Francisco Morin Gandar
Jun 20, 2022
Francisco “Frank” Morin Gandar went home to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on June 20, 2022. He was born on August 24, 1947, to his parents Oralia and Francisco Gandar, in Sonora, Texas. Frank was known for his love of football, starting with THE Houston Oilers, later to become THE BIGGEST HOUSTON TEXANS fan! His heartfelt smile...
Weldon Tracy Crites
May 24, 2022
Sadly, the family of Weldon “Tracy” Crites wishes to inform you of his passing on May 24, 2022 at 7:07AM at Shannon Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, May 27, 2022 at 1:00PM at First Baptist Church of Sonora, Texas with officiant Pastor Matt Killough. Burial to follow at Sonora Cemetery. Tracy was born in Bryan, Texas on October 25,...
Jimmy Ross Powers
May 15, 2022
Sonora- Jimmy Ross Powers (aka “Silver and later known as “Pops”) passed peacefully though heaven’s gates May 15th, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. Jimmy Ross was born July 7th, 1942 in Winters, Texas to Milford Louis and Eleanor Marzee (Williams) Powers. After the death of Jimmy’s mother at an early age, Louis eventually moved his family to Sonora, Texas. Jimmy...
Arturo Morin Gandar
May 8, 2022
Born in Sonora, Texas, on January 31, 1946, Arturo Morin Gandar, Sr. was called home to the Father's House on May 8, 2022, at the age of 76. He is preceded in death by his infant child, Jerry Gandar; parents, Francisco and Oralia Morin Gandar; grandparents, Francisco and Florencia Morin; sister, Delia G. Duran; brother, Ramiro Gandar; beloved aunts, Elida...
Justin Stanley Condra
May 1, 2022
Sonora- Justin Stanley Condra, 52, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, May 1, 2022. Justin was born November 26, 1969 in Coon Memorial Hospital in Dalhart, Texas. He was the son of Richard G. Stanley and Diana Cahill Condra. After Richard’s passing and move to Sonora, Texas, he became the son of Jimmy Condra in 1978. While in High School he worked...
Emma Sepeda
Apr 21, 2022
Emma Sepeda, age 62, was called upon by the Lord on April 21, 2022 with her husband and her daughters by her side. Emma was born on August 15, 1959 in Sonora, Texas to Guadalupe F. And Guadalupe N. Jimenez. Emma was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She kept everyone entertained with her humor. She lit...
Gerard J. "Jerry" Bois
Apr 13, 2022
Gerard J. Bois, 74, of Sonora, TX passed away on April 13th, 2022. Gerard “Jerry” was born on December 1st, 1947 to Gerard and Lois Bois in Portland, ME. After graduating High School he joined the United States Army where he proudly served his country with terms in Vietnam and in Korea. Jerry moved from Maine to Sonora where he...
Maria Derosario Gutierrez
Apr 9, 2022
Sonora- Maria DeRosario Gutierrez, age 58 of Sonora passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include her husband David Gutierrez, sons David and Jesus Gutierrez, daughter Viridiana Gutierrez, brothers Alvaro and Hector DeLeon, and sisters Maricela, Adriana,...
Juan Alonzo Castro
Mar 28, 2022
Sonora- Juan Alonzo Castro, age 79 of Sonora passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Juan is survived by his wife Anna Castro of Sonora, sons John David Castro and wife Isabel, and Joseph Castro, daughter Terri Castro,...
Gary Turner Parks
Mar 25, 2022
August, 1942 - March, 2022 Gary Parks passed into Heaven on Friday, March 25th after a brief illness. Viewing will take place Monday, March 28th at 2 pm at the Eldorado cemetery chapel with services there at 3 pm, interment to follow. Gary grew up in Eldorado and attended Eldorado schools before moving to Austin for college. He worked for...
Mary Lou Wright
Mar 9, 2022
Mary Lou Wright was born May 15, 1939 in Leupp, Arizona to Charlie and Marie John. Mary Lou passed away March 9, 2022 in Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. Mary Lou lived a long and happy life with the Love of her life, Don Wright. Mary Lou married Don Wright on May 28, 1960 in Gallup, New Mexico....
Carl Lawrence Johnson
Feb 21, 2022
Carl L Johnson, age 68, of Sonora Texas passed into his Heavenly Father’s arms on Monday, 2/21/2022, at home with family by his side. Carl was born in Mesa, Arizona to parents, Carl Joe and Etta Baker Johnson. At one week old, he got to TEXAS as quickly as possible! Carl was one of 11 children. Calling TEXAS his home,...
Edward Farrell "Eddie" Smith
Feb 7, 2022
Sonora- Edward “Eddie” Farrell Smith went be with the Lord on February 7, 2022. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, at is home in Sonora, Texas. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Christ on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 11: 00 a.m. The Sonora Church of Christ. Eddie was born on July 2,1935 in San...
Judy Alice Ingham
Jan 30, 2022
Sonora- Judy Alice Ingham, age 74 of San Angelo passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Ozona, TX. Survivors include her sister Alma Smart of Rocksprings, nieces Louise Ingham and Diane Heflin, and nephews Ben Ingham and Trey Smart, and numerous great nieces and...
Robert Dale Pruitt
Jan 26, 2022
Sonora- Robert Dale Pruitt, age 83 of Sonora passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include children Michele Swint, Jack Pruitt and Kacie Pruitt.
Socorro Virgen Avila
Jan 24, 2022
SOCORRO V AVILA, AGE 79, WENT TO BE WITH HER HEAVENLY FATHER ON JANUARY 25, 2022. A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL WILL BE CELEBRATED FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 AT 11:00 A.M. AT ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH WITH FR. TONY FRANCO OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN SONORA CEMETERY. SOCORRO, THE ELDEST OF FOUR CHILDREN, WAS BORN IN SONORA, TEXAS JUNE 12,...
James Franklin Belk
Jan 12, 2022
James Franklin Belk 74, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, after a brief illness. Jimmy was born on April 10, 1947 in Schleicher County to Henry Abijah Belk and Dixie Gertrude Faught. He attended school in Eldorado, Texas, and graduated from high school in 1965. He attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a BA in...
Nelva June Martin
Jan 10, 2022
Nelva June Bolt Martin, age 88 died peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on January 10, 2022. Nelva was born February 17, 1933 in Brady, Texas, an only child to Savola Marion and Fannie Pearl Duncan Bolt. She grew up in Eldorado, Texas and met the love of her life Charley Jim Martin, when they attended High...
Beverly M. Howard
Jan 8, 2022
Beverly Manilla Howard, age 89, went to be with her heavenly father on January 8, 2022. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Sonora Cemetery. Beverly was born in Brady, Texas, on October 2, 1932 to George E. (Bud) and Gretta Cawyer Smith and is preceded in death by her parents. Beverly was married...
Jose Luis Esquivel
Dec 25, 2021
Jose Luis Esquivel, went to be with the Lord Saturday December 25,2021. Jose was born to Eusebio Esquivel and Paula Sias on January 24, 1955 in San Carlos, Coahuila Mexico. Jose has been a resident of Sonora since the age of 14 where he started as a ranch hand and has been there since. He loved the cowboy life. He...
