Category: Obituaries

Celebrating the lives of the loved ones we’ve lost

Alex Hernandez, Jr.

Alex Hernandez, Jr. 84, Devine, Texas was born May 15, 1940 died on June 26, 2024 at the age of 84 years at home.
Preceded in death by parents: Guadalupe San Miguel Hernandez and Alex Hernandez of St. Hedwig, TX.
Survived by wife Karen Willene Grotfeldt Hernandez of Devine, TX. Sister: Gloria (Gustalvo) Soto of Bellflower, CA; Brother: Hector Jarmillo of Westminster, CA.

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Joyce Lee Dye

Joyce Lee Dye, of Devine, TX went to our Lord, on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the age of 89. Joyce was born on January 29, 1935, to Newton Lee and Ella A. Curtis Lee. Joyce is survived by her brother Roy Lee and Irma, sister Diana Scoggins and Charles, son Marion George Du Bose and Pamela, Daughters: Sharlene Du Bose Mc Kinney and Bill, Sherry Du Bose Moore and Perry, Grandchildren: Shelly Powers, Kyle McKinney, Christi Huerta and Leon, Nathan Moore and Angelita, Matthew Moore, Michael Du Bose and Courtney, Rhonda Clark, Stacy Sharber, James Sharber; great-grandchildren: Haley, Karley, Conner, Devin and Corbin D., Kaleb, Corbin W., McKinsey, Ethan, Madeline, Madison, and Michael, Justin, Jacob, Mykenzie, Cameran, Bree, Jade, Matthew.

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Robert Redus

Robert Redus, 76, of Sabinal passed away on June 3, 2024, at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital in San Antonio.
He was born on February 15, 1948, in San Marcos, Texas to Loretta (Perkins) and Guy Redus.
Robert graduated from Natalia High School, class of 1966.
He is survived by his brother, Joe Redus of Sabinal, many cousins, friends and close teammates.
He is preceded in death by his parents Guy and Loretta Redus; grandparents, John and Hazel Redus; and uncle and aunt, George and Kay Redus.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday June 20 at 1:00 PM at FBC Sabinal.

Linda Rae (Keith) Barrow

July 6, 1947 – March 9, 2024

(Obituary previously ran in The Devine news March 27, 2024)
Funeral will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Devine.
We ask friends and family join us immediately after for refreshments in the church fellowship hall.
Attire is business casual. Please wear red or bright colors in Linda’s honor.
You may access Linda’s full obituary on her Everloved site at https://everloved.com/life-of/linda-barrow.
Flowers may be ordered through Sherry’s Flowers, (830)663-2622, 103 East College Avenue, Devine, TX 78016
First United Methodist Church, 212 West Benton Avenue, Devine, TX 78016.
We greatly appreciate your support during this time.
The Steckel & Keith families

Joe L. Cuellar Jr. (Boy)

November 22, 1967 – June 15, 2024

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother & Uncle
Boy passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024 in Galveston, TX. He was born November 22, 1967 to his parents Jose and Matilde Cuellar.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Faustino and Louisa Cuellar and Enicasio “Nico” and Jesusita “Bessie” Martinez.
He is survived by his parents Jose and Matilde Cuellar, daughters Kimberly Cuellar and Lexi Haitz (Alex), sisters Jo Ann Valenzuela (Eddie) and Veronica “Roni” Rodriguez (Mando), grandchildren Dadrian, Adriana, Joey, Gregory and Gabriela (Gabby), and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He will be missed! Gone but never forgotten! Until we meet again Boy! We love you!

James Darling Smith

James Darling Smith, 94, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, in San Antonio, TX. J.D. Smith was born March 3, 1930, in San Antonio, TX to Paul D. and Helen Smith. The family moved to Natalia/Devine area where J.D. graduated from Devine High School Class of ‘48. He was active in FFA, various clubs, and sports. At the time, he was the only member of Devine’s Track and Field team and went to state in high jump. After graduating, J.D. attended Tarleton State University.

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