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Susan Elaine Hadley

Susan Elaine Hadley, 45, of Edna, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was born in Victoria, Texas on Friday, Nov. 13, 1973.

Susan is survived by her parents Juan and Glenda Heritage; grandmother Susie Mae Hadley; sons Darrell"Deon" Ragston II and Devin Ragston; five sisters, four brothers, and one grandchild; special friend Wesley Ramirez and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather Charlie S. Hadley; aunt, Louise Wagner; uncle, Uncle Vernon Hadley; and many other beloved family members.

There was a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, Edna, 361-771-8313.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, May 1, 2019
 


Rosa Haggins - Sayles Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Newland Ross

 


Billy Daniel Hahn

February 22, 1934
 ~ December 22, 2019

Billy Daniel Hahn passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the age of 85. He married his wife; Karen and they have been together for the last 63 years. Billy is survived by his wife, son Monty Hahn and his wife Jackie, daughter; Sheri Hicks sand her husband Tommy, their five grandchildren; Justin Lyn Hahn, Zachary Miles Hahn, Erin Leigh Hahn, Preston Alan Hicks and Derek Thomas Hicks,  three great-grandchildren; Heidi Lee Hicks, Cora Elizabeth Hahn and Cullen Fletcher Hahn. Billy worked for Alcoa for 42 years and retired as an electrician. He also served two years in the Army.  Billy loved his church and served in many capacities. He was President of Church Council, and one of the "Yard Angels" taking care of the grounds. He was also a Ganado City Councilman, as well as coached Little League for 10 years. Billy will be truly missed by all who knew him and loved him. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be made to St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado, Hospice of South Texas, or the Donors Choice. There will be a visitation on Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service will be Friday, December 27, 2019 beginning at 10:30 am at St. James Lutheran Church with SAM Michelle Schlinke officiating and interment will follow at Ganado City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Craig Hardin, Robert Hardin, Glen Hahn, Ray Schoenfeld, Robin Bauerle, Robert Popp, Lloyd Nelson and Lynn Kramer.  Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120.
 

Ganado Funeral Home

 


Joy Lee "Elton" Haley

Edna--Joy Lee "Elton" Haley, 80, of Edna, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. He was born June 29, 1927, in Houston, to the late Logan Lee Haley and Oda Lee Langford Haley. He was a minister and a member of Christ of Christ. He served in the U. S. Navy and WWII.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Haley; daughters, Joanna "Bill" Bohannon of Grand Junction, Colo., Rebecca "Fred" Romano of Edna, and Sherri "Wayne" Page of Edna; son, David "Shirley" Haley of Birmingham, Ala.; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lilly Morgan of Mesquite and Edna Marie Cahill of Henderson; and brothers, Odis Haley of Nashville, Tenn., and Joseph Haley of Henderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Bonnie Faye Haley and Ruby Jean Haley; brother, Samuel Weldon Haley; and half-brother, Logan Haley.

Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p. m. on Friday, Feb. 22, at Slavik Funeral Chapel. Funeral will be at 10 a. m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Slavik Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Page Cemetery on Navidad Road with Billy Ray Grammer officiating.

Pallbearers are Michael Romano, Taylor Long, Will Venable, Cody Fojtik, Shane Siecko, and David Long.

Honorary pallbearers are Thomas Elton Romano, Colton Long, Johnny Sample, Dick French.

Memorials may be made to donor's choice.

Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, February 27, 2008
 


Mary Lee Haley

Edna--Mary Lee Haley, 81, of Grand Junction, Colo., and formerly of Edna, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

Survivors: daughters, Joanna Bohannon, Rebecca Romano, and Sherri Page; son, David Haley; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Family visitation on Friday from 6 p. m. till 8 p. m. at the funeral home.

Funeral service at 10 a. m. on Saturday at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum with Mr. Terry Starling officiating. Burial at Page Cemetery near Edna.

On-line guest book may be signed at thielecooper.com .

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum, 361-293-5656.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 29, 2009
 


Lawrence “Dick” Hall

Ganado—Lawrence “Dick” Hall, 86, of Ganado, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2000.

He was born Oct. 29, 1914, in Morales, to the late Willie and Lillie Hall. He retired from Rice Belt Warehouse, working as an equipment operator and truck driver.

Survivors; daughter, Margie White of Ganado; sons, Ricky Brown of Pflugerville and David Randle of Victoria; sister, Marion Caesar of Ganado; brother, Rev. Julius Matthews of Milford; and eight grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: wife, Geneva Hall; sisters, Grace Evans and Raphael Gooden; and brother, Lloyd Caesar.

Visitation will be 1 – 8 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral Hone chapel.

Services will be 1 p. m. Saturday at Oakmon United Methodist Church.

Burial will be at Ganado Community Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-3821.

Pallbearers: Bernard Scott, Calvin Callies, Zexton Boston, Owen Hopes Jr., Clarence Evans and Wayne Caesar.

Honorary pallbearers: Floyd Oakmon, Ricky Brown, David Randle, Tommy Dennis and Michael Caesar.

Victoria Advocate, January, 2001
 


Gary Wayne Harton

Gary Wayne Harton, 60, of El Campo passed away June 29, 2017 surrounded by his family at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He was born Oct. 28, 1956 in El Campo, to Kermit and Esther Staff Harton.

Even though Gary didn’t play football at the junior high level, he started as a sophomore at defensive tackle with the fighting Ricebirds’ Class of 1975, being selected as All District three times. Following a standout career at El Campo High School, the mailbox would often be filled with offers from colleges from all over the United States to play ball. He chose to play as a WCJC Pioneer and then transferred to Middle Tennessee State University as a Blue Raider where he earned All Conference honors.

One of his fondest memories was sacking Morehead State quarterback and future New York Giants Hall of Famer Phil Simms.  He was even invited to the Cleveland Browns’ rookie camp but his love of agriculture convinced him to use his degree in Agriculture Business to pursue his true passion.

He grew up bailing hay and ranching cattle with the family until they began farming corn, cotton, and milo. He started selling farm equipment with Schult Implement, then Alloway, and eventually opened his own Case IH dealership in Edna- Jackson County Equipment Company.  He also prided himself in being a respected farm equipment appraiser.  He loved the land.

His best man at his wedding, Stan Rod, introduced him to the love of his life at the Wharton County Fair. He married Sharon Ottis on Jan. 16, 1988. They raised three children whom he coached in softball, baseball, football, and scouts. He coached third base for the select baseball team The El Campo Dragons. He was actively involved with the Troop 226 Boy Scouts and got to see his son become an Eagle Scout.

Preceding him in death were his infant son Christopher Matthias, infant sister Sharon Marie, grandparents Bill and Esther Harton, and Emil and Frances Staff, and parents-in-law Matt and Clarice Ottis.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, children Erica, Ashley, and Jacob, parents, brothers Kermit (Theresa) Harton and Glenn (Cheri) Harton, sisters Pam (Jim) Fleming and Sherry (David) Long, sisters and brothers-in-law, Yvonne (Sam) Evans, Mary Ottis, and Melinda (Thad) Bujnoch, his faithful companion Addisen, many nieces and nephews as well as countless friends.

His favorite pastimes included mowing, riding the four-wheeler, teaching his kids to swim, gardening, picking dewberries, and watching the deer, birds, and the squirrels on his 12 acres. He loved fishing, cooking breakfast on weekends especially his famous one-eyed eggs, and family get-togethers.

He enjoyed following the Blue Raiders athletics, Houston Astros and Texans, and of course his El Campo Ricebirds. Even in his later years he confessed to having the urge to be out playing with the Ricebirds. His family was his world. Nothing pleased him more than attending his children’s college graduations. Being a devoted father, he could be seen supporting his kids at basketball, volleyball, football, power lifting and band events. He loved watching his son play on the reinstated Southwestern Pirates football team. He was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in El Campo and served as a member of the Parish Council.

The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, July 1 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the rosary at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. with Father Michael Rother officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Trey and Kyle Harton, Bryan Powell, Pete Chavez, Daniel Pacer, and Brad Schilhab. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Porter, Rusty Cook, Chad Stevens, Rick Hubenak, Stan Rod, John Caveness, Lloyd Cerny, Donald Mach, Bob Peter, Boy Scout Troop 226, and members of the El Campo Dragons Baseball team.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gary Harton Athletic Scholarship Fund at Prosperity Bank in El Campo.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.triskafuneralhome.com.

Triska Funeral Home
 


Joan Dobie Healey

Joan Dobie Healey, 88 of Rockport, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, February 11, 1932 to William Henry and Nina Dobie.

The family soon moved to Rose City, Michigan and began working on their farm. Joan went to work at the local IGA grocery store where she met and fell in love with the store owner's son, Ray Healey. After graduating from Rose City High School, she and Ray were married and later moved to Bay City to raise their family.

Joan is survived by the love of her life "Ray" Raymond Healey; her children, Bob and Mary Healey from Bandera, Texas, Bill and Sue Healey from Lupton, Michigan, Debbie and Russell Todish from Edna; and Rick and Karen Healey from Rockport, Texas; her nine grandchildren, Kim and Byron Ratliff, Shawn and Raquel Healey, Jeff and Sarah Healey, John and Terri Healey, Tonya and DuWayne Dunn, Chara and Terry Tipp, Chelsea Healey, Lindsay and Matt Jarrett, and Allison Healey; her 19 great-grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Marissa, Clayton, Bryan, Keegan, Ayden, Jaxon, Josh, Hayden, McKenzie, Tucker, Dixon, Alisa, Amelia, Ethan, Matthew, Callie, Chase, and Eva. Also her nieces and nephews, Darra, Cindy, Mike, Johnny, Scott, Judy, Angie, Sandy, Dale, Todd and Michelle.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Dorothy and her husband John Lutke from Michigan, Gwen and her husband Carroll Reid from Michigan; her brothers, Carl "Butch" Dobie, Bill and his wife Pauline Dobie from Houston; also her nephew, Mike; brother-in-law Derek and sister-in-law Georgia.

There will be a Celebration of Life service on Wednesday, March 11, at 2 p.m. at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Andy Schroer officiating, inurnment will take place at a later date in Rose City, Michigan.

Services have been entrusted to her son-in-law, Russell Todish of Ganado and Slavik Funeral Homes, 361-771-2120.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 18, 2020


Ronald Ray Hengst

September 15, 1967 - April 17, 2014

Ronald Ray Hengst, of Edna, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the age of 46, from a horrific traffic accident in Wharton County. He was born in Victoria, Texas, on September 15, 1967. 

Ronnie was a brilliant son, carpenter, computer repairman, mechanic, painter and mustang enthusiast. Ronnie is survived by his father, Donald R. Hengst, “new mom” Leslie Hengst; sisters, Sharon Hamilton of Houston, Deborah Hunt of Austin and Jaime and Chelsea Young of Victoria; brothers, David Gloor of Edna and Wayne Gloor of Ganado. He is preceded in death by his mother; Rosalie Hengst; twin brother Donald J. Hengst; grandmother, Florance Gerhold; grandfathers, Charlie Nickel and Roland Hengst; brothers, Charles Roland Hengst and Michael Gloor. 

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, April, 26, 2014 at 11:00 am at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Reverend George Tompkins will be officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Gordon Roy Heintschel
October 27, 1937 - October 27, 2019

Gordon Heintschel, 82, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at a Wharton hospital following a brief illness. Gordon was born on October 27, 1937 in Fayette County, Texas to the late Clarence and Earline Dipple Heintschel.

Gordon was raised in Edna and Wharton areas and attended Wharton schools graduating from Wharton High School in 1957. He later served our country in the United States Army.  Gordon worked for many years as a welder at the WKM Foundry in Richmond. He married Clara Legler on March 11, 1978 in Wharton. He enjoyed his race car, fixing old cars and watching NASCAR on TV. In addition to his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by his brother, Arlen Heintschel and sister, Irene Heintschel.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Clara Heintschel, brother, Wayne Heintschel, sister, Clarice Turner, Brother-in-law George and Patsy Legler and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 after 1 pm at Wharton Funeral Home with a service to start at 2pm. Serving as pallbearers are Joe Ray Joines, Joey Zulauf, Blaine Zulauf, Korbyn Rivera, Larry Kolb and Luke Joines. Burial services, under the auspices of the Wharton American Legion will be held in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.  Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.

Wharton Funeral Home
 


Funeral Held Monday For Fritz Henske, Ganado Businessman

Death claimed Fritz Henske Friday morning, Sept. 23, following a brief illness. Mr. Henske complained of not feeling well Thursday morning, and was admitted to the Mauritz Memorial Hospital.

Fritz Henske was born April 22, 1901 at Ben Wheeler, Texas and moved to Jackson County in 1930. He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Heitman, who preceded him in death in 1952. He later married Mrs. Mabel Rose.

He was a partner in the Henske and Fulk Hardware.

Survivors are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. P. E. Anderson of Magnet, Texas, two sons, Fred of Ganado and J. D. of Oakland, California, and three grandchildren, four brothers, W. F. of Kenedy, Arthur and Charlie of Brenham and Otto of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Lausch of Brenham and Mrs. Otto Lueckemeyer of Houston.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 26 at St. James Lutheran Church with Rev. M. S. Frueh officiating. Interment was in the City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: W. W. Brandes, Carl Fulk, Louis Malcik Jr., Rudy Oehl, Leo Charles Henske and Melvin Henske.

Edna Herald, Thursday, September 29, 1955
 


Mary T. Hensley

In Lavaca, Texas, at her old residence, October 21, 1873, Mrs. Mary T. Hensley, widow of the late Captain Willis R. Hensley, and mother of the brothers Hensley, of Dallas.

Mrs. Hensley, vice Mrs. Thompson, was born in Tennessee in 1809, and, with her husband, came to Texas about 1832-3. During the intervening forty years she has resided several years at old San Felipe, on the Brazos, a number of years in Jackson county, and, since 1846, in the town of Lavaca, on the coast.

In a fair sense, Mrs. Hensley, belonged to a class of ladies who are historic in Texas—a junior member of that venerated circle to which belonged Mrs. Jane H. Long, Mrs. Wm. H. Whorton, Mrs. William H. Jack, (all still living), Mrs. A. B. Eberly, Mrs. James Kerr, Mrs. Elijah Stapp, and a bright galaxy of other, living or now deceased.

Mrs. Hensley, with her lamented husband, enjoyed the personal friendship of General Austin, the Whartons, Jacks, Travis, Bowie, and indeed of all the early men of men who appreciated excellence in woman. The illustrious hero of the Alamo, Travis, was, for a time, an inmate of her house and a confidential friend of her family.

Running back through the eventful thirty-five years in which the writer has known this model wife, mother and neighbor, it is a grateful pleasure to record her virtues as those of a rare woman. If any person, male or female, ever had her acquaintance without awarding her the highest esteem—if any knew her intimately without esteem generating affection, we never heard of the case.

As the mothers of infant Texas pass away, it is meet and proper that those who remain should attest their virtues and impress their memories upon the youth of to-day. In Mrs. Mary T. Hensley a true mother in Israel has left us. Sorrowing ourselves, we sympathize most sincerely with her surviving children and grand children in their bereavement.

J. H. B.

The Dallas Daily Herald, Sunday, October 26, 1873
 


Elizabeth Herrmann

Elizabeth (Betty) Kaspar Herrmann, age 88, passed away on Nov. 25, 2019. Betty was born on July 2, 1931 in Ganado to the late Frank V. and Vlasta Stavinoha Kaspar.

After Betty graduated from Ganado High School, she married William (Bill) Herrmann.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Paul Kaspar and sister Lucille Kaspar Kohrt.

She is survived by her son, Bruce (Karen) Herrmann and daughter Susanna (Mike) Dillon, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by her two sisters, Mary Kaspar Malcik and Rose Marie Kaspar Strnadel.

A private burial service was held at Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel and interment at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Services were provided by Egan-Ryan Funeral Home.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 1, 2020
 


George Henry Hermes
March 21, 1932 - January 01, 2014

George Hermes, of Edna, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the age of 81. He was born in Hope, Texas, on March 21, 1932, to the late Matthew Andrew and Josephine Evans Hermes. 

George was a oilfield worker, worked for Houston Pipeline Gas Measure Co and was co owner of Hermes Tipton Mobil.

He also served in the U.S. Army. He loved country life, his cattle, gardening and hunting. 

He is survived by his wife of 61years, Pearl Jean Page Hermes; daughters, Janet Marie Dincans (Darwin) of Edna, Jeannie Webernick (Junior) of Edna, Judy Tobola (Ronny) of Hallettsville and Nancy Joyce Wind (Dr. Fred Lykes) of Victoria; brother, James Hermes of Victoria; grandchildren, Matthew Hudgeons, Kacy Tipton, Lane Tipton, Jake Tipton, Jason Tobola, Jaime Tobola, Julie Stratton, Megan Craeger and Lindsey Wind; 12 great grandchildren, as well as many special nieces and nephews. 

George is proceeded in death by his parents and sister, Nellie Janak. 

Visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2014 from 5-7pm at Oaklawn Funeral Home. There will be a Funeral Service at Oaklawn Funeral of Edna, Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 10:00 am. Burial to follow in Page Cemetery in Edna. Reverend Mike Yancy will be officiating. 

Pallbearers will be Wayne Page, Bill Tipton, Wayne Koop, Kelvin Morton, Barry Wind and Darrell Talley. Honorary Pallbearers are the grandchildren and great grandchildren, Dr Ortiz and the Jackson County Hospital nursing staff. 

George was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed but now his suffering is over and he is walking with the angels.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Eusebia Barrientes Hernandez
October 24, 1924 - January 10, 2014

Eusebia Hernandez., of Edna, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at the age of 89. She was born October 24, 1924, in Edna, Texas, to the late Donasiano and Auestacia Altamira Barrientes. 

Eusebia, worked as a housewife for many years, Eusebia touched the lives of many people with her smile & generosity, and maintained her trademark sense of humor all the way to the end, she also was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and will be missed dearly. 

She is survived by her daughters, Janie Zamora (Rudy) of Needville, Amelia Zarate (Manuel) and Mary Linda Sertuche (Pete); sons, Felix (Delia), Ignascio (Eloisa), Tommy (Jovita), Johnny (Stephanie), Manuel, Jesse (Terry), Emilio (Angie), Domingo (Michele), all of Edna; brother, Jose Barrientes of Corpus Christi; 54 grandchildren, 95 great grandchildren and 48 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jose Maria Hernandez Sr.; daughter, Lupe Zamora; sons, Lucio Hernandez, Joe Hernandez and Raymond Hernandez; four sisters; and two brothers. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 5-7 pm, at Oaklawn Funeral Home, Rosary to be recited at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 10:00 am at St Agnes Catholic Church. Reverend Michael Petering will be officiating. Burial to follow at Latin American Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be Emilio Hernandez Jr., Carlos Jose Sertuche, Pete Sertuche Jr., Raymond Hernandez, Tommy Hernandez Jr. and Derrick Bermea. Honorary Pallbearers are Domingo Hernandez, Emilio Hernandez and Jesse Hernandez.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Ignacio G. "Nacho" Hernandez, Sr.

November 21, 1944 - July 16, 2016


Ignacio G. “Nacho” Hernandez, Sr., of Edna, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the age of 71. He was born November 21, 1944, in Edna, Texas, to the late Jose Maria Hernandez and Eusebia Barrientes Hernandez. 

Nacho was the love of Lois life along with her long life partner and best friend, he also enjoyed music and spending time with family and friends. Nacho was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great -great- grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed dearly. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lois Hernandez; daughters, Nora Hernandez, Gloria Hernandez, Sylvia Barefield (Eugene), and Michelle Reyes (Salvador); sons, Ricky Hernandez (Erica), Raymond Hernandez (Soila), Ignacio Hernandez, Jr., and Miguel Hernandez; sisters, Amelia Zarate, Linda Seruche (Pete), Janie Saldiana (Rudy); brothers, Felix Hernandez (Delia), Tommy Hernandez (Jova), Johnny Hernandez, Manuel Hernandez, Jesse Hernandez (Terry), Emilio Hernandez (Angie), Domingo Hernandez (Michele); 24 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews. 

He is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Velma Trevino; sister, Guadalupe Zamora; brothers, Joe Hernandez and Lucio Hernandez. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016, from 5-7 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel, with a Rosary to be recited at 7p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church. Reverend Michael Petering will be officiating. 

Pallbearers will be Joe William Hernandez, Warren Alex Hernandez, Sabas Mosqueda, Ignacio Miguel Hernandez (Chocolate), Isaac Ybarra, Miguel Hernandez, Salvador Reyes, Sr., Eugene Barefield and Rudy Wedo Garza.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Manuel "Santana" Hernandez

September 15, 1974 - April 08, 2014

Manuel “Santana” Hernandez, of Edna, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the age of 39. He was born September 15, 1974, in Lake Wales, Florida, to Manuel G. Hernandez and Juanita Tobar. 

Manuel, worked in the lawn care industry for many years, he also was a loving son, husband, father, brother and friend and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Maria Christina Hernandez of Edna; daughter, Zoey Lynn Hernandez of Edna; sons, Damien Antony Hernandez of Edna and Caleb Mobley of Florida; sister, Brandy Dickerson of Florida; stepfather, Randy Willborn. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, 2014 from 1-2 pm, Funeral Service will be Friday, April 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Pastor Juan Flores will be officiating. Burial to follow at Latin American Cemetery in Edna. Pallbearers will be David Hernandez, Thomas Hernandez, Derrick Bermea, Fabian Bermea, Pete Sertuche, Spencer Huey. Honorary Pallbearers are, Raymond Sanchez and Anthony Lopez. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Oaklawn Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Maria B. Hernandez
March 05, 1933 - August 15, 2019

Maria B. Hernandez, of Lolita, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the age of 86. She was born in Fannin, Texas on March 5, 1933, to the late Patricio Barrientez and Maria Leal Barrientez.

Maria, was also a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Maria is survived by her daughters: Patrician Santillan (Cipriano Avalos), Beatrice Santillan (Jose), and Terry Sifuentes (Albert); sons: David Hernandez (Elsa) and Dennis Hernandez (Tina); thirteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents Maria is preceded in death by her husband; Dionicio Hernandez; one sister, Leonarda Mendoza; and four brothers, Felix Barrientez, Rosendo Barrientez, Carlos Barrientez, and Juan Barrientez. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30pm, at the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019, at the Saint John Bosco Catholic Church of Vanderbilt. Burial following at the Red Bluff Cemetery of Lolita, with Reverend Johnson Owusu- Boateng officiating.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Santillan, Eric Santillan, Abel Santillan, Mykeal Santillan, Oskar Avalos, Dennis Hernandez, Jr., and Albert Sifuentes, III. Honorary pallbearers are Erika Santillan, Alexandria Sifuentes, Leann Hernandez, Shelbie Hernandez, Nikki Jo Herandez, and Denise Marie Schram.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221. 

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


John J. Hertz

John J. Hertz, 84, of Edna, passed away on Friday, March 6. He was born January 27, 1936 in Buck Run, Pennsylvania to the late John and Eva Michelcavage Hertz.

John proudly served his country and retired after 20 + years in the U.S. Air Force, he then began a career with the U.S. Postal Service. Continuing his love of the military, following his postal service, he became a Veterans Service Officer.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Boogie) Hertz of Inez and Cynthia M. Erdelt of Edna; grandson, Taylor McChesney of Victoria; sisters, Elizabeth Henricks of Colorado and Elaine Hutchison of Pennsylvania; and Michael Hertz of New Jersey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Gwosdz Hertz; son, John M. Hertz; sister, Lillian Maahs; and son-in-law, Chris Erdelt.

A Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. John will be buried in a private family service beside his wife and son in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna with military honors under the auspices of the Ganado American Legion Post 346.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of South Texas or M.D. Anderson Research Center.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at w w w . rosewoodfuneralchapel.com

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 18, 2020
 


Barbara (Elias) Hicks
September 29, 1936
 ~ December 7, 2019

Barbara Hicks, 83 of Victoria, formerly of Ganado, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Barbara was born on September 29, 1936 to Henry and Lillian Elias of Ganado. A 1955 graduate and Valedictorian of Ganado High School. she also worked at the Jackson County Tax office for several years. She is survived by her son Jason Hicks and daughters; Sharon Yarbrough and Tracy Damborsky, seven grandchildren; Tiffany Cutler, Heather Kurtz, Kyle Yarbrough, Kacie WIlliams, McKenna Yarbrough, Anjulee Yarbrough, and David Hicks, her six great-grandchildren; Adison Cutler, Ansley Cutler, Landon Yarbrough, Sydney Kurtz, Conley Kurtz and Grace Williams, also two of her sisters; Dorothy Stancik of Edna and Ann Taylor of Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents, her son; Douglas Hicks, Jr., sisters; Josephine Schneider and Cindy Horton.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, December 12, 2019 beginning at 2:00 pm with Deacon Red Hensley officiating. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.

Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Clara Anderson Hicks
October 02, 1913 - February 05, 2014

Clara Anderson Hicks, of Edna, age 100, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014. She was born in El Campo, Texas on October 2, 1913, to Andrew John and Alma Samon Anderson. 

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

Clara, is survived by her daughter, Karen Hicks of Victoria; son, Larry Hicks of Edna; grandchildren, Ray Hicks and Todd Hicks; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Hicks-Muniz and Hunter Hicks; great-great- grandchildren, Bianca Muniz and Myka Muniz. A special thanks to her caregivers Jane Lopez, Gloria Nieto and Elba Johndrow. 


She is preceded in death by her Parents, husband, Weldon Chester Hicks; sisters, Elsie Nelson and Delphia Nelson. 

Visitation will be Saturday, February 8, 2014, 9-10 am, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 10 am at Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel, Burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. Reverend Larry Green will be officiating. 

Pallbearers will be Dennis Simons, Todd Hicks, Ray Hicks, Hunter Hicks, Troy Lynn Quinn and Glenn Martin. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church 216 West Main Edna, Texas 77957 and Crossroads Hospice, 605 E. Locust Ave, Victoria, Texas 77901.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Eunice Mae Hicks

January 10, 1924 - March 13, 2016

Eunice Mae McDonald Hicks, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the age of 92. She was born in Morales, Texas on January 10, 1924, to the late Valso Alexander McDonald and Alice Mae Hokit McDonald.

Eunice is survived by her daughters, Jeannie Browning and her husband James, Debbie Carroll and her husband Jim, Billie Rae Hayden and her husband Craig; sons, F.D. “Spud” Ellison and his wife Ginger, Michael G. Hicks and his wife Susie, Jeff Hicks, Clinton Hicks and his wife Leah; fourteen, grandchildren; twenty-three, great-grandchildren; two, great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be truly missed. Eunice was a life-long resident of Jackson County, she was also the Valedictorian of her class in 1939 at Morales School. She loved to cook, garden and read. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Billy Eugene Hicks; daughter, Nancy Ann Hicks; sister, Nellie Ellison, Mary Newton, Nancy “Polly” Chivers; brother, Donald J. McDonald; and great-grandson, Weston Kuchler. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Eric Prove and Bill Shaw will be officiating. Burial to follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.

Pallbearers will be Cory Ellison, Blake Carroll, Cole Hicks, Clayton Hayden, Luke Hicks, Vince Whitley, James Kuchler, and Jason Spann. Honorary pallbearers are all grandchildren, Layne Hicks, Kelly Janica, Steve Sample, Lee Putnam, David Egg, Bill Shaw, and Bryan Miska. 

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Ettie Marilla Hodges
December 20, 1944 - July 12, 2016

Ettie Marilla Hodges, of Edna, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the age of 71. She was born December 20, 1944, in Rusk, Texas, to the late Perry Frances Downs and Lillie Melzoria Collins Downs. 

After losing both parents by the age of 3, Ettie became a part of J.N. and Pinky Wade’s family, as was requested by her mother. She was baptized at First Baptist Church, Edna at the age of 8. Ettie attended Edna High School, beauty school, nursing training, and received an associate’s degree from Victoria College. 

She is survived by her foster mother, Pinky Wade Milby; loving longtime companion of 16 years, Burton Davis; and numerous family and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Downs; brothers, Frances Adale Downs and Calvin Ray Downs; foster father, J.N. Wade, Jr.; foster brother, Don Wade. 

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Robert Krause will be officiating.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


William Campbell "Bill" Hollingsworth

September 28, 1926 - March 02, 2016

William Campbell “Bill” Hollingsworth, of Edna, age 89 passed away March 2, 2016. He was born September 28, 1926 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Louis Robert and Eleanor Campbell Hollingsworth. 

After graduating from Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, he served in the United States Navy during WWII. After the war, he continued his education at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he met Sarah Francis Munsell (Hollingsworth) whom he married October 28, 1950. 

Bill was an active member of the community. He was president of Jackson County State Bank, Victoria Bank and Trust in Edna, and Lavaca Navidad River Authority. He served on various Bank and Trust Boards, the Edna Independent School District Board, and the First United Methodist Church Board, of which he was a lifelong member and Sunday School teacher. 

He is survived by his children, Sarah Leigh Hollingsworth Kahanek and husband Kelley of Victoria, William Campbell Hollingsworth, Jr. and wife Lanier of Hurst, and James Munsell Hollingsworth of Edna; 5 grandchildren, Kelley David Kahanek, Jr., William Ross Kahanek and wife Megan, James Morgan Kahanek all of Victoria, William Craig Hollingsworth and wife Rochelle of Las Vegas, Nevada and Katherine Hollingsworth Burchfiel and husband Michael of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; and 3 great grandchildren, Braden Kade Kahanek, Jackson Hunter Kahanek and Taylor Kelley Kahanek. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents and two brothers, Louis Robert Hollingsworth, Jr. and James Alfred Hollingsworth. 

There will be a private graveside service held by the family Monday morning, March 7, 2016, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am, at First United Methodist Church in Edna. Reverend Adam Knapp will be officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may made to Hospice of South Texas 605 E. Locust Ave, Victoria, Texas 77901 or First United Methodist Church, 216 W. Main, Edna, Texas 77957 

A very special thank you to Lynn Kilgore and all the loving caregivers from Hospice.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Roena M. Holmes

El Campo—Roena McGrue Holmes, 87, of El Campo, died Sunday, March 18, 2001.

She was born Aug. 4, 1913, in Ganado, to the late Dave and Ella Boston McGrue. She was a retired housekeeper and a member of Progressive Baptist Church.

Survivors: sister, Gertie C. Brown of El Campo; brother, Dave McGrue Jr. of Bay City.

Visitation will be 1 to 7 p. m. Friday at Cook-Butler Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p. m. Saturday at Prosperity Baptist Church in Ganado, the Rev. G. B. Trotty officiating.

Burial will be at Ganado Community Cemetery. Cook-Butler Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-4677

Pallbearers: David Palmer, Randy Brown, Gerald Taylor, Glenn Holmes, Blaine Howray and Lawrence Howray Jr.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, March 21, 2001
 


Willie L. Holmes

Ganado—Willie L. “Bill” Holmes, 95, of Ganado, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004.

He was born Sept. 11, 1908, in Ganado, to the late Edgar and Ruth Turner Holmes. He was a retired rancher.

Survivors: daughters, Gloria Franklin of San Antonio and Audrey Taylor of Houston; sons, Eares Williams of San Antonio, and Larry Anderson, Glenn Holmes, and Leslie Holmes Jr., all of Houston; sister, Mary Jean Noble of El Campo; 29 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: daughter, Lynne Bryant Santellana; and son, Earnest Holmes.

Visitation will be 5 – 7 p. m. today at Tracy’s M. J. Santellana Funeral Directors chapel.

Services will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Prosperity Baptist Church in Ganado, the Revs. L. E. Bennett and P. H. Griffin officiating.

Burial will be at Ganado Community Cemetery. Tracy’s M. J. Santellana Funeral Directors, Edna, 361-782-9234.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, August 20, 2004
 


Larry Wade Horton
May 15, 1961 - August 13, 2017

Larry Wade Horton, of Edna, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13, 2017, with his loving family by his side at the age of 56.  He fought a courageous three year battle with cancer, trying every means available to extend his time with family and friends. He was born on May 15, 1961 in Houston, Texas to the late Richard Glen Horton and Beatrice Annette Marek Gloor.

Larry worked at Dow Chemical for many years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather “pops”, brother, uncle and dear friend that will be truly missed.

Larry was an active member of the Edna community as a Little League coach, Cub Scout Troop Leader, volunteer firefighter, and award winning member of the Flag City Kooker cook-off team. He never missed a game of Stephanie and Russell’s and continued to support local sports after their graduations.

Larry never met a stranger and losing him will be felt throughout Edna and the surrounding communities.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary Mader Horton; daughter, Stephanie Horton Cunningham and her husband Colbey; son, Russell Horton and his wife Kayse; sisters, Kathy Hailey, Rachel Parsons, Paula Grahmann, Sharon Hamilton, and Debbie Hunt; brothers, Darrell Horton, Gerald Horton, Wesley Horton, Craig Horton, David Gloor, and Howard Wayne Gloor; grandson, Colin Cunningham. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Howard Gloor, two siblings; Ricky Horton and Cindy Horton.

Services will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 with visitation from 5:00-7:00 P.M, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service to begin at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 17, 2017, in the Baptist Temple. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery in El Campo, Texas. The Reverend Danny Wilson will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jan Bone, Scott Pearson, Jimmy Roach, Larry Deyton, Jeff Ruppert, and Brad Ryan. An honorary pallbearer is Melvin Ross.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Jimmie John Hubenak
May 15, 1933 - August 13, 2019

Jimmie John Hubenak of Louise, passed away on August 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Bauknight brought Jimmie into this world on May 15, 1933 in Ganado, TX. His parents were the late Ludwig and Amalie Kazmir Hubenak. Jimmie was a member of Ironworkers Local Union #66 in San Antonio. In 1979, he retired from iron working and was a rancher, which was his dream and passion.

Jimmie was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and KJT. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially with his brothers, working his cattle and visiting with relatives.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, the love of his life, Irene Kunetka Hubenak; children, Wanda Hubenak , Donna Vacek and husband Thomas P., Jamie Prazak and husband Bobby, Bernadette Fiala, Monica Hubenak, James John Hubenak, Jr.and wife Mollie; grand- children, Kimberly, Kelli, Ashley, Lindsey, Jonathan, Stephen, Christopher, Lesley, Sarah, Melissa, Jason, Matthew, James John, Jessica, Patrick; and 21 great grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Jimmie John Hubenak, Jr.; grandson, Phillip Fiala; son-in-law, Donald Fiala; brothers, Joe, Anton, and Henry Hubenak.

Visitation will begin on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM at Triska Funeral Home with a Rosary being held at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Hillje with his grandson, Rev. Stephen Vacek officiating. Burial will follow at St. Andrew’s Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jason Fiala, Dr. Matthew Fiala, James John Hubenak, Jonathan Vacek, Christopher Vacek, Patrick Danysch, Brad Bodine, and Dr. Chris Stravitsch.

A special thanks to Amed Community Hospice and Nurse Kim.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.

Condolences for the family may be left online at www.triskafuneralhome.com

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, Texas
 


Evelyn Naomi Hunt

July 31, 1914 - May 09, 2014

Evelyn Naomi Swenson Hunt, of Edna, age 99, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014. She was born in El Campo, Texas on July 31, 1914, to Carl and Naomi Swenson. 

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

Evelyn, is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Barton) Cherry of San Antonio; son, Wayne (Mary Lou) Hunt of Edna; sister, Irene Lewis of Edna; grandchildren, Stacy (Jeff) Mitchell, Kyle (Laurie) Hunt, Tina (Sean) Ottinger, Heidi Cherry, Jennifer (Justin) Bonnot and Jonathon (Samantha) Anders; great-grandchildren, Haley and Lexi Mitchell, Emma, Sophie and Jenna Hunt, Cody and Allison Ottinger, Marleigh, Markus and BB Bonnot. She is preceded in death by her Parents, husband, Alfred D. Hunt; two sisters and four brothers. 

Visitation will be Sunday, May 11, 2014, 5-7 pm, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Monday, May, 12, 2014 at 10:30 am at First Baptist Church in Edna. Burial will be at 2:00 pm at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery of El Campo. Reverend Robert Krause will be officiating. 

Pallbearers will be Kyle Hunt, Jeff Mitchell, Jonathan Anders, Justin Bonnot, Richard Rogers and Joe Whitely. Honorary pallbearers are Lee Putnam, Sean Ottinger, Donald Peterson and Millard Brisbois. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 309 Cottonwood, Edna, Texas 77957.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 


Deloris Marie Stovall Hurd

July 13, 1946 – May 11, 2019

Deloris Marie Stovall Hurd, 72, of Edna, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was born on July 13, 1946 in Corpus Christi to the late Deacon Alvin Stovall and Dicie W. Stovall.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Rev. Curtis L. Hurd Jr., son Christopher A. Parson, brother Alvin J. Stovall, and sister Verdie M. Butler McGrew.

She is survived by her daughters, Serelder Hopes of Edna, Lizzie Huff of Edna; sons Karvin Ayers of Edna and Jayfus Smith of Victoria; sister Verna Lee Butler of Edna; 27 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews, and relatives.

Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Edna.     Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Butler Funeral Home, Edna.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, May 22, 2019
 

 

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