OBITUARIES (227)
MARIA AZUCENA SAUCEDO
1935-2018
MARIA AZUCENA SAUCEDO,entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory are her 4 Sons: Jimmy Saucedo of , Luis Antonio Saucedo (Fabiana), Gerrardo Martin Saucedo and Lucas Saucedo Jr. (Rosa) all of Eagle Pass; 1 Daughter:
GUDELIA NEIRA
1922-2018
Gudelia Neira “TIA” went to be with the Lord, March 11, 2018. She was our great aunt and we “Todos Los Cedillos De San Antonio” welcomed her into our family with nine grandkids for 5 ½ years to share all of our fun activities everywhere we went. She was a praying woman filled with love and compassion for all and is with Jesus and we will miss her company. Tia Gudelia was born on November 23, 1922 and died March 11, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Gudelia was also survived by many, many, nieces and nephews
WILLIAM SAMUEL WARREN RITCHIE
1977-2018
WILLIAM SAMUEL WARREN RITCHIE, born September 26, 1977 in Eagle Pass, Texas to William T. Ritchie and Mary Ann Basham Ritchie, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, February 23, 2018 in Cedar Creek, Texas. He had been battling a crippling condition known as life for 40 short, but seemed to be long, years and finally succumbed to it.
GERONIMO CRUZ
1958-2018
GERONIMO CRUZ,entered eternal rest on Monday, February 7, 2018 at the age of 91, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Raquel P. Cruz; 4 Sons: Guillermo Cruz (Yolanda), Gregorio Cruz (Blanca), Geronimo Cruz Jr. (Petra) and Martin J. Cruz (Betty), 6 Daughters: Dolores Bennett, Maria de Jesus Hernandez, Catalina Munoz (Carlos), Maria del Refugio Adams (Guadalupe), Ana Maria Walters (Larry) and Jessica Chavez (Tavare); 2 Sisters: Gregoria Escamilla and Bertha Salazar; 1 Brother: Claudio Cruz. Geronimo was also survived by 30 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at the County Cemetery with full Military Honors. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
LUIS R. URBINA
1943-2018
LUIS R. URBINA,entered eternal rest on Monday, February 6, 2018 at the age of 74, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Maria Elena G. Urbina; 3 Sons: Luis Antonio Urbina, Hugo Hilario Urbina and Jaime Javier Urbina; 2 Sisters: Margarita Olivares and Sylvia Garza; Luis was also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Interment followed at the County Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
RODOLFO E. VILLALPANDO
1929-2018
RODOLFO E. VILLALPANDO,entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 88, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Manuela P. Villalpando; 3 Sons: Rodolfo Villalpando (Elsa), Marcos Villalpando (Rosa) and Jorge Villalpando all of Eagle Pass. 1 Daughter: Rita Musquiz (Antonio Alejandro) of Eagle Pass. Rodolfo was also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:30 p. m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
LOUIS FRANK SALERNO
1928-2018
LOUIS FRANK SALERNO,entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the age of 89, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Maria Elena C. Salerno, 1 Son: Louis Salerno of Austin; 3 Daughters: Carla S. Woods, Ana Salerno and Christina Salerno all of Austin. Louis was also survived by 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Paul Catholic Church at 350 Sutton Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78228. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
FRANCES LEE RITCHIE
1940-2018
FRANCES LEE RITCHIE,entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 7, 2018 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory are her 2 Sons: Christopher Dean Ritchie and Robert Tray Ritchie both of Castroville, Texas; 1 Daughter: Aurora Torres Alejandro. Frances was also survived by 2 grandchildren: John Edward Ritchie II and Christopher Ritchie Jr.; 1 great grandchild Riley Zoey Ritchie. Visitation was held, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. graveside service. Interment followed at the Maverick County Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
GERONIMO CRUZ
1926-2018
GERONIMO CRUZ,entered eternal rest on Monday, February 7, 2018 at the age of 91, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Raquel P. Cruz; 4 Sons: Guillermo Cruz (Yolanda), Gregorio Cruz (Blanca), Geronimo Cruz Jr. (Petra) and Martin J. Cruz (Betty), 6 Daughters: Dolores Bennett, Maria de Jesus Hernandez, Catalina Munoz (Carlos), Maria del Refugio Adams (Guadalupe), Ana Maria Walters (Larry) and Jessica Chavez (Tavare); 2 Sisters: Gregoria Escamilla and Bertha Salazar; 1 Brother: Claudio Cruz. Geronimo was also survived by 30 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at the County Cemetery with full Military Honors. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
LUIS R. URBINA
1943-2018
LUIS R. URBINA,entered eternal rest on Monday, February 6, 2018 at the age of 74, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Maria Elena G. Urbina; 3 Sons: Luis Antonio Urbina, Hugo Hilario Urbina and Jaime Javier Urbina; 2 Sisters: Margarita Olivares and Sylvia Garza; Luis was also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Interment followed at the County Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211. SAMUEL MORALES1958-2018
SAMUEL MORALES,entered eternal rest on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the age of 59, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory are his 3 Sons: Fernando Morales (Mariela), Ricardo Morales and Samuel Morales Jr. (Jasmine); 2 Sisters: Concepcion Cazares and Elva Morales; 7 Brothers: Leonardo Morales, Alberto Morales, Salvador Morales, Hipolito Morales, Casimiro Morales, Ricardo Morales and Jesus Morales. Samuel was also survived by 3 grandchildren Cassandra Morales, Raul Morales and Julian Morales . Visitation was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Quemado, Texas. Interment followed at the Quemado Valley Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
JUAN JOSE YEBRA
1957-2018
JUAN JOSE YEBRA,entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the age of 60, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Hortencia Lopez, 5 Sons: Armando Yebra of Eagle Pass, Mario Yebra of Seattle, Rene Yebra of China, Juan Jose Yebra of El Paso, Texas and Eric Yebra of Corpus Christi; 3 Daughters: Melissa Yebra of San Antonio, Susana Yebra of Eagle Pass and Karina Yebra of Austin. Juan Jose was also survived by 6 grandchildren. Visitation was held on Monday, February 5, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. At the families request Juan Jose was cremated. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
Esther S. Ruiz has entered eternal rest on March 4, 2018 at the age of 88. Esther was survived by her son Roberto Ruiz, Ricardo Ruiz, Miguel Angel Ruiz, Reynaldo Ruiz, Rolando Ruiz and daughter Maria
VIRGINIA GUARDIOLA
1934-2018
VIRGINIA GUARDIOLA,entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory is her Son: Jose Manuel Guardiola of Arlington, Texas; 1 Daughter: Rosa Maria Mendez of Jacksonville, Florida; 1 Brother: Ramiro Mejia of Eagle Pass; 1 Sister: Romelia M. Gomez of Monclova, Coahuila. Virginia was also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great
SEVERA ALICIA MIRELES
1927-2018
SEVERA ALICIA MIRELES
Miss Severa Alicia Mireles, longtime Eagle Pass resident, passed away in San Antonio, TX on January 23, 2018 at the age of 90. Miss Mireles was born in Eagle Pass, TX on Sept. 3, 1927 to parents Tomas Mireles and Dolores Saucedo Mireles. She was the 4th of eight children and the last-surviving of all the Mireles siblings.
BLANCA AZUCENA REYES
1960-2018
BLANCA AZUCENA REYES,entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the age of 57, surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory is husband Juan Reyes Macias; 2 Sons: Juan Reyes Jr. (Araceli) of Quemado and Bruno Reyes of Eagle Pass; Mother: Enriqueta V. Diaz; 3 Brothers: Ervey Diaz, Elias Diaz and Eleazar Diaz; 5 Sisters: Argelia Vara, Maria M. Sanchez, Agda Lejia, Laura
Florencia Ramirez
1924-2018
Florencia has went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2018 at the age of 93. Florencia was born in Johns Town Pennsylvania to Placido Garcia and, Petra Cardoza on October 6, 1924. Florencia was survived by her four sons and her only daughter, Jesus Ramirez, Dora Luz Ramirez, Margarito Ramirez Jr, Rafael Ramirez, and Manuel Ramirez. She was also survived ber her brother and sister Arturo Garcia and family and Micaela Longoria and family. She had 16 grandchildren 37 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. A viewing service was held at Memorial Funeral Chapels on December 11, 2018. A funeral mass was held at Sacred Heart Church on December 12, 2018. Cremation services were performed at the request of the family. Arrangements were made under the care of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Ramirez Family.
Jose Valentin Gonzalez
1951-2018
Jose has went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018 at the age of 66. Jose was born Eagle Pass, TX to Alberto Gonzalez and Josefina Villareal on September 14, 1951. Jose was survived by his wife Tomasa Gonzalez and family. A viewing service was held on January 25, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Chapels. Family at Sancturio Nuestra Guadalupe in Piedras Negras, Coah, Mex. At this time we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Gonzalez Family.
Luis Morin
1959-2018
Luis Morin has went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2018 at the age of 58. Luis was born in Piedras Negras, Coah, Mex on September 14, 1959 to Ramon Morin and Juanita Lopez. Luis was survived by his wife Norma Delia Morin son’s Emmanuel Morin daughter Jeanie Morin and Moises Luis Morin. A viewing service was held on January 28, 2018 at Valdez and Son’s Crematory. A Cremation services were performed at the request of the family. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Morin family.
Angela Morua Cardenas
1929-2018
Angela has entered eternal rest on January 25, 2018 at the age of 88. Angela was born in San Isidro, Coah, Mex to Vidal Morua and Concepcion Correa on October 1, 1929. Angela was survived by her husband Jose Guadalupe Cardenas and her son’s Amador M. Cardenas daughter Francisca Ruiz Sonia Reyna Elsa Ochoa and son Juan M. Cardenas also by her seven grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. A viewing service was held on January 25, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Chapels. Internment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery on January 26, 2018. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Cardenas family.
Ruben Herrera
1936-2018
Ruben has entered eternal rest on January 24, 2018 at the age of 81. Ruben was born in Nava, Coah, Mex to Eliseo Herrera and, Maria Garza on April 15, 1936. Ruben was survived by his wife Guadalupe Solis, son Rolando Herrera, Marissa Herrera, son’s Ruben Herrera and, rene Herrera and his six grandchildren. A viewing service was held January 26, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Chapels followed by a religious service. Internment followed at Maverick County Cemetery on January 27, 2018. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Herrera family.
Nicholas Serfes
1932-2018
Nicholas (Nick) Lucas Serfes, 85, passed away at La Vida Serena Nursing and Rehabilitation on January 26, 2018 in Del Rio, Texas. He was born on July 18, 1932 to Louis Arthur and Mary Emily (Frank) Serfes in Windham, Maine. Nick was an educated and adventurous man who was in the USAF, worked for and retired from the USPS, lived on a lake in Maine for many years, traveled and lived in Central America, became fluent in the Spanish language and settled in Del Rio, Texas, where he spent the last 25 years of his life. He loved the Zen of Motorcycle Maintenance and lived the freewheeling Jack Kerouac lifestyle.
Survivors include: the mother of his children, Florence Serfes of New Bern, NC, and their 4 sons; Michael Serfes of Laguna Woods, CA, and Anthony, Steven and Alex Serfes of New Bern, NC; and his 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; his brother Harry Serfes of Port Richie, FL and sister Mary Lou (Serfes) Haskell of Washington State.
He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Mary Serfes, and his brothers, Arthur Serfes of San Jacinto, CA and Bertel Serfes of Portland, ME.
As per his wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes will be laid to rest at one of his favorite spots in the Maine woods where he use to take his 4 sons camping and many happy times and memories were born. He was a long-time supporter of Save the Children Fund and any donations to that cause would be greatly appreciated.
Delfina Flores
1919-2018
Delfina has entered eternal rest on February 1, 2018 at the age of 98. Delfina was born on November 2, 1919 to Juan Herrada and Emilia Cruz in Mexico. Delfina was survived by her sons Reynaldo Flores and daughters Elva Martinez and, Maria Luisa Flores. A viewing service was held on February 4, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Chapels. Internment followed at Maverick County Cemetery on February 3, 2018. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Flores family.
Anna Frances Dromgoole Fagg, 94, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at La Hacienda de Paz in Eagle Pass, Texas. A resident of Beaumont, Texas for over 50 years and more recently of Houston, Frances is survived by her daughters, Lydia Urbanek of Houston and Tish Ibarra of Eagle Pass, and four grandchildren: Seth Urbanek, Paloma Ibarra, Luke Urbanek and Rio Ibarra. She was the wife of the late Harry H. Fagg.