Minerva DeLeon Alvarado, Age 84, of Pawnee, TX passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 in San Antonio, TX.  Minerva was born on January 18, 1937 in Pawnee, TX to the late Moises and Manuela Munoz Deleon.  She married Enrique Alvarado, Sr.  on August 24, 1954 in New Mexico who preceded her in death on October 9, 2003. Minerva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, friend to many and a devout member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pawnee, TX.

She is preceded in death by her parents Moises and Manuela Munoz DeLeon; husband, Enrique Alvarado, Sr.; brothers, Heriberto “Beto” Deleon, Alvaro “Varo” DeLeon and Oscar “Cale” DeLeon.

She is survived by her daughters, Maria Sylvia Padron and husband Fabian of Karnes City, Rosa “Rosie” Reyna and husband Ramon of Kenedy, Adelita Alvarado and James Barrientez of Karnes City; sons, Enrique Alvarado, Jr. of Pawnee, Agapito Alvarado and wife Olga of Kenedy, Adolfo “Duffy” Alvarado and wife Erlinda of Beeville; brother Juan DeLeon of Waco, 28 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be Celebrated Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pawnee, TX with the Rev. Richard Zielinski officiating.  Interment will follow in the De Ntra Sra De Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be her loving grandsons: Jimmy Morales, Jr., Agapito Alvarado, Jr., Randy Alvarado, Ethan Alvarado, James Henry Alvarado and Leonardo Morin.

Edward Anthony Cisneros, Jr., Age 45 of Woodsboro, TX formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021.  Edward was born on April 26, 1976 in Sinton, TX to Sylvia Casarez Cisneros and the Late Edward Cisneros, Sr.  He was a Teacher for Woodsboro ISD, the Head Baseball Coach for the Woodsboro Eagles, a loving son, brother, uncle, friend to many and of the Catholic Faith.  Edward is preceded in death by his father, Edward Cisneros, Sr.  Edward is survived by his loving mother, Sylvia Casarez Cisneros of Kenedy, TX; brother, D.J. Cisneros and wife Amelia of Corpus Christi, nieces, Jennifer, Jalessa, Jordan all of Corpus Christi and a host of family and dear friends.  Family Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.  with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 10:30 A.M. and Funeral Mass to be Celebrated at 11:00 A.M at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Moses Escamilla, Joe Hernandez, Ernie Garcia, Esteban Tostado, Danny Salais, and Russell Escamilla.

Honorary Pallbearers: Oscar Garcia and Joey Salais.

Adan Rios of Kenedy, Texas was born on March 15, 1936 in Choate Texas to Theodoro Rios and Hilaria Garza Rios passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 85. Mr. Rios is preceded in death by his parents, Theodoro and Hilaria Garza Rios;  his son: Antonio Rios, his sisters: Mary R. Gonzales and Eva Castillo, his brothers: Elias Rios and Eusebio Rios. He is survived by his daughter: Janice DeLeon; his sons: Adan Rios Jr and wife Connie, and Roman Joe Rios; his sister: Manuela R. Solis; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; numerous nieces to include: Rebecca S. Diaz; numerous nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. A Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment to follow in Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers: Danny Diaz III, Oscar Garcia, Jimmy Solis Jr., Adan Ventura, Tomas Ventura and Jose Godinez. Flowers or potted plants welcome.

Sharon Elizabeth Donnell Custer, Age 72 of Choate, TX passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Victoria, TX.  Sharon was born on March 6, 1949 in Choate, TX to the late William Arthur and Vine Elizabeth Braun Donnell.  She married Len Elwood Custer, Jr on July, 23, 1955 in Karnes City, TX.  She worked at Barth’s Restaurant and HEB meat market.  Sharon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a member of Choate Baptist Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents, William Arthur and Vine Elizabeth Braun Donnell; sister, Betty Sue Waide; and brothers, William Ernest “Butch” Donnell and Dwayne “Rusty” Donnell.  She is survived by her loving husband, Len Elwood Custer, Jr. of Choate, TX; daughter, Sherri Custer Garcia and husband Andres of Kingsville, TX; son, Len Elwood Custer, III and wife Sheila of Kenedy, TX; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Sharon loved taking vacations, especially to Graceland to see all of the memorabilia of Elvis Presley with her daughter Sherri and grandkids.  On one vacation to Nashville, she was able to get autographs from Garth Brooks, John Michael Montgomery, and Toby Keith.  These vacations were the highlight in her life, besides watching her children grow up and have grandchildren.  Sharon, also known as Nana, was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   Sharon never missed a birthday; she always sent a card or called her children and grandchildren personally on the phone.  Sharon loved to cook, and a lot of her famous recipes are still being shared by her family, especially her fudge and dressing.  Her secret recipes have been passed down and are used every Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Sharon raised her children to be hard-workers, great parents, and to have faith in God.  She will be missed dearly by the family, but at the end of the day, the faith she taught her family will continue on.

PRIVATE SERVICES will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the Choate Cemetery with the Brother. Aaron Corporon officiating.

Serving as Pallbearers: Larson Snyder, Austin Custer, Andy Garcia, Matthew Garcia.

Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

Olivia G. Diaz 97 years, of Beeville, TX was called home by the Lord October 2, 2021.  Olivia Diaz was born on April 9, 1924 in Yorktown, TX to Remigio and Maria (Ochoa) Garcia.  She married Cecilio V. Diaz on January of 1947 in Karnes City, TX.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Remigio and Maria (Ochoa) Garcia; husband, Cecilio V. Diaz; son, Ernnesto Diaz; siblings, Manuela Reyes, Guadalupe “Lupe” Ortiz, Maria G. Farias, and Rufino O. Garcia.

She is survived by her daughters, Angelita Aranda and husband Nicolas, Patricia Trevino and husband Onesimo; sons, Esvardo G. “Sonny” Diaz, Cecilio Diaz, Jr and wife Olga; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen DeLaGarza, Eloisa Sauceda, Frances Saenz and nieces and nephews who surrounded her with their love.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 8, 2021 from 9AM to 10AM with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 10:00 A.M. followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, TX with the Rev. Richard Gonzales officiating.  Interment will follow at the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Andrew Aranda, Joe Baltazar, Richard Diaz, Zacarias Rodriguez, Adrian Negrete, Anthony Ceballos, Daniel Negrete and Alex Negrete, Jr.

David Syring, beloved son to Louella Ruth Syring of Kenedy, Texas was born on September 2, 1948 passed away on October 25, 2020 at the age of 72. David’s Graveside services were held on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 10:30a.m. at the Kenedy Cemetery with Rev. Danielle Knapp of the Karnes City United Methodist Church officiating and Bil Homemeyer, guitarist/vocalist. David’s brother: Robert Edward Syring  expressed his thanks to those in attendance as we celebrated the life of David. Louella was surrounded by family and was beyond words as we joined her in honoring her son one last time. His cremated remains were placed at the right of her monument in the Syring lot.

Ray Leonard “Baby Boy” Ramirez of Villa Ridge, Missouri formerly of Kenedy, Texas was born on April 25, 1989 and passed on September 11, 2021 at the age of 32. “Baby Ray is survived by his mother: Elvira Ramirez. His Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 11:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Charles officiating. Services to conclude in chapel.

Mary G. Perez, of Slaton, Texas was born on November 21, 1937 to Ynez R. Albiar Sr. and Sofia G. Albiar passed away on September 3, 2021 at the age of 84. She was a beloved mother to Marie Perez. Mary’s family had a lovely Graveside Service at Loma Alta Cemetery on Saturday, September 25, 2021 with family in attendance. Her services were led by her granddaughter, Mary Beth Perez of North Carolina. Her cremated remains were placed at the foot of her mother’s grave. Cremation Services were handled by Guajardo Funeral Home in Lubbock and Graveside services under the direction of Eckols Funeral Home, Inc. of Kenedy, Texas.

Mrs. Emilia Barrera Azzarello age 86, a resident of Deatsville, Alabama formerly of Kenedy, Texas passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Mrs. Azzarello was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, TX and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents: Juan Barrera and Celia Garza Barrera, her husband: Vincent Azzarello; sisters: Lucelia Sanchez, Ciralda Flores, Maclovia Solis, brothers: Martin Barrera, Roger Barrera and Demetrio Barrera. She is survived by her sons: Anthony “Tony” Azzarello (Heather), Vincent Azzarello (Angel), sisters: Bernard Szmaus, Anita Cruz, grandchildren: Madelyn Azzarello, Amelia Azzarello and Dillon Wilson.

James Earle “Jamie” Brown of Kenedy, TX was born on September 4, 1955 in Pleasanton, Texas to Earle Brown and Merle Ables Brown passed away on September 27, 2021 at the age of 66. He had fought cancer in the past and was a cancer survivor  and loved to umpire Little League. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his son: Matthew J. (Leandra) Brown of Kenedy, TX and daughter: Rebecca(Christopher) Parker of Kenedy, TX; sisters: Karen Segovia (Manuel) Beeville, TX, Linda Christine (Craig) Rowley, Las Vegas, NV and Grace (Kevin) Hammack of Victoria, TX; brother: Kelly (Christine) Brown, Santan Valley, Arizona; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Funeral services beginning promptly at 11:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel   with Rev. Matt Singleton officiating. Service to conclude in chapel.