Juan Francisco Salazar, 56, of Uvalde died on Jan. 3, 2017, at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. A rosary was recited yesterday and will be recited again today at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes- Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born on Aug. 25, 1960, in Libertyville, Illinois, to Consuelo (Valle) and Vicente Salazar. The family says he enjoyed barbecuing, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his mother, of Uvalde; one daughter, April Salazar and husband, Luis Enrique Robles III, of Gainesville; four sons, Rocky Salazar and wife, Allyson, Juan Francisco ‘’JJ’’ Salazar, and Elijah Salazar, all of Gainesville, and Juan Carlos ‘’Johnny’’ Jimenez and partner, Nicole Perez, of Uvalde; two sisters, Irma Velos and husband, Raymond, and Blanca Martinez and husband, Ezequiel, both of Uvalde; two brothers, Vincent Salazar Jr. and wife, Alma, and Abel Salazar, both of Uvalde; 19 grandchildren, Reyna Isabel Salazar, Rocky Renee Salazar, Felicity Summer Salazar, Julyssa Monique Retana, Alyssa Rufina Salazar, Maximillian Alexander Salazar, Bella Sophia Salazar, Izaiah Daniel Cardenas, Enzo Solomon Salazar, Gisel M. Salazar, Mia K. Salazar, Ariel L. Salazar, Anthony Salazar, Noah C. Salazar, Daniel R. Salazar, Luis E. Robles Jr., Luciano M. Robles, Gianna B. Robles, and Juan Carlos Jimenez Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, and one granddaughter, Rebecca Mercedes Salazar.

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Gloria Urrutia, 59, of Uvalde died on Jan. 3, 2016, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rushing- Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.

Gary Louis Ward, 66, of Knippa died on Jan. 2, 2017, at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1950, in Uvalde, to Doris (Standifer) and Frank Ward. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Camp Wood. The Rev. Carroll Vernor will officiate. According to the family, Ward was a loving brother, husband, father, and grandfather who grew up on the river; he loved to fish and be outdoors. The family said he lived life to the fullest and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Dunaway Ward of Knippa; three sons, Lance Ward of Kerrville, Chance Ward and wife, Amanda, of Blanco, Rance Ward and wife, Wendy, of Kerrville; six grandchildren, Kayla, Megan, and Mason Ward, Kyah and Audrey Ward, and Kiersten Ward; one sister, Marsha Olson and husband, Randy, of Kerrville; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family requests memorials be made to Uvalde Hospice, 1038 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801. A guestbook is available at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net.

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Wanda B. “Nee Nee” McClure, 67, of Knippa died on Jan. 4, 2017, in Harper. She was born on May 21, 1949, in Crystal City to Ruby Alice (Dennis) and Steve Jefferson Stanley. She married John McClure on May 23, 1979, in Uvalde. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, of Knippa; one daughter, Deborah Lindley and husband, Lamar, of Fredericksburg; one son, Bryan Herman and wife, Michelle, of Murrieta, California; one stepson, Joe McClure; and one stepdaughter, Melissa Tucker, both of San Antonio; one brother, Steve “Bill” Stanley and wife, Joyce, of Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. McClure was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Vivian Mae Ayers and Billie Joe Stanley. A funeral service was held yesterday at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lamar Lindley, Justin Lindley, Joe McClure, Jeremiah Perkins, Hunter Herman, and Larry Capuchin.

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Charles Allen Sweeten, 88, of Jacksboro died on Dec. 31, 2016, in Jacksboro. He was born on Dec. 10, 1928, in Barksdale to Norah (Wall) and Charles William Sweeten. He was a veteran, having served in the U. S. Air Force. The family says he taught school in locations across Texas, including Uvalde, as well as being a preacher in Texas and Colorado; he spent his life ministering to others. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Julienne Sweeten; one sister; and three brothers. He is survived by three sons, Jeff Sweeten, Robert Sweeten, and Rick Sweeten; and two daughters, Diana Haller and Robin Gamble, all of Texas; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hill Country Church of Christ in Camp Wood.

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James E. Buckner Jr. passed beyond the veil Jan. 9, 2017, in Corpus Christi. He was born on Sept. 30, 1954, in Galveston, the oldest son of Shirley Harrington Buckner and James Ernest Buckner. He is survived by his father, James E. Buckner, of League City; his brother, Robert E. Buckner of La Marque; his high school sweetheart and wife of over 42 years, Rebecca Southworth Buckner; and their four daughters: J. Elizabeth Ericksen (Steve) of Hooper, Utah; Sarah Kathryn Jeter (Joseph) of Mont Belvieu; Melissa Christine Mathews (Michael) of Damon; Jessica Lauren Davis (Andrew) of Lockhart; as well as adopted daughter Stephanie Michelle DeVictoria (Aaron), her brothers and Papa T. Jim is also survived by 18 grandchildren: Benjamin James, Haley, Jacob and Zachary Ericksen; Nathaniel, Isaac, Caleb Harrington, Rachel, Tirzah and Eve Jeter; Tessa, Piper and Blythe Mathews; and Claire, Luke, Jonathan James, Rebecca Wren, and Leo Davis. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, and grandparents, Randall and Ora “Dimples” Harrington of Port Bolivar and Alice and Alfred Harryman of Galveston. Jim graduated from Texas A&M University in the centennial class of 1976 as a distinguished military student and distinguished military graduate with a degree in wildlife fisheries science. He worked for the Texas A&M Marine Advisory Service as a marine agent for five years for Jefferson and Chambers Counties, while doing graduate work in fisheries economics and after. During that time he helped many rice farmers convert their agricultural concerns to crawfish farming and served as liaison between commercial fishing businesses and advances being made in marine biology at the academic level. Jim was very successful at this, having the every man quality that made it possible for him to communicate with those more highly educated than he as well as many he so loved and respected with little formal education. In 1983 he formed a partnership with a commercial fisherman and dear friend, Eddie Lee Nelson, and founded Redfish Culture Farm. Together they were able to create the optimal conditions which enabled their redfish fingerlings to grow to maturity and spawn out of season in a controlled environment. They also built one of the first shrimp farms in the state of Texas. In 1987, Jim returned to graduate school and, building on his economics studies, completed a master’s degree in healthcare administration. Over the intervening years, he served as CEO at Eagle Lake Community Hospital, Cuero Community Hospital, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, and Dimmit Regional Hospital. During his tenure as CEO, Jim built two state of the art labor and delivery units, a new emergency room, surgical suites, and as CEO in Uvalde helped develop the charitable foundation that made the Kate Marmion Regional Cancer Medical Center, built the Women’s Imaging Center and made sure the hospital kept up with state-ofthe- art medical care by obtaining a 256-slice CT scanner, one of only three such scanners in use in the state at that time. In 2011, Jim was honored at the annual meeting of the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH) with the Gordon Russell Merit Award. Speaking of him at the time, TORCH Chairman John Henderson stated, “It’s not an overstatement to say that small hospitals and rural patients all across Texas have benefited from Jim Buckner’s service.” He also recruited and brought five new physicians to Uvalde Medical Care. In addition to his day job, Jim served on Governor Perry’s Medicare Reform Board in Austin, representing the American Hospital Association as he testified before the United States House of Representatives regarding a Medicaid Reform Bill, and met regularly with Uvalde’s state and federal representatives who valued his expertise and opinion. Under Jim’s leadership, in 2012 Uvalde Memorial Hospital was awarded the Press Ganey Distinctive Workplace Award, one of 13 hospitals so honored among their 10,000 hospital clients. At the time of the award UMH had remained above the 95th percentile for such outstanding quality for three years in a row. In 2013 UMH was named Uvalde’s Business of the Year, and like a proud papa, Jim was bursting with pride over the great work of his hospital family. Jim began his CEO tenure at Dimmit Regional Hospital in December 2013. Though he had many opportunities to move to corporate positions in larger healthcare systems, Jim was a people person, loved his hospital families, and knew he would not be happy away from his employees and patients. All who knew Jim knew he was an avid outdoorsman, saltwater fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, camping, and hunting. He also inherited his mother’s green thumb and loved to work in the yard. And those closest to him knew that while he felt he had a calling and a mission in rural healthcare, his greatest joy in life came from his family, being Sweet Baby James, Dad, and Paca – traveling, enjoying Spurs games, yard work, and concerts with Rebecca and together playing with their canine babies Callie and Logan, playing his guitar and singing with the family around a campfire, teaching his grandchildren to kayak, fish and shoot their BB guns, and sharing his in-depth knowledge and love of the Texas Gulf Coast, its ecosystem, and the importance of balance and thoughtful stewardship he had learned watching the changes over the years on his beloved beaches. These lessons transferred to other areas of his life. From a young child Jim had a strong testimony of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1983 Jim and Rebecca were baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. Jim served as Branch President in three different congregations as well as a Stake High Councilman. His favorite callings though always involved children, teaching the primary children and serving as Young Men’s President. Viewing and visitation is Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at Rushing Estes Knowles Mortuary in Uvalde. Memorial services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Ham Lane in Uvalde. Graveside services will be held Saturday at Galveston County Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas. Memorials to be sent to Dimmit Regional Hospital for The Dimmit Regional Women’s Center, visit www.dimmitregionalhospital.com and click donate.

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Gilbert M. Esparza, 55, of Uvalde died on Jan. 9, 2017, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. A funeral mass will be held today at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born on July 24, 1961, in Uvalde to Josefa (Marin) and Leandro Esparza. He married Maria Garcia on Aug. 30, 1985, in Uvalde. The family says he loved fishing, camping, the outdoors, and trucking. He is survived by his wife of 31 years; parents; mother-in-law, Maria P. Garcia of Uvalde; two daughters, Denika Huerta and husband, Jose, and Deanna Esparza and companion, Pete Sevilla, all of Uvalde; one sister, Leticia Risa of Uvalde; three brothers, Leandro Esparza Jr. and Javier Esparza, both of San Antonio, and Jaime Esparza of Austin; one grandchild, Nyeli Sevilla; two brothers-in-law, Armando Garcia of San Antonio, and Jose Garcia and wife, Irma, of Uvalde; and numerous cousins. Esparza was preceded in death by two brothers, Greg Esparza and Jerry Esparza.

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Dr. Rosemarie Rivera Garza passed away peacefully at her Uvalde home on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, after a long and fiercely-fought battle with cancer. She was 61. Funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde. Rose will be laid to rest tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson. From her birth in the Philippines on Feb. 13, 1955, to the day of her death in Uvalde, she brought laughter, joy, and a love of life to everyone she knew. Rose was born in San Teodoro, on the Filipino island of Mindoro, and grew up in Manila. She graduated as a registered nurse in 1976 and immigrated to the United States in 1978. In 1981, she married Dr. R. Steve Garza; they moved to Uvalde with their two daughters, Kim and Lindsay, seven years later. She was devoted to her family, including her siblings and the extended Rivera and Garza clans, and loved gathering with them for holidays and vacations, all with lots of picture-taking. Rose loved education and nursing, and dedicated her life to both. She worked as a nurse with open-heart surgery specialty, a clinical educator, a nursing instructor, and a director of ICU. She earned two master’s degrees and completed her Ph.D in nursing in 2014, and she implemented and directed the community health worker program at Uvalde Memorial Hospital until her death. Many of these accomplishments were achieved while undergoing chemotherapy treatments for breast and ovarian cancer, which she was diagnosed with in 1993 and 2009, respectively. Rose was an active member of the Uvalde community, a bright light in organizations like the Catholic Women’s Society, the Cursillo movement, the St. Henry de Osso Family Project, and the Rural Health Advisory Board, appointed by Governor George W. Bush. She was passionate about her work and her friends at Uvalde Memorial Hospital and the family of faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she also served as a lector and eucharistic minister. She deeply loved, and was loved by, every social and spiritual community of which she was a part. Those communities are many, too numerous to list. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Steve Garza of Uvalde; two daughters, Kimberly Garza of Denton and Lindsay Garza of Austin; two brothers, Virgilio (Rosa) Rivera Jr. of League City, and Dr. Joel (Adora) Rivera of Mesquite; three sisters, Dorothy (Antonio) Diaz of Brisbane, Australia, Leslie (Erwin) David of Texas City, and Dr. Maria Lourdes (Jomar) Patawaran of Dickinson; and numerous devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives-in-law from the Rio Grande Valley to the Philippines. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgilio and Marcela Rivera. Rushing-Estes-Knowles Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rose’s name to the St. Henry de Osso Family Project, 114 E. Nopal, Uvalde, TX, 78801.

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Wanda B. “Nee Nee” McClure, 67, of Knippa died on Jan. 4, 2017, in Harper. She was born on May 21, 1949, in Crystal City to Ruby Alice (Dennis) and Steve Jefferson Stanley. She married John McClure on May 23, 1979, in Uvalde. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, of Knippa; one daughter, Deborah Lindley and husband, Lamar, of Fredericksburg; one son, Bryan Herman and wife, Michelle, of Murrieta, California; one stepson, Joe McClure; and one stepdaughter, Melissa Tucker, both of San Antonio; one brother, Steve “Bill” Stanley and wife, Joyce, of Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. McClure was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Vivian Mae Ayers and Billie Joe Stanley. A funeral service was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, followed by interment at Knippa Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lamar Lindley, Justin Lindley, Joe McClure, Jeremiah Perkins, Hunter Herman, and Larry Capuchin.

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David Eugene (Mac) McIntosh, age 85, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away at 5:28 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at IU Health Arnett Hospital Lafayette. Born on Feb. 11, 1931, in Utopia, he was the son of the late William E. McIntosh and Anna Louise (Barton) McIntosh. He graduated from Utopia High School. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He married Norma Jean Wilson on Oct. 9, 1952, in Ambia, Indiana, and she survives him. Mac retired after 37 years from Fairfield as head of maintenance and safety. He was a member of Voiture 40 & 8, American Legion Post #11, and was a Lafayette City Council member from 1980 to 1991. He loved his Texas roots. He was an avid fisherman in Texas for 26 years, and in Minnesota for over 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking and lapidary. Mac had a great sense of humor, always an advocate for the underdog, and never met a stranger. He said what he meant and meant what he said. He was idolized by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the feeling was mutual. Surviving with his wife are his children: David M. McIntosh (wife: Julie) of Rochester, New York, Diane Sherman (husband: Don) of Marble Falls, and Dawn Thurnauer (husband: Gary) of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother: William H. McIntosh (wife: Reva) of Blanco; seven grandchildren: Daniel McIntosh (fianceé: Erin Maley), Claire Meraz (husband: Bryan), Jennifer Tracey (husband: Austin), Amanda Varenhorst (husband: Aaron, Allison Santillan (husband: Abraham), Charlotte Thurnauer and Bryan Thurnauer; and five great-grandchildren, Brynn Meraz, Lennan Meraz, Summer Maley, Archer Varenhorst and Ava Varenhorst. He was preceded in death by a sister, Florene Shaw and a brother, Frederick J. McIntosh. A memorial visitation was held yesterday from 5-7 p.m., at Hippensteel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Research Foundation, www.parkinsonhope.org/donate or donor’s charity of choice. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.

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Estela H. Mendoza, 56, of Uvalde died on Jan. 6, 2017, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. She was born on Feb. 14, 1960, in Leakey to Paulina Ramirez and Tomas Hernandez. She is survived by her husband, Abraham Mendoza of Uvalde; two daughters, Christela Mendoza and fiancé, Joshua Clark, of San Antonio, and Sara Hernandez of Uvalde; four sisters, Lucy Gallegos and husband, Jerry, Polly Flores and husband, Manuel, Leticia Hernandez Cobarrubia, and Gloria Cazares and husband, Jacinto, all of Uvalde; two brothers, Tomas Hernandez II and wife, Belen, of Uvalde, and David Hernandez and wife, Angel, of Hondo; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Abraham Mendoza Jr.; and two brothers, Daniel Hernandez and Luis Martin Hernandez. A funeral mass was held on Monday at 4 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Abraham Mendoza, Tomas Hernandez III, Joshua Clark, Jacinto Cazares, Daniel Herrera, David Manual Hernandez, Alfonso Mendoza, and Felipe Mendoza. Honorary pallbearers were Xavier Cobarrubia, Michael E. Cobarrubia, and Johnathan Hernandez.

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Gloria Urrutia, 57, of Uvalde died on Jan. 3, 2017, in San Antonio. She was born on Dec. 28, 1959, in Lubbock to Amelia (Jacques) and Ramon Gonzales. She married Carlos Urrutia on Nov. 22, 1997, in Del Rio. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, of Del Rio; two daughters, Lynn Vasquez and partner, Joe Ledesma, of Louisiana, and Janette Vasquez and partner, Santiago Perez, of Uvalde; two sons, Jamaine Lewis and Isaiah Lewis, both of Baytown; five sisters, Rosalinda Gonzales and partner, Ruben Reyes, of Sabinal, Mary Lou Valdez and husband, Paul, of California, Sonia Arteaga and husband, Leo, of Odessa, Angelina Gonzales and partner, Raymond Williams, of San Antonio, and Marisa Alaniz and husband, Krist, of Uvalde; five brothers, Manuel Jacques of Plainview, Freddie Gonzales and wife, Rosie, Ramon Gonzales Jr. and wife, Elida, and Mario Gonzales and wife, Gloria, all of Uvalde, and Alex Gonzales and wife, Cynthia, of Corpus Christi; six grandchildren, Juan Marcos Rocha Jr., Aaron Rocha, Heather Vasquez, Jazlyn Maldonado, Judah Elijah Lewis, and Matthew Jeremiah Lewis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Urrutia was preceded in death by her parents, and two granddaughters, Monique Rocha and Glorhea Railynn Lewis. Graveside services were held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Uvalde Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Rocha, Aaron Rocha, Joe Ledesma, Santiago Perez, Arnulfo Rodriguez, and Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

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Jared “Jerry” Randolph Gildart, 82, of Camp Wood died on Dec. 26, 2016, in San Antonio. He was born on Sept. 3, 1934, in Barksdale to Ivie (Howerton) and Fred Gildart. After graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force where he spent the next 20 years as a sentry dog handler, finishing up as an instructor. After his military retirement the family moved to Camp Wood. He operated the Gulf Station in Barksdale and then the station in Camp Wood; he then built the Canyon Auto Parts store and remained there until retirement. The family says he will be remembered for his sense of humor and love of his fellow man; he treated everyone with respect regardless of their station in life. He became a Christian and helped local widows by supplying them with deer meat and firewood. He started a youth organization behind the auto parts store where kids could gather and play pool, watch cable TV and hold dances free of charge. The family says he supplied the Get N Go with a volleyball net and ball for use in the park. Gildart always put family first in all things. According to the family, he taught them to fish, drive, shoot, and change tires; be self reliant and independent, but he was always there to catch them if they fell. Gildart is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Gildart of Camp Wood; three daughters, Cheryl Gildart of Camp Wood, Cynthia Baete and husband, Charlie, of San Antonio, and Tracy Martin and partner, Noe De La Garza, of Rockport; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fredrick Gildart of San Antonio, and Joe Cooper and wife, Yvette, of Pipe Creek; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Freddie Lou Gildart; grandparents, Lillie and J.W. Gildart, and Lilly and Bud Howerton. A funeral service was held on Dec. 30, 2016, at 2 p.m at First Baptist Church in Camp Wood, followed by interment at the Barksdale Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Powell, Thomas Powell, John Field, Jared Field, Noe De La Garza, and James Shackelford. Honorary pallbearers were Gorman Hill, Lonny Ray Webb, Milburn Wooldridge, and Alan Elfant.

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Glenn H. McCarthy Jr., 78, of Houston died on Jan. 12, 2017, in Houston. McCarthy was born on Aug. 12, 1938, in Houston, to Faustine Lee and Glenn H. McCarthy. His father was an oil wildcatter and hotelier. McCarthy received a Bachelor of business administration degree from Sam Houston State University in 1962, and a Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in 1967. He began his law practice that year, working first in general law, then specializing in real estate and oil and gas law. The family says he was a great pilot; flying was very important to him. His love for flying started as a boy, playing in the plane his father purchased from a dear family friend, Howard Hughes Jr. McCarthy would frequently fly his family to and from their ranch near Uvalde. His career in the oil and gas industry began before he finished high school. In 1959, he became president of McCarthy Oil and Gas Corporation. According to the family, during its existence, the corporation’s exploration efforts have yielded over 800 producing wells and discovered 16 new oil and gas fields and 15 major extensions of existing oil and gas fields. McCarthy also served as president and principal owner of MTH Construction Company; served as vice president, president and chairman of the board of Tenroc Corporation; and served as chairman of The Shamrock Hotel Corporation. He was involved in numerous professional law and petroleum industry organizations and charitable causes. He was a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as well as a member of the Masons, the Shriners, and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. He is survived by one son, Glenn H. McCarthy III; and former wife, Francis Rader McCarthy, both of Houston; one sister, Leah McCarthy McCurry, of Houston; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Mary Margaret Davis, Glenna Lee Satterfield, and Faustine Lee Garbrecht. A memorial service was held yesterday at 10 a.m. at Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston. The Rev. Andy Cunningham officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St., Houston, TX, 77024; Richmond State School, 711 E. 11th St., Houston, TX, 77008; or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Otela Marie Davis Patterson, better known as Tela or Mur, was born on Oct. 21, 1917, in Gonzales to Joe Davis and Otela (Lockhart) Davis. She passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Kerrville, at the age of 99. The family moved to Uvalde when she was 10 years old. She graduated from Uvalde High School, and then from Tyler Commercial College. After graduation, she went to work in Uvalde, where she began dating Jack Hamilton Patterson. They were married on June 22, 1937. Together, they moved to Rio Frio, and she and Jack began ranching. Tela was involved in all aspects of the operation, stopping just long enough to give birth to three children. Daughter Allyne was the first-born. She married Dole Crider and had one son, Mark, and one granddaughter, Madison. Madison is married to Joseph Failla. Mark later married Cenisa, adding Houston and Kaitlynn to the family. Her second daughter, Rena Joe, had two daughters, Lindsay and Lanie. Lindsay is the mother of Luke and Sarah. Lanie and her husband, Cully, are the parents of one son, Cade. Rena Joe later married Red Johnson. Tela’s youngest child and only son, WB Patterson III, married Ginger Rimkus. They are the parents of three children, Sheryl, WB IV (Cuatro) and Jack. Sheryl and her husband, Jim, are the parents of Duane, Jamie, Whitney, and Max. Duane and his wife, Elly, are the parents of Tri and Autumn. Whitney and her husband, Kerry, are the parents of Sutton and Saxon. Max has one daughter, Adilan. Cuatro and his wife, Kendall, are the parents of two sons, Hunter and Riley, both currently at Texas A&M University. Jack and his wife, Kathy, are the parents of Morgan, Jack Wilson II, and Grady. Tela also loved the Cravey Sisters, whom she referred to as her “other daughters.” The love between the two families was something she cherished. Mur was very proud of her family and felt very blessed to have all of them living nearby. Having her family visit her was one of her greatest joys in life. Tela was a very proud Texan, telling all those that would listen about her grandfather fighting in the Battle of San Jacinto. She was a charter member of the Caddel- Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Tela was also a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Leakey United Methodist Church, Tela was preceded in death by her parents; two siblings; her husband, Jack; her daughter, Rena Joe; two sons-inlaw, Doyle and Red; and sister-in-law, Doris Langford. Pallbearers were Mark Crider, Cuatro Patterson, Jack Patterson, Jim Wilson, Cully Vickers, and Ruben Navarro. Honorary pallbearers were James Pate, W.B. Sansom Jr., Bill Greenwalt, Ray Baker, Jim Jackson, Carl Chisum, and Don Tumlinson. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Leakey United Methodist Church. The Rev. Walter Prescher officiated. Interment followed at the Rio Frio Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the Rio Frio Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 247, Rio Frio, TX, 78879, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were under the care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey.

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Jose A. Perez, 83, of Uvalde died on Jan. 17, 2017, at his residence. Services are pending with Rushing Estes Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.

Eva R. Zamarripa of Uvalde, 93, died on Jan. 12, 2017, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Dec. 23, 1923, in Helena to Angela (Bermea) and Alfonzo Rabago. She is survived by one son, Raymundo Ruiz and wife, Emma, of Uvalde; three grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Zamarripa was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Zamarripa. A vigil was held on Friday, at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes- Knowles Mortuary. A graveside service was held on Saturday, at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery.

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