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Ganado—Funeral services for Alice Elvira Farris, 88, of Houston, a former Ganado resident, will be held at 10:30 a. m. Friday in the Forest Park Westheimer Chapel in Houston. Graveside services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Ganado Funeral Home. Mrs. Farris was born July 24, 1890, in Gonzales County. She lived many years in Ganado, before moving to Houston some 19 years ago. She was a former member of the Ganado First Methodist Church and the Ganado Eastern Star. She died Wednesday in a Houston rest home. Surviving are a daughter, Kathryn L. Donalson of Houston, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Victoria Advocate, Friday, November
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J. M. Farber, 83, of 205 Bayland, died at 8:30 p. m. Friday at his home. He had lived in Houston for 29 years. He was a member of the North Main Baptist Church. Survivors are two sons, Lt. W. E. Farber of Korea, and W. M. Farber of San Diego, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. C. J. Williams and Mrs. J. J. Sloan, both of Houston; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. - Sunday’s Houston Chronicle. Mr. Farber is a former Edna resident, moving from Edna to Houston twenty-nine years ago. While residing in Edna he and family occupied what is known to old timers as the Barclay place-the site of the high school building. He was a painter and paper hanger and followed that trade during his residence here. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 1946, newspaper, August 15, 1946, page 1.
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Virgil D. Farley passed away peacefully on March 11, 2015, in Edna, Texas. He was born on June 5, 1928, to Oscar and Nancy Wilkins Farley, and grew up in Crystal City, Texas, with his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his wife, Adela; son, Benny Farley and wife Yvonne; daughter, Marilyn Mallory; grandsons, Eric Mallory and wife Stephanie, Chris Farley and wife Marcey and Brett Ringo; great-grandsons, Seth Mallory, Joshua Farley and Colton Farley; brother, James Farley; and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Lawrence; brothers, Otto, Grover and Daniel Farley; and sisters, Pernia Dennis and Leona Wooten. Virgil and Adela have resided in Carancahua community for most of their 67 years of marriage. He worked for Alcoa in Point Comfort, Texas for 36 years, and retired in 1986. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Woodmen of the World. Virgil was an avid hunter and a man of many talents, including ranching, carpentry and mechanics. He was also a wonderful counselor, advisor and teacher to his family, and will be truly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios, Texas, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios, Texas, with Fr. Bryan Heyer officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Eric Mallory, Chris Farley, Brett Ringo, Josh Farley, Andy Novak and Russell Orsak. Honorary pallbearers are Seth Mallory, Colton Farley, Bennie Orsak, Marvin Stuhrenberg, Michael Novak and Wayne Dennis. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, Texas. 361-972-2012.
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James "Jim" Franklin, 62, of Rosenberg passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27th, 2023. Jim was the first baby born in Jackson County in 1961 to the late Lynette and Ervin Franklin, by whom he was preceded in death. He is survived by wife, Kathy Franklin, son Thomas Franklin, daughter Anne Stark and husband Brian, grandsons Frank and Charlie Stark, brother Ray Franklin and wife Cheryl, sisters Patty Humbird and her late husband Wayne, Peggy Sembera and husband Lynn, and Paula Ewing and husband Tom, as well as many favorite nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Jim graduated from Ganado High School in 1979, and WCJC in 1982 with a degree in Drafting Technology. He untimately went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Kathy Kaspar, of Ganado, and work at Gurecky Manufacturing in Rosenberg for nearly 30 years, alongside his beloved work family. He was an active and proud member of Knights of Columbus Council 2801, serving as Crawfish Boil Chairman for 10 years, as well as Grand Knight and various other offices within the Council. Services will be held on Friday, March 31st at St. Wenceslas Catholic Church in Beasley, Texas, with a KC 2801 Rosary and Remarks at 9:00 a.m., Funeral Mass officiated by Father Orrin Halepaska at 10:00 a.m., and followed immediately by a Celebration of Life, toast, and catered lunch in the St. Wenceslas Parish Hall. A private family burial will take place at Assumption Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Pallbearers will include his fishing buddies, along with their wives: Steve and Suzanne Mangel, Trey and Bonnie Edwards, Mark and Toodie Sitka, Jim and Julia Girdnt, Stan and Mary Frances Hruska, and Rick and Sharon Kristynik. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center. https://www.mdanderson.org Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. 3rd Street, Ganado, TX 7796, 361-771-2120.
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A tragedy struck at a Ganado home last Thursday when S. E. Farris, 47, was accidentally killed while at work at his ranch. Thursday morning about 7:00 o’clock Mr. Farris left for the ranch, about 12 miles north of Ganado, a part of the Wilbeck estate. He told Mrs. Farris he had to dig some post holes and fix a fence, however, he would be home for lunch. When he did not return home at noon, Mrs. Farris became worried and went to the ranch about 1:30. She found him at the Wofford gate near the post hole digger. It seems that Mr. Farris’ shirt sleeve must have caught on part of the digger which was rigged to a tractor. He was badly mangled, one arm being almost severed and cut through the abdomen. He evidently was killed early in the morning as he only had eight holes dug. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 6, at 2 p. m. at the Ganado Methodist Church, with Rev. O. M. Nyquist officiating, with Revs. D. E. Hogan and Thomas assisting. Interment was made in the Ganado Cemetery. The Ganado Funeral Home was the director. Pallbearers were: Elbert Farris, Jr., H. A. Turner of Alvin, Otto Flendisen of Webster, and Sidney Wilbeck of Hungerford. Samuel Elbert Farris was born at Benton, Texas, moving to Ganado with his parents while very young. He spent most of his life in or near Ganado. He had been an employee of the Sterling Oil Company for a number of years. Survivors are: His widow, Mrs. Della Farris; one son, Elbert, Jr., of Ganado; two daughters, Mrs. Otto Fiendisen of Webster and Mrs. H. A. Turner of Alvin; two grandchildren; two step-daughters, Mrs. Margaret Sunday of Houston and Kathryn King of Ganado; his father and step mother, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Farris of Ganado; one brother, Carl, of Los Angeles, California; two sisters, Mrs. E. E. Kist of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Frank Donaldson of Houston.
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Just before going to press this afternoon we learned of the death of Mr. J. E. Fay, a well known Edna resident, which occurred today. Funeral services will be held at the family home Friday afternoon, April 19, at 4 o’clock, interment in the Edna Cemetery. Next week a more suitable mention of Mr. Fay’s life and death will appear in these columns. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 25, 1946, newspaper, April 25, 1946, page 1. Courtesy of Heather Jennings Mr. J. E. Fay Died In Edna Thursday. After a protracted illness, Mr. J.E. Fay, a well known north Edna resident, passed away Thursday, April 18th, 1946. The funeral service was held at the family home at 4:00 p.m. last Friday. The service was conducted by x. Interment was made in the Edna Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messers. Chas. Whitstine, W.H. McClure, Dewey Strane, O.B. Fenner, Floyd Moore and M. Claxton. Honorary pallbears were: Messrs. S.R. Jackson and Henry Dittrich. John Earl Fay was born in Shelbyville, Tenn., April 2, 1880. He came to Texas in 1899 and settled at Waelder, and in 1900 was united in marriage to Miss Betty Davis of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Fay moved to Jackson County in 1914, and settled on what is known as the Hayes Ranch section. Later they moved to Edna, Mr. Fay buying the place just above town where the family has resided for many years. Mr. Fay possessed a retiring disposition and lived a quiet, uneventful life, but those close to him valued his friendship for they knew it was genuine and in no manner assumed. Mr. Fay also treasured the friendship of his fellowman and enjoyed fellowship with them. Besides his widow he is survived by three children, Messrs. Charlie and Joe of South America and Mrs. Jess Cherry of Edna and two grandchildren. To these bereaved ones the Herald extends heartfelt sympathy. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 18, 1946, newspaper, April 18, 1946, page 2.
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Nelda Fern Fenner of Edna, Texas, passed away February 8, 2022
at the age of 87, after a very lengthy illness. Fern was born in
Edna to Francis and Rosalie Barron on January 16, 1935.
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Julie D. Figirova, of La Ward, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the age of 61. She was born in Ganado, Texas on February 6, 1960, to the late Fernando De Los Santos and Erminia Muniz. Julie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed. Julie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Inez Figirova; her daughters, Erminia Figirova, Natalie Sanchez (Joseph), Jessica Lozano (Santos), and Michele Figirova (Dustin Fleming); her sisters, Santos Gonzales and Sylvia Alameda; her brothers, Fernando De Los Santos, Jr. and Joel De Los Santos. Julie is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Zoe Figirova, Adrian Armstrong, Joey Figirova, Kaleb Figirova, Nolan Figirova, Jozelyn Lozano, Katalina Lozano, Ulysses Lozano, Sophia Fleming, and D.J. Fleming. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fernando and Erminia De Los Santos. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. with a memorial service to begin at 11:00 a.m. also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Father Johnson Owusu-Boateng will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Louis Figirova, of Edna, went to be with his Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the age of 59. He
was born June 20, 1964, in Ganado, Texas, to Thomas Figirova and
Lupe Montez Figirova.
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Agnes Fikes of Edna, Texas went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the age of 98. She was born in West, Texas on April 18th, 1922 to Frank and Bessie Fojtik. Agnes was a Homemaker, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother. She was a member of Saint Agnes Catholic Church, a member of Catholic Daughters of St. Theresa #1350 for 45 years and a member of St. Agnes KJZT for 62 years. Agnes was a loving wife to the late Ocie Fikes, She loved her Faith and her God for so many years. She attended daily Mass and led the Rosary before Mass. Every Monday for years she would go after Mass and visit Care Inn Nursing Home and Jackson County Hospital patients. Afterward she went to visit her brother and would play dominoes, talk Czech, and enjoy coffee and sweets. Family and friends were most important to Agnes. She was always helping others and never met a stranger. She loved cooking and baking and insisted you eat. No one ever left her house hungry. She loved playing dominoes, and winning, of course! Her favorite time of the day was sitting outside on the porch swing. Agnes will be missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, sisters, and friends, and all who knew her and loved her. Agnes is survived by her son, Louis and Vlasta Fikes, daughter, Pat Kromka, daughter, Barbara Wulf, daughter, Mary and Carl Jones, son, Thomas and Bernice Fikes, son, Dominic Fikes, daughter, Vickie and Jimmy Doelitsch, and son, Chris and Debbie Fikes, twenty-eight grandchildren, sixty-six great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, her sisters, Betsy Hudson and Hattie Poole, twenty-two God Children, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, Agnes is preceded in death by her husband Ocie Fikes, son, Timothy Fikes, grandson, Dusty Doelitsch, great-granddaughter, Kara Fikes, sister, Annie Kucerek, Mary Valka, Lilly Polensky, brothers, Frank Fojtik, Louis Fojtik, Albert Fojtik and Jim Fojtik, also two of her son-in-law's; Paul Wulf, Sr. and Jan Kromka. Viewing and Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 18th starting at 9:00 am, with Rosary at 10:00 am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 am at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna with Father Michael Petering officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Yoakum with Deacon Dennis officiating Graveside.. Pallbearers will be; Wesley Fojtik, Tommy Fikes, Sr., Bobby Doelitsch, Randy Janis, Jimmy Doelitsch, Paul Wulf, Jr., Chris Fikes, Jr., and Heith Fikes. Honorary Pallbearers will be all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and her God Children. The family would also like to thank Ganado Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Hospice of South Texas, home Health and Deborah Smith who has been her caregiver for several years. 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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Mr. Oscar Fitch, a well known Edna Café operator, died Tuesday at 1 a.m. from injuries received Sunday when a car in which he was riding turned over near Corpus Christi. Mr. Fitch, Miss Sarah Hessong and J.H. Frazier, were in Mr. Frazier’s car, enroute to Corpus Christi when a rear tire blew out, causing the car to turn over. Miss Hessong received a broken collar bone and the two men, while shaken up a bit, were not thought to have been injured. Miss Hessong was taken to a hospital for treatment. The car, which had only turned on its side, was righted by Mr. Fitch and Mr. Frazier, who went to Corpus for Miss Hessong, who was released from the hospital, and returned home late Sunday afternoon. En-route home Mr. Fitch complained of his head and neck paining him, and when he arrived in Edna a physician was called and he was put to bed. While he was suffering a great deal, he was not thought to be in any danger, and as late as Monday night he seemed to be getting along alright. However, he passed away while asleep about 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, presumably from a blood clot on the brain. Funeral services were held at the Hevelka Funeral Home in this city (Edna, Texas) Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., with Mr. Roy Stevens, Christian minister of Houston, conducting the service. Burial will be held in the Salem Cemetery in Lavaca County today. Oscar Fitch was born June 4, 1890, near Sweet Home in Lavaca County, the only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Fitch, pioneer citizens of that county. He spent his entire life in Lavaca and Jackson Counties, where he was engaged in farming, ranching, and for the past few years in the café business in Edna. Edna Weekly Herald (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 1946, newspaper, March 28, 1946, page 1.
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Rose Marie (Siecko) Fitch, age 85, was called home by Our Lord and Saviour on Saturday, January 2, 2020. She was born July 7, 1935 to John and Rosie Gold Siecko in Lavaca County. She married William Fitch on July 29, 1951 and they were married for 63 years when William passed away in February of 2015. William and Rose were avid ranchers both in Wharton and Jackson Counties for many years. Rose was a true rancher's wife, helping William in the pastures and barn when he needed an extra hand and she loved to work in their garden at home. Family was the most important thing to her. She was also known as Nanny Fitch to a few children that she babysat in the Navidad community. She was a resident at Southbrooke Manor in Edna the last couple of years and oh how she loved her extended family. She is survived by her son Randy (Linda) Fitch of El Campo and daughter Pam Fitch (Allen) Babineaux of Meyersville; grandchildren Jason Fitch, Tracey Tollett, Heather Kilpatrick, John Fitch and Joanna Cranek; 8 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Oretha (Norman) Pennock and her brother Fred James (Nelda) Siecko of Yoakum along with numerous nieces and nephews. Rose was preceded in death by her parents; brothers John A. Siecko, Clarence Siecko and Halton Siecko; sisters Josephine Lemke and Willie Kolos; granddaughters Amy, Jamey and Sarah. Visitation 10 a.m. followed by 11 a.m. Funeral Service on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Schroer officiating. Mask and social distancing will be required. There will be a 2:00 p.m. graveside service on Friday at Geiger Cemetery near Sublime. Memorial contributions may be given to the donor's choice. 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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Ganado—Mrs. Willie “Bill” Newell Fleeman, 87, lifelong resident of Ganado, died Thursday morning in and El Campo hospital following an extended illness. Services will be held at 1:30 p. m. at the First Methodist Church in Ganado with Pastor Elmer Beck officiating. Burial will follow in the Ganado City Cemetery under the direction of the Ganado Funeral Home. She was born Oct. 20, 1902, in what was to become later the state of Oklahoma to the late Joseph Judson and Millie Hardin Newell. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Fleeman was preceded in death by her husband, Davie Fleeman, in 1969; a daughter, Dorothy Fleeman; a son, Bobby Fleeman; three sisters; and three brothers, in addition to her parents. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lonie Nyegaard of Ganado; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mitch Boepple, Gerald Newell, Charles Fonsville, Earcell Sanders, Donnie Jones and Newell Jones. Great-nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Victoria Advocate, Friday, October 5,
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Virginia Garcia Flores, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the age of 63. She was born in Ganado, Texas on June 15, 1959, to John R. Garcia and Josie Maciel Garcia. Virginia loved being outdoors, fishing with her Dad and brother, Poppy. She loved to be at the beach or near water enjoying herself with family and friends. Virginia enjoyed making BBQ and ribs for her mother. She was extremely proud of her only grandson, Johnathan. She attended all of his activities in school and worked tirelessly to give him a nice graduation party. Virginia was always ready to go out and eat. She made sure to tell everyone hi and never met a stranger. Virginia is survived by her mother, Josie Garcia; her sons, Christopher Garcia (Lisa) and Richard Keith; and her grandson, Johnathan R. Garcia. She is preceded in death by her father, John R. Garcia; and her brother, Johnny “Poppy” Garcia. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., all in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Warren Wane Flournoy, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born in Morales, Texas on March 8, 1931, to the late Maple Flournoy and Connie Gates Miller. Warren was a loving father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. Warren is survived by his sons, Marcus L. Flournoy and Bryan Lee Flournoy; his daughters, Brenda K. Toups Flournoy, Connie D. Ganci, and Kelley M. Flournoy; along with 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maple Flournoy and Connie Gates Miller. Graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., 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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Robert Lee Foley, 75, of Corpus Christi, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Visitation will be 9-11 am, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Shiloh Baptist Church 604 MLK Edna, TX. Funeral Services will begin at 11 am at Shiloh. Funeral Services entrusted to Cook-Butler Funeral Home, 361-782-3821.
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Patricia Ann Swain Folmar, 85 of Edna and formerly of Boling passed away at her residence in Edna, Tx on January 2, 2021. She was born on July 28, 1935 in Gallipolis, OH to the late Charles Swain and Elsie Bragg Swain. Patricia worked as a substitute teacher. She was married to Dan Richard Folmar, Sr. on July 29, 1954 and he preceded her in death in 2010. Patricia was a Christian woman. She loved to fish, eat, shop, dance, swim, attend sporting events, and play cards. She enjoyed being around people and loved to go out. She was known for the funny stories of her childhood, although you may have heard them many times, she always made you laugh. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Swain, Linda Swain and Martha Robey; brothers, Richard, Clark, Robert and James Madison Swain. She is survived by her sons, Dan Richard Folmar, Jr. and partner, Diane Fields of Benton, AR, James Madison Folmar and wife, Bonnie of Rosenberg and Larry Glenn Folmar and wife, Carrie of Edna; brother, Charles Swain, Jr.; grandchildren, Cody Ryan Folmar, Aubrie Nykole Torquemeda and husband, Kyle, Kendan Kyle Folmar and wife, Kelsey, Blake Cameron Folmar and wife, Kyndir, Drew Michael Folmar, Emily Ann Folmar, Sandra Renee Click and husband, Brad, and Jacklyn Annette Lundstom and husband, Stephen; great grandchildren, Eleanor Jane Folmar, Kyndzee Rae Folmar, Kambree Mae Folmar and Emma Kate Lundstrom. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 starting at 5-7 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. at El Campo Church of Christ with Rev. John Mc Cord officiating. A burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck. Funeral Services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com
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Robert Kyle Forrest, 54, of Johannesburg, MI, passed away March 17, 2024 at the Medilodge of Hillman, MI. A memorial service will be held on April 27th at the Edna Masonic Lodge #767, 113 W. Ash, Edna, Tx. Robert, lovingly known as Kyle, was a beloved son, brother and uncle. He was born on July 6, 1969 in Houston to Jerry and Glynda Forrest. He was a member of J. H. Gurley Lodge in Waco, Tx. where he was a past master, he was also a past Worthy Patron of McLennan Chapter #639 OES of Waco, Tx. Kyle was one in a million to all that knew him. He was always very helpful to those in need. Kyle worked for Whataburger and Sonic while living in Edna for 20+ years. He is a past Master of Edna lodge #767. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cathy; mother, Glynda Forrest; step-mother, Penny Forest; grandparents, C. A. and Chloe Wilkins, Bobby and Doris Forrest, Dempsie and Ella Sue Rogers; aunts and uncles. He is survived by his father Jerry Forrest; sister City (Dennis) Kwapis, sister, Tiffany Forrest and stepbrother Stephen (Megan) Cole. Stepmother Kim (Roland) Taylor; Nieces and Nephews, Kimberly James, Kristi (Pete) Sertuche, Katie Shelton, Chelsie Dansby, Daniel (Desiree) Dansby, Haley Kwapis. Seven great nephews and nieces, several aunts and uncles and numerous other extended family.
Jackson County Herald Tribune,
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David Clark Fowler, 88, of Victoria passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. He was Born on January 11, 1934 in Ganado, TX to the late Vernie Wilson and Alpha Eubanks Fowler. Graveside funeral Services are scheduled for May 14 at the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery in El Campo, TX under the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home. David is survived by his brother Lance Fowler and wife Peggy of Ganado, David's beloved dog Kim and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Estha Olson Fowler, his parents VW and Alpha Fowler and his sister Janey Bess Fowler. David graduated from Ganado High School in 1953 where he played football for the Ganado Indians. He then attended Victoria College where he was a member of the squad until he enlisted in the US Army in August, 1955. He married his bride, Estha Olson, on August 10, 1957. They eventually became Houston residents and he had a lifetime career with Houston Pipeline Company until he retired in 1992 and moved to Victoria, TX. David was very proud of his service in the US Army and had many fond memories including playing football in Fort Knox, KY in 1955 and his time spent overseas in Germany and France. Honorary pallbearers are his nephews, Allen Frieze, Russell Frieze, TJ Snow, Tim Snow, and Lynwood Pickens. David was a loving and gentle man who cared greatly for his nieces and nephews. Above all he was devoted to and loved his wife Estha.
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Deborah "Debbie" S. Fowler passed away after a courageous fight against cancer at the age of 71 surrounded by her loving family at her home on Monday, May 2nd, 2022. She was born in Liberty, Texas to Mary Eva and Ray E. Hutson on Saturday, July 15, 1950. Her siblings include Waunice and her husband Sonny Wood of Louise, TX, Glenda Julian of Zavala, TX, Barbara and her husband Marvin Peterek of Victoria, TX, Patti Hutson, and her husband John Mays of Victoria, TX, E. Keith Hutson and his wife Margaret of Katy, TX and Cindy Nixon of Ganado, TX. Debbie attended school at Ganado High School and Wharton County Jr. College, before becoming a florist, a mom, and a joint business owner of Fowler House Movers, Inc. Debbie is survived by her husband, Anthony, of 51 years. Debbie met her husband in grade school, and they became high school sweethearts and married on a beautiful spring day in April at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, Texas in 1971. Debbie and Anthony made their home in Ganado, and were blessed with five children, Gregg Fowler of Ganado, Clint Fowler, Shellee' Fowler Turner, married to Dennis Turner of Katy, Kirk Fowler married to Valerie, of Victoria, and Rory Fowler with May Vang of Ganado. The simplest pleasures of life brought Debbie joy. She loved making delicious meals for her family, she enjoyed quiet evenings reading her favorite Nicholas Sparks novel about the North Carolina Shore. She loved the beach, beautiful flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was proud to tell everyone about all of her grandchildren, a grandmother to three sets of twins. Her grandchildren included Hailee, Tyler, Levi and Lily, parents are Kirk and Valerie Fowler. Madeline, Evie, Olivia, Sophia and Hutson Turner, parents are Shellee' and Dennis Turner. Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, her son Clint, her brother-in-law John Mays and granddaughter Olivia. Visitation will be held at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 6th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 7th at Assumption Catholic Church, beginning with visitation from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, with Rosary being recited at 9:30 am, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, with Father Greg Korenek officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, followed by a meal at the Parish Hall. The family of Debbie would like to thank Dr. Eric Jonasch, Dr. Mike Franco, Oanh Pham, NP Susan Vargas, Rosie Calva, MD Anderson Staff, and South Texas Hospice Staff and Nurses. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St., Ganado, TX 77957, 361-771-2120.
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Estha Fowler, 85, died peacefully in her home on January 9, 2022 in Victoria, TX. Estha Louise Olson was born on May 29, 1936 in Bay City, TX to Elmer Olson and Freddie Mae (Olson) Frieze. She grew up in Ganado, TX and graduated from Ganado High School. She then moved to Houston, TX where she lived and worked at the YWCA. She married David Fowler, her high school Sweetheart, on August 10, 1957. Estha had a lifelong banking career in downtown Houston until she retired in 1991 from Texas Commerce Bank to take care of her Uncle, Walter Olson. Estha was very close to her family and very generous to all of her nieces and nephews. It was important to Estha that she be everyone's favorite aunt and give them fun memorable experiences like taking them on adventurous vacations and buying them wonderful gifts. She was a thrill seeker and always wanted to have fun well into her 80's. Some of her favorite vacations included Disney World, Las Vegas and Nashville. She was proud to be remembered for riding the thrill seeking Stratosphere Tower rides in Las Vegas. Estha's hobbies included crocheting and cross stitch, antiques and adding to her treasured Disney collection. Estha was Deeply loved by her family and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, David, her brother Thomas Russell Frieze, Jr of West Columbia and his wife Ellen, brother-in-law Lance Fowler and his wife Peggy of Ganado, her cousin Dorothy Ann Olson White of Houston who was more like a sister, several special nieces, nephews, and cousins, and her devoted dog Kim. Estha was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Olson; mother, Freddie Mae (Olson) Frieze; step-mother, Mary Olson and her brother, Freddy Elmer "Jr." Olson. A graveside service was held at the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery in El Campo, TX on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 2pm. Honorary pallbearers were her nephews, Allen Frieze, Russell Frieze, TJ Snow, Tim Snow, and Lynwood Pickens.
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Ganado—Hazel Jane Fowler, 91, of Victoria, formerly of Ganado, died Monday in a Victoria nursing home following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday at the Ganado Funeral Home chapel in Ganado with the Rev. David Murff, pastor of First Assembly of God in Edna, presiding. Burial will follow in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Ganado Funeral Home. Mrs. Fowler was born Jan. 14, 1893, in Texarkana, Ark. She had resided in Ganado since 1926. She was a housewife and member of the Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Fowler, in 1961. Surviving are five daughters, Ida Belle Weiser, Alpha Fowler, June Threet and Raybeth Kyle all of Ganado and Shirley Scott of Austin; three sons, Vincent Eubanks, Harold and Bruce Fowler, all of Ganado; two stepsons, Robert Lee Fowler of Hackett, Ark., and Paul Fowler of Ganado; two sisters, Elberta Sanders and Electra Smith, both of Cheneyville, La.; and a brother, John Ed Ray of Cheneyville, La.; 29 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Phillip Threet, Jonathan Thomas, Gary Scott and Harold Jr., Anthony and Donald Fowler. Named honorary pallbearers are Timothy, Billy, James, Danny, Michael, Lance and David Fowler, Craig Scott, David Thomas and Dwight and Patrick Eubanks.
Victoria Advocate,
Tuesday, November 5, 1985 |
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Ganado—Funeral services for Vernie Fowler, 74, of Ganado, will be held at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at the Ganado Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Murff officiating. Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of the Ganado Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Lamar Padon, Charles Smith, Willie Supak, Eugene Cihal, Steve Sablatura and Louis Kaspar. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest Kunkel, August Padon, John Dittrich and Bill Taylor. Mr. Fowler was born Dec. 31, 1904 in McKinney. He was a retired county employee. He died Sunday at his residence. Surviving are his wife Altha of Ganado; a daughter, Janey of Ganado; two sons, Lance of Ganado and David of Houston; three sisters, June Threet of Ganado, Ray Klye of Ganado and Shirley Scot of Austin; four brothers, Robert of Fort Smith, Ark., and Paul, Harold and Bruce, all of Ganado; and three grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, May 22,
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Funeral services were held recently for William Bruce Fowler, 79, who moved to Jackson County in 1926. Interment was in the Ganado Cemetery. Mr. Fowler was born in 1882 in Collin County, Tenn., and passed away March 15, following an illness of six months. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Fowler and five sons, Vernie, Paul and Harold of Ganado; Robert Lee of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Bruce of Waco; three daughters, June Threet and Ray Beta Thomas of Ganado, and Shirley Scott of Austin; also three step-children, Ida Belle Welser and Alpha Fowler of Ganado and Vincent Eubanks of Refugio; and 26 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Ganado Herald, Thursday, March 30, 1961 |
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Ganado--Wesley Clinton Franklin, 36, a mechanic, died April 2 at Baton Rouge, La. He was a former resident of Ganado. Funeral services were held April 6 at 3 p. m. from the Methodist Church with Rev. S. S. Davis officiating. The Ganado Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Burial was in Ganado Cemetery. Pallbearers were local Legionnaires. Surviving are his wife, his parents; two children, two brothers, including Ervin Franklin of Ganado, and six sisters.
Edna Weekly Herald, April 10, 1952 |
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Mr. Albert Frankson was born in Engholn, Sweden, Feb. 16, 1857, and died Oct. 23, 1936 aged 79 years, 7 months and 7 days. He came to America in 1878, settling in Winfield, Iowa, and in 1890 he was married to Miss Emma Larson. To this union were born seven children. A daughter, Florence, preceded him in death in 1930. In 1897 the family moved to Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, where they resided until 1908, when they moved to Carancahua, Texas. Mr. Frankson was one of the pioneer settlers of this Community, being one of the first settlers. He was well known and loved by all, for his fine Christian Spirit and noble character. He will be missed by his loved ones and a host of friends. He was converted in childhood and joined the Lutheran Church and lived a devoted life until death. He leaves besides his dear companion his noble children to carry on. The Children are Mrs. Signa Harris, Lloyd, William, Maynard, Fluke and David Frankson, all of Carancahua and Mrs.. Gladys Graham of San Antonio, Texas, and fifteen grand children. The Funeral Services were held in the Carancahua Methodist Church by the writer and friends and loved ones, and his body was laid to rest in the Palacios Cemetery. May the blessings be with the dear family.
"Servant of God Well done, J. C. Gibbons, Pastor Methodist Church Carancahua Grandpa Frankson has gone away and we all miss him. He had been here with us a long time and we all learned to love him, but his familiar figure, his pleasant words and kindly smile with be ours to enjoy no more. We had a service at the Carancahua Church Sunday afternoon. He gave us the lot on which it stands--and a large crowd of neighbors and friends were there to show their love and pay their respects. He was laid to rest in the Palacios Cemetery. The sympathy of this community goes out to Grandma Frankson, to the daughter and sons and their families in this hour of bereavement.
Palacios Beacon,
October 29, 1936 |
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Funeral services for David Frankson were held at the First United Methodist Church Friday afternoon, November 9, at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Tom Connally officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. Son of the late Albert and Emma Larson Frankson, he was born July 12, 1902, in Olivia, Minnesota. A resident of this area for the past 65 years, he lived and farmed in the Carancahua Community until a few years ago. Following his retirement he moved to Palacios and resided at 310 Ritchie. He passed away Wednesday, November 7, in Wagner General Hospital, where he had been confined for several weeks. He is survived by his wife, Mae Frankson; one daughter, Mrs. Anita Robinson of Huntsville; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Harris of Palacios and Mrs. Cecil Graham of San Antonio; two brothers, Lloyd Frankson of Palacios and Maynard Frankson of Bay City and four grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon,
November 15?, 1973 |
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Funeral services for Donald Edmund Frankson, 55, were held Sept. 4 at 3 p. m. at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jesse Mothersbough of Victoria officiating. Interment followed at the Palacios Cemetery. Frankson was born Feb. 8, 1929 in Jackson County and died Sept. 2, 1984 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria. He was a former surveyor for Alcoa Chemical Co. and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was the son of F. M. and Hilda Frankson. Survivors include his father; three brothers, Courtland Frankson of Victoria, Harry Frankson of Port Lavaca and Clifton Frankson of Bay City. Pallbearers were Weldon Anders, Lawrence Abrahamson, Paul Abraham, Johnny Frankson, Ralph Frankson and Ralph Robinson.
Palacios Beacon,
September 12, 1984 |
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Funeral services for F. M. Frankson, 87, of Victoria, were held March 27 at 2 p. m. at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W. B. Sandberg officiating. Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery. Frankson was born Nov 30, 1899 to Albert and Emma Larson Frankson in Kandyhio Co., Minn, and died March 25, 1987 at Twin Pines Nursing Home in Victoria. He was a former long time resident of the Carancahua Community, a member of the Palacios School Board for many years, and was a member of the Southwest Texas Cattle Raisers Association and the Jackson County Fair Board. He was a retired rancher. Survivors include three sons, Maynard Clifton Frankson of Bay City, Courtland Frankson of Victoria, and Harry Frankson of Port Lavaca; one sister, Gladys Graham of San Antonio; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda, and his son, Donald. Pallbearers were Bill Jenkins, Jimmy Frankson, Donnie Frankson, Sammy Frankson, Mitch Frankson and Ralph Robinson. In lieu of the usual contributions, donations may be made to the Methodist Home, Waco, TX. or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Palacios Beacon,
April 2, 1987 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Bengston Frankson were held at 2 p. m. Friday, May 24, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Robert Porter, Jr. officiating. Graveside services were held in the Palacios Cemetery. Born September 3, 1902, in Bastrop, she was a resident of the Carancahua Community for many years before moving to Bay City. She died Tuesday afternoon, May 21, in a Texarkana hospital from injuries received in a traffic accident near Daingerfield earlier that morning, while enroute home from a visit with relatives in Missouri and Arkansas. Also injured in the two-vehicle crash were her husband, Frank Maynard Frankson and the driver of the second car, Melvin Earl Owens of Enterprise. Mrs. Frankson is survived by her husband; four sons, Dr. Clifton Frankson of Bay City, Donald and Courtland Frankson of Victoria and Harry Frankson of Port Lavaca; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Miller of Gravett, Ark. and Mrs. J. W. Farmer of Palacios and six grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon,
May 25?, 1972 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Leta Lee Frankson were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, March 5, in the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl L. W. Israel officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. Daughter of the late Isaac and Ida Ralston Linville, she was born August 21, 1899, in Waxahachie, Texas. A resident of the area since 1913, she lived in the Carancahua Community for many years ago. She passed away Thursday night, March 3, in Wagner General Hospital where she had been a patient the past three weeks after suffering a massive heart attack. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd E. Frankson, two sons, John Frankson and David Frankson, all of Palacios; three sisters, Gladis Ford of Palacios, Minnie Brooking of Victoria and Beulah Abbe of Mont Belvieu; one brother, Marion Linville of Weatherford; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Palacios Beacon,
March 10, 1977 |
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Funeral services for Lloyd Edward Frankson, 98, were held May 5 at 4 p. m. at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Boykin officiating. Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery. Frankson was born Dec. 5, 1895 in Iowa and died May 3, 1984 at Wagner General Hospital. He was a retired farmer, an Army veteran of World War I, a Methodist and a resident of Palacios since 1908. His wife, Leta Lee Frankson, preceded him in death on March 7, 1977. Survivors include two sons, David Frankson and John E. Frankson, both of Palacios; one sister, Gladys Graham of San Antonio; one brother, Frank M. Frankson of Victoria; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon,
May 9, 1984 |
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Cecilia Kaspar French, age 87, of Ganado, Texas, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, one day before her 88th birthday. Cecilia was born on August 22, 1936 in Ganado, Texas to the late Fred and Cecilia Rozner Kaspar. She is survived by her daughters, Ceanne Webb (Mike) of Edna, Texas, and Susie Pape (Jon) of Ganado, Texas. Cecilia is also survived by her grandchildren Jessica Prickett (Daniel) of Bakersfield, California, Ryan Pape (Jessica) of Ganado, Texas, Justin McMillian (Ginger) of Montgomery, Texas, Ashley Martin (Bryan) of Victoria, Texas and Collin Hons of Ganado, Texas. Her ten great-grandchildren are Kaden and Katelyn McMillian, Peyton, Reagan and Paisley Prickett, Kayleigh, Blake and Lexie Pape and Grayson and Rowan Martin. Cecilia is also survived by her sisters Rosalie Williams of Corpus Christi, Texas and Florence Herb of Houston, Texas and sisters-in-law Connie Kaspar and Debbie Jones, both of Victoria, Texas, as well as her extended family of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Bob French, her sister Josephine Hausler and brothers Frank Kaspar and Fred Kaspar, Jr. Cecilia graduated from Ganado High School and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Galveston, Texas. After graduation, she began her career at Mauritz Memorial Hospital in Ganado as a Registered Nurse. In 1960, she became the beloved School Nurse at Ganado, ISD, until her retirement in 1992, after 32 years of service to the students. She and Bob worked side by side at GISD, where they positively influenced the lives of all who passed through their offices. She had the heart of a true caretaker, with the uncanny ability to know exactly what was needed and when. Cecilia truly loved life-she did not want to miss a moment of it. Her favorite moments were spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were the crowning glory in her life, and she was a constant source of positive reinforcement for them. She was very proud of her family. Her calendar was always full—whether the annual French family vacation, trips to Bakersfield, cruises, birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, or going to theater performances, she was always ready to go! She could also be found in Coushatta, Louisiana with one or both of her sisters. Although Cecilia was the oldest of the three, she was always the designated driver. Cecilia loved her Faith Sharing Group, and her after-church Coffee Club, where they were known as the “Golden Girls”. Cecilia was a lifelong member of the Assumption Catholic Church Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America Society 1381, KJZT Society 43, American Legion Auxiliary, Jackson County Retired School Personnel, and honorary member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Visitation will be 9:00am Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Ganado, followed by the rosary at 9:30am and Funeral Mass at 10:00am. Interment will follow at the Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Collin Hons, Justin McMillian, Ryan Pape, Daniel Prickett, Bryan Martin, Kaden McMillian, Peyton Prickett, Blake Pape. Memorial donations can be made to the American Legion Auxiliary #346, KJZT Society #43 or Assumption Catholic Church.
Slavik Funeral Home |
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On September 22, a deceased body was located on the side of FM 234 N. in El Toro. The body was searched and determined to have been deceased for possibly two weeks and deposited on the road. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was unable to identify the deceased person at the scene and put out a request on Facebook, asking for help identifying the person. On October 8, the JCSO put up a post, stating the person had been identified. The post reads “The deceased person that was found on FM 234 N on 9/22/2021 has been identified. JCSO Investigations has been working diligently in partnership with the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office and Jerry Passement with Border Patrol Missing Migrant Division. “Family members in Houston, TX heard about the investigation thru our Facebook post that many of you shared. A concerned family member then contacted JSCO on Saturday, 10/2/2021, and reported a missing family member from Guatemala that could possibly be our victim. The victim was identified as 65-year-old Luis Eduardo Garcia Fuentes, an immigrant from Guatemala. Garcia-Fuentes entered the United States illegally and unfortunately died during his journey, the cause of death is still under investigation. The Guatemalan Consulate Office has been notified, and Garcia-Fuentes has been positively identified. Family members in Guatemala have also been notified. Our condolences go out to the family. “Thank You to our Facebook followers that commented and shared our post, as this assisted JCSO in spreading the information out beyond Jackson County jurisdiction.”
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
October 13, 2021 |
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