Mrs Balbina “Bally” Sanchez

Mrs. Balbina “Bally” Sanchez, a longtime resident of Little Village, Chicago, IL and previous resident of Devine, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2022. Mrs. Sanchez was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 23, 1957.
She is survived by her siblings, Louis Sanchez, and Alicia Rodriguez of Chicago, Illinois, Beatrice Avalos, Yolanda P. Gutierrez and Husband Rick Gutierrez of Devine, Texas and her children Martin Howard, Oso, and Summer, her five grandchildren: Eli and Eliana Howard, Za’riah and Amari Howard and Olivia Rodriguez. Nieces: Erica and husband Daryl L. Schofield, Jr. of Devine, Miranda, Appollonia, and Beatrice Avalos of Devine, Alexandria and husband Juan Blanco of Devine, Texas and Nephew Rudy Rodriguez of Devine, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friend, aunt and godmother to many, she joins in death her parents Soledad Morales and Isaiah Sanchez, Sr., her husband of 27 years Gregory L. Howard, sisters Mary Lu Ruiz, Lydia Perez and Rose Rodgers and brothers Isaiah Sanchez, Jr. and Lucio Sanchez.
Quick to lend a helping hand any way she could, through any trials and tribulations, which there were many, a stern woman with a great sense of humor, a lover of plants and animals, medicine woman, owner of the biggest movie collection this side of Texas. A big heart filled with love to love whoever needed it! She was loved by many and taken from us too soon. We find peace knowing she is no longer feeling the many pains of this world and will be reunited with our lost loved ones joining them to help protect us all from up above.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home.

Betty Ann Morris-Buechler

Betty Ann Morris-Buechler passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the age of 81. She was born March 15, 1941, in Medina County, Texas to the late Lucille and Ira West. Betty graduated from Natalia High School in 1959 and married James E. Morris in 1960. She loved fishing, gardening, and being outdoors. She had a great love for all animals, especially her beloved faithful companion, KoKo. Betty cherished and loved her family more than anything. We will all miss her so much and carry her in our hearts forever.
Betty is survived by her son, James Morris (Melinda); daughter.
Rhonda Morris Martinez (David); her four grandchildren, Tessa Martinez, Barret, Brittney, Brice (Lauren) Morris; two great-grandsons, James and John Morris.
She is preceded in death by her parents, stepdad Oscar Koenig; brother, Alvin Hagen; sister Norma Hagen-Moore; first husband, James Morris, and second husband, Karl Buechler; faithful companion, KoKo.
Visitation was held Monday, May 23, 2022, 11:00 A.M. with Celebration of Life starting at 1:00 P.M. Hurley Funeral Home Chapel, Devine, Texas with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.

Kim (Hamilton) Hunter

While holding Matt’s hand, Kim left us on the early morning of Sunday, May 22, 2022. Of course that day – Sunday being the resurrection of Jesus, a time of Sabbath, the day of rest and worship for Jews and Christians. Kim entered the gates of heaven where she began living eternal life because of her faith and love of God and acceptance and teachings of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior who died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead.
Kim was born on Tuesday, December 23rd, 1975, in Jourdanton, Texas and grew up in Devine, TX. She left Devine in 1994 to attend and graduate college in San Angelo; briefly lived in San Antonio; married and moved to Midland for 10 years; returned to San Angelo for 10 years; and then finally settling with her family in the beautiful community of Aledo, Texas.
Kim followed Jesus and fearlessly proclaimed Him as her Lord and Savior; she was a tireless and passionate mother to Hodge and Holt; a best friend and loving wife to Matt for almost 22 years; a top performing pharmaceutical sales representative; a director of Angelo State University’s Alumni Center; a former college cheerleader, coach and judge; a Midland Junior League Member; a Mother’s in Prayer warrior; for a time, a Classical Conversations Homeschool mom; a daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, best friend and a natural-born leader.
Stage 4, metastatic breast cancer couldn’t hold her down; she lived on for over a decade because of her immense love for her children and Matt. We will cherish the legacy of her fight and her passion for sharing God’s love for all. We had 46 years to love Kim, but that will never be enough time for those of us left here without her.
Kim is survived by her husband Matt, son Hodge, and daughter Holt of Aledo, TX; older brother, Jeffery Hamilton and family of Art, TX; older sister, Stacy Sparagna and family of San Diego, CA; parents George and Gayle Hamilton of Devine, TX; brother-in-law, Mark Hunter and family of Midland, TX; sister-in-law, Mikel Erdwurm and family of Midland, TX; in-laws Herb and Debbie Hunter of Midland, TX.
We shall all join you someday sister; we love you endlessly and forever.
Funeral Ceremony – 11:00 am. Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Trinity Bible Church 4936 E Interstate 20 Service Rd S, Willow Park, TX 76087. An online streaming link of the service will be provided on Kim, Stacy and Gayle’s Facebook page on Friday the 27th.
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm St., Weatherford, Texas 76086, 817-594-2747.

Raynaldo Ramirez, Jr.

Raynaldo Ramirez, Jr., age 40 of Devine, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1982, to parents, Raynaldo Ramirez, Sr. and Rose Marie Monreal, in Hondo, Texas.
Raynaldo is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Lucia Ramirez, paternal grandfather, Ignacio Ramirez, Sr., maternal grandmother, Virginia Gallegos.
He is survived by his maternal grandfather, Jose Maria Gallegos; Father, Raynaldo Ramirez, Sr. and wife, Rose Ann Ramirez, Mother, Rose Marie Monreal and husband, Anselmo Monreal, Jr.; wife, Andrea Ramirez; children, Raynaldo Nathan Ramirez, Shailey Marie Ramirez, Ethan Juan Ramirez, Isabella Raelynn Ramirez, Zayden Alexander Ramirez, Damian James McGee; sisters, Sabrina Ann Ramirez, Vanessa Ramirez, Jessica Marie Ramirez; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness.
Visitation was held Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 2:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with Rosary being recited at 7:00 P.M. Hurley Funeral Home Chapel, Devine, Texas. Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 10:00 A.M. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Devine, Texas with interment to follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.

Bigfoot man killed in horrible crash

We regret to report that Mr. Noel J Gonzalez, 75, of Bigfoot, lost his life in a horrible accident this past Sunday, May 15.
According to DPS, “On Sunday, May 15, 2022, at approximately 06:55pm, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a crash on FM-472 just north of Bigfoot in Frio County. Preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage was traveling south on FM-472.”
“The driver of the Mitsubishi veered off the roadway before striking a fence post causing the vehicle to rollover. The driver of the Mitsubishi was identified as Noel J. Gonzalez, 75, of Bigfoot, and was pronounced deceased on scene. There were no other injuries sustained as a result of the crash. The investigation is ongoing and no more details are available at the time of this release. The next of kin has been notified.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved in this tragic accident.

Evelyn Bernice Jordon

Evelyn Bernice Jordon of Devine, Texas passed away on May 16, 2022, in Devine, Texas. She was born in Rio Medina, Texas to James Polk Palmer and Vida Hilda Jones on July 15, 1928.
Evelyn worked in the medical field as a medical assistant.
She is proceeded in death by her father; James Polk Palmer, mother; Vida Hilda Jones, brother; David Steele Palmer, and son; Horace B. (Rooster) Foulds Jr.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter; Evelyn Elaine Shoemake (Jimmy)-Devine, Texas, son; George Palmer Foulds-Jourdanton, Texas, brother; James Polk (Polkie) Palmer Jr. (Patricia Ann)-New Caney, Texas. Evelyn had seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and fifteen great-great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow at Bandera Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel.

Anna Maria Contreras

March, 16, 1955 – May 2, 2022

Anna Maria Contreras, age 67, of Devine, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2022, in San Antonio. Anna was born in Devine, Texas on March 16, 1955, to Felipa and Tomas Contreras.
Anna is preceded in death by her parents: Tomas and Felipa Contreras; brother: Ramon Contreras; and sisters: Martha C. Morales, and Juanita Guzman.
Anna is survived by her daughter: Rene Contreras; sisters: Petra Calvert, and Darlene Hernandez; brothers: Andres Contreras, and Joe Contreras (Imelda); goddaughter: Regina Reyes; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed by recitation of the rosary at 9:00 a.m., and a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Bosco Catholic Church.
Services are under the direction of Hondo Funeral Home.

Shirley Jane Christiana

Shirley Jane Christiana, 86, of Devine passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at her residence.
Shirley is preceded by her husband, Nicholas Raymond Christiana Sr., parents, Hollis Reuben and Edith Guidry Temple, sisters, Marion Temple Lablanc, Dolores Butner.
She is survived by her daughters, Josephine Harris (Michael), Shirley C. Hutson (David), Juanita Christiana, son, Nicholas Christiana Jr. (Christy), her faithful dog Toby, sister, Barbara Ann Barnhill, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Anyone who wishes to sign the online guest book, share memories, or leave condolences please visit www.hurleyfunerlahome.com
Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave, Devine, Tx. 78016, (830)663-4445.