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Consuelo Rios Cisneros
MCALLEN — Consuelo (Chelo) Cisneros, a beautiful and strong mother at 91 years of age, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on November 26, 2003 surrounded by family and loved ones.
Grandma Chelo, as she was known to her 16 grandchildren, was born in General Teran, N.L., Mexico, on July 12, 1912 to Aurelio and Maria (Ayala) Rios. One of eighteen children, Consuelo learned the traits of an entrepreneur from her merchant father. Her brother, Abraham, moved to Raymondville and started a boot repair shop in the back of his house in 1925, and this small business became the world-famous Rios Boot Company. That Abraham was in Raymondville was the reason that Consuelo came up to visit frequently. There in Raymondville, she met Raul E. Cisneros, a native Texan whose merchant family (Calvillo and Cisneros) had been in South Texas for several generations and operated grocery stores. On October 27, 1935, history was made as Consuelo and Raul were married, and in 1943, Grandma Chelo opened up the Victory Store, a grocery store which was eventually renamed Raul Cisneros & Sons.
Throughout her entire life, Grandma Chelo was a great historian, offered up the best advice, and was an infinite well-spring of love, living to serve the Lord and her family. We will miss her dearly, but we will always cherish the memories and the family stories she passed on to the next generations.
Survivors include her sister, Manuela Rios Saucedo, Ofelia Rios Rodriguez, all from Raymondville; her youngest brother, Guillermo Rios, of San Marcos, TX; her sons, Raul (Coy) (Beatriz), Raymondville, Robert (Loida), Boerne, Rodolfo (Sandra), Weslaco; daughters, Rosalva (Juan) Gonzales, Harlingen, Rebecca (Homer) Jasso, McAllen, and Ruby (Bruce) Casteel, San Antonio; including 16 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
A service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at Bethel Methodist Church in Raymondville and funeral services will be on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Bethel Methodist Church in Raymondville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La Santisima Trinidad Iglesia Metodista Unida in Weslaco or Bethel Methodist Church in Raymondville.
Duddlesten Funeral Home in Raymondville is in charge of arrangements.
John H. Hare
SAN BENITO, TX — John Henderson Hare, born January 5, 1940 to William L. and Bertha Milam Hare in Amarillo, TX. He went to be with his heavenly father on November 25, 2003 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
Beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather is survived by his wife of 33 years Dorothy Critchley Hare and his children, Michael (Misty) Hare and Joseph Hare of Midland, TX, Daphne (Douglas) Roberts, Irene Hare, William Hare and Rebeca Hare of Combes, TX; his grandchildren, Athena, Nicole, Kendall and Valorie Hare, Jared, Mikayla and Dorothy Roberts and his sisters, Lucy Kirchhefer of Las Vegas, NV, Gwendoyln Strohmeyer of Charlotte, NC and Dorothy Allen of Corpus Christi, TX.
He was well known in the trucking industry both as a long haul driver and diesel mechanic with Ryder Transportation Services. John was a hard worker and a faithful servant of the Lord. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Visitation will be held at Mont Meta Funeral Home Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2320 Haine Dr. in Harlingen with interment to follow at the Combes Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. Todd Shenkenberg and his staff for their care during his short illness.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mont Meta Restlawn Memorial Cox Funeral Home.
Charles Miller
HARLINGEN, TX — Charles F. Miller, 85, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
Charles was born on August 9, 1918 in Ohio to Edward and Dolly Miller. He was former resident of Hammond, Indiana where he was employed with the Amaco Oil for many years. While residing in Hammond he was a member of the Southside Christian Church in Munster, IN.
In 1981 after retirement he moved to Harlingen and resided at Paradise Park until 1998 when he moved to Golden Palms Retirement Center. He was also a member of the First Christian in Harlingen.
Survivors include his daughter, Betty Prahler of Honolulu, Hawaii; sisters, Nina Rentz of Ohio and Edna Dishong of Ohio; brother, Charles McKinney of Indiana; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian L. Miller and by daughters, Donna Miller and Vivian Watts.
A memorial service was held at Golden Palms Retirement Center in the Texas Room on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 2 p.m., with Rev. David Mann officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sandi Jo Funk Hospice Program, P.O. Drawer 2588, Harlingen, Texas 78551.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Jose Antonio del Angel
EDINBURG, TX — Jose Antonio "Tony" del Angel, 47, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2003. He was born on August 02, 1956 in Mercedes, Texas to Jose Inocencio and Esperanza del Angel.
Mr. del Angel was a data base manager in the McAllen Independent School District and previously an application manager at S.T.C.C.
He is survived by his parents; wife, Sonia Saenz; sons, Jonas Aram del Angel and Ethan Antonio del Angel; and brother, Jorge Luis del Angel.
Christian services for Mr. del Angel will be held today, November 25, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Christian burial will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home.
Seth Jordan McCommas
SAN BENITO — Seth Jordan McCommas, age 5 months, passed away on November 22, 2003 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.
He is survived by his mother, Melissa Ortega; father, Randolph Chamblee; sister Jenavive; brother Jayden; grandparents, Emilio and Linda Ortega; two uncles, Emilio J. Ortega and Joshua Flores; Aunt Celia Ortega.
Visitations will be held Monday, November 24, 2003 from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Rio Hondo.
Interment will follow to Anaquitas Cemetery in Rio Hondo.
"I’ll like you forever
I’ll love you always
As long as I’m living
My Baby you’ll be."
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 359 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, TX, 399-1331.
Nell Jean Lloyd
SPRINGDALE, AR — Mrs. Nell Jean Lloyd (Hamilton), 64, of Springdale, AR, formerly of Owensboro, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at her residence. She was born December 26, 1938, to Clarence and Lorena LeMay Bassett, in Frankfort, KY. She was a member of the Lutheran Faith, and was preceded in death by her husbands, William E. "Wick" Lloyd and Thomas L. "Wildcat" Hamilton, Sr.; a son, Thomas Lee Hamilton, Jr.; and a sister, Nancy Montfort.
Survivors include two sons, William E. and (Carroll) Lloyd of Springdale, AR, Warren and (Angela) Mitchell of Fankfort, KY; four daughters, Cathy M. and (Steve) Vera, Tammy L. Hamilton, and Connie Hamilton Warren, of all Springdale, AR, Cherly J. and (Paul) Haerther of McAllen, TX; sixteen grandchildren; and one brother, Clarence Bassett of Frankfort, KY.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2003, at Glenn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery.
Lawrence Barnett Jr.
LA FERIA, TX — Lawrence Barnett Jr., 75, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at his residence with his family and friends.
Lawrence was born March 19, 1929 in Beebe, Arkansas to Lawrence & Bell Barnett Sr. He was in the Carnival business until his retirement in 1980; His family is still in the Carnival business today.
Lawrence is survived by his loving wife, Mertha L. Barnett; daughter, Jeannie L. Maple (Kenneth) of La Feria; grandchildren, Kenneth Maple Jr. (Bessie), Aransas Pass, TX, Johnny Lee Maple (Kim) of La Feria, Susan Jean Wells (Steve) of Hot Springs, Ark.; brother, Lowell Kelley (Reva) of Beebe, Ark.; sisters, Alline Dove of Garland, TX, Betty Sue Sharp of Lakewood, NJ, and Sandra Fry (Joe) of Cabot, Ark.; seven great grandchildren. Also are Ed & Betty Burlingame and family of Galena, KS, and many great friends.
Visitation hours will be held Friday, April 2, 2004 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria.
For those desiring to do so, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Evangeline G. Archer
HARLINGEN, TX — Evangeline G. Archer, 91, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2004. She was born on October 14, 1912 in Princeton, Indiana to Louis E. Greek Jr. and Fannie (Pauley) Greek.
She was the oldest of four children. She married James S. Archer April 12, 1936 in Princeton. They resided in Leavenworth, Kansas for over 20 years and later lived in Chillicothe, Ohio for two years before retiring to Rio Hondo, Texas in 1961.
She was a Devout Christian, and while still able was an active church member. She devoted herself to bible study and daily prayer. She imparted her abiding faith in God and her love to her family who will dearly miss her.
Lucille Z. Martin
MERCEDES, TX — Lucille Z. Martin, 69, passed away at Comfort House, McAllen, TX, on March 28, 2004. A native Texan born in Glaveston, Lucille was a journeyman printer and lifelong member of International Typographical Union.
Lucille is survived by her daughter, Denise (John) Bownds Kaplan of San Leandro, CA ; her mother, Lily G. Adams of Texas City, TX ; great-aunts, Jessie Lee Mann of Texas City, TX and Betty Gutierrez of Dickinson, TX ; nieces, Pamela (Reza) Ghanaati of Norman,OK and Maile (Si) Weeks of Premont, TX and several other nieces and a nephew. She also leaves behind her faithful feline companion, Peaches.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Martin and her brother, Pete Zinante.
A memorial service is planned for April 17, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. at Llano Grande Lake Park, Mercedes, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations to Casa del Consuelo/Comfort House, 617 Dallas Ave., McAllen, TX 78501-2752 are requested.
Garcia & Trevino Funeral Home of Mercedes was in charge of arrangements.
Celia Esparza Garcia
SAN BENITO, TX — Celia Esparza Garcia, 91, was born in El Ranchito, TX to Don Jose Esparza and Virginia Maria R. Esparza on April 8th, 1913.
She passed away on to the Lord on March 28th 2004 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Harlingen, TX. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Emiliano Garcia.
Celia is survived by one sister, Natalia Trevino and daughters Virginia Maria (JJ) Segura, Perfidia Garcia and her son Joe F. (Enedina) Garcia. One daughter Jo Ann (Ricardo I) Vasquez. 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Dewey Taylor Jr.
LOS FRESNOS — Dewey Taylor Jr., 71, went to be with the Lord on March 24. 2004. He was born in Phyllis, Kentucky to the late Dewey Keene Sr. and Ann Taylor.
Dewey was born on March 22, 1933. He served in the United States Air Forces for 10 years. He earned the National Defense Medal and the United National Services Medal after serving in the Korean War.
Survivors included his wife, Florentina Elia Taylor; six daughters, Judy Jurban of Michigan, Teresa Henderson of Idaho, Arlene Gonzalez of Washington, Florence Marie of San Marcos, TX, Brenda Lee and Angela Taylor both of Los Fresnos, TX; four sons, Robert Taylor of Michigan, Billy Joe Taylor of Arizona, Dewey Taylor III and Eddie Taylor of Los Fresnos, TX. Also surviving by his stepbrothers and stepsisters, Berkely Keene, Shirley Keene, Roger Keene, Donny Joe Keene, Robert Keene, Betty Lou Keene, Johnny Keene, Gary Randall Keene, Jerry Wayne Keene, and Patricia Keene, 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ann Taylor and Dewey Keene Sr.
Visitation will be held today, Monday, March 29, 2004 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Chapel Services beginning at 2 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home Chapel, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito. With military Honors Conduct at the Chapel by the American Legion and Veteran of Foreign War. Cremation will follow after Services.
Funeral arrangement entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, San Benito, TX, 399-1331.
Betty Givens Bazemore Easton
PORT ISABEL/HOUSTON — Betty Givens Bazemore Easton, 81, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2004 in Houston, TX. Betty Jo was born two days earlier than her identical twin sister, Bonnie Jean, to Cecil and Marie Murrell in Wellington, KS. She was later adopted by their stepfather, Earl Easton. Shortly there after the twins, their mother and father moved to Marysville, KS and then to Kansas City, KS.
Betty Jo was married twice and she survived both former husbands, Maj. Edward A. Givens (USAF Ret.) and Lt. Col. Curtis Bazemore (USAF Res.), with whom she lived in many beautiful and exotic places and always found a church home. She was a shrewd businesswoman and managed condos, high rises and large complexes as a Certified Apartment Manager. She will be best remembered for her quick wit, her loving spirit and one who shared her love freely.
Betty leaves her sister, Bonnie Engh, with whom she lived for the past 16 years, her daughters, Janet Givens Smith and Patricia Givens, three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two nieces and her family at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Port Isabel.
Visitation hours will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2004 at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home in Harlingen, TX.
Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Port Isabel, 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2004 with Rev. Phil Taylor officiating. Entombment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, TX.
Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
