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Reph
Jason Kyle Reph, 12, of Katy, died on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003.
Jason was in the seventh grade and attended Thornton Middle School. He was born Jan. 31, 1991, in St. Louis Park, Minn. He loved fishing, skiing and knee boarding, swimming and he was a master Nintendo player. Even in death, Jason’s spirit lives on, as his organ donations have saved six people.
Jason was preceded in death by his great grandmother Janie Bell Buxkamper.
Survivors include his mother and father, Kristin Reph of Katy and Randall Reph of Houston; his grandparents, John H. and Victoria H. Kennedy of Rockport, Marty and Jerry (Kennedy) Epperly of Angel Fire, N.M., Ronald Reph of Brainerd, Minn., and Susan Reph of St. Louis Park, Minn.; great-grandmother, Mary Kennedy of Lakeway; great-grandfather, Lawrence Buxkamper of George West; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his dog, Kylie.
The funeral was held Monday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. at Autumn Creek Baptist Church in Katy.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jason Reph Memorial Fund, Katy Bank, 2117 N. Fry Rd., Katy, TX 77449, account No. 662320; phone (281) 578-2848.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, Houston.
Watkins
Gladys (Herring) Watkins, 92, of Three Rivers, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003.
She was born March 8, 1911, in Noodle to Clyde Sherman and Ruby (Rosson) Herring. She married Marvin J. Watkins in Robstown in 1930.
Mrs. Watkins was a homemaker, an active member of the First United Methodist Church and a faithful choir member. She has been recognized for reorganizing and operating the Three Rivers Cemetery Association for more than 30 years. She was instrumental in sponsoring a yearly music and arts program in both her home and in local churches.
Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin J. Watkins; a daughter, Judy Watkins Page; her parents, Clyde and Ruby Herring; a sister, Wilma Herring; and a brother, Ollie Herring.
Survivors include one grandson, Clifton Page; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Monday at the Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Three Rivers. The funeral was Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Three Rivers, with the Rev. Bill Duke officiating. Taira Scales sang “His Eyes on a Sparrow,” accompanied by Jacky Stroleny as organist. Interment followed in the Three Rivers Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jeff Page, Ronnie Lee Page Jr., Larry Page, Donald Williams, Juan Salazar, Butch Alvin Streadl and Rod Herring.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Three Rivers or to the Three Rivers Cemetery Association.
Galloway & Sons Funeral Directors
Ybañez
Christoval Ybañez, 76, of George West, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, in Corpus Christi. He was born Sept. 12, 1927, in George West to Pablo and Ynez (Peña) Ybañez.
Mr. Ybañez was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a retired fencing contractor and a member of the St. George Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Ynez Ybañez.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Garcia of George West; three grandchildren, Willie Y. Garcia, Chris Pablo Garcia and Raven Anne Garcia; two brothers, Benito Ybañez of George West and John Ybañez of San Antonio; three sisters, Frances Gonzales and Elodia Leal, both of George West and Emma Garza of Arlington.
Rosary was recited at the Galloway & Sons Chapel in George West on Monday. The funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the St. George Catholic Church in George West with Father Joseph Olikkara officiating. Burial followed in the St. George Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joey Leal, Thomas Zapata Jr., Eddie Zapata, Joe Zapata, Joey Ponce and Arturo Gutierrez.
Galloway & Sons Funeral Directors
Garza
Candida “Candy” (Peña) Garza, 80, of Portland died Thursday, April 10, 2003. She was born Oct. 3, 1922, in Oakville.
Mrs. Garza was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Corpus Christi.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Rosa Tanguma of Refugio.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandy Galvan of San Antonio; three sons, Juan P. Garza and George P. Garza, both of Portland, and Joseph H. “Tito” Garza of San Antonio; four sisters, Connie Guajardo, Enedina Tanguma and Elva Carroll, all of Three Rivers, and Mary Hernandez of Houston; four brothers, Cruz Peña of Corpus Christi, Gilbert Peña of Victoria, Alejandro Peña of Three Rivers and Juventino Peña of Floresville; six grandchildren, Andrea N. Garza, Veronica L. Garza, Christopher D. Galvan, Stephen A. Galvan, Andrew Garza and Anthony Garza; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary was recited at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Corpus Christi. The funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday at the same location.
Interment was on Saturday at San Patricio Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements were under the direction of Limbaugh Funeral Home, Portland.
Hobson
Davy Hobson, 68, of Grapeland, died Monday, March 25, 2003, in Tyler. He was born Sept. 20, 1934, in Palestine to W.M. and Carmen (Chasten) Hobson.
Mr. Hobson was a graduate of Slocum High School and received his bachelor of science degree from Sam Houston State University. He taught school for 34 years, five of which were spent in George West coaching. He had been retired for six years. In an attempt to teacher younger children the game of basketball, he brought Little Dribblers to George West. He was also involved in summer track.
Mr. Hobson was ordained as a minister at the age of 17 and held his first revival when he was 14 at the First Baptist Church of Wells. He pastored many churches throughout the years including the Mineral Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Martha “Mart” (Ford) Hobson of Grapeland; two sons, Davy Dawayne (Sharon) Hobson of Tyler; and Davy Rase (Leah) Hobson of Grapeland; five grandchildren, Jessica Hobson, Dakota Hobson, Ladye Marie Hobson, Jayton Hobson and Jeron Hobson; three brothers, Burl (Rita) Hobson of Crockett, Don (Katy) Hobson and Bill (Robbie) Hobson, all of Grapeland; five sisters, Laverne Boon (Bill) Schultz of Houston, Gayle (Bo) Ford of Tyler, Peggy (Coy Lynn) Ford and Lisa (Gary) Ford, all of Pollok and Dian (Dub) Steritt of Corpus Christi; and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hobson was preceded in death by a brother, Chass Hobson.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Corbin, Nathan Dyess, Raymond Fletcher, Don Hutton, Steve Lane and Reid Smith.
Services were held at the Muse Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 26, with the Revs. Tommy Caskey and Gary Luker officiating. Burial followed in the Providence Cemetery.
Funeral services were under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
Retzloff
Willie Retzloff, 84, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in a local nursing home. He was born to Rosa (Huth) and Herman Retzloff Sr. in Karnes County on Dec. 19, 1918. He was a longtime farmer and rancher in the Ray Point Community.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eleanora Retzloff, in 1998.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry (Geraldine) Retzloff and Jonny (Tracey) Retzloff of Three Rivers and Jim (Jo Anne) Retzloff of San Antonio; a daughter, Jeanette (Curtis) Zamzow of Corpus Christi; nine grandchildren, Lisa (Eddie) Lopez, Anita Shockome, Kristen Zamzow and Kevin Zamzow, all of Corpus Christi, Jason (Shawna) Retzloff of Beeville, Shelly (John) Bynum and Tim Retzloff, all of San Antonio, and Keely Retzloff and Will Retzloff, both of Three Rivers; a sister, Mary Ella Henke of Fashing; two brothers, Hugo Retzloff of Esseville and Herman Retzloff Jr. of Karnes City; and three great-grandchildren, Anthony Garza and Whitney Shockome, both of Corpus Christi, and McKenzie Retzloff of Beeville.
A prayer service was held on Thursday in the Roberson Chapel. The funeral was held Friday at 10 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Three Rivers.
Burial followed in the Ray Point Cemetery.
Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers
Muñoz
Julia Muñoz, 78, of George West, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in a Beeville Hospital following a short illness. She was a member of the George West Worship Center.
Survivors include three sons, Jose (Irma) Muñoz and Robert (Stela) Muñoz, all of George West and Julio (Irma) Muñoz of Schertz; a daughter, Connie (Santiago) Sanchez of Petersburg; two brothers, Jose Nieto of Laredo and Jesus Nieto of Nixon; two sisters, Emma Juarez and Dora Nesa, both of George West; and 22 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. in the George West Worship Center. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the same location.
The funeral will be Friday, April 18 at the George West Worship Center.
Interment will follow in the George West Cemetery.
Roberson Funeral Home
