SAN DIEGO - Four people were recently booked into the Duval County jail after investigators located drugs and guns at a home on the 100 block of West Dix Street. On May 7, the Duval County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Moe Saavedra and deputies with the assistance of Benavides and San Diego Police Department, and Brooks County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at the residence.
Alice High School senior Ryan Salas signed a commitment letter Tuesday, May 1o to play college football at Texas A&M University-Kingsville beginning this fall. Salas had an amazing senior season, earning accolades in football and basketball before advancing to the Region IV-4A track and field meet in the high jump.
Elena G. Ramirez, 94, of San Antonio passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1927 in Ben Bolt, Texas to Ines and Maria Garcia. She lived most of her life in Alice, Texas, where she and her husband, Joe Ramirez, raised four children. She was known for her love of life and people and, especially, for her bright and joyous smile. She had a keen interest in others and was always eager to lend a helping hand.
Juan Sanchez Jr., age 89, passed away May 5, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born in San Diego, Texas on April 26, 1933 to Juan Sanchez Sr. and Francisca Rodriguez Sanchez. Juan served in the United States Army. He was a baker, carpenter and ended his career as a painter. He enjoyed making his family treats and was known for his delicious empanadas. He also enjoyed listening to music, gardening, and reading any material of current events and his bible. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Norma H. Rodas, 62, gained her angel wings on May 2, 2022, with her family by her side.
Rene “Chato” Cantu, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother made his entrance into Heaven to rejoice with the Lord, his family on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Rene served his country with pride with one tour of duty in Vietnam and then worked for Naval Air Station - Kingsville as a firefighter, where he eventually retired after 20 years of service. Rene loved being outside, farm and ranch life, gathering with family and friends, joking and laughing with his friends and family, and above all making his famous pan de campo. His pride and joy were his loving wife of 45 years, his three sons, and his grandchildren his will be sadly missed by all.
Ricardo P. Saenz, 91 years of age, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022 in a Corpus Christi hospital after a short illness. He was born in La Mota Ranch to his parents, Federico and Rosa Saenz. He was a devoted Catholic and attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church in Alice. Ricardo was retired from CP&L as a warehouse foreman after 35 years of employment and after retirement he worked as janitorial and landscaping service. He enjoyed ranching, hunting, singing, and playing the accordion while having a few Natural Lights and playing chalupa with his family. Ricardo was a distinguished member of the McDonalds Coffee Club. Ricardo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Russell Alexander Chase, age 81, passed away May 4, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born August 16, 1940 in Bangor, Maine to Roland and Pearl Chase. Russell worked for the telephone company for 30 years. He actively served in the United Stated Navy for 4 years and then another 25 years in the National Guard in both Maine and Texas. He had a love for bowling, traveling to play softball, and spending quality time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
Alice Independent School District will host three sports camps for students. Lil’ Yote Volleyball Clinic Dates: May 17-19 Ages/Grades: Third grade through eighth grade Times: third - fifth at 5 p.m., and sixth - eighth at 6:30 p.m.
Students ages four through 18 are invited to join the 2022 Alice Coyote Summer Track Program. The program is for three weeks starting May 31.