Antonio Solis Pina left our world, peacefully, on May 2, 2022, at the age of 68. Antonio is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Pina Peres and Maria Luisa Solis Hernandes and sister, Emilia Pina Solis. Antonio is survived by his wife, Rosalinda Pina; son, Antonio Pina, Jr. (Adriana); daughters, Dora Foley (Floyd) and Luzelva Sanchez; brothers, Gerardo, Joel, Alfredo and Rogelio Pina Solis; sisters, Maria Teresa, Maria Victoria and Elsa Maria Luisa Pina Solis; grandchildren, Genevieve, Audrey, Zaine, Daniela, Adrian and Gavin. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home Chapel. Services will conclude at the end of the evening. 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 78052.
Yolanda Rodriguez, age 61 of Devine, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 1, 2022. She was born on March 22, 1961, to parents, Venancio and Maria Elena Ferdin in San Antonio, Texas. Yolanda is preceded in death by her father, Venancio Ferdin; husband, Jaime Rodriguez; brother and sister, Robert Ferdin and Silvia Ferdin. She is survived by her mother, Maria Elena Savala (Jimmy Savala); husband, Jose Luis Jimenez; sons, Jaime Rodriguez (Stacy Guzman), Michael Rodriguez (Veronica Rodriguez), Eric Rodriguez (Cecily Guerrero), Jeffrey Rodriguez (Makayla Ramirez), Lulu Rodriguez, and Joey Miranda; daughter, Alexus Jimenez; brother, Venancio Ferdin, Jr., sisters, Linda Ferdin and Anna Ferdin; grandchildren, Xsavior Martinez, Yaya Rodriguez, Mikey Rodriguez, Ian Rodriguez, Lilly Rodriguez, Aayden Rodriguez, Liam Rodriguez, Asa Rodriguez, Georgie Manzanares, Myla Rodriguez, Niko Rodriguez; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and faithful companion Shyler. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 8, 2022, 2:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Hurley Funeral Home Chapel, Devine, Texas. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 9, 2022, 10:00 A.M. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 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.
Thomas “Tomas” Garcia Gonzales, 75, passed April 27, 2022, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on March 7, 1947 in Natalia, Texas to his parents, Ambrosio and Jesusa (Garcia) Gonzales. He is also preceded by son, Thomas Gonzales Jr.; granddaughter, Amanda Gonzales; and siblings, Trenida, Maria Ana, Jesus, Jeronimo, Natividad, Pedro, Policarpio, Felesita, Isac, Jacinta, Rosita, and Jeronima. He is survived by his son, Michael Castro Gonzales and spouse Laureen of Natalia, TX; son, Mark Gonzales and spouse Teresa of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter, Jessica Gonzales and spouse Roger of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Vanessa Gonzales and spouse Dakotah of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Blasita Garcia of Plainview, TX; sister Bentura Gaspar and spouse Pedro of Florida; sister-in-law, Eustolia Gonzales of Lockney, TX; former spouse, Leonor McLing of Idaho Falls, ID; and former spouse, Mary Gonzales of Oklahoma City, OK; along with 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a devoted Dad, Grandpa, and “Papa”. He will forever be remembered as a loving and supportive father and his kind acts will continue to inspire us. He recently celebrated his 75th birthday with family and friends in March. Thomas began federal civil service in the 70’s at Kelly Air Force Base, TX, and in 1976 he transferred to Tinker Air Force Base, OK. He served as an Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanic for over 40 years before retiring in 2014. A Rosary and Visitation was held on April 29, 2022 at the chapel of Moore Funeral Home in Moore, OK. A Graveside Liturgy of the Word was also held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City, OK, followed by a celebration of life with family and friends in his honor.
Calvin Kenneth “Pete” Hardt, 96, of Port Lavaca died Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was born Oct 26, 1925 in Yancey, Texas to Anton John and Laura Josephine Rose (Frick) Hardt.
A retired rancher, Pete called Port Lavaca home for the last 35 years, though he frequently made visits to his Yancey ranch. He enjoyed farm and ranch work, horseback riding and hunting. He farmed in Medina and Frio counties for many years, and took big game hunting trips on horseback into his late 80s.
Calvin married Nancy Jane Harper from Devine on Aug 25, 1948. He farmed and ranched while Jane ran a flower shop in Devine. After a visit to Africa to see their daughter in the Peace Corp, they decided they wanted to see more of the country. From 1980 – 1981 he and Jane lived in Tanzania, Africa, near Iringa on the Dabaga Seed Farm as manager of seed production on a joint venture project between the U.S. government and the Tanzanian government. He also participated in many big game hunts while stationed there.
From 1981 – 1984 he took an appointment with Agricultural Cooperative Development, Inc. as an agricultural consultant in Egypt on the Small Farmer Production Project through the U.S. Agency for International Development. He took part in numerous farm aid and training programs in other countries including Bolivia and the Czech Republic.
Calvin managed rental properties in Port Lavaca and held a real estate broker license. He and Jane continued to travel to over 30 other countries.
Survivors include his daughter Terry Lee (Hardt) Jacques of Alexandria, Va.; son Kenneth Harper Hardt (Tammy) of Port Lavaca; granddaughter Heather Powell and great-granddaughter Charlotte Powell of Tulsa, Ok.; granddaughters Brittany Garner Valencia and Taylor Garner Salinas of Port Lavaca; cousins Henry David Hardt of Waco and Annanelle Hardt of Tempe, AZ; nieces and nephews Tim Hardt, Tony Hardt and Brenda (Hardt) Groff of Hondo, Jim Koehler of Pflugerville, William Koehler of Batavia, IL, Robert Hardt of Collegeville, PA., Laura (Hardt) Abramson of Bala Cynwyd, PA. and Charles Hardt of Exton, PA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, and his siblings, Richard Wilburn Hardt, Lloyd Emmett Hardt and Ruth Caroline Hardt Koehler.
Graveside service was held Tuesday, April 26, at Oakwood Cemetery in Hondo.
Funeral Home in charge was Richardson Funeral Home (123 Newlin Street, Port Lavaca, TX 7797).
Elsa Moore, age 70 of Moore, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She was born on July 28, 1951, to parents, Eugenio and Anita (Duncan) Gonzales in San Antonio, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband John F. Moore; sisters, Estella Cruz, Maria Montalvo, Angie Ruiz, Lucia Perez; brother, Gilbert Gonzales. Elsa is survived by her son, Oscar Gonzales and wife, Tandy Gonzales of Moore, Texas; grandsons, Garrette and Jake Gonzales; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Rosary will be recited on Friday, April 22, 2022, 7:00 P.M. St. Augustine Catholic Church of Moore, Texas with service concluding at the church. 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.
Manuel G. Castaneda, went to be with the Lord, on April 13, 2022, at the age of 89. Manuel is preceded in death by his sons, Robert and Jimmy Castaneda. Manuel is survived by his son, Rick Castaneda; daughters, Christina Castaneda, Nellie Castaneda and Yolanda Castaneda; multiple siblings; 13 grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 8:00 am – 9:30 am at Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:00 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 14821 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052. Burial will immediately follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery. Anyone wishing to sign the online guest book, share memories or leave condolences, please visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 North Main, Lytle, Texas 78052, (830) 709-0698.
Walter Baker McAllister passed away on April 15, 2022 in Devine, Texas at the age of 90. He was born on July 10, 1931 in Jourdanton, Texas to James Walker and Letha McAllister. Walter graduated from Devine High School in 1950 and in September of the same year, he joined the United States Marine Corps. On February 15, 1952, Walter married Alda Rose Ehlinger in Devine, Texas. He worked with Shell Oil Company until 1958. For the next twenty-three years he worked in steel construction, welding for Guido Construction and retiring in 1987 as a Superintendent with Stanley Structures. Walter loved playing and watching sports, as well as coaching various little league baseball teams and slow pitch softball teams. He enjoyed traveling with his family and never turned down a game of pitch. Walter is preceded in death by daughter, Imogene Tschirhart and daughter-in-law, Joretta McAllister, brothers Bill and Clifton, sisters Sarah Darby and Dorothy Ward. He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Alda Rose Ehlinger McAllister, daughters Denise Boehme (Glenford) and Theresa, sons Walter, Jr. (Donna) and Byron (Elaine), twelve grandchildren, and twenty-one great grandchildren. Walter is also survived by brothers George and Franklin and sister Linda Anderson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Imogene Tschirhart Scholarship Fund, c/o Roy Tschirhart 2710 FM 1343, Devine, Texas 78016. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, 9:00 A.M. with Prayer Service starting at 11:00 A.M. Hurley Funeral Home Chapel, Devine, Texas with services concluding at the funeral home. 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.
Trinidad Cortinas, age 91 of Devine, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born on June 1, 1930, to parents, Eustacio and Alvina Cortinaz in Devine, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Henry Cortinas; brothers and sisters. Trinidad is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eloisa Pruitt Cortinas; sons, Domingo Cortinas, Trine Cortinez and wife, Ruth Cortinas, Bricelyn Cortinas (Grandson); daughters, Lisa Cortinas, Vickie Allen and husband, William Allen; Judy Lee and Brink Lee; grandchildren, Joshua Cortinas, Jennifer Delgado, Tristan Allen, Jonathan Lee, Katelyn Lee, and Preston Lee; Eleven great-grandchildren; siters, Ascension Hilburn, Bertha Martinez, Paula Pulido; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Hurley Funeral Home Chapel, Devine, Texas. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 10:00 A.M. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with interment to follow at 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.
It is with great sadness that the family of Ralph Mark Saldana announce his passing. Ralph was born in Hondo, Texas on September 28th 1966. Ralph graduated from Natalia High School in 1985. Ralph could always be seen walking in and around Natalia. Ralph had great relationships with many residents in the area. Ralph lived his life freely and to the fullest. Ralph was a skilled painter and very hard worker. Ralph died at St Luke’s Hospital at approximately 5 PM on March 29th. Ralph was 55 years old. He is preceded in death by his mother Consuelo, older brother Daniel, and older sister Gilda. Ralph is survived by his father, Albert, his three sons Mark, Justin, and Braylon. Ralph had 4 grandchildren Caleb Elizabeth, Kasity and Bo. A memorial will be held at the First Baptist Church of Natalia on April 30th at 10am. Lunch to follow in the church hall.
Jessie Lee Lang, 93, of Devine, Texas, passed in her home on March 31, 2022. Services will be held at her home at 4 p.m. on April 30 at 3460 CR 5710, Devine, Tx. Guests are asked to please start arriving one hour prior, 3 p.m. Services will be outdoors and seating will be limited so please bring an outdoor chair if needed. Services will be followed with family, friends, music, and food. Jessie Lang was born on January 22, 1929 in Elizabeth Town, North Carolina to James and Magnolia Beard. She was the youngest of 7 children and spent her youth working with her family picking cotton and tobacco as sharecroppers. Although Jessie dropped out of school after 5th grade she never let that hold her back, finding hard work, dedication, and perseverance could and would lead to a fruitful life. As a teenager and young adult she would work on the military bases as a tailor and seamstress. After a couple of failed marriages, Jessie met her true love Jesse Lang, and they were married on March 21, 1969 in Akins, South Carolina. They moved to Texas and bought some land on the outskirts of Devine in 1973. This is where Jessie started a personal care home business that provided support and care for hundreds of elderly and handicapped individuals through the years. A dedicated hard worker and family oriented, now mother of 6, decided it was time to reach out and bring her family back together. She called on her daughters Mae, Vonnie, and Carolyn to come to Devine with their children and join her, Jesse, and her son Scottie to help her run Lang’s Personal Care Home. With children in tow they all arrived and grew the business for over 30 years until Jessie’s retirement. Jessie spent her final years with her true love, Jesse “PawPaw” Lang in their home in Devine. She loved traveling, mostly long road trips in her RV with family, sewing, canning, and gardening, and always looked forward to visits from her family. Jessie is preceded in death by her son Ronnie Clark, daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and Ted Johnson, brothers Junior, Harvey, and Arthur Beard and sisters Nellie Beard Daniels and Magalen Beard. Jessie Lee Lang will live on in the hearts and souls of her husband, Mr. Jesse Lang, children Mae Hyde, Vonnie Pruitt, Robert Lang, and Scottie and Kimberly Lang, and her brother Delmar Dewitt Beard. She further leaves a legacy of 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 29 great-great-grandchildren. She has passed but will continue to live in these hearts, and the echo of her life will continue for many generations. “Love you Grandma,” all of us.
