Mario F. “Chovie” Martinez Jr.
Mario F. “Chovie” Martinez Jr., 60, of Dilley, died on October 2, 2022, in San Antonio. He was born on December 2, 1961 in Pearsall to Mario A. Martinez Sr. and Lucia Flores Martinez. He is preceded in death by his father and grandparents Victor R. Flores and Elvira G. Flores. Mario is survived…
Read MoreMary Jane Mendez
Mary Jane Mendez, 53, of Pearsall, died on September 28, 2022 in Cotulla. She was born on April 30, 1969 in Pearsall to Majin Hernandez and Marie Guajardo Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Daniel Hernandez. Mary Jane is survived by her siblings Perla (Augustin) and Blas Hernandez Sr. (Margo),…
Read MoreMembers awarded Lifetime Membership
Cotulla Garden Club News The Cotulla Garden Club held its first meeting of the year on September 8 and recognized and honored three members with Lifetime Membership. Those honored included Mary Alice Rymal, member since 1966, Flossie Highsmith, member since the early 70’s and Darlene Meyer, member since 1978. The club also named its Yards…
Read MoreGrover Hudean (Dean) Smith
Grover Hudean (Dean) Smith, 79, of Kingsville, died in Corpus Christi on September 26, 2022. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 27, 1943. He is preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Jenny) Spicer Smith. Dean is survived by his daughters Gina and Tara (husband Charles Paul), sister Peggy Steele, granddaughters Meredith Paul…
Read MoreWell water screening in Frio, La Salle, Oct. 12
FAMILY, SCHOOL & COMMUNITY Texas A&M AgriLife Extension services in Frio and La Salle counties will host a private well water screening early next month for all residents who own and operate on private well water. Samples will be screened for fecal coliform bacteria, nitrates, salinity, and hydrocarbons. AgriLife recommends that private well owners have…
Read MoreShower Thoughts with Shelly
“I love ghosts and scary stories, they’re my favorite.” “I’m terrified of ghosts, I can’t watch scary movies at all… what’s wrong with you?” “Oh I have so much fun when I get to wander through a cemetery and just see the history.” “But why? That’s so morbid!” It’s that season again. We turn our…
Read MoreCotulla High School hosts annual ‘Pink Out’ rally, Oct. 7
FAMILY, SCHOOL & COMMUNITY Student members of the Cotulla High School ‘Los Jefes’ Chapter of the National Honor Society will gather supporters, families and friends at Myers Memorial Stadium on Friday morning, October 7, for the annual ‘Pink out’ walk and fundraiser for breast cancer research and awareness. All community members and businesses are invited…
Read MoreRogelio Alaniz Nieto
Rogelio Alaniz Nieto, 67, of Dilley, died on September 25, 2022, in Dilley. He was born on July 7, 1955, in Pearsall to Pedro Nieto and Jesusa Alaniz Nieto. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Rudy Nieto, Delmar Nieto, Pete Nieto, Fidel Pichardo, Sotero Pichardo and Juan Nieto. Rogelio is survived by…
Read MoreCynthia Lanell “Cindy” McKinley McKay
Cynthia Lanell “Cindy” McKinley McKay, 78, of Bandera, died Monday, July 4, 2022, in San Antonio. She was born April 4, 1944, in Pearsall to Clyde T. McKinley Jr. and Lanell V. McKinley. She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. William C. McKay, father Clyde T. McKinley Jr., and her brother Tommy…
Read MoreMargarita Bertha Moreno
Margarita Bertha Moreno, 81, of Pearsall, died on September 17, 2022, in San Antonio, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on March 10, 1941 to Federico and Margarita Moreno in Pearsall. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Fred Moreno Jr., Eleazar Moreno, Susie Gonzales, Odessa Ikimoto, Fines Moreno, Irene…
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