​​San Diego, Texas - Jose Angel Garcia, 94 years old passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in an Alice Nursing Home after a short illness. He was a retired farmer and truck driver for many years. He enjoyed visiting with friends and family to have coffee and was always helping his friends and family. He is survived by his daughter, Julia B. Pereida. Visitations will begin on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service and burial at the San Diego Cemetery # 2, San Diego, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

​Jose (J.O.) Oscar Barrera, passed away on September 7, 2022, at the age of 99 at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a graduate of San Diego High School class of 1941 and served in WWII in the Army Air Corp Division from 1942-1946. He served as the Duval County Veterans Service officer and Emergency  Management Coordinator for 50+ years. He loved serving the veterans in Duval County and the surrounding counties of Jim Wells, Brooks, and Nueces. He is preceded in death by his wife Tomacita (Tommie) Peña Barrera his daughter Celeste Belinda Barrera Solis, his brothers Arnoldo Barrera, Armando (Blondie) Barrera, Juan Barrera, Raul (Tomaton) Barrera, Reynaldo (Rey) Barrera, Ruben Barrera and sister Guadalupe (Lupe) R. Chapa. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Survivors include his son Joe O. Barrera, Jr., son-in-law Corando Solis, granddaughter Jessica Leah Barrera, grandsons Saul Andres Barrera and Ryan Jay Barrera, and his great-granddaughter Padmé Marie Barrera. The visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas. Rosary will be recited that same morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church followed by the Funeral Mass. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes are entrusted with the arrangements. ​

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Dr. Hector Oliveira, D.D.S., 89, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022.  He was born on November 3, 1932, in Benavides, Texas to Serapio and Maria Garcia Oliveira.  Hector graduated first in his class from Corpus Christi High School in 1950 and furthered his education at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1954. Hector attended Loyola University School of Dentistry in New Orleans, Louisiana receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1958.  He was licensed to practice dentistry in both Louisiana and Texas.  Upon completing dental school, Hector served as a Captain in the United States Air Force practicing dentistry while stationed in Duluth, Minnesota.  Dr. Hector Oliveira practiced dentistry for over sixty years.
 
Hector married Dr. Elizabeth Jane Morphy, M.D. on August 8, 1958, and for many years together, they raised their children Hector, Alan Abraham, Mary Kathleen, and Elizabeth.
He enjoyed taking his children with him when, now and then, he returned to his office in the evenings.  On Sundays, he would often say, “Let’s go for a drive.” The drive along the water would end up at his mother’s house where she would be making fresh tortillas with arroz con pollo on the table ready to eat.
 
Hector was a member of the American Dental Association, earned Life Membership in the Texas Dental Association, and served as President of The Southwest Prosthodontic Society. He was involved in various civic and social organizations as well as donating dental services regularly. Hector’s hobbies included building electronics - many HeathKit project results still exist in his house, photography - he enjoyed developing his own film in his darkroom, playing tennis, and playing darts.  Hector was an avid golfer, rarely missing a single day of playing golf.
 
Hector was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; his parents, Serapio and Maria Garcia Oliveira; his brothers, Crescencio Oliveira, D.D.S., Carlos Oliveira, and Serapio N. Oliveira O.D.; his sisters, Bertha O. Thompson, and Gracia Oliveira; and his son-in-law, Jeffrey Steven Fant.  He is survived by his children, Hector Oliveira (Petra González Pallarés), Alan Abraham Oliveira, Mary Kathleen Oliveira Fant, Elizabeth Oliveira, Sarah Jane Oliveira Gipson (Mitchell) and Heather Gold; his grandchildren, Benjamin Morphy Oliveira, Andrew John Ronald (Caitlin) Bird, Maria Antonia Elizabeth Bird (Justin Wood), William Matthew James Bird (Amanda Boé), Elizabeth Marie Fant, Dennis Alan Fant, Hannah May Oliveira Gold and Hector Martin Shane Oliveira Gold, and Lowen Frances Gipson; his great-grandchildren, Emily Anne Martinez and Daniel John Andrew Bird; and numerous nieces and nephews as well as a large extended family which includes the Oliveira, Galvan, Gonzalez and Prezas families.
 
Visitation will be at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas.  The Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022, at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church in Benavides, Texas with interment to follow at the Benavides Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be given to Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, 203 Santa Rosa de Lima St., Benavides, Texas 78341.

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​​San Diego, Texas - Santos M. Benavides, 87 years old passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, in an Alice Nursing Home after a short illness. She was a parishioner of Monte Horeb Church now named San Diego Family Worship Center. Her hobbies were spending time with family and loved ones. She loved being outside in her yard. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Gregoria Martinez Mendiola,  husband, Santos Benavides, Jr., son, Tomas Benavides, daughter-in-law, Suzanne B. Benavides, her four sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by her grandson, Thomas W. Benavides, and granddaughter, Tiffanny Benavides, three great-grandchildren, Michael Buentello, III,  Brittany A. Buentello, Matthew N. Benavides, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Prayer Service at 10 a.m. followed by burial at the San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas. Active Pallbearers will be, T.J., David, Jr., Mikey, Matthew, and Juan. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.

San Diego, Texas ~ Raquel C. Ross (79), passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 18th, 2022. She is survived by her eldest son Robert K. Ross, Jr (Delores Soliz), only daughter SueMarie Coon (Chad Coon), daughter-in-law Kelly Philbrook, a sister Julia Arredondo, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her late husband Robert K. Ross Sr, her youngest son Charles A. Ross, her grandparents, parents, brothers, and sisters.

She married Robert “Bob” Ross in 1963 and traveled some as military families often relocated. They had three children. When Mr. Ross retired from the military, they return to Raquel’s hometown where they settled and raised their family. Raquel was a teacher in the San Diego school system for several years. She touched the lives of many children and families as she worked with more than one generation. When she retired, she settled in the country where she enjoyed bird watching and gardening. She most enjoyed time with family and close friends. She was known by many and will be missed by all who knew her.

​Visitation will begin on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m. that same morning. Followed by the Burial service at the San Diego Cemetery #2

San Diego, Texas – Charles A. Ross, 50, passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 11, 2022. He is survived by his Love and Soulmate Kelly Philbrook; his mother, Raquel Ross; his brother Robert Ross (Delores Soliz); his sister SueMarie Coon (Chad Coon); his nieces Brandilynn Ross & Amber Ross, Brittany Harris (Cody Harris), Kimber Coon, and his nephews Aidan Ross, Zachary Hale, Nicholas Hale, Chase Coon (Stacy Coon) & Cameron Coon along with numerous cousins and extended family, and friends.

Son of the late Robert K. Ross Sr., Charles was born in Wichita Falls and was raised in San Diego, Tx. He was a graduate of San Diego High School, Class of 1989, and went on to begin a career in the United States Air Force where he served 20 years. Being stationed both stateside and abroad, he formed friendships with everyone he met. After retiring from the Air Force, he went to work at CA Jackson and then received his degree from Coastal Bend College. He became an instructor at Coastal Bend College teaching Welding and later, Computer Technology. Charles retired for good in 2021 to spend more time with family and to take some time for himself. He enjoyed gun collecting, welding, working at the ranch, and occasional gaming with his small group of friends online. More than anything, he enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends. He was an extremely generous person with the biggest heart and most genuine, caring soul. If you knew him, you knew. He lived a peaceful life and loved just being there for those around him.
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Visitation will begin on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. that same morning. Burial service will follow in the afternoon at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas. Cars must be lined up at the gate by 1:00 p.m. 

Realitos, Community ~ Rene Silvas, 58 years old passed away, Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Rene was a construction worker for many years and enjoyed gathering with family and friends. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
 
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jose and Paula Quiroz, paternal grandparents; Pablo and Manuela Silvas, his father; Amador P. Silvas, and one sister; Becky Garcia.
 
He is survived by his son, Pablo Rene Silvas, mother; Viola Silvas, three brothers; Jose Silvas, Roel Silvas, and Rudy Silvas, one sister; Rachel Ramirez, three grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Serving as active pallbearers will be his cousins.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Realitos with a Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass that same morning. Burial will follow at the Realitos Cemetery, in Realitos, Texas.

The family would also like to thank the nurses, aides, and staff at the Med-team of Hebbronville.
 

San Diego, Texas ~ Felipe "Pipo" Hinojosa Casso, 87 years old passed Sunday, July 10, 2022, in a San Diego Nursing Home after a short illness. He was a native of San Diego living with his wife, now deceased, and his stepdaughter. Pipo was the "best fence builder in Duval County". He enjoyed scratch-off tickets and meeting up with his friends for coffee at Jerry’s Diner. The love of his life was his fur baby "Foxee". He was a loving husband, stepdad, step-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Jesusa Hinojosa Casso, his wife, Olivia Rosas, step-son, Hilario Rosas, and two sisters, Maria C. Hiten and Marina Dimas.
 
Survivors include his step-daughter, Dolores Rosas, step-granddaughter, Noralee Rosas. step-sons, Homero Rosas and Gilberto Rosas, nieces and nephews, Christine Nash, Elizabeth (Fernando) Villegas, Magdalena (Clifford) Kuykendall, Israel (Anna) Segura, Rogelio (Maria) Dimas, and Ines Marina (Johnny) Ostigin. Pipo also had two nieces that cared for him at La Paloma Nursing Home Palmira Dimas and Lupita Gonzalez. 
 
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 6, 2022, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Memorial Rosary to be recited at 5 p.m. that same evening. All services will conclude that evening. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements located at 1016 E Gravis, San Diego, Texas 78384. You may contact us at 361-279-3213. 

​San Diego, Texas ~ Desideria P. Ramirez, 86 years old, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Desideria was known to everyone as “Tia Lela”. She was born and raised in San Diego, Texas., and enjoyed embroidering, gathering with her family to make blankets, and making pan de polvo and tamales all year round. You wouldn’t be able to leave her site without getting a blessing from her, if she was aware of an event her grandchildren were going to be participating in, she would be there. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Justo and Antonia Espinosa Pereida, her husband; Roberto V. Ramirez, daughter; Mary Jessie Moss, 3 brothers; Jose Vega, Pete Vega, and Atanacio Pereida, and sister; Anita Vega Arriola.  

She is survived by her son, Robert G. Ramirez, brother; Moises Pereida, 7 grandchildren; Ruben Sanchez, Marlena Torres, Michael Sanchez, Omar Ramirez Hailey Moss, and Oziel Ramirez, 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Active Pallbearers will be, Ruben M. Sanchez, Robert M. Sanchez, Omar R. Ramirez, Marcelo Sanchez, Frank Vega, and Juan Torres.
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Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from 5 p.m.– 9 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego, with a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. Burial to follow at the San Diego Cemetery, in San Diego, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 

​The family would like to give a special thanks to Oralia Mcrae for being there for the family. 

Alice, Texas – Dora Gonzalez Mungia, 77 years old, was called home by our heavenly father on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Dora was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She dedicated her life to taking care of children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends and talking about the good times over coffee and breakfast. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, Eutimio Gonzalez and Bonifacia Estrada, husband; Martin R. Mungia of 38 years, 5 brothers; George Gonzalez, Santos Gonzalez, Tino Gonzalez, Chone Gonzalez, and Jose Gonzalez. 3 sisters; Elvira Garibay, Sofia Rodriguez, and Simona Jones. Son; Hector Mungia, and her beloved dog Red

She is survived by her brother; Tone Gonzalez, 4 sons; Martin (Anita) Mungia of Alice, Tx. Amador (Teresa) Mungia of Alice, Tx. Mario (Paula) Mungia of San Diego, Tx. Michael (Sondra) Mungia of Palito Blanco, Tx. 2 daughters; Melissa (Robert) Zamora of Alice, Tx. Michelle (Dennis) Mungia of San Diego, Tx. 17 grandchildren, 11 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be: Martin Mungia, Mario Mungia, Michael Mungia, Mario M. Mungia, Robert Zamora, and Loretto Rivera.
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Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in Alice with a Prayer Service to be conducted at 10 a.m. that same morning followed by the Burial at New Collins Cemetery, in Alice Texas. Pastor Mathew Moreno will be officiating the services.  Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes are entrusted with the arrangements.