Remembering Victoria's Lives
Victoria Area Remembers Five Residents: Families Share Stories of Loved Ones' Lives
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Patricia Blanton was born February 13, 1944, in El Campo, Texas, to Keneth and Helen Darsey. She was preceded in death by siblings Jake Darsey, Herbert Darsey, Julian Darsey, Louis Darsey, Douglas Miller, and Archie Van Ness. A visitation was set for 12:00 PM–2:00 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Pace Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM and a post-service gathering at the Cedar Point Club House.
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Lonnie Leslie Vickery Sr. was born March 4, 1939, in Rockport, Texas, to Wesley and Elizabeth Moses Vickery; he worked as a tugboat captain for LWR and as a utility operator for Alcoa for 35 years, retiring in 2000. He was known for sharing pecans from his trees and for operating a wildlife sanctuary that welcomed animals and friends; he was described as 'a very kindhearted man that never met a stranger.' A graveside service was planned for July 11, 2026 at Greenlawn Cemetery, with a post-service meal at the Port Lavaca VFW Hall; memorial donations may be made to La Ward United Pentecostal Church.
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Clinton Walker Caviel died June 2, 2026. All services were to be held Saturday, July 11 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Inez; visitation 10:00–11:00 AM, funeral 11:00 AM, with burial at Garcitas Creek Cemetery, 578 Church Rd in Inez.
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Jeremy Ian Partida, 41, died June 26, 2026. He was born May 6, 1985 in Victoria, Texas. He is survived by his wife Cassandra Hernandez, daughter Mila, and parents Roy and Teresa Partida. Visitation will be Friday, July 10, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, with a prayer service at 11:00 AM at Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Victoria.
Five Victoria-area residents died in recent weeks, and their families are gathering this week to say goodbye. Services for four of the five are scheduled for July 10–11, 2026, bringing communities across South Texas together in grief and remembrance, according to The Victoria Advocate.
The five individuals — Patricia Darsey Blanton, Lonnie Leslie Vickery Sr., Rita 'Toni' Wyer, Clinton Walker Caviel, and Jeremy Ian Partida — range in age from 41 to 87. Their lives touched tugboat docks, church pews, pecan trees, and family kitchen tables across the region, The Victoria Advocate reported.
Patricia Blanton, 82, Remembered as a Strong, Fun-Loving Woman
Patricia Darsey Blanton was born February 13, 1944, in El Campo, Texas. She passed away on July 4, 2026, surrounded by her family, according to The Victoria Advocate. She had survived a stroke in 2014 and was remembered by loved ones as strong and full of life.
She leaves behind a husband, two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six siblings. A Celebration of Life is set for 2:00 PM on July 11 at Pace Funeral Home, with a post-service gathering at the Cedar Point Club House, The Victoria Advocate noted.
Lonnie Vickery Sr., 87, Left a Legacy of Kindness and Pecan Trees
Lonnie Leslie Vickery Sr. was born March 4, 1939, in Rockport, Texas. He died June 26, 2026, surrounded by family. He spent 35 years as a utility operator for Alcoa, retiring in 2000, and earlier worked as a tugboat captain for LWR, according to The Victoria Advocate.
He was known for sharing pecans from his trees and for running a wildlife sanctuary at his home. Friends and animals alike were always welcome. He was described as 'a very kindhearted man that never met a stranger.' A graveside service is planned for July 11 at Greenlawn Cemetery, with a meal afterward at the Port Lavaca VFW Hall. Donations may go to La Ward United Pentecostal Church, The Victoria Advocate reported.
Jeremy Partida, 41, Leaves Behind Wife, Young Daughter, and Family
Jeremy Ian Partida was the youngest of the five. He was born May 6, 1985, in Victoria, Texas, and died June 26, 2026, at age 41. He is survived by his wife Cassandra Hernandez, daughter Mila, and his parents Roy and Teresa Partida, according to The Victoria Advocate.
A prayer service will be held July 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Angel Lucy's Funeral Home in Victoria. Visitation opens at 10:00 AM the same day. His siblings will also be in attendance to mourn alongside his immediate family, The Victoria Advocate noted.
Rita Wyer and Clinton Caviel Services Draw Community to Local Churches
Rita 'Toni' Wyer's Celebration of Life was held in Edna, Texas. She is survived by her husband JW Wyer, son Johnny Reckaway, granddaughter Stacy Reckaway, and sisters Carolyn Constanza and Peggy Larson. Her family asked for donations to the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent or Harbor Hospice, according to The Victoria Advocate.
Clinton Walker Caviel died June 2, 2026. All services are set for July 11 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Inez, Texas. Visitation runs from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by the funeral at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at Garcitas Creek Cemetery at 578 Church Road in Inez, The Victoria Advocate reported.
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