Tomas Amando Molina, beloved son, brother and uncle, died peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on March 23, 2023.
 
Tomas is survived by his parents, Tomas F. and Veronica C. Molina; his brother Andres F. (Maria) Molina, and sister, Rebecca M. (Juan) Olaguibel; nieces and nephews Andrea Molina, Tomas J. (Keri) Molina, Mateo Molina, Oliver Molina, Marlowe Molina, John (April) McCormack, Juan Olaguibel, Carlos Olaguibel, and Diana Lynn McCormack. 
 
Tomas is preceded in death by grandparents Amando and Elizabeth Canales, Tomas H. and Juanita Molina; cousin Oswaldo D. Rincon III.
 
Tomas was born to Tomas and Veronica in Houston, Texas on September 21, 1966.  He graduated from San Diego High School in 1985 and from University of Texas San Antonio in 1996 with a BA in History.  Tomas was a kindhearted, gentle soul who loved his family, friends, and Dallas Cowboys.  Tomas enjoyed living in San Antonio where he was able to attend concerts and football games.  Tomas was known for his generosity, great sense of humor, and passion for music.  Tomas lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as spending time with family and friends.
 
Memorial service to be held on Friday, June 16th at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. Visitation begins at 12pm, service at 1:30 pm, reception following at St. Dominic’s Church Hall.
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church is located at 5919 Ingram Rd, San Antonio, TX
 
 In lieu of flowers, please donate to the San Antonio Humane Society in memory of Tomas A. Molina; memorial donation link here San Antonio Humane Society in honor of Tomas A. Molina or mail your donation to 4804 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229; to process donation over the phone, please call 210-424-7597.  If you would like an acknowledgement letter sent to the Molina family on your behalf, please include the following address: Molina Family, 513 W. Rogers, San Diego, TX 78384


Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Inc. entrusted with arrangements. 

San Diego, Texas – Alexander Ray Guerra, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
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He was born on March 23, 2005, to Crystal Garza and Mario Guerra Jr. in Alice, Texas.
Alex was a graduate of the class of 2023. He was known to his friends as “Burger.” He was a sweet loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. The love he had for his mom and family was like no other, and he loved his friends just as much. He loved hanging out with his 15 homies (friends), always making little moments into big memorable ones. He will always be remembered for his big, kind, loving heart.

Alex is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mario Guerra Sr., paternal great-grandmother Elvira Sanchez, aunt Leslie Silva Guerra, his maternal great-grandparents Gilberto and Rebecca Garza, Margarito, and Consuelo Maldonado Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Crystal Garza, stepfather Paul Walker of San Diego, Father Mario Guerra Jr., sister Macy Guerra, half-brother Mario Guerra III, maternal grandparents, Reynaldo, Sr. and Elodia Maldonado Garza, paternal grandmother San Juana († Mario) Guerra. Uncles, Reynaldo (Chandra) Garza Jr., Mark († Leslie) Guerra, Michael Guerra, cousins Aiden, John, Maggie, and Carlie Garza, Marlie, and Marky Guerra.
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Always remember Alex by his life quotes and keep reaching for the stars.

 Active Pallbearers: Fabian Vidal, Michael Vidal, Andreas Gonzalez, Aidan Longoria, Justin Montemayor, Jaime Salinas, Nathan Sanchez, Ethan Sanchez, Rene Guerrero, Martin De La Torre, Rolando Garcia, Nathan Alfaro, Miguel Salinas, Colton Garcia, Lukas Salaiz,  Louis Peña, Aiden Garza, and John Garza.

Visitations will begin on Thursday June 1, 2023 at 3pm - 9pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7pm at
St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday June 2, 2023 at 10am at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church. Burial San Diego Cemetery #2. 


On behalf of the family they would like to thank the Class of 2023 along with their parents, San Diego ISD, and anyone who's shown them acts of kindness.


ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT ST. FRANCIS DE PAULA CATHOLIC CHURCH.
 

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes Inc. entrusted with arrangements. 

​San Diego, Texas ~  Elia J. Espinosa, 85 years old passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Elia was a homemaker, and caretaker of many children in San Diego for many years. She was an excellent cook, who enjoyed music, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a loving wife mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicolas Jaurez and Mercedes Jimenez Juarez, her husband, Jesus Barron Espinosa, two sons, Salome J. Espinosa, and Juan J. Espinosa, one brother Silverio Juarez Sr., four sisters, Maria Gaitan, Olga Perez, Luz Salinas, and Minerva Martinez.

She is survived by her four sons, Jesus J. (Zulema) Espinosa, Carlos J. (Sylvia Ann) Espinosa, Jimmy J. Espinosa, and Luis Antonio J. (Ida) Espinosa, one daughter, Sylvia Marie Espinosa, one brother, Antonio (Estella) Juarez, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
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Active Pallbearers will be Nicolas Sanchez, Justin Espinosa, Juan Espinosa Jr., Jose Bernal, Jonus Rodriguez, and Jesus Espinosa III.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. Followed by the internment at the San Diego Cemetery #2 in San Diego, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.
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The Espinosa family would like to give a special thanks to the director and nursing staff of The Premier of Alice for taking such good care of their loved one for the past two years. 

San Diego, Tx – Luis C. Morin Sr. 74 years of age passed away on May 24, 2023. He was a graduate of SDISD class of 1968. He was a US Army veteran having served during the Vietnam era. He was a retired truck driver. Luis enjoyed ranching especially spending time with his family, friends, and grandkids. He is proceeded in death by his parents Elizandro Morin and Susana Cantu Morin, 1 son: Luis “Tate” Morin, Jr., 4 brothers: Roman Morin, Moises Morin, Ramiro C. Morin, and Alfredo Morin, 4 sisters: Consuelo Mata, Maria Villareal, Sanjuana Morin, and Orelia Trevino. He is survived by the mother of his children Luisa D. Morin, 1 son: Rene Elizandro Morin, 1 daughter: Debra A. Morin, 2 brothers: Humberto (Rosario) Morin, and Benjamin C. Morin, 1 sister: Elbia C. Morin, 5 grandchildren: Briana N. Alfaro, Miranda L. Morin, Mia Cuellar, Tatiana R. Morin, and Luis Morin III, and 3 great grandchildren: Valentina Gonzalez, Alejandro Gonzalez, and Azul Gonzalez. 

​Pallbearers: Juan Morales, Jerry Morales, Luciano Morin,
Rey Pena, Rudy Villareal, and Victor Trigo.

Rosary to be recited on Tuesday May 30, 2023  at  10:00A.M. at 
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel—San Diego. Followed by a Funeral Service and Burial at 
San Diego Cemetery #2

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Inc. entrusted with arrangements. 
 

​Alice, Texas ~ Maria “Espi” Moreida, went to the lord on May 11, 2023, at the age of 66. She was born on September 10, 1956, in Alice, Texas. Maria loved spending time with family and friends, she loved attending First Class adult day care center, she enjoyed playing chalupa, gambling at the casinos, and gardening. Maria was a loving wife mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her husband Juan Moreida, her parents Cipriano and Maria Garcia, sister Angelita Chavarria, brother Joe Garcia.

She is survived by her two daughters Melissa (Ernie) Moreida Diaz, Yvette Moreida, two sons Noe (Dena) Moreida, Johnny Joe Moreida, one stepson Joel Ramirez, three sisters Dalia Garcia, Thelma Burch, and Lupita Garcia, one brother Mario Garcia, twenty-one grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 loveable pet grandbabies, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in Alice, Tx., Funeral Service will be conducted following the Rosary. Burial will follow at New Collins Cemetery.

Florentino L. Rivera Sr. 79 years of age passed away on April 19, 2023, after a short illness in a San Antonio Hospital with his loving wife of 44 years Esperanza N. Rivera by his side. Florentino was a loving Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, and Grandfather. Florentino was a part of the Texas National Guard in 1964 stationed in Fort Polk, Louisiana. Florentino also worked for the city of Alice for over 25 years as a Director of Public works. He processed to work with JWC PCT 1. 1993-2000 then from 2000-2014 as JWC Safety Inspector. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus as he and his family went to church at Saint Joseph Catholic Church for many years.  He is proceeded in death by his parents; Eduviges Rivera and Carolina River, sister; Isabel Rios, Brother; Manuel Rivera, children; Florentino Rivera, Jr., and Alfonso Ruiz, and grandchildren; Daisy Rivera, and Amanda Ruiz.  He is survived by sisters; Maria (Ysmael) Olivarez, Mary Rivera, Carolina (Frank) Rivera, Consuelo (Manuel) Escamilla, and Christina (Freddie) Mendietta. Brothers; Eduviges Rivera, Audon (Jesusa) Rivera, Augustin (Velma) Rivera, and Israel (Diana) Rivera. Children; Elma Rivera, Terry Godinez, Priscilla Dailey, Aurora Flores, Christina (Arturo) Garza, Gabriel Rivera, and Frank Garcia, grandchildren; Lori (Joel) Arredondo, Linda Mora, Jessica Flores, Joey (Angel) Gonzalez, Daniel (Valory) Gonzalez, Christopher (Yvonne) Gonzalez, Leeann Godinez, Anne (Victor) Cornejo, Danny (April ) Godinez, Esperanza Godinez, Frank Godinez, Aaron Rivera, Anthony Rivera, Marissa Rivera, Florentino Rivera III, Chantel King, Jacob King, Orion Rivera, Gabriella Rivera, Frankie Garcia, Jackie Garcia, Omar Chapa, Laura (Leo) Gonzalez, and Mando (Becky) Ruiz, and many numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. 


Memorial Service:  Saturday May 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel – Alice
 
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes Inc. entrusted with arrangements. 
 

San Diego, Texas - Joel Rodriguez, 52 years old, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his residence after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of SDISD Class of 1990. Joel was a very hard-working man. He worked as a construction worker and a concrete finisher, he enjoyed hunting at the family ranch in La Rosita community, was an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan, loved doing yard work, and, most of all, spending time with his family and barbecuing for them. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Longoria Rodriguez, one son, Joseph Rodriguez, one granddaughter, Mireya Ana Cantu, and one brother, Luis Alberto Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife of 21 years of marriage, Roxanne E. Rodriguez, three sons; Jaime (Angie) Rodriguez, Joel Rodriguez, Jr., and Freddy (Teri) Martinez; three daughters; Heather Rodriguez, Victoria Martinez, and Veronica Martinez, his father; Jesus Rodriguez, Sr., his step-mother; Ida Rodriguez, father-in-law; Encarnacion Escamilla, mother-in-law; Rosalinda (Adolfo) Arroyos, four brothers; Jesus (Elisa) Rodriguez, Jr., Jonas (Rachel) Rodriguez, Jeremias Rodriguez, and Jonathon Rodriguez, three sisters, Susana (Omar) Lichtenberger, Sylvania (Adrian, Sr.) Perez and Ruth A. (Michael G.) Rodriguez. Twelve grandchildren; numerous nieces, and nephews.

​Visitations will begin on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego, with a Prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego. Burial to follow at Roberson-Collins Cemetery in Alice, Texas.
 
Active Pallbearers:  Freddy Martinez, Jayce Martinez, Heather Rodriguez, Jaime Rodriguez, Jonus Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez Jr., Roel Rodriguez, and John Moya
 
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements. 

San Diego, TX – Dionicio “Nicho” Arredondo Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully in his residence on May 6, 2023. Nicho was born in San Diego, TX to Leocadio “Cayo” and Delfina Arredondo. He graduated from San Diego High School and then completed his schooling at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX.  He enjoyed spending time at the ranch with his cousins, hunting, fishing, and barbequing, but most importantly, he enjoyed gathering with family and friends. 
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leocadio and Delfina Arredondo, sister Clementina DeLeon, In-Laws Rafael & Aida Salinas, and Nephew Rodolfo “Rudy” A. Ibanez, Jr. 
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He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra S. Arredondo; one sister Edna (Gilbert) Aguilar, one son Nicho Jr (Laura) Arredondo; two daughters: Lori (Eloy) Munoz & Daniela (Mikey) Vidal. He also had six grandchildren; Katelyn Arredondo, Krista Arredondo, Michael Evin Vidal, Jaden Vidal, Nicholas Arredondo & Dion Vidal, along with his step-grandchildren: April (Rene) Guerrero, Ashley Ramirez, and Amanda Munoz. 
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Active Pallbearers: Lupito Ramirez, Chanz Scorpio, Felix Jaramillo, Joseph Trujillo, Michael Evin Vidal, Jaden Vidal, Arnold Trejo, & Cesar Trejo

Honorary Pallbearers: Rudy Trejo, Teddy Trejo, Raymond Vela, Adrian Vela, & David Cardona

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Mauro P Garcia Funeral Home Chapel- San Diego, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass to be celebrated on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church followed by burial at San Diego Cemetery.

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. 

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 San Diego, TX – Charles T. Stansell III, age 84 passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023 after a sudden illness. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Donna, his parents Charles T. Stansell Jr. and Alicia G. Stansell, his daughters Kathy and Kimberly, his brother Thomas Stansell, and two
grandsons Jeremy and Johnathon.
He is survived by his sons Chuck Stansell and wife Patricia, Mike Stansell and wife Phyllis, Bob Tamplet and wife Donna, daughter Lisa Fulcher, and two honorary sons, Tommy Bunting and wife Lynn, and Jason West and wife Angie.
He had 17 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Charles graduated from Cy-Fair High school in 1956, as a standout in Football and Basketball. After a short time at Texas A&I University, he started on his longtime career in the vending business. This career would span almost 40 years in the business, with him starting out as a route salesman and ending up as VP of sales for South Texas Vendors. In April of 1970, Charles became a Master Mason and was the Worshipful Master of the Fairbanks Masonic Lodge # 1363 in 1973 – 1974. He stayed active in the Masonic Lodge until his passing, as this was a very special part of his life. During his time in office, my brother and I had the privilege to work at the Fairbanks Lodge as helpers doing the painting and lawn maintenance. Of course, we received the expected pay of $0.00/HR, which was the going rate for kids back in the day.

Charles had a host of friends, family and colleges that he could count on if needed and it seemed he always knew just the right person for whatever the job was. He put more people together the old fashion way, than any web site could handle today. The one thing that you could always count on was that if dad called in a favor, you were definitely going to be fed and fed well. He believed that food could bring everyone together for any reason, as long as there was a brisket involved.

Dad helped raise four kids that he loved dearly, and he pushed hard for them to be the best they could possibly be. In sports, he never minded if you failed as long as you worked hard, gave everything you had and you learned something from each lesson. He taught us that failure
is just a part of learning and sometimes more important than winning. Dad did whatever it took
to keep the family vacations together and make sure we all enjoyed our summers. He would
drive back and forth from Summerville to downtown Houston every day, just so we could play
and swim during the morning and ski in the afternoon. He would drag us around the lake as
long as we wanted, or until it was getting dark. He would get something to eat, sleep on a hard
 cot then get up very early the next morning, and drive back to Houston and do it all over again.
Webster could have used this in his dictionary as a definition of love, because as I look back on
it now that is exactly what it was.

Dad loved the outdoors and he was an avid sportsman. He was always setting up for the next hunt or fishing outing. He hunted and fished all over the state of Texas and loved to try new places. From Del Rio to Toledo Bend, from Coleman to Mc Allen. He never minded a long drive for a good time outdoors. It was great to just sit and listen to the stories about all the places that he had been. Pop had a way with words that only a few possess. He was the most articulate man I have ever known, and he did his best to make everyone at the outing feel at home. One of the things he loved to talk about was his beloved bird dog, Sue. She was an amazing bird dog with a sweet disposition, and she loved to hunt. That was until the girls got a hold of her, and she starting sleeping inside the house with them.

Mom and Dad finally slowed down just enough to retire and moved back to San Diego to help care for dad’s mom, Alicia. He never would admit it, but we all feel that he felt more at home there in South Texas. They attended the Morning Side Church of Christ in Alice Texas, where they made lifelong friends while worshiping or lord. After Grandma passed away, they moved to Shepard Texas to be closer to the girls and help where they could. While in Shepard, they attended the Shepard Church of Christ and as always mom and dad made more lifelong friends.

Dad was a wonderful person inside and out and all who knew him will sorely miss him. Dad knew his lord and savior Jesus Christ and was a faithful follower of the word of the lord. Dad, we love you and we will see you again one day.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 NIV
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 

Prayer service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home - San Diego followed by a Burial at San Diego Cemetery. 

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Inc. entrusted with arrangements. 
1016 East Gravis San Diego, Tx 78384
361-279-3213

​Orange Grove-  Regino P Flores (78) passed away Wednesday April 19th, 2023, in a nursing home in Alice Texas (Meridian Care) with his loving wife of 30 years Janie Flores by his side. 
 
Regino was a loving Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, and Grandfather. Regino’s Love for the Dallas Cowboys was second to none. He rarely missed watching games and was always proud to wear his team’s colors. Additionally, he loved to play slot machines and was known to be very lucky and win big jackpots. Regino was a proud employee of American National and Woodmen of the World insurance companies and finished off his career managing the nutrition department at Mi Familia Adult Day Care. He loved to spend time and have conversations with his previous clients, whom he also considered as his good friends. Regino truly cherished his personal relationships and making people feel great made him feel great as well. Regino’s sense of humor was notorious amongst family and friends. He would try to make people laugh and always had a joke or a witty remark to lighten up the atmosphere. Regino was genuinely happy when he saw others were comfortable around him and having a good time. 
 
He was predeceased by his late wife Sofia Morales Flores, daughters Belinda Flores Gutierrez and Nora Nunez, parents Elmojenes Flores and Epifania Flores, and his siblings Pedro Flores, Silverio Flores, George Flores, Estefana Flores Arenas, Marcelina Flores, Benita Flores Herrerra, Secundina Flores Camacho, and Bartola Flores Herrera. 
 
He is survived by his wife Janie Vasquez Flores of Orange Grove, Texas, Son Daniel Flores (Lupita) of Orange Grove, Texas, Daughter Cynthia Flores Rohrman of Orange Grove, Texas, Son Lupe Nunez Jr. (Tameka) of Garden Ridge, Texas and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
 
Regino led a fulfilling and meaningful life. He will be deeply missed but his legacy will continue to uplift everyone he interacted with. 
 
Pallbearers: Shea Gutierrez, Trey Gutierrez, Domingo Camacho, Larissa Flores, Justin Rohrman, Alberto Herrera Jr

Visitation will begin on Saturday, April 222, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in Alice, Tx., Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, in Orange Grove and Burial will follow at the Orange Grove Union Cemetery.

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.