Jaecob Daniel Gonzales, 30, of Uvalde died on Aug. 3, 2016, in Galveston. Services are pending under the care of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.
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Juan F. Ibarra Jr.
Juan Francisco Ibarra, Jr., 33, of Uvalde died on Aug. 1, 2016, at University Hospital in San Antonio after an accident. He was born on March 30, 1983, in Uvalde to Nora (Rios) and Juan Ibarra. He married Jan Alejandro on April 21, 2001, in Uvalde. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, of Uvalde; father, of Uvalde; mother, of San Antonio; paternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Jose Maria Ibarra; three sons, Joseph Ibarra, Jacob Ibarra, and Joshua Ibarra; one sister, Jackie Ibarra, all of Uvalde; two brothers, Julian Ibarra of Uvalde, and Jaime Ibarra of San Antonio; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesus and Maria Rios. A rosary was recited on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass was held on Friday at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Amador Hernandez, Alfred Alejandro Jr., Julian Ibarra, Jaime Ibarra, Carmelo Ibarra, Adam Olvedo, Javier Ibarra, and Jose Olvedo.
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Norma J. Norman
Norma Jean “Jeanie” Norman, 82, of Uvalde died on Aug. 3, 2016, in San Antonio after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Uvalde Fellowship Hall, located at 220 N. High St. She was born on June 11, 1934, to Cora (Jones) and Lynn Buchanan in Caruthersville, Missouri. She graduated from Uvalde High School in 1953. She attended Texas Tech University where she met and married Charles H. “Buddy” Norman in 1955. The family says she was a woman of many talents; a loving mom and wife, and a friend to all she met. Norman is survived by her husband of 62 years, of Uvalde; four daughters Lynnette Caston and husband, Larry, of San Antonio, Diana Kral and husband, Steve, of Springfield, Missouri, Sheila Morgan and husband, Phil, of San Antonio, and Lisa Arnim and husband, Otto, of Uvalde; nine grandchildren, Cory Caston, Lindsey Caston-Castillo and husband, Mauricio, Zachary Kral and wife, Sherice, Brittany Ackley and husband, Mike, Candice Morgan, Caitlin Morgan, Charlie Arnim, Sidney Arnim, and Otto Arnim IV; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Floyd Buchanan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association by visiting www.lbda.org and clicking ‘ways to give’ or Vitas Hospice of San Antonio by visiting www.vitas.com/community-connection/donation-form.
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Juan A. Silva
Juan Antonio Silva, 72, of Sabinal died on Aug. 3, 2016, at his residence. A rosary was recited yesterday and will be recited again today at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sabinal, with interment to follow at Sabinal Cemetery. He was born on July 14, 1944, in Devine to Guadalupe (Hererra) and Juan Alberto Silva. He is survived by three daughters, Juventina S. Capistrano, and Josefina Silva, both of Beaumont, and Diana Silva of Dallas; seven sons, John A. Silva Jr., Jaime Silva, and Jeff Silva, all of Sabinal, Javier Silva and Jacob Silva, both of Uvalde, Joel Silva of Keene, and Julian Silva of Delavan, Illinois; three sisters, Odilia S. Arredondo and Gloria Silva, both of Uvalde, and Yolanda Sanchez of Elgin, Illinois; one brother, David Silva of Pingree Grove, Illinois; 35 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Silva was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Juan Alberto Silva Jr. Pallbearers will be Lalo Ramirez, Javier Silva Jr., Jacob Silva Jr., Jonathon Silva, John Silva Jr., Ceasar Chavez, Jeff Silva Jr., and Trey Johnson.
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Helen Ybarra
Helen Ybarra, 90, of Sabinal died on Aug. 2, 2016, at Hondo Community Care Center and Rehabilitation. She was born on July 21, 1926, in Sabinal to Catarina (Lopez) and Porfirio Flores. She married Feliberto Ybarra in Sabinal on Aug. 26, 1945. She is survived by six daughters, Barbara Y. Alvares, Odilia Y. Silvas and husband, Roy, all of Sabinal, Belia Y. Garcia and husband, Amado, of Houston, Lupe Y. Gutierrez and husband, Sal, of San Antonio, Alicia Y. Ramos and husband, Juan, of Santa Maria, California, and Josie Y. Villarreal and husband, Luis, of Pearsall; two sons, Gilberto ‘’Boy’’ Ybarra of Gainesville, and Joe Ybarra of Chicago, Illinois; two sisters, Lupe Sandoval of Sabinal, and Julia Reyna of Los Angeles, California; 18 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sisters, Petra F. Laughlin, Juanita F. Pruneda, and Elvira F. Alejandro; and three brothers, Alfonso Flores, Camilo Flores and Pete Flores Jr. A funeral mass was held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sabinal, followed by interment at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Sabi-
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Johnnie B. Bradley
Johnnie B Bradley, mother of Brad Bradley, Roberta Bradley Walden, Elizabeth Bradley Kring, and Phoebe Bradley Fowler, died at home in Del Rio, Texas, as she wished on August 8. She was fortunate in that she didn’t suffer a lengthy terminal illness, that she was in no pain, and, happily, that her mind was never as old as her body became. She remained a beautiful, high-spirited woman all her life. Born Dec. 11, 1916, the only child of a Rising Star farmer, Will Reynolds, and a Leakey rancher, Elizabeth Bybee Reynolds, Johnnie B grew up in Leakey with dozens of first, second, and third cousins who were beloved to her – the McCoys, the Rowans, the Bybees and many others. She was a petite, but sturdy, beautiful woman who didn’t need makeup or even beautiful clothes to be beautiful, and she didn’t have a fake or mean bone in her body. Her children always appreciated that she was unpretentious, neither self-deprecating nor bragging, always inspirational, never discouraging, ever hopeful that her children would be safe, be happy, and live fulfilling lives. She saw no limits for the potential of any human, her own children in particular. It was a comfort to her children that she did not gossip, and that, if anyone did gossip, she would say something such as, “But for the grace of God, there go I” or something like “Well, don’t believe it [gossip] unless you see it for yourself.” Always as sharp as a tack, Johnnie B, as she was known to her friends, loved language and learning and she believed in opportunity. She taught herself to type at the kitchen table, and she studied for the GED at the kitchen table. Her children are proud that a woman with only a seventh-grade education found it important to teach herself so that she could earn her GED and, eventually, that she was able to work as a civil service employee and, finally, to retire as one. At different times in her life, she was a desk clerk at Roswell Hotel, a proofreader for Del Rio News Herald, a secretary for the state, and a civil service employee for many, many years at Laughlin Air Force Base. She was proud of every position she held. She had two rules for her children : 1) Do not get injured 2) Always come home for Thanksgiving (no matter what!). She was obsessed with knowing where her children were, even when her children were in their 60s. If you were the good child and let her know where you were going to be, you could be in Newport News, Virginia, on a weekend trip and call her to know if you needed an umbrella that day. She did not judge people. But if you wanted to know if she had a lot of Irish in her, you could say something negative about any one of her children. It might even be true. You just wouldn’t want to mention it. For example, if “X” didn’t make Thanksgiving, you wouldn’t want to say it out loud to Johnnie B. Johnnie B had many, many dear friends over the years who found her to be cheery and pleasant and with whom she shared many a good cup of coffee in her living room. We want to list all their names here, but, of course we would be leaving off a name and hurting someone’s feelings. Still, we must mention Merle Davenport and Lorene Cummins. Johnnie B was not a proud, bold, or outspoken person, but she was very proud of all four of her children. She is survived by all of her children: Brad Bradley and his wife, Jo Marie; Roberta Walden, Lizz (Elizabeth) Kring and her husband, Billy; Phoebe Fowler and her husband, Howdy. Johnnie B is also survived by eight of her nine grandchildren as well as by all 14 of her great-grandchildren, all of whom she was very proud. Without a doubt, the people beloved by her who preceded her in death will be at heaven’s gate to welcome Johnnie B home: her parents, her grandparents, all of her many cousins who were so dear to her, her good neighbor, Lorene, her beloved grandson, Lee, and her adopted “sister,” Nell Thompson, whom she missed dreadfully for over 60 of her 99 years and eight months. Johnnie will be laid to rest August 23 at 10 a.m. next to her mother, Elizabeth Bybee Reynolds, and her grandmother, Phoebe Jane Jewel Bybee, in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Real County. The family of Johnnie B would like to thank Nelson’s Funeral Home in Leakey for their careful managing of Mother’s trip to and burial in Leakey as well as Hospice Care of Del Rio and Mother’s long time caregivers who made possible Johnnie B’s wish to remain in her own home all her days: Connie, Ida, Lupe, and Gloria. Mother was so blessed, and so were we.
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Carl R. Sheff
Carl Roy Sheff, age 49, passed away Aug. 2, 2016, in Uvalde. Carl will always be remembered as an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Cheri Winter; children, Brett (Kristi) Nicholson, Wade Sheff, and Wyatt Sheff; father, Robert (Jeanette) Sheff; mother, Lynette (Richard) Meneses; brother, Dale (Vicki) Sheff: grandchildren, Skye Jones, Presley, Molly, and Dorothy Nicholson: and other nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held yesterday at 10 a.m. at Meadowlawn Memorial Park (5611 E. Houston St., San Antonio). The Rev. Jim Taylor officiated.
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David G. Smyth
David Gregory Smyth, 79, of Uvalde died on Aug. 6, 2016, at Uvalde Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on May 3, 1937, in Uvalde to Mary Nell (Robinson) and Lewis Miller Smyth Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his children and grandchildren. Smyth’s career included professional land surveying, heavy construction supervision, inspection and layout. He was also involved in land development and sales. He began his surveying experience in February 1956, and began a surveying company in 1977 in Frio County. According to the family, during his years in Frio County, Smyth served on the Dilley Independent School Board as a member and as president; he also formed the committee that was successful in bringing the Dolph Briscoe Unit Texas state prison to the outskirts of Dilley. In 2003, he moved the company to his hometown of Uvalde, where he renewed his membership in St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and reconnected with longtime friends. Smyth served as a director and officer of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors for 13 years and was elected by the membership as president in 1996 and 1997. The family says he was appointed by former Gov. Rick Perry to two six-year terms on the state regulatory board, the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, and was subsequently appointed chairman by Perry during his second term. The family says Smyth was highly esteemed by fellow surveyors and was considered an expert in river boundaries and retracement of historic ancient original surveys. Alongside other prominent surveyors, he presented two seminars annually to teach retracement of original surveys and gradient boundary techniques along with surveying ethics and standards. The family says over the course of his career, Smyth received numerous awards from the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors for exemplary surveying performance, and he will be missed by his friends in the surveying profession. Funeral services were held yesterday at 10 a.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Marsh officiated. Pallbearers were grandsons Alex Gifford, James Caton, Charley Caton, River Miller, Aidan Brotherton, and Trevor Smyth.
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Paul A. French
Paul Allen French of Uvalde passed away at the age of 75 on Aug. 10, 2016, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy L. French, and his 97-year-old mother, Lucille French. Allen is also survived by his three sons, Randy A. and his wife Sonia; Woody R. and his wife Christine; and Dwayne. Allen had 5 grandchildren that adored him: Wesley K.; Jonathan D.; Travis A.; Whitney B. and Wylie A. Allen also leaves behind his loving sister, Shirley French, and her daughters, Renee and her husband, Kelly Looper; Rachel and her husband, Jesse de Soto, and their children. Allen had a firm belief in the Bible’s hope of the resurrection, which will be the subject of his memorial to be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 210 Jolly St. in Uvalde, on Aug. 20, 2016, at 2 p.m.
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Jaecob D. Gonzales
Jaecob Daniel Gonzales, 30, of Uvalde died on Aug. 3, 2016, in Lovelady. He was born on Jan. 13, 1986, in Uvalde to Julia (Lira) and Daniel Gonzales. He is survived by his parents; paternal grandmother, Olga Brooks; two brothers, Daniel Gonzales Jr. and wife, Clarissa, and Caeleb Daniel Gonzales and wife, Alexandra, all of Uvalde; two nieces, Jaslene Gonzales of Uvalde, and Aubree Gonzales of San Antonio; one nephew, Michael Adam Rodriguez of Uvalde; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Juanita and Cecilio Lira; and paternal grandfathers, Pedro Harris Gonzales and Gary Brooks. A rosary was recited on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass was held on Friday at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers were Chris Gonzales, Frank Alvarez, Carlos Camacho, Chacho Gomez, David Flores, and Jesse Coronado.
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John A. Wilmoth
John Allen Wilmoth, 68, of Seguin, formerly of Uvalde, died on Aug. 9, 2016, in Seguin. A memorial service will be held on Aug. 20, 2016, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Seguin. The Rev. Ron Welborn and the Rev. Andy Smith will officiate. He was born on April 6, 1948, in Bastrop, Louisiana, to Roberta (Walker) and Thomas Wilmoth. He was a peace officer and worked in the criminal justice field for probation departments in Uvalde and San Angelo. According to the family, above all else, he was a family man; he loved spending time outdoors with family and taking trips across the country on his motorcycle with his beloved wife. The family says he also devoted time to animal rescue and adopted many of the pit bulls that were placed with him. He was preceded in death by his parents. Wilmoth is survived by his wife, Christine Wilmoth of Seguin; five children, Melanie Chavez and husband, Saul, of Camp Wood, Melody Vernor and husband, Carroll, of Barksdale, Cory Nelson and wife, Caroline of Cibolo, and Aaron Nelson, Shalan Judd and husband, Bryan, all of New Braunfels; nine grandchildren, C.K. Hutcherson and fiancée, Sarah Journey, T.J. Hutcherson, Micah Vernor, Anna Vernor, Taylor Nelson, Makenna Nelson, Jared Nelson, Grant Judd, and Bryce Judd; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Tommy Wilmoth and wife, ZoeAnn, of Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and loving friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, P.O. Box 1593, Seguin, TX, 78155. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary.
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Correction
In the obituaries that were published in Thursday’s edition of the Uvalde Leader-News, it should have said that a graveside service for Johnnie B. Bradley was scheduled for Aug. 13, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Real County.
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Jose M. Alvarez
Jose M. ‘’Indio’’ Alvarez, 64, of Uvalde died on Aug. 13, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 16, 1951, in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico, to Catalina (Aguilar) and Manuel Alvarez. He married Beatriz Aguirre on Feb. 19, 1993, in Uvalde. He is survived by his wife of 23 years; three sons, David Polanco and wife, Cynthia, of Hondo, Simon Alvarez and wife, Isabel Ponce, and Adam Alvarez and wife, Lizette, all of Uvalde; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and best friend, Fidencio Rivera. Alvarez was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Joey Alvarez and Jaime Polanco. A rosary was recited on Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass was held yesterday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Cremation was under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
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“Red” Emerson
Alfonso James Emerson Jr., fondly called “Red” by everyone who knew him, was born in Sabinal on Jan. 20, 1925, and passed away at age 91 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio on Aug. 13, 2016. A memorial service for Red will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Sabinal Church of Christ. Minister David Sprott will officiate. After attending school in Sabinal, Red left at age 18 to defend his country during World War II. He served in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy as an aircraft gunner and seaman. Serving on three U.S. Navy ships in World War II, Red received the Bronze Star, five Silver Stars, 10 Blue Stars, and numerous Green Stars and Red Stars. He also received the Presidential Unit Citation for helping locate the Japanese fleet in the Pacific Ocean. After the war, Red returned to Sabinal and worked at various construction jobs for employers including the Fowler Brothers, Fred and Mackey Woodley, Doc Saunders, and Sammy Felts. Among building sites where he worked were Sunny Clime Farm and La Jita Girl Scout Camp. In 1972 Red went to work at the Waters Ranch in Utopia where he worked for the past 44 years, starting as a rock layer and eventually working his way up to foreman. He remained active on the ranch until the last few months of his life. Lou Waters said, “Red was a most loyal, honest, trustworthy, dependable person, and we were honored to have him living and working on our ranch all these years. He had an incredible memory and could remember details about rainfall, crops, and machinery from all the years past without ever writing down anything. He was a good, wonderful man.” Red was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso James Emerson Sr., and Ruby Fowler Emerson; his three sisters and their husbands, Louise Slater and husband, Bill, Dorothy Anderson and husband, Lloyd, and Margaret Ann Merrill and husband, John. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judy; son, Jamie Emerson and wife, Allyson; two precious grandchildren, Ashley and Casey Emerson. He is also survived by nephews, Arthur Ray Slater and Toby Anderson, and niece, Pam Thomas and husband, Mike. Arrangements are under the care of Uvalde Funeral Home.
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Leama G. Holmes
Services for Leama Gene Keele Holmes, 91, of Liberty City, were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Chandler Street Church of Christ in Kilgore. Graveside services were held yesterday at 2 p.m. at the Uvalde Cemetery. Gene was born on Feb. 20, 1925, to Leamon Ganaway Keele and Alta Mae Howell Keele. She was married to Jesse Edward Holmes on Aug. 31, 1942. They were married for 52 years when he passed away. They had four children: the late Terry Joe; Berverly Stanglin and her husband, John, of Liberty City; Howard Holmes of Kerrville; and Gary Holmes and his wife, Joye, of Mansfield. Gene has nine grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren, and one brother, Bill Keele and his wife, Kay, of Arlington.
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Johnnie M. Hughes
Johnnie Mae Hughes, 83, of Uvalde died on Aug. 14, 2016 in Uvalde. She was born on July 25, 1933, in La Salle County to Johnnie (Crawford) and Jake Irvin Cain. The family says she later came to know and love her step-father, William Thomas Bull. Hughes spent most of her life in South Texas, including time in both Dimmit and La Salle Counties. At the time of her death, she was a resident of The Veranda in Uvalde. The family says she enjoyed traveling, genealogy and crafting; she believed in God and knew him to be her Lord and savior. She is survived by one son, William Thomas “Bill” Hughes and wife, Amy, of Hondo, and one granddaughter, Tegatha Lea Hughes and husband, Levi, of Pleasanton. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather. A memorial service was held yesterday at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Carrizo Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org and click ‘donate now’ or American Legion 359-Clarence Mobley Post, 113 South 5th Street, Carrizo Springs, TX, 78834.
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Juan Rios
Juan Rios, 65, of Batesville died on Aug. 12, 2016, in New Braunfels. He was born on Feb. 4, 1951, in Batesville to Barbarita (Sambrano) and Domingo Rios. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Allen Rios of Batesville; two daughters, Adelita Rios of New Braunfels, and Brittany Rodriguez of La Pryor; four sons, Juan Antonio Rios of Asherton, Damian Rios of New Braunfels, Manuel Rios of Pinconning, Michigan, and Esiquio Esparza of Batesville; three sisters, Estella Rios and Delia Vasquez, both of Batesville, and Trinidad Lara of Uvalde; six brothers, Regino Rios, Jose Santos Rios and Julian Rios, all of Batesville, Feliciano Rios of Carrizo Springs, Eluterio Rios of Catarina, and Domingo Rios of Georgia; 19 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rios was preceded in death by one son, Ramiro Rios; parents; and one sister, Elvira Rios. A rosary was recited on Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass was held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Batesville. Interment followed at Batesville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Damian Rios, Tito Rios, Jeronimo Salgado, Justin Rios, Robert Lara, and Felipe Lara. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Bennett, Wally Garcia, and Asael Melendrez.
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Albert R. Saathoff
Albert Rolf Saathoff, 83, of Hondo died on Aug. 12, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 1, 1932, in Hondo to Helena (Leinweber) and Albert Herman Saathoff. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. The family says he was a lifelong farmer in Medina County, and was one of the first to raise cotton in the county. In 1981 he went into partnership with his son, Greg, raising corn, maize, spinach and various other vegetables. In 1985, as S&S Farms, they began farming over 700 acres of land in Sabinal. There they have farmed onions, cucumbers, maize, cotton, corn and many other crops. The family says he and his beloved wife, Martina, traveled extensively in the United States and Europe. According to the family, his favorite hobbies were family trips, playing card games with family and friends, and driving around to inspect his Hereford cattle, Brahman bull and tiger-striped calves; and he also enjoyed gambling trips to Las Vegas and living life to its fullest. Saathoff was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Meta Saathoff; two brothers, Edgar Saathoff and Arnold Saathoff; and one sister, Elna Hickey. He is survived by his wife, Martina Nester Saathoff; one son, Greg Saathoff and wife, Jean, of Hondo; two daughters, Denise Holzhaus and husband, Mickey, of Castroville and Andrea Bohmfalk and husband, Larry, of Hondo; nine grandchildren, Megan Bohmfalk Fernandez and husband, Eric, Katie Bohmfalk Hay and husband, Travis, Hannah Bohmfalk, Zachary Bohmfalk and wife, Aly, Grady Holzhaus and wife, Justine, Emily Holzhaus Schorr and husband, Nick, Vanessa Saathoff Cortez and husband, Anthony, Natalie Saathoff Taylor and husband, Jimmy, and Marshall Saathoff; three greatgrandchildren, Sadie Taylor, Beau Taylor and Kathryn Hallford; and one brother, Floyd Saathoff and wife, Doris, of Hondo. A rosary was recited and a memorial mass was held on Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hondo. Private entombment will be at a later date at Hondo Cemetery, St. John Mausoleum. Memorials donations may be made to St. John’s New Parish Hall Building Fund, 2102 Ave. J, Hondo, TX. 78861, or the charity of one’s choice.
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Arlie D. Estes
Arlie Devillar Estes, 75, of Floresville, formerly of Sabinal, died on July 22, 2016, in San Antonio. He was born on Oct. 19, 1940, in Corpus Christi to Leola (Nettle) and Albert Devillar Estes. He and three siblings were adopted by their grandparents, Charlie and Mittie Estes, after their father’s death in 1947. He spent several early years in Corpus Christi and then grew up on a farm in Sabinal. He graduated from Sabinal High School in 1959. He married Barbara Tillotson on Dec. 23, 1960, in Uvalde. To this union were born two children, Arlene Yvette and Allen Dale. The family says he worked as a backhoe operator for many years until disabled by a back injury; and he was an avid hunter and a licensed gunsmith. Estes is survived by his wife, of Floresville; two children, Arline Marquis and husband, Craig, and Allen Estes and wife, Lori, all of Floresville; six grandchildren, Wyatt Estes and wife, Jessica, Adrian Marquis, Angel John Marquis, Ruben Allen Marquis and wife, Justine, Julie Norine Gomez and husband, Ricky, and Krista Estes; six great-grandchildren, Renee Marquis, Jamin Marquis, Elijah Marquis, Marleey Marquis, Royce Gomez, and Izyk Gomez; and two siblings, Albert Estes and Shirley Splawn, both of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; one brother; and three sisters. A celebration of life was held on July 26, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Floresville.
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Jose Gil Jr.
Jose “David” Gil Jr., 71, of Dimmitt, formerly of La Pryor, died on Aug. 16, 2016, in Dimmitt. He was born on Jan. 22, 1945, in La Pryor to Sofia (Saldana) and Jose Gil Sr. The family says Gil started playing the accordion at age 11, and in 1961 he played on his first TV show in San Antonio. He moved to Dimmitt in 1965 and worked as a farmer. The family says while working in agriculture, he worked for Leroy and J.C. Pohlmeier for many years and they became lifelong friends. He met his future wife, Maria, in Olton in 1969, and the couple later married, residing in Dimmitt. In 1970, he formed his first band and named them Los Distintos Cinco with his brothers, his son and a close friend. The family says he was a hard worker who loved his job; he enjoyed watching WWE wrestling on television; and most importantly, he loved being around his family. He is survived by his wife, of Dimmitt; five sons, David Gil and wife, Adela, Daniel Gil and wife, Michelle, Julian Gil and wife, Cassie, Jose Gil III, and Robert Gil, all of Dimmitt; seven daughters, Yvette Ramirez and husband, Marcos, of Mesquite, Diana Maes and husband, Mark, and Maria Gil and husband, Mario, all of Hereford, Leticia Gil of Abilene, Melissa Gil and husband, Fabian, Debbie Gil and husband, Mark, and Dorothy Gil and husband, Raul, all of Dimmitt; three sisters, Lydia Vargas and husband, Abel, and Sylvia Garcia and husband, Jose, all of Dimmitt, and Clemencia Rendon of Amarillo; two brothers, Mario Gil and Rene Gil, both of Dimmitt; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gil was preceded in death by his parents. A viewing was held on Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Palabra De Vida Church. A funeral service was held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Dimmitt. The Rev. Abel Vargas Jr. officiated. Interment followed at the Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dimmit.
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