Randy B. Price

Randy Blaine Price, Age 61 of Kenedy, Tx passed away on March 18, 2022 in San Antonio, TX.  Randy was born on July 29, 1960 in Refugio, Tx to the late Keith Price and Betty Johnston Price.  Randy married Valeria Munoz on June 21, 2008 in Kenedy, TX; served as a Correctional officer at the Connally unit for 8 years, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  His passion was to go fishing, he loved to spend time with his family and attended every family reunion possible, bar-b-que and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan.   He is preceded in death by his parents Keith and Betty Johnston Price; brothers, Kent price and Michael Price.  He is survived by his loving wife, Valeria Munoz Price of Kenedy, daughters, Betty Guerrero of Pleasanton, Jessica Price of Legarto, Vanessa Cortez of Dallas; sons, Armando Cortez, Jr. of Poth, Zacarias Cortez of Beeville, Robert Semlinger of Kenedy; sister, Brenda (Steve) Laws of Kansas; brother, Shane Price of Houston, 16 grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandson and a host of extended family members and dear friends.

Family Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. with Services starting at 1:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Shane Price, Armando Cortez, Jr., Joseph Henry Munoz, Lorenzo Gonzales, Yogi Etheridge and Rudy Cortez.

Honorary Pallbearers are Robert H. Semlinger and Isaiah Serna.

Kerri Elizabeth Mauch Kirby

Heaven gained a beautiful soul on March 15, 2022 when Kerri Elizabeth Mauch Kirby, 53, peacefully passed away in Austin, TX.  Whether you knew her as a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, coach, teacher, or friend, one thing is for sure:  her smile was legendary, she was an inspiration to others, and she was loved by many.

Born November 13, 1968 in Karnes City, TX to Joe and Peggy Ferguson Mauch, Kerri was a fighter from day one.  While in school, she was well known for her good heart, athleticism, perfectionist nature, patience, leadership, and ability to play the trumpet.  She graduated as the Valedictorian from Kenedy High School in 1987.

After graduation, Kerri was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 18, but it did not stop her from attending and graduating from The University of Texas May 1991 where she obtained an English degree with a minor in Journalism.  While in college, she was the manager for the Lady Longhorn basketball team.  She was thrilled to be involved with the team and help contribute to their success since she was no longer able to play sports.

Kerri started her teaching career at Manor ISD in the fall of 1991 teaching English and coaching at the junior high school.  While at Manor, she soon moved up to the high school where she continued to coach volleyball, basketball, and track as well as teach English until she started the Credit Recovery Program at Manor High School.  Here she helped many students achieve their dream of graduation.  When she was coaching, her devoted husband was often seen and heard in the stands, and it was not uncommon for Kerri’s family to be there in support of her teams as well.  While at Manor, she enjoyed many successes as the Varsity Basketball coach and Assistant Track coach including Regional Finalists in Basketball and the girls team winning state in track one year.  Kerri was the jumpers’ coach, and for many years, one of her athletes, girls and boys, placed at state as well.

Kerri met the love of her life, Joey Kirby, in September 1991 when friends arranged for them to meet at their house on a Sunday evening.  Both Kerri and Joey almost didn’t go that night, but were they ever so glad they did!  Kerri and Joey planned to go on an official date by themselves the next night, but Kerri was coaching 7th grade girls volleyball.  Since Joey was also a sports fan, he said he would go to the game before they went to eat at Kerri’s favorite restaurant, Olive Garden.  That night, Joey became a Manor Mustang fan, as Kerri asked him keep the score for the game.  They were engaged just a few months later and married on August 8, 1992 in Kenedy.  Kerri and Joey eventually settled in Bastrop to raise their family and attended Calvary Baptist Church.

During their nearly 30 years of marriage, it would be impossible to count how many sporting events they attended cheering on their favorite Manor or Cedar Creek team.  They also thoroughly enjoyed UT football and basketball games.  Their daughters were no stranger to the basketball gym or softball field, and Kerri and Joey were always there to support them and their teammates.  When not in a sporting season, the family enjoyed making memories while traveling on vacations.  Kerri’s nephews and nieces also held a very bright spot for her, and she and Joey loved to support them and attend their many sporting activities, dance recitals and dirt bike races.  If Kerri was able to find any downtime, you could find her reading a good book or spending time at the lake.

Even after retiring from Manor ISD in 2017 after 21 years of coaching and 27 years of teaching, Kerri continued her love for helping students by tutoring, teaching online, coaching Hoop Stars and being the official bookkeeper for her daughter’s softball team.  Her love for helping others succeed was evident by the many lives she touched, and she never let her illness define her or stop her short of what she wanted to achieve.

 

Kerri is survived by her husband, Joey Kirby of Bastrop, daughters Jordan Kirby and Meagan Kirby of Bastrop, mother Peggy Mauch of Kenedy, sister Kimmi (Craig) Cantwell of Kenedy, and sister Kristi (Jason) Shryock of College Station along with numerous nieces and nephews.  Kerri was preceded in death by her father, Joe Mauch, Jr, and a niece and a nephew.

 

Her family encourages everyone to have Kerri’s same positive attitude and follow her own words:  “Everyone has their own challenges they must face – I just choose not to let mine rule my life!”

 

 

There will be a visitation on Monday, March 21, 2022 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. with funeral services following on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11:00am.  Both will be at at Eckols Chapel with Richard Robinson officiating the service.  Interment to follow in the Kenedy Cemetery.  Pallbearers:  James Foster, Aaron Kirby, Adam Kirby, Kyle Kirby, Gary Krause, and Fred Nichols.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Russell Chesser, Chance Kirby, and Ray Robbins.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Arthritis Foundation, Pawnee United Methodist Church, or the charity of your choice.

George Carrion

George Carrion, Age 57 of Kenedy, TX passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Beeville, TX.  George was born on October 5, 1964 in Karnes City, TX to the late Delfino Carrion, Sr. and Petra De La Paz Carrion.  George was a loving father, brother, uncle and dear friend to many and of the Christian Faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Delfino Carrion, Sr. and Petra De La Paz Carrion, brothers, Delfino Carrion, Jr. and Cosme Carrion.

He is survived by his children, Amanda Carrion of Corpus Christi, Georgia Carrion of Beeville, Priscilla Mejia and husband Tony of Kenedy, Patricia Soliz of Kenedy, Pamela Alvear of Kenedy, Ramon Alvear of San Antonio, Robby Alvear of San Antonio; sisters, Erlinda Beaver of Karnes City, Elva Carrion of Runge, Lisa Baxter of Odessa, Betty Wishert of Karnes City, 14 grandchildren, 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will begin promptly at 1:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor JoJo Castillo officiating.  Private Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Bertha Coy Saenz

Bertha Saenz of Kenedy, Texas was born on August 19, 1925 in Kenedy, Texas to Stefanie Garcia Coy and Luis Coy passed away on March 13, 2022 at the age of 96. Mrs. Saenz was preceded in death by her parents: Luis and Stefanie Coy; husband Ray Saenz Sr., brothers: Juan Coy and Daniel Coy; grandson: Roland Rodriguez. She is survived by her son Ray Saenz Jr.; daughters: Amparo Saenz Rodriguez and husband Rodolfo Rodriguez; daughter: Blake Shasta Saenz; siblings: Irene Coy Dimas, Elida Coy Vela, Paula Coy Gonzalez, Chelo Coy Trevino and husband Ponce Trevino; grandsons: Rudy Rodriguez Jr. and and Ryan Rodriguez and wife Casie; great granddaughters: Ashlee Rodriguez and husband Chris Johnson, Crystal Rodriguez and Cassie Rodriguez, Kristiana Rodriguez Barras and husband Taylor Barras, Lizet Rodriguez and Emery Rodriguez; great great grandchildren: Kalis Rodriguez, Chip Grega, Harley Barras, Caleb Johnson and Liam Johnson;long-time family friend, Richard Allen; and also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and other loved ones. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 8:00a.m. to 9:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel. Eulogy to be read at 8:30a.m. Monday, March 21st at Eckols Chapel. A Rosary along with Funeral Services will be held at 9:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment to follow in Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rudy Rodriguez Jr., Ryan Rodriguez, Felix Trevino, Eddie Trevino, Jerry Trevino, and Rudy Saenz Jr.

 

Oscar Cortez

Oscar Cortez of Kenedy, Texas was born on December 6, 1956 in Kenedy, Texas to Carlos Cortez Sr. and Estella Salinas Cortez passed on March 14, 2022 at the age of 65. Mr. Cortez is preceded in death by his parents, his sister: Maria Alicia and brother Vic Cortez. He is survived by his sister: A Gloria Cortez of San Antonio,TX; brothers: Carlos Cortez Jr. and wife Maria Elena of Kenedy, Texas and Alfredo Cortez and wife Rosie also Kenedy, Texas and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment to follow in Runge Cemetery, Runge, TX.

Aurora Dora Estrada

Aurora Dora Estrada of Kenedy, Texas was born on June 16, 1940 to Santiago Estrada and Maria Segura Estrada in Kenedy, Texas  went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2022 at the age of 81. Dora was a member of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. She worked at a Nurses Aide and also was a Nanny to the Stewart Family -owners of Eckols Funeral Home, Inc.

Survivors include her four nieces: Esperanza (Eloy) Zapata of Pearsall, TX, Dora(Speedy) Ruiz of Seguin,TX, Beatrice (Oscar) Martinez of Kenedy,TX, Anna (John) Eldridge of Seguin,TX; three nephews: Juan Granado of Stockdale,TX, Daniel (Yolanda) Ruiz of Seguin, TX, Paul Estrada of Kenedy,TX ; great  niece: Marissa Jaramillo of Kenedy,TX and great nephew: Paul Justice of Kenedy, TX and many other great  nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment in the Loma Alta Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Oscar Martinez, Lloyd Zapata Jr., Alex Maciel, John Eldridge, Rodney Jaramillo, Paul Estrada.

Robert Michael Horne

Robert Michael Horne, 83 of Victoria passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in a local hospital. He was born February 8, 1939 and grew up in Kenedy, he enjoyed hunting throughout his life and had a passion for farming. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time on his land and raising cattle. He worked in many service phases of the oilfield throughout his 61year career with the last 16 years as a drilling and production consultant.

Robert was a fun and caring person who cherished and loved his family and friends. Nothing pleased him more than spending time with his family. He was married to the love of his life, Geri for 65 years. They were devoted and always there for each other.  He was the strength, guide and counselor of his family and he will be dearly missed.

Robert is survived by his wife: Geri, their sons: R. Michael Horne, Jr. (Cheryl) of Sugar Land, and Gary Horne (Tracey) of Kenedy; four grandchildren: Meagan Horne, R. Michael Horne III (Lisa), Ashton Walker, and Justin Horne (Lesley) and two great grandchildren: Sawyer and Silas Walker. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters: Sam Horne (Shera), Homer Horne (Paula), Francis Montgomery, and Elizabeth Eddy, and 9 nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Cosby and Julia Horne, two brothers-law: Alton “Monty” Mongomery and Morris Eddy and a niece Marla Nixon.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Eckols Funeral Home.

Visitation will also be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 1:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with Funeral services beginning promptly at 2:00p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Eckols Chapel with Rev. La Andriamihaja, M.Div. of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Victoria officiating.

Interment to follow in Kenedy Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert’s nephews: Alton J. Montgomery, Keith Horne, Dean Eddy, Dwayne Eddy, Rusty Horne, and Morris Eddy, Jr.

Memorials may be made to: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 4102 N. Ben Jordan, Victoria, TX 77901, to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Houston , Texas 77030, the Kenedy Cemetery Association or the charity of your choice.

The Horne family would like to thank all the Doctors and Nurse staff at Citizens Medical Center, P.A.M. and MD Anderson Cancer Center for their wonderful care.

 

 

 

Peter Sylvester

Peter James Sylvester Sr. 78 of Corpus Christi, passed away peacefully on February 17th at 11:20p.m. Peter Sr. was surrounded by his wife Bonnie, son David, daughter-in-law Liz. Those who were unable to be by his side physically were there in spirit, his eldest Son Peter Jr. and family we’re surrounding him with love and prayer from afar.

To Know Peter Sr. was to know creativity, love and laughter. There isn’t a memory anyone can share where there wasn’t a smile or a laugh involved. Peter Sr. was born in Hilo Hawaii on December 3,1943 to Louise Decambra Sylvester and joined in his upbringing by his stepfather David Sylvester. He lived his early life there until the age of 13 when he and his family made the relocation to Northern California. After high school, Peter Sr. joined the U.S. Navy and served our Country bravely and proudly. Once honorably discharged, he found the love of his life and married Bonnie Sylvester for (57) memorable years. Together they brought (2) sons Peter Jr. and David Sylvester into this world. Peter Sr. enjoyed drawing and painting mainly pieces of his home in Hawaii. Peter Sr. enjoyed writing and even wrote a book of his life and eagerly hoped to one day produce a documentary or movie. Although, a film was never made, that didn’t stop him from creating, narrating and staring in his own home films. Peter Sr. was a loyal supporter to his son’s karate and sports endeavors, he actually quit a job to see them play once. There wasn’t anything Peter Sr. wouldn’t do for his wife and boys, Peter Sr. was preceded in death by his brother Rodney Sylvester on March 12, 2021 and is succeeded in life by his sister Anita Kaeagy, (4) grandchildren Christopher, Taylor, Joshua and Nicholas and (2) great grandchildren Memphis James and Zaylee.

This summer the family will honoring Peter Sr.’s final wish to returned to his beloved Home Hawaii, where his ashes will be spread amongst the water falls and playgrounds of his youth.

Reyes Ramirez Alaniz

Reyes Ramirez Alaniz, age 87 of Pawnee, Texas, passed away February 22, 2022 in Victoria, Texas.  She was born on October 13, 1934 to the late Carlos Charles Ramirez and Felipa Leal Ramirez.  She married Alfredo Alaniz on September 22, 1951 in Pawnee.  She retired from Pawnee ISD, worked as a home health provider in and around Pawnee and also worked at the Mobil Uranium Plant in Pawnee.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pawnee, Texas.  She is preceded in death by her husband Alfredo Alaniz, parents Carlos Charles Ramirez and Felipa Leal Ramirez, an infant daughter, Yolanda Alaniz; sister Angelita Reyes, brother Carlos Ramirez.  She is survived by her children Stella (Ronald) Belcher of Pawnee, Belia “Billie” (Vidal) Garza of Kenedy, Audelia (Rey) Trevino of Three Rivers, Alfredo “Fred” (Grace) Flores of Angelton, Belinda (Alfonso) Camacho of Goliad, Rosa “Rosie” (William) West of Pawnee, Able (Maria) Alaniz of Beeville, Larry (Elva) Alaniz of Pawnee,; sisters, Antonia Cisneros of Abilene, Ramona Garza of San Antonio, Leonor Davila of Baytown, Tina Rupp of Oakridge, TN; 18 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 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 Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Zielensky officiating. Interment will follow in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Ronald Belcher, Jr., Vidal Garza, III, Adrian Flores, T.J. Solis, Johnny Garcia, Abel Flores, Jr. and Larry Alaniz, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Aaron Flores, Alfred Lee Garcia, Joe Garcia and Moses Gonzales.

Teodoro “Lolo” G. Rios

Teodoro “Lolo” G. Rios, Age 63 of Falls City, Tx passed away on February 19, 2022 in San Antonio, TX.  Lolo was born on April 15, 1958 in Kenedy, TX to the late Eusebio and Ramona Mendoza Rios.  He has been married 42 years to the love of his life Paula Gonzales Rios, was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, truck driver for AEGIS chemical company and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City, TX.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Eusebio and Ramona Mendoza Rios and a brother Juan Rios.  He is survived by his loving wife, Paula Gonzales Rios of Falls City; daughter, Gina Rios and Javier Galvan of Kenedy; sons, Derick Hernandez and Daryn Morales of Falls City; sisters, Nora Leal of San Antonio, Mary (Jesse) Pardo of Rosenberg, Gloria Hinojosa of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Brandon Smart, Dayna Rios, Daniel Rios; great-grandson, Easton A. Smart, numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visitation will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 from 4:00 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 Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City, TX with the Rev. Andrzej Waszczenko officiating.  Interment will follow in the Falls City Cemetery in Falls City,  TX.