All Obituaries

Sinton – Elfida “Jeff” Williams passed away August 9, 2020 with her family at her side. She was 64. Jeff was born on July 13, 1956 in Pecos, Texas to Cruz and Mary (Tercero) Lopez. She was a resident of Sinton for 12 years and former resident of Roswell, NM. Jeff was formerly employed by Flint Hills’ Human Resources Department. She was a loving mother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, daughter, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew...

Mathis – Max Lara passed away on August 7, 2020. He was 20. Max was born on July 7, 2000 in Mission, Texas to Jose and Rosa Maria (DeLeon) Lara, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Mathis, Texas. Max worked in the oil field. Max was a loving, son, brother and friend who will be missed by everyone who knew him. Max is survived by his parents: Jose and Rosa Maria Lara of Mathis, Texas; brothers: Joe Lara, Jr. (April Walker) of Corpus Christi, Texas and Danny Lara (Jennifer) of Mathis,...

Sinton – Daniel Bonilla Preciado passed away on August 6, 2020. He was 72. Daniel was born on July 21, 1948 in San Pedro, Mexico to Miguel Preciado Silva and Margarita (Bonilla) Enriquez. Daniel was a resident of Sinton. He was a Laborer. Daniel was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding in death is his wife: Margarita Olivo Preciado; parents: Miguel Preciado Silva and Margarita (Bonilla) Enriquez; son:...

Taft – Elida C. Sauceda passed away peacefully on August 5, 2020 with her loving family at her side. She was 91. Elida was born on May 30, 1929 in Taft, Texas to Candido and Maria (Garza) Cruz. She was a lifelong resident of Taft, Texas. Elida was a homemaker. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and aunt who will be missed by all who knew her.   Preceding in death is her husband: Majin R. Sauceda, Jr; parents: Candido and...

Sinton – Audencio “Charro” P. Villasana, Jr. passed away August 4, 2020. He was 74. Charro was born on April 6, 1946 in Sinton, Texas to Audencio Villasana and Andrea Pereida. He was a lifelong resident of Sinton. Charro had many vocations, since he always encouraged his children to learn a new trade and achieve their goals. He had previously worked for the City of Taft; he was a Police Officer for the City of Sinton; an HVAC Technician and a licensed electrician....

Lauriano Benito "LB" Garcia, age 73, lifelong resident of Taft, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on September 11,1946 in Sinton, Texas to Calixto Garcia and Rosa Falcon. Instilled with faith by his parents, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. LB attended schools in Taft and graduated from Taft High School in 1965. He joined the Army in 1966 and proudly served his country in Korea for two years. He was...

Rockport- Thomas William Hartin passed away on July 31, 2020. He was 70. Thomas was born on August 8, 1949 in san Antonio, Texas to Rudy and Josephine (Lowe) Hartin. He worked security for Pinkerton. Thomas was a loving father and brother who will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents: Rudy and Josephine (Lowe) Hartin; daughter: Pamela Hartin. He is survived by his daughter: Devon Hartin of Rockport, Texas; son: Shawn Hartin of Rockport, Texas; brothers:...

Taft – Jose “El Indio” M. Hinojosa passed away peacefully with his family at this side on July 30, 2020. He was 80. Jose was born on January 9, 1940 in New Braunfels, Texas to Benito and Epimenia (Martinez) Hinojosa. He was a lifelong resident of Taft, Texas. Jose was a retired Pipefitter who had worked for Rockport Yacht, Baker Marine, Brown & Root, ATPM, Rincon and Aker Gulf Marine. He loved playing dice and tending to his garden. Jose was a loving husband,...

Taft – Josephine C. Quesada passed away on July 29, 2020. She was 66. Josephine was born on June 26, 1954 in Taft to Domingo and Josefina (Zapata) Cisneros. She was a lifelong resident of Taft. Josephine was a homemaker. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.   Preceding in death are her parents: Domingo and Josefina Cisneros; brother: Abel Cisneros; sister: Maria San Juana...

ODEM – Pascual “PG” Garcia passed away on July 28, 2020. He was 49. Pascual was born on August 13, 1970 in Gregory, Texas to Porfirio and Marina (Gamez) Garcia. He was a resident of Odem, Texas for 21 years and formally lived in Taft, Texas. Pascual was a former Cotton Gin Ginner. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.   Preceding in death by his parents: Porfirio and Marina Garcia; brothers: Jose...