All Obituaries

Daniel G. Garcia, age 76, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, February 4, 2020.  He was born on April 11, 1943 to Lorenza and Jesus M. Garcia in Alfred, Texas. He served in the U S Army National Guard for six years. He had worked in the texas oilfields as a rig hand until his retirement.  He was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed being on his tractor, and watching sports and westerns on television. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Nicolas Garcia, one...

Josephine Gingrich Scholl completed her earthly journey and passed in peace on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Houston, Texas, at the age of 91. She was born on July 9, 1928 in Laredo, Texas to Macari and George Gingrich.  Josephine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A devout Christian, her inspiration was Jesus Christ – and so she loved everyone and always treated others with love and respect as He taught us. Her special memories included going on...

Margarita Julia Brock, age 78, has come to the end of her journey in this lifetime. She was born on July 30, 1941, in Del Rio, Texas to Tomasita and Evaristo Morin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Margarita was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church and volunteered in various services including Trash to Treasure and Works of Mercy. She retired from Alice ISD, having worked in cafeteria...

Dorace E. Klatt, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2020 in Orange Grove, Texas. Dorace was born on December 22, 1926 in Orange Grove, Texas to Edwin and Ida Engelking. She graduated from Orange Grove High School and attended Southwest Texas University. She married Gordon Klatt, Sr. on November 21, 1948. She worked alongside Gordon at their family-owned business, Klatt Hardware & Lumber, for over 50 years. She lived by her faith and for her family. Gordon preceded...

Randall “Randy” Garcia, age 47, entered peacefully into eternal rest with his family by his side on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his home in Alice, Texas.  He was born on July 3, 1972 to Alma R. and Louis Churchill Garcia in Corpus Christi, Texas. He attended school here and graduated in 1990 from Alice High School. He was co-owner of Iron Man Specialty Fluids and Hulk Energy Services and served the oilfield industry for many years. Randy was an avid hunter and...

Dale William DuPree, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, was called home on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Frankie L. and William U. DuPree. Dale was welcomed to Heaven with a loving embrace by his wife, Gina as they were reunited again for eternity. Throughout his life, Dale followed Christ with a servant heart.  Dale and Gina were always guided by their strong faith in God and he was...

Denise Bowen Strickland, age 59, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2019 in Alice, Texas.  Denise was born in Odessa, Texas on April 29, 1960 to Donna and David Bowen. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1979. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She will be deeply missed by the many lives that she touched. She was preceded in death by her father, David Bowen. Denise is survived by her mother, Donna Bowen of Alice, Texas; her sister, Debbie (Mike) Brown...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Wayne Ewers. Larry was born in Alice, Texas on May 19, 1945. He passed away on January 3, 2020, in Houston, Texas, after a long battle with cancer. He was 74 years old. Even throughout his illness and treatment, he never uttered a word of complaint and kept his focus on his faith and being a devoted family member and friend to many others. He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Janice; his son, Josh Ewers, of Houston;...

Emil A. Manka, Jr. passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 65 years old.   He was born on January 20, 1954 in Karnes City, Texas to Alice Doris and Emil Manka, Sr.   Emil worked in the oilfield industry and retired as a Production Tester for FESCO, Inc. He was a very charitable, giving to many organizations. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved life to the fullest. He was a family man and was very passionate about spending time with...

Joye Rouse Reed peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, surrounded by her family, at the age of 96. She was born on January 5, 1923 on the Lantana Ranch near San Diego, Texas to Lounette and Cubb Clay Rouse. She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Richard R. Reed. Joye will forever be loved and missed by her husband of 29 years, U. S. Air Force Lt. Colonel (Retired), George G. Reed, Jr. of Alice, Texas; two children, Sandra Stokes Bolin of Hickman,...