- Genoveva “Janie” Van Winkle, 71, of Rocksprings, Texas died October 2, 2007 at her home in Rocksprings. She was born January 16, 1936 in Rocksprings to Felipe Samora and Luz Verdusco Samora. She was preceded in death by her parents: Felipe and Luz Samora; daughter Gail Ann Van Winkle and granddaughter Lauren Ashley Taylor; five sisters: Maria Inez Ruiz, Manuela Hernandez, Magdalena Palacio, Modesta Samora and Virginia Rameriz. She is survived by children: Alicia Avila, Elias Barrera, Sr., Garrett Oines and Sierra Oines all of Rocksprings; Eddy Van Winkle and Michael Van Winkle of Junction, Texas; Bill Van Winkle of Boerne, Texas; Peggy Taylor of Austin, Texas; Rick Van Winkle of San Angelo, Texas; Tommy Van Winkle of Sonora, Texas; La Vina Van Winkle of Seattle, WA and Zena Van Winkle of Temple, Texas; twenty-two grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchidlren; one brother Eloy Samora, Sr. of Rocksprings; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services were held Friday, October 5, 2007 in the Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings with burial in the Rocksprings Cemetery. Pallbearers were Elias Barrera, Jr., Cody Van Winkle, Michael Van Winkle, Jr., Billy Van Winkle, Jr., Garrett Oines, Derek Van Winkle, Spencer Manley and Ryan Van Winkle. Father Ken Dakin officiated the services. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

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