All Obituaries

Nancy Almond Pierce, age 75, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was born in Alice, Texas on August 14, 1947, to Robert and Edith Almond.  Nancy graduated from Alice High School and went to work in the field of banking, starting as a teller and working her way up to loan officer then manager. She later received her certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She started her work as a nurse in hospitals and nursing homes and...

Marian Vajdos, age 88, passed away at her home on Friday, September 16, 2022, in Agua Dulce, Texas. She was born on February 11, 1934 in Moulton, Texas to Louis Zapletal and Bessie Novak Zaptletal. Marian graduated from Karnes City High School in 1951 and married Fabian Vajdos on October 6, 1953. She was a homemaker for many years, raising their children and maintaining their home. As the children got older Marian began working in the cafeteria at Agua Dulce ISD, starting as a substitute...

Walker Watkins Strait, age 40, passed away Saturday, September 10th 2022. He was born September 16th, 1981 in Alice, TX to Buddy and Denise Strait. Walker was a cowboy…a true cowboy.  He lived the cowboy way of life and continues to in Heaven with the man who showed him that lifestyle… his dad, Buddy.  He was prideful in his passion for cattle, hunting and ranching, and so many benefited from his knowledge.  Walker was a devoted and loyal husband, father, son,...

Noris Calvin Melde of Bishop, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at the age of 89. Noris was born on February 14, 1933 to Elmo and Minnie Melde of Bishop, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, Papa, uncle and friend to anyone who spent more than a few minutes with him.  Noris graduated from Bishop High School in 1951 and went to proudly serve our country in the United States Army. He married the love of...

Charles “Chuck” Grimes, age 73, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, September 5, 2022 in Orange Grove, Texas. He was born April 3, 1949 in Oklahoma City to James Melvin and Mary Jane (Myers) Grimes and after a short time there the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where Chuck spent his formative years. He served in the United States Army, was sent to Vietnam and after being honorably discharged started work for Mobil Pipeline. He spent the rest of his career...

Yessenia Santana, age 38, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in the Bahamas. She was born on October, 3, 1983 in Rankin, Texas to Pablo R. Santana and Maria V. Santana.  Yessenia was a one-of-a-kind, sweet soul. She had the biggest heart and loved with all her heart. She was the HEART of her family. Yessenia loved to dance and sing; her absolute favorites were anything from Selena or Jesse Turner from Siggno. She enjoyed taking lots and lots of pictures while making...

Maria Antonia Cano Torrez, age 79, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Leander, Texas. She was born on June 9, 1943 in Harlingen, Texas.  Mary was a loving mother and devoted grandmother who was extraordinarily attentive to all her grandchildren. She was known for her giving and being overly generous. Mary was kind to all who met her no matter the circumstances nor how she felt. She knew her life was not her own and...

Enrique “Henry” B. Carabajal passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the age of 91. Henry died peacefully with his family by his side.  Henry was born in Goliad, Texas on May 5, 1931, to his father, Alejandro Carabajal, and mother, Lucy Baldez. Henry was their only son and had two sisters, Gloria and Margaret. Henry graduated from Goliad High School and joined the US Air Force at 18 years old. Before leaving abroad, Henry met the love of his life, Katie P. Garcia....

Nathan E. (Skeeter) Tinney, Jr., age 71, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born May 22, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Nathan E. Tinney and Millie Monday Tinney. Skeeter married Mary (Olsovsky) Tinney on July 19, 1980 and they were married for 42 years. He faithfully and loyally worked for Delaune Drilling Service in Alice, Texas for over 47 years. He was very proud of that long relationship with people he considered family. He attended Dallas Baptist...

Terry Eugene Pavlicek, age 61, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born November 17, 1960 in Nueces County, Texas to Joy Ann and Eugene Edward Pavlicek. He graduated Calallen High School on June 1st, 1979. Terry “Tortuga” was a pipeline welder, and lived for the pipeline life. He was a hardworking man, and many would say he was a great mentor and also loved to teach others his trade. When he wasn’t working, he was picking...