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Vyvlecka
Margaret Rita Vyvlecka passed from this life on April 21, 2010 at the age of 85. Rita was born February 12, 1925 in Hallettsville, Texas. She is survived by her children, Lillie Mae Cazalas and husband Conrad of Corpus Christi, Jo Ann Wisenbaker and husband Mike of Jourdanton, Monica Dart of Jourdanton, Loretta Norris and husband David of Houston, Margaret Steffek and husband Paul of Jourdanton, Richard Vyvlecka and wife Lori of Jourdanton, 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Marcella Dornak of Jourdanton; brothers, John Netardus and wife Mary Lu of Slidell, Louisiana, Blaise Netardus and wife Jean of Jourdanton, Henry Netardus and wife Florence of Jourdanton, Robert Netardus and wife Patricia of Porter, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth (Kallus) Netardus; husband of 49 years, Ladik Vyvlecka; grandson, Phillip Norris; and sisters, Louise Biediger and Bernadette Loring. Rita moved with her family to Jourdanton, Texas in October, 1934. She married Ladik H. Vyvlecka on May 2, 1949. Rita became an active member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and the Jourdanton community. She was a member of Catholic Daughters, K.J.Z.T., VFW Auxiliary, Jourdanton Chamber of Commerce and Jourdanton Friends of the Library. She served on numerous community boards throughout the years. After raising her family, she worked alongside her husband in ranching and the plumbing and electrical profession. Rita was well known for her skill in the kitchen, turning out dozens of kolaches and meals where ever needed. Her funny stories and great sense of humor will be truly missed by all who knew her. Rita set a good example for those she met and served the Lord well. Serving as pallbearers were Torrey Cazalas, Glenn Wisenbaker, Trey Dart, Randal Dart, Tyler Norris, Cole Steffek, Cole Sanders and Zachary Vyvlecka. Visitation was at Vinyard-Trevino Funeral Home in Jourdanton on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 5:00 with Rosary at 7:00. Funeral Mass was on Saturday, April 24, 2010, St. Matthew Catholic Church at 10:00 with interment at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery in Jourdanton. Funeral Mass was officiated by Fr. Lambert Bily, Rita’s nephew and Fr. Anthony Pesek her first cousin. Vinyard-Treviño Funeral Home, Jourdanton, Texas, 830-769-3958, vinyard-trevinofuneralhome.com.

Brown
Guadalupe Brown was born in Rossville to Elojio and Lola Brown on December 13, 1949. He passed away on March 19, 2010. He was the fifth of three brothers and three sisters. Lupito was a very hard worker. At the very young age of 7 or 8, Lupito helped with the chores at the ranch. He herded the cattle and he helped his older brothers draw water from the well for the cattle as well as household usage. He was a strong young man and he loved to go hunting with his father. In preparation for the hunting trips it was Lupito’s responsibility to get the dogs ready. He loved his dogs. Lupito had a beautiful smile, he was funny and loved to tell jokes. Lupito grew up and attended school in Rossville, Poteet Elementary. He also attended South San Antonio High School. Guadalupe was an experienced machinist. He worked on several different types of equipment including bull dozers. Lupito and Adelita Aguirre were united in Holy Matrimony, two children blessed this union. Guadalupe was preceded in death by his father Elojio Brown and a brother, Albert Brown. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Mrs. Lola Brown and two children Guadalupe Brown Jr. (Amanda) and Belinda Brown, both of San Antonio. Also left to cherish his memory are his siblings, sisters Rosita Brown Emmons (Elmore), Aurora B. Miller (Bruce), Betty Lou B. Bustos (Richard); brothers Eloy Brown Jr. (Mary Ann), Ruben Brown (Beatrice) of San Antonio; seven grandchildren, Raven Nicole Brown, Guadalupe Brown III, Aliajah Brown, Alexazandra Miah Brown, Ashley Garza and David Valladres Jr. and a host of family and friends. A viewing was held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 8-10 a.m. with the service beginning at 10 a.m. at Southwest Funeral Home in San Antonio. Reverend Allyn Willingham, of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Louis Reyna, Estevan Vasquez, Oscar Castsro, Johnny Resendez, Artemio Cerda and Antonio Aguilar. Interment was at Brown Cemetery in Rossville.

Steinle
Virginia F. Steinle passed away at home in Jourdanton on April 24, 2010 at the age of 90. She was born in Jourdanton on January 13, 1920 to Felix West Franklin and Grace Olive (Martin) Franklin, and was the youngest of five girls. As her mother Grace passed away when Virginia was only four years of age, she spent her early childhood on the Franklin Ranch in McMullen County. There, she was cared for by her father, grandparents, two aunts, eleven uncles, and her older sisters. Later, during her teen years, she moved to Jourdanton to attend high school. It was there she met Leon Steinle, and on Feb. 18, 1938, they were married. Virginia was a devoted wife, homemaker, mother and friend. She was also a 50 year member of the Jourdanton United Methodist Church, and an accomplished artist. She is survived by her two children, Angela Hairston and husband Tommy, and Franklin Steinle and wife Amy, both of Jourdanton. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Amanda N. Steinle of Austin, Aaron F. Steinle of Kerrville, Lisa Vaughn and husband Clay of Houston, Leslie Gaither and husband Michael of Jourdanton, Lacy Peterson and husband Lance of Dallas, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leon Steinle, her parents, Felix and Grace Franklin, and her four sisters, Francis (Fanny) Swift, Margret Wier, Miller Peel, and Aileen Davidson. Visitation for Virginia was held at the Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton on Monday, April 26, from 2-8 pm, with the family present from 5-6 pm. Funeral services were on Tuesday, April 27 at 10:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Jourdanton. Burial followed at the St. Matthews Catholic Cemetery in Jourdanton. Serving as pall bearers were Aaron Steinle, Clay Vaughn, Michael Gaither, Lance Peterson, Thomas Gaither and John R. Vasina. Serving as an honorary pall bearer was George McAllister. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Jourdanton United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1004 Campbell Ave., Jourdanton, Texas 78026. To leave condolences or a tribute you may visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Mayes
Rubelle Avril Mayes of Willis, went to be with her Lord on April 23, 2010, four months and one week shy of her 99th birthday. She was born near Somerset in Atascosa County on August 30, 1911 to Nora and George Thomas. On Christmas Eve in 1929 she married Henry Clay Mayes, the love of her life, who died in 1975. Rubelle called the 44 years of their marriage “the very best part of my life.” She and Henry spent much of their married life in San Antonio where they raised their three children – Henry Carl, Avril Carole, and Gerald Wayne. She also worked downtown at Frost Bros. Department Store for 17 years. Eventually she and Henry returned to Thomas Road just north of Poteet. She was committed to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and found her greatest pleasure in spending time with them. Until recent years she loved cooking for her family, and she didn’t allow anyone to leave her table hungry. In fact, she always insisted on packing up leftovers in plastic containers to send home with you whether you wanted them or not! For those who celebrated a birthday at her house she would cook their favorite dish, like the enchiladas topped with mashed potatoes one daughter-in-law always requested. She loved baking cookies during the Christmas season and boxing them up for her children and grandchildren to enjoy. Those homemade cookies from “Grandmother” were a much-anticipated gift. For decades she kept four weekly appointments: worship and Bible study on Sunday morning and Sunday night, prayer meeting on Wednesday night, and a shampoo and set at Helen’s House of Beauty in Poteet each Friday (with a perm every third month). Though Rubelle had a limited formal education, she was a life-long student of the Bible. For 65 continuous years she shared her wisdom and knowledge, teaching children, youth, and adults in Sunday School. She also had a passion for missions and faithfully supported the Women’s Missionary Union in the Baptist churches she attended. In her later years she rebounded from a number of falls and illnesses, demonstrating her strength and “toughness,” earning the nickname “Energizer Bunny.” (One friend of the family said, “She must be put together with barbed wire and leather, because she is tough and prickly!”) When bitten by a copperhead snake when she was eighty-something, she killed the snake that bit her, walked calmly into her kitchen, planted her foot into a bucket of ice, then called her son, Carl, who lived across the pasture and said, “I think you need to take me to the hospital.” In December of 2003 she moved from Poteet to Willis into the brand new house built by her grandson-in-law, Tom Ansley. Though she never stopped calling Poteet “home,” her years in Willis were rich and fulfilling as she was showered with affection and attention by her daughter Carole, her granddaughters Debra, Donna, and Denise and their children, and her loving caregivers Sylvia Carrillo and her son, Antonio Cavazos. Mrs. Mayes is preceded in death by her husband Henry Clay Mayes, parents George and Nora Thomas, brothers Robert Thomas and Preston Thomas, sisters Freda Mayes and Ollie Holder and also Michelle Pelot. Rubelle is survived by her sons Carl Mayes and wife Maxine of Boerne and Gerald Mayes and wife Opalee of Brackettville; daughter Carole Dooley and husband Charles of Conroe; grandchildren Ronnie Mayes and wife Pat of Victoria, Roy Mayes and wife Julie of Fort Worth, Randy Mayes and wife Brenda of Fort Worth, Debra McCammon and husband Joe of Conroe, Donna Willingham and Terry of Montgomery, Denise Ansley and Tom of Willis, Dewayne Mayes and wife Bonnie of Brackettville and Melody Montgomery and husband Greg of Del Rio. She also leaves behind 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother George D. Thomas of Poteet and sister Altha Sample of Corpus Christi. Visitation was at the Hurley Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 27, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Poteet. Burial will follow at the Rutledge Cemetery in Poteet. For those who wish to make a charitable donation instead of flowers, please make them to the First Baptist Church of Poteet, P. O. Box 185, Poteet, Texas 78065. To sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Green
Larry Wayne Green, age 57 passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in San Antonio. He was born on December 7th, 1952 in El Paso to Hubert and Mamie Green. Larry is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth Warren and Keith Green. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Cindy Green; two daughters and their spouses, Diane Pate and husband Darrin of El Paso, Debbie Royal and husband Bret of La Vernia; four grandchildren, Jared and Ciera Pate and Ethan and Kaylee Royal and sister, Cheryl Legowik of Yakima, Washington. Larry loved to work outdoors on home improvements and dedicated his entire professional career of 37 years to the cable industry. The funeral service was held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Interment was at the Brite Cemetery near Pleasanton. Serving as pallbearers for the service were Bret Royal, Darrin Pate, Floyd Royal, Joe Altschwager, Bill Fritz, John Hymel and honorary pallbearers, Carlos Hernandez and Frank Robles. Anyone wishing to sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

West
Zadie Mae West of Pleasanton was born on July 15, 1918 in Kingsbury, and died on April 21, 2010 in Jourdanton, with her family by her side. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Rae Chatham, granddaughters, Kristi Faggard Pickrell and Karla Faggard, several nieces and nephews, and their families. Zadie was preceded in death by her husband Charlie West, daughter Karen West Faggard, parents Oliver and Lucy McBee Hoke, sister Eula Pearl Hoke, and brothers Marlin and Earl Hoke. She was a faithful member of Pleasanton Church of Christ and active resident of Argent Court Assisted Living in Jourdanton. Zadie was well-known for her beautiful smile, sparkling spirit and generous heart for her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Pleasanton Church of Christ. Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton. Funeral services were held at Pleasanton Church of Christ at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010 and burial followed at the Sandia Cemetery in Sandia. To sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

De Santiago
Juan Antonio De Santiago, age 6 months, of San Antonio, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in San Antonio. Juan was born October 1, 2009 in Jourdanton. He is survived by his parents Jose De Santiago and Maria De Santiago of San Antonio; brother, Jesse Anthony De Santiago of San Antonio and sisters, Dominique De Santiago, Angelina Ann De Santiago, Michelle N. De Santiago all of San Antonio, and Maria R. Arguijo of San Diego, California and Alejandra De Santiago and Elizabeth De Santiago, both of Oakland, Calfornia. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Maria De Jesus Ramirez. Visitation was held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton, from 1 - 9 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010. Interment followed at Three Rivers City Cemetery in Three Rivers. To leave condolences you may visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.