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

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.

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Victoria, Carol Davis, 91 of Victoria went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2023. Her life showed us what we could be, how we could give and what a well-lived life looked like. She was born August 30, 1931 in Hallettsville, Texas. She graduated in 1951 from Texas State University, formally known as SW Texas State and was proud to be a Bobcat. She married Barry W. Davis in 1953, who was killed in a car wreck at age 34. Her proudest achievement was raising 4 strong well-loved girls, Caron, Ivy, Geri, and Bari. They will remember her as a sparkling light of energy to keep up with their many school and 4-H activities, including sewing, cooking and raising lambs for the stock show. The livestock show was always a highlight for the family. She enjoyed attending every year. Her life was built around loving God and she instilled this in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She taught school for many years at Mission Valley before beginning a real estate career. As an owner and broker at Centerpoint Realty, she made many lifelong friends and colleagues. Retiring at age 82 tells you about her work ethic and her perseverance, but her favorite past time was ballroom dancing. Although she loved the entire spectrum, “the waltz” was one of her favorites. For many years, she competed and enjoyed the pageantry of wearing beautiful dance costumes and high heels. She showed compassion to anyone in need, including family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Barry, and her brother Travis Kubena. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Defibaugh of Hallettsville, her daughters, Caron Muntzel (Jim), Ivy Sullivan (Jody), Geri Watts (Charles) and Bari Lee (Tommy), grandchildren Chelsi Odom (Bryan), Kyndal Howard (Levi), Corbin Lee (Brittany), Chrystal Watts, and 8 great grandchildren Liam, Hazel, Otto, Cora Howard, Harper Lee and Brady, Kate, and Ava Odom. Pallbearers are Jim Muntzel, Jody Sullivan, Charles Watts, Tommy Lee, Wayne McCants and Ron Willms. Honorary pallbearers are Corbin Lee, Levi Howard and Bryan Odom. Visitation will be Saturday, March 4th from 2 to 4 PM at Grace funeral home 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, TX 77901. Services were Sunday, March 5th 2 pm at First United Methodist Church 407 W. Bridge St. in Victoria, Texas 77901. A private burial was held at Westside Cemetery later in the day in Yorktown, Texas. Carol says “Go Astros!” Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www. gracefuneralhome.net. Arrangements and services are under the personal care of Grace Funeral Homes & Cemeteries.