Joe was born in Brenham, Texas on November 26, 1948 to Arthur Adolph and Grace Vann Kitzman. But it didn’t take him long to get to Bandera where his grandparents, Joe and Leta Vann, owned and operated Joleta (Joe and Leta) Guest Ranch. Joe’s family eventually bought and operated Peaceful Valley Guest Ranch, where Joe wrangled horse rides for the ranch and then raised sheep and horses until his passing.

Joe’s love of music lead to his mastery of many instruments. He shared his love of music with his father and often joined him playing with Los Gringos, The Sheriff’s Posse, The Hill Toppers, and Adolf Hofner’s Pearl Wranglers at the Mayan. He and his father also shared their love of flying.

Joe graduated from Bandera High School, Salutatorian. After high school Joe received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M, served in the United States Air Force, received his Doctorate in Pharmacology from the University of Georgia, and was an Associate Dean in the School of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State. His education and professions lead to places such as New York and Hawaii and eventually back to the ranch he loved in Bandera.

After Joe moved back to the ranch, he worked for the Food Safety Inspection Service (“FSIS”). In his twenty plus years of working for the FSIS, he mentored many of the veterinarians working for FSIS, he taught the Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian mentoring course for the Center For Learning, he was an Inspector In Charge, he supervised and worked with many Food Inspectors and Consumer Safety Inspectors for New Hire Veterinarians.

Joe is survived by his wife, Janna Lindig a/k/a Janna Kitzman; his children, Shannon Kitzman; Tamara (Rajeev Raju); Stephanie (Audy Sain); Nathan Kitzman; and Victoria Kitzman; his grandchildren Svetlana, Audy, and Thea Sain; and Atreus Hayward; sister, Karen (David C. Primmer); niece, Christine Jackson and nephew, Chris Jackson.

Viewing will be at Grimes Funeral Chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 29th, 2025. Funeral services will be held at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Burial will be on the ranch, and is reserved for family members and pall bearers

The family appreciates the many calls, emails, and texts from Joe’s friends and colleagues, all of which have given the family support and comfort. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Bandera County Livestock Show or to a charity of your choice.

Born on March 23, 1942, to Frost William Adams and Jewel White Adams, Nelda grew up surrounded by the wide-open fields and endless skies that became her home and haven.

Nelda Adams married John Davis Cabiness on July 1, 1961.

Nelda was a woman who knew the value of hard work, rising with the sun and working long after it set, caring for the land and the animals she held dear. Her hands were calloused and strong, a testament to the dedication she had to her ranch and the lifestyle she loved dearly.

Nelda’s true strength wasn’t just in her work ethic, but in the love, she had for her family and friends. Nelda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, always ready with a warm meal, a word of advice, or simply a listening ear. Nelda’s kitchen was a place where stories were shared and laughter echoed, where everyone was welcome, and no one left hungry.

Nelda leaves a legacy of kindness, hard work, and a deep love for her family and the land she called home. Nelda is survived by her daughter Tanya Renee Cabiness (Schumann); niece(s), Linda Brown, and Laurie Leeder; great-niece(s) and nephew (s) to include: Melissa Adams-Heinen, Kelly Adams, Tara Justice, Tamera Golden, Trey Golden, Chance Brown, Kristina Leeder, Kimberly Leeder, and numerous great-greatniece( s) and nephews.

Nelda was preceded in death by her grandson, Jared Zachariah Schumann; nephew, Nolan W. Adams, Jr.; and great-niece, Staci D. Adams.

Rest in peace, Nelda, and may your spirit forever roam the hills and pastures of the family Ranch.

Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels. com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Logan is survived by his parents, his brothers, Damon and Ryan McDonald, and numerous other family members and friends.

At the age of 9, in May of 2020, Logan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. For 4 1/2 years, Logan battled with the strength and honor of any soldier. In the end, his earthly body wasn’t enough to hold his immense soul, and he passed over from the arms of his mother and father, into the eternal embrace of his Heavenly Father.

Logan was baptized and saved in the name of Jesus through his own profession of faith.

His last years were characterized as being a fighter, and a courageous one he was. But he was more than that. He was a lover of family and friends. He gave the best hugs. He was a scholar with a love for learning and the king of random facts and bits of information. Logan was a thinker, with a kind and generous soul, and a witty sense of humor. He loved to laugh and play practical jokes. He did his own thing, in his own way, on his own timing. He learned on his terms and was unapologetically his own person. He was an old soul, with a love for WWII, history, and 40s and 50s music. He will be missed terribly, but we rejoice knowing he has new life.

We want to publicly thank his friends, Alivia Pack and Olivia Longoria, for texting and calling to keep him company during long hospital stays and isolation periods.

A visitation will take place from 5 to 6:30 PM, Friday October 25, 2024, at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel in Bandera, TX. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday October 26, 2024, at Cherry Mountain Ranch, 3903 FM 2107, Medina, TX 78055, with Travis Klaassen officiating. Burial will follow at the same location in the Means Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Damon McDonald, Ryan Mc-Donald, Joel Sides, Frank ‘Poncho’ Wallace, Shane Keese, and Mark Stroderd. Honorary Pallbearers are Clint Neal, Shane Neal, and James Fazio, III.

Memorials may be given to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation or St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

“Love is and always will be. Now we are free.”

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Logan Clane Sides, please visit our flower store.

Bandera, Texas – Helen Marie Davenport, 86, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Davenport Ranch in Bandera, Texas. She was born in Wink, Texas on September 30, 1937. She was the daughter of Thelma Louise Kerr and Ellis Parrish.

Helen married Claybourne Booker Davenport on June 17, 1955, in Cuidad Acuna, Mexico. They had 4 children. Claybourne enlisted into the military, and they spent 20+ years of their lives traveling the world as a military family.

Helen is survived by her husband of 69 years, Claybourne Booker Davenport. They have lived at the Davenport Ranch for 40+ years. She leaves behind her 4 children, Boone (Eileen) of Robertsdale, Alabama; SueAnn of Austin, Texas; David of San Antonio, Texas; and Alex (Sarah) of Wilmer, Alabama. She is additionally survived by her grandchildren April and Wesley; Ron and Madison; Brigitte and Danielle; and Matthew. Helen was preceded in death by her entire birth family and her grandson Booker. Booker was known to say this to his Grandma everyday: “Grandma, you’re my favorite person in the whole world.” He even gave his Grandma’s name to his daughter! In addition to her grandchildren, she is survived by her great-grandchildren Coy, Sabrina, Hayes, and Tanner; Elena (Ellie); Lilly Rae and Leonardo (Leon). She also has a great-greatgrandson, Colt.

Helen had many friends scattered all over the world. Many of her close friendships were more than 60 years in the making. She loved a party and was always a willing participant for a dance! Her loss will be a huge miss for all of us. She will have quite the welcoming committee on the other side of life.

There will be a Memorial (a Celebration of life, a Last Hoorah, a Final Farewell) for Claybourne and Helen on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Davenport Ranch. This event will include good food, refreshments, stories, photos, hugs, and probably some tears. You will also see some of those 60+ year friendships! The family asks that you please send an email asap to: davenportmemorial24@gmail.com so they can get an estimated head count of those planning to attend. In lieu of email, you may call 512-289-0096. Additionally, the family asks that you please submit any stories and/or photos to this same email address as they are preparing a slide show for the event. Claybourne and Helen have a family plot at the Bandera Cemetery on the Kerrville Highway; this will be their final resting place.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider donating to the (Bandera Meals on Wheels) Silver Sage at www.silversage.org or you can call (830)7964969. We, the family, thank this organization for putting eyes and a loving touch onto the lives of our parents over the past few years.

Claybourne married Helen Marie Parrish on June 17, 1955, in Cuidad Acuna, Mexico. They have 4 children. Claybourne enlisted into the military, and they spent 21 years of their lives traveling the world as a military family. They primarily lived in the Southern United States, Germany, and Panama during his military career. Claybourne was a highly respected, dual-rated military pilot with the US Army. He served in the Vietnam war twice. He retired as Chief Warrant Officer III, in 1977.

Claybourne is survived by his four children, Boone, SueAnn, David, and Alex. He is also survived by grandchildren April and Wesley; Ron and Madison; Brigitte and Danielle; and Matthew. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen and grandson Booker. In addition to his grandchildren, he is survived by his great-grandchildren Coy, Sabrina, Hayes, and Tanner; Elena (Ellie); Lilly Rae and Leonardo (Leon). He also has a great-greatgrandson, Colt. He is also survived by his siblings: sister Lynn Overstreet Jonas, and brother Bo Overstreet. Claybourne and Helen had numerous friendships throughout the world. Many of these friendships were formed during their traveling days with the military; they were committed to keeping these lasting relationships throughout their lives. Many of these longstanding friendships were more than 60+ years. They were forever welcoming friends into their home; and enjoyed spending time with loved ones. Their loss will be a huge miss for all of us.

The two of them will have quite the welcoming committee on the other side of life. Amongst their various family members, they will be welcomed by their “5-couple social club.” Claybourne and Helen socialized with 4 other local couples over the past 15-20 years. These 4 other couples have passed away over the years, narrowing the social pathway for Claybourne and Helen. They will be thrilled to pick up where they all previously left off. Bottoms up, gang; we’re back together again!

There will be a Memorial (a Celebration of life, a Last Hoorah, a Final Farewell) for Claybourne and Helen on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Davenport Ranch. This event will include good food, refreshments, stories, photos, hugs, and probably some tears. You will also see some of those 60+ year friendships! The family asks that you please send an email asap to: davenportmemorial24@ gmail. com so they can get an estimated head count of those planning to attend. In lieu of email, you may call 512-289-0096. Additionally, the family asks that you please submit any stories and/or photos to this same email address as they are preparing a slide show for the event. Claybourne and Helen have a family plot at the Bandera Cemetery on the Kerrville Highway; this will be their final resting place.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider donating to the (Bandera Meals on Wheels) Silver Sage at www.silversage.org or you can call (830)7964969. We, the family, thank this organization for putting eyes and a loving touch onto the lives of our parents over the past few years. Another available option is the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association at VHAP.org.

She is survived by her children Thomas Hall, Chase Hall and Haley Hall, Mother Joyce Chase, and sister Terry Farris of England.

A Memorial Service will be held on October 27, 2024, at 4:00 pm at Ridin’ the River Cowboy Fellowship, 5767 State Hwy 173 N. Bandera, TX 78003, reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Peterson Hospice, 250 Cully Drive Kerrville, TX 78028.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel.

Mark was the fifth-born child in a family of eight children. He is survived by his siblings, Don F. Tobin, Jr. and wife, Linda A. Tobin, of Idaho Springs, CO, Timothy S. Tobin and wife, Georgina Tobin, of Bandera, TX, Martha Tobin Bersch of Golden, CO, Phillip P. Tobin and wife, Sheila F. Tobin of Bandera, TX. Patrick B. Tobin and wife, Patricia M. Tobin of San Antonio, TX, Kathleen Tobin Krueger of New Braunfels, TX, and Ann Tobin Hevenor and her husband, Russell Hevenor of Bandera, TX. Mark is also survived by eleven nieces and nine nephews, the children of his surviving siblings.

He was a 1970 graduate of Alamo Heights High School where he gained many life-long friends, and then went on to study history, English, and Spanish at the University of Texas in Austin. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge about most anything you could ask. Active in his church, he was formerly a member of the Vestry of Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Bandera, TX.

As an avid outdoorsman, Mark loved to go fishing, hunting, rafting, canoeing, camping, and SCUBA diving. He had a spirit of adventure and exploration and found many remote wilderness places to visit in Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming where he spent time camping and hiking. His SCUBA diving trips took him to Florida and Mexico with his brother, Don. Mark was a good horseman and enjoyed long rides on the Tobin Ranch and surrounding areas. As one of the family “ranch hands”, he, along with brothers Don, Tim, Phil, and Patrick, worked in the fields during hay baling season and tended to small herds of cattle and sheep, along with caring for a herd of horses. And there were always corrals and fences to build and repair. Ranch work for the family began in 1947 when Mark’s mother and father bought their land along the Medina River and constructed a house and barn and corrals to start a ranching operation.

Working with his father, Don F. Tobin, a petroleum geologist in San Antonio, Mark learned about the oil and natural gas exploration industry through years of hands-on experience. He was also an expert at land title examination and reporting, having worked for a title company in Casper, WY and an abstract company in Laredo, TX. He worked on oil and gas lease acquisition projects in Louisiana and Texas, helping his family’s company establish drilling and production rights on many tracts of land. Mark was very much self-taught in the petroleum industry and said, “I wanted to teach myself and learn everything I could about the business.” Mark had broad knowledge of petroleum geology, including drilling, well completion, production site construction and marketing of oil and gas. He helped develop various drilling ventures in connection with the Tobin family oil and natural gas business.

Mark’s sisters Martha, Kathleen, and Ann tenderly cared for him in recent years, for which he was very grateful.

The family will hold private memorial celebrations and gatherings with the spreading of ashes at various sites in the Texas Hill Country and a mountain range in Wyoming, all places special to Mark and his family.

Mark had a special spirit, a sharp wit and sense of humor and the character and personality along with his great intellect that attracted people who knew him. He left many friends who loved him and are missing him greatly. His family prays with certainty that he is resting in peace with The Lord.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the Tobin family is asking that donations be made to charitable organizations in memory of Mark. Suggested recipients for online donations are: Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Bandera, TX - www.stchrisbandera. org Texas Parks and Wildlife

Department-www.tpwd. texas.gov

Helen married Claybourne Booker Davenport on June 17, 1955, in Cuidad Acuna, Mexico. They had 3 children; and later adopted a 4th child. Claybourne enlisted into the military, and they spent 20+ years of their lives traveling the world as a military family.

Helen is survived by her husband of 69 years, Claybourne Booker Davenport. They have lived at the Davenport Ranch for 40+ years. She leaves behind her 4 children, Boone (Eileen) of Robertsdale, Alabama; SueAnn of Austin, Texas; David of San Antonio, Texas; and Alex (Sarah) of Wilmer, Alabama. She is additionally survived by her grandchildren April and Wesley; Ron and Madison; Booker, Brigitte, and Danielle; and Matthew. Helen was preceded in death by her entire birth family and her grandson Booker. Booker was known to say this to his Grandma everyday: “Grandma, you’re my favorite person in the whole world.” He even gave his Grandma’s name to his daughter! In addition to her grandchildren, she is survived by her great-grandchildren Coy, Sabrina, Hayes, and Tanner; Elena (Ellie); Lilly Rae and Leonardo (Leon). She also has a great-greatgrandson, Colt.

Helen had many friends scattered all over the world. Many of her close friendships were more than 60 years long. She loved a party and was always a willing participant for a dance! Her loss will be a huge miss for all of us.

She will have quite the welcoming committee on the other side of life.

There will not be a formal burial at this time. Helen and Claybourne have a family plot at the Bandera Cemetery on the Kerrville Highway. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider donating to the (Bandera Meals on Wheels) Silver Sage at www.silversage. org or you can call (830)796-4969. We, the family, thank this organization for putting eyes and a loving touch onto the lives of our parents over the past few years.

On June 17, 1978, Carl married his soulmate, Mary ‘Peggy’ Meyer, in San Antonio, Texas. Together, they shared 46 beautiful years of marriage.

Carl graduated from Jefferson High School and earned a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&I in Kingsville, Texas. He proudly served in the San Antonio Fire Department for 20 years before retiring. A man of deep faith, Carl served as an Elder at Western Heritage Cowboy Church in Pipe Creek, Texas. He also received the Cowboy of Distinction from the South Texas Rodeo Cowboy Association in 2021 and was a state champion with the Texas Cowdog Association in 2022. Carl has several bricks of honorable distinction at the Bandera Heritage Park.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Jean ‘Bobbe’ Gaskin and Robert Johnson Larsen. He is survived by his loving wife Peggy Larsen, daughters Jeanette Bunch (Chet) and Kristy Wagner (Eric), sisters Lynda Larsen and Polly Davenport, grandchildren Hannah Bunch, Nolan Bunch, Roxanne Culhane, Ray Culhane, Rylie Wagner, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside ser vices were held on September 20, 2024, at Pipe Creek Cemetery, officiated by Pastors Cliff Hargrove and Bradley Cox. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Peterson Hospice, Western Heritage Cowboy Church, and all who supported Carl and his family during this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arms of Hope, the Bandera Meals on Wheels, the Ronald McDonald House, or charity of your choice.

Connie is survived by her children, Jeffrey Bohling and Cynthia Bohling; Grandchildren, Hannah Kreusel and Dale Wayne Johnson Jr.(Kayla), Great grandchildren, Ian Dean, Mallory, Heidi, Elissa, Tommy, Kenslee and Forest; and siblings Sharon Annette Pawlik (James), Brian Burrier, Bruce Burrier; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Connie and Gary enjoyed hosting large parties at their lakefront home for many years. Connie loved her family immensely which she demonstrated in many ways, especially through her cooking skills. She believed if you were coming to her house, you were going to eat well. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, sewing, gardening, and traveling with her sisters and aunts, sometimes with husbands in tow. Connie was a woman of truth and candor, often telling it like it is. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed.

A graveside service will be held at Pipe Creek Cemetery on September 16th 2024 at 11:00 am where Connie and Gary’s ashes will be buried together. All who wish to attend are welcome to do so.

She was preceded in death by her father Steve Tuger, her mother Julia Coyas, her husband Howard (Jack) Cain, and her son Michael Sullivan. She leaves her daughter Diana Haley, and her son William Sullivan. She also leaves three grandsons, Danny Johnson and wife Gilda of Houston, TX. John Baker of Waller, TX. Joseph Baker and wife Stephanie of Willis, TX. Great granddaughters; Amanda, Ashton, Emma, Kamryn, and great grandson Joseph Jr.

Howard and Marie were members of the First Baptist Church of Bandera for over 30 years.

They helped in all functions in the teachings of the Lord from singing in the choir, running the kitchen for all special occasions, witnessing to others, and keeping the beautiful grounds manicured.

Celebration of life will be held on Nov. 9, 2024, at 11 AM at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel. Reception to follow at First Baptist Church of Bandera.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel.

Velma was born to Gretchen and Leonard Earl Jacobs on August 13, 1929, in Melbourne, Arkansas during the Great Depression.

After her father passed away when she was 10 years old, her mother moved her and her sisters, Earlene, and Maureen, to Texas, and they settled in Medina. Her mother married David Dewitt Brewer and she gained two more sisters, Virginia, and Barbara. After Velma graduated from high school, she went to the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX with plans to obtain a degree in music, but God had other plans for her. She fell in love with Edward Jacob “Buddy” Postert. They married and started a family together. God blessed them with three children, Edward, Douglas, and James. They raised their family in Bandera and enjoyed spending their time traveling, raising livestock, hunting, fishing, riding horses, and swimming in the river at the Postert Ranch. Velma spent several years working for the telephone company and a few years for the Census Bureau.

Velma loved spending time in the kitchen preparing delicious meals for anyone that stepped foot in her home. No one ever left her house hungry.

After her husband, Buddy, passed away in 2001, Velma had a home built on the Postert Ranch and that is where she remained until her passing.

Velma was a loving, kind, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Jacob “Buddy” Postert; son, James Postert; son, Edward Postert; and granddaughter, Mendy Postert.

She is survived by her son, Douglas Postert; grandchildren, Jacob (Ingrid), Clayton (Mindy), Jamie (Michael), Roy (Katelyn), Tammy (Martin), Ginger (Justin), James (Holly), Cassie (Arturo), Christopher (Robin), Brandon (Wren), Zoe (Scotty), Kyla; great grandchildren, Alexis, Jeremiah, Maverick, Breanna, Jake, Samuel, Jack, Bradley, Genevieve, Claire; as well as, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday August 8, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday August 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel followed by a private graveside service.

The Postert family wishes to extend our sincere thank you to Peterson Hospice for their excellent care of Velma in her final days, especially Debbie, whom Velma loved and adored.

Elsie is proceeded in death by her parents Marcelino Martinez, Nicolasa Martinez, her siblings, Arturo Martinez, Alma Rasmussen, Margie Ann Martinez and Grandchild Adriana Nicole Cooper. Along with several other loved family members.

Elsie is survived by her children; Christopher Allen Cooper, Arthur James Cooper, Sara Ann White (Bryan White), Grandchildren Marissa Taylor Cooper, Gabriel Alexander Cooper, Mylie Luna Wilder-Cooper and Great Grandchild Cadien E Aldrich.

The Rosary and visitation will be held at 1:30 PM August 10th at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM August 10th at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel with Father Frank Kurzaj of Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church officiating.

Memorials may be sent to The Martinez Family Home at 707 Hackberry St Bandera TX, or sent to Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel.

Thank you in particular to Father Frank Kurzaj, Lindsey, to the Bereavement Ladies St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, to the pallbearers, both Carlos, Jorge, Frank, Matt, Greg, and Cole, everyone who donated food/ drinks for the Gathering, Tia Olivia, Laura, and Mari for organizing the 9 day-Rosary, and the ladies who came to pray with us, Georgina, Mercedes, Suzanne, Heidi, Tony, Breanne, Brett, Kelly, Adriana, William, Carmen, Marcel, Scott, Lynn, Sandra, Rick, Maite, the Mayan specially for providing board for our visiting family and to both Choirs who sang so beautifully in the Church, Gloria, and last but not least to Mark, Jennifer and Diana from Grimes Funeral Home, as well as to everyone who helped us thru this difficult time, apologies that we did not mention everyone, my Mom was loved by many, thus the list would have been very long. Betty/Liz’s death has brought a huge wave of sorrow in all our lives. We mourn her and her absence has left a great void that will never be filled. Her love, joy, and kindness, her beautiful voice and wonderful meals cooked with a lot of love will forever be missed.

Nonetheless, Bety / Liz will forever and ever live in our hearts and in our memories _

Kris was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 19, 1946 to the late Panalee Thomson Lapham and John Stephens. She grew up in Maryland where she developed an appreciation for the arts and excelled in ballet, swimming, and diving. She graduated from Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, Maryland in 1964. She attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas where she met the love of her life, Thomas H Fett. She was voted cutest freshmen, which she joked was thanks to Tom and the support from his fraternity brothers. Kris and Tom were married on April 24, 1965, in Harlingen, Texas. They were blessed with three children, Ralph (deceased), Carol and Neil. The family finds peace knowing that Kris and Ralph are now together again in God’s loving arms.

Kris finished her degree at Texas A&I in Kingsville, Texas and practiced as a CPA until her last days. She performed tax and other financial services for many clients and donated her services to numerous nonprofits and her church for many years. She was a wonderful and valued mentor to many. Kris enjoyed traveling with Tom and sharing vacations with her family. She particularly enjoyed living in Australia and Saudi Arabia, while Tom was working for Schlumberger. Kris was admired for her warm, loving nature, positivity, and strength, in everything she did. She was an extraordinary presence in many people’s lives and will be greatly missed. Her family will continue the legacy of her strong and optimistic spirit.

Kris is preceded in death by her parents, Panalee and John, her son, Ralph, and her sister, Karen. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, Tom, her daughter, Carol Fett Johnson and her husband, Mike, her son, William (Neil) Fett and his wife, Jenny, and her grandchildren Anna (Johnson) and Brandon Lackner, Sarah (Johnson) and Kevin Lauck, Andrew Johnson, Jack Fett, Charlie Fett, and Ben Fett. She is also survived by her sister, Panalee Burge and her husband, Bob, and sisters-in-law, Sue Samsel and Becky Welch and her husband, Jim, as well as many nieces and nephews. If you would like to honor her life with a donation, the family gratefully suggests MD Anderson Cancer Center, Lakehills Community Center, or a charity of your choice.

Kris loved the Medina Lake area since childhood, and Tom and Kris have treasured their beautiful home on the lake for 25 years. They loved sitting on the patio watching the wildlife and enjoying their tranquil surroundings. A celebration of life will be held at the Lakehills Community Center in Lakehills, Texas on Saturday, August 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Mt. Sterling, Iowa to the late Walter and Helen Vehslage embarked on her final journey to be with her lord at the age of 90. Needie, as she was affectionately known to those close to her, was a remarkable soul who touched the lives of many with her strong spirit and zest for life.

Anita’s journey began in Iowa, where she grew up on a farm before moving to Belton, Texas during her teen years. After graduation, she attended the University of Texas.

Anita then moved to Childress, Texas where she met the love of her life, Charles W Smoot. Their love story continued for 60 years. Together, they enjoyed water skiing, dancing and traveling.

Anita was always the life of the party, the spark that ignited fireworks at every gathering. Her sharp wit kept everyone on their toes. Her zest for life was an inspiration to us all. She was also a woman of truth and candor, never shying away from telling it like it is. Her fashion sense was legendary, and she was always adorned with her jewelry that reflected her radiant personality.

After the passing of her beloved husband, Charles, Anita found her second love in Fred Starbuck. Their inseparable bond was evident to all who knew them. Their friendship was an inspiration to everyone around them and their adventures were many.

Anita is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Helen, husband Charles, brother Bill, nephew Terry and her special friend Fred.

Anita leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters Cindy Riola (Chris) and Susan Sims (Robert), nephews, Barry Smoot and James Fletcher (wife Colleen and children Wesley, Rachel and Lauren), niece, Beverly Smoot, grandsons Ryan Carlton (Natalie) and Travis Carlton, eight great grandchildren, Isabella, Stella, Charlie, Ryan, Pearl, Gracie, Waylon and Anna, sister-inlaw Marty, nephew Scott Vehslage (DeeDee), and niece Shelly Allen (Rick).

Anita’s family expresses gratitude to both Cibolo and Kendall House at Morningside Ministries in Boerne for the love, expertise, compassion and care they provided during the last seven months.

A private burial at the Pipe Creek Cemetery will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Morningside Ministries (Loewenberg Caregiver Scholarship Fund) at mmliving.org/donate or 137 W. French Pl, San Antonio, Texas 78212.

1950 proved to be a life-changing year for Sam when he joined the US Airforce and was found to have an amazing aptitude for mechanics. He was quickly assigned to the first jet airplane mechanics division, which was a fasttrack, hot-shot, mechanics unit solely dedicated to the development of the B-47. It was thought that the way the US could win the Korean war was to get long-range jet bombers into the Korean conflict. Sam’s Unit was dedicated to the development of the B-47 Stratojet, the first swept wing jet bomber and the first to be designed to carry nuclear weapons. When the jet made its first, cross-Atlantic flight from the US to a base in England, Sam and the rest of the mechanics unit went along to England with it. He spent most of the Korean war in England where they supported air missions to Korea.

After an honorable discharge from the Airforce in 1954, Sam had a “right place at the right time” moment because he had the skills desperately desired by US commercial airlines who were only then beginning to acquire jet airplanes. In 1955, he began a 38-year career with Delta Airlines, starting out in Dallas, then Arlington, VA, and finally Baltimore. He was made the youngest aircraft maintenance foreman in Delta history and ran a tight ship at Friendship International Airport in Baltimore (now Baltimore-Washington International Airport- BWI) for most of his career. He retired from Delta in 1990. With his privilege to travel for free anywhere in the world, he did! Through his work he had great stories of times when he would stand in for Delta station managers in Caracus, Venezuela, Havana, Cuba, Montego Bay, Jamaica, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was caught in two coups de états, both in Caracus and in Havana when Castro overthrew Batista in 1959.

Sam married Hazel T. Bell of Austinsville, Virginia in 1954. They had one daughter, Samuela Adeen Bell, and the family lived in Annapolis, Maryland. Sam and Hazel were divorced in 1982. In 1985, Sam Married Eva Mae Lunney, of Darlington, Maryland. The couple lived in Ridgely, Maryland for many years and then moved to Bandera, Texas, where they called home for the last 28 years. Sam was a gentleman farmer and had a cow-calf operation, was a ranch caretaker, and had a hay business for many years. Mostly Sam just loved the quiet and beauty of the Texas Hill Country, and watching the “daily parade of white tail and axis dear” across the back 40.

Sam was dearly beloved by his daughter, Samuela (Adeen Bell) Orth-Moore. They had many grand adventures traveling the world together over the years, ---Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Greece, Japan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia. They also enjoyed trail riding in the Appalachian Mountains, and were known, back in the day, to be pretty good at “flat footing,” a type of dance similar to clogging. Sam (known as Papa to the Orth-Moore grandkids) was beloved by his grandchildren, Cassidy (Cass), Shea (Shady), Jordan (Jdub) and Tessa (TG) Orth-Moore. He had a nickname for most people. We will all miss his “Papa jokes,” “sittin and spittin” on the back porch in July, and peanut parties. We will all miss his uncanny ability to diagnosis the problem with a car engine just from listening to it over the phone from the side of the road. He has helped to fix cars remotely from as far away as Kenya! His grandkids also would like to acknowledge him as the best and most patient driving instructor of all time, teaching them each to drive in the “barbwire truck” (so named because it was held together with barbwire!).

Sam and his wife, Eva, enjoyed trail riding and traveling across the country in their motorhome for many years, looking for a place to finally settle. They found their happy spot in Bandera and remained there. Sam loved being on his ranch and watching his cows. He was able to do that pretty much up until his passing.

Sam is survived by his wife, Eva Mae Bell, his daughter, Samuela Adeen (Bell) Orth-Moore and her husband David; his siblings Montora McDonald (and her husband Billy); and Otto K. Bell; (Sam was proceeded in death by sister Martha Haggan). Sam is also survived by his step-children, Vicki Gilbert Alldredge, and Scott Gilbert; step-grandchildren, Benjamin and Emma Gilbert, and Jeff Kelly; Alexandra Mascolo Caruso, and Matthew Mascolo. Great-grandchildren Colton Caruso, and Dominic Mascolo. His trusty little side-kick, Heidi, “Red Dog,” will really miss him.

As a child, she moved to Texas with her mother and grandparents. In 1939 her mother married Robert ‘Bob’ Coonrod. In 1944 they moved to Corpus Christi where she met and married Roy J. King in 1946. They raised three sons and were active in Boy Scouts and Letter Carriers & Postal Supervisors associations. In 1986, at the request of Bishop Rene Gracida, they moved to Medina, TX to oversee the new Camp Corpus Christi. They were active members of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Altar Society.

Rose is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Roy J. King; sons Jim and Ronnie King; her mother and step father Helen & Bob Coonrod; her brother Bob Coonrod, Jr.; her father John F. Waters; and daughter-in-law Mindy King.

She is survived by her son John King and wife, Kay; her sister-in-law Sally Coonrod; brothers David and Ervin Coonrod and their wives Theo and Kay; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

A memorial rosary and mass will be at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Bandera, TX. Please check Grimes Funeral Chapel website for schedule.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

Mason was the son of Thomas Ney Hunt and Sandra Joy Hunt. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Rochelle Hunt. He was the older brother to Dana Hunt Burke and Thomas Ney Hunt III. He was a proud father of his two children Katherine Evan Hunt and Phillip Mason Hunt III. He welcomed Rochelle’s daughters Nicole Ann Prosper and her husband Ben Matthew Prosper, and Jordan Mae Nash, as his own. He had many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles he loved dearly. Mason was preceded in death by his beautiful mother, Sandra Joy Hunt.

Mason was proud of being a 6th generation Texan. He attended Robert E Lee High School and Southwest Texas University, where he was a member and President of the ΔTΔ fraternity and Vice President of the Interfraternity Council. Many of the friendships he made in his youth remained strong throughout his life.

Mason began his career in commercial real estate, leasing office buildings throughout Houston. He was a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where he served on several committees (Souvenir Program, Livestock Committee, International Committee, Grand Entry) and ultimately became a Director. Additionally, he founded the International Livestock Congress. Mason was a true cowboy through and through; he operated ranches, was actively involved in trail rides, and managed his Charolais cattle business. Mason became a member of the Tejas Vaqueros Ariba Camp in 1995, where he formed his many “Friends for Life,” later becoming Maverick Mother, El Presidente, and Chairman of the Board. Following his Presidency, he founded the Vaquero Legacy Preservation Foundation. He joined the Los Rancheros Visitadores of California in 1999 where he was later elected to be a Director of the Board, representing the Amigo Camp. He always knew he wanted to live in the Texas Hill Country, claiming it “God’s Country.” He accomplished this dream by moving to his home, Heart Rock Ranch in Bandera, Texas. His wife Rochelle shared his passion for the Hill Country and together they helped many others find ranch homes through Hunt Real Estate. They expanded their footprint in Bandera by eventually becoming the proud owners of two historic buildings on Main Street. Mason made contributions to Bandera by donating to local veterans’ charities, building a children’s playground, and preserving the “Cowboy Capital of the World” architecture and spirit.

Mason enjoyed riding cutting horses and cowboy mounted shooting. He had a love for music, proudly supporting his musician friends and singing loudly to all his favorite songs. He was no stranger to the dance floor and loved twirling his wife and daughters around. He inherited a love for cooking from his mother and grandmothers. His joy for life and happiness was contagious and that optimism made him a great leader. All considered him a true confidant and loyal friend. He was a man who upheld his values of faith, compassion, and always doing what was right. Being a son, father, brother and husband were titles he wore with honor, and he was a man his family could depend on. He was a fierce believer in the Lord our Savior and witnessed his faith to friends and strangers alike. He chose to honor his faith with a joyous baptism renewal at Ridin’ the River Cowboy Fellowship in April 2023. He exhibited courage and strength throughout his battle with cancer, knowing God was always with him. He never once wavered in his faith or questioned God’s plan for his life.

Mason treated everyone like his family and with the utmost respect. He loved being a child of God, a Texan, and living life to the fullest. He was happiest at his ranch in Bandera where he rode horses and marveled in the beauty of his surroundings. There stands a 13-foot cross at his ranch where Mason chose to make the most important memories, including proposing to Rochelle. Each sunrise and sunset created a new day of hope for him.

He was humbled by the outpouring of friendship and support he received this past year. He considered himself blessed every day and through every storm. He remained optimistic, teaching us all what it means to have Faith, Hope and above all else, Love. Mason was a true fighter, kept his head held high, and made sure to gift his family with words of peace and strength leading up to the night he was ultimately called Home. Mason embodied a brightness that touched many lives, and his absence will be felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

May Mason’s life and legacy be a reminder to “LIVE IT!”

His funeral service officiated by Pastor Jeremy Levi will be held Thursday, July 11th at 11AM at the Ridin’ the River Cowboy Fellowship 5767 State HWY 173 N Bandera, TX 78003.

A private burial at Houston Memorial Oaks will be held, invitation only.

In lieu of customary remembrances, Mason chose two organizations near and dear to his heart for those wishing to lend support. The Ridin’ the River Cowboy Fellowship 5767 State HWY 173 N, PO Box 2711, Bandera, TX 78003 and the Vaquero Legacy Preservation Foundation PO Box 691107, Houston, TX 77269-1107.

Born to mother George Malcolm Reed and Father Eli Weldon Hedley in Seminole, Oklahoma, on November 11, 1934, Bungy was the third of four spunky “Hedley Girls.” When the family moved to “The Cove” in San Pedro, California, in 1937, Bungy’s love of the sea and sailing began. This abiding love stayed with her through all adventures (and many moves) during her long life—including Tahiti, Fiji, Maui, Puerto Rico, Florida, Connecticut, the Mojave desert…and finally to the beautiful Hill Country of Texas.

Bungy moved to Bandera with her husband Edward “Ted” Grant and their four children in 1975, to manage the Lost Valley Resort. They subsequently owned a favorite tourist stop, the Bandera General Store, managed the Flying L Golf Resort, and owned The Little River Ranch cabins (by the Medina River park), which was largely destroyed in the 1978 flood. Ever the entrepreneur, Bungy and her daughter Ballan established a new smaller tourist favorite, the General Store on Main Street, which she ran for over 20 years. Bungy actively welcomed any and all to Bandera. She was always first to ride in a parade, help in painting a hall, and was a founding member of Bandera’s Child Advocacy Board… and for fun threw herself into country western dancing and tubing the Medina. Bungy was always ready with a “yee haw” or a Spanish folk tune.

Bungy was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved son Weldon Davies Grant, sisters Flo Ann Norvell and Marilyn Gozzano, and husbands Ted Grant, Aubrey “Duke” Ellington, Larry Hartshorn and Roland Eberhardt.

Sur v ivors include daughters Ballan Elizabeth KeKaihoku (Dan) Keen and Hedley “Dede” (Dale) Pelletier of Oak Ridge, TN; son Seaward Burr (Lisa) Grant of Santa Barbara, CA, and bonus son Larry “Tuck” (Linda) Hartshorn, of Felton, CA. Her grandchildren: Sara Pelletier, Andrew Pelletier and Kyla (Charlie) Petch, Dan (Laura) Keen, Jr., Rusty (Natalie) Keen, and Terri (Brion) Ideker. Great grands: Averi Keen, Tanner Keen, Alley Keen, Lauren Jones, Jacob Keen, Grace Keen, Logan Ideker and Colby Ideker. And many loved nieces and nephews and their families. Bungy’s sister Charlotte “Ba” Hedley remains the beloved matron of the “Hedley Girls.”

A Celebration of Life will be held August 27 at The Cove (White Point) in San Pedro, which is now part of the California State Park system—all are welcome. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations go to Hill Country CASA https://hccasa.org

The family hopes he does not get wind of this article :) As a young man serving his country, he was subjected to the brutality of war and hospitalized in France and on Guam. Yet, he believed in service to his country as a priority, without boast or complaint. He loved his Country and was proud to have served.

He worked many jobs to provide for his family. He built and maintained many of the roads in Bandera County, as well as installing all of the water and sewer lines in the town of Bandera. He was a carpenter, a rancher, a constable and a storyteller of all the people in this area - where they lived, what they did, whether they had cows or sheep… etc. His family called him “the fastest man in the world” and “the smartest man in the world”. There was a lot of family time on the river, in the pasture, and at the card and domino table.

Charles Dayton Whitehead was born February 2, 1928 close to the banks of the Medina River. He took flight to his heavenly home June 12, 2024. His parents were Roy Whitehead and Jewel (Honey) Coleman. He married Rose Patricia Buchanan in 1949 and had four children. After her passing he married Laura (Dutch) Holliman in 2004 until her passing in 2018.

Dayton is preceded in death by his parents, his wives, grandsons Corey and Jeremy, as well as three sisters and two brothers.

Dayton is survived by his children: Robert Whitehead and wife NamHui, Chuck Whitehead, Darlene Stevens and husband David, Mark Whitehead and wife Brenda. Brother: George Loessberg and wife Joan. Grandchildren: Jason Van-Winkle, John Whitehead, James Whitehead, Brent Whitehead, Katy Rose Fitzgerald, Jody Fitzgerald and James Fitzgerald Greatgrandchildren: Damon and Josh Whitehead, and Michael, Micayla and Maverick Skinner. And many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 17 at Oak Rest Cemetery in Medina.

Memorials may be given to Peterson Hospice, the Bandera American Legion post., or one of your choosing.

The family wishes to extend our sincere and special thanks to his most loving hospice nurse Rebecca, and to all the friends and family who showed up for visits, bringing food, love and prayers.Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel.

Aside from a brief period in Hale County, L. D. spent most all his life in Medina. L. D. graduated from Medina High School where he was captain of the basketball team. L. D. told stories of playing basketball games on dirt courts with puddles you had to dribble around.

After graduating high school, L. D. started working full-time on the family ranch. Ranching and livestock were one of L. D.’s passions. He enjoyed raising cattle, sheep, goats and horses. He told a story about selling mohair from his Angora goats to make the payments and pay off a property he bought. He talked about going out on horseback to check the fences, water and livestock. He spoke about the number of sheep he could shear and the number of horses he could shoe in a day. Ranching was a part of his life.

Ranching also requires learning how to build and repair things, so L. D. learned how to weld. L. D. took his welding skill beyond simple ranch repairs and started making items out of horseshoes such as lamps, tables, hat hangers, and other items. He told a story about making a large number of these horseshoe items before going on a trip to Wyoming where he sold these items on the way to not only pay for the trip but came home with orders to build more.

Another thing L. D. enjoyed was telling stories and he did it a lot. Anyone who spent a few minutes with L. D. would get the opportunity to hear one of his stories. Sometimes these stories were about the past and other times these stories were about something happening at the time, but either way L. D. had one ready to tell.

L. D. is preceded in death by his father Charles Robert Moore, his mother Nannie Mae (Finney) Moore, his brothers Charlie Alvin Moore, Clarence Finney Moore, Bill Richard Moore, and his sisters Medina Brooks (Moore) Goodenough, and Helen Louise (Moore) Hicks, his nephew Clarence Wayne Moore, and his niece Nancy Louise (Hicks) Raumaker.

L. D. is survived by his nephews Rob Hicks, Bill Moore, and Bob Moore, and niece Carole Goodenough, great nephews and nieces, great-great nephews and nieces, great-great-great nephews and nieces, and numerous cousins.

The services will include viewing from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, and funeral service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel in Bandera, Texas. A burial will follow at Oak Rest Cemetery in Medina, Texas.

The pallbearers will be Charles Haywood, David Haywood, Rob Hicks, Brent Raumaker, Keith Raumaker, Kevin Raumaker, Mike Richards, and Jamie Sedillo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Medina Volunteer Fire Department (https://medinavfd.com). The family thanks Peggy and Mike Richards for all the care provided to L. D. through the years as well as Courtney Moos of River City Hospice and Kaylan Kappers for the care provided to L. D. at the end.

He loved his family and every time we would leave his house after a visit, he would want us to call when we got home to make sure we made it safely. Joyce was the love of his life, and he took care of her until shortly before his death.

Edward is survived by his spouse of 73 years, Joyce Canada; two daughters, Bonnie (Mike) Jones, Sherrill (Larry) Sittre, six grandkids, Johnny (Maggie) Jones, Jeremiah (Melissa) Jones, Joshua Jones, Jessica (Luis) Corbeil, Karl (Jodie) Sittre, Kammie (Travis) Jones and many great grandkids. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Ruric and Dovie Canada; brothers, Jesse, Rudolph, Charlie and sisters, Julia Jeffcoat and Manda Strempel.

The Funeral Service will be at Western Heritage Cowboy Church, 7146 FM 1283 Pipe Creek, Tx 78053.

The seruice will be on July l.3th at 1t:00 a.m. ln lieu of flowers donations can be sent to American CancerSociety

He went to college at Penn State and graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He was also in R.O.T.C. so after graduation, he served in the Air Force for 3 years. He met his future first wife, Jeanette McCoy, in basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi before being transferred to Moses Lake, Washington where his first child, Harold Ardell Nelson was born.

After being discharged from the Air Force in 1960, he returned to Pennsylvania where he worked in the oil and gas industry. He had 3 more children, Sharon, Yvonne, and Debra. In 1972, he moved to Houston and started his own business developing floating covers for oil storage tanks. After selling the business, he moved to Galveston with his second wife, Mary Margaret (Peggy).

In 1977 he fulfilled a lifelong dream and purchased a sailboat in Holland. He and his son Harold, stepson Marty, and wife Peggy, spent a year sailing from Holland, to Spain, Madeira, Canary Islands, across the Atlantic to Grenada, and island hopping, eventually ending up in the Bahamas where the boat made its home. Many years were spent after that returning to the Bahamas for shorter trips around the islands. In 2015 he sold the boat to a couple from Mississippi who are to this day sailing around the open seas.

In 1980, he moved to Vanderpool and in 1981 married his third wife Heidi. They were married until 2005 when they decided to amicably go their separate ways.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Jeanette, second wife Peggy, mother and father Bertha and Harold, and his daughter Yvonne.

He is survived by his son Harold, daughters Sharon and Debra, 6 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family will have a private ceremony in Spokane, Washington where his daughters now reside, and his daughter Yvonne is buried.

Elizabeth was known by most as Liz, or the Best Mom in the World, Grandma Liz, Abuelita, Aunt, Sister, Cousin, Nanny, or Mayan Liz the singer. But she was so much more than that. She was an incredibly amazing, strong woman with a lot of faith, always a smile, and a lot of love.

In Bandera, she worked for over 40 years at the Mayan Ranch, as of late as the Head Cook. Before that, she worked as an Executive secretary and in a fiduciary. Her hobbies included sewing, knitting, reading, crochet and taking care of the animals. She was a very accomplished seamstress, having sewed with a lot of love her daughter’s Quinceañera dress, even making a twin miniature dress for the Barbie on the cake. Liz was known for her amazing cuisine, her enthusiasm, love and dedication. At the Mayan, groups would specially request that she cook for them. She loved to sing, and had the most beautiful voice, giving a heart-clutching rendition of Ave Maria or Amazing Grace, but also loved to sing Pop, Mexican, Italian, French songs or opera with ease. She won the 2010 Bandera Idol competition with her spirited rendition of “Viva España.”

She was loved, and she loved her family, friends, dogs, many cats, and other animals she would regularly feed, always had a positive attitude, praying for her family, friends, co-workers, pets, for the world to be a better place.

Thus, Liz will be remembered for her beautiful voice and great cooking, but most of all for her kindness, all the love she gave, her faith and her love of Jesus.

Liz is survived by her daughter Claudia Caballer (Gilbert), grandchildren Isabelle and Caroline Caballer, her brothers and sisters, their families, and her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother Aurora Flores and her father Eusebio Rivera Ruiz.

Her funeral will be held on June 22nd at 10:00 am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, Texas. There will be a wake at the Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel, also in Bandera, Texas on Friday June 21st from 5-7 pm, followed by a prayer service from 7-9 pm.

Liz, who could often be seen wearing flowers in her hair, loved flowers and bright, happy colors, but also loved helping others. Thus, for those who wish, please consider wearing flowers in your hair and/or wearing her favorite color green to the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a Children’s home or an animal charity of your choice or having a stone engraved in her memory and that of Lolita, a stone purchased for the benefit of the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church’s new cemetery.

Those of you who knew her, loved her, and want to join us, there will be a gathering at the Church following the ceremony. Liz will forever live in our hearts.