Thomas Lynn Fulks
1958-2015
Thomas Lynn Fulks, 56, passed away Tuesday, March 10, at his home in Lakehills. He was born on Oct. 22, 1958 in San Antonio to Harry Edward Fulks Jr. and Nancy Lee Crawford.
Thomas graduated from McCollum High School in 1976. On April 15, 1983, he married
Lori Jean Spencer in San Antonio.
For 30 years, Thomas was well known in the construction industry. Prior to his passing, he worked for Urban Concrete Contractors.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lori Fulks, of Lakehills; daughters, Ashley Marie Bevis and her husband, Michael, stationed in England, and Samantha Lynn King and her husband, Lamar, of San Antonio; son Justin Thomas Fulks and his wife, Katlynd, of Bandera; grandson Kaleb Edward Bevis; mother Nancy Lee Crawford Fulks; brother Richard Glenn Fulks; and sister Dianna Askey, as well as by many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 pm, Friday, March 20, at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Bandera.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Thomas' name to the Lakehills Chapter of the Boys &Girls; Clubs of Bandera County.
Colvin Compton Moore
1929-2015
Colvin Compton "Cole" Moore, 85, of Bandera, passed away Friday, March 13, in Kerrville. He was born in Dixon, Kentucky on Nov. 12, 1929 to Colvin Compton Moore Sr. and Mayme Bridwell Moore.
He married
Kuniko "Niki" Moore on Jan. 17, 1952 in Japan.
Cole attended school in Dixon. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Silver Star and Purple Heart, attaining the rank of technical sergeant.
Cole was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, Masonic Lodge and NRA. He retired from the US Border Patrol.
He is survived by his wife, Niki Moore; children, Niki Collins and her husband, Fred, and Bill Moore and his wife, Brenda; sister Ann Atherton; grandchildren, Nicole Jennings, Garrett Collins and William Moore; and great-grandchildren, Tony Jennings and William Thomas Moore.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 18, at the Medina United Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Stegemueller officiating. A private family burial will be held at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio at a later date.
The family extends sincere thanks to Jody and Terry Patrick; Pastor Bill Stegemueller and his wife, Anna; Dr. Jaafar and staff; Dr. Malave; River City Hospice; and the staff at Peterson Regional Medical Center.
Mittie 'Sister' Reeves
2015
Mittie Irene 'Sister' Colbath Reeves, of Pipe Creek, died at the age of 91 Friday, March 13. Services will be held at noon, March 25, at Brookhill Funeral Home, 711 SE Military Dr, San Antonio. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston.
Dr. Robert H. Thalmann
1939-2015
Dr. Robert H. Thalmann, 75, passed away Friday, March 13, in the care of the medical staff at St. Luke's Hospital and his family. Robert was born in Bandera on Nov. 14, 1939.
He graduated from Bandera High School in 1957 as valedictorian and went on to a distinguished academic career at the University of Texas in Austin and the University of Michigan for graduate studies. Robert continued his academic and career pursuits at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he worked as a research scientist and professor for 46 years.
His work was mentally and spiritually rewarding and he loved seeing his students succeed and excel in the medical community. In his fight with cancer he was treated by many of the same students who had taken his classes, an immeasurable source of pride for him. Our family would like to thank all of those involved in his care.
Dr. Thalmann was much more than a distinguished professor to his family. We knew him as Robert or Bob. He had a great sense of humor, was an expert at bringing people together who disagreed and could talk about "explosive" issues without an explosion. His style was unconscious and was derived from a genuine respect for others and their views.
He grew up in the Hill Country of Bandera County, and he had a connection to the land and the people that was never broken. He had recently built a house near Bandera and spent as many weekends as possible there with his wife, Cynthia.
But, what we will miss the most is his joy for life. His laugh was explosive and contagious. He was awed by nature and the accomplishments of man. He had a way of making you know you were important to him. It was an honor to be part of his family. Words cannot describe how much this man will be missed.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Scott; family, Shannon and John Dillard and Shawn and Kitty Coker; grandchildren, Susan Dillard, Ryan Coker and Alex Coker; and extended family and dear friends.
A memorial celebration was held Saturday, March 21 at the Brochstein Pavilion on the Rice University campus in Houston.
In lieu of flowers, thank you for considering a gift to:
• Baylor College of Medicine for the Frank L. Kretzer, PhD Endowed Fund. Checks may be made payable to BCM and mailed to the Office of Philanthropy, MSC #800, PO Box 4976, Houston 77210. A gift may also be made by phone at 713-798-4714.
• Houston Hospice, information at houstonhospice.org.
Alicia G. Bloodworth
1941-2015
Alicia G. Bloodworth, 73, formerly of Uvalde, passed away Friday, March 13, at her residence in Pipe Creek after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Pearsall on Sept. 13, 1941 to Maria Harris Gonzales.
Alicia married
Joe L. Bloodworth on July 24, 1987, in Pipe Creek.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia and her husband, Gary D. Bullington; son Jesus Martinez III and his wife, Ruth; sister Ninnie G. Martinez of Castroville; brothers, Fred H. Gonzales of Fort Morgtan, Colorado; Ignacio Mancha of Denver City, Texas; Pedro H. Gonzales of Lemoore, California; and Jesus H. Gonzales of Uvalde; grandchildren, Stephen J. Lain, Jennifer A. Lain, Jesus Martinez IV, Michael Martinez and Nathan Martinez; and great-grandchildren, Emily Lee Ann Rincon, Alaine Faith Rincon and Zoey Renee Rincon.
Alicia was predeceased by her mother and sisters, Beatrice Bernal and Rosa Gonzales.
A private family interment will be held at a later date.
Fred E. Calkins Jr.
1931-2015
Fred E. Calkins Jr., 84 of Bandera, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, in a Bandera care center.
A visitation was held Wednesday, March 4, at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Bandera. Graveside services for Mr. Calkins were held Thursday, March 5, at the Fort Sam Houston National cemetery, officiated by Kyle Goodman.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Mattie Irene Reeves
1923-2015
Mattie Irene "Sister" Reeves, 91, of Pipe Creek, passed away Friday, March 13, in a hospital in San Antonio. She was born in San Antonio on June 29, 1923, to Marion and Bessie Colbath.
Mattie was a member of Mayfield Baptist Church. Expressing their thoughts on their recent loss, the family noted, "We were fortunate to call her our mother, sister, aunt and grandma. Thank you for making us all feel special and loved."
Mattie is survived by her daughter, Diana Maher, and her son, Daniel E. Reeves, both of Pipe Creek; daughter-in-law Kathy Reeves of Floresville; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband Earl Lee Reeves and son David Lee Reeves.
Services took place Wednesday, March 25, at Brookhill Funeral Home, 711 SE Military Drive, in San Antonio. Burial followed at the Fort Sam Houston National cemetery.
Carol Harrington Casillas
1947-2014
Carol Harrington Casillas, 67, of Bandera, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12. She was born in Waco on March 22, 1947 to Daniel and Margaret Harrington.
Simply put, Carol was everything to everybody.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Max Walden; her loving children, Samantha and her husband, Bernie, and Jeremy and his wife, Debra; their father, Patrick; grandchildren, Bernie, Rory, Charlie, Alex, Emily and Anthony; sister Sandy Decker; and nieces, Dee Ann Kincke and Cherie Cotsonas.
Carol was predeceased by her parents.
A celebration her life was held Sunday, Nov. 16, at The Chikin Coop in Bandera. The celebration was exactly the way Carol would have liked - with live music and surrounded by family, friends and, most importantly, good memories.
