Karnes Co. TX - OBITUARIES - February 2006 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 2006 Victoria Advocate Online (http://victoriaadvocate.com) February 1, 2006 Edith Spencer - KENEDY KENEDY - Edith Spencer, 58, of Kenedy, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. She was born Jan. 6, 1948, in Corpus Christi, to Letha Spencer of Corpus Christi and to the late Ernest Spencer. She was a nurse's aid for John Paul II Nursing and a member of Lone Star Baptist Church in Gillette. Survivors: companion, William "Bobo" Pleasant of Kenedy; daughters, Kathy Spencer Johnson and Diane Spencer Mendoza, both of San Antonio, Charmetria Akala of Houston, and Tamisha Spencer of Kenedy; son, Robert Spencer of the U.S. Army in Kansas; sisters, Jackie Llanes, Ernestine Spencer, and Jody Spencer, all of Karnes City; Yukiko Spencer of Louisiana, Evelyn Spencer of Minnesota, Terry Haynes of Harlingen, Annie Glenn of Kenedy, Evelyn Chambers, and Carolyn Condil; brothers, Ernest Spencer of Corpus Christi, Rudy Spencer of Karnes City, Archie Hooper, Bobby Hooper, and Jack Hooper; and eight grandchildren. Family visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, the Revs. Archie Hooper and Preston Benson officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. February 2, 2006 Edith Spencer - KENEDY KENEDY - Services for Edith Spencer, 58, of Kenedy, who died Saturday, will be 11 a.m. today at Eckols Chapel, the Revs. Archie Hooper and Preston Benson officiating. Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830- 583-2533. Pallbearers: Anthony Charles Foley, Paul Quinn Foley, Kenneth Smith, Elmorris Foley Jr., Charles Foley III, Kevin Smith. Honorary pallbearers: R.V. Allen, Oscar Mikes, William Thompson, Phillip Johnson, Emory Smith, Arturo Mendoza. February 6, 2006 Josefina R. Hernandez - KENEDY KENEDY - Josefina R. Hernandez, 83, of Kenedy, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006. She was born May 4, 1922, in Karnes County, to the late Fernando and Dolores Salinas Rodriguez. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Erma Vera, Felicicana Janssen, Dominga Hernandez, Herlinda Alvear, and Esperanza Alvear, all of Kenedy; Carmen Salas and Guadalupe Reyna, both of Nolanville, and Angie DeLosSantos of Lubbock; sons, Ysidro Hernandez of Lorenzo and Fernando Hernandez of Nolanville; sister, Manuela Padron of Victoria; 41 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; and six great-great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Manuel Hernandez; daughter, Felipa Hernandez; sisters, Audelia Gonzales and Maria Aguilar; and brothers, Cevero Rodriguez and Jose Maria Rodriguez. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. today at Eckols Chapel. Services will be noon Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Choate Cemetery in Choate. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. February 7, 2006 Josefina R. Hernandez - KENEDY KENEDY - Services for Josefina R. Hernandez, 83, of Kenedy, who died Saturday, will be noon today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Charco Cemetery in Charco. Pallbearers: Aurellio Torres, Jesse Hernandez, Anthony Alvear, Fidencio Vera, Angel Mendoza, Fernando Hernandez Jr., Henry Janssen Jr. Harvey Salas. Honorary pallbearers: Karen DeLeon, Stephanie Alvear, Josie Rodriguez, Julian Esquivel. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. February 9, 2006 Domitilo Morelos - KENEDY KENEDY - Domitilo "Chato" Morelos, 82, of Kenedy, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. February 10, 2006 Florence Zaiontz - KARNES CITY KARNES CITY - Florence Zaiontz, 80, of Karnes City, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006. She was born April 8, 1925, in Panna Maria, to the late John and Julia Janysek. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Altar Society in Falls City. Survivors: daughter, Bernadette Horton of Falls City; sons, James Zaiontz, Pete Zaiontz and Gene Zaiontz, all of Falls City, and Jeff Zaiontz of Converse; sisters, Mary Gawlik of San Antonio and Tillie Dzuik of Falls City; brothers, Leo Janysek and John Janysek, both of Panna Maria, and Theo Janysek of San Antonio; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: husband, Pete O. Zaiontz; son, Virgil Zaiontz; sister, Rosie Janysek; and brothers, Conrad Janysek and Joe Janysek. A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. today at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Kazmierz Olesky, SDS, officiating. Burial will be at Falls City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. February 11, 2006 Florence Zaiontz - KARNES CITY KARNES CITY - Services for Florence Zaiontz, 80, of Karnes City, who died Thursday, will be 1 p.m. today at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City, the Rev. Kazmierz Olesky, SDS, officiating. Burial will be at Falls City Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Edwin Dziuk, Larry Ebrom, Gene Gawlik, Michael Janysek, Joe Janysek Jr., Leo Janysek Jr. February 13, 2006 Lucia Morin - KARNES CITY KARNES CITY - Lucia Garza Morin, 81, of Karnes City, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006. She was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Nordheim, to the late Primotivo and Paula Lopez Garza. She was a homemaker, a member of Guadalapana Society and a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Ramon Valdez Morin of Karnes City; daughters, Irma Morin, Sylvia Morin and Mary Helen Zuniga, all of San Antonio; son, Ramon Morin Jr. of Karnes City; sister, Susie Gonzales of San Antonio; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: son, Jesse Morin; sisters, Elida Cortez and Teresa Montez; brother, Gregorio Garza. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight at St. Cornelilus Catholic Church. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow at Helena Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. February 14, 2006 Lucia Morin - KARNES CITY KARNES CITY - Services for Lucia Garza Morin, 81, of Karnes City, who died Sunday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, the Rev. Adrian Adamik officiating. Burial will follow at Helena Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, 830-780-3334. Pallbearers: Ramon Morin III, Jose Ramon Zuniga, Ricardo Garza, Jesse Ray Morin, Sammy Gonzales, Pete Cortez. February 15, 2006 Esteban Garces Jr. - RUNGE RUNGE - Esteban Garces Jr., 87, of Runge, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006. He was born July 23, 1918, in Goliad, to the late Esteban Sr. and Eloisa Rodriguez Garces. He was a farm laborer and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Eloisa Perez Garces; daughters, Eloisa Hernandez and Amelia Fraga, both of Runge, Mary Sotello of Belton, and Janie Rodriguez of Victoria; sisters, Francisca Dominguez of Runge and Lupe Garces of Lubbock; brothers, Juan Garces of Houston and Jose Garces of Lubbock; 34 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: son, Perfecto Garces; sisters, Enedinia Cisneros, Amelia Fernandez, Pola Fernandez, Lupe Vallejo, and Maria Garces; and brothers, Albert Garces and Julio Garces. Visitation will be 1 p.m. today at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: Masses. February 16, 2006 Harvey R. Payne - KENEDY KENEDY - Harvey R. Payne, 87, of Kenedy, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Esteban Garces Jr. - RUNGE RUNGE - A rosary for Esteban Garces Jr., 87, of Runge, who died Tuesday, will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: Masses. February 17, 2006 Harvey R. Payne - KENEDY KENEDY - Harvey R. Payne, 87, of Kenedy, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Esteban Garces Jr. - RUNGE RUNGE - A rosary for Esteban Garces Jr., 87, of Runge, who died Tuesday, will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Memorials: Masses. February 17, 2006 HARVEY R. PAYNE KENEDY - Harvey R. Payne, 87, of Kenedy, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. He was born Nov. 18, 1918, in Kenedy, to the late Harvey and Rowena Radford Payne. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army, the retired owner/manager of the Luxury Inn Motel, and a member of Church of Christ. Preceded in death by: brothers, David H. Payne and Larry A. Payne. Visitation will be 5 to 6 p.m. tonight at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. at the chapel, Mr. Russell G. Briley officiating. Burial will follow at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. ESTEBAN GARCES JR. RUNGE - Services for Esteban Garces Jr., 87, of Runge, who died Tuesday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Paschal Bergin officiating. Burial will be at Runge Cemetery. Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, 830- 239-4862. Pallbearers: Joe L. Fraga, Bonifacio Fraga Jr., Bonifacio Fraga Sr., Jesus Fraga, David Fraga and Brian Hernandez. Memorials: Masses. February 19, 2006 Audelia M. Bowen - KENEDY SAN ANTONIO - Services for Audelia "LeLe" Montalvo Bowen, 58, of San Antonio, formerly of Kenedy, who died Feb. 4, will be 3 p.m. today at "El Buen Samaritano" United Methodist Church in Kenedy, the Rev. Libny Pineda G. Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. February 21, 2006 NEWT PORTER - KENEDY KENEDY - Newt Porter, 78, of Kenedy, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006. He was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Brawley, Calif. to the late Foster York and Mamie Lugana Porter. He was a veteran of Korean War, a loan officer for First Nichols National Bank for 10 years, a ranch manager for Wessendorff Ranch for 20 years, and a member of Pawnee United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Janice Porter; son, Tom Porter of Laredo; sisters, Janet Whitehead of Sinton; and four grandchildren; Preceded in death by: sister, Jean Dugat. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Eckols Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Kenneth Norton officiating. Burial will follow at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Bryon Dermody, John Porter, Jesse Hunter, Bo Gustafson, Kenneth Hahn, Ray Allen Gloor. Honorary pallbearer: Roy Pullin. February 28, 2006 MAMIE C. BAKER - KENEDY KENEDY - Mamie C. Baker, 83, of Kenedy, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. Services are pending at Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.