Carrasco, Jr., age 59 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Kenedy.  Lawrence was born on March 8, 1962 in Karnes City, TX to Lorenzo Carrasco, Sr. and the late Oralia Loza Leal.  He worked in the oil field for Texas Swabbing, was a loving father, grandfather, son and of the Catholic faith.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Oralia Loza Leal and brother, Roland Carrasco.  He is survived by his children Yvonne Carrasco of Lubbock, Roxanne Carrasco of Kenedy, Ashley Carrasco of Karnes City, April Carrasco of Karnes City, Ronnie Lee Carrasco of Kenedy, Lawrence Andrew Carrasco of Karnes City, sister Cynthia Carrasco of Kenedy, brother Michael Carrasco of San Antonio, TX, grandchildren Makayla Carrasco, Lawrence Carrasco, Zailene Villarreal, Zariah Villarreal, Bryson Carrasco, Brayden Carrasco, Victor Carrasco, Ethan Carrasco and many extended family members and friends.  A Holy Rosary will be recited Friday, February 4, 2022 at 7pm in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11am 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.  Upon the family request, the wearing of a mask will be required.

Ruben Torres, Jr.  age 56, of Kenedy, Texas entered into rest on February 1, 2022. He was born on March 3, 1965 in Hamlin, Texas to the late Ruben Torres, Sr. and is survived by his mother Mary Rodriguez Torres of Kenedy, TX and wife Christina Torres and children: David (Vanessa) Monsevais, Martin Monsevais, Melisa Torres, Ruben Torres, III, Angelo Rey Torres, Janelle Torres; sisters: Amalia (Oscar) Segura, Dee Dee (Aquilino) Salinas, Elizabeth (Leo) Lira, Shirley (Victor) Gonzales. He leaves behind his grandchildren: Mariyah Monsevais, Aaron Monsevais; several nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and so many cousins, that ever so loved him.  He loved to be outdoors and loved to work and family gatherings. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Eckols Chapel. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7:00p.m.at Eckols Chapel on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022.Funeral Services  will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols with Interment to follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael Melgoza Noah Torres, Jojo Sosa, Abel Soliz III, Michael Ray Prieto, Anthony Sosa, Demetrio Sosa, Johnathan Mendez. Honorary Pallbearer: Adam Hernandez. Funeral Donations would be greatly appreciated.

San Juanita “Janie” Beltran of Kenedy, Texas was born on January 7,1951 to Manuel Granado and Louisa Estrada Granado passed away on February 2, 2022 at the age of 71. Mrs. Beltran was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters: Debbie Cortez of Stockdale,TX, Yolanda (Tony) Weatherly of Kenedy,TX, Faith (Keith Burrage) Beltran of Kenedy, TX; 8 Grandchildren: Patrick, Jessica, Kimberly, Crystal, David, Jared, Jaden and Cameron; 11 great grandchildren and one on the way; sisters: Esperanza(Eloy) Zapata of Pearsall, TX, Beatrice (Oscar) Martinez of Kenedy, TX and Anna (John) Eldridge of Seguin,TX; brothers: Juan Manuel Granado of Stockdale,TX; aunt: Dora Estada of Kenedy; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment to follow in Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers: Malcolm Martinez, Jaden Weatherly, Jared Weatherly, Sarge Zapata, Pete Cortez and David Rangel. Flowers or potted plants welcome.

Frank M. Gonzales, Age 80 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.  Frank was born on May 6, 1941 in Karnes County, TX  to the late Pablo and Maria Medina Gonzales.  He Married Basilia Valdez on April 25, 1964, retired as a tool Pusher, was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and of the Catholic Faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Maria Medina Gonzales, sisters, Ubelia Martinez, Guadalupe Guero, Maria Luisa Casarez; brothers, Geronimo Gonzales, Carlos Gonzales, Pablito Gonzales, Israel Gonzales, Simon Gonzales, Juan Gonzales, Cruz Gonzales, and Ramon Gonzales.

He is survived by his loving wife, Basilia Valdez Gonzales of Kenedy; daughters, Deborah G. Villarreal and husband Henry of Kenedy, Rebecca V. Gonzales of Victoria, Sara Lee Gonzales Valdez and husband Robert of Kenedy; sisters, Lydia Guajardo, Janie Maldonado; brother, Raymundo Gonzales; grandchildren, Benjamin R. Rosales, Joshua N. Villarreal, Xavier F. Villarreal, Jacob V. Gonzales, Joseph Valdez; great-grandchildren, Daniel Ray Diaz, Damon Rosales, Bella Rosales, Leah Villarreal and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 4, 2022 @ 1:30 P.M.; with a Holy Rosary to be Recited at 2:00 P.M. and Funeral Mass celebrated at 2:30 P.M. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Peggy Jo Martin of Kenedy, Texas was born on August 8, 1933 in Kenedy, Texas to Joe C. Nusom and Mabel Burns Nusom passed away on January 30, 2022 at the age of 88. Mrs. Martin attended Kenedy Schools and was involved in many activities to include basketball, cheerleading, class officer and was also Football Sweeyheart. She was selected as rodeo Queen of Karnes County. On completion of High School, Peggy attended Business College in San Antonio, Texas . After returning to Kenedy, she went to work for First Nichols National Bank (now Texas Champion) where she was an employee for 50 years. Peggy met Elmo Martin and he became the love of her life. They spent their time ranching and enjoyed being together. They did not have children of their own, however they claimed their nieces and nephews as their children and mentored many young people along the way. Peggy lived on the family ranch outside of Kenedy that has been in her family since 1879. She was a True South Texas Lady and will be deeply missed. She is preceded in death by her parents: Joe and Mabel Nusom; brother: Robert Allen Nusom and her husband Elmo C.  Martin.  She is survived by her nieces: Joy (John)Leleux, Debbie (Floyd) Tompkins, Shannon Black, Steffany Gandy, Chrystal (Brandon) Ohman, Sue (Robert) Johnson, and Lydia Washam (Paul) Morgan; nephews: Jeff (April) Clark, Shawn (Bekah) LeLeux, Dan (Becky) Ahrens and Roy (Andrea) Ahrens; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Funeral services beginning promptly at 11:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Mr. John Leleu officiating. Interment to follow in Leesville, TX. Pallbearers: Jeff Clark, Kase Clark, Treyton Clark, Dan Ahrens, Jose Arenas, and Mike Ramirez. Flowers welcome or memorials may be made to: John Paul II Nursing Home, 209 S. 3rd St. Kenedy, Texas 78119.

Yvonne (Tinka) Kent Soyars was born to Lloyd and Elvie (Hallmark) Huber on January 15, 1929. She left this life to be with our Lord Jesus on January 30, 2022, at the age of 93.  Tinka was a nickname given by her father because she was so small. He died when she was only 3 years old, and she always looked forward to getting to know him in Heaven one day. Tinka was raised by her mother and grandmother, Maggie Mae (Mamae) Hallmark, and lived in Kenedy until she graduated from high school in 1946. She was a twirler and class favorite in high school, and the first Flax Queen in Kenedy.   She attended Trinity University and met Jim Hilliard when he was stationed at Randolph Air Force Base. They married and had two daughters, Valle and Patti. They divorced after several years. Tinka then finished her education at South West Texas State University in San Marcos and obtained her teaching degree. She taught 4th and 5th grade music and science in Kenedy for many years. She loved her students and was frequently described as “FUN”!

Olivia Gutierrez Cruz of Kenedy, Texas was born on March 5, 1921 in Karnes County to Casamiro and Josefina Gutierrez passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the age of 100 years old. Olivia is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sons: George and Robert Cruz, her daughters: Connie Alonso and Mary Helen Gonzales; sisters: Helen Amador and Sophie Cavitt; brother: Gibert Gutierrez. She is survived by her daughter: Linda Escandon of Kenedy, TX; 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren. A Rosary and Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 11:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Inurnment to follow in Loma Alta Cemetery.

Minerva Aguirre, of Kenedy, Texas was born on December 17, 1931 in Karnes County, Texas to Santos Rivas and Adela Resendez Rivas went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022 at the age of 90. Mrs. Aguirre was a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Pawnee, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, Santos and Adela Rivas; her husband Ernesto Aguirre in 1959 and her sons: Santos Prieto and Ernest Aguirre Jr; daughter: Minerva Cavazos; sister: Eva Prieto; brothers: Amado Rivas, Santos Rivas Jr, Raymond Rivas and Israel Rivas. She is survived by her daughters: Rosalinda Garza of Stafford, TX, Emma Ramirez of Pawnee, TX, Tomasita Guerrero of Dallas, TX, Audelia Mejia of Dallas, TX and Amelia Salas of Nell, TX; sons: Juan Manuel Aguirre of Dallas, TX, Reynaldo Aguirre of Beeville, TX, Joaquin Prieto of Beeville, TX, Pasqual Prieto Jr. of Dallas, TX and David Prieto of Bedford, TX; 31 grandchildren; numerous great and one great great grandchild. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. A Rosary to be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00p.m. Feb. 3rd at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 11:00a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Pawnee, TX with Rev. Ryszard Zielilski officiating. Interment to follow in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, Texas. Pallbearers: Matthew Aguirre, Phil Garza, Cesar Guerrero, Ramon Mejia, Delmiro Rene Prieto, Philipe Phabian Prieto, Frank Lee Rodriguez and Vidal Salas.

Carlos Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas was born on May 16, 1951 in Karnes County  to the late Mr. Pablo C. Gonzales and Maria Medina Gonzales went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2022 at the age of 70. Carlos loved the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his sisters: Lidia G. Guajardo of San Antonio, TX, Janie Maldonado of Beeville, TX; his brothers: Frank Gonzales of Kenedy, TX and Reymundo Gonzales of Chandler AZ; and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 9:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, Texas.  A Rosary will be recited at 9:30a.m. Friday, January 28th at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00a.m. Friday, January 28th, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery near his parents. Pallbearers: John Gonzales, Paul Maldonado, Adam Gonzales, Alonso Gonzales, Edward Cooremans and Eddie Cooremans.Floral or potted plants welcome. Carlos will be dearly missed.

Santos Hernandez Asebedo, Sr., Age 88 of Pawnee, TX passed away January 20, 2022 in Kenedy, TX.  Santos was born on November 26, 1933 to the late Encarnacion and Guadalupe Hernandez Asebedo.  He married Nicolasa Perez in Colorado City in 1960, retired from Paloma Oilfield Lease Service, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and of the Pentecostal Faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents Encarnacion and Guadalupe Hernandez Asebedo.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nicolasa Perez Asebedo of Pawnee, TX; daughter, Sulema Ibarra and husband Ramiro of Beeville, TX; Sons, Santos Asebedo, Jr., Sammy Asebedo both of Pawnee, TX; grandchildren Michelle Christine Munoz, Jeremiah Jacob Munoz, Jaslyn Asebedo, Adrian Asebedo, Esra Asebedo, Isaiah Asebedo; and Great-Grandchild Jaxson.

A Prayer Service will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Synthia Ivy officiating.  Interment will follow in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.