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OBITUARY - RAYMOND "RAY" LEE LISKA Our beloved father, husband and friend, Raymond "Ray" Lee Liska passed away peacefully on the morning of July 21, 2024 after a long, courageous battle fighting cancer. Ray was loved by all who knew him. He was known for his quick wit and humor, his fair and honest nature, and his fierce loyalty to those he loved. He was one whose optimism was boundless, even while facing a terminal disease, he never gave up hope. He believed in the goodness of God and mankind and always stressed the importance of laughter, friends and maintaining strong family relationships. Ray was born in Kenedy, Texas on October 29, 1946, to Rudolph Louis Liska and Norma...

Ralph Glen Gustafson, age 62, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 21, 2023. He was born on October 2, 1961 in Corpus Christi, TX. Please go to the Eckol's Funeral Home, Inc. website www.eckolsfuneralhome1886.com for full obit and service information.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Carl Monson. He succumbed to his battle with cancer at home on September 30, 2023 with his family by his side. Ed was born on January 6, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilmer Monson and Elsie Eklund Monson, brothers Lawrence and Mauritz Monson, sister Dorothy Monson Hahler, stepson Clint Maddox, nephew Ted Hahler, niece Katherine Hahler Duclos and great nieces Emily and Shalene Monson. He is survived by his wife Janet Monson, stepson Jason Maddox (Jana), step daughter-in-law Stacie Maddox, grandchildren Ashley Maddox Waller (Matt), Logan Childs Maddox, Noah Maddox, Ella Maddox, Hunter Maddox, Peyton Maddox,...

Dona L. Blomstedt (85) was called home to our Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2023. Born in 1937 in Kenedy, Texas, to Thomas R. Linder and Louise "Boots" Gray Linder, Dona graduated from Kenedy High School in 1956. After that, she attended Texas State University and was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She married Robert (Bob) Kent Blomstedt in 1959, and then completed her degree in Education at Texas A&I University Kingsville after staying home for a short time to raise their three children. Dona taught school for many years, and after she retired, she served as an Adjunct Instructor for Texas A&I University. She was active in the Texas A&I (later Texas A&M) University...

It is with great sorrow we share the passing of Sr. Agnes Bochenek on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Connally Memorial Hospital in Floresville, Texas. With humility and gratitude may we consider her life as an example of faith, and source of hope, in our Christian lives. Sr. Agnes was born in Nowy Sacz, Poland to Regina and Wladyslaw Bochenek. She is survived by her mother and siblings Stanislaw, Marzena, and Danuta, nephews and nieces and beloved Seraphic Sisters. She entered the Congregation of the Daughters of Our Lady of Sorrows, known as Seraphic Sisters, on September 14, 1984 in Przemysl, Poland. Sister Agnes made her First Profession July 9, 1987 and made her Final Vows August 14,...

Robert (Bob) was born at home on the family farm where he worked during his youth. He was the second son of Carl Gus and Laura Gustafson Blomstedt. He graduated from Pawnee High School in 1948. After that, he received a B.S. in Education at Texas Lutheran University. While a student there, he lettered in baseball, became vice-president of the student body, and served on many committees. A few years after graduating, he returned to TLU and served two years as Executive Director of Admissions. Not long after that, Bob was able to complete both his Master's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas in Austin. His career in education extended over 60 years, including teaching math in the...

Robert K. Blomstedt, Age 91 of Corpus Christi, TX born on Feb. 17, 1931 in Kenedy passed away on Jan 10, 2023 in Cibolo, TX. Visitation will be held from 11AM to 1PM Saturday January 21, 2023 with Services starting at 1:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy, TX with Ronnie Blomstedt officiating. Interment will follow in the Elim Lutheran Cemetery in Elim, TX.

Welton E. Fudge, Age 92 of Mineral, Tx passed away on December 27, 2022. A Visitation will be held Monday, January 2, 2023 from 5PM to 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 10:30AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Hebron Cemetery in Terryville, TX.

Welton E. Fudge, Age 92 of Mineral, Tx passed away on December 27, 2022. A Visitation will be held Monday, January 2, 2023 from 5PM to 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 10:30AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Hebron Cemetery in Terryville, TX.

Joe Bailey Doreck, 87, woke up in the presence of God December 6, 2022, at home in Mineral, TX with family at his side. He was born March 4, 1935, at home in Karnes County, TX to Walter and Alice (Atkinson) Doreck. Visitation will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, TX. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 am at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel in Kenedy, TX. Interment will follow at Mineral Cemetery, Mineral, TX and reception at the Mineral Baptist Church pavillion.

Jeanne Claire Jimerson Best of Victoria, TX was born April 26,1934 in Choate, TX to Richard Wiley Jimerson and Delsie Baker Jimerson. Our beloved mother, grandmother (Gigi), and friend to all went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2022 at the age of 87. Jeanne was full of life, love and laughter. Her family always came first and her friends weren't too far behind. She loved her time in Port Aransas. She was known as the life of the party and brought a smile to everyone with her infectious laughter. Jeanne loved decorating, hunting with Bob, watching hummingbirds, and traveling. One of her favorite things was spending holidays with family, especially Christmas. She is preceded in death by her...

Ruby Nell Remmers of El Campo, Texas was born on June 17, 1933 in Arneckville, Texas to FeAllen Schultz and Edna Landgrebe Schultz went into eternal rest on April 9, 2022 at the age of 88. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter-in-law, Tara Remmers and her husband Milton "Slim" Remmers who passed on Feb. 7, 2016. She was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Runge, Texas. She is survived by her daughter: Janice (Jerry) Winter of El Campo, TX; her sons Milton (Vicky) Remmers Jr. of Port Lavaca, TX, Kerry (Pam) Remmers of Nordheim,TX and Allen Remmers of Pleasanton,TX; three half sisters: Dorothy Haufler of Corpus Christi,TX, Annie (Edwin) Obst of Alamo, TX and Bernice...

Mary Frances Hudman Keller died Monday night March 21, 2022, following a stroke. She was born in Frost, Texas, Sept. 8, 1929 to Sarah Adaline and John Thomas Hudman. After her father died when she was 8, her mother remarried and she lived on the ranch owned by her mother and stepfather, John Otis Harris, in Mineral, Texas. her lifelong frugality started as a child when her mother moved Christmas celebrations to later so that she could shop the post-holiday sales. Blessed with high intelligence, she graduated from high school in Pettus, Texas at age 14 and attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos Texas to receive a degree in Biology. She met the love of her life, Thomas...

Robert Michael Horne, 83 of Victoria passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in a local hospital. He was born February 8, 1939 and grew up in Kenedy. He enjoyed hunting throughout his life and had a passion for farming. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time on his land and raising cattle. He worked in many service phases of the oilfield throughout his 61year career with the last 16 years as a drilling and production consultant. Robert was a fun and caring person who cherished and loved his family and friends. Nothing pleased him more than spending time with his family. He was married to the love of his life, Geri for 65 years. They were devoted and always there for each other. He was...

Visitation Friday, March 4th from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel,420 W. Live Oak St. Kenedy,TX 78119. Funeral Services Sat. March 5th, at 2:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with Interment in Kenedy Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 4102 N. Ben Jordan, Victoria,TX 77901 or MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston,TX or charity of choice.

John Henry Fransen, Age 85 of Kenedy, Texas, passed away in his home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born in Kenedy, Texas to Henry and Lillie Fransen on May 9, 1936 and attended school in Kenedy while helping on the family farm. John married Joyce Elaine Haner on June 20, 1959 at St. Matthews Lutheran church in Kenedy and they were married for 61 years before her passing in May 2021. John and Joyce spent time in Washington and California while he was in the Army. After the service they returned to Texas to continue farming, ranching, and raising a family. He said that he preferred driving a tractor to the cattle business. He didn't have hobbies but at one time read four daily...

A teacher to hundreds, a mentor to many, and a friend to all, Chris Benavides was called home on December 30, 2021 with his loving wife by his side. He was 76 years old. He was born August 27, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Christopher A. Benavides, Sr and Olivia Alaniz Benavides. He was a long-time resident of Kenedy, Texas where he was an educator, coach, loved the outdoors and spending time with his family and his wife, Irma Benavides, who he married on August 19, 1967. They were blessed with 54 years of marriage. He is remembered for his sense of humor, fast cars, antique trucks and great story telling abilities. Chris was a devoted Dallas Cowboys and University of Texas...

Gary Wayne" Shaggy Dog" Shaw of George West, TX passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sept. 15, 2021. Gary was born on July 18, 1957 in Beeville, TX to Willie Richard and Hazel Frances (Stuart) Shaw, the youngest of nine children. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Allene (J.D.) Greer, Marie (Jim) Jennings, Lorraine (Jim) Trybig; brothers: Richard and Walter Shaw; brothers-in-law: Bobby Hale and Richard Harris. Gary was born and raised in the Pettus, Tuleta Area. He graduated from Pettus High School in 1975, where he enjoyed playing sports. he worked in the oilfield and then with both the Beeville and Pettus Independent School Districts. He was a member of the...

Roy G. Freeman, of Kenedy, passed away on August 7, 2021 at John Paul II Nursing Home. He was 96 years old. Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Freeman, his father Roy G. Freeman, Sr., his mother, Willie Rounton Freeman, a brother, T.H. Freeman, brothers-in-law, Roy Boeselt and Victor Skrehot. He is survived by a daughter, Bonnie (Richard) Urbanek, of San Antonio; sister-in-laws, Mitzi Boeselt of San Antonio; Katherine Skrehot of San Antonio, Laura (Lynn) Wilkinson of Montgomery, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special friends of the family Juanita Arriazola and Albert Baldaramos of Kenedy. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 5:00p.m....