Obituaries

Alberto “Japo” Vasquez Sr.- 67 years of age passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side. Alberto was born on July 11, 1955, in Alice, Texas to Rosendo and Dora G. Vasquez. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for various oil companies of this area. Japo, as he was known to many, enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors. He had a passion for his yard and would find himself doing the cutting and trimming, for in his eyes he was the only one that could meet perfection with yard work. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loved to see a good baseball game with the Texas Rangers. He was an active member of the San Diego Worship Center. His faith in God was so strong, believed in the word of God that he would often read the

Albert “Murphy” Allison, Jr., passed away on October 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Albert Murphy Allison and Constance (Lynn) Allison, and his brother, Mike Allison. Murphy was born on September 5, 1940, in Alice, Texas. He graduated from William Adams High School where he played football. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and an Eagle Scout. Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in Engineering from Texas Technological College (now, Texas Tech University) where he was a proud member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Murphy returned to Alice and worked for Ed Nixon at Nixon Central Construction Co. which he later owned with his business partner, Pete Winston. He also served on the Alice City Council. Murphy enjoyed his years in Lubbock and his Phi Delta brothers whom he was especially happy to see in recent years. He also had fond memories of many camping trips to Big Bend with the Boy Scouts. Murphy was fortunate to have had excellent care provided by Lupe and Jesse Fuentes of Corpus Christi and appreciated their compassion and humor. His family is eternally grateful to them for being with him at the ranch the last few weeks. Murphy is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Drs. Jim Allison and Pam Sharma of Houston and Jim’s son, Robert Allison of Austin, Texas; his son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Chantel Allison of Orange Grove, Texas and their daughters, Haley Allison of Midland, Texas and Hannah Allison of Orange Grove, Texas; and his daughter, Constance Allison of San Antonio. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to MD Anderson Cancer Center are appreciated. Services are entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 East Main Street, Alice, Texas 78332. Condolences may be offered at www.holmgreenmortuaryinc.com

Alberto “Japo” Vasquez Sr.- 67 years of age passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side.  Alberto was born on July 11, 1955, in Alice,…

Rodolfo G. Torres, 82 years of age, entered eternal rest on October 10, 2022, at a nursing home of Alice, Texas. He was born on June 8, 1940, in San Diego, Texas to Sebastian and Refugia Gallardo Torres. Rodolfo was a heavy equipment operator for many years for various oil companies around the area. He was a graduate of San Diego High School class of 1959. He enjoyed family gatherings and listening to music. He could be found playing his guitar at times. His family referred to him as a Jack of all Trades. His loving family will forever cherish his memories and remember him as great provider that always put his family first. Rodolfo served our country for a little over three years in United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Ramon, Reymundo, Anastacio, Luis, and Felipe; two sisters, Esperanza Lanza, Leticia Tijerina and his only daughter, Patsy Torres. Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years Nelida “Nelly” C. Torres of San Diego, Texas; two sons, Rodolfo “Rudy” (Leticia) Torres and Reymundo “Dito” Torres both of San Diego, Texas; one brother, Sebastian Torres Jr. of Laredo, Texas and one sister, Alicia Benavides of Falfurrias, Texas. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Pagan (Al) Nunez, Lorraine, Allison, Phillip, Melanie Torres, and one great grandson, Silas Nunez. Family will receive friends and relatives at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Rosas Funeral Home. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:30A.M. Funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 A. M. that same morning and will be officiated by Pastor Servando Torres Jr. Burial will follow at the San Diego

Rosita Garza Ramirez, 90, of Alice passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. She was born in Alice on August 27, 1932, to Valentine Ramirez Sr. and Julia Ramirez. Rosita was a loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and aunt. Rosita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and sang in the choir for many years. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister and as a member of Catholic Daughters of America and Las Mutualistas. She enjoyed traveling with the church and friends and helping with the annual jamaicas. Rosita will be remembered for her contagious laugh, her collection of fashion accessories, and the love she had for her family and friends. Rosita is preceded in death by her parents, Valentine Sr. and Julia Garza Ramirez, and her brothers, Juan Ramirez, Nicolas Ramirez, and Valentine Ramirez Jr, and by her daughter-in-law Lina Vela Ramirez. She is survived by one son, Arnold (Lina+) Ramirez of Angleton, two sisters Maria Jasso (Francisco+) of Alice, and Delia Cortez (Frank) of Portland; two brothers Federico Ramirez Sr. of Alice, and Manuel “Meme” (Rachel) Ramirez Sr. of Alice; three grandsons Arnold Ramirez Jr. (Maritza Luna) of Houston, Gabriel Ramirez of Houston, Javier Ramirez of Austin, and one granddaughter Christina Ramirez (Juan Daniel Ortiz) of Selma. Rosita also leaves behind two great-granddaughters Jazzmine Enamorado and Giselle Enamorado, and one great-grandson Luke Michael Ortiz along with numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you is extended to the staff at Meridian Care of Alice and Country Village of Angleton for their care of Rosita. Visitation will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 12 2022, at Rosas Funeral Home with a Rosary beginning at 1 pm. A funeral mass will follow at 2 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice. Pallbearers will be Nicolas Ramirez Jr., Manuel Ramirez Jr., Orlando Jasso, Frank De La Rosa, Ricky Ramirez and Tony Cortez.

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Rufel ‘Bubba’ Serna, III, age 58, of Freer, Texas. Bubba passed away on October 7, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Marivel Alaniz, and two children, Kevin (Marissa) Serna and Tessa Serna. Bubba was born on December 11, 1963, to Rufel Serna, Jr. and Tommie Ann Serna, with sisters Sylvia (Barry) Serna and Selina (Martin) Serna. He attended Freer High School and lived in Freer most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with his family and friends. He lived life to the fullest and he made everyone who knew him laugh, cry, and clap at all the stories he shared. Services will be held at Garza Funeral Home in Freer, Texas on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 9:30 AM. Graveside Services will follow at Hahl Memorial Cemetery in Freer, Texas. All those who loved him are welcome. Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www. garzafuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Garza Funeral Home.

Pamela Ann (Parsons) Ritter, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on February 15, 1937, to Wilfred and Rita (Smith) Parsons in Brighton, Australia. Pam spent her early years in the southeastern Australia area where she loved the outdoors. The family has many photos of her with koala’s, riding horses and swimming. She attended junior high and high school at St Hilda’s in Southport, Queensland and later The Mother of Association of Queensland where she earned a nursing certification. In the early 60’s Pam met and fell in love with an American seismograph operator, George Ritter, who was working in Australia. After the birth of their first son, Christopher, the new family realized the seismograph work kept George away from home too much. The Ritter’s decided to pack their belongings and sail from Sydney Harbor for a three-week voyage to San Francisco. After a few moves, the family settled in Alice, Tx, where they welcomed two more sons, Mark and Stephen. Once the boys started school, Pam found her engaging personality helped her to become a successful Tupperware Consultant, and later a manager. During her twenty-plus years with Tupperware, Pam made many life-long friends and received numerous sales awards. Pam will be always remembered as a loving mother, totally devoted to her three sons. With her thick Aussie accent and witty sense of humor she was forever telling her boys, “Let me talk” when they lovingly antagonized her. As Nana, to grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew, and great-grandchildren Christopher, Trinity and Alexander her arms were always open and her heart was full. Pam was known as a social butterfly! You would find her line dancing at the nursing home, playing Bunco with the ladies, gambling in Windover, wearing one of her 12 decorated hats with the Red Hat Society, having happy hour on the patio with friends. After George’s untimely death, Pam found friendship and support in

Corpus Christi, Texas – Pamela Ann (Parsons) Ritter, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on February 15, 1937, to…

Ponciano G. “Chicho” Ramos Jr.92 years of age passed away September 30, 2022, at his residence with his family by his bedside. Ponciano was a loving brother, father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He was born on May 9, 1930, in Alice, Texas to Ponciano and Paula Gonzalez Ramos. He worked as a truck driver in the oil industry for many years. Ponciano enjoyed the outdoors and ranch life, he worked on the family ranch from Sunrise to Sunset. He enjoyed having his family together and spending time with his family at the ranch and sharing childhood memories and past times. He will be remembered as a great provider for his family and always ready to lean a helping hand. He leaves us to be reunited with his parents, His loving wife Maria Luisa Ramos, One granddaughter Marisa Salinas, Grandson Jesse Villanueva, One son Joe Gil Pagan, and one son in law George Hernandez III. To cherish his memories, he leaves three daughters: Gladys (Ines) Salinas, Evangelina Hernandez, and Irma V. Morgan all of Alice, Texas, one sister Luciana Guzman of McKinny, Texas, 13 Grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 8 Great-Great Grandchildren and Numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends and relatives at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday October 6,2022 at Rosas Funeral Home. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Friday October 7, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at The Roberson- Collins Cemetery Rosas Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

WHITE SETTLEMENT - MSgt. Jose I. Trevino, Jr., 82, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Greenwood Chapel, Fort Worth followed by interment in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth. Jose was born Friday, June 13, 1940, to Jose Trevino, Sr., and Angelita Salgado Trevino in Alice, Texas. He was attracted to aircraft and decided to enlist in the United States Air Force on Thursday, April 7, 1960. He served as an Airlift Bombardment Aircraft Maintenance Technician for 22 years, 5 months, and 24 days. During his enlistment, he was awarded the following: AF Meritorious Service Medal; AF Commendation Medal; AF Good Conduct Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster; AF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device and one bronze leaf cluster; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon; Army Good Conduct Medal; Longevity Service Ribbon with four bronze oak leaf clusters; National Defense Service Metal; Vietnam Service Metal; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm; and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. After retiring from the military, he continued working with defense contractors such as General Dynamics, Metroplex Tech Services, Northrop-Grumman, Boeing Helicopters, Bell Helicopter, and GulfStream Aerospace. Jose retired in White Settlement where he purchased a house to be near his beloved aircraft. Jose had a passion for music where he wrote lyrics and music. He played everything from drums to guitar. During his time in the service, he played in bands during his free time all over the world. He wrote songs recorded by The Eagles, Willie Nelson, and Rosie and The Originals. He loved going to concerts, riding go-karts with his boys, and picking his guitar. Jose was a patriot and loved his country. Jose will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Daniel and Irene Salgado; brothers, Richard and Fernando Trevino; and