Russell Sousa, Sr., 87, died Thursday, Dec. 17 in Tyler, TX.

Mr. Sousa was a longtime Oakdale resident.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Oakdale Rodeo Grounds clubhouse. The family asks for friends to join them for this time to remember him and to be prepared to share stories.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Oakdale Saddle Club or the Oakdale Cowboy Museum.