Pablo “Mino” Reyes, Jr., a  lifelong resident of Poth, Texas, passed away peacefully at Regency Manor Nursing Home in Floresville, Texas at 4:17 P.M., Monday, January 6, 2014 at the age of 92 years, 9 months and 24 days. Pablo was born, March 13, 1921 in Saspamco, Texas the son of Pablo Reyes, Sr., and Magdalena Morales Reyes.

Mino is survived by his beloved wife, Lydia Ramirez Reyes; his daughter, Dina Martinez and husband Louis of La Porte; his son, Rene Reyes and wife Alice of La Porte and his grandchildren, Rachel Reyes, Belinda Reyes, Crystal Rapstine, Cynthia Martinez, Mario Hernandez, Norman Gomez and Adam Hernandez. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren. Mr. Reyes is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo, Sr., and Magdalena Reyes.

Visitation will be held at 5:00 P.M., Friday, January 10, 2014 in the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, Poth, Texas with a prayer service following at 7:00 P.M., in the church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 2:00 P.M., at Emmanuel Assembly of God Church with Rev. James Collins, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in the Emmanuel Assembly of God Cemetery, Poth, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be, Mario Hernandez, Larry Gomez, Vince Stock, Jose Acosta, Felipe Lara and Felipe Sauceda.

Frank S. Clyne, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 12:38 A.M., in the Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehab Center in Karnes City, Texas at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 6 days.

Frank was born and raised in Kenedy, Texas, July 22, 1923 the son of Charles Ernest Clyne and Mittie Fikes Clyne. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Navy having fought in World War II. Frank was a member of the Kenedy Fire Department for over 30 years and was a mechanic for Kauffman Motor Company in Kenedy, Texas. Mr. Clyne was of the Baptist faith.

Frank’s beloved wife, Ruth Clyne preceded him in death on January 30, 2005. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mittie Clyne. Mr. Clyne is survived by his sons, Frank Clyne, Jr., of San Antonio, Carl Clyne and wife Paulette of Boerne, Billy Clyne and wife Gloria of Cuero, Everett Clyne and wife Susan of Helena, Charles L. Clyne of Kenedy, Charles Brown and wife Wanda of Kenedy and Lance Clyne and wife Raquel of San Antonio.

Visitation will be held, Wednesday, January 1, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 2, 2014 in the Eckols Chapel with T.J. Burris officiating. Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery.

Robert L. Underbrink, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 12:20 A.M., in the Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kenedy, Texas at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 20 days.

Robert was born September 6, 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas the son of Urban L. Underbrink and Beatrice Johnson Underbrink. On July 3, 1964, Robert Married Mary Louise Ford in Choate, Texas. Robert was a school teacher and taught for 35 years in both the Pettus and Runge School Districts.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of over 49 years, Mary Louise Underbrink of Kenedy; his daughters, Joy Tam and husband Pat of Kenedy and Brenda Underbrink of Kenedy; his son, Robert L. Underbrink of Kenedy; his brother, Urban L. Underbrink and wife Nancy of Victoria; his sisters, Mary Ruth El-Hakam and husband Bakri of Sugarland and Nellie Mae Barnes of Charco. Robert is also survived by his 4 beloved grandchildren, Patrick, Chrystal, Paige and Kevin Tam. Mr. Underbrink is preceded in death by his parents, Urban and Beatrice Underbrink.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas.  Funeral services will be held, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 28, 2013, from the Eckols Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Choate Cemetery, Choate, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Texas Children Home or to the Choate Cemetery.

Cosme Carrion, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered eternal rest, Sunday, December 8, 2013, at 4:21 P.M., in the Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 61 years, 10 months and 13 days.

Adam John Torres, a resident of Runge, Texas, passed away, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 41. Adam was born, March 12, 1972 in Karnes City, Texas the son of Adam Torres and Eliza “Midge” Franco Torres.

Adam is survived by his father; his sister, Dana Torres and his brother, Randy Sanders. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Torres is preceded in death by his mother, Eliza “Midge” Franco Torres.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M., Friday, December 6, 2013 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services will also be held Friday in the Chapel beginning at 1:30 P.M. Interment will follow in the Helena Cemetery, Helena, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be, Randy Sanders, Roland Casarez, Refugio Vargas, Ray Ochoa, Enrique Franco and Marcus Garcia. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, Dylan Reyes and Jesse Laijas.

Werner Fritz Buehring, a former resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered eternal rest, surrounded by his family, Monday, December 2, 2013 in Giddings, Texas at the age of 69 years, 4 months and 20 days.

Werner was born, July 12, 1944 in Lenz, Texas, the son of Louis Buehring and Elsie Rosenbrock Buehring. He proudly served his country while in the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. After leaving the Army, Werner married, Doris Ann Walterdorf in Karnes City, Texas on September 18, 1970. Werner worked for Weston Gas Company as a pipeline foreman; he was a devoted husband and a beloved father and grandfather.

Mr. Buehring is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Elsie Buehring; his 3 brothers and 1 infant grandchild. Werner is survived by his loving wife of over 43 years, Doris Ann Buehring; his daughters, Debbie Kubla and husband Johnny and Sandra Meadows and husband James; his 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; his 2 sisters and his 17 brothers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, December 5, 2013 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy. Funeral services will be, Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Wally Schievelbein officiating. Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery.

Euodias Harris, age 100, moved from her Heavenly Home, Sunday, December 1, 2013 from Marshall, Texas. Euodias was born August 21, 1913 in Thrall, Texas, to Alvin and Myrtle Bownds. She lived most of her life near Kenedy, Texas. She retired from the Kenedy Independent School District in August, 1977. Her church service was primarily in the Green Baptist Church near Kenedy, Texas and currently a member of the First Baptist Church, Tuleta, Texas.

She enjoyed teaching, canning, sewing, gardening, cooking and most of all; spending time with family and friends. She was recognized as a great homemaker; a devoted wife, mother grandmother and hostess to a multitude of people.

Euodias is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years, John L. Harris; her son, John Ray Harris and wife Carol; two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Atkinson and husband Franklin of Marshall and NormaNoah and husband Don of Corpus Christi; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one sister, Joy Bailey.

Visitation will be held, Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services will be held, 11:00 A.M., Saturday in the Chapel. Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery.

The family would be honored if memorials be given to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Gideon’s International or a charity of personal choice.