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Cecil Everett
PORT ISABEL, TX — Cecil Edwin "Fast Eddie" Everett, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, June 30, 2004, after a long struggle with emphysema.
Everett 71, was born December 29, 1932 in Austin, Texas to Cecil E. and Peggy Shannon Everett. A Veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served in the US Navy aboard the USS Essex. Everett, lived a varied life. He was a rice farmer near Houston and a draftsman who worked overseas designing oil refineries before settling in Port Isabel, where he owned and operated Fast Eddie’s Barbecue and, later, the Lost Galleon Seafood Restaurant. He took numerous honors in chili cook-off contests.
Everett also enjoyed horticulture, but his special interests were classic cars and woodworking. He once boasted a substantial collection of classic cars, and was expert in building models of historical ships, as well as other areas of woodwork.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 498 and of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8791 of Port Isabel.
Everett was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew, Tommy Williamson; and a niece, Peggy Williamson.
He is survived by two sons, William Everett of Port Isabel and Edwin Ray Everett of Harlingen; daughter-in-law, Michelle Everett of Harlingen; grandchildren, Lorien, Katherine, Elizabeth and Drake Everett of Harlingen; sister, Mary Wright of Houston; niece, Sally Munson of Neshanic Station, N.J.; close friend, Bob White of Brownsville and many other friends in the Laguna Madre area.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Chapel by the Sea on South Padre Island, with Chaplain Obed Henson officiating.
Visitation will precede the service at Chapel by the Sea, beginning at 10 a.m.
Following the Funeral Service, interment will be at Port Isabel City Cemetery with military Rites to be conducted at Graveside by members of V.F.W. Post 2035, V.F.W. Post 8791, and American Legion Post 498, and Funeral Honor Guard under the direction of Paul H. Spell.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, San Benito, Texas 956-399-1331.
Ella A. Clay
RAYMONDVILLE, TX— Ella Audell Clay, 88, of Waco, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004 in her home at Crestview Healthcare residence.
Family and friends will gather for a viewing at the Duddlesten Funeral Home in Raymondville on Friday afternoon. July 2, 2004. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Raymondville Memorial Park Cemetery in Raymondville.
Mrs. Clay was most affectionately referred to as Audell by her friends and family. Audell was born in Lake Dallas, March 3, 1916 to William Neal and Ida Lou Hufford Chandler. In 1938 she married the love of her life, Alvin Lee Clay in Santa Rosa, TX. With him, Audell lived her life in faithful service to her Lord Jesus Christ. She was a member of Raymondville Church of Christ. By example, Audell taught her children and grandchildren how to truly love people for who they were. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue their dreams and to use their God-given abilities. For many years she worked in the dietary deparment in nursing homes in Raymondville and Corpus Christi and as a private caregiver, loving senior adults with her infectious sense of humor.
She sacrificed herself many times for the benefit of others. She enjoyed singing with her family, painting and sewing. Her favorite past time was loving and laughing with her grandchildren. In 1992, she moved to Waco to be closer to family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Lee Clay in 1986; one daughter, Tonya Acuff in 1995; and four siblings.
Survivors include sisters, Pat Knox of Raymondville, Marcy Jones and husband, Hulen of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Peggy Thurman of Corvallis Oregon; and brother, Alan "Gene" Chandler and wife, Lillian of Dallas Oregon; daughter, Sharon Gammill and husband, Rick of Bayou Vista; son, Larry Clay and wife, Sheila of Daleville, Alabama; grandchildren, Vanessa Clendening and husband, Billy of Bruceville, Jennifer McVey and husband, Joey of Texarkana, Sonny Ganumill of Bayou, Vista, Clifford Clay of Brownwood, David Acuff of Brownwood, Michelle Pinkard of Brownwood, and Sean Clay of Daleville, Alabama; great grandchildren, Cory Clendening, Logan Clendening, Krista Clendening, Mitchell McVey, Madeleine McVey, Katlynn Clay, Steven Pinkard, Lynzie Sansom, Jayton Perkins, Amber Clay, and Tina Clay. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, who know her best as "Aunt Dell".
Pallbearers will be her grandson and great-grandsons.
The family of Audell Clay wishes to thank the staff of Crestview Healthcare Residence, the medical staff of Hilcrest Baptist Medical Center, and the staff of Hillcrest Hospice for their wonderful care.
Memorials may be made to Central Texas Senior Ministry, P.O. Box 85, Waco, TX 76703.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home in Raymondville.
Ray H. Johnson
HARLINGEN, TX — Ray H. Johnson, 67, passed away Friday, July 1, 2004 at his residence in Harlingen. Ray was born on July 6, 1936 in Conroe, Texas to W.T. and Mary Johnson. He had been a resident of Harlingen since 1979.
After his retirement from the Air Force, Ray became involved in the fencing business and later had a Map route for the Rio Grande Valley area. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Harlingen. Ray will be most remembered for his love of God, family, and his country.
Ray is survived by his wife of 44 years, Glinda of Harlingen; sons, Raymond Johnson, Jr. and wife, Sandy of Greenville, AL, Leonard Johnson and wife, Pam of Eclcctic, AL, and David Johnson and wife, Kristi of Riverside, TX; 7 grandchildren, Travis Johnson and wife, Kim, Kayla Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Valerie Johnson, Justin Johnson and Corey Little; great-grandchild, Taylor Johnson; sister-in-law, Doris Thompson Ganyo of San Antonio, TX; nephew, David Hall and wife, Linda of Harlingen; cousins, Granvil Treese and wife, Gayle of Bryan, TX, Steve Treece and wife, Debra, Royce Bush and husband, Jerry of Arlington, TX.
Visitation hours will be held from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2004 with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 4 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2004 with the Rev. Charles Dixon and Rev. Ken Mitchell officating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Lyford, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Jack Scoggins, Jaret Cummings, Ted Childs, Bill Westbrook, Chris Allen, and Maurice Shaw.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Christian School, High School Fund, Harlingen, Texas.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Rosemary Villarreal
HARLINGEN, TX — With family and friends at her side, sharing memories, praying the Rosary and listening to songs she loved, Rosemary Villarreal passed quietly into everlasting peace on July 1, 2004. Her love of life and faith in God were an inspiration.
Born to Lazaro Alvarez and Rosita Martinez Alvarez on November 30, 1938, Rosemary spent her childhood with her parents and six siblings, Roy, Dorita, Joe, Olga, Guadalupe and Arnaldo at their home near the corner of Tyler and F streets in Harlingen.
Rosemary married Florencio Villarreal on August 2, 1957 and started a family with two children, Olga Diana and David. While Florencio was in the Air Force, the young Villarreal family lived overseas, in France and Germany. During this time, Rosemary was active in the Air Force NCO club, organizing parties, stage productions and other events for Air Force families. Planning events would become a lifelong passion for Rosemary. Returning to the homeland, the Villarreals lived briefly in Mississipi and Florida.
The family returned to Harlingen and once again, Rosemary became active in her community and continued her passion of organizing events. As President of the Catholic War Veterans Women’s Auxiliary, she organized the annual Catholic War Veteran’s Sweetheart Dance and other special events for the organization. She became well-known as an event organizer. Rosemary helped many friends and family members plan weddings, bridal showers and baby showers. She also had a special gift for telling stories in a unique and interesting way, and used that gift for writing event articles for the Valley Morning Star society page.
Although illness slowed her down during the last 14 years of her life, she did not let it stop her. She defied her illness with vigor and lived her life with more spirit than most healthy people. She organized a Rosary Group that met each week at her home for the last 14 years, and continued to plan events until - literally - the last days of her life.
Rosemary is survived by her two loving children, David (Martha) and Olga Diana; nine grandchildren, Eloy, Veronica, Florencito, Ashley, Eric, Vanessa Leigh, Ruben David, Laura Nicole, Jennifer; her sister, Olga (Benny) Canas of San Benito and brother, Arnaldo (Adela) Alvarez of Houston, and Hector (Sara) Alvarez of Harlingen, and her "Manito", Margarito Ledesma.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Florencio, her sister, Dorita, three brothers, Roy Lerma, Jose Angel Alvarez, Guadalupe Alvarez and sister-in-law, Emita Lerma.
Yes, Rosemary loved life - and loved to celebrate life. She also had a strong faith in God. We will miss her very much. But we know she is in a beautiful place, probably planning her first heavenly social event. May God Bless You, Rosemary Villarreal - the angels will adore you.
Visitation will be held today, Friday, July 2, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m. at the Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace in Harlingen.
The funeral procession will depart the funeral home on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Anthony’s Catholic Chruch, 412 South C. St. Harlingen, Texas with Deacon Jesus Aguayo officiating. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park Cemetery 26170 State Hwy 345 San Benito, TX.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas.
Tadeo R. Flores
LA FERIA, TX — Tadeo R. Flores 56, of La Feria entered into eternal rest on June 30, 2004 at VBMC. He served in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Carolina Flores.
He is survived by his loving wife, Criselda Flores of La Feria; daughter, Eloisa (Benino) Munoz Jr., of San Benito; and son, Jose Tadeo (Anel) Rodriguez of La Feria; and 7 grandchildren. He is also survived by his father, Ruperto Rodriguez of Georgia; two brothers, Arnulfo (Ruth) Rodriguez of Georgia and Juan Jose (Raquel) Salas of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Rita (Eulalio) Mendiola of Bloominton, Ill., Susan Phipps of Harlingen and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held today, Friday, July 2, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Rudy Garza Palms Chapel in La Feria. Visitation will continue from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.
The funeral will depart the funeral home tomorrow, July 3, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Plutarco Belanggoy as celebrant. Interment will follow at Los Ebanos Cemetery in Los Ebanos, TX under the auspices of the American Legion Post 8788.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home in La Feria.
Francisca Aguirre
VILLA CAVAZOS, TX — Senorita, Francisca Aguirre, 96, of Villa Cavazos, Texas entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Harlingen Medical Center.
She was born on October 4, 1907 in El Naranjo, Texas to Rosendo and Santos Moreno Aguirre.
Survivors include her sister, Andrea Martinez, Villa Cavazos, TX; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Margarito Briones, on Wednesday, July 7, 2004.
Funeral service will b e held on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 2 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church with interment to follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, Blvd., San Benito, Texas 78586.
Ventura R. Camacho
SAN BENITO, TX — Ventura Ramirez Camacho, Sr., 81, of San Benito, Texas entered into eternal sleep on Sunday, July 4, 2004 in Harlingen, Texas at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
He was born on March 8, 1923 in Robstown, Texas and was a W W II veteran of the U.S. Army and also of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by a grandson: Raul Lopez, Jr.; parents, Felix and Feliciana Ramirez Camacho; 2 sisters, Feliciana Camacho, and Rosa Moreno.
American Legion Post 205, and V.F.W. Post 2410 will be conducting military honors in memory of a fallen soldier.
Survivors are the following, wife, Paula C. Camacho, San Benito, Texas; 7 sons, Felix Camacho, Raul Camacho, Angel Camacho, Jose Luis Camacho, Ventura Camacho, Jr., Roberto Camacho, and Ruben Camacho all of San Benito, Texas; 4 daughters, Ester Garza, Harlingen, Texas, Rosa Lopez, Elvia Jaime, and Gloria Rodriguez all of San Benito, Texas; 36 grandchildren; numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be his seven sons and 1 son-in-law.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m.
The funeral service will be on Thursday, July 8, 2004 beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow to the San Benito City Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas 78586.
Ruben Cantu
MERCEDES — Ruben Cantu, 60, passed away Monday morning at Knapp Medical Center of Weslaco. He was the owner of Cantu’s Auto Service of Mercedes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Ofelia Gonzales.
Surviving Mr. Cantu is his wife, Noreene Cantu and two daughters, Bonnie Sue Sauceda of Mercedes and Sally Ann Griffith of Pharr. Also surviving are three brothers, Roy (Dolores) Gonzales, Oscar (Hortencia) Gonzales and Daniel (Gloria) Gonzales all of Mercedes and his grandchildren, R.J. Sauceda, Brianna Nicole Griffith and Donte Ruben Griffith.
Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Mark Harris, Pastor of The Lighthouse Church For The Deaf, officiating with burial following at the Catholic Cemetery of Mercedes under the direction of Garcia & Trevino Funeral Home.
Delilah Clark
AUSTIN, TX — Delilah Jeanne Clark went to be with the angels on July 4, 2004 with her family by her side.
Jeanne (Granny) was born in Joplin MO. on December 1, 1933. Her joy for life and laughter was only surpassed by her love for her children. Jeanne had worked for the Eanes school district as a bus driver for about 13 years during the 1960s and 1970s.
She was predeceased by her husband Jim Clark.
She is survived by her sons and daughters in law Mike and Debbie, Billy and Kharon of Austin, and Bobby and Vi of Dewey Rose Georgia. Granny was also survived by her grandchildren Mike and Timberlee Reid, Mikee and Renee Clark, and Charlie and Melinda Vogt, Billy Ross, Kelsey, and Bo Clark. Great Grandchildren Clark and Jayna Reid, Dalyla Clark, and soon to be with us, Carter Vogt. Family in California includes Great Aunt Virginia Wall and brother Gary Sharp. Granny also had many, many dear friends.
Special thanks to Ken and Linda Otte, Dr. Salmon, Dr. Dobberfuhl, Dr. Tucker and his staff, and the wonderful nurses at 7 North at Seton Hospital.
For those who wish to make a memorial contribution, Please do so to the Children’s Hospital of Austin.
Visitation at Cook-Walden Forest Oaks on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and services at 10:00 AM on Thursday July 8, 2004.
Hilaria de la Cruz
HARLINGEN, TX — Born January 14, 1931. Passed away after lengthy battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Harlingen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Felipa Salinas Vasquez; a sister, Braulia Cantu as well as her husband, Manuel C. de la Cruz; and daughter, Paula Cavazos.
A devoted wife and mother she leaves behind two siblings, Viola Mata and Gregorio Vasquez, Jr.; daughters, Manuela (Patricio) Rodriguez, Sylvia (George) Herrera; and sons, Julio (Antonia) de la Cruz, Catarino de la Cruz and Ringo (Emily) de la Cruz. Also surviving are eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great–grandchildren.
Pallbearers include sons, Julio, Catarino and Ringo de la Cruz; her grandsons, Patricio Jr., and Jaime Rodriguez; sons-in-law, George Herrera and Partricio Rodriguez.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2004 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Garza-Elizondo Funeral Home.
Mass will be held at 3 p.m. with Rev. Mario Castro as celebrant on Friday, July 9, 2004 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Rio Hondo with interment to follow at the Harlingen City Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garza-Elizondo Funeral Home.
