Obituaries

CORPUS CHRISTI - David Ricardo Garcia, 62 years of age passed away on April 01, 2022 at Christus Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He passed peacefully surrounded by those who loved him dearly with his wife Linda and his God daughter Becky at his bedside and other family members in the room. David, known to family and longtime friends as Ricky, was born November 17, 1959, in Abilene, Texas. Adopted at the age of 6 months by Rev. Ernesto Garcia and Isaura Sanchez Garcia, they brought him into a Christian home and was raised in the ways of God and his mighty promises. He was taught that nothing was impossible and that all the riches of the earth had already been promised him. With his strong faith he faced the world daily and always knew that he had a praying family at home.

ALICE - Ernesto Jose Flores “Lowrider”, age 46, passed away March 30, 2022 in Alice, Texas. He was born October 19, 1975 in Alice, Texas. He had a love for working on cars and cruising around. He was a family-oriented man who loved his children dearly and enjoyed movie nights, outdoor camping and fishing with his boys. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

BENAVIDES, TEXAS - Maria Garza Bazan, age 85, passed away April 1, 2022 in San Diego, Texas. She was born July 29, 1936 in Benavides, Texas to Agustine and Escolastica Garza. Maria was born and raised at the ranch and grew to love the ranch life. She loved taking care of people, cooking, and the company of her children. One of her many joys was attending bingos. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Evette Martinez passed away on March 24, 2022, at the age of 33. She was a loving daughter, companion, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who will be deeply missed.

ALICE - Jacob Edward Hinojosa passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2022, at the age of 41. Jacob was born on March 27, 1980, in Nuernberg, Bavaria, Germany to Juan Hinojosa Jr. and Charmyn Lee Henschel.

ALICE - David Ricardo Garcia, age 62, passed away on April 01, 2022 at Christus Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He passed peacefully with his wife Linda and his God daughter Becky and other loved ones at bedside. David, known to family and friends as Ricky, was born November 17, 1959, in Abilene, Texas. Adopted at age of 6 months by Rev. Ernesto Garcia and Isaura Sanchez Garcia, they brought him into a Christian home and was raised in the ways of God and his mighty promises. He was taught that nothing was impossible and that all the riches of the earth had already been promised him. With his strong faith he faced the world daily and always knew that he had a praying family at home. David is proceeded in death by his father Ernesto Garcia, mother Isaura S Garcia, brother Ernesto Garcia Jr, brother Victoriano & wife Martha Garcia, great-niece Alyssa Trejo, niece Sandra Jimenez, nephews Joey and Gabriel Garcia, father in law Guillermo Medrano Sr and brother in law Guillermo Jr. Survivors include: wife Linda Medrano Garcia the love of his life of Alice, Step-son Ricky Lopez (Odette Gonzalez) of Alice, Sisters Yolanda (Pastor Domingo) Vela of Alice, Tina (Rogelio) Trevino of Keller, Tx, Mother in law Amada R. Medrano of Alice, Sister-in-laws Norma Doucette of Alice, Frances (Mike) Ayala of Banquete, Lilly Medrano of Kingsville, god children Becky (Jason) Cadena & Jesimeil of Alice, Jennifer (Chris Dominguez) Ibanez and Jessica (Armando) Carbajal of Richmond, Tx, Joann Jaso of W. Virginia whom called him Dad and numerous nephews and nieces. David and his Red Pole Truck were well known by others Truck Drivers in the Oil Field Industry. At the age of 18, with the sudden passing of his father, he went straight into the Oil Field. He quickly learned and started to maneuver his way around the Oil Field. His 35 yrs of Truck driving included Alice Specialty, Tetra and Acme where he retired due to health conditions in 2011. Often he’d say he didn’t just like his job, he loved it. Both Clients and Employers knew that David made the impossible happen and grew to depend on his daring side. Along with trucking another passion was playing his guitar. Clients understood his dedication to God and waited till after service for their jobs. In his retired years he spend much time playing his guitars until his amputations on his finger. He improvised and continued to play at church to honor the Lord. When his nephews would visit all the guitars came out and Church was in the living room. David will be greatly missed by all who knew him and will be remembered for his passion for music and the Red Pole Truck zipping through Texas.

September 7, 1960 – March 28, 2022 At midnight the Lord’s Chariot of Angels descends down to carry the spirit of the believers as they pass on to eternal life. For our beloved Gary this came on March 28, 2022. Born September 7th,1960 in San Antonio, Gary would attend elementary and middle school at St. Mary Magdalen Private School and graduate from Lee High School. He would go on to attend UTSA where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business with a concentration in accounting. In September 1989, Gary became a Certified Public Accountant.

ALICE - Salvador R. Gonzalez “Angel” passed away at the age of 67 years old on March 28, 2022, in a Corpus Christi hospital. He was born on September 15, 1954, in Mexico to Luz and Genoveva Ramirez Gonzalez. Angel worked in the surrounding areas as a grave digger and cemetery laborer for many years. His work history in this area starts with working for Walker-Mora Funeral Home, Roberson Funeral Home, Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home and lastly at Rosas Funeral Home. He was a hard-working man with strong ethics and was always putting everyone’s needs before his. He attended the Adult Day Care Center in Alice for numerous years. He will be remembered as a jokester and always with a great sense of humor and a great fisherman. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

TECOLOTE COMMUNITY - Herminia J. Rangel – 55 years of age passed away on March 23, 2022, peacefully at her home, with her family by her bedside. Herminia was born on July 14, 1966, in Shelby Michigan to Pablo and Ercila F. Juarez Jr. She enjoyed Crafting, sewing, painting, cooking, baking especially during the holidays. Other past times she loved was playing Chalupa, cards, and crocheting blankets, and gathering with her friends and neighbors.