AC (Claud) Huff, a self-made man, if ever there was one. Founder and past owner of Huff Marine; Daddy knew outboard boats and motors like no other. Sold them, raced them, fished in them, fixed them! Even at 104, he still loved to talk boats with anyone who took the time. And if you took the time, you’d learn something! Today’s engines aren’t the ones Daddy mastered years ago, but with his sharp mind he kept up with how things were going at ‘the shop’ on a daily basis. He was a no nonsense guy with little use for small talk. Talk business or don’t talk!

He was the Dallas Cowboys greatest fan. A time or two over the years, he even called the Cowboys headquarters to voice his concerns over how the last game was played. But regardless whether they won or lost, he was ready for the next game! He so enjoyed watching them win one last time!

Guess you can say Daddy was a pretty headstrong and determined person. He grew up in a time where a man had to have that kind of grit to survive. But he did more than survive, he lived a long successful life. He will be greatly missed.

Daddy was surrounded by his beloved family when he stepped into eternity, Monday, September 9, 2019. Our hearts are heavy but our spirits rejoice as he is reunited with his beloved wife, Jean, who preceded him in death March of 2007. He is also welcomed home by his son: Bill and grandson-in-law: Sam.

Daddy was born October 26, 1914 in Bee House, Texas. His early years were spent in Gateville,Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his daughter: Brenda Nance and husband Ronnie Nance; granddaughter: Heather Painter and fiancé, Chad Marshall.

Daddy lived his last 3 years at Trinity Towers in his own apartment. He loved exercise class and talking to so many downstairs. Loved the staff always loving on him.

Thank you to Michelle, Arlene, Miram and Desiree for serving the best meals. Your kindness and love to go above and beyond for him. Thank you to Beth for always planning the best parties (Valentines Day King) for him. Thank you Dalia for making everything special-finding the perfect place for him to live. Thank you Ann and Reyna for your last care for him. And Tina, thank you for spoiling him and coming by.

Becky Arriaga-sister, just not enough words of appreciation to you for your perfect care you gave Daddy-love-tons of laughs-stories Oh My! Your calm personality and your ability to get him laughing. How you kept daddy so perfect. I wish he would be celebrating another birthday with you-you made his stay at Trinity the best. He love you. We love you and wish you a speedy recovery. Dr. William Curtis- thank you for your love and how you cared for Daddy. Your one in a million.

Daddy you were my challenge but we made it. I love you so much and so glad-now after 12 years, your are with mama. This is the period at the end of our sentence. He’s our legend! Love and miss you Daddy!

Private Interment in the Sandia Cemetery, Sandia, TX.

Frances R. Longoria, Age 91, of Kenedy, TX passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Karnes City, TX. Frances was born on February 24, 1928 in Stockdale to the late Apolito and Minga Rivas Rodriguez.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker, and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  She is preceded in death by her husband Blas Longoria, Sr.; parents, Apolito and Minga Rivas Rodriguez, sons, Cosme Longoria, Chon Longoria, Johnny Longoria, Toby Longoria, Sr.; and a grandson, Toby “T.J.” Longoria, Jr..  She is survived by her daughters, Minnie Prieto and husband Steve of Kenedy, Katie Lomas and husband Jesse of Pasadena, Mary Jane Aguero of Karnes City, Corina Santos and Rene Rosales of Kenedy; sons, Blas Longoria and wife Rose of Corpus Christi, Paul Longoria and wife Sobie of Kenedy; brother, Antonio Rodriguez of Florida and numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  A Holy Rosary will be recited Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Adela M. Davila of Kenedy, Texas was born on December 21, 1950 in Runge,TX to the late Pedro and Idalia Jasso Moreno passed away on September 6, 2019 at the age of 68. Mrs. Davila was a member of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church and the Guadalupana Society. She was retired from Stimson Furniture (now Ashley Furniture) after over 40 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband Lupe V. Davila; her brothers: Joe Moreno and Pedro Moreno and parents. Survivors include her daughter: Monica (Josepha) Davila of Alice, TX; son: Michael (Selina) Davila of Spring, TX; 5 Grandchildren: Christopher Serenil, Nicholas Serenil, Daniella Davila, Ciera Davila, and Matthew Davila.; 7 Great Grandchildren; sisters and brothers: Vicky(Fred)Marroquin of Victoria, TX, Petra (Erasmo)Rodriguez of Pettus, TX, Jesse(Norberta)Moreno of San Antonio, TX, Rumalda(Ray) Rodriguez of San Antonio, TX, Juan (Rosalinda)Moreno of Runge, TX and Stella (Louis) Sanchez of Beeville, TX; sisters-inlaw: Adele Moreno and Lenora Moreno; numerous niece, nephews, and other relatives.  Rosary will be recited Monday, September 9, 2019 at 7:00p.m. in the Eckols Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, September 10,2019 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating. Interment will follow in Kenedy Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Jaime Rodriguez, Christopher Marroquin, Javier Moreno, Hilario Rodriguez, Louis Miguel Sanchez, Nicholas Serenil, and Matthew Davila.

Abel Acevedo Rodriguez, aged 79, of Karnes City Texas passed away on September 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Abel was born to Pedro Rodriguez and Petra Acevedo Rodriguez on May 1, 1940 in Beeville Texas. He married Ester Saenz on February 16, 1963 and they lived together in Karnes City Tx. Together they raised 4 children.

Abel was a heavy equipment operator, mechanic and truck driver until he retired in 2015. He was an avid member of Smirna Pentecostal Church in Pawnee, Texas where he served as a Deacon.

His family remembers him as their rock and a man of God.

He was preceded in death by parents Pedro & Petra Acevedo Rodriguez. Brothers: Victor Acevedo, Santos Rodriguez, Mauricio Rodriguez, Benancio Rodriguez, and Domingo Rodriguez; Sisters: Tomasa Alvarado, Eustacia Saenz, Alicia Garza and granddaughter Teagan Grace Rodriguez.

Abel leaves his wife of 56 years Ester Saenz Rodriguez and as his legacy Noel (Sonja) Rodriguez of Three Rivers,Tx, Oralia Urrutia (Tony Cruz) of Kenedy, Tx, Enrique Rodriguez of Normanna, Tx and Edward (Jennifer) Rodriguez of Kenedy Tx.

He also leaves to cherish his memory 4 grandchildren. Ashley (Michael) White of Karnes City, Tx, Eric Rodriguez of San Antonio, Tx, Korie Rodriguez of San Antonio, Tx and Hailey Rodriguez of Kenedy, Tx along with 2 great grandchildren Amariah White of Karnes City, Tx and Roger Gill of San Antonio, Tx.

Abel is also survived by his siblings Rebecca Rodriguez of Beeville,Tx, David (Lydia) Rodriguez of Beeville, Tx, Nohe (Elma) Rodriguez of Pettus,Tx, Daniel Rodriguez of Beeville, Tx, Toribio (Francis) Rodriguez of Beeville, Tx and Dolores (Gary) Richards of Normanna, Tx along with a host of nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Prayer services are scheduled for September 6, 2019 @ 7 pm at EcKols Funeral home. Funeral mass services are to be held at Smirna Pentecostal Church in Pawnee Tx on September 7, 2019 @ 10 am. Burial to follow at New Bremen Cemetery in Lenz Tx.

Juan Manuel Bryan of Runge, Texas born on May 6, 1932 in Charco, Texas to Juan Bryan and Clemencia Mireles Bryan passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the age of 87. Mr. Bryan was first and foremost a family man. He was preceded in death by his son: Rogelio Bryan. Survivors include his wife of 60 years: Christina Palomo Bryan of Runge, Texas; his 9 children: Esmeralda (Mike) B. Castro, of Runge, Texas, Beatrice (Adam aka “Otto”) B. Gonzales, of Runge, Texas , Juan (Florence) M. Bryan Jr., of Kenedy,Texas, Lupe (Robert) Pipes of Midland, Texas, Edward (Irma) Bryan of Skidmore, Texas, Christy Cortez of Austin,Texas, Annette (Eloy) Bryan of Karnes City,Texas, Ermalinda (Ronnie) Bryan of Runge, Texas , Janet (Alex) Rios of Runge, Texas; 27 grandchildren; 33 Great Grandchildren; sister: Demencia Molina of Runge, Texas; brothers: Delfino Bryan of Round Rock, Texas and Enedino Bryan of Runge, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held Monday, September 2, 2019 from 9:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. Monday, at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating with interment to follow in Runge Cemetery, Runge, Texas. Pallbearers: David Castro, Roger Barraza, Austin Bryan, Robert Pipes III, Derek Bryan, Skyler Cortez, Bryan Winters, Ruben Solis, and Michael Rios. Honorary Pallbearers: Kristofer Bryan, Ethan Cortez, Edward Bryan Jr., Brandon Winters, Rene Solis, Randy Solis, Darin Rios.

Karon Etta Bond, formerly of Kenedy,Texas was born on October 6, 1939 in Shiner, Texas to Elwood Marberger and Bess Zavesky Marberger passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the age of 79 at the Guadalupe Regional Hospital in Seguin, Texas surrounded by her husband and family. Mrs. Bond married Bailey Bond on October 11, 1957 and was operator of the Sears Catalog Store of Kenedy,Texas. She is survived by her husband of 61 years: Bailey Bond of Seguin, TX ; daughters: Joanna Fischer of Schroeder, TX; Sons: Toby (Jennifer) Bond of Helotes, TX, Stacy (Carrie) Bond of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren: Clayton Fischer, Colton Fischer, Christian Wood, Mark Wood, Hanna Bond, Sara Bond; 3 Great Grandchildren: Elijah Wood, Ezra Wood, and Caleb Wood; and  other relatives. Family to receive friends from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Eckols Chapel.

Madelon Dietze Hysaw passed away on August 15, 2019. She was 97 years old and had a long, fabulous life.

She was born February 20, 1922 in Karnes City to H. Leroy and Lora Dietze. In 1942, she met the love of her life, Howard C. Hysaw, and they married on May 26 of that year after a whirlwind 5 week romance. Their marriage and their romance was as lengthy as their courtship was short, lasting until his death in 1990.

After Howard’s service in the Air Force, they settled in Kenedy for 42 years. She was employed at the United Methodist Church as church secretary for 30 years, and was active in the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution. They were blessed with a daughter, Kathy Hysaw Weafer, who survives them.

After the death of her husband, she moved to Hawkns and lived blissfully on Lake Hawkins from 1990-2000. Her next door neighbor was her sister Doris Williams, and they made many memories together with travels, church parties and cocktails on the deck.

From 2000-2010 she lived in Austin, and settled into life as a great-grandmother. She traveled often and welcomed 5 great-grandchildren. Until her death, her joy was participating in every step of their lives, and in the lives of her daughter and grand-daughter, Kathy and Melanie. She adored them and they adored her in turn.

In May 2010, she moved with Melanie and her family to Wenatchee, Washington. There, hr life was one os school plays, gymnastic meets, lacrosse, and football. She was always excited to hear the kids daily stories and attend their events, even in the cold. she and her best friend, Carol Eldred of Wenatchee made the trek to many sporting events with bling, signs and enthusiasm.

Last year, her youngest grand-daughter, Kelly Weafer, became engaged to Grant Heatley. It brought her great happiness to witness their special commitment ceremony in Wenatchee, since she knew she would be unable to travel to their wedding in 2020. By this time, her body’s abilities were no longer keeping up with her spirit and determination.

Medelon was a true lady in every sense. She could enter a room and people were automatically drawn to her. She was regal in appearance and loving in nature. She never met a stranger and her door was always open.She had an infectious laugh and sparkles in her eyes. She loved her evening glass of wine while sitting on the back porch watching the grand kids swim and play.

She made many friends and touched many people along her way, as she loved so effortlessly. God was her foundation. and “family first” was her mantra. Luckily for you, if you knew her, she considered you family.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Hysaw Weafer of Austin, her sister Doris Williams, niece Linda Crabtree and Lee Williams of Hawkins, and by her granddaughter Melanie Adcock Tucker and Dr. Thomas Tucker of Wenatchee along with their 5 children John(“Jax”), Blaise, Madelon, Elizabeth and Henry and by her granddaughter Kelly Weafer of Austin.

The family would like to thank the staff at Avamere for their excellent care, love and friendship. Madelon’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, August 24th, at 10:30a.m. at Jones and Jones-Betts Memorial Chapel. Another Celebration of Life Service will take place on Thursday, August 29th at 1:00p.m. Eckols Funeral Home, 420 W. Live Oak St. in Kenedy.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local Salvation Army or Humane Society.

SSG Toby Longoria Jr., U.S. Army (Veteran) of Kenedy, TX born on January 3, 1985 to Toby Longoria and Norma Villarreal Longoria passed away on August 15, 2019 at the age of 34. Toby is preceded in death by his father. Toby is survived by: his wife: Rebecca White Longoria, of Kenedy, TX, his infant daughter: Finley Reign Longoria of Kenedy,TX, his mother: Norma Longoria, of Kenedy,TX; paternal grandmother: Frances Longoria of Kenedy,TX; In Laws: Herman and Janet White of Kenedy,TX; sister: Brittany (Seth) Hughes of Wichita Falls,TX; nephew: Everett Hughes; brother: Anthony (Megan) Longoria of Blanco,TX; nephew: Eli Longoria and niece: Haley Longoria; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 9:00a.m. t0 9:00p.m. at Eckols Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Graveside services Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 9:45a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with US Army Honors. Pallbearers: Anthony Longoria, Johnny Ramirez, Raymond Fanning, Patrick Salas, Miguel Torres, Martin Gonzales.

*Procession to leave Eckols  Funeral Home at 8:15a.m. Wednesday to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for 9:45a.m. Graveside.*

Mildred Giese, was born on May 15, 1924 to the late Willie Esse Sr. and Mary Retzloff Esse passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the age of 95. Mrs. Giese was preceded in death by her husband Max in 1996. Survivors include her sons: Maurice Giese, of Harwood, TX and Warren(Jackie) Giese, of Cypress,TX; grandchildren: Christina Giese, Tanya(Randy) Bailey, Dawn Giese; 7 Great Grandchildren: Sklar Giese, Max Giese, Jason Perkins, Kelsey Perkins, Jade Perkins, Taylor Bailey, Riley Bailey; sisters: Bernice Schoreoder of Fashing and Janie Froehner of San Antonio, Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Eckols Funeral Home.  Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Fashing Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: The Cal Farley Boys Ranch, 600 SW 11th Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79101-3228 info@calfarley.org.

Odelia (Lilly) D. Garibay, 81, of Pawnee, died peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends. Lilly was born July 12, 1938, in Peggy, Texas to Soledad C. and Guadalupe Davila.

Lilly graduated from Pawnee High School in 1958 and started her career at Restful Acres Nursing Home, where she worked as a nurses’ aid for many years. She found her way to the school district. She started working at Pawnee I.S.D., as a Principal’s Secretary/Librarian. Within her 28 years of service, she eventually became the secretary for the entire school district. She retired on a Friday as a school secretary, and started on a Monday as a Nurses Aid for Bee Home Health. After 12 years of service, she decided to officially retire due to health reasons.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Soledad C. Davila; father, Guadalupe Davila; sisters: Estela Gutierrez and Delia Martinez; brothers-in-law: Rudy Gutierrez, Lee Martinez; and son-in-law: Juan Salinas.

Survivors include her daughters: Ciccy Gonzales of Pawnee, TX and Terry Salinas of Pawnee, TX; son, Louis (Aimee) Garibay of Beeville,TX; grandchildren: Mary Kay (Richard) Lopez of Kenedy,TX, Victoria (Gabriel) Gutierrez of Pawnee,TX , Andrea (Eric Lara) Salinas of Beeville,TX, John Louis (Katelyn) Salinas of Mineral, TX, Caitlin Garibay of Phoenix, AZ, Mattie (Isaul Ramos) Garibay of Corpus Christi, TX, Lindsay Garibay of Beeville,TX, Cody Garibay of Newport News, VA, Garrett Garibay of Beeville, TX ; 12 great grandchildren; and brother, Everardo Davila of Tomball, TX.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00p.m. led by family. Funeral services Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 10:00a.m.at Eckols Chapel with interment to follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Pallbearers: John Louis Salinas, Cody Garibay, Garrett Garibay, Michael Salinas, Owen Espinoza, and Joseph Salinas.

Reception to follow at the First Baptist Church of  Pawnee.TX.