Jean P. (Maxine) Jones of Kenedy, Texas, was called to the Lord on August 23, 2011.

Maxine was born in Olney, Illinois on August 9, 1923 to Sprigg and Martha Poland.  She attended New York Institute of Dietetics.

On January 12, 1944 in Winter Park, Florida, she married Wilbur L. Jones.  Maxine and Wilbur were happily married for 44 years, until his passing.        

After a long and full life Maxine leaves her five children: Sharon Stephens (Hubie), Mt. Juliet, TN ; Janice Cox (Jack) of San Marcos, TX ; Dana Jones-Laub (Phil), Aransas Pass, TX; Bill Jones, Armagosa Valley, NV; and Dean Jones, Kenedy, TX.  She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews, and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wilbur, sister Sandra, and a son-in-law Jack Cox.       

A Memorial and Interment will be held at the Kenedy Cemetery  in Kenedy, TX with time and date to be announced Later

Larry Edward Hunter , Age 63 of Hobson, TX formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away on August 20, 2011 in Kenedy, TX. Larry was born on March 27, 1948 to the late Edward Harris and Helen Joyce Hunter in Dallas, TX. He retired from Boyer Ford in Minneapolis , MN as a Service Advisor in March of 2011.

He is survived by his wife Maria Rodriquez, daughters; Amy Renee Cole of Carrollton, TX, Yvonne Marie Solis of Killeen, TX, Amanda Marie Munoz of Houston, TX ; sons, Chad Edward Hunter of Denton, TX, Joshua Edward Hunter of Denton, TX, Michael Anthony Ingle of Corinth, TX; brothers, Alfred Ray Hunter of Mesquite, TX, Tony Harris Hunter of Lancaster, TX, Darwin Lee Hunter of Shreveport, LA, Neal Burton of Garland, TX, and seven grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his parents Edward Harris Hunter and Helen Joyce Hunter.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2011 from 6PM to 8PM at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 25, 2011 @ 10:30 AM at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Internment will follow at the Los Cinco Rodriquez Cemetery near Karnes City, TX.

Jo Ann Merriman, 60 of Kenedy, TX, went to be with The Lord on August 18, 2011. Jo was born in Edinburg, TX on December 16, 1950 to Dewey F. Merriman and Elwanda Merriman. She graduated from Sharyland High School in 1969. Jo worked at Seguin Walmart in the Connection Center.

Jo is survived by her Father, Dewey (Geneva) Merriman of Blanco, her Mother Elwanda Merriman of Kenedy; Her Children, Andrea (Greg) Bell of New Wavery, Katie (Brannon) Hutcherson of Victoria, and Kevin Austin of Atlanta, GA; Her Sister, Janet (Ed) Monson and Brother, Ward (Patsy) Merriman of Denton; Grandchildren, Shelby Wiede, Paul Lorrain and Carleigh Jo Hutcherson and several nieces and nephews. Jo was preceded in death by her brother, Weldon Merriman.

During Jo’s brief battle with cancer, she taught us the true meaning of courage. She was our constant streghth and comfort with her smile and “thumbs up” no matter how she felt.

Visitation will be 5:00- 7:00pm Sunday and Services at 1:00pm Monday at Eckols Funeral Home in Kendy, TX with graveside service following at Elim Cemetery, West of Kenedy.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a Charity of your choice.

DYBOWSKI

Ruby Kirk Dybowski beloved Mother and Nana , age 85, formerly of Kenedy, Texas, passed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2011.  She was married to the late Frank O. Dybowski and is survived by her adult children of San Antonio;  daughters  Dee Ann Dybowski and Debra Dybowski Todd; son Thomas E. Dybowski.  Three granddaughters and two great grandchildren, Tiffany and husband Ken Roberts , grandson Dylan of San Antonio, Katy Risinger of Panama City, FL, and Brittany and husband Mordechai Helbon, grandson Zacharia.  She is also survived by her former son-in-law, Mike Risinger, longtime sister-in-law, Erlene Schwab, and many nieces and nephews in Florida as well as Texas.   Funeral Services   will be held Wednesday, July 6,  2011 at  1:00 p.m. with an earlier viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Eckols  Funeral Home Chapel  in Kenedy, TX, with Rev. John  Wheat officiating.  Internment will follow at  the   Kenedy Cemetery.   Donations may be made to the South Texas Children’s Home in her name.

Michael Paul Huckman, D.D.S.

Beeville, TX    

 Dr. Michael Paul Huckman was born on July 15, 1941, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He died July 2, 2011 at his home in Beeville. Dr. Huckman married Geraldine Reeve Huckman on his birthday in 1961.  He graduated from W. B. Ray High School in 1959, Texas Christian University in 1963 and the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston in 1968.  He practiced Dentistry in Beeville from August of 1968 until the day before he died.  For more than 20 years he was Supervising Dentist in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Coastal Bend College.

            Dr. Huckman served Beeville through the years in the Kiwanis Club, Navy League, Chamber of Commerce, Western Week, Little League Coach, League President and in his favorite role as visiting Dentist to the public schools for many years. He was also an active leader in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) serving the Southwest Region in the 1970’s in  Outdoor Ministry and Youth Programs.  During the 1980’s he served on the Regional Committee on Ministry in the preparation of candidates for ordination.  He was President of the Disciples Conference Center in Gonzales during a decade of development and construction.   In the congregation of First Christian Church, Beeville, he served in many positions of leadership and was named Elder of the church in 1978.  He is remembered for his amazing gift of prayer at the Lord’s Table.

            Dr. Huckman is survived by his wife, Jerry, and their children: Dr. Michael E. Huckman and wife, Vickie, their children Mia Elizabeth and Michael Paul Huckman; Mark S. Huckman and wife, Julie and their son, Jake McChristian; M. Hill Huckman and wife, Vannessa and their children Matthew H., Jr., Olivia Grace and Madison Paige.  He is survived by a large extended family including his sister Rene Hauseman.

            The family was gathered at the Huckman home for an early 70^th birthday and 50^th anniversary back yard party and have decided to honor the Patriarch of the family with a casual dress code funeral.  The family will receive visitors Monday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at First Christian Church in Beeville, TX.  The funeral service will be Tuesday, July 5, at 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church in Beeville, TX with the Rev. Peggy Edge officiating  accompanied by musicians Dr. Jim Lee and Linda Ray and vocalist Sally Friedlander .  Burial will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX surrounded by generations of his family.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Michael P. Huckman, Mark Huckman, Hill Huckman, Matthew Huckman, Chris Arvantinos, and Wayne Evans.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church Permanent Fund, Beeville, TX

Eckols Funeral Home, Inc.

Eluterio “Joe” G. Solis, age 69, of Kenedy, TX, passed away on February 22, 2011 in Kenedy, TX.  He was born on February 20, 1942 in Stockdale, TX to the late Francisco and Maria Guajardo Solis.  He was a retired automotive mechanic, a master cabinet builder and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

       He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Florencia G. Solis, sister Lydia Arambula and brothers Ramon and Severiano “Shorty” Solis.

       He is survived by his wife, Linda Escandon of Kenedy, TX; daughters, Charlene (Robert Galavan) Solis of Victoria, TX, Christie (Jackie Guzman) Valdez of Kenedy, TX; sons, Joe Daniel (Melanie) Solis of Cibilo, TX, Arturo (Debbie) Zavala of Germany, Joe (Nina) Escandon, II of Kenedy, TX; sisters, Petra Zamora of Amarillo, TX, Lorenza Gonzales of Richmond, TX; and brothers, Santiago “Jimmy” Solis of Kenedy, TX, Domingo “Mingo” Solis of San Antonio, TX and Rafael “Ralph” Solis of Kenedy, TX.  He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

           A Rosary was recited Thur., February 24, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass was held Fri., February 25, 2011 at 11:00am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.

             Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Escandon, II, Jordan Valdez, Joe Daniel Solis, Joe Escandon, III, Christian Solis, Michael Solis, Jefferey Solis and John Guerrero.

Lazara M. Avelar, Age 90, of  San  Antonio, TX formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away on February 12, 2011 in San Antonio, TXShe was born on December 17, 1920 to the late Juan and Manuela(Rangel) Martinez in Burnell, TX. She was a retired laundry clerk at John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy and a former member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, TX.She is preceded in death by  her parents, sisters; Tomasa Martinez, and Tita Garza; brothers; Pablo Martinez, Faustino Martinez, Locario Martinez, Cristoval Martinez, and Ascencion Martinez.She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.A rosary was recited on Tues. Feb. 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral mass was  held Wed. Feb 16, 2011 at 1PM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, TX.  Interment will follow at the Burnell Cemetery in Burnell , TX.

David W. Person

David Wayne Person, 44, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, in Houston. He was born on December 19, 1966, in Freeport, Texas. He grew up and spent most of his adult life in Houston. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Joyce Miller Scarborough and grandfather William Terry “Bill” Scarborough, Jr. He is survived by his loving mother Elaine Scarborough Person; father James E. Person; sisters Darla Person Salas  and Tammy Person; brother Roy Edward Person; niece Desiree Salas and nephews Matthew Salas, Aden and Kaleb Cruz; aunts Sheree Scarborough, Marie Scarborough, Sandra Kasprzyk Yanta, Dorothy Scarborough, Shirley Scarborough; uncles David Kasprzyk and Clem Kasprzyk; grandmother Florence Kasprzyk Scarborough; and fifteen cousins.

David was a bright, academically gifted student with a thirst for knowledge. He graduated from Bellaire High School in Houston, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from The University of Texas at Austin in 1989, and attained his Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in 1992. He practiced personal injury law and worked at a variety of law firms in Houston, including the Maierson Law Firm.

David will be remembered for his dedication to his work and his family, and for the valiant struggle he waged for good health for so many years. He will be greatly missed.

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;

courage to change the things I can;

and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;

Enjoying one moment at a time;

Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;

Taking, as He did, this sinful world

as it is, not as I would have it;

Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;

That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next.

—Reinhold Niebuhr

            A memorial service was held at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, Texas, on Saturday, March 5. Obituary and guest book online at https://eckolsfuneralhome1886.com. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember David may contribute to the American Cancer Society or a charity of their choice.

Linda died Oct. 2, 2010.  Rosary was held Ovt. 7th. at 7 PM in the Eckols Chapel.  Mass was held Oct. 8, 2010 at 2 PM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy.  Interment was in the Loma Alta Cemetery.

Jovita Diaz Cruz age 87 of Kenedy died Sept. 27, 2010.  She was born Feb. 15, 1923 in Pettus, TX to the late Doroteo and Anita Pena Cruz.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Luis Cruz,  Brothers Jose Maria Diaz, Isidoro Diaz,  Gregoria Diaz. And Candido Diaz. She is survived  by her daughters, Linda and husband Carlo Chapa of Kenedy, Sylvia and Henry Garza of Stafford, TX, Dora and her husband Domingo Gonzales of Natalia, TX, Amalia and husband Richard Montemayor of Missouri City, TX, and Ofelia Cruz of Spring, TX.  Sons Joe and his wife Elvira Cruz of Kenedy, and Genaro Cruz of Kenedy.  Sisters Lala Rodriguez of Karnes City, Beatrice Perez of Kenedy and Petra Vasquez of San Antonio. 19 Grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.

Rosary will be recited Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Eckols Chapel.  Mass will be celebrated Thursday September 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery.