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Maria M. Ramirez
HOUTONS/SAN BENITO — Maria M. Ramirez, 82, our wonderful devoted mother, left us to meet our Lord and those loved ones that preceded her on Thursday, November 25, 2004. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on September 23, 1922 to Juanita and Jose Martinez.She is preceded in death by husband, Johnny O. Ramirez, daughter, Teresita, her parents, brothers, Guadalupe Martinez, Jose Martinez and Jesus Martinez and sisters, Manuela Zapata and Leonor Alvarez.
Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Ana Maria Stannard and husband Robert, son, Johnny F. Ramirez and wife, Martha, daughter, Gracie Caylor and husband, Tom, daughter, Ofelia Gomez and husband, Manuel, daughter, Diana Torres and husband, Daniel, son, Danny Ramirez; grandchildren who loved their "Ita" include Greg Ramirez, Leticia Torres, Rueben Torres, Rob Stannard, Scott Stannard, Teresa Stannard, Jonathan Gomez and wife, Melodi, Laura Gomez Alvarez and husband, David, Paul Gomez, Daniel Gomez, Chrystal Caylor, Dee Dee Caylor, Katie Caylor, and Christina Ramirez; great-grandchildren, Caleb Cole, Joshua Black, and Isabella Theresa Alvarez. Mom had many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who loved her deeply and who will also cherish her memory and keep her humble spirit alive.
Our family deeply appreciates the tender care and love shown to our mother by Seven Acres Nursing Home. We love you mom and know our Lord has you in his embrace.
Services will be held at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas 78586. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2004. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2004 at St. Benedict Catholic Church with burial beside her husband "the love of her life", at Mont Meta Cemetery, San Benito, Texas.
Pallbearers will be, according to her request, her grandsons.
We will miss you "a thousand and a million", and love you even more.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions may be made to Seven Acres Nursing Home, 6200 North Braeswood, Houston, TX 77074.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, TX 78586, 399-1331.
Louise Cooper
HARLINGEN — Louise Cooper went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 23, 2004. Louise was born on December 21, 1916, near, Logansport, Indiana.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Charles. She had two children Philip Cooper (Nancy) of Harlingen and Marilyn Rice (Carroll), Camden, IN. She had three grandchildren, Danielle Webb (Joel) of Harlingen, James Cooper of Harlingen, and Michelle Pearson (Jason) of Delphi, IN. Louise was blessed with four great grandchildren, Marshall and Nathaniel Webb of Harlingen and Tanner and Cole Pearson of Delphi, IN.
Louise was a beautician for over 50 years before retiring. She had been a civil service worker during WWII, working in an aircraft assembly plant. In her younger years Louise was extremely active in Eastern Star and Rainbow Girls. She was an avid mushroom hunter and she and Charles loved to take their AvionTrailer and travel around the United States. Louise loved people and never knew a stranger. She was always willing to help someone in need, and was a woman of deep abiding faith. For many years she and Charles served at Loaves and Fishes as part of the First Baptist Missions Ministry.
Louise was predeceased by her parents, her twin sister and a brother.
The family is so very appreciative of the wonderful care received by the Sandy Jo Funk Hospice caregivers, and Irma Zapata.
Viewing is on Monday, November 29, 2004 at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. The family will be present from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 10 a.m. with interment immediately following in Combes Cemetery. The family is asking that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Sandy Jo Funk Hospice at Valley Baptist Medical Center or First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Ascencion P. (Chonito) Martinez
MERCEDES — Ascencion P. (Chonito) Martinez, 106, died Friday morning at his residence.
He is survived by four daughters, Celia ( Eduvijes) Rodriguez of Lindsey, Ohio, Juiana (Francisco) Redondo of Corona, CA, Tomasa Cano of Mercedes and Alicia (Don) Barron of Dallas. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
A rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p.m. at Garcia & Trevino Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be said Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church of Mercedes with burial following at the Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Garcia & Trevino Funeral Home.
Geraldine Ruth Harris
HARLINGEN — Geraldine Ruth Harris, 88, passed away Friday, November 26, 2004 at her residence in Harlingen, Texas.
Geraldine was born June 4, 1916 in Vandergraft, PA. She was a longtime resident of the Mt. Pleasant, Ohio and for the past 17 years had been a winter visitor to the Harlingen, Texas arca. In Martins Ferry she was a 50 year member of Grace Presbyterian Church where she was active with the Woman’s Circle and the Bible Study Group. She was also a member of the Garden Club in Mt. Pleasant. In Harlingen Geraldine was an affiliate member of the First Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by daughters, Nancy Gillogly and Jackie (Harris) Gilles of Harlingen, TX; sons, Leslie Harris of Phillipsburg, OH, Terry Harris of Zanesville, OH, Dough Harris of San Diego, CA and Jim Harris of Mt. Pleasant, OH; brother, Sam Campbell of Steunbenville, OH; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Harris in 1976 and a son, Tom Harris in 1968.
Funeral services will be held at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, OH on Thursday, December 2, 2004 under the direction of Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at 5th, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Memorial services will be held at a date and time to be announced in Harlingen, Texas.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations may be made to Food Pantry at the First Presbyterian Church in Harlingen, TX or to Grace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, OH.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Eva Dell Machner
January 4, 1928 – November 19, 2004
LA FERIA — Eva passed away November 19, 2004 on her wedding anniversary.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, Joe T. Machner.
Eva was a bookkeeper and teachers aid for the La Feria Independent School District for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by son, Ted Machner and wife, Linda, daughter, Darlene Roberts and husband, James, daughter, Debbie McMinn an Mike Vickers. She is survived by grandsons, Dr. Steve Machner and wife, Sharon, Church Machner, Jason Sapp, Ryan McMinn and wife, Heather, and Chris Roberts. Surviving granddaughters are Chris Carter and husband, Joe, Whitney Roberts, Amber McMinn Vykukal and husband, Chris. She was a great grandmother to Sydney, Shane, and Seth Carter, Matthew and Michael Machner, Austin, Zachary, and Maren McMinn, and Tristen Sapp.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2004 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Harlingen.
Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Natalia Guajardo
WESLACO — Natalia Guajardo, 87, passed away November 25, 2004 at her residence in Weslaco.
Visitation will be held today, Sunday, November 28, 2004 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel in Weslaco. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 29, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Weslaco. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.
Arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.
Gladys Irene Finch
Harlingen — Gladys Irene Finch, age 81, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2004 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, due to Lung Cancer.
She was the daughter of Fred and Mary Stuart, born on September 30, 1923 in Parma, Missouri.
She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Wayne Gerald Finch; by a half-sister who was raised as a daughter, Marian Laird of Florida; brother, Robert Stuart of Harlingen; sister-in-law, Irene Thornton of Harlingen; two step-sons, Roy Duane and Jimmy Lee Finch both of Arizona; two grandchildren, Anthony Wayne and Jeffrey Allan Norman both of the Dallas area whose father, Jerrel Wayne preceded her in death; she is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors.
Her wishes were to be cremated and there will be no memorial services held.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Skinner-Silva Funeral Home of Pharr.
Champe Carter Langford III
PORT ISABEL — Carter went to his Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2004. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 22, 1925. He served in the Air Force in World War II as an Aerial Gunner. He had several dealerships in Ft. Worth before moving to Port Isabel in 1991. He opened Cardan Unlimited in 1994 in Port Isabel. He and his wife, Dana built a new car lot in Port Isabel in 2003.
He is survived by his wife, Dana, daughters, Kathy Gilstrap of Petulma, California and Jenny Lindberg of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lonnie and husband, Rusty Brown of Fort Worth and sons, Kenneth Dougharty of Fort Worth and Derrick Satterfield of Crandall, Texas and three grandsons.
Memorial services are at the First United Methodist Church in Port Isabel, Texas at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2004.
Funeral services are under the direction of Thomae Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas 78586, 399-1331.
Paula B. Lopez
Harlingen — Paula B. Lopez, 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2004. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched. Paula devoted her life to helping others, and serving the Lord, and loved spending precious time with her pets Crystal and Tidbit.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Leonardo Lopez and her brother, Jesus B. Garcia.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Lopez of Harlingen, one sister, Enriqueta Garcia of Houston and sister-in-law, Aurora A. Garcia of Harlingen and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Rudy Garza Funeral Home today Monday, November 29, 2004 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Prayer service to be held at 7 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Rudy Garza Funeral Home Chapel of Peace Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow at Ashland Memorial Park of Harlingen, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Robert Chavez Jr., David Chavez, Eliud Garcia, Joshua Chavez, Robert Galvan, and Andy Martinez.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Garcia and Robert Chavez, Sr.
All funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rudy Garza Funeral Home of Harlingen, Texas.
Marie A. Engel
WESLACO, TX — Marie Anna Engel (nee Sulem), 98, passed away November 25, 2004 at John Knox Village in Weslaco.
She was the beloved wife of William, who died in 1972. The Engel‘s moved to McAllen from Wilmette, Illinois in 1970, and Marie moved to John Knox Village in 1982.
Marie is survived by one sister, Pearl Robbins of Minnesota, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Weslaco.
Memorial gifts can be made, and deeply appreciated, to First Presbyterian Church of Weslaco, P.O. Box 8217, Weslaco, TX 78599 or Knapp Hospice Care Services, 1401 E. 8th Street, Weslaco, TX 78596.
Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. of McAllen is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald W. Benway
HARLINGEN, TX — Donald W. Benway, 83, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2004 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.
Don was a longtime resident of Springfield, OH where he was employed with International Harvestor Inc. in the Truck Division for many years before retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Gibson Masonic Lodge #733 in Gibson City, IL for over 50 years, member of the Northridge United Methodist Church, member of the Northridge Lions Club where he played in the Back House Band both in Springfield, OH. He also was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corp where he served during World War II.
After retirement he was a winter visitor to the Harlingen area for 13 years and then in 1991 became a permanent resident. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Harlingen.
Don will be best remembered as one who loved the outdoors especially on a motorcycle, skiing or boating and someone who enjoyed square dancing as well.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Kay) Benway of Harlingen; daughter, Connie Slagle (Paul) of Springfield; brothers, Howard Benway of Belton, MO and Roger Benway of Edwardsville, IL; grandsons, Paul David Slagle (Donda) of Springfield, OH and Christopher Slagle (Tara) of Springfield, OH; 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2004 with the Rev. Sam Hunnicutt officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Maria M. Cavazos
"For thy sweet love remembered, Such wealth brings…" Shakespeare‘s 29th Sonnet
SAN BENITO, TX — Maria Montez Cavazos, 75, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2004, after a lengthy illness.
Maria‘s life exemplifies the American Dream. As was the case for most Mexican-Americans in the 1940s, she dropped out of school in the seventh grade to join her family as a migrant worker. At the tender age of eighteen, this young wife and mother decided she would achieve prosperity in spite of daunting obstacles such as poverty and ethnic and gender discrimination. She worked hard at many jobs and eventually, at the age of 38, she returned to school to complete her G.E.D. and take business courses. At the age of 49, she convinced her husband to sell their homestead in order to start Maria‘s Restaurant, a calculated risk that produced great results and led to other business ventures. Yet all the while, she also dedicated herself to her immediate and extended family. She raised a total of six children and three grandchildren, and nothing gave her more pleasure than seeing her family excel and achieve personal success. She worked tirelessly, aimed high, and drew her strength from prayer. Against considerable odds, she succeeded as a woman, wife, and mother.
She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Alonzo Cavazos; two daughters, Alejandra Cavazos of San Francisco and Sara Verner (Morri) of Brownsville; three sons, Alonzo, Jr. (Rose) of Harlingen, Daniel (Helen) of Harlingen, and Jose Alonzo; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Rodriguez of San Benito and one brother, Simon Montez of Pasadena.
She was preceded in death by her son, Arturo Cavazos; daughter-in-law, Rosalinda Lerma; and granddaughter, Crystal; parents, Jose Maria Montez and Modesta Rodriguez; and sister, Gorgonia and brothers, Gilberto, Jose, Angel, Miguel, Pablo, and Manuel.
Visitation will be held at the San Benito Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church with burial following at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
The Cavazos Family is deeply grateful to Dr. Todd Shenkenberg and Maria Valdez, PA and the staff from Sandi Jo Funk Hospice for their assistance and generosity.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of San Benito Funeral Home, San Benito, Texas.
