Telesfore Leonard Rapstine

Telesfore Leonard Rapstine

Telesfore Rapstine Obituary

Published by Rhodes Funeral Home - Karnes City on Dec. 18, 2018.
Telesfore was born on January 5, 1928 and passed away in December 2018. Telesfore was a resident of Texas at the time of passing. Tel attended grade school, grades 1 thru 6, at the Maize Crossing school and St Stanislaus School. At age 17 he joined the Merchant Marines and made a passage across the Atlantic Ocean on a ship transporting Wheat to Europe. Visitation will be held Wednesday December 19, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rhodes Funeral Home in Karnes City. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. that evening. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday December 20, 2018 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City, Tx. Burial will follow at the Falls City Cemetery. Read Less Rhodes Funeral Home, Inc. [email protected] 115 S Esplanade St. Karnes City, Texas 78118 Prayer Service Rhodes Funeral Home, Inc. [email protected] 115 S Esplanade St. Karnes City, Texas 78118 Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Catholic Church 211 W Meyer St. Falls City, Tx 78113 Express your condolences with flowers sent to Telesfore's memorial service Or, Order By Phone 888-579-7953 Code: 2010203P View & Sign.

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