Beeville Bee-Picayune

Rosalie Royal Young passed away on May 29th, at the age of 97. She was a resident of Beeville, Texas for many of those years. Mrs. Young was born to Wallace and Virginia Ford on June 2, 1925. She married Rollie Melvin Royal, in Pleasanton, and had five children. They moved to Beeville in the 60's. Mimi, as her grandchildren called her was very athletic. In her later years she played golf and was in a few tournaments with much younger players. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband Rollie Melvin Royal, second husband E.W. Young. Survivors include her children, Lana Royal of Beeville, Roger Royal of Beeville, Donna Royal Wolfe of Kerrville, Scott Royal (Nancy) of Streetman...

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...

Kenneth Wayne Newman, 77, of Meyersville passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born February 4, 1946, in Beeville to the late Elizabeth and Ralph E. Newman. Kenneth was proud to have served in the United States Army and received the Bronze Star with Valor for service in Vietnam. He was the absolute best 'grandkid wrangler' and cherished every moment spent with his children and grandchildren. He was an amazing horse trainer, and his words of wisdom will be forever remembered and practiced.....'Soft hands, Soft voice, and Patience'. Kenneth is survived by daughters, Shari Crum and husband, Michael and Terri McArthur and husband, Don; sons, Kenneth Newman Jr. and Kyle Newman and...

John Lee Davis, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at the age of 60. He was born in Victoria, Texas on October 3, 1962, to the late Betty and Gail Davis. John is survived by his wife of 20 years, Melissa Davis; daughters, Trisha Figuerora (Roland); Lacey Fastle (Chris); Melanie Minter (Curtis); Samantha Minter (Bo); son Caleb Davis. He was a proud grandfather to Samuel, Malachai, Charlotte and Luka. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend who will be truly missed. John was a graduate of Edna High School class of 1981. He began his lifelong law enforcement career in 1983 when he graduated from the Victoria Police Academy. Memorial services were held on...

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.

Mary Lou Aiken (Gutierrez) age 77, was born February 17, 1945, formally of Beeville, Texas and passed away June 7, 2022. Mar Lou was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away. She was the daughter of Edward and Mercedes Gutierrez, who have both preceded in death. Mary Lou married Kenneth Aiken of Delmont, Pennsylvania and spent 61 wonderful years together. During part of that time, Mary Lou supported Ken's naval career, mainly in Norfolk, Virginia and Corpus Christi, Texas. Mary Lou was a devout Christian woman who attended Most Precious Blood in Corpus Christi, she served as a Eucharistic minister and for those that were homebound. She participated weekly with a Bible study...

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...

Naomi M. Mendez went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 11, 2021 at the age of 62. Naomi was born to Octavia and Bonefacio Martinez on December 27, 1958 in Mathis, Texas. Naomi married the love of her life, George Canas in 1998. In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother, Naomi spent her life helping people. She worked as a medication aide at the Hillside Lodge Nursing Home in the 1980's, Moore's City Drug as a Pharmacy Technician in the 1990's, and as a home health provider in the 2000's. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith to God, which she loved sharing with those who surrounded her. She is preceded in death by her...

Zella Mae Adcock Pearcy was born into the resurrection on Sept. 3, 2021, at the age of 97 from natural causes. She was cared for by Coastal Palms Nursing Facility and surrounded by her loved ones. During her lifetime she lived through the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War, and several others. The year she was born, the first airplane trip around the world took 174 days and in 2021 it takes less than 53 hours. She watched the beginning of space travel and men walk on the moon. Zella's long earthly life allowed her to see the invention of television, worldwide phone systems, and eventually cell phones with access to the knowledge of the internet. The many worldly changes she...

Mrs. Arline Annette Trlica Trial, 81, of Victoria was called home to the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021, while surrounded by family. Arline was born in Beeville, Texas on March 8, 1940, to the late Clifton Oscar Trlica, Sr. and Angelina Lillian Jancha Trlica. She graduated from Skidmore-Tynan High School in 1957 and attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville. She married the love of her life, Joseph Allan Trial, on September 10, 1958, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Beeville, Texas. Shortly thereafter, Joe's work took them traveling across the United States. Arline was a devoted and loving wife and mother, who loved spending time with her family and sharing stories of their...

VICTORIA-Maria Louisa Ramirez, 79, passed away June 21, 2021. A visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Hwy, Victoria, Texas 77901. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Our Lady of Victory Cemetery #2 in Beeville. Maria was born in Beeville, Texas to the late Santiago Montez and Magdalena (Mendoza) Montez. She worked as a hairdresser, bus driver, a nanny and a home health caretaker, all positions that showed her sweet spirit. She loved making tamales for all of her family and friends, but her biggest joy was being surrounded by her family. She was a faithful servant of Jehovah's Witness. Maria is...

Grace L. Stewart, age 102, passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born on February 2, 1919, in Henderson, TX to Albert Cosmos Mayfield and Dora Anna Young Mayfield. She was preceded in death by her loving parents; husband, Charles R. Stewart; daughter, Anita La Rose; and sisters, Inez Stephens and Opal Suitt. Grace will be lovingly remembered by her granddaughters, Ressa (Jay) Kelley of Mathis, TX and Sharon (Terry) Peterson of Arizona; great-grandchildren, Athena (Jeff) Harms, Cara (Brian) Riek, Amy (Will) Moreno, T.J. Kelley, Alyssa Kelley; great-great-grandchildren, Zachary Harms, Briana Harms, Dillion Harms, Logan Harms, Benjamin...

John Frederick "Rick" Mumme has been called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Rick was born to Harlan and Margaret Mumme on September 7, 1945 in Alice, TX. He resided mostly in Beeville and Alice, TX. He was employed in the car business for over 50 years. Rick is preceded in death by his father, Harlan Benno Mumme, Sr.; mother, Margaret Yancey Mumme; and brother, Harlan Benno Mumme, Jr. Survivors left to cherish his memory are his wife, of 40 years, Judy Mumme of Alice, TX; daughter, Allison C. Mumme of Alice, TX; son, David L. (Kristie) Mumme; two grandchildren, Jackson Mumme and Mason Mumme all of San Antonio, TX. May Rick rest in peace as we celebrate his new life and...

Joyce Meitzen Davis Clark, age 91, of Galveston, TX, formerly of Beeville, TX, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her home after a lingering illness. For full obituary and more information please go to www.carnesbrothers.com

Chris G. Rodrigue, 65, of Port O'Connor passed away February 23, 2021. He wasborn August 7, 1955 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to Lovince and Beulah Rodrigue. Chris never met a stranger, he greeted everyone he met with a smile and kindness. Those closest to him know how much he loved to meet people and listen to their story, which is why he excelled as a Nursing Home Administrator for 30 years. He was able to retire to Port O Connor Texas where he was able to enjoy all his favorite past times. Chris never turned down the chance to be on the water fishing, especially with his best friends, his son and brother. He only ever fully paid attention to the TV if the Dallas Cowboys or LSU football were...

Calvin Clifton Brundrett, 92, lovingly known as "Cal" to friends, entered into the arms of his Savior, early Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2020. Funeral was Dec. 23, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie. Burial followed at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens. Calvin Brundrett was born on August 25, 1928 in Normanna, Texas, a small community in Bee County, the eldest of 3 sons born to the late Clifton and Nora Brundrett. He was raised and attended school in Skidmore where he was a 1945 graduate of Skidmore High School. Cal learned the value of hard work, dedication, customer service and ethics at an early age. He worked with his parents in their grocery market and at the age of 11 Cal took...

John Irwin Uhr, 94 passed from this life on October 22, 2020. He was born November 7, 1925 in San Antonio, Texas to Irwin Adolph Uhr and Edith Louise Foshag Uhr. John grew up in San Antonio, Texas and after graduating from high school, attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), in Kings Point, New York, an institution still in operation today. After graduating in 1942, John joined the US Merchant Marines and became a licensed master mariner, achieving the highest grade of seafarer qualifications. He dutifully served his country during World War II. After the war, John graduated from The University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'Em!), earning a degree in mechanical...

Phillip Leon Pacheco of Fairview, Texas passed away on October 5, 2020 at the age of 87. He was born on August 20, 1933 in San Jose, California. In December 1945, at the age of 12, Phillip and his mother moved to Normanna, Texas. He was a 1951 graduate of Pettus High School and then attended Southwest Texas State College, graduating in 1955. Phillip met the love of his life, Darla Kay Hall, in 1953 and they were never apart again. They were married on October 1, 1955 in Beeville, Texas. One of his many jobs, Phillip worked to put himself through college by working for the Hays County Surveyor. It was there he found his calling as a civil engineer and land surveyor. Phillip became licensed...

Julia Chesnutt Dutton, owner of The Bay Window in Rockport, died August 26, 2020 at her Rockport home, surrounded by her husband, Steven L. Dutton, family and friends. She was 57 years old and had fiercely fought both acute myeloid leukemia and melanoma for four years. Born September 11, 1962 in Kenedy, to Claire Nieschwietz Chesnutt and John Wood Chesnutt, Julia was a beautiful child, utterly precocious; as an adult she was a force of nature-smart, full of personality, extremely competent, a savvy businesswoman, someone who liked to say that her motto was to work hard and play hard. She was a partner in everything to her adored Steve and a nurturing, loving mother to his two children,...

Samuel Steven Haywood, born June 27, 1952 in Springfield, Illinois, went home to Jesus on Friday, June 26, 2020. Sam traveled and lived all over the country, spending many years in Alaska living the frontier life, and moved back to Texas, the state he loved, during the last 14 years of his life in the Coastal Bend. Sam loved his family and would do anything for them. He sacrificed during much of his life to ensure that he was there for them. He will be remembered as an outstanding role model, lover of baseball, extraordinary storyteller, for his great sense of humor, for his ability to immediately become your friend, and for setting an awesome example of being the hands and feet of Jesus...

Romeo Nicolas Romero passed away on May 26, 2020 at the age of 20. Romeo loved hanging out with his family and friends. He had a huge heart that often led to bringing stray animals home so that the strays could be taken care of. Romeo loved his brothers and sisters and adored his parents. He also enjoyed playing video games and wrestling with his siblings. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Left behind to cherish Romeo's memory are his parents, Candice (Jay) Cano and Jerry (Katherine) Romero; siblings, Anthony Jay Cano, Jordan Jedidiah Cano, Heaven Makayla Cano, Sky Lynn Cano, Jesus Romero, Tiahgo Khoi Romero, and Zyran Carlos Romero; grandparents, RoseMary (Arnold) Flores,...