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Molina
Rosendo Molina Jr., 64, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in Beeville.
Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Angelus Funeral Home chapel. A private memorial service followed.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Marco Garcia, Tony Rodriguez, Ramond Oliviera, Jacob Luevanos, Zachary Luevanos, Nicholas Rodriguez and Morgan Molina.
Mr. Molina was born here on Nov. 18, 1937, to Jesusa (Delgado) and Rosendo Molina Sr.
He married Dora Juarez in 1966 in Beeville.
Survivors include his wife, Dora Juarez Molina of Beeville; three sons and their wives, Rosendo Roel and Jennifer Molina of Port Lavaca, Jesse and Phillis Luevanos of Dallas and Randy and Lisa Luevanos of Corpus Christi; two daughters and their husbands, Esther and Baldemar Garcia of Beeville and Margaret and Joel De Los Santos of Beeville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Benito and Rita Molina and Ernest and Amelia Molina, all of Beeville, and Col. Miguel and Lucy DeLeon of Seguin; two sisters, Evangelina Garza and husband Rene of Corpus Christi and Amelia Smith of Chicago, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity.
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Michael
Simon George Michael, 96, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, following a brief illness. Michael was an artist, teacher, philosopher, poet, collector and, as he would say, “always a student.”
Born May 3, 1905, in Houtzdale, Pa., he was preceded in death by his parents, the Rt. Rev. George N. and Rojina Michael; a brother, Issac; and a sister, Sadie.
With an interest in art that dated back to when he was 5, Michael went to Paris, France, as a 20-year-old and studied at the L’Academie de la Grande-Chaumiere-Des Beaux-Arts for three years.
During World War II, he was inducted and spent 41/2 years in service. At Camp Wolters, Texas, Tech. Sgt. Michael used his artistic skills to design actual-size models of German and Japanese villages which were used in training exercises. The work won him the Legion of Merit Medal. After being discharged, he returned to Texas to live.
He moved to Rockport in 1947 and bought property on King Street for a home and a gallery in 1950. From this base, he began teaching art in dozens of small towns in South Texas. Today, many people acknowledge Michael as the “godfather” of the arts movement in Texas.
He was a faculty member at Bee County College from 1968 to 1985. The college dedicated a wing of its Fine Arts Building to him in 1984.
Michael lived in a world whose vortex was art. His method of teaching could be divided into two broad areas: concrete instruction and philosophy — a sharing of his techniques and beliefs about life. The two together gave those who studied with him an experience that was unique.
Up until three weeks before his passing, he was working in his studio, offering encouragement and advice to artists who had come to paint with him.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and Zona Chilcoat, who has been his business manager and primary care provider for the past 29 years.
Visitation was through today (Wednesday) at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport. It will be followed by cremation. Plans for a memorial gathering will be announced later.
Memorial donations may be made to Coastal Bend College Art Scholarship Fund or to The Art Center of Corpus Christi, where his name will be inscribed on a stone wall of the center’s new wing currently under construction.
Moreno
Simon T. Moreno, 64, of Tuleta died Sunday, March 24, 2002. He was born Feb. 20, 1938, in Mathis to Serafin and Epimenia (Treviño) Moreno. He was retired from Magobar Drilling Co., and was a member of the Catholic church.
Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Longoria Moreno of Tuleta; two daughters, Estella Harrell of San Pedro, Calif., and Rose Mary Ybañez and husband Benito of Tuleta; three sons and daughters-in-law, Rudy and Debbie Moreno of Beeville, Homer and Carla Moreno of Uvalde and Donnie and Reyes Appling of Corpus Christi; his father, Serafin Moreno of Mathis; a sister, Julia Garza of Corpus Christi; two brothers, Manuel and Eliborio Moreno, both of Mathis; and eight grandchildren.
Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Treviño Funeral Home chapel. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Burial followed in the Pettus Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Hensley, Manuel Moreno, Rudy Villarreal, Albino Zapata, Gus Garza and Frank Longoria. Honorary pallbearers were Michael and Carey Appling, C.B. Moreno and J.D. Moreno.
Respondek
Ennis H. Respondek, 90, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in Beeville.
The funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Yorktown United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Parker Frisbie officiating.
Burial followed in the Yorktown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edwin Earl Gaida, Hobson Parker, Michael Snyder, Scott Wolf, Jimmy Wolf III and Richard Respondek.
Mrs. Respondek was born Aug. 18, 1912, in Yorktown to Leatha Jane (Parker) and William August Hattenbach. She married Eddie C. Respondek in 1934 in San Antonio. She was the owner and manager of El Camino Motel here from 1960 to 1976 and was a member of the United Methodist church.
Survivors include a nephew, Eldo Davis of Beeville; two great-nephews, David Davis of Houston and Ray Davis of Corpus Christi; and four great-great-nieces, Haley and Melissa Davis, both of Houston, and Carolyn and Julia Davis, both of Corpus Christi.
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Thomson
Monnie Thomson, 87, of Beeville died Monday, March 25, 2002.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 o’clock tonight (Wednesday) at the Galloway & Sons chapel.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Galloway chapel, with the Rev. Don Taylor officiating.
Burial will follow in Beeville Memorial Park.
Mrs. Thomson was born Feb. 26, 1915, in San Antonio to Janie (Medford) and Henry Bowman.
Survivors include two sons, Perry Edward Thomson of Beeville and Jim Thomson and wife Vicki of Houston; a brother, Dewayne Bowman and wife Ada of Beeville; and numerous other relatives and friends, including nieces Judy Jones, Nancy James and Susie Taylor and a nephew, Dewayne Bowman Jr.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Knox Thomson, in 1991; and her parents.
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Furrow
Melvin C. Furrow, 77, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at his home here.
A graveside service and entombment were held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Beeville Memorial Park, with the Rev. Bob Tomlinson officiating.
Mr. Furrow was born April 3, 1924, in Riceville, Iowa, to Dora Jeanette (Jensen) and Chase Leroy Furrow. He married Arlene Ballard on March 22, 1943, in Lancaster, Mo. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and had been employed as a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene Furrow of Beeville; two sons, Joe Furrow of Beeville and Bob Furrow of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter, Sandra Fullagar of Macon, Ga.; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lorin Boyd Furrow of Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Garcia
Aurelia Ramirez Garcia, 92, died Thursday, March 21, 2002. She was born Oct. 3, 1909, in Zapata to Felipe S. and Juanita (Vela) Ramirez. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ygnacio G. Garcia, on April 17, 1993; four sisters, Agapita R. Ramos, Blacita R. Treviño, Porfiria V. Ramirez and Herminia R. Ramirez; and two brothers, Teodulo V. and Amador V. Ramirez.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Domingo R. and Virginia V. Garcia of Beeville; a granddaughter, Terry V. Garcia of Beeville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Treviño Funeral Home chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, with Father Richard Gonzales officiating.
Burial will follow in San Pedro Cemetery in the Clareville community. Pallbearers will be Ignacio Ramirez, Felipe Ramirez, Amador Ramirez Jr., Francisco G. Cuevas, Adalberto Treviño and John Bartlett. Honorary pallbearers will be Adolfo Chapa, Manuel Olivo, Domingo Martinez Jr., Ernest Soto, Ricardo Quiroz and Jesse Monsevais.
Green
Hazel N. Green, 92, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in Friday Harbor, Wash. She was the mother of Peggy Kelly of Beeville.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Valley Cemetery in Friday Harbor, with Dwight Ware officiating.
Mrs. Green was born Feb. 9, 1910, in Santa Ana, Calif., to Barbara (Pyle) and L.E. Brant.
Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Kelly and husband Pat of Beeville and Barbara Regallo of Friday Harbor; six grandchildren, including Tom and Michele Kelly of New Braunfels; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Rivas
Benito Rivas, 71, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002. He was born March 21, 1930, in Runge to Pedro and Sara (Padron) Rivas and was employed as a custodian at the Bee County Courthouse. He was a Catholic.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Mejia Rivas of Beeville; four daughters, Maria E. Moreno and husband Manuel and Nina Vaughn, all of Beeville, Rose Prieto of Pawnee and Alice Wilkins and husband Wesley of Jacksonville, Fla.; four sons, Pete Rivas, Albert Rivas and wife Cynthia and Bill Rivas, all of Beeville, and Tony Rivas and wife Linda of El Paso; a sister, Eloisa De Luna of Gonzales; a half sister, Paula Rendon of Edinburg; a brother, Saragoza Rivas of Lubbock; a half brother, Calistro Rendon of Houston; 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Benito Rivas Jr.
Rosary was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Treviño Funeral Home chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, with the Rev. Balaswamy Pasala officiating.
Burial will follow in Our Lady of Victory Cemetery No. 2
Walker
Louis M. Walker, 76, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at his home here.
Visitation was scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Galloway and Sons chapel. The family was to receive visitors from 7 to 8 p.m.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Galloway and Sons chapel, with the Rev. Aaron W. Williams officiating.
Burial will follow in Beeville Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Leonard Crenshaw, Paul Green, Charles Hodge, Lawrence Beasley, Rhea Mayberry and Mitchell Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry, Lawrence and Allen Rochelle, Fred Segura, Darren McCoy, Billy Fulgence, Lionel Hodge, Ronnie Walker, Rickie Walker, Archie Smith, Kerry Walker Jr., Bernard Mayberry and DaMon Walker.
Mr. Walker was born July 16, 1925, in Beeville to Ella (McCampbell) and Willie Walker. He married Evola Rochelle in 1946 in Houston. He was retired from American Exploration Oil Co. and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Evola Rochelle Walker of Beeville; seven daughters, Linda, Gloria and Patricia Walker and Brenda Youngblood and husband Earl, all of Houston, Sandra Beasley and husband Lawrence of Lubbock, Eyvonne Mayberry and husband Rhea of Beeville and Gwen Walker of Beeville; six sons, Kerry Walker and wife Kali of Midway, Keith Walker and wife Bertha of Lubbock, Robert “Earl” Walker and wife Marva of Corpus Christi, Ray Walker and wife Bernadette of Bloomington, Richard Walker and wife Linda Sue and Glenn Walker and wife Renee, all of Beeville; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a countless host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kermit Walker Sr. and Willie Walker Jr.; and two sisters, Eddie Carraway and Corrine Dixon.
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