. Robby was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He loved the outdoors.  He and his father always had a boat.  They had many fishing trips to Baffin Bay, Falcon Lake and Choke Canyon. Robby loved to hunt for geese. He and a co-worker friend from his time at Karnes Electric would get together and hunt.  Cooking, grilling and barbecueing was a love of his.  He loved to try new recipes and try them out on his family. He taught for several years before he left teaching to help take care of his father who had to be put on dialysis.  After his father passed away and his mother had health issues, he also was a care giver for her.

Robby is preceded in death by his father, Robert Leo Underbrink, Sr.  He is survived by his mother, Mary Louise Underbrink, and two sisters Brenda Lea Underbrink, and Joy (Patrick) Tam, two nieces and nephews:  Patrick Wayne Tam, Jr., Crystal Lynn Tam, Paige Nicole Tam, and Kevin Michael Tam and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Robby will be greatly missed by his family.  He was always looking out for his family, putting them before himself.  We have many precious memories that we will always treasure.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Eckols Chapel from 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM,  with Funeral Service’s to begin at 1:30 PM with Randy Witte officiating.  Interment will be in the Choate Cemetery in Choate, TX.

Joe Luna, III, Age 51 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in San Antonio, TX.  Joe was born on May 15, 1971 in Karnes City, Tx to Joe G. Luna, Jr. and Anita Ybarra Perez.  Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle one the finest chef’s, most loyal Dallas Cowboys fan and of the Christian faith.

Joe is preceded in death by his father, Joe G. Luna, Jr. .

Joe is survived by his loving wife Stacey Carrion Luna of Kenedy; mother, Anita Ybarra Perez of Kenedy; daughter, Rhiannon Luna of Beeville; sons, Patrick Luna of Austin, Justice Luna of Beeville, Joseph Luna of Kenedy; sister, Laura Luna of Beeville; brother, Michael (Gracie) Luna of Kenedy; granddaughter, Rivallle Shay Camden and a host of extended family and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, June 24, 2022 from 1PM to 7PM with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Sanchez officiating.

Henry “Hank” Holton, Jr., Age 71 of San Antonio, TX passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 in San Antonio, TX.  Henry was born on December 22, 1950 in San Antonio to the late Henry, Sr. and Florence Spengler Holton.  Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend to many; retired as a store manager for Wal Mart and was of the Christian Faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry, Sr. and Florence Spengler Holton; step-daughter, Michele Werland and a sister Mary Ann Holton.

He is survived by his loving wife Emma Garcia Holton of San Antonio; daughter, Cheryl Alderman-Morin of San Antonio; granddaughter Tayler (Nicholas)Drake; step-grandchildren BrandonWerland, Devin Werland, great-grandchildren Enzo Drake and Romulus Drake and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 17, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. with Funeral Services starting at 12:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Charles officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX. 

Serving as Pallbearers: Danny Reyna, Lorenzo “Lonnie” Saenz, III, Henry Reyna, Rocky Reyna, Stephen Wood and Joseph Wood.

Rosalio “Chalio” – “Panama” Fernandez Salinas, Sr., Age 89 of Kenedy, TX passed away on June 8, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Rosalio was born on May 4, 1933 in Stockdale, TX to the late Juan and Maria Fernandez Salinas.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather retired as a cotton gin compress foreman and oilfield truck driver and was a devout member of the First Mexican Baptist Church in Kenedy, TX.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria Fernandez Salinas; wife, Bobbie Jean Baker Salinas; daughter, Ruth Ann Salinas; 5 sisters and 5 brothers.

He is survived by former spouse and mother of his children, Marie Fernandez of Corpus Christi, daughters, Rose Longoria and husband Blas of Corpus Christi, Lydia Leos of Corpus Christi, Aurora Alvarez and husband Albert of Karnes City, Debra Salinas of Houston, Helen Garza and husband James of Victoria, Consuelo Salinas of Beeville; sons, John Salinas of Kenedy, Rosalio Fernandez Salinas, Jr of Kenedy, Joseph E. Salinas of Kenedy; sisters, Frances Cipple and Anna Lee Antoma of San Marcos; 37 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren, his beloved dog and cherished longtime companion Millie and a host of extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Monday, June 13, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX. 

Serving as Pallbearers: Rosalio Fernandez Salinas, Jr., John Salinas, James Garza, Johnny Rodriguez, Noel Cantu, Blas Longoria, Freddy Olivarez, and Louis Baldaramos.