Obituaries

Peggy (Braden) Van Pelt

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Peggy’s long, hard fought battle with cancer ended on March 7, 2023 with the help of God. She endured the tough lengthy battle through perseverance and faith. She fought bravely and courageously as long as she could.

Julio “Jules” Webb Longoria, Jr.

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Julio “Jules” Webb Longoria, Jr., age 94, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving children. He was born in Cuero on Wednesday, July 11, 1928, to the late Julio and Heladia Longoria. He was married to his soulmate, Ida Reyna Longoria, for 64 years. He is preceded in death by Ida and his parents.

Joyce Jannice Langston Knox

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Joyce Jannice Langston Knox went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 9, 2023. Joyce will be laid to rest with the love of her life James on March 17, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1930 to Elmer Langston and Helen Jannice Johns in Electra, Texas. She attended Electra High School then Texas Christian University where she met a tall handsome basketball player James Knox who would become her constant companion for the next 70 years.

Alva Louise (Leubert) Arndt

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Alva Louise (Leubert) Arndt Alva Louise Arndt, age 95, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born on January 21, 1928 to John Leubert Jr.

Herman George Keseling IV

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Herman George Keseling IV ‘Duke’, 56, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born July 21, 1966 in Cuero to Herman G. Keseling III and Shirley M. Neitch. He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson’s, playing in the mud with his truck, hunting and fishing. His absolute pride and joy was his granddaughter, Hazel Sheila Grace Valentine.

Kenneth Wayne Newman

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Kenneth Wayne Newman Kenneth Wayne Newman, 77, of Meyersville passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born February 4, 1946, in Beeville to the late Elizabeth and Ralph E.

Michael Craig Collins

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Michael Craig Collins was born April 14, 1953, in New York, NY to Kenneth R. and Mildred Collins.

Abigail Soria-Borrego

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Abigail Soria-Borrego Miss Abigail Soria- Borrego, 54, of Cuero passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born December 19, 1968 in Phar, Texas to Crispin Soria and Catalina Borrego. She was a homemaker and loved being a caregiver to the elderly. She enjoyed cooking and sewing and she loved her nieces and nephews.