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Ontiveros
Henry Ontiveros, Sr., 89, of Marfa, passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in a hospital at Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Rosary was said, Thursday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was Friday, Oct 1 with Father Mikel Alcuino officiation. Burial followed at Merced cemetery . Memorial Funeral Home of Marfa was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ontiveroz was born Nov 8, 1914, in Marfa to Antonio and Hermeregilda Ontiveroz. He was a resident of Marfa for many years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Onitiveros of Marfa, and son and his wife, Henry and Lynn Ontiveros of Port St. Lucie, Fla. Four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers were, George Roman, Lonnie Mendoza, Leo Marales, Agapito Montoya, Johnny Sanchez and Charles Waight.
Honarary pallbearers were Francisco Sanchez, Joe Mendoza, Sr., and Alex Leos, Sr.
Monclova
Services for Dionicia Monclova, 88, of San Antonio, formerly of Marathon, were held Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marathon with Father Rick Ruiz officiating. Rosary was held Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the church. Burial was in Marathon Cemetery.
Mrs. Monclova died in Fredericksburg Care Center in San Antonio. She was born to Florencio and Canuta Rodriguez on April 8, 1916, in Marathon. She married her late husband, Margarito Monclova, in 1936 in Marathon.
Survivors include three sons, Pablo Monclova, Luis Monclova and Enrique Monclova, all of Alpine; two daughters, Yolanda Estrada of San Antonio and Elodia Ramos of Alpine; her brother, Justino Rodriguez of Alamosa, Colo.; four sisters, Felicita Ogas of Dallas, Geronima Ortis of Fort Stockton, and Claudia Rodriguez and Lucia Salmon, both of Marathon; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Benson
Adele Forrester Benson of Kerrville went to be with the Lord on Nov. 5, 2005 at the age of 97. She was born in Whitney, Texas, on Feb 28, 1907.
She married Joseph Herron (Joe) Benson in Dallas on March 22, 1936, and has been a resident of Hunt and Kerrville since 1952.
Adele was a member of Kerrville Bible Church and was also a charter member of the Hunt Garden Club. She was a loving wife, mother and gradmother, and is survived by her husband, Joe Benson, of Kerrville; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Jack Moore of Hunt; sister, Jane Monroe of San Jose, Calif.; two granddaughters, Debbie Flores of Kerrville and Joanie Weeks of Falls Church, Va.; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, Nov. 7, at Kerrville Bible Church, officiated by Pastor Chris McKnight.
Burial was held at Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine.
Honorary pallbearers were Harvey Brinkman, L.D. Brinkman, Stephen Flores, Gerald James, Robbie Keith, Boss Merritt and Jack Miller, all of Kerrville, Tom Daniels and Louis Vlasek of Hunt, and King Terry, Jr. of Alpine.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kerrville Bible Church, Vista Care Hospice or the charity of one's choice. The family invites you to send condolences at www. Grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the "Send Condolences" link.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
Hargus
William Wilson "Bill" Hargus, 83, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2005 in Fort Stockton. Bill was born in Marathon on May 28, 1921, to George Washington and Ida Mae Hargus. After graduating from high school in Marathon, he attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine until he was drafted into the military in 1942. There he became a fighter pilot flying P-47 Thunderbolts. He flew 85 missions over Germany in World War II.
After the war, Bill returned to Marathon to work with his father in the water well service. He built the airport and Big Bend Flying Service in Marathon in 1946. His love for flying kept him in Marathon until 1956 when he moved to Fort Stockton, leasing the Pecos County Airport where he restored the buildings, made many improvements and promoted aviation for the area. He established Hargus Aviation, Inc. Bill was an expert when it came to aircraft. He was involved with all phases of aviation including aerial applications, flight instruction, charters, aerial predator control along with airframe and powerplant, aircraft inspections, and was an FAA designated examiner. Bill restored and built many aircraft. His business included sales and service of all types of aircraft and he was a Piper dealer and aircraft consultant. All of these accomplishments and management were done for the Pecos County Airport by his own means. He continued to manage the airport through September 2004. Bill logged in excess of 35,000 flight hours.
Bill also established three ranches in Pecos County: the Tobosa Ranch, the NH Ranch and the Imperial Ranch, which continue to be in operation.
Bill was an honorary lifetime Rotarian.
He was very kind and generous, and loved his family very much. He instilled responsibility and life long values in his children and grandchildren.
Bill was married to Bonnie Johnson for 25 years until her passing. He married Betty Roberts Lorenz in 1975.
Bill is survived by his wife, Betty Hargus, of Fort Stockton; three daughters, Ramona Elizabeth Olson and husband, Chuck, of Saginaw, Regina Anne Pederson and husband, Ken, of Midland, Mich. and Peggy Faye Elliott and husband, Rob, of Sweetwater; one son, Charles Travis Lorenz and wife, Debbie, of Fort Stockton; two sisters, Frances Springfield of Marathon and Betty Imler of San Diego; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and numerous family and friends.
Funeral services were held Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services in Marathon Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Jim Miles of First Presbyterian Church, Fort Stockton, officiated. Arrangements were entrusted to Fort Stockton Funeral Home in Fort Stockton.
Alvarado
Elvira "Ama" B. Alvarado, 80, of Fort Davis, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2004, in an area hospital.
Rosary service was recited Thursday, Dec. 2, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was celebrated, Friday, Dec. 3, at the church with Father Rick Ruiz officiating. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Geeslin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alvarado was born Nov. 4, to Elidia Q. Bonilla in Fort Davis. Elvira was wed in April of 1941 to the love of her life, Eliser H. Alvarado. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic church. .
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Eliser H. Alvarado of Fort Davis her six daughters, Irene Campolla and her husband Efren of Las Cruces, Elida Hartnett and her husband Robert of Fort Davis, Dora Molina and her husband Felipe of Las Cruces, Enedina Valerio and her husband George of Fort Davis, Martina Granado and her husband Gilbert of Fort Davis, Susie Alvarado of Fort Davis, her four sons, Jose Alvarado and Debbi Billings of Fort Davis, Gregorie Alvarado and his wife Dorothy of Odessa, Tony Alvarado and his wife Esther of Alpine, and Eliser Alvarado, Jr. and his wife Angie of Odessa; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one special granddaughter, Conchita Mendoza.
Serving as pallbearers were Michael Alvarado, Eliser Alvarado, Jr., Trinidad Granado, Tony Alvarado, Jr., George Valerio, and Ramon Hartnett.
Honorary pallbeareres were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Kuenstler
Glenda Marie Dick Kuenstler, loving mother and grandmother, entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 in San Antonio at the age of 86.
She was born on Dec. 13, 1917, in Leakey to Glen Albert and Winnie Amanda Slover Dick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Kuenstler, Sr.
Survivors include three sons, Edgar Kuenstler, Jr. and wife Jeannie of Amarillo, John Kuenstler and wife Rena of Alpine, and Harold W. Kuenstler and wife Linda Lea of New Mexico; three daughters, Winnie Holmes and husband James of San Antonio, Edna Harrison of San Antonio, and Donna Kuenstler and husband B.G. Maples of Alpine; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Cotulla Presbyterian Church in Cotulla with the Rev. Steven Parker officiating. Interment followed in the Cotulla Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jonathan Holmes, Layne Holmes, Robert Harrison, Jak Kuenstler, Bud Kuenstler, Ben Maples and Ron Reed.
Natividad
Funeral Mass for Marina Granado Natividad, 37, was held Monday in J.W. Jones Auditorium in Denver City with Father Trine Fuentes officiating. Interment followed in Denver City Memorial Park under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home.
Marina was born Aug. 6, 1967, in Pecos to Roger and Rosa Granado. She married Joey Natividad June 15, 1996, in Denver City. Marina lived in Pecos for 17 years before moving to Denver City 19 years ago. She was a graduate of the College of the Southwest and has been a pre-K teacher with the Denver City Independent School District for 10 years. She was an active member of the St. Williams Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Joey; one son, Aaron; and one daughter, Alexandra. Also, her father and mother, Roger and Rosa Granado of Pecos; two brothers, Nicholas Granado of Flower Mound and Christopher Granado and wife Wanda of Odessa; her grandparents; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were members of the Denver City Volunteer Fire Department.
Dated December 9, 2004
