Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

Joy Wiedenmann, of Eldorado, Texas passed away August 20, 2024. She lived a FULL life full of love, especially for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for her family. She was very wise in giving advice and consoling for whoever may need it. Joy grew up in Eldorado. She was the Talon Prom Queen and...

Aug 18, 2024

Margarita Guerra Noriega-best and lovingly known as Maggie and “Ama”-met our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Ama was giving to all. She was a devout Catholic and Guadalupana who stood ready to supply to any needs of the church. She knew and extended Gods love and grace in every...

Aug 7, 2024

Dorothy Jean Redman

1929-2024

Dorothy Jean Redman, a devoted matriarch who exemplified the Greatest Generation, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. She was surrounded by family and showered with love as she drew her final breaths. She was 95.

Jean, as she was known to many, was born...

Aug 5, 2024

Mayme Green September 16, 1927 – August 5, 2024

On September 16, 1927, God blessed Jessie and Robert Anderson with a beautiful baby girl they named Mayme.

Mayme attended school in Hardwood, Texas. She accepted God at an early age as her personal Lord and Savior and was baptized in the Baptist faith.

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Aug 1, 2024

Whitt Michael Martin, 17, passed away on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, at his home in Eldorado, Texas.

Services will be held on Friday, August 9th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Brushy Top Cowboy Church in Eldorado, with a meal following for all who attend.

Whitt was born in Georgetown, Texas, on May 8th, 2007, and...

Jul 30, 2024

Brent Thomas Newkirk, 49, passed away in his sleep the night of July 30th.  Brent was a loving son, brother, and the favorite uncle of many nieces and nephews.  He has lived in Sonora since 1989.  Brent graduated Sonora High School 1993.  He has an Associate of Drafting from Texas State Technical College Sweetwater.  Brent worked as a journeyman...

Jul 29, 2024

Terry Surridge November 5, 1937 – July 29, 2024

Terry Surridge, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29th, 2024, in Midland, Texas.

Terry was born November 5th, 1937 in Derby, TX to Juan and Rosa Ramos. She was the oldest of four siblings. She married Bobby Kinard and together had two children, Pat...

Jul 26, 2024

Jane Miller Lee

Florence Jane Miller (Lee) was born on May 26, 1932 in Marysville, Texas to H.W. Miller and Cressie Anglin Miller and passed away at home in Sonora, Texas on July 26, 2024, at the age of 92.

Jane married Joe Allen Lee on March 25, 2006, in Lubbock Texas.

Jane  ...

Jul 16, 2024

Marion Louise Simmons Porter was born February 15, 1940 and died July 16, 2024. Mother always knew hard work. She grew-up in a logging community only to move to a coal mining community. She endured many hardships which only led to a strong woman with a never ending, unmatched work ethic. From West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio then Texas she...

Jul 3, 2024

Sonora- Rosario "Rosie" Ovalle, age 80 of Sonora passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include sons Rocky Costillo and Ruben Ynguanzo, brothers Armando, Alez and Frank Ynguanzo, and sisters Lolly Bernal and Anita Martinez.

Jul 3, 2024

Sonora

Esmergilda "Mickey" Noriega Chavez, age 90 of Sonora passed  away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include husband Tiodor R. Chavez, son Noe Chavez, and daughter Lilia Flores.

Jul 2, 2024

Sonora- Our beloved son, brother, friend, DP, and Pera went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 2, 2024, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, Texas. Dustin Patino was born January 20, 1983 in Kerrville, Texas. Dustin was raised in Rocksprings, Texas until junior high. When he was going into his eighth-grade year, Dustin and his father,...

Jun 25, 2024

Sonora-

Gustavo Santos Campos, known affectionately as Tavo, passed away at the age of 79 on June 25, 2024, in San Angelo, TX. Born on June 3, 1945, in Del Rio, Texas, he lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by his service, faith, and love for his family.

Tavo was drafted into the Air...

Jun 19, 2024

Pansie Marie Castello Jay

September 30, 1935 – June 19, 2024

Pansie Marie Castello Jay, 88, died peacefully on June 19, 2024, in Fort Worth, TX surrounded by her family. Pansie was born on September 30,1935, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Thomas Jackson & Mildred Leon Forehand Castello. She was the second of four children and...

Jun 9, 2024

Juan Gauna of Eldorado passed away on June 9, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born on August 29, 1927 to Librado and Dolores Gauna in a small ranch called El Rancho Del Corral de Piedra , 14 miles southwest of Eldorado TX. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years, Maria Hipolito Gauna...

Jun 6, 2024

Consuelo "Connie" Maskill Connie Maskill of San Angelo passed away Thursday June 6th, 2024, at the age of 87. She was surrounded by immediate family and passed peacefully to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Connie was a "fighter" her entire life. She learned to live with various ailments and conditions that affected her health throughout her life. She made...

Jun 4, 2024

Princess Roberts Gruben

I was born in Canyon, TX on 10/21/1950 and moved to Heaven on 6/4/2024.

It was easy to make my travel arrangements to an eternal home in Heaven.  I heard Jesus calling me at Tulia Methodist Church, during a revival by Sam Kamulasen, in March of 1960.  I was 10 years old.  ...

May 25, 2024

Kurt Steele, 81 of Sonora passed away Saturday May 25, 2024. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Survivors include his brother Karl Steele and sister Karen Gibson, both of Washington.

May 21, 2024

Juan H. Garza, age 85 of Sonora passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Juan was born March 28, 1939 to parents Eusebio and Brigida Garza. He is survived by his wife Amanda Garza, son Alfred (Freddie) Garza, daughter...

May 21, 2024

Francisco Luna Chavez, entered into eternal life May 21, 2024 at the age of 88 beautiful years that our Lord blessed him with. Francisco known as Frank or Kiko Chavez was born August 5, 1935 in Jimenez Coahuila, Mexico to Victor Chavez and Cecilia Luna Chavez. Kiko grew up in Jimenez Coahuila and at an early age came to the...