Larry Duckett, of Runge, TX born June 27, 1945 passed away on February 10, 2020 at the age of 74. Mr. Duckett was preceded in death by his wife Nancy in March 2019. He is survived by his daughters: Kristy (Gene) Zaiontz of Falls City, TX and Gwyndolyn Lea Montez of San Antonio,TX; two grandsons: Ryan and Eric Montez of San Antonio,TX; sister-in-law: Betsy (Ken) Allard of San Antonio; nephew, Jeff Christian and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at the Kenedy Cemetery. Graveside services will begin at 11:00a.m. Friday, Feb. 14th at the Kenedy Cemetery with Rev. Larry Elliott officiating.  Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Ryan and Eric Montez, James Heirholzer, Danny Esparza, Robert Ebrom, Curtis Reynolds, Clayton Reynolds and Leon Phillips.

Vicente Arenas Sr, age 82 died peacefully in his sleep at 2:00am Friday February 7, 2020. Vicente a devout Catholic, died after a 7 year battle with Parkinson’s. Vicente left high school to join the Marines in Camp Pendleton, California. He received an honorable discharge from the Corps in 1958 with the rank of Lance Corporal. Vicente married Victoria Aguirre of Pettus, Texas in 1956 and had four children. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid baseball player and founded the Kenedy Sportsmen’s Club which raised money to help boys buy baseball gloves and uniforms. He also managed the local baseball team the Kenedy Aces and the Kenedy Royals.   He also loved Lone Star beer and mariachi music and was known to serenade family and friends and even strangers acapella.  Vicente also loved oak trees and became an expert at growing them on his beloved 6 acres in Kenedy. And that is where his story ends. After becoming diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Vicente asked his family to honor his wishes of dying at home. And that is where he lost his courageous battle with the disease with family at his side.  Vicente was married to his wife Victoria Aguirre Arenas for 63 years.   He raised 3 Daughters Debra, Diana, Basilia, one Son, Vicente Jr.  and a Grandson Eduardo Villarreal Jr.  He is survived by his wife, Victoria Aguirre Arenas of Kenedy, one Sister, Aurora Galvan of Port Lavaca, Texas; Daughters, Debra Ann Cantu and spouse Roberto (Kenedy), DiAnna  and Spouse Alfredo Fuentes, Jr.  (San Antonio),  Basilia and Spouse Elmorris Foley, Jr. (Killeen), son, Vicente Arenas Jr, (Denver); Grandson Eduardo Villarreal Jr and Spouse Jessica (Kenedy). Vicente had 7 grand children and 22Great Grand Children and 10 Great Great Grandchildren.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Edward Villarreal, III, Anthony Aguilar, Christopher Palacios, Juan DeLosSantos, IV, Nathan DeLosSantos, Andrew Earlenbaugh, Alexander R. Palacios and Marcus Bryan.

Honorary Pallbearers: Nando Salinas, Stormy Rossett, Daniel Salais, Cecil Radicke, and Raul Garcia, Sr.

Armando Guerrero Aguirre, of Kenedy, TX, age 81, passed away on February 5, 2020 in San Antonio, TX. Armando was born in Maxwell, TX October 21, 1938 to Francisco and Carolina Guerrero Aguirre. Armando was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. He married Grace Holland on Jan. 20, 1962 in Kenedy, TX and she preceded him in death March 4, 2017. He worked for UPS delivering, and worked in the Petro Chemical Construction. He is survived by his son, Gino (Deborah) Aguirre of San Antonio, TX, Dennis (Laura) Aguirre of Houston, TX and John (Mary Alice) Aguirre of Kendy,TX; sisters: Rebecca Rodriguez and Belia Moran; grandchildren: Allyson Aguirre, Andrew Aguirre, Hank Anderson Aguirre, Hayley Blomquist, and Emily Blomquist; great grandson: Sebastian Aguirre; and siters: Rebecca Rodriguez of San Angelo and Belia Moran of San Antonio an other relatives. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 12:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with interment in Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers: Larry Aguirre, Ronnie Aguirre, Jimmy (Bo) Cantu, Raulito Garcia, Matthew Martinez and Danny Hinojosa.

Linley L. McDonald, Sr., age 78 of Kenedy, brought his last tow down the river on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Linley was born on February 10, 1941 in Poteet, TX to Donald J. and Doris E. Williams McDonald.  He married the love of his life, Carolyn R. Collins, on November 29, 1969 in San Antonio, TX.

Linley attended Aransas Pass High School. Upon graduation, he entered into the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country.  He retired as a tow boat captain.  Linley was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, friend to many and a member of the Kenedy First United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Barett L. McDonald, Raymond A. Boullt; and a brother, Jerry C. McDonald.

Linley is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn; sons, Brett A. McDonald and wife Janet of Kenedy, Linley L. McDonald, Jr. and wife Theresa of Cuero; daughter, Kathy Hale of Giddings; 11 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following, the Rev. Walter Hill, III, officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers are his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners or St. Jude Hospital in memory of Linley L. McDonald, Sr.

Gilbert Vasquez Puente, of Kenedy, born June 12, 1942 to Arnulfo Puente and Saragosa Vasquez Puente passed away on February 3, 2020 at the age of 77. Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Cora Elizondo; brothers: Martin, Lupe, Valentin, Alfonso and John Puente. He is survived by his wife: Gloria H. Puente of Kenedy, TX; son: Rick Puente and the lovely memory of his deceased wife Diane Small Puente of Canyon Lake, TX; grandchildren: Joshua Adame of San Antonio, Madison and Kaylee Puente of Canyon Lake, TX; sisters: Tila Solis of Kenedy,TX and Fane Lopez of Edinburg, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be held on  Friday, February 7, 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, February 8, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment to follow  in the Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers: Danny Puente, Michael Solis, Rene Solis, Johnny Puente, Donald Puente and Phillip Hernandez. Honorary Pallbearers: David Puente and Martin Puente, Jr.

Tommy D. Kanak, age 83, of San Antonio formerly of Kenedy,TX passed away January 31, 2020. Tommy was born in Halletsville,TX Feb. 3, 1936 to Louis and Emily Munsch Kanak. He married Barbara Magee April 17, 1958 in Pettus,TX. Tommy was a U.S. Army veteran and a Measurement Technician for Valero Energy Transmission Transfer. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Kanak of San Antonio,TX; son: David and his wife Lana Kanak of Antonio,TX and their children Gillian and Brent Kanak; daughter: Connie Cornali of Montgomery,TX and her children Kayla and her husband Chad and their children Jr. Martinez, Kyle Martinez, Dalton Cheeks and Karter Cheeks; daughter: Brooklyn Clopton and her son Tristan; brother: Dan Kanak of Victoria, TX; and a sister-in-law: Lilly Kana of San Antonio, TX. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 1:30p.m. at the Kenedy Cemetery with Rev. Wally Schievebein of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church  officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 10223 McAllister Fwy. , San Antonio, Texas 78216.

Beatrice “Bea” Z. Tijerina, formerly of Kenedy, TX was born on July 29, 1944 in Three Rivers, Texas to Seledonio Zepeda Sr. and Anita Ramirez Zepeda passed away surrounded by family on January 30, 2020 at the age of 75 at her residence in San Antonio. Bea was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, her mother-in-law: Josefina Perez, her son: Ruben A. Tijerina Jr., her brother: Seledonio “Shorty” Zepeda Jr.; and her sister: Esperanza “Hope” Zepeda Pinon. Survivors include her husband: Ruben P. Tijerina, Sr., her daughter: Missy (Tom) Messmer of Fort Mojave, AZ; sons: Robert A. (Suzette) Tijerina of San Antonio, TX and Randy A. Tijerina of San Antonio,TX; sisters and brothers: Connie (Ruben) Olivio of Alice, TX, Rose “Bambi” (Roger) Garza of Kingsville, TX and Sally Moncevais of Alice,TX, Felix “Boy” R. (Cookie) Zepeda of Alice, TX, Robert “Bobby” (Gloria) Zepeda of Kenedy,TX, Ralph (Ginny) Zepeda, Rey (Karen) Zepeda of Alice,TX, Michael J. (Rhonda) Zepeda, of San Antonio,TX, Stephen Zepeda of San Antonio, TX and William(Jennifer) Zepeda of San Antonio,TX; 9 Grandchildren to include: Olivia I. Tijerina, Robert “Andres” Tijerina II, J. M. Pollard, Randi Pollard, and Cody Ferguson; one great granddaughter: Avery Pollard; brother-in-law: Rene (betty) “Joe” Tijerina of Wichita Falls, TX and sister-in-law: Irma (Richard) Longoria of San Antonio, TX; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 9:30a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment in Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers: Robert A. Tijerina, Robert “Andres” Tijerina II,Randy A. Tijerina, Rolando “Rollie” Zepeda, Ralph Zepeda, Rey Zepeda, Stephen Zepeda, William Zepeda, Michael Zepeda.

Aurora Garcia Gonzales, born February 24, 1920 in Kenedy, Texas to Victor Garcia and Melquiades Longoria Garcia passed away on January 26, 2020 at the age of 99. Mrs. Gonzales was a prayer warrior and a member of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. She is preceded in by her husband: Enrique Gonzales. She is survived by her children: Irma (Steven) Foley of San Antonio, Yolanda (Amador) Gonzales Chapa of Pettus, Rick (Nelda) Gonzales of Kenedy, Oscar ( friend, Phyllis) Gonzales of Kenedy, and Victor (Ida) Gonzales, of Kenedy, several grandchildren, great grandchildren; and other relatives. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 9:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with interment to follow in Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers:

Luisa Espinoza Ureste, of Karnes City, TX born on March 6, 1927 in Whitsett, TX to Francisco Delgado Espinoza and Josefa Onofre Espinoza passed away on January 14, 2020 at the age of 92 in Kenedy, TX. Luisa was preceded in death by her husband, Adelaido in 1988 her daughter, Abelia Nancy Barrientes, son, Rodolfo Ureste and sister, Gloria and brother, Salvador. She is survived by her children: Angelita Ureste Gutierrez of Cypress,TX, Josie U. Barrientez of Humble,TX, Celia U. Saenz of Karnes City,TX, Mary U. (Raymond) Booth, of Spicewood,TX, Adelaido Anthony(Hilnar) Ureste of San Antonio, TX. Gloria Esther Ureste of Houston, TX and Robert Dale (Sonia) Ureste of San Antonio; 20 grandchildren; one niece and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Mass to be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Pawnee, Texas with interment to follow in Nell Cemetery, Nell, Texas. A light reception will be held immediately after graveside services at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Hall in Pawnee, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers:Tim Thomas, Larry Barrientes, Rene Servantes, and Robert Dale Ureste.

Hilario Reyna Flores, Age 86 of Kenedy, TX passed away on January 9, 2020 in San Antonio, TX. Hilario was born on March 19, 1933 in Runge, TX to the late Santos and Virginia Reyna Flores.  He was a self-employed lawn care technician; served his country proudly in the United States ARMY and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  He is preceded in death by his parents Santos and Virginia Reyna Flores; sister, Guadalupe Ruiz; brothers, Jose Flores and Henry Flores.  He is survived by his daughters, Margarita Cavazos and husband Moises of Corpus Christi, Guadalupe Salazar and husband Danny of San Antonio; grandchildren, Jaime Cuevas, Alex Cuevas, Celia Salazar, Davalyn Salazar, Daniel Salazar, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Aiden Cuevas, Laura Cuevas, Lydia Cuevas and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  A Holy Rosary will be recited Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, January 13, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.