All Obituaries

James Lott, affectionally known as "Dale", "L. J" and "Dalle' Boy", was born to the late Jim and Bernice (Billups) Lott on January 20, 1940. On Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the age of 78, God called "Dale" to move to his new address in God's Heavenly Kingdom. Dale attended school at Goliad Colored Schools, F. W. Gross High School and other area school systems during the pre-integration era. He attended Minnehulla Baptist Church as a young boy....

Juanita "Janie" Vaquera Flores, 56, of Goliad, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. She was born in Laredo, TX on April 13, 1961 to the late Ramon and Emma Vaquera. Janie was a retired cook, a homemaker and dedicated her life to her kids and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gonzalo Flores Sr.; parents, Emma and Ramon Vaquera; and sister, Alicia Vaquera. She is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Marie Flores, sons, Gonzalo (Gaby) Flores and John Angel...

Gonzalo R. "Gunzi' Hernandez died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 6, 2018 in Goliad, TX at the age of 90. He was known as a kind and gentle man, Gonzalo is survived by his wife, Amelia "Mable"; children, Yvonne Rangei (Luz) of Goliad, Donna Boyer-Straub of Goliad, Mark Hernandez (Angela) of Goliad, Alisa Hernandez of San Antonio and sister, Margarita Baldez of San Antonio. He is preceded in death by his parents and inqavvs, first wife Otilia,...

CUERO – Roy Heine Jr., 76, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandpa (Pop) went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2016.  Roy was born on August 12, 1939 to Roy Heine Sr. and Velma Pauline Heine both deceased.  Roy was preceded in death by his loving wife “Kitty” Lillian Heine.    Dear father of Jenelle Kunkel and Russell Heine, and brother to Don Heine and James Heine. Roy was preceded in death by his three sisters, Juanelle Haskell,...

James T. Moses, 90 of Goliad died on June 3, 2016 in San Antonio surrounded by his family.  He was the son of James Lee and Annie Catherine (Brawley) Moses.  He was born in Floydada, TX on April 28, 1926.  He is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Grace E. Moses, a son, James R. Moses (Cherie) and a daughter Rebecca J. Smith (Tommy), three grandchildren, Michelle Smith, Walt Smith (Nikki) and Justin Moses (Carla), and three great grandchildren, Starlie, Peter and...

Boyer, Clifford G., 54, of Goliad died on May 18, 2016 in Goliad. He was the son of Gonzalo and Mable Hernandez. Clifford was born in Goliad on August 29, 1961. He is survived by his parents; a son, Brandon Boyer (Elizabeth); daughters, Aimee Boyer (Greg), Marlee Boyer (Daniel) and three  grandchildren, Brodie, Ava and Emma, a brother; Mark Hernandez (Angela),  sisters; Yvonne Rangel (Luz), Donna Boyer Garza, Dawn Sellers, Susan Boyer, Beth Barnard (Allen),...

Vivian Walker Rawlins, a long time resident of Goliad, Tx, was reunited with the love of her life, Guy Robert Rawlins, Jr. on Monday, May 9, 2016. They had been apart just a few days shy of 25 years and after living so many years as a widow, Vivian was peacefully called home. Born in Edna, Tx, to Ivy Vivian Yearwood and Avery Duke Walker, Vivian loved her family and her faith. She loved to reminisce about her childhood, climbing trees and fences and watching the ice being delivered in large...

Jewel Bego Strong of Fannin, died on April 28, 2016 in Fannin . She was born in Fannin on February 1, 1921, to Roscoe and Pauline Hoff Bego.   Jewel was a loving wife, Mother, daughter and sister to her family. She strived to make her home full of Love, Laughter, and great food.  She was a faithful volunteer in her church, Goliad Historical Commission and other local events.   Jewel is survived by, Daughters; Myra S Heard (Allen), Cynthia S Barfield (Bennie),...

GOLIAD - James Henry "Jim" Young - Goliad Blacksmith. After a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, Jim was promoted to glory on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the age of 90.  Jim was born January 20, 1926 to Marshal and Mary Angeline Williams Young.  He married Shirley A. Campbell on November 3, 1955 and had 2 children:  David James Young and Jill Ann Young McKinney, husband Steve, all of Goliad. Jim is survived by his wife and children, 3 granddaughters, 7...

David Valtine Vorpahl, Jr., 66, of Upper Meyersville passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was born on July 18, 1949 in Sequin to the late Hermine Barkmeyer and David V. Vorpahl, Sr. He graduated from Goliad High School in 1967 and served in the United States Navy as an E5 Engine Mechanic during the Vietnam War. He was employed for 32 years as a Produce Manager for HEB. After retiring, he opened David and Son in Upper Meyersville. On August 21, 1971 he married Barbara Ann Arnold...