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ROBERT LEE DEAN
Memorial services for Robert “Bob” Lee Dean, 55, of Point Comfort, Tx. were held Feb. 14, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Point Comfort.
Mr. Dean was born Feb. 11, 1952 to the late Wendell Franklin Dean and Marianna Runnels Dean. He died on Feb. 5, 2008.
He was a Vietnam Veteran with two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He owned Bob’s Mexican Market formerly in Port Lavaca.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Mary Lou Dean and Donald Kopecky. of Palacios; four nieces and nephews; and three great nieces and nephews.
LOIS SMITH THEUS
Graveside services for Lois Odelia Smith, 92, of Alpine, Tx. were held Feb. 13, 2008 at Six-Mile cemetery near Port Lavaca, Tx. beside her husband.
Mrs. Theus was born Nov. 21, 1915 to Odelia Lydia Leibold Smith and Guy Lusk Smith near Seadrift, Tx. on the family farm in Calhoun County. She died Feb. 10, 2008 in Alpine, Tx.
Lois was a homemaker, bookkeeper, and substitute teacher in her earlier years. She and her husband Hoyt were “doodlebuggers, ” meaning that they worked for Texaco seismograph for 34 years, moving over 60 times where Lois had the burden of cleaning and caring for two little girls in that many rented houses. After the death of Hoyt she moved to Luling, Tx. to be near her grand-daughter, Kimberley Cross Johnson, where she lived for five years until moving to Alpine.
She was a strong Christian woman who tried to be a “good and faithful servant” to her Lord. She taught Sunday School for many years in various towns in which they lived. She was a true prayer warrior. If you asked her to pray for you, you could count on her doing it faithfully. She sang in church choirs for many years, and loved the old-time gospel songs taught her by her father at night on the gallery (front porch). She also taught English to Spanish speaking adults.
Lois has been under the caring auspices of Alpine Valley Care Center in Alpine where she enjoyed reading the newspapers, watching Christian television, and Fox news. She would debate politics with you and was a staunch Republican saying that her Daddy had been a Democrat and they never had followed through on their promises. Looking her best was important to her, and she refused to go to the dining room without her hair fixed and wearing lipstick.
She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Livezey of Abilene, Tx. and Reba Cross Seals and husband David Seals of Alpine, Tx.; grandchildren Justin Cross and wife Lori, Stuart Cross and wife Linda of Alpine, Kimberley and husband Max Johnson of Luling, Amanda Livezey of Abilene, and John Hoyt Livezey of San Angelo; and seven great-grandchildren.
Lois was preceded to Heaven by her husband of 59 years, Hoyt Colquitt Theus, who died in July 1996 in Palacios where they lived for 27 years after retirement.
Pallbearers were three grandsons and three great-grandsons, Andrew Johnson, Josh Cross, and Logan Cross. Honorary pallbearer is great-grandson, Jarrod Johnson of the U.S. Coast Guard.
In lieu of flowers, donations be made in Lois’ name to Alpine Valley Care Center Activities Fund, 1003 Loop Road, Alpine Texas or First Baptist Church, 218 N. Magnolia, Luling Texas.
AGNES MARIE SEVIEK NEMEC
Funeral services Agnes Marie Seviek Nemec, 86, of Midfield, Tx., were held Feb. 12, 2009 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Rev. Samuel Appiasi officiating. Burial was at St. Peter’s Catholic cemetery in Blessing.
Mrs. Nemec was born Dec. 2, 1921 in Smithfield, TX to Stephanie Psencik and Joseph Seviek. She passed away peacefully Feb. 8, 2008.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Agnes was a long-time faithful member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Blessing and belonged to the St. Peter’s Altar Society for many years. She was chosen Homemaker of the Year by the Soil and Water Conservation in 1995 and was a member of KJZT Society #72 in El Campo, TX.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Charles Nemec; son, Vincent Nemec and wife Cynthia of Bay City; daughters and sons-in-law Christine and Tony Naiser of Midfield, and Cecilia and Mark Gutowski of Alvin, Tx.; daughter-in-law, Adrienne Johnson of Clear Lake; and grandchildren Jayson and Ryan Naiser, Stephanie and Thomas Nemec, Nathan Gutowski, and John and Wesley Nemec.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Henry Seviek and son Patrick Nemec.
Her grandchildren served as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Building Fund.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.
TRINIDAD ‘NITO’ CONSTANCIO, III
Funeral services for Trinidad “Nito” Constancio III, 62, of Palacios, were held Feb. 9, 2008 at Living Word Church with Rev. Tony Flores officiating. Burial will be with military honors under the auspices of Veterans of Foreign Wars-Queen Hamlin Post No. 2467 was at Palacios cemetery.
Mr. Constancio was born Dec. 30, 1945, in Del Rio, Tx. to the late Trinidad Constancio Jr., and Guadalupe Hernandez-Constancio. He died Feb. 7, 2008.
He was a member of the Living Word Church and a former Palacios City Councilman. He had been a member of the Palacios High School state champion football team in 1964. He served his country during the Vietnam War as a paratrooper in the United States Army. He was highly decorated receiving, four Purple Hearts, two Bronze Star Metals, The National Defense Medal, seventeen Air Medals, A Vietnam Campaign Medal, and The Silver Star.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Sara and Johnny Trevino, and Martha and Jesse Valdez all of Palacios; son Jaime Constancio of Port Aransas; sisters Rebecca Ottino of Palacios, Elida Valdez of San Jose, Calif., and Rosie Sanchez of Dallas; brothers Jesse Constancio of Palacios and Raymond Constancio of Stockton, Calif.; grandchildren Jonah Solis, Johnny Blade Trevino, Madilyn Valdez and Jesse Ryan Valdez all of Palacios; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Eddie Constancio and Richard Constancio.
Pallbearers will be Jonah Solis, Rudy Constancio, Mark Rodriguez, Samuel Constancio, Gary Constancio, Manuel Rodriguez, Jason Constancio and Louis Anthony Martino.
MARGARET ROACH SANCHEZ
Funeral services for Margaret Roach Sanchez, 86, of Palacios, were held Feb. 7, 2008 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery.
Mrs. Sanchez was born March 27, 1921 in Palacios to the late Janie Longoria Roach and Ben Roach, Sr. She died Feb. 4, 2008.
A life-long resident of Palacios, she was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Hope and Victor Terrasas of Palacios; sons Lucio Sanchez, Jr. and wife Lucy of Houston, and Robert Sanchez of Palacios; sister Gloria Salazar of Palacios; brother Ben Roach, Jr. of Palacios; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lucio Sanchez, Sr. and son Edward Ray Sanchez.
Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home.
AMIE WRIGHT
Funeral services for Amie Wright, 89, of Palacios, were held Feb. 6, 2008 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Palacios with Rev. Robert LeBlanc officiating.
Mrs. Wright was born Feb. 15, 1918 in Poteet, Tx. to the late Albert V. McGraw and Betty Gonzales McGraw Buckley. She died Feb. 3, 2008 in Houston.
She was was a long time resident of Palacios and a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Palacios.
She is survived her nephews Darrell Buckley, Bobby Buckley, and Fred Buckley all of Palacios; 'daughter' Mickey Kruse of Palacios; grandson James A. Kruse, Jr.; and many more nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lester Wright; and brothers Alex Buckley, Tony Buckley and Felix McGraw.
Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home.
DOROTHY MAE WIGGINTON
Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Wigginton, 75, of Palacios, were held Jan. 30, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Bro. James Collins officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery.
Mrs. Wigginton was born Dec. 31, 1932 to the late Ernest Louis and Rosie Ann McArthur. She passed away Jan. 25, 2008.
She was a resident of Palacios for 30 years and a member of the First Baptist Church. In the 80's she was a nursery worker at First Baptist and helped with the Wednesday meals.
She is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law Evelyn Martin of Houston, and Margie and Leroy Hagendorf of Weimer; daughters and sons-in-law Candace Wigginton of Willis, Elizabeth Cowart of Palacios, Sandra Swire of Lolita, Carolyn and Earl White of Palacios, Debra and Tommy Meyers of Bonifay, FL., and Donna and Dean Reynolds of Arlington; son and daughter-in-law Billy and Kari Wigginton of Sugarland; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Durward Allen "Pete" Wigginton; a son, Edward Louis Murphy, Sr.; a daughter, Eavalana Diane Murphy; a granddaughter, Annie Mae White; and a grandson, Jeffrey Allen Reynolds.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials can be made with Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust, Victoria, TX 77901, 361-572-4300. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral home.
BOB McKINNEY
A memorial service for Bob McKinney, 77, of Palacios, was held Jan. 27, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios with Pastors Hollie Briscoe, Andy and Janell Blair officiating.
Bob was a strong and gentle man, fought the good fight, finished the course, kept the faith and passed to Heaven on January 17, 2008. His life testified to God's words from Micah 6:8, "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you; but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God."
Mr. McKinney born in Houston, Tx. on March 22, 1930 and lived the last 16 years in Palacios.
He is survived by his wife, Pat; daughters and sons-in-law Kim and David Slaughter of Frisco, Tx. and Kay and Tim Murdoch of Charlotte, North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law Bo and Terry McKinney of Cedar Park, Tx.; eight grandchildren, John, Paul, Sarah, and Emily Slaughter, Zach and Katherine Murdoch, and Max and Grace McKinney; sisters and brothers-in-law Peggy and Dage White of Palacios, and Billie and Clarence Glanz of Orlando, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Carancahua Chapel, 979-244-8445 or El Campo Hospice, 1-800-420-6193.
