Ofelia Tobias, born on July 15, 1954 in Kenedy, Texas to Julian Cantu and Agapita Garcia Cantu passed away on November 5, 2017 in Seguin, Texas at the age of 63. Mrs. Tobias worked for Catepillar, Inc. at a Material Requirement Planning Supervisor 3. She is survived by her husband, Jose Louis Tobias; her daughter, Maria Susanna “Susie” Alvarez, of San Marcos, TX; her son, Miguel “Michael” Martinez and Stephanie Tafoya, of Buda, TX; grandchildren, A.J. Martinez, Ricky Martinez, Aliyah Martinez and Alex Alvarez; sisters, Maria Guadalupe Cantu, Sugar Grove, IL and Manuela Cantu Rios, of Kenedy, TX; brothers, Raul Cantu, Italy and Armando Regalado, MX; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 9:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Interment of cremated remains at a later date.

Rotha Nell (Williams) Blomquist passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on April 6, 1930 to parents Edgar L. Williams and Erabel Williams, in Beeville, Texas. She graduated from Pawnee High School in Pawnee, Texas and married her high school sweetheart, Harry L. Blomquist, Jr.  She is survived by her children, Virginia Sue Blomquist and Harry L. Blomquist III, grandchildren Shelly Barrett, Amanda Barrett, Hayley Blomquist and Emily Blomquist, brothers Curtis Williams (Susan) and Darrall Williams (Jean), and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.  She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister who was loved by many and brought smiles to the faces of all whose lives she touched.  She had a wonderful, full life, traveling all over the world with her late husband Harry, and enthusiastically attending her granddaughters’ barrel racing competitions, swim meets, soccer games, piano recitals and everything else they did.  She was a lovely woman who will be greatly missed.

Family Visitation will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 from 7PM to 9PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wally Schievelbein officiating.  Interment will follow in the Elim Cemetery in Elim, TX.

Mary Gonzales Molina, Age 64 of Karnes City, TX passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 surrounded by her family in Karnes City, TX. Mary was born on July 6, 1953 in Nell, TX to Ramon, Sr. and Odilia Gonzales.  On Dec. 8, 1971 she married Joe D. Molina in Pawnee, TX. Mary had a wide range of businesses she endeavored, but homemaker was her favorite; a devout member of First Assembly of God in Karnes City and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many.

She is preceded in death by her father, Ramon Gonzales, Sr.; sons, Joe D. Molina, Jr. and Robert Molina.

She is survived by her husband, Joe D. Molina of Karnes City; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Ortiz of Karnes City, TX, Patricia Olivia Bell and husband Robert of Kenedy, Kyara Martinez of Kenedy, Desiree Lynn Badillo and husband Salvador of Conroe; son, Robert Martinez and wife Pompoza of Kenedy; sisters, Irma Arenas of Kenedy, Modesta Gonzales of Karnes City, Susie Martinez of Lubbuck, Guadalupe Badillo of Conroe; brothers, Ramon Gonzales, Jr. of Karnes City, Johnny Gonzales of Pawnee, Armando Gonzales of Pawnee; grandchildren, Estrella Herlinda Ortiz, Jesus Jose Ortiz, Emberlee Anne Bell, Reyna Badillo, Tatum Kobe Ramos, Paul Anthony Rodriguez, and Selena Rose Rodriguez; great-grandchildren, Adyson Jayde Barrientez, Zaida Betty Rodriguez, and Paxton Anthony Rodriguez; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Cummings officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Nell Cemetery, Nell, TX.

Following the inurnment services the family invites all to a light meal and some fellowship at the Lenz Hall in Lenz, TX.

Peggy Jane Hailey came into this world on July 13, 1966 and left it October 27, 2017 peacefully sitting in front of her computer.  She came into a home where she was loved and given a very diverse and cultural experience.  She graduated in May of 1984 from Kenedy High School and went on to attend Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX, where she was an active member of Delta Zeta, Hand bell Choir, Chorale, served as Chair of the Homecoming SING committee in 1987 and was an original member of the Southwestern English Society.  After graduating from Southwestern, she attended Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, where she graduated with a Master’s in English.  Peg was a graduate assistant in the English department and a resident assistant while attending. While in New Jersey, Peg loved to go into New York, see plays and experience all of the culture she could absorb in New York.  Peggy returned to Austin, Texas, and began her career in books.  She worked at book stores, including Book People where she eventually became head book buyer.  Peg loved independent book stores and loved all the opportunities that enabled her to attend book conferences where she loved meeting and talking with the authors and being on different panels at conferences.  She was a book editor for RevolutionSF and had her own blog.  After the death of her parents, she continued to work in Austin and live in Kenedy, eventually moving to Kenedy full time.  Working in the Runge Public Library gave Peg the opportunity to again be around books and she tried to instill her love of books and reading into the children and students she helped. This was displayed best in her annual summer throw down reading contest. She worked hard to see that each age group had a fair chance at winning.  Peggy loved to shop online and was the best gift giver.  She also loved to cook and try out new recipes and the question at holidays was always, “Wonder what kind of pie Peg is bringing?”  Peggy was an active member in the community of Runge.  She was a part of Chamber of Commerce activities, attended meals held at the Library for different groups, loved visiting with everyone who came into the Library.  She participated in the Christmas Program with the Library every year and helped facilitate summer programs at the library.  Peggy will be remembered fondly by her friends for her sharp wit, keen insight, and unwavering support.  She was always honest, but never cruel.  She was the person one could always count on to be there in good times or in bad.  Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Berkley and Georgia Ann Hailey.  She is survived by her brother, Tom and his wife Belinda, beloved nephew, Lamar B. Hailey III, of San Antonio, her cousin and lifelong friend, Julie Borroum of Austin, along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins from both the Borroum and Hailey families.  Donations may be given to the Runge Public Library, 311 Helena Street, Runge, TX 78151.  Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 4, from 2-4 at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, Texas.  Services will be Sunday, Nov. 5, 2:00 at Eckols Funeral Home, with burial at the Kenedy Cemetery and a reception for family and friends at the Family Life Building, next to the First Baptist Church in Runge following services.

Alton L. Borgfeld, born May 3, 1924 in Weser, Texas and died October 31, 2017 in Kenedy, Texas. He was the oldest son of Henry W. and Annie Borgfeld.  He attended high school in Yorktown, Texas.  He married Erna H. Boerm on August 1, 1944 just before being deployed to Okinawa, Japan as part of World War II, serving in the United States Army from 1944 through 1946.  He returned from the war and took up the occupation of farming.  Later he worked full time for 24 ½ years at General Mills/Henkle as a processing operator.  Alton and Erna bought a farm and moved to Karnes City in 1964.  He loved farming and growing things as well as raising cattle.  He was a member at St. Paul’s Lutheran church.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Janie Rangnow and his grandson, Kyle Borgfeld.  Survivors include his wife, Erna Borgfeld; son and wife, Curt and Lynette Borgfeld; three grandchildren, Caitlyn, Kelly, and Kevin Borgfeld; brother and wife, Henry and Lorna Borgfeld; and many nieces and nephews.

Family Visitation will be Friday, November 3, 2017 from 5PM to 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 2PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Nordheim Cemetery, Nordheim, TX.

Memorials can be given to the Nordheim Cemetery or to charities of your choosing.

Charlene Angermiller-Stewart, Age 76 of Windcrest, TX formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Charlene was born on January 14, 1941 in Sinton, TX to the late Fred and Mary (McComick) Angermiller.  She retired as a building manager for Pyramid Properties, was a member of Windcrest Methodist Church.  Growing up in Kenedy then cheerleading and graduating at Kenedy High, Class of 1958, she made many close friends and lifelong relationships.  She will be fondly remembered, as a loving Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and dear friend to many.

She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Mary Angermiller; daughter, Karen Elizabeth Wedge; sister, Louise Green; brother LeRoy Angermiller and brother-in-law Carl Tolar.

She is survived by her son, Levi Brown and wife Joy of Cedar Creek; daughter, Sharon Larson of San Antonio; grandchildren, Jeffery Humphries and Krystal Humphries; great-granddaughter, Kyra Humphries all of San Antonio; sisters, Jean and husband Dalton Hartmann of Runge, Freda Tolar of Deer Park; sister-in-law Dee Angermiller of Baytown; brother-in-law Walter Green of Kenedy, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 2PM to 3PM in the Eckols Funeral Chapel with Funeral Services at 3PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joan Ahrens officiating. Interment will follow in the Pawnee Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

Vivian Beatrice Slezinsky, age 86, of Kenedy, TX passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Stockdale, TX. Vivian was born on December 22, 1930 in Yorktown, TX to the late Willie and Minnie Rabenaldt Audilet.   She married Julius Slezinsky on March 9, 1956 in Kenedy, TX who preceded her in death on January 10, 2014. Vivian was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,great-grandmother, sister, friend to many and of the Protestant Faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Julius Slezinsky; parents, Willie and Minnie Rabenaldt Audilet; sisters, Lucille Coleman, Rose Lee Kubala; brother, Edmund Audilet and infant brother, Marvin Audilet.

She is survived by her daughters: Yvonne Ruhmann and husband Russ of Cotulla, TX and Elizabeth Soden and husband Scott of Stockdale, TX; grandchildren: Zachary Ruhmann and wife Lauren and their child Quinn  of Pleasanton, TX, Trenton Ruhmann of Cotulla, TX, Jennifer Soden of Stockdale, TX, Tyler Soden and Companion Chanel and their child Ava of Dallas, TX; brothers, Alton Audilet of Yorktown, TX, William Audilet of Kenedy, TX, James Audilet of Yorktown, TX; nieces: Shirley Coleman of Poth, TX and Virginia Kay Lee of Poth, TX and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Family Visitation will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 10AM to 12PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 12PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Trey Hill officiating.  Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, TX.

Zacarias Cortez, Age 84 of Kenedy, TX passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in San Antonio, TX. Zacarias was born on November 5, 1932 in Runge, TX to the late Eulogio and Eliza Muniz Cortez. He was a retired mechanic and a member of Our Lady Queen Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife Ofelia Cruz Cortez; parents, Eulogio and Elisa Muniz Cortez and a brother, Narciso Cortez.

He is survived by his daughters, Esmeralda Cano and husband Joseph of  Beeville, Irene Cortez and husband Ramiro Vega of Kenedy; sons, Armando Cortez and wife Dora Leal of Beeville; sisters, Dora Torres of Runge, Soila Jaramillo of Kenedy, Elva Rivas of San Antonio, Viola Cortez of Kenedy; 17 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, September 18, 2017 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Runge Cemetery, Runge, TX

Benito Rodriguez, Age 63 of Victoria, TX passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 in Victoria, TX. Benito was born on Sept. 15, 1953 in Halletsville, TX to the Late Elias and Alicia Barrientez Rodriguez.  He was a loving father and of the Catholic Faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents Elias and Alicia Barrientez Rodriguez; sister , Cruz Rodriguez; brother, Lupe  Rodriguez, Elias Rodriguez and Ramiro Rodriguez.  He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Rodriguez of Marble Falls, Elsa Rodriguez of Marble Falls, Esmeralda Rodriguez of Victoria, Samantha Rodriguez of Victoria; sons, Benito Rodriguez, Jr of San Antonio, Ramon Rodriguez of Victoria; sisters, Angie Rodriguez of Florida, Sara Rodriguez of Houston; brothers, Gregorio Rodriguez of Kenedy, Melicio Rodriguez of  Seguin, Riles Rodriguez of Houston, Manuel Rodriguez of Austin, and Pablo Rodriguez of Houston. A Holy Rosary will be recited Monday, September 4, 2017 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery, Kenedy, TX.