Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from FLORESVILLE, TX
Melchor "Goody" Pacheco
Sep 10, 2026
Melchor “Goody” Pacheco, age 76, of Floresville, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on January 23, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, to Guadalupe “Lupe” Tobias Pacheco and Frank Pacheco. Goody had roots in both San Antonio and Floresville, calling both communities home over the years.
Goody proudly served his country in the United...
Jeff David Gamez, Sr.
Sep 1, 2026
Jeff David Gamez Sr. entered the spirit world on September 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Floresville, Texas to Ruby Lee Gamez (née Robles) and Albert Gamez.
He attended Floresville High School, where his favorite class was building trades. He enjoyed this enriching education with his lifelong best friend José. Jeff married the love of his life,...
Cecelia Aranda Palmarez
Sep 1, 2026
Cecelia Palmarez was born on November 22, 1949, in Floresville, Texas. She passed away in Floresville, surrounded by the family who had always been at the center of her life.
Cecelia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. To many others, she was known simply as “Grandma Cece.” Her love extended far beyond her immediate family, and countless...
Joe F. "Billa" Ximenez
Aug 23, 2026
Joe F. Ximenez passed away at his home on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Floresville, Texas, at the age of 79. He was born on November 12, 1946, in Wilson County, to David Ximenez Sr. and Beatrice Flores Ximenez.
Joe began his education as a member of the Lodi school district where he attended for several years. On August 10, 1968,...
Leo Simmons
Aug 23, 2026
Leo Simmons, of McCoy, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2026, at his home at the age of 76. He was born on September 12, 1949, in Floresville, Texas, to James Hood Simmons and Doris Blum Simmons.
Leo spent much of his life working in agriculture and ranching. Over the years, he worked as a hog buyer for Swift, a scraper...
Jeanette Orth Archer
Aug 22, 2026
On the afternoon of August 22, 2026, at the age of 86, Jeanette Louise Orth Archer—a proud mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend—passed peacefully, with family by her side, into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.
While our hearts are heavy and the loss is great, we rejoice in knowing that she was a good and...
John Leal
Aug 21, 2026
John Leal, age 75, passed away on August 21, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on May 28, 1951, in Floresville, Texas, to Pedro M. Leal and Juanita Longoria Leal. John was a beloved father, grandfather, son, and friend to all who knew him.
John proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Navy. He later...
Lamona Caran
Aug 18, 2026
Lamona Caran passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her home in Floresville, Texas, at the age of 91. She was born on May 12, 1935, in Gorman, Texas, to Hazel and Bill Rouse.
Lamona was a free spirit at heart who loved to travel and was never one to stay in one place for too long. Throughout her years,...
Johnny Mack King
Aug 16, 2026
Born 6/15/1940, to John B. King and Henrietta Gann King, died August 16, 2026. Survived by his beloved wife Donna Louise and three sons, Johnny Wayne, David, and Jeffrey. He is also survived by two nieces, and multiple grandnieces nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews
He served in the United States Air Force for more than seven years, including posts in Kansas,...
Henry "Salty" Gilpin Rees V
Aug 13, 2026
Henry "Salty" Gilpin Rees V left this earthly plane in the early hours on Thursday, August 13th, 2026. He was born to Henry G. Rees IV and Lola M. Freeman on October 25th, 1967 in Morrison, IL while on the road with his family's carnival.
His life was an adventure from day one: many seasons spent working the midway at the...
Joe "Bo" Gonzales
Aug 13, 2026
It is with deep sadness and loving hearts that we remember Joe “Little Joe” Gonzales, a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and cherished husband.
Born on January 10, 1962, Joe grew up in Floresville, Texas, before eventually making his home in San Antonio. Throughout his life, he had a remarkable ability to make lifelong friends wherever he lived, worked, or...
Rosita Paiz Mayberry
Aug 12, 2026
Rosita Mayberry passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her Floresville, Texas home at the age of 46. She was born on March 29, 1980, in Dallas, Texas, to Rebecca Paiz.
A longtime resident of Floresville, Rosita was a deeply loved member of her family and community. She was known for her lovely smile...
Richard "Rick" Castro
Aug 12, 2026
Richard “Rick” Castro passed into his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Floresville, Texas, at the age of 71. He was born on December 2, 1954, in Floresville, Texas, to Reynaldo Castro and Alejandra Onofre.
A lifetime resident of Floresville, Rick was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and painting, but his talents extended well beyond a canvas. Mechanically...
Vicenta "Quata" Marroquin
Aug 11, 2026
Ramona Vicenta “Quata” Marroquin Flores passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Floresville, Texas, at the age of 88. She was born on January 22, 1938, in Floresville, Texas, to Antonia Flores and Eugenio Marroquin.
A lifelong resident of Floresville, Quata was a hardworking woman who spent many years working in agriculture as a migrant worker. She knew the value...
Frank Peter Smith Guerrero
Aug 8, 2026
Frank Peter Smith Guerrero passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Floresville, Texas, at the age of 81. He was born on October 18, 1944, in Peterborough, England, to Elsie May Pelech and Tomas T. Guerrero.
A longtime resident of Floresville, Texas, Frank was a beloved member of the community. On December 21, 1966, he married the love of his...
Hilda Castro Martinez
Aug 7, 2026
Hilda Castro Martinez passed into her eternal rest on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Floresville, Texas, at the age of 72. She was born on October 25, 1953, in Floresville, Texas, to Alejandra Onofre and Reynaldo G. Castro.
A longtime resident of Floresville, Hilda was a woman of deep faith who loved Jesus and remained devoted to Christ throughout her life....
Lynda Joanne Kurtz
Aug 6, 2026
Lynda Joanne Kurtz passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 64. She was born on May 7, 1962, in Falfurrias, Texas, to Barbara Meeks and Leslie “Sonny” Kurtz, Jr.
Lynda spent much of her life on the farm and was no stranger to working with her hands. She enjoyed the outdoors, whether she...
Tommy Detamore
Aug 5, 2026
Oscar Thomas “Tommy” Detamore Jr., passed away on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 70. Tommy was born on September 8th, 1955, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Bertha and Oscar Thomas Detamore Sr.
Tommy grew up on Carter Mountain overlooking the historic Monticello, where his father and Uncle owned an apple orchard farm. His love of...
Paisley Lynn Korzekwa
Aug 4, 2026
Paisley Lynn Korzekwa passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on March 26, 2025, in San Antonio to Amanda and Dustin Korzekwa.
From Paisley’s first breath, it was clear that she carried something remarkable within her tiny frame. She was born with hypoplastic left...
Alice Flores Rios
Aug 2, 2026
Alice Flores Rios passed into her eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 85. She was born in Floresville, Texas on December 18, 1940, to Consuelo and Fernando G. Flores. A lifelong resident of Floresville, Alice devoted her life to caring for her beloved family.
Alice was a lifelong resident of Floresville and...
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