​San Diego, Texas - Francisca Barrera, 88 years old passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at her granddaughter’s residence after a sudden illness. Francisca was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, gambling, music and especially spending time with family. She was known to many as Panchita and was an amazing and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents Sixto Torres and Concepcion Salas, her husband Armando P. Barrera, one son Daniel "Danny" Barrera, one grandson Armando Barrera, one great-grandson Luciano Ruvalcaba III, two sisters Emilia Aguillon and Rosa S. Guerra, four brothers Pablo Torres, Domingo Torres, Alfredo Torres, and Aurelio Torres. She is survived by her five sons Jose Oscar Barrera Sr., Roberto Barrera Sr., Isaac (Rachel) Barrera Sr., Hector (Belinda) Barrera Sr., and raised as a son Christopher R. Briones, four daughters Amelia Ramon, Lydia Chapa, raised as daughters Esmeralda (Felipe Trevino) Barrera, and Monica (Jose) Moreno, one brother Jimmy Torres, one sister Juanita Sanchez, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Serving as active pallbearers are Robert Barrera Jr., Joe Barrera, Isaac Barrera Jr., Ivan Barrera, Christopher Ryan Briones, Sammy Barrera, Steven Ramon, and Hector Barrera Jr.

Visitation will begin on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church. Burial will follow at San Diego Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes Inc. entrusted with arrangements. 
 
Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we ask that everyone continue to wear a mask and social distance at the funeral home, church and at the cemetery.

​Alice, Texas: Santos R. "TaTa" Castillo passed away on Sept. 10, 2021, at the age of 84. He was a Migrant worker who worked the hot scorching fields as a young boy. Later in life he worked for the Manor Apartments, P. & S. Hospital, Shanks, Heard and Heard.  He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and friend who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and the rest of his family. He was a funny and loving man that enjoyed family gatherings and visiting with his neighbors.  He loved to shop and sell unique items. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo T. and Francisca R. Castillo, his wife of 50 years Dora M. Castillo, son Herminio Castillo, granddaughter Erica Marie DeBusk, brothers Herminio, Andres, Isidro, Crescencio, and Julio Castillo, sisters Trinidad Beltran and Lydia Castillo. Survivors include his Sons Santos Castillo, Jr., Adolf Castillo, Joel Castillo, Jesse Castillo, Christopher DeBusk, daughters Ofelia Castillo and Marivel DeBusk, brothers Lupio Castillo and Pablo Castillo, sisters Juanita Castillo, Susana Castillo, and Leticia Castillo, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Honorary Pallbearer: Lupio Castillo, Active Pallbearers: Eric DeBusk, Michael DeBusk, Ryan DeBusk, Jesse Castillo, Joel Castillo, Santos Castillo, Adolf Castillo, and Herman G. Castillo. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, beginning at 4 pm at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home-Alice with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Thursday. Sept. 16, 2021, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and burial will follow at the Roberson-Collins Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we ask that everyone continue to wear a mask at the Funeral Home, Church and Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes entrusted with the arrangements.
 

​Evelyn Teresa Labbé Luna of San Diego, Texas passed away on September 7, 2021 to join her beloved husband Pete who preceded her in death 9 years ago. 
 
She was born the only child of Luis F. Labbé and Teresa Fernandez Labbé in San Diego, Texas on May 17, 1927. Upon the untimely death of her beloved mother and at the age of 1 week old, Evelyn was raised by her paternal grandparents along with their seven sons and two daughters. Needless to say, she was well loved and cared for her entire life.
 
Evelyn married Pete V. Luna on July 15, 1956 and had three daughters. She began her career working as a skilled bookkeeper for Oil Belt Chevrolet for 25 years and eventually for the First State Bank of San Diego until her retirement where she continued to maintain lifelong friends. Throughout their 56 years of marriage together, Pete and Evelyn instilled the value of love and respect for family and friends onto their daughters. Evelyn was a proud Labbé and her love and devotion to her family was everlasting. She longed for family gatherings and bar-b-ques at the Big Ranch even at the ripe old age of 94. 
 
Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents Luis F. and Teresa Labbé and her loving husband of 56 years Pete V. Luna. She is survived by her three daughters, Carmen, Rachel (Husband Wayne), Evelyn Gracie, a grandchild, three great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the caregivers, family and friends who provided care and support. Special gratitude to her youngest daughter, Evelyn Gracie, who devoted full-time care during the final years of our mother's life. 
 
Throughout their long life together, Evelyn and Pete were inseparable. Our hearts are comforted to know she is now walking alongside her loving husband once again. As we gather with family and friends, I hope all will remember Evelyn's laughter and take a moment to smile in her honor.  
 
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas. 
 
At this time due to health precautions, the family will hold a celebration of life memorial at a later date. Location, date and time to be determined.
 
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we ask that you wear a mask at the Church, and Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.

San Diego Texas - Alfredo Vargas, 81 years old passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his residence after a long illness. Alfredo was a retired Diesel Mechanic who had worked for Halliburton for many years, he enjoyed watching western movies and was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Carolina Vargas, one daughter Marisa Vargas, two brothers Antonio Vargas and Raul Ramirez, two sisters Sylvia Garcia and Angelina Rodriguez. He is survived by his four sons Javier (Heidi) Vargas, Freddy Vargas, Tony (Summer) Vargas and Jose Luis (Daisy) Vargas, three daughters Sonia (John) Bleeker, Sandy (Guy) Covey and Mel Ledesma, two brothers Jose Luis (Gloria) Vargas and Francisco (Linda) Vargas, two sisters Marugenia (Juan) Perez and Guadalupe "Lulu" Casarez, twelve grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

​Visitation will begin on Wednesday September 8, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel - San Diego, followed by a funeral service also that same morning and burial at San Diego Cemetery, San Diego Texas, Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 
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Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we ask that you wear a mask at the Funeral Home, and Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes inc. entrusted with the arrangements.

​Sulema S. Pena, 66 years of age, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in a Kingsville hospital. She was born in Geneva, Illinois on May 14, 1955. She lived in
Geneva till her teenage years and then moved to Houston, Tx. with her family. In her early twenties the family then moved to Realitos, Tx. It was at that time she met her husband Carlos Pena of Benavides, Tx. They were married on February 17, 1979 and became lifelong residents of Duval County. Sulema was a homemaker who loved to cook and had one of the best lasagna dishes and cabbage salad. She loved antiques,
watching Sci Fi, Criminal Shows, Novelas, and of course her favorite WWE. But most of all her biggest passion was her love for all her grandchildren. She loved to tell them stories and give advice that will endure forever. She was preceded in death by her parents Enrique Sosa and Elida Silvas Sosa, and one brother Gilbert Sosa. Sulema was survived by her husband Carlos Peña, two sons C.J. (Connie) Peña, and
Michael (Lindsey) Peña, one daughter Dena (Simon) Elizondo, three brothers Richard (Jessica) Sosa, Johnny Sosa, and Jesus Sosa, two sisters Lisa (Rudy) Morales, and Rebecca Hall, ten grandchildren Steven M. Peña, Amanda Sue Villareal, Joseph D. Canales, Tomas Elizondo, Sarah G. Peña, Isabella R. Peña, Sophia L. Peña, Everett A. Easley, Emmoree R. Peña, Emerson V. Peña, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 1:00p.m.- 6:00 p.m. on Friday September 3, 2021, at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home- San Diego, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. the same evening. All services will conclude after the Rosary.  Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements. 

​San Diego, Texas - Carolina Vargas, 74, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at a Corpus Christi Hospital after a sudden illness. Carolina was a retired LVN and worked at Alice P&S Hospital for many years, she was also a former business owner of Home Health Agency. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents Julian and Ignacia A. Flores, one sister Kenita Flores, and one daughter Marisa Vargas. She is survived by her Husband Alfredo Vargas, three sons Freddy Vargas, Tony (Summer) Vargas, Jose Luis (Daisy) Vargas, two daughters Sonia (John) Bleeker, Sandy (Guy) Covey, one brother Carlos (Mary Lou) Flores, three sisters Maria Elena Palacios, Esther (Juan) Everett, Brigida Quintanilla, ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

​Visitation will begin on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego, followed by the burial at San Diego Cemetery, San Diego, Tx. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
 
Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we ask that everyone continue to wear a mask and social distance at the funeral home.

San Diego, Texas Marisa Vargas, 55, years old passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at a San Antonio Hospital after a sudden illness. Marisa was a retired substitute teacher at SDISD, she was always active with her girls on all school activities, she was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.  She is survived by her spouse Mel Ledesma, two daughters Donna Alora (Jose Martinez) Garza, and Doreen Alexis (Ruben) Gonzalez, her parents Alfredo Vargas and Carolina Vargas, four brothers Javier (Heidi) Vargas, Freddy Vargas, Tony (Summer) Vargas, Jose Luis (Daisy) Vargas, two sisters Sonia (John) Bleeker, Sandy (Guy) Covey, four grandchildren Molly Grace Herrera, Madalynn Gwen-Garza, Serenity Faith Gonzalez, Gabriella Joy Gonzalez, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, and aunts.

​Visitation will begin on August 31, 2021, at 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. All services will conclude that same evening. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
 
Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we ask that everyone continue to wear a mask and social distance at the funeral home.

David A. Cisneros lost his long and courageous battle with cancer and gained his firefighter wings on August 26th, 2021, at the age of 68 surrounded by his loving family. David is preceded in death by his father Jose C. Cisneros. He is survived by his mother Elvira (Arriola) Cisneros, his loving wife of 44 years Cindy Garcia Cisneros, two brothers Jose Cisneros (Mary Cisneros), Ramon Cisneros, sister Nori Peterson (Mark Peterson), four sons & two daughters: David Gonzalez, Thad M. Cisneros, David M. Cisneros, & Chad M. Cisneros, Gloria Gonzalez Martinez (Aaron Martinez) & Reana M. Cisneros. Fourteen Grandchildren Kendra Estep, Andrea Gonzalez, AleSandra Zarate, Christian Zarate, Madison Embry, Gianna Cisneros, Thaddeus Cisneros, Luca Cisneros, Damien Cisneros, McKenzie Cisneros, Morgan Cisneros, Mileena Cisneros, Aiden Gonzalez, Greyson Valdez, Two Great-Grandchildren Rylin Estep, Nadia Renee Hernandez, and many special niece and nephews. David was a dedicated twenty-year veteran with the Alice Fire Department and an EMT. He was known to many as “Big Dave”, “Big Papa Pump” and “Popo Muscles” (just don’t call him sir)! He dedicated his little off time to his loving family. In his few spare hours, he enjoyed the body building lifestyle, and gaining the ever-watching eye and adoration of three generations. Spending as much time as he could at the gym staying as physically fit as possible. David loved watching the Dallas Cowboys, drag racing, and NASCAR, he was also a fan of competing in pool tournaments with the KC Hall family. He will be immensely missed by everyone who’s lives he touched. 

​Services will be open to the public at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home - Alice from 10 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Monday, August 30th, 2021. A viewing will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass. Burial will be at New Collins Cemetery. Dinner will follow at St. Joseph parish hall. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements
 
Special thanks to Joey Campos with Allegiance EMS, Alice Fire Department, David, Christina, and Gaby with Healthy Horizons, also Amigos de Barrio (Gafa Santos), and his class of 71’ classmates.
 
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we ask that everyone continue to wear a mask and social distance inside the Funeral Home, Church, cemetery, and parish hall.

San Diego, Texas - Francisco " Pancho" Nuñez Jr., 83 years old passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. Francisco worked construction all his life, he worked 30 years at Lily Rex Construction, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents Francisco Nuñez Sr. and Emeteria S. Nuñez, his wife of 50 years Rosa Elena R. Nuñez, two sons Severo R. Nuñez, and Francisco "Panchi" Nuñez III, one daughter Edelmira "Millie" Nuñez, his siblings Israel Nuñez, Felipe Nuñez, Idelfonso Nuñez, Emilia N. Chapa, Emerteria N. Garcia. Survivors include his children Elena Nuñez Sanchez (Abel), Elisa N. Martinez, Araceli "Sally" Nuñez Diaz (Jorge), his siblings Manuela N. Laso, Lucia N. Martinez, Ruben Nuñez, grandchildren Christine Nuñez, Kimberly Leal, Mathew Martinez, Francine Martinez, Jose R. Sanchez, Brenda Nuñez, Luis F. Sanchez, Andres Sanchez, 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. 
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Active pallbearers: Mathew Martinez, Luis F. Sanchez, Rene Rodriguez, Reynaldo Chavarria, Ruben Nuñez,Jr. and Idelfonso Nuñez, Jr.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 5 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. that evening at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church and burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery.  

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we ask that everyone continue to wear a mask and social distance inside the Funeral Home, Church and Cemetery. ​