All Obituaries

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,...

Esperanza Trejo passed away peacefully, and surrounded by her family, on December 28, 2019, at the remarkable age of 102, in her hometown of Alice, Texas.  She was born near Seguin, Texas in 1917 and was one of twelve children born to Santiago and Carmen Lopez.  After living in various towns in Texas, the family settled in Austin, where she grew up. Esperanza is survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as follows: Jose Trejo (Sylvia), Sylvia Lazo (Arturo),...

On the day of Saturday, December 28, 2019, Gordon G. Klatt, Sr., at the age of 92, joined his Lord and Creator. He was born in Orange Grove, Texas to Perry and Lena Klatt on February 11, 1927. Gordon, along his Dad, Perry, started in business when they founded Klatt Hardware & Lumber. This business is still in operation today after 75 years and four generations of family management. Gordon was a U. S. Army veteran, serving during World War II in Japan. He was a community leader in the...

Karen Elizabeth Lopez, age 51, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed into the arms of our Lord on Friday, December 27, 2019, with her family surrounding her. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 27, 1968 to Elizabeth and Ramiro T. Moreno. She was a member of St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Agua Dulce, Texas. She was a para-professional teacher in special education with Agua Dulce ISD for 16 years and had previously taught at Mathis ISD for 9 years. Her...

Donna Jean Shipp, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born on April 8, 1953 to Betty Lucille and Harold Brown in Muncie, Indiana. She was a very loving wife and mother. Her favorite times were spent with her family. She enjoyed cooking and listening to music. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rita Brown. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, James A. Shipp of Alice, Texas; three children, Courtney Shipp of Pearson,...

John Randall Lee, age 63, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born in Durango, Colorado on December 18, 1956 to Sylvia and Elmer Lee. John retired having worked for over 46 years in the oilfield industry as a driller. He was a member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Orange Grove. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a loving husband,...