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Cataleya Rae Padilla, of Edna, Texas, gained her angel wings on Friday, December 31, 2021. The precious baby girl was 7 months old. She was born in Victoria, Texas on May 27, 2021, to Ruben Lee Trevino and Josephine “Josie” Padilla. Born to the parents of 5 boys, Cataleya was the light of her parent’s eyes. She leaves behind her loving family who will always love her. Cataleya is survived by her parents, Ruben Lee Trevino and Josie Padilla; brothers, Jaydrin Trevino, Luciano Padilla, Ruben Trevino, Jr., Romeo Padilla, and Jessiah Trevino; grandmothers, Rosa Maria Medina and Irma Trevino. She is also survived by a large extended family with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Lucio Hernandez. Services will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a Memorial service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Ganado—Ernest Otto Pagel, 71, of Ganado, died at a local hospital Tuesday following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at the St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado with the Rev. Donald Marquart, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Ganado City Cemetery under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home. Mr. Pagel was born Jan. 17, 1913 in Floresville, but had resided in Ganado since 1919. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. James Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Julia Pagel of Ganado, whom he married Aug. 10, 1941. Other survivors, in addition to his wife, include three sisters, Mrs. Otillia Thellmann and Mrs. Emma Kaub, both of Ganado, and Mrs. Lillie Rackley of Scottsdale, Arizona; and a brother, Leonard Pagel of San Antonio.
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Ganado—Hattie Pagel, 85, a longtime resident of Ganado, died at 7 a. m. Saturday at a Ganado rest home after a short illness. Services will be at 2 p. m. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado, with the Rev. Don Marquart, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Ganado City Cemetery under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home. Mrs. Pagel had lived in Ganado since 1913 and was born Jan. 30, 1904, in Washington County to Ferdinand and Willimena Kelleman Tegeler. She was married to Albert August Pagel on Jan. 6, 1932, in Ganado. She had been a housewife and a member of St. James Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in July 1968, and her parents. Survivors include a daughter, Marlene Pagel of Ganado; two sons, LeRoy Pagel of Santa Fe, Texas, and Raymond Lee Pagel of Victoria; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandchildren Dwayne David Pagel, Darryl Ray Pagel, Rodd Pagel, Danette Huvar and Gay Lyn Pagel.
Victoria Advocate, Sunday, October 22,
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Ganado—Funeral services for Louis Dobbs Pagel, 76, of Ganado, who died Monday, will be held at 4 p. m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church of Ganado. The Rev. Barbara Galloway Edgar will officiate. Masonic graveside services will be held at Ganado City Cemetery under the auspices of Ganado Lodge No. 1055. The body will lie in state at the church Wednesday from 2 p. m. until the time of services. All arrangements are under the direction of Jackson County Funeral Home. Mr. Pagel was the owner of Pagel’s Sheet Metal Service and had been a reserve Jackson County deputy sheriff for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Louise Pagel of Ganado; two daughters, Frances Tomlin of Alief and Anita Louise DeRoach of Bellaire; two sons, Lee Wayne Pagel of Tomball and David Louis Pagel of Wharton; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made to the Shrine Burn Center or the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital. Pallbearers will be Gurley Chase, Louis Tittizer, Charles Smith, Kelly Janica, Raymond Young, Cody Glover, Curtis Walker and Raymond Terry. Masonic brothers and law enforcement will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, July 19,
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Dalton Edward Pahmiyer, at the age of 66, went home to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Dalton was born in Edna on Saturday, September 15, 1956 to Jimmy Lee Pahmiyer and Nelda Jean Pahmiyer. On June 6th Dalton married the love of his life; Kathleen Ann Dickinson, and together they raised their five children. Dalton is survived by his much beloved family; wife Kathleen Pahmiyer, their daughters; Nelda Marie Pahmiyer, and Ashlee Renee Pahmiyer, sons; Dalton Edward Pahmiyer, Jr., David Wayne Pahmiyer, and Donald Lee Paymiyer and his wife Diana Pahmiyer, sister; Pamela Jean Tompkins, brother; Roger Pahmiyer, and Dalton's beloved grandchildren; Kaitlyn Burnett, David Strader, Kelli Floyd, Kameron Pahmiyer and Daniella Pahmiyer, and his great-granddaughter; Athena Floyd. He has been preceded in death by his parents; Nelda Jean Pahmiyer and Jimmy Lee Pahmiyer. Services will be held on Monday, September 18th, 2023 at First Assembly of God Church in Edna. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by the Funeral Service t 10:00 am with David Murff officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, Texas 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Isabel Palacios, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the age of 56. She was born in Loraine, Texas on April 8, 1966, to Manuel C. Palacios, Sr. and Mary Trevino Palacios. Isabel was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and honorary mother/caregiver to many. She will be dearly missed. Isabel is survived by her mother, Mary Trevino Palacios of Edna; brothers, Eusebio Palacios (Shelley) of Dallas, Texas, Manuel Palacios (Adrienne) of Fremont, Ohio, Albert Palacios (Dedrea) of Arlington, Texas, Frankie Palacios (Denise) of Edna, Texas, Cippi Palacios (Robin) of Edna, Texas, and Joe Palacios of Fremont, Ohio; sisters, Rose Mary Palacios of Sugar Land, Texas, Gloria Carnley (Dewey) of Lake Wales, Florida, Inez Salazar (Jim) of Pflugerville, Texas, Sally McMickin (Curtis) of Hamilton, Alabama, and Stephanie Hudgeons (Royce) of Edna, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father, Manuel C. Palacios, Sr.; niece, Mandy Rose Sanchez; nephews, Manuel Eligio Palacios III, Lorenzo Zarate Palacios, Mathew Travis Palacios, Colin James Palacios; and great-nephew, Jordan Elias Palacios. Pallbearers will be Joey Salazar, Xavier Palacios, Albert Palacios, Jr., Frankie Palacios, Jr., Christopher Palacios, Jacob Benavides, Gauge Hudgeons, Andrew Tobola, Alexander Palacios, Felipe Palacios, Adrian Palacios, Sebastian Amejorado/Manuel Palacios. Honorary Pallbearers are Curtis McMicken, Dylan McMicken, James Salazar III, Brandon Palacios, Riley Palacios, and Justin Palacios.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 4:30
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna,
Texas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 6,
2022, at 11:00 a.m., also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Luis Palacios, 22, were held here this week. Born in Midway, Mrs. Palacios was educated in the Palacios public school. She died Sunday in a Ganado hospital after a 10-day illness from a high blood pressure condition. Survivors are her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Navarro, and her husband.
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Soledad Palacios, 83, went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Soledad was born in Lolita, Jackson County to Carlos and Maria Louisa Palacios. Soledad has been survived by her loving family, her children, Dolly Palacios, Oscar and Laurie Palacios and Frank Palacios. grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She has been preceded in death by her parents, and her grandchild, Dylan Alvarez. There will be a Visitation on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be Graveside, Thursday, February 24th at 10:00 am at Ganado Cemetery with Pastor Ruben Castillo officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Joe M. Salinas, Gabriel Salinas, Oscar Palacios, Jr., Christian Palacios, Frankie Palacios, Jr., and Ruben Palacios. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nathaniel Palacios, Jordan Brito, Tyrin Brito, T.J. Martinez, and Lance Palacios. 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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Dorothy L. Parker, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the age of 80. She was born in Frankford, Illinois on June 22, 1942, to the late Harold Sowers and Frances Demuth Sowers. Dorothy was a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. She had a profound love for music and was devout in her faith. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Timmy Parker, Ricky Parker, and David Parker; her daughters, Linda Fojtik and Terry Copple; and her brother, Jack Sowers. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Nolan Parker; her son, Allen Parker; sisters, Jerry Milam and Susie Hooper; her brother, Glen Sowers; her granddaughters, Kimberly Fojtik and Lori Beth; her grandson, Wesley Fojtik; and her great-granddaughter, Laniey Summer Parker. Pallbearers will be Sam Parker, Terrance Parker, Collin Long, Johnathan Parker, Matthew Long, and Jack Sowers. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the Funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m., all in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Interment to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Kevin Lee Parks, of Farmington, Connecticut, formerly of Edna,
Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at
the age of 58. He was born in Ganado, Texas on December 11,
1963, to Lawrence Aubrey Parks II of Edna and the late Virginia
Faye Loudermilk Parks.
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Marjorie Faye Sparks Parks, 72 of Markham Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Edna, Texas. Margie as she was known to all who knew and loved her was born on November 10, 1947 in Eagle Lake, Texas to the late James Wilford & Ethel Marjorie Sparks. On December 23, 1965 Margie married her husband William Henry Parks, Sr. in San Saba, Texas. The duo would spend the next 54 years living and loving life. Together they raised their children, grandkids, and great grandkids, not to mention the neighborhood children that would always be at their house. Margie is preceded in death by her parents James and Ethel Sparks, her in-laws Claude and Odessa Parks, her daughter-in-law, Theresa Nemec Parks, and 2 sons, Bruce Wayne Parks, and Kenneth Lynn Parks. She left behind a huge family that will cherish her forever including her husband William Henry Parks Sr. of Markham, son William Henry Parks Jr. of Markham, daughter Phoebe Johnson and husband Craig of Markham. Grandchildren Preston Parks (Bonnie) of Bay City, Tiffany Juranek (Eric) of Ganado, Travis Parks (Monica) of Markham, Daena Beccera (Eric) of Bay City, Jasmine Johnson of Superior, WI, and Jonah and Camden Johnson of Markham. She leaves behind an abundance of great- grandbabies who brought her so much joy. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon, Friday, May 8, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Markham. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00pm with Rev. Howard Harper officiating. Interment will be at Hawley Cemetery following services. Pallbearers are Preston Parks, Travis Parks, Eric Juranek, Frank Kelley, Gerald Kinder, Brad Wimberley, Justin Wimberley, and Buddy Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers are Jonah Johnson, Camden Johnson, and Travis (TJ) Parks Jr. “Let not your hearts be troubled, believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” John 14: 1-3 Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Linda Moore Parr, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the age of 67. She was born in Ganado, Texas on June 28, 1955, to the late Earl Cleveland Moore and Flora Lee Wiegand Moore. Linda was a kind, loving woman, whose larger-than-life personality made her a joy to be around. She loved working with her hands, creating unique arts and crafts. Linda was always on the go, never letting anything slow her down. Her greatest joy in life was her family. Linda loved big, especially when it came to her grandchildren. They were her everything. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Linda is survived by her husband, Steve Parr; her daughters, Tammie Ramsey (Eric) and Vanessa Buehring; sister, Nona Jurecka; brothers, Earl Lee Moore and William Moore; along with her grandchildren, Meagan Rosalez (Jason), Tyler Ramsey, Beth Buehring, Dylan Buehring and Hunter Buehring; and her great-grandchildren, Chassadie Rosalez, EmmaLeigh Rosalez, Sophia Rosalez, Winston Rosalez, and Jason Rosalez, Jr. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Flora Moore; her daughter, Stephanie Dawn Parr; and brother, Billy Wayne Moore. Pallbearers will be Tyler Ramsey, Dylan Buehring, Hunter Buehring, Jason Rosalez, Terry Broussard, Mason Stansberry, and Renae Lane.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna,
Texas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 1,
2022, at 10:00 a.m., also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Pastor
Ron Lynn will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help defray funeral expenses
may be made to Oaklawn Funeral Home, Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Walter F. Partridge, a well known citizen of the Morales section, died Saturday, January 12, at a Cuero hospital following an illness of several weeks duration. The remains were brought to Edna and funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fort Baker Monday afternoon at 3:00. Interment was made in the Edna Cemetery, and the funeral service was conducted by Revs. T. D. Felts and L. E. Barrett. The pallbearers were Messrs. Victory Jansky, Johnny Jansky, Earl Airhart, Bill Gloor, Johnnie Frazier, and Willie Utz. Walter Partridge, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Partridge, well known Jackson County residents, was born in Guadalupe County September 16, 1896. When a small boy he moved to Jackson County with his parents and was reared in the Morales section where he resided until his death. Walter possessed a retiring disposition and was recognized as an upright and energetic man. His untimely death has brought sorrow to many hearts. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elaine Milby Partridge and one sone, Dean: one brother, Mr. Ed Partridge, of Morales, and four sisters, Mesdames Wm. Kleeman, Portales, N.M.; A.F. Harless, San Antonio; F.F. Baker, Edna, and R.B. Wright, Austin; and one Aunt Mrs. Lizzie Preusser of San Antonio. To these bereaved ones the Herald extends heartfelt sympathy. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 17, 1946, newspaper, January 17, 1946, page 1.
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Anthony Emil Pavlik, 71, passed away on March 23, 2008.
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Hilda Long Pendleton, 71, of New Braunfels, passed away on
Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. Hilda was born on May 4, 1940 in
Ganado to Robert Long and Alice Jones Long. As part of her
working career for most of her life, Hilda was employed as a
bartender.
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Isaac Olando Perez, age 56, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born March 27, 1965 in Port Lavaca to Isreal and Maria Emma Salinas Perez. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Corpus Christi State University. He was a law enforcement officer and a substitute school teacher. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, dancing, playing music, watching sports, collecting comic books and was a dog lover. Survivors include: mother, Maria Emma Perez of Ganado; brothers, Isreal Perez, Jr (Delia) of Nixon, Ivan Perez (Norma Quinones) of Carrollton and Ismael Perez (Sue) of Ganado; nieces, Danielle Renee Perez and Victoria Ann Marie Zaiontz; great niece, Khaleesi Zaiontz. He is preceded in death by his father, Isreal Perez. Memorial service will be held at a later date. On-line guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum 361-293-5656.
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Isabel "Chavelo" Perez, 81 of Ganado left this earth to go to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was born on Tuesday, February 25, 1941 in Lolita, TX to Jesus and Maria Perez and was one of thirteen children. He married the love of his life, Ninfa Ramirez on May 30th 1970, making their life in Ganado raising their their four children and were married for fifty-two years. He was a hard worker his entire life, starting out by working on his family's ranch as a child, and farming for other families in his teenage years. He then worked various jobs in the oilfield in different positions until the age of 59. He then became employed by Edna ISD where he worked for twenty-two years in the maintenance department and finally retired at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife Ninfa, son Calixtro Vega (wife Sharri), daughter Veronica Spalek, (husband Steven), daughter Cindy Arevalo (husband Juan), son Edward Perez (wife Jennifer), grandchildren, Janessa Gaona, Jaylah Galvan (husband Jorje), Allison Vasquez, Reymond Arevalo, Adrian Arevalo, Araceli Arevalo, Bailey Perez, Caleb Perez and Julliana Arevalo, also his great-grandchildren, Jaylonnie Galvan, Nathan Nunez and Jovanni Galvan. He is also survived by his siblings, Tana Ortiz, Andrea Trevino, Mary Zarate, Tirso Perez (wife Marie), Georgie Ramirez, Fred Perez (wife Bea) and Jessie Perez (wife Emma). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers Juan Perez, Antonio Perez, Jim Perez, Felix Perez, sister, Julia Tristan and grandson Jullian Arevalo. Isabel loved to spend time with his family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved all babies and even those he didn't know, he would baby talk to them and cuddle all babies. He loved to barbeque, go for long slow country road drives with his wife and you never knew where they would end up. They would even take roads that they weren't familiar with just to see where the roads would take them and they even got lost once. In his younger years he would wake up his kids on the weekends singing all through the house with his great singing voice and he also loved to sing in the shower. He had an awesome "grito" which would make everyone smile. He enjoyed watching westerns, news and sports on TV, but he loved the Houston Astros. He was well known for playing jokes on people and had a great poker face for it. In his younger years he was a great pool and domino player. He enjoyed telling stories of his younger years and reminiscing with friends. He and Ninfa loved to eat at their favorite restaurant in El Campo every weekend where they would share a plate before running their weekly errands. He was well known for his grass mowing skills and prided himself on keeping his yard looking nice and keeping his vehicles clean inside and out. He was well loved by his family and friends, and his spirit will continue to live on through all of the lessons and values that he taught his family. It has been our great pleasure to call him husband, dad, grandpa, popo, brother, cousin, uncle and friend. Pallbearers will be; Leonard Tello, Jamez Perez, Phillip Perez, Felix Perez, Joe Cruz and Frankie Trevino, Honorary Pallbearer is Arturo Riojas There will be a visitation on Wednesday, August 31st, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will begin on Thursday, September 1st at Assumption Catholic Church with Rosary being recited at 9:30 am and Mass beginning at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. 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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Lillie Garza Perez, 86, of El Campo, passed away November 20,
2021. She was born on August 28, 1935 in Ganado to the late
Jacinto Garza Sr. and Josefa Jaso Garza. Lillie worked at Garden
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Port Lavaca—Tracia Lee “Tracy” Perez, 30 of LaWard, died Thursday in a Victoria hospital. Born Oct. 27, 1954, in Chicago, Ill., she was a housewife and a Jehovah’s Witness. Mrs. Perez was a former employee of Safeway in Port Lavaca. Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday at Colonial Funeral Home in Port Lavaca with Donald A. Glass officiating. Burial will follow in Ganado City Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Surviving are her husband, Joe A. Perez of LaWard; her parents, Jack E. Thomas and Doris Horvath Mataliano, both of Chicago, Ill.; a son, Lance Perez, of LaWard; a sister, Mrs. Kathy Markopolous of Chicago, Ill.; and her grandmother, Mrs. Lillian DuFrene of Chicago, Ill. Pallbearers will be Able Ochoa, Louis Yaws, Danny Branham, Arthur Perez, Ray Reyes and Steve Davis.
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Ganado—Gertrude Chamrad Peters, 81, of Ganado died Friday in Fredericksburg. She was born March 6, 1904, in Yorktown, and had lived in Jackson County since 1928. A retired school teacher, she had taught in La Ward for several years prior to retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband W. F. Peters who died in May 1985, and a daughter Sybil Shofner who died in 1959. Private graveside services will be at noon Sunday at the Ganado City Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 3 p. m. Sunday at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado. The Rev. Don Marquart will officiate. She is survived by a brother, A. P. Chamrad of Beeville, and a sister, Christine C. Brandes of Fredericksburg.
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Ganado—Jerome Joseph Peters, 69, of Ganado, died Thursday in a Victoria hospital following a long illness. He was born Feb. 12, 1919, in Ganado to the late Frank and Frances Psencik. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the army. He married Golda Peters on June 28, 1943 in El Paso. Mr. Peters was a farmer and operated an agricultural business in Ganado. He was also a member of the American Legion, the VFW in Ganado, the Jackson County Farm Bureau, and served in the past on the Ganado School Board and the Jackson Electric Co-Op Board. He was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 8 p. m. Saturday at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Sunday, at 3 p. m., from the Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado with the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon officiating. Burial will follow in the Ganado City Cemetery under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home. Surviving are his wife, Golda Peters of Ganado; a daughter, Faye Ellen Cross of Alice; two sons, Michael J. Peters of Alvin and Ronnie J. Peters of Ganado; two sisters, Alice Helnart of Hillje and Lucille Joost of Victoria; a brother, Alois J. Peters of Ganado; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Frances Psencik Peters. Pallbearers will be Edard Lehnert, Tom Peters, Bill Peters, Glenn Peters, Bobby Joost, Tom Pritchett, Jerry Johnson and Donald Richins.
Victoria Advocate, Saturday, October
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Ronald “Ronnie” James Peters, of Ganado, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021, his 72nd birthday. Ronnie was born in El Campo, Texas on November 19, 1949, to the late Jerome Joseph Peters and Golda Richins Peters. He graduated from Ganado High School in 1968. He married the love of his life, Gena Schumaker Peters, on September 15, 1972. Ronnie held various jobs and acquired several hobbies throughout his life including farming, entomology, woodworking, beekeeping, and lapidary. He was an avid historian and was always willing to share stories. Ronnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gena Schumaker Peters; daughter Tanya Rosalez and husband, Joey; son Brian Peters and wife, Kayla; daughter Allison Volkmer and husband, Matthew; son Aaron Peters; sister, Faye McDougald; sister-in-law, Lola Peters; and 6 grandchildren, Madison, Jaden, Brady, Seeley, Callie, and Codie. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Golda Peters; and brother, Michael Peters.
Pallbearers will be Chris Peters, David Peters, Clinton Matcek,
Britt Allen, Brad Allen, Scott Allen, and Dale Allen.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021, from 5:00
pm to 7:00 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at
10:00 a.m., also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
to follow in Red Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Ganado—W. F. Peters, 84, of Ganado died Tuesday in a Victoria hospital following a lengthy illness. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Thursday at Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Ganado Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at St. James Lutheran Church at 3 p. m. in Ganado. Mr. Peters was born in Yoakum Sept. 22, 1900. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and was a retired farmer and dragline operator. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Peters of Ganado, whom he married July 27, 1927 in Westhoff. A daughter, Sybil Shofner, preceded him in death in 1959. Survivors, in addition to his wife, is a sister, Vlasta Waldren of Urbana, Ohio. In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family request donations to St. James Lutheran Church or to the donor’s charity of choice.
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William Frank Peters "Bill" AKA Billy, AKA Pete, was born on Thursday, November 16, 1944. Bill was called home by the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the age of 78. Bill grew up moving around quite a bit between Texas and Louisiana due to his dad working in the oilfield. Sometimes he moved as much as three times during a school year. He graduated from Ganado High School in 1963. After High School he went to Wharton Junior College before enlisting in the Texas Army National Guard, serving six years. Bill also started his career at Dow Chemical Company in Freeport Texas, where he was a carpenter. In 1971 Bill met...dated...and married a local Ganado girl (Linda Zajicek). The married couple lived in Freeport...Clute...and Angleton. They have 3 sons...Jason...Brandon...and Brett Peters. The three sons married...and each couple have rewarded Bill and Linda with two grandchildren...making a wonderful, beloved six grandchildren! Bill worked for the Dow Chemical Company for 29 years...Bill retired in 1995 at the age of 50. After retirement Bill moved back to his family home place in Ganado where he started doing what he wanted to do when he wanted to do it. His most enjoyment in retirement was to be able to spend time with his cousins and friends, farming, flying, fishing, hunting, and collecting guns!! Bill also helped others with his God given talents of carpentry...along with electrical, plumbing, and also mechanical work. Bill enjoyed spending time providing for his family. Anytime he could...he would take vacation to spend time camping at the lake with his family. During the summers he would spend hours barbecuing and pulling the boys behind the boat skiing or hydro sliding until he would run out of gas...OR...Lone Star "Red Label" beer. During the winters, the family would haul "truck loads" of firewood to the park and spend countless hours around the campfire telling stories, whittling, or cracking pecans and also barbecuing or making Gumbo. Bill, along with wife Linda...working together was also involved in everything that the boys did when they were growing up from Cub Scouts to baseball. When the boys were involved in Scouts, Bill was cub master...Linda the Scout Leader! In baseball he would be the coach while Linda kept order in the dugout, Bill and Linda also supported many of the school functions and offered knowledge and labor when needed. Bill has been preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Leona Peters and his brother, Anthony "Tony" Peters. He is survived by his wife; Linda Zajicek Peters of 51 years, son; Jason Peters, and his two children; Devin and Dakota, son, Brandon Peters and his wife Sabrina, and their children; Sydney and Brant, and son, Brett Peters and his wife Kim Ellen and their children, Raelynn and Jase. Pallbearers will be; David Zajicek, Will McCain, Michael Marthiljohni, Virgil Knowlton, Mark Neal and Frank Estrada. Honorary Pallbearers will be his beloved grandchildren: Devin Peters, Dakota Peters, Sydney Peters, Brant Peters, Raelynn Peters and Jase Peters. There will be a visitation on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Methodist Church in Ganado with Pastor Paul Beard officiating. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third Street, Ganado, Texas 77962, 361-771-2120.
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Funeral services for Charlie E. Peterson, 62, of Palacios were scheduled for 10 a. m. today at Palacios Funeral chapel with the Rev. J. R. Gwin officiating. Burial was in Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Mr. Peterson was born Oct. 28, 1930 in Carancahua Community to Gustav Emil and Alice Slaughter Peterson and he died Dec. 12, 1992 at Wagner General Hospital in Palacios. Mr. Peterson was a lifelong resident of Palacios area. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Williams Peterson of Palacios; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Cliff Curtner of Blessing and Laura and Kurt Killebrew of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Leta Kelly of Pasadena and Mary Ellen Bannert of Carancahua Community; a stepsister, Vernon Schoeder of Riverside; a brother, Kenneth Peterson of Caranchahua Community; two granddaughters, Catelyn Curtner of Blessing and Lisa Killebrew of Corpus Christi and a grandson, Ryan Killebrew of Corpus Christi. Pallbearers were Victor Eggemeyer, Freddie Eggemeyer, James Gibson, Dan Barber, Robert Peterson and David Peterson. Honorary pallbearers are Merle Ramsey and George Sparks. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Palacios.
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VICTORIA - Mary Frances White Philips left this life on May 19,
2009 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Victoria
on Jan. 3, 1954, to Donovan and Vlasta White of Bloomington. She
married Thomas Philips on Feb. 28, 1977, in Wisconsin Rapids,
Wis. Victoria Advocate, May 26, 2009
Thomas E. Philips, Jr. went to be with the Lord August 20, 2021
at the age of 76. He was born October 16, 1944 in San Angelo,
Texas to the late Thomas E. Philips, Sr., and Marjorie Ernst
Philips.
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Raphael Leon Plant, Jr., of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born to the late Raphael Leon Plant and Mercedes Plant on February 18, 1943, in El Campo, Texas. “Leon” is proceeded in death by his parents, his beautiful wife of 58 years, Martha Plant; his son, Gary Plant; granddaughter, Candise Plant; his brother, Walley Plant; and his sister, Faye Gibson. Leon is survived by his son, Danny Plant and wife Gina of Edna; his daughter, Tammy Plant and partner, Jared Queen; grandchildren, Justin and Monica Plant of Victoria, Jessica and Josh Blaine of Miami, AZ, Misty and Brice Sunderland of Miami, AZ, Sheryle and Rex Moore of Edna, Regina Meeks of New Mexico, Robert Meeks of Laredo, and David and Tejada Adry of Gonzales. Leon also had 15 great grandchildren that he loved so much. Leon loved to hunt and fish, specifically floundering. He loved his 2 dogs like they were his own children and always missed them when they were apart. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 23, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at J’s Patio, 116 E. 1st St., El Campo, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Leon’s
name to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
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Norbert Bernard Popp, 86, of Ganado, passed
away May 18, 2021. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Hillje to
the late Frank and Martha Moeller Popp. Norbert was a
parishioner of Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, and a
member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He
served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He worked as a
machinist at Alcoa for 36 years and was also a farmer and an
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Funeral services for Herschel Poston were held at 3 p. m. Thursday, June 24, at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with the Rev. Leon Maxwell officiating. Born October 2, 1911, in Fort Worth, he had been a resident of Deutschburg community for many years. He was a self-employed contractor. He died Monday night in a Victoria hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vera Mae Poston of Deutschburg, his mother, Mrs. Eva K. Poston of Sweetwater; a daughter, Mrs. Larry Pipe of Nigeria, Africa; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Smith of Sweetwater and Mrs. Corrine Faulkner of Dallas; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Palacios Beacon, July 1, 1976 Funeral services for Vera Mae Poston, 81, of Dallas, are scheduled for 2 p. m. Thursday at the Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios with the Rev. Hollis Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in Palacios Cemetery. Mrs. Poston was born June 10, 1921 in Oletha, near Grosbeck, to William and Ethel Alewine Hall and died Feb. 21, 1994, in Dallas. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. W. D. LaRoche “Skee” of Dallas; a niece, Patricia Ann LaRoche of Dallas; a nephew, Paul Alan LaRoche of McKinney; a grandnephew, a grandniece, a son-in-law, two grandsons, two great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Elaine Fay Powers, of Lolita, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the age of 62. She was born in Richmond, Texas on April 4, 1961, to the late Melroy Altimore and Gladys Veselka Altimore. Elaine was a loving wife, sister, and friend who will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melroy and Gladys Altimore. Elaine worked as a medical records coder with Oak Bend Hospital. She enjoyed participating with her co-workers and friends in team walks raising funds for a variety of causes; whenever there were fundraisers at work and the department had goals set for funds to raise, Elaine was usually the last to donate to make sure the goal was met. Elaine was known to step up to meet the needs of others, whether at work, for the Lolita Fire Department or in the community, but always behind the scenes. She always had cats as pets and often multiple at a time. Most recently, Lilly, Pooh, and Missy received her love and attention. Over the years she cared for several feral cats that made their home in her and Keith’s backyard. Their home and yard were decorated with many plants, and when she went to farmers’ markets, she often came home with new varieties. Elaine loved children. Her nieces, nephews and friends’ children were all very special to her. Elaine is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years, Keith Powers; her sisters, Linda Altimore and Tammy Sangalli (Marc); nieces and nephews, Jessica McDonald (Mason), Joshua Sangalli, Dustin Powers (Kelly), Michael Powers (Amanda), and Brandon Powers (Marissa); and numerous grand-nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Clarence Joines, Blaine Joines, Shawn Malone, Michael Malone, Jason Rosales, and John Spring. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Lolita Volunteer Fire Department. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow in Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita, Texas. Pastor Richard Moss will be officiating. A reception will be held following burial at the Lolita Firehall, 457 Pecan St., Lolita, Tx. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Elaine’s name to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or the Lolita Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 455, Vanderbilt, Tx 77991. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Mr. August Pratka, 85, a well known citizen of Vanderbilt, died at his home Sunday, Sept. 11th. He had been in poor health a long time. Funeral services were held in the Inez Catholic Church. The Rev. Herold Ehlinger, assistant pastor, offered the Requiem Mass, and Father Henry Psencik of St. Mary’s offered a sermon in Czech. Burial was in the LaSalle cemetery. Pallbearers were his six sons and son-in-law, Ed Juroske. Mr. Pratka was born August 16, 1861 in Czechoslovakia and came to this county in 1884. Almost all his life was spent in and around Jackson County. Survivors are his wife and children, as follows: Jerome Pratka of Oklahoma; Joe and Fred Pratka and Mrs. Joe Thomas of Ganado, Bill Pratka of El Campo, John Pratka of Edna; Alfred Pratka, Mrs. Lena Gregurek and Mrs. Ed Juroske of Vanderbilt; Mrs. Louise Sablatura of Banquette, Mrs. Wilbert Bowden of Alice, and 39 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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John R. Pratka, Jr., 80, of Edna passed away on December 10, 2022. He was born in Robstown on January 20, 1942 to John R. Pratka, Sr. and Janie Prochaska Pratka. He leaves behind one sister, Viola Talbot (John Michael); two brothers, David (Mary Ann) Pratka and Martin (Sharon) Pratka; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as dear friend Paula Kimbrough of Kossee, Texas. John graduated from Edna High School in 1960 and from the University of St. Thomas in Houston in 1964. He held several degrees in Education Administration and counseling. Those degrees were put to beneficial use as he worked in various roles in Catholic Schools across the state of Texas. He was also a certified drug and alcohol counselor and worked in this role in the San Antonio area. He was well known for the generosity and kindness he bestowed upon everyone he met. Family and his Czech heritage were particularly important to him. He hosted many family reunions and became somewhat of an expert in genealogy. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Local Services under the guidance of Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Ganado—Ervin Henry Preuss, 72, of Ganado died Saturday morning in a Victoria hospital following a short illness. He was born May 23, 1914 in McGregor, son of the late Chas and Emma Ziezemer Preuss. He was self-employed most of his life and was owner of a dirt-hauling business and owned a Ganado barbecue stand from 1960-71. A resident of Ganado since the age of five, he was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. He married the former Mamie Schultz on Nov. 6, 1940, in Angleton. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church with the Rev. Don Marquart officiating. Burial will follow in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Ganado Funeral Home. Surviving are his wife Mamie Preuss of Ganado; two daughters, Gladys Bassham of Ganado and Joyce Richmond of Bay City; a son, C. A. Preuss of Ganado; three sisters, Benita Gonzales, Nelda Wallace and Aline Standley all of Houston; two brothers, Charlie Preuss of El Campo, and Albin Preuss of Houston; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Pallbearers are Mitchell Richmond, Bill Bassham, Arthur Preuss, Marty Preuss, Robert Miller and Kenneth Standley.
Victoria Advocate, Sunday, April 5,
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Ganado—Rosalie Preuss, 65, of Houston died Friday following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado with the Rev. Don Marquart, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Heights Funeral Home of Houston. Mrs. Preuss was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Johnny Preuss, and sister, Elsie McLennan. Surviving are three sisters, Benita Gonzales, Nelda Wallice and Aline Stanley; and three brothers, Erwin Preuss of Ganado, Charlie Preuss of El Campo, and Albin Preuss of Houston.
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Maxine J. Price, of Edna, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born in El Campo, Texas on January 11, 1941, to the late Frank Walter Herrmann and Naomi Cruse Herrmann. She resided in El Campo throughout her childhood and moved to Edna, Texas in 1959. Maxine was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and a dear friend to many. She never met a stranger, and always remembered them from the day she met them. Her fun, loving nature will be missed by many. She is survived by her children, Richard Keith Kresta & wife, Rhonda, and Jeffery Alan Kresta & wife, Amanda; her sister, Clarice Lampe & husband, Paul; her granddaughters, Brooke Belicek & husband, Jacob, and Meredith Baker & husband, Jake, and her grandson, Aslan Hilliard; her seven great-grandchildren in chronological order, Harper Hadley, Brittan Belicek, Jonah Baker, Jeremiah Baker, Bexley Belicek, Jericho Baker, and Bethany Belicek; her nephew, Ryan Lampe & wife, Amber; her great nephews, Dylan Phillips, Holden Knupple, and Trenton Lampe; her extended family, Steven Schaper & wife, Stacey & sons, Hayden & Colin, and Ryan Barkdull and wife, Richelle & sons, Ashton & Bryce. She is preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Johnny Roy (J.R.) Price. Pallbearers are Ryan Lampe, Jacob Belicek, Jake Baker, Michael Matthew McLeod, Ron Summers, Bruce Airhart, Ryan Barkdull, Steven Schaper, and John Jarrett Honorary Pallbearers are Paul Lampe, Aslan Hilliard, George Hilliard, Phillip Lane, Michael McLeod, David Gregory, Ike Peterson, Delano Kinsfather, and the employees of LNRA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 26, 2023, also in the Oaklawn Funeral Chapel. A burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Reverend Robert Krause will be officiating. Maxine held many prestigious positions throughout her life. She was an entrepreneur and co-owner of Kresta Marine Supply. She was one of the founders and co-owner of the unique gift shop, Kollections Gift Gallery. Maxine was a self-taught draftsman for the Texas Highway Department. She worked at Jackson County State Bank for many years. She was an Executive Director of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, served on the City Council, and held the position of Mayor Pro Tem from 1994 – 2006 and 2008 - 2018. One of her major accomplishments in her life was being LNRA Park Director during the development and completion of the Harry Hafernick Recreation Center and campground. While there, she orchestrated many special events at the Center, with one of the most notable being the Elvis Event. Maxine’s services extended beyond Edna to all of Jackson County. She served as a Citizens State Bank Director in Ganado, Texas. She loved Edna, Texas, and was instrumental in many of its amazing projects. Maxine was so proud of the Flag City Plaza project and of Edna, Texas being nicknamed, Flag City U.S.A. She was also named Jackson County outstanding citizen of the year in 1997 and received the South Texas Women Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the quality of life in 2004. Maxine had many hobbies: cooking, crafting, making jewelry, stained glass, ceramics, painting, and much, much more. She had a lust for learning new things and always seemed to have multiple projects going at the same time. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Maxine can be made to the Texana Museum and/or Texana Arts Council.
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Tim Eugene Prochaska, 79, of Victoria, formerly of LaSalle, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000. He was born Oct. 12, 1920 to Stanislaus and Johanna Prochaska. He was a farmer and a retired maintenance man and bus driver from Industrial ISD. He was a veteran of World War II and member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Frances Urban Prochaska; daughters, Betty Maillet, Mary Richardson and Jenny Croome; sons, Timmy, Bobby, Nicky, Tommy, Eddy, Johnny and Sammy; sister, Janie Pratka; and 15 grandchildren. Preceded in death by sons, Danny, Stanley and infant son, Jaimy. Memorial mass was held Saturday morning at Our Lady of Victory, the Rev. Kirby Hlavaty officiating. A rosary was recited preceding the mass. McCabe-Carruth Funeral Home, Victoria, 573-4341.
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Blenda Prove, 70 of Ganado, earned her heavenly wings, on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Blenda was born in Ganado to Louie and Lorene Seals on February 16, 1951. She has been survived by her loving family, her husband, Eric Bernard Prove, daughters, Tina Marie Gresham and husband Lariet, Erica Rachelle Benavides and husband Billy, sisters, Ginger Johnson and Yvette Mobley, grandchildren, Kennedy Brianne Arriaga and her husband Dustin, Lauren Tyler Gresham and Jonathan Fowler, Madison M'Lynn Benavides, Lane Eric Benavides, and Chloe McKay Gresham, also her great-grandchildren, Cashton Levi Arriaga, Tenley Jace Gresham and Ledger Hayes Arriaga. Pallbearers will be, Lariet Gresham, Billy Benavides, Lane Benavides, Mikey Mobley, Cody Mobley, Dustin Arriaga, Jonathan Fowler and Cashton Arriaga. Services will be Wednesday morning, February 2, 2022, beginning with visitation from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by funeral service at 10:00 am, at Souls Harbor Baptist Church with Eric Prove and Ed Prove officiating. Interment will follow at Ganado Cemetery. 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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GANADO—W. O. Pruitt, 84, of Francitas, died Friday at his residence following a sudden illness. A native of Ellis County, he was born Dec. 10, 1903, to the late George and Pearl Lambert Pruitt. He was a retired Jackson County Precinct 4 employee. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Ganado Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Lynn, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Blessing, officiating. Burial will follow the services in Hawley Cemetery under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home. Surviving are his wife, Goldie Pruitt of Francitas; a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Elaine Green of Francitas; two sons, J. O. Pruitt of Ganado, Travis Pruitt of Edna; five sisters, Eva Evans of Houston, Minnie Griffin of Sabinal, Florine Smith of Montigo, Calif., Lois Welch of Junction, Ann Blankenship of Amarillo; a brother, Sim Pruitt of Devine; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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GANADO - Flemington E. “F. E.” Pryor, 84, of Ganado, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011. He was born on Aug.25, 1927, to the late Epps F. and Julia Emma Pryor. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during WWII. He was an active member of the American Legion Post in Ganado, Masonic Lodge, and 1st Methodist Church in Ganado. He has lived in Ganado for 22 years and previously Matagorda County for 30 years. He retired after 30 years of service with Tesoro. F.E. is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Ray Beth Fowler; 2 sons: Lyle ( Dorothy ) Pryor of El Campo and F.E. ( Beverly ) Pryor, Jr. of Canyon Lake; brother-in-law, Whit Sappington of LaWard; 2 grandchildren: Lacie (Travis ) Orsak and Lance Pryor; and 2 great-grandchildren, Caroline and Tyler Orsak F.E. was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, of thirty years, Margaret Stockton Pryor; and a sister, Lois Sappington. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 from 9 a.m. till service time 11 a.m., at the First Methodist Church in Ganado. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at Garden of Memory Cemetery in El Campo, with the American Legion Post having military services at the Grave site. Services under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 So. Third St. 361-771-2120.
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Ray Beth Pryor, 83, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was born in Ganado on April 23, 1930 to the late W. B. and Hazel Ray Fowler. Ray was a long time nurse in the area. Survivors include her sons, David Thomas and wife Sheryl, Jon Thomas and wife Susan, stepsons, Lyle Pryor and wife Dorothy, and F. E. Pryor Jr. and wife Beverly; sister, Shirley Scott; brother, Bruce Fowler and wife Doris and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her grandchildren Rachel Pettitte, Heath Thomas, Stephanie Mrazek and April Thomas, step-children, Lacy Orsak and Lance Pryor; great-grandchildren, Katlyn Thomas and Sophie Pettitte, and step-great-grandchildren, Caroline and Tyler Orsak. Graveside services will be Wednesday July 31 at 10 a. m. at the Ganado Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the First Methodist Church in Ganado or donor choice. Services under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 So. Third St., Ganado, 361-771-2120.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
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J. O. Pruitt, 78, of Ganado passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012. J. O. was born July 13, 1933 in Lolita, Texas, to the late W. O. and Goldia Pruitt. He is survived by his wife Evelyn, daughter, Jennifer Noack; and son, Douglas Wayne and wife, Donna Pruitt; sister, Joyce Green and brother, Travis Pruitt; grandchildren, Jon, Cierra, Derek Pruitt, Hunter Noack, Alyssa Nicholes, Kris Kunkel and Rachel Willauer; and great-grandchildren, Gage Fisher, Hayden Fisher and Alex Pruitt. J. O. was a rice farmer and took part in many activities in Jackson County. Services and visitation were June 3 at the First Methodist Church in Ganado at 2:30 p. m. with Rev. Dale White officiating. Interment followed at the Ganado Cemetery. Services under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. 3rd St., 361-771-2120.
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Funeral services for Epps Fleming Pryor who passed away in the Mauritz Memorial – Jackson County Hospital mid-night April 6, were held at the Ganado Baptist Church at 3 p. m. Rev. J. C. Hart, pastor of the LaWard Baptist Church officiated, assisted by Rev. J. S. Tierce, pastor of the Ganado Baptist Church. Burial was in the Ganado cemetery with Slavik Funeral Home of Edna in charge. Mr. Pryor was born April 16, 1897 in Pottawattamie County, Oklahoma and moved with his parents as an infant to Texas. He had resided in Jackson County 40 years. He was united in marriage to Miss Julia Emma Martin October 4, 1924 and to this union were born two children. He accepted Christ as his Saviour several years ago and became a member of the Baptist Church at LaWard. Mr. Pryor had been in ill health for several years, becoming seriously ill in September of 1958. He was a patient in the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston three and one half months prior to being moved back to the Ganado Hospital March 31. Mr. Pryor was held in high esteem by everyone who knew him. The large attendance of friends and floral offerings was indeed an evidence of that esteem. He was always a kind and considerate husband, father, neighbor and friend, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was indeed a kind and faithful husband and father. Those left to mourn his passing are his widow, Mrs. Julia E. Pryor; son, F. E. Pryor of Bay City; daughter, Loyce L. Sappington of Lolita; four grandchildren, Lyle and F. E. Jr. Pryor and twins Whit Ledel Jr. and Loyce Lanelle Sappington, his mother Mrs. Amelia Arnold of Edna, one brother, two half sisters, Mrs. Chessie Dossey of Houston and Mrs. LaVicie Faulk of Baytown and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were J. C. Baker, J. J. Hunt, R. O. Cherry, O. L. Harris, Jr., R. E. Revel and H. H. Sears. Honorary pallbearers were H. K. Hayes, J. H. DeAtley, A. E. Cordy Jr., Ray Clements, W. O. Pruitt and W. G. Gayle.—Contributed
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La Ward—Julia Emma Pryor, 82, of La Ward died Wednesday in a Houston hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Saturday at Ganado Baptist Church with the Rev. B. J. Hall, pastor of La Ward Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Jackson County Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Lyle and F. E. Pryor Jr., Ledel Sappington, Winfred and Dwight Martin and William Jackson. Tillman Hunt, Arthur White, Pepper Martin, Donnald Pryor, Oscar Harris, Michael Haubert, Ray Holsch and P. K. Miller will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Pryor was born Feb. 28, 1905, in Louise, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Mary Lee Martin. She resided most of her life in Jackson County. She retired as La Ward Postmaster following a 25 year career and was a member of La Ward Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Epps Pryor, in 1958. They were married 32 years. Surviving are a daughter, Loyce Sappington of La Ward; a son, F. E. Pryor of Bay City; two brothers, John Martin of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mike Martin of Ganado; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 1, 1987
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17 May 1935 – 18 December 2014
PALACIOS - Pascula 'Pat' Puentes went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Pat was born on May 17, 1935 in Edna, Texas to the late Adolfo & Julia Sanchez Altamira. Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother 'Nana'.
Pat is survived by her loving family, her children, Mary Martinez, Frances Resendez and husband Mike, Petra Flores and husband Lino, Cynthia Flores, Teresa Puentes and spouse Alfred Blackmon, Jessica Polk, JoAnn Ortiz and husband Ernesto, Suzanne Woods and husband Reginald, Thomas Puentes and wife Alma; 42 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; sister, Angie Flores.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jesus Puentes; children, John Puentes, Thomas Puentes, Andres Flores Jr., Clara Flores; sons-in-law, Andy Martinez, and Sylvester Polk IV; brother, Adolfo Altamira Jr.
Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios with Fr. Bryan Heyer, celebrant. Rite of committal will follow at Palacios Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, 701 1st Street, Palacios, Texas. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net
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Gene Nelson Puryear, 84, of El Campo, passed
away surrounded by his family on February 9, 2024. He was born
to Clebit and Viola Honea Puryear on February 8, 1940, in the
piney woods of Huntington, TX.
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Robert "Bobby" Leroy Putnam went home to Heaven on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the age of 91, after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Bobby was born on Sunday, July 31, 1932, in Chesterfield, Connecticut. He was the son of George and Marie (Richards) Putnam and the fourth of eight children. At the age of 11, the family moved to Key West, Florida. In the early 1950's he enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed at Foster Field in Victoria, Texas. In the spring of 1953, he met his future wife, Marian "Joyce" Fowler. The following November they were married in Edna. They had three daughters; Brenda Blanar (James), Gaylyn Harp (Jerry), and Robbie Hafernick (Lee). Bobby chose an occupation as an oilfield roughneck/driller/tool pusher from which he made a respectable living and was able to retire at the age of 62. After retiring, he and is wife enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards and dominoes, and traveling with their RV Club. Bobby has been preceded in death by his parents; Marie and George Putnam, brother; George Putnam, Jr., four sisters; Charlotte Tomlin, Helen Wise, Carolyn Newlan and Sally Calverley, and his daughter Gaylyn Sue Putnam Harp. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, two sisters; Clair Sims and Susan Blomgren, his daughters; Brenda Blanar (James) and Robbie Hafernick (Lee), also his beloved grandchildren; Cheryl (Blanar) Zelezniak, Christy Blanar, Corey Blanar, Cheri (Harp) Ayoub, Renee (Haffernick) Walkingshaw, Ryanne (Hafernick) Elton, Rhea Lea (Hafernick) Hessler, and twelve beloved great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 30th, 2023 at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado with Visitation beginning at 9:00 am, Rosary being recited at 9:30 am, and Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Interment will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna at 1:00 pm, with Father Greg officiating. The family would like to express our deep appreciation to Hospice of South Texas and to dad's caregivers, Lisa Garcia and Romanita VIdal. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to strongly suggest that memorial contributions be made to your charity of choice. 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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