Category: Obituaries

Celebrating the lives of the loved ones we’ve lost

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.

Frances Carey Bippert

Frances Carey Bippert, of Castroville, passed away on August 23, 2023 at the age of 64. She was born March 23, 1959 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Kenneth James Carey and Evelyn ‘Evie’ Drager Carey.
Frances graduated from Jefferson High School in 1977. She excelled in sports, mainly her favorite, volleyball, which carried her through her college years. She graduated from St. Mary’s University in 1981, receiving a BA of Arts degree. Frances received her Master’s in Educational Administration from Texas A&M Kingsville. Frances was a teacher and coach at Medina Valley ISD, Hondo ISD, and Lytle ISD. “Retiring” in 2012, she enjoyed being involved in children’s lives; not only her own children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, but nieces and nephews, neighbors and members of the Castroville community. She volunteered the majority of her time, giving selflessly.
Frances and Bill found each other in Rio Medina and married on April 25, 1987 at Zion Lutheran Church in Castroville. They were blessed with thirty-four years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2021.
Survivors include her children, Bryan Bippert (Kristie), Amy Bohensky (Michael), Brandon Bippert (Makenzie), Clinton Bippert (Nikki), Brett Bippert, and Emily Bippert; grandchildren, Daisy Hoffman (Jacob), Bryan Bippert, Jr., Sadie Bippert, Sammy Lopez, Rebecca Lopez, Analyn Bohensky, Katelyn Bohensky, Emalyn Bohensky, and Brooks Bippert; great-grandchildren, Orion Hoffman and Chrysanthemum Hoffman; siblings, Kathryn Fearnley (Ken), Mary Heller (David), Collene Focht (Rick), Peter Carey (Geri Poss), Paul Carey (Joanne Pacelli), and Martha C. Bailey (Scott Nixon); numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Bippert; her grandsons, Jase, Keegan, Kellen, and Drew Bippert; and her brother, William Carey.
Visitation will be Monday, September 4, 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, September 5, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Castroville. Services will conclude at the church.
Memorials may be made in Frances’ memory to the American Cancer Society, Zion Lutheran Church, or TAHERD.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com

Woodie Gene “Pop” Capps April 1941-August 2023

Woodie Gene (Pop) Capps went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23rd at the age of 82 years old. Pop was born on April 10th 1941 to Lester and Cora Capps of Devine. Pop joined the Air Force at the age of 17 where he completed his education. After serving in the military he worked in the oil field for 40 years followed by H.B. Zachary until he retired. He spent his remaining years as the official greeter at Devine Acres Farm where he made everyone feel welcomed.

He married the love of his life, Rosalie on August 14, 1965 in Sabinal, TX. Together they raised two children and built a beautiful life together that now includes 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, with one more on the way.

Together they have supported their family in every single aspect of their lives. Pop was so proud of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and he never missed an opportunity to let them know just how proud he was and tell them, “Pop loves you.” The impact Pop had reached far beyond his family. He was known throughout the community as Pop. He had a way of making everyone feel special and always had a handshake for the men and his signature kiss on the forehead for all the women. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosalie, his daughter Cynthia Gan, his son Kenneth Capps (Debi), and grandchildren Kenneth Gobar (Trish), Anthony Gan (Katharine), Eric Gan (Cheyenne), Tiffany, Megan, Wesley Gan, Joshua Capps (Brittany), Emily Morales (Ernie), Mason Capps (Alyssa) and Abbie Capps. Nine great grandchildren James, Alexander, Madeline, Grace Gan, Elijah, Emmett, Everett Morales, Audrey, Kenneth Capps, with one more on the way.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Cora Capps, brothers Robert, Loyd, Joe, Edward, Wayne, Jack, Pat and sisters Betty and Edna.

Pallbearers include all six grandsons:  Kenny Gobar, Anthony Gan, Eric Gan, Wesley Gan, Joshua Capps and Mason Capps.

Visitation will be on Sunday, August 27th from 2-5:00pm at Primrose Funeral Home in Devine. Funeral service to follow on Monday, August 28th at 10:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the A-T Children’s Project in support of his great granddaughter Audrey Jane Capps, and all the kids fighting A-T @ atcp.org.

Woodie Gene Capps and his beautiful wife Rosalie were married for 58 wonderful years.