Jason Eric Leal, 39, passed away Friday May 31, 2019. He was born on June 19, 1979 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to TSgt. Benny & Joyce (DeDear) Leal.   Jason served in the 3-7 Calvary in The United States Army as a Signal Support Systems Specialist and served in Operations Enduring/ Iraqi Freedom in 2003 where he earned a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button. He returned to South Texas in 2004 after being Honorably discharged where he re-joined his oilfield family until the day of his passing. Throughout the years he earned a bachelor’s degree in IT & a Bachelor of Science in Business Management that he later used to succeed in his career. Jason lived every day for his children and had no greater blessing than being a father. He loved God, his mother, brother, sister and friends and spoke about them daily (he LOVED talking for hours on the phone with them). He was a friend to everyone, loved and cherished his life. He had a passion for football, played from a young age throughout high school, moved on to college and eventually a semi-pro team. As an adult, he coached many youth throughout the years. He will be remembered as a bright shining light.  He was preceded in death by his father Benny S. Leal.   Jason is survived by his two children a son, Ashton C. Leal and daughter, Kailey E. Leal, his mother Joyce DeDear, brother Christopher (Gloria) Leal, sister Jessica Leal (Ruben) Salas, his ex-wife Annie Trevino Gonzales, three nieces Alyssa Hernandez, Brittny Leal, Ashley Leal and three nephews Devihn Salas, Camrihn Salas, Levi Salas, four great nieces and three great nephews.    #work#grind#father#friend#life

Family Visitation will be held Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 5PM t0 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with a Prayer Service at 7:30PM.  Services will be Monday, June 10, 2019 at 11AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Morales officiating.  Interment with Military Honors follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Ardanella JoAnna Fenner, born April 22, 1929 to Ernst Blaschke and Annaliese Meinen Blaschke passed away June 4, 2019 at the age of 90. Ardanella was retired from the U. S. Postal Service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elroy Arthur Fenner; her daughter-in-law, Terry Lynn Fenner and Sister, Willoween Clark and brother, Arland Blaschke. Survivors include her sons: Dennis (Linda) Fenner, Kenedy, TX, Roy Lee Fenner, Kenedy,TX, and Pat Glenn (Mariann) Fenner, Sunnyville,TX; sister: LaAnna Johnson, Kenedy,TX; 6 grandchildren: Kevin Ray Fenner, Roy Lee Fenner, Jr., Julie Ann Justice, Melissa Ann Fenner, Annaliese Fenner, Brittany Nicole Fenner Waldron; 11 Great Grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; and other relatives. Visitation will be held Monday, June 10, 2019 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 2:00p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with interment following in Pawnee Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeffrey Johnson, Terry Schmidt, Jerry Clark, Norman Clark, Chris Busselmann, Steven Green, Larry Clark and Robbie Busselmann. Honorary Pallbearer: Troy Clark.

Josephine “Josie” Ortiz Nunez, Age 68 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Monday June 3, 2019 in Kenedy, TX. She was born on Jan. 1, 1951 in Yorktown, TX to the late Joe, Sr. and Maria Garcia Ortiz.  She married Adam Nunez on Jan. 24, 1976 in Yorktown.  Josephine retired as a Medication Aide for Greens Nursing Home; was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and a devout member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, Joe, Sr. and Maria Garcia Ortiz.  Josephine is survived by her husband, Adam M. Nunez of Kenedy; daughters, Amy Nunez Lane and companion Luis Gonzalez of Kenedy, Ashley Nunez and companion Robert Garcia of Kenedy; son, Adam Joseph Nunez of Kenedy; sisters, Alicia Perez and Husband Rudy of Yorktown, Esther Corpus and Husband Tony of Yorktown, Irma Ortiz  of Yorktown, Yolanda Wollerman and husband Shaun of Alpine, TX; Half-sister Amber Ortiz of Kirby, TX; brothers, Pete Ortiz and wife Sylvia of Cuero, Johnny Ortiz of Yorktown, Joe Ortiz, Jr. and wife Esmeralda of Yorktown, Ricky Ortiz  and wife Cheryl of Yorktown, Michael Ortiz of Yorktown;  grandchildren, Daryan Moreno, Joseph Lane, Joslyn Lane, Daniel Gonzales, Nina Garcia, Hope Nunez, Adam Joseph Nunez, Jr., Faith Nunez, Miranda Nunez and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 7, 2019 at 10 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the San Luis Cemetery in Yorktown, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Randy Corpus, Keary Perez, Russell Ortiz, J.R. Perez, Kalvin Corpus, Matthew Ortiz and Daryan Moreno.

Mary Padron Albiar, Age 92 of Sinton, TX formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Sinton, TX. She was born on June 20, 1926 to the late Arcadio and Maria Mireles Padron in San Antonio, TX.  She was a retired Beautician, a Homemaker, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and a devout Catholic.  She is preceded in death by biological parents Arcadio and Maria Mireles Padron, parents, Jose Maria and Carmen Mireles Cantu; sister, Elida Garza; brothers, Arcadio Padron, Jr., Joe Edward Cantu, and Manuel Cantu.  She is survived by her husband, Albino Albiar of Runge; daughter, Margie Villarreal and husband Jerry of Sinton, TX; sons, Jimmy Garcia and wife Isabel of Canyon, TX, David Ozuna and wife Janie of Houston, TX, Guale Ozuna and wife Berta of Corpus Christi, TX; sister Melda Cantu of Kenedy, TX; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.  A Rosary will be recited Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Nobert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Mario Enrique Diaz, of Victoria, Texas born on April 21, 1954 in Karnes County, Texas to Marcos V. Diaz and Aurelia Gonzalez Diaz passed away on May 29, 2019 at the age of 65. Mr. Diaz was an avid Motor Sports Enthusiast. He is survived by his sons: Marcos E. Diaz and wife Gloria, Jason Diaz and Rachel Lamas, Gabriel Morin and wife Natalie, all of Victoria,TX; 10 grandchildren: Ashley Diaz, Kristeena Diaz, Dominic Diaz, Damian Diaz, Jayden Diaz, Jazmin Diaz, Devin Diaz, Gabriel Morin, Nadia Morin, and Jalynn Morin; sisters: Concepcion Ganceres, Reyes Saenz, Tillie Garcia; mother of his children: Ofilia Arrisola and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with interment to follow in Loma Alta Cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael Garcia, David Saenz, Reynaldo Rios, Dominic Diaz, Gabriel Morin, Mike Kendrick, Jayden Diaz, and Jaime Ganceres.

Juan Flores Salinas, of Kenedy, Texas born on November 26, 1947 in Choate,Texas to Eduvijes Salinas and Jesusa Flores Salinas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 71. Mr. Salinas obtained his GED and Law Enforcement Certificate from Coastal Bend College in Beeville and served in the Kenedy Police Department for 20 years. He then obtained his CDL and became a truck driver and drove cross country for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jesusa Salinas; his father, Eduvijes Salinas; sisters: Yolanda Olveda and Margarita Salinas; and a brother-in-law, Sylvester Olveda. Survivors include his spouse of 35 years, Terry Salinas; children, Elma (Simon) Beltran, Jaime (Rachel) Salinas, Johnny (Candace) Salinas, Teresa Salinas, Rico (Lori) Ramirez, Mary Kay (Richard) Lopez, Victoria Salinas(Gabriel L.) Gutierrez, Andrea (Eric Lara) Salinas and John Louis (Katelyn) Salinas; 23 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters: Maria (Oscar) Danmier and Diana Salinas; sister-in-law, Ciccy Gonzales, and brother-in-law, Louis (Aimee) Garibay. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 15th, from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel  with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16th, at 3:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with interment to follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Pawnee, Texas with Reception at the First Baptist Church of Pawnee. Pallbearers: Travis Escamilla, Lucas Escamilla, Clay Brown, John Danmier, Michael Gonzales, Cody Garibay, and Garrett Garibay.

Graciela Garza, Age 83 of Kenedy, TX passed away on May 5, 2019 in Kenedy, TX. Graciela was born on March 16, 1936 in Charco, TX to the late Renulfo and Eva Garcia Morales.    Graciela was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and a devout member of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Runge, TX.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Daniel Garza, Sr.; parents, Renulfo and Eva Garcia Morales; sisters, Maria Barrientes, Linda Pena; brothers, Ramiro Morales, Rudy Morales, and Rodrigo Morales.  She is survived by her sons, Daniel Raul Garza and wife Ida of Kenedy, Felipe Benecio Garza and wife Rose Mary of Plano, Jaime Garza and wife Darlene of San Antonio; sisters, Irma Valencia of Goliad, Adelfa Flores of Goliad; brother, Simon Morales of Goliad and 8 grandchildren.  A Prayer Service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hilario Hurtado. Services will be Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hilario Hurtado officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Joshua Garza, Michael Garza, Daniel Garza, III, Nicolas Garza, Rene Morales, and Gino Garza.

Paige Dakota White, Age 15 of Kenedy, TX passed way Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Kenedy, TX.  Paige was born on May 5, 2003 in Victoria, TX to Roy F. and Donise K. McHaney White.  She was a lovely daughter, sister, a student at K.I.S.D and of the Protestant Faith.  Paige is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Douglas E. McHaney.  Paige is survived by her parents, Roy F. and Donise K. McHaney White of Kenedy; sisters, Kiana Startz , Sierra White, Saige White, Kandace White, Kaylyn White and Lainie White all of Kenedy; Maternal Grandmother, Janie McHaney of Runge; Paternal Grandparents, Janet White of Seguin and Herman White of LaVernia; Maternal Great Grandmother Ninfa McHaney of San Antonio and a host of family and friends.  Family Visitation will be Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 5PM to 9PM with a Prayer Service at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating. Services will be Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 11AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Hill, III officiating.  Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Joey White, David White, Daniel Burris, Marcus Burris, Mario Rodriguez and Cameron Burris.

Julian Baldaramos, Age 37 of Visalia, CA formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away April 22, 2019 in Visalia, CA. Julian was born on November 17, 1981 in Lubbock, TX.  Julian served his country proudly in the US NAVY on the Strike Fighter Squadron 151 stationed out of NAS Lemoore, CA; was a Law Enforcement officer employed by the Santa Rosa Rancheria TACHI TRIBE, a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many.  Julian is preceded in death by his father, Ramiro S. Alvear and a brother, Christopher Baldaramos.  Julian is survived by his parents Linda D. and Ralph Mata of Premont, TX; sons, Julius Baldaramos of San Antonio, Jeremy Alvear of Kenedy; brother, Daniel Lee Baldaramos and wife Monica of Chula Vista, CA and a host of family and friends.  Family Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 1PM to 9PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 at 10AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Matt Singleton officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Memorials may be in Julian’s Honor to your local Law Enforcement or Local Military Veterans office of your choice.

James Richard Ruthenberg, age 76 of Kenedy, Texas peacefully passed away at home on Monday, April 29, 2019 surrounded by his family. Jim was born on July 12, 1942 in Mount Clemens, MI to the late Rudy and Joyce Powers Ruthenberg.  He married his sweetheart Dee Ann Zerfass on April 30, 1966 in Richmond, MI and later welcomed his favorite daughter into the world a year later.  He was a proud American and honorably served in the US Coast Guard; was a skilled craftsman; a member of the First Baptist Church in Kenedy; and a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, a friend to many and a stranger to none.  Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Joyce Powers Ruthenberg; great-grandson, James David Ferron; and brother, Charles Ruthenberg.  James is survived by his loving wife, Dee Ann Zerfass Ruthenberg; daughter, Lisa Lynn Atkinson and husband Scott of Kenedy; sister, Bonnie Austin and husband Denis of New Baltimore, MI; brother, Dale Ruthenberg of Wadhams, MI; 5 grandchildren, David Ferron III and wife Renee, Alleasha Smith and husband Lance, Katlyn Martin and husband Sterling, Taylor Garcia and husband Justin, and Jacob Atkinson; 8 great-grandchildren, Sadie, JD, and Daisy Ferron, Jett and Logan Smith, Brody and Kynlee Martin, Addison Garcia, and two more along the way.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10 o’clock in the morning  at the First Baptist Church, 209 E. School Street, Kenedy, TX with the Rev. Tim Williams officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association PO Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125.