Area Obituaries

Betty C. Kent, 93, formerly of Pearsall, died on October 19, 2022. She was born in San Antonio on November 22, 1928 to George Cowden and Frances Coleman Cowden. She is preceded in death by sister Mary Jane White. Betty is survived by her brother George Cowden II, children Hank, Rebecca, Sara, and Hallie Duke,…

Carolyn Leigh Caddell, 65, died on October 4, 2022. She was born on September 28, 1957 in Mission, Texas to James and Nina Caddell. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Clay Caddell. Carolyn is survived by her brother Craig Caddell, sisters Cathi Hearn and Connie DuBose, daughter Jamie Shrepee, son-in-law…

Jose Luis “Rambo” Rangel, 49, died Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born in Carrizo Springs on January 23, 1973 to Oscar Cassiano and Maria Yolanda Rangel. He is preceded in death by his mother, grandmother Antonia Zamarripa and grandfather Felis Rangel. Jose is survived by his father, children Zachary Cantu, Joseph Rangel, Jolisa Rangel,…

Ruben H. Rodriguez, 71, died at his home surrounded by family on October 11, 2022, in Pearsall. He was born on February 3, 1951, in Pearsall to Jesus Rodriguez Sr. and Manuela Hernandez Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by his parents, mother of children Juanita Irene Castellanos, niece Joann Garcia and brother-in-law Pete Martinez.…

Leandra A. Zepeda, 90, of Dilley, died on October 4, 2022. She was born on February 27, 1932, in Dilley to Marciano Acosta and Elisa E. Acosta. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Jose G. Zepeda, children Olga Contreras and Gloria Gonzales, grandchild Elizabeth Madera, great-grandchild Justin Lopez and six siblings. Leandra…

Olivia Arriazola, 81, died on October 6, 2022. She was born on December 5, 1930 to Pedro and Ramona De Los Santos. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Enrique Arriazola. Arriazola is survived by her children Reynaldo Arriazola, Norma Arriazola Mendez and Enrique Arriazola Jr., sisters Petra Perez and Elodia…

Patricio Antonio “Tony” Carrillo, 88, died on September 29, 2022. He was born on March 17, 1934, in Laredo to Pascual Carrillo and Blasa Garcia. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Oscar and Pascual H. Carrillo. Patricio is survived by his wife Sara, children Antonio Boxhammer, Hilda Carrillo, Nancy Carrillo (Acosta),…

Isabel G. Salazar, 86, died on October 5, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1935, to Jesus and Ofilia Guerrero. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Luis Salazar, daughter Maria Ofilia Ramirez, her brothers and two grandchildren. Salazar is survived by her daughter Rosaura Salazar and son Luis Salazar Jr. She…

Alicia S. Martinez, 72, died on September 20, 2022. She was born on December 8, 1949, to Refugio and Mercedes Salazar. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Noe Martinez, and siblings Enrique Salazar, Luis Salazar, Cipriano Salazar, Juanita Guerrero, Felicita Salazar, Teresa Salazar, and Raul Salazar. Martinez is survived by her children…

  Mario F. “Chovie” Martinez Jr., 60, of Dilley, died on October 2, 2022, in San Antonio. He was born on December 2, 1961 in Pearsall to Mario A. Martinez Sr. and Lucia Flores Martinez. He is preceded in death by his father and grandparents Victor R. Flores and Elvira G. Flores. Mario is survived…