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Wanda Jean Lawson

Wanda Jean Lawson

July 1, 2021

Our beloved Nana, Wanda Jean “Jeanie” Brown Lawson, passed away peacefully July 1st, 2021 in the Schleicher County Hospital at 6:10 pm. Jeanie was born in Electra Texas on August 31,1938 to Edward Albert Brown and Lucy Lucylle Brown. —-She attended school in Electra, Texas. She later met and married husband, Ben Lawson, together they had two daughters, Kammi Lawson...

Ezequiel Reyes, Jr.

Ezequiel Reyes, Jr.

July 1, 2021

Ezequiel Reyes, Jr., age 51 passed away July 1, 2021. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include parents Ezequiel Sr. and Selia Reyes, sons Geraldo and Nick Reyes, and Ivan Rivas, daughters Karina Rivas and Veronica Reyes, brothers Jesus, Homer, Jose,...

Irma Leticia Ramirez

Irma Leticia Ramirez

June 22, 2021

Sonora- Irma Leticia Valenzuela Ramirez, age 59 of Sonora passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Services will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11:00a.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Sonora Cemetery. Irma is survived by her husband Asencion Nunez Ramirez, her son Pedro Angel Ramirez, daughters Myrna Cent Galindo, and Jomayra Ramirez, brothers Juan...

Julio C. Hernandez

Julio C. Hernandez

June 21, 2021

Sonora- Julio C. Hernandez, age 81 of Sonora passed away Monday, June , 21, 2021. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Julio is survived by his wife Eva Hernandez, son Oscar Hernandez, daughters Yolanda Duran, Gracie Hernandez, and Alicia Galindo, sisters Guadalupe Montanez and Juanita Salazar and numerous grandchildren...

Carl James "Jimmy" Cahill, Jr.

Carl James "Jimmy" Cahill, Jr.

June 4, 2021

Sonora- Carl James Cahill, Jr., “Jimmy Cahill,” passed away peacefully June 4, 2021 at the age of 78 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 29, 1943 to Wanda Cahill and Carl J. Cahill, Sr. Jimmy grew up in Sonora, Texas, graduating as salutatorian from Sonora High School in 1961. He was involved in Boy...

Charles D. Kellogg

Charles D. Kellogg

June 2, 2021

Eldorado- Charles Kellogg was Born November 29, 1934. He passed away June 2, 2021 He was a member of Church of Christ Mertzon HWY. in Eldorado Tx. Survivors include his wife Patsy Taylor Kellogg, daughter Deborah Kellogg, Grandsons Quincy Weddle, Alex Weddle, wife Kimmy. Great granddaughters Kenzie and Madilyn Weddle. Brothers Kirby Kellogg and wife LouAnn. Kenneth Kellogg and sister...

Marian "Mattie" Caroline Nix

Marian "Mattie" Caroline Nix

May 30, 2021

Mattie passed from this life to the arms of our Lord on May 30, 2021 at the age of 99 years 6 months, being born on December 5, 1921 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Lyman and Alvina Reed. She met her Texas soldier, Thomas E. (Hoot) Nix, who was stationed nearby and married in 1942. They and daughter Ebba...

Randall "Randy" Lee Surber

Randall "Randy" Lee Surber

May 21, 2021

Sonora- Randall "Randy" Lee Surber, 68 of Sonora, Texas went to be with the Lord May 21, 2021. He was born August 12, 1952 to J.C. and Loma Surber in Crane, Texas. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Hext Cemetery in Hext, Texas. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2021...

Susan Margaret Buchholz

Susan Margaret Buchholz

May 20, 2021

Susan Margaret Buchholz passed away on Thursday May 20th at the age of 78. She was born in Roswell, New Mexico on February 9, 1943, first child of William and Katherine Tole. Now family and loved ones all mourn the loss of her convivial laugh, adventurous spirit and unique imagination. We promise to honor her memory with the warmth of...

Clara Velardez Gutierrez

Clara Velardez Gutierrez

May 15, 2021

Sonora- Clara Velardez Gutierrez, age 66 of Sonora passed away May 15, 2021. She was born June 4, 1954 to Jesus and Pola Velardez. Services will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Clara is survived by loving husband Jose "Chilo" Gutierrez, son Eloy Carranza, Jr., daughter...

Jimmie Sue Griffith

Jimmie Sue Griffith

May 14, 2021

Sonora- Jimmie Sue Griffith, age 63 of Sonora passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Love Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Sonora Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at lovefuneralhome.net.

Trinidad Miles Sentena

Trinidad Miles Sentena

April 24, 2021

Trinidad “Miles” Sentena 26, was called home Saturday, April 24th, 2021 by Our Lord and has gone to be with our other angels in Heaven. Miles was born September 1, 1994 in San Angelo, Texas. He grew up in Sonora, Texas until him and mom moved to Midland, Texas in 2000. He attended Bonham Elementary, Abell Jr High, and graduated...

Ruben M. Castilleja

Ruben M. Castilleja

April 23, 2021

Ruben Martinez Castilleja was born to Modesto and Maria Refugio Castilleja on February 11, 1954 in Sonora, Texas. Ruben passed away April 23, 2021 at the age of 67. He was one of fourteen children and was close to all his siblings near and far. He would often spend many hours traveling to visit each and everyone to ensure that...

Abner Woodruff English

Abner Woodruff English

April 23, 2021

Abner Woodruff English, Sr. age 90 of La Pryor passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Brushy Top Cowboy Church between Eldorado and Sonora Texas. Interment will be at 4:00 p.m. at the La Pryor, Texas Cemetery. Survivors include wife Adelita English of La Pryor, and daughter Sandra...

J.W. Sutton

J.W. Sutton

April 9, 2021

JW Sutton, just shy of 94 years, of Sonora, Texas, passed peacefully on April 9, 2021, “ready to go home and see Maida.” He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who inspired all with his passion for learning and his phenomenal work ethic. JW was born on May 17, 1927, in Saline, Texas, to Emma and Jim...

Jimmy W. Gilstrap

Jimmy W. Gilstrap

April 7, 2021

Jimmy W. (Hymie) Gilstrap passed away on April 7, 2021. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 12:00p.m. in Eldorado Cemetery.Visitation will be Friday, April 16, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home. He was born Feb. 1, 1947 in San Saba, Tx. to Jake and Rosalie Gilstrap. On Jan. 1972 he married Carolyn...

Jennie Wilson Swyter

Jennie Wilson Swyter

March 19, 2021

Jennie Swyter, 60, of Sonora, TX; passed away on 3/19/20 with family by her side. Jennie was a multifaceted person with many interests. As a small girl, she developed a love of architecture. Jennie could draw the most detailed floor plans. She received her drafting degree in 1997 from Howard University. She was very crafty. Jennie sewed, crocheted, cross stitched...

Vicenta Lopez

Vicenta Lopez

March 14, 2021

Vicenta Sanchez Lopez, age 100, of Sonora Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday March 14, 2021. Vicenta was a graduate of Sonora High School and went on to study business. She was a prominent business woman who owned The Commercial Restaurant with her husband, Santos Lopez, which was a Sonora hotspot in its day. Memorabilia of the Commercial can still...

Eddie S. Hernandez

Eddie S. Hernandez

March 9, 2021

Sonora- Eddie Hernandez, age 56 of Sonora passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include parents Julio and Eva Hernandez, son Justin Hernandez, daughter Jennifer Martinez, brother Oscar Hernandez, and sisters Yolanda Duran, Gracie Hernandez and Alicia...

Elmer Earl Garlitz

Elmer Earl Garlitz

March 7, 2021

Elmer Earl Garlitz passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021, at Country View Living in Dimmitt, Texas. Elmer was born in San Angelo, Texas, on December 30, 1932, to Amos and Fannie Garlitz. He attended school in Veribest and San Angelo Lakeview, graduating in 1951. After a medical discharge from the Army, Elmer returned to San Angelo where he met,...

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