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Melissa “Missy” Lynn Gabrysch, of Edna, passed away Thursday,
April 3, 2014, at the young age of 43. She was born June 1,
1970, in Denton, Texas, to James (Butch) and Pat Norrell.
Missy was a Science Teacher for Industrial High School and
touched the hearts of many individuals.
She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, aunt, sister-in-law,
niece, cousin and a true friend who will be missed dearly.
Missy is survived by her husband of 21 years, Allen Wayne
Gabrysch of Edna; daughter, Hannah Lynn Gabrysch; son, Logan
Wayne Gabrysch; also survived by, Butch and Pat Norrell, Wayne
and Agnes Gabrysch, Glenn and Danielle Gabrysch, Lee and Donna
Gabrysch, Kent and Lisa Gabrysch, Garland and June Chapman,
Paula Cantrell and Regina Wootten; nine, nieces and nephews and
numerous cousins and friends.
Missy graduated from North Lamar High School in 1988. She
attended Paris Junior College and then graduated from Texas A&M,
in College Station with a degree in biology. She was a true and
loyal Aggie and a loyal Cobra supporter.
Missy loved everyone-the IISD administrators, all of their
employees and most specially the students. Her friends at work
and in the community, along with her long time friends from
Paris, were a joy to her always. She was a fan of all sports,
especially when her children were involved. She loved the
outdoors including boating, fishing and planting in her yard.
A visitation will be held Sunday, April 6, 2014, from 4-6 pm,
with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 pm at Oaklawn Funeral Home in
Edna. A Funeral Mass will be Monday, April 7, 2014, at 10:00 am
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inez. Reverend Gabriel Bentil
and Reverend Johnson Owusu-Boateng will be officiating. Burial
will follow at St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in LaSalle.
Pallbearers will be Craig Gabrysch, Brad Drake, Rusty Roe,
Dennis Zacek, John Zacek and Payton Gabrysch. Honorary
pallbearers are all former students.
Memorials may be made to Melissa Gabrysch Memorial Scholarship
Fund, Prosperity Bank, 102 North Wells, Edna, Texas 77957.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Mary Lydia Galvan-Gonzales
Mary Lydia Galvan-Gonzales, of Edna, passed away Friday,
September 26, 2014, at the age of 63. She was born January 18,
1951, in Edna, Texas, to the late Pete Lugo and Minnie Garza.
Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and
sister whom will be missed dearly. Her time on earth was
cherished by all that knew her.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years Miguel
Galvan-Gonzales; daughters, Blanca Galvan and Fiance (Juan
Galarza) of Victoria and Felicia Galvan and Fiance (Joe Loera)
of Austin; son, McKensey Corey Romo of Dallas; sister, Eva
Ramirez (Jesse) of Edna; brothers, Frank Hernandez (Diane) of
Edna, Rudy Hernandez (Dora) of Port Lavaca and Joe Lugo, Sr. of
Vanderbilt; grandchildren Michael Austin Hernandez of Edna and
Sean Loera of Austin.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Fred
Montelongo, sister; Lupe Hernandez; brothers, Ricardo Hernandez,
Tony Hernandez and John Hernandez.
Visitation will be Monday, September 29, 2014, 5-7 p.m., in the
Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with a rosary to be recited at 7
p.m.
Honorary pallbearers are Michael A. Hernandez, Sean Loera,
Justin Gilmore, Sterling Watson, Woodrow Hernandez, McKensy C.
Romo, Joleah Jackson, Letty Gonzales, Joe Loera, Juan Galarza,
Cristina Robles, Jessica Watson, Beth Thompson, Lupe Callis and
Memry Gilmore.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Roland Archie Gandy
September 26, 1935 - January 30, 2014
Roland Archie Gandy, of Tomball, Texas, passed away Thursday,
January 30, 2014 at the age of 78. He was born in Morales,
Texas, on September 26, 1935, to the late Russell Otto Gandy and
Laura Ivy Laughter Gandy.
He retired from Williams Company
in 1995, and continued working contract work until 2010. He was
a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, and will be
truly missed.
Roland is survived by his loving
wife of 50 years, Jeannette Thompson Gandy; daughter, Tina Gandy
Dickerson and husband Patrick of Tomball; daughter, Tammy Gandy
Schronk and husband Chris of Round Rock; sister, Sybil Fay
Harris of Brookshire; brothers, Sidney Gandy of Sealy, and Earl
Gandy of Nursery; and grandchildren, Taylor Gandy, Avery
Dickerson, Mason Schronk and Tyler Schronk.
He is preceded in death by his
parents and his brothers, Wallace Gandy, Otto Gandy and Harvey
Lee Gandy.
Visitation will be 10-11 am,
Monday, February 3, 2014, with funeral services directly
following at 11:00 am, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Burial will
follow at Ganado Cemetery, in Ganado, Tx. Reverend George
Tompkins will be officiating.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Henry R. Garcia
July 16, 1947 - February 11, 2014
Henry R. Garcia, of Edna, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014
at the age of 66. He was born July 16, 1947, in Inez, Texas, to
the late Eusebio Garcia Sr. and Mercedes Robles Garcia.
Henry worked as a Truck Driver
in the trucking business for many years. He was a loving and
devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be missed
dearly.
He is survived by his wife
Gloria Ann Garcia; daughters, Florinda Ann Garcia, Henrietta
Udarbe and Lupita Garcia; sons, Henry Garcia Jr. and Joe Emil
Garcia all of California; sisters, Guadelupe Ramos and Loretta
Soto; brother, Jimmy Joe Garcia Sr. all of Edna; twenty-two
grandchildren; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and
nephews.
He is preceded in death by his
parents; sister, Cecelia Molina; brothers, John R. Garcia,
Eusebio Garcia Jr. and Emilio Garcia; grandchildren, one.
Visitation will be Friday,
February 14, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7
p.m. at Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be
Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 2:00 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral
Home Chapel of Edna. Brother Ben Soto will be officiating.
Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Inez,
Texas.
Pallbearers will be Daniel
Molina, Johnny Joe Garcia, Derrick Ramos, Jimmy Joe Garcia Jr.,
Eusebio Garcia III, Egino SotoJr., Henry Garcia Jr. and Steve
Udarbe.
Honorary Pallbearers are Alfred
Molina, Pete Ramos, Egino Soto Sr. and Steve DeLeon.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Johnny Joe “Poppy” Garcia, of Edna, Texas, Passed away on
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the age of 54. He was born in
Ganado, Texas on July 1, 1960, to the late John R. Garcia and
Josie Garcia.
He worked at McDonalds as a maintenance man. He loved fishing,
barbequing, watching the Patriots and listening to country
music. Poppy was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend who
will be dearly missed.
Poppy is survived by his mother, Josie Garcia of Edna; sister,
Virginia Garcia Flores of Edna; nephews, Christopher Garcia and
fiancé Lisa Luedecke of Leander and Richard Keith Flores of
Edna; great-nephew, Johnathan Garcia of Inez.
He is preceded in death by his father, John R. Garcia;
grandparents, Eusebio & Mercedes Garcia, Macedonio & Maria
Maciel.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 9-10
a.m. with a rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Agnes
Catholic Church of Edna with a Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30
a.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna. Burial to follow
in the Latin American Cemetery of Edna. Reverend Michael
Peterings will be officiating.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Molina, Jimmy Joe Garcia, Egino Soto,
Jr., Alonzo Cruz, Joe David Lopez, Mike Ramirez, Fabian Ramirez
and Ricky Nunez. Honorary pallbearers are McDonalds Staff of
Edna, Danny Guevara and Jimmy Garcia.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Santos Lara Garcia
October 29, 1942 - February 28, 2015
Santos Lara Garcia, of San Antonio, Texas passed away Saturday,
February 28, 2015, at the age of 72. He was born October 29,
1942, in Victoria, Texas, to the late Santos Cruz Garcia and
Mary Lara Paredes.
Santos retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of active duty
service. He was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church for
many years. Santos was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
brother, uncle and friend who will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Esther Cruz
Garcia; Daughter; Evelyn Monica Infante and her husband
Valentine of San Antonio; Son, Santos Lance Garcia of San
Antonio; eight sisters and one brother; one Grandchild, Koda
Infante of San Antonio; and many loving family members and
friends.
Santos is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 5~7
p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be
recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, March
5, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna.
Reverend Dr. James Schellenberg from the St. Anthony Catholic
Church in San Antonio, Texas will be officiating. Burial with
military honors will follow at Latin American Cemetery in Edna.
Pallbearers will be Alex C. Rocha, Alex Rocha, Mario Cruz, Fred
Lopez, Valentine Infante and Keith Love.
Military honors will be conducted under the auspice of the
American Legion Post 346, Ganado, Texas.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Esther S. Garza
November 21, 1957 - January 10, 2014
Esther S. Garza, of Edna, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014,
at the age of 56. She was born November 21, 1957, in Victoria,
Texas, to John Samora and the late Elosia Partida Samora.
Esther was a Custodian for many
years, a devoted mother and grandmother who will be dearly
missed.
She is survived by her father,
John Samora; daughter, Angelica Garza (Pedro) of Edna; brother,
Albert Samora of Edna; sisters, Gloria Nieto (Miguel) and
Virgina Figirova (Louis); grandchildren, Levi Trevino, Karter
Vasquez, Jazlynn Garza and Isabella Garza.
Esther is preceded in death by
her mother, husband Tony Garza and daughter, Abigail Zapata.
Visitation will be Monday,
January 13, 2014, 5-7 pm, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral
Service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at
Oaklawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Latin American
Cemetery of Edna. Reverend John Carmona and Reverend Juan Flores
will be officiating.
Pallbearers will be Miguel
Nieto, Jonathan Figirova, Brandon Figirova, Luke B. Samora,
Pedro Garza and Mark Thomas.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Frances F. Garza, of Edna, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at
the age of 86. She was born in Edna, Texas, on June 11, 1928, to
the late Hilario Figirova and Antonia Cavazos Figirova.
She was a devoted house wife for many years. Frances touched the
hearts of everyone who knew her. She was also a loving aunt,
sister and friend who will be missed dearly.
Frances is survived by her sister, Cornelia Morales Menchaca of
Edna; nieces, Frances Rangel and Renee Rangel; nephews, Isidro
Rangel, Ignacio Rangel, Jr. all of Edna.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Esabel R.
Garza; sisters, Lupe F. Rangel and Virginia Figirova; brothers,
Joe Figirova, Sr. and Gilbert Figirova and nephew, Hilario G.
Rangel.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 5-7 p.m.
with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.in the Oaklawn Funeral Home
Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at
6:00 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Michael
Petering will be officiating. A burial will be on Monday, May
18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery in
Humble, Texas.
Honorary pallbearers are Heath Bednarz, Hondo Rangel, Houston
Rangel, Tony Morales, Larry Morales, Lonnie Morales, Ignacio F.
Rangel, Jr., Isidro Rangel, Kenny Whittley and Travis Rangel.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Anthony “Tony” Gerdes, of Edna passed away Monday, February 24,
2014, at the age of 91. He was born May 11, 1922, in
Hallettsville, Texas, to the late Anthony Martin Gerdes Sr. and
Annie Gertude Hill Gerdes.
Tony served in the U.S. Army during World War II, stationed in
the Philippines. He also owned a dry cleaning business in Edna
formerly called Courtesy Cleaners.
He is survived by his Wife, Leverette Lanette Derrick Gerdes;
Daughters; Delores Marshall of Houston and Nancy Gerdes of Edna;
Sons, Dr. Anthony Martin Gerdes III of New York and Christopher
Lee Gerdes of Sugarland; Eleven Grandchildren; Tony is also
survived by Four Great-Grandchildren; and many loving family
members and friends.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents; Six sisters and Six
brothers.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 26, 2014, from 5 -7 pm
with a rosary to follow at 7 pm at Oaklawn Funeral Home. A
Funeral Mass will be Thursday, February 27, 2014, at 10:30 am at
St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. Reverend Michael Petering
will be officiating. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens in
Edna.
Pallbearers will be his nephews and grandsons.
Memorials may be made to NYIT-COM, Attention Shelly Cohen,
Northern Boulevard, P.O. Box 8000, Old Westbury, NY 11568.
Donations will be used to fund research on a new treatment for
heart failure resulting from discoveries by his son, Dr. A
Martin Gerdes.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Leverette Lanette Gerdes, of Edna passed away Monday, May 25,
2015, at the age of 81. She was born July 15, 1933, in Fallon,
Texas, to the late Raymond Jefferson Derrick and Martha Alley
Hammont.
Leverette co- owned Carpet and Air Duct Cleaning with her
husband. She was president of the Pilots Club, and an active
member of The American Legion Organization, The Texana Red Hat
Dolls and The First Baptist Church of Edna. She loved to can
fruits, vegetables, jellies and jams. She enjoyed gardening and
needlework. Leverette was a loving mother, grandmother, sister,
aunt and friend.
She is survived by her daughters; Delores Ann Marshall of
Houston and Nancy Elizabeth Gerdes of Edna; sons, Dr. Anthony
Martin Gerdes III and his wife Bonnie of New York and
Christopher Lee Gerdes and his wife Nadezhda of Vietnam;
sisters, Linda Lucille McFarland and her husband William of
Edna; brother, Raymond Ernest Derrick and his wife Tana of
Missouri City; Eleven Grandchildren; Six Great-Grandchildren;
and many loving family members and friends.
Leverette is preceded in death by her parents and husband,
Anthony Martin Gerdes, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, from 5 -7
p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service
will be Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist
Church in Edna. Reverend Robert Krause and Reverend William
McFarland will be officiating. Burial to follow at Memory
Gardens in Edna.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Marshall, Joshua Marshall, Keyan
Zandy, Shane McCartney, Carson Marshall and Chris Reed.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Edna, 309
Cottonwood, Edna, Texas 77957 or The American Cancer Society,
4401 Lilac Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Bishop Gipson
Bishop Gipson, 80, of Vanderbilt, died in a local hospital
Saturday March 21, 1992,
following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Gipson was born July 1, 1911 in Jackson County to the late
Shad and Julie Griffin Gipson. He was a retired farmer, served
as head steward and was a member of Scruggs United Methodist
Church.
Survivors: wife, Katherine Gipson; daughter, Bettye Ruth Hicks
of Vanderbilt; son, Willie James Gipson of Thousand Oaks,
Calif.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents.
Services 1 p. m. Wednesday at Scruggs United Methodist Church of
Edna, the Rev. F. J. Tanner officiating.
Burial in Kerr Cemetery, Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna,
782-3821.
Pallbearers: Howard Rhodes Sr., Willard Franklin, Oneal,
Herbert, Woodrow and Odis Green.
Victoria Advocate,
Tuesday, March 24, 1992
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Eugene Gipson
Houston—Eugene “Buddy” Gipson, 89, of Houston and formerly of
Edna, died Monday, June 8, 1996
Survivors include: two sons, Tommy Hines of Houston and Eugene
Gipson of Edna.
Preceded in death by: parents; and one sister.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11:55 a. m. today at
Stripling Funeral Service.
Services will be at noon today at Scruggs United Methodist
Church in Edna, the Rev. Billie Young officiating.
Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery in Edna. Stripling Funeral
Service, Houston, (713) 674-1023.
Victoria Advocate,
Saturday, June 13, 1998
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Katherine Gipson
Vanderbilt—Katherine Gipson, 82, of Vanderbilt, died Saturday,
June 2, 2001.
She was born June 6, 1918, in Victoria County, to the late
Charlie and Eva Hosey Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of
Shiloh Baptist Church.
Survivors: daughter, Bettie Ruth Hick of Vanderbilt; son, Willie
James Gipson of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; sister, Susie North of
Vanderbilt; brother, Elijah Brown Sr. of Vanderbilt; six
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 1 – 8 p. m. Thursday at Cook-Butler Funeral
Home chapel.
Services will be 11 a. m. Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church, the
Rev. G. L. Roberts officiating.
Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna,
361-782-3821.
Pallbearers: Melvin Ross, Carl Childs, Kenneth Childs, Curtis
Childs, Willard Franklin Jr. and Elijah Brown Jr.
Victoria Advocate,
June 5, 2001
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Lincoln Owen Gipson
Houston—Lincoln Owen Gipson, 48, of Houston, died Tuesday, July
6, 1999.
He was born Jan. 28, 1951, in Edna, to Imergean Gipson Willis of
Houston and the late Lincoln Edwards Sr. He was a veteran of the
U. S.
Air Force and was a retired carpenter. He was a member of
Scruggs United Methodist Church.
Survivors: son, Tremont Williams of San Antonio; mother,
sisters, Freddie Sealy of Clinton, Md., Karolyn Artis, Beverly
Bratcher and Shirley Penn, all of Houston, Laura Turner, Glenda
Gail Jones and Wilma Edwards, all of Edna and Mary Edwards of
Ganado; brothers, James Bert Edwards of Ganado and Alfred
Edwards and Lincoln Edwards Jr., both of Dallas; and one
grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Friday at
Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Scruggs United Methodist
Church, the Rev. Martin Williams officiating.
Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna,
(361) 782-3821.
Pallbearers: James B. Edwards, Terrence Lamar Sealy, Melvin
Davis, Lincoln Edwards Jr., Gabe Jones and Larry Turner.
Victoria Advocate,
Thursday, July 8, 1999
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Destiny Lynn Gonzales
Destiny Lynn Gonzales, 28, of Edna, passed away on Saturday,
March 16, 2019. She was born on Sept. 25, 1990 in Port Lavaca to
Martin Gonzales and Donna Cortez.
She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado and
employed at Sonic Drive In. She is survived by her children,
Laythan Arriaga, Laylynn Palacios and LayRayna Palacios; mother
Donna Robinson, father Martin Gonzales; grandmother, Mary Louise
Licona; siblings Devinity Gonzales, Martin Gonzales Jr., Bianca
Robinson, Danielle Robinson, Aleecia Robinson, and a host of
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were 10 a.m., Saturday, March 23, at Assumption
Catholic Church, Ganado with Rev. Samuel Arizpe officiating.
Interment followed in the Assumption Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jacob Gandy, Donovan Foster, Damian Rojas,
Xavier Palacios, Manuel Palacios, and Michael Cadengo.
Honorary pallbearers were Jordan Garcia, Justin Gonzales, Martin
Gonzales Jr., Brandon Deleon, and Richard Castillo.
Services under the direction of Tracy’s M.J. Santellana Funeral
Directors, Edna, 782-9234.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
March 27, 2019
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Emil Leos Gonzales, of Edna, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014
at the age of 80. He was born August 8, 1933, in Yorktown,
Texas, to the late Isaac & Petra Leos Gonzales.
Emil worked as a plumber at Kotlar Plumbing for 28 years before
retiring, then he joined Oaklawn Funeral Home for 10 years where
he loved to help serve the people in our community. Emil was a
very loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, who
will be missed dearly. He touched so many hearts and will never
be forgotten.
Emil is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janie Garza
Gonzales; daughters, Peggy Ballin (Noel), of Houston and Debra
Valverde (Rudolph), of Baytown; sons, Joseph Gonzales (Sandra)
of Austin and Isaac Lee Gonzales of Los Angeles; sisters, Delia
Nava and Rachel Ybarbo; brother, Ernest Gonzales; grandchildren,
Jonathan Adams, Cody Adams, Leslie LaRubbio and Chad Davis, and
numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe Angel
Gonzales.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 5-7 p.m., in Oaklawn
Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 2,
2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Ruben
Mesa will be officiating. Burial will follow at Assumption
Catholic Cemetery in Ganado.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Adams, Cody Adams, Leslie LaRubbio,
Chad Davis, Julian Ybarbo, Jr. and Dillon Lippe.
Honorary Pallbearers are Rudolph Valverde, Noel Ballin, Amos
Zatopek, Joe Gomez, Kenny Ballin, David Nava, Rudolpho Andres,
Larry Kotlar, David Muegge, Nat Alvarez, III, nieces and
nephews, and Oaklawn Funeral Home staff.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Baptist Mission, 411
N. Pumphrey St., Edna, TX 77957, or American Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Jesus Gonzales
December 28, 1929 - November 30,
2017
Jesus
Gonzales, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 30,
2017, at the age of 87. He was born in Edna, Texas on December
28, 1929, to the late Pablo Gonzales and Tomasa
Lopez Gonzales. Jesus worked for Point Comfort Northern Railroad
for 37, years as a foreman and known to his co-workers as
“Chief”. He was a loving and caring husband, father, uncle,
great-uncle, cousin, and friend who will be truly
missed. Jesus is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Adela
Acuna Gonzales; son, Abelino A. Gonzales; nieces, Anita Gonzales
Fricke and the late Mike Fricke, Connie G. Brecker (James),
Gloria G. Almendarez and the late Lupe Almendarez, Grace G.
Barrera (Kiko); nephew, Antonio L. Gonzales, Jr. (Lisa); several
great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his
parents Jesus is preceded in death by his sister, Carolina
Gonzales; brothers, Antonio L. Gonzales and Abelino
Gonzales. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017,
from 9-10 A.M., with a Rosary to be recited from 10-10:30 A.M.,
Funeral Service to begin at 10:30 A.M., in the Oaklawn Funeral
Home Chapel in Edna. Burial to follow in the Latin American
Cemetery of Edna. Reverend Michael Petering will be
officiating.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Julia Garza Gonzales, of Edna, Texas passed away Tuesday, April
21, 2015, at the age of 82. She was born June 30, 1932, in Edna,
Texas, to the late Hilario and Dolores Garza.
Julia had many occupations in her life, such as being a
waitress, mattress & purse maker, manager of housekeeping at
Care Inn of Edna and a cook for the Senior Citizen Center. She
loved to spend time with her family and friends. Julia was a
loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be
missed dearly.
She is survived by her daughters; Mary Ester Alvarado and her
husband Javier of Edna and Lupe Zarate and her husband Johnny
Carrillo of Edna; grandsons, Domingo Zarate and Joe Louis
Davila, Jr.; granddaughters, Lupe Ann Arriaga, Matilda
Corarrubias, Marsha Z. Salas, Dolores Arriaga, Yolanda Davila
Rodriguez and Debbie Davila-Gomez; great-grandchildren,
twenty-five; great-great-grandchildren, nine; numerous nieces
and nephews and many loving family members and friends.
Julia is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Domingo
Gonzales; son, Faustino Gonzales; sisters, Juanita Garza Dorado,
Concha Garza, Genoveva Bermea, Adela Garza and Eloisa Bermea;
brothers, Frank Garza, Margarito Garza, Narcisco Garza and Ramon
Garza; great-grandson, Johnny Angel Ortega. Visitation will be
held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 5~7 p.m. in the Oaklawn
Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A
Funeral Mass will be on Friday, April 24, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. in
the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. Reverend Michael Petering
will be officiating. Burial to follow at Latin American Cemetery
in Edna.
Pallbearers will be Domingo Zarate, Joe Louis Davila, Jr.,
Chance Frysak, Tommy Castillo, Damian Davila and Ezechial
Bermea. Honorary Pallbearers are remaining grandsons.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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B. Glenn Green
February 04, 1938 - January 29, 201
B. Glenn Green, 80, of Edna, passed away, on January 29, 2019.
He was born on February 4, 1938, in Sinton, Texas, to the late
Lonnie Green and Bertha Boultinghouse Green.
Glenn spent many years at the Edna Country Club paying golf and
cards with his friends. He worked over 50 years in the oil and
gas industry.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Green;
daughters, Kim Green and Sherri Wright; son, Darrell (Debbie)
Green; sister, Iva (John) Bowen; brother, Robert (Melanie)
Green; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Glenn is preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, February
2, 2019, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in
Edna 361-782-2221.
www.oaklawnfhednatx.com
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Herbert Green
Edna—Herbert Green, 71, of Edna, died Sunday, April 7, 2002.
He was born March 28, 1931, in Edna, to the late William and
Fairene Gipson Green. He was a barber shop porter for Eddie’s
Barber Shop and a member of Scruggs Methodist Church.
Survivors: son, Johnny Jordan of Edna; sisters, Pearl Sanford
and Ester Lee Moore, both of Corpus Christi, Berniece Gaetae and
Elouise Griffin, both of Oakland, Calif; and brothers, Howard
Rhoder Sr. of San Antonio and Woodrow Green of Victoria.
Preceded in death by: parents.
Visitation will be 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler
Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 2 p. m. Saturday at Scruggs United Methodist
Church, the Rev. Martin Williams officiating.
Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna,
361-782-3821.
Victoria Advocate,
Thursday, April 11, 2002
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James Green
Edna—James “Jim” Green, 63, of Edna, died Friday, June 29, 2001.
He was born Jan. 21, 1938, in Edna, to the late Alden Sr. and
Louise Miller Green. He was a retired laborer and a member of
Church of Christ.
Survivors: sister, Leola Dennis of San Antonio; and brother,
Alden Green Jr. of Houston.
Preceded in death by: parents.
Visitation will be 1 – 9 p. m. today at Cook-Butler Funeral Home
chapel.
Services will be 11 a. m. Wednesday at Peabody Street Church of
Christ, with Mr. Bruce
Brigham officiating.
Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna,
361-782-3821.
Victoria Advocate, July 2, 2001
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Woodrow Green
Woodrow "Woodie" Green, 72,
of Victoria, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006.
He was born March 19, 1933,
in Edna, to the late William and Fairene Gipson Green. He was a
veteran of the U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force.
Survivors: daughters, Elouise
Robinson of Houston; sisters, Berniece Harris and Elouise
Griffin both of Oakland, Calif., and Ester Moore of Corpus
Christi; and brother Howard Rhoder Sr. of San Antonio.
Preceded in death by: wife,
Maude Moore Green; daughter, Maize Harris; sisters, Pearl
Sanford and Lorene Green; brothers, Carl Green, Willie C. Green,
Rufus Green, Johnny Ray Green, I. G. Green and Herbert Green.
Services will be 11 a. m.
today at Webster Chapel United Methodist Church, the Rev. Sharon
Stewart officiating.
Burial under the auspices of
V. F. W. Post No. 8556 will be at Kerr Cemetery in Edna. Tracy's
M. J. Santellana, Victoria, 361-582-0858.
Pallbearers: Daryl Moore,
Maurice Moore, Mark Robinson, Louis Allen Jr., Howard Rhoder
Jr., Freddie Green.
Honorary pallbearers:
Methodist men.
Victoria Advocate,
Saturday, Victoria Advocate, January 7, 2006
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Bobby Eugene Gregory, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at the
age of 77. He was born March 22, 1937 in Edna, Texas to Lonnie
E. and Rosie Lee Tompkins Gregory. Bobby was a loving husband,
and father who will be missed dearly. He is survived by his
loving wife, Della Gregory of Edna; son, Bobby Dale Gregory; two
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bobby is preceded
in death by his parents.
Private family gathering at a later date.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Thomas Franklin (Frank) Gresham, Jr., of Mission Valley, Texas went
peacefully to his Lord on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was born
in Louise, Texas on March 9, 1924, to the late Thomas and Jessie
Gresham.
Frank served in the military during WWII as an Army sergeant and
paratrooper. He was a rice farmer in Jackson County for nearly
25 years. Frank was a loving father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, and friend.
He is survived by his daughters, Carrie Baker (Bill), Freda Calhoun
(Morris), and Reda Bagnall (Bruce); seven grandchildren; twelve
great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his
loving wife of 65 years, Wanda LaVerne Gresham.
Private services are pending at Oaklawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of
South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion, 1005 Mallette Drive,
Victoria, TX 77904.
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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Fraz Griffin
Ganado—Fraz Griffin, 97, of Ganado died Thursday, Aug. 19, 1993.
He was born Jan. 25, 1896, in Jackson County to the late Isaac
and Florence Edwards Griffin. He was a retired farmer and a
member of Prosperity Baptist Church in Ganado.
Survivors: daughters, Georgia Griffin of Ganado and Catherine
Elliott of San Antonio; sons, M. C. Griffin Sr. of Ganado, James
Griffin and Ezekiel Griffin, both of Louise, Robert Griffin of
El Campo and the Rev. Pat Griffin of Ganado; 14 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: wife, Lomelia Houston Griffin.
Visitation: Begins noon Sunday until service time, Cook-Butler
Funeral Home chapel.
Services: 1 p. m. Monday, Prosperity Baptist Church, the Rev. L.
B. Elliott officiating.
Burial: Kerr Cemetery, Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 782-3821.
Pallbearers: M. C. Griffin Jr., Wilbert Griffin, Darrell
Griffin, Rudy Taylor Jr., Edward Boyd Arkadie and Eugene Gipson
Jr.
Memorials: Prosperity Baptist Church.
Victoria Advocate,
Saturday, August 21, 1993
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Rev. Pat Harvey Griffin
Ganado—Rev. Pat Harvey Griffin, 66, of Ganado, died Wednesday,
July 4, 2007, in Victoria. He was born Nov. 28, 1940, in Jackson
County, to the late Frez Griffin and Lomelia Houston Griffin. He
was a minister, pastor of Prosperity Baptist Church and Mt.
Olive Baptist Church for 33 years, Jackson Co. Region 6
Director, Minister Alliance President in Ganado, Employed by
Ganado I. S. D. for over 30 years and a custodian of First
Baptist Church in Ganado for 28 years.
He is survived by his wife, Fannie Griffin of Ganado; daughters,
Marilyn Jeanette Griffin of Arlington, Felicia Arlene Chaisson
of Ganado, Patricia Elaine Griffin of Ganado and Kimberly Denise
Griffin of Ganado; sister, Georgia Griffin of Ganado and
Catherine Elliott of San Antonio; brothers, M. C. Griffin of
Ganado, James Griffin of Louise, Ezekiel Griffin of Louise and
Robert Griffin of El Campo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Alfred
Griffin.
Visitation will be held from 6 – 7 p. m. 2007, at Shiloh Baptist
Church in Edna. Burial will follow at Kerr Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Howard Callis, James Edwards, Willie Callis,
Eldridge Callies, Alvin Callies, Leonard Hines.
Honorary pallbearers: J. B. Butler, Dr. Ron Kosanke, Dr. Scott
Ulmer, Darrell Tise, Howard Thompson, Desmond Earls, Rev. Mark
Dean, Deacons of Prosperity Baptist Church and Mt. Olive Baptist
Church.
Memorials: Prosperity Baptist Church, 3040 FM 1783, Ganado, TX
77962; Mt. Olive Baptist Church, P. O. Box 631, Edna, TX 77857.
Ganado Funeral Home, Ganado, 361-771-2120.
Victoria Advocate,
July 6, 2007
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Wilma C. Griffin
Edna—Wilma C. Griffin, 69, of Edna, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000.
She was born Sept. 9, 1931, in Edna, to the late Henry and
Rosetta Robinson Callis. She was a retired nurse at Shriners
House for Children in Galveston and a member of Peabody Street
Church of Christ.
Survivors: daughter, Pamela Griffin of Texas City; brothers,
Alden Green and Lealon Callis, both of Edna and Griffin Callis
of Apple Valley, Calif.
Visitation will be 1 to 8 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral
Home chapel.
Services will be 1 p. m. Saturday at Peabody Street Church of
Christ, John P. Berry Jr. officiating.
Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna.
(361) 782-3821.
Victoria Advocate,
Thursday, January 20, 2000
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Annatasia Nina Guerra
Annatasia Nina Guerra, of Edna, passed away on Saturday, March
16, 2019, at the age of 29. She was born in Victoria, on August
5, 1989, to Richard Guerra Sr. and Monica Castro Guerra.
Annatasia “Nina” worked at Sonic, and loved serving the
community. She also recently became a licensed insurance agent,
a passion she had just recently discovered. Nina was an awesome
mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and a great friend to many. She
loved to meet new people and was definitely one of a kind. She
will be greatly missed and forever be “Nina Ross the Boss”!
In addition to her parents, Nina is survived by her four
children, Markus Guerra, Layha Holmes, Lukus Holmes and Zayla
Holmes; sisters, Britny Castro and Amiee Guerra; brother,
Richard Guerra Jr.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, several
extended family members and dear friends.
Nina is preceded in death by her grandparents Encarnacion Castro
Jr., Consuelo Cruz, Silverio Guerra and Eva Rivera.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, from 5 to 8 p.m.,
in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will begin
at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 22 in the Oaklawn Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial following in the Latin American Cemetery of Edna,
with Rev. Robert Krause officiating.
Pallbearers will be Rod Jackson, Roddrick Jackson, Matthew
Castro, Andy Camargo, Irvin Thornton, and Dray Thornton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Holmes, Markus Guerra, Lukus
Holmes, Richard Guerra, Ethan Soto, Ruben Dominguez, and Justin
Lopez.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in
Edna. 361-782-2221.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
March 27, 2019
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Andrew Charles Gutierrez, of Edna, age 49, passed away Friday,
August 15, 2014. He was born in Ganado, Texas on September 5,
1964 to Clara Aldaco Gutierrez and the late Manuel Garcia
Gutierrez, Sr.
Andrew was known for his great personality. He adored his wife,
daughters and his two grandsons who were his whole world
including his family. He was looking forward to having his first
granddaughter, Kinsley Drew Edwards who is due in October. He
loved the outdoors and teaching his oldest grandson, Daylon
Andrew, how to hunt, fish and follow in his own father’s
footsteps as he was taught as a child. He was a Family man who
worked hard in the oilfield as a Crane Operator for Allegiance
Crane in Carrizo Springs, Tx. He spent many days away from home
to provide for his family. He was known for his crazy jokes that
would make your stomach hurt for days. He was loved by so many
people who knew him and he will be greatly missed. Heaven gained
a wonderful and loving Angel.
In addition to his mother, Andrew is survived by his wife,
GeeGee Greathouse Gutierrez of Edna; daughters, Danyel Gutierrez
Jaynes and husband Randy of Edna and Alysia Gutierrez of Edna;
brothers and sisters, Dora Gutierrez Cardenas, Felipa “Phil”
Gutierrez and husband Greg, Martin Gutierrez and wife Antonia,
Manuel Gutierrez, Jr. and wife Joyce, Richard Gutierrez and wife
Susan and Regina Gutierrez; grandchildren, Daylon “Buck”
Gutierrez, Ashton Edwards; also numerous nieces and nephews and
great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father; infant brother, John
Gutierrez; niece, Marcelina Gutierrez.
Visitation will be Saturday, August, 23, 2014 from 3-4 p.m. in
the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial service will be held
on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral
Home Chapel with Manuel Gutierrez officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff Volek, Britt “Blackie” Black,
James Hart, Craig Mabry, Shane Mabry, Robbie Dalton, Chris
Gutierrez and Geno Herrada.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in
Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
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