Rose Marie Villarreal Gomez, Age 60 of Kenedy, TX passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born on March 31, 1958 in Karnes City, TX to Seferino P. and Eleanor Hernandez Villarreal. In October of 1984 she married Jon Gomez in Three Rivers, TX.  Rose was a Rural Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service; a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend to many.

She is preceded in death by her father, Seferino P. Villarreal and a daughter Deidra Marie Gomez.

She is survived by her husband John Gomez of Kenedy, mother, Eleanor Hernandez Villarreal of Kenedy, daughter, Jayme Ochoa Martinez of Kenedy; sons, Steve Ochoa of San Antonio, Jon Erik Ochoa of Kenedy; grandchildren, Andre Martinez of Kenedy, Gabrielle Martinez of Kenedy; sisters, Velma Garza of Kenedy, Hilaria Cano of Kenedy, Norma Longoria of San Antonio, Rebecca Villarreal of Kenedy, Diana McGowan of San Antonio, Rachel Asevedo of Floresville; brothers, Seferino Villarreal, III of Kenedy, Robert Villarreal of Floresville, Can Villarreal of Austin and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A Prayer Service will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Chaplin Lydia Luna officiating. A private inurnment will take place in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX at a later date.

James Allen McKee, born on May 31, 1937 to Jesse Hicks and Audie Martin McKee passed away on September 8, 2018 at the age of 81. Mr. McKee is preceded in death by his wife Mollie and infant, Becky McKee. Survivors include his sons, Bobby Joe (Jamie) McKee and David Allen (Jessica) McKee, of Kenedy, TX; grandchildren: James Wade McKee, Lisa JoAnn McKee, Christopher Michael McKee, Jason Trevino, Dylan McKee, Kenley McKee; great grandchildren: Kenneth, Bethany, Starr and Ivory Johnson and Maddie McKee; and other relatives. Visitation hours: Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 12 to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services Friday, September 14, 2018 at 10:00a.m. Eckols Chapel with interment in Kenedy Cemetery.

Julia Caballero Cruz, Age 83, of Kenedy, TX passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Kenedy, TX. Julia was born on April 12, 1935 in Nell, TX to the late Andres and Elodia Alejandro Caballero.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, nurse’s aide and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Elodia Alejandro Caballero and brothers, Edward Caballero, Gilbert Caballero and Anselmo Caballero.  She is survived by her daughter, Anna Cruz Benavides of Kenedy, Johnny Cruz of Goliad, Luis Cruz of Kenedy, granddaughter, and Alyssa Benavides of Alice.  A Holy Rosary will be recited Monday, September 10, 2018 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow at the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX

Jose Pepe Perez, Age 55 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. He was born on Sept. 18, 1962 to the late Magdeleno Mendoza and Diamentina Perez Rivera.  He was a handyman and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.  He is preceded in death by his parents Magdeleno Mendoza and Diamentina Perez Rivera; brother, Xavier Michael Garcia and 1 infant brother.  He is survived by his sisters, Sylvia (Albert) Aguero, Angie Caballero, Marcina (Ricardo) Guerra, Mariana (Beto) Mendoza Fernandez, Maria Mendoza; brothers, Robert (Elida) Castro of, David Perez, Enrique (Dianna) Perez, Martin Perez of, Mando (Shannen)Mendoza, Madeleno (Christina) Mendoza, Jr., Marjil (Julia) Mendoza, Mario Mendoza, and Marcos Mendoza; Step-Children, Isabella Barrientez, Gingy DeLeon, Jeremiah Barrientez, Jerome Barrientez, Jacob Barrientez, James Barrientez, and Ladis Barrientez.  A Holy Rosary will be recited Friday, August 17, 2018 at 7P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 10A.M. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann Officiating.  Interment will follow in the Runge Cemetery, Runge, TX. Serving as Pallbearers will be Joshua Perez, Jacob Perez, Roger Reyes,Michael Castro, Jeremiah Barrientez, and JoJo Castillo.

Mark James Wolff, born on December 8, 1957 in Kenedy, Texas to Homer and Lois Fenske Wolff passed away on August 1, 2018 at the age of 60. Mr. Wolff had worked as an independent CPA. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his sister, Jacalyn (Bob) Casnova and her husband Bob, of Euless, TX; nieces, Stephany Robertson, of Portland, TX, Lorri Singleton, of Euless, TX; great nieces: Rylie Robertson, Regan Robertson, Ella Singleton, and Olivia Singleton. Visitation will be held at 9:00a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018 with Funeral Services beginning at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel. Interment to follow in Pawnee Cemetery.

Maria Cantu Villarreal, of Kenedy, TX was born on June 30, 1925 in Kenedy, TX passed away on August 9, 2018 surrounded by family at the age of 93. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Santos and Elivoria Cantu; her husband, Pedro; and her son, Eduardo; grandchildren, Joseph G. Salinas, Cindy Villarreal; great-grandchildren, Andrew J. Skau, Paityn A. Skau and Daylen J. Rios. She is survived by her son, Pete (Ellen) Villarreal, of Kenedy, TX; daughter, Yolanda (Jesse) Salinas, of Kenedy, TX; son, Henry (Deborah) Villarreal, of Kenedy, TX; and Danny (DeAnna) Villarreal, of Kenedy, TX; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 6 great-greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, August 13, 2018 from 12:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with a  Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. in the  Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Nobert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Bobbie Joane Garcia, Age 62 of Karnes City, TX passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 in Karnes City, TX. She was born on April 25, 1956 to the late Robert William Adcock and Barbara Schuster Sells in Floresville, TX.  She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert William Adcock; and parents, Sunny and Barbara Schuster Sells.

She is survived by her husband, Martin Garcia of Karnes City; son, Casey (Dawn) Schuster of Pleasanton; step-daughters, Veronica Garcia of Karnes City, Leticia Garcia of Seguin, Vanessa Garcia of Kenedy, brother Oscar Sells of TX; grandchildren, Travis Schuster, Taylor Schuster, Brandon Schuster, Julissa Garcia, Brittney Garza, Victor Garza, and Haylynn Garza and great-grandson Jordan Schuster.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 3, 2018 at 6PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy,TX. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

 Lorraine Elizabeth Chandler from Hobson, Texas passed away on July 24, 2018 in Karnes City. She was born on December 29, 1941 to Henry Pieprzyca and Susie Lyssy in Cestohowa, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband Sidney N. Chandler. They were united in marriage in 1960 in Port Lavaca, Texas. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Susie (Lyssy) Pieprzyca; two brothers, Emil Pieprzyca, Lambert Pieprzyca and a sister, Theresa Bednorz. Lorraine was a devoted catholic of St. Boniface Church in Hobson, Texas. She is survived by her sons, Edward (Darla) Chandler, John (Carmen) Chandler, Richard (Karen) Chandler, Gregory Chandler and Billy (Terri) Chandler, her daughters, Judy (Kirby) Hons, Effie (Tracy) Wellman, Brenda (Steven) Hons, and Bonnie Culpepper. One brother, Alvin (Donna) Pieprzyca; sisters, Eleanor Manka, Peggy (Velmon) Buehring and Rosalie (Bobby) Walker and sisters in laws Theresa Pieprzyca and Willa Mae Chandler. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Justin (Tiffany) Chandler, Gared Chandler, Wesley Chandler, Tyler Chandler, Trevor Chandler, John (Ashley) Hons, James Hons, Dalton Wellmann, Tayton Chandler, Garryn Chandler, Kolby Culpepper, Kolten Villanueva, Vannessa Chandler, Audrey Chandler, Shannon Hons, Cheyenne Hons, Amanda Wellmann Easley, Candace (Cory) Marek, Hollie Hons, Loren Garcia and Lexi Garcia; 3 great granddaughters, Kylee Clements, Jaelyn Spinks, and Kayci Robinson and 1 great grandson, Jace Easley. Visitation hours Friday, July 27, 2018 from 4:00p.m.to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10:00a.m. at St. Cornelius Catholic Church with interment to follow in Karnes City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Justin Chandler, Gared Chandler, Tyler Chandler, Trevor Chandler, John Hons, Dalton Wellmann, and Kolby Culpepper. Honorary pallbearers: Wesley Chandler, James Hons, Tayton Chandler, Garryn Chandler, Kolten Villanueva and Jace Easley.

Rolando Escamilla Elizondo, Age 58 of El Oso, TX passed away on Tues. July 10, 2018 in El Oso, TX. Rolando was born on January 19, 1960 in Karnes City, TX to the late Roberto and Ofelia Escamilla Elizondo.  He was a Lab Technician of 28 years at the Valero Refinery in Three Rivers, TX a loving Son, Uncle, Nephew and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents Roberto and Ofelia Escamilla Elizondo; brothers, Roberto Elizondo, Jr. and Juventino Pedroza, Jr.

He is survived by his parents, Juventino, Sr and Gloria Escamilla Pedroza of El Oso, TX; brothers, Rudy Elizondo of Kenedy, TX, Albert Pedroza of San Antonio, TX 1 Nephew, 2 Nieces and Numerous Cousins and Friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Friday, July 13, 2018 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Ntra Sra De Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Edelmiro Escamilla, Jr., Jimmy Villarreal, Rey Escamilla, Lee Leal, Carlos Chapa, Hilario Chapa, Albert DeLeon, and Jr. Yzaguirre.

Ramiro Ramirez, former resident of McAllen, Texas, died in Austin on June 2^nd, 2018. Ramiro was a loving son and husband, a proud father, a hardworking colleague, and a giving servant of God in his community. He was 77.Ramiro was born in Pawnee, Texas on July 18, 1940 to Rogelio and Gregoria. The oldest of six siblings, he graduated from Pawnee High School in 1959, where he lettered in football, track and tennis. He married Eva De Luna in 1961 and joined Shell Oil shortly thereafter. His career took him to McAllen, where he earned a reputation for flawless work ethic, safety, and the nickname “Mr.Clean”. He retired after 30 years of proud service in 1998. His diligence enabled  his wife and three children to obtain college degrees and careers of their own. Ramiro and his wife were active members of Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Community for 31 years and volunteered at the Star of Hope Food Pantry. His ample faith was manifest in his decency and rectitude; Ramiro never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife Eva(De Luna), his sons Rene (Toya) in Lake Jackson, Ronnie (amy) in Dallas, and his daughter Roxanna (Ruben Cavazos) in Austin. His grandchildren Ashley, Rhiannon, Ryan, Randall, Amy, Alexandra, Clara, and Sophia will carry his legacy now that he has come home at last to Pawnee. Visitation was held from 4 to 9p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00p.m. Tuesday,  June 5^th, at Eckols Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, June 6^th, at 10:00a.m.at our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Kenedy, Texas with interment in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Pawnee, Texas.