Mary Elizabeth Molina Ortiz of Coy City, Texas gained her angel wings on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the age of 47, in her home. Mary Elizabeth was born to the late Jose(Joe) Diaz Molina and the late Maria (Mary) Inez Gonzales Molina on Thursday, May 16, 1974 in Rotan, Texas.

Mary, also known as Lisa, Libby, Elisa, Tita, Mija, Pumpkin and of course Mom, wore many hats throughout her life, one which included her caring and helping raise her cousins: Patty Segura Bell, Desiree Segura Badilla and Kyara Martinez whom she considered and loved like sisters as well as:Robert Martinez, Armando (A.J.) Segura, Justin Segura and Andy Segura whom she saw like brothers. Bu the greatest joy and apple of her eye were her children, Estrella (Sissi) and Jesus (Buddy) who she absolutely adored, along side Patty’s and Desi’s babies, Emberlee Bell, and Reyna and baby Ovi (as she called him) Badillo who always seemed to brighten her day and/or put a smile on her face. Lisa was a Karnes City High School graduate and had a degree in Business. She was a very smart, creative, crafty, caring and loving person who held many different jobs throughout her life. A woman of many talents for sure. An Entrepreneur, starting her own business alongside her mom many years ago, called “Crafty Ladies”, she specialized in seasonal and any occasion wreaths, mums, different crochet items and more.

She is preceded in death by her beloved parents; Jose (Joe) Diaz Molina and Maria (Mary) Inez Gonzales Molina; her brother,  Jose Molina Jr.;  baby cousin, Robert Molina; paternal grandparents, Santos and Olegaria Diaz Molina; and maternal grandfather,  Ramon Gonzales Sr.

She is survived by her children, (daughter) Estrella Herlinda Ortiz and (Son) Jesus Jose Ortiz; maternal grandmother, Odilia G. Gonzales; multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 28,2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Jim Cummings officiating. Inurnment to follow in Nell Cemetery, Nell, TX.

Lisa “YOU MAY HAVE LEFT OUR LIVES, BUT YOU WILL NEVER LEAVE OUR HEARTS”.

Nettie Mae Remmers, of Kenedy, Texas was born on October 16, 1942 in Gillett, Texas to William and Ruby Hall passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at the age of 78.

Nettie graduated from Karnes City High School in May of 1961. She married Robert Louis “Bobby” Remmers on June 2, 1961. Nettie was a devoted wife and loving mother.

She and Bobby enjoyed dancing, working cattle and loved fishing. After his passing, she entered the workforce and worked as a Special Ed Aide for Kenedy I.S.D. for 16 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister: Marceline Marbach and brother: William A. “Jiggs” Hall.

She is survived by her daughters: Ruby “Dee Dee” Remmers, Stacy (Kody) Kanak, and Brandi (David) Blevins. Grandchildren: Josh Decas, Zachary Decas, Kendall Kanak, Lincoln Blevins, Brooklyn Blevins and Maverick Blevins; great grandchildren: Jayton Cole Decas and Jalynn Decas; many nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 30, 2021 one hour prior (8:00a.m. ) at the Kenedy Cemetery with Graveside Services beginning promptly at 9:00a.m.at the Kenedy Cemetery with Rev. Wally Schievelbein of Good Shepherd Lutheran officiating and Krista Morgan as vocalist.

Honorary Pallbearers: Kody Kanak, Kendall Kanak, David Blevins, Joshua Decas, Charlie Brzozwski, Gene Donnell, Bubba Lamza and Kent Morris.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Special Olympics.

Jeffery Wright Hill of Karnes City, Texas was born on February 10, 1946 in Baytown, Texas to Ezekiel Wright and Maurice Gregory Wright went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021 at the age of 75. Jeffery was a member and pianist of New Beginnings in Gillett, TX and was a avid San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Cowboys Fan. She was preceded in death by her husband 0f 45 years Charles who passed on October 2, 2017. She is also preceded her brother: Allen Theodore Wright and her sister-in-law: Betty (Perry ) Davidson.  She is survived by her daughters: Relanda Wright Spriggins of Baytown, TX, Demetria Wright (John)Roberson, of Houston, TX, Tonja Wright (Michael) Gillard, Richmond, TX; stepsons: Charles Hill Jr. and Charles Edward Brown and like a daughter: Delencia Hill; 13 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren; sister: Annie Bell Wright; sister-in-law: Minnie Wright  and other relatives. Visitation will be held on  Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 12:00p.m. with Funeral services beginning at 1:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Gregory Griffin  and Rev. Preston Benson officiating. Interment to follow in the Karnes City Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Patrick Wright, Andre Myers, Michael Gillard, Avery O’Neal, Paul Kinney, Anthony Griffin, Charles Edward Brown, Brandon Spencer, Andrew Hunt. Honorary Pallbearers: Edward Hill, Brandon J. Ray Jr., Clifton Spencer, Colin Haynes.

Sylvia Ann Salinas Cardenas, of Karnes City, Texas, born on November 10, 1973 in Karnes City, Texas to Alfredo Salinas and Lydia Gonzales Salinas passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the age of 47 years.

Sylvia is preceded in death by her father, Alfredo, her brothers, Alfredo Jr. and Luis, her sister Trinidad Isabel and her daughter Vanessa Marie Ramirez.

She is survived by her husband:  Rudy Cardenas of Karnes City, TX; son: George Morales of Three Rivers, TX her grandson: Liam George Morales; her mother: Lydia Gonzales Salinas; her brother: Fidel Salinas, her sister: Sally Salinas, her brother: Oscar Salinas, her brother: Antonio Salinas and sister:  Joann Lazcano; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. with Deacon Guadalupe Cantu officiating.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Wieslaw Iwaniec officiating.

Interment in Loma Alta Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Oscar Salinas, Fidel Salinas, Martin Lazcano, Javid Salinas,___________________,__________________.

Joe Sandoval, Sr., of Kenedy, Texas was born on February 24, 1941 in Gillett, Texas to Trinidad Sandoval and Julia Cortez Sandoval passed away in Karnes City, TX on August 19, 2021 at the age of 80. Mr. Sandoval is preceded in death by his wife Susie. He is survived by his daughters: Linda Sandoval of Boerne, TX, Brenda (Joe) Cano of Kenedy, TX, Beverly Sandoval of Floresville, TX; sons: Joe (Cary) Sandoval Jr. of Boerne, TX and Larry (Andrea) Sandoval of Fort Worth, TX; 15 grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; sisters: Elvira Monsivais of Kenedy, TX and Dora Rodriguez of Kenedy, TX; brothers: Jesse Sandoval of Kenedy, TX and Robert Sandoval of Houston, TX; and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021 from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services to begin promptly at 2:00p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 at Eckols Chapel with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating. Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, Tx. Serving as Pallbearers: Brian Sandoval, Nathan Hernandez, Louis Salinas, Nicholas Halbert, Jaaron Cano, Trey Salinas. Honorary Pallbearers: A.J. Sandoval and Tony Sandoval.

Roberto A. Salinas was born on June 21, 1961 in Kenedy, Texas to the late Benito P. Salinas, Sr. and Maria Alaniz Salinas. He passed away August 18, 2021 at the age of 60 surrounded by his family.  Robert was a loving and caring brother, son, uncle, friend to everyone, and of the Catholic Faith.  He will be missed by all and we will miss him saying his favorite word to all “HEY”.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Benito P. and Maria A Salinas; his siblings, Rachel Salinas, Benny Salinas, Jr., and Cecilia Salinas.

He is survived by his sisters and one brother, Cynthia Solis and husband Jimmy, Solis, Jr. of Kenedy, TX, Baldomero “Bo” Salinas of Kenedy, TX, Clara Katy Salinas and (Felix Barrera, Jr.) of Falfurrias, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Friday, August 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Eckols Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Aust 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM 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.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Michael Salinas, Colton Salinas, Boddie Salinas, Darren Cruz, Danny Garza, Sean Sutton, James Sutton, Nathan Cantu and Bennie Salinas, III.

Jess McCoy Hyatt,III of Gillette, TX was born on October 9, 1949 in Kenedy, Texas to Jess M. Hyatt Jr. and Theaola Bever Hyatt passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the age of 71. Mr. Hyatt is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons: Jess M. Hyatt IV of Kenedy and Richard E. Hyatt of Kenedy; sister: Ruby (Steven) Retzloff of San Angelo, TX; brother: Marvin (Rose Marie ) Hyatt of Lubbock; and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 10:30a.m. at the Harmony Cemetery with Graveside Service beginning at 11:00a.m. at Harmony Cemetery with Rev. Ed Griffin and Pastor Preston Benson officiating.  Interment in the Harmony Cemetery near his parents.

Helen was born in San Angelo, Texas on June 10, 1924 and she passed away on August 9, 2021 at the age of 97.  Helen graduated from San Angelo High School in 1941.  She married Marshall Hoyt Bates on June 14, 1942 and they were married for over 76 years.  She and Marshall moved to Tennessee where he pursued his Optometric Degree and then they settled down in Kenedy, Texas in 1950 where they lived until 1999.  Helen was very active on the Hospitality Committee at their church in Kenedy for over 30 years until she and Marshall moved to Katy.  While living in Kenedy, she served as President of the Twentieth Century Study Club and as a member of the San Antonio Federation of Women’s Club.  She also worked in the Countywide Pageant and on the Kenedy Rotary Club Float Committee.  Helen most especially enjoyed making crafts, taking baked goods to friends and flower arranging.  She was a wonderful homemaker devoting her life to nurturing family and friends.  Helen loved attending sporting events of her grandsons as they were growing up and in her later years was also able to attend many sporting events of her greatgrandchildren.  Helen was an active member of Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy where she enjoyed being a greeter for several years.  She belonged to the Christian Fellowship Bible Study Class where she blessed many people by faithfully sending birthday, anniversary and other encouraging cards.  She also enjoyed her special groups of friends like the “mall walkers” and more recently the book club.  Helen was preceded in death by her husband Marshall and son-in-law Don Franklin.  She is survived by her daughter, Becky Franklin and husband David Welch; Grandson Michael Franklin and wife Carol and their two children Braden and Mollie and her husband John and their daughter Everlee; Grandson John Franklin and wife Sarah and their two children Avery and Jase.  Burial will be in Kenedy, Texas under the direction of Eckols Funeral Home on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 with a Viewing at the funeral home at Noon  followed by a Graveside Service held at the Kenedy Cemetery at 1:00p.m.  A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy at 2:00p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021.  The service will be Live Streamed.  In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be sent to Kingsland Baptist Church-Benevolence Committee-20555 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, TX 77450.

Roy G. Freeman, of Kenedy, passed away on August 7, 2021 at John Paul II Nursing Home. He was 96 years old.

Roy was born July 2, 1925 in Cameron, TX and was reared in Rosebud, TX. While growing up in Rosebud he was a Boy Scout and graduated Rosebud High School in 1942.

In 1942, he became an “Aggie” at Texas A&M. Roy finished 2 years in college and when he reached the age of 18, he was drafted into the U. S. Navy. He served in the Navy Air Corp as a bombardier for 2 1/2 years.

After WWII was over, he returned to Texas A&M in 1946 and received a B.S. Degree in Agronomy in 1948. That same year he married Betty Boeselt of Westphalia, Texas at College Station Texas.

In December of 1948, Roy went to work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture -Soil Conservation Service, (SCS) in Kenedy, Texas.

In 1951, he was promoted to the position of “District Conservationist ” for the Kenedy SCS field office. While working for the Soil Conservation Service Roy received awards for his outstanding work in 1959, 1963, and 1968. In 1978, he received the “U.S. Department of Agricultures’s Superior Service Award for Meritorious Public Service to the Karnes- Goliad Soil and Water Conservation District in Resource Conservation and Development, resulting in a “Better Life for Rural and Urban People”.

In August of 1983, Roy retired from the Soil Conservation Service after 37 years of service.

In September of 1983, he went to work for the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and retired in 1999 after 16 years of service.

During Roy’s life in Kenedy, he was regularly active in community organizations and activities. He was a charter member of the Kenedy Junior Chamber of Commerce; chairman of the Karnes County March of Dimes; and Chairman of a Citizens Advisory Committee for the City of Kenedy.

He served as Master of Ceremonies for numerous football banquets, historical society activiites, Chamber of Commerce banquets, and the 50th Anniversary of the Kenedy Rotary Club.

Roy represented the City of Kenedy, and the Kenedy Volunteer Fire Department at 5 different Fireman’s Training Schools at Texas A&M University. He served as a Kenedy Volunteer Fireman for 32 years and received in 1977 the “Fireman of the year” Award.

Roy served on the Board of Directors of the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce; served as Chairman of the Development Fund for Karnes County for Texas A&M University; served on the Building Committee for the construction of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church and the Confraternity of Chrsitian Doctrine Building.

He served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Kenedy United Way for 15 years; served as councilman for the Texas A&M University’s Association for Former Students. As Councilman he represented Calhoun, Victoria and Karnes Counties.

Roy served on the Kenedy City Council for 14 years.

He served as President of the Kenedy Junior Chamber of Commerce: President of the Kenedy Rotary Club; President of the Kenedy Voluneer Fire Department and the President of the Karnes County A&M Club.

In 2003 ,Roy was selected to receive the “Community Builders Award” form the Kenedy  Masonic Lodge No. 774. This prestigious awasr was designed to enable a Lodge to recognize outstanding non-masons who have distinguished themselves through their services in their community, to the local, state and national governments, their church or to humanity.

In 2004, The Order of the Sons of Hermann in the State of Texas recognized Roy for  humanitarian deeds and service and for outstanding community service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Freeman; father, Roy G. Freeman Sr., his mother, Willie Routon Freeman; a brother, T.H. Freeman; brothers-in-lawL Roy Boeselt and Victor Skrehot.

Roy is survived by a daughter, Bonnie (Richard) Urbanek of San Antonio; sisters-in-laws: Mitzi Boeselt, of San Antonio; Katherine Skrehot, of San Antonio, and Laura (Lynn) Wilkinson of Montgomery, Texas. Special friends: Juanita Arrozola and Albert Baldaramos from Kenedy.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Randy Witte officiating.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 3:00p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park.

Carrol Wayne Lake, 72, of Hobson, Texas passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Floresville, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Carrol was born on November 21, 1948, in Houston, Texas to Reverend Clayton A. Lake and Willene Wommack Lake. Carrol was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and devoted friend to all who crossed his path.

Carrol was a 1966 graduate of Kenedy High School and attended Bee County College. Carrol married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Jan Ada Jimerson on December 6, 1969, at the First Baptist Church of Kenedy and they were blessed with two sons.

Carrol is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather William Schulz, and brothers-in-law Helmuth Schuenemann and Robert Best.

Carrol began his career as a milk truck driver, was the co-owner with Richard Foster of Homeport Auto-Chrysler Dodge in Aransas Pass. With a growing family, Carrol joined Helmuth Schuenemann doing land-title work. With his love of the “chase”, started his own company Carrol W. Lake and Associates. With the growing interest in the Eagle Ford Shale, Carrol and his wife Jan created C. W. Lake and Associates, LTD and C.W. Lake Mgt LLC, later son Chris and his wife Angela joined the company, and together built one of the most respected Land Energy Brokerage Service Companies in the State of Texas. Carrol retired in January 2014 from the Oil and Gas Industry, Carrol remained active in his rental property management and acquisitions in Port Aransas and his beloved second home of Rockport.

Some of his most treasured accolades were the awards for the 2013 Best Landman for C.W. Lake and Associates by Texas Top Producers and was featured in Texas Monthly Magazine, 2013 Friend of Karnes County Youth Show, Honorary Chapter FFA Degree, and the Business of the Year in 2010 by the Chamber of Commerce of Kenedy. Holding on to his youth, Carrol was a member of the Legends of Kenedy for the years 1965-1966, cherishing life-long friendships with his teammates who visited and remembered those glory days over coffee, charity baseball games, and class reunions.

Carrol enjoyed farming, ranching, and spending time in Rockport with Family & Friends. He was a constant presence at anything to do with the Falls City ISD and the Beaver Nation. Carrol’s grandchildren filled years with unconditional love, joy, laughter and pride as they tempted his patience, excelled and “played” hard.

Carrol was a man of faith and a deep love of God-member of the First Baptist Church of Kenedy, former school board member for the Kenedy ISD, member of Karnes City Chamber of Commerce, Kenedy Chamber of Commerce, Karnes County Toys for Tots, Kenedy VFD, served on numerous boards and committees including Karnes County Youth Livestock Show, Falls City Education Foundation, Co-Founder of the Polish Invitational Fishing Tournament-Rockport, Falls City Youth League, Falls City All-Sports Booster Club, and the American Association of Professional Landmen. Carrol enjoyed early morning coffee with the Breakfast Club at the Palace Cafe’, the official Falls City roundtable of friends who “solved the world’s problems” and solidified the phrase, “If you heard it at the Palace, It Has To Be True.” Carrol also held and relished the title as the one of the few people who could “Put one over on Vicki”.

Carrol is survived by his wife of 51 years: Jan Ada Jimerson Lake; his sons: Chris Lake (Angela) Lake of Falls City, TX and Clayton Lake of San Antonio, TX. Carrol was blessed with four grandchildren, his granddaughter: Kalin Lake and fiance’ Ryan Pawelek; grandsons: Tristan Sittler, Brady Lake, and Braxton Lake. He is survived by his sister: Cindy (Kenny) Rose of New Braunfels,  TX; brothers: Clay (Martha) Lake of San Antonio, TX and Gene (Becky) Lake of Seguin,  TX; brothers-sisters-in-law: Tommy J (Linda) Jimerson of Choate, TX, Jerry (Julie) Jimerson of Arlington, TX, Jo Ellen Jimerson Sheunemann of Kenedy, TX, Jeanne Jimerson Best of Cuero, TX and numerous nieces, nephews, and special life-long friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Eckols Chapel with Rev. Matt Singleton officiating.

Interment to follow in the Choate Cemetery, Choate, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Brady Lake, Braxton Lake, Tristan Sittler, John Bailey, Gery Jendrusch, Ernest Jendrusch, Ivan Kaskinia, Craig Nieschwietz, and Ryan Pawelek.

Memorials may be made to the University of Texas MD Anderson Canter Center-Houston Texas or the Choate Cemetery Association, c/o David Morgan, 181 PVT Rd 8200, Kenedy, TX 78119.