CALLER.COM SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019 3B CC -G CI 01 22 50 8- 08 4357 Ocean Dr 361-356-1452 www.seasidefuneral.com Plan in Peace REQUEST A FREE PLANNING PORTFOLIO AND CONSULTATION TO MAKE THE IDEAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES CC-CCT0001060-01 Guardian Funeral Home Crematory Affordable Funerals Cremations Mark Fuentes, Sr. 361-853-0155 5922 Crosstown Fax: 361-851-9034 Corpus Christi, TX 78417 Cell: 361-549-8464 www.Guardianfhcremation.com Funerals amelia Villafranco Corpus Christi, tX Amelia Villafranco, 49, passed away on January 10, 2019. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX to Felix Villarreal and Florentina Castillo. She is survived by her hus- band of 25 years husband, Manuel Villafranco, III; her children, Joe (Amenda) Gon- zalez, Dana (Simon) Villafran- co, Claudia Villafranco and Gregorio Tomas (Clarissa) Villafranco; and her sisters: twin sister, Amalia Sauceda, Lydia Villarreal and Christina Villarreal: her brothers, Juan V. Saenz, Arturo Villarreal and David Saenz; her loving grandchildren, Xavier Gonzalez, Rosendo Vasquez, Simon Viallafranco and Lavina Ortiz.
She was full of life and loved her God to the fullest. Ame- lia loved her family, enjoyed singing, dancing and enjoyed helping others. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Memory Gardens Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm that same evening. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Memory Gardens Chapel with Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.memorygardensfu- neralhome.com.
Funerals leo John schanen Corpus Christi, tX Leo John Schanen, 67, was called home by our Lord on January 09, 2019. He was born on January 18, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Leo, and Muriel Padgett Schanen. Leo was a Master Plumber and a lifelong resi- dent of Robstown, Texas. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Bar- bara Joan Collins and Elenor Louise Collins.
He is survived by his children, Peter John (Irma) Schanen, Amie (Omar) Schanen, Stephanie (William) Schanen-Skim- myhorn, Tammy Schanen, and Leo John Schanen, III; his brother, James Cray Schanen; sister, Marilyn Muriel Schanen. He was also loved and adored by his thirteen grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 11:00 am on Monday, Jan- uary 14, 2019 with the Funeral Service to begin at 1:00 pm that same day at Ramon Funeral Home in Robstown, Texas. Arrangements Entrusted To: Ramon Funeral Home, Inc. 800 Lincoln Ave.
Robstown, Texas 78380 (361) 387-4051 william richard schneider. Jr. roBstown, tX William Richard Schneider, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Jan- uary 9, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born in Robstown, Texas on September 11, 1948, and lived his whole life there as a hardworking farmer.
He married Marolyn Young on June 12, 1971 and together they raised 2 beautiful daugh- ters on the family farm. He had a way with words, some would say he was a mas- ter at it. He loved hunting, fishing, the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Astros, the Texas Aggies, the San Antonio Spurs, Miller Lite Beer, classic country music, grande mar- garitas and lots of them! He was preceded in death by his father, William R. Schneider, Sr; mother, Bessie Rohan Schneider; and brother, Hubert Schneider. Bill is survived by his wife, Marolyn Young Schneider; children, Stacey Schneider, and Erin Schneider; sister-in-law, Carolyn Young Gunn (Billy); nephew, Richard Gunn (Tasha); niece, Cheryl Scarborough; and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be at Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel (8200 Old Brownsville Rd.) on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm. Internment immediately following at Memory Gardens Cemetery. meliora Carlisle timmerman leander, tX April 23, 1940-January 4, 2018 Meliora Carlisle Timmerman went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 4, 2018 in Leander, Texas. She fought an extend- ed and valorous battle against and cancer.
She was born to Roscoe Carlisle and Eloise Harper in Missis- sippi. She is one of five sib- lings. She graduated from Martin Behrman High School in New Orleans in 1958 and went on to earn her degree in Applied Science for Registered Nursing from Del Mar Col- lege of Nursing in 1995. She graduated with highest honors. She was named outstanding student of the year in Psychol- ogy in 1982, also named outstanding nursing student of the year, was a member of Who among Students in Amer- ican Junior Colleges from 1994-1995, was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and was on the List multiple times.
She was elected president of the student nursing association and went on to volunteer to tutor nursing students in her home and eventually was given a space at Del Mar College because the group grew exponentially due to its popularity and success. She managed her obstetrics and gynecology practice in Corpus Christi for many years. She then pursued her passion in Watercolor and was eventually named president of the South Texas Water Color Society. She never just achieved a degree or half-heartedly pursued a passion; she mastered it. She was featured in the local Portland, Texas paper for her southern cooking; she grew and tended an English garden at her home in Douglassville, Pa, she loved her home and she loved decorating it, she also led Sunday School classes and seminars at High Point Bap- tist Chapel in Geigertown, Pa, and Pughtown Baptist Church in Spring City, Pa, and sang in the church choir until she no longer could.
It was evident in all that she did that she loved the Lord and attending church and did so faithfully until her condition no longer allowed her to. She loved her family and loved having her children and grandchildren all together as often as she could. She was named by her Grandfather who taught Latin and her name means to make better or to become better. She embodied this sentiment. She always strived to improve herself and those around her.
She is preceded in death by her husband John Timmerman of 60 years together, two sons, John Michael, and her sister Anita (Carlisle) Pedley. She is survived by her three children, Kathrine Paterson (Wayne) of Goliad, Texas, Eliz- abeth Kennedy (John) of Ponte Vedra, Fl, Christopher Tim- merman (Brandi) of Gerogetown, Texas, cherished niece Aamber Copple (David) of Temple, Texas and 8 grandchil- dren and 6 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters, and in-laws. A graveside service will be held in Collins, Mississippi on Thursday January 10, 2019 at 11:00 am to celebrate life. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to the Association in memory. Funerals ruben Garcia sr.
Corpus Christi, tX Ruben Garcia age 55, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ruben was born on August 21, 1963 in Mercedes, Texas. He retired from AT after 30 years of service. Ruben enjoyed being with his grand- children, fishing and quing. He was an avid fan of Dallas Cowboys and of all sports.
He is preceded in death by his father, Rodolfo Gar- cia, Sr. and a brother Rigoberto Garcia. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sylvia A. Garcia; 2 children, Ruben Garcia Jr. (Samantha), Selena Garcia; 2 grandsons, Easton Paul and Raiden James Garcia; his mother, Raquel Garcia; siblings, Gloria Rincon, Mary Flores, Belinda Vallejo, Rebecca Garcia, Roger Garcia, Rudy Garcia; mother-in-law, Mary Alma Flores; numerous sister and brothers in law; nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Mon- day, January 14, 2019 at Corpus Christi Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m.
on Tues- day, January 15, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Juan amaya Cantu Corpus Christi tX Juan Amaya Cantu, 85, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on January 6, 2019. He was born in Corpus Christi on June 19, 1933. Juan worked for the City of Corpus Christi.
He served in the Unit- ed States Marine Corps and had a passion for fishing and the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his daugh- ter, San Juana C. Martinez (Ernesto Martinez); grandchildren, Juan Miguel Cantu; and pets, Lucy and Princess. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
at Funeraria Del Angel with a Holy Rosa- ry to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Inter- ment will follow at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered at www.funerariad- elangelcc.com mary Ginger Kauffmann Corpus Christi, tX Mary Kauffmann, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, in Webster, Texas, after a brief illness. Ginger lived a full and happy life, predominantly in Cor- pus Christi, Texas. She was passionate about fine arts, especially literature and art, and their ability to lift the human spirit. As a young wife and mother of two boys, she taught high-school English, then enjoyed many years serv- ing and supporting a variety of nonprofit and charitable organizations in Corpus Christi. Later in life she and her husband opened a neighborhood bookstore, Page One Bookshop, which she thoroughly enjoyed.
She loved encour- aging people, especially to read, and the bookstore allowed her to do that daily. Ginger grew up in Taft, Texas, and graduated from Texas University in Kingsville, as an English major. She was predeceased by her husband Dee Kauffmann and their son Kyle, also brother James Nelson and sister Sibyl Christine Foster. She is survived by son Russ, daughters-in- law Karen and Jena, grandchildren Matt, Valerie, Michael, and Travis, great grandchildren Kainoa and Kabria Kauff- mann, and Leandra and Eric Late. Ginger donated her body to science, and requested, in lieu of a funeral service, that friends and family pause a moment, smile, and honor her memory with a toast.
rose ann shaw Corpus Christi, tX In Loving memory of Rose Ann Shaw Our Gift From God 1st Anniversary Love Your Fami- ly- Your Only Child, Rufus (Evelyn) Graves, Grandchil- dren, Great-Greatchildren. Visitation will be on Monday from 3-6 pm at Unity Chapel Funeral Home 1207 Sam Rankin St. Funeral Service will be on Tuesday at St. Matthew MBC 1101 Waco St. at 11:00 AM.
Burial to follow at Girdy Cemetery in Victoria, Texas. Obit Index Cross GarCia sr. Kauffmann sChneider timmerman edwards Cantu sChanen shaw VillafranCo doyle wayne Cross Corpus Christi, tX Doyle Wayne Cross, 83, of Corpus Christi, passed away on January 10. He was born in Charlotte, Texas to the late James Michael and Stella Mae (Erwin) Cross on December 15, 1935. He served in the Army National Guard from 1953 to 1956.
He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and retired from the Texas Highway Department after 40 years of ser- vice. He also served for 34 years on the NavyArmy Commu- nity Credit Union Board of Directors. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Kenneth James Cross and William Ray Cross. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Esta (Flem- ing) Cross; children, Patti (George) Taylor of Hondo, Greg Burnett of Charlottesville, VA, Richard (Shelley) Burnett of Seattle, WA, Patricia Burnett-Corrigan of Palmdale, CA, and Chuck Burnett of Corpus Christi; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren A Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Seaside Funeral Home in Cor- pus Christi. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel with interment following at Seaside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to Corpus Christi CPS Rainbow Room, 4201 Greenwood Corpus Christi, TX 78416. stewart paul edwards Corpus Christi, tX Stewart Paul Edwards, 48, went beyond the sea to be with our great Lord on Jan- uary 7th, 2019.
He was born in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa, on February 19th 1970. He spent his childhood years there and then came to the United States where he resided in Corpus Christi, Texas for the remainder of his life. He is preceeded in death by his dad Paul Wright Edwards and nephew Thorin Mallison. He is survived by his parents Frank and Stephne Elmore his beloved wife Lori, his two daughters Abigale and Caitlyn three sisters Lesley (Daniel) Edwards-Cavazos, Zoe Edwards, and Sharon (James) Mal- lison. He was a Millwright mechanic at Turbonetics Engineering and was gifted with fixing anything.
The people he touched are too many to count. We will all miss his humor, enormous heart, and passion for fishing, golf, and life. He was never afraid to do anything weather it was right or wrong, even if that meant loving the Dallas Cowboys when they lost. Stewart was a loving son, hus- band, father, brother, uncle, and friend. We have peace in our hearts knowing he is sharing sports stories with his nephew Thorin, and fishing with his dad Paul in the deep blue sea.
Memorial Services will be held Monday January 14th, 2019 at at Guardian Funeral Home and Cremation. A celebration time will be held after service at 3616 Flour Bluff Drive..
