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Chapman
Lowella Jane Chapman, age 77, of Jourdanton, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, in Jourdanton . Lowella was born December 2, 1931 in Zaleski, Ohio. She is preceded in death by the love of her life for 56 years, Victor E. Maspero, Sr.; her father, Phillip J. Chapman; mother, Jeanette Marie Chapman; brother, William E. Chapman; sister, Rosella E. Cox and brother, James L. Chapman. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kiolbassa and husband Robert of Jourdanton; brother Phillip E. Chapman, Sr. and wife Sandy of San Antonio; three grandchildren, Jerry Mercer, Jr., Mike Mercer and Cindy Sessions; eight great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren all of Mission. Jane was employed by the City of San Antonio for 37 years and retired as payroll officer for the City Water Board of San Antonio. Jane loved her family greatly. She was always there to help them no matter what. She had many friends. She loved her dog, Katie and her cows, which each had a name. She had a way with her animal friends. She loved to garden and took pride in everything she did. Jane will be greatly missed by all. She was a very special lady. Visitation was held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton from 2 – 8 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009 . A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Hurley Funeral Home. Interment was at the San Miguel Cemetery in Cross . Anyone wishing to sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Garza
Mariano D. “June” Garza, III passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the age of 41. Mr. Garza was born December 18, 1967 in Jourdanton. He was a graduate of Poteet High School. June was preceded in death by his grandparents Juanita and Sylvestre Diaz and Mariano and Elena Garza. He is survived by his parents Mariano L. Garza, Jr. and Enluteria Diaz Garza of Poteet; son Roger Ray Garza of Poteet; daughter Savanna Garza of San Antonio; brothers Daniel Garza and wife Rosie and Joe Christan Garza and wife Lorrie all of Poteet. He also leaves behind seven nieces and nephews. Son, you will always be in our hearts forever and missed by all that knew you. Visitation was held Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 2-9 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Services were held Monday, November 2, 2009 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Poteet with interment at Leal Cemetery in Pleasanton. To leave a memorial visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Hubbard
Jack Lee Hubbard of Jourdanton died on November 1, 2009, at the age of 88. He was born on November 22, 1920, in Ennis. Before moving to Jourdanton, he and his wife Mary lived for 50 years in Weslaco in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Class of ’43, Mr. Hubbard was commissioned as a Lt. J.G. into the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII in the Pacific and later in Washington D.C. He worked for the A&M University system for 25 years as a research agronomist in Weslaco. He also owned and operated Valley Research Service for 21 years. Upon his retirement, he became owner and broker of Hubbard Realty for 12 years. He was an active member in his community and with the American Cancer Society as well as a faithful servant of First Baptist Church Weslaco for 50 years. Mr. Hubbard is survived by his wife of 66 years Mary McManemin Hubbard, his three children Mary Lou Hubbard Froh of Ft. Worth, Martha Hubbard Matocha and husband Danny of Jourdanton and Jim Hubbard of Portland. He is also survived by his grandchildren Melanie Froh Teichroeb, Marci Froh Armstrong, Michelle Froh Whiteley, Amanda Matocha Hardy, Todd Matocha, Clay Hubbard and Craig Hubbard as well as nine great-grandchildren and his sister Lura Hubbard Brohard of Dallas. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church Jourdanton on Friday, November 6 at 11 a.m. Private burial will be at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations go to Julie’s Care Home, 1310 Poplar Street, Jourdanton, Texas 78026. Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton, Texas. Anyone wishing to sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.

Lewis
Bill Arvard Lewis, age 77, of Jourdanton, Texas passed away Monday, November 2, 2009, in Jourdanton. Mr. Lewis was born July 14, 1932 in Colgate, Oklahoma. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Brady of Jourdanton, Sandra Krauskopf of Jourdanton; sons Billy Arvard Lewis, Jr. of Oklahoma, Steven Mark Lewis of Tilden and Jeffery Lynn Lewis of Georgia. He is also survived by his brother, Vernon Lee Lewis of Stigler, Oklahoma, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Lewis and son, Michael Lewis. Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009. A graveside will be held immediately following the visitation at 2p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Pleasanton City Cemetery in Pleasanton. To sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.