Margaret “Mickey” Louise Kolinek, a longtime resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered eternal rest, Friday, August 10, 2012, at 9:00 P.M., at the John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy, at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 11 days.

Mickey was born December 9, 1924, in Runge, Texas, the daughter of Roy Cloud and Ninnie Stockton. On October 6, 1961, Mickey married Adolph Kolinek, Jr., in Kenedy, Texas.

Mickey is survived by her husband, Adolph Kolinek, Jr., of Kenedy, Texas; her children; Judy Newman and husband Jimmy of Leesville, Texas; Neva Schmidt and husband Terry of Kenedy, Texas and David Theuret of Kenedy, Texas; her nine grandchildren, Bobby Newman and wife Traci; Shelia Stone and husband Tony; Wesley Theuret and wife Lisa; Walker and wife Roxanne; Kolin Schmidt; Carl Schmidt; Teryn Schmidt; Kerry Schmidt and Tina Theuret; her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jordan, Ashton, Dustin, Colby, Lane, Sarah, Devyn, Wes, Emmersyn, Derrick and Darren. Ms. Kolinek is preceded in death by her parents, her 13 brothers and sisters and her 1 grandson, Scotty Newman.

Visitation was held, Tuesday, August 14, 2012, from 7:00-9:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 15, 2012, in the Eckols Chapel, with Rev. Jimmy Newman officiating. Interment followed in the Kenedy Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were, Mickey’s grandsons; Bobby Newman, Wesley Theuret, Walker Theuret, Carl Schmidt and Kolin Schmidt and Lane Newman. Honorary pallbearers were her great-grandsons; Dustin and Colby.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society; PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Frances Retzloff Berger, a longtime resident of Beeville, Texas entered, Heaven, Thursday, August 9, 2012, at 3:20 P.M., at Wooldridge Place Nursing Center in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 6 days.

Frances was born, February 3, 1941 in Lenz, Texas, the daughter of Edmund Retzloff and Amanda Magel Retzloff. She was very active in her community and served as President and was a Lifetime Member of the South Texas V.F.W. Auxiliary and the American Legion. Frances was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Beeville.

Frances is survived by her step-son, Thomas Berger and wife Janice of Pipe Creek, Texas; her nieces, Karen Walston and husband Dennis of Sandia, Texas and Lori Beugeler and husband Gilberto Quillon of Converse, Texas and her nephew, Michael Beugeler of Kenedy, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Berger and her sister, Dolores Syring.

Visitation was held, Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 13, 2012, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Conklin, officiating. Interment followed in the Kenedy Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were, Michael Beugeler, Dennis Walston, Gilberto Quillon, Max Garza, Bill Reyes and Robert Huth.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society; PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Kathryn Joyce Goff Lyons, passed away, Thursday, August 9, 2012, at 4:10 A.M., in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 20 days.

Joyce was born, August 20, 1928, in Kenedy, Texas, the daughter of Percy Reidel “Potts” Goff, Jr., and Hattie Martin. Joyce married Albert D. Lyons, Jr., of Runge, Texas, on December 22, 1946, in Kenedy, Texas. Albert preceded Joyce in death on August 22, 2000. Joyce loved the Lord and was a devout Christian; she also shared that love with her family and her friends. Joyce was a World Traveler, a bridge player and she was involved in her community and participated in charity activities. She was a member of the Pink Ladies, the Runge Birthday Club and the Garden Club.

Joyce is survived by her children; Nancy Harvey and husband Robert of Lufkin, Texas and Albert Lyons of Dallas, Texas; her three grandchildren, Robert Nathaniel “Nathan” Harvey and wife Amanda, Matthew Alexander and wife Sharon and Dustin Lyons; her three great-grandchildren, Alexandria Kathryn, Andrew Robert and Connor Nathaniel and her brothers, Robert Goff and Glyn Goff and wife Myra Lee. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, Marilyn Thompson and her brother, Martin Goff.

Visitation was held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 13, 2012, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services were held, Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at 10:00 A.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Martin L. Newmann, officiating. Interment followed in the Kenedy Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were, Nathan Harvey, Matthew Harvey, Josh Heller, Paul Groos, Donald Allen and Barry Harris. Serving as honorary pallbearers were, Glyn Goff and Bobby Goff.

JAIME B. GUZMAN

ROSARY: 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 1, 2012, Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas

FUNERAL MASS: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 2, 2012, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Kenedy, Texas

INTERMENT: Loma Alta Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas

Ascension “Connie” Reyna, of Runge, Texas, passed away, Friday, July 27, 2012 at 12:31 A.M., at the age of 52 years, 2 months and 1 day, at Methodist Main Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Connie was born, May 26, 1960 in Jonah, Texas, the daughter of Faustino Zapata and Manuela Garcia Zapata. On April 25, 1981, Connie married her husband, Rogelio Reyna, Sr., in Kenedy, Texas. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church and worked at the John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy.

Connie is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Rogelio Reyna, Sr.; her son and daughter-in-law, Rogelio and Terri Renya, Jr.; her sisters, Alberta Moreno, Alicia Lazano and Josephine Donnell; her brothers, Juan and Domingo Zapata. Mrs. Reyna is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Maria Urruthia and her brothers, Eisa and Jacinto Zapata.

A rosary was recited, Sunday, July, 29, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral mass was celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 30, 2012, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were, Ramon Reyna, Jr., Roland Reyna, Brandon Reyna, Frankie Reyna, Joe Mendiola, Jr. and Walker Theuret. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, Eddie Urruthia, Jessie Urruthia and Michael Zapata.

Jose Luis “Joe” Cruz, a resident of Pawnee, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home, Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 7:20 P.M., at the age of 63 years, 4 months and 17 days.

Joe was born, March 5, 1949 in Pawnee, Texas, the son of Luis Cruz and Jovita Diaz Cruz. He graduated high school and then began his life as a cowboy and rancher.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Elvira Gonzales Cruz; his sons, Amado Cruz and wife Stacy, Arturo Cruz and wife Rosemary, Jose Cruz, Ramon Reyna and wife Jennifer and Roland Reyna and wife Andrea; his daughter Roxanne Theuret and husband Walker; his sisters, Linda Chapa and husband Carlo, Mary Garza and husband Henry, Dora Gonzales and husband Domingo, Amalia Montemayor and husband Richard and Ofelia Cruz; his brother, Genaro Cruz; and his beloved 11 grandchildren. Mr. Cruz is preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Jovita Cruz.

Visitation began, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, and a rosary was recited, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 7:30 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass was celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, officiated by Rev. Norbert Herman. Interment followed in the Loma Alta Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were, Carlos Gonzales, Calvin Blaschke, Corky Franke, Wallon Rouse, Cecil Johnson, Jr. and Robert Cruz, Jr.

Erma Hernandez Vera, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered enteral rest, Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 10:35 P.M., at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 48 years, 6 months and 20 days.

Erma was born, December 25, 1963 in Karnes City, Texas, the daughter of Martin Hernandez and Josephina Rodriguez Hernandez. Erma was employed at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Kenedy where she worked in the Deli.

Erma is survived by her beloved husband, Martin Vera; her son, Fidencio Vera; “Mom” Guadalupe and Juan Reyna; her sisters, Mary Tovar, Jessica Reyna, April Reyna, Janie Reyna and Elizabeth Reyna and numerous extended family members. Erma is preceded in death by her parents.

A rosary was recited, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. It was Erma’s wish to be cremated.

James A. Johnson, a longtime resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away at 3:30 A.M., Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville, Texas at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 5 days.

James was born December 4, 1924 in Kenedy, Texas the son of James Walter Johnson and Ruth Byars Johnson. He attended Kenedy schools and went to work for General Mills.

James proudly served his country in the United States Army having fought in World War II. On August 27, 1947, James married Mildred Schultz in Kenedy. The two of them raised their two children in Kenedy and attended the First Methodist Church.

James is survived by his daughter, Trudy Smothers and husband Ken of Columbus, Texas; his son, James Johnson of Moore, Oklahoma; his sister, Shirley White and husband Roy of Texas City, Texas; his brothers, Larry Johnson and wife Carol of Dickinson, Texas and Jack Johnson and wife Penny of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Andrew, Phillip and wife Rachel and Mandy Johnson and Jason, Chris and Kendra Smothers; and his great-grandson, Joshua Johnson. Preceding Mr. Johnson in death are his wife, Mildred Johnson; and his parents, James Walter and Ruth Byars Johnson.

Visitation was held, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 12, 2012 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Bradley officiating. Interment with Military Honors followed in the Karnes City Memorial Park Cemetery in Kenedy, Texas. Serving as pallbearers were, Andrew Johnson, Phillip Johnson, Chris Smothers, Clay Pace, Larry Johnson and Paul May. Honorary pallbearers were, Jason Smothers, Mandy Johnson, Kendra Smothers and Joshua Johnson.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Methodist Building Fund or the Kenedy Library.

Kenneth Cleone Wishert Sanders, went to be with the Lord at the Grove Nursing Center, Grove Oklahoma, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

In 2003, Kenneth moved to Fairland, Oklahoma to live with her daughter Carole and husband Troy. Kenny was born April 12, 1919, to the loving arms of her parents, Devasco and Dovie Wishert in Karnes County, Texas. Kenny was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord.

After a meeting at the community barn dance, Kenny met and married Norman Leon Sanders, their entire married life was spent in Texas; of that union came four children. Kenny’s greatest love was her family and spending time with them, she enjoyed gardening, music, and homemaking. Kenny was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norman, a second husband Archie Rogers, brothers Clyde and Pete, a beloved son Roger, granddaughter Pam and grandson Roger Dale Jr.

Survivors include her son, Norman Sanders and wife Billie of Frisco, Texas; her daughters, Carole Selsor and husband Troy of Fairland, Oklahoma and Roxay Sanders of Crowley, Texas. Kenny is leaving a legacy of ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren along with hoards of family and friends.

A simple service was held at, The Assembly of God Church in Fairland, Oklahoma, officiated by Rev. Jackie Crafton,  June 5, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. She was then taken to be laid to rest at Karnes City Cemetery in Karnes City, Texas, June 7, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Kenneth’s family would like to extend thanks to her care givers of the Grove Nursing Center, Dr. Chouteau, Karen and staff, Good Shepard Hospice as well as all her friends that caller on her and the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.

John Ray Harris, a longtime resident of Tuleta, Texas, went to rest with Jesus beside his wife, Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 1:19 A.M., at LifeCare Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 72 years, 8 months, 8 days.

John was born September 21, 1939 in Green, Texas, the son of John L. Harris and Euodias Bownds Harris. He graduated Karnes City High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&I University in Kingsville. He later went on to receive his Master’s Degree from Texas A & M University. John was an educator for many years having taught at, AC Jones Beeville, Del Valle Austin, Texas A & M Extension Services, Southwest Texas State University and Pettus ISD. John retired from teaching with the Kenedy Independent School District.

On June 17, 1961, John married his beloved wife, Carol Berniece Williamson in Port Lavaca, Texas. In 2011, John and Carol celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage. The two of them were blessed and together they shared their faith and were active members in the Tuleta First Baptist Church, where John was Song Director.  John and Carol spent much time together having both been very active in Gideon’s International and the Karnes County Retired Teachers Association. Carol preceded John in death on April 25, 2012.

John is survived by his mother, Euodias Bownds Harris of Marshall; his sons, John Quentin Harris and wife Martha of La Vernia and Gerard Barton Harris and wife Geniene of Tuleta; sisters, Barbara Atkinson and husband Franklin of Marshall, Norma Noah and Husband Don of Corpus Christi and his precious grandchildren, Stephanie, Jake, Danielle and Seth Harris. Mr. Harris is preceded in death by his father, J.L. Harris and his beloved wife, Carol.

Visitation was held, Monday, June 4, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services were held, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church Kenedy, with Rev. Jack Allen and Rev. Vernon Andrews, officiating. Interment followed in the Kenedy Cemetery with Dr. Franklin Atkinson officiating. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to; Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 88, Beeville, Texas 78104; or donor’s choice.