Petra Cruz Rodriguez, age 65, of Karnes City, TX passed away on December 28, 2014 in San Antonio, TX.  She was born on January 27, 1949 in Karnes City, TX.  She was a retired nurse and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband Pablo Rodriguez, Sr.; parents, Gumecindo, Sr. and Yrenia Sauceda; and brothers, Crispin Perez, and Felipe Cruz.

She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Rosales and husband Michael of Karnes City, Alice Lomedo and husband Willie of Karnes City, Anita Rodriguez of Dickinson, Pomposa Martinez and husband Robert of Kenedy, Freedom Gutierrez and husband Freddy of Karnes City; sons, Pablo Rodriguez, Jr. of Karnes City, Edward Rodriguez of Karnes City, Daniel Rodriguez of Karnes City; Sister Consuelo Aguerro of Karnes City; brothers, Eugenio Cruz of Victoria, Joe Cruz of Karnes City, Daniel Cruz of Karnes City, Rudy Cruz, Sr. of Kenedy, Pablo Cruz of Karnes City, Ricky Cruz of Karnes City, TX and Gumecindo  Cruz, Jr. of Kenedy, and Numerous Grandchildren and Great Granchildren

A Prayer Service will be held at 7PM Tue, Dec. 30, 2014 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be Wed. Dec. 31, 2014 at 2:30 PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ramon Torres officiating. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Wanda Janith “Jane” Krause age, 74 of Kenedy, TX passed away on December 27, 2014 in San Angelo, TX.  She was born on August 13, 1940 in Port Lavaca, TX to the late John and Irene Posey Finster.  On July 30, 1950 she married Richard Dean Krause who preceded her in death.  Jane was a homemaker and a member of The Word Fellowship Church.  She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Dean Krause, parents John and Irene Posey Finster, and a brother John Charles Finster.  She is survived by her son, Richard Mark Krause and his wife Barbara of Menard; sisters, Nelda Hargroves of Port Lavaca, Patricia Talk of Houston, Merilynn Evans of Friendswood, Janice Leigh of Houston; grandchildren Sara Lynn Krause Azzarello and husband Tony of Converse, Richard Mathew Krause of Seguin; great-grandchildren, Wade Mathew Krause of New Braunfels, and Maddy Azzarello of Converse. Visitation will be held Wed. Dec. 31, 2014 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel from 11AM to 12:30PM.  Services will begin at 12:30PM Wed. Dec. 31, 2014 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating.  Interment will be in the Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery at 3PM in Port Lavaca, TX.

Domingo G. Rodriguez, Age 82, of Kenedy, TX passed away on Thur. Nov. 13, 2014 in Kenedy, TX.  He was born on December 19, 1931 in Allende, Mexico to the late Salvador and Zapopa Rodriguez.  He was retired from the paving and construction industry and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  He married Olivia Galvez on September 16, 1962.

He is preceded in death by his parents Salvador and Zapopa Rodriguez.

He is survived by his loving wife Olivia Galvez Rodriguez of Kenedy; TX, daughters, Elizabeth Diaz Villanueva and husband John of Pfluegerville,TX,  Anna Diaz Remmert and husband Mark of Leberty Hills, TX; sons, Michael Galvez Diaz and wife Elaine of Leander,TX,  Lewis Galvez Diaz and wife Amy of Pfluegerville,TX, Salvador Galvez Rodriguez and wife Romelia of Greensboro, NC;  sisters, Edelmira Barrera of Monterey, Mexico,  Ercelia Rodriguez of Laredo, TX, Isabel Rodriguez of Laredo, TX, Olga Rodriguez of Chiappas, Mexico, Marianna Rodriguez of Laredo, TX; brothers, Pedro Rodriguez of Laredo, TX, Morin Rodriguez of Anahuac Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Salvador Rodriguez of Laredo, TX, and numerous grandchildren.

A Rosary was recited Mon. Nov. 17, 2014 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass was  held Tues. Nov. 18, 2014 at 10 AM at Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment  followed in the Kenedy Cemetery.

Heriberto “Bert” Guzman, Jr., Age 52of Kenedy, TX passed away on Wed. Nov. 5, 2014 in Floresville, TX.  Bert was born on October 4, 1962 in Karnes City, TX to Heriberto, Sr. and Elodia Botello Guzman.  He graduated from Kenedy High School in 1982 and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by a sister, JoAnne Rios and a brother, Jaime Guzman.

He is survived by his parents Heriberto, Sr. and Elodia Guzman, daughter, Sonrysa Guzman of Karnes City; sons, Nicholas Nino Guzman of Kenedy, Zachary Guzman of Karnes City; sisters, Patty Guzman of Runge, Priscilla Guzman of Kenedy, Rebecca Salas of Runge; brothers, Ruben Guzman, Larry Guzman, and Robert Guzman all of Kenedy.

A Rosary was recited Sun. Nov. 9, 2014 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass was held Mon. Nov. 10, 2014 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Nicholas Nino Guzman, Larry Guzman, Ruben Guzman, Robert Guzman, Harold Rios, Adrian Gamboa, Chris Cruz, Severo Salas, Jr.,  and Josep h Guzman.

Honorary Pallbeares were Jackie Guzman, Jason Guzman, Larry Guzman, Jr., Justin Guzman, Homer Rios, Jr., and Steven Salas.

Charles Edward Johnson, Jr. of Kenedy formerly of Hutto, TX passed away Dec, 9, 2014 at the age of 73.

He was born in Kenedy Oct. 23, 1941 to Edward & Annie Schroller Johnson.  Charles was a maintenance man for the Hutto ISD.  He is survived by his wife LaAnna Blaschke Johnson of Kenedy, daughter Jamie Jenschke-Wheeler and husband Gene of Kenedy, one son Jeffrey and wife Jeanelle Johnson of Hutto,  two brothers Norman (Marcella) Johnson of Thrall, Gary (Betty) Johnson of Humble, one sister Mary Ann Kolodziej of Pettus.  Grandchildren Ryan, Kelsey, Jaycee, Jordon, Elleanor and Cali.  One great grandchild Haley.

A visitation will be held Saturday, Dec, 13^th. From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Eckols Chapel.  Funeral Services will be held Sunday, Dec. 14^th. At 2:00 PM at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kenedy.  Interment will follow at the Pawnee Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Jenschke, Roy Fenner, Lance Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Larry Clark, and Michael Kolodziej.

Janelda Faye Anderson age 53 passed away Dec. 3, 2014.  She is the daughter of William and Linda Huddler Anderson of Floresville.  She was born Dec. 20, 1960 in Sinton, TX.  She is also survived by her sister Sherry and husband Ben Kruciak of LaVernia, Brothers Wayne and wife Barbara Anderson of Portland, and John and wife Pamela Anderson of Seguin.

A visitation will be held Sat. Dec. 6, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Eckols Funeral Home, Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Eckols Chapel with Pastor Tom Bonham officiating.  Interment will be in the Kenedy Cemetery.  Memorial to the Kidney or Heart Foundation.

Ryan Sam Painter age 30 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2014.  Sam was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, son-in-love and friend.  Sam was an amazingly sweet, smart, completely supportive, compassionate and hard working person.  He never met a stranger and if you were his friend, you were family.  Sam graduated from Carroll high school and attended Texas A&M college station.

Sam is preceded in death by his father Thomas Manning. Sam is survived by his loving wife Heather Nance Painter, his mother Kathy Painter, his dad Richard Painter, his sister Kimberly Painter Hall, her husband Drew Hall and their son Aiden, his sister Amy Painter Boatman, her husband Kevin Boatman and their three children, Oakley, Maverick and Halle, his mother and father-in-love and all his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held onSat. December 6, 2014 at 1:30 PM at Seaside Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at the cemetery in Sandia, TX.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice, such as St. Jude, Muscular Dystrophy, or ASPCA. Sam would have wanted it that way.

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice and no one will take your joy from you. John 16:22

Evelyn L, Burris age 80 died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014.  She was born in Green, TX to Samuel and Ola Pittman Bruton.  She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Kenedy, and was a Register Nurse.  She married Kenneth Burris Feb. 28, 1953 in Kenedy and he preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1996.  She is also preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, 2 brothers and 1 grandchild.

She is survived by her daughter Janet White of Kenedy, son Karl (Jackie) Burris of Smithville.  One sister Betty Daniel of San Antonio,  10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Eckols Chapel.  Funeral services will be Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014 at the Eckols Chapel with Pastor Wade Lawrence officiating.  Interment will be in the Kenedy Cemetery.

Ramon Montalvo age 94 of Kenedy passed away  Dec. 2, 2014,  He was born Sept 11, 1920 in Kenedy.     He is preceded in death by his parents Juan & Juanita Franco Montalvo, Wife Dora Mae Adams, 5 brothers & sisters.  He is survived by his daughter Viola  (Graciano) Alarcon.  Grandchildren Sonya Kelley, Isaac Alarcon & Anica Lopez & 3 great grandchildren.  He worked at the Kenedy Compress as a fork lift operator for over 40 yrs.  He was a member of First Mexican Baptist Church.   A Prayer Service was held Thursday, Dec. 4^th at 7:00 PM from the Eckols Chapel.  Funeral  Services were held Friday at 10:00 AM from the Eckols Chapel.  Interment followed  in the Loma Alta Cemetery.

Paula Ramirez, Age 59 of Kenedy, TX passed away on November 1, 2014 in San Antonio, TX.  She was born on June 29, 1955 in San Miguel, Mexico.  She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathoilc Church.

She is survived by daughters, Lorena Baldarramos, Carla Grimaldo, Angie Grimaldo, and son, Miguel Grimaldo all of Kenedy, TX.

A Rosary will be recited Thurs., Nov. 6, 2014 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be held Fri., Nov. 7, 2014 at 10 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.