Area Obituaries

Cathryn (Cathy) Fowler, 67, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 unexpectedly at her home in Elizabeth, Colorado. She was born October 24, 1956 in McAllen to Jack and June Fowler. She is preceded in death by her father Cathy is survived by her mother June of Nolanville, Texas, sisters Loretta Moore of Nolanville and Janet…

Candelaria P. Gandara, 74, died on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on February 1, 1950 to Esequiel Palacios and Maria Cavasos Palacios. She is preceded in death by her husband Manuel Gandara, her first husband Reymundo Benavides, Paul Morales, companion her parents, sister Paula Guajardo and her son-in-law Hector Viesca Sr. Candelaria is…

Minerva Carrizales, 89, of Pearsall, died on October 19, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on January 19, 1935 to parents Francisco and Maria Vinton Robledo and lived in Pearsall all her life. She is preceded in death by her husband Filiberto A. Carrizales, daughter Marcella Cruz, and brother Manuel Robledo…

Gloria Leal, 80, of Seymour, Texas, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Wichita Falls. She was born on April 8, 1944 in Pearsall to Julian and Jesusa Navarro Frausto. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Rudy Leal, infant daughter Rachel Leal, brothers Joe Frausto and Julian Frausto Jr., sisters Josie Hernandez…

Cheryl Denise “Lela” Benavides, 58, of Pearsall, died on October 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 19, 1966 in Pearsall. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Elvira Juarez Trevino and numerous aunts and uncles. Denise is survived by her daughters Valeria Benavides, Vanessa (Leonides Gonzalez), and Vianca…

Wanda Lou Wright, 71, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in San Antonio. She was born on October 26, 1953 to Ernest and Florence Null in Dilley. She is preceded in death by her parents and Wayne. Wanda is survived by her husband Stephan Wright and children Scott (Leann), Lisa (Lance), Ronnie (Leigh), grandchildren Eliza,…

Veronica Rodriguez, 54, of Dilley, died on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Pearsall on January 14, 1970 to Mario Sr. and Oralia Moreno. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Jose Trinidad Moreno. Veronica is survived by her husband Oscar Rodriguez, children Nathan…

Johnny Ray Lambert Sr., 86, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born May 2, 1938 to Chester Field Lambert and Mary Ellen Lee in Petronila, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Marie Smith, Doris Jones, Chester Lambert, Clarence Lambert, and Samuel E. Lambert. Johnny is survived by his spouse…

Guadalupe Munoz Jr., 80, died surrounded by his family on September 25, 2024. He was born to Candida Munoz and Guadalupe Munoz Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, sister Clara Martinez, son Rene Munoz and several nieces and nephews. Guadalupe is survived by his wife Lidia Rosas, sons…