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Following their marriage, they joined Ray’s parents, Franklin Allan and Georgia McCoy Moody, in the ranching business, still family owned today.
Ruby Grace was widely known for her musical abilities and played the organ for the Baptist church in Rocksprings for at least 60 years. She was also in great demand for piano or organ in weddings, bridal showers, funerals, locally and out of town. Ruby Grace was a Baptist Sunday School teacher for over 40 years, and Ray served as a deacon. She was president of the former Rocksprings Music Club, PTA, a vice-president of Rocksprings Woman’s Club, and an honorary member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Ray and Ruby Grace were very involved in the early years of the International Brangus Breeders Association and Texas Brangus Breeders Association, attending shows and sales all over Texas and other states, their show stock often bringing home ribbons and trophies, some animals leaving a lasting legacy in the breed. Ray served as a director, vice-president and president of the TBBA.
Church, family, neighbors, friends and ranching were the love of Ruby Grace’s and Ray’s lives, serving them all with devotion.
Ruby Grace was predeceased by her parents, her husband Ray, to whom she was married 65 years, her sisters: Mary Pat Bruce, Alice Mayes, Marjorie Laurie; brothers: Dwight L. and Cloyd Moody; and her only two children: Dean Allan and Timothy Ray. Surviving family members are daughter-in-law, Edda Raye Moody; grandchildren: Mona Moody Havens and husband Terrell, DeAnna Del Moody, Cheryl Moody, Allen Ray Moody and wife Kathie, and great grandchildren, the twins Macaleigh and Caeden, and DeAnna’s daughter, Anna Marcella Moody. There are also numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends’ visitation was held in the First Baptist Church on February 24th from 2:00 to 4:00, and graveside services were held in the Rocksprings Cemetery at 11:00 o’clock February 25th, with Rev. Albert Green officiating. Pallbearers were Will Allison, Joe Baker, Carl Hyde, Sam Shanklin, Carroll Smith and Butch Wardlaw. Honorary pallbearers: Terrell Havens, Presley Hatley, Charles Carson, Keith Bradford, Jesse Aldrich, Bill Seale, Allen Smith, Jr., Gene Graham, L.J. Dean, Douglas McNealy and Francisco (Pancho) Ortiz.
Funeral arrangements were by Grimes Funeral Homes of Kerrville, Texas.
The family requests that any memorials be made to Edwards County EMS or the First Baptist Church of Rocksprings.
Marsh Shorty Walker of Uvalde died Feb. 12, 2008, in Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 91.
A graveside service with military honors will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Don Tumlinson officiating.
Walker was born June 28, 1916, in San Antonio to Lawrence B. and Nancy Simms Walker.
He is survived by one son, Tommy Walker and wife, Kathy, of Rocksprings; seven daughters, Nina Saenz of New Mexico, Sallie Palermo of League City, Sandra Beck and husband, Reggie, of Rockne, Mary Walker of Austin, Debbie Hooten and husband, Doby, of Mason, and Patsy Morris, Shirley Welch and husband, Billy, all of Uvalde; 18 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith, in 1980; one daughter, Elsie Sheedy; one son-in-law, David Sheedy; three sisters; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers wereTanner Walker, Herman Welch, Billy Welch, Gary Welch, Danny Welch, David McCutchen, Weldon McCutchen, Bill Earwood, Eddie Earwood, Kyle Gubernator and Frank Cantu.
The family suggests memorials to El Progreso Memorial Library, 301 W. Main St., Uvalde, TX 78801.
Arrangements by Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Del Rio.
Guadalupe R. Gonzales was born on December 8, 1928 and he left this world peacefully to be in heaven with Jesus on February 25, 2008. He was Connie’s soul mate. He was a beloved father and grandfather. He was kind and giving to those who he cared about.
Lupe is survived by his wife Connie of 46 years, sister Simona Reyes of Rocksprings and brother Jose Gonzales and wife Dolores of Booker, TX, son Armando Gonzales and wife Enriqueta of Brackettville, TX, son Guadalupe G. Gonzales and wife Irma of Rocksprings, TX and five grandchildren Armando Jr. and Diana of Brackettville and Lil’ Jerry, Leah and Noah Gonzales and many loving family and friends.
Lupe is preceded in death by his parents Leandro and Marceala Gonzales, brothers Alfredo, Leandro, Jesus and Alberto Gonzales.
Pallbearers were Ramiro Gonzales, Alberto Gonzales, Jr., Osvaldo Rendon, Evaristo Rendon,Jr., Thomas Sanchez and Juan Jimenez.
Honorary pallbearers were his past co-workers from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Services were held at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 with Father John Fiala officiating. Burial followed at the Rocksprings Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings.
Angelita G. Rios died on February 18, 2008 at the age of 82. She was born in Hondo on October 2, 1925 to Alejandro and Enriqueta Guedea. Angelita was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hondo. She married Jose Rios of Rocksprings on June 29, 1942. Angelita and Jose were blessed with five children.
Angelita along with her husband and children lived in Rocksprings many years ago. Two of her children were born in Rocksprings. The two eldest attended Rocksprings schools. They made life-long friends with many of the families in Rocksprings, which was always a home away from home for Angelita.
Angelita was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed all aspects of cooking, gardening, sewing and making a house a home. She took a very active role in her children’s education and was a room-mom and joined the local PTAs in the parochial and public schools. She was also active in the GI Forum Auxiliary and with the Guadalupana Society, even serving as president. Later in life she enjoyed traveling and being part of the Nutrition Center group.
Angelita is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters, Isidra Thaxton and Tomasa Aguilar, five brothers, Silverio, Frank, Domingo, Carlos and Fernando Guedea.
Survivors include two sisters, Eloisa Sanchez and Mary Brigida Aguilar, both of Hondo, two sons, J. A. Rios of Yancey and Ed Rios of Hondo, three daughters, Lita Garcia, Emily DeLeon and Delio Rios-Pedroza, all of Hondo, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter.
Rosary was recited by the Guadalupanas on Sunday, February 24 at Guinn Funeral Chapel. Mass was celebrated by Rev. Ken Dakin at St. John’s on Tuesday, February 26 with burial following at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Casketbearers were her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren: Isaac Keith DeLeon, Raven Adam DeLeon, Roland R. DeLeon, Steven R. DeLeon, G. Hector Garcia, Velma Roxanne Hernandez and Kimberly Amanda Tapia.
Arrangements were by Guinn-Horger Funeral Home, Hondo.