Helen was born in San Angelo, Texas on June 10, 1924 and she passed away on August 9, 2021 at the age of 97.  Helen graduated from San Angelo High School in 1941.  She married Marshall Hoyt Bates on June 14, 1942 and they were married for over 76 years.  She and Marshall moved to Tennessee where he pursued his Optometric Degree and then they settled down in Kenedy, Texas in 1950 where they lived until 1999.  Helen was very active on the Hospitality Committee at their church in Kenedy for over 30 years until she and Marshall moved to Katy.  While living in Kenedy, she served as President of the Twentieth Century Study Club and as a member of the San Antonio Federation of Women’s Club.  She also worked in the Countywide Pageant and on the Kenedy Rotary Club Float Committee.  Helen most especially enjoyed making crafts, taking baked goods to friends and flower arranging.  She was a wonderful homemaker devoting her life to nurturing family and friends.  Helen loved attending sporting events of her grandsons as they were growing up and in her later years was also able to attend many sporting events of her greatgrandchildren.  Helen was an active member of Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy where she enjoyed being a greeter for several years.  She belonged to the Christian Fellowship Bible Study Class where she blessed many people by faithfully sending birthday, anniversary and other encouraging cards.  She also enjoyed her special groups of friends like the “mall walkers” and more recently the book club.  Helen was preceded in death by her husband Marshall and son-in-law Don Franklin.  She is survived by her daughter, Becky Franklin and husband David Welch; Grandson Michael Franklin and wife Carol and their two children Braden and Mollie and her husband John and their daughter Everlee; Grandson John Franklin and wife Sarah and their two children Avery and Jase.  Burial will be in Kenedy, Texas under the direction of Eckols Funeral Home on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 with a Viewing at the funeral home at Noon  followed by a Graveside Service held at the Kenedy Cemetery at 1:00p.m.  A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy at 2:00p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021.  The service will be Live Streamed.  In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be sent to Kingsland Baptist Church-Benevolence Committee-20555 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, TX 77450.

Roy G. Freeman, of Kenedy, passed away on August 7, 2021 at John Paul II Nursing Home. He was 96 years old.

Roy was born July 2, 1925 in Cameron, TX and was reared in Rosebud, TX. While growing up in Rosebud he was a Boy Scout and graduated Rosebud High School in 1942.

In 1942, he became an “Aggie” at Texas A&M. Roy finished 2 years in college and when he reached the age of 18, he was drafted into the U. S. Navy. He served in the Navy Air Corp as a bombardier for 2 1/2 years.

After WWII was over, he returned to Texas A&M in 1946 and received a B.S. Degree in Agronomy in 1948. That same year he married Betty Boeselt of Westphalia, Texas at College Station Texas.

In December of 1948, Roy went to work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture -Soil Conservation Service, (SCS) in Kenedy, Texas.

In 1951, he was promoted to the position of “District Conservationist ” for the Kenedy SCS field office. While working for the Soil Conservation Service Roy received awards for his outstanding work in 1959, 1963, and 1968. In 1978, he received the “U.S. Department of Agricultures’s Superior Service Award for Meritorious Public Service to the Karnes- Goliad Soil and Water Conservation District in Resource Conservation and Development, resulting in a “Better Life for Rural and Urban People”.

In August of 1983, Roy retired from the Soil Conservation Service after 37 years of service.

In September of 1983, he went to work for the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and retired in 1999 after 16 years of service.

During Roy’s life in Kenedy, he was regularly active in community organizations and activities. He was a charter member of the Kenedy Junior Chamber of Commerce; chairman of the Karnes County March of Dimes; and Chairman of a Citizens Advisory Committee for the City of Kenedy.

He served as Master of Ceremonies for numerous football banquets, historical society activiites, Chamber of Commerce banquets, and the 50th Anniversary of the Kenedy Rotary Club.

Roy represented the City of Kenedy, and the Kenedy Volunteer Fire Department at 5 different Fireman’s Training Schools at Texas A&M University. He served as a Kenedy Volunteer Fireman for 32 years and received in 1977 the “Fireman of the year” Award.

Roy served on the Board of Directors of the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce; served as Chairman of the Development Fund for Karnes County for Texas A&M University; served on the Building Committee for the construction of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church and the Confraternity of Chrsitian Doctrine Building.

He served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Kenedy United Way for 15 years; served as councilman for the Texas A&M University’s Association for Former Students. As Councilman he represented Calhoun, Victoria and Karnes Counties.

Roy served on the Kenedy City Council for 14 years.

He served as President of the Kenedy Junior Chamber of Commerce: President of the Kenedy Rotary Club; President of the Kenedy Voluneer Fire Department and the President of the Karnes County A&M Club.

In 2003 ,Roy was selected to receive the “Community Builders Award” form the Kenedy  Masonic Lodge No. 774. This prestigious awasr was designed to enable a Lodge to recognize outstanding non-masons who have distinguished themselves through their services in their community, to the local, state and national governments, their church or to humanity.

In 2004, The Order of the Sons of Hermann in the State of Texas recognized Roy for  humanitarian deeds and service and for outstanding community service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Freeman; father, Roy G. Freeman Sr., his mother, Willie Routon Freeman; a brother, T.H. Freeman; brothers-in-lawL Roy Boeselt and Victor Skrehot.

Roy is survived by a daughter, Bonnie (Richard) Urbanek of San Antonio; sisters-in-laws: Mitzi Boeselt, of San Antonio; Katherine Skrehot, of San Antonio, and Laura (Lynn) Wilkinson of Montgomery, Texas. Special friends: Juanita Arrozola and Albert Baldaramos from Kenedy.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Randy Witte officiating.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 3:00p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park.

Carrol Wayne Lake, 72, of Hobson, Texas passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Floresville, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Carrol was born on November 21, 1948, in Houston, Texas to Reverend Clayton A. Lake and Willene Wommack Lake. Carrol was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and devoted friend to all who crossed his path.

Carrol was a 1966 graduate of Kenedy High School and attended Bee County College. Carrol married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Jan Ada Jimerson on December 6, 1969, at the First Baptist Church of Kenedy and they were blessed with two sons.

Carrol is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather William Schulz, and brothers-in-law Helmuth Schuenemann and Robert Best.

Carrol began his career as a milk truck driver, was the co-owner with Richard Foster of Homeport Auto-Chrysler Dodge in Aransas Pass. With a growing family, Carrol joined Helmuth Schuenemann doing land-title work. With his love of the “chase”, started his own company Carrol W. Lake and Associates. With the growing interest in the Eagle Ford Shale, Carrol and his wife Jan created C. W. Lake and Associates, LTD and C.W. Lake Mgt LLC, later son Chris and his wife Angela joined the company, and together built one of the most respected Land Energy Brokerage Service Companies in the State of Texas. Carrol retired in January 2014 from the Oil and Gas Industry, Carrol remained active in his rental property management and acquisitions in Port Aransas and his beloved second home of Rockport.

Some of his most treasured accolades were the awards for the 2013 Best Landman for C.W. Lake and Associates by Texas Top Producers and was featured in Texas Monthly Magazine, 2013 Friend of Karnes County Youth Show, Honorary Chapter FFA Degree, and the Business of the Year in 2010 by the Chamber of Commerce of Kenedy. Holding on to his youth, Carrol was a member of the Legends of Kenedy for the years 1965-1966, cherishing life-long friendships with his teammates who visited and remembered those glory days over coffee, charity baseball games, and class reunions.

Carrol enjoyed farming, ranching, and spending time in Rockport with Family & Friends. He was a constant presence at anything to do with the Falls City ISD and the Beaver Nation. Carrol’s grandchildren filled years with unconditional love, joy, laughter and pride as they tempted his patience, excelled and “played” hard.

Carrol was a man of faith and a deep love of God-member of the First Baptist Church of Kenedy, former school board member for the Kenedy ISD, member of Karnes City Chamber of Commerce, Kenedy Chamber of Commerce, Karnes County Toys for Tots, Kenedy VFD, served on numerous boards and committees including Karnes County Youth Livestock Show, Falls City Education Foundation, Co-Founder of the Polish Invitational Fishing Tournament-Rockport, Falls City Youth League, Falls City All-Sports Booster Club, and the American Association of Professional Landmen. Carrol enjoyed early morning coffee with the Breakfast Club at the Palace Cafe’, the official Falls City roundtable of friends who “solved the world’s problems” and solidified the phrase, “If you heard it at the Palace, It Has To Be True.” Carrol also held and relished the title as the one of the few people who could “Put one over on Vicki”.

Carrol is survived by his wife of 51 years: Jan Ada Jimerson Lake; his sons: Chris Lake (Angela) Lake of Falls City, TX and Clayton Lake of San Antonio, TX. Carrol was blessed with four grandchildren, his granddaughter: Kalin Lake and fiance’ Ryan Pawelek; grandsons: Tristan Sittler, Brady Lake, and Braxton Lake. He is survived by his sister: Cindy (Kenny) Rose of New Braunfels,  TX; brothers: Clay (Martha) Lake of San Antonio, TX and Gene (Becky) Lake of Seguin,  TX; brothers-sisters-in-law: Tommy J (Linda) Jimerson of Choate, TX, Jerry (Julie) Jimerson of Arlington, TX, Jo Ellen Jimerson Sheunemann of Kenedy, TX, Jeanne Jimerson Best of Cuero, TX and numerous nieces, nephews, and special life-long friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Matt Singleton officiating.

Interment to follow in the Choate Cemetery, Choate, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Brady Lake, Braxton Lake, Tristan Sittler, John Bailey, Gery Jendrusch, Ernest Jendrusch, Ivan Kaskinia, Craig Nieschwietz, and Ryan Pawelek.

Memorials may be made to the University of Texas MD Anderson Canter Center-Houston Texas or the Choate Cemetery Association, c/o David Morgan, 181 PVT Rd 8200, Kenedy, TX 78119.

Jamason Daniel Barrientez, Age 3 of Kenedy, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, August 1, 2021.  Daniel was born on March 24, 2018 in Beeville, TX to James and Courtney Hinojosa Barrientez. Daniel was a loving son, brother who loved the minions and was of Christian faith.

Daniel is preceded in death by his Maternal Great-Grandfather, Dan Mejia and Paternal Great-grandparents, Ramon and Teresa Hinojosa.

Daniel is survived by his loving parents, James and Courtney Hinojosa Barrientez of Kenedy; sister, Aubrey Rose Ramirez of Kenedy; brothers, James Barrientez, Jr. of Kenedy, Bentley Ray Barrientez of Kenedy, Jonah Zayn Barrientez of Kenedy; Paternal Grandparents, Jerry and Mary Jane Barrientez of Kenedy, Maternal Grandparents, Mary Sue Rose of Floresville and Ramon Hinojosa of Kenedy; Maternal Great-Grandmother, Natalia Mejia of Kenedy; Aunts and Uncles, Jessica Salinas of Floresville, Shaina and Ladis Barrientez of Kenedy, Gingy and R.J. DeLeon of Kenedy, Isabel “Chevy” (Grant Sullivan) Barrientez of Kenedy, Robert “Cuatro” Salinas of Floresville, Jeremiah Barrientez of Kenedy, Jerome (Jessica) Barrientez of Kenedy, Jacob and Samantha Barrientez of Kenedy and numerous cousins, extended family members and friends.  A Prayer Service will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating. Graveside Services will be Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating. Interment will be in the Loma Alta Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers: Robert “Cuatro” Salinas, Jerome Barrientez, Jacob Barrientez, Jeremiah Barrientez, Ladis Barrientez, Ramon Hinojosa, James Barrientez, Jr. and L.J. Barrientez.

Emma Hermis Donaubauer, Age 94, of Kenedy, TX passed away, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in Kenedy, TX.  Emma was born on October 20, 1926 in Hobson, TX to the late Julius and Angeline Olsovesky Hermis.  Emma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend to many and a devout member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.   She is preceded in death by her husband, G.W. Donaubauer; parents, Julius and Angeline Olsovesky Hermis; sons, Andrew John and Harold John; sisters, Hermina Hermis, Christina Syring, and Marcine Dupnik.  She is survived by her sons, Charles Donaubauer and wife Gloria of Kenedy, Gilmer Donaubauer of Kenedy; grandchildren, Dawn Donaubauer of San Antonio, Angela Rodriguez and husband Joe of San Antonio, Melinda Eilers and husband John of Fredericksburg, Lee Ann Donaubauer-Rendon and husband Juan Carlo of Edinburg, Lindsy Morin and husband Ramon of Lakeside, CA, Thomas Donaubauer and wife Jennifer of Converse, 8 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way.  A Holy Rosary will be recited Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery.   Serving as Pallbearers will be:  Thomas Donaubauer, Joe Rodriguez, John Eilers, Juan Carlo Rendon, David Dupnik and Matthew Gotthardt.

Meredean Elizabeth Shockome, of Karnes City, Texas was born on March 3, 1940 in Linden, Alabama to Dozier Bonner Hudson and Margaret Elizabeth Wilkinson Hudson passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family at the age of 81. Meredean was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years: Tom LeRoy Shockome and her grandchildren: Anders and Tommy Shockome. She is survived by her sons: Tommy (Debra) Shockome of Kenedy,TX, Tim Shockome of Karnes City, TX and Sam (Frances) Shockome of Calallen, TX; grandchildren: Joseph Shockome, Whitney (Bryan) Thorsen, Catherine Shockome, Alex Shockome, Cynthia Shockome, Victoria Shockome, Great Grandchildren: Gabriel Shockome, Liam Thorsen and Eathan Thorsen; and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with Graveside services to be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 9:30a.m. at New Bremen Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Mutz of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, K.C.,TX officiating. Pallbearers: Tom, Tim, Sam, Catherine and Debra Shockome and Jimmy Sutton.

Robert R. Charles, Sr., Age 78 of Runge, TX passed away on July 20, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. Robert was born on August 12, 1942 in Runge, TX to the late Julio and Josephina Rodriguez Charles.  Robert was the Pastor of Church on the Rock in Pettus, TX, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many who will be greatly missed.  Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Julio and Josephina Rodriguez Charles; son, Rudy Charles; daughter Elena Charles; 3 sisters and 4 brothers.  Robert is survived by his loving wife Luzelida De Los Santos Charles of Runge; daughters, Donna Kay Rios of Runge; sons, Robert Lee Charles and wife Esther of Runge, Israel Charles and wife Sarah of Tuleta, Ricky Charles of Runge, Moses Charles and Wife Rebecca of Beeville; sister Lydia De Los Santos of Elmendorf numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of family members.  A Prayer Service will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Heavenly Gates Family Worship Center at 7:00 PM.  Services will be Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Heavenly Gates Family Worship Center with the Rev. Robert Lee Charles officiating.  Interment will follow in the Runge Cemetery in Runge, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Israel Charles, Jr., Julian Patrick Charles, Bobby Lee Charles, Elijah Charles, Jesse Rios, and Aaron Charles.

Honorary Pallbearers: William Charles, Isaiah Charles, Noah Rios, Jordan Rios, and Jimmy Rios.

Ray Dean Hinojosa, Age 45 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  Ray was born on July 30, 1975 in Beeville, TX to Reynaldo Hinojosa, Jr. and Alice Cano Saenz.  He was a contractor, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend to many who loved to hunt, fish, spend time with his family and was of the Catholic Faith.  Ray is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Lupe and Armida Cano; Paternal Grandfather, Reynaldo Hinojosa, Sr.; Aunt, Shirley Hinojosa; and Uncle Lupe Cano, Jr.  Ray is survived by his loving wife, Angie Naranjo Hinojosa of Kenedy, Mother, Alice (Felix) Saenz of Kenedy; Father, Reynaldo Hinojosa Jr. of Kenedy, daughters, Lindsey Allyson Hinojosa (Chris Pena) of Kenedy, Audriana Rae Hinojosa of Kenedy; Sons, Matthew Ray Hinojosa of San Antonio, Jacob Ryan (Savannah) Hinojosa of Corpus Christi; Grandmother, Anita Hinojosa of Kenedy; Sister, Stacia (Johnny) Jacques of Kenedy; Brother; Stevie Ray Hinojosa of Kenedy; grandchildren, Roman Ray Pacheco of Kenedy, Liam Daniel Pena of Kenedy; Nephews and Nieces, Zeke (Victoria) Jacques of Kenedy, Kaitlin Jacques of Kenedy, Timothy Jacques of Kenedy, Ava Hinojosa of Kenedy, Arianna Hinojosa of Kenedy, Arya Hinojosa of Kenedy; Great Nephew Reese Johnny Jacques of Kenedy and a host of family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Sunday, July 25, 2021 in the Eckols Chapel.  A Reception will follow at the Kenedy City Hall immediately after the Celebration of Life Services.

Honorary Pallbearers: Zeke Jacques, Timothy Jacques, Roberto Infante, Joe Naranjo, Marcus Villarreal, Sr, and Chris Pena.

ALL THOSE ATTENDING RAYDEAN”S SERVICES ON SUNDAY ARE ASKED TO WEAR THEIR MASKS INTO FUNERAL HOME AND ECKOLS CHAPEL.

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Manuel P. Galindo, of Kenedy, Texas( since October 2018) , age 91, was born on November 13, 1929 in Chihuahua, Mexico passed away on July 17, 2021. Mr. Galindo’s remains will be privately interred in the Kenedy Cemetery . Memorials may be made to the Kenedy Cemetery Associaton.

Vernell Joyce Oehlke, 84, of Kenedy, TX passed away on July 18, 2021. She was born on May 23, 1937 in Goliad County, TX to the late William and Erna Volkmer. She married Ruben Paul Oehlke on December 30, 1955 in Schroeder,TX. Vernell stayed busy working in the home and upon Ruben’s passing she maintained the ranch and her cattle.

In addition to her husband Ruben, she is preceded in death by her parents: William and Erna Volkmer; brother: William Volkmer; In-Laws: Gus and Ella Oehlke; brothers-in-law: Darwin Oehlke, Alton Oehlke and sister–in-law: Laverda Oehlke.

She is survived by her daughters: Glenda Arnold (Jeffrey) of Sugarland, TX, and Shirley Bleidt (Barry) of Seguin, TX; son: Vernon Oehlke (Tammy) of La Grange,TX; grandchildren: Brooke Oehlke, Ryan Ermis (Leah), Cody Arnold, Justin Oehlke (Amber), Courtney Garrett (Van), Jackie Gilley (Tommy) and Brittany Bleidt; great grandchildren: Emma Bleidt, Carlie Pochron, Weston Oehlke, Caleb Gilley, Colton Oehlke; brother-in-law: Gaylon Oehlke (Kathy) and sisters-in-law: Barbara Volkmer and Sarah Oehlke.

Public visitation will be held Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Randy Bruno officiating. Interment to follow in the Kenedy Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Ryan Ermis, Cody Arnold,  Justin Oehlke, Tommy Gilley, Van Garrett, and Brad Volkmer.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Hospice of South Texas.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 409 N. Wilbern St., Runge, TX 78151 or the Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Ave., Victoria, TX 77901.

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