Orange Grove, Texas ~ Nora Lee Nuñez, 49 years old, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at her childhood home in Orange Grove. Nora enjoyed being strolled around in her wheelchair and loved listening and dancing to music. Nora was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin to many people. Nora enjoyed attending Mi Familia Adult Daycare.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Pedro Vasquez Jr., and Maria G. Vasquez, paternal grandparents Marcelo and Evarista Nuñez, and sister Belinda Flores Gutierrez.
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She is carried on by her mother Janie and Popo Regino Flores of Orange Grove, Texas, her father Guadalupe Nuñez Sr. of San Antonio, Texas, her uncle Pedro Humberto (Josie) Vasquez of Alice, Texas, her brothers Guadalupe Nuñez Jr. (Tameka), of Garden Ridge, Texas, Daniel (Lupita) Flores, of Orange Grove, Texas, her sister Cynthia Flores Rohrman of Orange Grove, Texas, her nieces and nephews Chandre, Austin, Taylor, Jaxon Jett Nuñez, Ozzie, Shea, Trey Gutierrez, Larissa Flores, Justin and Chelsea Rohrman, and numerous cousins.

Pallbearers will be: Eliverio Longoria, Adrian  Nuñez, Aaron Vasquez, Justin Rohrman, Danny Flores, and Lionel  Nuñez Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Chandre  Nuñez, Taylor  Nuñez, Chelsea Rohrman, Larissa Flores, Austin Nuñez, and Jaxon Jett Nuñez. 
 
Visitation will begin on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 9:45 a.m. at St. John of the Cross in Orange Grove, Texas with a Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Orange Grove Union Cemetery, in Orange Grove Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 

San Diego, Texas ~ ​Sara G. Garza, 62 years old, passed away after a sudden illness on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in a Corpus Christi hospital surrounded by her loving family.
 
Throughout her life, she wore many hats, including being a former caregiver, and an employee of SDISD and Wal-Mart. Sara enjoyed dancing, swimming, socializing, spending time with her family, and trying her luck with slots. She was a loving mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of crossing paths with her. Always a kid at heart, anyone that knew Sara knew of her love for children.
 
Sara brought light to any situation and was always a pillar of support to those around her. A two-time cancer survivor, Sara gave faith and positivity new meanings.
 
She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo and Lydia Almarez Garza, two brothers, Arnoldo Garza and Raul Garza, and raised as a brother, Ricardo Tanguma, and sister Diana Gonzalez. 
 
She is survived by her daughter Sarah Celes Garza, whom she raised with her ex-husband Celestino Garza. Celestino and Sara remained great friends, co-parents, and grandparents to Mia Angel Escamilla and Eytan Lee Martinez.
 
Sara is also survived by her her fur-baby Reef, her companion Israel Gonzalez, two brothers Rene Garza and Rosendo Garza, three sisters Estella Garza, Lydia Garza and Irma Garza, and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 
Visitation will begin on Sunday, July 10, 2022, 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 Monday, July 11, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. All services will conclude at the church. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 

​Corpus Christi, Texas - Sam Smithwick III, 80, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Sam was born on October 22, 1941, in San Diego, TX, to Eva and Sam Smithwick, Jr. He grew up in Alice TX, graduating from William Adams High School in 1960. He began military service with the Army National Guard of Texas in 1960. Sam completed his NCO training in 1964 and received an honorable discharge with the rank of Staff Sargent in 1967. While in the Army National Guard, Sam continued his studies at Texas A&I Kingsville, known now as Texas A&M, Kingsville, earning his Bachelor of Science and Secondary Education in 1967. Sam began his teaching career as a Shop Teacher at Corpus Christi Independent School in 1967 at Cunningham Junior High School. Sam continued his studies while working as a teacher and received his Master of Science in 1978 from Corpus Christi State University, now known as Texas A&M, Corpus Christi. During his almost 40-year teaching career, he had over 5,700 students go through his classes, and many students still recognize him around town. He was always pleased when students would come up and say hello. Sam was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He especially loved camping with his sons during their Scouting years, attending Philmont Scout Ranch, and helping them achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. He was united in holy matrimony with Edelmira Palacios in Alice, TX, in 1971, and they recently celebrated their Golden 50th wedding anniversary.
Sam is survived by his wife, Edelmira Smithwick of Corpus Christi, son: Adolfo “Duffy” Ibañez III of Missouri City; daughter: Samantha Smithwick (Rahul Shukla) of Moraga, CA; son: Sam Martin Smithwick (Rachael “Shelly”) of Corpus Christi; brother: Adan Smithwick (Estela) of Corpus Christi, sister: Eva Waring of Robstown and eight grandchildren.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Eva and Sam Smithwick Jr.
Visitation will begin on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. that same evening followed by the Funeral Mass at 7 p.m.

A visitation will be held at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. followed by the Burial at 10:30 a.m. at the San Diego Cemetery, in San Diego Texas.

Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
3210 S. Padre Island Dr.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78415
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home – San Diego
1016 E. Gravis
an Diego, Texas 78384

​Premont, Texas - Olivia Torres, 78 years old passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her residence after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was a homemaker and enjoyed music, dancing, and Bingo. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Santiago and Olivia Canales Rodriguez, husband, Geronimo Torres, Sr., and three sisters, Elida Molina, Eva Mosquez, and Juanita R. Sanchez. She is survived by two sons, Geronimo (Gracie) Torres, Jr. and Rubelin Torres, and four daughters, Evangelina (Rogelio) Faragoza, Belia T. (Orlando) Morin, Maria Elena Garcia, and Berta Moya, brother, Roberto (Vicky) Rodriguez, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
 
Visitations will begin on July 1, 2022, from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Prayer Service to be conducted at 10 a.m. followed by a burial at the San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements, 

​San Diego, Texas ~ Eladio B. Gomez Sr., passed away on June 26, 2022,  in an Alice Hospital at the age of 72. Eladio worked as a Mechanic in Freer, Texas in his younger years. He also worked in the Oilfield Industry for many years. His hobbies were working on woodwork projects, gardening, music, and dancing. He loved his family and family gatherings.   

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Porfiria Gomez, a son, Eladio Gomez Jr, Brother, Enrique B. Gomez, and  Sister, Leticia B. Gomez. He is survived by his daughter Cindy (Raul) Rios, Brother, Jose (Nelda) Gomez, three sisters, Victoria G. (Andres L.) Espinoza, Guadalupe B. Ramos, Maria Luisa (Felipe) Alvarez, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel with a Prayer Service at 11:00 am. that morning.  Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery, San Diego, Texas. Pastor Sunny from Primera Iglesia Bautista of San Diego, Texas officiating the services.  Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes are entrusted with the arrangements. 

Active Pallbearers will be: Ricky De La Paz, Ben Trevino, Jose J. Gomez, Rolando Gomez, Raul Rios, Jose Daniel Lopez, Felipe Alvarez, and Maria Alvarez

Alice, Texas - Guadalupe Carmona Esqueda, 72 years old passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his residence after a sudden illness. He was a loving and caring husband. Guadalupe loved gardening and caring for his pets. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Esqueda and Abelina Carmona Esqueda. He is survived by his wife, Rafaela C. Esqueda, and six stepsons, Johnny Ramos, Ponciano (Melissa) Ramos, Gilbert Ramos, Javier Ramos, Robert Ramos, and Randy Ramos, two stepdaughters, Rafaela Ramos and Thelma Ramos, two brothers, Reymundo (Nelda) Ruiz and Nicholas (Irma) Esqueda, Jr., two sisters, Blanca (Jesse) Lopez and Maria Isabel (Jorge) Pina, numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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Visitation will be on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in Alice with a Prayer Service to be recited at 6 p.m. All services will conclude that same evening. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements. 

San Jose Community - Felix L. Barrera, 69 years old, was a life-long resident of the San Jose community. Felix graduated from San Diego High School, Class of 1970, and attended college. Felix served in the U.S. Army for several years.  He completed the Military Policeman Course and was stationed in Germany.  Felix worked as a policeman and detective in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1975.  Not only was he a proud and loving son, husband, father, and Popo, he was an avid horse trainer and breeder. Working and training his horses was his favorite pastime.  Felix also found pleasure in hunting, fishing, playing dominoes, and being a dog-father to Mija, Leila, Panda, and Partner. Felix never met a stranger. If you were his friend, you had a friend that you could count on.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raul Barrera and Consuelo Lopez Barrera, his brother, Raul Barrera, and one great-granddaughter, Brylee Trejo. He is survived by his wife, Blanca E. Barrera, two sons, Felix Barrera, Jr. and Lee (Stephanie) Barrera, two daughters, Refugia "Cookie" Barrera and Sabrina Barrera, and three step-daughters, Charissee (Roberto) Cardoze, Desiree (Vicente) Fernandez and Elyse Garza, three sisters, Diana (Rodolfo) Bazan, Yolanda (Sam) Barfoot, and Lucy (Scott) McCabe, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Visitation will begin on June 22, 2022, at 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home Chapel in San Diego with a Prayer Service to be conducted at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas with a Funeral Service scheduled at 1 p.m. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements. 
 

San Diego, Texas - Amelia B. Garza, 74 years old, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, in a Corpus Christi hospital, after a short illness. Amelia was a Texas A&I University graduate of 1984. She was a school teacher at SDISD for over 35 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Matias C. Briones and Maria Luisa Alvarado, a son Frank Garza, two brothers, Gilberto Briones, and  Matias Briones Jr., two sisters, Leticia Briones and Modesta Arredondo. She is survived by her son Michael (Laura) Garza of San Diego, five brothers, Hector (Priscilla) Briones, Juan (Irma) Briones, Frank (Maria) Briones, Roel Briones, and Robert (Lupita) Briones, two sisters, Olga (Pancho) Gonzalez, and Johanna Briones, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. 
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Active Pallbearers will be Joseph Garza, Miguel Garza, Luis Briones, Javier Briones, Juan Briones, and Hector Briones. Honorary Pallbearer will be Frank Briones. 

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 5 p.m. - 7 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 11, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. 

Freer, Texas - Eugene Roberto DeLeon, Sr., 60 years passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, in a Corpus Christi hospital due to a Rattlesnake bite. He was a Freer High School graduate Class of 1981 and a Bee County College graduate of Beeville. Eugene. He was a former oilfield worker for Straight Line Construction, High Tide oilfield Services, and STX LLC. He was also a Volunteer Firefighter for the Freer Fire Department, and a custodian for Freer High School. His hobbies were spending time with his family and friends, he was an Avid Dallas Cowboy Fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. 
 
He was preceded in death by his father, Roberto DeLeon, his wife, Simona V. "Mona" DeLeon, paternal grandparents, Serapio T. DeLeon and Anita DeLeon, maternal grandparents, Amando and Minerva Garcia, step-father, Frank V. Morgan, one sister, Candelaria "Candy" Luan, two nieces, Tammy Moreno and Karen Villarreal. 
 
He is survived by his son, Eugene DeLeon, Jr., two daughters, Blanca (Xavier) Trevino and Charlie Garcia, his mother, Eva Lina Morgan, step-mother, Narce DeLeon, four brothers, Leo (Joann) DeLeon, Robert DeLeon, David (Maria) Morgan, and Javier (Irene) Morgan, one brother-in-law, Rodolfo Villarreal, seven sisters, Norma (Ray) DeLeon Rios, Mari (Ray) DeLeon, Maida DeLeon, Monica (Elias) Dimas, Joann Morgan, Gracie († Joel) Santos and Nelda († Bob) Weber, two sisters-in-law, Zinnia (Lupe) Cantu and Ana Lisa (Luis) Rodriguez, one granddaughter, Ayelli Renee Trevino, one grandson, Carlos Miguel Cuellar, four, godchildren, Felina Mieja, Oscar Luan, Xavier Ezpinoza, Xander Ezpinoza, Anastasia Medellin Peralta, and numerous nieces, and nephews. 
 
Serving as Honorary Pallbearers: Oscar Luan, Ramon Leal, Eddie Balboa, Juan Espinoza, Xavier Ezpinoza and Xander Ezpinoza, William Zepeda.
 
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday July 2, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements. 

​San Diego, Texas - Ramon Roland Cantu, 46 years old passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Ramon was a native of San Diego, and a graduate of University of Northern Iowa with a master’s degree in science. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Fidencio Cantu and Rosa L. Cantu, and one nephew Noel Lazo Jr. He is survived by his mother Elida L. Cantu, one brother Noel (Lisa) Lazo, one sister Norma Lazo (Anthony) Robles, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 5 p.m.- 7 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. Burial will follow on Thursday May 5, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at San Jose Burial Park, in San Antonio Texas. Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. entrusted with the arrangements. 
 
San Jose Burial Park.
8235 Mission Rd
San Antonio, Texas 78214