Area Obituaries

William Wayne “Bill” DeWeese, 76, died on October 24, 2023. He was born on February 3, 1947 to Dr. Walter Wayne and Claretta Sims DeWeese. He is preceded in death by his parents. DeWeese is survived by his son Travis DeWeese, sister Helen (Jack†) Bice, brother Robert Wayne DeWeese, nieces and nephews Debbie Taylor, Mark…

Oralia Maria Arriazola, 92, died on October 6, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1931 to Jesusa Beza. She is preceded in death by her husband Eluterio H. Arriazola, sisters Concepcion Quesada, Maruca Galindo and her grandson Sammy Arriazola. Arriazola is survived by her children Lionel (Connie) Arriazola, Olga (Raymond) Martel, Terry (Deborah) Arriazola,…

Maria Diamantina Ramon, 75, died on October 14, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1947 to Alfredo and Josefina Rodriguez. She is survived by her children Valentin (Rosalinda) Ramon III of South Carolina, Martin Ramon of Luling, Anna (David) Perez of Encinal, Carlos (Leticia) Ramon of Gonzales, Vicente (Christina) Ramon of Laredo, Sandra (Joe)…

Manuel H. Vargas, 77, of Pearsall, died on October 21, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1945 in Pearsall to Ricardo Vargas and Patricia Hernandez Vargas. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Rodolfo Vargas, Graciela Tovar, Lupe Vargas, Yolanda Almendarez and Estella Vargas. Manuel is survived by his wife Rosa Vargas,…

Leonardo Maldonado Jr., 56, died on October 1, 2023. He was born on December 20, 1966 to Maria Elena and Leonardo Maldonado Sr. He is preceded in death by his daughter Desirae Maldonado and son Leonardo Maldonado III. Maldonado is survived by his parents, daughters Mellonie Maldonado and Melaine Maldonado, siblings Melissa (Rodrigo) Torres, Rosalinda…

Caleb Jae Canales, 10, died on October 15, 2023. He was born on April 10, 2013 to Kelly Canales. He is survived by his parents Kelly Canales and Steve Sanchez, siblings Rylan Canales, Courtney Sanchez, Steve Sanchez Jr. and Debryn Sanchez, maternal grandparents Gilbert Canales and Christina Rodriguez, aunts and uncles Ann Canales, Carrie Canales,…

Beatrice Carrizales, 87, died on October 2, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1936 to Adelina and Bernadino Alanis. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Maria Antonia Garza and her grandson Jose Medrano III. Carrizales is survived by her children Juan Carlos Medrano, Felipa M. Garcia, Sonia M. Barrera and Maria…

On October 20, 2023 Glendale Jones, age 95, entered his eternal home in heaven. Glendale was born on April 6, 1928 in Dilley, Texas to Charles John and Harriet Ealand Jones. He was the youngest of 6 children. Hard work ethic was something Glendale learned early on and carried with him throughout his life. His…

Raymond Herbert Lee Fritze was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Ray was born and raised in Castell, Texas and was the youngest of his siblings. He is preceded in death by his oldest son Van William Fritze (age 51 in 2004) and grandson James Raymond Fritze (age 21…

Logan Cash Elizondo, 7 years old, passed away in the loving arms of his parents, surrounded by family on October 15, 2023. He was welcomed home in heaven by his late grandmother, Orlanda Herrera. Logan was in second grade and attended Ted Flores Elementary. He loved everything about school. He enjoyed learning and hanging out…