Category: Obituaries

Celebrating the lives of the loved ones we’ve lost

In Memory of Max & Rosie Cordova owners of Philips 66 Station

In memory of Rosie and Max Cordova Sr., former owners of the Phillips 66 gas station from 1970 – 2010. In 1970 Max and Rosie opened their gas station doors to the community of Devine, TX and surrounding areas. It was a family-owned business where they offered a full service gas station. They worked from sun up to sun down where they would leave the service station to then work on their little family farm where they grew crops for the animals they had. They were devoted to their family, working many hours to make a living by maintaining their gas station and farm. The family would like to thank all their loyal customers that supported them throughout the years.
In loving memory of Max Sr. and Rosie Cordova.
Rosie Cordova was born October 23, 1933 and went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2017.
Max Cordova Sr. was born October 12, 1933 and went to be with the Lord and his beautiful wife on September 30, 2023. Funeral services for Max Cordova Sr. are to be announced at a later date.
They were married for 59 years and were blessed with four children, eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Adan Castelo Leija August 13, 1939- September 22, 2023

Announcing the passing of Retired Sergeant First Class Adan Castelo Leija on September 22, 2023, at the age of 84. Our loving and devoted father ,husband and friend to all whose lives he touched. He has now gone home to be with God and watches us from above. He was born in Fort Stockton TX on August 13, 1939, to parents Gregorio Leija and Maria Elidia Castelo. Raised by his father Julio Acosta. “Pelon” to all those who knew him best.
He was a genuine, fun loving, kind person, who knew no stranger. His grandkids lovingly called him Tata.They were his pride and joy. As a grandkid you knew that if you needed help he was always there for you. Family is what he LIVED for.
He enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping and a barbecue with family and friends. One of his greatest pastimes was music and dancing, there wasn’t a party he didn’t enjoy, always the life of the party. He loved to tell you a story or two of the past, even if you had heard it a few times before. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Army for 23 years and served two tours in Vietnam. He LOVED life.
Adan was preceded in death by his parents Julio and Maria Elidia Acosta, Gregorio Leija, Wife Amelia M. Leija, Son Eddie Duarte, Brothers Roy Castelo, Paul Acosta, Gregorio Leija.
Adan is survived by his Brother Pete Acosta, Sister Eva Acosta. Childern Manuela, Adan, Diana Noelia, Corinna, Lily, Naomi. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
True Chicano, but an American soldier at heart
There will be a Rosary at 9AM on September 28th at Primrose Funeral Services in Lytle, TX. Mass will follow at 10AM at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Later that evening there will be a visitation from 5-7pm at Primrose Funeral Services in Lytle, TX. On Friday, September 29th we will be heading to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for an honors service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services in Lytle.

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