OBITUARIES (227)
FRANCISCA A. RAMÓN 1928-2014
FRANCISCA A. RAMÓN , Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the age of 85. Left to Cherish her memory are her 2 Sons: Ruben Ramón of Wylie, Texas and Rogelio Ramón of Eagle Pass; 3 Daughters: Juanita Castillo of San Antonio, Dora Elia Libson of Eagle Pass and Guadalupe Garcia of San Antonio; Also survive her are 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Active Pallbearers: Ruben Ramón, Rogelio Ramón, Roy Ramón, Rolando Ramón, Nickolas Libson, Morris Libson III, Arturo Garcia and Morris Libson Jr. Honorary Pallbearers Roberto Castillo and Joseph Garcia. Visitation was held Monday, December 1, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: YEAGER BARRERA MORTUARY
ANDRES E. CABRERA 1925-2014
ANDRES E. CABRERA, entered eternal rest on December 2, 2014 at the age of 88. He is survived by his Son: Roberto Cabrera of Eagle Pass; Daughter: Gloria Martinez of Eagle Pass; Sister: Florentina Martinez of San Antonio. Also survive him are 4 grandchildren. Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 3, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 4, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at Templo Gethsemani. Interment followed at the County Cemetery with Military Honors. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: YEAGER BARRERA MORTUARY
MARIA ORALIA TREJO 1935-2014
MARIA ORALIA TREJO, Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the age of 79. Left to Cherish her memory are her 3 Daughters: Graciela Menchaca (Rudy), Sylvia Lopez (Guadalupe) and Maria de Lourdes (Francisco); Sisters: Beatriz Carrillo of McCain, Texas; Guadalupe Munoz of San Antonio, Elodia Ramirez of Eagle Pass, Maria Sanchez of Lubbock, Rosa Castillo of Fredicksburg, Reyna Rundberg, Juana Sanchez, Blanca Sanchez all of Chicago, Illinios; 2 Brothers: Manuel Sanchez and Jesus Sanchez both of Eagle Pass. Also survive her are 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Maria Orlalia was preceded in death by her husband Efrain Trejo. Visitation was held Friday, December 5, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: YEAGER BARRERA MORTUARY
APOLONIA V. LARA 1941-2014
APOLONIA V. LARA, Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 73. Left to Cherish her memory are her 2 Sons: Jesus Martin Lara (Rosa) of Eagle Pass and Ramon Lara of Corpus Christi; Sister: Mary Hensen ; Brother: Julian Villarreal. Also survive her are 3 grandchildren. Apolonia was preceded in death by her husband Ramon Lara and sister Santa Jacobs. Visitation was held Monday, December 8, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed at the County Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: YEAGER BARRERA MORTUARY
JUAN G. PEREZ JR. 1928-2014
JUAN G. PEREZ JR., entered eternal rest on December 8, 2014 at the age of 86. He is survived by his 3 Sons: Juan Perez, Hector Perez of Eagle Pass and Samuel Perez of Houston; Sister: Raquel Cruz of Eagle Pass; 3 Brothers: Robert Perez of Eagle Pass, Francisco Perez and Alfredo Perez both of San Antonio. Also survive him are 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment followed at the County Cemetery with Military Honors. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: YEAGER BARRERA MORTUARY
ROLANDO SURITA
January 30, 1952-December 6, 2014
Rolando is survived by his mother, Minerva G. Surita and preceded in death by his father Trinidad F. Surita. He is also survived by his wife Joaquina of 21 years and four children, Adrian (16), Andres (14), Andrea (12) and Adriana (8). Also survived by the mother of his children, Graciela Villasenor Surita and their four children, Claudia (Adalberto) Elizondo, Rolando Jr. (JoAnne), Clarissa and Roger (Adriana). Marly Martin de Souza and daughter, Rachael Surita.
Rolando is also survived by seven grandchildren, Rolando III, Reneé, Xavier, Andrea, Adalberto “AJ”, Ariana and Amanda. He also leaves behind four brothers and three sisters, Roberto (Mary Kay), Senneth (Raymundo Mendoza), Rafael (Carol), Rene (Nellie), Ruben, Minerva and Sylvia (Jose Gonzalez) and also one uncle Gustavo Antonio Munoz and two aunts Ercilia G. Munoz, Herminia G. Garcia and many cousins and friends.
Rolando attended USL, University of Louisiana at Lafayette on a football scholarship (1970-1974) where he would become the starting quarterback. He was also a pitcher for the baseball team in 1974. Upon graduation from USL he would begin his 40+ year career as a Petroleum Engineer.
He worked in Mexico, all through South America, Libya, Egypt and was currently working in Texas. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to:
YEAGER BARRERA
MORTUARY 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Tx. 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
Alejandro Ruiz 1955-2014
Alejandro Ruiz, born on March 1, 1955, went with the Lord on November 6, 2014 at the age of 59 in
Eagle Pass, Texas. Born in San Antonio, Texas
Alejandro is survived by his loving wife Lorena Ruiz, his father Simon Ruiz, sons Robert Ruiz, Alejandro Ruiz Jr., Ramon Ruiz, and Alejnadro Jesus Ruiz, and his daugh- ters Lucy Ruiz Garcia, Alejandra Soto, Guadalupe Ruiz, Patricia Ruiz, and Emili Ruiz. Alejandro is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren.
Viewings for Alejandro took place on Sunday, November 9, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. His Rosary took place on the same day at 7:30 p.m. at Chapel A. Another viewing was held on Monday, November 10, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by his final service at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Eagle Pass. Arrangements were made under the great care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels.
At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support for the Ruiz family, as well as for everyone close to Alejandro. Alejandro Ruiz will be dearly missed by our community.
James Douglas Givens 1950-2014
James Douglas Givens, born on December 20, 1950, went with the Lord on October 28, 2014 at the age of 63 in Eagle Pass, Texas. James is survived by his lov- ing wife Dinah Givens and his
son Jerol Givens. On behalf of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Valdez & Sons, we thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Douglas and Givens families, as well as for everyone close to James. James Douglas Givens will be dearly missed.
Jorge Humberto Valdez Villarreal 1949-2014
Jorge Humberto Valdez Villarreal, born on November 15, 1949, went with the Lord on November 4, 2014 at the age of 64 in
Eagle Pass, Texas. Born in Mexico, Jorge Humberto is survived by his loving wife Blanca Estela Peralta Villarreal, his sons Jorge Humberto Valdez Jr., Cesar Humberto Valdez, Miguel Angel Valdez; his daughters Sonia Valdez Frausto and Mayra Alejandra Valdez, as well as seven grandchildren. Among many great things, Jorge Humberto will be remembered for being a great man, father and hus- band, and an exemplary fig- ure for those around him. He was known to have a great passion for music, a passion only exceeded by the great love he had for all those close to him. Jorge Humberto’s viewing was held on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapels. Rosary was held on the same day at 2:30 p.m. Another viewing followed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Funerales Socorro in Piedras Negras, Coahuila. Final viewings took place on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by his final service at San Juan Church at 11 a.m. Arrangements were made under the great care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support for the Valdez and Villarreal families, as well as for everyone close to Jorge Humberto.
Jorge Humberto Valdez Villarreal will be dearly missed.
Jose Gomez 1955-2014
Jose Gomez, born on August 23, 1955, went with the Lord on October 6, 2014 at the age of 59 in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Jose’s viewing took place on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Another viewing took place on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., followed by his final service at Iglesia de Guadalupe at 12 p.m. He was laid to rest at the Santo Cristo Cemetery in Piedras Negras, Coahuila. Arrangements were made under the great care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Funerales Socorro.
At this time, we would like to thank everyone in our community for their support for the Gomez family, as well as for everyone close to Jose. Jose Gomez will be dearly missed.
Armando G. Hernandez 1938-2014
Armando G. Hernandez, born on August 9, 2014, went with the Lord on October 7, 2014 at the age of 76 in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Armando’s viewing took place on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. His Rosary was held on the same day at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Funeral Chapel’s Chapel B. Another viewing will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., followed by his final service at Sacred Heart Church at 10 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery in Eagle Pass. Arrangements were made under the great care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Valdez & Sons. At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support for the Hernandez family, as well as everyone close to Armando. Armando G. Hernandez will be dearly missed.
Olga C. Martinez 1944-2014
Olga C. Martinez, born on May 8, 1944, went with the Lord on October 2, 2014 at the age of 70 in San Antonio, Texas
Born in Mexico, Olga is survived by her loving husband Jose Martinez, daughters Patricia Martinez de Sanchez and Yaquelin Martinez, sons-in-law Gilberto Sanchez and Adrian Adriano, grandsons Gilberto Sanchez Jr. and Alejandro Sanchez, granddaughter Jessica Sanchez, sisters Minerva Salinas, Jovita Jurlio, Maria Luisa Canales, Maria De Los Angeles Rodriguez, Socorro Rodriguez, and Patricia Rodriguez. Olga is also survived by her brothers Cayeatano Canales, Daniel Canales, Miguel Canales, and Gabriel Canales.
Viewing for Olga took place on Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rosary was held on the same day at Memorial Funeral Chapels’ Chapel A at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements were made under the great care and direction of Memorial Funeral Chapels and Valdez & Sons.
At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Martinez family, as well as for extended family and friends of Olga. Olga Martinez will be dearly missed.
MARIA TERESA JIMENEZ
1936-2014
MARIA TERESA JIMENEZ, Went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2014 at the age of 78. Born on August 8, 1936, in Eagle Pass. Left to cherish her memory is her Son Juan Jimenez III; Daughters: Adriana Gaitan of Jarrell, Janet Rodriguez of Georgetown, Veronica Martinez of Jarrell and Yvette Marquez of Eagle Pass; Brothers: Carlos Flores and Leon Flores; Sisters: Mary Hughes, Diana Lujan, and Ursela Aguilar. Also survive her are 11 grandchildren. Maria Teresa was preceded in death by her husband Juan Jimenez Jr. Visitation for Maria Teresa was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be held today Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, TX 78852 PH: 830 773 3211.
MARIA ANTONIA
HERRERA 1932-2014
MARIA ANTONIA HERRERA, Went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2014 at the age of 82. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Armando Herrera; Son: Armando Herrera Jr. Also survive her are 4 grandchildren: Armando Herrera III, Karina Herrera, Leroy Herrera and Martin Rodriguez Jr. Great Grandchild Joel Cedillo. Visitation for Maria Antonia was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Guadalupe Church in Piedras Negras. Interment followed at Municipal Cemetery in Piedras Negras. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, TX 78852 PH: 830 773 3211.
RUBEN G.
GONZALEZ
1939-2014
RUBEN G, GONZALEZ, 75, of Eagle Pass, Texas passed away on October the 3rd of 2014. Ruben G. Gonzalez was born in Anahuac, Nuevo Leon to Gonzalo Gonzalez and Rosa Guajardo de Gonzalez on the 12th of June 1939. He attended high school at Sabinas, Coahuila and earned a degree in Business Management from the Pan American University in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. Mr. Gonzalez worked as auto parts salesman for 47 years with 34 years as a business owner of Gonzalez Parts Supply, Inc. He was involved in youth sports and had the opportunity to serve as a Mason starting in 1960. Mr. Gonzalez had a few callings through his church to include 1st Counselor and Financial Clerk. He also enjoyed being around family and having outdoor festivities.
Visitation for Ruben was held on Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday, October 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Church. Interment followed at County Cemetery. Ruben is preceded in death by his parents, Gonzalo Gonzalez and Rosa Guajardo de Gonzalez and his spouse, Maria de Socorro Romania de Gonzalez of Sabinas, Coahuila.
Ruben Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Sofia Mahamuth de Gonzalez and his children, Diana Schroder of Lindon, Utah, Rosa Beattie of Austin, Texas, Ruben Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas, her daughters, Yemila Moreno and Laura Vasquez from Eagle Pass, Texas, and 15 grand children.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Ruben G. Gonzalez.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to American Cancer Society, Baptist Healthcare and Methodist Hospitals in San Antonio, Texas along with family and friends in the Eagle Pass community to include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A special thanks for all the unconditional support and love from his brothers, Raul and Arnoldo Gonzalez, his sister, Rosa Gonzalez de Alanis and his family and friends of Sabinas, Coahuila.
“What we do for ourselves dies with us…what we do for others, lives on.”
Thanks for your love, mentorship, and support throughout our lives…we were blessed to have such a great Dad!!
Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, TX 78852 PH: 830 773 3211.
MARIA DEL SOCORRO OLVERA 1921-2014
MARIA DEL SOCORRO OLVERA, Went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2014 at the age of 93. Born July 29, 1921, in Piedras Negras Coah Mexico. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter: Dora Maria del Socorro O. de Acosta from Piedras Negras; 6 Sons: Jose Luis Olvera of Herford Tx, Hector Manuel Olvera of Howard MN, Jose Isabel Olvera of Eagle Pass, Oscar Olvera of San Antonio, Jesus Olvera of Odessa and Edwardo Olvera of Eagle Pass; Also survive her are 30 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for Maria del Socorro was held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
OLGA LIDIA SANCHEZ 1969-2014
OLGA LIDIA SANCHEZ, Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25 2014 at the age of 45. Left to Cherish her memory are her Parents: Manuel Sanchez Jr. and Josefina M. Sanchez of Eagle Pass; Brothers: Juan Manuel Sanchez (Norma), Manuel Sanchez Jr. both of Peoria, Illinios and Trevor Sanchez (Maria) from North Carolina; 2 Sisters: Santa Dentino (Don) from Washington, Illinios and Marissa Sanchez from Maryland. Visitation was held on Friday, September 26, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 26, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: YEAGER BARRERA MORTUARY
LUIS ARMANDO ESCAMILLA 1935-2014
LUIS ARMANDO ESCAMILLA, Went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at the age of 79. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Imelda R. Escamilla ; 3 Daughters: Liz E. Fuentes Charles, Laura E. Segura (Gabriel) and Sandra E. Cuellar (Ernesto) all of San Antonio; 3 Sons: Luis Armando Escamilla Jr., Jose Guadalupe Escamilla (Diane) and Mario Adalberto Escamilla all of San Antonio; 3 Step sons: Troy David Hile of San Antonio, Travis M. Hile of Eagle Pass and Trey Leon Hile of Virginia; Sister: Guadalupe Escamilla Gutierrez of Eagle Pass; 3 Brothers: Ramiro Escamilla of San Antonio, Arturo Escamilla and Raul Escamilla both of Eagle Pass. Also survive him are 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
ROGELIO RIOJAS 1943-2014
ROGELIO RIOJAS, entered eternal rest on September 29, 2014 at the age of 71. He is survived by his Wife: Maria G. Riojas of Eagle Pass; Sons: Rogelio Riojas Jr., Roberto Riojas and Joe Gonzalez; Daughters: Rosario Riojas, Esmeralda Villa, Claudia Perez and Margie Monika Gonzalez; Brother: Jose Riojas Jr.; Sisters: Irene Montoya and Tomasa Castillo. Also survive him are 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday October 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment to follow at the Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: YEAGER BARRERA MORTUARY 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Tx. 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
Enedelia Mata
1945-2014
Enedelia Mata, born on February 6, 1945, went with the Lord on July 30, 2014 at the age of 69 in San Antonio, Texas.