Obituaries

Margaret Roxanne Davila of Alice, Texas passed, away on November 4, 2022, at the age of 40. She was born in Alice, Texas to her parents, Raul and Belinda Davila on August 23,1982.

Walter James Stasny, age 86, succumbed to heart failure and passed on to our Lord in Corpus Christi Spohn Hospital on November 12, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Walter was born in Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas, on November 24, 1936 to Walter Stasny and Adell

Dr. Ricardo Santos, 76, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was the second son born August 26, 1946 to Aurora and David Santos in Uvalde, Texas. Ricardo proudly served in the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) of the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart. Always an advocate for higher education he earned a Doctorate in Education. His career was spent working in rural underserved areas assisting in counseling and the education system. Close friends and family know Ricardo was a very determined and humble man who loved his family and enjoying the simple things in life. He had a love of the Hispanic culture and was avid traveler, cruiser, hunter, and loved boxing. Ricardo is preceded in death by his parents and beloved brother David. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Hawkins; his son Ricardo Santos Jr., and three daughters Cynthia Ann Santos Saldana, Adela Santos, and Eliza Santos Ramirez. He also leaves behind three son in laws, one daughter in law, 11 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He will be missed tremendously by his family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, from 5 till 9 p.m. at Rosas Funeral Home with a holy rosary being recited at 7 p.m. that evening. A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Coastal Bend Veterans Cemetery, 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX. Funeral arrangements entrusted with ROSAS FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Emma Gonzalez Vela passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 7, 2022. Emma was born in Palito Blanco, Texas on May 14, 1925, to Alejandro Gonzalez Guerra and Dora Chapa. As a child she grew up in Palito Blanco, where she was one of the oldest of thirteen brothers and sisters. She graduated from Ben Bolt High School and Texas A & I University. She began her teaching career in Ben Bolt, Texas. She and her family moved to Alice in 1948. In about 1956, she met the love of her life, Jose M. Vela. After a brief courtship they were married on July 28, 1957. She began teaching in Alice in 1957. She had two sons, John Alexander, and Jose Humberto. She taught for 35 years with the Alice I.S.D. She taught at Memorial Junior High School, Salazar Elementary, William Adams Junior High and Saenz Elementary. While at William Adams, she coached girl’s Physical Education. At Saenz she also taught elementary Physical Education. She retired in 1992. After retirement, she continued to be involved with school activities at local school football and basketball games. She was a charter member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Daughters of America. Emma was also involved with her husband at local elections as an election clerk. She began raising cattle with her husband Jose in 1985. While retired, she and her husband Jose enjoyed travelling across the U.S. to various casinos. Many of the places they visited included Las Vegas, Reno, Laughlin, Lake Tahoe, Coushatta, Kickapoo, and Tunica. Emma was a very generous person, she loved to invite relatives and friends over for Bar-B-Que. She was always giving and not expecting anything in return. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose M. Vela; and son Joe H. Vela. Left behind to cherish her memory is her son John (Veronica) Vela, granddaughter Roxanne (Bryan) Gutierrez, grandson John Jr. (Irene) Vela and great grandchildren, Kayli, Aaliah, Ryann Joy and Liam Alexander, her sister Herlinda (Samuel) Deanda, and sisters-in-law Dali

Vera Mae Hyatt of Sandia, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2022, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vera and Frank Blair, brother, Wayne Blair; grandson, Allen Parnell; and husband Lloyd Hyatt.

Thomas Joe “Tommy” Bosworth, 72, of San Marcos, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born in Alice, Texas on September 13, 1950.

Susan Newton Arellano, age 79, passed away October 26, 2022 in Alice, Texas. Susan enjoyed playing Yahtzee with her niece and nephew.

Gilbert G. Broquet, 72 years of age, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at a Corpus Christi hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in San Diego, Texas on July 4, 1950 to his parents, Francisco Broquet and Victoria Garza. He was a graduate of San Diego high School class of 1968 and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam Era. During his time in the service, he met and married the love of his life, Sondra, on August 31, 1973 and recently celebrated 49 years of marriage. Gilbert was formerly employed in the oil field industry and retired from Bill Powell Custom Remodeling where he was employed for over 10 years. Gilbert lived life to the fullest and enjoyed riding his Harley with the Brush Country Ghost Riders and was affectionately referred to as “Gibby”. He enjoyed traveling, working at his ranch, hunting, fishing, raising roosters, making jerky and spending time with his family and friends. Gilbert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Broquet and Victoria Garza and his daughter, Bonnie Jean Broquet. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 49 years of marriage, Sondra Broquet of San Diego, Texas; daughter, Victoria (Rogelio Jr.) Laso of San Diego, Texas; brother, John Rudy Broquet of San Diego, Texas; half-brothers, Frank Broquet, Lee Broquet and Tommy Broquet of Hitchcock, Texas; half-sister, Linda Broquet Emanuel of Santa Fe, Texas; seven grandchildren, John Michael Lazo, Jacob Laso, Rogelio Laso III, Bryan Lazo, Brittany Lazo Trevino, Kayla Lazo, and Elizabeth Laso; ten great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Garza Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. that morning. Military Graveside Service and Interment will be held

Irma Vela Cavazos - 64 years of age passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022, in a San Antonio Hospital after battling numerous health complications. Irma a native of Alice resided in San Antonio Texas for the last eight years.

Maria Guadalupe Martinez “Lupita”, age 75, passed away October 28, 2022 in Alice, Texas. She was born August 8, 1947 in Alice, Texas to Luis and Manuela Jasso. Lupita had a love for dancing, listening to music, and traveling. She will forever be remembered for her love of being around people and befriending all those who she came in contact with. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Manuela Jasso; sister, Enedelia Jasso; and brother,