Category: Obituaries

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Maria D. Vasquez. She was called to our Lord August 1, 2022, at the age of 83, following her long battle with Parkinson’s. Maria, along with her husband, was a founding member of the Primera Iglesia Bautista Jerusalén, Natalia TX.
Maria is the oldest of ten and helped her family raise her siblings. Maria worked at Patio Foods on SW Military Drive for twenty five years, where she met her husband of almost 46 years, Raul D. Vasquez, Sr. Once the manufacturing plant closed its San Antonio doors, Maria and Raul began their next business venture on a full-time basis, Vasquez Grocery, at the corner of Fourth and Aubrey in Natalia, TX. Along the way, a new enterprise was added, with Vasquez Quik Stop, in the middle of town. Vasquez Quik Stop was a mom-and-pop gas station, tire shop, convenience store and living quarters. Maria, known by many as “Mary,” decided to incorporate a small café kitchen at the Quik Stop. Mary was very well known for her brown bag hamburger specials. Many students rushed to the Texaco during lunch in hopes of getting one of Mary’s famous burgers. These businesses provided numerous teenagers within the Natalia community an opportunity to gain their first work experience.
While Mary, did not have biological children, she was a mother to countless children. She helped raise many to include several nieces, great nieces/nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Early in marriage the opportunity to provide a loving home to two grandchildren resulted in their adoption. Melissa and JJ may not have been made in her womb but they absolutely were birthed and sealed in her heart.
Maria is preceded in death by her parents, Leonora and Manuel G. Uriegas Sr.; stepdaughter, Gloria Smith; grandson, Noah Hoover, granddaughter, Crystal Cooper; stepdaughter-in-law, Gloria G. Vasquez, stepson-in-law, Rudy Morales; and siblings, Rafaela Uriegas, Emilia Alvarado, Israel Uriegas and Maria Gracia Uriegas. 
Maria is survived by her loving husband, Raul D. Vasquez Sr. of Natalia; children, Melissa A. Vasquez of San Antonio and J.J. Vasquez of Natalia; stepchildren, Santiago M. Vasquez of Natalia, Grace Cooper (Talton Jr.) of Houston, Raul Vasquez Jr. of Natalia, Vangie Morales of Natalia; siblings, Elias Uriegas, Sr. (Socorro) of San Antonio, Oralia Padilla of San Antonio, Rosalia Ramirez (Israel) of Poth, Dalia Maldonaldo (Enrique) of San Antonio, Irma DeLaCruz of San Antonio, Manuel Uriegas Jr. of El Paso, as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Mary will be missed by countless people whose lives were made better by knowing her.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to American Parkinson Disease Association: Hope in Progress (apdaparkinson.org) or to her home church, Primera Iglesia Bautista Jerusalén in Natalia, TX.
Pallbearers: Ely Jaye Vasquez (Grandson), Moses Kenneth Smith, IV (Grandson), Jose Angel Vasquez (Grandson), Michael Lynn Vasquez (Grandson), Talton Charles Cooper, III (Grandson), Raul Vasquez, Jr. (Stepson), Delbert Hoover, Jr. (Grandson), Christopher Edward Uriegas (Great nephew).
Visitation for Maria will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. to 9:30a.m., with a Prayer Service to begin at 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Natalia, 301 Pearson Street, Natalia, Texas 78059. Interment will follow at Devine Evergreen Cemetery.

James David Querin went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2022 at the age of 78 in Lytle, Texas.
James was born on October 22, 1943 in Medford, Taylor County, Wisconsin to Andrew and Caroline Kowalski Querin. James graduated from Medford High School in 1961. He later graduated from Kenosha Technical Institute in 1966. He married the mother of his children on January 23, 1965. James worked for AA Products Company in Michigan. He also worked for Southwestern Controls which took him to several states including Louisville, Kentucky, Indianapolis, Indiana and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
James is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leo, Floyd, Verdie and Ted Querin and sister, Angie Kapfhamer.
James is survived by his ex-wife, Victoria Ellen Querin; sons, Thomas Michael Querin (Rosa) and Steven Thomas Querin; brothers, Eugene Querin and Gerald Querin (Jeanine); grandchildren, Joshua Querin, Jessica Valencia, Alissa Ellis, Ethan Querin, Andrew Querin and Maria Querin; great-grandchildren Violet Querin, Fleur Querin and Levi Querin.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Hurley Funeral Home – Lytle.
Arrangements entrusted to Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.
Anyone wishing to sign the online guestbook, share memories or issue condolences to the family, may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Jesus Perez, of Devine, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 72.
He was born on August 14, 1949 in Hidalgo, Mexico to parents Arturo Perez and San Juana Valdez Perez.
Jesus was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Celia Perez.
Jesus is survived by his wife: Guadalupe Alicia Perez who he married on March 18, 1972; his daughter: Cynthia Valdez (Roy) of Natalia, TX; sons: Jesus Perez J Jr. (Lualhati) of Devine, TX and Pedro A. Perez of Devine, TX; sister: Imelda Perez; brothers: Pedro Perez and Humberto Perez; six grandchildren: Alex, Roy James, Sylvia, JJ, Kale and Jett; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home-Devine Chapel.
A Rosary to be recited Monday, August 8th by Deacon Villanueva of St. Joseph’s CC at 7:00 p.m. at Hurley Devine Chapel.
Funeral services for Tuesday, August 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Interment to follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Devine, TX.
Pallbearers: Roy James Valdez, Paul Gomez, Juan Mata, Joe Mata, J.J. Santoya and Anthony Peredo.
Honorary Pallbearers: J.J. Perez, Kale Perez, and Jett Perez.
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.

Cheyenne Nicole Sullivan went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2022 at the age of 26 years old. Cheyenne is survived by her parents Brian and Cindy Sullivan; sisters Krystal (husband Josiah) Ramsay, and Brandy (husband Ross) Shoemake; nephew Logan Shoemake; Niece Braeley Shoemake; grandmothers Bessie Sullivan, and Sally O’Brien; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Walter Sullivan, and Odie O’Brien; aunts Sally Dossey and Shannon Huffman.
Cheyenne loved music, dance, animation, being a nail and cartoon artist. She enjoyed working at Tex-Spice, participating in her San Antonio Adults with Autism group, going on trail rides, and camping trips with her family.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on August 5th from 6-9 pm at the First Baptist Church of Natalia. The funeral service will be on August 6th at 11 am at the First Baptist Church of Devine, interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Reception to follow graveside services will be at Natalia First Baptist Church.

Frank Alfred De Leon went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2022 at the age of 73.
Frank is preceded in death by his Parents Alfred and Frances De Leon.
Frank is survived by his Sisters Frances Valles and Elizabeth Wilson; Nephews and Nieces, David Valles (Blanca), Adolph Valles, Janie Andrade (Mario) and Michelle Jackel (Lloyd).
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home – Lytle, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm.
A Funeral Procession will depart the funeral home on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 10:15 am for a Graveside service at 11:15 am at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors being rendered.
Arrangements entrusted to Hurley Funeral Home – Lytle, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.

Patrick Joseph Rooks of Universal City passed away on July 27, 2022 at the age of 51. He was born December 6, 1970 in San Antonio, Texas to Charles Lee Rooks and Anna Mae Coffee Rooks.
In 1989, Patrick graduated from Medina Valley High School. He earned his BS in Biology from The University of Texas at San Antonio and went to work in the insurance industry as a claims manager. He loved to hunt and fish, especially with his daughter, Kaiden.
On December 17, 2005, Patrick married Lisa Ann Benton in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were blessed with sixteen years of marriage.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Rooks of Universal City; daughter, Kaiden Rooks; stepdaughter, Kimberly Folley (Bryan); grandchildren, Sebastian Folley and Bryleigh Folley; parents, Charles and Anna Mae Rooks of Natalia; brother, Clyde Rooks (TerriAnne) of La Coste; Deanna Huff (Chad) of Helotes; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
Patrick was preceded in death by his brother, David Rooks.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Our Lady of Grace Parish Hall. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery in La Coste.
Memorials may be made in Patrick’s memory to the Universal City Animal Shelter, MD Anderson Cancer Center, or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com

Leona Cordelia Bradley was born on January 2, 1918 to Marcus Nathan Smith and Susie Cordelia Breed Smith, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the age of 104.
Leona, known by most as Nana or Aunt Polly, was preceded in death by her parents and husband Harvey Lee Bradley and her two sons: Jack Norman Bradley and Donald Morris Bradley.
She is survived by daughters-in-law: Cindy Bradley and Connie Bradley; grandchildren: Jack Bradley Jr. (Lisa) of Natalia, TX, Pamela Dotson (Ward)of Wynne, AR, Gina Erpelding (Brett) of Castroville, TX, Kelly Ebelt (George) of Spring, TX, Donald Bradley Jr. (Christy) of Pearsall, TX and Cory Bradley of Natalia, TX; great grandchildren: Joshua Bradley (Amber), Kyle Dotson (Claudia), Kayla Grossi (Stephen), Amanda Betancourt (Philip), Jacob Bradley, Bradley Mangold, Jamie Bradley, William Bradley (Mariana), Madison Bradley, and Emma Ebelt; great great grandchildren: Christian, Maverick, Lorelai, Paislee, Thomas, and Tristan; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Natalia, TX with Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Natalia, TX.
Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Devine, TX. Pallbearers to be her great grandchildren.

Tom ‘Tommy’ Bendele of Zapata, Texas passed away on July 21, 2022 at the age of 62. He was born September 3, 1959 in Hondo, Texas to Leo J. Bendele and Elizabeth Hutzler Bendele.
In 1977, Tommy graduated from Medina Valley High School. After high school, he attended technical school in Waco. Tommy worked as an automobile mechanic for almost thirty years. He and his brother, James, owned and operated Falcon Lake Tackle.
Survivors include his children, Brad Bendele (Kristen) of Castroville and Nicole Obiedo (Chris) of San Antonio; grandchildren, Alissa Obiedo, Brayden Obiedo, Hailey Bendele, Kinsey Bendele, and Connor Bendele; mother, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Bendele of Devine; siblings, JoAnn Viney (Shelton) of Midland, James Bendele (Linda) of Zapata, and Barbara FitzSimon (Mark) of Castroville; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.
Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Leo J. Bendele.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Our Lady of Grace Parish Hall in La Coste. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Devine.
Memorials may be made in Tommy’s memory to Cast for Kids (www.castforkids.org), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org), or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com

Alberto Mendoza of Devine, Texas born on October 14, 1951 in Devine, Texas to Antonio Mendoza and Elena Pompa Mendoza passed away at his residence on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the age of 70.
Mr. Mendoza is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Daniel and Paul Mendoza.
He is survived by his sons: Mario (Janie) Andrade, Lytle, TX, Omar Mendoza, Milwaukee,Wisconsin; daughters: Dori (James) Mendoza Hoffins, Rockford, IL, Monica (Richard Jass) Mendoza Camacho, Veronica Mendoza; sisters: Olga Curcio of Devine, TX, Norma Valle, Devine, TX, Sandra Ramos, Devine, TX and Melissa Mendoza, Farmington, MI; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and one on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews, special friends and other relatives.
A Visitation was held on Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00p.m. in the Hurley Funeral Home, Devine Chapel with Deacon Estevan Bautista officiating. Services concluded in the chapel.

Joyce Nell Silvey of Moore, Texas was born on May 2, 1931 in Gonzales, Texas to Robert Acey Thompson and Lucinda Looney Thompson, passed away on July 20, 2022 at the age of 91.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Frank H. Silvey, daughter: Donna Jean Carroll Albrecht, son: Danny Carroll, brother: Bob Thompson and two sisters: Doris and Dorothy.
She is survived by her sons: Dewayne Carroll of Three Rivers, TX, Kelly (Jo Ann) Carroll of Devine, TX; daughter-in-law: Shirley of Devine; daughters: Deborah Dee Carroll Wallace and husband Larry of Devine, TX, Daphne Gail Dubose Stepp and husband Ron of Houston, TX and Jeanette Danean Dubose Summers of San Antonio, TX; brother: John Thompson; 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Hurley (Devine) Chapel. Funeral services will be Friday, July 29, 2022 at 10:00a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home (Devine) Chapel with Jim Word officiating. Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.