All Obituaries

Mr. Eugene L. Spaniel entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. He was 90 years old. Gene was born in the Witting Community, located between Moulton and Hallettsville, in Lavaca County, Texas on September 30, 1928 to Mary Jurek and Louis L. Spaniel. Being raised on a small farm when times were hard, lead to an acquaintance with many farm activities, including, hand milking cows and separating the cream, growing corn, cotton, and legumes, and raising market swine, sheep and...

Raul R. Valdez, Jr., age 67, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Raul was born on August 16, 1951 to Ofelia and Raul Valdez, Sr. in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Always generous, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He had worked in the oilfield industry. He was an avid Cowboys fan and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Serafin Valdez, Leonides Valdez, and...

Blasa Garza Espinoza 79 passed away March 30, 2019. She was born in Choate, Texas on February 3, 1940 to Gregorio and Maria Perez Garza. She married Ramon Espinoza Sr. and raised a family of six in Orange Grove, Texas. Mrs. Espinoza is preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, her husband, Ramon Espinoza Sr, sons, Ramiro Espinoza,  Rey Rodriguez, Bobby Leal and grandson Rito Cisneros.   Survivors include four daughters, Rachel Espinoza Orange Grove, Grace Espinoza Leal...

Reynaldo Hernandez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed into his eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the age of 68. He was born in Benavides, Texas, on November 21, 1950 to Santos and Juan Jose Hernandez. He worked as a roughneck in the oilfield industry until his retirement. He enjoyed bike riding, spending time with friends, and loved to be with his children and grandchildren. Reynaldo was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Alma...

Manuel A. Rea was called home on Monday, March 18, 2019 to reunite with his loved ones at the age of 89.  He was born on December 29, 1929 to Elena and Julian Rea in Realitos, Texas.  He was a hard-working man, always providing for his family and setting a wonderful example of a loving husband and father. He had a strong faith in God and served as a Prayer Warrior. He taught his family a strong work ethic by example, as he worked for Flournoy Drilling Company as foreman until his...

Donna Radell Russell, beloved daughter, mother, and sister, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the age of 63. She was born in Pasadena, Texas on February 7, 1956 to Gladys Elizabeth and Galton Odell Parisher. Donna was a tax accountant for H & R Block. She loved kids, travel, numbers, swimming at the lake and at the beach, and taking pictures. She was a member of Riverside Church of Christ. She is predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Parisher, her husband, Larry Russell, and a...

Jeffery John Head, age 74, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his home in Sandia, Texas. He was born on November 15, 1944 in Bristol, England to Edna and Frank Head. Jeff was a loving husband and father, a dedicated papa to his grandchildren, and a devoted friend to many. He retired after 30 years with Lyondell Basell. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, as well as handyman to many friends and neighbors. He enjoyed cooking and grilling for his family. He...

Richard R. Bockholt entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was born on July 22, 1943 in Robstown, Texas to Rosanne and Benjamin Bockholt. Richard was a retired supervisor, having worked for 37 years at Coastal States Oil Refinery. He enjoyed Bingo, karaoke, hunting, golfing and he especially loved singing in the church choir.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosanne and Benjamin Bockholt; a daughter, Patricia Bockholt; two brothers, Anton Bockholt and...

Ned Long, age 64, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Alice, Texas.  He was born to Rosa Lee and Marvin Long in Alice, Texas on August 1, 1954. Ned was pre-deceased by both his parents and his brother, Cooper Long. Ned worked at the Bowden Ford dealership for 29 years. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors, he was an avid fisherman; he liked barbecues, going to Harbor Playhouse to watch shows, attending and watching all sorts of sporting events, and spending time with family. He...

Raul Juarez, Sr., age 83, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alice, Texas on November 19, 1935 to Herminia and Pablo F. Juarez. Raul was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He worked as a carpenter most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, riding horses, playing bingo, dominos, and card games. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, great-grandkids, and all of his family. Raul was...