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Mr. Miller
John Anthony “Ox” Miller, 92, of George West, died on Monday, August 13, 2007.
He was born on May 4, 1915, in Milam County, Texas to Dr. G.S. Miller and Lela Memfee Miller. He moved to Live Oak County in 1918 with his parents. He went to Westmoreland (now Trinity) College in San Antonio and A&I College in Kingsville.
John played professional baseball from 1937 to 1954 as a pitcher. The name “Ox” was earned when he pitched a double-header one Sunday afternoon and won both games. He played for the Washington Senators, the St. Louis Browns, and the Chicago Cubs. After that he taught school in Mathis and in Three Rivers, where he coached baseball. Later he played for and managed semi-pro teams in Victoria, Sinton, and Laredo. He worked with the South Texas All-Stars of San Antonio. They held try-out baseball camps and helped many boys get scholarships for college. He also worked with the Babe Ruth baseball teams in local towns and his teams won state and district championships most years and went to the World Series six times.
John was a rural mail carrier for 34 years in George West until his retirement in 1980. He continued to stay busiy with baseball and his former ball players, many of whom had gone to college on baseball scholarships. Some played professional baseball. As he grew older, he enjoyed attending local girls’ and boys’ sporting events.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Opal Holleman Miller, who has always been his biggest supporter. Since they had no children, John and Opal embraced the young people on his ball teams as their own.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Galloway Funeral Home in George West. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 17, at George West Cemetery.
Galloway & Sons Inc., Funeral DIrectors, George West
Major Mitchell
Weldon R. “Mitch” Mitchell (Major, USMC, Ret.), 89, slipped the surly bounds of earth and touched the face of God on August 13, 2007.
Born in Prosper, Texas, on January 11, 1918, Mitch attended Garland High School where he lettered in Varsity Football all four years. After graduating high school, he held a variety of interesting jobs, everything from assisting the local country doctor to working the oil fields of Texas City. Eventually he found himself in a recruiting office of the United States Marine Corps.
He reported for duty in 1940 and retired in 1962 completing over 22 years of service. ‘The Major’ served in the Pacific theater during World War II, where he participated in the defense of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was commissioned an officer and received his Naval Aviator wings in 1945. He then deployed to China as part of the United Nations Occupation Forces. With the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, he was ordered to serve as a Forward Air Controller and later as an F4U Corsair pilot. His personal military decorations included the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Strike Air Medals awarded for heroic action in combat.
This country fly boy found his dream girl on the pages of Variety Magazine and following a cowboy courtship he married the love of his life, Yasu, in 1947. Through their union he left his Mark and for that Matter his Britt, Tani and Cody.
Upon his military retirement, Mitch brought his family to Beeville. Here he became an academic instructor for Navy Marine aviators at NAS Chase Field. Although recognized for his handlebar mustache, he is most remembered for his enthusiasm for motocross racing and his love of ranching. But, for him, taking the dance floor with Yasu, and together watching his family grow to include many grandchildren and great grandchildren was his greatest joy.
As per his wishes, Major Mitchell’s wife, Yasu, and children, Pauline, Mark, Britt, Tani and Cody, invite friends and family to join them for a celebration of his life. It will be an outdoor Texas style send off complete with Bar-B-Que, fond memories and the sharing of tall tales.
Saturday, August 25th, 6:30 p.m. at the Bear S Ranch, Hwy 202 & 181 Bypass, casual/ranch attire. Please RSVP to any family member.
Mr. Turner
Roscoe J. Turner Jr., passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, after a lengthy illness.
He was born October 27, 1933, in Pawnee, Texas, where he grew up. After graduating from high school in 1951, Roscoe remained on the family farm to help his father. He took on full responsibility for the farm after his father’s death in 1952. On November 28, 1953, he married V. Jean Borchers Billings. They were happily married for 53 years. Roscoe left farming to work in the dairy industry in 1956. Over the course of his 30 year career in dairy, he worked his way up through the ranks from delivering milk to retail sales manager. Along the way, he had numerous achievements and awards. After leaving the dairy industry in 1986, Roscoe and Jean moved to Three Rivers, Texas where Roscoe spent the next 12 years working on a large cattle ranch. They moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 2003 after he retired.
Roscoe always considered his family to be his greatest asset. He is survived by his wife, V. Jean Turner; and his three children, Debra Jean Turner Shumate of Corpus Christi, Texas, Sharon Ann Turner Billings and her husband David Billings of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Scott Edward Turner and his wife Karla Rader Turner of Katy, Texas. Roscoe was also survived by his three granddaughters, Amy Lynn Shumate, Sarah Kathryn Turner and Shannon Elain Turner. In addition, he is survived by his two sisters, Azalea Bailey of Houston, Texas and Erma Spurlin of Roswell, New Mexico; his brother-in-law, Charles Billings and wife Peggy Billings of Canyon Lake, Texas and three sisters-in-law, Grace Smith and her husband Harold of Orange, Texas, Carol Baird Billings of Corpus Christi, Texas and Lucille Borchers of Beeville, Texas. Rosco was loved by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Roscoe was preceded in death by his parents, Attie Elliott Turner and Roscoe J. Turner Sr., his brother, S.E. “Buster” Turner.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Galloway & Sons Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home.
Galloway & Sons Inc., Funeral Directors
Mr. Casarez
Jose Maria Casarez, 58, of Beeville, died on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007.
He was born to Julia Flores Casarez and Refugio Casarez on Sept. 25, 1948, in Beeville. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Maria Garcia.
Survivors include four sisters, Matilde Reyes of George West, Francisca Chapa, Rosa Garcia and Angelita Rodriguez, all of Beeville; one brother, Donaciano Casarez of Beeville; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Angelus Funeral Home with a rosary recited there at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church. Interment followed at Our Lady of Victory Cemetery #2.
Angelus Funeral Home
Mr. Parker
Arlie Allen Parker Sr., 72, died on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, in Goliad.
He was born in Mineral on Feb. 3, 1935, to Marvin West Parker and Mattie Elizabeth Baker Parker. He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired oilfield worker.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his spouses, Lois Anita David Parker, Anna Corene Crabb Parker and Madge L. Borchers Parker; one daughter, Nita Aleene Parker; one son, David Kalvin Parker; four sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by two daughters, Debra Sue (Dave) Thacker of Plantersville and Cathi Lynn (Jeff) Caldwell of Magnolia; four sons, Arlie Allen (Theresa) Parker Jr. of Goliad, Richard Anthony (Sheila) Parker of Cypress, Allen (Crystal) Borchers of Beeville, and Phillip (Dorothy) Borchers of Port Lavaca; two sisters, Melva Jo (Maurice) Bailey of Arkansas and Glynda June (Rex) Diehl of Louisiana; one brother, Jimmie West (Penny) Parker of Mathis; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation was to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Galloway & Sons Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were to be held there at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Arlie Parker Jr., Richard Parker, Allen Borchers, Steven Rozell, Mike Salas, Jason Berry, Dave Thacker and Jeff Caldwell.
Galloway & Sons Inc., Funeral Directors
Mr. Abrigo
Feliz P. Abrigo Sr., 69, of Corpus Christi died on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007.
He was born on June 19, 1938, in Normanna to Amelia Garcia and Domingo Abrigo. He was retired from the City of Corpus Christi. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dionicio Garcia; and three sisters, Nicolasa Perez, Elena Chapa and Ofilia Casarez.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Julia Sauceda Abrigo of Corpus Christi; three daughters, Cornelia (Leo) Valdez, Rosalinda (Frank) Esperiqueta and Angelica (Jacob) Abrigo, all of Corpus Christi; three sons, Joe Felix (Connie) Abrigo, Robert (Dianne) Abrigo and Ruben (Janie) Abrigo, all of Corpus Christi; six half-sisters, Evelina (Frank) Flores of Corpus Christi, Mary Saenz of Tivoli, Josefina Gonzales of Killeen, Elida Calderon of Lorraine, Hortencia Martinez of Refugio and Jesusa Hennington of Georgia; two half-brothers, Mauricio “Wicho” (Senaida) Soliz of Beeville and Domingo (Shawn) Abrigo of Port Lavaca; and 12 grandchildren.
A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Treviño Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church with Rev. Flover Osorio and Deacon Manuel Carranco officiating. Special music was provided by Fernando Cisneros. Interment followed at Our Lady of Victory Cemetery #2 with full military honors.
Pallbearers were Henry Chapa, Joe Chapa, Michael Paul Abrigo, Paul Valdez and Gonzalo and Richard Posada.
Mrs. Cornett
Mamie L. Cornett, 93, passed away Monday, August 6, 2007. She was born August 9, 1913, in Ricardo, Texas, to Edward and Susie Eason Underwood. She moved to Papalote, Texas, at the age of six and graduated from Sinton High School. Mamie went to work at J.C. Penny’s in 1945 and retired in the early 1980’s after more than 35 years of service. Her love was gardening, quilting, her home and family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years: Luke L. Cornett; parents: Edward and Susie Eason Underwood; step-mother: Anne Underwood; sisters: Lolita Morris, Lucille Morris and Audrey Ferguson; brother: Arthur Uehlinger and son-in-law: Russell Ramsey.
She is survived by her two daughters: Sue Ramsey and Sandra Mikulencak (James) ; Granddaughters: Michele Hinton (Gary) and Debbie Rifenbark (Jim); Grandsons: Scott Johnson (Ana); Lawrence (Patricia)Mikulencak; John (Linda)Mikulencak and Jim (Cammy) Mikulencak; and Russell Ramsey III; brother-in-law: Lindell Ferguson Great-Grandchildren: Lauren Titzman (Brad), Amanda, Whitney, David and Marcus Mikulencak, Joshua, Levi (Jessica), Luke and Jacob Hinton; Kimberly, Johnny, Madeline and Joseph Mikulencak; Benjamin and Hudson Mikulencak; Melaina, Justin and Christopher Johnson; Great-Great-Grandchildren: Madison and Morgan Johnson; Evelyn and Nathan Titzman and Oliver Hinton; numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 8, 2007, from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. Services will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
A special thanks to Vista Care Center, Trisun Care Center, Dr. Lorenzo Martin and friend at AARP.
Arrangements were by Memory Gardens Funeral Home
Mr. Orozco
Baldemar Orozco, 62, of Beeville died on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville.
He was born in Beeville on April 1, 1945, to Francisca Treviño and Basilio Orozco. He was a disabled ranch hand and a Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Margarita Guerrero.
He is survived by his adoptive mother, Rosa Orozco of Beeville; four sisters, Rachel (Ramon) Luna of Houston, Rosario Ybarra of Beeville, Candelaria Caballero of San Antonio and Hortencia Martinez of Corpus Christi; and three brothers, Juan Orozco, Alfonso (Christina) Orozco and Ernest (Rosa Linda) Orozco, all of Beeville.
Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was celebrated there at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Balaswamy Pasala officiating. Fernando Cisneros provided special music. Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Petey Ybarra, Ernest Orozco Jr., Eric Orozco, Raymond Luna Jr., Jesse Luna and Christopher Caballero.
Mr. Rodriguez
Alfredo “Freddy” Rodriguez, 66, of Beeville died on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in Corpus Christi.
He was born on May 6, 1941, in Mineral to Paula Arrisola and Francisco Rodriguez. He was self-employed as a welder and truck driver. He was a Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, on May 8, 2001; and one brother, Reynaldo “Rey” Rodriguez, on Sept. 18, 2000.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ann (Michael) Cruz of Richmond, Mary (Michael Loya) Saldivar and Angie (David) Ulloa, both of Beeville; three sons, Alfredo (Rita) Rodriguez Jr., Benny Rodriguez and Michael Anthony (Olivia) Rodriguez, all of Beeville; his companion, Lauri Alaniz of Beeville; two sisters, Selia Rodriguez of Beeville and Delia (Lauro) Mercado of North Carolina; three brothers, Jesus Rodriguez, Jose Francisco (Gloria) Rodriguez and Nieves (Anita) Rodriguez, all of Beeville; and 10 grandchildren.
Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Treviño Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Balaswamy Pasala officiating. Special music was provided by Fernanado Cisneros. Interment followed at Beeville Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Alfredo Rodriguez Jr., Benny Rodriguez, Michael Anthony Rodriguez, Mike Cruz, Mike Loya, David Ulloa and Julian “BJ” Saldivar.
Mrs. Soliz
Viviana Banda Soliz, 67, of Floresville died on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in San Antonio.
She was born to Adela Lara and Luis Banda on Jan. 29, 1940, in Beeville. She was self-employed as a horse trainer. She was a Pentecostal.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carlos Soliz Jr., on Sept. 28, 2003; and two sisters, Dora Banda and Herlinda Moreno.
Survivors include one daughter, Elida S. (Ignacio) Bustamante of Floresville; three sisters, Lillie Longoria and Elida Cuevas, both of Beeville, and Modesta Martinez of Tynan; two brothers, Lorenzo “Lench” (Jesusa) Banda of Beeville, Calistro (Rose Mary) Banda of Corpus Christi; and two grandchildren, Brittany S. and Taylor S. Bustamante.
Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Treviño Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was celebrated there at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) with Pastor Jesse De La Garza officiating. Interment was to follow at Our Lady of Victory Cemetery #2.
Pallbearers were to be Carlos Morón, Ricardo Segovia, Luis Moreno, Elsa Lopez, Alcario Banda and Noe Moreno.
