Dee Ann Zerfass Ruthenberg, age 79 of Kenedy, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 surrounded by her family.  Dee was born on October 16, 1946 in Armada, MI to the late Woodrow and Donna Baird Zerfass. She fell in love with James “Jim” Ruthenberg and married on April 30, 1966 in Richmond, MI. They welcomed their only child in October the following year.  In 1980, the family of three moved to Gatesville Texas to be closer to her parents. Like most things in her life, she was never far from her best friend.  Both Dee and Jim worked at Olan Mills for many years until the digital age forced Olan Mills to close their doors.  A blessing in disguise, as this encouraged their decision to move to Kenedy Texas to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren.  Dee enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing cards, and she really treasured spending time with those she loved the most.  Dee was a loving wife, a proud mom, a Nana to five grandchildren, a great-Nana to eleven, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Kenedy.  Dee is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Donna Baird Zerfass; her wonderful husband Jim; and a great-grandson, James David Ferron.  Dee is survived by her daughter, Lisa Lynn Atkinson and husband Scott of Kenedy; 5 grandchildren, David Ferron III and wife Renee of Beeville, TX;  Alleasha Lunsford and husband Justin of Niceville FL; Katlyn Martin and husband Sterling of Comfort, Tx; Taylor Garcia and husband Justin of Kenedy, TX;  and Jacob Atkinson of Comfort, Tx; 10 great-grandchildren, Sadie, Daisy and Davy Ferron, Jett and Logan Smith, Brody and Kynlee Martin, Addison, Stetson and Emerson Garcia.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Eckols Funeral Home 420 W Live Oak St, Kenedy, TX with Son in Law, Scott Atkinson, leading the service.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church 209 E School St Kenedy, TX 78119.

Ricardo L. Vasquez, Age 65 of Kenedy, TX passed away on March 7, 2026 in San Antonio, TX surrounded by his loving family.  Ricardo was born on January 12, 1961 in Kenedy, TX to the late Guillermo, Sr. and Amelia Lopez Vasquez.  He was a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, married Debra K. Mauch on October 26, 1987, retired as Manager from HEB Store#693 after 42 years of service to the Karnes County Community, the Proudest Texas Dallas Cowboys Fan and was of the Catholic Faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo, Sr. and Amelia Lopez Vasquez, sisters, Susie Sandoval, Janie Apaleta and a brother, Robert “Bob” Vasquez.  He is survived by his loving wife, Debra K. Mauch Vasquez of Kenedy, children, Douglas Rose, Jr. and wife Debra of Kenedy, Kristy Rose of Kenedy, Wacey Rose of Weatherford, siblings, Lupe Munoz and Richard Sauceda of Kenedy, Raul Vasquez of Victoria, Guillermo Vasquez, Jr. of Austin, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and dear friends who will greatly miss him.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 11AM to 1PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Services at 1PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cliff Archer officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Leisa Eileen Kridler Engeling, Age 66 of Beeville, TX passed away on January 29, 2026 in Portland, TX.  Leisa was born on October 8, 1959 in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Carol and Dorothy Gueken Kridler.  She graduated from Kenedy High School in 1978, was a licensed hairdresser and cosmetologist and instructed many cosmetology students at Coastal Bend College in Beeville before her retirement and was of the Catholic Faith.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Carol and Dorothy Gueken Kridler and husband, Glen Engeling.  She is survived by her sons, Nicholas Shane Graumann and wife Becky of Leander, TX, Travis J Madsen and Kimberly Saunders of Boerne, TX, brothers, Carol Wayne Kridler of Houston, TX, Mike Kridler of Lakeway, TX, grandchildren, Nicole Graumann, Shane Graumann, Sadie Olenoski, Cameron Saunders; great-grandchildren, Analiea Olenoski, Cruize Graumann and Oaklynn Graumann.

Betty Lou Rodriguez, beloved mother of seven sons, passed away peacefully at the age of 66 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.  Betty was born on May 3, 1959 in Kenedy, Texas to Saturnino Sr. and Adelina Rodriguez. She was proceeded in death by her husband Guadalupe Rodriguez, both of her parents, along with siblings Ernest Rodriguez, Reynaldo Rodriguez, Adelina Kern, and Raul Rodriguez. Betty is survived by seven children, Lucio (Carrol) Rodriguez, Joe (Kimberly) Rodriguez, Martin (Carol) Rodriguez, David (Alice) Rodriguez, Mikey (Amanda) Rodriguez, Paul (Amanda) Rodriguez, Abel (Debra) Rodriguez. She is also survived by nine siblings, Yolanda Rodriguez, Lupe Torres, Saturnino (Joanne) Rodriguez Jr, Frances Prieto, Connie Aguero, Josie (Demetrio) Sosa, Geneva Rodriguez, Reymundo Rodriguez, 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren with one on the way.  Betty shared her life with her best friend and husband, Guadalupe, and loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. When she watched TV, everyone knew it would be Gunsmoke or any western show. She loved to cook for her family while listening to music and nobody can make tamales like her. She attended many bus trips to casinos and loved going to bingo with her sisters or her sons.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 9, 2026 from 9 am to 10 am with a Rosary and Service at 10am at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, Tx. Internment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy.

Pallbearers include Cruzito Medina, Michael Rodriguez, Miklo Medina, Paul Rodriguez Jr., Jayden Rodriguez, Xavier Rodriguez, Kaison Rodriguez and Emmitt Rodriguez.

Honorary Pallbearers include Elliott Rodriguez, and all grand and great-grandchildren.

Wendy Denise Elliot passed away peacefully on February 28th with her family at her side. She was 60. She was a beloved wife, a loving mother, and cherished grandmother.  Wendy was born on July 19, 1965, in Zanesville, Ohio to Donald Black and Sandra Taylor. In 1977, she relocated with family Corpus Christi, Tx and graduated from Ray High School in 1983. She built a life defined by hard work, kindness, compassion, and devotion to those she loved. She was married to Duane Allen Elliott on December 11, 1995, in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Wendy had a fulfilling career with HEB, Beeville Angel Care, Beeville ISD EMT Instructor, and Senior Agent with Interagency Extradition Services. She was a Leader, a Volunteer and Educator where she built confidence, character and purpose. Her selflessness, strength, and determination showed how proud she was in the work she did for the community and the people she served. Her impact is evident in the lives she touched, the students she taught and mentored, and the families she comforted.  She is proceeded in death by her Father Donald Black and Stepfather Philp Taylor, her Mother in Law Irene Elliott, and Sister-in-Law Kathy Elliott.  Wendy is survived by her devoted husband, Duane Elliott of Beeville, Tx; her daughters Stefenie Puentes of Beeville Tx, Selena Edwards of Pasadena Tx, Skyler Perez and husband Mark of Corpus Christi, Tx., mother Sandy Taylor of Odem, TX, her brother Bryan Black and wife Leslie Black from McAllen Tx; and stepbrothers Scott Taylor and wife Terri from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Chris Taylor and wife Denise from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, with family receiving guests at 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, Texas.

Wilson “Leon” Strahan, Age 87 of Yorktown, TX, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Cuero, TX.   Leon was born on September 29, 1938, in Houston, TX, to the late Woodrow Wilson and Christine Ray Strahan. Leon went to John H. Reagan High School in the Houston area, where he played football as a star player, and later went on to play for Wharton Jr. College. After college, Leon proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He went on to build a career as a Subsea Engineer in the oil and gas industry, working for several companies and traveling overseas for projects before retiring from VETCO Oil and Gas. During this time, he earned his private pilot’s license and enjoyed flying his plane to many places. Leon participated in several years of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo BBQ cookoff with his team, the NOISEY BOYS, showcasing his extraordinary barbequing skills. Upon retirement, he served 1 term as Mayor of Yorktown, TX. Leon enjoyed playing golf and traveling to various vacation areas, especially to Colorado to ski in the mountains. Leon was the owner and operator of Pop’s Leon’s BBQ in Yorktown, where he enjoyed sitting and visiting with his customers.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson and Christine Ray Strahan and his  brother, Ervin Elliott Strahan.  He is survived by his loving wife Lydia Rossett Strahan, son Robert Deon Strahan (Vicki), step-son,Jerald Rossett (Gail), sister, Karen Robertson, grandchildren, Kristi Korkermer (Chris), Kelly Strahan (Kelli), Justin Rossett (D’Nesha), Cassie Rossett, Jerry Rossett, 7 great grandchildren, his beloved dog, Ginger; and numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends who will greatly miss Leon.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 6PM to 8PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with JB Farris officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Pallbearers: Jay Cox, Mark Cox, Jerry Rossett, Justin Rossett, Chris Stanley, and Brandon Vasquez.

Honorary Pallbearers: Sarah Farris ,Kristi Korkermer ,Kelly Strahan ,Cassandra Rossett ,Matt Allman.

A Special Thank You is extended to the following: Summer Hahn, Andrea Strait of ALZ Care and her staff in Cuero, Hospice of South Texas, caregivers Kim McIntire and Ashley Hohense, for their affectionate and attentive care of Leon.

Gilberto C. De Los Santos, Age 95 of Skidmore, TX passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Beeville, TX surrounded by his loving family.  Gilberto was born on January 7, 1932 in Runge, TX to the late Juan, Sr. and Felipa Cortez De Los Santos. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, a retired farmer,mechanic and of the Pentecostal Faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan, Sr. and Felipa Cortez De Los Santos, wife, Esmeralda Ochoa De Los Santos, siblings, Vicenta Rios, Rueben De Los Santos, Baldo De Los Santos, Arnulfo De Los Santos, Juan De Los Santos, Jr., Sammy De Los Santos, Emmit De Los Santos, Juanito De Los Santos, Esperanza De Los Santos Carillo, Aurora De Los Santos Renteria and Luzelida De Los Santos Charles.  He is survived by his children, Eloisa De Los Santos Valdez of Runge, Gilbert De Los Santos of Runge, Mario De Los Santos and wife Alisha of Welder, Juan De Los Santos and wife Raquel of Runge, Roman De Los Santos and wife Elizabeth of Skidmore, 27 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends who will deeply  miss Gilberto.

Graveside Services with interment will be held Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1PM with Visitation from 12PM to 1PM at the Graveside in the Runge Latin Cemetery.

Marcelino Cuellar Gomez, Age 72 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Marcelino was born on November 4, 1953 in Reynosa, Mexico to the late Lorenzo and Maria DeJesus Gomez Cuellar.  He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather; retired as a welder from Kenedy Iron Works and of the Catholic Faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Maria De Jesus Gomez Cuellar, former wife Mary Cuellar, children, Freddy Cantu, Mary Jane Cantu, siblings, Josefina, Senorina, Lourdes, Lorenzo and Maria De Los Angeles.  He is survived by his children, Judy Cuellar Trevino of Kenedy, Connie Cuellar and Ruben Munoz of Kenedy, Marcel Cuellar of Kenedy, Bernice Reyes and husband Alex of Runge, Peter Cantu of Floresville, Romelda Cantu of Floresville, siblings, Morena, Martin, Ernesto, Maria Del Rosario, Maria De La Luz, Joel, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and many dear friends and family members who will deeply miss him.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 11AM to 2PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Services starting at 2PM with Pastor Joseph Castillo officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Pallbearers will be: Eli Monsevias, Steffee Villarreal, Sophia Trevino, Joseph Villarreal, Noah Leyva, Gilbert Ibarra, Jr. and Joel Ibarra.

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Nicolasa Perez Asebedo, Age 88 of Pawnee, TX passed away on February 4, 2026 in San Antonio, TX.  Nicolasa was born on September 10, 1937 in Runge, TX to the late Jose and Alejandra Garcia Perez.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker and of the Pentecostal Faith.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Alejandra Garcia Perez, her husband, Santos Asebedo, 2 sisters and 1 brother.  She is survived by her children, Santos Asebedo of Pawnee, Sulema Ibarra of San Antonio, Samuel Asebedo and wife Maria of Pawnee, 6 Sisters, 4 Brothers, 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 9, 2026 from 1PM to 7PM with a Prayer Service at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.