Area Obituaries

Francisco R. Bernal, 76, died on July 14, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Cotulla to Pedro Bernal Sr. and Eulalia R. Bernal. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Maria R. Bernal and his son Gilbert R. Bernal. Bernal is survived by his children Francisco Bernal Jr. (Ermelinda G.),…

Emilio S. Villarreal, 76, died at Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio on July 24, 2024. He was born to Beatriz and Audon Villarreal in Pearsall on May 18, 1948. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edward Villarreal and Hector Villarreal, and sister Elvia Salinas, brother-in-law Ray Luna and parents-in-law…

Emery R Wilson Jr., 62, died in the early hours of Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born on October 31, 1961 to Penny and Jerry Farrell of Cotulla. He is preceded in death by his son Emery R. Wilson III and brother Jerry Farrell Jr. Emery is preceded in death by his parents, wife…

William Rex (Rick) Johnson, 74, died on July 10, 2024. He was born on October 21, 1949 to parents Irene Bergara Johnson and William Claude Johnson. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jesus Bergara Sr. and Margarita Casillas Bergara, paternal grandparents Ross Johnson and Susan Johnson, and his grandson Dakota Rex Johnson.…

Ruperto Barrera Abarca, 64, of Dilley, died on July 13, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1960, in Mexico to Faustino Barrera and Eufemia Abarca. He is survived by his daughter Dulce Barrera, and numerous family members. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at the Dilley Cemetery. Funeral…

Roberto S Jimenez (El Viejo Peludo), 76, died on Thursday July 11, 2024 in San Antonio. He was born April 3, 1948 in Cotulla to Pedro Jimenez and Clara Salinas. He is survived by his wife Isabel Jimenez, siblings Juanita Montemayor, twins Rosa Gonzalez and Margarita Jimenez Chapa, Pedro Jimenez, and Consuelo (Chelo) Garcia, children…

Noe G. Sanchez, 59, died on July 8, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1964 in Dilley to parents Nazario Sr. and Elva G. Sanchez. He is preceded in death by his father. Noe is survived by his mother, children Rashell (Ricky) Ramirez, and Noe Reese (Willyann) Sanchez, siblings Nazario (Elsa) Sanchez Jr., Noberto…

Eusebio “Chevo” Rodriguez Jr., 81, died on July 5, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 16, 1942 in Encinal to Herlinda and Eusebio Rodriguez Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughters Melissa Rodriguez, Elizabeth Roberts and sisters Alicia Valles, Josefina Rodriguez and Anselma Aldaco. Chevo is survived by…

Cruz (Mommy Cui) Maldonado, 98, of Pearsall, died in her sleep on July 8, 2024. Cruz was born in Pearsall on March 24, 1926 to Lusia Davila and Reyes Maynez. She is survived by her sisters Antonia Maynez Laguna of San Antonio, and Gloria Maynez Chavez of Los Angeles, California, son Reynaldo Maldonado II and…

Susana Flores Alvarado, 84, of Cotulla, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born on August 11, 1939 to parents Alberto and Antonia Flores in Cotulla. She is preceded in death by parents and sons Reynaldo “Rey” Flores and Richard Joseph “Dickie” Alvarado. Susana is survived by her husband of 51 years, Paulo S.…