![]() Alice, Texas - Matthew Ryan Sendejo, 27 years of age passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, after being involved in a truck/tractor trailer accident near Tilden, Texas. Matthew was energetic, spontaneous, and full of life. He lived life to the fullest. His children, Kimberly and Rylan were his world. He was an employee for Tornado Production Services, LLC. in Orange Grove, Texas. Matthew was a Firefighter member #1840 for 9 years with the San Diego Volunteer Fire Department. Matthew enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He always had jokes to say and was known to always put a smile on everyone’s face. He was a loving son, father, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to all who knew him. Matthew will be remembered for his sense of humor and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Lucinda, and Pedro Sendejo. Survivors include his son; Rylan Matthew Sendejo, Rylan’s Mom; Victoria Salinas, his daughter; Kimberly Marie Sendejo, Kimberly’s Mom; Valerie Cisneros, his mother; Monica Canales, his father; Luis R. Sendejo Sr., four brothers; Joshua (Ilene) Canales, Isaac Sendejo, Luis Sendejo Jr, Jason (April) Perez, three sisters; Vickie (Arnold) Amador, Melissa Sendejo, Sonia Sendejo, maternal grandmother; Angelica Cavazos, maternal grandfather; Justino Castro, numerous cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will begin on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church in San Diego. San Diego Volunteer Fire Department Chief Juan Soliz is in charge of all honors ceremony immediately following the Mass across the street at the City Park. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements
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Salvador Luna, 82 years old, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, in his hometown of San Diego. He was born on June 18, 1942, in San Diego, Texas. Salvador was a heavy equipment operator by occupation, but his favorite was the backhoe. Throughout his years it was known to call Bave if you needed a field cleared or a hole excavated. He and his brother, Rico, would help anyone who needed it, but mostly it was because they had fun doing it and they wanted an excuse to get everyone together and hang out. Salvador also liked camping, fishing, BBQing and the Dallas Cowboys. Mostly, he enjoyed it when his family gathered around him. He was a quiet man, but you could always tell by the way he looked that he loved sitting and watching everyone just enjoy each other. Salvador was loved by all and will be sadly missed.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife; San Juana Salas Luna, his parents; Juan Jose, Policarpia Luna, his siblings; Juan Manuel Luna, Ricardo Luna Sr., Guadalupe Saenz and Fela Garza. He is also preceded in death by in laws; Anastacio Torres Sr, Felicita Luna, Magdalena Luna, Jesus Trevino, Ramiro Saenz, Juan Garza and a son in law Rene Rivera. Salvador is survived by his children; Domingo Salas Jr. (Irma) of Corpus Christi, Salvador Luna Jr. (Renay) of Houston, Luis Rene Luna (Laura) of San Diego and Belinda Luna Rivera, of San Diego. His siblings; Rosa Torres of Killeen, Rufino Luna Sr, of San Diego and Margarita Trevino of Houston, His surviving in laws; Beatrice Luna of San Diego, Margarita Perez of San Diego, Felipe Escutia of Illinois and Juan Salas of San Diego along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers; Salvador Luna Jr., John Michael Luna, Jon Isaac Gonzalez, Luis Rene Luna Jr., Christopher Rivera and Mark Perez. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home- San Diego. A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service and burial at the San Diego Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left on our website www.mauropgarcia.com Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements. Corpus Christi, Texas - Jose Hinojosa 93 years of age passed away on July 9, 2024, after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Jose was a self-employed heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Adolfo and Ramona Hinojosa, two sisters; Julia and Refugia Hinojosa, two brothers; Lewis and Jorge Hinojosa, two grandchildren; Jolene Hinojosa, Nicole Hinojosa and Nicole's infant son. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years Sylvia Garcia Hinojosa, two sons; Joe Jr. and Johnny (Sara) Hinojosa, one daughter; Vicki (Steve) Hernandez, four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Active Pallbearers: Steve Hernandez, Joe Hinojosa Jr., Johnny Hinojosa, Ben Lederman, Cody Ramos, and Carlos Garcia. Visitation will begin on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home 1016 E. Gravis San Diego, Texas, with a Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Frances De Paula Catholic Church 401 S. Victoria St. San Diego, Texas. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery # 2 . Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be left on our website www.mauropgarcia.com ![]() Our beloved Lyanna Lynn Martinez, 30 years old, passed away peacefully and entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday Morning, June 29th at her residence. She battled breast cancer for 6 years. She was born January 8, 1994, in Alice, TX to her parents, Hector and Elena Martinez. She was a 2013 San Diego High School graduate. Lyanna worked at Little Scholars for 5 years where she grew her love of working with children. She then proceeded with her career at Collins Parr Elementary as a Paraprofessional for 3 years. She enjoyed being with family and friends. She attended New Life Community Church where she worshiped our Lord. She enjoyed watching the Houston Astros, San Antonio Spurs, and the Dallas Cowboys play on their game days. Lyanna had the biggest heart and cared for others even when battling her battles. Her smile was radiant and contagious. Lyanna’s personality was bubbly, gullible, and loud. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents; Oscar and Elena Ramirez, paternal grandfather; Hector H. Martinez Sr., her two uncles; Jacinto Ramirez and Alejandro Ramirez, and one cousin; Iris Ramirez. Survived by her parents; Hector & Elena Martinez. Her two sisters; Sirena (Reynaldo) Trevino and Marlena (Billy Castillo) Martinez, two nephews; Reynaldo Trevino Jr., and Isaiah Trevino, one niece; Amara Castillo, and unborn niece; Florence Lyanna Trevino, grandmother; Martha Martinez, godmother; Maria G. Ramirez, three aunts; Estrella (Shawn) Martinez, Ruby (Juan) Garcia, Maribel (Abraham Jr.) Lugo, two uncles; Jose (Norma) Martinez, Lionel (Laura) Martinez, and numerous cousins. Visitation will begin on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home- San Diego. A Prayer Service will be recited at 6:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Valentin Sepulveda. Services will conclude after the Prayer Service. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of the arrangements. ![]() Orange Grove, Texas – Marcelino Fierro Vargas, 74 years of age passed away on June 27, 2024, after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. Marcelino was a mechanic all his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Marcelino will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; Francisco and Francisca V. Vargas, two sisters; Victoria Delgado, Carmela Valenzuela, two grandchildren; Jesus Francisco De Los Santos, Jessica Lynn De Los Santos, and one great-grandson; Jayce Rodriguez. He leaves behind his wife; Naomi Vargas, one daughter; Veronica (Jesus) De Los Santos, four grandchildren; Juan De Los Santos Jr., Joe Rodriguez, Alyssa Rodriguez, Joseph De Los Santos, and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin on Tuesday July 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home of Alice with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, Orange Grove, Texas. Burial will follow at St. John of the Cross Cemetery, Orange Grove, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. ![]() Palito Blanco, Texas – Beatrice Moreno Gonzalez, 97 years of age passed away on June 24, 2024, in a Kingsville Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was a homemaker and loved to sew and enjoyed working on her garden. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Beatrice is preceded in death by her parents; Francisco and Guadalupe Saenz Moreno, her husband Ramiro Gonzalez, and two sisters Angelina Moreno and Maria Huerta. Surviving are two sons; Ramiro (Gilma) Gonzalez Jr., Aurelio (Irene) Gonzalez, three daughters; Adriana (Alvino) Zarate, Anna (Raymond) Cook, Beatrice (Dennis) Klyng, three sisters; Josefina (Domingo) Garcia, Francisca Gonzalez, Lupe (Beto) Martinez, two brothers; Juan (Maria) Moreno, Frank (Thelma) Moreno Jr., numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. On Saturday Jun 29, 2024 At Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in Alice, Texas. Chapel Prayer service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. that morning with Pastor Jose Morales officiating. At 12:00 noon Funeral procession will depart to the Iglesia Bautista in Palito Blanco for a Funeral Church service with Pastors Carlos Estrada and Pastor Servando Torres. Burial Will follow at the Alas Blancas Cemetery located at 7408 CR 281 Palito Blanco, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home-Alice is in charge of the arrangements. San Diego, Texas – Victoria Espinoza, 70 years of age passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Victoria was a housewife for most of her life. She was a very loving and giving person to everyone and was always ready to help anyone in need. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Jose T. Gomez, Porfiria Benavides, two brothers; Enrique Gomez, Eladio Gomez, and one sister; Leticia Gomez. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years; Andres Espinoza, two daughters; Yesenia (Saul Zarate) Espinoza, Jovanna Espinoza, one brother; Jose (Nelda) Gomez, two sisters; Guadalupe A. Ramos, Maria Luisa (Felipe) Alvarez, four grandchildren; Andrea (Michael Salaiz) Jimenez, Gabriella Jimenez, fur grand baby; Uhtred Ragnarson, Gabriel Ignacio Zarate, Jaxon Allec Zarate, numerous nieces, nephews, and David Jimenez. The family would like to thank Altus Hospice, and their wonderful nurses, Roland Chapa and Gracie Infante for the wonderful care and services. Active Pallbearers: Michael Salaiz, Rickey De La Paz, Leonel Salinas, Roland Gomez, Henry Gomez, Roelio Espinoza, Damacio “Eric” Luera, and Felipe Alvarez Honorary Pallbearers: Andrea Jimenez, Gabriella Jimenez, and Zaul Zarate Visitation will begin Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church in San Diego. Burial to follow at The San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. San Diego, Texas - Efrain Lopez Martinez, 87 years of age passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in a Corpus Christi Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Efrain worked for Edwards Furniture Company for a few years and worked for Duval County Precinct #3 where he retired after many years. He loved spending time at the ranch. He took pride in his grandchildren, loved music, BBQing, and spending time with his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Matilde and San Juanita Martinez, his loving wife, Minerva J. Martinez, one daughter; Umbelina T. Gallegos, two sisters; Emma Sanchez, Zulema (John†) Norman, two brothers; George (Celina†) Martinez, Alejandro “Cano” (Benita†) Martinez, and one brother-in-law; Jose Pena. He is survived by his three sons; David (Luanna) Martinez, Adan (Lisa) Martinez Sr., Efrain (Raylene) Martinez Jr., one daughter; Cynthia Yvette Martinez, two brothers; Matilde (Rosie) Martinez, Raul Martinez, one sister; Angelina Pena, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Active Pallbearers: Anthony Martinez, Adan Martinez Jr., Mark Martinez, Jakob Martinez, Eric Martinez, and Cody Martinez. The family would like to thank Windsor Nursing Home in San Diego, and Fresenius Kidney Care in Alice, Texas for their wonderful care and services. Visitation will begin on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church in San Diego. Burial to follow at the San Diego Cemetery #2 in San Diego. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. Spring, Texas – Mendietta Community- Bess, Texas
James “Jim” F. Burkholder, 77 years of age, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the end of a Hail Mary surrounded by his loving family. Jim graduated with a master’s degree in Geology from Memphis State University in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired from Noble Energy in 2004. My beloved is now in heaven with our Carla, Momo, Popo, and his momma and daddy. My Jim was the perfect son, husband, father, uncle, and friend to so many loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years; Teresa Benavides Burkholder, one brother; David Burkholder, two sisters; Mary B. Hatcher, and Nancy Jean Burkholder, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law. Active Pallbearers: Santiago "Jimmy" Garcia Sr., Raul Camilo Garcia Jr., Victoriano "Vick" Casas III, Joshua Ryan Benavides, Victor "Michael" Benavides, and Ruben Benavides. Visitation will begin Friday, June 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church in San Diego. Burial to follow at The Benavides Family Cemetery, CR 103 North of San Diego, Mendietta Community- Bess, Texas. Knights of Columbus in Spring, Texas will plan a service for Jim at a later date. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences for the family can be left at www.mauropgarcia.com |
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