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Lois Faye Gabriel, age 77, was called home to rejoice with the Lord on Friday, June 10, 2022 in Oakland, California. She was born on August 3, 1944. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 8, at 12:30 p.m., at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Edna. Tracy's M.J. Santellana FD (361) 582-0858.
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Brian Keith Gadd, 58, of Edna passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Brian was born in Houston, Texas on August 6, 1964 to Bobby Gadd and Billie Warren Gadd. Brian has been survived by his loving family, wife Rhonda Shefcik Gadd, their daughters, Amanda Compton and her husband Jake, Amy Chambless and her husband Jacob, and their son Jake Wittenburg and his wife Chelsea, brother Burt Gadd and his wife Tami, also their grandchildren; Caleb Compton, Eli Compton, Layla Compton, Connor Chambless, Kynzee Chambless, Kemper Chambles, Max Wittenburg and Ella Wittenburg. As well as several aunts and uncles and cousins and nieces and nephews. Brian has been preceded in death by his brother Blane Gadd. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 5:pm to 7:pm with Rosary being recited at 6:pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a private family graveside service on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 1:30 pm with Father Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will be; Tyler Gadd, Tanner Gadd, Jake Wittenberg, Jake Compton, Jacob Chambless and Jody Guynes. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Mrs. Lonnie Gandy, formerly Miss Tootsie Darnell, died at the Memorial Hospital in Houston, Monday at 10:00 A. M., following an attack of double pneumonia. The remains were conveyed to Ganado Monday evening. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Bro. Deatherage of Bay City conducting the service. Interment was made in the Ganado Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mary Joy, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darnell of Houston. We join the other friends of the family in extending sympathy.
Edna Weekly Herald,
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Jeanette Hopkins Gandy, 89, of Edna, Texas, went to see her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2024, in her home at Morales. She was precious in the sight of the Lord. Jeanette was born in Morales Texas to Archie and Lena Flournoy on May 23, 1934. Her family relocated to Corpus Christi where she grew up and met and married Robert P Hopkins on Feb 18, 1949. They had three children D'Ann, Bobbie and Jimmy during their 52 years of marriage. Robert passed away in 2001 in Woodsboro, Texas. Jeanette married her current husband Winfred Gandy on August 26, 2006 in Woodsboro. They later moved to her beloved "land" around Morales. Jeanette was a faithful wife, mother and follower of Christ. After raising a family, she worked in the Parkdale Baptist Church School system and led ladies bible studies. When they moved to Woodsboro, she continued to share her faith through her leadership in biblical training in her home and as a 25-year member of First Baptist Church where she taught a ladies Sunday School class. Her family was always the number one priority, but she somehow found time to paint landscape portraits and arts and crafts. Jeanette is preceded in death by her mother and father Archie and Lena Flournoy, husband Robert P Hopkins, brother Denton Flournoy and wife Jerrie, sister Wanda Harbaugh and husband Wayne and grandson Mason Hopkins. Jeanette is survived by her current husband Winfred Gandy; children D'Ann Hopkins Boardman (Keith), Bobbie Hopkins Rhame (Bill) and Jimmy Hopkins (Vickie); six grandchildren and their spouses; and 12 great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Nancy Hayward and all the other caregivers for their loving care of Jeanette during the past two years. We also thank the Crown Hospice staff for their sincere professional care these past few weeks. A private family service will be held at the Flournoy cemetery in Morales. In leu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson Foundation at Parkinson.org
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Peggy Jeannette Gandy of Tomball, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 25th, at the age of 84. She was born in Houston, Texas, on March 8th, 1939, to the late Howard Fog Thompson and Rebecca Jeannette Ergle Thompson. Jeannette graduated from Edna High School and moved to Houston to attend business school. On April 13, 1963, she married the love of her life, Roland Gandy. She was employed by Dow Chemical Company followed by Exxon Mobil. She retired from Exxon Mobil in 2002 and began the next chapter of her life taking care of her grandchildren and joining her beloved husband Roland on out-of-town jobs. Jeannette and Roland enjoyed traveling with her brother, Howard Thompson and his wife Evelyn. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and will be truly missed. Jeannette is survived by her daughter, Tina Gandy Dickerson and husband Patrick of Tomball; daughter, Tammy Gandy Schronk and husband Chris of Round Rock; brother, Howard Thompson; and grandchildren Taylor Gandy Mohr and husband Ryan; Avery Dickerson, Mason Schronk and Tyler Schronk. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roland Archie Gandy and her brother, Bobby Joe Thompson. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, with funeral services directly following at 11:00 a.m., all in Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Tx. Burial will follow at Ganado Cemetery, in Ganado, Tx.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in
Edna. 361-782-2221.
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March 29, 2023 |
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Maria Elena Figuerova Garay “Nonie,” 76, of Bay City, passed away November 21, 2020. She was born April 1, 1944 in Edna, TX to Manuel Firoua and Fairmana Hernandez Figuerova. Married to Elisco Garay, she was a very loving caring mother, sister and wife. Her legacy will forever live on in our hearts, and the minds of everyone she touched. Maria is survived by her children Beatrice Garay, Carlos Garay, Anastacio Garay, Vicki Dill, Danny Dill, Celia Garay along with their spouses and multiple grandkid's and great grandkid's. She is preceded in death by her parents, and son Robert Garay. Visitation for the family will be Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home beginning at 8:00 am, and for the public 9:00 am Services will be at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Carlos Garay, Robert Figuerova, Rodney Coleman, Vincent Garcia, Victor Garcia, and Lorenzo Valdez III.
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Funeral services for Judge Albert R. Garcia, 73, of Bay City will be held 4 p. m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Candido Gonzales officiating. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery. Mr. Garcia was born Sept. 24, 1919 in Edna and died March 1, 1993 at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Mr. Garcia was Bay City’s municipal court judge. He was a resident of Bay City since 1966. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Gideons, the G. I. Forum and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a highly decorated 30-year member of the U. S. Marine Corps who retired from the military in 1967. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Roger Taylor Honolulu, Hawaii; a son and daughter-in-law, Ramon and Olivia Garcia of Portales, N. M.; a sister, Anita Martinez of Bay City; and six grandchildren, Patricia Correll, Stephen Andrada, Anthony Garcia, Adrian Garcia, Albert Garcia Jr. and Austin Taylor. The Marine Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers. The Bay City Police Department will serve as honorary pallbearers. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
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Mary R. Garcia “Guh”, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the age of 67. She was born in Ganado, Texas on December 1, 1954, to the late Adam B. Rodriguez Sr. and Mary C. Garza. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed. Mary was testament of her faith and was always praying for loved ones. She loved cooking and making tortillas or as she called it a “ball,” rightfully named for the ball of dough. She never met a stranger and always had a big jolly smile on her beautiful face. Better yet she loved singing and the one song she loved singing was Whitney Houston, she was telling us then and she’s telling us now, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU! Mary is survived by her daughter; Brandi Nicole Garcia (Miguel); sons, Joe R. “B.J.” Garcia Jr. (Noemi) and Jason lee Garcia; sisters, Eva Martinez, Angie Ramos (Noe), Sandra Kelley, and Shirley Silguero; brothers, Tito Rodriguez, George Rodriguez (Kathryn), and Mark Rodriguez; grandchildren, Samantha Heller, Jalea Garcia, Jacob Garcia, Emmalee Garcia, Avery Garcia, Cara Garcia, and Ivan Joe Nieto. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe R. Garcia Sr.; brothers, Adam Rodriguez, Jr., and Tino Rodriguez. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the Memorial service beginning at 11:00 am, all in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas.
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Adam “Corky” R. Garza Jr. of Houston passed away on April 30, 2022 at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Garza was born on April 25, 1955 at an Airforce base in San Antonio to Adam Garza Sr. of California and Esther Rosa. Garza attended Yuba and Houston College where he earned his pilot license and also earned his master plumbing license and earned his career with his own company Drain It, LLC in Houston Texas. He retired from his business due to his illness approximately four years ago. He leaves behind his son Adam III and Addison Garza of Houston; brothers, Alexander and Allan Garza of California; brother Bobby Hernandez and wife Betty of Edna; brother Michael Garza and wife Betty of Corpus Christi; brother Adolph Hernandez and wife Sherry of Cedar Park; and Sister Polly R Grudzieski of Edna. He was preceded in death by his mother Esther Rosa; grandmother Pauline L. Rosa; and grandfather Christopher Rosa Sr. Garza will be cremated at a later date. There will also be a blessing of the ashes and spreading of the ashes in Corpus Christi at a private memorial. The family asks in lieu of flowers please express your sympathy with a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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Anita Soto Garza, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born in Inez, Texas on October 21, 1945, to the late David Soto, Jr. and Maria Flores Soto. Anita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and godmother, who will be dearly missed. Her love for children was endless. She had a special calling in life and that was to be a caregiver. For many years she cared for numerous children, loved them all like her own, and still throughout the years kept in touch with them. Anita is survived by her husband, Lino Plata Garza; her daughter, Dora Gonzales and husband Joe Manuel. Sons: David Garza & Larry Garza. Grandchildren: Kathleen Fryar and husband Ricky; Bryan Garza; Timothy Gonzales; Jacob Garza; Kasey Rodriguez and husband Jamil. Great-grandchildren: Rylan Fryar; Owen Fryar; Kamila Fryar; Elijah Rodriguez; Ella Fryar. Sister: Linda Ordones. Brothers: David Soto, Jr. and Lupe Soto. She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Maria Soto; her brother Edward Soto and her sister Dolores Romo Barrios. Pallbearers will be Daniel Romo; Israel Lopez; Felix Soto; Freddie Soto; G.W. Hessong; Freddie Tarver; Frank Montes, Jr; Robert Montes. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Funeral mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Inez, Texas. Followed by burial at St. Joseph’s cemetery in Inez, Texas.
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Apolinar "Paul" Garza Jr., of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born in Edna Texas on September 8, 1935, to the late Apolinar Garza Sr. And Feleciana Juarez Garza. Apolinar was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. He devoted his life to his family. On September 19, 2023, Paul and his wife, Dolores celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. It was a lifetime dedicated to each other. Apolinar (Paul) worked for the City of Edna for 42 1/2 years and retired. He was also a certified Plummer and Inspector. He then went to work at Westhoff Mercantile Co. for 17 Years and retired again. Paul was a man of many talents. Not only was he a musician, but he also hand made electric guitars and bass guitars. He always said he was a Jack of all trades but a master of none. He was a master because whatever job he tackled he accomplished. He taught us good work ethics. He would always say “If you do a job do it right or don’t do it at all”. Apolinar (Paul) is survived by his wife, Dolores Garza: his daughter, Margaret Cisneros. son: Lee Roy Garza and daughter-in law, Barbara Garza, sister Olga Garza: grandchildren: Adrian Cisneros, Jason Cisneros, Trevor Garza, and Taylor Garza. He is preceded in death by his parents, Apolinar Garza Sr., Feleciana Garza: sister Lilia Jacinto; and his son-in law Raymond Cecil Cisneros. Pallbearers will be Adrian Cisneros, Jason Cisneros, Trevor Garza, Gilbert Fernandez, Anthony Jacinto, and Freddy Lopez. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, also in Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow in the Latin American Cemetery in Edna, Texas.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Crystal Anders Garza, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the age of 48. She was born in El Campo, Texas on January 13, 1974, to Edward Lee Anders and Linda Dianne Anders. Crystal was a fourth-grade math teacher at Edna Elementary. She proudly taught math for over 15 years. Her students meant the world to her. Crystal had a passion for baking. She started her home bakery, Sugar Rush, to share her delicious sweets and treats. Anyone who knew her, knows how much she loved her Houston Astros. She was an ultimate fan. In her spare time, Crystal enjoyed traveling and spending time with her closest friends, a group affectionately known as, “The Heifers”. In all that she was to so many, her most important title was Mom. Crystal never missed an opportunity to spend time with her son and daughter. She was their biggest cheerleader. Crystal was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, teacher, and friend who will be dearly missed. Crystal is survived by her parents, Edward and Linda Anders; her daughter, Hayley Phillips (Tristin); her son, Hunter Garza; her brother, Jeffrey Anders; numerous nieces and nephews; her dear friends, “The Heifers”; and her fur-baby, Maggie. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Oluia Gerald; and her beloved fur-baby, Daisy.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Garcia, Sr., Jimmy Garcia, Jr.,
William Gerald, Jason Gerald, Joey Heard, and David Anders.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 5:00 pm to
7:00 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 10:00
a.m., in the Edna High School Auditorium. Interment to follow in
Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221. www.oaklawnfhednatx.com
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Frances Garza, 65, of Edna went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Frances was born on Sunday, February 26, 1956 in Ganado to Tanis Figuervia Garza and Caroline Valdez Garza. She is survived by her her mother; Caroline Garza, brother; Joe Garza, sisters; Lupe Garza Lovely and Josie Garza Cruz, her sister-in-law; Kristi Garza, niece; Emma, nephew; Liam Garza, and brother-in-law; Able Cruz. She has been preceded in death by her father; Tanis F. Garza, Sr. and brother ; Tanis F. Garza, Jr. There will be a visitation on Saturday, September 11, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am, with Rosary being recited at 9:30 am, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Father Michael Petering officiating. Interment will follow at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Graciela Maria Garza, of Vanderbilt, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born in Weslaco, Texas on April 16, 1940, to the late Jose De Los Santos and Paula Casares De Los Santos. Graciela was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Graciela is survived by her daughter, Linda Garcia (Daniel) of El Campo; sons, Henry Garza (Sandra) of Vanderbilt, Michael Garza (Neeco) of Edna, and Rudy Garza (Jeri) of Vanderbilt; her grandchildren, C.J. Garza (Lena) of Vanderbilt, Shala Garza of Ganado, Staci Falcon (Mike) of El Campo, Deitte Garza of Victoria, Corrina Rosalez (Ross) of Ganado, Matthew Garza (Chrissy) of Edna, Cody Garza (DeeBee) of Vanderbilt, Madison Edwards (Vance) of Edna, Vanessa Mamerow (Corey) of El Campo, Chelsea Hartley (Karen) of Edna, and Daylyn Garcia of El Campo; and 21 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Margarita Ramirez and Maria Pena (Manuel). She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Paula De Los Santos; her husband, Abelardo H. Garza; son, Rene Garza; her sisters, Lupe Martinez, Janie Muniz, and Fina Del Bosque; and her brothers, Bernardo De Los Santos, Fernando De Los Santos, and Joe De Los Santos. Services are pending.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Maria Cruz Garza, of Bay City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the age of 93. Services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Graveside funeral service will immediately follow at the Latin American Cemetery in Edna.
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Maureen “Grandma Moo” Garza, of Edna, Texas, passed away on
Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the age of 75. She was born in
West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England on February 10, 1948, to
the late Ernest John Seymour and Clara Ann Seymour.
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Robert Garza, 68, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at a Wharton hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 13, 1955, in Edna, Texas to the late Andrew Garza and Eusebia Garza. Robert was raised in Edna and graduated from Edna High School. He later served our country in the United States Army National Guard. On April 24, 1987, he married Aline Marie Webel in Ganado. Robert worked for Jackson County Electric Service for over 39 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, doing yardwork, watching westerns on TV and spoiling his grandchildren. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Garza. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Aline Garza of Wharton, sons, Michael Garza and wife, Laura of Port Lavaca, Robert Garza and wife, Jackie of Edna, and Matthew Crisp and wife, Tamara of Beeville and daughter, Tanya Taylor and husband, Dee of Wharton, brothers, Rudy Garza and wife, Brandy, David Garza, and Eddie Garza, sister, Janie Garza, grandchildren, Sebastian Garza, Piper Garza, Fabian Garza, Roberta Garza and Vanessa Garza, Stuart Taylor & Donovan Crip along with great grandchildren, Julianne, Ty, Victoria and Katherine Taylor. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later time. Funeral services are under the direct supervision of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.
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Clara Jeanette Gates, 68, of Edna, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born in Liberty Texas on Saturday, May 9, 1953 to the late Raymond McClendon and Dolores Cloud. Clara loved spending time in the woods and deer hunting. She had a huge heart for all animals and has taken in just about every kind of animal at one point or another. She loved crawfish and having a good time with her friends and family. Clara is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Sowell of 34 years, her son Jake Wollman of Edna and daughter Chelsey and her husband Travis Guthrie of Edna. She is also survived by her six grandchildren; Joshua, Zane, Jodi, Mkyah, Marlee and Bishop. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, Shane Wollman and Kacey Sowell. There will be a Memorial Service to honor the life of Clara on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
Slavik Funeral Home & Jackson County Herald Tribune,
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Darward Gene Gates, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born in, Texas on February 5, 1933, to the late Robert Lee Gates and Ruby Parrish Gates. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the Funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m., all in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Interment to follow at 2:00 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Victoria, Texas.
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Robert "Bobby" Joseph Gendke, Sr. 76, of Vanderbilt went to his forever home on Monday, December 20, 2021. Bobby was born on Saturday, April 14, 1945, in Vanderbilt to Emil Gendke, Sr. and Bernice Gendke. Bobby is survived by his loving family, his wife, Suzi Gendke, daughter, Amanda Gendke, son and daughter-in-law, Bobby, Jr and Tammy Gendke, his two grandsons, Jack and Trevor Gendke, also his brother and sister-in-law, Emil, Jr. and Inez Gendke. Bobby has been preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Emile Gendke, Sr., and brother Herman Gendke. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, December 28,2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St. John Bosco Catholic Church - Hall, the Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, beginning at 10:00 am, also at St. John Bosco Catholic Church - Hall, with Father Johnson officiating, interment will follow at St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Vera Geniesse, 92, of Bay City passed away July 20, 2012. She was born September 27, 1919 in Edna, Texas to the late H. C. Judkins and Bertha Coburn Judkins. She was a kind soul who always shared her hand made quilts, crocheted items, and baked goods with a smile. Vera and her late husband, Frank Geniesse, owned and operated Frank’s Grocery for many years in Bay City. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Geniesse in 1986, and brother Glen Judkins. Survivors include one sister Loreta Barber of Oklahoma City, OK; 2 nieces; and 1 nephew. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck with Rev. Jared Stillions officiating. Donations may be made to the charity of choice
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Peggy Jean Gerjes, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 86. She was born September 1, 1935, in Cameron County, Texas to the late Charles and Elizabeth Mae Oakes. Peggy is survived by her children and stepchildren Penny Rentz, Becky Miska (Bryan), Samantha Idlett (Sam), Steven Gerjes (Lee), Nicholas Gerjes (Shelly), Bobby Gerjes (Robin) and Brenda Jacobs (Timmy), and 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Mae Oakes, and her brother Dan Oakes. Peggy was a homemaker with a giving heart. She was a seamstress and made clothes for many. She reupholstered furniture and loved woodworking and crafts. Some of you may own some of her handcrafted yard décor. Peggy was always outside tending to her flowerbeds. She always put others' needs before her own. She is loved by many who knew her and will be greatly missed. Pallbearers will be Richard Gerjes, Sam Idlett, Matthew McCoy, Jacob McCoy, J.B. Pruitt II, Budd Ratliff, Gene Ratliff, Kyler Sinclair, Jake Srp, and Jason Stafford.
Family would like to honor Agnes Rhoder, Caregiver and Family
Friend, Brandi Stafford, Granddaughter and New Century Hospice
nurse.
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EDNA—Curtis Lillard Gillaspie, 84, of Edna died Monday, March 27, 2000. He was born Aug. 16, 1915, in El Campo, to the late Bonnie Lillard and Sue Ella Baldree Gillaspie. He was a heavy equipment operator, a member of Edna Masonic Lodge No. 767 and a member of Baptist Temple Church of Edna. Survivors: son, Curtis Hinton of Victoria; sister, Dorothy Ramsey of Palacios; and one grandchild. Services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at Baptist Temple Church of Edna with Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Hawley Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, (361) 782-2152.
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Joe Lawrence Girndt, 60 of Ganado went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born on Monday, February 12, 1962 in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas to Bobby J. Girndt and Virginia Charlene "Char" Girndt. Joe was a farmer in Jackson County in his earlier years with his father in law, Leo and brother in law John. He was currently a retired corrections officer. Joe moved to Ganado with his parents when he was 5 years old and has gained many friends throughout his life. He loved spending time with his family and friends at the bay house. His pride and joy were most definitely his children, Craig and Liz. If you knew Joe, you knew he was always a jokester and loved his family and his dog Rip. Sitting on the porch swing with Lei Ann and drinking a beer was where you could fine him, or at the bay house with his longtime friend Shayne. Joe is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lei Ann Girndt, his children, Craig Girndt and wife Joy, and Elizabeth Girndt and his mother in law Lanoe Macha. He is also survived by brother in law John Macha and wife Loretta, brother in law Carl Korth, and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed greatly by his best buddy, Rip, his little dachshund. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, father in law, Leo Macha and his brother and sister, Scott Girndt and Janet Korth. The family will receive visitors at 9:00 am on Saturday, September 3, 2022 with a Celebration of Life immediately following at 10:00 am at the Ganado Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Red Hensley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Ganado Education Foundation at P.O. Box 1234 Ganado, TX 77962. The family of Joe would like to extend a special thank you to Jackson County Home Health. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120.
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Ann Grace Glass, 88, of Edna, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Ann was born on Monday, November 6, 1933, in Yoakum, Texas to Morrison Parker and Jane Robbins. She attended Yoakum High School and graduated in 1951. She married George Edward Glass on December 23, 1952. Ann attended and graduated from Corpus Christi State University with a Masters Degree in Nursing and a Masters Degree in Education, she was a retired registered nurse, a nursing instructor at Wharton Jr. College, an avid Harley Davidson touring cyclist nation wide with her husband, and a gifted furniture builder. Ann was also a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Ann is survived by her loving family, daughter Melody Glass Egg and husband Donald Egg of Ganado, son, Scott Glass and wife Sarah Glass of Wharton, her four grandchildren, Travis Glass and wife Caree, Crystal Glass Christopher and husband Ryan Christopher, Ross Egg and wife Macy and Will Egg. her three great-grandchildren, Christopher Glass, Alex Glass and Kelly Glass, also her two Great-Great-Grandchildren, Anna Christopher and Max Christopher. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10:00 am at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Edna, located at 504 Dugger Street, Edna, Texas, followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 am. Burial will be a private family service at a later date in Yoakum, Texas. Honorary Pallbearers are: Ross Egg, Will Egg, Travis Glass, and Crystal Christopher. The family of Ann would like to especially thank Kim Hicks and her staff, Charles Reckaway, Minnie Pearl Bulot, and Lariet Grindt. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be sent to Redeemer Lutheran Church at 504 Dugger Street, Edna, Texas 77957, or the choice of the donor. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Laverne Dickey Glover went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1938 in Houston, Harris County, Texas to H. Branch and Ozell Wright Dickey. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was married to the late Cody M. Glover and had two children, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is survived by her two children, Cheryl Ray and husband Terry of Mauriceville, Texas and Cody Maurice Glover, Jr. and wife, Nancy, of Ganado, Texas; four grandchildren; Chris Ray and wife Michelle of Mauriceville, Texas; Kyle Glover of Corpus Christi, Texas; Brooke Glover of Ganado, Texas; James Ray and wife Rebecca of Buna, Texas; and six great-grandchildren. Laverne is also survived by her sister, JoAnn Smalling of Carrollton, Texas and one niece and three nephews. She has been preceded in death by her parents, H. Branch and Ozell Dickey, and her husband Cody M. Glover, Sr. Laverne loved the Lord and was an active member of the Robinson Street Church of Christ. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and a former charter member of the Pilot Club of Jackson County, Texas. She was very interested in her family, genealogy, history, painting and gardening. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, beginning at 9:30 am, followed by funeral service at 10:30 am with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Texas. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna, Texas 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Emmett L. Gloyna, 86 was called home by his Lord and Saviour on
February 10, 2022. He was born August 25, 1935, in Vernon, Texas
to the late Herman E. Gloyna and Johanna “Josie” Riethmayer
Gloyna. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Before moving to Victoria, he and his wife Deborah lived on their small ranch and hideaway, “Eichenwald” for some 14 years in the Morales Community. Emmett loved his Lord and Saviour, and spent many years as a Sunday School teacher, usher, member of the Board of Elders, Evangelism Board President, or member. Emmett was never happier than when surrounded by his children, grandchildren, other family, and friends. All his life he enjoyed the outdoors, whether farming, working cattle, hunting, and fishing with his children and grandchildren, or just sitting on the porch watching the birds and animals. He also enjoyed travelling, although the last few years did not allow him to. As a younger man, he tried to instill the importance of history to his children and grandchildren by taking them on trips to historical sights.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, H.W.
“Buster” Gloyna of Kress, Texas and Dr. Earnest Gloyna of
Austin, Texas A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 504 Dugger St., Edna, Texas. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, T2T.org (Tunnel to Towers), or Samaritan’s Purse, or charity of giver’s choice. The services are under the guidance and loving care of Oaklawn Funeral, 900 Navidad Road, Edna, Texas. 361-782-2221 www.oaklawnfhednatx.com
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Funeral services were held Saturday, February 3rd, for Herman Goeke, who passed away Wednesday, January 31. Herman Goeke was born in Europe in 1870 and came to this county [country] with his parents when very young. The family settled in Washington County, where he lived for fifty years, then moving to Jackson County, where he spent the remainder of his life. At the time of his death he was living with his sister’s family. Surviving are: One brother, Willie Goeke, and one sister, Mrs. Annie Weidner, and several nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Ganado Cemetery. Edna Weekly Herald, February 8, 1951
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Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service beginning at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 23, 2024, also, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow in Goldman Family Cemetery in Edna, Texas. Pastor David Murff will be officiating.
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EDNA - Frank Goldman Jr., 80, of Edna, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. He was born May 6, 1926, in Cordele, to the late Ruby Budd and Frank Goldman Sr. Retired after 41 years, he was a co-owner/operator of Triangle Treet of Edna. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and a member of Baptist Temple Church. Survivors: wife, Bonnie Gloor Goldman; daughter, Ruby Lois McGuill of Lexington; son, Willie Frank Goldman of Lake Charles, La.; brother, Gail Goldman of Edna; four grandchildren; and a great-grand-child. Preceded in death by: sister, Margie Tipton. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Baptist Temple Church of Edna, the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Pallbearers: Joe Moore, Bill Mercer Jr., Mike Mercer, Randy Goldman, Travis Pruitt, Melvin Martin. Memorials: donor's choice.
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Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Inez, Texas. Interment to follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery also in Inez.
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Emma Barrios Gonzales, of La Ward, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the age of 71. She was born July 31, 1950, in La Salle, Texas to Pablo R. and Manuela Barrios Gonzales. Emma was a retired Wal-Mart cashier. She was a devout Catholic who loved volunteering her time at the St. John Bosco Catholic Church Picnics in Vanderbilt. Emma loved barbequing, baking cookies, and spending time with her family. She was a loving sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed. Emma is survived by her sisters, Sue Rivera (Robert) of Victoria, Raquel Rodriguez (Salvador) of Victoria, Carmelita B. Gonzales, Leticia B. Gonzales, Deborah A. Gonzales, and Jacqueline L. Gonzales all of La Ward; brother Edward B. Gonzales also of La Ward. She is also survived by six nieces, three nephews, three great-nieces, and six great-nephews. Emma is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Tirsa B. Gonzales, Felicia B. Gonzales, Lydia B. Gonzales; and brothers, Jacinto B. Gonzales, Joe B. Gonzales, and Rodolfo B. Gonzales. Pallbearers will be Eugene Gonzales, Damon Gonzales, Malakai Garza, Salvador Rodriguez, John Vecera and Lupe Lopez. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Rosary will begin at 6:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa Catholic Church in La Salle. Interment to follow in St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in La Salle. Father Johnson Owusu-Boateng will be officiating.
Due to Covid-19 concerns,
face masks are encouraged.
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Francisca "Frances" Cantu Gonzales, 91, formerly of Kenedy, Texas was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Frances was born in Runge, Karnes County, Texas on Friday, April 22, 1932 to Pedro Rodriguez and Virginia Cantu Rodriguez. Frances was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, also a devoted housewife, she will be truly missed by her family and friends who knew her. Frances has been survived by her beloved family, daughters; Elsa G. Flores and her husband Juan, Elizabeth A. Olvera, Gloria Guerra, Bertha "Irma" Garza and her husband David and Mary Torres and her husband Julian. She is also survived by her fourteen grandchildren; Michelle E. Flores Gordon and her husband Steven Dwayne Gordon, Aaron J. Flores and his wife Cassi Tran, Carlos Gonzales, Jamie Lynn Salas, Briana Marie Vazquez and her husband Silverio, Melissa A Guerra, Adolfo Guerra, Jr., Aaron Guerra and his wife Ashley De Luna, Martin A. Guerra and his wife Breeann, Jessica N. Nielsen McCants, Casey J. Garza, Cecilia M. Zavala and her husband Eleno, Robert L. Gonzales and Maria Begonia Ramirez and her husband Agustin. Frances was blessed with thirty-four Great-Grandchildren; Steven D. Gordon, Jr., Colby L. Gordon, Scarlett L. Flores, Ryker E. Nielsen McCants, Zayne D. Nielsen McCants, Inez Vasquez, Iliana Rene Vasquez, Destiny Vasquez, Marisol Vasquez, Kailey Salas, Jimmy L. Robles, Kailyn Salas, Jaidyn Robles, Justyn Guerra, Rosa Casarez and her husband Raul, Ariyala Guerra, Jeremiah Guerra, Braxton Guerra, Cruz Guerra, Carolina Montalvo, Aliyanna Guerra, Adolfo I Guerra, Jonathan Guerra, Joshua Guerra, Madison Guerra, Gabriella Guerra, Jagger, Guerra, Aria Guerra, Leilani Guerra, Novah Guerra, Everly Guerra, Maria A. Ramirez, Zaira N. Ramirez and Karina J. Ramirez, as well as her five Great-Great-Grandchildren. Ashton Casarez, Anaya Casarez, Ava Casarez and KY' Riel Huff and Emma Luna Ramos. Frances has been preceded in death by her parents; Pedro and Virginia Rodriguez, as well both her husbands; Samuel Gonzales and Reyes Velasquez, and two of her daughters; Elvira, Gonzales and Alicia Gonzales. Service date and time will be released at a later date. Services have been entrusted to the Todish Family of Slavik and Ganado Funeral Homes, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, Texas 77957, 361-782-2152.
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FREEPORT - Funeral services for Rogelio "Roy" Gonzales, 73, of
Freeport, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November
10, 2012 at First Baptist Church, 400 Buechman Street, Ganado,
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Seferino H. Gonzales, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born in Mission, Texas on June 6, 1948, to the late Robert and Eloisa Gonzales. Seferino was a loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. He worked as a Welder, Rancher and a Truck driver to provide for his family. Seferino was a stranger to none, loved abundantly, and will be deeply missed. Seferino is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Janie Perez Gonzales; his daughters, Anita Gonzales Godfrey and Diana Gonzales Rowlett; his son, Guadalupe Gonzales (Lupe); and his brothers, Rudy Gonzales and Eugene Gonzales; and his sisters Minerva Guerra, (Minnie), Janie Lawrence, and Mary Lou Gonzales. Seferino is also survived by his grandchildren, Avery Guadalupe Rowlett, Alessandra Isabella Rowlett (Alex), Bobbi Spero Gonzales, Nola Bri Gonzales, Major Rey Gonzales, and Lily AmeliaRose Racer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gonzales, sisters, Margaret Sauceda and Alice Poncio, and brothers Rueben and Robert Gonzales. Pallbearers will be Steve Godfrey, Avery Rowlett, Joe Guerra, Marcus Bernal, Eugene Poncio, and Ruben Gonzales. Honorary Pallbearer is Alessandra Rowlett. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 am on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, Texas. Interment to follow in Latin American Cemetery in Edna. Reverend Michael Petering will be officiating. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Shannon Medical Center, San Angelo, TX . Shannon Medical Center - Acceptiva https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=7cd850 Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Albina Grasmuck, 94, of Bay City, TX passed away Friday, August 17, 2012 at Matagorda House Nursing Home. She was born August 12, 1918 in Ganado, TX to the late Henry Sablatura and Mary Pivonka Sablatura. She married Charles Grasmuck November 14, 1939 in Corpus Christi, TX where they lived until 1965 at which time they moved to Fremont, CA. After Charles passed away she moved to Vallecito, CA where she resided for 13 years. She had been a resident of Bay City, TX for the past 6 years. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Altar Society, KJZT and AARP. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Grasmuck, son, C. J. & his wife Mary Ada Grasmuch and son Bruce Grasmuck. She was the last survivor of 13 children. She is survived by daughters Jerilyn Black & husband Kenneth of Bay City and Marilyn Britto & husband John of Truckee, CA; sons Randy Grasmuck & wife Karen of Oakdale, CA and Ben Grasmuck & wife Kari of Pacific Grove, CA; daughter-in-law Christa Grasmuck of Bay City; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 5:00 PM Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10J0 Am Monday, August 20, 2012 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Greg Korenek officiating. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, CA. Memorials may be made to Houston Hospice; 1102 N. Mechanic; El Campo, TX 77437 or the charity of your choice.
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Robert Riley Gray, born February 28, 1938, has gone to meet the Lord on May 19, 2022. He was an Army officer CW3 who retired after 22 years, former Maintenance worker at M & M Mars in Waco, a Sherriff in Walker County, AL, a Fire Chief in Boldo, Alabama, and most recently a Rancher in Edna where he raised Longhorns. He leaves behind his oldest Grandson, Michael William Smith; his married middle daughter Christine “Tina” Archer and Joseph Archer; daughter Pamela Jacobs and her children Lauren Swaim, and Caleb Swaim and daughter Ashley Bruce and her children William Solomon, Joseph Robert Faries and Angelina Solomon, and his great grandson Trey Stovall. He also leaves behind his youngest married daughter Tammie Gray, her wife Julie Rieland, and Tammie’s married daughter Brittany Walker and Roger Walker and Brittany’s son Jaxon Walker. He also leaves behind many cousins in Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlis and Audie Gray, and his oldest daughter, Theresa Gray-Smith. He will be buried at the Waco Memorial Cemetery Park, located at 6623 South I-35, in Waco on May 31 at 11 a.m. He will be buried with full military honors, along with a Masonic Funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to your favorite charity in Robert Gray’s name. You can reach Christine “Tina” Archer at 2327 County Road, in Edna or Tammie Gray at 1353 FM 1890, in Columbus, TX 78934. Cremation Services Entrusted to Victoria Mortuary & Cremation Service, Inc. 361-578-4646.
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Funeral services for Bryant George Green of Francitas were held at the Palacios Funeral Home at 10 a. m. Wednesday, January 19, with Rev. W. M. Walker and J. T. Huffman officiating. Interment was in the Hawley Cemetery. A resident of Francitas for 45 years, he was born in Port Lavaca on Feb. 23, 1882, a son of the late George and Fannie Green. He died Monday in Edna. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ola Lee Green of Francitas; two daughters, Mrs. Mellie Green of Houston and Mrs. Bertha Allen of Blessing; three sons, Milburn Green of Louisville, Ky, Ernest G. Green of Blessing and Howard R. Green of Francitas; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Deen of Sweeny and Mrs. Lily Helfner of Smithville, nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
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BAY CITY - Emmet Eugene Green, 90, of Bay City passed away July
24, 2010. He was born June 26, 1920 in Edna to the late Eugene
and Annie Terry Green. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in
Karachi, India and Burma, Japan. He was discharged in October
1945 from Fort Sam Houston as a private first class. He lived in
El Campo from 1949 until 2002.
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PALACIOS—Ernest George Green, 71, of Francitas, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 1991, in a Port Lavaca hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1920, in Ganado, and had been the postmaster of the Francitas Post Office. Survivors: wife, Marjorie Sproles Green; sister, Millie Green of Francitas; brother, Howard Green of Francitas; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Services, 2 p. m. Tuesday, Palacios Funeral Home chapel, Rev. Ron Lynn officiating. Burial in Hawley Cemetery, Blessing, Taylor Brothers Funeral home, 972-2012.
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Marjorie Earl Green, 99, of Francitas passed away peacefully February 12, 2022. She was born January 18, 1923 in Victoria, TX to the late Edgar Sproles and Myrtle Hogue Sproles. Known by most as "Granny", she adored her family; she was predeceased by her husband Ernest Green, a daughter Billye Sue Zandonatti, by 6 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include daughter Margie Bryan; grandchildren Tamarah (Rich) DeWolf, Mark Zandonatti, Randall Zandonatti, Kelli (Joe) Draghi, and Shannon Mitchell; 10 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, and 2 great-great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 18, 2022 at Hawley Cemetery with Chris Webber officiating.
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Sharon Annette Hicks Green went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on Sunday, January 27, 1952 in Ganado, Texas. She graduated from Ganado High School and enjoyed attending all of the school's athletic events throughout her life. Sharon enjoyed several jobs, some of her favorites included working at Pop's, the deli next to the high school in New Jersey, and as a detention officer for the Jackson County Jail. Sharon never met a stranger and treated everyone with compassion. She received several letters from those she met at the jail thanking her for supporting them through difficult times. By far her favorite hobby was spending time with her family. From late night talks to early morning card games that lasted all day, there were many memories made and laughs shared. Sharon's grandchildren were the light of her life. She loved watching them play their favorite sports and rarely missed a game. Sharon devoted her life to her family and those she loved. She was an affectionate and loving mother to her three girls and would let everyone know how proud she was of them. Sharon is survived by her three daughters, Rachel Knebel (Tony), Ashley Riojas (Jason) and Colleen Green-Abraham (Sydney); her grandchildren, Valyn Knebel, Logan Riojas, and Brianna Riojas; her siblings; Kathy Blount, Brian Hicks (Sharon), Timothy "Timbo" Hicks, Michele Beard, Cindy Bures (Dennis "Rabbit"), Terre Hinojosa (Oscar), Renee Moore, Tommy Hicks (Sheri), and James Hicks (Debbie); twenty-four nieces and nephews, and forty-eight great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents BW Hicks and Theresa Liberda Hicks. The pallbearers will be Logan Riojas, Jason Riojas, Tony Knebel, Herman Aguilar, Jeremy Hicks, and Oscar Hinojosa. There will be a visitation on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel, Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Morning at 10:00 am at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Greg Korenek officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120.
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Mr. Phil Greenawalt, a well known citizen of the Edna section, passed away at the Memorial Hospital in Houston on the 13th instant after a brief illness. Phil Greenawalt was born August 20, 1895 at Seagoville, Texas. His family moved to Jackson County in the year 1907, and he had lived in and around Edna since that time. He was united in marriage to Inest Dowdy at Ganado on September 13, 1919. They had three daughters, two of which survive. Mr. Greenawalt was engaged in farming until the last six or seven years, when he took up oil field work, and was employed by the American Liberty Oil Company at the time of his death. He worked until December 10th, 1948, and then received medical attention here, and then went to Houston to see a chest specialist. He was then taken to Houston by his daughter on December 13, and was diagnosed further by Dr. George Hodell, who recommended surgery, for further diagnosis. He was then under Dr. George Waldron’s care in the Memorial Hospital where he underwent an operation which showed his condition was beyond medical help. He received the best medical care and attention that doctors, nurses and family could administer until he expired at 9:45 P. M. on January 13, 1949. The remains were conveyed to the Slavik Funeral Home in Edna where funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, January 15th. His remains were then laid to rest in the Ganado Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. R. L. Neyland of Houston and Geneva of Edna; two brothers, Jr. Greenawalt of Kerrville, Texas, and A. F. Greenawalt of Pecos, Texas; and one sister, Mrs. Cassie Montgomery of Phoenix, Arizona. The pallbearers were: Charlie Nickel, Vernie Rogers, Frank Morgan, Earl Airhart, Leon Wosdz and Woodrow Nickel.
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Sunday, August 23rd, Mr. George W. Greenwood, a well known and highly esteemed Jackson County stockman farmer, passed away following a year or more of failing health. Death was and a surprise as his condition had been serious for the past several weeks. The funeral service was held at the Methodist Church in Edna Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock being conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.C. Young. Interment was made in the Edna Cemetery, where a large crowd gathered to pay last tribute of love and respect to their departed friend and neighbor. Mr. Greenwood was born April 10, 1865, in Springfield, ILL., but moved from that place with his parents when he was a baby. The family moved to Warsaw, Mo., where the subject of this sketch grew to manhood. In 1880 he moved to Dallas where he farmed and raised stock. Later he operated a meat market at Garland, Texas. He was united in marriage to Miss Addie E. Talbot on February 26, 1889, at Wylie, Texas. There were eleven children born to this union, four boys and seven girls, seven of whom are now living, 5 girls and 2 boys. December 22, 1912, Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood and children moved to Jackson County and settled on a place below Edna owned by Mr. P.W. Clement, where he farmed for a number of years. Later, when Mr. Clement was commissioner, Mr. Greenwood was road boss for him. He was an industrious man and as a result was considered one of the county’s outstanding farmers. He was a good neighbor and a true friend, and when he passed over the River there was grief in many homes. He leaves a wife and 5 daughters and 2 sons, 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren to mourn his passing. The children are Miss Lorine Greenwood, Mesdames J.W. Givens and W.A. SOUTHERS, of Edna, Ted Hodges of a Pasadena, and Willie Gregory of Heavener, Okla., and Messrs. George Greenwood of Houston and Jesse Greenwood of Pasadena. To the bereaved ones the Herald extends heartfelt sympathy. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 27, 1942, newspaper, August 27, 1942, page 1.
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Della Fay Gregory, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the age of 84. The family is planning a Memorial Service for a later date.
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(By Ganado Correspondent) Loved ones and friends were deeply grieved and shocked Sunday at the unexpected passing of Mrs. John Gregurek. Mrs. Gregurek was apparently feeling as well as usual Sunday morning, went to church as was her custom, and came on home. Mr. Gregurek went back to a meeting and she was home alone. When he came in about noon he found her lying on the floor, a victim of a stroke. Mrs. Gregurek was born September 24, 1892, and died at the age of 56. The Gregureks had made their home on a farm near Ganado for many years, and about two years ago they built a modern home in the north part of town. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, Feb. 8th at 10 o’clock at the Assumption Catholic Church, with Rev. Maneth giving the Requiem High Mass. Rev. Janek of Yoakum was the deacon, giving a sermon in Czech and English, and Rev. Petru was sub deacon. Those left to mourn her passing are: Her husband, John Gregurek, six sons, Gene Allen and Clem, at home, Mike of Ganado, Johnnie and Albert of El Campo and Frank of Houston; four daughters: Mrs. Cyril (Georgia) Orsag, of Vanderbilt, Mrs. Clara Shutt of Edna, Mrs. Della Hahn of Ganado and Mrs. Mary Supak of Bloomington, and other relatives and a host of friends. Pallbearers were: Joe Petrash, Joe Stavinoha, Otto Matus, J. L. Kopecky, Frank Kaspar and Albert Supak. Edna Weekly Herald, February 10, 1949 [Buried Assumption Cemetery, Ganado, Jackson County, Texas] On Nov. 3, former Frydek parishner, John Greburek, died in Ganado Hospital at the age of 78 years. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 5. Burial was in the parish cemetery at Ganado.
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Mr. Nicholas E. GreTen of the Haynes school community died at the El Campo Hospital Monday following a surgical operation. The funeral service was conducted at St. Agnes Catholic Church by the pastor, Father David Buckley, Wednesday morning. Interment (was) in the Edna Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Greten have been residing near Edna with her mother, Mrs. Frank Sheblak, since Mr. Sheblak’s death several years ago. A more suitable mention of Mr. Greten’s life will appear in our next issue. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 29, 1946, newspaper, August 29, 1946, page 1. Mr. N. E. Greten Died August 27th. Mr. Nicholas E. Greten died at the Nightingale Hospital at El Campo, Texas, Tuesday morning August 27th, 1946. The funeral service was conducted at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna by the pastor, Father David Buckley, Wednesday morning, Aug. 28th, at 9:30 o’clock. Interment in the Edna Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. John DeVille, Grady Kelton, Frank Gabrysch, Adolph Gabrysch, Alfred Gabrysch and Emery Gabrysch. Nicholas E. Greten was born in Dubuque County, Iowa, July 10th, 1876. When a young man Mr. Greten entered the printing industry, which business he followed for several years. Later he took up portrait and commercial photography, and operated photographic studies in Minneapolis, Minn., Hibbing, Minn., and Mellen, Wisconsin. He finally devoted all of his time to commercial photography alone, and was engaged in photographic work pertaining to the large lumbering and iron mining interests of northern Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Mr. Greten felt that his health would be improved if he lived in the large lumbering and iron mining interests of northern Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Mr. Greten felt that his health would be improved if he lived in the south. He purchased a 335-acre tract bordering on the Navidad River, and engaged in rice growing for several years. He subsequently sold his holdings to W. W. McCrory and then later moved to the State of Colorado and engaged in general farming and ranching which he followed for twenty-two years. Mr. Greten married Miss Gertrude Sheblak in 1922, and at the death of her father in 1941, persuaded Mr. Greten to move to Texas. Mr. Greten had leased his ranch to W. E. Boyd, a cattleman from Lamesa, Texas. He is survived by his wife and seven sisters: Misses Mary Katheryne, Barbara, and Clara Greten, and Mrs. Lena Dunn, all of Minneapolis, Minn; Mrs. Lottie Hartigan of Chicago, Ill; and Mrs. Michael H. Hoffman of Great Falls, Montana. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 5, 1946, newspaper, September 5, 1946, page 1.
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Fannie Joyce Griffin, 74, of Ganado, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. She was born in El Campo, Texas to Aaron Hargrove, Sr. and Fannie Ware Hargrove on December 18, 1947.Fannie has been survived by her loving family, daughters; Marilyn J. Griffin, Felicia A. Chaisson and her husband Christopher, Patricia Griffin and Kimberly D. Griffin, her four grandchildren, Jasmine S. Chaisson, Malcolm J. Chaisson, Maya J. Griffin and Melanie P. Griffin, also her one sister and five brothers. She has been preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Reverend Pat H. Griffin. Services will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, beginning with visitation at 10:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am at Shiloh Baptist Church with Reverend Thredrice Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Kerr Cemetery in Edna, Texas. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 third St. Texas 77962, 361-771-2120
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Funeral services were held at 9:45 o’clock Sunday morning at his late residence and at 10 o’clock from Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church at Port Lavaca for Delfros Emil Guidry, 82, retired merchant and former mayor of Port Lavaca who died Saturday morning at 7:45 o’clock. Burial will be made in the Lynnwood Cemetery with Rev. Charles Conaty officiating. A native of Humphrey, La., Mr. Guidry was born Feb. 8, 1864. He had been a resident of Calhoun County for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel LaBauve Guidry of Port Lavaca; three sons, Joseph D., Vivian F., and Woodward E. Guidry, all of Port Lavaca; two daughters, Mrs. John Paul of Port Lavaca and Mrs. Stanley G. Gower of San Antonio; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.-Victoria Advocate Mr. Guidry was a pioneer Edna dry goods merchant. Soon after coming to Texas he opened a dry goods store in Edna in a two-story building that occupied the site of the present Utzman building on Main street. He was married to Miss Ethel LaBauve, sister of Mr. Victor LaBauve of Edna, in this city. He moved from Edna to Port Lavaca more than 45 years ago where he conducted a dry goods store up until he retired. His old Jackson County friends were grieved to learn of his passing. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 2, 1946, newspaper, May 2, 1946, page 1.
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Tomas F. Gutierres, 64, passed away February 14, 2024, doing what he loved to do. Tomas was born on August 24, 1959 in Ganado to Manuel P. Gutierres and Ernestina Maria Flores Guiterres. Tomas worked with Brown and Root out of Houston, Texas as a millwright in his younger days. He was part of the construction crew that built the STP Plant in Bay City. He was a quiet, kind and respectful person. He loved God and his family very much. He enjoyed reading his Bible. Tomas was an avid fisherman and spent most of his time fishing with friends, but enjoyed fishing alone also. He loved playing checkers and chess. He had some fierce and competitive chess games with his brothers and Dad. He also enjoyed "playing" with his nunchucks. Growing up, he got quite good with them and entertained the family every chance he got. Tomas has been survived by his beloved family; Irma G. Zamora and her husband Lupe of Houston, Wanda G. Hernandez and her husband Leo of Houston, Olga Margeson of Victoria, Juan Gutierrez and his wife Minerva of San Antonio, Ismael Gutierres and his wife Mary of Inez and Ernest Gutierres and his wife Marcia of Edna. Tomas has been preceded in death by his parents, Ernestina Maria F. Gutierres and Manuel P. Gutierres, also his brothers; Manuel Gutierres, Jr., and Daniel M. Gutierres. Visitation will be held at 9:30am Saturday February 24, 2024 at the Slavik Funeral Home chapel with funeral service to follow at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Edna Latin America cemetery. Services have been entrusted to the Todish Family of Slavik and Ganado Funeral Homes. 209 N Allen Street, Edna, Texas 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Julian Scott Gutierrez, 49, of Ganado, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born on December17, 1974 in Ganado, Texas. Julian was a professional truck driver for Inteplast; not only was trucking his career, but it was also his passion too. He was a truck driver for Inteplast for more than 9 years and an overall trucker for over 20 years. Julian was very family oriented and would greet anyone with open arms and a smile. He loved to take spur of the moment trips with his loved ones, going to rodeos and driving down to San Juan to visit The Basilica of Our Lady San Juan Del Valle to enjoy their service and mariachi band. His biggest dream was to retire and move to Monterey, California. For the ones who knew Julian know he was an awesome brother, great uncle, awesome cousin and above everything a Great Friend. He was a person who enjoyed the simple things in life like a sunrise and sunset. Simplicity is how he truly enjoyed his life! Julian is survived by his grandmother Clara Gutierrez, brothers John Robert Gutierrez, Mark Anthony Gutierrez, and Martin Julian Gutierrez, and sister-in-law Yolanda Gutierrez. He is preceded in death by sister Marcclina Gutierrez, grandfather Manuel Gutierrez, Sr., sister-in-law Rebecca Hahn Gutierrez, aunts Dora Gutierrez and Felipa Gutierrez and uncle Andrew Charles Gutierrez. Visitation for Julian will be Tuesday April 16, 2024 at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel from 5pm-7pm with a rosary being recited at 6pm. Funeral mass will be Wednesday April 17, 2024 at 10am at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, Texas with Father Greg Korenek officiating. Interment to follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are John Robert Gutierrez, Mark Anthony Gutierrez, Martin Julian Gutierrez, Corbin Reid Gutierrez, Caleb Gutierrez, Chris Gutierrez, David Gutierrez, and Daylon Gutierrez. Honorary pallbearers are Alysia Gutierrez, Danyel Jaynes, Ashton Edwards, Kinsley Edwards, Marcie Gutierrez, and Bethany Gutierrez. Funeral services are entrusted to the Todish Family of Ganado Funeral Home.
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Our sister, Sandra Lee Tristan Gutierrez, passed away at the age of 61 on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born in Ganado, Texas to Dionicio "Shorty" Tristan and Lois Rosales Hurta on February 20, 1961. Sandra was affiliated with and baptized at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Ganado, Texas. Sandra is survived by her four children: Brian Estrada (Nancy Estrada), Arthur Estrada, Jr., Blake Estrada (Crystal Martinez), Crystal Estrada (Bob Snodgrass), her five beloved grandchildren: Jenay, Cleo, Brian, Jr., Max and Catalina, also her two great-grandchildren: Luna and Sol. She is survived by her 14 siblings and numerous nephews and great-nephews and nieces and great nieces. Brothers: Donnie, Jr. and his wife Darlene, Tommy and his wife Diane, Joe and his wife; Maggie, Steven and his wife Linda, Faustino "Tino" Gerald and his wife Dora. Sisters: Rita Garza and her husband Jesse, Paula Mendez and her husband; Charlie, Mary Jane Arrerondo, Ester Baggett and her husband Ervin, Cindy Rivera and her husband Luis. Sandra is preceded in death by our parents: Dionicio "Shorty" Tristan, Lois Rosales Tristan Huerta and step-father, Faustino "Tino" Huerta, Sr. and our beloved sister, Sally Smithwick. Sister: God saw you getting tired, a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating your tender hands at rest, God took you home to prove to us He only takes the best. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in Spirit." Psalm 34:18 Services were held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Ganado Funeral Home, visitation began at 2:00 pm, with Rosary being recited at 3:00 pm with Deacon Kevin Petrash officiating. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120.
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Don Earl Guynes, 66, of Palacios, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 24, 2017. He was born in Baytown, Texas on April 25, 1951. He was preceded by his father Ben Hall Guynes, mother Audrey Joines and his sister Beverly Vaughn. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Cynthia Ann Guynes, son Jody Guynes and wife Charity and son Eric Hall Guynes, daughter Amy Dawn Guynes, and step-daughter Wendy Dionne Sellers. Don had 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Don received an honorable discharge from the United States Coast Guard. He worked at John D. Mercer & Associates of Edna, Texas, was a Building Inspector for the City of Pearland, Texas, as well as a building inspector for the City of Palacios. He was a bull rider as a young man, he enjoyed the outdoors, and was an avid fisherman. Don loved his beer, the casinos and his family most of all. Don was a wonderful husband, father, papa and friends.
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Gertrude "Trudy" Gwosdz, 77 of New Braunfels, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Trudy was born on Saturday, February 3, 1945 to Jim F. Sembera and Anastazia Fojtik Sembera. Trudy is survived by her loving family, her children Elaine Gwosdz Gilman, her son Thomas Gwosdz, and her sister-in-law Eve Sembera of Las Vegas, Nevada. She has been preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Anastazia Sembera, her husband Clarence Paul Gwosdz, her sister and brother-in-law, Filomena Sembera Huble and Albert Huble and her brother Eugene Daniel Sembera, also her sister Agnes Sembera. There will be a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 beginning at 1:00 pm at St. Theresa Catholic Church in LaSalle with Father Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in LaSalle. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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