Category: Obituaries

Celebrating the lives of the loved ones we’ve lost

Ava Sue Word Sostarich

Ava Sue Word Sostarich, of Devine, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on September 23, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born March 9, 1935 in Bandera, Texas to the late Roy Kyle Word and Ila Bess Deason Word.
Survivors include her son, Scott Sostarich (Melanie) of Devine; daughter-in-law, Lynn Sostarich of Spring; grandchildren, Carol Anne Scoggin (David), John Matthew Sostarich (Angela), David Sostarich (Whitney), Nathan Sostarich, Mitchell Kyle Sostarich (Madison), and Allison Sostarich; great-grandchildren, Emma Scoggin, Wyatt Scoggin, Ava Sostarich, Ila Sostarich, John Truett Sostarich, Eli Sostarich, Rowan Sostarich, and Luke Sostarich.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, John Sostarich; her son, John Mark Sostarich; and her sisters, Nina Pierce and Joy Ross; and her brother, John Word.
Sue was the valedictorian of the graduating class of 1952 of Brackett High School in Brackettville, Texas. In 1955 she married the love of her life, John Sostarich of Chicago, Illinois, whom she met at Lackland AFB. They made their home in Lytle, Texas. Both were very active in their community and local church. Sue was a very talented musician and served her Lord Jesus Christ by playing the piano and organ at Lytle FBC and Trinity Baptist Church for many years. She retired in 1997 from Lackland AFB, after 43 years in the Comptroller Division. She was a loving wife, caring mother and grandmother. She loved her Madison Hills Baptist Church family dearly.
Visitation will be Monday, October 2, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Trinity Baptist Church, 18670 IH 35 Access Road, Lytle, Texas. Interment will follow at Devine Evergreen Cemetery in Devine, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sue’s memory to Madison Hills Baptist Church or to the church of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com.

Elizabeth Kay Jones Hoffman October 10, 1969 – August 27, 2023

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Charles (Charlie) Hoffman, Mother, Mary Jane Jones, her son, Quentin, daughter-in-law, Schannon, and grandson, Theo. She is also survived by her sister, Jamie Walker and brother, George Jones, nieces Harlie Walker and Chloe Ortiz, and nephews, Cash and Outlaw Walker, along with her longtime friend, Deborah Reynolds. She is also survived by her aunt, Annie O’Connor and her uncle, David Moore.
Elizabeth had a heart for animals, especially for Sister Doctor Hoffman, her constant companion. They enjoyed many miles of long walks and deep conversations.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 12:00PM at Porter Loring Mortuary located at 1101 McCullough Ave.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Porter Loring Mortuary Chapel located at 1101 McCullough Ave.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM at Gonzalez Cemetery in Pleasanton, Texas.
You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com.
Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 – (210) 227-8221.

Connie Keown Tincher, 100

Connie Keown Tincher, 100, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her home.
Her services were held at 12noon on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Beck Memorial Home with Pastor Becky Barrow officiating. Following services burial was held at Blooming Grove Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation was held Tuesday from 10am-12noon at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Bloomington Salvation Army.
Connie was born August 16, 1923 in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Audie C. and Mae Martin Powell. She married Curt Keown on July 29, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1991. She later married Donald E. Tincher, July 6, 2003. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2015.
She is survived by her son, Ira Curt (Donna) Keown Sr., Devine, TX; two grandsons, Curt Keown, Bloomington; and Jason (Mel) Keown, Devine, TX; a great grandson, Vincent Lilly and a great granddaughter, Madison (Cade Brolliar-Singh) Keown. Also surviving is her sister Carol Crow, Bloomington and sister-in-law, Janet Hoog, Bloomington.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; her daughter, Linda Sue Keown; granddaughter, Linda Mae Lilly; Five brothers and two sisters.
Connie graduated from ISU earning her BS and MA degrees. She taught in the Bloomington public schools and ISU Fairchild Hall.
She was a member of Waynesville United Methodist Church and was a life member of the Devine, Texas VFW Women’s Auxiliary.
Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois is in charge of arrangements
Online Condolences may be sent to www.beckmemorial.com

Faye Haass

Loving her family and friends, looking for seashells on the seashore, cooking for others, trick-or-treating with her grandbabies, watching their games, celebrating Easter Sunday, the true meaning of Christmas, and of course, a good cup of Coffee….these were some of her favorite things.
Faye Haass,72, was born February 26, 1951 in Audubon, New Jersey to the late Earl Devenney and Lorraine Kitty DuBose. She went to be with the Lord this past Wednesday, August 23, surrounded by family, who loved her so dearly.
Faye was blessed with six beautiful children and 21 beautiful grandchildren whom she couldn’t be more proud of. She was proud of each and every thing they accomplished and told everyone about it.
Faye was a graduate of Devine High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at UTSA while she and her husband Dean raised their children in their home in LaCoste. Throughout her life she enjoyed being a waitress, substitute teacher, sports editor of Devine News, and lastly the hotel hospitality business in San Antonio and Denver, Colorado. She was also a volunteer and former board member with the Medina Valley Youth Baseball Association as well as Hermann Sons Dance in Castroville.
She moved home to help take care of her aging mother and later enjoyed her time as one of the “golden girls” hanging out with her friends and enjoying her grandchildren. She spent a lot of time reading and writing, always learning.
Whenever someone was ill, or had a baby, she was there…washing dishes, folding laundry, and cooking their favorite meals. She had a kind heart, and served God by serving others, always making her loved ones feel special and loved. What could be more special than that?
She wrote a children’s book about friendship called “My Tree” which was published the day before she passed. It is a testament to the kind of thoughtful person and true friend that she was to so many.
Her other true love was the ocean. She loved to sit and watch the waves roll in, feel that ocean breeze, and look for seashells on the sea shore.
The bible teaches us that God’s love is like the ocean, so deep and vast that we cannot ever see it all or understand it completely.
Faye was a dear mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and aunt, and while we wish we could keep her forever, we can imagine now she must be smiling, walking upon the most beautiful seashores of all in Heaven.
Survivors include her children, Tricia Scott (Michael) of Charlotte, Kelli Geyer (Donny) of Castroville, Joshua Haass (Chrissy) of Pearson, Traci Rhea (Kasey) of Pearson, and Ashli Haby (Michael) of Castroville; fifteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Devey Ratliff (Paul), Patrick DuBose (Jan), and Kathleen Calame (Thomas).
Faye was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Dorian Lewis; and her brother, Earl Devenney.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. followed by Scripture Reading and Eulogy. Services will conclude at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Faye’s memory to the Medina Valley Youth Baseball Association.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com

Isaac Rendon

Isaac Rendon, age 27, of Devine, Texas, went to be with his lord and savior on August 21, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1996 to his loving mother, Lisa Rendon.
Isaac Rendon spent the last eight years serving his country. He was a proud and devoted SPC in the United States Army. There were many things Isaac loved. He loved to spend time with his family, playing basketball, coaching basketball for the school, and nightly walks with his wife, Brittany, and their children. Isaac also loved to try new things, but most of all the love Isaac held for his wife and children was unmatched. Brittany and the children were his pride and joy.
He is survived by his loving wife Brittany Rendon, children: Matias Rendon, Lucas Rendon, Bentley Gutierrez, Amerlynn Guturez; and brothers Gabriel Rendon and Victor Rendon, and mother-in-law; Sandra Reed.
A visitation will be held for Isaac on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 5PM-9PM at Primrose Funeral Services in Devine, Texas. Services will be held on September 2, 2023 at the Christian Church of Devine Texas at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.