The Obituary Section

Claude Raymond Zabava

, Texas

Claude Raymond Zabava 81 of Pleasanton passed away peacefully on March 26 2026 surrounded by loved ones after a private battle with cancer. Born August 30 1944 Claude lived a life of quiet strength steady kindness and lifelong learning. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in journalism and remained a proud Longhorn fan of all UT sports. He took his final breath at the closing buzzer of the UT vs. Purdue Sweet 16 basketball gamea fitting and beautiful end for a dedicated fan that no one could have scripted better. For nearly six decades Claude served the Pleasanton community through his State Farm Insurance agency. He built lasting relationships grounded in trust and reliability approaching his work and every interest with thoughtful study and dedication. Claude was an avid lifelong golfer who played at a high level well into his later years. In his…

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Jr. Roy "Buddy" Clark Anderson

, Texas

Roy Buddy Clark Anderson Jr. 71 of Charlotte Texas passed peacefully at his home on Thursday March 26 2026. He was born on February 3 1955 in Hondo Texas to Roy Clark Anderson Sr. and Walieta Marie Koemel Anderson. Buddy was the fifth child and only son of Roy Sr. and Walieta. Strongwilled and stubborn by nature those traits were softened by his deep love and unwavering devotion to his family. The Anderson family moved from Nacogdoches to Pleasanton before Buddys senior year of high school. It was during that senior year at Pleasanton High School that he met the love of his life Elizabeth Eichman. They graduated together in 1973 and were married in November of that same year. The young couple began their life together on the family farm in Charlotte Texas where their first child was born. In July 1974 Buddy enlisted in the United States Army.…

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Averil Lee AdamsFaulkner

, Texas

Averil McCaughan AdamsFaulkner a lifelong resident of Poteet passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 28 2026 at the remarkable age of 100 years and seven months. She was preceded in death by her parents Curtis McCaughan and Caroline Williams McCaughan her infant daughter Ava Rene Adams her son Bobby Adams of Poteet and her husbands Robert "Bob" Adams to whom she was married for more than 55 years and Calvin Ray Faulkner whom she married at the age of 78 and with whom she shared 12 years. Averil is survived by her daughter Michelle Adams McLean Ryan of Poteet her five grandchildren Curtis Adams Wanda of Poteet Cheryl Adams Feathers of Poteet Welsey Stevens Leah of Poteet Rolana Bourland of Memphis Tennessee and Kyna Mclean Garza Steve of San Antonio along with seven greatgrandchildren and ten greatgreatgrandchildren. A devoted homemaker Averil had a lifelong love of sewing crocheting…

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Jr David Lee Garza

, Texas

August 6, 1981

David was born on August 7 1981 in San Antonio Texas to David Lee Garza Sr. and Sandra CumpianReyes. He was a devoted husband loving father son brother and friend whose presence brought joy and strength to those around him. He is survived by his loving wife Rachel Garza with whom he shared 16 years together and 13 years of marriage their two sons David Lee Garza III and Davian Lane Garza his parents David Lee Garza Sr. Josie and Sandra CumpianReyes Gene his siblings Eric Garza Marco Cervantes Stephanie Matthew Mattilyn Destiny and Rigo and his grandmothers Barbara Garza and Andrea Cumpian. He is also survived by numerous extended family members and many lifelong friends who meant so much to him. David worked in the oilfield in South Texas as a Safety Technician where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. Outside of work he found…

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Olivia Lopez Garcia

, Texas

Olivia Garcia of Pleasanton passed away at home with family at her side on Thursday March 26 2026 in Pleasanton at the age of 83. She was born on June 2 1942 in Pleasanton TX to Antonia and Joaquin Lopez. Olivia loved dancing listening to music and working in her yard. She worked at Three Oaks Cafe for many years in the kitchen as a cook. Then went to work at Stage Stop Restraunt for several years. She then went on to work at Kountry Korner Steak Eggs where she was known as Grandma due to a grandson working there. She is survived by her daughters Theresa Terry Sanchez of Pleasanton and Alicia Garcia Juan of Pleasanton sons David Garcia and wife Yrma of Campbellton Angelo Garcia Terri of Poteet Jesse Garcia of Pleasanton and Clemente Garcia of San Antonio honorary sister Sista Lopez of Pleasanton 34 grandkids 49 great…

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