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Kenneth Wayne Haney, of Edna, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2017, at the age of 89. He was born on November 9, 1928, in Waskom, Texas, to the late Robert Wayne Haney and Dorothy Elizabeth Haney. Kenneth graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1946 and looked forward each year to the annual class reunion. He then served in the United States Army before becoming a gas measurement technician for United Texas Transmission. He retired after 31 years. He married Lovie Jo Slaughter Haney, February 24, 1957 and they were married for 60 years before her death last year. He enjoyed talking about cars and telling jokes. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend who will be missed dearly. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Nairn and her husband Rocky; sons, Keith Haney and his wife Debbie, Wayne Haney and his wife Brenda; grandchildren, Craig Nairn, Elizabeth Duarte, Amanda Haney, Veronica Haney, Samantha Haney, Casey Haney, Garrett Haney, and Matthew Haney; ten great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his loving wife; Lovie Jo Haney; sister, Bobbie Cornelius; grandson, Russell Haney. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, from 5-7 P.M. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with the burial to follow immediately after the Funeral Service in the Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Phillip Stuckey will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Craig Nairn, Garrett Haney, Matthew Haney, Casey Haney, Ethan Johnson, and Brock Duarte. The family of Kenneth Wayne Haney would like to thank the Kindred Home Health caregivers for being so good to our father and grandfather. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Oaklawn Funeral Home
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
July 18,2018 |
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Mary Margaret Clark Heath, age 88, of Speaks, TX, passed away on Friday evening, September 28, 2018 with her children at her bedside. She was born on September 18, 1930, in Speaks, to parents Jimmy Dick & Linnie Clark. Mary graduated from Edna High School. She attended nursing school in Houston, where she met and married Jack Heath. After working for Gulf Oil, she also worked and retired from the City of Houston. She enjoyed community functions and valued friendships. Mary Margaret devoted her life to her family as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary is survived by: brother Douglas Clark; daughter Lynn Bryan; son Jack Heath, Jr. & wife Pam; 5 grandchildren, Aaron Heath, Amber Hawthorne, Tricia Russell, Sean Heath and Blake Heath; 1 step grandson; and 16 great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by; her parents, one brother, husband, and a great grandson. Funeral Service: 11 am, Saturday October 6, 2018, at Kubena Funeral Home. Visitation: 10 am, Saturday at Kubena Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Darrell Cihal, Grady Clark, Richard Clark, Gabe Hawthorne, Aaron Heath, Blake Heath, Sean Heath and Jason Russell. Honorary Pallbearers: Gerald Brownson, Rodney Brownson, Mackie Cihal, Clayton Clark, Tim Golden, Koley Karl, Jimmy Koerth and Clarence Perry. Officiant: Rev. Robert Krause. Memorials: Donor’s choice. Burial: Speaks Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Inc |
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Barbara Henderson, 64, of Lolita, Texas passed away on August 26, 2018 after a year long battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer). She was born on Dec. 17, 1953 in Straubing, Germany to Mathilde Godin. She married Johnny L. Henderson on Nov. 2, 1974 in Lolita. She is survived by her husband and five children, John E. Henderson, Jennifer Tullos (Jonathan), Tammy Gendke (Bobby), Jackie Hudson (Jonathan), and Stephanie Escamilla (Jeffery), 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother. There will be a family graveside service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Ave., Victoria, TX 77901. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik-Edna Funeral Home, 361-782-2152
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
August 29, 2018 |
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Edna—Adolph F. Hernandez, 61, of Edna, died in a Victoria hospital Tuesday, April 2, 1991, following a short illness. Mr. Hernandez was born April 15, 1929, in Edna, to the late Faustino and Julia Gutierrez Hernandez and was retired from Alcoa. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, a life member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the G. I. Forum. He worked many years with the Boy Scouts of America and was married 32 years. Survivors: Wife, Tommie Hernandez; daughters, Gina Reina of San Antonio, Yolanda Gallegos of San Marcos, Melissa Tapia of Kingsville; sons, Adolph Hernandez Jr. of Houston, Bobby Hernandez of Edna; brothers, Guadalupe Trevino of Harlingen, Ben Trevino of Houston; seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by a sister. Rosary 7 p. m. Wednesday at Jackson County Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass 10 a. m. Thursday in the St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery, under direction of Jackson County Funeral Services, Inc., Edna, 782-5201. Pallbearers: Adolph F. Hernandez Jr., Adolph F. Hernandez III, Bobby Hernandez, Armand L. Hernandez, Randolph R. Reina, Ricky Gallegos, Javier E. Tapia. Honorary pallbearers; Knight of Columbus
Victoria Advocate,
Wednesday, April 3, 1991 |
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Edna—Amada Morales Hernandez, 87, of Edna, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001. She was born Oct. 24, 1913, in Mateuhala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to the late Serapio and Apolenar Cardona Morales. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Macario Hernandez; daughters, Anastacia Garza, Lillie Garza, Mary Rojas, Diane Rodriquez and Ruby Ballin, all of Edna, Theresa Soto of Inez and Amanda Cortez of Bay City; sons, Eugene Hernandez and Louis Hernandez, both of Edna and Joe Hernandez of Fort Worth; 33 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a. m. Friday at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna. Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Pallbearers: Robert A. Garza, Joe Angel Soto, Randy Hernandez, Joe L. Hernandez, David Garza, Sone Quintero, Frankie Garza and Eugene E. Hernandez.
Victoria Advocate,
Thursday, January 18, 2001 |
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Edna—Mrs. Anita Chacon Hernandez, 81, a resident of Edna for 47 years, died at her residence at 910 E. Third St. at 5 p. m. Friday. Mrs. Hernandez was born on June 4, 1884, in Mexico. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a. m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church with burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery. The Rev. Stanley Petru will officiate. Slavik Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A Rosary was recited Saturday night at the funeral home chapel and another will be recited at 7:30 p. m. Sunday at the chapel. Surviving are two sons, Macario and Fomingo Hernandez of Edna; four sisters, Sapopa, Juanita, Grecelda and Lucia Chacon of Mexico; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate,
Sunday, November 14, 1965 |
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Edna—Eve Marie Rivers Hernandez, 43, died Monday, July 30, in Edna. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. Wednesday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 a. m. Thursday from the St. Agnes Catholic Church with Deacon Manuel Hernandez officiating. Burial will be in Edna Latin American Cemetery. She was born July 5, 1947, in Jackson County, to Ben and Cirila Samora Rivers of Edna. She was a housekeeper. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Pedro Hernandez of El Campo; two daughters, Mary Beatrice Najers of Dallas and Norma Guerra of Edna; two sons, Silvero Guerra II and Richard Guerra, both of Edna; two sisters, Bacilla Montalvo of Edna and Lupe Camacho of El Campo; and six grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate,
Tuesday, July 31, 1990 |
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Edna—Funeral services for Facundo Hernandez, 41, of Edna, who was killed Thursday in a tractor accident in Louisiana, will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday from the St. Agnes Catholic Church here. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 p. m. until time of services. A rosary was recited Friday night at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Edna Latin American Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. A spokesman for the family said Mr. Hernandez and part of his family had been staying in New Iberia, La. several months, while he was working on a sugar cane farm near there. He reportedly was killed instantly when a tractor he was driving overturned on him Thursday morning on the farm. He was born in Jackson County, Nov. 27, 1930, and was a member of St. Agnes Church and the Crucilla Organization. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maria Hernandez and his mother, Mrs. Manuela Hernandez, both of Edna; two daughters, Theresa and Louisa of Edna; three step-daughters, Deborah, Vicki and Kim Raynard, all of Edna; three step-sons, Joe Alfaro, Danny Garcia and Yolanda Garcia, all of Edna; two sisters, Mary Berves and Marcella Sota, both of Edna, and four brothers, Antonio, Joe, Modesto and Fred, all of Edna.
Victoria Advocate,
Saturday, November 11, 1972 |
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Funeral services were held at 9 a. m. Monday in St. Agnes Catholic Church for Mrs. Francisca Hernandez, 63, of Edna, with Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. A Rosary was recited Saturday at 7 p. m. at the Slavik funeral Home. Burial was in the Edna Latin Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Thomas Garcia, Gilbert Sanchez, Ben Ochoa, Matis Ochoa, Manuel Villareal, Jimmy Ochoa and Paul Sanchez. Mrs. Hernandez was born May 9, 1901 in Kingsboro, Texas, and had lived in Jackson County nearly 60 years. She died Dec. 25 at her home on Route 1, near Edna. She is survived by her husband, Pete Hernandez of Edna; and nine children, John DeLeon, Steve DeLeon, Antonio DeLeon, Frank DeLeon, Emanuel DeLeon, Jessie DeLeon, Francis DeLeon and Angelita DeLeon all of Edna and Severo DeLeon of San Angelo.
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Edna—Joe Marie Hernandez Jr., 58, of Edna, died Monday, April 17, 2000. He was born Oct. 15, 1942, in Jackson County, to Esubia Barrientes Hernandez of Edna and the late Joe Hernandez Sr. He was a retired oilfield construction worker and a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Magdalena DeLeon Hernandez; daughters, Dianne Hernandez, Lupe Ann Hernandez and Angie Hernandez, all of Edna; son, Joe Hernandez III of Edna; sisters, Mary Linda Sertuce and Amile Zarate, both of Edna, Janie Zamora of Needville; brothers, Felix, Ignacio, Lucio, Tommy, Domingo, Johnny, Emelio, Manuel and Jessie Hernandez, all of Edna; and eleven grandchildren. Preceded in death by: father; and sister, Guadalupe Zamora. A rosary will be recited 7 p. m. Thursday at Slavik Chapel. Services will be 10 a. m. Friday at Slavik Chapel in Edna, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna. Pallbearers: Domingo Hernandez, Jesse Hernandez, Emelio Hernandez, Tommy Hernandez, Ignacio Hernandez, Johnny Joe Hernandez, Cecil Hernandez and Lee Anthony Hernandez.
Victoria Advocate,
Wednesday, April 19, 2000 |
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Edna—Manuela Hernandez, 90, of Edna died Sunday, Feb. 26, 1995. She was born Feb. 17, 1905, in Santa Anna to the late Manuel and Nacaria Moya Bentacur. She married Ignacio Hernandez in August 1921 in Edna. She was a mid-wife for over 60 years in Jackson County, a homemaker and member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Marsela Soto and Maria Verver, both of Edna; sons, Modesto G. Hernandez of Edna, Fred H. Gonzalez of Lolita and Antonio G. Hernandez of Goliad and 62 grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband; daughter, Lupe Hernandez; sons, Jose Maria Hernandez, Fernando Hernandez and Domingo Gonzales. Rosary: 7 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services: 10 a. m. Tuesday, St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial: Edna Latin American Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Emilio Hernandez, Domingo Hernandez, James Soto, Adam Noyola, Oscar Canales and Martin Hernandez.
Victoria Advocate,
Monday, February 27, 1995 |
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Edna—Macario Hernandez, 91, of Edna, died Thursday, April 18, 2002. He was born April 10, 1911, in San Marcos, to the late Encarnacion and Anita Chacon Hernandez. He was retired from G. W. Townsend Lease Service and member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. He was a member of the G. I. Forum and Cursillo Movement. Survivors: daughters, Anastacia Garza, Lillie Garza, Diana Rodriguez and Ruby Ballin, all of Edna, Theresa Soto of Inez, Mary Rojas of San Antonio and Amanda Hernandez of Bay City; sons, Eugene M. Hernandez of Edna, Louis Hernandez of Dallas and Joe M. Hernandez of Fort Worth; brother, Domingo Hernandez of Victoria, 33 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Amada Hernandez; and parents. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a. m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Msgr. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Pallbearers: Eugene Hernandez, Michael Ray Garza, Randy Hernandez, Joe L. Hernandez, Frankie Ray Garza, Bobby Rojas, Gilbert Soto and David Rodriguez.
Victoria Advocate,
Friday, April 19, 2002 |
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Edna—Richardo “Winche” Hernandez, 50, of Edna, died Friday, March 6, 1998. He was born Sept. 28, 1947, in Little Rock, Ark., to Minnie Garza Montelongo of Edna and the late David Hernandez. He was a maintenance man for David Rose. He was a former missionary in El Paso and Pentecostal. Survivors: sisters, Eva Ramirez of Edna and Mary Galvan of Winnemucca, Nev.; and brothers, Rudy Hernandez of Port Lavaca and Juan Hernandez, Frank Hernandez and Joe Lugo, all of Edna. Preceded in death by: sister, Guadalupe Herrera; and brother Antonio Hernandez. A wake service will be held at 7 p. m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be at 10 a. m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Reuben Cantu officiating. Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Slavik Funeral home, Edna, 782-2152.
Victoria Advocate,
Sunday, March 8, 1998 |
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Serafin Hernandez, Sr., of Edna, passed away May 11, 2011 at the age of 54. He was born in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, on April 11, 1957, to the late Moises and Sara Garcia Hernandez. Serafin is survived by his wife, Josefina Ruiz Cortez Hernandez; daughter, Consuelo Hernandez; son, Serafin Hernandez, Jr., all of Edna; sisters, Teresa Jaime and Evelia Soto of Mexico, and Rubelia Garcia and Fabiola Garcia of Chicago; and brothers, Armando Hernandez and Jose Hernandez of Edna, Refugio Hernandez of California, and Javier Hernandez of Mexico. Serafin is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was Sunday, May 15 from 1 - 3 p. m., with funeral services immediately following at 3 p. m., at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Rev. Andrew Schroer officiated. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, May 18, 2011 |
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Edna—Tomasa Hernandez, 74, of Edna died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005. She was born Dec. 21, 1931, in Skidmore, to Ygnacio Martinez of Beeville and the late Ramona Naranjo. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors: daughters, Gina Reina and Melissa Tapia both of San Antonio, and Yolanda Gallegos of San Marcos; step-sons, Adolph Hernandez Jr. of Austin, and Bobby Hernandez of Edna; sisters, Dominga Silva of Beeville and Juanita Mazzerolle of Indianapolis, Ind., and Georgia Thomas of San Antonio; brothers, Luis Martinez of San Angelo, Domingo Martinez of Brownfield and Marty Martinez of Lawton, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband Adolph F. Hernandez; two sisters, and one brother. A rosary will be recited 7 p. m. today at Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 2 p. m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna. Burial will follow at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221. Pallbearers: Randy Reina, Rio Reina, Rick Gallegos, Gus Gallegos, Armand Hernandez, Javier Tapia, Jonathan Tapia.
Victoria Advocate,
Sunday, December 18, 2005 |
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Edna—Antonio Herrera Jr., 78, of Edna, died in Pearland, Monday, April 27, 1992, after a brief illness. Mr. Herrera was born Feb. 22, 1914, in Jackson County to the late Antonio and Sofia Dorado Herrera Sr. He was a construction foreman for Mobil Oil Corp. and was a Catholic. Survivors: daughters, Josephine Lopez and Mamie Morales, both of Bay City, Geneva Soto of Stockdale and Virginia Morales of Pearland; son, Antonio Lugo Herrera of Baytown; sisters, Angelita Covarrubias of Edna, Conchita Castro of Elk City, Okla., and Mary Garza of Victoria; brothers, Leonard and Lupe Herrera, both of Edna, and Relles Herrera of Burkburnett; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Bonifacia Hernandez Herrera; and his parents. Rosary 7:30 p. m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services 2 p. m. Wednesday at the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Johnny Soto Jr., Christopher Soto, Oscar Soto, Larry Morales Jr., Anthony Morales, Jerry Morales and Richard Morales.
Victoria Advocate,
Tuesday, April 28, 1992 |
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Antonio Herrera, Sr., passed away last Sunday while enroute to the DeTar Hospital in Victoria. He had been ill for some time. He was the caretaker of the Mexican Cemetery, and was well thought of by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and eleven grown children.
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Weekly Herald, Thursday, March 10, 1949 |
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Edna—Carmelia V. Herrera, 81, of Edna, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. She was born Oct. 24, 1920, in Ganado, to the late Ralph Velasquez and Leonora Mendoza. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. She was past-member of Crucillista’s. Survivors: daughters, Leonora Verver and Esther Herrera, both of Edna, Mary Caudillo of Rosenberg and Sofie Garcia of Austin; sons, Leonardo Herrera Jr. and Jimmy Herrera, both of Edna, Joe Herrera and Rafael Herrera, both of Rosenberg, Ray Herrera of Kingsville and Roy Herrera of Victoria; brother, Lolo Velasquez of Texas City; 22 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one great-great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: husband, Leonard Herrera; son, John Robert Herrera; and brother, Joe Velasquez. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a. m Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, the Msgr. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Pallbearers: Ray Herrera Jr., Dan Roy Herrera, Jason Herrera, Carlos Garcia, Matthew Verver and Manuel Z. Herrera. Honorary Pallbearers: Donald Herrera, Anthony Navaretta, Angel Lopez, Robert Lee Herrera, David Thomas Herrera and Manuel C. Herrera.
Victoria Advocate,
Tuesday, September 17, 2002 |
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Edna—Elvira G. Herrera, 66, of Houston, sister of Victoria residents Crescencio, Manuel and Alfredo Rivera, died Tuesday in a Houston hospital following a short illness. She was born July 18, 1920, in San Pedro de las Colonias, Coahuila, Mex. A homemaker, she was a member of the Christian Family Movement, the Renewed Group, Guadalupana Society, the Catholic Daughters of America, LULAC, the Legion of Mary and the Crucillistas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Friday at the St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Baltasar Janacek of San Antonio and the Rev. Tom Sheehe of Houston officiating. Burial will follow the services in the Edna Latin American Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. Thursday at the funeral home. Surviving, in addition to her brothers, are three daughters, Elvira Munos, Odelia Cardona and Gloria Saldana, all of Houston; two sons, Frank Herrera Jr. of San Antonio, Robert Herrera of Salt Lake City, Utah; a sister, Felipa Heredia of Midland; three more brothers, Roberto and Celestino Gonzales both of Midland, Mateo Gonzales of Amarillo; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Herrera, in November 1986. Pallbearers will be Mario Herrera, Robert Herrera Jr., Armando Alvarado, Leandro Munoz, Manuel Rivera and Crescencio Rivera. Honorary pallbearers will be Mateo Gonzales, Jose Morin, Jorge Herrera, Javier Herrera and Michael Dominic Munoz.
Victoria Advocate,
Thursday, July 16, 1987 |
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Burkburnett—Fidela Reyes Herrera, 70, of Burkburnett and formerly of Edna, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001. She was born April 24, 1931, in Turnersville, to the late Fidel and Maria Limon Reyes. She was a homemaker and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and DAV. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Ray Herrera; daughter, Mary R. Moore of Dumas; son, Tony Herrera of Burkburnett; sisters, Julia Reyes Ortiz of Delvalle and Rosa Reyes of Corpus Christi; brothers, Rosendor Reyes of Dallas and Jeronemo Reyes of Stanford; and three grandchildren A rosary will be recited at 10:30 a. m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna. Services will be 11 a. m. Today at the church, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Victoria Advocate,
Thursday, October 25, 2001 |
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Edna—Frank Herrera Sr., 71, of Houston, died Friday in a San Antonio hospital after a short illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Edna, to the late Antonio and Sophia Dorado Herrera Sr. He married Elvira Gonzales Herrera on May 31, 1938, in Edna. A retired auto mechanic, he was a lay minister and a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church of Houston. He had served as a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church Parish Council of Houston, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Holy Name Society, Guadalupanas, Crucillos, the Christian Family Movement and Renew. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World, G. I. Forum, Sons of America, Mexican American Democrats, the Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations and the League of United Latin American Citizens. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. Sunday at the Slavik Funeral Home chapel of Edna. Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, with the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial will be in the Edna Latin American Cemetery. Surviving beside his wife, Elvira Gonzales Herrera of Houston, are three daughters, Elvira Munoz, Odelia Cardona and Gloria Saldana, all of Houston; two sons, Frank Herrera Jr. of San Antonio and Robert Herrera of Salt Lake City, Utah; three sisters, Angelita Covarrubias of Edna, Conchita Castro of Elk City, Okla.; and Mary Garza of Victoria; four brothers, Lupe D. Herrera, Antonio Herrera and Leonard Herrera, all of Edna, and Ray Herrera, of Burkburnett; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Armando Alvarado, Robert Herrera, Frank Herrera Jr., Reyes Herrera, Jose Morin and Leandro Munoz.
Victoria Advocate,
Sunday, November 30, 1986 |
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Edna—John Robert Herrera, 37, of Houston, died Saturday, March 2, 1991, in a Houston hospital following a long illness. He was born Sept. 21, 1953, in Ganado, son of Edna residents Leonard Herrera Sr. and Carmelia Velasquez Herrera. Herrera was employed as produce manager at Randalls in Houston. Rosary: 7 p. m. Monday, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Services: 10 a. m. Tuesday, St. Agnes Catholic Church, Edna, Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery. Survivors: Parents; daughter, Casey Lee Herrera, Rosenberg; sons, Robert Lee and David Thomas Herrera, Sweeny, Leonard C. and Manuel C. Herrera, Rosenberg; brothers, Leonard, Jimmy, and Ray Herrera, Edna, Roy Herrera, Victoria, Joe and Ralph Herrera, Rosenberg; sisters, Sophie Garcia Gatesville, Mary Caudillo, Rosenberg, Ester Garcia and Leonora Verver, Edna. Pallbearers: Bobby, Henry, Victor, Allen, Alonzo and Able Cruz.
Victoria Advocate,
Monday, March 4, 1991 |
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Burkburnett—Relles Herrera, 83,of Burkburnett, died Thursday, June 3, 2004. He was born Sept. 23, 1920, in Edna, to the late Antonio and Sophia Doral Herrera. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Army, and a retired civil service supply clerk. He was a Catholic. Survivors: daughter, Mary Moore of Tillar, Ark.; son, Tony Herrera of Burkburnett; sister, Mary Garza of Victoria; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Fidela Reyes Herrera; sisters, Rita Tijerina, Chonita Castro, and Angelita Caburrubia; and brothers, Juan Herrera, Antonio Herrera, Daniel Herrera, Frank Herrera, Leonard Herrera, and Lupe Herrera. A rosary will be recited 7 p. m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a. m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, Monsignor Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Pallbearers: Ray Herrera Jr., James Wright, Able Cruz, Allen Cruz, Bill Moore, and Le Roy Garza.
Victoria Advocate,
Saturday, June 5, 2004 |
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Edna—Funeral services for Sophia Herrera, 82, of Edna will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the St. Agnes Church, with the Rev. James Condreau officiating. Burial will be in the Edna Latin American Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Herrera was born April 11, 1894 in San Diego, Tex., and had lived in the county since she was 18. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. Surviving are four daughters, Angelita Cobarubias, Rita Flores, and Mary Garza, all of Edna, and Chanita Castro of Elk City, Okla.; six sons, Lanadro, Lupe and Antonio Herrera Jr. all of Edna, and Daniel of Port Lavaca, Frank of Houston and Ray of Wichita Falls, one brother, Jesse Darado of Kerrville; 47 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate,
Wednesday, March 16, 1977 |
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Donald Wayne Huseman, 77, of Ganado, passed away September 10, 2018. He was born on May 21, 1941 in Ganado to the late Wilbur and Hilda Meyer Huseman. Donald was a rice farmer and preneed funeral counselor. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Hassler Huseman of Ganado; daughter, Wanda Helmcamp and husband Michael of Ganado; son, Ben Huseman and wife Rhonda of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Derek Grudzieski and wife Kim and Mandy Keen and husband Sam; great-grandchildren, Tristan Grudzieski and Everett Keen and sisters, Bess Matthys of Richmond and Ben Lois Vyvial and husband Daniel of Ganado. Visitation was from 9-10 a.m. Thursday, September 13 at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado. Funeral services followed at 10 a.m. with Pastor Chris Heinold officiating. Burial followed at Ganado City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Derek Grudzieski, Sam Keen, Michael Helmcamp, Fred Rickaway, Gary Skalicky and Daniel Vyvial. Memorial donations in memory of Donald may be made to St. James Lutheran Church. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.triskafuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543- 3681.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
September 19, 2018 |
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