LESLIE KURTZ


 

 

Leslie “Sonny” Kurtz Jr., longtime resident of Pleasanton, passed away Tuesday evening, January 1, 2019, in San Antonio, at the age of 83 years, 6 months, 27 days.

Sonny was born June 4, 1935, in Beeville, the son of Leslie Kurtz and Elizabeth Rumph Kurtz. After attending Fairview and Floresville schools, Sonny worked in and retired from the transportation industry. Sonny married Barbara Neil Meeks, the mother of his two daughters, on June 8, 1957. Sonny married Jewel “Mimi” Stewart in 1991 in Pleasanton. Mimi, his wife of 19 years, preceded him in death on June 2, 2010.

Sonny is survived by his daughters, Wanda J. Kurtz and Lynda J. Kurtz, both of Pleasanton; his sisters, Barbara Jean Freeze and Rosemary “Tootie” Patterson; and many nieces and nephews including Cary Cochran. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Elizabeth Kurtz; and his wife, Mimi Stewart.

Visitation was held at 10 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m., Monday, January 7, at Vinyard Funeral Home Chapel in Floresville, officiated by Pastor David Pate and Roy Harris from Trinity Baptist Church of Pleasanton.

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