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OBITUARIES: Beacon Deadline is 10 a.m. Mondays. / Email editor@palaciosbeacon.com Mrs. Garcia was born Nov. 20, 1953 in Palacios, TX to Gilbert Suniga Yanes and Dominga Rodriguez Yanes. She passed away April 30, 2008. She was a lifelong resident of Pasadena and a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Pasadena. She is survived by her daughters Renee Marie Garcia and son-in-law Jose Ruiz and Rebecca Lynn Esparza-Martinez and Christopher Martinez of Pasadena; sons Ernest Palacios Garcia, Jr. and Ricardo Esparza, Jr. of Pasadena; parents Gilbert and Dominga Yanes of Port Lavaca; sisters Judy Pena and husband Tony of Angleton, Connie Perez and husband Merced of San Antonio, Norma Yanes of San Antonio and Karen Williams and husband Keith of Bulverde; brothers Gilbert R. Yanes, Jr. and wife Sylvia of Palacios and Christopher Yanes of Laredo; and grandchildren Briana, Nathaniel, Anthony, Sierra and Trinton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Palacios Garcia, Sr. Online condolences may be shared with the family at taylorbros.net. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. A gentle, loving man, Frank fought a very long and valiant battle against cancer and went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2008. He was born March 8, 1924 in Bayou La Batre, Alabama to Robert Allen and Daisy Scott Sanders. He was the second of six children. He moved to Palacios with his family when he was a young boy. After serving in the Coast Guard (1942-46), he lived in various places along the Texas coast and worked as a commercial fisherman. He met and married Floella Hardin in 1958 in Aransas Pass, Tx. They moved back to Palacios in 1959 where he resided until he left this world to join her in Heaven. He is survived by his daughter Sharon Daricek and husband James Samford; grandsons Carl and wife Tammy Graham, Jason and wife Cherise Graham, Joshua and wife Jennifer Graham, Gregg Samford and Bobby Samford; great-grandchildren Dillon, Luke, Noah, Devon and Logan Graham, Marissa Shultz and Blaze Samford; special children Amber, Devon and Kaitlin Crowder; sister Jessie Hairston; brother Ronald Sanders; and nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 49-1/2 years Floella Sanders; granddaughter Rhiannon Graham; sisters Thelma Flock and Ruby Penland; and brother Tom Sanders. Special honorary pallbearers are Arnold Davailer, Douglas Callais, Sonny Adams, George Samford and Leo Hardin. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family for hospital bills would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Holt was born Jan. 26, 1923 in San Augustine County, Tx., the third of five children of Mallie Tillery Holt and John Calvin Holt. He died April 19, 2008 in Pasadena, Tx. He grew up on a farm 6 miles west of San Augustine. After graduation from high school he engaged in farming and ranching with his father. During WWII he served with the U.S. Merchant Marines in the Pacific Theater. In 1948 he opened a cattle auction in Palacios and later in Bay City and Smithville. In 1973 he entered the automobile sales industry and continued in that line of work until his retirement. In 1951 he married Jackie Huddleston of Palacios who survives him. He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chipper and Barbara Holt of Deer Park, Tx; daughter and son-in-law Patti and Mark Bertsch of Bay City; grandchildren Billy Joe Holt of San Antonio, Leigh Taylor Holt of Houston, and Laura and Amy Bertsch of Bay City; brother Alton Holt and wife of Chireno, Tx.; sister Joy Miller of Center, Tx.; and a number of nieces, nephews and many long-time friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Pallbearers were Billy Joe Holt, Bill Kennemer, Brooks Kennemer, Buddy Kennemer, David Holt, Don Cohenour, Billy Paddie and Danny Windham. The family would like to thank the staff of Palacios Community Medical Center, Matagorda General Hospital of Bay City and Kindred Hospital of Pasadena for all of their tireless efforts in treating their loved one. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Palacios, Palacios Community Hospital or Friends of the Palacios Library. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.  Mr. Garza was born Aug. 10, 1931 in Louise, Tx. to Josefa Jasso Garza and Jacinto Garza, Sr. He died April 17, 2008.He was a resident of Freeport for the past 40 years, a former member of the National Guard, a former long time resident of Palacios and a member of 1st Missionary Baptist Church of Freeport. He is survived by his daughter Deborah Castillo of Bay City; son David Rene Garza, Sr. of Houston; sisters Mary Guajardo of Texas City and Lillie Perez of El Campo; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Ruben and Kenneth Vaness; sister Feliciana Llanes; and brother Raynaldo J. Garza. Pallbearers will be Rudy M. Castillo, David R. Garza, Jr., Damien G. Garza, Darren W. Garza, David R. Garza, Sr. and Manuel DeLaGarza. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. Mr. Cornett was born Feb. 1, 1976 in El Campo, Tx. to Douglas Reno Cornett and Rosemary Perkins Cornett. He died April 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife Erin Grigsby Cornett of Cuero; mother Rosemary Cornett of Palacios; father and step-mother Douglas and Kathy Cornett of Palacios; paternal grandmother Dorothy Cornett of Blessing; daughters Shana Cornett of Palacios, Jennifer, Sarah and Madison Cornett all of Cuero; son Cody Cornett of Cuero; brothers Reno Cornett and wife Michelle, James Cornett and wife Heather and Joey Cornett all of Palacios; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were James Cornett, Joey Cornett, Reno Cornett, Gerald Dyer, Russell McIntosh, Joe Mendoza, and Todd Perkins. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home.  Mr. DeLeon was born Jan. 28, 1925 in Yorktown, TX to Herlinda and Antonio DeLeon, Sr. He died April 14, 2008 in Pasadena, Tx.He is survived by daughters Zenaida Gatica and Mike, Emma Chavez, Herlinda Diaz and Randy; sons Antonio DeLeon III, Alberto DeLeon and Matilda; sisters Maria Montalvo and Herlinda Salinas; brothers Raul DeLeon, Frank DeLeon, Eugenio DeLeon, Sigifredo DeLeon and Raul DeLeon Jr.; 24 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 9 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Ofelia Estrada.  In November of 2005 Eileen began her brave and fearless battle with cancer. It was not long before her family and friends realized her angel wings had begun to grow and she was destined to become one of God’s angels. On Sunday, April 6, 2008 her angel wings were fully-grown and our good Lord above called her home. Eileen was born on July 20, 1946 in Bay City, TX to the late Edwin and Willie Junek of El Maton, TX. She is survived by her husband Dan Schilling; stepson Jason Schilling, and her two loving puppies Princess and Badger. Eileen was from a large close-knit family of four sisters, three brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Siblings are: Wilma McDonald (Bryan) of Bay City, Gloria Bales (Robert) of Hunt, Cynthia Dujka (Scott) of Bay City, Gail Perkins (Ted) of Palacios, Edwin Junek, Jr. (Robin) of Pasadena, George Junek and Charlie Junek of El Maton. Nieces and nephews are Coy McDonald (Donna), Keith McDonald (Lori), Kym Chambliss (Cory), Robin Peters, Aaron Bales (Becky), Nicholas Bales, Kristi Dujka (Gene), Mandi Dujka (Sean), Danny Dujka (Becca), Todd, Blake and Nathan Perkins, Adam Adams, Justin Marshal and Tanner Junek; great nieces and nephews Sarah, Bryanna, Madison, and Makenzi McDonald, Mallory, Camille and Cassidy Chambliss, Michael and James McDonald, Sarah and Leah Peters, Aiden Bales, Braylen Tieken, and Saige Byars. Close friends are Dick and Becky Humalainen, Tony and Angie Perez, and Mildred Hunt. Her nephews served as pallbearers. The Tidehaven High School Class of 1964 were honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Tidehaven Scholarship Fund, The American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. Mrs. Barnett was born April 6, 1930 in Luling, TX to the late George David Nelson and Mary Schuchardt Nelson. She died April 2, 2008 in Victoria, Tx. She was a resident of the Palacios area since 1950 and a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Palacios. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Phyllis and Don Gilbert of Richmond, TX and Rita and Dave Di Sabatino of Wilmington, DE; sons and daughters-in-law David Wayne and Pat Barnett of El Campo, TX, Glen Lee and Debbie Barnett of Palacios, TX, and Kent Allen and Alta Barnett of Palacios, TX; brothers Johnnie Nelson of Rockport, TX and George Nelson of Luling, TX; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wayne Barnett; by her parents; and by her brothers Loyd Nelson and Harold E. “Booger” Nelson. Pallbearers were Josh Allgood, Searcy Barnett, Wylen Barnett, Jose Amstutz, Brent Schulz and Paul Hunt. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Barnett, Herbert Schneider and John Ressler. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX.  Mr. Mazoch was born in New Taiton, Tx. on March 8, 1924, to John and Mary Kocurek Mazoch. He died April 2, 2008.He had been an operator for Trans Continental Commercial Gas Pipeline for 30 years. He also worked as a commercial shrimper out of Palacios, and an auto mechanic. Joe enjoyed ranching, dancing, and visiting with people. He was a member of KJT. Joe and Mabel Bade were married in Beeville on July 7, 1990. He is survived by his loving wife, Mabel Bade Mazoch of Yorktown; daughters Joyce Schurchert and husband Alvin of Kingwood, Carlette Hileman of Port Lavaca, and Belinda Bowers of Austin; son Mark Mazoch and wife Barbara of Ganado; grandchildren John and Linsey Schurchert, Ashley Schurchert, Carla, Randal, and Casey Hileman, and Dillon Bowers; sisters Beatrice Yockey of El Campo, Edith Rachunek of Wharton; and brother Alfonse Mazoch of El Campo. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Martha Marek Mazoch, sister Martha Marek, and brother I.J. Mazoch. Pallbearers were Randal Hileman, John Schurchert, Gary Bowers, Dillon Bowers, Bennie Marek and Mickey Beard. Honorary pallbearers were Thomas Johnson, Chris and Edita Rybak, Dr. Andrew Clements, Dr. Gulshan Minocha and Dr. Gordon Barth. Memorials may be made to Trinity Church in Cuero, Yorktown EMS or donor’s choice. Arrangements were with Freund Funeral Home, Cuero. Mr. Reeves was born Jan. 4, 1950 in Bay City, TX to Faye Rayburn Reeves and the late Marcus Gilbert Reeves. He passed away March 31, 2008. He is survived by his mother Faye Reeves Sewell of Sweeny; wife Carla Reeves of Victoria; daughter Jennifer Brannon of Lubbock; son James Gilbert Reeves of Lubbock; stepsons Joseph Anderson of Bloomington, TX and James Anderson of Mertzon, TX; grandchildren James Marcus Reeves, Jacob Reeves, Sierra Reeves, Joshua Reeves and Anna Beth Brannon; and step-grandchildren Kaelin Ruth, Cody Anderson, Cecellia Smith, Jocelyn Anderson, Johnny Anderson and Jordan Anderson. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Marcus Reeves. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. Mrs. Castañon was born Dec. 8, 1932 in Jimulco, Coahuila, Mexico to the late Vincente Orona and Candelaria Retiz. She died March 27, 2008. Concepcion was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Palacios for 50 years. She was also a member of the St. Anthony’s Spanish choir and a member of the Guadalupanas for a number of years. Concepcion enjoyed life to the fullest. She was at her happiest when surrounded by her children and their extended families. Until the very end she insisted that her family not worry about her and only have thoughts of others comfort. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Isidro Castañon Perez of Palacios; sons Arthur, David, Jesse, and Frank of Houston and Isidro of Palacios; daughters Esperanza Martin, Concepcion Ramirez, and Mary Ellen Rodriguez of Houston; 28 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers Salvador and Samuel Orona of Torreon, Mexico; and sister Vicenta Orona Fuentes from Mexico City, Mexico. She was preceded in death by three infant children: Isidro, Fernando and Elizabeth; and by her brothers Esteban, Alejandro, and Silverio Orona. Words of comfort may be shared online with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012. |
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