Obituaries

Jun 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Cruz T. Verastiqui, who departed this life peacefully on June 15, 2025. She was a loving, giving, and fiercely independent woman whose unwavering positivity and strength were a light to everyone who knew her.  Born on November 24, 1932, in Pearsall, Texas, Cruz...

Jun 3, 2025

David R. Hernandez, aged 59, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Denton, Texas. Born on December 15, 1965, he was the beloved son of Manuel V. Hernandez and Teresa Rodriguez Hernandez. David was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Daniel Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez Jr., and his grandparents Trifon and Dionicia Rodriguez.

He is...

Jun 1, 2025

Hortencia Molina Gonzales (Moreno) passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2025, after a long illness. She was born on August 14, 1941, in Dilley, TX.

Hortencia married Eumeraldo Gonzales, and together they raised three children. Over the years, she worked in a variety of roles that reflected her strong work ethic and love for serving...

May 26, 2025

Ricardo DeLeon, aged 55, of Pearsall, was born on September 14, 1969, and passed away on May 26, 2025. He is survived by his loving parents, Santos Rodriguez DeLeon and Rosita Santos DeLeon. Ricardo was a devoted father to his children, Connie DeLeon, Josefine DeLeon, Fermin Fuentes, and Raul Fuentes. He was also a cherished grandfather to Amari-Maria Martinez,...

May 26, 2025

Evelina Serene Rodriguez was born on May 26, 2025, and passed away peacefully on the same day. She was the beloved daughter of Veronica Martinez and Johnny Martin Rodriguez. Evelina is survived by her loving parents, her siblings Emberlyn Rose Molina and Shawn Arturo Rodriguez, and her grandparents Alice Martinez, Yolanda and David Cerda, and Julian and Maria Martinez....

May 21, 2025

Josefina Lafuente Nieto, aged 96, of Pearsall, passed away on May 21, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1928, to her loving parents, Pedro LaFuente and Josefina Ledesma LaFuente. Josefina was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Luis De La Cruz Nieto, daughter, Rosario Nieto, her parents, numerous siblings, and her son-in-laws, Mario Siller and Paul Urrutia....

May 20, 2025

Viola Aguilar Hill, aged 61, of Dilley, passed away on May 20, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1963, in Pearsall to Ernesto Aguilar and Margarita Benavides Aguilar.

Viola is survived by her sons, Luis Ely Aguilar (Cynthia Ibarra), and Derrick Aguilar (Angelica Aranda). She is also survived by her sister, Yolanda Aguilar, and a large...

May 16, 2025

Baby Sophia Reing Rodriguez was born and entered rest on May 16, 2025, in San Antonio. Sophia was born to her parents, Michelle Hannah Valle and Luz Rodriguez. Sophie is survived by her siblings, Serenity Rodriguez and Ezekiel Rodriguez and numerous grandparents, aunts and uncles.

No services will be held at the funeral home. Condolences are welcome...

May 16, 2025

Margie Herrera Cantu, born on December 25, 1948, passed away on May 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Herrera and Lydia Rendon Herrera, her brothers, Ruben Herrera, Pedro Herrera and Rudy Herrera.

Margie is survived by her daughter, Rochelle Maddox (William), her siblings, Dan Herrera, Lonnie Herrera, Oscar Herrera , and Yolanda...

May 15, 2025

Gloria D. Zapata, aged 80, of Pearsall, entered into rest on May 15, 2025. She was born to Alberto De La Cruz and Ignacia Viesca De La Cruz. Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Domingo Zapata, her parents, her children Gloria Jean Zapata, Belen Zapata Perez, and Emiliano Zapata, her brother Ruben Martinez, and her son-in-law...

May 11, 2025

David Gomez, aged 71, of Dilley, passed away on May 11, 2025, in San Antonio. He was born on April 28, 1954, to Olivia Rodriguez Gomez and Nayo Gomez. David was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Robert Gomez Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Adelinda Quesada Gomez, and his sons, David...

May 6, 2025

Torre McKade Leal,  of Pearsall, was entered to rest on May 6, 2025.

He was born June 9, 1990, in San Antonio, Tx. to Mitzi J. Johnson and Rojelio P. Leal, Jr.

He is peceded in death by his grandfathers, Joe Mit Shearer, Jr. and  Rojelio H. Leal, Sr.

He is survived by...

May 5, 2025

Esmeralda Herrera, aged 76, passed away on May 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from Dilley, she was born to Pablo and Tomasa Maldonado. Esmeralda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfredo Herrera Sr., her parents, and numerous siblings.

She is survived by her children, Alfredo J. Herrera and his wife Maria, David R....

Apr 23, 2025

Debbie Fonseca Ybarra, aged 59, of Dilley, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. Born on October 17, 1965, in Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Abram Fonseca and the late Englentina Alvarado Fonseca. Debbie was a sweet and kind person with a big heart, cherished by her family and community.

She is survived by her...

Apr 23, 2025

Gloria L. Gutierrez, aged 66, of Pearsall, passed away on April 23, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1959, to Ascension Gutierrez and Anastacia Luna Gutierrez. Gloria is survived by her siblings, Domingo Gutierrez, Ascension Gutierrez Jr., Anastacia Torres, Alicia Perez, Olga Laredo, and Erlinda Esquibel, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded...

Apr 17, 2025

Pedro S. Morales, known as Pete, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on April 17, 2025. Born on November 18, 1949, in Pearsall, he was the beloved son of the late Triburcio Morales and Felicidad Shutter Morales. Pete was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Maria Martinez, Lucia Garcia, Rosario Cuevas, Luisa Castillo, and Jesus...

Apr 15, 2025

Jose Trevino Rodriguez, Jr., Joe to his wife, Chepe to family, of Pearsall, Tx. went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2025. Joe was born August 27. 1942 in Pearsall, Frio Co. Tx. Joe was the eldest of 10 children born to his parents, mother Guadalupe Trevino Rodriguez and father Jose Cabasos Rodriguez. He is preceded in...

Apr 14, 2025

Victoria Lynn Cumpian, 58 entered rest on April 14, 2025 in Devine. She was born on December 29, 1966, in Hondo, to Camilio Rios Cumpian and Dominga Valle Cumpian. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Melissa C. Morquecho.

She is survived by her silbings, Maria Cumpian, Antonio Cumpian, Roberta Cumpian, Darren Cumpian, Camilio...

Apr 13, 2025

Julian Sambrano Rios, 90, of Lometa, formerly of Pearsall, passed away on April 13, 2025.

Julian's wishes were to be cremated. There will be a memorial visitation held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas, TX on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Julian was born on September 15, 1934, in Hindes,...

Apr 7, 2025

Ambrosio Garza III, "Tiny" "Fofo", a beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, and friend, passed away on April 7, 2025.

Born on October 22, 1984, in Pearsall, Tx. to Ambrosio and Melinda Garza. He had a heart of gold and a presence that brought joy and laughter.

Ambrosio is survived by his devoted wife Kassandra...