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Loza
Calletano Loza a longtime resident of Jourdanton, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 2:17 P.M. in the Retama Manor Nursing Center in Jourdanton, Texas at the age of 85 years 4 months and 22 days. Calletano was born on February 20, 1925, in Tilden. He was a skilled handyman and enjoyed his time working in carpentry. On March 21, 1949, Calletano married the love of his life Estefana Martinez Loza in Tilden, where they lived for two years and then moved to Three Rivers, where they lived for fourteen years. In 1977 they moved to Jourdanton to raise their beautiful family. Estefana preceded him in death on September 5, 1999. Calletano is survived by his children, Mary Ann Almendarez and husband Porfidio of Jourdanton, Brenda Lee Lopez and husband Paul of Charlotte, Josie M. Cantu and husband Jamie of San Antonio, Cayetano M. Loza, Jr., and wife Le Ann of Jourdanton, Ester Loza of Jourdanton, and Richard Phillip Loza and wife Kathleen Mary of Jourdanton; his grandchildren, Porfidio, Jr., Paul, Cindy, Cristina Marie, Crystal Ann, Jamie, Jr., Michael Ryan, Tashia Ann, Cristy Lynn, Dawayne, Patrik Eddy, Brittney Lynn, Kelsey Ann, Darrin Kendal, Bradley Scott, Chasity Star, Isaiah Marcel, Sienna Estefana, Amaya Violet; his brother, Vicente Loza of Goliad; his sister, Estella Loza of Phoenix, Arizona; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Mr. Loza is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Trine Garza, Jesusa Garcia, esmeralda Lopez; and his brother, Marcello Loza. Visitation began after 5 p.m. Thursday, in the Vinyard-Trevino Funeral Home in Jourdanton, and a prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010 in the Vinyard-Trevino Funeral Home in Jourdanton officiated by Pastor Frank Espinoza of The Good Shepard Church in Poteet. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, in the Vinyard-Trevino Funeral Home in Jourdanton, also officiated by Pastor Frank Espinoza. Interment followed in the Jourdanton City Cemetery in Jourdanton. Serving as pallbearers were, Richard Loza, Cayetano Loza, Porfidio ç Almendarez, Jr., Paul Almendarez, Paul Lopez, Jamie Cantu, and Jamie Cantu, Jr. Arrangements under the direction of: Vinyard - Treviño Funeral Home, Jourdanton, Texas, 830-769-3958.

Korzekwa
Dennis Korzekwa, Jr., age 57, of Pandora, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Pandora. He was born November 12, 1952 to Dennis and Adell (Rochester) Korzekwa Sr. in San Antonio. Dennis was preceded in death by parents, Dennis and Adell (Rochester) Korzekwa Sr.; brother, Willie Korzekwa; sister, Judy Hobbs; uncle, Monti Monroe; aunt, Ruth Brown and mother-in-law, Barbara Cielencki Richter. Dennis is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary Ann Korzekwa of Pandora; children, Jeremy Joseph Korzekwa, Frank Lee Schmidt, Dennis Arlie Korzekwa, Meshel Korzekwa Nuñez, Sashaune Korzekwa Johnson, Johnny Korzekwa and Freddy Korzekwa; two granddaughters and sister, Joann Untermeyer. Memorial Mass will be at 11:30am, Thursday, July 29 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Stockdale. Father Andrew Waszczenko officiating. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Cancer Treatment Center, Attn. Donor Services, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. You may sign the online guestbook at finchfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements under the direction of Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, 400 South Fourth Street, Stockdale, Texas 78160, (830) 996-3811.

Benishek
Josephine Benishek, age 94, of Poteet passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in Pleasanton. Josephine was born May 13, 1916 in Austin. She is survived by her son, Anthony Benisek and wife Crystal of Pleasanton. She is also survived by her sister, Marguerite Young of Jourdanton and brother, Jack Parise of Rockport, as well as grandchildren, Robert Benishek, Bill Benishek, Carolyn Daniel, Susan Canupp, Sandra Tondre and Jesus Rodriguez; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Rose Parise; husband, Anton Benishek, Jr.; daughter, Linda Long and sister, Beatrice Steckland. Visitation was held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton from 2 - 9 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2010. A rosary was recited on Friday evening at 7 p.m. The funeral service was held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Poteet. Interment followed at St. Matthew’s Catholic Cemetery in Jourdanton. To leave condolences you may visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Tomasulo
Doris Tomasulo, age 89, of San Antonio, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010. Doris was born December 16, 1920 in San Antonio. She is survived by her daughter Janice Bradley, Phd. and husband Steven Watson of Las Cruces, New Mexico; brother John W. Page of Universal City; niece Carol Young of New Braunfels; nephew E.T. Page, III of Cotulla; sister-in-law Margaret Page of Poteet and grandchildren Jeffrey William Bradley and Mark Allen Bradley. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. later that day at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in San Antonio. To leave a memorial or tribute visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Lechler
Wilma T. Lechler, age 74, of Pleasanton, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at STRMC. Mrs. Lechler was born on April 14, 1936 in Cisco. She is preceded in death by her parents Albert Luther and Cora (McCamey) Thomas; husband Elmer Lee Lechler and grandson Jacob Lloyd Burden. She is survived by her sons James Lee Lechler and wife Paige of Marble Falls and Kevin Lechler of Denton; daughters Gayle Burden and husband Ronnie of Victoria and Mindy Piland and husband Mike of Pleasanton; grandchildren Wesley Scott McGehee and wife Amber, Amanda Smith and husband Andrew, Kelsie Piland, Luke Lechler and wife Megan, Abbie Lechler, Lucie Lechler, Zach Lechler and Lee Burden; great-grandchildren, Jonathan McGehee, Brendon McGehee, Cash Lechler, Bella Clare Lechler and Cooper Smith. Services were held at Pearsall City Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 23, 2010. To leave a memorial or tribute visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

McQueen
Dennis McQueen, went to be with our Lord on July 26, 2010, at the age of 57 years. He peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family in his home in San Antonio. He was born October 28, 1952 in Medina, New York. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lanett McQueen; two sons, Stephen McQueen, Wade McQueen; daughter, Niki Lynn McQueen; two brothers, Paul McQueen, Donny McQueen; two sisters, Debbie McQueen, Sue McQueen as well as other family and friends. Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton from 2 - 9 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Funeral service will be held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Loire at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010. Interment will be at St. Jospeh’s Catholic Cemetery in Leming. To sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Halpin
Christal Halpin 56, of Victoria, passed away Saturday, July 24th, 2010 ten days after she suffered a massive heart attack. She was born a twin April 14, 1954 in Alice, the daughter of Jim and Ethel Bailey. Christal retired in 2006 after 30 years of being a public school teacher. She was a member of Baptist Temple Church. Her family finds great comfort knowing that she is in the care of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Christal graduated from Texas A & I in Kingsville in 1976. This was also the same year she married her husband Steve Halpin. Upon graduation she taught elementary school for three years in Campbellton. They moved from Pleasanton in 1980 to Victoria. Teaching jobs were not available that year in Victoria so she commuted to Cuero for eight years where she taught at Hunt Elementary. Finally in 1988 she started teaching at FW Gross in Victoria. She retired from there in 2006. Being a teacher for 30 years it’s impossible to know the numbers of lives she touched and impacted either as students or faculty. She was active in her Emmaus group and performed several years in the Christmas Pageant at Northside Baptist Church. She also performed in their choir. After retirement she enjoyed and truly fulfilled her new role as full-time Grandma. The boys will miss their tickle wars and saying to Grandma “See you later alligator, after while crocodile.” There is a saying that there is no greater love than that of a mother for her child. Christal was the epitome of that saying. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Steve Halpin and their only child Justin L. Halpin and his wife Stephanie; her two sisters Christine Montgomery (Leonard) of Pleasanton, and Margaret Yancey (Pat) of Houston. Also surviving are her grandchildren Jonathan and Nathan Halpin of Victoria. Christal was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be held at Baptist Temple Church in Victoria, Friday July 30th at 3 O’clock in the afternoon. Questions about the service can be made to her son Justin L. Halpin 361.894.5990. Memorials in msemory of Christal Halpin can be made to Baptist Temple Church, Victoria.

Beckworth
Emma Lee Beckworth, a long time resident of Poteet, returned home to her Lord on, Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the age of 73 years, 10 months, 21 days. Emma was born on September 3, 1936 to John Vick and Gladys Cora Windsor in Apple Springs. Since the age of 12, Emma enjoyed teaching Sunday School. On August 14, 1954, in Livingston, Emma married the love of her life James Bryant Beckworth; since that time Emma and her husband James have shared their love not only for each other but their love for God. Emma’s family says that the verse Proverbs 31:28-30, describes her best. It reads, "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." Emma is survived by her loving husband of over 55 years, James Bryant Beckworth; her beautiful children, Bryant Beckworth of Conroe, Edith Ellen Essary and husband Edward Carl of Pleasanton, Texas, Daniel Lee Beckworth and wife Sandra of Clinton, Missouri, and Jewel Lee Chaddrick and husband Jeremy of Bridge City, Texas; her siblings, Alfred Vick, William Vick and wife Flo, Virginia Bryce and husband Billy Rae, and Lonzo Windsor and wife Connie; her five grandchildren, Matthew Beckworth, Rose Essary Davila and husband Charles, Justin Carl Essary, Cody McFarland and wife Amanda, Carlee Chaddrick; and her four great-grandchildren, Tiffany Davila, Breanna Davila, and twins, Cali and Chloe. Mrs. Beckworth is preceded in death by her parents John Vick and Gladys Cora Windsor; and her son David Keith Beckworth. Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Vinyard- Treviño Funeral Home in Jourdanton. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the First United Pentecostal Church of Atascosa in Pleasanton officiated by Rev. Joe Shaw. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at the Conroe Memorial Park Cemetery in Conroe also officiated by Rev. Joe Shaw. Serving as pallbearers are, Jeremy Chaddrick, Cody McFarland, Justin Essary, Charles Davila, Bill Masingale, Armand Huizar. Arrangements under the direction of: Vinyard - Treviño Funeral Home, Jourdanton, Texas, 830-769-3958, vinyardtrevinofuneralhome.com.

Frautschi
“Pokey” Linda G. Frautschi, age 55 of Von Ormy passed away at her residence, Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Linda was born July 13, 1955. She was a Life Member of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Linda is survived by her sons, Leland Frautschi, and Randy Frautschi and wife Christi all of Von Ormy; daughter Melanie Reyes and husband George also of Von Ormy; brothers Joe Stubblefield of San Antonio, and Tommy Davis and wife Becky of Abernathy; sisters Kathy Ott and husband Robert of San Antonio, Bobbie Neal of La Vernia, and Cindy Gayle and husband Charlie of Houston. She is also survived by her stepmother Sylvia Stubblefield of Dimmitt; sister-in-law Wanda Stubblefield of San Antonio; grandchildren Hailey Frautschi, Dalton McDonald, Regan Frautschi, Ryan Frautschi, and Amber Frautschi, and numerous nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her father Ted Stubblefield and mother Naomi (Southworth) Livesay; husband Ronald Anthony Frautschi; brother Tom Stubblefield; stepbrother Jacky Davis; and niece Shannon Neal. Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton from 2 - 8 p.m, Thursday, July 29, 2010. Funeral services will be held at Hurley Funeral Home, Pleasanton at 10 a.m., Friday, July 30, 2010. Interment will follow at Pleasanton City Cemetery, Pleasanton. Anyone wishing to sign the guestbook, issue condolences or share memories may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.