Area Obituaries

Harold C. Favor, 71, of Devine, died on December 16, 2023 of natural causes. He was born on June 4, 1952. He will be laid to rest in the Pearsall Cemetery in Pearsall on December 29, at 3 p.m. Anyone wishing to express their condolences, or share a memory, can do so at the Primrose…

Segundo Escobar Jr., 64, died on Monday, December 18, 2023 in San Antonio. He was born in Pearsall on September 14, 1959 to Segundo Sr. and Margarita Escobar. He is preceded in death by his mother, daughter Melissa Escobar, daughter Melissa Escobar, sister Elsa Cabrerra, brother Joey Escobar, granddaughter Catalia Escobar and nephew Michael Cabrerra.…

Merced T. Charo III, 49, died on December 9, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1974 to Merced L. and Irma T. Charo Jr. He is preceded in death by his brother Jesse Charo. Charo is survived by his children D’Andre (Jasmine Mendioro) Charo and Cadynce Velasquez, his parents, grandchildren Isaiah Gabriel Charo, Micah…

Sylvia Viola Silva Fohn, 79, died on Friday, November 24, 2023, at her home. She was born to Eusebio Silva and Elena Rodriguez Silva on September 27, 1944 in Pearsall. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Maria Alma Silva Ortegon, brothers Eusebio Silva Jr., Ruben Silva and Ramiro Silva, and in-laws Edward…

Rosa Maria Diaz, 66, of Cotulla, died on December 12, 2023. She was born on October 18, 1957 in San Antonio to Juan Cantu Salazar and Trinidad Garcia. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Irma Salazar and Juan Luis Salazar Jr. Rosa is survived by her children Richard Diaz (Roseanne) of…

Roberto M. Trevino, 87, of Pearsall, died on December 14, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1936 in Dilley to Eduvijes Trevino and Cruzita Moralez Trevino. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Cruzita Trevino and numerous brothers and sisters. Roberto is survived by his children Erinda Trevino, Ana Martinez, Rene Trevino…

Sylvia Anderson Whitwell, 87, of Boca Raton, Florida, died at her home on November 1, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1936 in Kenedy to George Anderson and Alverta Rix. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband M.C. “Whit” Whitwell, sister Judy Anderson Borth and daughter Cynthia Anne Mills Clark. Sylvia is…

Josefina “Josie” Ramirez, 84, of Pearsall, died on November 25, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1939. Josie loved dancing and singing along to her favorite music, caring for her plants, and loving her family dearly. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Antonio, daughters Margarita Soto (Felix Julian), Elvia Huizar (Roy),…

Francisco Ramos, 65, of Dilley, died on January 21, 2022. He was born on November 10, 1956. Survivors include his wife Fidela Ramos, Lupita Ramos, Marisa Louisa Ramos, Pedro Ramos, Sanda Ramos, Belinda Ramos, Amanda Ramos and grandchildren Mario, Sophia and Yazmina Cruz and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Friday, November…

Timothy Warren Stone, 72, died on November 10, 2023. He was born on July 16, 1951 to James Warren and Lillian Stone. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Peggy Ann Teltschik and nephew Randy Teltschik. Stone is survived by his wife Kathy Stone, children Timothy Scott (Christine) Stone and Tammy Stone (Adam)…