Joseph V. “Bob” Ford, Jr. ,91, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 2:00p.m. at Kenedy Cemetery.

Bernice (Tuttie) Schroeder was born July 26, 1929 to Willie H. Esse and Mary Retzloff Esse in Lenz, Texas.  She passed from her earthly home near Peggy on May 12, 2021 at the age of 91 years.

She was one of six children that grew up in the Esseville community.  Tuttie attended Tom’s school near her home for grades 1-8.  She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1946 and continued her education at Southwest Texas Teachers College, now known as Texas State University.  Tuttie completed a Bachelor of Music Education in 1950.  Following graduation she taught school in Campbellton for 3 years. She married Albert Schroeder July 15, 1950 and they were married for 63 years until Albert’s passing in 2013.  The family had three daughters, Shirley, Sharon and Sandra, the 3 S’s.

Growing up, she worked with the family’s Esse Mercantile store and cotton gin. She learned bookkeeping skills from her mother. Tuttie helped Albert with the family’s farming business and would drive the grain truck during harvest.  Albert encouraged her to learn the operation so she could carry on after his death.  She continued to manage the cattle until her death.

Tuttie always loved music and her music career began early by singing at Tom School Community Church.  She sang at many weddings, was in the accapella choir while in college, the band, orchestra, and church choir.  She continued to sing accapella in church until Covid hit in 2020.  It was very important to her that her daughters learn music as they were growing up.

Church was very important to Tuttie and she was active in every aspect of church life.  She was a member of the Fashing United Methodist Church since 1942.  She taught Sunday School for the high school class and was an active member and President of United Methodist Women. Tuttie was involved with church dinners, cleanups and her most recent project, the renovation of her beloved church.  She was a powerful prayer warrior and mother figure to many.  Everyone knew her prayers reached the Almighty. Her love of the Lord and people was evident.  She radiated that love and was interested in ongoing projects and improvements, no matter whose project it was.

Tuttie was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Albert, brothers, Willie Esse Jr., James Esse and Roy Lee Esse;  sisters Mildred Giese and Mary Jane Froehner, and nephew, Steven Froehner.

She is survived by daughters, Shirley (Tim) Jambers, Sharon (David) Purser, Sandra (Kip) Gibbs.  Grandsons, John (Sarah) Jambers, Justin Gibbs, and Jeremy (Callie) Purser.  Granddaughters, Sharla (Travis) Myers, Kendall (Rob) Molina and Katrina Gibbs.  Great Grandchildren, Jack Jambers, Carter Jambers, Everly Myers, and Archer Myers, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family is thankful for the loving care of Belia Garza and Viola Cortez during the last weeks so Tuttie could have her wish of staying in her home.

Visitation and Sharing of Memories will the held at the Fashing United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 16 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Funeral Service will be held at Eckol’s Funeral Home in Kenedy on Monday, May 17 at 10 am, followed by her burial at the Fashing Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the following or a charity of your choice:

Fashing United Methodist Church, PO Box 3, Karnes City, TX 78118

Fashing Cemetery, Inc., 501 Jambers Ranch Road, Whitsett, TX 78075

Providence Place, 6487 Whitby Road, San Antonio, TX 78240-9989

Methodist Children’s Home, PO Box 5010, Waco, TX 76708

Enrique “Rick” Casares of Hondo, Texas was born on March 18, 1950 in Raymondville, Texas to Alfredo Casares and Obelia Longoria passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the age of 71. Mr. Casares was a graduate of Harlandale High School in San Antonio and enjoyed horseback riding, football and doing mechanic work. He also  did volunteer work at the Hondo Jail in its prison ministry and was a certified minister. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Alfred Casares  and David Casares. He is survived by his daughters: Irma Casarez of San Antonio, Texas, Cynthia Casares of San Antonio, Brenda Block and husband Michael of FL, and Rebecca Morales and husband Joe of Hondo, TX;14 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; three sisters: Pauline Garcia, Alice DeLeon, Yolanda Navaira all of San Antonio, TX; former spouse: Delores Levrie; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 9:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Lee on behalf of the Cowboy Church officiating. Mr. Casares will be taken by horse drawn carriage to Sacred Heart Cemetery in  Kenedy, Texas for Graveside/ Committal services. Pallbearers: Daniel Rodriguez, Michael Block, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Gregory Herrera, Jimmy Gonzales, Art Rodriguez.

Linda Kay Rose Yeager, of Hobson, Texas, born on December 18, 1956 in Beeville, Texas to Arlene Waltersdorf and Douglas Rose Yeager passed away on May 9, 2021 at the age of 64 in Kenedy, Texas. Mrs. Yeager was preceded in death by her parents and daughter: Tanya Sue Donnell; two grandchildren: R.J. and Hope and three brothers: Larry Rose, Bobby Roach and James Roach. She is survived by her husband of 27 years: James A. Yeager of Hobson, TX; daughter: Candice (Stephen) Cantu Kotara of Hobson, TX; six grandchildren: Gilbert , Jaylin, Nova, Devon, Dylan, Mariah; sister: Mary Sue Rose and brothers: Douglas Rose, Kenny Rose; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mrs. Yeager’s urn (inurnment) will privately be placed at the Kenedy, Cemetery with her mother, Arlene at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made toward her final expenses c/o Ms. Trevino at Eckols Funeral Home, Inc. 420 W. Live Oak St. Kenedy, Texas 78119.

Rafaela V .Hernandez, of Beeville, Texas was born on July 30, 1969 to Aurora Flores Villanueva and Jesus Villanueva in Runge, Texas passed away on May 5, 2021 at the age of 51. Mrs. Hernandez is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Jerry Hernandez of Beeville, TX; her daughter Robin Lynn Hernandez of Beeville, TX; sons: Matthew Frank Hernandez of Kenedy, TX, John David Hernandez of Beeville, TX, Daniel James Hernandez of Beeville, TX; sister: Laura Villanueva Cano of Runge, TX and brothers: Noel and Joel Villanueva of Runge,TX; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Celebration of Life services will be held at the Jerusalem Baptist Church on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:00a.m.  in Runge, TX  with Private Inurnment to take place in the Runge Latin Cemetery  near her mother.

James “Jimmy” Garza of Kenedy, born on December 16, 1955 in Runge, Texas to Aurora Caballero Garza and Diego L. Garza passed away in San Antonio on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of 65.He is preceded in death by his parents: Diego L. and Aurora Garza; brothers: Manuel Garza, Raul Garza, Fidencio Garza; sister: Lydia Downey and Jimmy’s wife daughter: Monica Rupard. He survived by his beloved wife: Diana Carreon Garza  of Kenedy, TX; a loving father to his children: Kristina Torres and husband Cruz of Karnes City,TX, Tammie Garza and husband Eloy Rodriguez Jr. of Karnes City, TX, Ryan Garza and wife Megan of Karnes City, TX, his wife’s children:  Shanell Rupard of San Antonio, TX and Sara Rupard Vega of San Antonio, TX; 7 Grandchildren that fondly called him “Popo”: Destynee Hernandez and husband Jerry, Bianca Gonzales, Zaryeen Garza, Eloy Rodriguez III, Katrina Rodriguez, Marina Rodriquez, Rylan Garza; his wife’s grandchildren that also called him “Popo”: Ty Rupard, Tiffany Rupard, Joel Rupard, Frankie Vega, and Monica Martin; one great grandchild: Sophiana Hernandez; sisters: Cynthia Seals of Kenedy,TX, Alice Sanchez, of Beeville,TX,  Elvira Garza of Kenedy, TX, Patricia Salais and husband Dan of Kenedy, Texas; brothers: Diego Garza Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Kenedy, TX, Leroy Garza and wife Anna of San Antonio, TX  and Eliberto Garza of Sweeney, TX  ; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. A Prayer service will be held at 6:00p.m. that evening at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Trey Hill officiating  along with a Rosary at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. (Services to conclude at church). Reception following at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Parish Hall.  Inurnment in the Runge Cemetery  will be held at a later date.  His urn will be placed at the foot of his parents. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Pallbearers: Manuel Garza Jr., Tony Cruz, Eloy Rodriguez III, Michael Hinojosa, James Byrd and Steve Garza. Honorary Pallbearers: Rylan Garza and Virgil Gonzales. He was  big hearted and a loving family man, a teacher of life skills and will be dearly missed.

Marshall Arnold “PeeWee” Bowling passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 at the age of 93. PeeWee was born Feb 15, 1928 in Ponta, TX  to Colonel Ross and Alma Matteson Bowling.  PeeWee worked in the Oil and Gas industry for over 50 years which culminated in him being the President of a nine Rig Drilling Company. After retiring he moved to his ranch in Pawnee Tx and raised Cattle, goats and dogs.  PeeWee was preceded in Death by his parents, his wife Genevieve Watts Bowling who passed away in Sept. 1978 and wife Barbara Moseley who passed away in Sept. 2012. His brothers Haskell Bowling, Oswald Bowling and Clyde Bowling and his sisters Oweta Murphy, Marguerite McLeod and Rossie Tipton.  He is survived by his son Marshall Bowling and wife Gwen of Scroggins Tx, daughter Becky Bluntzer and husband Rick of Spring Branch TX, son Steve Bowling of Breckinridge TX, his best friend and companion Liz Gibbens, Grandchildren Brandi Bullard (Chester), Stephen Bowling (Scarlett), Britni Ryan (Chad), Marshall Bowling, Shay Bluntzer (Megan), and Patrick Bowling. Great-grandchildren Koby Bullard, Kaylee Ryan, Lainey Bullard, Garick Ryan, Carys Bowling, Wyatt Bowling, Owen Bluntzer, Mary Claire Bluntzer and Drake Bowling, sister Maxie Ray Brown, numerous nieces and nephews.

Helen Gutierrez Moreno, of Kenedy, Texas born on March 26, 1923 in Hondo, Texas passed away on May 1, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family. Mrs. Moreno was preceded in death by her first husband, Fermin Amador and sons, Armando and Albert Amador. Survivors include her husband: Ignacio J. Moreno; her daughter: Aurora (Kenneth) Gerhardt; sons: Alfred G.(Angelita) Amador, Arthur Amador and Alvin Amador; sister: Olivia Cruz; grandchildren; and other relatives. Private Graveside services will be held.

Joseph Albert (Joe) Hugenberg, Jr. received his angel wings on April 27^th, 2021 at the age of 74.  He was born in Houston, Texas to Dorothea Terry Hugenberg and Joseph Albert Hugenberg, Sr. on May 15^th, 1946.  He lived in Houston until he and his mother moved to Rockport, Texas when he was 10.  He loved everything about Rockport.  Upon graduation from Rockport High School, he attended and graduated with a BA degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.  While at St. Mary’s he found the love of his life, Karen Kennedy.  They married on February 1^st, 1969. Karen & Joe have counted 52 years together.  Together they lived in Rockport where they were blessed with their first son, Joseph Albert III (Trey) and a beautiful daughter, Hollie.  Joe owned his independent insurance agency, J. Hugenberg Insurance. He was an avid and ranked tennis player, great water skier, youngest President of the Rockport Chamber of Commerce and one of the founders of the Rockport Seafair Festival. He also started the Water Safety Patrol for the ski basin in Rockport.  Joe sold his agency and moved the family to Houston in 1977.  Joe was a part owner of the Houston Shoe Hospital. During those years, they were blessed with a second son, David Bryan (Buddy) in 1978. Years later he worked for Jones & Granger Law firm as a case signer representing the railroad workers. He coached all three of his children’s baseball, and soccer teams. He also taught countless people how to water ski and claimed to have once skied behind a helicopter.  Joe was a loving and devoted Husband, Uncle, Father and Grandfather – G Daddy!!  To all of his friends, he was known as a special guy who had a big smile, having to have never met a stranger and so much love to share.  The life of the party!  Joe and Karen retired to Lake McQueeney which was one of their favorite vacation spots for over 20 years.  They built a home and made new friends. He was always the first on the lake… having his quiet reflective time with his dogs, Sugar and Pearl. He took so many beautiful pictures of the sun rising over Lake McQueeney. They traveled to Europe, Alaska, Mexico, Caymans, Turks & Caicos and many US destinations they had always wanted to visit. Always returning with new friends. His favorite were the family vacations together with his children and grandchildren whether it was in the sand or in the snow. He just loved when his family was together.  He was a true family man.  Joe is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen.  His daughter Hollie and her husband Luke. His son Buddy and his wife Kristina.  His grandchildren are his treasures: Erin Elizabeth, (18 years), Katherine Kiley (15 years), Sophia Katherine (13 years) and Braden David (11 years).  He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Trey.  Also by his parents, Dorothea & Joe Sr. His mother-in-law Betty Gay Kennedy, and other loved ones who are all now together with our Savior.   As we pay tribute to a life well lived, we will never forget how much he loved family first, all his wonderful friends and the time he shared with each of them. He was loved and will be missed by many.

There will be a Rosary Service held at Eckols Funeral Home Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 11AM, 420 W. Live Oak Street, Kenedy, TX 78119.  His burial will immediately follow the service at The Butler Family Cemetery and lunch will provided afterwards at the family home in Kenedy.

On Joe’s birthday, May 15^th, the family will have a “Celebration of Life” gathering at their home in Lake McQueeney.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Friends of Lake McQueeney in honor of Joe Hugenberg.  For information on FOLM, please visit www.lakemcqueeney.org

FOLM

P.O.Box 781

McQueeney, Texas 78123

Juanita A. DeLaGarza, Age 76 of Kenedy, TX passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. Juanita was born on January 27, 1945 in Yorktown, TX to the late Porfirio, Sr. and Juanita Banda Arguellez. Juanita married Leoncio H. DeLaGarza on September 14, 1969 in Yorktown, TX, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a Master Seamstress, a devout member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church and of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Guadalupanas.

She is preceded in death by her parents Porfirio, Sr. and Juanita Banda Arguellez, 2 Sisters and 3 Brothers.

She is survived by her loving husband, Leoncio H. DeLaGarza, Sr. of Kenedy; daughter, Almira DeLaGarza Martinez and husband Calistro Ray of Seguin; sons, Juaquin DeLaGarza and wife Trisha of Karnes City, Leoncio H. DeLaGarza, Jr. and wife Esmeralda of Karnes City; sister, Mary Helen Monaghan of Cuero; brothers, Armando Arguellez of McAllen, Gilbert Arguellez of Runge, Richard Arguellez of Saspamco, Porfirio Arguellez of Yorktown, Felix Arguellez of Yorktown, Mario Arguellez of Cuero; 6 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild; and a host family and dear friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 7P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 19, 2021 at 9A.M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.