OBITUARIES (227)
Emma Martinez
1938-2016
Maria Emma Martinez entered into eternal rest February 15, 2016, in San Antonio, at the age of 77. Emma was born on June 15, 1938, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila to Bernardo and Dolores Romero. She is survived by her loving husband, Juan Jose Martinez, Sr.; her brother, Bernardo Romero; sisters Dolores Capetillo and Maria de Jesus Dovalina; her daughters Maria Emma (Gene) Morales, Patricia Hinojosa and Isabel (Wilfredo) Leos; and her sons Juan Jose (Juliet) Martinez, Jr. and Francisco Martinez. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Mia, Camila Rebekah, Amanda, Preston, Serena, Giovanni, Homero, Melissa and Sarah; and one great-grandson Clark Mercedes. A viewing will be held at Memorial Funeral Chapel on Thursday, February 18. Funeral mass will take place at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church on Friday, February 19. 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 Martinez family.
Candelaria G. Benavides
1924-2016
Candelaria G. Benavides, born on February 2, 1924, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2016, at the age of 92 in Laredo, Texas. Born in Guerrero, Coahuila, Candelaria is survived by her sons Edmundo and Ramon. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation for Candelaria was held on February 16 and 17, 2016, at Funerales Socorro in Piedras Negras. A funeral mass was held at Sagrado Corazaon in Villa de Fuente. Interment followed at Panteon Santo Cristo. Arrangements were made under the 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 Benavides family.
Raymundo Esteban
Rivera II
1994-2016
Raymundo E. Rivera, II went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 21. Ray was born on May 1, 1994, in Eagle Pass to Raymundo E. Rivera and Cynthia Castillo. He is survived by his mother Cynthia E. Rivera; his father Raymundo E. Rivera, Sr.; his sisters Amanda Lee (Abraham) Lopez, Cassandra D. (Osaki Miwa) Rivera and Vanessa A. Rivera; his niece Aria E. Lopez and his nephews Aidan E. Lopez, Liam A. Stockley and Osaki Miwa, Jr. He is also survived by his great-aunts, great-uncles, aunts, uncles and many cousins. Visitation for Ray was held on February 17 at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church on February 19. 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 Rivera and Castillo families.
Balbina Perry
1924-2016
Balbina Perry entered into eternal rest February 10, 2016, in Eagle Pass, at the age of 91. Balbina was born March 31, 1924, in Guerrero, Coahuila to Ellis Perry and Balbina Salinas. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Luis Gutierrez. Balbina is survived by her daughters Naina, Lucila and Maria Luisa and her sons Ventura, Luis, Jorge, Oscar, Rogelio, Gerardo and David. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation for Balbina was held at Memorial Funeral Chapel on February 11, 2016. Following cremation services, interment was held at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery on Saturday, February 13. 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 Gutierrez family.
Bibiana Felan
1921-2016
Bibiana Felan, born on August 18, 1921, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2016, at the age of 94 in Eagle Pass, Texas. Born in El Moral, Bibiana is survived by her daughters Emma Hortencia Segura and Maria Sonia Adame of Toppenish, WA, Florisa (Rosalio)Rodriguez of San Juan, TX, Rosa de Lima (Jesus) Herrera, Santa (Hector) Herrera, and Alma Yolanda (Mario) Herrera of Eagle Pass; her sons Francisco (Isabel) Felan, Apolonio (Martha ) Felan, Jr., Juan Jose (Bertha) Felan and Mario Arnoldo (Olga) Felan, all of Toppenish, WA. She is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 69 great- grandchildren, and 2 great-great- grandchildren. Visitation for Bibiana was held on February 12 and 13, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on February 13. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. 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 Felan family.
Alicia H. Villarreal
1942-2016
Alicia H. Villarreal went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2016, in San Antoio, at the age of 73. Alicia was born on June 20, 1942, in El Moral to Presentacion and Juanita Herrera. She is predeceased by her parents and a daughter, Alicia Estrella Villarreal. Alicia is survived by her husband Teodoro Villarreal; her daughters: Asalia Villarreal and Maria de Jesus Heredia of Austin, Juanita Villarreal and Yvette Zaira Gloria of Eagle Pass; and her son Angel Villarreal of Austin. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Alicia was held on February 7 and 8 Memorial Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church on February 8. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery. 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 Villarreal family.
LORRICE K. RODRIGUEZ
MARCH 9, 1933 – FEBRUARY 6, 2016
Lorrice K. Rodriguez, 82, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016, in San Antonio. She was born on March 9, 1933 in Eagle Pass to Emilio and Cruz Kifuri. Lorrice was active in the Altar Society of her church. A loving and gracious mother and grandmother, she enriched the lives of many people and was a second mother to many. Lorrice was preceded in death by her husband, Humberto M. Rodriguez, and her parents. She is survived by her sons, Humberto Rodriguez, Jr., and wife Sam, Hector Rodriguez and wife Elizabeth J., Roberto Rodriguez and wife Laurie; grandchildren, Alexander Rodriguez and wife Michelle, Daniel Rodriguez, and Geoffrey Rodriguez; and great-grandchild, Tyler Rodriguez. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. There will be a Rosary on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at Porter Loring North Chapel. Mass will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Rd., followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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OSCAR JESUS MELLO
1933-2016
OSCAR JESUS MELLO, entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the age of 82 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his Wife, Marlene F. Mello of Eagle Pass; Sons: Daniel Mello and Robert Mello; Daughters: Sandra Mello Lopez and Sonya Mello; Brothers: Charlie Mello and Mario Isais; Sisters: Sussy Isais Mason, Margie Ibarra and Guadalupe Isais. Oscar was also survived by 6 grandchildren. Visitation was held Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, January 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Refugio Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
JACINTO “JAKE” PARRA
1965-2016
JAKE PARRA, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the age of 50 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his Wife, Susie Parra of Eagle Pass; Son: Jake Steven Parra of Eagle Pass; Daughters: Alexia Marie Parra and Suzette Nicole Parra both of Eagle Pass; Mother: Maria Luisa Urenda from Durango, Mexico; 5 Brothers and 3 Sisters. Jake was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, January 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. At the family’s request he will be cremated
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
MARIA D. MALDONADO
1932-2016
MARIA D. MALDONADO, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 83 surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory are 2 Sons: Juan Jose Olivares (Margarita) of Eagle Pass and Martin Olivares (Mirna) of San Antonio; Daughter: Sandra Olivares of Eagle Pass. Maria was also survived by 4 grandchildren Dionni O. Wueste, Jose Martin Olivares, Xorge Andres Olivares, Araceli Olivares and 1 great grandson Noah Olivares. Visitation was held Monday January 25, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
DELFINO YEBRA
1930-2016
DELFINO YEBRA, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 85 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his Son: Alfredo Yebra; Daughters: Marisela Willingham and Josefina Ruiz; Brother: Primo Yebra; Sisters: Amalia Yebra, Virginia Yebra and Maria del Refugio Garcia. Delfino was also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation was held Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday, January 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Refugio Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
JUAN MANUEL GONZALEZ
1950-2016
JUAN MANUEL GONZALEZ, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the age of 65. Left to cherish his memory is his Brothers: Jesus Gonzalez, Jose Maria Gonzalez and Pablo Gonzalez; Sister: Rosa Martinez of San Antonio. Visitation was held Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, January 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Refugio Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
JOSE RODOLFO RENDON 1
956-2016
JOSE RODOLFO RENDON, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the age of 59 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his Wife, Luisa Elena M. Rendon of Eagle Pass; Sons: Luis Rendon, Jose Roberto Rendon and Jose Rodolfo Rendon Jr.; Daughter: Laura R. Rodriguez; Brothers: Miguel Rendon, Jopse Rendon and Rosendo Rendon; Sisters: Estela Almaguer, Ernestina Rendon, Leticia Vasquez and Olga Lydia Vasquez. Jose Rodolfo was also survived by 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation was held Friday, January 15, 2016 from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Refugio 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.
ERNEST KERR TAYLOR JR. 1928-2016
ERNEST KERR TAYLOR JR., entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the age of 87 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his Son: Jeff Taylor (Joyce) of Eagle Pass; Daughter: Donna Herrmann (William “Bill”) of Houston, Texas; Sister: Mozelle Brown of Seguin, Texas. Ernest was also survived by 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation was held Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Yeager Barrera Chapel. Interment followed at the Maverick County Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
APOLONIO H. VILLA 1934-2016
APOLONIO H. VILLA, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 1, 2016 at the age of 81 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his Son: Apolonio Villa Jr. (Amparo) of Eagle Pass; 5 Daughters: Barbarita Guajardo (Eduardo), Martha V. Chacon (Fernando), Josefa Perez, Yolanda Williams all of Eagle Pass and Alma Garza (Steve) of Seguin, Texas; 3 Brothers: Francisco Villa, Esequiel Villa and Elias Villa; Sister: Maria V. Gonzalez. Apolonio was also survived by 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Visitation was held Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Yeager Barrera Chapel. Interment followed at the Maverick County Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
ERNESTO LARA IBARRA “La Tripa” 1958-2015
ERNESTO LARA IBARRA, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 24, 2016 at the age of 57 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his Parents: Ernesto G. and Maria Feliz Ibarra; Son: Ruben Perez (Cassie) of Gatesville, Texas; Daughter: Jessica Perez of Gatesville, Texas; Brother: Robert Ibarra (Blanche); Sister: Mona Liza Garcia (Hector). Ernesto was also survived by 5 grandchildren: Carlos, Ruben, Jacqueline, Roman and Brooke. Visitation was held Friday, December 25, 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, December 26, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Maverick County Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
ALBERTO REYES
1955-2015
ALBERTO REYES, entered eternal rest on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the age of 60 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Aurora Reyes of Eagle Pass; Brother: Refugio Reyes Jr. of Eagle Pass; Sisters: Magdalena R. Alvarez (Hector) of Eagle Pass and Maria Eugenia Reyes. Alberto was also survived by numerous Nieces and Nephews. Visitation was held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refugio Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
CELSO DE LA
ROSA MATA
1957-2015
CELSO MATA, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the age of 58 surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Cruz Mata of Eagle Pass; 4 Brothers: Manuel Mata, Rolando Roberto Mata, Carlos Mata and Eduardo Mata all of Eagle Pass; Sister: Maria M. Guedea of Eagle Pass. Celso was also survived by Nieces and Nephews. Visitation was held Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refugio Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
CONSUELO R.
CASTANEDA
1924-2015
CONUELO R.CASTANEDA, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the age of 91 surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory are 2 Sons: Jose Leopoldo Castaneda (Dolores) of Eagle Pass and Alejandro Castaneda of San Antonio; 2 Daughters: Guadalupe C. Hernandez (Juan) of Dallas and Dora Elia C. Rodriguez (Abraham) of Houston; 1 Sister: Maria Del Refugio Morales. Consuelo was also survived by 15 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Visitation was held Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, December 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Yeager Barrera Chapel. Interment followed at the Maverick County Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary
ROXANA ELIZABETH COVARRUBIAS
1987-2015
ROXANA ELIZABETH COVARRUBIAS, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 25, 2015 at the age of 28. Left to cherish her memory are Parents: Ricardo and Maria Del Consuelo Covarrubias; Partner: Israel Lombrana; Daughter: Loxi Lombrana; 3 Brothers: Ricardo L. Covarrubias of Laredo, Texas, Roberto Daniel Covarrubias of San Antonio and Rigoberto Covarrubias of Eagle Pass; Sister: Rocio Adrian Gutierrez Miguel) of Eagle Pass. Visitation was held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Refugio 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.
