Area Obituaries

James “Jimmy” Everette Smart, 73, died on July 17, 2023 surrounded by his family at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on January 23, 1950 to parents Redman and Celia Smart of Utopia. He is preceded in death by his parents, older brother W.A. Smart of Sabinal and best friend and work…

Jose Manuel Garcia, 74, died on July 8, 2023 in San Antonio. He was born on July 30, 1948 in Hondo to Augustine R. Garcia and Trinidad Solis Garcia. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Guadalupe Garcia and brother Samuel Garcia. Jose is survived by his wife Linda M. Garcia, daughters Windee…

Jose Raul Ramirez died on July 21, 2023. He is survived by his children Jocelyn Elizabeth Ramirez, Emma Lynette Reagan, Chelyn Alyse Ramirez, Jose Raul Ramirez Jr. and Everlyn Hope Ramirez. Visitation was held on Friday, July 28 at Peters Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 29…

Eulalia C. Martinez, 78, died on July 19, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1944 to Josefa and Braulio Carbajal Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Estella Cruz, Refugio Carbajal, Ramon Carbajal Sr., Amador Carbajal Sr., Elia C. Rios, and Domingo Carbajal. Martinez is survived by her husband…

Kevin Richard Martin Jr., 46, died on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born on November 22, 1976 to Kevin Martin Sr. and Patricia Ann Casey Martin. He is preceded in death by his parents. Kevin is survived by his wife Maria Elena Martin and his children Patricia Manuela Martin, Kevin Richard Martin III, and…

David Richard Abrego, 77, died on July 7, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1946 to Trinidad and Blanca Abrego. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Adrian and sister Blanca Linda Abrego. David is survived by his wife of 29 years, Trinidad Abrego, daughter Nadine/Gary Crosswell, son David Richard Abrego Jr./Christine,…

Gumesindo Ruiz, 85, of Buda, died on July 14, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1938 in Buda to Julian Ruiz and Frances. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Ruiz is survived by his wife Maria O. Ruiz, children Gumesindo Julian Ruiz III (Liz) of Pearsall, Anita Ruiz (Miguel) of…

Roberto “Bob” Medina Saenz, 82, died on July 19, 2023 in his hometown of Pearsall. He was born on April 28, 1941 in Pearsall. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Bob is survived by his wife Rosario and their children Veronica Saenz Dutchover (Jimmy), Velma Saenz, Sandra Saenz Portillo (Jaime) and…

Pedro Sandoval, 69, died on July 7, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1953 to Benjamin Sandoval and Esther Verastegui. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jose Verastegui and son-in-law Julian Gonzalez Jr. Sandoval is survived by his children Pedro Sandoval Jr. and Venessa Gonzalez, grandchildren Angel Sandoval, Analisa Gonzalez, Miranda…

Gumesindo Ruiz, 85, of Buda, died on July 14, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1938 in Buda to Julian Ruiz and Frances. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Ruiz is survived by his wife Maria O. Ruiz, children Gumesindo Julian Ruiz III (Liz) of Pearsall, Anita Ruiz (Miguel) of…