Huge Marriages Search Engine!
Betty Lynn Louise (Arnold) Bull
SEGUIN — Betty Lynn Louise (Arnold) Bull, (80 years old) departed this world June 3, 2005, at Hays Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Betty Lynn was the youngest child of the late Melvin Luther Arnold, originally of Dyer, Tennessee; and Vinnie Catherine (Welch) Arnold, originally of Bell County, Texas.
Born September 6, 1924, at home in Hewitt, Texas, Betty Lynn and her family soon moved to homestead farm land in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in the farming settlement of Rangerville in Cameron County, Texas.
Betty Lynn pursued her post secondary degree in education and teacher certification at Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College (now Texas State University) in San Marcos. Upon graduation, she began teaching in rural Cameron County.
A renowned elementary school educator, Mrs. Bull’s teaching career spanned from days of barefoot children in one-room schoolhouses to modern-day classrooms and learning techniques.
She retired in 1983 from Navarro Independent School District to care for her late husband.
She will be remembered fondly by her colleagues, and generations of children who benefited from her love of teaching. Her daughters were lucky to accompany her in the "home visits" she would make to the families of her first grade students.
We learned so much about caring and giving above and beyond from our mother. During her retirement, Mrs. Bull became a self-published author.
Her collection of short stories and poems, "Depression’s Daughter" recalled her girlhood on her family’s Cameron County farm during the Great Depression. Mrs.
Bull was invited to read portions of her book to school children in the Seguin ISD.
She also enjoyed invitations to read during story-times at Marvin & Linda McCall’s childcare facility in Seguin.
We are thankful that our mother put her life and memories down on paper before Parkinson’s disease took effect.
Betty Lynn Bull was the widow of Richard "Dick" Alonson Bull. Wed June 8, 1951, in Harlingen, Texas, they were married 39 years at the time of his passing on November 11, 1990. Mr. and Mrs. Bull and their daughters lived in Seguin, Texas, for more than 30 years.
They were both active in every church to which they belonged.
Church, teaching and family were her life. In her last years Betty was an active member and teacher at the Kingsbury Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters Sally Catherine Bull Greear and Jeannette Lynn Bull Robison and their spouses; her grandsons, Sanford Joseph Korge and Jordan Bull Korge; her sister, Sallie Edith (Arnold) Smith; sister in laws Doris Arnold and Edith Arnold; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Milton Eugene Arnold, Randell Meredith Arnold and infant grandson Joseph Clay Cowan.
The family wishes to thank the employees of Hays Nursing Home in San Marcos for all the care given to our mother these last few years.
Funeral arrangements are through Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin.
Visitation on Sunday, June 5, 2005 from 5 to 9 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
Services at Goetz Memorial Chapel to be held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10 a.m., with burial at Comal Cemetery to follow.
Memorials may be made to Navarro Elementary School, attn: Jeff Menking, P. O. Drawer 10, Geronimo, TX 78115 for the use of teaching supplies. Memorial tributes can be made online at www.mem.com
Arrangements under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin, Seguin, TX 78155, 830-379-2313.
Sherri Marie Mashburn
SAN BENITO — Sherri Marie Mashburn, 42, passed away Friday, June 3, 2005 with her loving family at her side.
Sherri was born in Copperhill, Tennessee to Jackie Grantham and Kenneth Mashburn.
She was a graduate of Harlingen High School and she had a love for Bowling.
Sherri was a Bartender and worked for the Stumble-Inn; the Hop-Shop; the Eight Ball; and several other establishments. Sherri lived her life for her great nephew, Michael J. Montalvo, whom she loved to many’s; her great niece, Alyssa Shekee Montalvo, whom she called her baby angel and her 2nd great niece, Kendra N. Banuelos, whom she called her little butterball; they were her kidos.
Sherri will be remembered as being a go-getter, always caring for others and putting others ahead of herself.
She was a fighter and fought her cancer till the end.
She will be greatly missed by her family and close friends, as we will carry her in our hearts and she will always be the "Angel" we carry on our shoulders.
Sherri is survived by her mother, Jackie Grantham of San Benito; father Kenneth L. Mashburn of Georgia; sisters, Sheila Mashburn of San Benito, Sharon (Nino) Rodriguez of Rio Hondo; brothers, Billy Mashburn of San Benito and Bobby Hudson of Lubbock; nieces, Monica Montalvo and Marlyn Banuelos both of San Benito, Lydia Rodriguez and Jacqueline Rodriguez of Rio Hondo; nephews, Maverick Banuelos of Edwards AFB, CA., Marco Banuelos of San Benito, Jaime (Martina) Mashburn of Harlingen, Christopher and Jonathan Rodriguez of Rio Hondo; great nieces, Alyssa S. Montalvo, Stephanie and Ashley Mashburn; great nephew, Michael J. Montalvo.
A celebration of Sherri’s life will be held Monday, June 6, 2005 at 3 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home with Rev. David Mann officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Andres "Andy" Perales
RAYMONDVILLE, TX — Andres "Andy" Perales, 76, passed away June 24, 2005, at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Matamoros Tamaulipas, Mexico and he was proud to become a United States citizen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres Perales and Refugia Guzman, and by his son, Adolfo "Duffy" Perales.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maria S. Perales and his children Janie (Joe, Jr.) Rubio of San Benito, Andrew (Lizzie) Perales of Raymondville, Mary Alice Martinez of Harlingen and Ana Mitchell of Raymondville. Also surviving are his grandchildren Michael, John Paul, and Jonathan Martinez, Raymond, Rani and Robert Perales, Lyssa Mitchell, Amy Jo and Joe Ray Cavazos. Four great-grandchildren, Elisa and Tori Perales, Mya Garza and Joshua Martinez also survive him.
A rosary will be recited on Sunday, June 26th, at 7:00 P.M., at Duddlesten Chapel.
The funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, with burial to follow at the Raymondville Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home
Erie Bennett Vasquez
HARLINGEN, TX — Erie Bennett Vasquez, 89, passed away on Friday June 24, 2005 at her residence in Harlingen.
Erie was born in Port Huron, MI on January 7, 1916 to Frederick and Alta Belle Bennett and has been a longtime resident of Harlingen.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mickey Garcia on December 10, 1994.
She is survived by her husband Margarito Vasquez of Harlingen; son, Joey (Patsy) Vasquez of Harlingen; grandchildren, Mickey (Andy) Graham of Harlingen; Erie (Dwight) Head of Beeville, Eric (Rebecca) Vasquez of Harlingen and Jo Ann (Eric) Nelson of Harlingen; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, George Bennett; sisters, Mary Ann Farow and Hazel Hart.
Visitation hours will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, Sunday, June 26, 2005 from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Graveside services only, will be held at Mont Meta Memorial Park, Monday, June 27, 2005, 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Tim Brewer officiating.
The family request that those desiring to do so may make memorial donations to Wesley United Methodist Church in Harlingen.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Miguel Orozco Barron
BROWNSVILLE/HARLINGEN, TX — Miguel Orozco Barron, 83, entered into rest on Thursday at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Harlingen, TX. Mr. Barron was a lifelong resident of the Valley and was preceded in death by his son Miguel Angel Barron.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Margarita L. Barron of Brownsville, TX, children Irma B. (Ramon) Bustamente of San Benito, TX, Ruben(Socorro) Barron of Combes, TX, Ricardo Barron of Brownsville, TX, Margarita(Enrique) Valladares of Brownsville, TX, Roberto(Rebecca) Barron of La Feria, TX, Everado Lopez of Brownsville, TX, Isabel Martinez of Houston, TX, 24 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren, sisters Graciela Barron, Marta Barron, Aurora Barron and brothers Fausto and Pablo Barron.
Visitation will be held today, Sunday, June 26, 2005 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM at the Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace with a prayer service to be held at 7:00 PM.
The funeral procession will depart the Rudy Garza Funeral Home on Monday, June 27, 2005 at 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM funeral service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment will follow at Ashland Memorial Park both in Harlingen, TX.
Pallbearers will be Ruben Barron, Ricardo Barron, Roberto Barron, Enrique Valladares, Abel Villegas and Everado Lopez. Mr. Barron was a loving brother, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home.
Leo J. Carney, Jr.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA / RIO HONDO, TX — Leo J. Carney Jr., 82, of Rio Hondo, Texas formerly of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at his home in Texas after a short illness.
Services at 11 AM Monday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Entombment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery where there will also be military rites. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 2 to 4 PM Sunday, and at the chapel after 10 AM on Monday.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia; his two sons, Thomas of Bethlehem, PA and David and his wife, Kathy of Cedar Rapids; his daughter, Patricia O’Brien of Cedar Rapids; a step- daughter, Janet Simmons and a step-son, Jim Simmons both of Amarillo, TX. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Irene Carney of Fairfield, IL.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Carney.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cedar Memorial Chapel in Cedar Rapids.
Tommy Hugh Hollon, Sr.
RIO HONDO, TX — Tommy Hugh Hollon, Sr. passed away June 13, 2005. He was born November 28, 1929 in Rio Hondo, Texas.
He is survived by his son Tommy Hollon, Jr., his daughter Holly Hollon Olivier and her husband Robert Olivier, his daughter Shannon Hollon McPherson and her husband Patrick McPherson, and his son Shaun Hollon. Tommy had one grandson, Jackson Montana McPherson.
He is also survived by his sister Alice Hollon LaGrone and was preceded in death by his brother Frank Hollon.
Tommy was a champion high school and college athlete. He lettered in football and basketball at Brownsville High School and received a football scholarship from Southwest Texas State University. He went on to become a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force, where he led and trained his fellow pilots. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force as a Captain and became a commercial airline pilot with Braniff International Airlines in 1956. Tommy was a leader and pioneer in the field of commercial aviation. He flew to many domestic and international destinations, and his favorite trips included flying to locations in South America. During the Vietnam War, Tommy flew American troops from Vietnam and Southeast Asia for R&R in Hawaii. He played an active role in the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) serving on various negotiation committees. Tommy flew for Braniff for over twenty-five years as a Pilot and Captain and was affectionately known as "Captain Precious". He retired from his career in aviation at United Airlines as a Flight Instructor and Flight Engineer.
We will all remember Tommy as he was, a strong, gregarious, compassionate man, who loved his family, friends, and flying.
A memorial will be held June 28, 2005 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, Texas 75209 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Tommy Hollon, Sr. to Friendship House Health Ministries, Attn. Martha Sanford, 620 West Avenue B, Garland, Texas 75040.
