Nicolas Ybañez, affectionately known as “Niko” and “Puppy Dog”, passed away May 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 3, 1948 in George West, Texas to Francisco and Antonia Ybañez. He had a love for welding, hunting, gardening and watching you tube videos. Nicolas also was a veteran of the military where he served in the United States Army. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Dr. Michael (Mike) Lee Boland, age 74, of Cibolo, Texas, went home to God on April 29, 2022. He was born on February 21, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, to Hayden and Sybil Boland. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Hayden Edward Boland.
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 - Michael Andrew Lopez, 39, of Alice passed away on April 18, 2022. He was born in Alice on February 25, 1983. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, friend, and godfather. Michael enjoyed reading, watching documentaries, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, and his nephews at their sporting events. As the eldest of all his siblings, Michael was a protector in nature of those he loved. He was a kind soul to all he met and was loved by so many. Michael was an active member of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Alice and participated in multiple lay retreats including ACTS, Cursillo, and F.L.A.M.E.
ALICE - Lydia L. Martinez – 64 years of age passed away on March 28, 2022, with her family gathered at her bedside after a long courageous battle to brain cancer. She was born on December 31, 1957, in Alice, Texas to Leonides C. Lopez Jr. and Petra “Patsy” Ramirez Lopez. She worked for the Alice ISD food service department for many years. She will always be remembered as a humble and loving person. She will be missed by her family dearly.