Yolanda Reyes Allala
Yolanda Reyes Allala, 88, died on the afternoon of November 10, 2024. She was born on March 8, 1936 to Ruben Reyes and Olivia Gonzales Reyes and grew up in the small town of Encinal. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Ruben Reyes Jr., Eva Reyes Perez, Mauricio “Wicho” Reyes, and…
Read MoreRamona Chavira
Ramona Chavira, 91, died in her home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1933 in Moore to Doroteo and Gregoria Reyes. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ray, son Roy, grandson Rene Ray, great grandson Lucas Whitehead, brothers Lupe, Luis, and Julian Reyes, sisters Aldefina Rodriguez and…
Read MoreMaria Antonia Bernal Blanco
Maria Antonia Bernal Blanco, 79, died in Cotulla on November 14, 2024. She was born on July 5, 1945 to parents Ignacio and Virginia Bernal. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands, Mateo M. Blanco (25 years) and Hector Garcia (25 years). Maria is survived by her daughters Michele (Christobal S.…
Read MoreLeonard Wayne Stewart
Leonard Wayne Stewart, 62, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in Pearsall. He was born on July 28, 1962 in Beeville to Charlie and Odell Stewart and raised in Dilley. Leonard is survived by his wife, Gail Stewart, son Benjamin Stewart and daughter-in-law Katie, his father and sister Alice (Kenneth) Hooper. He graduated from Dilley…
Read MoreJuan Luis Cruz
Juan Luis Cruz (La Manuela), 77, died on November 18, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1947 to Manuela and Jesus Cruz Sr. and grew up in Cotulla. He is survived by his wife Maria (Chuchi) Aguilar, children John (Mary Ann) Cruz, Lisa (Steve) Wilson, Marisol (Mark) Vaughn, Anna (Roger) Sanchez, Juan X. Cruz,…
Read MoreJose De La Rosa
Jose De La Rosa, 73, of Dilley and originally of Burns, Oregon, died on November 16, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1951, in Owosso, Michigan, to Benselada DeLuna and Rodrigo De La Rosa. He is preceded in death by his parents, sons Justin De La Rosa and Juan De La Rosa, brothers Richard…
Read MoreDomingo Sanchez
Domingo Sanchez, 69, of Dilley died on Monday, November 18 in San Antonio, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in Raymondville to Abundio Sanchez and Ana Maria Guzman on August 14, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents and his oldest sister, Bertha “Betty” Zepeda. Domingo is survived by his…
Read MoreThe amazing wood rat
It’s been pleasant outside more lately. As I squirrel along, I get myself into more trouble with other critters. What I always find this time of year is that the little furry critters are everywhere, but the snakes like to come out, too. Did you know that not all of the furry types have to…
Read MoreMusing on ink
Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use By David Bachelor, PhD Ink has been in the headlines, and not in the usual way. The ink in the news is not the kind printed on paper. It is the kind that gets under the skin. And the general public is asking, “What does it mean?”…
Read MorePeaches & Cream Cheesecake
When I was a kid we would always go to an orchard in the summertime and pick fresh peaches. As a kid, it was like torture. As an adult, I crave those fresh peaches, and call up my mother every time I find a good recipe. This one is for childhood summertime nostalgia. Peaches &…
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