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J.W. Sutton
Apr 9, 2021
JW Sutton, just shy of 94 years, of Sonora, Texas, passed peacefully on April 9, 2021, “ready to go home and see Maida.” He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who inspired all with his passion for learning and his phenomenal work ethic. JW was born on May 17, 1927, in Saline, Texas, to Emma and Jim...
Jimmy W. Gilstrap
Apr 7, 2021
Jimmy W. (Hymie) Gilstrap passed away on April 7, 2021. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 12:00p.m. in Eldorado Cemetery.Visitation will be Friday, April 16, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home. He was born Feb. 1, 1947 in San Saba, Tx. to Jake and Rosalie Gilstrap. On Jan. 1972 he married Carolyn...
Jennie Wilson Swyter
Mar 19, 2021
Jennie Swyter, 60, of Sonora, TX; passed away on 3/19/20 with family by her side. Jennie was a multifaceted person with many interests. As a small girl, she developed a love of architecture. Jennie could draw the most detailed floor plans. She received her drafting degree in 1997 from Howard University. She was very crafty. Jennie sewed, crocheted, cross stitched...
Vicenta Lopez
Mar 14, 2021
Vicenta Sanchez Lopez, age 100, of Sonora Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday March 14, 2021. Vicenta was a graduate of Sonora High School and went on to study business. She was a prominent business woman who owned The Commercial Restaurant with her husband, Santos Lopez, which was a Sonora hotspot in its day. Memorabilia of the Commercial can still...
Eddie S. Hernandez
Mar 9, 2021
Sonora- Eddie Hernandez, age 56 of Sonora passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include parents Julio and Eva Hernandez, son Justin Hernandez, daughter Jennifer Martinez, brother Oscar Hernandez, and sisters Yolanda Duran, Gracie Hernandez and Alicia...
Elmer Earl Garlitz
Mar 7, 2021
Elmer Earl Garlitz passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021, at Country View Living in Dimmitt, Texas. Elmer was born in San Angelo, Texas, on December 30, 1932, to Amos and Fannie Garlitz. He attended school in Veribest and San Angelo Lakeview, graduating in 1951. After a medical discharge from the Army, Elmer returned to San Angelo where he met,...
Edward Leroy Brown, Jr.
Mar 4, 2021
Sonora- Edward Leroy Brown, Jr., age 70 of Sonora passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Barksdale Cemetery, and a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Memorial Park by the Sonora swimming pool. (Bring lawn chairs) Leroy was born August 7, 1950...
Ramiro A. Santellano
Feb 28, 2021
Eldorado- Ramiro Santellano, age 70 of Eldorado passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 2:00p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Eldorado Cemetery. Survivors include brothers Samuel Santellano and Luis Santellano, Jr., and sister Sofia Rosas.
Pedro Valdez Torres
Feb 27, 2021
Pedro V. Torres, age 92 of Eldorado passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Eldorado Cemetery. Survivors include son Albert Torres and daughter Sylvia Sanchez
Charles D Mcdonald
Feb 12, 2021
Sonora- Charles D. McDonald entered eternal life with our Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. He was 70. He was born in San Angelo, Texas on August 8, 1950 to Bill and Charlene McDonald. He later moved to Fort Stockton with his family, graduating high school there in 1968. Charlie loved to hunt, fish, and later became...
Glen Davis Fisher
Feb 8, 2021
Glen Davis Fisher was born February 5, 1947 in Childress, Texas. He passed suddenly of a massive stroke into the arms of his beloved Savior, Jesus Christ on February 8, 2021 - a few days after an epic and treasured celebration of his 74th birthday and family games with his wife, children and grandchildren. Most of his childhood was spent...
Sara Martinez Ortiz
Feb 7, 2021
Sara Ortiz went to be with our Heavenly Father on February 7th, 2021. Sara was born to Jose Angel and Trinidad Martinez on August 6th, 1964, in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas. She is reunited in heaven with her loving father Jose Angel and little sister, Teresa Martinez. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Norbert Ortiz, her...
Patricia Guerra Duran
Feb 5, 2021
Sonora, Texas – Patricia Guerra Duran, 58, of Sonora Texas has gained her wings to join her beloved creator on Friday, February 5, 2021. Patricia was born on June 11, 1962 to the late Santos and Margarita Duran. She was raised in Sonora, Texas with her siblings. Her love for her books, and family will be her biggest memory. She...
Sesario N. Lozano
Jan 26, 2021
Sesario N. Lozano, 77 of Sonora TX, known to many as Ray or Nano, passed away on January 26, 2021. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 9:00a.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel. Sesario is survived by his children; two sons, Ray Lozano and his wife Julie Lozano, Sesario Lozano Jr. and his wife Janice Lozano and...
Jessie Maciel Guerra
Jan 24, 2021
Jessie Guerra 1966-2021 Sonora, TX. – Jessie Guerra, 54, passed away on Sunday , January 24 , 2021. Jessie was born in Sonora, TX. on July 5, 1966 to the late Jesus Guerra and Dorothy Maciel. Jessie attended Sonora High School and graduated in the class of 1985. Jessie spent numerous years making a career in the oilfield. He married...
Luther Marshell Creek
Jan 17, 2021
On January 17, 2021, Luther Marshell Creek generous and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 83. Luther was born on March 20, 1937 in Burnet, Texas to Elmer and Mattie Creek. He was raised in Coleman County and went to school in Mozelle. He had 7 brothers Frank, J.D., Thurman, Herman, Nolan,...
Teresa Marie Castillo
Jan 14, 2021
A beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Teresa Marie Castillo, born April 9, 1989, was called home to the Lord on January 14, 2021. Her life was so very full of loving and praising God everyday. She enjoyed spending many days outdoors enjoying the sun, listening to her music, dancing when she felt the beat and spending time with...
Petra Garza Gonzalez
Jan 13, 2021
Petra Garza Gonzales Gonzalez September 9, 1916- January 13, 2021 Petra Garza Gonzales Gonzalez of Sonora . TX. went home to be with the Lord and her beloved family member on January 13, 2021 at the age of 104 years. Petra passed away peacefully in the presence of her beloved family. She was born and raised in Sonora to Eligio...
Jose Angel Barrera
Dec 21, 2020
Jose Angel Barrera, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on December 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Maria Antonia Barrera, his parents, Antonio Barrera, Sr. and Virginia Esquivel de Barrera, and siblings Fidel Sr., Patricio, Esidro, Ceraclio, and Evangelina. Jose was born on March 12, 1935 in Nueva Jarita, Coahuila ,...
Mary Annette Jackson
Dec 13, 2020
Eldorado- Mary Annette Farris Jackson, age 81, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 in her family home. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Farris, her mother Margarite Williams, her daughter Kelley Engdahl, step father Alvis Williams, husband Edwin M. Jackson (Rooster), and son-in-law Chris Blakeney. She is survived by children Pamela Blakeney of Yoakum, TX., Randy Toney...
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