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Cemetery & Obituary Index |
Francisco “Frank” Hernandez Ramirez Jr., 71, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Mr. Ramirez was born on September 13, 1951 in Edna, TX to Francisco Ramirez Sr. and Juliana Hernandez. Frank worked for many years at STP for Brown & Root, before becoming self employed as a concrete contractor. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jesse Ramirez; brother S.H. Ramirez Sr., and sister, Ysabel R. Bermea. He is survived by his wife, Tina Ramirez; five sons, Frank Ramirez III (Melissa), Billy Joe Ramirez (Sandy), John Paul Ramirez, Mark Lee Ramirez (Carolyn) and Justin Ramirez (Krystin); step-daughter, Tracy Ramirez; sisters, Mamie Tijerina and Mary Zamora; brother, Manuel Ramirez; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City, TX at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023 with the Rev. Stephen Vacek officiating. Burial will be at American Cemetery in Edna, TX.
Bay City Tribune, August 9, 2023 |
Ricky Molina Ramirez, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 24. He was born in Victoria, Texas on February 7, 2000, to Gina Molina Ramirez and Ricky Gonzalez Ramirez. Ricky was a very hard worker, always becoming friends with all coworkers. There was never a person that didn’t become family. Ricky loved to fish, kayak, going to war with his buddies on the ps5 and las pedas with friends and family. He was overjoyed to be a father and already loved “little bean” very much. Ricky was a beautiful, sweet person who would do anything he could for you. His beautiful smile, great sense of humor, playful ways and big, sweet hugs will be truly missed by all those who were blessed to be a part of his life here on earth. Ricky is survived by Keyshia Callis and baby Ramirez, his mother Gina V Molina Ramirez and father Ricky G Ramirez, sisters Giselle M Deleon-Yendrey (Bradley Yendrey), Magaly Ramirez (Damian Diaz), brother Abdiel Max Vargas, nieces and nephews, Jaylen, Xaine, Izabella, Brantley, Anahi, and Jamesyn. He is preceded in death by Grandfather Jesus Armando Molina, Brother-in-law Adrian Deleon, Tio Eduardo Molina. Pallbearers will be Jacob Jalomo, Paul Cortez, Malik Robinson, Kobee Barnes, Bradley Yendrey, Damian Diaz, Justin Jalomo, and Nicholas Charles-Gomez (Chop) Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna. Interment to follow in the Latin American Cemetery in Edna. Pastor Andy Schroer will be officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in
Edna. 361-782-2221.
Oaklawn Funeral Home |
A Memorial Mass for John Kenneth 'Ken' Rampmeier, 78, of High
Point, North Carolina, was held April 7, 2011 at Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church in High Point.
Palacios Beacon,
April, 2011 |
Richard Leroy Ramsey, 86, passed away peacefully on October 26,
2023, in Port Lavaca, Texas. He was born in Quincy, Illinois on
October 25, 1937, to Clarence Hubert Ramsey and June Marie
Ramsey (Smith) and was the youngest of seven children. Richard
was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen (Powers), and
siblings Juanita, Betty, Don, Chuck, and Wanda. He is survived
by his daughters, Richla Kay Ramsey (Sanjay) of Redmond,
Washington, and Jolinda Ramsey of San Antonio, Texas; two
grandchildren, Sonia Viola Kaur Sidhu and Maia Kaur Sidhu;
sister, Leah Ramsey Malard; and so many nieces, nephews, great
nieces, and great nephews in Iowa, North Dakota, Illinois, and
Texas that he loved dearly.
Oaklawn Funeral Home |
Frances Rangel, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the age of 59. She was born in Edna, Texas on January 12, 1965, to the late Ignacio Rangel, Sr. and Lupe Figirova Rangel. Frances worked as Assistant Store Director at Brookshire Brothers in Ganado for many years. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed. Frances is survived by her brothers, Ignacio Rangel, Jr. (Silvia) and Isidro Rangel; nieces, Devin Whittley and Heather Perez (Anthony); nephews, Heath Bednarz, Travis Rangel, Hondo Rangel, and Houston Rangel; Great-Nieces and Nephews, Kaleb Rangel, Karson Rangel, Austin Perez, Annleigh Perez, Harlie Bednarz, Lucas Bednarz, and Ava Tessier. She is also survived by her furry baby, Pistol. She is preceded in death by her parents Ignacio and Lupe Rangel, and her brother, Hilario Rangel. Pallbearers will be Heath Bednarz, Hondo Rangel, Houston Rangel, Joe Figirova, Anthony Perez, and Joe Garza. Honorary Pallbearers are Travis Rangel, Kaleb Rangel, Karson Rangel, and Austin Perez. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Latin American Cemetery also in Edna, Texas. Pastor Ruben Castillo will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221. www.oaklawnfhednatx.com
Oaklawn Funeral Home |
Margaret Catherine Reckaway, 89, of New Braunfels, formerly of Jackson County passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024. Margaret was born on February 28, 1935 to Ruth Hamman Goad and Clarence E. Goad in Rural Edna, Jackson County, Texas. Margaret married the love of her life, Herman H. Reckaway in 1953, and together they raised their son Larry "Ricky" Reckaway, and they resided in New Braunfels for 50+ years. Margaret was a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church in New Braunfels, where she was known for her famous chocolate cake and her willingness and kind spirit for serving her church as well as her community. She worked as a hairstylist until her early 70's, when she retired to take care of her husband until his death. Margaret has been preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruth Goad, husband Herman H. Reckaway, son Larry "Ricky" Reckaway (passed away on May 19, 2024) sisters: Evelyn Quinn Sowders, Infant Sister; Marie Goad, brothers; Jerry W. Quinn, Infant Brother; Weldon L Quinn, Jr. She is survived by her brother; Charles "Ed" Goad, sister; Brenda Quinn Koop. Services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00 am with Pastor Andy Schroer officiating. RIP Margaret, your legacy will live in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Eastside Baptist Church in New Braunfels. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Rick and Maggie Delee, Norma Jean Rossi, Pastor Benny, Rene' Sowders and Toni Sowders. Services have been entrusted to the Todish Families of Slavik Funeral Home.
Slavik Funeral Home |
Adela Rodriguez Register passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 93. She was living in Woodstock, Georgia, with her daughter Alicia and Eddie Mecum, her husband. Adela graduated from Edna High School in 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents Manuela and Augustin Rodriguez, her husband Alton Register, her daughter Vanessa, brothers Chico and Vicente, and sisters Rafaela, Patricia, and Theresa. She is survived by her daughter Alicia and her son-in-law Eddie, granddaughter Aubrey, grandson Nicholas, great grandson Brayden, her brother Victor and several nephews, nieces, and cousins. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, Tx. Burial and graveside services are still pending.
Jackson County Herald-Tribune,
August 2, 2023 |
Linda Ann Hamilton Rehak passed away following a short illness on November 20, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on January 26, 1952, in Ganado, Texas to Henry Judson and Mary Gene Leslie Hamilton. Linda graduated from Edna High School, Class of 1971. She met and soon married her sweetheart Robert Rehak. Robert, Linda, and their “critters” spent many happy years together until his passing on January 12, 2009. Linda was a dedicated and hard-working employee at Gary’s Drive In in Edna for 25 plus years. In her spare time, she enjoyed woodworking with her sister, Leslie, fishing with her family, and baseball. She especially enjoyed coaching girls softball teams. She loved cats! She had great memories of all of her “fur babies” from the past. Her last two, Oscar and June Bug, gave her many hours of fun and entertainment. Linda was a sweet, plain, and very simple lady. Her wardrobe mainly consisted of jeans and casual cat T-Shirts. She told her family long ago that was also what she wanted to wear to heaven, and her request has been fulfilled! She went on to say that it would be great if all who came to her service wore comfortable, casual cat t-shirts. Linda is survived by her sisters Cathy Davis and Leslie Hamilton, and sister-in-law Sharon Hamilton Voitek and husband Dennis; nieces and nephews, Gretchen Pyle and husband John, John and wife Cynthia Davis, Will Davis and Jason and Bonnie Hamilton. Also, a host of friends and extended family. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Memory Gardens of Edna with Mr. Joe McClanahan officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Will Davis, John Davis, Jason Hamilton, Darren Foster, Kenny Moore, and Oscar Hinojosa. Honorary pallbearer will be Gretchen Pyle. Memorial gifts may be given to the charity of your choice.
Slavik Funeral Home |
Charlene Newport Revel was born in Lolita, Texas on January 6, 1933, to the late Orville Mike Newport and Renie Meador Newport Denard. Charlene retired as Assistant Vice President of Citizens State Bank after 33 years. She served on the board of directors and as an Ambassador for the Jackson Co. Chamber of Commerce. She was also a past director of the Jackson County Hospital Board, and served as president of the ladies auxiliary to the V.F.W. Post 8556 in Lolita. She was a long-time member of American Legion in Ganado, and of the First Baptist Church of Edna. She is survived by her son, Michael Ray Revel (Patricia); two very special grandsons, Jason M. Revel and Cody D. Revel (Rachel); great-granddaughters, Kate and Kollins Revel. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, Ray Revel, Jr.; great-grandson, Wyatt Ray Revel; and her sister, Nancy L. Tipton. Pallbearers will be Glenn Martin, Gary Martin, Craig Yearwood, Clint Yearwood, Laddie Ellis, and Kenneth Land. Services will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Edna, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service to begin at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Texas. Rev. Robert Krause will be officiating.
Oaklawn Funeral Home |
David Gordon Roades, 82 of Edna, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born in Louise, Texas on September 3, 1941, to the late Roy Hugh and Mary Emma Swan Roades. Gordon was married to Anna Lorene Mikus from Inez, Texas on November 10, 1962. Gordon was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was loved by many and will be dearly missed. He was a truck driver, rice farmer, and cattle rancher all his life and loved to tell stories with a laugh that was infectious. He had his hands full with the “girls and the boy” as farm hands but always managed to keep his cool and remain patient. He was also a member and past president of the Jackson County Youth Rodeo Association and a board of director of the Jackson County County Wide Drainage District. Gordon is survived by his wife, Anna Roades; and daughters, Yvonne Janssen (Brent Walker) of Edna, TX, Lana (William “Scooter”) Webel of Victoria, TX, La Wanda (Jim) McCormick of Victoria, TX, Vee (Nick) Strauss of La Ward, TX, and Dee (James) Darilek of Ganado, TX; and son, Oren (Stacie) Roades of Aubrey, TX. He is also survived by a brother, R.H. (Peggy) Roades of Ganado, and sister-in-law, Ruth (Pat) Miori of Inez. In addition, he is survived by grandchildren, Erin (Derek) Zarosky, Haley (Justin) Willemin, Hayden (Morgan) Webel, Grady (Sarah) Atkinson, Lauren (Keith) Kieschnick, Katlyn (Eric) Berrettini, Nicholas (Kyla) Strauss, Staci (Karsen) Klimitchek, Carson (Kristin Dierlam) Darilek, Shane Darilek, Oliver Roades, Charlie Roades, Madyson Hurley (Levi Moore), Will Croom, and Jack Croom. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren. Gordon is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley Mattocks; and great-grandson, Harrison Webel. Pallbearers will be Grady Atkinson, Hayden Webel, Carson Darilek, Nicholas Strauss, Shane Darilek, and Derek Zarosky. Honorary Pallbearers will be Oliver and Charlie Roades. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Richard Roades will be officiating. Interment to follow in Hirschhauser Cemetery in Inez, Texas. Memorial donations may be made in Gordon’s name to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 185 Kolle St., Inez, Texas 77968
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in
Edna. 361-782-2221.
Oaklawn Funeral Home |
Rose
Marie Ricks, of Edna, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the
age of 71. She was born December 2, 1951, in Ganado, Texas, to
the late Leonard Weinmann and Mary Marek Weinmann.
Oaklawn
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Sylvia Ann Riojas, 50, passed away on Thursday April, 4, 2024. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday May 1, 2024 at Assumption Catholic Cemetery with interment to follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Services entrusted to the Todish family of Ganado Funeral Home.
Ganado Funeral Home |
Corrine Barnes Robinson, 87, passed away on June 22, 2023. She
was born January 21, 1936, to Jim Barnes and Ora Gipson in the
Vamp Garyville, TX Community. She was educated in the Garyville
community and G.W. Carver Schools. Upon adulthood, she was
employed as a caregiver for Emma Slavik for 45 years and also as
a CNA at Twin Pines Nursing Home, where she retired. . Corrine
loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Jackson County Herald Tribune,
June 28, 2023 |
Rodney Wayne Roberson, age 55, of Edna, Texas, a dedicated retired law enforcement officer and first responder, passed away on October 31, 2024. He was born in Victoria, Texas in 1969 to Gilford and JoAnn Roberson, and was loved and respected by many dear friends and relatives. Rodney enjoyed the outdoors and graduated from Edna High School in 1988 and was already on active duty as a first responder in Jackson County at the time of his high school graduation. Rodney became a first responder with the Edna Volunteer Fire Department while in high school, devoting himself to aiding others. He continued service for all of his adult life in Jackson County EMS and Fire Department, as a patrol officer for the Edna Police Department, as a patrol officer for the Ganado Police Department, as the Ganado Police Chief, and was also recognized by the Edna Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year. He served as president of the Edna Chamber of Commerce and also served on the Jackson County Hospital Board for 32 years, as well as the Red Cross Board. He enjoyed being an active officer in the Jackson County Republican Party and was a Past President of the Jackson County Law Enforcement Association. Though his life of service protected countless lives, he never sought or expected thanks for his work. Knowing he had helped others and served the people of Jackson County was thanks enough. That selflessness extended to his personal life. Rodney was kind, caring, and generous, traits reflected both at home and when out in the field working as a law enforcement officer and first responder. Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Gilford Roberson, and is survived by his mother JoAnn Roberson, his sister Shari (Roberson) Belmarez and her husband Brett, and his two nieces Addison and Emmerson, and one nephew Roberson Belmarez. Additional survivors include Gracie Moore, Gary (Alice) Nordin, David Nordin, Karla (Frankie) Alderete, and many cousins in and around Jackson County. Honorary pallbearers include: Retired Texas Game Warden, Kevin Stancik and wife Renee Stancik, Jackson County Sheriff’s Dispatcher/Administrative Assistant; Jackson County Deputy Sheriff, Dwayne Taylor; Jackson County Sheriff, Kelly Janica; Jackson County Hospital District EMS/Paramedic Supervisor, Russell Johnson; Former Jackson County Constable, Oscar Hinojosa; Edna Chief of Police, Rick Boone; Darrell Slatter; and all current and former Brothers and Sisters in law enforcement as well as first responders. A memorial/funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 2 p.m., at Slavik Funeral Home at 209 North Allen, Edna, Texas. A reception will be held at Jackson County Services Building, (411 North Wells Street, Edna, Texas) following the memorial/funeral service immediately following the private burial service at the family cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged and requested to Jackson County Law Enforcement Association, care of Renee Stancik, 115 West Main Street, Edna, Texas, 77957.
Slavik Funeral Home |
HOUSTON - Alton A. (Red) Rodgers, 85, of Houston and Edna, went
home with Jesus Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Red was born in
Pledger, Texas in 1926 and grew up in Morales and attended high
school in Boling.
Victoria Advocate, January 22, 2012 |
Fermin Rodriguez, 72, of Seadrift, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The family will be honoring Fermin with a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, Texas, 77957, 361-782-2152. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, Texas 77957, 361-782-2152.
Slavik Funeral Home |
Elvira Santellana Rosa, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord
on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the age of 81.
Oaklawn Funeral Home |
Jesus “Jesse” Rosalez, 71 of
Ganado went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
He was born on April 8, 1952 to Domingo and Lionides Rosalez.
Ganado Funeral Home |
BLESSING - George E. "Mr. Nice Guy" Rozner, 61, of Blessing,
died Monday, July 13, 2009. He was born Aug. 7, 1947, in Yoakum,
to the late Frank J. Rozner and Allyine Meyer Rozner.
Pallbearers are Tony Gronski, Sonny Supak, Tony Kacer, Brent
Heraly, Richard Bures, Ricky Busha, Jacob Chambless, and Jimmy
Supak.
Victoria Advocate July
15 & 16, 2009 |
Vera Frances Rozsypal, 83,
of La Salle, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.
Frances, "Babe" was born on January 30, 1929, in Rosenberg, TX,
to the late R.J. and Lottie Stepan. |
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