Juan C. De Los Santos Jr. of Kenedy, Texas was born on January 19, 1948 in Choate, Texas to Felipa Cortez De Los Santos and Juan De Los Santos Sr. passed away on December 30, 2020 at the age of 72 in Seguin, Texas. Mr. De Los Santos was a member of the Buen Samaritano Church of Kenedy and also a Lay Leader. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Vicenta De Los Santos Rios, Esperanza Carrillo Moreno, Aurora Renteria and Dortea De Los Santos; brothers: Baldomero De Los Santos, Ruben De Los Santos, Arnulfo De Los Santos, Rev. Emmitt De Los Santos, Juan De Los Santos, Samuel Del Los Santos, and Esmeraldo De Los Santos. Survivors include his wife: Frances Paiz De Los Santos; daughters: Jessica Raye De Los Santos of Karnes City, TX, Vanessa (Chris) Scott of Georgewest, TX, Sonia (Tony) Rodriguez of Houston, TX, Rosario “Rose” Barrera of Kenedy, TX; his sons: Simon (Jaymie) De Los Santos of Pheba, MS, David De Los Santos of Pheba, MS, Juan X (Stephanie) De Los Santos III of Falls City, TX, Anthony (Nicole) Hernandez of Seattle,WA and Vicente Barrera of Kenedy, TX; sisters: Lucy (Robert) of Runge, TX, Nena (Ron) Albert of Mission Valley, TX; brothers: Rudy (Lydia) De Los Santos of Elmendorf, TX, and Gilberto De Los Santos of Runge, TX; 25 grandchildren: Michael Ranger De Los Santos, Marina Nunez, Jordan Nicole De Los Santos, Victoria Jane De Los Santos, Jaden De Los Santos, J.D. De Los Santos, Justin De Los Santos, Christian De Los Santos, Jon David De Los Santos, Jacob De Los Santos, Juan Denzel De Los Santos, Favian Nathan De Los Santos, Justin Wade Martin, Solana Alicia De Los Santos, Michaela Attalla McLean, Kaylee Scott, Bubba Scott, Eliza Scott, Anthony Hernandez Jr., Emilia Hernandez, Laila Congdon-Hernandez, Aliyah Congdon-Hernandez, Andrew Rodriguez, Mateo Rodriguez, and Ryan Rodriguez; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 10:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. A Prayer Service will be held on Monday night on Jan. 11, 2021 at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 11:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Pastora Maria Vela officiating. Interment to follow in the Runge Latin Cemetery. Pallbearers: Simon De Los Santos, David De Los Santos, Juan X De Los Santos, Juan Denzel De Los Santos, Vicente Barrera and Chris Scott.

Clifford Baker, age 68, died December 30, 2020 with his wife Rhonda by his side. Though Cliff’s stories often ran on, this obituary will not.  Cliff was born October 19, 1952 in Kenedy, Texas to Thomas “Buddy” Baker and Natalie Bain Baker. Buddy was postmaster in Kenedy for many years, and Nata served as the church organist as well as raising their three lively boys.  Cliff spent his earliest years in Choate, Texas, igniting his life-long love of the San Antonio River and all of the South Texas wildlife. He was heartbroken when his family moved to “the city”, but soon made the best of it. He graduated from Kenedy High School in 1971, earning his private pilot’s license that summer. In 1973, after six years of dating, he married his true love and soul mate, Rhonda McGowan. Cliff and Rhonda both graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1975 and quickly began their next adventure when Cliff joined the Air Force in 1976 as a finance officer. During his tour in Turkey, he was accepted into pilot training, and as a pilot he flew the T-36, the F-106, and the F-16. After fourteen different bases, two kids, and service in the Gulf War, he retired from duty and moved with his family back to Kenedy, Texas. He then began a second career serving Kenedy ISD as a teacher and later, technology coordinator. After 9/11, he felt called to return to active duty and served for an additional four years, including a deployment to the Middle East. Upon returning to Karnes County, he picked up his career in education, serving as grant coordinator, then school administrator.  When not spinning an elaborate yarn, Cliff’s many hobbies and interests included photography, model trains, and all things outdoors, including managing the Baker family farm.

He is survived by his wife Rhonda, son Cliff, daughter Jamie and grandson Levi; mother Natalie Bain Baker and brothers Thomas Bennet Baker, Jr. (Linda) and James Alan Baker (Barbara); Mother-in-law Billye Jo McGowan and sisters-in-law Teresa McGowan Agee and Nancy McGowan Johnson (Joe Mac), as well as many beloved nephews and nieces.

Due to the current pandemic, funeral services will be private; however Cliff’s family looks forward to celebrating his life with a memorial for family and friends which will be held at a later date.

Donations may be sent to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation

Albino Hernandez Albiar of Runge, Texas was born on November 6, 1927 in Runge, Texas to Alfredo and Audencia Hernandez Albiar passed away on December 30, 2020 at the age of 93. Mr. Albiar is preceded in death by daughter: Diana Pozada; sisters: Norma Mendoza, Adelina Leal, Amelia Rodriguez, Aurora Albiar; brothers: Alejandro,, Adolio, Abraham, and Adolfo Albiar; son: Armando Albiar. He is survived  by his daughter:  Evangelina Cardona, Minnie Tinkle, Angelica Albiar; sons:  Allen Albiar and Armando Lopez; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren;nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will also be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2020 at 11:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel. Interment to follow in the Runge Latin Cemetery where Mr. Albair will be laid to rest near his parents. Pallbearers: Rudy and Johnny  Rodriguez, Phillip Pinkard, Abraham Albiar. The Albiar family would like to give a special thanks to the Pinkard family, Vangie Cardona, Esther Rudolfo , Carrie Lopez for everything they did for their dad.

Juan De Los Santos of Kenedy, Texas born on January 19, 1948 passed away on December 30, 2020 at the age of 72. Mr. De Los Santos is survived by his wife Frances. Services pending at this time.

Paula Marie Martinez of Kenedy, Texas was born on June 12, 1975 in Kingsville, TX to Gloria Reyes Cavazos and Pedro Cavazos passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the age of 45. Mrs. Martinez worked for the Karnes County Natonal  Bank, Karnes City, TX . She is survived by her husband of ten years: Alfred Martinez. Services pending.

Mary Ann Arenas of Kenedy, Texas was born to Isabel Asebedo and Rosa Salinas Asebedo on December 25, 1961 and passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 59. Mrs. Arenas is preceded in death by her mother: Rosa Asebedo, her grandson: Dante Arenas and her sister: Lydia Rivera. She is  survived by her husband: Carlos Arenas Sr. of Kenedy, TX; her sons: Carlos Arenas Jr., Jose Arenas, Matthew Arenas; daughter: Ashley Torres and five grandchildren. She was a beloved wife and mother who took pride in her family. One of her greatest passions was cooking, she loved to gather her family for long visits with barbecue and plenty of music. She prided herself on living a simple country life and was proud of where she came from.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2020 from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services for Sunday, January 3, 2020 at 7:30p.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Norbert Hermann of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church officiating. Services to conclude in chapel. Private inurnment for a later date. 2021 .

Armida Garcia Cano, Age 86 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in San Antonio, TX. Armida was born on January 5, 1934 in Kenedy to the late Higinio and Ysabel Coy Garcia. She married Lupe Cano on August 8, 1953 in Kenedy, retired from EODC Headstart Center after 18 years of faithful service, volunteered at John Paul II Nursing Home, was a member of Our Lady Queen of Catholic Church and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend to many who will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lupe M. Cano, Sr.; parents, Higinio and Ysabel Coy Garcia; son Lupe M. Garcia, Jr.; 2 sisters and 5 brothers.

She is survived by her daughters, Alice Saenz and husband Felix of Kenedy, Norma Wishert and husband Kavin of Humble, Cynthia Romero of Floresville; sons, Enrique Pedroza and wife Anita of Karnes City, Richard Pedroza and wife Diana of Kenedy; 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 10AM with Funeral Services at 10:30 AM in the Eckols Chapel with the Rev. Norbert Hermann & Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Matthew Hinojosa, Zeke Jacques, Timothy Jacques, Jacob Hinojosa, Justin Pedroza.

***Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic you will be required to wear a face mask covering to enter the Building/Chapel to attend the Holy Rosary or Services of Mrs. Armida Garcia Cano and practice Social Distancing for the safety of the CANO FAMILY and those attending. Thank you for your cooperation and respectfulness – The Staff of Eckols Funeral Home, Inc. ***

Linda Huddler Anderson, Age 83 of Floresville, Texas, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. Linda was born on May 20, 1937 in Kenedy, TX to the late John and Becky Vickery Huddler. She married William “Bill” M. Anderson on December 30, 1956 in Beeville, TX. Linda was a loving wife, mother, Grandmother (MeMaw), and Great Grandmother who loved her family.   She prepared the greatest country home cooked meals, loved to crochet, and was an avid bowler. She loved her animals, especially her cat, Cassie.

She is preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” M. Anderson, parents, John and Becky Vickery Huddler, daughter, Janelda Faye Anderson and a sister, Alice Faye Dilmore.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Kruciak and husband Ben of Floresville; Son, Carl Wayne Anderson and wife Barbara of Corpus Christi and Son, John Anderson and wife Pamela of Seguin; brother, Johnnie Huddler and wife Mary of Houston, TX. Granddaughters: Tiffany, Megan, Alyssa, Heather, Rebecca and Dara; Grandson: Luke and Great-Grandsons: Greyson and Uzziah.

Family Visitation will be Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 11AM to 12PM with Services beginning at 12PM in the Eckols Chapel. Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

***Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic you will be required to wear a face mask covering to enter the Building/Chapel to attend the Visitation or Services of Mrs. Linda Huddler Anderson and practice Social Distancing for the safety of the ANDERSON FAMILY and those attending. Thank you for your cooperation and respectfulness – The Staff of Eckols Funeral Home, Inc. ***

Rev. Manuel De Los Santos of Karnes City, Texas was born on June 3, 1952 in Runge, Texas to Ruben and Olivia Rodriguez De Los Santos passed away on December 24, 2020 in San Antonio  at the age of 68. Mr. De Los Santos was a minister of two churches: Calvary Family Praise in Kenedy, Texas and the Choate Pentocostal Church in Choate, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter: Rebecca De Los Santos and his two brothers and sister-in-law: George De Los Santos and his wife Lillie and Ruben De Los Santos Jr. He is survived by his wife who he married on September 13, 1971 (49 years): Sylvia Garza De Los Santos of Karnes City, TX; his children: Josepha (Jose) Olvera of Pearsall, TX, Sylvia(Frank) Huerta Lopez of Prescott, AZ, Eliseo De Los Santos (Zanetta Sanchez) of San Antonio, TX, Priscilla (Pete) Sanchez Jr of Kenedy, TX, Esmeralda De Los Santos, Karnes City, TX, Manuel( Noraida) De Los Santos Jr. of Karnes City, TX; a grandson that he raised: Manuel Eliseo (Jackie) De Los Santos; sister: Olivia (Javier) De Los Santos Elias of Pawnee, TX; brothers: Escillas(Jo Ann) De Los Santos, Sammy De Los Santos, Daniel De Los Santos, Arturo (Lucinda) De Los Santos, Lee (Lorena) De Los Santos, and Alejandro (Lucia) De Los Santos; 19 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and one on the way and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Family Visitation will begin Wed. Dec. 30, 2020 at 5PM to 6:30PM with a Prayer Service at 6:30 PM at the UPLCII Tabernacle at 618 Dewitt Street, Kenedy, TX.   Funeral Services will be Thurs. Dec. 31, 2020 at 10AM  at the UPLCII Tabernacle at 618 Dewitt Street, Kenedy, TX. Following the Services at UPLCII there will a procession passing by his  two Churchs that Rev. Manuel De Los Santos pastored leading to the Interment/ final resting place here on earth at the De Los Santos Family Ranch Cemetery in Karnes City, TX. Pallbearers: Isaiah De Los Santos, Arturo De Los Santos, lee De Los Santos, Sammy De Los Santos, Alex De Los Santos, Danny De Los Santos, Eliseo De Los Santos, Manuel De Los Santos Jr., Javier Elias, Jerry De Los Santos. Honorary Pallbearer: Olivia De Los Santos Elias.

***Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic you will be required to wear a face mask covering to enter the Church/Chapel to attend the Visitation or Services of Rev. Manuel De Los Santos and practice Social Distancing for the safety of the DE LOS SANTOS FAMILY and those attending. Thank you for your cooperation and respectfulness – The Staff of Eckols Funeral Home, Inc. ***

Jimmy V. Ramon of Kenedy, Texas was born on April 28, 1969 in Kenedy, Texas to Josephine Velasquez Ramon and Eduardo E. Ramon Sr. passed away on December 17, 2020 at the age of 51. He is preceded in death by his father: Eduardo and most recently his mother: Josephine Ramon on December 16, 2020. He is survived by his sister: Leticia Ramon (Eddie Reyes) of Kenedy,TX; his brother: Michael V. Ramon and wife Maria of Pampa, TX; 5 nephews, 2 nieces and 2 great nephews. Visitation will be held for both Jimmy V. Ramon and his mother Josephine Ramon on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services for Jimmy V. and his mother, Josephine Ramon will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, Texas. Pallbearers: Jon Eric Garcia, Eduardo Ramon, Gilbert Perez, Candelario Ramirez, Saul Perez and Richard Gonzales.

***Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic you will be required to wear a face mask covering to enter the Building/Chapel to attend the Rosary or Services of Mr. Jimmy Ramon and practice Social Distancing for the safety of the RAMON FAMILY and those attending. Thank you for your cooperation and respectfulness – The Staff of Eckols Funeral Home, Inc. ***