Karnes Co. TX - OBITUARIES - July 2003 This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Kimm Antell Copyright. All rights reserved. http://files.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ---------------------------------------------------------- All obituaries are copyright 2003 Victoria Advocate Online (http://victoriaadvocate.com) July 1, 2003 Mike MARTIN KENEDY - Mike Martin, 45, of Kenedy, died Friday, June 27, 2003. He was born Nov. 10, 1957, in Kenedy, to Anna K. Martin of Kenedy. He was a truck driver for Pico Petroleum and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. He was a 1976 graduate of Kenedy High School. Survivors: wife, Nelda Martin; daughter, Anna K. Martin of Kenedy; son, Tony Owens Jr. of Kenedy; and brothers, Chuck Martin of Hondo, Denny Martin of Kenedy and Kevin Martin of San Antonio. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Mauricio Lopez officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Guest Book: Charlotte Foley, July 7, 2003; J.P. McGoldrick, June 30, 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------- July 2, 2003 Mike MARTIN KENEDY - Services for Mike Martin, 45, of Kenedy, who died Friday, will be 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Mauricio Lopez officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Mark Martignoni, John Theis, Michael Yeater, Tim Ferguson, John Foster, Stromy Rossett, Joe Fuentes and Jesse Aranda. Honorary pallbearers: Dennis Maddox, Chuck Martin, Denny Martin, Kevin Martin, Michael Crow, Brian Crow, Gerald Crow and Tony Owens Jr. ---------------------------------------------------------- July 22, 2003 Edwin P. RUHMANN, IV KENEDY - Services for Edwin Paul Ruhmann IV, 51, of Kenedy, who died Saturday, will be held 10 a.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Tim Williams officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Pallbearers: Phillip W. Stewart, Paul K. May Jr., Don Franklin, Barry Williams, Brian Bingham, Zachary G. Ruhmann, Mike Andrews, Glen Kusart, Russell Laine Ewing, and Brandon Blackburn.. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Richard Franklin, Kenneth Reiley, Bruce Bombe, Bob Homeyer, Fabian Padron, Henry Miller, Ferd Sellers, Preston Parsons, Billy Don Hamilton, and Ed Ebrom. Memorials: First Baptist Church Elevator Fund, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, College Station, or donor's choice. Guest Book: J. P. McGoldrick - July 22, 2003 Jeanette I. STREETY RUNGE - Jeanette I. Streety, 66, of Runge, died Sunday, July 20, 2003. She was born June 23, 1937, to Henry and Viola Haak Schultz of Schulenburg. She was a homemaker and a Lutheran. Survivors: daughters, Marilyn Modlin of Karnes City and Diane Johnson of Richmond Va.; son, Robert Lee Streety of Austin; sisters, Lerose Koch of Harwood and Beatrice Bergstrom of Indio, Calif.; brother, Lloyd Schultz of Schulenburg; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Robert J. Streety. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. tonight at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, the Rev. Edwina Baethge officiating. Burial will be at Bundick Cemetery in Smiley. Finch Funeral Chapel, Nixon, 830-582-1521. Memorials: donor's choice. ---------------------------------------------------------- July 24, 2003 Cleasa M. TAM KENEDY - Cleasa Mae Tam, 68, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003. She was born Nov. 17, 1934, in St. Joseph, Mo., to the late Nathan and Ada Marriott Munden. She was a housewife and a Protestant. Survivors: husband, Eugene Ray Tam; son, Michael Smith of Houston, and brother, Rodney Pederson of Loveland, Colo. Preceded in death by: son, Sam Smith. Family will receive visitors 6-8 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, the Rev. Tim Williams officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Memorials: donor's choice. ---------------------------------------------------------- July 25, 2003 Janet VILLANUEVA RUNGE - Janet Villanueva, 40, of Runge, died Thursday, July 24, 2003. She was born March 11, 1963, in Runge, to Esmeralda Villanueva of Runge and the late Jose Villanueva Jr. Survivors: son, Jayson Villanueva of Runge; sister, JoAnn Duesnez of Runge; and brothers, Jeffrey Villanueva of Odessa and Joe James Villanueva III of San Diego, Calif. Preceded in death by: brother, Johnny Villanueva. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Inez Mendoza officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: donor's choice. Guest Book: Jayson, sorry about the loss of your mom. You are in our prayers! Crystal,Chad,Cody,Ashley,&Roxanna - July 26, 2003; Jayson, sorry about the loss off your mom Sandra-Shauna-Kamela Kozok - July 25, 2003 Cleasa M. TAM KENEDY - Services for Cleasa Mae Tam, 68, of Kenedy, who died Tuesday, will be 10 a.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Tim Williams officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Pallbearers: Patrick Tam, Terry Tam, John Maley, Paul Maley, Gary Krisch, Rick Krisch, Mark Maley, Donald Krisch, David Krisch, and Mary Liska. Memorials: donor's choice. ---------------------------------------------------------- July 26, 2003 Angel GUTIERREZ KARNES CITY - Angel Gutierrez, 23, of Karnes City, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003. He was born Nov. 28, 1979, in Floresville, to Diego Garza Jr. of Kenedy and Dalia Gutierrez of Karnes City. He was employed at Motorola in Seguin. Survivors: wife, Jenni L. Diaz Gutierrez; daughters, Jilian Alexis Gutierrez and Jocelyn Alyce Gutierrez, both of Karnes City; sisters, Amanda Garza of Kenedy, Christina Garza of Austin, Valerie Garza of Houston, Bianca Gutierrez and Monica Marie Gutierrez, both of Karnes City; stepsister, April Ramos; brothers, Ruben Dayne Gutierrez of Karnes City and Skyler Gutierrez of Tokyo; stepbrothers, David Ramos, Pete Ramos and Tony Ramos; and grandmothers, Aurora Garza and Rose Gutierrez. Preceded in death by: grandfathers, Diego Garza Sr. and Manuel Gutierrez. Services will be 10 a.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Latin Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Guest Book: Mr. & Mrs. Trino Soto, Jr. - July 26, 2003 Janet VILLANUEVA RUNGE - Services for Janet Villanueva, 40, of Runge, who died Thursday, will be 1 p.m. today at Janssen Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Inez Mendoza officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: donor's choice. Teofhil BANDUCH PANNA MARIA - Teofhil "T.J." Banduch, 87, of Panna Maria, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003. He was born April 27, 1916, in Panna Maria, to the late David and Rosie Dragon Banduch. He was a farmer and rancher. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Alice Labus Banduch; daughter, Judy Wisener of Edinburg; son, David Banduch of Panna Maria; sister, Eleanor Mayer of San Antonio; brother, Albert Banduch of Karnes City; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sisters, Julia Kolodziej, Theodosia Moravits and Francis Banduch; and brothers, Aloys Banduch, Louis Banduch and Stanley Banduch. Services will be 12:30 p.m. today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Rev. Wojciech Reisch officiating. Burial will be at Panna Maria Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334.