No services are planned at this time.

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Services are pending.

Arrangements by Pennington Funeral Home, San Marcos, Texas, 512-353-4311. www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

Tom L. Bambrick, of San Marcos, Texas, beloved and cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 3, 2010, at the age of 88.  He was born the son of Tavy and Bessie (Wolford) Bambrick, in Houston, Texas on August 29, 1922.

Tom graduated from Jeff Davis High School in Houston, Texas. He attended Northwestern State in Natchitoches, La.  and was all conference on the 1942 championship football team.  He married Juanita Craig on May 8, 1943 in Natchitoches, La. and their marriage was a testimony to friends and family for 67 years.  Tom joined the United States Marine Corp in May of 1943 and served as a First Lieutenant with the 6^th Marine Division on Okinawa during World War II, the Cold War in Northern China and the Korean Conflict.  When he returned from the war, he served as the first athletic director and first football coach with the Spring Branch School District. Later, he also served as head coach and athletic director in LaGrange, Texas. Tom and Juanita came to San Marcos in 1965 where he went to work for the Gary Job Corps and completed his career at San Marcos High School. 

Tom was a man of God.  He enjoyed his family, golfing, fishing, hunting, and keeping up his yard.  Throughout the years he was known as Mr. “fix-it” and was always willing to come to the rescue when others needed help.  He was not only the best Papaw but the “hero” of all his grandchildren.

Tom’s parents and two sisters preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife, Juanita Craig Bambrick; son, Tommy Bambrick and wife Klare of Houston; Donna Riefkohl and husband, Rief of Bellville, Texas; grandchildren, Roxy Riefkohl of Katy, Matt Riefkohl of Richmond, Lily Riemer and husband, Will of Dallas and Tyler Bambrick of WestPoint, NY; great granddaughter, Abigail Riemer and nieces, Sharon Goodman and husband James, of Groveton and Sherry Antonio and husband Hero of Houston.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom’s name may be made to The First United Methodist Church, 129 West Hutchison, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 A.M., Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas.  A Celebration of Tom’s life will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 10, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church of San Marcos.

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Lilly loved birds and butterflies, working in her garden and doing crossword puzzles . Being a keen supporter of nature conservation , she especially loved the scenic beauty of the wild and remote Davis Mountains. In her earlier years she enjoyed the pleasurable art of stained glass making.

Her parents, and a brother, Hubert Whitaker preceded her in death.

 Lilly is survived by her husband, Robert Norman, whom she married in the Whitaker Chapel in North Carolina on May 18, 1943; son, Robert B. Norman, Jr. and wife, LaVerne of Grand Saline, Texas; two daughters, Martha Kendrick and husband, Bill of The Woodlands, Texas, and Nancy Norman of San Marcos, Texas; brother, Wilson Whitaker and wife, Jacque of Atlanta, Georgia;  twin-sister, Emma Thomson and husband, Curt of Topsail Beach, North Carolina, and Nina Beavans of Enfield, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Marilyn Whitaker of Raleigh, North Carolina; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lilly’s memory may be made to The Nature Conservancy-Texas, P.O. Box 1440, San Antonio, Texas 78295-1440, Tel. 210-224-8774.

A Come & Go to celebrate Lilly’s life will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., on Saturday, September 11, 2010, in Todd Hall at the First United Methodist Church in San Marcos.

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Anita loved to read and had the most wonderful friends in San Marcos, especially Karen, Ronda and Richard.  She will be dearly missed by everyone.

Her husband, Joseph David Chase, whom she married in Boerne, Texas on April 20, 1991, and a daughter, Stephanie Chase preceded her in death.  She is survived by her parents; stepdaughter, Tracy Sawyer and husband, Milton of Georgia; stepbrothers, Keith Grigg of North Carolina, and Brian Grigg of Florida; Aunt Betty Conwell and husband, Charlie; cousins, Donna Stats and husband, Ted, Andy Southards and wife, Casey, Barry Hughes and wife, Julia, Lexy Hughes and Tyler Hughes.

 Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home at 2:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 25, 2010.  Funeral Services will follow  at 3:00 P.M., on Wednesday, in the Pennington Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Merlin Starr officiating.

Family requests contributions in memory of Anita be made to CTMC Hospice Care, 1315 IH-35 North, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

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Visitation 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 24, 2010.  Graveside Services 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.

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Visitation 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 23, 2010. Funeral Services  11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at the Abundant Life Christian Church in San Marcos.  Interment Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.

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On Monday August 16 @ 3:16 am our beloved Nancy left this world to join the Lord and all the angels. At the time of her death she was surrounded by beloved family and friends. Nancy was born on May 16, 1964 and passed away at the young age of 46. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Florentino & Fileberta Martinez, Juanita Duran and her sister Rebecca Martinez. She is survived by husband, Roland Gomez; daughter, Dana Salazar(Joe); and  son,  Larry Salazar (Ashley);   parents, Leandro (Marty) and Virginia Martinez; sisters, Lydia Juarez (Ernest), Lisa Martinez; and brother, Marty James Martinez(Bertha). She also leaves behind her wonderful nieces and nephews, John Paul Juarez (Christa), Bianca & Amanda Juarez, Gabriela & James Daniel Martinez, and Jonathan Martinez. She leaves behind her adorable pet dog (Chula). A special thank you to her best friend Peggy Mireles who was always by Nancy’s side until the end and to the wonderful ICU staff at CTMC in San Marcos, Texas.  Services for Nancy were held on Saturday August 21, 2010 @ St. Johns Catholic Church in San Marcos, Texas. Nancy requested that she be cremated and to have a memorial service at the Lockhart State Park at a later date.

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Eunice was a member of the First Baptist Church in San Marcos for many years.

Her husband, Robert (R.D.) McCelvey (2008); son-in-law, P.H. Barnes; grandsons, Rob McCelvey and Brett McCelvey; and great-grandson, James Jones preceded her in death.  She is survived by two sons, R.B. McCelvey and wife, Becky of Luling, and Rex McCelvey of Cotulla; four daughters, Maxine Barnes of New Braunfels, Shirley Saathoff of San Marcos, Lajean McCelvey of San Antonio, and Jo Jones and husband, Randy of Marble Falls; sister, Nollie Woolley of Houston; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Private family graveside services will be held.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311.  Obituary and guestbook online at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

Jose Cruz Jaimes Ramirez of Kyle, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2010, at the age of 71.  He was born January 1, 1939 in Mexico, to Jose Cruz and Martha Celia (Ramiriez) Jaimes.

A devoted family man, Jose loved fishing and anything to do with horses.  He enjoyed cooking with a passion, watching television and especially “western” movies.

His parents;  wife, Anastasia Maria Jaimes; and a great-granddaughter, Kayla Jaimes preceded him in death.  He is survived by his son, John Albert Jaimes and wife, Winn of Kyle, and Michael Barrera of Mexico; daughters, Nery Jaimes of Kyle, and Maria L. Rux and husband, Paul of Houston; sister, Silvia Garza of Austin; grandson, John Abert Jaimes, Jr.; granddaughter, Jennifer L. Jaimes; one nephew and three nieces.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 17, 2010, in the Pennington Memorial Chapel.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Morrison, Dr. Hays, Dr. Schop and Dr. Farenkamp for their kind care of Jose during his illness.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311.  Obituary and guestbook online at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com