OBITUARIES (227)
CARLOS DE LOS SANTOS RIOS
1932-2014
CARLOS DE LOS SANTOS RIOS, 81 ended his suffering to go to our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Carlos was born November 4, 1932 in Guerrero Coahuila, Mexico to Antonio and Rosa Rios. Carlos will be missed for his talent as a music promoter. Music was his life. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Irene Rios, Sons: Carlos Rios Jr. and David Rios of Chicago; Daughters: Leticia Acosta, Sylvia Rios both from Chicago and Sandra DeLeon from San Antonio; Brother: Antonio Rios of Eagle Pass; Sisters: Alma Martinez, Maria Martinez, Socorro Rios all of San Antonio, Esperanza Salinas and Gloria Trevino of Eagle Pass. Also survive him are 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge 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.
JUAN ANTONIO AGUINAGA
1955-2014
JUAN ANTONIO AGUINAGA, Went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the age of 58. Left to Cherish his memory are his wife: Maria del Rosario. Aguinaga; son: Antonio Corpus; Daughter: Mayda Corpus; Father: Juan Guadalupe Aguinaga; Brothers: Miguel Gerarado Aguinaga, Mario Alberto Aguinaga, Guadalupe Aguinaga, Victor Aguinaga, and Martin Aguinaga; Sister: Maricela Morado. Also survive him are 3 grandchildren. Visitation was held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday, April 28, 2014 at 2:00p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed at Maverick County Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
AURELIO GARCIA
1930-2014
AURELIO GARCIA, age 83 of Eagle Pass, Texas, passed away Friday, morning May 2, 2014 at his residence. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Nora Garcia of Eagle Pass; Sons: Luis Garcia and Victor Rene Garcia both from Eagle Pass; Daughter: Nora Lucia Garcia of Eagle Pass; Brother: Manuel Garcia; Sisters: Carmela Ramos, Maria Teresa Morales and Panchita Ballesteros of Eagle Pass. Also survive him is 7 grandchildren. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monay, May 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Cremation was completed at the family request. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
EDUARDO ORTIZ JR.
1948-2014
EDUARDO ORTIZ JR., Went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 5, 2014 at the age of 66 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to Cherish his memory are his sons: Eduardo Ortiz IV, Felipe Ortiz and Esteban Ortiz; Daughter: Elsa O. Palma; Brothers: Oscar Ortiz, Homero Ortiz, Miguel Ortiz and Jorge Ortiz; Sisters: Elva O. Beza, Sobeida O. Rama, Linda O. Bentiz, Elizabeth O. Espinoza and Flora O. Flores. Also survive him are 11 grandchildren. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Cremation was completed at the family request. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Tx. 78852 PH: 830-773-3211
Gregorio G. Gutierrez Jr.
Former Eagle Pass resident, Gregorio G. Gutierrez, Jr., 69, died on Friday May 2, 2014 in San Antonio, TX.
Memorial services will be held at Puente & Sons Funeral Home 14315 Judson Rd., San Antonio, TX. Thurs May 8th,
5 pm to 8 pm. Friday 9th from 8 am to 12 noon; funeral to follow immediately after at Holy Cross Cemetery, 17501
Nacogdoches Rd.
Greg was born in Asherton, TX on Jan 23, 1945. He attended Texas A&M where he earned a degree in Education. It was then that Greg moved to Eagle Pass where he began his teaching career. In 1972 he married and moved to San Jose, California where he continued teaching. That same year is when his interest in the Martial Arts, Kajukenbo, began. He started training at nights and obtained his black belt in 1975. Greg started teaching Kajukenbo out of his garage at home; he soon outgrew this and had to move his students to the cafeteria of the school where he was now a Principal. In 2007 he retired and moved to Schertz, TX where he lived until the day of his death. Even though he retired, his love for teaching never stopped; he continued to teach Kajunkenbo, as well as English and Spanish classes to several people in the community. At the time of his death Greg was a professor in the Kajukenbo style of Martial Arts. He will be missed and remembered by his students and friends, but most of all his family.
Greg survived by two sons, Greg, III and Gabriel, four grandchildren, and 2
brothers.
Jose Heriberto Flores
1958-2014
Jose Heriberto Flores, born on April 29, 1958, went with the Lord on May 5, 2014 at the age of 86 in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Born in Mexico, Jose is survived by his loving wife Blanca Flores, as well as his daughters Blanca Aide Flores Tueba, Diana Maria Flores De Robles Gil, Iris Flores Mondragon, and Rosa Isabel Flores De Romanillo.
Jose will me remembered for his lifelong service as a distinguished medical doctor. He was known to be a good friend that care deeply about those close to him. He was a joyous, simple family man, one that genuinely loved and made sure to be there for everyone he cared for.
Jose’s viewing will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 5 pm to 12 am. His service will take place at 7:30 on the same day at Chapel La Oracion. Another viewing will take place on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by his service at Catedral Martires de Cristo Rey at 12 p.m. Arrangements were made under the great care and direction of Valdez & Sons Memorial Funeral Chapels.
At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support for the Flores family, as well as for everyone close to Jose. Jose Heriberto Flores will be dearly missed by our community.
Juan Jose Martinez
1945-2014
Juan Jose Martinez, born on January 1, 1945, went with the Lord on May 4, 2014 at the age of 69 in San Antonio, Texas.
Born in Mexico, Juan Jose is survived by is loving wife Blanca Martinez, as well as his son Juan Jose Martinez, his daughter Laura Martinez, his sister Socorro Martinez, and Rosalin Martinez.
Juan Jose’s viewing was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. His service was held on the same day at 7:30 p.m. at Chapel A. Another viewing was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by his service at Sagrado Corazon de Villa de Fuente Church at 2 p.m. He will be 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 for their thoughts and prayers for the Martinez family and everyone close to Juan Jose.
Juan Jose Martinez will be dearly missed.
Martha Alonzo Estrada: 1940-2014
Martha Alonzo Estrada, born on December 26, 1940, went with the Lord on April 27, 2014 at the age of 85 in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Martha is survived by her devoted husband Federico Estrada, her sons Juan and David Estrada, and her daughter Paula Estrada. She is also survived by nine grandchildren.
Martha was known to be a hard-working, devoted woman with a great talent and devotion for cooking. Those who knew her best will remember her for being a great friend, a loving wife, and an affectionate mother.
Martha’s viewing was held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with her Rosary taking place at 7:30 p.m. at Chapel La Fe. Another viewing will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by her service at Sacred Heart Church at 2 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the great care and direction of Valdez & Sons Memorial Funeral Chapels.
At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support for the Estrada family, as well as to everyone close to Martha.
Martha Alonzo Estrada will be dearly missed.
Jose Alberto Mejia
January 12, 1971 – April 24, 2014
Jose Alberto Mejia was entrusted to God’s care on April 24, 2014 in Eagle Pass, Texas at the age of 43. He was born on January 12, 1971 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.
Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving mother, Juanita B. Briones ; his three sons; Joseph Craig , Jose Patricio, and Vicente Jesus; his brother Francisco; and his two sisters, Josefina Barrientos and Brenda Mejia.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Remembrance at Riojas Funeral Home. Holy mass will be held on Monday April 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, followed by Cremation.
Arrangements under the care and direction of
Riojas Funeral Home
1451 S. Veterans Blvd.
Eagle Pass, Texas (830) 773-4040
SAMANTHA YOLANDA GARZA 1988-2014
SAMANTHA YOLANDA GARZA , Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the age of 26. Left to cherish her memory is her husband: David O. Garza of Eagle Pass; Mother: Rosa Maria C. Lopez of Eagle Pass; Father: Juan Manuel Lopez; Grandmothers: Yolanda Castillo, Consuelo Lopez and Hermelinda Robinson all of Eagle Pass; Mother in law: Shirley Patricia Robinson of Eagle Pass; Brother in law: William Issac Robinson; and Sister in law: Frances Mayne Perez. Visitation was held on Sunday, April 20, 2014 from 12:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday, April 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge 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.
Ranulfo Avalos Jr. 1961-2014
Ranulfo Avalos Jr., born on July 5, 1961, went with the Lord on April 12, 2014 at the age of 52 in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Born in Toppenish, Washington, Ranulfo is survived by his loving wife Leticia Carbajal, as well as his sons Carlos Carbajal and Ranulfo Avalos, and his daughters Rita Leticia Avalos Hardee, Elizabeth Tamez, and Nancy Avalos Torres.
Ranulfo’s viewing took place on Monday, April 14, 2014 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. A service was held on the same day at 7:30 p.m. Another viewing took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with another service at 7:30 p.m. Mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was laid to rest at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery in Eagle Pass, TX. Arrangements were made under the great care and direction of Valdez & Sons Memorial Funeral Chapels.
At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support given to the Avalos family, as well as to everyone close to Ranulfo.
Ranulfo will be dearly missed by our community.
Maria Navejas 1927-2014
Maria Navejas, born on October 8, 1927, went with the Lord on April 17, 2014 at the age of 86 in San Antonio, Texas.
Born in Mexico, Maria Navejas is survived by Daniel Navejas, Joel, Jose, Rogelio, and Abel Navejas, Elizabeth Jimenez, and Lidia Ortiz. She is also survived by Ana Ma. Martinez, Rosa Elia Otzoy, Eva Soria, Martha Garcia, Raquel Delgado, Efrain Navejas, and David Navejas, as well as forty grandchildren, fifty-one great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Maria’s viewing took place on Tuesday, April 20, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Another viewing took place on Monday, April 21, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Maria’s final viewing took place on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by her service at the Getsemani Temple at 2 p.m. She was laid to rest at the Maverick County Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the great care and direction of Valdez & Sons Memorial Funeral Chapels.
At this time, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for the Navejas family, as well as everyone close to Maria.
Maria Navejas will be dearly missed by our community.
Humberto Villarreal 1941-2014
Humberto Villarreal, born on November 24, 1941, went with the Lord on April 20, 2014 at the age of 72 in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Born in Mexico, Humberto is survived by his loving wife Bertha Villarreal, as well as his sons Jose Humberto Villarreal and Felix Villarreal; and his daughters Guadalupe Jaramillo, Albertina Vazquez, and Sonia V. Mauricio. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Humberto will be remember for being a hard-working family man throughout his life. A dedicated butcher, Humberto had a great passion and was a great expert of meat. Those close to him knew not only how much he enjoyed and appreciate delicious cuts of meat, but also how fond he was of cooking. He enjoyed the outdoors and was known to spend his days hunting, fishing, and simply in the ranch. He always made sure those close to him were always nourished with the tastiest of meats. Above all things, Humberto will be remembered for the great father and husband he was, and for being a kind influence and positive figure to all those close to him.
Humberto’s viewing took place on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rosary was held on the same day at 7 p.m. Another viewing was held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by his service at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. He was laid to rest at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the care and direction of Valdez & Sons Memorial Funeral Chapels.
At this time, we would like to thank our community for their prayers and support for the Villarreal family, as well as to those closest to Humberto.
Humberto Villarreal will be dearly missed by our community.
Benito Gutierrez
1928-2014
Benito Gutierrez, born on July 3, 1928, went with the Lord on April 9, 2014 at the age of 85 in Eagle Pass, Texas.
GABRIEL A. GARCIA 1961-2014
GABRIEL A. GARCIA, age 52 of Eagle Pass, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 in Missourl. Born on Born on June 19, 1961 to Jose Angel Garcia and Carmen Prado Left to cherish his memory are his Wife Rosella T. Garcia of Eagle Pass; Sons: Daniel Garcia of Denton, Texas and Michael Ferguson of Eagle Pass; Daughter: Sarrah Flores of Eagle Pass; Mother: Carmen P. Garcia of Eagle Pass; Brother: Jose Rafael Garcia of Eagle Pass; Also survive him are 7 grandchildren. Visitation was held on Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday, April 15, 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 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Tx. 78852 PH: 830-773-3211
ENRIQUE D. GALINDO 1972-2014
ENRIQUE D. GALINDO, age 41 of Eagle Pass, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Born on July 15,1972 in Eagle Pass to Guadalupe and Maria de Jesus Duran. Left to cherish his memory are his Sons: Enrique Galindo Jr. and Miguel Angel Galindo both from Eagle Pass; Daughters: Jessenia Jacquez and Gladys Galindo both from Eagle Pass; Mother: Maria de Jesus Galindo of Eagle Pass; Brothers: Guadalupe Galindo Jr. of Eagle Pass and Marcos Galindo of Wisconsin; Sister: Laura Galindo Velasquez from Eagle Pass. Also survive him is grandson William Elias Galindo. Visitation was held on Friday, April 11, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Interment followed at County Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary 1613 Del Rio Blvd. Eagle Pass, Tx. 78852 PH: 830-773-3211
DAVID R. HERNANDEZ 1950-2014
DAVID R. HERNANDEZ, age 63 of Eagle Pass, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 in Houston, Texas. Born on December 31, 1950 in Eagle Pass to Gregorio and Eva Hernandez. Left to cherish his memory are his Sons: David Hernandez Jr. and Gregorio Hernandez; Brother: Jose Manuel Hernandez of Eagle Pass; Sister: Olga Garcia from Eagle Pass. Also survive him are 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge 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
