Karnes Co. TX - OBITUARIES - February 2004 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) February 5, 2004 Lucia S. GARZA KENEDY - Lucia S. Garza, 84, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004. She was born Dec. 13, 1919, in Bee County, to the late Pedro and Bernalda Caro Saenz. She was a housewife and member of the Assembly of God El Horeb in San Antonio. Survivors: daughters, Delmira Becerra of San Antonio, Delia Pena of Uvalde, and Dora Garcia of Falls City; son, Domingo Garza Jr. of San Antonio; seven grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Domingo Garza Sr.; six sisters; and six brothers. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Alfredo Becerra officiating. Burial will be at Red Ranch Cemetery near Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. ********************************************* February 6, 2004 Gilberto F. MONTEZ Sr. KARNES CITY - Gilberto F. Montez Sr., 76, of Karnes City, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004. He was born Jan. 24, 1928, in Goliad, to the late Desiderio and Juana Flores Montez. He retired from Karnes Electric Coop. after 25 years of service. Survivors: wife, Sara Estrada Montez; daughter, Virginia Montes of Karnes City; son, Gilberto Montes Jr. of San Antonio; eight sisters; and seven brothers. Preceded in death by: two sisters. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Lucia S. GARZA KENEDY - Lucia S. Garza, 84, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004. She was born Dec. 13, 1919, in Bee County, to the late Pedro and Bernalda Caro Saenz. She was a housewife and member of the Assembly of God El Horeb in San Antonio. Survivors: daughters, Delmira Becerra of San Antonio, Delia Pena of Uvalde, and Dora Garcia of Falls City; son, Domingo Garza Jr. of San Antonio; seven grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Domingo Garza Sr.; six sisters; and six brothers. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Alfredo Becerra officiating. Burial will be at Red Ranch Cemetery near Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Carlos Garcia, Mario Pena, Ismael Becerra Jr., Pete Danez, Victor Saenz and Fernando Martinez. ********************************************* February 7, 2004 Gilberto F. MONTEZ Sr. KARNES CITY - Services for Gilberto F. Montez Sr., 76, of Karnes City, who died Thursday, will be 10 a.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Debra J. WALKER KENEDY - Debra Jo Walker, 40, of Kenedy, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004. She was born Nov. 29, 1963, in Fort Campbell, Ky., to Xavier and Virginia Rodriguez De La Rosa of Pettus. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Survivors: husband, Scott Walker; daughter, Paulina Peranteau of Sugar Land; stepdaughter, Erica Dawn Walker of Choate; sons, Ronald Owens of Del Rio and Thomas G. Peranteau of Sugar Land; stepsons, Randall Scott Walker II and Casey Derrick Walker, both of Choate; sisters, Regina Graham of Pettus, Lorgina Martinez of Floresville, and Michelle Vallejo of Cedar Creek; brother, Victor De La Rosa of Maryland; and two grandchildren. A rosary will be recited 5:30 p.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Less Ammerman officiating. Burial will be at Choate Cemetery in Choate. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Choate Baptist Church and Cemetery Fund. ********************************************* February 8, 2004 Dora M. MCCARN KENEDY - Dora Myrtle McCarn, 98, of Kenedy, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004. She was born July 22, 1905, in Mountain View, Ark., to the late Arch and Amanda Franklin Haley. She was a homemaker and a member of Kenedy Church of Christ. Survivors: daughter, Nora L. Schultz of Kenedy; sons, Alva McCarn Jr. of Good Water, Ala. and Douglas Wayne McCarn of Houston; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: sisters, Lorraine Repka and Ora Mercile Martin; and brothers, Buddy Haley, Behve Haley, Ray Haley, Dick Haley, J.C. Haley, Mankins Haley and Harlan Haley. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Pawnee Cemetery in Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Pawnee Cemetery. ********************************************* February 9, 2004 Dora M. MCCARN KENEDY - Services for Dora Myrtle McCarn, 98, of Kenedy, who died Friday, will be 10 a.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Pawnee Cemetery in Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Pawnee Cemetery. ********************************************* February 10, 2004 Gregoria B. ARRIOLA KARNES CITY - Gregoria B. Arriola, 81, of Karnes City, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004. She was born Nov. 17, 1922, in Gillett, to the late Manuel and Alejandra Serenil Bustillos. She was a housewife and member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Alicia Arriola of Kenedy, Mary Lou Arriola of Corpus Christi, and Cruz Rivas of Karnes City; sons, Juan Arriola of Windham, Conn., Lasaro Arriola of Copperas Cove, Frank Arriola Jr. of Houston, and David Gomez of Karnes City; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Francisco H. Arriola; daughter, Irene Gomez; one sister; and two brothers. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday 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. ********************************************* February 11, 2004 Gregoria B. ARRIOLA KARNES CITY - Services for Gregoria B. Arriola, 81, of Karnes City, who died Sunday, will be 11 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. Pallbearers: David Gomez, Joshua Arriola, Emilio Arriola, Mario Arriola, Carlos Arriola, and Juan Arriola. Honorary pallbearers: Jason Arriola and Michael Arriola. ********************************************* February 13, 2004 Adela S. ZUNKER KARNES CITY - Adela Seeger Zunker, 98, of Karnes City, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004. She was born Jan. 21, 1906, in Sublime, to the late Fritz and Emma Schoenfield Seeger. She was a housewife and member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She was active in the Karnes City Senior Citizens. Survivors: son, A.J. Zunker Jr. of Poteet; daughter, Mary Ann Griffin of Fashing; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, A.J. "Ollie" Zunker; three sisters; and one brother. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Karnes City Cemetery, the Rev. David Collins officiating. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. ********************************************* February 14, 2004 Adela S. ZUNKER KARNES CITY - Services for Adela Seeger Zunker, 98, of Karnes City, who died Thursday, will be 2 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. David Collins officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Bryan Griffin, Ed Griffin, Logan Griffin, Taylor Griffin, Jacinto Guillaume and Jeffrey Zunker. ********************************************* February 18, 2004 The Rev. Fabian GARZA KENEDY - The Rev. Fabian Garza, 66, of Kenedy, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004. He was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Kenedy, to the late Flavio and Henrietta Guerra Garza. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a minister and member of Principe De Paz church. Survivors: wife, Zoila Garza; daughters, Veronica Garza and Christi De Los Santos, both of San Antonio; son, Jefthe Garza of San Antonio; sisters, Elida Alice Saldana, Yolanda Jimenez, and Elvira Gonzales, all of San Antonio; brothers, Fidel Garza and Jimmie Garza, both of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. tonight at Tabernacle Convention Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the convention center, the Rev. Jimmy Longoria officiating. Burial will be at Loma Alta Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Garza family. ********************************************* February 19, 2004 The Rev. Fabian GARZA KENEDY - The Rev. Fabian Garza, 66, of Kenedy, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004. He was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Kenedy, to the late Flavio and Henrietta Guerra Garza. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a minister and member of Principe De Paz church. Survivors: wife, Zoila Garza; daughters, Veronica Garza and Christi De Los Santos, both of San Antonio; sons, Jefthe Garza of San Antonio, and John Garza of Discovery Bay, Calif.; sisters, Elida Alice Saldana, Yolanda Jimenez, and Elvira Gonzales, all of San Antonio; brothers, Fidel Garza and Jimmie Garza, both of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. A prayer service was Wednesday at Tabernacle Convention Center. Services will be 10 a.m. today at the convention center, the Rev. Jimmy Longoria officiating. Burial will be at Loma Alta Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: John Garza, Phillip Garza, Jefthe Garza, Eliseo De Los Santos, Sergio Lara, and Trino Jimenez. Memorials: Garza family. ********************************************* February 21, 2004 Anthony MANKA HOBSON - Anthony Manka, 83, of Hobson, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004. He was born Oct. 14, 1920, in Panna Maria, to the late Henry and Regina Pilarczyk Manka. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and on the Karnes County Tax Appraisal Review Board. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, VFW, American Legion National Educators Association, Texas School Administrators and the Texas State Teachers Association. He was a teacher and school administrator for 39 years and continued as a substitute after retirement. Survivors: wife, Theresa Moczygemba Manka; daughter, Betsy Sansom of Austin; sons, Allan Manka of San Antonio and Hank Manka of Fair Oaks Ranch; sister, Florence Hoffman of Hobson; and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sisters, Gertrude Manka and Matilda Manka; and brother, Frank Manka. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Services will be 4 p.m. Sunday at the church, the Rev. Wojciech Reisch officiating. Burial will be at Panna Maria Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Memorials: Panna Maria Historical Society Building Fund, P.O. Box 9, Panna Maria, Texas 78144. Linda BEST KARNES CITY - Linda Best, 96, of Karnes City, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004. She was born Oct. 17, 1907, in Comal County, to the late Ed and Nannie Scholl Moeller. She was a retired florist for Kenedy, Goliad and San Antonio. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kenedy, Karnes City Garden Club and the Bunco Club. Survivors: daughters, June Beard, Margie Denson and Arline Matthews, all of Karnes City; sister, Eleanor Ripps of San Antonio; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Rudolph Best; sisters, Frances May and Edna Moeller; brother, Herbert Moeller; and grandson, Terry Beard. The family will receive visitors 6-7 p.m. tonight at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Sharon Truelson officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Memorials: First United Methodist Church of Karnes City or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Kenedy. Anthony MANKA HOBSON - Anthony Manka, 83, of Hobson, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004. He was born Oct. 14, 1920, in Panna Maria, to the late Henry and Regina Pilarczyk Manka. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and on the Karnes County Tax Appraisal Review Board. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, VFW, American Legion National Educators Association, Texas School Administrators and the Texas State Teachers Association. He was a teacher and school administrator for 39 years and continued as a substitute after retirement. Survivors: wife, Theresa Moczygemba Manka; daughter, Betsy Sansom of Austin; sons, Allan Manka of San Antonio and Hank Manka of Fair Oaks Ranch; sister, Florence Hoffman of Hobson; and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sisters, Gertrude Manka and Matilda Manka; and brother, Frank Manka. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Services will be 4 p.m. Sunday at the church, the Rev. Wojciech Reisch officiating. Burial will be at Panna Maria Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Memorials: Panna Maria Historical Society Building Fund, P.O. Box 9, Panna Maria, Texas 78144. ********************************************* February 22, 2004 Linda BEST KARNES CITY - Services for Linda Best, 96, of Karnes City, who died Thursday, will be 2 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Sharon Truelson officiating. Burial will be at Karnes City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Danny Denson, Vernon Fenner Sr., Ken Harvey, Gary Pawelek, Tracy Witte and Nick Bomba. Honorary pallbearers: Clarence Johnson, Alvin Kaiser, B.J. Sebasta, Walter Wieda and Mike Hudgins. Memorials: First United Methodist Church of Karnes City or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Kenedy. Anthony MANKA HOBSON - Anthony "Tony" Manka, 83, of Hobson, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004. He was born Oct. 14, 1920, in Panna Maria, to the late Henry and Regina Pilarczyk Manka. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and on the Karnes County Tax Appraisal Review Board. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, VFW, American Legion, National Educators Association, Texas School Administrators and the Texas State Teachers Association. He was a teacher and school administrator for 39 years and continued as a substitute after retirement. Survivors: wife, Theresa Moczygemba Manka; daughter, Betsy Sansom of Austin; sons, Allan Manka of San Antonio and Hank Manka of Fair Oaks Ranch; sister, Florence Hoffman of Hobson; and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sisters, Gertrude Manka and Matilda Manka; and brother, Frank Manka. Services will be 4 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. Pallbearers: Pat Hoffmann, Armand Manka, Brent Sansom, Ryan Sansom, Howard Wiatrek and Ross Moczygemba. Memorials: Panna Maria Historical Society Building Fund, P.O. Box 9, Panna Maria, Texas 78144. ********************************************* February 24, 2004 Roy W. HUTSON KENEDY - Roy W. Hutson, 86, of Kenedy, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004. He was born March 26, 1917, in Stonewall, Okla., to the late William and Sarah Moody Hutson. He was a veteran of World War II and a farm mechanic. Preceded in death by: sister, Opal McCarn; and brothers, Curtis Hutson, Lee Hutson, and Ernest Hutson. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pawnee Cemetery in Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Pawnee Cemetery. ********************************************* February 25, 2004 Roy W. HUTSON KENEDY - Graveside services for Roy W. Hutson, 86, of Kenedy, who died Friday, will be 2 p.m. today at Pawnee Cemetery in Pawnee. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Memorials: Pawnee Cemetery.