All Obituaries

Maria Carlota Veiga Pearson went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2023 after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Maria was born on February 10, 1946 in Havana, Cuba. She moved to the United States with her family in 1956, settling in a Newark, New Jersey neighborhood. She learned English and Italian at the same time, thanks to the community her family settled in. In 1963, she moved to the small town of Barry, IL, where her favorite uncle was the family doctor. It was at a movie...

Teresa Charles Hinojosa, age 100, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born January 7, 1923 in Anna Rose, Texas to Ventura Charles and Cipriana Garza. Teresa was a home maker. She loved helping her husband bale hay, cooking, quilting and spending time with her family and friends. Anytime friends or family came over she always made sure to put out a large meal. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be greatly...

Berta C. Labbe, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Alice, Texas. She was born December 3, 1932 to Pedro Cantu and Aurora Saenz in Realitos, Texas. Berta had a feisty spirit and a contagious smile. As a homemaker, she took pride in creating a warm and loving home for everyone. She loved spending time with her daughters and grandchildren shopping at the mall. Her family has so many great memories that they will cherish forever. She was the love of their...

Willie C Mandel Jr. Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, auto mechanic, and part time cattleman passed away in San Diego, Texas on January 22, 2023 at the age of 99. Willie was born May 3, 1923 in Alice, Texas to Willie Mandel Sr. and Margarita C. Mandel. Raised in Alice he went on to serve in the US Army during World War II, was taken prisoner in Europe, and upon repatriation returned to Alice where he met his future wife Eva Almaraz. They moved to Corpus Christi...

Jewell Rodine Snowden, age 74, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Sandia, Texas. She was born on January 3, 1949 in Alice, Texas to Roddy and Paulene Clinkscales. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother and friend, always going above and beyond to make sure everyone she came in contact with felt welcomed and loved. Rodine enjoyed trail rides, camping, dogs and surrounding herself with people she loved with a nice glass of wine. She was preceded in death by...

Patricia (Pat) passed away peacefully on January 15, 2023, at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and loving husband of 70 years. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Thomas; grandchildren, Valerie and Nash Thomas; her sister, Sandi Geisendorff (Bert), and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at Concordia Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 East Main Street, Alice, Texas. Condolences for the family may be offered...

Ronald Davy Ward, age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born December 13, 1942 in Freer, Texas to Edward Buster Ward and Galatha Evangaline Paris Ward.  He began working for Fesco in Alice, Texas and moved in the early 70's to open the first  Laredo office. He retired after 48.5 years with Fesco as District Manager in Laredo. In acknowledgement of his dedicated years of service, he was honored by having a street named for...

Evelyn M. Kalinec was 91 when she left us to join Daddy. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, New Year’s Eve. Evelyn was born to Fred and Mary Boerner on 22 January 1931, in Orange Grove, Texas. She was the oldest of three children.   Momma and her two brothers, Fred Jr. (Butch) and Dennis, grew up on a farm just outside of Orange Grove. Momma had a love for the farm. She liked outdoor spaces and the openness of the sky. Momma attended school in Orange...

Luke J. Duplantis, Jr., age 82, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his home in Alice, Texas. He was born November 1, 1940 in Houma, Louisiana to Luke J. Duplantis, Sr. and Rita Mae Blanchard. Luke worked at Patterson Rental Tools for 51 years where he started in the yard and worked his way up to Assistant Manager. He loved hunting and playing golf. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his...

Johnye Howard passed from this life at age 86 on Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Alice, Texas. She was born on March 15, 1936 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Dorothy and John Henry Clemons. Johnye was a resident of Alice, Texas for the past 67 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. Johnye was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and John Henry Clemons and her husband of 63 years, Clarence Howard. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Clare Howard and Lynn Howard Wilkins, and...