Mr. Ulises Castaneda Carranza of Kenedy, TX born in Mexico passed away at his residence on August 5, 2020 at the age of 82. Mr. Carranza is survived by his wife: Sarita Lara Caranza of Kenedy, TX and other relatives. Private Graveside services will be held in the Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy,TX.

Geronimo Medina Gonzales, of Kenedy, Texas born on March 8, 1938 in Kenedy, TX to Pablo Gonzales and Maria Medina Gonzales passed away on August 4, 2020 at the age of 82. Mr. Gonzales is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Lisa in 1998. Survivors include his wife Maria G. Gonzales of Kenedy, TX; daughter Gracie (Robert) Elizondo of Kenedy, TX; son: Geronimo Gonzales Jr. of Kenedy, TX; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Janie Maldonado of Beeville, TX and Lidia Guajardo of San Antonio, TX; brothers: Frank Gonzales of Kenedy, TX, Carlos Gonzales, of San Antonio and Reymundo Gonzales of AZ; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2020 from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeremy Cisneros, Clint Braudaway, Audie Benavides, Adam Gonzales, Jesse Arrerondo, Stormy Rossett. Those attending must wear face mask into funeral home and chapel and church. No Exceptions.

Clyde Thomas Molandes of Kenedy,TX born in Nacogdoches,TX passed away on July 29, 2020 at the age of 89. Mr. Molandes will be laid to rest near his parents , Dorey Molandes and Stella Rodriguez Molandes in the Procella Cemetery, Lufkin,TX on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11:00a.m. Immediate family only to witness.

Yaira Magela Morales, of Kenedy, Texas born in Managua, Nicaragua to Fidel Morales and Maria Lydia Torres Morales passed away on July 30, 2020 at the age of 40. She is survived by her parents and paternal grandmother: Maria Concepcion Cabrera Miranda; sisters: Lydia Zoraida Arechiga, Gabby Morales; brothers: Fidel Morales Jr, Donny Morales, and Jonathan Morales. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 2:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with Pastor (Her father) Fidel Morales officiating. Interment in the Loma Alta Cemetery. Those attending must follow social distancing rule and wear mask upon entering funeral home and chapel. No exceptions! To protect yourself and the family at this vulnerable time.

Lucile aka Lucia M. Garza of Kenedy, Texas was born on December 18,1930 in Goliad, Texas to Tomasita Aguilar Montez and Baldomero Montez passed away on July 30, 2020 at the age of 89. She is survived by her son: Vidal M. Garza Jr. and his wife Belia of Kenedy, TX; granddaughters: Beckie (David) Garza Garcia and Maggie (Leo) Garza Gonzales; grandson: Vidal Garza III and wife Rebecca; 8 great grandchildren: Marissa Garcia, Adrianna Garcia, Michael David Garcia, Amber Gonzales, Moses Gonzales, Jacob Gonzales, Joseph Garza, Joshua Garza; 2 brothers: Baldomero Montez and Jesse Montez; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Josefina Montez and Margarita Vasquez; and brother: Manuel Montez. Rosary on Saturday, August 15,2020 at 9:00a.m. with Memorial Mass beginning promptly at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church . Following the  Memorial Mass,  her urn to be placed for burial  in the Stockton Cemetery, Charco, TX beside her husband Vidal Garza Sr. and her two children.

Ronald “Wade” Slane, of Kenedy, Texas was born on September 14, 1943 in Hillemann, Arkansas to Bessie Daniel Slane and Beecher Slane passed away on July 29, 2020 at the age of 76. Mr. Slane retired from Shell Oil Company on October 31, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Elsie Connor and brother J.L. Slane. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Ford Slane of Kenedy,TX; his daughter: Dyvonne “DeeDee” Orsak (Dave) of Lake Charles,LA, grandchildren: Shannan Wallack, Kye Maddox, KayCee Orsak, Blake Orsak; 4 great grandchildren: Braden, Avery, Owen, Wyatt; brother: Larry (Carolyn) Slane, of Elizabeth, AR; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Eckols Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 3:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Interment to follow in the Kenedy Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rob Underbrink, Kye Maddox, Dave Orsak, Pat Tam, Patrick Tam and Kevin Tam. If attending-please  wear your face mask into funeral home and into chapel-(No Exceptions!)- Practice the Social Distancing Rule- no gathering (congregating) will be allowed to keep you safe and most especially the  family at this vulnerable time. Please pay your respects and be mindful to others that may be waiting to  make their way into the chapel to pay their respects.  Memorials may be made in Ronald’s  memory to the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL. 17, Chicago,IL 60601.

Guadalupe Meza Nunez, of Pasadena, TX formerly of Kenedy, TX was born in Kenedy,TX to Piedad Nunez and Maria Meza Nunez passed away on July 24, 2020 in Houston, TX at the age of 71. Mr. Nunez was a carpenter for Brochsteins, Inc. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter: Erica (Mbarek) Essadeq of Houston, TX, son: Guadalupe M. Nunez Jr. of Pasadena, TX; 7 grandchildren: Hassan, Hasna, Ali, Brittany, Alexis, Jason and Jimmy; 5 great grandchildren: Roxanne, Jason Jr., Justin, Jamie Lynn and Jimmy Jr.; stepson: Juan “Johnny” Madrigal of Pasadena, TX; sisters: Eva Nunez and Antonia Gutierrez; brother: Francisco “Pancho” Gutierrez of Runge, TX; former spouse: Ida Madrigal Moreno of Pasadena, TX; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held Friday, July 31, 2020 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 Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery with U.S. Army Honors. If attending- must wear mask into funeral home and in chapel (No Exceptions!) and no close gathering will be allowed-practice the social distancing rule to protect yourself and the family at this vulnerable time.  

William Travis Froh, known to most as Bill Froh, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of July 27th, 2020. Bill Froh was born William Travis Ratcliff on August 17, 1958 in Midland, Texas to his biological parents Janell and John Ratcliff. His parents soon divorced and his mother returned home to Luling where she married her high school sweetheart Walter Slater. At age 6, while his step father was a sea with the U.S. Navy, Janell became to ill to care for Bill. However, he was fortunate to be welcomed into his forever family in 1964 when he was adopted by Riley and Mary Froh shortly after they married.

Bill was intelligent and quick witted. He had love of music and singing and possessed  perfect pitch. As a child, he loved to be read to and developed a deep love and fascination with the old west. He enjoyed any and all things cowboy related and had a special fondness for the lore of Billy the Kid. As all cowboys do, Bill had a special attachment to his cowboy hat and was happiest when he had it on.

Bill was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Inez Griffin, his mother Janell Slater, and step-father Walter Slater. He is survived by his loving parents Riley and Mary Froh of Luling; his brother Noble (Camille) Froh of Harwood; his nephews and niece: Jacob, Cooper, Tyler and Emma Froh; as well as the many loving and caring staff member of Kenedy Health and Rehabilitation Center who cared for him like family in his final years, especially his champion Sandra DeLaGarza.

Graveside services will be held at the Luling Cemetery, Luling, TX at 11:00a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020.

Otto Ray Pundt, age 88,born  in Floresville, TX on January 18, 1932 passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in San Antonio,TX of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene Kolinek Pundt on July 24, 2019.  He is survived by his son: Ronnie Pundt; his daughter-in-law: Louann Pundt; his grandson: Joseph Ray Pundt of San Antonio; and his great granddaughter: Kaitlyn Dermit of Victoria, TX. He served his country in the Korean War and worked for over 35 years at the Point Comfort Alcoa Alum Plant. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Karnes County SPCA. Inurnment to be scheduled at a later date.

Paul Leo Harrington, of Kenedy, Texas born on March 27, 1955 in Passaic, N.J. passed away on July 22, 2020 at the age of 65. Mr. Harrington was retired attorney, appointed as a Supreme Court Attorney and worked for the Postal Regulatory Commission. He is survived by his wife: Therese Pantazakos-Harrington of Kenedy; his brothers: Jack, Dennis and Jim Harrington all of N.J.; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on July 31, 2020 at 2:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel led by Larry Novak.  In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: A.A. c/o A.A. Financial Officer, P.O. Box 254, Kenedy, TX 78119. If attending we ask that you wear your face mask into funeral home and chapel and practice the social distancing rule-to keep you safe and the family at this vulnerable time.