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
Jose “Joe” M. Ayala, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1929 in San Diego, California, to Severo and Adela Ruiz Ayala He was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served as Corporal, during the Korean War. Jose was preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe; parents, Severo and Adela Ayala. He is survived by daughters, Mary Parramore, and Laura Sanchez; 5 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren; and many sisters and brothers, who live in California. He was a family man who was extremely intelligent, worked hard and was a natural “fix it man.” He will be missed by his friends, but mostly by his family. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, 10:45 am, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach, San Antonio, Texas 78209. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Joe M. Ayala’s honor to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org/ Anyone wishing to sign the online guestbook, share memories or issue condolences to the family, may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 North Main, Lytle, Texas 78052.
Floyd Dale McOsker passed peacefully, into eternity, on Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2022, as he napped in his recliner. He was born March 6, 1927, in Faulkner, Oklahoma, to Cleve and Edna Arndt McOsker. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Donna, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, to farmland, bought by his grandfather, David Arndt. Floyd told stories of his early days there during the Great Depression. He was “forced” to run away from home with his big sister when she packed his clothes into a wagon and told him they were leaving. His mother, Edna, taught him to sew on her treadle sewing machine. He had made those clothes and wasn’t going to lose them. There were stories of a yo-yo string so long that he had to stand on the roof to use it. Once as he walked to school barefoot, a stranger picked him up, took him to town, bought him a pair of shoes, then sent him on to school. The family moved back to Oklahoma in the late 1930’s. Soon after his parents divorced, and Floyd moved to California with his father, Cleve. After Cleve’s death, Dad returned to Oklahoma, then to Kansas where he lived with his aunt and uncle, Clarence and Grace Wolgamot. As a teenager, he worked as a migrant grain harvester following crops from Kansas north. In 1943 Floyd enlisted in the Marine Corps. After basic training he was sent to Okinawa where he trained for the planned invasion of Japan. Following the end of the war he served in northern China. In the late 1940’s Floyd moved to San Antonio to work with his brother-in-law, Cameron Ayres, as a framing carpenter. Eventually Floyd, his brother, Kenneth, and Cameron, formed M&A Construction Company. For many years they framed new homes for builder, Ray Ellison. Prior to retirement, Floyd and his partner, Doug Cross, established Liberty Homes. They created several subdivisions in the northwest quadrant of San Antonio. For over 20 years, Floyd served as trail boss for the Laredo Trail ride each February. It was in this capacity that he met his dearest friend, Jim Chessher. They enjoyed a close comradery long after Floyd retired from his trail bossing duties. In retirement Floyd enjoyed golfing, maintaining his place south of Lytle, and building the occasional custom home in company with his sons, Matt and Bruce. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Nancy Bivins McOsker, daughter Sharon Pilgrim, son Roger Santos, and sons-in-law Jeff Zuercher and John Renken. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ohlinger McOsker; and his children, Linda (Dean) Tankersley, Matt McOsker, Benny Santos, Bruce (Yajaira) McOsker, Paula Adams, Audree Gierisch, Becky Fenton, Brenda Renken, Patty Pressley, and Cindy Zuercher; 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Floyd leaves behind him a legacy of integrity. He was deeply loved and highly respected by all who knew him, especially his wife and children. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from 9:30 am – 10:30 am at Hurley Funeral Home, Chapel, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 10:30 am at Hurley Funeral Home, Chapel, with the service being conducted by grandson, David Tankersley. Interment will follow at Black Hill Cemetery in Atascosa, Texas on IH 35 and Lucky Road. For personal acknowledgements, please visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main St., Lytle, Texas 78052.
Cindy Rene Balderrama of Devine, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Born to Juan Manuel Balderrama and Amelia Rizo Balderrama on December 23, 1974. Cindy was a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys and wrestling. She loved her two dogs Bella and Ginnie. She is proceeded in death by her parents Juan and Amelia Balderrama and is survived by sisters, Maryann Rodriguez (Paul) of Devine, Texas, Gracie Maldonado (Ralph) of Moore, Texas; Brothers, Johnny Balderrama (Gloria) of Pearsall, Texas, and Frank E. Balderrama, Sr. of Devine, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Devine, Texas. As per Cindy’s wishes services will conclude at the funeral home and she will be cremated. 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.
Clarence Bender, of Devine, Texas was born on January 28, 1930 in Jourdanton, TX to Christine Marie Zezula and Severin Bender passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the age of 92. Mr. Bender is preceded in death by his wife Corrinne. He is survived by his daughters: Lewana Bender Kyle of Devine, TX and Brenda Bender Galm of Seguin, TX; grandchildren: Raymond Kyle, Felischa Kyle Cullins, Allyson Evans, Christopher Galm; 3 great grandchidren: Gabe Hare-Kyle, Kallie Cullins and Arabella Evans; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 at 10:00a.m. (one hour prior) with Graveside Services beginning promptly at 11:00a.m. Friday, Sept. 2nd, at Evergreen Cemetery with Deacon Whitley officiating.
Marvin Joseph “Joe” Zinsmeyer, of Natalia, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2022, at the age of 75. He was born September 25, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas. He was the second youngest of the six children born to William Martin Zinsmeyer and Irene Theresa Schmidt Zinsmeyer. Marvin graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School in 1964. He attended St. Mary’s University briefly to play baseball. After leaving St. Mary’s University, he enlisted in the United States Air Force at 20 years old. He trained at Lackland San Antonio Air Force Base. Marvin served in Vietnam and was stationed in various locations throughout his service. He was honorably discharged after serving his country. Marvin went on to work in construction, where he retired as a Superintendent for J.M. Davidson in 2012 after over 30 years. Many of the projects he worked on can be seen throughout the state of Texas. There were not many cities you could drive through where Marvin wouldn’t have a story about the work he had done on certain buildings, electrical substations, etc. In his spare time, Marvin was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Margarita “Margie” Caseres Zinsmeyer of Natalia; children, Rebecca Ann Grace and Jamie Rasbury (Casey) of Mathis, Marvin Zinsmeyer, Jr. (Sonya) of Aransas Pass, Brittainie Zinsmeyer (Buck Wallace) of Houston, Paulette Yracheta-Marazzini (Josh) of San Antonio, and Krystle Regalado-Gutierrez (Robert) of Castroville; grandchildren, Trevor and Troy Grace and Ryan and Peyton Rasbury of Mathis, and Jacqueline and Karl Kennedy, III of Castroville; brothers, Melvin W. Zinsmeyer of Castroville and Mervin Zinsmeyer (Deborah) of Yorktown, Virginia; several in-laws; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, William and Irene Zinsmeyer; his children, Sean Alexander Moore Zinsmeyer, Shane Michael Zinsmeyer, Seth Zinsmeyer, and Kaywanna Fawn Brown; his sisters, Marilyn Grace Zinsmeyer and Carolyn Mary Kowalik Dillon; his brother, Emil Zinsmeyer; and his sister-in-law, Jo Ann Koch Zinsmeyer. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Parish Hall in La Coste. Inurnment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery in La Coste. Memorials may be made in Joe’s memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com.
Samuel Carrillo, went to be with the Lord, on August 18, 2022, at the age of 85, in San Antonio, Texas. Samuel was born on October 22, 1936, to Luis and Gregoria Carrillo in Lytle, Texas. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Fidel Carrillo; sister-in-law, Margie Carrillo and niece, Paula Solis. Samuel is survived by his wife, Maria R. Carrillo; daughter, Graciela Garcia; brothers, Victor Carrillo (Sheryl), Ricardo Carrillo and Juan Carrillo; sister, Josie Solis; grandchildren, David Michael Valle, Adrianna Nicole Azua and Steven Ray Martinez; great-grandchildren, Jazlyn Grace Azua, Mariana Sofia Casas and Olivia Kate Azua. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas, 78052. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 10:00 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Lytle. Interment will follow at Lytle Community Cemetery. For personal acknowledgments, please visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.
George Alvin Whitten, 84, of Carthage, TX, passed away on Thursday morning, August 11, 2022, in Longview, TX. He was born on February 3, 1938, in Natchez, MS. George married May Thompson on August 30, 1972, in San Antonio, TX. They lived in Natalia, TX and later moved to Carthage in 1992. George served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1975. After retirement, he was a car salesman and later transported oil for Plains Scurlock Permian. After retiring from the oil and gas industry, he became a helpful, smiling face in several auto part shops in Carthage. He worked at O’Reilly, ABC and NAPA. George was a generous, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He would help anyone in need. He enjoyed spending time with his family and beloved animals, tinkering with cars and working outdoors. He was of Baptist faith and a member of the First Baptist Church of Natalia. George was preceded in death by a son, George Wells. He is survived by his wife, May Whitten; children, Rhonda Patterson and husband Kyle, Cynthia Miles and husband Darren, Sheila Haley, Wanda Sullivan, and honorary daughter, Lisa Perez; grandchildren, Nicole and Daniel Patterson and honorary granddaughter, Genie Blasingame; and siblings, Charles Frazier, Sheila Bahanon and Elaine Weeks. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com. A memorial is planned in Natalia, TX at a later date.
