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Elizabeth Swize Obituary
Elizabeth Ann Swize, age 76, of Hobson, TX, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009, in San Antonio, TX. She was born July 12, 1933 in Hobson TX to Frank T. Huehlefeld and Agnes Roesler Huehlefeld. She married Daniel Swize on November 11, 1953 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hobson, TX. Elizabeth was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society, she also was a member of the KJZT. She served as Karnes County Deputy Clerk for 19 years and later as the County Clerk for 29 years; serving a total of 48 years with Karnes County. She is survived by her husband Daniel Swize of Hobson; son Russell Swize and wife Carol of Hobson; granddaughter Kasey Swize of Hobson; step granddaughter Krysten Gabriel and her son Dylan of Tomball, TX; and step grandson David Gabriel and wife Melissa and their daughter Trinity of Tomball. She is preceded in death by her parents. A rosary will be recited 7 PM, Friday, October 9, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hobson with the funeral mass being celebrated 10 AM, Saturday, October 10, 2009 also at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Hobson Cemetery. The on-line guest book may be signed at rhodesfuneralhomeinc.com.
Funeral services are entrusted to:
Rhodes Funeral Home of Karnes City, TX.
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October 9, 2009
My only contact with Elizabeth Swize was shen she was the county clerk. She was a true public servant who always greeted me with a smile and made me feel like I was family. Unfortunately,
there are very few people like her left on this planet...John George, Victoria, Texas
Hope Anaya Osuna
October 9, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to your family, she will be dearly missed, we have known each other for ever,but she is in a better place.god bless the entire family. love Rene Osuna and family and mom Hope Anaya Osuna,and Norma-Jean
October 9, 2009
To the family of Elizabeth with our deepest sympathy. Though it was only a short time ago we met Elizabeth, my husband always enjoyed visiting with her. He enjoyed her company and jokes she always had for him. She will be dearly missed. Our prayers are with you during this time and may God bless the entire family.
Carlos Campos & Family
Cami Swierc
October 9, 2009
To the Swize Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Ms. Liz always put a smile on my face whenever I saw her. Russ, Carol and Daniel just remember she is looking down on you all knowing how much she was and still is loved. May God Bless your family.
Love you Guys
Richard & Cami
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