Cruz M. Adame Rodriguez, Age 72 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 in San Antonio, TX.  Cruz was born on May 3, 1951 in Karnes City to the late Ismael Adame and Adelia De Luna.  Cruz married Joe Rodriguez in November of 1981 was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ismael Adame and Adelia De Luna; sister, Cora Martinez and a brother, Alfredo Garcia.

She is survived by her loving husband, Joe L. Rodriguez; son, Adam Aviles and wife Christine; sisters, Susie Adame, Elda Olivares, Dora Gonzales, Teresa Gonzales, Victoria Adame; brothers, Joe Martinez, Juan Adame, Ismael Adame, Jr.; grandchildren, April Lynn Patlan, Natileigh Aviles, Kayleigh Aviles; great-grandchildren, Zoe Rae Baker, Mileena Maeve Patlan, numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Ploch officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Ruben Salas, Carlos Rodriguez, David Salas, Patrick Salas, Oscar Salas and Cody Salas.

Servando Chapa, Jr. Age 72 of Pettus, TX passed away December 14, 2023 in San Antonio surrounded by his loving family.  Servando was born on October 31, 1951 in Beeville to the late Servando, Sr. and Lucia Cruz Chapa.  He married Teresa Montez on November 26, 1976 in Beeville, TX, served his country proudly in the U.S. AIRFORCE, was a retired coordinator for BCAA in Beeville, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and of the Catholic Faith. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Servando, Sr. and Lucia Cruz Chapa and his two sisters, Gloria Chapa and Mary Jane Torres.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 amazing years, Teresa Montez Chapa of Pettus, children, Valerie Chapa Trevino and JR Taylor of Pettus, Jason Chapa of Pettus; sisters, Lorraine Chapa of Austin; Tammy Chapa of Victoria; brothers, Ricardo Chapa and wife Brenda of Corpus Christi, Ray Chapa and wife Aida of Dilley, Jose Chapa and wife Jo Ann of Odem; brother-in-laws, Lorenzo Torres and Eustacio Chapa; grandchildren, Brittany Treviño and Darrenger Lile, Leigha Treviño, Robert Michael Treviño, Jaydin Chapa, Jayzlin Chapa, Jenna Chapa and great-granddaughter Jai Nicole Chapa and a host of family members and dear friends.

When Servando wasn’t supporting and cheering on his grandkids in their extracurricular activities, he enjoyed watching western movies, the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, or sitting outside listening to his favorite music.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy, Texas.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, Texas with the Rev. Robert Ploch Officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Pettus Cemetery in Pettus, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Jason Chapa, Jaydin Chapa, Robert Michael Trevino, JR Taylor, Darrenger Lile and David Norman. Honorary Pallbearers: Chris Peralta and Isaac Peralta.

It is with great sadness that the family of Rosita Barrera announces her passing.  Rosita peacefully entered eternal rest at the age of 91 in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 10, 2023 in Karnes City, Texas. 

Born in Kenedy, Texas on July 28, 1932, Rosita Barrera, widow, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, was a long-time resident of Karnes City, Texas and a devout parishioner of St. Cornelius Catholic Church, where she was an active member of the Guadalupana Society. 

Following her marriage to her late husband Martin Sr. in 1950, Rosita worked alongside her late husband at their farms in Kenedy and then later Nordheim, Texas.  Martin and Rosita were blessed with fifty years of holy matrimony.  Shortly after moving to Karnes City in 1979, Rosita worked as a nurses-aid at retirement homes in Karnes City and Kenedy, and later worked as a private healthcare professional for local area families.  Her friendly and loving spirit made her a natural caregiver and she was well loved by both coworkers and patients. 

Rosita will be eternally remembered by her children Irene Tamez (husband Leonardo, Jr.), Arlene De Los Santos, Angie Castillo (husband James), and Martin Barrera Jr. (wife Veronica) and by her grandchildren, Kimberly Saucedo, Nancy Messex, Clarissa Barrera, Jose Barrera, Justen Felmley, Johanna Tamez Calk, Leonardo Tamez, III, Jeremy Andrew De Los Santos, Garett Issac De Los Santos, Tihishia Marie Reza, James Xavier Castillo, Sunshine Colette Barrera Castro, and Sebastian Martin Barrera Castro, and her twenty great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. 

Rosita was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Barrera Sr, her parents Jose and Emilia Reyna, her son Juan Barrera, her son-in-law Rudolph De Los Santos Jr., her grandson Juan Mateo Tamez, her brothers Jose Reyna Jr., Rufino Reyna, Ricardo Reyna and her sisters Angelita Reyna, and Nora Reyna Del Bosque.

A Rosary Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 pm at Eckol’s Funeral Home, 420 Live Oak Street, Kenedy, Texas. 

A Catholic Mass will be celebrated in memory of Rosita on Wednesday, December 13, at 10:00 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 605 Karnes Street, Kenedy, Texas.

A Catholic Burial will immediately follow her mass at Loma Alta Cemetery, 100 County Road 329, Kenedy, Texas.

Rosita’s Pallbearers are Leonardo Tamez, III, Jeremy De Los Santos, Garrett De Los Santos, Xavier Castillo, Sebastian Barrera Castro, and Justen Felmley. 

Rosita’s Honorary Pallbearers are Jose Barrera, Steven Barrera, Martin Calk, Alex Calk, Jose Luis Solis, Johnny Sanchez, Joe Flores, Jr., Thomas Reyna, Albert Garcia, Rolando Ortiz, Rodrigo Ortiz, Kirby Haertner and Leon Matula.

Juan Manuel Granado, Age 66 of Stockdale, TX passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 in San Antonio, TX.  Juan was born on February 17, 1957 in Kenedy to the late Manuel and Louisa Estrada Granado.  He was a loving father, uncle, brother, grandfather, a master carpenter and of the Catholic Faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Louisa Estrada Granado; sisters, Gloria May, San Juanita Beltran and Yolanda Granado.

He is survived by his children, Joni Serna of Fort Worth, Justin Granado of Fort Worth, Joshua Granado of Luling; sisters, Esperanza Zapata of Pearsall, Beatriz Martinez of Kenedy, Anna Eldridge of Seguin; 6 Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Pohl officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Maynette L. Anderson peacefully passed away the afternoon of November 29, 2023, at the age of 87 in the Haven Oaks Assisted Living in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on September 9, 1936 to Henry Humphries and Nora Armstrong Humphries in Oakville, Texas. She was the middle child with an older sister and younger brother. Growing up, Maynette’s dream was to always be a wife and mother. She achieved that dream at 17 years old when she married Sonny Hahn. They were blessed with 5 children which they loved and raised to be successful, compassionate, loving adults who have become parents and grandparents. Maynette was a devoted mother and was a homemaker until 1977 when she entered the workforce being employed at the Mockingbird Motel and Greyhound Bus Station. She always enjoyed talking to people whether they were friends or strangers especially if they had a baby or small children. All ages were drawn to her warm, loving smile. Her longest employment started in 1981 at Karnes Land Title Company where she liked the challenge of researching titles and documents. In her free time, Maynette also worked at Wal-Mart part-time and was an expert seamstress who could sew just about anything from barbie doll clothes to baby blankets to formal gowns. She worked here until she met and then married Bill Anderson on March 3, 2001. Maynette and Bill enjoyed a full life of family, retirement, community service, and church membership until Bill’s death in 2008. Maynette never waivered in her love for her Lord and children especially her own family including her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews and all their families. Her greatest pride and joy came from being a caretaker of others.

Maynette is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Anderson, her parents, Charles Henry and Nora Armstrong Humphries as well as her sister, Geraldyne Edna Spencer and her brother, Charles Preston “Punch” Humphries. Maynette is survived by her children, Teresa (Bill) Hyde of Amarillo, TX; Ronny (Debra) Hahn of Kenedy, TX; Jeff (Rhonda) Hahn of Rockport, TX; Kenny (Shari) Hahn of Boerne, TX; Suzy (Joel) Ponton, of San Antonio, TX; twelve grandchildren: James (Tara) Hyde, Julie (Jason) Smith, Austen Hahn, Tabitha (Garrett) Schulz, Clifford (Nicole) Dial, Shannon (Dusty) Burks, Katie (Justin) Ripple, Matthew (Alyce) Hahn, Robert Ruybal, Levi Rogers, Brian Hartman, and Savannah Hartman. Maynette also boasted of 6 great grandchildren along with nieces and nephews; and their spouses.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 5PM to 7PM in the Eckols Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 4, 2023 at 10AM in the Eckols Chapel with Rev. Wally Schievebein and Paster Walter Hill, III officiating. Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving Pallbearers: James Hyde, Luke Hyde, Clifford Dial, Levi Rogers, Brian Hartman, Mike Merritt, Jerry Spencer, and Mike Humphries

Honorary Pallbearers: Austen Hahn and Matthew Hahn

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude or Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals

Travis Cole Grayson passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023 surrounded by his mom, brother and home health nurse Kristy.  He was born in Victoria, TX November 23, 1996 to Shelley Grayson.  Travis was a true miracle; he lived a life longer that was given.  Travis had a smile that would brighten up the room and was loved by so many. Travis was really loved by his beloved “Mom-Mom” who I know welcomed him with open arms and dancing and playing in heaven.  Travis is now healthy and whole and at peace.  He will be missed.

Travis is survived by his mom, Shelley Grayson of Beeville; brother, Logan Fregoso of Beeville; Step-Grandpa (Papa), Gene Donnell of Choate; Uncle, Shane Grayson and Wife Shannon of Choate; aunt, Susan Donnell of Kenedy, many cousins, great-aunts and great-uncles.

Travis is preceded in death by his “mom-mom” Donna Bagwell; grandpa, Robert Gary Grayson; great-grandparents, John and Faye Bagwell, Bob and Annie Fay Grayson; aunt, Stephanie Donnell and a cousin Casey Walker.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 6PM to 8PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ricky Bagwell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Choate Cemetery in Choate, TX. 

Serving as Pallbearers: Shane Grayson, Christian Grayson, John Grayson, Garett Grayson, Adam Reyes and Clinton Bagwell.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Driscoll Children’s Hospital, 3533 S. Alameda St., Corpus Christi, TX 78411.

We the Family would like to thank his home health nurses through the years that have worked and helped take care of Travis.  We would also like to thank Restorative Home Health for their service.  The nurses who worked with him will always have a special place in our hearts and will always be FAMILY.  Thank you to everyone

Maria G. Gonzales, Age 77 of Coy City passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 26, 2023.  Maria was born on October 28, 1946 in Tilden, TX to the late Dolores and Desideria “Chalella” Serrate Garcia.  She married Pedro Gonzales in 1969 in Karnes City, TX; was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a devout member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church and touched many lives of the children of Roger E. Sides Elementary and the Karnes City High School working in the cafeteria before her retirement.

She is preceded in death by her parents Dolores and Desideria “Chalella” Serrate Garcia, a son Jesus Gonzales; sisters, Lupe Almendarez and Lena Huerta.

She is survived by her loving husband, Pedro Gonzales of Coy City; sons, Pedro Gonzales, Jr. and wife Jo Ann of Kenedy, Samuel Gonzales, Sr. and wife Jo Lynn of Kenedy; sister, Angie Martinez of Christine; brothers, Felipe Garcia and Armando Garcia of Tilden; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of family members and dear friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home chapel.  Funeral Mass will be Celebrated Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at St Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City, TX.  Interment will follow in the New Bremen Cemetery in New Bremen, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Pedro Gonzales, Jr., Samuel Gonzales, Sr., Samuel Gonzales, Jr., Cash Gonzales, Abel Gonzales and Daniel Fuentes.

Santos Gonzales Rodriguez, Age 86 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023.  Santos was born on July 5, 1937 to the late Gregorio and Maria Elva Villarreal Gonzales.  She married Dolores V. Rodriguez on August 28, 1954 in Karnes City, TX was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dolores V. Rodriguez; parents, Gregorio and Maria Elva Villarreal Gonzales; daughters, Julia Alvarado, Isabel Salas; sisters, Olivia Carranzo, Margaret Cruz; brothers, Bernabe Gonzales and Venancio Gonzales.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Salas of Kenedy, Rachel Rodriguez of Richmond, Angie Hernandez of Sugarland; sons, Joe Luis Rodriguez of Kenedy, Guadalupe Rodriguez of Kenedy, Dolores Rodriguez, Jr. of Lubbock, Oscar Rodriguez of Richmond, George Rodriguez of Needville; sisters, Elena Rocha of Three Rivers, Elvira Chavez of Coy City; brothers, Pete Gonzales of Coy City, Carlos Gonzales of Coy City, Rosendo Gonzales of Coy City, Gregorio Gonzales, Jr. of Pawnee 26 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Pohl and Deacon Guadalupe Cantu officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Oscar Rodriguez, George Rodriguez, Dolores Rodriguez, Jr., Gregorio Gonzales, Jr., Pete Gonzales and Carlos Gonzales.

Ruben Olivan Rodriguez passed away in his home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 peacefully, surrounded by family at the age of 88.  He was born on March 25, 1935 to Epifanio and Elvira Rodriguez.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolina Escobedo Rodriguez, sister, Jovita Mendoza, sons and daughter, Ruben Rodriguez, Jr., Robyn (Joel) Saenz, William Rodriguez, five grandchildren, Jackie (John) Tollackson, Ryan Rodriguez, Katie Saenz, Dina Rodriguez, and Hannah Rodriguez, four great-grandchildren, Weston, Levi, Henry and Lila Tollackson.

Family Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 5PM to 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Graveside Services will be Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 10AM in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

     Mary Louise Ziegler Pullin passed away November 8, 2023 at the age of 89.  She was born on November 17, 1933 to Louis and Helen Shedden Ziegler. 

     Mary Louise attended school at the Camp Ranch school in Floresville before being transferred to Floresville High School, where she graduated in 1950.

     She married Roy Pullin of Kenedy on January 13, 1951 and they moved to Ft. Hood where he was stationed.  After his discharge, they returned to Kenedy to begin life after the Army.  They were blessed with four children:  Dixie (Bobby) Mutz of Falls City; Russell (Andrea) Pullin of Midland; Stanley Pullin of Floresville; and Dr. Clayton (JoLynn) Pullin of Helotes.  Six grandchildren:  Nathan Mutz; Aaron (Jeanne) Pullin; Cash (Avery) Pullin; Savannah (Robert) Denison; Emily Pullin and Logan Pullin.  Eight great-grandchildren:  Mattie, Mikaylee and Mella Mutz; Lena, Toby, and Mary Emma Pullin; Henry and Scout Pullin.  She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

     Mary Louise and Roy owned and operated their own custom processing business from 1977 until 2003.  They enjoyed all of their customers and made many friends during those years.  Afterward, Mary Louise went to work at the Karnes County Thrift Center and loved her job up until she suffered a stroke in November 2014.

     Mary Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; her parents; brother, Robert Ziegler; and grandson, Sgt. Mitchel Mutz. 

     Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13 at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church In Kenedy, with Pastor Wally Schievelbein officiating.  Burial will follow at the Kenedy Cemetery.  Pallbearers include grandsons, Nathan Mutz, Aaron Pullin, Cash Pullin, and Logan Pullin, along with Donald Walston and Robert Denison.

     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, or to the public library of your choice.

     The family would like to thank the staff, nurses, and aides of the Floresville Residence and Rehab Center where Mary Louise received professional care for the nine years that she resided there. Sincere appreciation goes to the Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services for their help and guidance during a difficult time.   Many thanks to Pastor Wally and the members of her church family at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  You are all much appreciated.