Dora Fernandez Molina, Age 92 of Karnes City, TX passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Kenedy, TX.  Dora was born on January 17, 1933 to the late Luis and Ruth Lamont Fernandez.  Dora married Andres Serenil Molina who precedes her in death, was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a retired home health provider and devout member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Ruth Lamont Fernandez; husband Andres Serenil Molina; son, Enrique “Henry” Molina; grandchildren, Jason White, Rob Martinez; sister, Connie Paz and a brother, Ernesto Fernandez.  She is survived by her children, Darlene Adams and husband Jim of Karnes City, Gerald James Molina and wife Daisy of Karnes City, Gary John Molina and wife Lisa of Austin; sisters, Mary De La Rosa of San Antonio, Lydia Gonzales of San Antonio; brothers, Joe Fernandez of San Antonio, Richard Fernandez of San Antonio; 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and many extended family members and dear friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM with Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 AM at the St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City, TX.  A Private Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Gabriel J. Valdez, Age 75 of Three Rivers, TX passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in San Antonio, TX surrounded by his loving family.  Gabriel was born on March 24, 1949 in Three Rivers to the late Crescencio and Lucia Cantu Valdez.  He married Mary Soliz on April 22, 1978 in Three Rivers, worked as a long-haul truck driver for Exxon, later in life retired from the City of Three Rivers and enjoyed being a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend to many and of the Catholic Faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Crescenio and Lucia Cantu Valdez, son Robert Arenal and his wife Alvina Estrada Arenal and grandchildren, Richard Joe Arenal and Steven Michael Arenal.  He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Valdez of Three Rivers, daughter, Ester Linares and husband Joe of Three Rivers, sisters, Esperanza Soliz of Three Rivers, Beatrice Garza of Three Rivers, Connie Valdez of Three Rivers; grandchildren Ashley Rodriguez, step-grandchildren, Vanessa Garcia, Marissa Puerto, Lisa Munoz, Mallarie Linares and Kadence Linares and many extended family members and dear friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Ploch officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Joe Linares, Victor Cordaway, Ryan Cordaway, Edward Rodriguez, Johnny Salas, Marcos Soliz and Frank Valdez.

Alcario “Al” Sanchez, Age 90, of Pettus, TX passed away on February 25, 2025 in Beeville, TX.  Al was born on January 11, 1935 in Goliad, TX to the late Jose and Pilar Gonzales Sanchez.   He was a retired heavy haul truck driver for the County of Karnes, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather of the Christian Faith and the biggest Texas Rangers baseball fan.

Al is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Pilar Gonzales Sanchez; former spouses, Estella Garza Sanchez, Josefina Montez Sanchez; sons, Joe Manuel Sanchez, Ronnie Reynaldo Sanchez and his wife Mary, Rene Sanchez, sisters, Petra, Margarita, Nicolasa, Christina, Darias; brothers, Theodoro and Ubaldo “Chole”.

Al is survived by his children, Barbara Rivera and husband Allen of Victoria, Susana Rodriguez and husband Francisco of Corpus Christi, Esther Norman and husband David of Pettus, Regino Alcario Sanchez and wife Sylvia of Runge, 13 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2025 from 1PM to 6PM with a Prayer Service from 7PM to 8PM officiated by Pastor Robert Charles in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM officiated by Paster Joe Zuniga in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Regino Sanchez, David Norman, Fabian Contreras, Michael Anthony Pesina, Frank Rodriguez and Joe Manuel Sanchez, Jr.

Linda Finch Donnell, Age 79 of Choate, TX passed away on February 6, 2025.  Linda was born on March 11, 1945 in San Antonio, TX to the late Pete and Blanch Rodenberry Finch.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, retired real estate agent, loved breeding and showing rottweilers, graduate of Kenedy High School where she was an all-district basketball player, attended South East Texas University, a devout Houston Astros fan, was of the Christian Faith and will be keenly missed.  She is survived by her husband, Gene Donnell of Choate; children, Charles Blake Orr of Kenedy, Thomas Murry Orr and wife Cathy of Kenedy, Tamara Marshall and husband Ryan of Houston, step-children, Susan Donnell of Karnes City, Keith Donnell and wife Lauren of Benbrook, Shelly Grayson of Beeville, Shane Grayson and wife Shannon of Choate and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Graveside Services and Interment will be Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Kenedy Cemetery.

Reynaldo Salais, Age, 77 of Kenedy, TX passed away on February 1, 2025.  Reynaldo was born on January 12, 1948 in Kenedy to the late Jose and Paulita Ramos Salais.  He was a foreman for Dusty’s Sandblasting in Kenedy, a loving son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, friend to many and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  Reynaldo is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Paulita Ramos Salais; sisters, Evangelina Garza and Alicia Salais.  Reynaldo is survived by his siblings, Daniel Salais and wife Patricia of Kenedy, Joe Salais, Jr. and wife Grace of Kenedy, Raul R. Salais and wife Eva of Kenedy, Jesse R. Salais and wife Elisa of Kenedy, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 9:00 AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Ploch officiating.  Inurnment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Guadalupe Garcia Cruz, Age 78 of Kenedy, TX passed away on January 27, 2025.  Guadalupe was born on January 2, 1947 in Karnes County, TX to the late Hilario and Rafaela Garcia Cruz. He married Rosalinda Hernandez Cruz; was a loving husband, father, brother, served his country Proudly in the US ARMY and of the Catholic Faith.  Guadalupe is preceded in death by his parents, Hilario and Rafaela Garcia Cruz; siblings, Eloisa Muniz, Oralia Gonzalez, Yolanda Alcantar, Petra Hernandez and Consuelo Valadez.  Guadalupe is survived by his loving wife, Rosalinda Hernandez Cruz of Kenedy; son, Eddie Cruz and wife Josie of Smiley; sisters, Esperanza Espinoza of Freer, Rafaela Cantu of Castroville, Maria Elsa Cruz of Lamesa; brother, Roberto Cruz of George West and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family Visitation will be Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9AM to 11AM with services at 11AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Deacon Guadalupe Cantu officiating.  Inurnment will take place in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Kathi Lynn Overby was born on December 3, 1974 to Keith Overby and Linda Olson.  She spent her younger years living at Hope House in Liberty Hill, Texas. It was in this loving and supportive environment where Kathi Lynn thrived.  Years later, she moved to San Antonio to be closer to family and for the last six years has called Coronado of Stone Oak home.  Kathi Lynn passed away on Wednesday, January 22^nd surrounded by her family and Coronado staff who have become family to her over the years. She is survived by her father, Keith Overby; her mother, Linda Olson; and her sister, Kerri Ethridge as well as many other loving family members.

Kathi Lynn’s disabilities no longer define her or cause her pain. She is now dancing and singing in the hands of our Lord and Savior.

The family will be having a small graveside service on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hope House at https://www.hopehouseaustin.org/donate-online.

Gregorio Munos, Sr., Age 87 of Pawnee, TX passed away on January 17, 2025 in San Antonio, TX. Gregorio was born on August 12, 1937 in Pawnee to the late Theodoso, Jr. and Julia Garcia Munos. He married Gregoria Garza on October 19, 1956 in Crosbyton who precedes him in death; was a retired farmer, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, dear friend to many and of the Catholic Faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodoso, Jr. and Julia Garcia Munos; wife, Gregoria Garza Munos; siblings, infant Andres Munos, Theodoso Munos, III, Baldomero Munos, Guadalupe Munos and son-in-law Roy Cano.

He is survived by his children, Andres and Christina Munos of Louise, Mary and Steven Martinez of Kenedy, Juan and Juanita Munos, Sr. of Pawnee, Luis and Sylvia of Pawnee, Lula Cano of Kenedy, Gregorio and Yazmin Munos, Jr. of Pasadena; siblings, Manuela Munos Mueller of San Antonio, Maria Elsa Munos Castro of Waco, Luis Munos of Waco, Jose Munos of Waco; grandchildren, Jason, Timothy, Andreanna, Cynthia, Steven, Monica, Juan, Jr., Theresa, Isabell, Felis, Jose, Sara, Daniel, Joseph, Greg, Jr., Jacob, Samuel, Ruby, Ana, Daniella, 49, great-grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass Services will be celebrated Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Jason Munos, Timothy Munos, Steven Martinez, Juan Munos, Jr., Felis Munos, Jose Munos, Dainel Munos and Joseph Munos.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Devon Munos, Greg Munos, Jr., Jacob Munos and Samuel Munos.

Sam Peter Jansky, Sr., Age 81 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Kenedy. Sam was born on October 5, 1943 in Dewees, TX to the late Joe and Cecilia Jansky. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Chevron; a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and of the Catholic Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Cecilia Jansky and a sister Virgie M. Jarzombek. He is survived by his wife Martha Salas of Kenedy; children, Karen Jansky of Poth, Sissy Portillo of Tye, Mary Ann Martinez of Ropesville, Margaret Salas of Irving, Sam P. Jansky, Jr. of Poth, Ignacio Salas of Kenedy, Jason Orlando Salas of Kenedy, Francisco Reyna Salas, Jr. of Kenedy; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members. A Holy Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7PM in the Eckols Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Deacon Guadalupe Cantu officiating. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

In 2 Corinthians 5:8 the word of God tells us to absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Carolyn Marie (Barber) Honeycutt was born on December 5, 1961 in Karnes City, Texas to Leonard and Edith Barber and she took her rest in Jesus on 7 January 2025. She invited Jesus into her heart and received the gift of salvation.  She grew up in Kenedy, TX where she spent most of her life serving others. Carolyn dedicated her life to her husband and to her children. Family was everything to her and during the last few days she was able to spend her life surrounded by family. She loved and spoiled her grandchildren and great grandchildren to the point where her children thought she owned a toy store. She un-selfishly spent a lot her time and her money making sure that others needs were met. Any placed she worked was blessed to have her as an employee, because wherever she worked was prosperous, all because she had a servant’s heart. Her favorite place of employment was the cafeteria at Kenedy Elementary School and it was because of the fierce love she had for the students. She brought joy and light to anyone she came in contact with. She was a pillar of light in her community and her presence was known as she made positive impacts where she could. Her smile was radiant and genuine and one could not help but to return the smile back to her. Carolyn will be missed by many of her friends and those she came in contact with. She was truly a loving and caring person. There is a lot more that could be said about Carolyn but her actions showed what is not written. Rest on baby girl, you are now pain free.

Family Visitation will be Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 10AM to 11:15 AM. Home Going Services will start at 11:15 AM with the Pastor Joe Barber officiating in The First Baptist Church.  All are welcomed to the Re-Pass from 1PM to 3PM in The First Baptist Church Reception Hall/Gym following the Home Going Services.