Holmgreen Mortuary

11/05/2025

Landing in a different time zone can feel disorienting and exhausting if you’re unprepared. Read the article below to discover a few ways to beat jet lag as you travel.

Experiencing jet lag is almost inevitable after most long haul flights but there are some simple ways to minimize the effects.

11/04/2025

Sylvia Cortinas Lopez, age 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. She was born on January 30, 1957, in Laredo, Texas to Rey Cortinas, Sr. and Beatrice Garza Cortinas.

Sylvia lived her life for her family and her home; she was a dedicated and family-oriented woman who devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing chalupa, cooking authentic Mexican meals like enchiladas, tamales, Atole de arroz and baking pan de polvo. Sylvia loved watching scary movies with her grandchildren, and She especially enjoyed trips to Kickapoo Casino with her beloved husband; she was happy just to be able to share her time and love with her family. Sylvia was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Rey and Beatrice Cortinas, Sr.; daughter baby girl Lopez; sisters Olga Laurel, and Rebecca Vasquez.

Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her husband Oscar Lopez, Jr.; children Oscar Lopez III (Yvette), Maria Guadalupe Curiel (Alejos Jr.), Pedro Lopez (Evelyn) and Linda Ann Ochoa (Santiago); ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; siblings Rey Cortinas, Jr. (Rosa), Jose Cortinas (Olga), Henry Cortinas (Nelda), Sophia Trevino and Patricia Benavides; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Family would like to express a special thank you to Christus ER Alice, Christus Spohn ICU Santa Rosa in San Antonio, Alice EMS and Meridian Care staff for all their care and compassion.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 E. Main St., Alice, TX 78332, with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 801 S Reynolds St, Alice, TX followed by a Christian burial at Alice Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 E. Main Street, Alice, Texas.

11/03/2025

11/01/2025

It’s that time again! Don’t forget to turn back your clocks tonight.

10/29/2025

Eating well while traveling can sometimes feel impossible, but with a few swaps, it can be easier. Check out this article for a few tips on healthy snack options when you’re traveling through an airport or driving cross-country!

Discover dietitian-approved options like protein-packed nuts, fresh fruit, and veggies to keep you fueled during your adventures.

10/27/2025

Today is Navy Day! With a history dating back to 1775 and including many illustrious historical figures, the Navy has a lot to be proud of. Do you know any sailors who are currently serving or served in the past? We'd love to join you in honoring their commitment and sacrifice.

10/24/2025

Are you looking for a way to help a grieving child express their feelings this fall? Children are often very interested in arts and crafts, so these 10 remembrance crafts may be just what you need. Click the link to learn more!

Are you looking for a creative way to help your grieving child express their feelings this fall season? Check out these 10 remembrance crafts!

10/24/2025

10/22/2025

As we age, our bodies slow down and just can’t do what they used to do. But a physical therapist can help! Check out this article to discover how a little PT can go a long way to making you feel more mobile, more flexible, more balanced, and even more coordinated.

The benefits of physical therapy for older adults range from falls prevention to increased mobility and flexibility that can help you stay active. Learn more about what a physical therapist is, how to choose one, and how to prepare for your first PT appointment.

10/22/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Richard Nash on October 13, 2025. William was the only child born on September 17, 1982 to Linda and Eugene Nash in Houston, Texas.

The family moved in 1987 and he started kindergarten in Aransas Pass, Texas and in the second grade moved to Alice, Texas. He was a graduate of the Class of 2000 Alice High School.

He was baptized at True Light Missionary Baptist Church and was involved in the youth choir, Sunday School Secretary, and played the piano for Sunday School. William was an Athletic Trainer at Alice High School and received a scholarship to attend New Mexico State Junior College then he attended New Mexico State University where he was involved in the Black Student Union Choir. He received a degree from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, TX, and later joined the military in 2007 and was part of the Operation Enduring Freedom. He was stationed in Afghanistan and received several awards for Billeting Clerk.

William was always a person who loved to have fun and joke around. His personality of being generous, kind, loving and caring for one another made him a very special person. Everyone loved his smile, always cheerful with positive thoughts. When he returned from the Army he became the owner operations manager in the family business, E.W. Nash Lawn Service. He continued to do his civic work in the community with involvement of organizations; Alice Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Alice Christmas Parade, Baptist church musician and choir member of the Coastal Bend, help organize several gospel musicals including the first held Alice Juneteenth Celebration as well as serving on the Alice Black History Committee.

His legacy will continue with all the organizations that he worked with and the people that he encountered.

A Memorial Service will be held at Holmgreen Mortuary on November 3, 2025 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. A Burial with Full Military Honors will be held at 2:00 PM at Coastal Bend State Veteran's Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas.