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Herschel Lambert

Edna—Herschel Dallas Lambert, 86, resident of Ganado since 1915, died Sunday in a Victoria hospital.

Mr. Lambert was born May 6, 1895 in Lizton, Ind.

He was a rice farmer, radio shop owner, and dairyman prior to his retirement.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Christian Church in Ganado with the Rev. Bernard Ritchea officiating. Burial will be in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Jackson County Funeral Service.

Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Leonard Ross of Ganado.

Pallbearers will be Wilford Lambert, Jerbt Bierstedt, Herbert Schoeneneberg, Orval Lambert, J. W. Lambert, William F. Strain and Dugan Hill.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jerrell Lambert and Teddy Schoeneneberg.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, March 15, 1982
 

Mary Lambert

Ganado--Mary Magdalene Jarrell Lambert, 84, of Ganado, died Tuesday at a Ganado nursing home.

She was born Nov. 27, 1899, in Ganado to Walter and Lidia Hilyard Jarrell. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Ganado, and a former resident of Victoria, Houston and Orange Grove. She was retired as a telephone and PBX operator.

Surviving are two daughters, LaFerne Bierstedt of Orange Grove and Geraldine Schoeneberg of Ganado; three sons, Wilford Lambert of Las Vegas, Orvall Lambert of Victoria and James Lambert of Houston; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Ganado.

The Rev. J. J. Helms, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Jackson County Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Lukey Sanford, Johnnie Labay, Raymond Young, Tom York, Bob Hultquist and P. H. Reissit.

Honorary pallbearers will include Garrin Tucker and Nathan Toll.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, July 25 & 26, 1984
 

Annie Lancaster

Ganado—Mrs. Annie Lancaster, 81, of Ganado died Tuesday in a local hospital.

Funeral services have been set for 2 p. m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church of Ganado with the Rev. Bernard Ritchea officiating. Burial will be in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Ganado Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be T. J. Howell, J. B. Housson, Stock Quiry, Billy Sid Johnson, Raymond Young and Bob Hultquist.

Mrs. Lancaster was born Oct. 14, 1898, in Wharton County, and was the widow of the late Lewis Lancaster. She was employed for 35 years by the Ganado Telephone Co. before her retirement.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Julia Pryor of La Ward, and four brothers, Mike Martin of Ganado, Lee Martin of Edna, James Martin of Freer and John T. Martin of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, March 5, 1980 & Thursday, March 5, 1980
 

Ethel Lancaster

Ganado—Mrs. Ethel Lancaster, 89, of Beaumont, formerly of Ganado, died Tuesday in a Beaumont rest home.

Funeral services have been set for 2 p. m. Thursday in the First United Methodist Church of Ganado, with the Rev. Bernard Ritchea officiating.

Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Ganado Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Young, Joe Hafernick, Roy Davis, Bob Hultquist, Carl Swenson and Lukie Sanford.

Mrs. Lancaster was born Nov. 15, 1890 at Ganado, and lived here 80 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ganado. She was the widow of the late Lifford Lancaster, who died in 1969; and was a daughter of the late Clark Owen Rogers and Ida Babcock Rogers.

Surviving are a daughter, Dr. Mary Agnes Lancaster of Dallas and a son, Dr. Lifford Lancaster of Beaumont; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, April 2, 1980 & April 3, 1980
 

Mrs. Esther Wendell Landin

El Campo--Mrs. Esther Wendell Landin, a former resident of Ganado, died Saturday in a Dayton, Ohio, hospital following a short illness.

She was the widow of Alfred Landin.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Wheeler Funeral Home Chapel in El Campo, with burial at 3 p. m. in Ganado City Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Valline of Dayton, and several nieces and nephews.

Victoria Advocate, April 29, 1974
 

Ethel Condron LaPier 

Ethel Bates Nagelschmidt Condron LaPier, formerly of Pittsfield, MA passed away on March 8, 2014 with her family at her side in Ganado, TX at the age 96. 

Ethel was born February 23, 1918 in Pittsfield to John F. and Mabel E. Frederick Nagelschmidt. 

She was a graduate of Pittsfield High School, class of 1935 and was employed as a medical secretary for several area physicians until her marriage to Howard LaPier in 1977. After his death in 1999, she relocated to Edna, TX. 

Survivors include her children, Frank P. Condron Jr. and his wife Peggy, John F. Condron and Mary Beth Condron LaPier of Edna, Priscilla Condron Black and her husband David of Clemmons, NC and step daughter Mabel LaPier Watson of Hancock, Ma. 

She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Stephanie Condron Hall, Michael Condron, Pamela Condron Neuman, Angela Condron Svoboda, Denise LaPier Arndt, Michele LaPier Barnes, James LaPier, Adam Black, Joshua Black, John A. Condron, Katherine and Elizabeth Condron, 20 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her two brothers and four sisters, her former husband, Francis P. Condron Sr., stepson Howard F. LaPier and three grandchildren. 

Visitation and Memory Sharing will be Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 5-7 pm, with a rosary to be recited at 7 pm, at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 14, 2014, at 10:00 am, at St. Agnes Church in Edna. Reverend Michael Petering will be officiating. A memorial celebration of her life will be in the spring at St. Mark’s Church in Pittsfield, MA followed by burial in the Pittsfield Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust St., Victoria, Texas 77901.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Mrs. Cecil Larson

Ganado—Mrs. Cecil Fern Larson, 80, of Ganado died Saturday, on her birthday, in a local rest home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Ganado Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James Strickland officiating. Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Ganado Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be H. W. Boyd, Gary Mumford, John Schmidt, Luke Sanford, William Coleman and Forrest Ricks.

Mrs. Larson was born Nov. 8, 1900 in Putnam County, Mo., and had lived in this county 18 years. She was the widow of the late Victor Larson.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Emma Keen of Ganado; two brothers, Glen D. Young of Littlefield and Zora O. Young of Basque Farms, N. M.; eight grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, November 10, 1980
 

Peggy Joyce Larson
September 04, 1939 - September 29, 2019

Shirley Ann Laughlin
October 19, 1935 - March 08, 2021

Shirley Ann Laughlin, 85, of Bay City passed away March 8, 2021.  She was born October 19, 1935 in LaSalle, TX to the late Richard Reininger and Helen Krobot Reninger.

Shirley was a long time member of the MRMC Auxiliary and Holy Cross Catholic Church. She also enjoyed fishing, reading and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband: Melvin Ray Laughlin; daughters: Vicky Avants and Cheryl Klaiber (Dave); son: Jeffrey Cross (Terri); step-children: Cathy Paton (Tony) and James Laughlin (Kristin); brothers: Gail Reininger and Richard Reininger, Jr.; grandchildren: Keith Avants (Elvie), Jeffery Wayne Cross, Scott Avants (Michelle), Michelle Klaiber, Sean Klaiber (Holly), Amanda Marshall (Seth) and Danica Cross; step-grandchildren: Kaleb Laughlin, Samuel Paton, James Paton, and  Sarah Paton; and numerous great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Deacon Wally Rodriguez officiating.  Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.  Pallbearers will be Keith Avants, Scott Avants, Sean Klaiber, Sam Paton, Kaleb Laughlin and Jeffery Wayne Cross.  Honorary pallbearers will be C. J. Avants, Cort Avants, Caleb Cross, James Paton, Derryk Marshall, Kile Marshall and Bryan Cross.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Addie Davis Lawrence
December 13, 1918 - April 29, 2014

Addie Davis Lawrence, 95, of Edna passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was born in Ezzell, Texas, on December 13, 1918, to the late Rufus Terry and Gracie Reid Miller. 

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed. She touched the hearts of everyone that knew her. 

Addie, is survived by her daughters, Helen Patricia Davis Edwards (George) of Opelika, Al., Eleanor Maureen Davis Sample (John) of Edna, Tx, Pamela L. Davis Hughes of Freeport/Edna, Tx and Mary Lois Lawrence Miller (Tommy) of Deer Park, Tx.; sons, James Edward Davis (Kathryn) of San Antonio, Tx and Charles Lawrence (Callie) of Pasadena, Tx; sister, Margie Miller Crabb of Edna; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Alvin James Davis and H. Arden Lawrence; one sister and six brothers. 

Visitation will be Monday, May 12, 2014 from 6-8 pm. At Oaklawn Funeral Home of Edna. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm. Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Church of Christ, 301 Robinson, Edna, Texas. Mr. Heath Rogers will be officiating. Burial to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. 

Pallbearers will be Doug Sample, David Sample, Keith Edwards, Chris Davis, Reagan Hughes, Nathan Edwards, Tyler Sample, Zack Sample and Jordan Childers. Honorary pallbearers are remaining grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Jearlene O. Lawrence
October 11, 1918 - March 01, 2014

Jearlene O. Lawrence, 95, of Edna passed away Saturday, March 01, 2014. She was born in Cottenwood, Arkansas, on October 11, 1918, to the late Arthur Lee and Lou Creecie Martin Baker. 

She was a loving wife, mother and friend who will be dearly missed. She touched the hearts of everyone that knew her. 
Jearlene, is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

She is preceded in death by her Parents, husband, Don Lawrence; son, Joe Carroll Lawrence and her brother R. T. Baker. 

A graveside service will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, March 04, 2014 at the Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

LaMarquis Lee

LaMarquis Scott Lee, 12, of Ganado was taken home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

LaMarquis was a sweet, kind hearted and smart young man. His smile would light up  any room and he found joy in making everyone around him laugh. He wore his school colors of maroon and white with great pride. He was a talented athlete with a competitive nature who will be missed by many. In his short time with us he has touched so many lives. Even though you are gone our sweet boy, you will never be forgotten. NEVER!

LaMarquis was a champ at any sport he played. He loved football, baseball and  basketball. He loved the LA Lakers and was a huge Koby fan. His favorite color was orange and he loved pizza and being online on the game. Anytime you heard someone yelling at the TV, you knew it was him. He was so bright and outgoing he enjoyed being with his family and friends. No matter where he was or where he went, he left his mark. Words will never be enough. Rest In Peace our Sweet Angel.

He has been preceded in death by his great-grandmothers; Esther Lee Edwards and Geraldine Faltysek King, great grandfather; Douglas Salyer, step-grandma; Kerri  Faltysek, Uncle Herman and cousin Shawn Cobb.

LaMarquis is survived by his father, Michael Scott Lee; mother, Amanda Faltysek; siblings, Jai’da, Drayson, Keiyanah, Keimryn and Ayngelyn; great-grandmother, Agnes Skrappa Salyer; grandparents, Michael and Tonya Lee, Thomas Faltysek, Jennifer Lee Dominguez; aunts and uncles, Sherman and Wendy Lee, Chris and Toya Lee, Greg Lee, Tasha Lee, Jennifer Lee, Alisha Faltysek, Amber and Mike Jalufka and April Faltysek.

Pallbearers were Jaime Bures, Doug Holt, Roy Sophus, Derek "White Boy" Grudzieski, Chris Haller, and Dawayne Haller. Honorary pallbearers will be LaMarquis' football and baseball team and many, many cousins.

There was a visitation at 9 a.m., followed by funeral service at 10 a.m. on November 4,

at the Ganado ISD Football Field. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of

Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 6, 2019

Ganado Teen Remembered
By Darlene Tise, Contributing Writer

The Ganado Community was shocked and saddened to its core on Tuesday, Oct. 29

when a junior high school student was killed in a two-vehicle motor accident at the intersection of York and Brown near the Travel Center at 8:16 p.m. in the evening.

Students and friends of LaMarquis Lee, a sixth grader at Ganado ISD, have been dealing with his loss and are doing all they can to honor him. Last Friday the entire student body wore orange to school. Orange was LaMarquis’ favorite color.

LaMarquis was a football player in the Ganado Youth Football League, having played at the pee wee, junior and bantam levels. This season his team advanced to the super bowl. His bantam team decided to play the final game in honor of LaMarquis with his jersey number, 89, on each of their jerseys. Tidehaven defeated the Warriors 26-6 in the bowl game but Tidehaven named LaMarquis MVP of the game. They presented an engraved trophy to the team at the middle of the field after the game and the team then presented the trophy to his family.

“He was in his fifth year playing youth football, said Doug Holt, his bantam coach. “This year he played offensive tackle and defensive end. We ran practically every offensive play behind him and he locked down his side of the field by himself on defense. He was the most well- mannered kid, very coachable. He helped his teammates tirelessly so that we could be the best team possible.”

Landon Hicks, a friend and teammate of LaMarquis, said they enjoyed playing sports  together. “Our team signed two footballs and gave them to his parents and family members.

We have been friends since we started school and we also played video games  together as a team,” said Landon. “We did pretty good on the video games.”

Another friend, D.J. Cortright, said, “LaMarquis was a good friend to me, more like an older brother. He encouraged me on and off the field. During practice and games, he helped me correct any mistakes I made. He never gave up, had a positive attitude and never went without a smile. I will always miss him.”

LaMarquis was as successful at school as he was on the field. His teachers had high praises for the young man. “When LaMarquis was in first grade we had the privilege of being his teachers,” said Stephanie Kelly, Melissa Fowler and Tina Gresham.

“Every morning he would greet us with the biggest smile that would melt our hearts. LaMarquis was a very caring student. He always went above and beyond to help the other kids in class. He was also very competitive but in a good way. He knew how to leave the competitiveness out on the field but was very kind and patient with his classmates in the classroom.

“He was chosen as the first grade student of the month and honored with a plaque at the school board meeting. His smile that night showed us just how proud he was of this award.”

“I taught LaMarquis when he was in third grade,” said Nache’ Holub who is now the Special programs coordinator. “I was his Reading and Social Studies teacher and I remember he always had great manners and was always eager to learn. He would always ask if he could help with something and was always willing to volunteer to be first. I will miss his smile and competitive nature.”

“LaMarquis was an amazing young man through and through,” said Tiffany Keszler, music instructor at Ganado Elementary. “From the classroom to the field of whatever sport he was playing, he always gave it his all. He always encouraged his classmates and teammates alike to do their best, play hard, and always leave it on the field or in the classroom.

“I had the pleasure of teaching him for two years as well as getting the opportunity to have a personal relationship outside of school because of his close friendship with my son Fisher. I would pick him up for practice or games each week and we would talk  about his day or what the game play was for which ever sport he was playing at the  time. He was like a son to me and I know that he lived life to the fullest no matter what he was doing.”

“He was one of my fifth grade students last year,” said Clara Conner. “I looked forward to him greeting me each morning with his softly spoken, ‘Good morning’, always followed by his beautiful smile. He was always very respectful answering with a ‘Yes, ma’am.’

“Since he moved on to sixth grade I had not seen him for a while. About a month ago I saw him at Dollar General. He and a friend were headed to football practice and getting something to drink for practice. With that beautiful smile of his, he walked over and gave me a hug. I asked about his team and how things were going for him at school. He told me sixth grade was going well and his team was having a winning season. As he walked out the door he turned, smiled, and waved saying, ‘Glad I got to see you today.’ I waved back as he turned and left.

“I’ll keep that memory of him in my heart. LaMarquis touched many lives in his short life. He not only touched my life but my heart as well.”

“LaMarquis had a kind and respectful heart,” said Jennifer Stephenson, Ganado  Elementary principal. “He was the first to admit when he had done wrong and he would sincerely apologize. He was smart, athletically gifted and a loyal friend to his  classmates.”

Funeral services for LaMarquis were held Nov. 4 at the GISD football stadium. The district delayed the start of school so students and staff could attend the services.

On the day of the accident, the 12-year-old was the only passenger in a Toyota Highlander driven by his grandmother. The second vehicle was a Ram pickup truck driven by an unidentified male who was alone in the truck.

The accident is under the investigation of the Ganado Police Dept. Other agencies assisting at the scene of the accident were the Department of Public Safety (DPS),  Jackson County Sheriffs Office, Edna Police Department, Ganado and Edna Fire Departments and the Jackson County Hospital EMS.

“The families are in our thoughts and prayers,” said Dave Merritt, Ganado Police Chief.

An account has been set up at First State Bank Louise in Ganado and Citizens State Bank. Donations may be made to the LaMarquis Lee Memorial Fund.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 6, 2019
 

James Daniel Legg
Former Citizen Passes Away at Edna, Texas

Mr. J. D. Legg, a former citizen of this county, died at Ganado last Saturday at 3:30 p. m., at the age of 81 years and nine months. The body was conveyed to the Ashby cemetery by the Walker company’s hearse and buried there near the scene of his former home.

Mr. Legg had lived in Matagorda county since 1905 and was the father of five sons and one daughter. He moved to Jackson county about three months ago.

Surviving this good man are his wife, five sons and the daughter. These are Edwin Legg, Daissetta; Kay Legg, Gulf; Early Legg, Palacios; Cecil Legg, Ganado and Hubert Legg of Markham; Mrs. Frank Atkins of Tabor. Also 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive.

Mr. Legg had many friends throughout the county who extended their sympathies to the bereaved family.

Daily Tribune, December 10, 1930
 

Esther Irene Lewis
March 07, 1924 - October 22, 2014

Esther Irene Lewis, of Edna, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the age of 90. She was born in El Campo, Texas, on March 7, 1924, to the late Frank and Naomi Swenson Danielson. 

Irene worked as a newspaper carrier for many years before she retired, she was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly. 

Irene is survived by her daughter, Mary Catherine Lewis of Edna; sons, James Ray Lewis (Toni) of Edna and Daniel Thomas Lewis (Ruth) of Macomb, Illinois; grandchildren, Jamie (Matthew) Sulak, Forrest (Raquel) Lewis, Paul Powell, Phillip Powell and Rebecca Powell; great-grandchildren, Lauren (Ryan) Sulak Share, Emma, Jacob and Julie Sulak.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Ray Lewis; daughter, Carolyn Lewis Powell; brothers, Joseph Swenson, Paul Swenson, Phillip Swenson, Elmer Danielson, Vernie Danielson and James Danielson; sisters, Ruth Petersen, Evelyn Hunt, Eunice Olson, Josie Neeley, Myrtle Bloomquist, Violet Johnson, Alice Sims and Mildred Wilcoxin. 

Visitation will be Friday, October 24, 2014, 5 -7 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Reverend Michael Petering will be officiating. 

Pallbearers will be Forrest Lewis, Paul Powell, Phillip Powell, Matthew Sulak, Daren Juroske and Martin James Espino. Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Juroske, Charles Lewis, Donald Petersen, Bill Neeley, Wayne Hunt and John Swenson. 
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Catholic Daughters or St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Agnes Catholic Church, 506 N. Allen, Edna, Texas 77957.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Arthur F. Lind

Ganado—Arthur F. Lind, 96, of Ganado, died in a local hospital Monday, April 15, 1991, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Jan. 15, 1895, in Olivia, to the late John and Ellen Emilia Nelson Lind and was a self-employed cotton ginner. He was a member of the Hilliard-Yoas American Legion Post No. 346 in Ganado, the Ganado Masonic Lodge No. 1055 A. F. & A. M. and St. James Lutheran Church.

Former resident of La Ward, Mr. Lind had resided in Ganado for over 85 years. He married Anna Maria Gustafson on Dec. 29, 1919 and then Nellie Amelia Gustafson on Nov. 25, 1954, in Georgetown.

Preceded in death by Anna Maria on Aug. 9, 1954 and Nellie Amelia on Nov. 19, 1981.

Services 2 p. m. Thursday at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado, the Rev. Don Marquart officiating.

Burial in Ganado City Cemetery, under direction of Ganado Funeral Home, Ganado, 771-2120.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, April 17, 1991
 

Betty Cotton Lindberg, 81, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 12, 2019. Betty was born on June 18, 1938, in Jackson County to parents Reuben M. Cornelius Sr. and Sybil Fiew.     

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, James A. Cotton, and Myrvle Lon Lindberg "Lonnie"; and son, Mark A. Cotton.     

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Kuritz; three grandchildren; sisters, Floy Thedford, and Ruby Wendel; brother, Martin Cornelius; as well as numerous other family and friends that are left to cherish her memory.     

Visitation is  Friday, July 19, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Mont Belvieu, 10110 Eagle Dr, Mont Belvieu, Texas. Betty's Celebration of Life will begin at 1 p.m. and the burial is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4955 Pine St, Beaumont.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, July 24, 2019
 

Rudolph Otis Littlejohn Jr.

EDNA - Known as "Otis" by family and friends, all services will be Fri., Sept. 21 at Scruggs Chapel UMC, 313 Carver in Edna with visitation 1-2 p.m., funeral at 2 p.m. Burial, Ganado Community Cemetery. Tracy's MJ Santellana FD-Edna (361) 782-9234.

Victoria Advocate, September 20, 2018
 

Betty Anderson Long

Betty Anderson Long went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning on Sept. 2, 2020.

Betty was born in G a n a d o , Texas, on Aug. 12, 1953 and grew up in Ganado. She relocated to Alabama later in life.

She was born the third child and only daughter of James Eugene and Selma (Pohl) Anderson.

Left to cherish her memory are her three sons: Sean Preite, Joseph Long and James Long; Betty’s older brother, James Anderson, his wife Cindy and her nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Long, her parents, her brother, Charles and his wife Ella Mae.

Private services will be at a future date.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, September 16, 2020
 

Chester Long Dies; Rites to Be Friday

Chester Long, 63, a former resident of Jackson County, died in San Antonio Wednesday. He had been making his home there in recent years.

Funeral services will be held at the Slavik Funeral Home Friday at 2 p. m. Burial will be in the Knopp Cemetery at Navidad.

Edna Herald, Thursday, January 27, 1955
 

Mary E. Long

Edna—Mary E. Long, 92, of Edna died after a sudden illness Friday while visiting relatives in San Antonio.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday at the Slavik Funeral Home chapel with Elton Haley officiating. Burial will be in Knopp Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Donald Long, John H. Long, Henry Whitley, Bailey Hyde, Ed Knopp and A. C. Terrell.

Mrs. Long was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and was born here Aug. 19, 1891. She was a retired housewife and member of the Robinson Street Church of Christ.

Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Long, in 1955 and by a daughter, Katie, in 1922.

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, May 12, 1984
 

Carlos Luis Lopez
January 16, 1971 - March 26, 2014

Carlos Luis Lopez, age 43 of Austin, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was born in Ganado, Texas on January 16, 1971 to Freddie O. Lopez and Jane Cruz Lopez. 

Carlos was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a degree in mathematics. He was employed as a Quality Control Representative for Data Quick. Carlos was also, a musician, he played the drums and performed with several bands around the Austin area. He was a friend to everyone who knew him and was an inspiration to many, he will be missed dearly. 

He is survived by his parents; sisters, Nancy Schaffer (Paul) of Edna, Carol Love (Keith) of Houston; brother, Fred Lopez of Austin; nieces and nephews, Rockne Schaffer, Alecia Sparkman (Lynn), Jon Ryon Lopez, Brooke Martin (Corey) and Brandon Lopez; great nieces and nephews, Griffin Lopez, Paisley Martin, Hollyn Lopez and Brantly Martin. 

Visitation will be Friday March 28, at 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Petering officiating. Burial will follow in the Latin America Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be Keith Love, Alex C. Rocha, Benjamin Cruz, Alonzo Cruz, Abel Cruz, James Cruz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carlos’s musician friends and co-workers of Data Quick in Austin. 

Memorials may be made to the Edna High School Music and Theatre Arts Departments 1303 West Gayle, Edna, Texas 77957.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Annie Lott

Annie Lott, 82, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at Sugar Land Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 4, 1930 in Ganado.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 604 MLK, Edna.  Burial will be at Ganado Community Cemetery. 

Services are entrusted to Tracy's M. J. Santellana Funeral Directors, (361) 782-9234.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 6, 2013
 

Ervin B. Lowery

Edna—Ervin Brown Lowery, 77, of Edna, died Sunday at a local hospital.

Born in Kosse July 25, 1904, he was a retired employee of Nicholas Oil and Gas Co. where he had worked as a gauger. He had lived in Edna since 1969, when he moved from Tomball.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p. m. Tuesday at Morales Baptist Church with the Rev. William J. Johnson and the Rev. Joe Webb officiating.

Burial will be in Wilkerson Cemetery with Slavik Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georgie Lowery of Edna; three sisters, Bernice Austin of Humble, Mary Loomis of Kosse, and Jimmie Ashby of Houston; and two brothers, T. B. Lowery of Sweeny and Spencer Lowery of Houston.

Pallbearers will be Charles, Jim and Michael Wayne Milby, and Troy Lynn and Kerry Michael and Robin Quinn, and Merry McAlister. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the Morales Baptist Church.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, April 19, 1982
 

Georgie M. Lowery

Edna—Georgie Milby Lowery, 69, native of Jackson County, died here Sunday in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Morales Baptist Church with the Rev. William Johnson and the Rev. Joe Webb officiating.

Burial will be in the Wilkerson Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lowery was born in Jackson County on June 28, 1913, and was the widow of the late E. B. Lowery. She was a member of the Morales Baptist Church.

Surviving are a sister, Louise Milby of Edna; and three brothers, Henry Milby and Woodrow Milby of Edna and Mike Milby of Electra.

Pallbearers will be Kerry, Robin and Troy Lynn Quinn, and Jim, Mike and Charles Milby.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday August 3, 1982
 

Evangeline Lozano
May 2, 1933 ~ November 26, 2019

Evangeline Lozano, 86, of Ganado, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, she was born in Lockhart, Texas on May 2, 1933  to Gumesindo and Julia Balderas.  Eva is survived by her five daughters; Mary Jane, Gloria, Irene, Alice and Evita and their spouses, five sons; Demetrio, Sam, Joe, Jr., Daniel and David and their spouses, twenty-two grandchildren and their spouses, and her thirty-six great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Jose C. Lozano.  She and Jose were united in marriage for forty-ones years until he went home to his Lord in 1997.

There will be a visitation on Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel, with the Funeral Service on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church of Ganado with Pastor Ryan Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow at Ganado City Cemetery.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. third St. Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120.

Ganado Funeral Home, Ganado, Texas

Forest E. Ludwig

Ganado—Forest Ernest Ludwig, 56, of Ganado died Monday in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado with the Rev. Edwin Lampe of El Campo officiating. Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Ganado Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Welton Adler, Willard Adler, Ronnie Adler, Richard Adler Jr., Fred Hayden Jr. and Roy Gleselhardt.

Mr. Ludwig was born Feb. 18, 1925, in Ganado. He was a prominent rancher.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Martha Ludwig of Ganado; two half sisters, Mrs. Viona Williams of Kerrville and Mrs. Ruby Lee Yayden of San Antonio; and three half-brothers, Gilbert and Malbert Adler of Louise and Richard Adler of Stafford.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, July 7, 1981 & Wednesday, July 8, 1961
 

Calvin Luedecke

Ganado—Funeral services for Calvin J. Luedecke, 57, of Ganado will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at St. James Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Hill officiating. Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Ganado Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Lonnie Wiese, David and Charles Webel, Glenn and Jay Lee Luedecke and Milton Craft. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven and Bobby Webel, Gene, David, Donald and Kenneth Luedecke and Gerald Burchard.

Mr. Luedecke was born Feb. 27, 1923, in Ganado, son of the late G. K. and Ella Luedecke. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a High-Temp operator for Alcoa. He died Thursday in a local hospital.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Webel Luedecke, whom he married in Ganado in 1948; a son, Dennis Luedecke of Ganado; two sisters, Olnia Burchard of Anza, Calif., and Gertrude Schulze of Corpus Christi; three brothers, Elbert of El Campo, Lewyellen of Industry and Lawrence of Bay City; and one grandchild.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, September 26, 1980
 

Peyton Lundy
May 24, 1953 - November 2, 2019

Peyton Lundy of Edna concluded his life’s journey Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the age of 66. He was born May 24, 1953 in Wharton, Texas, to DB and Catherine Lundy.

He was a loving husband, father, and Peto (grandfather). His sun was bright in the faces of his children and his moon glowed in the eyes of his daughter. His family was always first and he was a true friend to a wide circle from childhood, school, and work. He enjoyed sports and hunting and treasured time spent with family and friends.

Peyton worked in the oil field business, starting at age 13 with Lundy Vacuum in El Campo. He retired in 2016 from Key Energy.

Peyton was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Judy, and their children: John Macha Bryant and spouse David of Dallas, Jason Macha and spouse Elena and children Reagan and Gunner of Katy, Danielle Peevy Pratka and spouse Kurt of El Campo, and Robert Justin Peevy and spouse Jamie and children Mason and Emery Jean currently stationed in Japan. He is also survived by his brother DB (Briggs) Lundy and sister Becca Fitts of El Campo and many other family members and friends.

On Sunday, November 10, 2019, the First Baptist Church of El Campo will host visitation with Peyton’s family at 1 pm, followed by a celebration of his life led by Pastor Rick DuBroc at 2 pm. Graveside services will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery in El Campo.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of El Campo, 206 Depot Street, El Campo TX 77437, or to a charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Triska Funeral Home in El Campo (979.543.3681).

Triska Funeral Home