The Obituary Section

Florence Bailey

, Texas

September 19, 2025

Florence Marie Bailey age 67 passed away peacefully on July 30 2026. She was born on June 27 1959 and was a beloved mother grandmother and friend whose loving spirit touched the lives of many. Florence was preceded in death by her husband David Paul Kleis who passed away on September 20 2025. She is survived by her three daughters Peggy Gilmore Nancy Foreman and Bobby Jo Foreman as well as her 11 grandchildren who will forever cherish the memories they shared with her. Florence was a loving and joyful person who brought warmth and happiness to her family. She was hardworking outgoing and generous with her love always giving of herself and caring deeply for those around her. Florence had a vibrant personality and loved everyone with all her heart. She had a special love for floral aesthetics and styling and enjoyed working with her hands. She never minded…

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Theodore Tobar

, Texas

May 7, 1980

TJ was born on May 8 1980 in Taft Texas to Eva Moreno and Pedro Tobar. He will be deeply missed and will forever leave a lasting impression on the hearts of all who knew and loved him. TJ was preceded in death by his father Pete Tobar and his grandparents Pedro and Tomasa Tobar and Beningo and Jovita Moreno. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Eva Tobar of Sinton Texas brother Ricardo Tobar Marisella of Corpus Christi Texas sisters Lisa Castillo Joey Aceves of Sinton Texas and Jeanelle Tobar Orellana Jose of Louisiana along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday August 24 2026. The family will receive guests from 500 PM to 900 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Sinton. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 700 PM that same evening at the funeral home. TJ was born…

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Julia Trevino Alvarez

, Texas

Julia Trevino Alvarez passed away peacefully on August 13 2026 after a long illness. She was 60 years old. Julia was born on July 23 1966 in Three Rivers Texas to Adela Licon and Jesus Trevino. A lifelong resident of Taft Julia was the only daughter in a family filled with brothers. She was truly a princess in every sense of the word lovingly cherished and always looked after by her parents and brothers. Julia was a familiar and welcoming face in the Taft community. As the owner and operator of Dairy Queen she greeted countless residents with courtesy kindness and her beautiful smile. She was well known and loved by her patrons many of whom knew her not only as a business owner but as a friend. Julia later continued serving her community as a paraprofessional with Taft ISD. Above all else Julia was a devoted and loving mother…

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