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Cemetery & Obituary Index |
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| HA-HE | HI-HY | I-J | KA-KE | KL-KU | LA-LAU | LAX-LU | MC | MA-MIL | MIS-MU | N-O |
| P-Q | RA-RI | RO-RU | SA-SC | SE-STE | STO-SU | T | U-V | WA-WH | WI-WO | Y-Z |
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Robert “Bobby” Becker, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully after a long, full life. Born in Luling, Texas, on July 17, 1931, Bobby was the son of the late Rudolph Robert and Alice Bolton Becker. Bobby left school after the eighth grade to work on the family farm, embracing a life of hard work from an early age. In 1948, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving proudly during the Korean War and stationed in Alaska until 1952. Upon returning home, he married the love of his life, Mae Johanna Raabe, on September 14, 1953, in Inez, Texas. Together they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage and raised three children: Jean Marie Becker, James Lee Becker, and Debra Ann Becker Hensley. Bobby worked for TXDOT for 30 years before retiring in 1982, then served another 10 years with Victoria County before retiring again in 1992. A lifelong resident of Inez, he was deeply rooted in his community—serving with the Inez Volunteer Fire Department and as a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Known for his sweet tooth, love of an ice-cold beer that he may or may not have stollen from his grandkids, his love of Farrah Fawcett, and a free cap – that he never left the house without. Bobby also played guitar with the Inez Polka Boys for many years, filling dances and gatherings with music and joy. He loved polka music and listening to the Trading Post with Clinto Robinson. He was one of the hardest workers around, and he found peace in his enormous seasonal garden where he would grow squash, okra and his famous 8-foot tomato plants. Donating all the vegetables to family, friends and members of the church. Bobby had a knack for keeping life lively. He was quick with humor, stubborn headed German in the best ways, and always the happiest when surrounded by family. Though a grown man in years, Bobby carried a childlike streak his whole life- mischievous, playful, and sometimes just ornery enough to talk himself out of trouble. Like when he drove his truck into Bryan and Debra’s house but swore up and down that it wasn’t him…. Even when everyone knew better. He rarely sat still—unless wrestling or westerns were on TV—and while he had little patience for waiting, he took all the time in the world to slow-cook his famous briskets. He was a spirited sports fan, especially when it came to watching his grandchildren play. Though eventually “banned” from games for his enthusiastic critiques of referees—affectionately called “zebras”—he still found ways to listen on the radio or watch Friday night football fever highlights. Occasionally, he’d sneak into a game until Mae heard him in the bleachers yelling and sent him back home, so she thought. He would just move further down the bleachers or along the fence and made sure to beat her home so he wouldn’t get in trouble. Bobby had many nicknames—Bat, The Beer Bandit, Nine Toes, and more but most knew him simply as Pops. His popularity reached unexpected heights thanks to his Facebook appearances, where family and friends tuned in weekly for his adventures: doing things he wasn’t supposed to, his witty one-liners, his outfits of the day and his H-E-B trips with Tristin or Debra to get his frozen burritos, pizza, Icehouse beer, ice cream and his one onion. He never knew just how loved he was by everyone who followed along on “Face place”. Pops never met a stranger and was a friend to all. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Alice Becker; his beloved wife, Mae J. Becker; daughter, Jean Marie Becker; daughter-in-law, Tami Brandon Becker; and sister, Loma Ann Becker Goodin. He is survived by his son, James Becker, and daughter, Debra Hensley (Bryan), both of Inez; grandchildren, Toby Stary, Brian Rozner (Christy), Brent Rozner (Megan), Blaine Rozner (Courtney), and Tristin Kallus (David John II); and 11 great-grandchildren, Tobyn Stary, Kendall, Wyatt, Johanna, Owen Rozner, Cooper and Casey Rozner, Cohen Janecek, River Rozner, Presley Kallus, and Lainey Kallus. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law, Fred Goodin of Lago Vista, TX; nieces, Stephanie Roznovsky (Danny) and Tena Goodin; nephews, David Goodin (Diana) and Daniel Goodin (Melissa); as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Toby Stary, Brian Rozner, Brent Rozner, Blaine Rozner, David J. Kallus II, Tobyn Stary. Honorary Pallbearers are David Goodin, Daniel Goodin and his 11 Great Grandchildren. Pop’s legacy is one of love, laughter, hard work, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. His stories and spirited presence will be deeply missed—but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Memorials may be made in Robert’s name to Houston Hospice, 1102 N. Mechanic St., El Campo, Texas 77437 or Vanderbilt Baptist Church, 191 Victoria St., Vanderbilt, Texas 77991. The family of Robert will accept visitors from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.
Oaklawn Funeral Home |
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Sipriana
“Sippie” Beltran, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age
of 93. She was born May 6, 1932, in Runge, Texas, to Veterro
Arredondo and Julia Vasquez Castillo.
Oaklawn
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Hazel Elba Brast, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in the very home where she was born in Louise, Texas—a full-circle journey that speaks to her deep roots and devotion to family and faith. Born on December 9, 1933, to Charlie Clark Sims and Rosie Hassett Sims, Hazel was one of nine siblings and grew up with a strong sense of community and resilience. After marrying and raising her family in the Houston area, she returned to Louise to spend her life nurturing others with quiet strength and compassion. Hazel was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Weldon Brast; her parents; two cherished sons, Stanley Warren Brast and Russell Owen Brast and one grandson, Erik Brast. She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Rhonda Brast Turney of Louise, and her son, Kendall Brast of Goliad, TX. She also leaves behind two siblings, Eileen Dearen of Bryan, TX and Floyd Sims, of Louise. Additionally, Hazel leaves behind nine grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and twenty-seven great-great-grandchildren. A devout Christian, Hazel was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Ganado, Texas, where her presence was a steady source of grace and wisdom. Her life was defined by unwavering love, enduring faith, and an unshakeable sense of home. She will be remembered not only for the legacy of family she built and nurtured, but for the warmth of her spirit and the quiet dignity with which she carried herself throughout her 91 years. A visitation will be held at Ganado City Cemetery on Saturday July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm followed by a graveside service at 3:00pm. After-service fellowship and dinner will follow at First Baptist Church of Ganado. Services are entrusted to the Todish family of Ganado and Slavik funeral homes.
Slavik Funeral Home |
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Louise – Weldon Brast, 74, of Louise, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. He was born Aug. 14, 1931, in Nelsonville, to the late Fritz G. and Helen Sincl Brast. He was a retired pipefitter/welder, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of VFW Post No. 8556 of Lolita, a veteran U. S. Marine having served in the Korean War, a member of Masonic Lodge No. 1298, Hillyard-Yost American Legion Post No. 346, Chosin Few, Texas Lone Star Korean War Vets, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Houston and a member of Baptist Church of Ganado. Survivors: wife, Hazel Elba Brast of Louise; daughter, Rhonda Lynn Turney of Rusk; sons, Kendall Brast of Spring, Stanley Warren Brast of Maydlle; and Russell Brast of Pasadena; sisters, Helen Cobia of Katy and Janis Davlin of Grapevine; brothers, David Brast of Katy, and Lawrence Brast and Dempsey Brast, both of Wallis; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: one grandson. Graveside services will be 2 p. m. Saturday at Ganado Cemetery, the Rev. Matthew VanHook officiating. Memorials: Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital or Ganado Baptist Church. Pallbearers: Robert Mott, Jason Mott, Stanley Brast, Russell Brast, Kendall Brast, Weldon Myles Brast, Rhonda Turney.
Victoria Advocate, February 17 & 18, 2006 |
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Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at St. Agnes Catholic Church for Elizabeth Brown, 65, who passed away July 11 at the hospital in Ganado. Father Balthasar Janacek officiated and interment was in the Edna Cemetery. Rosary was said Tuesday evening at Slavik’s Funeral Home. Elizabeth Brown had resided in the county three years, and was a former resident of Yoakum. She was born Oct. 28, 1890 in DeWitt County. Pallbearers at her funeral were Phillips Kneblick, Edward Kneblick, Paul Kneblick, Tom Franz, Edwin Montage and Milford Steinman. Children surviving are Tom Garvel of Inez, F. J. Jentry of Aransas Pass, F. W. Jentry and G. A. Jentry. She leaves these brothers and sisters: Martin Kneblick and John Kneblick of Edna, Paul and Joe Kneblick of Victoria, Sid Wood and Alfred Matecek of Yoakum, and Fannie Casal of Uvalde.
Edna Herald, July 14, 1955 |
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Roy Douglas Budd, 87, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. A visitation will begin at 9:00am on Friday September 19, 2025, at Slavik Funeral Home chapel with a funeral service beginning at 10:00am. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Services are entrusted to the Todish family of Slavik Funeral Home.
Slavik Funeral Home |