The Obituary Section

Saul Leyva

, Texas

Saul William Leyva beloved father papa and friend 72 of Iowa Park TX passed away on Monday March 30 2026. Saul was born on August 17 1953 in Chicago Illinois. He was a part of the last official draft and went into the United States Air Force where he served from 19721979 as a weather equipment technician and received the National Defense Service Medal AF Longevity Service Award and the AF Good Conduct Medal with one oak leaf cluster. After being honorably discharged he went into civil service where he served 40 years throughout Chanute AFB Lowry AFB while finishing at Sheppard AFB. Saul liked to volunteer with Christmas in April as well as helping to coach various sports such as football at Petrolia. Saul loved hunting with friends and dedicated the whole month of October to it every year. He loved woodworking working on cars engines and guns. He…

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Samuel Steele

, Texas

July 13, 1996

Samuel Ellis Steele was born on July 14 1996 in St. Francois County Missouri to Henry Frazier Steele III and Carol Ann Phillips Steele. Sam was a devoted father who loved his family deeply and a cherished friend to all who knew him. He was intelligent and deeply emotional someone who felt things profoundly and truly cared about the people in his life. He had a joyful spirit always eager to make others laugh and bring happiness to those around him. With a strong competitive nature whether at work playing games or in everyday life Sam always gave his best and pushed himself to excel. He was hardworking and maintained a positive outlook even when faced with lifes challenges. Through it all he persevered and gave generously to those he loved. Sam will always be remembered as a loving parent and loyal friend. He was preceded in death by his…

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Connie Charlene Catlin Rusk

, Texas

Connie Charlene Catlin Rusk went home peacefully on March 27 2026 surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. With a life rooted in faith she is now in a joyous reunion with her Lord and Savior and her loved ones. Charlene was born on November 2 1934 in Iowa Park Texas to Cecil and Vida Robinson Catlin. She attended Iowa Park High School and built a beautiful life with her husband Garland Rusty Rusk whom she married on October 13 1951. Together they shared 64 years of devotion partnership and hard work building successful family businesses including Park Tank Truck Services and Rusk Production. Charlene lived with a generous spirit and a servants heart. She was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Sorority the Iowa Park Garden Club and a faithful charter member of Lakeview Church of God where she served joyfully throughout her life. A cancer survivor…

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Dr. Ronald Thielman

, Texas

March 29, 2026

Dr. Ronald Moncrief Thielman a gifted musician devoted educator and beloved husband father and grandfather passed away on March 30 2026 surrounded by family. Ronald was born July 27 1936 to the late Henry Thielman and Joyce Moncrief Thielman in Chicago Illinois. Ron graduated from Arkansas State Teachers Collegenow the University of Central Arkansasin 1958 with a Bachelor of Music Education. He went on to earn a masters degree from the University of North Texas and was later awarded an honorary Doctorate of Music from the Conservatorio Nacional de Msica in Mexico City a testament to his remarkable contributions to the field. He began his teaching career in the public schools of Missouri and Arkansas spending six years shaping young musicians. One of his most cherished roles was serving as band director in Marianna Arkansas where under his leadership the program tripled in size and earned numerous awards. Rons university…

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Jose Reyes

, Texas

A vigil service and visitation will be held between 6 and 8 p.m. on Monday April 6 2026 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls with Deacon David Bindel. Burial with full military honors will be held at 200 p.m. on Tuesday April 7 2026 at Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Peling was born on June 5 1936 to the late Jose and Deloris Cruz Reyes in Merizo Guam. After graduating from high school he furthered his education going to a college in Fresno California and Excelsior College in New York. Peling was drafted into the United States Army. After his Army tour he proudly served in the United States Air Force for a total military career of 29 years. While in the Air Force he obtained Chief Master Sergeant. Peling met…

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