Patricia Ann Janssen
Patricia Ann Janssen of Yorktown, formerly of Runge, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2002. She was born August 12, 1946 in Victoria County, Texas, to Beulah Roemer and the late August W. Geryk of Port Lavaca. She married William Lee Janssen on May 25, 1985 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Runge. Patricia taught first grade at Runge Elementary School for 19 years and children with special needs for one year. She was "Teacher of the Year" for Runge I.S.D. in 1990. Teaching children gave her great joy and she was very passionate about her work with young people. There was always a hug and smile for everyone. She was president of the Delta Kappa Gamma Omicron Chapter for two years. She served on the Board of Directors for Karnes County Teacher's Association, former president of Runge Ladies Auxiliary to the Veteran's of Foreign Wars. Patricia was a member of the Runge Birthday Club, Runge Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary, and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Runge. She served for several years as president of the Runge P.T.O. Patricia loved to fish, garden, read, and go "Bear Hunting" with her grandchildren. William and Pat were actively building their dream home in the "woods." Patricia was preceded in death by her father, August and stepfather, Gene B. Thurmond of Victoria. Survivors include mother, Beulah Roemer and stepfather Kenneth of Port Lavaca; husband, William Lee Janssen of Yorktown; daughters, Pamela Lynn Howard Yosko and husband William of Runge; Stephanie Ann Howard Bednorz and husband, Christopher of Victoria; son, Gregory Wayne Howard of Edna; stepdaughter, Shannon Lea Janssen Merritt and husband Dwayne Merritt of Corpus Christi; grandsons, Colton Dallas Landgrebe of Runge, Keyon Ambrose and Kade Patrick Bednorz of Victoria; step-grandson, Justin Earl Merritt of Corpus Christi; brothers, Johnny C. Young of Meyersville and wife Marty; August R. Geryk of Cascade, Montana and wife Becky; sister, Sherron Kay Geryk McGrew of Port Lavaca and husband Michael; and numerous nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. Family visitation was Friday, July 26 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Runge. Followed by a prayer service. Funeral services were Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. Edwina Baethge officiated. Graveside services followed Saturday at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery in Port Lavaca. Arrangements with Janssen Funeral Home, Runge, TX. 830-239-4862. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and St. Paul Lutheran Church of Runge.

Olevia I. Monroe
Olevia Ivymae Monroe, 81, of Cuero, died Friday, July 19, 2002. She was born September 20, 1920, in Opelousas, La., to the late William and Susie Jackson Lewis. She was a homemaker and member of New Testament Holiness Church. Survivors: daughters, Ninaye Body and Joyce Screws, both of Cuero; sons, Hosea Monroe of Carrollton, Ga. and James Monroe of Opelousas, La.; 23 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Henry Monroe Sr.; daughter, Irma Rose Monroe; sons, Joe Raylan Hayes, Glenn David Monroe, and Henry Monroe Jr.; and parents. Services were Sunday at New Testament Holiness Church, Rev. Calvis Brooks officiated. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Pallbearers: Larry Carter, Chaun Brooks, Trevor Brooks, Timothy Body, Tre' Body and Marco Screws. Honorary pallbearers: William Chatman, Ernest Taylor, and Wallace Dumas.

Tommy Joe Rodriguez
Tommy Joe Rodriguez, formerly of Cuero, left us on July 18, 2002 at the age of 40. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Sarah Rodriguez of Cuero. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Rodriguez of San Antonio; sons, Tommy Rodriguez II and David Zamora, both of San Antonio; sisters, Rosemary Rodriguez, of Cuero, and Eve Varela, of Houston; brothers, Larry Rodriguez, Fernando Cisneros, Calletano Cisneros, and Sylvester Fernandez, all of Cuero. A rosary was recited Sunday at Castillo Mission Funeral Home. Services were held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. The burial followed at San Fernando Cemetery #2. Pallbearers were David Zamora, Manuel Zamora, Saul Martinez, Pancho Martinez, Julio Sanchez, and Eddie Cano.

Evie L. Adcock
Evie L. Adcock, 90, of Cuero, died Sunday, July 28, 2002.
She was born in Thomaston on December 12, 1911 to the late R. M. and Lillie Jones Adcock. She worked at Brentex Mills for over 30 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Cuero. She is survived by her brother, Tommy Adcock of Pleasanton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Ollie Harris, MEdina Harwood, Eva Pearson, and Lucy Kohutek; brothers, John Adcock, Dave Adcock, Bill Adcock, and Cal Adcock. Visitation was Tuesday, July 30 at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at Freund Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. David Washburn officiated. Burial will follow at Thomaston Cemetery. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Memorials: donor’s choice.

Mary Nava
Mary Nava, 79, of Cuero, died Sunday, July 28, 2002.
She was born in Kenedy on December 15, 1912 to the late Isabel Ramirez and Catherine Garza. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by daughter, Catherine Mungia of Temple; sons, Ernest Nava Sr., Joe Nava Jr. and Benny Nava, all of Cuero; sisters, Inez Zuniga of Corpus Christi, Enez Soto of Houston, and Paula Ramirez of Cuero; brothers, Florentino Ramireiz of Cuero and Faustino Ramirez of Lubbock; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. A rosary was said Tuesday, July 30 at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, July 31 at 2 p.m., Rev. Michael Lyons will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.

Roland A. Pieper
Roland Alfred Pieper, 78, of Cuero, died Wednesday July 17, 2002. He was born March 17, 1924, in Ander, to the late Louis J. and Agatha Luder Pieper. He was a truck driver and member of American Legion in Cuero. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Survivors: wife, Eulah Pieper, of Cuero; daughters, Vicky O'Hara of Fort Benton, Montana, and Judy Kenner of Great Falls, Montana; son, Rand Pieper of Forks, Washington; step-son, Dennis Snellenberger of Austin; sister, Irma Nell Schustereit of Victoria; brother, Edmund Pieper of Schroeder; eleven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Lenora Roell; and parents.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 4 at 4:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, with Rev. Steve Byrne officiating. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Memorials: St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson, 63, of Cuero, died Saturday, July 13, 2002.
He was born August 26, 1938 in Thomaston to the late Cato Sr. and Julia Barnes Jackson. He was a ranch hand. He is survived by daughters, Sharon McGee of Houston and Robbi Jackson of Austin; son, Terry Jackson of Austin; sisters, Hildred Tucker, Rose Henderson, and Callie Williams, all of Cuero, and Virginia Sanders of New Jersey; brothers, Cato Jackson Jr. of Cuero, Tillman Jackson of Thomaston, Jerry Jackson of San Antonio, and Charles Jackson Jr. of Bloomington; and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Caroline Jackson. The Funeral services were Friday, July 19 at Freund Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Lou Terry Jackson officiated. Burial was at Thomaston Cemetery. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.

John "Papa John" Norvell Blackwell, Sr.
John "Papa John" Norvell Blackwell Sr., 66, of Cuero, entered into the gates of heaven on May 23, 2002. Papa John was a loving, caring man, who had love for everyone he knew. He was born May 24, 1935 in Cuero to the late Raleigh White Sr. And Velma Celeste Norvell Blackwell. Throughout his life, he had been a rancher, an insurance salesman, and an oilfield salesman. He was co-owner of Blackwell Services, Salesman for National Motor Club and a salesman for Q-V Services. He owned a Quarter Horse Ranch which he took great pride in. He married Judy Ellen St. Clair on June 21., 1968 in Corpus Christi. Judy and John moved to Cuero in June of 1969. This is where they made a family and resided for the past thirty three years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cuero. He was also a member of the American Quarterhorse Association, and the American Paint Horse Association. He is survived by his wife, Judy, children: sons, Randy Henry and wife Cindy, Johnny Blackwell Jr. and wife Kelly, and his daughters; Beverly Blanch Kuecker and husband Jimmy, and Allison Celeste Brown and husband Todd, all of Cuero; grandchildren, Brooke Brown, Kyle and Sara Kuecker, Clay and Kyle Henry, Colton and Chase Blackwell, Kristen, Erin, and Jennifer Brown, and one great-grandchild, Brealyn Brown. Sisters, Ann Laster of Gonzales, Sally Guess of San Antonio, Sue Stiles of Cuero, and Merilyn Nance of Allen. Brothers, Claude N. Blackwell Sr. of Carthage, Raleigh Blackwell Jr. of East Bernard, Willis Blackwell of Center, and Bob Kleinecke of Cuero. He is preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Audrey Barfield Blackwell; sisters, Bobby Jane Blackwell and Marsha L. Meador. Pallbearers: Clint Stiles, Charles St.Clair, Leslie "Bubba" Casterline Jr., Tommy Nance, Claude N. "Buddy" Blackwell, Raleigh W. Blackwell, Willis B. Blackwell, and Bob Kleinecke. Services were Sunday, May 26, at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Dr. Glenn Robertson officiated. Burial was at Stevens Cemetery in Concrete. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Memorials: First Baptist Church or American Cancer Society.

Norma Deal
Norma "Dee' Deal, 74, of Yorktown, died Sunday, May 19, 2002.
She was born May 5, 1928, in Aniston, Ala., to the late Thomas E. and Elaine Waters Sparks. She was a retired secretary and a member of Yorktown Methodist Church. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and was founder of Yorktown Assistance Ministries Services. Survivors: husband, Jacob "Red" Deal; daughters, Rebecca VanCleve of New Braunfels and Teena Rose McGinnis of Corpus Christi; son, James Robert Deal of Yorktown; sister, Joyce Wright of Corpus Christi; brother, Major Gerald Sparks, USAF-Vet. of Runge; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: daughter, Angel Deal; sisters, Rose Higgs and Ena Lay; brother, Burt Monroe Sparks, USN; and parents. Family visitation was Tuesday, May 21 at Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services were Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Cynthia Kepler officiated. Burial was at Westside Cemetery. Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home, Yorktown, 361-564-2277. Pallbearers: David Gonzalez, Herbert McGinnis, Tommy McGinnis, Richard Deal, Colton Randall and Justin Hubert. Memorials: YAMS or Yorktown United Methodist Church.

Dorothy S. Marie
Dorothy S. Marie, 98, of Cuero, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002.
She was born July 6, 1903, in Germany, to the late William F. and Marie Stephan Schreckenbach. She was a sales clerk for Ferguson 5-10 Cent Store and Anders Auto Supply. She worked as a sitter at the Bohman Hospital and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Survivors: daughter, Elnora Davis of San Antonio; son, William H. Marie Jr. of San Antonio; granddaughter Patricia Ferguson and her husband, Ed Ferguson; and great-grandsons, David and Phillip Ferguson. Preceded in death by: husband, William H. Marie; three sisters; two brothers; grandson, Orran Norman Davis; and parents. Visitation was Wednesday, May 22 at Freund Funeral Home chapel in Cuero. Services were Thursday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Steve Byrne officiated. Burial was at Memory Gardens, Cuero. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Pallbearers: Alan Kahlich, Charles Papacek, Mike Weber, and Ken Liesman.

Lillie B. Packard
Lillie B. Packard, known to her friends and family as Bobbie, passed away at her home, Air Force Village I, on May 6 2002. Bobbie was born March 19, 1921 to Lena K. and James D. Young in Cuero. Bobbie graduated from Cuero High School in 1938. She attended school in Austin until 1940 at which time she moved to San Antonio to work at Kelly Field as a secretary in the Supply Office. While at Kelly she organized the Kelly Civilian Girls Corps, which held dances for service men passing through Kelly Field (then known as Duncan Field) en route to service duty in World War II. In 1943 she married Col. Walter B. Packard USAF, who predeceased Bobbie on June 17, 1992. Bobbie was very active in various Air Force Officers Wives Clubs with the major aim of supporting many charitable causes. Her quick wit and great sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Packard is survived by her son, Lt. Col. Barry R. Packard USAF (ret) of Niceville, FL; grandson, Lt. Comdr. Mark R. Packard USN of Corpus Christi; granddaughter, Kathryn B. Packard of Clear Lake City; great-granddaughter, Julie L. Salarvand of Clear Lake City; sister, Mary Lynn Harr of Austin; and brother-in-law, Howard F. Packard of Minneapolis, MN. She had been residing at Air Force Village I since July 1985. Visitation was Monday, May 20, at Porter Loring. Memorial Services were Tuesday at Air Force Village. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations de made to the Air Force Village I, Health Care Center, 4917 Ravenswood Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78227. Arrangements were with Porter Loring Mortuary.

Howard Anderson Kurc
Howard Anderson Kurc, 65, of Houston and Cuero, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2002. He was born in Port Arthur on MAy 24, 1937 to the late George and Marie Anderson Kurc. He was an architect. He is survived by daughter, Deborah Rasberry of Houston; son, John Kurc of South Carolina; and five grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by son, Craig Kurc, and his parents.
Services will be announced at a later date. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.

Jesse Ray Tucker
Jesse Ray Tucker, 68, of Cuero, passed away Friday, May 24, 2002.
He was born in Myra on February 1, 1934 to the late Carl “Bud” and Audrey Tucker. He was a tool pusher for Petro-Chemical. He is survived by his wife, Kay Walker Tucker; daughters, Michelle Lawler and LaVonne Cox, both of San Angelo, Stephanie Abbott of Cuero, Deborah Hill of Big Lake, Vicki Cunningham of Midland; sons, Steve E. Walker of Port Aransas and Wesley Wester of San Angelo; sister, Lucille Edmonds of Amhurst; brothers, Jerry Tucker and Charles Tucker, both of Gainesville; and fourteen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Tucker. Services will be held at a later date. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.

Karla Gene Parker
Karla Gene Parker, 42, of Victoria, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2002. She was born August 14, 1959 in Decatur, Georgia to Eugene H. and Frances Spalding Lessen. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her parents, Eugene H. and Frances Spalding Lessen of Richardson; sons, Kristopher Shawn Parker and Kyle Louis Parker, both of Victoria; sisters, Lisa Gwyn Schultheis of Tulsa, OK, Carolyn Simma of Dallas, and Sarah Lessen of Spokan, WA; and brother, Hank Lessen of Cincinnati, OH. Funeral Services were Tuesday, May 28 at Freund Funeral Home, Astin Hays Parker officiated. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Pallbearers were Shawn Parker, Kyle Parker, Rob Van Zant, Keith Mittel, Sam Parker, and Russell Mitscherling. Memorials: Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1136 Bull Run, Richardson, Texas 75080.

Larry W. Keesler
Larry Wayne Keesler, 57, of El Campo, died Friday, November 22, 2002. He was born November 17, 1945, in Houston, to Lytha Hjort Keesler of Cuero and the late Joe W. Keesler. He was director of Transportation Services at the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission in Victoria. Survivors: wife, Martha Keesler of Houston; daughter, Lisa Keesler of Brenham; son, Jason Keesler of El Campo; mother; and sister, Vicki Coppedge of Cuero. Preceded in death by: father.
Visitation was Sunday, November 24 at Triska Funeral Home chapel. Services were Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Richard Gould officiated. Graveside services were Monday at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681. Pallbearers: David Pilgrim, Sam Huey, Bobby McClure, Larry Russell, Ross Russell, Gerry Couey, L.G. Raun, and Howard Wilcoxen. Honorary pallbearers: Marc Coppedge, Rick Pilgrim, Paul Phillips, and Classmates of Cuero High School Class of 1963. Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, 312 Depot, El Campo, TX 77437.

Lorenzo Arenas
Lorenzo Arenas, 91, of Nordheim, died Tuesday, November 19, 2002. He was born August 10, 1911, in Kenedy, to the late Lino and Paublita Garza Arenas. He was a ranch foreman and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors: daughter, Refugia Barrientos of Runge; step-daughter, San Juana Rodriguez of Runge; sisters, Santitos Arenas of Nordheim and Chonita Salazar of Kenedy; brother, Lupe Garcia of Andrews; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Ramona Flores Arenas; parents; and sister, Encarnacion Sanchez. A rosary was recited Wednesday, November 20 at Eckols Funeral Home chapel. Services were Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Rev. Joachim Pohl officiated. Burial will be at Loma Alta Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533. Pallbearers: Domingo Arenas, Hilario Riojas, Felipe Quintero, Joe Canto, Alfonzo Puente, and Arturo Contreras.

Irvin W. Hotz
Irvin "Booby" Wesley Hotz, 86, of Thomaston, died Thursday, November 21, 2002. He was born in DeWitt County to the late Ed and Annie Scarborough Hotz. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a home builder and a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret DeDear Hotz of Thomaston; son, Michael Hotz of Cuero; sister, Claudie Mae Pyka of East Bernard; brothers, Oscar Hotz of Cuero, Bill Hotz of Meyersville, and Jimmie Hotz of Eagle Lake; and two grandchildren, Marilyn and Michael Hotz II. He was preceded in death by parents; sisters, Eva Range, Ella Adcock, and Sophia Kruse; and brothers, John Hotz and Alvin Hotz. A Rosary was said Saturday, November 23 at Freund Funeral Chapel. Gravedie services were Sunday at Thomaston Cemetery, Rev. Michael Lyons officiated. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Pallbearers: "Little" Jimmy Hotz Jr., Larry Zielonka, Jeremy DeDear, Sonny Pyka, Jerry Pyka, and Lawrence Hotz. Memorials: Thomaston Cemetery.

Wilma F. Waskow
Wilma Frances Waskow, 89, of Nordheim, died Friday, November 22, 2002. She was born February 20, 1913, in Garfield, to the late Alvin and Mary Wild Hengst. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Runge. Survivors: husband, Ernest Waskow; daughters, Marion Ruth Pfeil of Floresville and Lois Waskow of Nordheim; sons, Jimmy Waskow and Robert Waskow, both of Nordheim; sister, Elenora Podsim of Yorktown; brother, Bennie Hengst of Yorktown; and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; sisters, Lillie Koopman and Erma Wulf; and brothers, Emil Hengst, Herman Hengst and Edwin Hengst. Visitation was Saturday, November 23 at Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services were Sunday at the funeral home chapel, Rev. Edwina Baethge officiated. Burial was at Westside Cemetery. Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home, Yorktown, 361-564-2277. Pallbearers: Aldn Podsim, Eddie Pfeifer, Dewayne Pfeifer, Ewald Wulf, Hilmer Koopmann, and Darryl Pfeil. Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church Runge or donor's choice.

Charlie E. Cole Jr.
Charlie E. Cole Jr., 68, of Cuero, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003. He was born December 29, 1934, in Laredo, to the late Charles Edward Sr. and Frances Brown Cole. He was owner and operator of Cole Distributing Company and an Episcopalian. He served in the U. S. Air Force and was a Shriner, a Jaycee, and a Mason. He was a member of the Cuero Golf Association, Cuero Turkeyfest Association, and the Cuero Chamber of Commerce. Survivors: daughters, Valerie Cole Melson of San Antonio and Vanessa Cole of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; sons, Charles E. Cole III of San Antonio; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 1 at the home of John Strieber in the Channel View Marina in Port Aransas. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Memorials: Shriners Hospital for Children, American Cancer Society or donor's choice.

Gary R. Estopinal
Gary Ray Estopinal, 48, of Westhoff, died Thursday, January 30, 2003. He was born January 15, 1955, in Houston, to Joyce Leitz of Friendswood and the late Lloyd Estopinal. Survivors: wife, Jo Anne Estopinal; daughter, Stacy Watkins of Austin; sons, Justin Estopinal of Friendswood and Shawn Watkins of Austin; mother; and sister, Cindy Spurger of Lancaster. Preceded in death by: father.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 8 at the Estopinal Ranch in Westhoff.

Carl Clendennen
Carl Clendennen, 66, of Cuero, died Saturday, February 1, 2003.
He was born September 2, 1936, in Lytton, to the late Thomas Eugene and Eula Mae McCandles Clendennen. He was a member of Trinity Church in Cuero. Survivors: son, Lawrence E. Clendennen of Cuero; sister, Ethel Orchard of Hallettsville; and brothers, the Rev. B. H. Clendennen of Beaumont and Lee Clendennen of Spring. Preceded in death by: parents; sister, Alzora Dillard; and brothers, John Clendennen and Thomas Clendennen. Visitation was Monday, February 3 at Trinity Church in Cuero. Services were Monday at the church, Rev. Les Crawford officiated. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271. Pallbearers: Michael Brandes, Kris Coppedge, Harry Nenieto, Harold Irvin, Douglas White, and Tommy Boehm. Memorials: Trinity Church Building Fund in Cuero.

Martin H. Leske Sr.
Martin H. "Shotsie" Leske Sr., 85, of Cuero, died Sunday, February 2, 2003. He was born November 13, 1917 in Cuero to the late Rudolph and Katherine Bingston Leske. He was the owner of M. H. leske Oil Co. and Service Station for 56 years. He was a member of the TPA, the Texas Oil Marketing Association, and the Church of Christ in Yoakum, where he served as treasurer. He was also a Little League sponsor and a rancher. He is survived by wife Marguerite Tucker Leske of Cuero; daughter, Sandra Marie of Cuero; son, Martin H. Leske Jr. of Cuero; sister, Dorothy Luttes of Cuero; brother, W. R. “Bill” Leske Sr. of Cuero; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; sisters, Lillian Hagedorn, Julia Cooper, and Ethel Niske; and brother, Arthur “Bud” Leske Sr. Visitation was Tuesday, February 4 at Freund Funeral home Chapel in Cuero. Funeral services are Wednesday, February 5 at 2 p.m. at the Cuero Church of Christ, with Mr. Terry Starling officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Cuero. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Memorials: Sunny Glenn Children’s Home, P. O. Box 1373, San Benito, Texas 78586.

Santa T. Garza
A rosary for Santa Teresa Garza, 77, of Yorktown, who died Friday, was recited Sunday, February 2 at Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services were Monday at San Luis Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Kaplinski officiated. Burial was at San Luis Cemetery. Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home, Yorktown, 361-564-2277. Memorials: San Luis Catholic Church.

Donald Cunningham
Donald Cunningham, 78, of Cuero, died Sunday, February 2, 2003. He was born on December 5, 1924 in Thomaston to the late Hayes and Ruby Bryant Cunningham. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a member of Cuero VFW Post 3972. He was a shipping clerk for Groce Wearden. He is survived by wife, Ruby Cunningham of Cuero; sisters, Gloria Cunningham and Carla Franklin, both of Victoria, and Jackie Cunningham and Elaine Cunningham, both of Cuero; brothers, Donald Cunningham and Ricky Cunningham, both of Cuero; sister, Elizabeth Haynes of San Antonio; 15 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 5 from 6 - 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home Chapel. Services are Thursday at 11 a.m. at the L. E. Meador Encampment Grounds, Rev. A. J. Ball officiated. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.

Mary P. Villarreal
A prayer service for Mary P. Villarreal, 87, of Yorktown, who died Friday, was held Sunday, February 2 at Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services were Monday at the funeral home chapel. Burial was at Yorktown Community Cemetery. Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home, Yorktown, 361-564-2277. Memorials: American Heart Association.

MSgt. Larry G. Zacharias, USAF
MSgt. Larry G. Zacharias, USAF - Retired, our beloved husband and father, age 55, died Monday, January 20, 2003. He was born in Yoakum on February 24, 1947 to the late Elo William and Madeline Valasta Hirsch Zacharias. He grew up in Cuero and graduated from school in Cuero. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Gloria Zacharias; children, Lisa Ann Leal, Dennie Michael Zacharias and wife Cecilia, Linda Kay Hernandez, and Candace O’Dess Zacharias; 10 grandchildren; sister Shirleen Zacharias; and brother, Harlan Ray Zacharias. Visitation was held Thursday, January 23 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr. in San Antonio. Funeral services were held Friday, January 24 at the funeral home with Deacon Fred Campos officiating. Interment with military honors followed at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Arrangements were with Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, San Antonio, 210-349-1414.

C. L. Duckett
C. L. Duckett, of Cuero, passed away Monday, February 3, 2003. Services are pending at Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-3464.