All Obituaries

William (Willie) Dean Brandt entered eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on August 3, 2026, at the age of 63. Willie was born in Kingsville, Texas to the late, Cecil and Gwen Brandt. He graduated from Agua Dulce High School in 1981. Willie married the love of his life, the late Julie Brandt, January 4 th, 1991, where they were happily married for 31 years until her passing. Willie worked for Flournoy, which became Greywolf Drilling and worked there for 20+ years as a roughneck and later a ...

Mary Frances Self, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Alice, Texas. Mary Frances was born on April 28, 1944, in George West, Texas, to Don John Kolacek and Mary Anna Kugerl Kolacek. She grew up in George West and later moved to Alice after marrying the love of her life, James Edward Self. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, Mary Frances dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm and welcoming home. She ...

In Loving Memory of Dusty Wayne Buehring Dusty Wayne Buehring, 46, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 26, 2026. Born on March 12, 1980, Dusty was the beloved son of Peggy Sain Williams and Harold Buehring Jr and cherished stepson of Lonnie Williams. Throughout his life, he found great joy in the things he loved most, especially spending countless hours immersed in video gaming. His gaming console was more than a hobby—it was a place where he connected with friends, shared ...

Mardi Gayle Johnson May 25, 1954 – July 10, 2026 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7 With profound sadness, yet with Christian hope in the promise of the Resurrection, we announce the passing of Mardi Gayle Johnson, who was called home to the Lord on July 10, 2026, at the age of 72. Surrounded by the love of her family, Mardi passed peacefully at her daughter's home in Madisonville, Texas. Earlier in the ...

Shirley Sherri Land, age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Alice, Texas. She was born on June 30, 1959, in Alice, Texas, to Michael Ball and Neva Guttery. Sherri dedicated her life to her family, whether it was cooking them a meal, crocheting, or playing board games. She attended Alice High School and went on to earn her Associate's Degree with Honors at Coastal Bend College, where she was inducted into the National Honor Society. Sherri was dearly loved and will be ...

Antonio Garza, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on December 24, 1935, to Felix Garza and Doratea Caronia Garza in Alice, Texas. Antonio was a shy person by nature. However, he still enjoyed life so much with family by his side by spending time at all family gatherings and many at the beach and church gatherings. He loved attending church in San Juan, going to The Beach, and enjoying meals at his favorite places, Golden Coral and ...

Bernadette Albers Shafer died peacefully on July 1, 2026. She was born to Will and Emma Spieglhauer Rauch on November 5, 1922, in Ledbetter, Texas. After Bernadette finished school, she worked in the Ledbetter post office and in Houston. After World War II, she married Leroy J. Albers and they moved to Bishop, Texas. They lived in Lawton, Oklahoma, when they Lee was called back into service during the Korean War. They then returned to Bishop to make their permanent home. Bernadette was an ...

Ernest Alexander Hamilton Jr (Butch) was delivered into the hands of our Lord on June 28, 2026. Butch worked for Exxon for 37 years and ran several successful businesses and a consulting company until he retired in March 2026. Butch was a beloved Son, Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He is preceded in death by his Father, Ernest Hamilton Sr. (Ham), and his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton (Liz), and a Grandson, Nathan Caldera. Butch leaves behind his Beloved Wife, Beverly Hamilton; his ...

Sue Nannette De La Cruz, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Alice, Texas. She was born on September 8, 1939, in Alice, Texas, to Henry Albert Goetzel and Nannie Ella Grant. Sue was a graduate of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School who went on to obtain her cosmetology license and built Sue’s Beauty Salon in her backyard to be close to her family. She did not stop there. Sue continued to grow her success by becoming a realtor and was ...

Raymundo Martinez, Sr.,86, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on December 4, 1939, to Jose Carmen Martinez and Emilia in General ZauZua N.L. Mexico. Raymundo was a happy, fun-loving, hardworking person who was happiest when he was working. He enjoyed fishing with his family most of all. Raymundo was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio Spurs and loved cheering for them. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all ...