Mr. Marcos R. Campos Sr. rode away into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at the age of 69. Marcos was born in Beeville, Texas on April 25, 1933 to the late Manuel Campos and Isabel Rodriguez.

Mr. Campos was a retired rancher and employed by Dan Fox and the O’Brien ranch working in the ranching business for over 50 years. Marcos enjoyed the outdoors, spending quality time with his children and always giving them good advice. He enjoyed the rising of the sun early in the morning and watching the sunset go down.

He is survived by his wife Francisca Briseno Campos of Beeville, Texas, nine daughters; Felipa Cumpian, Yolanda Flores, Olga (Tony) Flores, Lucy Flores and JoAnn (Abel) Gaona all of Beeville, Texas, Mary (Richard) Perales of Bay City, Texas, Elvia (Gilbert) Amaro of Lolita, Texas, Josie (Edward) Flores of Berclair and Nohemi (Ben) Wilson of Corpus Christi, Texas, two sons; Marcos (Gracie) Campos Jr.. of Beeville, Texas and Miguel (Katie) Campos of Refugio, Texas, One sister; Isabel (Cirildo) Garza of Beeville, Texas; One brother; Ascencion (Matilda) Campos of Edinburg, Texas; 31 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at Trevino Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Resurrection was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Gonzales officiating. Interment was followed at Blanconia Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jason Cumpian, Antonio (TJ) Flores, Justin Flores, Adrian Campos, Baldemar Flores Jr. and Eric Amaro. Honorary Pallbearers were Richard Perales Jr., John Cumpian, Benito (BJ) Arredondo, Orlando (Butch) Flores, Armando Flores , Ruben (RJ) Guerra and Felix Jay Flores.

Birds of Paradise were released bringing an elegant beauty as they circled the area and rise towards heaven to begin their journey into heaven. The beautiful elegant birds left an exceptionally powerful heart felt memory in the hearts of all who attended and brought peace, tranquility, and hope to the family members.