Category: Obituaries

Richard Lee Johnson, 82, of Lytle, TX, passed away on December 17, 2022.
Richard was born in Moravia, Iowa to Guy and Ruth Johnson on June 13, 1940.
He was preceded in death by his beloved, wife, Tonia Naegelin Johnson.
He graduated from Burbank High School in San Antonio. He worked many jobs over his lifetime but enjoyed his work at Home Depot until he retired.
He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Navy. Richard proudly served his country and loved traveling our beautiful countryside with his beloved, wife, on their many road trips. On their travels he was always taking photos of beautiful landscapes, family, and silly signs along the side of the road. He loved working with reclaimed wood, so much that he refinished his beloved wife’s kitchen, using wood from the original homestead. Richard spent the later part of his life being a caretaker for his wife during her thirteen-year fight with cancer.
He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and Veteran.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Janice Johnson Mickan (Ronnie), son, Ronald Johnson (Denise), daughter, Kathryn Johnson Howe, son, DeWayne Johnson (Debra), and daughter, Renee’ Johnson Mathews (Urlin); grandchildren, Jeffery (Kristi), Travis, Christina, Tiffany (Jack), Joshua (Catherine), Matthew, Brendan (Katherine), Ashlynn, Georgia Faith, and Tripp; great-grandchildren, Emma, Gino, Sabrina, Malina, Yarely, Tyler, Arabella, Mia, Athena, Jaxon, Scarlet, and Jorge. To include Phillip, Mary, and Jonathan; numerous brother’s in-law, sister’s in-law, nieces, and nephews; his sister, Lois Johnson Buehring (Alton) and brother, Paul Johnson (Sue).
Visitation will be January 2, 2023, from 6-7 PM at Hurley Funeral Home in Lytle, TX.
Funeral services will be January 3, 2023, at 2:30 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to either:
Texas Parks and Wildlife at 2914 Swiss Ave., Dallas, Tx 75204, www.tpwf.org
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/
Wounded Warrior at PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043
Anyone wishing to sign the online guestbook, share memories or issue condolences to the family, may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas.

Theresa Elizabeth ‘Tessie’ Rihn Keller of La Coste, passed away on December 23, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born August 3, 1928 in Castroville, Texas to the late Robert Richard Rihn and Marie Steinle Rihn.
Tessie was a graduate of St. Louis High School. On August 30, 1949, she married Lloyd Vincent Keller at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. They were blessed with five daughters and two sons. She worked at UT Health Science Center for fifteen years before retiring. She spent a lot of time watching her children and grandchildren play sports. She was also a big Houston Astros fan.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Nancy Peters of La Coste, Cheri and Ralph Hoog of Castroville, Chris Keller of Hondo, Gery and Patti Keller of La Coste, Mary and Charlie Migl of San Antonio, and Carolyn and Mark Payne of La Coste; son-in-law, Sam Farmer; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; in-laws, Franklin and Irene Keller; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Tessie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lloyd Keller; her daughter, Jeanne Marie Farmer; her son-in-law, Joe Peters; her brothers and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Mattie Rihn and Msgr. Roy Rihn; and her sister and brother-in-law, Doris and John C. Biediger, Jr.
Visitation will be Monday, January 2, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Services will conclude at the church.
Memorials may be made in Tessie’s memory to St. Louis Catholic School, Boystown, or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com

Albert J. Saldana, born December 5, 1932, went into the loving arms of the Lord on December 19, 2022 at the blessed age of 90.
He is preceded in death by his parents Miguel and Jovita Saldana, spouse Consuelo Saldana and children Daniel Ray, Gilda Ann and Ralph Mark Saldana.
He is loved and will be missed by his siblings, Richard Saldana and spouse Thelma of Natalia, David J. Saldana and spouse Kathy of Arlington and Adelfa Saldana Martinez of Grand Prairie, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, dear friends Greg and Elizabeth Cargile and numerous nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.
Albert was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Lions Club. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Visitation was Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 5pm with a prayer service at 6pm. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 10am at First Baptist Church in Natalia, TX with burial to follow with military honors at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devine, TX.
Services under the direction of Bluebonnet Funeral Chapel.

Laverne Mae (Scoggins) Criswell, 78, of Somerset, passed away on December 16, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.
Laverne was born March 11, 1944, to Stanley and Lena Scoggins of Natalia, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James E. Criswell; and sister, Lucile Kemp.
Laverne enjoyed hunting and spending time with her family. She leaves behind her beloved dogs, Rusty, Chester, Mickey, and Sweetie Dog, which were her pride and joy.
Laverne is survived by her sons, James M. Criswell and wife, Tammy; Thad Criswell and wife, Laura; Jacob Criswell and wife, Jennifer; sister, Lillian (Scoggins) Ricord and husband, Lonnie; brother, Charles Scoggins and wife, Diana; granddaughters, Kyla (Criswell) Williamson and husband, Matthew, Courtney (Criswell) Myers and husband, John, Kaitlyn (Criswell) DeLoach and husband, Dalton, Bree Criswell and Tye Criswell; grandsons, Logan Criswell and Augustus Criswell; and great-grandson, Beau Williamson.
Pallbearers will be her sons, James E. Criswell, Thad Criswell, Jacob Criswell; brother-in-law, Lonnie Ricord; and family friends, Jake Grothues, and Ernie Menchaca.
Visitation will be on December 21, 2022 from 9 am to 11 am at Hurley Funeral Home, Chapel in Lytle, Tx., a with Graveside Services at 11:30 am at the Lytle Community Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to sign the online guestbook, share memories or issue condolences to the family, may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas.

Richard Hayes “Rick” Cooley, age 69 of Natalia, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was born on October 29, 1953, in Hamlin, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jake Cooley; mother and step-father, Annie and Otto Mann, Jr.; Step-brothers, Jerry and Robert Mann.
Rick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gail Cooley; daughters, Melinda Dugosh and husband, James; Robyn Wheeler and husband, Buddy; granddaughters, Allison and Annie Dugosh; grandsons, Bo and Duke Wheeler; brother, Kenneth Cooley and wife, Georgia; step-sisters, Emily Briscoe and husband, Ben; Marylin Ingerick, Nancy Wanner and husband, Bill; step-sister-in-law, Linda Mann- Gewin and husband, Mike; step-brother, James Mann and wife Janie; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church Devine, Texas with interment at Miguel Cemetery in Bigfoot, Texas.
Anyone that would like to make a donation in Rick’s name may do so to the Devine First United Methodist Church or Devine Masonic Lodge #590.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com

Frank Webb Murrah of Quihi, passed away on December 6, 2022 in Castroville at the age of 49. He was born July 27, 1973 in Del Rio, Texas to Thomas Watson “Watt” Murrah and Barbara Webb Murrah.
Frank graduated from Medina Valley High School in 1991. He was a skilled stone mason and founded his own company, Murrah Lathe and Plaster. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors.
Survivors include his daughter, Madison Murrah of Rio Medina; mother, Barbara Murrah of Castroville; step-mother, Jackie Murrah of Castroville; former step-father Gary Humphreys of Del Rio, sister and brother-in-law, Kate and Cliff Fowler of Devine; niece, Corinne Fowler; nephew, Owen Fowler; step-sister, Julie Ryczek and Al of Huntersville, North Carolina, step-brother, Steve Tedford and Denise of Castroville; his sweetheart, Julie Boehme Guinther of Castroville and his “bonus” kids, Hayden and Addie Guinther; as well as numerous cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his father, Watt Murrah; and his grandparents, Harold and Corinne Webb, and Jake and Elizabeth Murrah.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with a Memorial Service at 6:00 p.m. Services will conclude at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in Frank’s memory to Scottish Rite Hospital for Children or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com.

Laurel Jane Delbrail Oppelt passed away at her home in La Coste on December 11, 2022 at the age of 87. She was born October 2, 1935 at her grandmother, Allie Laura Brown Delbrail Winter’s home in Moore, Texas to Lester Delbrail and Edith Coggins Delbrail.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Delano Fell, Jr. He passed away peacefully at home on December 6th at the age of 61 after a 15 month battle with Glioblastoma.

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A humble and faithful man of God, Gene Harlen Morris, 63 of Castroville, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 5, 2022.

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Jeffrey Scott Wilson, age 59 of Lakehills, Texas entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1963, to parents, James and Jean Wilson, in San Antonio, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Steve Wilson.
Jeffrey is survived by his wife and best friend, Liz Wilson; daughters, Amanda McNeely, Brandy Ates (Garrett), Bobbi Jean Wilson- Decker (McKrae); grandchildren, Colsten, Brianna, Adrian, Everly, Damen, Aven, Oliver; brother, Glenn Wilson (Sherry); sister, Debbie Woerner (Paul); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 10:00 A.M. with service starting at 12:00 P.M. Hurley Funeral Home Chapel Devine, Texas with interment to follow at Longview Cemetery Bigfoot, Texas. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com