Lou Ann McKenzie, 86, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2021, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by family and her grand-dog Gigi. Lou Ann’s passing was on the same date as her mother, Ione Lowry, 35 years earlier.
Lou Ann Lowry was welcomed into the world by her parents, Lloyd George Lowry and Florence Ione Booles Lowry, on Sept. 10, 1934, in Weatherford, Texas. Lou Ann was the middle child, with two older brothers, Bobby and Billy, and three younger sisters, Margie, Linda, and Lynn.
Juan Reyna Sanchez entered into rest on Feb. 17, 2021. He was born on July 8, 1932, to Rumaldo and Maria Sanchez.
Banette Bryce entered into rest on Feb. 9, 2021. She was born Oct. 11, 1956, to David and Aluerna Bryce.
Buni was a member of the Pecos County Memorial Hospital auxiliary and a hospice volunteer, and was an active member of Church of Christ.
Buni was preceded in death by her parents, David and Aluerna Bryce.
She is survived by her sister Belinda Faulk; niece Melanie Farrell; and great grandnieces, Brenna Margan Farrell and Allison Cassidy Farrell.
Sharon Conner went to be with the Lord on Feb. 11 2021.
She loved being around people, and working with the public. She started working at what is now Lowe’s in 1976, retiring in 2011.
Sharon loved playing the piano at her church, and singing hymns.
Enedina C. Baeza entered into rest on Feb. 12, 2021. She was born on Feb. 13, 1940, to Manuel and Anita Contreras.
She was an excellent cook who loved to dance, and was a friend to everyone. Her quick wit and charm would win you over.
Enedina was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Anita Contreras; her husband Ramon Baeza, Sr.; and grandchild Brianna Skye Baeza.
Lorena Renteria Ramirez entered into rest on Feb. 12, 2021. She was born Sept. 18, 1980, to Aurelio and Amelia Renteria.
Lorena was a fantastic nurse who always put others before herself. She loved to spend her days off with her granddaughter and mother. She enjoyed watching her children play sports. She was loved by many people. She lit up the room with her smile, and made everyone laugh with her funny remarks.
Lorena was preceded in death by her father, Aurelio Renteria.
Congressman Tony Gonzales joined Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., Congressman Michael McCaul, Congressman Van Taylor, Congressman August Pfluger, Congressman Randy Weber, Congressman John Carter, Congressman Michael Cloud, Congressman Roger Williams, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Congressman Kevin Brady, Congressman Louie Gohmert, Congressman Dan Crenshaw, Congressman Chip Roy, and Congressman Jodey C.
It has been over four months since active COVID-19 cases in Pecos County have dropped below 20 people.
On Tuesday, Feb. 16 the active case number reported in the county was 18 – the lowest number reported since Sept. 28, 2020.
There have been 17 new cases reported from Feb. 9 to Feb. 16 and 26 recoveries, moving the active case number down by 10 since Feb. 9.
