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It is with profound sadness that the family of Donald Ray Derryberry announce his peaceful passing on September 28, 2023. He will be dearly be missed by everyone he has crossed paths with in his 75 years of life. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Juanita Derryberry; two sons, Arturo Javier (Sarah) Derryberry and John Christopher Derryberry; daughter, Rita Rae (Nicholas) Austin; brother, Richard (Paula) Derryberry and grandchildren, Jackson, Dahlia and Dane Derryberry, Eliza Derryberry, Alyssa and Nicholas Austin. He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Donald Jay Derryberry; sister, Jeanine Meeks and his parents, Fane and Dorothy Derryberry. Donald attended...

Ernest A. Bolland, age 98, of Bishop, Texas passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1924, in Bishop, TX to John Henry and Sophie Elling Bolland. He was baptized by W.P. Urban on August 17, 1924, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bishop, TX. He was confirmed in his faith on March 21, 1937, at St. Paul Lutheran Bishop. He graduated from Bishop High School in 1941. In September 1941, he enrolled at Texas A & M University where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, member of the Field artillery and infantry band units and was in the Reserve Officer Training. Ernest enlisted in the Army Reserve in December 1942 and was called to active service in May 1943. He...

Ernest A. Bolland, age 98, of Bishop, Texas passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1924, in Bishop, TX to John Henry and Sophie Elling Bolland. He was baptized by W.P. Urban on August 17, 1924, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bishop, TX. He was confirmed in his faith on March 21, 1937, at St. Paul Lutheran Bishop. He graduated from Bishop High School in 1941. In September 1941, he enrolled at Texas A & M University where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, member of the Field artillery and infantry band units and was in the Reserve Officer Training. Ernest enlisted in the Army Reserve in December 1942 and was called to active service in May 1943. He...

Charlotte Ann Harper Byrd, age 80, of Wichita Falls, formerly of Austin Texas, passed away Saturday March 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Charlotte was born October 28 1942 to James and Annie Yates Harper in Alice Texas. She graduated from William Adams High School in 1961 and went on to excel through a nine-month Secretarial Science course in only six months at South Texas Commercial College in Corpus Christi. Upon graduation, she immediately accepted a position with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington DC. She went on to work as the Secretary to the Postmaster in Greenwich, CT, and then as a stenographer clerk at the post office in Houston. In...

Clifton Frank Boerm, age 90, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on March 4, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1932 in Nordheim, Tx to Frank A. and Bertha Boerm. He was baptized on January 26, 1933 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nordheim, TX. He moved to Yorktown, TX with his family when he was in the 2nd grade where he began attending Yorktown schools. While he was in high school, he got his first job at the local Piggly Wiggly grocery store as a bag boy. He graduated from Yorktown High School in 1950, and immediately after getting his diploma, he began working in the oilfield industry. In 1953, he went into the military by enlisting in the U.S. Army. He was a...

Ruben Lassmann Jr. entered the gates of our heavenly father on Monday December 12, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Ruben was born on August 4 th , 1936 in Victoria, Texas to Ruben Lassmann Sr. and Ruby Gathright. He married Mary Sue Williamson in 1955 and moved to Alice Texas where they opened up Dairy Burger and raised their 3 children. He faithfully served as a Deacon for Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years and graciously lived to share the Lord's word. He was a hardworking man and avid outdoorsman, who loved deer hunting, steer roping, fishing, cat hunting and working cattle at his ranch. He was known by many for his quick wit, tenacious sense of humor, his generous and giving...

Virginia Mae Maralik Kureska, born June 20, 1928, passed away on November 20, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. She was 94 years old. Ginger was born in Taylor, Texas and spent her early years in Taylor until the family moved to San Antonio, Texas where she graduated from Burbank High School. Soon after her graduation, she met Dan, her true love. They married on November 16, 1946 and moved to Corpus Christi, Texas where they began their family and then to Alice, Texas in 1961. Ginger enjoyed working and had careers in the insurance industry and then became a paralegal in Alice, Texas with Homer E. Dean. Even with working, her immediate and extended family was always the most important thing in...

Walter James Stasny, age 86, succumbed to heart failure and passed on to our Lord in Corpus Christi Spohn Hospital on November 12, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Walter was born in Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas, on November 24, 1936 to Walter Stasny and Adell Kristek. Walter was the oldest child of Walter A. and Della. Walter served in the U.S. Army as a communications expert in the late 1950s and was stationed in Okinawa for several years. After separation from the Army in 1961, Walter married Elsie, the love of his life, in 1963. They purchased a home in Alice, Texas, where they lived and remained happily married until he passed. Walter and Elsie loved to travel and visited...

James Carroll "Red" Arnold, 91 of Alice, Texas passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born on November 30, 1930 in Longview, Texas to the late Eugene and Edna Arnold. After graduation from the College Academy in Corpus Christi, Texas, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. Upon his return from the Navy, he married Theresa Grace Whelan from Corpus Christi, Texas. He held various positions while working for Dixie Iron Works before retiring after 33 years of service. After retiring he enjoyed tending to his cattle and traveling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Arnold; stepmother, Elnora Arnold; brothers, Duane and Eugene...

Nathan E. "Skeeter" Tinney, Jr., age 71, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born May 22, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Nathan E. Tinney and Millie Monday Tinney. Skeeter married Mary (Olsovsky) Tinney on July 19, 1980 and they were married for 42 years. He faithfully and loyally worked for Delaune Drilling Service in Alice, Texas for over 47 years. He was very proud of that long relationship with people he considered family. He attended Dallas Baptist University and Texas A&I on track scholarships. He especially loved hunting and fishing trips with his friends as well as his trips to Nevada and Louisiana to play blackjack. Skeeter was preceded...

Diamantina Vargas Hinojosa, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Sandia, Texas. She was born April, 15, 1937 in Falfurrias, Texas to Augustin Vargas and Irene Lopez. Diamantina was a praying, Christian who prayed for everyone especially, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always tried to do more, starting by opening a small store out of the house, selling snow cones and snacks. Eventually a room was added to the house and various items were added such as, frito pies, hamburgers, banana splits and basic essentials. She also did babysitting, house cleaning, dinner party meal preparations and serving for various families throughout her lifetime....

The family of Dan K McDonough said goodbye to their earthly father, patriarch and strength on June, 28, 2022 at the age of 88. Dan was born on February 16, 1934 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Vera Gallagher McDonough and Patrick Joseph McDonough. His family were Irish immigrant farmers who instilled in Dan a deep love and commitment to God, his country and family. His early years were spent working in the fields and serving as a youth leader in the local 4H club where he gained an appreciation and knowledge of agriculture. In addition to farming, while at West Oso High School, Dan found that he had a natural talent for football. At the end of his junior year, he felt a strong calling to...

Helen Elizabeth Laskowski Becker, age 89, earned her wings on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in New Braunfels, Texas after a short battle with cancer. She was born on January 23, 1933 in Stockdale, Texas to Claude Weldon Hall and Robbie Lee Hyatt Hall. She married Stanley Lambert Laskowski Sr. on January 10, 1951 in Stockdale, Texas at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Their marriage was blessed with two sons. In December 1960, Helen and Stanley started a new adventure in life and moved to Alice, Texas where they purchased K.C. Salley Van and Storage Company. Helen served as the Office Manager for the business until she retired in 1994. Helen was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alice,...

Leroy C. Foerster of Orange Grove, Texas passed away peacefully Thursday, June 16, 2022, with family by his side. Leroy was born October 12, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas to Leroy and Henrietta Foerster. He went to San Antonio Central Catholic High School and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1953. He met and married Barbara in the Adirondack mountains of upstate New York in 1958. They moved to Colorado where they had their five children. Leroy was assigned to Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, retiring in 1961. He then worked for Chevron in the oil fields of Colorado and Utah. In 1967 Leroy brought the family back to Texas. He grew Alice Air Systems and Air & Pump Company in...

On June 8, 2022 Petra 'Pat' Garcia Martinez was called home to reunite with her loved ones. She was born August 29, 1933, she was 88 years old. A woman of great strength and resilience. Her love for her family was something she always expressed. She loved seeing everyone thrive & grow in their own lives. She made sure we all knew she kept us in her daily prayers. Our Family gatherings were sure to put a smile on her face. The "barbeques" reminding us all of days in the backyard on N. Adams St. Hearing the singing and playing of the guitar along with games of horse shoes was the highlight of our evenings. Those of us that lived close always knew that going to Grandma's, whether it be...

Roy J. Stegall, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Taft, Texas. He was born on September 19, 1933 in Paris, Texas to Henry Wilson Stegall and Hattie Pearl Montgomery. Roy graduated from San Benito High School in 1952 and went on to attend college at Texas A&I University where he graduated in 1956 with his teaching degree. In 1956 Roy accepted a job in Taft as the Jr. High Math Teacher. It was there that he met Karen in 1958 as she was the science teacher. They dated for two years and were married in 1960. Roy taught math till 1962. Roy and Karen had two children between 1960 and 1970. Todd and Jill brought them great joy. In...

Alice High School retired counselor Sue Fox (Suzanne Dress Fox) lost her five-year battle with cancer on Monday May 2, 2022. She was in her home with Hospice, under the supervision and loving care of her Family Nurse/Baby Sister Diane McComish. Sue was born in Dubuque, Iowa on September 14, 1946. A graduate of Wahlert High School, she completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Clarke College, both in Dubuque, Iowa. Her teaching career began at Holy Ghost Catholic School also in Dubuque, and later in Rockford, Illinois. While married to John Wiley Fox, Sue had her son Sean Wiley Fox. Having completed her Master of Science Degree for certification as an Academic Counselor at Corpus Christi...

Delois "PeeWee" Hinze, age 89, completed her journey to heaven on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on October 20, 1932 in Garden Valley, Texas to Jess E. Bailey and Susan Ellen Boyd. She loved everyone and always enjoyed life to the fullest. Delois is survived by her children: Charlotte Train of Corpus Christi, Texas, Debbie Anderson of Sealy, Texas, Buddy Ridings of Eldorado, Texas, David Ridings of Jacksonville, Texas, Mary Davis of Monahans, Texas and Wayne Petties of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Carolyn Franklin of Corpus Christi, Texas and Katrina Bailey of Sealy, Texas; 9 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. A Visitation will be held from...

Nolan Ray Brandt, age 70, passed in peace at home on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born in Alice to Edwin Harold Brandt, Jr. and Mattie Doris Adams Brandt. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Betty Diane Brown. Nolan is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Kirkpatrick Brandt; children, Nolan (Amy) Brandt, Jr. of San Angelo, Michelle (Edward) Brandt Bowers of Surprise, Arizona, and Owen (Kathryn) Brandt of Orange Grove; eleven grandchildren, Kaleb Bowers, Zachary Bowers, Adam (Kristinne) Brandt, Jr., Savannah Brandt, Hanna Bowers, Kayleigh Bowers, Bailey Brandt, Jace Brandt, Peyton Brandt, Micah Bowers and Ellie Brandt; one great-granddaughter Graclyn Brandt; and numerous...

Dorothy Jean Steindorf passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Boerne, Texas. She was 87. Dorothy was born in Harlingen, Texas on May 15, 1934, and moved to Alice with her parents, sister, and grandmother when she was 10 years old. She and her twin sister, Betty were always known as the "Stewart Twins". She met Bert Steindorf at the Orange Grove Rifle Club. They started to date and he asked her to marry him on the second date. They were married in 1951. She worked for Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator until her husband, Bert bought his Humble (Exxon) Station and then she started keeping books for him and ended up being a bookkeeper for many...

Tom Short, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home in Alice, Texas. He was born on May 10, 1946, to Elmer Laverne Short and Amanda Watson in Duncan Oklahoma. Tom was a graduate of Victoria High School. He began his grocery retail career with HEB at the tender age of 16. Tom still managed to graduate from Texas A&I with a Bachelor's Degree. He met and married the love of his life, Elva, in 1974 in Louisiana. His employment with HEB transferred him to South Texas where they stayed and raised their family until he retired as Unit Director for HEB in Kingsville. Tom enjoyed being out at his ranch riding his tractor and tending to his cows. He also loved...