Sam G. Hemby, 85, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at his home in Kenedy.

He was born June 24, 1928, at Rancho Grande in Lenz, to Sam Houston and Sadie Magee Hemby.  He graduated in 1946 from Kenedy High School and entered the U.S. Marine Corps. He served from 1946 to 1948 with Unit T in the First Tank Battalion, stationed at Camp Pendleton, and was a tank commander.  After service to his country, he returned to South Texas and went to Southwest Texas State University on the G.I. Bill. He worked in the oilfields of South and Central America before returning to his hometown to settle down, raise a family and farm and ranch on his acreage in Kenedy. He continued to work in the oil and uranium industries until retiring in 1982 from Chevron Resources.

In 1967, he married Kay Krause.  She preceded him in death in 1986. He married Pat Crowell in 1987. They enjoyed traveling. He also craved gaining knowledge about anything he could. He liked talking about arrowheads, his days in the oilfields of South America, his Limousine cattle and the crops on his farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Kay; his five older siblings Medley Hemby, Mildred “Sis” Ladewig, Alta Blaise, Thelma “Mim” Hyltin and Nell Olsen; and his son Bill Hemby.

He is survived by his wife Pat; two sons Jim (Lisa) Hemby of Highlands, Texas, and Doug (Flordilisa) Hemby of Ore City, Texas; his daughter Julie (Fred) Nichols of Karnes City; five grandchildren Gerald Hemby of Fayetteville , Ark., Devon Hemby of La Porte, Texas, Meagan Hemby of Highlands, Dylan Nichols of Karnes City and DJ Hemby of Ore City; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at Eckols Funeral Chapel, Kenedy. Funeral services began at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, at Eckols Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Sue Huntsman of First United Methodist Church, Karnes City, officiating.  A military burial followed in the Kenedy Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Karnes City, to the American Heart Association or to the charity of one’s choice.

Lupe V. Davila, Jr., a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered eternal rest, Friday, January 31, 2014 at 1:36 P.M., in the Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kenedy, Texas at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Lupe was born and raised in Kenedy, Texas, April 21, 1950, the son of Lupe Davila and Evarista Villarreal Davila. He attended Kenedy Schools and in 1970 began working for Stimson’s Furniture in Kenedy, Texas. On January 8, 1970, Lupe married the love of his life, Adela Moreno in Kenedy. He and Adela worked side by side; not only in life but at work. While Adela worked the store front, Lupe handled the service and delivery. It was here where Lupe was able to do what he loved most and truly get to know and interact with the many different customers.  Lupe retired from Stimson Furniture in 2010.

Lupe was also a retired member of the Kenedy Volunteer Fire Department where he remained active for 27 years. He was an active member of the St. Cornelius Knights of Columbus Council #6782 in Karnes City and was a practicing member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, Texas.

Mr. Davila was truly a “people person” and never met a stranger. He was always ready to meet you with a smile and always left an impression behind. He had a love for fishing as well as a hobby of building miscellaneous wood works around the house and especially birdhouses; but Lupe’s true love was in his family and his grandchildren. He could spend countless hours with his grandchildren and looked forward to spending the summer months with them the most.

Lupe is survived by his loving wife of over 44 years, Adela Davila; his son, Michael Davila and wife Selina of Spring; his daughter, Monica Davila and partner Grace of Alice; his sisters, Janie Kotzur of Kenedy, Lenora Moreno of Rosenberg and, Oralia Jacques of Rosenberg; and his brother, Eddie Davila of Houston. Lupe is also survived by his 5 beautiful grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Daniella, Ciera and Matthew; his numerous nieces and nephews and a host of many friends.

Visitation will be held, Sunday, February 2, 2014, in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, and a rosary will be recited, Sunday at 7:00 P.M., in the chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated, 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 3, 2014, at Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Church, Kenedy, Texas with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating.  Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas.

Evangelina “Angie” Salais Garza, 74 of Kenedy, Texas went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 27, 2014 at 5:20 P.M., in the John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy, Texas at the age of 74.

Angie was born March 16, 1939, in Kenedy, Texas to Jose Salais, Sr., and Paulita Ramos Salais. She was a lifelong resident of Kenedy, having worked most of her adult life at John Paul II Nursing Home; where she retired from and spent her last days on earth. Mrs. Garza was a lifelong member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Diane Garza. Angie is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Manuel C. Garza, Sr.; her two sons, Manuel Garza, Jr., and wife Maria, and Joe Richard Garza and wife April; her six precious grandchildren, Geoffrey, Sarah, Jacob, Bekah, Adah and Elliana Evangeline Garza; her five brothers, Dan, Joe, Raul, Rey and Jesse Salais, and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of many friends.

The family will receive friends at Eckols Funeral Home on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 5:00-8:00 P.M., with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 31, 2014, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be, Dan, Jose Raul, Rey, Jesse, and Jaime Salais. Honorary pallbearers will be, Jaime DeLaGarza, Jimmy DeLaGarza, Juan DeLaGarza and Robert Salais.

Alfredo Ortiz our beloved husband, father and grandfather was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 18, 2014 at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 9 days.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, Cruz and Antonia Ortiz; brothers, Doniciano and Isaac Ortiz; sisters, Brigida Serenil, Juanita Ochoa, and Pura Cruz.

He is survived by his wife of forty two years, Rosa Maria Ortiz; his daughters, Yolanda Gonzales; Nora Moncavias and her husband Pedro; Marisol Garza and her husband Jesse; son, Cruz Ortiz and his wife Joann, all of San Antonio; Grandchildren Jessica, Ashley, Emma, Michelle, Crystal, Joshua, Nicole, Cruz Jr. Samantha, Justin, Christopher and Adrian; his brothers, Victor Ortiz and his wife Gloria; Roberto Ortiz and his wife Sylvia; Cruz Ortiz and his wife Manuela; and Daniel Ortiz;  his sisters, Antonia Torres, Alice Rossett and her husband Larry; all of San Antonio, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be, Cruz Ortiz, Jesse Garza, Angel Cruz, Joshua Ortiz, Justin Hettler, Christopher Hettler and John Raye Carmona.

Visitation was held, Monday, January 20, 2014, in the Eckols Funeral Home, Inc., Kenedy, Texas, and a prayer service was held Monday at 6:00 P.M., in the funeral home chapel. Funeral services were held, Tuedsday, January 21, 2014 in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 P.M., followed with interment in the Loma Alta Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. David Friedman, and staff at the Cancer Care of South Texas.