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James E. "Jim" Gulley
Mar 29, 2023
Sonora- James E. Gulley, Jr. “Jim” James E. Gulley, Jr., 66 years old, of Sonora, TX, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 29, 2023 peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Sonora. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Jim,...
Samona Marlene "Sitter" Gilcrease
Mar 26, 2023
. Samona Marlene Gilcrease, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Schleicher County Medical Center in Eldorado, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Ireland "Tump" McLain; her brother, Edgar Eugene "Gus" McLain; and her husband of 59 years, Arnold Gilcrease. Dubbed by her brother Gus as "Sitter," the nickname stuck and is...
Linda Esperanza Fuentes
Mar 3, 2023
Eldorado- Linda Esperanza Fuentes December 12,1986-March 3,2023. Linda Fuentes, 36, of Eldorado Tx went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday morning, March 3, 2023.Funeral services will be held Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Linda was the first-born child and daughter of Isabel and...
Tomas M. Santos
Feb 21, 2023
Sonora- On Tuesday February 22, 2023, Tomas Monrreal Santos, loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many, went to live with the Lord at the age of 85. Tomas was born on January 7, 1938 in Sonora, Texas to Rodrigo and Victoria M. Santos. After graduating High School in 1958, Tomas worked at the Wool and Mohair for 2 years...
Nancy Lu Mccray
Feb 20, 2023
Eldorado- Nancy Lu McCray, formerly of Eldorado, Texas passed into the arms of our LORD at the sweet age of 88 years on February 20, 2023 at a San Angelo Nursing Home. She was born February 10, 1935 to Gladney "Mac" McCray and Ethel Prince McCray in Newton Kansas. Nancy has left behind to celebrate her life: son, Dewayne Kuykkendall...
Dally "Dee" Williams, Jr.
Feb 17, 2023
Graveside services for Dally (Dee) Williams, Jr., 93, will be Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Eldorado, Texas with Dr. Blake O’Dell officiating. Dee passed away in his home on February 17, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. Dee was born November 15, 1929...
Maria D. Hernandez
Feb 13, 2023
Sonora- Maria D. Hernandez, age 70 of Sonora passed away Monday, February 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Domingo Hernandez, sons Jesus, Saul, Jose Luis, and Ervey Hernandez, daughter Juanita Ortiz, and sister Hermina Renteria.
Rickey Dale Cathey
Jan 31, 2023
Rickey Dale Cathey age 58 of Eldorado, passed away January 31, 2023 after an unexpected illness. Rickey was born November 17, 1964 to Jimmy Dale Cathey and Martha Marie Ketchem Cathey in Hamilton, TX Attending High School and graduating in Eldorado. Rickey was active in all sports. Excelling in track, he was a member of the mile relay team that...
Sherry Lynn Taylor
Jan 30, 2023
Eldorado- Sherry Lynn Taylor, age 49 of Eldorado passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel in Eldorado. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Survivors include her mother Patricia Hocutt, daughter Keeli Prince, and brother Glen Hocutt.
Thomas C. Vanveghel
Jan 16, 2023
Sonora- Thomas C. VanVeghel, age 66 of Sonora passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife LaVonne VanVeghele, sons Wade VanVeghel, Jason VanVeghele, Christopher Olson, Tyrel Homra, and Monte VanVeghel, brother Christopher G. VanVeghel, and sisters Sazanne Richins, Nancy White and Rebecca Wirtz.
Robert M. Zapata
Jan 16, 2023
Sonora- Robert M. Zapata, Sr., age 92 of Sonora passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sonora Depot. Survivors include son Robert Zapata, Jr., daughters Monica Samaniego and Debra Espinoza, brother Tomas Zapata, Jr., and sisters Amanda Ramos and Imelda Castillo.
Pamela Kay White
Jan 2, 2023
Eldorado- Pamela Kay Newton White March 20, 1941 - January 2, 2023 Pamela Kay Newton White was born March 20, 1941 and was adopted by William Asbury Newton and Lois Mitchell Newton. She was raised in Waco, Texas and graduated from Waco High School in 1959 where she formed lifetime friendships, especially her YaYas. Pam attended Baylor University and was...
Hermilo S Ramirez
Dec 31, 2022
Sonora- Hermilo S. Ramirez, age 86 of Sonora passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Enedina Ramirez, sons Pete and David Ramirez, and daughters Edna Pacheco and Melissa Guerrero.
Gildardo C Favila
Dec 31, 2022
Sonora- Gildardo C. Favila, age 84 of Sonora passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include sons Gil Favila, Eddie Favila and David Favila, and daughters Rachel Lira and Betty Arredondo.
Beatrice P Martinez
Dec 30, 2022
Beatrice P. Martinez, died on Friday December 30, 2022 at the age of 96 surrounded by loved ones.Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 2:00p.m. at the Primera Bautista Church in Eldorado. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. She was a strong, courageous, resilient, Christian woman who lived a very long and beautiful life. Beatrice was born...
Enrique P Robles
Dec 28, 2022
Enrique P. Robles passed away surrounded by family Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Schleicher County Nursing Home. He was 91. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Eldorado. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Born July 19, 1931, in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico, to Reymundo and Margarita (Perales) Robles,...
Jose H Diaz
Dec 15, 2022
Jose Diaz was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world on December 15th, 2022 at the age of 72. His battle with lung cancer displayed his ability to remain courageous and full of faith in the midst of life's challenges. Jose was born in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico to Jose Cruz Diaz and Maria del...
John K Wilson
Dec 11, 2022
Sonora- John K Wilson, age 71 of Sonora, Texas passed away on December 11, 2022, in Eldorado, Texas after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 11, 1951 in San Angelo, Texas to James Leo and Ruby Charlotte (Kavanaugh) Wilson. He graduated from Sonora High School. John K married the love of his life, Karen Beth Hiett,...
Charles Richard Edmiston
Dec 7, 2022
Charles Richard Edmiston, age 69, of Anchorage Alaska, passed away on December 7, 2022 in Weatherford, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 10, 1953 in Eldorado, TX to William P. and Carolyn Edmiston. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Charles moved up to Alaska for...
Raul Martinez
Nov 28, 2022
Eldorado- Raul Martinez, age 95 of Eldorado passed away Monday, November 28, 2022. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Martha Buitron and Maria Elena Roma, and sisters Paula Montalvo and Orfelina Martinez.
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