Lasker Hereford

Lasker O’Keefe Hereford, 92, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at her home. She was born on August 05, 1925, to Herman B. and Lilla May Beaman O’Keefe.

Lasker was a loving mother and grandmother, there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family. She was very proud of being a great grandmother. One of the greatest joys of her life was running her beloved ranch. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, and gardening. She was an active member of her faith. She served on the Salvation Army Board and was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman B. and Lilla May Beaman O’Keefe; and her brother, Herman B. O’Keefe Jr., whom she was a caretaker of for 20 years after her mother’s passing.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jackie (James) Weimer of San Antonio, Texas, Herman T. (Irma) Hereford of Laredo, Texas, and Henry B. (Esmeralda) Hereford of Laredo, Texas. She is further survived by her grandchildren, George, Geoffrey (Carrie), James R., Greg (Brandi), John Weimer, Jesse (Amy), Patrick (Natalie), and Jacob Hereford; step grandchildren † Hector (Tish) and Monica Perez; great-grandchildren, Anna, Cecelia, Joseph, Patrick Weimer, Declan, Sutton, Evelyn, Codie, and Jack Hereford; step great-grandchildren Marcus and Emily Perez, Andrea and Jackie Maxwell; and step great-great-granddaughter, Ava Perez. She is also survived by her cousins: Billie Ann Swigart and Garry Robbins of Higginsville, Missouri.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Norma Martinez for her never failing love and presence in mother’s life.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels and Cremation Services; 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Prayer Service will commence at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow at the family plot in the Laredo City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: George, Geoffrey, James R., Greg, John Weimer, Jesse, Patrick, and Jacob Hereford.

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Road, Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.