Jesse R. Meza, 81, passed away on September 26, 2022 in Natalia, TX. He was born on February 3, 1941 in Galveston, Texas to Jesse and Estella Meza. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Daniel Meza. Jesse is survived by his loving, wife of 59 years, Estella Meza; children, Laurie Meza, Michael Meza (Sandra), Jacob Meza (Karla), Carol Salter (Oscar); 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Meza (Vicky), sisters, Rita Meza and Janie Penalver and an extended loving family. Visitation was from 5 pm-9 pm with a Rosary recited at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Hurley Funeral Home in Lytle. Mass was celebrated at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Devine with interment to follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Devine, Texas. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 North Main Street, Lytle, TX 78052.
Sue Carolyn Miller, 91, passed away on September 24, 2022 in Devine, TX. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Morenci, Michigan to parents, David Lee and Kathryn McLain. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Miller, parents, David Lee and Kathryn McLain; brother-in-law, Robert Cooper; sister, Donna Cooper; son, Gregory Miller. Sue is survived by her children, Shelley Sturdevant (Scott), Leann Henson, Jeffrey Miller (Sharie); sister, Trudy Day (Keith); grandchildren, Emily, Kathryn, Richard, Dustin, Derik, Malea, Megan, Matthew, Gina; 12 great grandchildren. Sue dedicated her life to her family and teaching. She raised four children while working to complete her bachelor’s degree. She began her studies at Defiance College and graduated with her BA from Northern Arizona University. During her lifetime she traveled to many states and lived in eleven including Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina and lastly Texas. She was recognized for her extraordinary achievements in teaching by being elected to the Who’s Who of American Teachers. One of the family’s favorite stories entails her teaching in a small school in Arkansas with chickens in the classroom and the children arriving to school barefoot. She arranged for the sixth-grade class to have a graduation ceremony which had never been done prior. She felt these children needed to be honored as many may not see a high school graduation. After only one year in the district, she was named “Teacher of the Year”. While living in Bryan, Ohio she volunteered her services at the Bryan Hospital working with the auxiliary ladies in the gift shop. She served as secretary and volunteered her services for over 2500 hours. She had many friends in Bryan and started the Birthday Bash Club which is still going strong. She is very loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always was present for encouragement and support for her family. Many happy memories will be cherished for years to come and she will be missed but live in our hearts forever. A chapel service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10am at Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home in Bryan, Ohio with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery in Defiance, Ohio. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 College Ave., Devine, TX 78016.
Concepcion Martinez Velasquez went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2022 at the age of 87. Concepcion was born on March 24, 1935 in Moore, Texas to Enrique and Mauricia Velasquez. Concepcion is preceded in death by his Parents, numerous Brothers and Sisters and Grandson Bai Velasquez. Concepcion is survived by his Children Rudy Velasquez, Sevino Velasquez (Rosie), Valerio Velasquez (Susie), Joe Velasquez (Frances), Erlinda V. Rodriguez (Rogelio) and Aurora Velasquez; Sisters Eva Flores, Lydia Villalobos, Maria Martinez and Beatrice Velasquez; Numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 West College Ave, Devine, Texas 78016. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel. Services will conclude at the end of the evening. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation or any other charity of your choice. https://www.komen.org/community/texas/central-texas/?req_url=https://komensanantonio.org/ Arrangements entrusted to Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 West College Ave, Devine, Texas 78016.
Mary Elizabeth Craig, 78, passed away on September 11, 2022, in Moore, TX surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1, 1944, in Bigfoot, Texas to parents, Adolph and Iola Willms. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Tommy G. Craig; children David Smith, John Smith, Tommy E. Craig, Ann Craig, Joy Dillard, Pamela Craig, Jerrie Lucas, Douglas Craig; grandchildren, Kolbie, Kassadie, Lauren, Megan, Josh, Timothy, Thomas, Theodore, Ethan, Elizabeth, and Grace, Charles, Julia, Ty Lee, Matthew, Little Tommy, and Everett, great grandchildren Titan, Maddox, Mazy, Jeremiah, Raelynn, Kenzie, Matthew Jr, Mercedes, and Zachary. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Devine, Texas. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 College Ave., Devine, TX 78016
Infant Dysen Wade Jones of Poteet, TX born on July 3, 2022 in San Antonio, TX passed away on September 22, 2022 at the age of 2 months. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandfathers: Wade Allen Jones and Edward Spath. Survivors include his mother Kallyn Jones and stepdad: Carlos Herrera Jr; father: Chris Spath; maternal grandmother: Jennifer Reid; paternal grandmother: Cherlann “Gamms” Grubb; maternal great grandparents: Ronald and Sharon Jones and Maternal Great Great Grandparents: Nora and Herschel Jones; Aunts: Amanda Mares and Alyssa Duncan; brother: Matthew Allen Herrera; stepsister: Starr; stepbrothers: Carlos III, Akillis, Tobias and Rage; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 10:00a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home with Graveside services at 11:00a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Spencer Jones and Kyle Jones. Reception to follow.
Chester Ray “Chet” Stacy of Devine, TX was born on January 31, 1949 in Poteet, TX to James Chester Stacy and Zona Lazelle Clark Stacy passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at age of 73. He was retired as a Service Technician in Oil Field Industry. Survivors include his wife who he remarried on June 11, 2010: Jenna Burch Stacy of Devine, TX. He is also survived by Jennifer (Michael) Corner of Garland, TX, James Harley Stacy of Devine, TX, Amanda LeeAnn (Andrew) Phillips of Lavon, TX; two brothers: Johnny Roy Stacy and wife Judy of Pearsall, TX and Mark Richard “Dicky” Stacy of San Antonio, TX; sister: Vicki (Donny) Malone of Temple, TX; grandchildren: Michael James Corner Jr., Alexandra Dawn Corner, Harley May Stacy; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Celebration of Life Service will be held on October 8, 2022 from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Pearsall, TX with Jim Corner officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any Disabled Veterans Organization.
Larry Wayne Mercer, 74, of Lytle Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in San Antonio Texas. He passed away at Pam Specialty Hospital due to a chronic medical condition. Larry Wayne Mercer was born in Ft. Sam Houston Hospital in San Antonio, Texas to Nehoma Bethke Mercer and Earl Frank Mercer. He grew up with four sisters, three brothers and three dogs. As a child, he loved spending his time riding bikes, climbing trees and playing with cars with his siblings. (He attended McCollum High School in San Antonio, TX.) As he got older, he enjoyed helping his father learning many trades along the way, which sparked his passion for construction and becoming a superintendant for Vincent T Contracting for many years. Later in life he met Rosa Elva Zaragoza, in Piedras Negras, because his line of work would bring him there. They fell in love, married, started a family, raising two children and completed the family with four more children. As a family they loved to barbeque, dance, fish, take vacations to the beach, and enjoyed spending family dinners at Chinese buffets! Being a kind and dependable father was of the utmost importance to Larry Wayne Mercer and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly, loving and being there for his family. Larry was a caring and dependable partner and husband to Rosa Mercer, a father of six, who was always there for them, through their ups and downs, and a grandfather who enjoyed sharing his experiences in life with them. He served in the Army and fought in the Vietnam War. Enjoyed riding horses, breaking horses, riding motorcycles, and hunting. Had a passion for gardening and took pride in his tomatoes and loved his flower beds! As he aged his health deteriorated, but he managed his illness with strength and grace. Heaven has gained an angel, where there is no more pain or discomfort joining his family and friends. In addition to his children, Alfredo Gomez, Diana Gomez (4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren), Larry Earl Mercer (2 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild), Nahoma Mercer (2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren), Jesse Mercer (5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, one on the way), and Betty Kay Mercer (4 grandchildren), Larry is survived by his sisters, Linda Gyle Mercer, Doris Ann Mercer, Brenda Kay Mercer; and brother, Ronald Lynn Mercer. He was proceeded in passing by his spouse, Rosa Elva Zaragoza Mercer; father, Earl Frank Mercer; mother, Nehoma Bethke Mercer; brothers, Earl Dean Mercer, Donald Lee Mercer; and sister, Angie Nell Patton. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and always remembered in their hearts. We are sincerely grateful to the many families and friends who have given us support and comfort during this time of loss. A Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home Chapel, 14822 N. Main, Lytle, Tx. 78052, on Friday, September 23, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Interment will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 24, 2022, where everyone will meet at the Hurley Funeral Home by 9:30 am to follow one another to the Lytle Community Cemetery in Lytle, Tx. Anyone who wishes 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 N. Main, Lytle, Tx. 78052, (830)709-0698.
Dale Edward Milward passed away suddenly on May 29, 2022 in La Coste. He was 71 years old. Born on April 13, 1951, he was raised in Amarillo and moved to San Antonio with his family as a teen. He went to John Jay high school and was a co-Captain of the Mustangs football team when he was just a Sophomore. He was awarded a college football scholarship in 1970. He was an excellent carpenter, and as owner of Dale Milward Construction Company, he built a number of nice homes in the local area, including those of his brother and sister. Dale worked for Gas Go Markets in his later career, doing remodeling and also involved with new construction of the company’s Shell convenience stores. He is preceded in death by his parents Martina and Byron Milward, and his brother Chuck Milward. He is survived by his brothers Ronnie, Mickey (Pam), and BJ (Trinket) Milward, his sister Patti (Larry) Young, and his partner Ronni Littleton.
Thomas Weinkam, Jr. 61, Our Beloved Brother and Phenomenal Father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 6, 2022. He was an avid fan of the Washington Commanders formerly known as the Washington Redskins and truly loved his children and will be dearly missed. He entered this world on May 20, 1961 in Washington, D.C., born to Thomas Charles Weinkam, Sr. and Edna Thelma Nave. He is survived by his sons: Marshall Weinkam, Gabriel Lopez, Jonathan “J.T.” Weinkam, Ryan Weinkam, and daughter: Ruby Cardenas of Devine, TX; former spouse: Margot Rendon; sister: Marilyn (Gordon) Gentry of Devine, TX; brother: Ricky (Luci) Kay of Roanoke, VA and numerous nieces and nephews to include Chase Weinkam. A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, September 12, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Pastor Leonard Dossey officiating – 301 Pearson Street, Natalia, TX 78059. Services concluded at church and had a meal to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Natalia.
Mary Elizabeth Craig, 78, passed away on September 11, 2022 in Moore, TX surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1, 1944 in Bigfoot, Texas to parents, Adolph and Iola Willms. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Tommy G. Craig; children David Smith, John Smith, Tommy E. Craig, Ann Craig, Joy Dillard, Pamela Craig, Jerrie Lucas, Douglas Craig; grandchildren, Kolbie, Kassadie, Lauren, Megan, Josh, Timothy, Thomas, Theodore, Ethan, Elizabeth, and Grace, Charles, Julia, Ty Lee, Matthew, Little Tommy, and Everett, great grandchildren Titan, Maddox, Mazy, Jeremiah, Raelynn, Kenzie, Matthew Jr, Mercedes, and Zachary. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 College Ave., Devine, TX 78016
