Obituaries

Refugio Nunez, 1949-2024

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Rufugio Nunez 74, of Munday passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 24, 2024. He was born April 12, 1949 to Santos and Eulalia (Perez) Nunez. He and Juana Guerra were married Dec. 1, 1968. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rhineland.

Charles W. Kirschner

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Charles W. Kirschner (Charlie), 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 8, 2024. Funeral services were held at Covenant United Methodist Church in Austin, Saturday, March 2, 2024. Charles was born Dec. 21, 1944, to W.C. and Marjorie Kirschner. He graduated from Munday High School in 1962 and the University of Texas (Austin) in 1966 (computer science). Charles served in the army during the Vietnam War.

Judy Bell Leaverton

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OBITUARIES Judy Bell Leaverton, 81, of Knox City, passed away on Feb. 14, 2024, with her devoted husband Bert by her side.

Ruben Hernandez, 1950-2024

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Ruben F. Hernandez Sr., 73, of Munday, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2024. A graveside service was held at the Rochester Cemetery, Deacon Mike Hernandez officiated under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Rochester. Rosary was held at St. George Catholic Church in Haskell, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.

Ruby Marie Burns, 1935-2024

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Ruby Marie Burns, resident of Goree, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2024, at 8:10 in the Haskell Healthcare Nursing Center. Ruby was born on Jan. 12, 1935 to Verna and Neva Merrifield in Sayre, OK. She married Tuffy Burns and together they had eight children. They raised two boys and five girls. They were married for 66 years before Tuffy died in 2012.