Susana Nunez Salinas, Age 76 of Kenedy, TX passed away on December 17, 2022 in Victoria, TX.  Susana was born on November 25, 1946 in Kenedy to the late Manuel L. and Olivia Farias Nunez.  She married Bennie Salinas, Jr on December 27, 1986 who precedes her in death.  Susana was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, homemaker, friend to many and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Salinas, Jr.; parents, Manuel L. and Olivia Farias Nunez; sisters, Rosita Salinas and Flora Segura.

She is survived by her daughter, Suzette Salinas and Mario Rodriguez, Jr. of Victoria; step-daughter, Norma Jean Salinas and Marin Cantu of Kenedy; step-sons, Michael and Tina Salinas of Choate, Bennie A Salinas, III of Kenedy; sisters, Maria Nunez of Kenedy, Manuela Herrera of Runge; brothers, Joe F. Nunez of Kenedy, Manuel Nunez, Jr. of Nordheim; 7 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, December 22, 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.

Serving as Pallbearers: Andrew Perez, Michael Byler, Juan Nunez, Christopher Salinas, & Colton Salinas.

Joe Bailey Doreck, 87, woke up in the presence of God December 6, 2022, at home in Mineral, TX with family at his side. He was born March 4, 1935, at home in Karnes County, TX to Walter and Alice (Atkinson) Doreck. Joe graduated from Pettus High School in Pettus, TX, and attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville, TX.

Growing up in Karnes County, he was a member of the Choate Baptist Church where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He worked on the family dairy farm and showed fat hogs and steers at the Bee County Junior Livestock Show. Joe and Betty (Williams) were married in Choate, TX September 2, 1955. After 3 years of traveling with Southern Pacific Railroad, they settled in Ingleside, TX while he worked for Reynolds Metals. They were members of the First Baptist Church of Ingleside where they raised their four children – Troy, Cindy, Becky, and Craig. Many years you could find the family riding with the South Texas Trailriders.

Joe started his own business, Doreck Construction, in Ingleside, TX. While running the daily operations of his business he also raised cattle and horses. After over 30 years in the industry, he retired then relocated to Mineral, TX where he continued ranching until his passing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Faye Stockton, Edmond Ray Doreck, Wesley Doreck, and son, Troy Joe Doreck.

Joe is survived by his children, Cindy (John) Cudd, Becky Tobolka Love, and Craig Doreck; a number of loving grandchildren and even more great-grandchildren; sisters, LaVerne Simmons, Ida Ruth O’Niell, Bea (Tinker) Ramsey; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives and cherished friends.

Joe was a member of the South Texas Hereford Association and showed many years at the special Show & Sale in Beeville, TX. He was also a member of Mineral Baptist Church and an avid supporter and volunteer of the community wide Saturday breakfast once a month through the church.

Joe was known by everyone in South Texas due to his business and ranching. It gave him great joy to give out bottles of honey that were harvested on his ranch. Many people thoroughly enjoyed going to the ranch to dove, turkey, and deer hunt over the years. Joe looked forward to family holidays and reunions, his special Father’s Day trips, hunting trips to Colorado and New Mexico, and many other reasons to get together.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, TX. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 am at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy, TX. Interment will follow at Mineral Cemetery, Mineral, TX and reception at the Mineral Baptist Church pavillion.

Pallbearers will be Llyod Koerth, Danny Koerth, Wayne Stockton, Lance O’Niell, Garrison Doreck, and Brandon Doreck with Paul Campbell as an Honorary Pallbearer.

A special thank you to everyone for your prayer and support for our dad and family. Donations or Love Offerings on behalf of Joe can be made to the Mineral Baptist Church, 8628 FM 673, Mineral, TX or the Mineral Cemetery.

Alexander Flores Ruiz, Age 55 of San Antonio, TX passed away on November 23, 2022 in San Antonio, TX.  Alexander was born on October 10, 1967 in San Antonio to the late Santos Ruiz, Jr. and Guadalupe Flores Ruiz.  He was a retired appliance repair technician, married Amy R. Ruiz who precedes him in death, was a loving father, brother, uncle, a member of The Knights of Columbus and of the Catholic Faith.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Amy R. Ruiz; parents, Santos Ruiz, Jr. and Guadalupe Flores Ruiz; and a sister Julia F. Ruiz.

He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Rivera Ruiz of San Antonio; sister Mary J. Flores of San Antonio and a host of family members and friends.

Family Visitation will begin Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 5PM to 7PM with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10:30AM 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.

Nuemi Vasquez Garcia, Age 87 of Pawnee, TX passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at home. She was born on July 16, 1935 in Nell, TX to the late Manuel H. Garcia, Sr. and Carolina Vasquez Garcia. Nuemi worked as a live in maid, a nanny and in home health before retirement, was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, friend to many and of the Catholic Faith. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel H. Garcia, Sr. and Carolina Vasquez Garcia; sisters, Maria Rodriguez, Antonia Gonzales; brothers, Manuel Garcia, Jr., Benito Garcia, Paul Garcia, and Domingo Garcia.

She is survived by her sisters, Refugia “Cookie” Campos of Pawnee, TX, Francis Guerra of Karnes City, TX, Ernestina Belyeu of Three Rivers; brother, Jesus Garcia of Lubbock, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Monday, November 21, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, November 22, 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 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Anil Patel, Christopher Turner, Eric Martinez, Joe Gonzales, Bobby DeLeon and Jonathon Turner.

Mary Alice May, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, TX, entered eternal rest at her home, November 3, 2022 at 3:06am, at the age of 92.  Mary Alice was born and raised in Kenedy, TX., October 2, 1930, the daughter of Sam A. and Lois Hail May.  Mary Alice enjoyed her life in Kenedy and on February 12, 1949, married Paul K. May.  They raised eight wonderful children and were married for 64 years.
            Mary Alice could always be seen at school anytime treats and parties were needed.  Even though she didn’t participate in sports, she and Paul drove far and wide to see their children and grandchildren participate.  Teams in Kenedy and numerous other schools and universities couldn’t have had a better cheerleader. She also followed her children to many horseshows and parardes.
            Mary Alice held many offices with the Chamber of Commerce and was selected Citizen of the Year.  If you needed a parade organized, she and Carolyn MacDonald were your girls.  She was also an original member of the Progressive Study Club, along with the Kenedy Cemetery Association, Kenedy Historical Society, First Bapist Church and recognized by the Kenedy Masonic Lodge.
            Mary Alice and Paul followed his parents in the restaurant business as owners of Mays and with their daughters, Candace and Melanie in Barth’s Restaurant.  You could always find her behind the counter or “holding court” at the big table at Barth’s.
            Mary Alice is survived by her seven children, Sharon Rinehart (Mike) of Red Rock, TX; Paul May (Patty) of Canyon Lake, TX; Candace May of Kenedy; Lyndale Gray (Farrell) of Roanoke, TX; Elizabeth Miller (Dave) of Sunset, SC; Melanie Ferguson (Tim) of Kenedy, TX; and James May of Kenedy, TX.
            Mary Alice is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Leslie May, Meredith Fisherling, Mattison May, Kelsie Schirmann, Austin Gray, Haley Grant, Elizabeth Liberty, Steven Liberty, Colby May, Sheldon May, Kalli Ebrom, Mackenzi Ferguson, and Courtnie Ferguson, along with their amazing spouses.  She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren, Beverly May, and cousin Barbara May Waelder.  She is also survived by her sister Cynthia May Roberson of Leakey, TX.
            Mary Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Paul K. May, parents, Sam A. May and Lois Hail May, her brother Sam May and her daughter Carol Liberty.
            The May family would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our staff at Barth’s.  Their friendship and dedication to Mary Alice is greatly appreciated.  We would also like to thank the staff, especially Shelbey and Sergio, at New Century Hospice in Victoria, TX, along with Dr. Rayford Mitchell.  Mary Alice was also blessed to have some wonderful caregivers that played a big part in her care and well-being over the last several years.  Their dedication and love was a blessing to the family.  They are Patricia Arnold, Beatrice Morales, Leticia Ramos, Elisa Guevara, Amy Gross, Linda Gonzales, and Sandy Santos.
           

Family Visitation will be held Monday, November 7, 2022, from 9am to 11am, with Funeral Services beginning at 11am in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating.  Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery, in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Dave Miller, Tim Ferguson, Mike Rinehart, Casey Ebrom, Coby May, Sheldon May, Mattison May and Austin Gray.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Kenedy Cemetery Association.

Amos H. Harden, of Kenedy, TX passed away on October 26, 2022 at home at the age of 93.  Amos was born on August 14, 1929 in Leesville, TX to the late Clate Samuel and Hattie Rhodes Harden.  Amos married Imogene Dudley on September 16, 1950.  After serving in the Army, they made their home in Kenedy where he worked and retired from Central Power and Light Company.  He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He had many friends in Kenedy and was a long time member of First Baptist Church.  He will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his wife Imogene Dudley Harden; parents, Clate Samuel and Hattie Rhodes Harden and 12 deceased brothers and sisters.

He is survived by daughter, Karen (Billy) Brown of South Houston, TX, son Craig (Dixie) Harden of Houston, TX; son Larry (Mary) Harden of Hondo, TX; grandchildren Thomas “Tab” (Stephanie) Brown of Deer Park, TX, Amanda (Josh) Hill of Lytle, TX, Brittany (Matt) Calame of Devine, TX and Dustin (Chelsea) Harden of Hondo, TX; great grandchildren: Aaron and Kyle Brown, Mason Hill, Matthew and Tate Calame, brother-in-law Elton (Louise) Dudley of San Antonio, sisters, Velma Brown of Karnes City, TX and Shirley Bohanan of Luling, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 11:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. with Services beginning at 1:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. O.E. Davidson officiating. Interment will follow in the Gillett Cemetery in Gillett, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Thomas “Tab” Brown, Dustin Harden, Josh Hill, Mason Hill, Matt Calame and Matthew Calame, Jr.

The family wants to express their appreciation to the following special people.  The 24 hour Caregivers – Janie Altamirano, Cassie McCoy, Celia Mendoza, Clara Cantu and Sylvia Mireles;  River City Hospice; previous Caregiver Brittany Simmons.

Memorials may be made to the Gillett Cemetery Association- C/O Charles Riedel P.O. Box 26, Gillett, TX 78116.

August Alvin Moy passed away at his home on Oct. 25, 2022 into the loving arms of the Lord at the age of 85.  August (Gus) worked for many General Motors dealers in and around the San Antonio area.  He retired from General Motors Parts.  He married the love of his life Evelyn Gawlik Moy on June 1, 1957.  Together they raised three children Michael, Michelle, and Mark.  Gus loved to go hunting and fishing and raising his cattle.  His favorite time was spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Gus was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Susan Moy, daughter Michelle Moy Basham, Son-in-law Michael Basham, three brothers and three sisters. 

He is survived by his wife of 65 years Evelyn and will be greatly missed, sons Michael (Trish) and Mark (Janet).  Grandchildren Brian (Mary Rae) Moy, Amie Moy Moore (Shawn), Kristin Basham Bitsis (Chris), Cody Basham, Derek Moy (Alyson), Jordon Moy Rogers (Tyler) Great Grandchildren Lilly Jo, Aubrie, Lane, Evelyn, Margaret, Olivia, Melody and August.

Family Visitation and Viewing will be held Monday, October 31, 2022 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.; with a Holy Rosary at 11:30 A.M. followed by Funeral Mass being Celebrated Monday, October 31, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. at the Blessed Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church in Cestohowa, TX.  Interment will follow in the Cestohowa Cemetery, Cestohowa, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Nephews Ed Wiatrek, Gregory Wiatrek, Bruce Wiatrek, Nathan Moy, Grandsons Brian Moy, Derek Moy, Cody Basham.

Nora Reyna Del Bosque passed away peacefully beside her family on October 21, 2022. Nora was born in Kenedy, Texas on July 13, 1934.  After marring she moved to Beeville, Texas, where she raised her three daughters. It is here where she began her career with Southwestern Bell, also known as AT&T. She moved to Corpus Christi in 1978, where she continued working as a long distance telephone operator for AT&T. After 20 years she retired. She loved her job, she cherished her many longtime friends and colleagues.  One of Nora’s many joys in life was being an avid reader, reading the newspaper daily to stay informed on current events.  She also enjoyed gardening and board games. Playing Scrabble with the family were some of her happiest moments.  At the end of the day, family was Nora’s primary joy.  She was selfless in her devotion to her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Nora’s memory will remain forever in the hearts of all the friends and family she touched.   

Loving mother of Delma Del Bosque and her husband Ismael Izaguirre, Dena Bruni and her husband Ron Bruni, and Donna Del Bosque; beloved daughter of the late Jose and Emilia Reyna; dear sister of Rosita Barrera, and her late brothers Jose, Rufino and Ricky Reyna; cherished grandmother of Jacen Bruni, Meagan Taylor and her husband Anthony, Austin Izaguirre, and Marisa Izaguirre; adored great-grandmother of Brooke Nora Taylor and Caelen Taylor. 

The family will receive friends in Eckols Funeral Home Inc., 420 W Live Oak St, Kenedy, Texas 78119 on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 5pm. A rosary will be held for Nora at 7pm. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 605 Karnes St, Kenedy, Texas 78119 on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10am. 

Inurnment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX

Ralph Nelson Blaschke, age 78, died Wednesday evening, October 13, 2022 at his home in Kenedy, Texas. Born on November 29, 1943, he was the son of the late Edgar Blaschke and Nora (Huebner) Blaschke of Kenedy, Texas.
Ralph spent over 50 years working in the oil and gas industry in Fashing, Texas where he began as a “roust-a-bout” and retired as plant manager with Chevron. Although Ralph held a full-time job most of his life, he had many other work interests. He enjoyed doing paint and bodywork, did auto mechanics on cars or hot rods with friends, and constructed, built, and did woodwork or just about any other hands-on project you could think of (none of which he ever considered actual “work.”)
In his spare time, Ralph enjoyed fishing at Choke Canyon, watching car races, barbequing, and listening to music on his back porch with just about anyone who would stop by to visit and say “hello”. He was an avid Louis L’Amour fan, watched countless westerns, and swore he “should have been a cowboy.” Ralph loved to read about Texas History and always believed he would find buried treasure somewhere in the Karnes County area. Ralph was probably most known for his extravagant tales and stories which were enjoyed by many along with his perfectionism and dedication to hard work all of his life.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janice (Salge) Blaschke, along with three children: David (Hilary) Blaschke of Round Rock, Texas, Kristi (Cecil) Boening of New Braunfels, Texas, and Kelli (Eloy) DeLeon of Pawnee, Texas. Grandchildren include Cailin and Brendan Glover, John Tomas (J.T) Blaschke, Cayson Boening, and Jacob and Hanna DeLeon. Surviving siblings are Darrell (Charlene) Blaschke, Royce (Donna) Blaschke, Edgar Jr. (Sally) Blaschke, Ruthie (Greg) Burk, and numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister Cynthia Blaschke, older sister Cathy Thau, and brother-in-law Stewart Thau.
A memorial service for Ralph Blaschke will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a meal in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. A private burial service will be held for the family Friday afternoon.
The family would like to thank the staff of Dr. Joel Saldana’s office, Kaiser Home Health, and the staff at Exclusive Home Health and Hospice in Beeville, Texas for their loving care and support over the past several years.

Byron Casper Dermody left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on August 4, 2022. He was born on April 28, 1953, in Uvalde, Texas to Bernard Casper Dermody, Jr. and Faye Kolinek Dermody Irby. He graduated from Goliad High School in 1971 and went on to further his education at Texas Tech University.

After leaving Texas Tech, Byron was a logger in Oregon for a short time but moved back to Texas to do the things in life that he loved; calf and team roping. In the early 80’s, Bryon received his PRCA card and roped professionally alongside his brother, and many local ropers, even doing production roping. If you knew Byron, you know how deep his love for roping was. When he wasn’t on a horse, in the arena, he was doing anything that had to do with roping. After he became unable to participate in the events, you can be assured he was watching the NFR and the cowboy channel. Every year he made it a point to call his siblings and remind them that the NFR was starting. They will all miss getting those calls.

Byron was preceded in death by his mother Faye Irby, father Bernard Dermody, Jr., stepmother Raye Dermody, grandparents Albin and Rosalee Kolinek; and Bernard Dermody, Sr., and Ruby Dermody Goodwin.

He is survived by his two sons, Blayne Casper Dermody and Brett Colton Dermody, siblings Terry Brown (Glynn), Dixie Radicke (Herbert) and Dean Dermody (Donna), many nephews, nieces, great nephews, and great nieces and one great great nephew.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Jessie Alexander family and Josie Peters, who took good care of Byron.

His celebration of life will be held at the Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, Texas on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers please donate in Byron’s name to your favorite college rodeo team or foundation.