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Harding Lee Ward, Jr, age 84, entered into rest on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Plano, Texas. He was born on September 10, 1941 in Brackettville, Texas.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at The First Baptist Church, 301 N. Ann St, Brackettville, Texas.

Interment of ashes will be held at a later date at the Masonic Cemetery, Brackettville, Texas.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Homes, Del Rio/Brackettville, Texas, (830) 778-2020. Serving families with dignity and respect.

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Enedelia Garcia Arteaga, age 85, of Del Rio, Texas, peacefully passed surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 5, 1941, in Ciudad Acuna to Theodoro and Juanita Garcia.

Enedelia was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose life centered around her family. She shared 70 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Margarito O. Arteaga Sr., creating a legacy of love, strength, and unity that will continue for generations.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodoro and Juanita Garcia, along with numerous brothers and sisters.

Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Margarito O. Arteaga Sr.; her children, Juanita Castenada and husband Mario Castenada, Margarito G. Arteaga Jr. and wife Alma Arteaga, and Jorge Luis Arteaga and wife Rosa Arteaga.

She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Amanda Arteaga, Armando Arteaga, Alberto Arteaga, Alex Arteaga, Mario Castaneda, Michael Castaneda, Jorge Luis Arteaga Jr., and Amy Jo Arteaga; along with 13 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy and pride to her life.

Enedelia will be remembered for her kindness, dedication to her family, and the love she gave so freely to everyone around her. Her presence, wisdom, and warm heart will be deeply missed but forever treasured by all who knew her.

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday."

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 509 W. Garza St., Del Rio, Texas

Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 5144 HWY 90 East, Del Rio, Texas

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Homes, Del Rio, Texas, (830) 778-2020. Serving families with dignity and respect.

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Olivia H. Sifuentes entered into rest on May 26, 2026, in Del Rio, Texas. She was born on July 1, 1935 in Cd. Acuña, Coahuila. Mexico.

She is survived by her daughter, Angelica Huitron Sifuentes; granddaughters, Claudia Rodriguez Huitron, Tania Rodriguez Huitron, and Rosa Rodriguez Huitron; and great-granddaughters, Allison Rodarte Rodriguez, Ximena Rodarte Rodriguez, Julissa Manriquez Rodriguez, and Rubi Manriquez Rodriguez.

There are no funeral arrangements scheduled at this time. Services are under the care of Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Homes in Del Rio, Texas, (830) 778-2020. Serving families with dignity and respect.

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Carol Ann Halamicek Pendergrass passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 25th, at her home in Del Rio, Texas.

Born May 22, 1944, in El Campo, Texas, to the late Dr. John Florian Halamicek and Kathleen Sullivan Halamicek, Carol was a 1962 graduate of El Campo High School. Known for her fun and outgoing personality, Carol’s popularity and extracurricular involvement were only matched by her outstanding academic achievements.

Off to the University of Texas in Austin after High School graduation, Carol attended UT for three years until her plans for Medical School were sidetracked when she met a young Aggie named Carl Pendergrass after their mothers, who lived across the street from each other in El Campo, conspired for them to meet. They married on March 18, 1965, and moved to Houston, Texas, where Carl took a job with Superior Oil Company and attended South Texas School of Law at night. As expected, Carol remained committed to her academic pursuits, continuing her education and graduating in 1968 from the renowned College of Pharmacy at the University of Houston. A career she would both practice and enjoy for her entire professional life.

It was during their time in Houston that Carl and Carol welcomed three children: Lisa, Douglas and David. When Carl took a position with the Newton Law Firm in Del Rio, Texas, the family packed up and moved west. Shortly after arriving, son John joined the family.

Whether in Del Rio or when the family moved to El Campo, Texas, in 1984, and then back to Del Rio in 1993, Carol enjoyed a very busy life as both the matriarch of her family and as a member of various social and service-oriented clubs such as The Garden Club, The Pan American Club, and Republican Women of Texas. A lifelong Christian, she also served her churches in Del Rio and El Campo in many capacities and on many committees. Somehow, through her hectic life as Wife, mother, and Volunteer, Carol developed an extended list of lifelong friendships as well as being “Mom” to many of her children’s friends. Never knowing a stranger, there was nothing an extrovert like Carol enjoyed more than a wonderful visit with a friend, catching up over a glass of wine and sharing each other’s latest news.

Family was everything, and life was meant to be lived. Even after losing her beloved Carl in 2013, Carol did not slow down. Whether it was traveling, visiting her friends and family, volunteering, staying active at her church, or just going to the casino with her lady friends, to her, age was just a number, and her zeal and passion for life kept her busy enjoying her journey. Truly a life well lived and one we should all be so hopeful for ourselves. Carol will be missed by many, but her life will always be celebrated.

Carol Ann Halamicek Pendergrass is survived by her children: daughter Lisa Rogenes and husband Vince of Frisco; son Douglas and wife Toni of Farmington, NM; son David of Katy; and son John and wife Becky of Del Rio. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth Pendergrass, Jenson Rogenes, Jonathan Rogenes, John Reed Pendergrass, Kate Pendergrass, Mila Rogenes, Aiden Pendergrass, Bannon Pendergrass, Douglas Pendergrass, Raylee Pendergrass, and Hadley Pendergrass. She is also survived by her brother, John Thomas Halamicek, and wife, Susan, of El Campo.

She is preceded in death by her husband Carl Pendergrass, her parents Dr. John and Kathleen Halamicek, and her granddaughter Savannah Pendergrass.

Viewing will be held on Friday, May 29th, from 5pm to 8pm at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Del Rio, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30th, at 11a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Del Rio, Texas, with the Reverend Arnoldo L. Romero officiating.

Following a graveside service at the Masonic Cemetery in Del Rio, Texas, an opportunity to meet with the family and celebrate Carol’s life will be held in the St. James Episcopal Church dining hall.

Flowers can be sent to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. If preferred, donations can be made to St. James Episcopal Church.

Pallbearers are: Vince Rogenes, Jenson Rogenes, John Reed Pendergrass, Aiden Pendergrass, Bannon Pendergrass, and Douglas Pendergrass. Honorary pallbearers: John Halamiceck and Jonathan Rogenes.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Homes, Del Rio, Texas, (830) 778-2020. Serving families with dignity and respect.

This obituary was prepared and published by Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Homes.

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Ernest Frank Koog, III, 69, of Del Rio, Texas, took his final ride into the sunset on May 17, 2026. Born on November 7, 1956, to Ernest Frank Koog, Jr. and Fannie Viola Koog, Frank touched many lives with his wisdom, cowboy humor, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.

Frank dedicated 25 years to the Department of the Air Force Civil Service, ultimately retiring from Laughlin Air Force Base as an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic. He was known by his peers for his honesty, tireless work ethic, and keen problem-solving skills. Prior to that, Frank spent his days and nights cowboying under the West Texas skies as a ranch manager.

Frank was a cowboy through and through, known for his grit, infectious laugh, and quiet wisdom. Above all, he loved his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Lauree Ann Koog; his children and their spouses, Elizabeth Marie Koog (Lizette) and Melissa Ann Bahena (Netza); and his four grandchildren, Noah Mitchell, Anna Marie, Jake Martin, and Luke Madden, who adored their Papa. Frank is also survived by many other family and friends who will deeply miss him.

Frank would tell you not to shed a tear, but instead to tip your hat, saddle up, and keep moving forward.

Cremation has taken place, and memorial service will be held on May 29, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM with a recitation of the holy rosary at 6:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Del Rio, Texas. A Mass celebrating his life will be held the following day, May 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a procession to Westlawn Cemetery immediately following the Mass.

Additionally, a Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Lorina’s Cantina, where friends and family are invited to share stories and a glass of whiskey. As Frank would say, “Can’t dance, can’t rodeo, might as well.”

Frank’s legacy of humor, perseverance, and lifelong learning will be carried forward by those who had the privilege of knowing him. His remarkable life will forever stand as a testament to the power of an indomitable spirit filled with curiosity, strength, and love.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Homes, Del Rio, Texas, (830) 778-2020. Serving families with dignity and respect.

Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home - Del Rio