All Obituaries

Carmen Enriquez Franco, 81, passed away on August 10, 2020. She was born in Sandia, TX on February 24, 1939 to Federico and Maria Lopez Enriquez. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Carmen is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Manuel R. Franco; mother-in-law, Guadalupe Flores; father, Federico Enriquez; mother, Maria Lopez Enriquez; sisters, Manuela Mendez, Elena Enriquez, and Lucia Garcia; and brothers, Federico L. Enriquez,...

Helen Jean Pease, age 89, passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born in Tampico, Mexico, on November 27, 1930 to Milton and Evelyn Webster Medlin. She was a member of FBC-Freer for many years. Helen enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. In her later years she spent her time playing bingo, dominos, and poker at The Villa where she resided. Helen was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by...

Louis C. Benavides, Sr. passed away on July 31, 2020 in Corpus Christi, TX at the age of 71.  He was born on June 23, 1949 in O’Donnell, TX to Ramon and Celia Castillo Benavides. Louis spent much of his childhood moving between Texas and Michigan helping support his family as an agricultural labor worker.  During that time, he took jobs, such as, a shoe shine boy at a barber shop and a waiter at Duncan Dining Hall at Texas A&M.  He attended school in Bryan, TX...

John Rickey Pyle was born to E. J. “Johnny” and Neva Hooper Pyle on September 20, 1950 in Alice, Texas. He passed away on July 30, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Scott and Coiece Pyle of Marble Falls, nieces Kristi Pyle of Bedford and Colleen (Jerad) Schneider of San Antonio, nephew Aaron Pyle (Lindsay) of Cottonwood Shores and great-nephews Coye and Owen Pyle of Cottonwood Shores and numerous cousins.  For Rickey, life...

Bryce B. Taylor, 95, passed peacefully on July 29, 2020, in Austin, Texas with loving family at his side.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diana.  Bryce was born in Edinburg, Texas on February 12, 1925, to Charles Bills Taylor and Cecile Benbow Taylor.  After graduating from Edinburg High School, Bryce served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. He played “Taps” over the USS Arizona to honor the fallen...

Juan “Big John” Antonio Perez, Sr. age 64, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born in Hebbronville, TX on August 24, 1955 to Adan and Olivia Z. Perez.   Big John began working in the oilfield from 1974 through 1994. His first job was with Mohawk as an oilfield floorhand, and throughout the years he worked at several different companies.  His last job was for Key Energy as a tool pusher, until he was no longer able to work. He spent a big part of his life in...

Graciela Quintanilla, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born in Agua Dulce, Texas on January 9, 1941 to Pedro V. and Rosa R. Quintanilla. She retired from Agua Dulce ISD where she was employed as a Para Professional for many years. She especially loved working with children. Graciela enjoyed fishing, family gatherings, gardening, and family trips. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Graciela was preceded in death by her parents and...

Marcos Garcia age 67, passed away on July 24, 2020. He was born in Corpus Christi, TX on December 21, 1952 to Juan and Maria Graciela D. Garcia Sr. He was a roofer for 30 years until he retired. Marcos enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, whom he adored, and especially “His Babies” (grandchildren & great-grandchildren) who affectionately referred to him as “Popo”. Marcos was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margarita Benavidez. He is...

Linnie Patricia Whitman Britt, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born in Robstown, Texas on November 11, 1945 to William Archibald and Kate Frances Whitman. She enjoyed fishing, crafting and playing Bingo. Linnie loved her family, she was very family oriented, and adored her dogs. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Britt; daughter, Patricia Ann Bockholt; granddaughter, Tonya Kay Seifert; and sister, Joyce Pavlicek. She is survived by...

Neva Jean Hooper Pyle was born January 14, 1930 in Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas to Jesse J Hooper and Clara Williams Hooper. She graduated from high school and married Ethredge John Pyle on May 16, 1947.  She wore a smile that shined so bright. It was a beacon for those closest to her, and a warmth worth remembering for anyone else. In fact, there were doctors & nurses that even called her Ms. Hollywood. She loved her family, her cats, her friends, and her God. These were her...