Our Kind and Righteous Father God has gained a precious soul! Adelfa Morales Flores is in the arms of the Lord God Almighty! She was the daughter of the late Eva Garcia and Rudulfo Morales. Adelfa was born on June 16, 1934 and passed away on February 19,2021. She was a homemaker and the Martriarch of our family. Adelfa is survived by her sons, Robert (Monica) Flores, Joe (Loretta) Flores, Ricky Flores (Mary Jane) and Michael (Amanda) Flores; daughters, Rosie (Joe) Deluna, Diana (Sam) Lopez, Elmalinda (John) Ware, Melissa (Larry) Olivarez; 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Simon Morales and sister Irma Velencia. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joe...

On the evening of February 2, 2021, Zenaido H. Zambrano, of Goliad, received his heavenly wings to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born May 27, 1936, to Felipe and Julia Hinojosa Zambrano in Bee County, he attended schools in Beeville, Texas thru the 9th grade. He met the love of his life, Ester Garcia Zambrano in Charco and shared sixty-one years of cherished memories in marriage. Zenaido was preceded in death by brothers, Efren, Eligio, and Felipe Zambrano; sisters, Celia Gonzales, Beatrice Posada, and Julia Posada. Surviving family members are sons, Oscar Zambrano of Goliad, and Ricardo Zambrano of Skidmore; daughters, Deborah Zambrano of Corpus Christi and Norma Phillips of Goliad. ...

On Monday, January 25th, 2021, the Lord called Mary R. Guerra (La Linda), to His loving arms in heaven. Mrs. Guerra, a lifelong resident of Goliad, was predeceased by her husband, the late Tomas Guerra, and two sons, Oscar and Aldo Guerra. She is survived by her daughter, Ester Reyes (Ermando) and her son, Vicente Guerra (Rita), numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. May God grant her peace. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 29, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Goliad, with Fr. Ty Bazar officiating. Burial will follow at Berclair...

Reynaldo C. Esquivel, 49, of Goliad, Texas, passed on January 22, 2021, in Victoria, Texas. He was born on August 9, 1971, to Adela Esquivel and the late Reynaldo Esquivel. He worked for the TDCJ for 25 years and was the proud Dad of three beautiful children. Reynaldo is survived by his son, Nathan Seth Esquivel, twins, Taylor and Jase Esquivel; his mother, Adela Esquivel; and sister, Maggie Cabrera. He also leaves behind 2 nieces, 1 nephew, 1 great nephew, 2 great-nieces, one great-great-niece, and so many friends that were like brothers. He was preceded in death by his father, Reynaldo Esquivel, and brother, Billy Ray Cabrera. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2021,...

On the morning of January 21, 2021, Robbie Rae (Ussery) Friedrichs went on her next great adventure; to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Born in Luling, Texas on September 23, 1935, Robbie attended Luling schools. She married the love of her life, John Lee Friedrichs, and they resided in Goliad, Texas. Robbie and John were members of St. John's Lutheran Church. While residing in Stockton Missouri Robbie was instrumental in establishing St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Robbie was preceded in death by her husband John; parents, Lela Beatrice and Oran Branyan Ussery; sister Mary Loice (Ussery) Dermer and brother Oran Branyan Ussery Jr. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Ann Brietzke,...

Darrell Lloyd Franke of Goliad passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021, in Seguin. He was 81 years old. He was born on July 14, 1939, at the family home in Goliad to Lizzie and Clarence Franke. He was of predominantly German ancestry and his forebearers originally settled in the Goliad area. Darrell grew up farming and ranching alongside his father and uncles and attended local schools. He went to Texas A & I for his undergraduate studies and during that time, met and married the love of his life, Phyllis. Together, he and Phyllis pursued and obtained Masters degrees from East Texas State University. They raised three children and were married for 58 years. Darrell was...

Alberto Villarreal Puga, age 84, of Goliad, Texas, went to be with the Lord our Savior on January 16, 2021. He was born February 16, 1936 in Beeville, Texas. A son of the late Alvino S. Puga and Ygnacia V. Puga. He was a retired caretaker, landscaper for the R.L. Pettus estate, and a television repairman. Alberto is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Olivia Lozano Puga; sister, Alvina P. Garcia; and brother, Dionicio V. Puga. He is also survived by children: Alberto Puga, Jr. (partner, David Andrus), Romana Puga Garcia (Andy Garcia), Graciela Puga (partner, Jessica Villarreal); grandchildren: John Herrara, Jeanette Herrera (Patrick Tijerina), Andrew Garcia, Jr. (Elena Garcia); and...

Otelia "Tillie" Garcia Valdez, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Visitation will be Wed, January 6th from 6PM to 8PM with rosary at 7PM at Grace Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Thurs, Jan. 7, 2020 at 1PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.gracefuneralhome.net

Cole Walton, 30, was called to heaven on December 30th 2020, protecting his daughter in a car accident. Cole was born November 19th 1990, in Victoria, TX where he stayed close by to build his life. He married the love of his life, Tracie (Smolik) Walton, on November 11th 2017, and together they welcomed their daughter, Everleigh Rose, on December 10th, 2019. Cole spent his time as a loving husband and a wonderful "dadda" to Everleigh. He was an involved dad, which the countless pictures and videos can attest to. Everleigh and Tracie were the center of his world, and he would often be described as the most content man in the world, having everything he needed. Family was very important to...

Ninfa Zuniga Arriazola, 74, of Goliad, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020. She was born in Victoria, Texas, on April 29, 1946, to the late Leonarda Valderrmas and Francisco Suniga. Ninfa was a wonderful mother/grandmother, an avid crafter, and loved working with her plants. She is survived by her children: Delisa Castro, Manuel (Tanya) Arriazola, Paloma (Mayo) Torres, and Angie Garcia; grandchildren: Alexandria, Joseph, Ismael, Isaiah, Israel, Josline, Jacqueline, Nicholas, Isabel, Lori, Isidro, and Manny; great-grandchildren: Jayden, Carson, Kota, and Sophia; siblings: Rosemary, Irene, Carmen, Frank, Billy, Sammy, Jimmy, Johnny, Ernest, and Eddie. Ninfa is preceded in death by her...

Loretta Stauss Bochat GOLIAD - Loretta Ann Stauss Bochat, 79, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, as she prepared to join the family for their Annual Christmas Party. She was born October 6, 1941, at the family home in Weser, Texas to Rollo and Eleanor Jacob Stauss. She and her husband 'Butch' created lifelong neighborhood friends when they moved to Houston in 1966. She served for years as team Mom for various organized sports including FUN Football, Braeburn Little League, and Kyle Chapman Pony League. She was a lifelong Catholic volunteering many years of service with Catholic Daughters, other service, and teaching CCD when the family returned to her childhood home in 1980....

Rosa Linda Reyes passed away on December 19, 2020. For further information and services, please go to our website gracefuneralhome.net.