Bobby Don Cardwell, 86, of Fort Stockton, Texas, peacefully passed away on Feb. 1, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 2, 1934, to Hal and Irene Cardwell in Celeste, Texas.

Bobby was a God-fearing man who never met a stranger. He always lit up the room with his smile wherever he was. Family gatherings were always fun because we could count on him to make everyone laugh. Bobby was the most loving husband, father, and papaw who will be greatly missed by all. 

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) sent a letter Monday to the Texas Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel requesting to designate Fort Stockton in Pecos County as a COVID-19 vaccination hub.

“As we continue to combat the coronavirus pandemic, we have to ensure that even the most rural areas of our district have the same access to the vaccine as those in our cities,” said Congressman Gonzales. “Designating Fort Stockton as a vaccine hub would allow us to disperse the vaccine more quickly and efficiently.”

Lilia Beanes Morales went peacefully to be with her Lord, surrounded by her children on Jan. 30, 2021. She was born on May 17, 1926, to Luciano and Gabriela Beanes.

Lilia was preceded in death by her parents, Luciano and Gabriela Beanes; her husband Lorenzo A. Morales; and her grandchildren Jorge Morales, Beckie Sewell, and Patrick Joel Martinez.

Sandra “Sandi” Kay Tinkler, loving mother and grandmother, fulfilled her life’s work on Jan. 29, 2021, at the age of 77. She was born on Dec. 26, 1943, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Kenneth and Sylvia Drumm.