All Obituaries

Oda B. Buegeler, age 103, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in San Diego, TX. She was born in Sisterdale, TX on October 16, 1917 to Erich August Fischer and Olga Anna Habinicht. She was a long-time member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church where she served in the Alter Guild, Lydia Circle, and volunteered for many years at Alice Trash and Treasure. Oda enjoyed gardening, needle work, crocheting, and cross-stitching. She was always taking in and caring for sick animals, and...

Bud Kuykendall, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home in Sandia, Texas. He was born in Henrietta, TX on September 24, 1928 to Theodore and Sarah E. Harvey Kuykendall. Bud proudly served in the United States Army during WWII and worked in the Constabulary Unit. He climbed up the ladder in the oilfield business and was very well respected in the oilfield industry. He was honored when the community center in Pernitas Point was named Bud Kuykendall...

Michael “Mikey” Resa, age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Christus Spohn Hospital in Alice, Texas. He was born in Hannibal, MO on May 25, 1951 to Wallace and Marilyn Capps Resa. Michael proudly served in United States Army and enjoyed traveling all over the world. He was a member of the Sweet Freedom Motorcycle Club in Heidelberg, Germany. Michael retired from Texas A&M as a Physical Plant Accountant and in his younger years, he enjoyed playing...

Connie Gayle Dunk Williams, age 68, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 1, 1952 in Smithville, Texas to Leonard Leon and Leona Irma Noack Dunk. Connie grew up in Aransas Pass, TX and graduated from Aransas Pass High School class of 1970. She went on to attend college at Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Tx. On October 25, 1977 she welcomed her only son, Alvin E. “Trey” King III. Connie married her loving husband, Michael B....

Camille Marie Williams, age 43, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Stockdale, TX. She was born in Kingsville, TX on April 15, 1977 to David C. and Marlett J. Bahn. Camille attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville and pursued her interests while enrolled which included: Arts & Sciences and Communication Sciences & Disorders. Camille started a family which took her education outside of the classroom. Camille seemed to know a little bit about everything that would, at...

Vivian Adams was born in Beeville, TX on November 11, 1928. She married Bernard Adams, Jr. In 1946 and moved the Hoffman Ranch in Palito Blanco, in 1951 where she lived until 1977 before finally moving to their present home on the Adams Ranch in Alfred, TX. She loved hunting and during deer season she would often be sitting in a blind at daybreak or evenings. She was proud to say she could take care of a deer from the bullet to the skillet. She was an excellent seamstress, teaching her two...

Nancy Lynn Rodriguez, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday January 2, 2021 in Houston, TX after a long illness. She was born in Beeville, TX on March 14, 1957 to Dwight W. Awalt and Marjorie Reed. Nancy married her loving husband of 45 years, Gilbert Rodriguez, on September 6, 1975. She was an active member of the Catholic Churches in the cities where she resided. She considered St. Elizabeth her home church and served in various capacities, such as parish...

Douglas R. Goetzel, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home in Alice, Texas. He was born in Dale, Texas on April 9, 1932 to Henry Albert and Nannie Ella Goetzel. Douglas retired from Welex after 35 years of service as an assistant district manager. He was a devoted husband who enjoyed being outdoors whether it was working in his yard or hunting, fishing, golfing, and woodworking. Douglas loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...

Maxine A. Stewart born September 26, 1937 in Alice, TX, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020. Maxine was a nurse at the Freer Texas hospital until it closed in the 1970’s. She was a member on the board of directors for Nueces Electric Coop for 24 years. She began her retirement in 2019. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved pets and listening to her books on tape. Maxine was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by...

June Lafern Rokohl, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born in Alice, TX on September 22, 1942 to Oscar and Madeline Rokohl. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Henry Rokohl and Joe Dale Rokohl; and daughter, Wendi Buesing. June is survived by her loving daughters, Sharon Garcia of...