Patrick (Pat) Loftin was born on March 17, 1946 in San Antonio, TX. He completed his earthly journey on December 10, 2023 after a courageous battle with a rare blood cancer. He is survived by his wife, Marnee, his son, Michael; his daughter and son-in-law, Elyse and Mike Reed; and grandchildren Cole, Grayson and Caleb.
Dwain (Butch) Leifeste passed away at the age of 84 on August 9, 2023. He was born to Henry and Mamie Leifeste on February 16, 1939. He is survived by his wife Martha Estes Leifeste, son John Henry Leifeste, daughter-in-law Katrina Leifeste, grandsons Matt and Jace and a sister Darlene Leifeste McDougall.
Glenda Laura Lea Eaton, 87, of Bulverde, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from a life, long-lived.
Glenda was born July 4, 1934, to Boyce and Betty Roberts Dixon in Viola, Arkansas. She was an only child. She spent a lot of time going to the movies and wrestling matches, where she liked to collect autographs.
Glenda married her first husband at 18 ½ and had three children.
Thomas Wright Titus (12/19/48-2/11/22) left us too soon at the age of 73 to complications following surgery in Boulder, Colorado.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 47 years, Jane, daughter Rebecca Smith, son Travis Titus, son-in-law Jeromy Smith, daughter-in-law Victoria Pane, and his four grandchildren, Dylan Smith, Layla Smith, Stella Titus, and Austin Titus.
Ruben Castillo Avalos, age 70, of Mason, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
Ruben is survived by his brothers, Antonio Avalos of Mason, Patricio Avalos of Mason, and Jose (Linda) Avalos of Brady, Texas; his sisters, Irene Menchaca of Mason, and Josie (Bobby) Hernandez of Brady; a sister-in-law, Joyce Avalos of Rockdale; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Tommie was born at the exact geographical location (Fredonia, Tx) where she lived her retired life. Her parents were Herman Gustav and Alta Mae Miller Ellebracht. She grew up on a sheep ranch outside of London, Texas. She attended London elementary schools. She boarded in town with a lady and walked to school daily.
George Ferguson Sr., age 77, of Mason, Texas, passed away February 10th, 2022. He was born June 6, 1944, in Huntington, Texas to George and Polly Ferguson. He retired from Upton County Road and Bridge.
George married his partner in crime and love of his life, Janice on August 24,1991, in Rankin, Texas.
Don Vierus went home Wednesday, February 9, 2022, to be with his wife Dora Mae (Gamel ) Vierus ( Dodie ). They were married September 14,1957. They were married 62 years. He passed quietly at his home in Castell with his family by his side. Don was born May 30, 1936, to Clifford and Nonie Vierus.
Mayme Dodd Morrow, 82, resident of 411 Cherokee Street, passed away Friday February 11, 2022, at Abbeville Area Medical Center.
Born in Mason, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Dodd and Maurine Chatam Dodd. She was a retired employee of General Telephone Company, with over 25 years of service.
Harold Carl Byler, Jr., age 92, of Brady, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Brady, Texas. Harold was born August 1, 1929, in El Paso, Texas, to Harold Carl Byler, Sr. and Daysie (Hill) Byler. He was raised in Brady, where he was a projectionist at the three Brady theatres while he attended Brady High School, graduating in 1946.