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Irma Lentz

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Irma Lentz, 92, of Fredericksburg, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, in Cuero.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg.

Memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or to the Golden Hub Community Center.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Mrs. Udo A. Henke

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Mrs. Udo A. Henke, 101, nee Ruth Fay Keidel of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, in the chapel of Schaetter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Priem officiating.

Interment followed at Der Stadt Friedhof.

Visitation was held Friday evening and Saturday morning at the funeral chapel.

Mrs. Henke was born May 15, 1913, in Fredericksburg, the daughter of Felix Keidel and Hattie Elsa Pfeiffer Keidel. She married Udo A. Henke on June 25, 1936, in San Antonio. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1989.

She is survived by two granddaughters and spouses, including Belinda and Ken Grams of Spring Branch and Shelly Lynn and Ralph Van Orsdale of Kerrville; six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Henke was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, RoShell and Edwin Baker; two sisters, Mildred Keidel and Minna Roberta (Tootsie) Keidel, and a great-granddaughter, Molly Beth Grams.

Memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Hill Country Memorial Hospital or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Travis Luke Grams, Emily Jane Grams, Rebecca Megan Grams, Shannon Van Orsdale-Stovall, Heather Van Orsdale and Fallon Van Orsdale.

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Eugene E. Hannemann

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EUGENE E. HANNEMANN

Eugene E. Hannemann, 90, of Thousand Oaks, California, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks, California, with the Rev. Steve Herder officiating.

Interment followed at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.

Hannemann was born Nov. 22, 1923, in the Cave Creek community of Gillespie County, the son of Fred Hannemann and Caecilia Sagebiel Hannemann. He married Margaret Burnette on July 22, 1950, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She preceded him in death on April 12, 2014.

A 1943 Fredericksburg High School graduate, Hannemann enlisted in the United States Navy and was deployed to the South Pacific.

After the war, he attended Texas Lutheran College in Seguin where he received a bachelor of arts degree in history.

In 1952, the Hannemanns moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he earned his master’s degree of divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary.

Hannemann was ordained in June 1956 at Zion Lutheran Church and then served as a chaplain in the United States Air Force until his retirement in 1975.

Afterwards, he served parishes in King City, Ojai and Sun City, California.

He also did volunteer work as a hospital chaplain and was a member of Lions and Retired Military Officers.

Hannemann is survived by four children and spouses, including Kathleen and John Lenhardt, Apple Valley, California; Neil Hannemann, Carlsbad, California; Anita and Morley Cohen, Thousand Oaks, California, and Sue and Terry Gill, Parkville, Missouri, and 10 grandchildren.

He is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, August and Pauline Hannemann, San Antonio, and two sisters-in-law, Dorthy Hannemann and Claribel Hannemann, both of Fredericksburg.

 In addition to his wife and parents, Hannemann was preceded in death by six brothers, including Paul, Hans, Ernst, Raymond, Waldemar and Frederick Hannemann; and two sisters, Anita Hannemann and Cora, Mrs. Hilmar Dittmar.

Memorials may be made to Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), 533 W. Uwchlan Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335.

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Kynleigh Marie Groce

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Kynleigh Marie Groce, daughter of Kaylyn Burrow and Trey Groce, was stillborn Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Schaetter Funeral Home. Visitation was held beforehand.

Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

In addition to her parents, the infant is survived by her grandparents: Randy and Brayla Leighton, of Caldwell; D.L. and Leslie Groce, Snook, and Kyle and Sheree Burrow, Fredericksburg.

Also surviving are great-grandparents, John and Beatrice Landolt, Lyons; Don and Sylvia Groce, Caldwell; Larry and Joyce Burrow and Charles and Kay Eckhardt, all of Fredericksburg.

Surviving great-great-grandparents include Madeline Groce, Caldwell; Juanita Landolt, Somerville; Zonia Bauman, Llano, and Ruben Wahrmund, Fredericksburg.

Memorials may be made to the Gillespie County 4-H, Burleson County 4-H, Caldwell FFA, Fredericksburg FFA or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included D.L. Groce, Randy Leighton, Kyle Burrow, Terry Bage, Mackenzie Groce, Taylor Groce and Kwinn Burrow.

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Marshal Wayne Burton

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Marshal Wayne Burton, 76, of Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Knopp Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside services and interment were held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. David Priem officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Burton was born Sept. 11, 1938, in Greenville, the son of Jessie Burton and Georgie Smith Burton.

He is survived by one daughter, three sons and spouses, including Michael and Kimberly Burton, of Mt. Vernon; Steven and Samatha Burton, Singapore, and Wayne and Carol Burton and Vicki and Kenny Turner, all of Greenville.

Survivors also include five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Burton was preceded in death by three brothers, including Buck Burton, George Burton and Edwin Burton.

Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

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Ruth Elizabeth Stockwell Born

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Ruth Elizabeth Stockwell Born, 101, of Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Windcrest Nursing and Rehab.

Graveside services and interment of the cremains in the Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is planned at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Ms. Born was born Jan. 12, 1914, in Providence City, the daughter of Ora Hiram Stockwell and Rena Elizabeth Ice Stockwell.

She was a teacher and principal for an elementary school in Carlsbad, New Mexico prior to retirement.

Survivors include one son, Mark Alan Born of California; one daughter, Margo Mason of Washington; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a sister, Doris Magruder of Fredericksburg.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Born was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Maynard and Carolyn Pond.

Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

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Charles (Chuck) Todora

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CHARLES (CHUCK) TODORA

Charles (Chuck) Todora, 55, of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015.

A memorial service was held Friday, Jan. 23, in the chapel at Fredericksburg Funeral Home with the Rev. David Zintgraff officiating.

Music was provided by Bobby Totten and Aaron Witte.

Todora was born Oct. 16, 1959, in Easton, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles Todora and Marion Greenzweig Todora. He married Traci Greene on April 27, 1997, and she survives.

A 1977 graduate of Nazareth High School, Todora began working for the United States Postal Service in 1985, and had been with them for over 30 years.

He was active with the Praise and Worship Team at Sonday House Fellowship.

He was a member of two motorcycle clubs, including the Yahama Star Touring and Riding Club and the Cross Legacy Club, and was working on his black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

In addition to his wife, Todora is survived by a daughter, Katie Todora of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania; a son, Richard Todora of East Bangor, Pennsylvania, and a sister and brother-in-law, Tina and Justin Obrecht of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

His parents preceded him in death.

Memorials may be made to Sonday House Fellowship, Hill Country Memorial Hospital Foundation or the charity of choice.

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Evelyn Segner

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EVELYN SEGNER

Evelyn Segner, 85, of San Antonio and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015.

A funeral mass was celebrated Friday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Msgr. Enda McKenna officiating. Mary Ann Murchison was the pianist and Annette Whittington, the vocalist.

Interment followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation and vigil services, led by Deacon Patrick Klein, were held Thursday evening, Jan. 22.

Miss Segner was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Gillespie County, the daughter of Albert John Segner and Ludmilla Klein Segner.

Survivors include one sister, Rosie, Mrs. Erwin Weber, and two sisters-in-law, Irene, Mrs. Ewald Segner and Florence, Mrs. Erwin Segner, all of Fredericksburg.

In addition to her parents, Miss Segner was preceded in death by one sister, Regina Staha, and five brothers, including Erwin Segner, Ewald Segner, Henry Segner, Lawrence Segner and Robert Segner.

Memorials may be made to the Golden Hub Community Center, St. Joseph’s Halle Restoration Fund or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Charles Segner, Dennis Dean Segner, David Segner, Gerald Segner, Tommie Segner and Frederick Segner.

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Mario Rios Perez

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Mario Rios Perez, 71, of Cedar Creek and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Fredericksburg Nursing and Rehab.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4-6:30 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 30, from 7-8:15 a.m.

A vigil service will begin at 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at the funeral chapel.

The body will lie in state at Schaetter Funeral Home until 8:15 a.m., Friday, Jan. 30, and from 9-10 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stonewall where the funeral mass will begin at 10 a.m.

Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Stonewall.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or to the charity of choice.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Mrs. Alvin (Jake) Pehl

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MRS. ALVIN (JAKE) PEHL

Mrs. Alvin (Jake) Pehl, 101, nee Anita A. Steitle of Fredericksburg and formerly of the Luckenbach community, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Knopp Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

A funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Msgr. Enda McKenna officiating. Mary Ann Murchison was the pianist and Tricia Eilers, the vocalist.

Interment followed in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation and a vigil service, led by Deacon Patrick Klein, were held Monday evening, Jan. 19.

Mrs. Pehl was born April 7, 1913, in San Antonio, the daughter of Arnold Richard Steitle and Ottilie Gold Steitle. She married Alvin Alfons (Jake) Pehl on Aug. 9, 1933, in Fredericksburg. He preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 1989.

Mrs. Pehl is survived by one daughter, four sons and spouses, including Adeline, Mrs. Delton Kozielski of Fredericksburg; Wilburn Pehl and Jerry and Bernadette Pehl, all of the Luckenbach community; Kenton and Barbara Pehl of Dickinson, and Alvin and Mary Ellis Pehl of Harper.

Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two step great-grandsons and one great-great-granddaughter.

She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Posey, Mrs. Marvin Steitle of San Antonio.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Pehl was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lynda Kozielski; a son-in-law, Delton Kozielski; two sisters, Frieda, Mrs. Paul Barron, and Dora, Mrs. Elgin Stolle, and five brothers, including Edwin Steitle, Marvin Steitle, Roy Steitle, Edgar Steitle and Gilbert Steitle.

Memorials may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice, St. Joseph’s Halle Restoration Fund, or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Ronald Kozielski, Jym Chenault, Brian Pehl, Troy Pehl, Stephen Pehl and Ross Pehl.

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Clarence Lloyd Nixon

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CLARENCE LLOYD NIXON

Clarence Lloyd Nixon, 96, of Fredericksburg, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at Knopp Assisted Living Center.

A funeral mass was celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Scott Janysek officiating. Mary Ann Murchison was the pianist, and Liz Tynan, the vocalist.

Interment followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation and rosary services, led by Deacon Patrick Klein, were held Tuesday evening, Jan. 20.

Nixon was born Sept. 30, 1918, in Fredericksburg, the son of William Jasper Nixon and Octivia Louise Ransleben Nixon. He married Mary Margaret Jung on Feb. 10, 1940. She preceded him in death on Sept. 23, 2012.

He was a World War II veteran. For many years, was employed at Dooley’s Store.

Nixon is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Jim Nielsen of Stonewall; two sons, Kevin Nixon of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Kirk Nixon of Fort Worth; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

His wife and parents preceded him in death.

Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph’s Halle Restoration Fund or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Carl Nixon, Russel Jung, Kurran Eppler, Kyle Eppler, Brad Hardin and Dwight Hardin.

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Grayson Jordan

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Grayson Jordan, 93, of Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 5-7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Schaetter Funeral Home, with interment following at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Nature Conservancy or Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Dr. Henry (Hank) Gartley

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DR. HENRY (HANK) GARTLEY

Dr. Henry (Hank) Gartley, 81, of Sun City, California, and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 18, in Sun City, California, with the Rev. Chuck Klingman officiating.

Gartley was born April 27, 1933, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, the son of Howard and Mary Gartley.

After graduating from high school, Gartley enlisted in the U.S. Army where he met his first wife, Lois. After being severely injured in basic training, he was honorably discharged and the Gartleys moved to California in 1955 where they raised their family.

While working full time, Gartley attended chiropractic college and went on to practice chiropractic in Lakewood, California, for 28 years, retiring in 1995.

After retirement, he moved to Fredericksburg where he opened several small businesses, including the “Dog Haus”.

After spending eight years in Texas, he moved back to California and settled in Sun Meadows, Sun City for the past 11 years.

Gartley is survived by his second wife, Linda, of 40 years; five daughters and one son, including Judy and Ed Kramer, of Fredericksburg; Debbie and Dave Brown, Sheila and Jon Cowger, Susan and John Jones and Joseph and Ashley Gartley, all of California, and Lois and Bruce Genger of Nevada.

Survivors also include 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation or to the charity of choice.

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Mrs. John T. Castillo

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MRS. JOHN T. CASTILLO

Mrs. John T. Castillo, 92, nee Epifania Contreras of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Knopp Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church with the Reverends Fernando Zurita and D.G. McCoury officiating.

Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation was held Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Mrs. Castillo was born Jan. 6, 1923, at Willow City, the daughter of Bictoriano Contreras and Maria Lopez Delgado Contreras. She married John Trejo Castillo on Sept. 27, 1937, in Ballinger. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Castillo is survived by 11 daughters, four sons and spouses, including Sophie Rios, of Wichita Falls; Domingo and Celia Castillo, North Richland Hills; Ernesto Castillo, Immokalee, Florida; Pete and Sandy Castillo, Duncanville; Magdalena Vondrasek, Newport, North Caroline; Judy and Everett Dean, Amarillo; Julie Garcia and Janie and J.R. Gonzales, all of Waco; and Olivia and Victor Rivera Sr., Janie and Lucio Borjas, Sara and Curtis Allerkamp, Sally and David Tatsch, Esther Castillo, Ricardo and Lydia Castillo, and Josephine Castillo, all of Fredericksburg.

Survivors also include 41 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Castillo was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Gallegos; a son, Albert Castillo, and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Mision de Candelilla, The Good Samaritan Center, Hill Country Memorial Hospice or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Paul Lopez, Daniel Martinez, Martin Martinez, Jordan Rhoades, Joseph Vondrasek, Stephen Borjas and Eric Allerkamp.

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Eugene Donald (Gene) Bode

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Eugene Donald (Gene) Bode, 75, of Harper, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Canterbury Court Nursing Home in Harlingen.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at Lighthouse Fellowship Church in Harper with interment following in the Harper Community Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville where visitation was held Friday evening, Jan. 16.

Bode was a lifelong Harper resident, born March 25, 1939, the son of Floy B. Bode and Virginia Bode.         

He began working at Bode Feed and Supply when he was a young boy and later purchased the business from his father.

He was an active member of the Exotic Wildlife Association and the Texas Wildlife Association for many years.

Over the years, he was involved in community activities in Harper. He supported the school with fundraisers, helped initiate the town’s water supply system and followed in his father’s footsteps caring for the Harper Community Cemetery.

Bode also served on the boards of numerous associations.

Bode is survived by his wife of 28 years, Margaret Bode; three daughters, two sons and spouses, including Julie and Mark Hattier, Janel and David Oldham, Dale and Cyndie Murden, Jenna Murden, and Stephen and Staci Murden.

Survivors also include seven grandchildren; his mother, Virginia Bode, and a sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Jorge Notario.

Bode’s father preceded him in death.

Memorials may be made to the Harper Community Cemetery, Lighthouse Fellowship Church or Harper Volunteer Fire Department and EMS.

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MRS. PEDRO VELA SR.

Mrs. Pedro Vela Sr., 71, nee Maria Enriqueta Meneses of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Hill Country Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation will be held Monday, Feb. 2, from 4-7 p.m., and Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 7-9:15 a.m.

A rosary service will be held Monday, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m., at the funeral chapel.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with interment following in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice, St. Mary’s Loving Care or to the charity of choice.

 

MRS. LARRY AHRENS

Mrs. Larry Ahrens, 58, nee Martha Reeh of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in a San Antonio hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 30, from 4-6 p.m.

A memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Memorials may be made to the Rheingold Community Center, Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department, Hill Country Memorial Hospice or to the charity of choice.

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Mrs. David Zamora, 83, nee Maria Gonzalez of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Hill Country Memorial Hospital.

A funeral mass was celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with interment following at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund or to the charity of choice.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Mrs. Pedro Vela Sr.

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MRS. PEDRO VELA SR.

Mrs. Pedro Vela Sr., 71, nee Maria Enriqueta Meneses of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Hill Country Memorial Hospital.

A funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Scott Janysek officiating.

Interment followed in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation and a rosary service, led by Deacon Francisco de la Torre, were held on Monday evening, Feb. 2.

Mrs. Vela was born Oct. 24, 1943, in Allende, Mexico, the daughter of Esteban Meneses and Maria Martinez Meneses. She married Pedro Vela Sr. on Dec. 19, 1964, in Mexico and he survives.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Vela is survived by five sons and spouses, including Antulio and Mary Helen Vela, Martin and Lucia Vela, Pedro Vela Jr., Alfredo and Maria Guadalupe Vela and Bert and Toni Vela, all of Fredericksburg.

Survivors also include nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by three brothers, two sisters and spouses, including Humberto and Elsa Meneses, Maria Theresa Meneses, Juan and Seberita Meneses, Carlos Meneses, and Olga and Armando Victorino.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Vela was preceded in death by one son, Rueben Vela; one great-granddaughter, Faith Vela, and one daughter-in-law, Devon Schneider Vela.

Memorials may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice, St. Mary’s Loving Care or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Jose Contreras, Billy Meneses, Hector Meneses, Armando Victorino, John Vela, Antulio Vela Jr. and Anibal Vela.

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Rebecca (Becky) Terry

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Rebecca (Becky) Terry, 63, nee Beckmann, of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., today, Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the chapel of Fredericksburg Funeral Home.

Interment followed in the Loyal Valley Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Loyal Valley Cemetery Fund or to the charity of choice.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Mario Rios Perez, 71, of Cedar Creek and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Fredericksburg Nursing and Rehab.

A funeral mass was celebrated Friday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stonewall with the Rev. Scott Janysek officiating.

Interment followed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Stonewall.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation and a vigil service were held Thursday evening, Jan. 29.

Perez was born April 15, 1943, in Junction, the son of Rudolpho Perez and Andrea Rios Perez.

He is survived by six daughters, five sons and spouses, including Manuel Perez, of Comfort; Norma Jean Perez and David Anderson, Ingram; Yolanda Ortiz, Dallas; Armando Rubio, Austin; Janie and James Coomes, Kentucky; Margie and Paul Rivera, Fredericksburg; Betty Ann Perez, Oklahoma; Bode Perez, Crystal City; Tony Youngblood, Michigan; Andrea  Youngblood, Michigan, and Edwardo and Tiffany Armas, Ingram.

Survivors also include 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by one brother, six sisters and spouses, including Martin and Tina Perez, of Fredericksburg; Jane and Tony Cantu, San Antonio; Delma Perez, Kerrville; Sylvia and Leandro Cantu, Llano; Elida Rodriguez, Kerrville; Mary Ann and Johnny Cantu, San Antonio; Lucy Perez and Pete Reyes, Stonewall.

Perez was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Perez and Rudy Perez Jr.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Johnny Rios, Sylvester Rios Jr., Ernest Rios, Ernesto Perez, Emilio Perez Jr. and Paul Castillo Jr.

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