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On the 28th of May 2024 the Lord sent out a formal invitation to Rosa Sabedra, one of his kindest and most caring servants, to join his kingdom. She was considered as the caregiver for her family. You could always count on her phone calls to check in and make sure everything was going well for you. After talking over the phone, she'd add you to her daily prayers to ensure that you had even more blessings and good fortune sent your way. It's easy to say her heart was full of kindness, because she loved those around her so deeply. When she said she was just a phone call away she truly meant it. Her conversations and laughter will truly be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her father Daniel Sabedra; sons Carlos Arriaga (Aracely) and Nathan Sabedra; sisters Linda Sabedra Stern (Marcus), Dana Sabedra, Doris Castillo (Edward) and Virginia Ramos; and grandchildren Allie Hernandez, Daiden Hernandez, Daylon Gutierrez, Kalub Sabedra, Paul Rodriguez, Nathan Sabedra Jr., Julian Sabedra, Giselle Arriaga and Joey Galileo Arriaga. She is preceded in death by her mother Aurora Pena Sabedra; sister Dolores Sabedra and son Joey Arriaga. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Arriaga, Linda Alvarez, Rafela Arriaga, Robert Garcia, Skye Benavides, Sergio Barrera and Vincent Barrera. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday September 25, 2024, from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Thursday September 26, 2024, at Assumption Catholic Cemetery at 11:00am.
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PALACIOS - Jimmie Joe Sablatura, 70, of Palacios, passed away
Friday, July 22, 2011. He was born Sept. 17, 1940, in Ganado, to
the late Pete Sablatura and Annie Migel Sablatura. He was a
butcher, an oil-field foreman, and craftsman. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Navy (Rank - E2) and a volunteer of the Lion's Club
in Louise, Louise Volunteer Fire Department, KJZT, and SPJST.
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Rose Ellender Sablatura of Louise passed away at the age of 89.
She was born April 26, 1934 in Sulpher, LA to Ellis and Alita
Richard Ellender. She and her late husband Jerome owned and
operated Sablatura’s Grocery in Louise, and she continued to
work until retiring in 1994.
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Martha Margaret Mondrik Salas, 89, of El Campo passed away on December 14, 2013. She was born on June 6, 1924, in Ammansville, Texas, to the late Ladislav and Filomena Janak Mondrik. She was an LVN Nurse having worked in Ganado, Edna, Bay City, Palacios and El Campo. She is survived by daughters, Leona Salas Pawlak of Sealy and Diane Salas Sbrusch and husband Frank of Rockport; sons, Leonard and wife Betty Korenek Salas of Ganado, Eugene Jr. and wife Retta Medford Salas of Markham and Johnny Salas of Markham; grandchildren, Cyndi Sbrusch Newton, Steven Sbrusch, Angela Pawlak, Brian Pawlak, Chris Pawlak, Daryl Pawlak, Rachel Salas Cieslewicz, Trisha Salas Buantello, Teri Salas Baierlipp, Bradley Salas, DeWayne Salas, Derreck Salas, Matthew Salas, Lance Salas, Jennifer Salas Ford, and Jason Salas; 31 great-grandchildren; sister, Rosie Mondrik Olsovsky of Victoria; and brothers, Robert Mondrik of Houston, Frank and wife Leona Dannels Mondrik of Blessing and Edward and wife Dorthy Wendel Mondrik of El Maton. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene Vaclav Salas Sr.; sister, Elenora Mondrik Hajovsky; and brothers, George and Jerry Mondrik. Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 17 at 1 p.m., at Triska Funeral Home. A rosary was recited on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 10 a.m., at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in El Campo. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters. Memorial donations in memory of Martha Salas may be made to Houston Hospice-El Campo or Czech Catholic Home for the Aged in Hillje, Texas Condolences for the family may be left online at www.triskafuneralhome.com Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, Texas, 979-543-3681.
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Andrea Perales Salazar, 82, of Wharton, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on May 11, 2023. She was born on January 23, 1941 in Ganado, TX to the late Esteban Perales and Cirtla Rodriguez Perales. Andrea attended schools in Ganado. She worked in housekeeping most of her life. Andrea loved Bingo, football squares and playing her lottery tickets. She loved to watch football especially her team the Dallas Cowboys. She married Pedro Salazar and together they raised 4 children, Delores “Byrd”, Irma, Jerry and Phil. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro, sisters, Angelina Gonzales and Carmen Perales and daughter in law, Julie Salazar. Left to mourn her loss are her children, Delores “Byrd” Salazar and wife, Carrie Grigar of Hungerford; Irma Salazar of Santa Fe, Jerry Salazar and wife, Carolyn of Bay City and Phil Salazar and wife, Dolores of Wharton; sisters, Elvira Salazar, Dolores Rodriguez and Mary Aguilar; brothers, John Perales, Domingo Perales and Victor Perales; grandchildren, Ryan “Slim” Salazar and Stephanie, James Newman, Sean Newman and Shannon Newman, Henry Salazar, Jr., Jerry Salazar, Jr., Kimberly and Kelsey Salazar; Stacey Grigar and Nicholas Grigar and wife, Miranda; great grandchildren, Elilah Salazar, NayEli Garza, Isabella Salazar and Oliver Grigar. Along with many nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023 starting at 5 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. with Father Samuel Appiassi officiating. The rite of Burial and Committal will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.
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Franciso “Tony” Antonio Salinas, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 75. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm with the Rosary to be recited at 6:30 pm, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 am, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna; the burial will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado, with Reverend Michael Petering officiating.
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Georgia Deleon Sanchez, 86, of Victoria passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, Georgia was born on September 9, 1937 to Ysabel and Maria DeLeon in Vanderbilt, Jackson County, Texas. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel from 5:pm to 7:pm. Funeral Service will also be held at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, beginning at 10:30 am on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, interment will follow at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Reverend Mary Jo with New Harvest Christian Church. Services have been entrusted to Jeff Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Javier Jeremias Sanchez III, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the age of 19. He was born in Victoria, Texas on August 15, 2003, to Javier Sanchez and Amy Sanchez. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 beginning at 10:30 am, also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Internment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Oaklawn Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses.
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James Harlan Sanders, 54 years young, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 26, 2023. James was born in Bay City, Texas on Friday, February 7, 1969 to Jimmy and Carol Sanders. James has been survived by his loving family, mother, Carol Sanders, wife, Denise Sanders, brother Steven Sanders and his wife Kaylynn, mother-in-law, Linda Denker and most especially his beloved children; Celeste Sanders, Austin Sanders and Addisyn Sanders, also his nieces; Krista Sanders, Shaie Sanders and Shannan Sanders, and nephew, Garrett Tupa and his wife Brittany. He has been preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Sanders. James loved life! In fact, he would often tell you, "OUT-SHHANDING!" and he said it often. His phone was always in use talking to his friends, co-workers, customers, family for hours on end. How he recalled all those stories that he could recite over over is beyond me, but he loved to tell stories of his life. When James would laugh, tears had to be wiped from his eyes. In fact, many nights he laughed in his sleep. He gave good strong handshakes, and was known as a Good Genuine Man. A Christian. He loved us and we all knew it. I am thankful for all the vacations we took as a family. We have memories that will last us a lifetime. I know this man left his mark on the world. He will be remembered by many, and this a testament of how he treated others. The silver lining is knowing he is reunited with his Dad, gets to finally meet my Dad, and his other family and friends in Heaven. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help defray the cost of the funeral, and medical expenses. There will be a Celebration of Life Service to Honor James on Monday, December 11th, 2023 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Rick Dubroc officiating, beginning with visitation from 9:am to 10:am, Rosary being recited at 10:am and Memorial Service at 10:30 am. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish at Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, Texas 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Gilda Satterwhite, 71, of Victoria, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Graveside services will be held 9 AM Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Latin American Cemetery in Edna, TX. Final arrangements entrusted to Cook-Butler Funeral Home 361-782-3821.
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Gloria E. Schillinger Schaffer, 94, formerly of Edna, Texas passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at her home in Woodway, Texas. Gloria was born on October 29, 1928 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Frank Schillinger and Elizabeth Martin Schillinger. Gloria married her best friend, Rockne Schaffer and together they raised their three children, Roxanne, Donald and Paul. Gloria, was a loving daughter, sister, wife and mother, and grandmother, as well as great grandmother, also a homemaker for her family. Gloria is survived by her Daughter, Roxanne Garza, her son and daughter-in-law, Donald Edward Schaffer, Jr and Marie, daughter-in-law, Nancy Lopez Schaffer and her beloved grandchildren, Eddie and Candice Schaffer, Richard and Lois Schaffer, Rockne Schaffer, and Alecia Schaffer Gonzalez and her husband Derek. Also her great-grandchildren, Trevor, Avery, Kilea, Larkyn, Henny and Landon, and her one and only great-great granddaughter, Saige Ford. She has been preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elizabeth Schillinger, husband Rockne Schaffer, brother Al Schillinger, sister Betty Hoops and her son, Paul Richard Schaffer, grandson, Scott Alan Garza and her son-in-law, Alan R. Garza. There will be a visitation on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be Friday, November 4, 2022 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Green officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Paul A. Scheel departed this life on April 7, 2014, at his home. Paul was born to Margaret and Paul Scheel on February 20, 1932 in Ganado, Texas. Paul was an active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Chairman of Supervisory Committee of Bay Cel Federal Credit Union. Paul retired from Celanese Chemical Company. After retirement, he volunteered for many organizations, including MeHop, Habitat for Humanity, and the church. He and his wife enjoyed many trips, traveling in their RV. Paul was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen; infant daughter, Lisa; his parents; and his sisters, Angelina and Lorraine. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Billie Marie; a son, James (Carla) of Bay City; step-sons, Rick Darby (Anna) of Rockport, Brent Darby of Bay City and Jeff Darby (Gina) of Blessing; grandchildren Max Darby of Rockport, Betty Marie Darby of California, Heath Darby of Blessing, Claire Wleczyk (Billy) of Katy, Angie Hartl (Russell) of Victoria, Ryan Pevay (Lacy) of Oklahoma, Allison Schneider (Chris), and Becca Pevay of Bay City; and numerous great-grandchildren. Paul is also survived by his brothers, Ray (Rosalie) of Humble, George (Robbie) of Bay City and John (Gloria) of Fulshear; and sisters, Mary Leigh Scheel of Jourdanton and Shelly Scheel of Spicewood, Texas. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City, Texas. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Hall, prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Holy Cross School, Habitat for Humanity or Houston Hospice-El Campo.
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CAPE CARANCAHUA - Howard Lee Scherer Jr., 64, of Cape Carancahua Community, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003. He was born July 24, 1939 in Dallas, to Howard Lee Scherer Sr. of Houston, and the late Ara Marie Price Scherer. Survivors: daughters; Anagail Scherer Jackson of El Maton, Dedra Ramsey of Markham, Rachel Hart of Needville, and Mary King of Burr Ridge, Ill.; son, Joe Ramsey of Markham; stepmother, Emma Lu Scherer of Houston; brothers, Robert Scherer of Brenham and Fred Scherer of Austin; and 11 grandchildren. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Monday at Hawley Cemetery, the Rev. Louis Rush officiating. Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, 979-245-4613.
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Patsy Anne Scherer passed away January 30, 2002. Pat was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 20, 1931 to James Cecil Hybarger and Agnes Marie Selsor Hybarger. Patsy, a Native American, was a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She moved to Houston, Texas in early childhood and attended Jefferson Davis High School; Wharton Jr. College and Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. She worked as a bookkeeper in the Houston Area and lived in Porter, Texas until retirement at which time she relocated with her husband to Cape Carancahua in Jackson County, Texas. While at the Cape she was active in the Lady Capers as well as volunteer at Blessing Library, and attended the Carancahua Community Church. Patsy loved a good mystery; sewing; crafts, and baking for her family. Her parents, James Hybarger and Agnes Stricklin; her sisters Mary Jeanne Hybarger and Artha Lee Lewis preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Howard Lee Scherer, Jr.; one sister, Vivian Commander of Columbus, Texas; 5 children, Joe Ray Ramsey of Markham, Texas, Mary Ramsey King of Burr Ridge, Illinois, Rachel Ramsey Hart of Needville, Texas, Dedra Ramsey Davant of Blessing, Texas, and Anagail Marie Scherer Jackson of El Maton, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Scott and Courtney King; Rachel Rush; Lisa Sexton; Sherman R. Lewis, III; Jaccob Ramsey Bakker, Darrell Ramsey Machacek; Jennifer Davant; Ted Davant; Dustin Scherer; Andrew Preston; KerriAnne Jackson and 7 great grandchildren; Caleb, Joshua and Hannah Rush; Ricky and Zachary Lewis, and Taylor Ray and Tanner Sexton, as well as nieces, Joyce Sass; RoAnn Furstenfeld; Gayle Commander; nephews, Curtis Commander; David Steward; Glenn Steward and numerous great nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, February 2, 2002 at Hawley Cemetery, the Rev. George Thompkins. In lieu of flowers memorials to: Blessing Library, Box 210, Blessing, Texas 77419 or American Lung Association, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, Texas 78755-0460. Slavik Funeral Home, 209 North Allen, Edna, Texas, 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Mr. Schieke, of the Carancahua neighborhood, died Wednesday afternoon after two strokes of paralysis, on August 28th and the second one Wednesday. Interment was made in the Palacios cemetery Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Echols officiating.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Adele Helen Schilling were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Monday, January 3, at 2 p. m. with Rev. Harold Carlisle officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. Born August 29, 1890 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, she was a resident of Palacios for 35 years. After the death of her husband she made her home with a cousin in Lolita. She passed away at the Mauritz Memorial Hospital in Ganado on December 31. She is survived by three sons, Edward of Harlingen, George of Seattle, Wash. and Henry of Magnolia, Ark.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Clarence George Schomburg passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 19, 2023, at the age of 82. He was a lifelong resident of the Ganado community and a member of St. James Lutheran Church. He served proudly in the United States Navy, followed by 38 years of teaching, with a focus on high school agricultural education, retiring from teaching in 2001. Clarence married Marie "Bunny" Schomburg in 1966 and they have two sons. Douglas Schomburg, their first child, lives in Rosenberg with his wife Lisa. Jeff Schomburg, their second child, lives in New Braunfels with his wife Mitzi. Clarence and Bunny have three grandchildren: Jakob, Zoe, and Mackenzie Schomburg. Throughout his lifetime he was heavily involved in ranching and agricultural pursuits, including the operation of the family ranch located south of Edna in Jackson County. Clarence was born on July 17, 1940, in Ganado, Texas to the late Bennie and Adell Schomburg. Clarence was the oldest of three children, which includes Arthur Schomburg and Paulette McElveen. Due to their father's early passing at 38 years of age, the children played a stronger role in assisting their mother with the family farm and ranch duties. Clarence graduated in 1958 from Ganado High School and then attended Wharton County Junior College, earning an Associate's degree in 1960. He continued to Sam Houston State University and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Education in 1962 followed by a Master's degree in Education in 1963. Clarence enlisted in the US Navy in 1963 and served proudly through 1965. As part of his military training, he attended Medical Science and Pharmacy School in San Diego and became a Naval Medical Corpsman. Most of his time was spent assigned to the USS Everglades, a naval supply ship serving the Atlantic and Mediterranean. After Clarence was honorably discharged, he began his teaching career and married Marie "Bunny" Hutchens of Edna and settled in Port Lavaca. He taught vocational agriculture at Calhoun High School for three years from 1966 to 1969. In the Summer of 1969, Clarence accepted a position at Edna High School as an agricultural education teacher and they also began their family when their son Douglas was born the same year. Their son Jeff was born in 1972. Clarence continued teaching at Edna High School until his retirement in 2001. During his many years in education, Clarence provided countless hours of assistance for his students with ag projects for the Jackson County Fair. In addition, he served in the role of Student Advisor for the Edna High School FFA. He also served in multiple leadership positions throughout the community. A long-standing member of the American Legion, Clarence served as Adjutant for Post 346 in Ganado. Clarence was an elected member of the Ganado ISD School Board for 16 years and the Texana Groundwater Board. In addition, he served as Council President for the St. James Lutheran Church and as a board member of the Ganado Cemetery Association. Throughout his life, Clarence was deeply involved with family-related farm and ranch work, starting at a young age. He oversaw the daily operations of Texana Ranch, founded by the family in 1873. Following his retirement from teaching, Clarence enjoyed spending more time at the ranch and with his sons and grandchildren (Jakob, Zoe, and Mackenzie), where he passed along his life lessons and appreciation for the land. Over the years, Clarence positively impacted the lives of countless individuals, influencing multiple generations throughout the community. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. "Well done...thy good and faithful servant!" Pallbearers will be: Jeff Schomburg, Douglas Schomburg, Scott Schomburg, Arthur Schomburg, Jakob Schomburg and David Roman. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. James Lutheran Church or Grow in Grace Senior Living. There will be a visitation beginning at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. James Lutheran Church, followed by the Funeral Service at 10:00 am with Pastor Rosemarie Doucette officiating, interment will follow at Ganado Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, Texas 77962, 361-771-2120.
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On Tuesday, December 9, 1930, Fred Henry Schultz was delivered into this world at home by his Oma Brinkman (grandmother). He was welcomed by his parents, Henry Schultz and Annie Brinkman Schultz, his big brother Milton "Pete" and they were best friends their entire lives. Fred's childhood was in Burleson County, later moving to Fort Bend County with his parents and brother, Pete. During his childhood and adolescence, he farmed with his dad. In 1950, he heard Alcoa Aluminum Plant in Point Comfort was hiring workers, so he applied and was hired. In the meantime, he noticed a tall, skinny girl that lived nearby. When he drove by he would look the other way. Sometime later, that tall skinny girl, Maydline Schneider, became his wife and were married on April 29, 1950. She joined him in Point Comfort. At Alcoa, Fred became a first class machinist and loved his job. Life was good and they decided to start their little family. They were blessed with three children, Kathy Schultz Conn and her husband Darryl, Ricky Schultz and his wife Gina, Victoria "Toots" Schultz. He often took the kids fishing, hunting, and played baseball with them. Fred served on the Point Comfort Little League Board, the Volunteer Fire Department, and on the St. Mark's Lutheran Church Board. He was also a member of the Bay Front Gun Club and received Expert Marksmanship trophies at the U.S. Department of Army competitions. He was blessed with 5 grandchildren, Jacob Schultz, Justin Schultz, Landon Schultz-Zwahr, Tiffany Butler and Lauren Schultz-Kappes, also step-grandchildren; Glen Schneider, Richard Schneider and James Stavinoha, as well as great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Fred retired from Alcoa after 37 years, purchased a home in the country near Edna, Texas and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, his cattle and all the work they bring. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Henry Schultz and Annie Brinkman Schultz, sisters, Ruby Jean Schultz Foret, Dorothy Schultz Kroll, and brother Milton "Pete" Schultz. Fred left this world on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the age of 92. We will Celebrate his life on Monday, April 24, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Visitation beginning at 12:noon until 1:00 pm followed by the Funeral Service at 1:00 pm with Pastor Paul Kaiser officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Greg Kroll, Perry Schultz, Scott Schultz, Randy Schneider, Clifford Born and Glenard Poehls. Honorary Pallbearers will be Fred's beloved family; Jacob Schultz, Justin Schultz, Landon Schultz-Zwahr, Tiffany Butler, Lauren Schultz-Kappes, Glenn Schneider, Richard Schneider, and James Stavinoha. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, Texas 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Jeri Callihan Schultz, 90, of Palacios, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018. She was born October 1, 1928 in South Houston, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late Tommy Schultz of Palacios, whom she married January 16, 1948. She is the daughter of the late Gerald Callihan and Mollie Meredith of Houston. She was a member of the Carancahua Community Church. Jeri is the beloved mother of three children, Karen Hadaway and her husband Ray of Iola, TX, Ron Schultz of Palacios, and Tess Flores and her husband Steve of Palacios. She is also survived by her grandchildren Shannon Palmer of Conroe, Reagan Hadaway of Oceanside, CA, Amanda Schultz of Houston, Gordon Schultz of Houston, Lauren Norris and husband Bradley of Sealy, and Kimberlee Savage of Bay City. Her great-grandchildren are Marshall Palmer, Nolan Palmer, Nova, Cruz and Roxy Gano, Kaden and Austin Morales, Bentley and Aubree Savage, Able and Sawyer Schultz. Jeri is known for her quick wit and was loved by all her knew her. She is a descendant of Thomas Jefferson Callihan who fought at the Battle of San Jacinto and she was awaiting her membership in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She loved baking, fishing and camping. Jeri was an accomplished seamstress and her gift for creating beauty from fabric and yarn is legend. She also has made thousands of cross-stitched crosses that have been gifted to churches around the world. The Huggy Bears that she created and gave to police departments helped calm children in bad situations. Her contributions will be sorely missed. The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, October 25th at Palacios Funeral Home. Services are 11:00am Friday, October 26, 2018 at Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Keprta officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Ray Hadaway, Steve Flores, Johnny Lloyd, David Anthony, Danny Jessup and Jerry Adelman. Music will be provided by David Thigpen and Ray Hadaway. If you prefer, in lieu of flowers donations to the Carancahua Community Church can be made in her name. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home (361) 972-2012.
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Gary Thomas Schurig, 69, of Gonzales, passed away Monday,
October 9, 2023. He was born March 4, 1954, in Gonzales the son
of Joe Emil Schurig and Georgia B Winegeart Schurig. Gary
graduated from Edna High School Class of 1972. He later
graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a B.A. degree in
Sociology. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Gonzales.
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The remains of Mrs. Lillie Mae Sealock were brought to Palacios last Friday and on Saturday at 4 p. m. funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church with Rev. R. P. Hood and Rev. Harry Burch, of Texas City, officiating. Mrs. Sealock died in a Houston hospital on October 10, 1945. She was born September 12, 1873. On September 26, 1894 she was married to Louis Edgar Sealock and to this union fifteen children were born; six girls and nine boys, eight of whom survive, namely, Mrs. H. R. Baldwin, Palacios; Mrs. J. R. Willingham and Mrs. G. H. Willingham, Birmingham, Ala.; Mrs. A. E. Gordy, La Marque; Mrs. R. J. Codova, Mrs. R. S. Sealock, of Texas City. Twenty-five grandchildren also survive. Mr. and Mrs. Sealock were early residents of the Carancahua community, moving here from Kansas. In 1925 they went to Texas City where they made their home until August 1933, when they moved to Birmingham, Ala., where Mr. Sealock passed away, April 6, 1945. Burial was made in the Palacios cemetery beside the companion who had preceded six months ago. A large circle of friends extend sympathy to the bereaved families.
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Funeral services were held at the Nazarene Church Tuesday afternoon for Louis Edgar Sealock, conducted by Rev. F. A. White and burial made in the Palacios cemetery. Mr. Sealock was born in Stark County, Indiana, in the year 1868. He lived there until 1888 when he moved to Marion County, Kansas, and engaged in farming and cattle raising. On September 26, 1894, he was united in marriage to Miss Lille Mae Branton, and to this union was born fifteen children, six girls and nine boys; seven have preceded him in death. In the early years of Palacios, Mr. Sealock and family moved here and located in the Carancahua community where he followed farming and took a leading part in civic and church work. In 1909 he was converted and joined the Palacios Baptist Church of which he was a member for about eighteen years. He moved to Texas City, Texas, in 1925 where he was employed in a refinery for a number of years. While there he was affiliated with the Church of his choice and lived a consistent Christian life, a blessing to all who knew him. On August 2, 1944, he and his wife went to Birmingham, Alabama, to visit with two of his daughters and their families, and here he passed away suddenly, April 6, at the age of 77 years. His wife, an invalid, survives, besides the two sons, Norris H. and Clyde R. Sealock of Texas City, and six daughters, Mrs. Alberta Baldwin, Palacios, Mrs. Florence Compton, Houston; Mrs. Alta Willingham, Mrs. Iris Willingham, Birmingham; Mrs. Alma Brock, Houston; Mrs. Bernice Gordy, La Marque, Texas, and twenty-five grandchildren, who remain to mourn his passing. Relatives and friends here for the funeral service were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gordy, of La Marque, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burge, pastor of the Union Church, La Marque, Mrs. Richard Cole, Ardmore, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gordy, La Marque, Mr. and Mrs. James Willingham, Birmingham, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Sealock and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sealock and two daughters of Texas City, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Brock and family and Mrs. Florence Crompton, all of Houston.
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Dorothy Jean Sedlacek, 87, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at UTMB Hospital. She was born March 23, 1931, in Ganado, TX. Dorothy was an active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City for many years, where she also taught catechism. More recently, she was a long-time active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, where she served as a eucharistic minister. Dorothy’s family and the Catholic sorority, KJZT, were the central focus of her life. She was also a lifelong Astros fan. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Sedlacek, and all of her eleven siblings. She is survived by her children: Larry Sedlacek and wife, Leah; Mary Ann Welch; Carol Jean Garner; and Cynthia Kay Redman and husband, John; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Dorothy’s family will receive visitors beginning at 9:00 am, Monday, October 15, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 am with graveside service at 3:00 pm Monday at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX.
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Agnes Louise Sembera, 84 of New Braunfels, formerly of
Vanderbilt, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Agnes was born
on Thursday, October 22, 1936 in DaCosta, Victoria County, Texas
to Jim F. Sembera and Anastazia Fojtik Sembera.
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VANDERBILT - Anastazie Sembera, 93, of Vanderbilt, died Tuesday,
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Charles Francis Sheblak, age 90, of Edna passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29. He was born to Elmer and Annie Sheblak on September 9, 1933. He was married to his wife, Mary, for 64 years. Together, they welcomed five children, fourteen grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. As the family grew, there was no shortage of love to go around. At fun-filled, boisterous family gatherings, Charles always managed to cut through the noise to create special moments with those he loved, meeting them with both affection and his signature quick wit. It was his unending charm that earned him recognition as Edna High School’s very first “Mr. Cowboy.” Charles also touched many lives outside his family. He was a proud veteran, having served two years in the U.S. Army and 20 years in the U.S. National Guard, from which he retired as a Staff Sergeant. In addition to a 30-year career with the Texas Department of Transportation, he was active in the American Legion and volunteered his time to the Knights of Columbus for 72 years, serving as Grand Knight for many of them. He was also committed to his Catholic faith, finding community in the church and serving his parish as a eucharistic minister. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert Sheblak; sister-in-law Theresa Sheblak; and son-in-law Leo Moczygemba. Charles is survived by his wife Mary; son David (Dawn) Sheblak, daughter Virginia (Nathan) Hlavaty, daughter Jeanette Moczygemba, son James (Jamie) Sheblak, and daughter Kathleen (Donald) Rigney; grandchildren Caleb Sheblak, Dakota Sheblak, Kyle (Alyce) Hlavaty, Aaron (Moriah) Hlavaty, Hannah (Laszlo) Horanyi, Christopher (Crystal) Winn, Anthony (Jillian) Winn, Matthew (Emmalene) Winn, Kelly Sue (Benjamin) Juge, Katherine (Nicholas) Sheblak, Benjamin Sheblak, Krystal (Edward) Matthews, Jonathon (Taylor) Rosenauer, and Joseph Rosenauer; great-grandchildren Lily, Sophie, Bradley, Faye, Blake, Asher, Everett, Parker, Nathaniel, Mickael, Theodore, Jetlin, Wesley, and Walker; brothers Ted (Claudia) Sheblak and Gene Sheblak; sister Sister Mary Virginia Sheblak; and sister-in-law Jennie Sheblak. He is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Monday, June 3 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. The visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., followed by a rosary at 1:30 p.m., and a funeral mass at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. Grandsons Caleb Sheblak, Kyle Hlavaty, Aaron Hlavaty, Christopher Winn, Anthony Winn, and Jonathon Rosenauer will serve as pallbearers. Remaining grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. Arrangements with Slavik Funeral Home of Edna: www.slavikfuneralhome.com.
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VICTORIA — Sister Mary Virginia, 92, died on September 13, 2024. She was born on January 16, 1932 in Edna, Texas to the late Elmer and Annie Hollas Sheblak and was the eldest of five children, one girl and four boys. She completed grammar school at Haynes School near Edna and was a graduate of Nazareth Academy High School in Victoria. Sister became a postulant of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in Victoria in 1947, entered the novitiate in 1948, and professed her first vows as a Sister on June 7, 1949. Sister celebrated her 75th anniversary of vows on June 7, 2024. Sister Mary Virginia received a Bachelor’s Degree with a Major in Music and Minor in Education from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, a Master’s in Music Education from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, and Certification in Liturgy from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. During her 75 years as a professed Sister, Sister Mary Virginia taught on the elementary, junior high and high school levels in the following schools: St. Michael School in Weimar, Sacred Heart School in Floresville, Immaculate Conception School in Sealy, St. Ludmila Academy in Shiner, Sacred Heart School in Hallettsville, Blessed Sacrament Academy in San Antonio, Blessed Sacrament Parish School in San Antonio, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Houston. She also ministered at St. Joseph High School in Victoria teaching and as a registrar. In some schools she also served as band director and bus driver when needed. Sister also served twelve years as Secretary General for the Victoria Sisters’ congregation. Sister used her talents as she responded to the needs of those around her, whether in the kitchen, the dining room, the laundry, the chapel, the sewing room, etc. In her last years when she resided in the Incarnate Word Convent Health Care, her prayerfulness, welcoming smile, beautiful singing voice, and gentle spirit delighted those around her and those who visited her. Sister Mary Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Charles Sheblak and Robert (Bobby) Sheblak and her sister-in-law Theresa Sheblak. Sister is survived by her brothers Theodore (Ted and Claudia), Eugene (Gene), and sisters-in-law Mary Sheblak, and Jenny Sheblak, and many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and many friends. Rosary and Visitation will be held at Incarnate Word Convent (1101 N.E. Water Street, Victoria, TX 77901) on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. and a Wake Service with Evening Praise and Sharing of Memories will be held at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, September 20, 2024 a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Incarnate Word Convent. Burial will follow at Catholic Cemetery #3. Pallbearers are David Sheblak, James Sheblak, Edward Sheblak, John Sheblak, Josh Janecek and Clay Hornstein. Memorials may be made to Incarnate Word Convent, Victoria, Hospice of South Texas, or donor’s choice. Share memories and condolence with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.
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Faye Ann Haynes Shults of Boerne, Texas, went Home to be with her Savior on November 2, 2022,. She was 87. Ann was born in Ganado , Texas, to Edward and Fern Haynes on December 20 ,1934. She grew up in Vanderbilt and graduated from Industrial High School in 1953 where she played the flute in the high school band. She went on to attend Texas A&I University in Kingsville then taught at Petronila Elementary School in Robstown. She moved to Houston in 1961 and moved to Sugarland and lived there from 1974 to 2018. Ann marries Glen Robert Shults in 1957 and they had three sons, Scott, Gary, and Dean. Ann accepted Christ as her Savior in 1979 and spent the rest of her life loving and serving Him in her church families at Quail Valley Community Church in Missouri City and Cornerstone Community Bible Church in Richmond. When she wasn't volunteering at church, she could be found in her yard under the pecan trees digging in her flower beds. She loved gardening and making beautiful flower arrangements. She had exquisite taste and enjoyed collecting antiques. Ann is survived by her brother, Howard Homer Haynes, and her children: Scott Shults and his wife Sarah and their son Alex, Gary Shults and his wife Susan and their children Natalie, Cameron, Marissa: and Dean Shults and his wife Tammie Jo and their children Sydney and Marshall, as well as four great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; Edward Leo Haynes and Fern A. Breckel Haynes and her sister Jean Haynes Behne . Services will be held at Slavik Funeral Home at 209 N.Allen St. in Edna, Texas on Wednesday November 9, 2022, visitation with Ann's family at 11:00 am with a funeral to follow at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dallas Theological Seminary, 3909 Swiss Ave, Dallas, Texas 75204. Services are under the directions of Slavik Funeral Home 361-782-2152.
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Gary Wayne Siecko, of Edna, Texas, went to be
with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the age of 74.
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Jimmie Merle Silliman, 90 of Ganado, passed away Saturday November 5, 2022. She was born on January , 1932 in Center ,Texas to Madge Theo Anthony Short and Carroll Guy Short. She was a retired LVN, Postal Worker and a member of the First Methodist Church in Ganado, Texas. Survivors include her son, Bill Silliman and his wife Gail Silliman, grandson Case Silliman and wife Rachel Silliman, great granddaughter Millie Rae Silliman, Sister Dorothy Novak and a brother Tom Short and his wife Shirley Short. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband CW Silliman, and brothers Buell and Hough Short. Jimmie Silliman was a loving, giving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved her family, gardening and her pets. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 at the Ganado Funeral Home 800 So. Third St., in Ganado, Texas 77962. To be followed by a graveside service at 10:30 at the Ganado Protestant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First Methodist Church of Ganado and Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion, 1005 Mallette Dr. Victoria, Texas Funeral services are under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120
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Roberto Arreguin Silva, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Visitation will be Thursday October 24, 2024 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Slavik Funeral Home chapel with a rosary being recited at 6:00pm. Funeral mass will be held at 3:00pm Friday October 25, 2024 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. Services entrusted to the Todish family of Slavik Funeral Home.
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Thelma J. Simmons transitioned from this world on Fri., May 20, 2022. She was born on Sept. 1, 1945. All services Saturday, May 28, Shiloh Baptist Church, 604 M.L. King Dr. in Edna. Visitation, 9 a.m., funeral, 10 a.m. Burial, Ganado Community Cemetery. Tracy's M.J. Santellana FD (361) 582-0858.
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Eddie A. Sims, 80, of Ganado passed away Friday March 15, 2024. A private family service will be held at a later date. If you wish to honor Eddie, please consider making a donation to Hospice of South Texas 605 E. Locust Ave. Victoria, TX 77901. Services have been entrusted to the Todish family of Slavik & Ganado Funeral Homes.
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Paul John Skorppa, 84 years old of Ganado, Texas passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. Paul was born in DaCosta, Texas to the late John Pete Skoruppa and Edith Janie Vackar. Thereafter, he was a lifelong resident of Ganado, Texas. Paul served as a Sargent in the 552nd Engineer Company of the US Army from 1961 through 1963. He was a decorated Marksman. Upon his return from Germany, Paul excelled in the Texas oilfield. He spent over 40 years working in that industry. Paul always enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting. Paul was a huge fan of old movies, especially those starring John Wayne. Paul's favorite pass times were attending car races, especially watching his nephew Billy Pittaway race, and watching Nascar on television. Paul married Barbara Ann Vyvial on August 19, 1961. Paul is survived by his wife of 61 years, children; Roland (Rhonda) of Ganado, Mark (Sharon) of Lake Jackson, Texas, Chris (Pam) of Ganado, Bert (Dusty) of Ganado, and Paula Skoruppa of Port O'Connor, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Bartly, Kara, Delanie, Nick, Mackenzie, Josh, Brett, Brody, Owen, Abby and one great-granddaughter; Louda Skoruppa. Paul is also survived by his siblings; Doris Raska, Janie Evans, and Agnes Salyer. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edith Skoruppa, and siblings; Pete Skoruppa, Johnny Skoruppa, Rosie Boone, Ann Pittaway, jimmy Skoruppa, Joseph Skoruppa and Robert Skoruppa. Pallbearers are his grandsons; Bartly, Josh, Nick, and Brett Skoruppa and his nephews, Billy Pittaway and Robbie Baker. Honorary pallbearer is Justin Cowan. There will be a visitation on Monday, March 27th at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Graveside service will be Tuesday, morning at 10:00 am at Assumption Catholic Cemetery with Deacon Kevin Petrash officiating. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third Street, Ganado, Texas 77962, 361-771-2120.
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Louis Skrabanek, Jr., 88 died after an extended illness February
27,2023 at a nursing home in El Campo. He was born April 18,
1934, in Deutschberg, Texas, the son of Louis Skrabanek, Sr. and
Rosalie Gerzikova Skrabanek. His family settled in the El Campo
area when Louis was around ten years old. He became masterful in
farming and raising livestock as he grew up working beside his
father. Louis’s hard work ethic was sought after at the
livestock sales company and as a trucker hauling rice and
grains. Louis was admired for his kindness, quick-wit, jovial
laugh, positive attitude, determined work ethic, minding his own
business, and his handlebar mustache. Louis had a keen sense of
loyalty and responsibility. Louis had little free time, but he
considered any kind of fishing to be a real treat. In addition,
he and his friends loved to go coon hunting. Louis raised,
trained, and sold registered rat terriers. Night time on many
weekends you could find Louis on the dance floor with a group of
his friends.
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Mr. Lionel J. Slaikeu, a former resident of Palacios, died at his home, 4526 ½ East 57th Street, Maywood, California, on Saturday, June 1, 1940. Mr. Slaikeu, with his family, first moved to Palacios in 1909, and built his home in the little community of Carancahua, where he lived for twenty-eight years. In 1937, he and his wife and daughter, Carolyn, moved to California. For the past three years they have made their home near Los Angeles. Rev. Leonard Oechsli, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Alhambra, California, of which Mr. Slaikeu was a member, officiated at the funeral service. Rev. Carrie Lucas, spoke a few words in loving tribute. Two beautiful quartette numbers were given: “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer” and “Sweet Peace, The Gift of God’s Love,” and a solo, “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life,” was sung. A splendid array of beautiful flowers portrayed the loving thoughts and sympathies of the many friends who knew and loved him. He was laid to rest in beautiful San Gabriel Cemetery. The memory of this wonderful Christian man, whose life was spent doing kind deeds and trying to make others happy, will long be remembered. His is survived by his wife, Flora Slaikeu, two daughters, Mrs. Nell M. Green and Carolyn Slaikeu, a son, Roger Slaikeu, two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Carse and Mrs. May Rasmussen, and two brothers, Alva and George Slaikeu.
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Daniel Willie Sless was born on July 17, 1936, to the late Willie and Esther Sless in Ganado, TX, where he lived all of his life. He graduated from Ganado High School and enlisted in the United States Army to serve a full term. On April 22, 1961, he married the love of his life, Wilma Quinn, and had three children David, Darrell, and Danny who learned from him how to live with love and integrity. They shared together his sense of humor and love for the outdoors. Daniel worked at Alcoa for 30 years where he retired in 1992, but that wasn’t his only job. Daniel and Wilma pursued many operations to include running the liquor store, raising Emus and some deer, making homemade wine, and keeping after their pecan orchard where he spent many long hours with his children and grandchildren. Daniel loved picking satsumas and his garden goods to share with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren, to whom he is known as PoPo and Big PoPo. In his latter days, Daniel looked forward to being picked up by his son David to go have a few beers at KC’s bar. He also enjoyed gathering with his loved ones at birthdays and holidays, where you could always find him mingling around the sweets. He loved baking and showing off his homemade buttermilk pies. He even created his own concoction to include his pecans caramelized and baked on top. Daniel’s sense of humor kept everyone with a smile on their face. He always had a joke up his sleeve, but his favorite was that yankee doodle joke he told countless times and his famous rooster coin he tricked many into rubbing for “good luck”. Daniel spent his final weeks of life being cared for at home by his grandson Brandon, just as he asked. Daniel went to be with our Lord on July 8, 2024, at age 87. While our hearts mourn Daniel’s loss, we take comfort in knowing he will celebrate his 88th Birthday with his loved ones that preceded him in death to include his parents Willie and Esther, sister Loriene Davis, wife Wilma, and son Darrell. He is survived by his sons Danny and David, daughter in laws Molly and Sarah, sister Betty Jean Pemberton, grandchildren Dustin and Catherine, Destiny, Troy and Kristin, Derek, Brandon, Chelsey and Ryan, and Great Grandchildren Daylan, Riley, Parker, Emma, Gabriel, Abygail, Colton, Bailey, Jordyn, Cora, and Reese. The family will receive visitors on Sunday July 14, 2024, at the Ganado Funeral Home chapel from 5:00pm-7:00pm with a rosary being recited at 6:00pm. A funeral mass will be held on Monday July 15, 2024, at Assumption Catholic Church at 10:00am with interment to follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Services entrusted to the Todish family of Ganado Funeral Home.
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Sandra Louise Unger Smiga, of Edna at the age of 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Sandra was born on Thursday, February 14, 1952 in Ganado, Texas to Simon Harrison Unger and Betty Koop Unger. Sandra married the love of her life, Kenneth Smiga on July 24, 1970, and together they raised their three children. Lance, Jenny and Wendy. Sandra is survived by her family, Husband Kenneth, daughter, Jenny Smiga and her son, Lance and his wife Sara, her beloved grandchildren, Quintin Ross Kirk, and his wife Alyssa Gonzales Kirk, Bailey Elizabeth Kirk, Harrison Meade Smiga and Amelia Ann Smiga. She is also survived by her sisters, Marsha Vaughn and her husband Billy, Jeannie Owens and her husband Ray and her sisters-in-law, Sherri Unger and Susan Smiga. She has been preceded in death by her parents, brother, Charles Unger, sister, Donna Marie Holm, and her daughter, Wendy Colette Smiga Kirk. Sandra loved family life, and was very involved with her children, grandchildren, and church. She was a Girl Scout leader for 20 years, she had her own day care in her home, and truly adored each and every child that graced her door. She was a very active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and was the church secretary for 8 years, was on the Altar Board, designed baptismal banners and church banners, taught week day school, and Sunday School. When she wasn't busy, she loved to gamble in Louisiana, take family trips to Disney World, and scratch a few lotto tickets. She was quite lucky in lotto, every now and then. Sandra was a very creative and talented person, and loved crafts, painting, and woodworking. She had many talents, many hobbies, and had a life well lived, but her greatest joy and legacy are her grandchildren. They were blessed to be loved fiercely by their Gaagaa, as they lovingly called her. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Redeemer Lutheran Church beginning with Visitation from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am, with Pastor Andy Schroer officiating. There will be a private family interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Our sister, Deborah Olsovsky Smith, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2024. Debbie was born on September 17, 1957, to the late Alfred and Evelyn Volek Olsovsky. Debbie is survived by sisters, Sandra Geisler and Peggy Talley; brothers, Darrell Olsovsky and Randy Olsovsky; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Jesse Smith and brother, Richard Olsovsky. Pallbearers will be Vernon Volek, T.J. Talley, Tristin Hill, Ian Corona, Mike Romano, and David Olsovsky. Services will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Rosary will be recited at 11:00 a.m. Funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado, Texas with Reverend Greg Korenek officiating.
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Services will be held for Henry G. Smith, 59, of Bay City, 10 a. m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Officiating at the services will be the Rev Charles Sonnier. Smith died February 22, 1983 at Matagorda General Hospital. Survivors include wife, Wanda Rowell Smith of Bay City; daughters, Jane Smith of Elk City, Okla., Toni Smith of Bay City, Mrs. Ron (Debbie) DuBois of Telferner, Mrs. Doug (LaWanda) Davis of Clemville, Mrs. Ben (Donna) Sublett of Baton Rouge, La.; sons, Michael Smith of Elk City, Okla., Thomas Smith of Bay City; 4 sisters, 1 brother, 4 grandchildren. Smith was a Missouri-Pacific Railway depot agent. He was a veteran of WWII and past Grand Knight of the Edna Knights of Columbus. Rosary will be said tonight at 7:30 p. m. at Slavik Funeral Home in Edna. Burial will follow funeral services at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers include Michael Smith, Thomas Smith, Ron DuBois, Doug Davis, Ben Sublett, Al Riis Due and Stan Butler. Arrangements with Slavik Funeral Home in Edna.
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Joalyn Sue Reed Smith, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born in Lamar, Kansas on May 27, 1936, to the late Merven Welsey Reed and Evelyn Hope Freeborn Reed. Sue was a loving mother, grandmother, and GG who will be dearly missed. Sue raised her children in Ganado, Tx, then after living briefly in Kent, WA, settled in the Houston/Katy area where she worked as an office manager for dental practices. She retired to Edna, Tx in 2008 where she became known as the Avon Lady. Sue enjoyed following her grandchildren in all of their activities. Her last year was spent in Ganado coming full circle to where it all started. Sue is survived by her daughter, Stacey Smith Kotlar (Larry); her sons, Steven Reed Smith (Shongh) and Todd Lloyd Smith; her grandchildren, Ross Kotlar (Gretchen), Kamryn Elliott (Derrick), Allison Kotlar, Derek Smith, and Brandon Smith and 8 Great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Kay Remillard and her brother, John Wesley Reed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Merven and Hope Reed. Pallbearers will be Derek Smith, Brandon Smith, Ross Kotlar, Derrick Elliott, Todd Smith, and Steven Smith. Services will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with Funeral services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow in Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita, Texas. Deacon Ike Peterson will be officiating. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Mr. Ike Peterson who was Sue’s Deacon at First Baptist Church. His visits to Sue were such a blessing. A heartfelt thank you also goes out to the Ganado Nursing & Rehab facility for the care they gave Sue during her time there. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Edna Wednesday Night Meal Program, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 417, Edna, Texas 77957
Arrangements are under the direction of
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Roxann Renee Smith, 68, of El Campo, passed away October 14,
2023. She was born on April 22, 1955 in El Campo to Eugene and
Josie Marcaurele, Sr. She graduated from El Campo High School in
1973. Roxann was a teacher for 24 years. She taught one year in
Edna and the remaining years at Northside Elementary in El
Campo. After retirement, she continued her love of education
through substitute teaching for El Campo ISD and Louise ISD. She
loved spending time with her family and watching her
grandchildren participate in their various activities. It
brought her joy having such a close relationship with all her
siblings and children. She had such pride in her family.
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Steven Lee Smith, of Richmond, Texas, went to be with the Lord
on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 62. He was born in
Detroit, Michigan on June 22, 1961, to the late Sherman Lee
Smith and Donna Belle Bromley.
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Odeen Mildred Todd Snelling, at the age of 81 went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Odeen was born in San Diego, California on Sunday, October 19, 1941 to Oval C. Todd and Elizabeth W. Cassell Todd. Odeen married Lewis F. Snelling, and together they raised their four children; Tammy, Jerry, Terry and T.J. She is survived by her children, and has been preceded in death by her parents, Oval C. Todd and Elizabeth W. Cassell, and her husband Lewis Snelling. There will be a graveside service for Odeen on Wednesday, at 10:00 am on January 25th, 2023 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Larry Green officiating. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, Texas 77962, 361-771-2120.
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Jean Anne Sorensen, of Edna, Texas, went to
be with the Lord on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the age of 92.
She was born in Bay City, Texas on March 13, 1931, to the late
James T. Pledger and Lillie Obelgoner Pledger.
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Relatives and friends were shocked Saturday night when they heard of the sudden passing of Mr. F. M. Sowell, a well known Jackson County citizen and for the past few years night watchman in Edna. Death came from a sudden heart attack probably caused by excitement and excessive exercise. He suffered two previous attacks before the fatal one Saturday night. While assisting local peace officers quiet a fight at a Negro beer parlor, Mr. Sowell became ill and a few minutes after being placed in Deputy Ben Crabb’s car he passed away. Mr. Crabb was taking him to a doctor. The funeral service was held at the Slavik Funeral Home in Edna at 3:00 P. M., Monday, November 29, and it was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Carl Schlomach. The remains were laid to rest in the Edna Cemetery. Frances Marion Sowell was born March 3, 1882, in Guadalupe County. September 23, 1902, he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Elizabeth Anderson at Waelder, Texas. When Mr. and Mrs. Sowell moved to Jackson County many years ago they settled in the Cordele community where he and his sons farmed for a number of years. During the war years Mr. Sowell served as peace officer in Houston, and later returned to Edna to reside. For the past few years he was city night watchman and was on duty in this capacity when he suffered a heart attack that cost him his life. As a citizen and neighbor Mr. Sowell was held in high esteem by the people of this section of the county. Since 1925 he had been a member of the Edna Baptist Church. In his passing the county has lost a good citizen, and his family a faithful and fond husband and father. Besides his widow Mr. Sowell is survived by nine children. They are: Eddie of Edna; Leon and Raymond of Agua Dulce; V. K. of Edna; Mrs. Dorien Jackson of Houston, Olan of Yoakum, Mrs. Iris Kennedy of Houston, Beauford of Edna, and Mrs. Nadine Schrek of Wichita, Kans. Thirteen grand children are also left to mourn the passing of Mr. Sowell. The Herald joins the other friends of the family in extending heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
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William “Bill” Joseph Spacek Sr., of Ganado, TX, returned to the arms of his Creator, on November 16, 2015. Born on August 2, 1940, the first born of William Frank and Victoria Eleanora Machicek Spacek, Bill was a loving, kind-hearted son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He graduated from Ganado High School as Valedictorian of his class. He attended Wharton County Junior College, where he starred in numerous musicals, as he did at the Sam Houston State University Drama Department. Bill received two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Sam Houston, his first in Choral Directing, and his second in Industrial Arts. For 26 years, Bill was a dedicated teacher, beginning his career at Assumption Catholic School in Ganado. He taught school for the Wyndam ISD at the Goree Women’s and Ferguson Units in Huntsville, TX, before moving his family to Bay City, TX, where he taught Industrial Arts at Bay City High School, for 19 years. His greatest joys were spending time with his family, working with wood, and fishing. Time fishing with his family was the BEST of times, instilling that same love in his children and grandchildren. Music played an important role in his life, some of his greatest moments were as Choral Director at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City. He will be long remembered for his magnificent bass voice, especially by the Holy Cross Choir and the Assumption Catholic Church Choir in Ganado. Bill was proud of his service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, he is a member of the Ganado American Legion Post 346, where he served as Bugler for several years. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Frances; his first wife, Ila Sheffield; and his granddaughter, Angel Spacek. Bill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Sturrock Spacek; five children, Victoria Wimberely, Angela Hamilton, Jennifer Anderson, William Spacek Jr. and James Spacek; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation was held Wednesday, November 18, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m., at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass was held Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Jim Harnan officiating. Interment followed at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado, TX. Services entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962. 361-771-2120
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Services for Frank Spalek, 72, of Bay City, were held at 10 am Thursday, July 30, 1992 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor James Brunner officiating. Burial followed in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home of Bay City. Born Jan. 28, 1920 in Ganado, he died Monday, July 17, 1992 in Bay City. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Ready Spalek; a daughter, Patty Spalek of Bay City; a son, Larry Spalek of Bay City; a sister, Bertha Rogers of Hugo, Okla.; two brothers, August Spalek and Stanley Spalek, both of Ganado; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Stanley Spalek, August Spalek, Earl Rogers, Steve Spalek, Robert Spalek, John Anthis Danny Keen and Henry Joe Keen.
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Stanley Martin Spalek, 88, of Ganado passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born on Tuesday, November 12, 1935 in Ganado to August and Mary Krc Spalek. Stanley very proudly enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17, being promoted to Staff Sargent by the age of 19. He served his country well and was honorably discharged on August 23, 1956. After his return to Ganado, he married the love of his life, Amy "Burene" Boepple, and they spent the next 64 years together, and raised their one and only daughter, Kellye. After 45 years with Rice Belt Warehouse, he finally retired in November of 2000. Stanley is survived by his much beloved family; his wife Burene, daughter Kellye Matcek and her husband Perry, grandchildren; Clint Matcek and his wife Karen, Laina Matcek Moomaw and her husband Nick, and his much beloved great-grandchildren; Michaella Matcek, Meghan Matcek, Emily Moomaw, Reese Moomaw and Addie Moomaw. He has been preceded in death by his parents, Mary and August Spalek, siblings; Robert Spalek, Frank Spalek and his wife Lillian, August Spalek and his wife Roxie, Vlasta Keen and her husband Joe and Bertha Rogers and her husband Earl. Pallbearers will be; Clint Bacak, Jody Bacak, Bill Benavides, Henry Keen, Clint Matcek and Steven Spalek. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Danny Keen, Robert Spalek, Bill Rogers, and Ricebelt Warehouse employees. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado. Services have been entrusted to the Todish Family of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third Street, Ganado, Texas 77962, 361-771-2120.
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GANADO - Betty Joyce Staff, 81,
loving wife, mother and Mema, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29,
2010, with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 9, 1929, in
Ganado, to the late Joe and Betty Kollaja.
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Frances M. Staff of Garwood passed away
February 11, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born October 30,
1939 in Ganado. She was a former registered nurse at Nightingale
Hospital and a homemaker. She was a member St. Mary’s Catholic
Church and the Catholic Daughters of America Court Our Lady of
the Rosary #1595.
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Annie Stafford, 88, of Edna and formerly of Boling, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Edna, Texas. Annie was born on August 9, 1931, in Artesia, New Mexico, to the late Charles Phillip Riley, Sr. and Ruby Hattie Johnston Riley. Annie was raised in the San Antonio area and graduated from Lytle High School. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos and her master’s degree from the University of Houston-Victoria. Annie married James W. Stafford on August 21, 1952 in Mississippi, and loved being a “Coaches Wife”. Annie taught 4th and 5th grade at Newgulf Elementary for 26 years, retiring in 1990. She enjoyed exercising and running, watching Boling High School sports and was in a bowling league in the 1960s. Annie was a “people person” learning things about everybody she met. She enjoyed being active in many clubs and organizations including, the Wharton Garden Club, Boling Lions Club, Matagorda Wharton County Child Protective Services board, the Wharton and Edna Retired Teachers Assoc., the Alexander Love Daughters of the Revolution, a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma, Delta Lambda, the Southern Dames and the Eleanor Breckenridge Literary Society, just to name a few. In what little spare time she had, she loved her garden and square dancing. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James W. Stafford, brothers Charles Phillip Riley Jr., William Johnston Riley, and sister Lyla Dawn Cornwell. Annie is survived by her daughter, Nancy Melton and husband, John of Edna, sister, Chrysta Pearl Moore of Pleasanton, brothers, Robert J. Riley and wife, Dana of Wharton, and Morgan C. Riley and wife, Barbara of San Angelo, and her precious grandchildren, Lea Melton and Doug Melton, along with many friends. Family graveside services were held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 10 am at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton with Rev. Debbie Cenko officiating. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later time.
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Joan Griffin Stallings, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 94. Joan was born May 30, 1930, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Doris Green Griffin and Earl Kenneth Griffin. She married Aubrey W. Stalling on May 30, 1953, in Edna. Joan is preceded in death by husband Aubrey Stallings on December 6, 1992; both parents; sisters, Iris Burnett and Ruth Joe Griffin; and brother, W. Rex Griffin. She is survived by nephews, Edward Burnett of Wyoming, Kurt Griffin, Clay Griffin, and Joey Griffin; nieces, Janet Seager and Holly Fischer of California, Grace Kelley of Nevada, Pam Berry of Queensland, Australia, and Karen O’Donnell of North Carolina. Also, by members of the Stallings Family and all friends and former students. Joan graduated from Reagan High School in Houston and graduated from Texas State College for Women (now TWU) in Denton, Texas. Joan retired from Edna ISD after 32 years as a teacher, Coach, and Librarian after serving every school campus in the district. She served her community as a member of the Edna City Zoning and Planning Commission, Memory Gardens Cemetery Board, and the Jackson County Library Board. Joan was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Life Member of TSTA, Texas Retired Teachers, Texas Library Assn., DAR, and other organizations. Private Family Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Jackson Memorial Library, 411 North Wells, Edna, Texas 77957; Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna, 1300 North Kleas Street, Edna, Texas 77957; or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Mary Francis Purvis Stancliff, age 94 passed away peacefully on
June 26, 2024.
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Daniel Benjamin Stary was born on July 10, 1942 in Shiner, Texas and was reared on the family farm in Pilot Grove. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School, Baldwin Business College and Victoria College and attended University Houston-Victoria. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Sergeant. His lifelong occupation was an accountant with Garland Sandhop, CPA, Efficiency Air and Heller and Heller, CPA. He was active in the community early on with the Jaycee's, and was on Championship softball teams. He also served on the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Board, Bluebonnet Youth Ranch Board, Friends of the NRA, and near and dear to his heart was being a founding member of the Mid-Coast Youth for Christ - Campus Life and member of the Lions Club. His Christian faith was central in his life, and he was active at the St. Agnes Catholic Church as a CCD teacher and later involved in the ACTS community. He was awarded the Archdiocese of San Antonio Archbishop Francis J. Furry medal and was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus Third Degree. Dan really enjoyed working and found comfort in doing a day's work. He enjoyed the outdoors and being with his cows. He was a loving husband to his wife Becky for 59 years. He was a dedicated father to his son Chad, daughter Danielle and his grandchildren, Melyn and, Payton, and was always the provider and patient. Beyond the love of his family, he loved God. He is survived by his wife, Becky, son Chad Daniel Stary (Kim), daughter, Danielle Gabrysch (Glenn), grandchildren, Melyn Kate Yaklin (Jacob) and Payton Ross Gabrysch. One brother, Harvey Joe Stary (Ellen), nieces, nephews and many Cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe A. and Celilia Stary, brothers, Victor and Jimmy Stary. We are thankful for all the prayers, care and outreach from the many friends that supported Dan and the family. Pallbearers will be, Joe Manual Gonzales, James Machart, Casey Muegge, Manny Perez, Garland Ray Sandhop and Terry Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are; Jimmy Curlee, Wayne Gabrysch, Jim Foster, Richard Heller, Louis Kozelsky, Sidney Kubala, Gerald Kubecka, David Muegee and Garland Sandhop. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Covenant House of Houston, 1111 Lovett Blvd. Houston, TX 77006, 713-523-2231, or Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, 4652 US 77 Alt S, Yoakum, TX 77995, 361-293-3546. Visitation will be Friday evening, September 23rd, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 1:30 pm at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Father Michael Petering officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. 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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Mrs. Geneva Hess Stell, 90, a resident of Jackson County since 1947, died May 23, 1977 in the local rest home. Funeral services were held May 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church with the Reverend Joe Webb officiating. Interment was in Memory Gardens of Edna, Pallbearers were John Stell, David Stell, Robert Frazier, Jim Lee Stell, Harley Stell and Charles Koenig. Mrs. Stell was born January 1, 1887 in Nira, Iowa. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George R. Frazier; a son, Travis Stell, Bay City; one sister, Mrs. Jessie Walker of Bishop; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Funeral services were held for James Cleveland Stell, 78, at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5 at First Baptist Church of Edna with Rev. Joe Webb, pastor of First Baptist Church, Edna and Rev. Bill Baker, pastor of First Baptist Church, Bay City, officiating. Interment was in Edna cemetery under the direction of Hutzler Funeral Home. Mr. Stell was born in Terryville, Texas, Nov. 10, 1887. He was a former railroad employee and then later a bookkeeper until the time of his death at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4. Mr. Stell served as a deacon of First Baptist Church here and prior to the time he moved to Edna he served as a deacon of First Baptist Church in Bay City. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Geneva Hess Stell of Edna; two sons, James E. Stell of Lubbock and Travis E. Stell of Bay City; one daughter, Mrs. George Frazier of Edna; one brother, L. T. Stell of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Hayes of Edna, Mrs. Eula Lewis of Houston Mrs. Eric Whitfield of Anderson; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Stell was preceded in death by one son, Charles E. Stell, who was killed during World War II and one son and two daughters who died in infancy. Serving as pallbearers were Joe Bonnot, Bob Nusom, J. N. Wade, Jr., Ray Dorsey, Larkin Thedford and Grant Crolley. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Bonnot, Wayne Miller, J. V. Fella, J. P. Davis, Ethelmore Wilson, Judge Cobb, B. J. Taylor and Audrey Dunham.
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Kenneth Johnnie Sternadel, 76, of Ganado, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St., Ganado, Texas 77962
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Donald Gene Steward, 65 of Lolita, has gone to his forever home, on Monday, November 21, 2022. Donald, aka "Pops" was born on Monday, May 20, 1957 to Everette and Sally Steward. He was born and raised in Oregon, but in 2016 he moved to Texas to be closer to his son and daughter-in-law, and his grandkids. He loved his family, friends, motorcycles and cars. Pops will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Donald is survived by his wife, Christine Garver, son, Joshua and his daughter-in-law, Heather Steward, grandkids, Gavin, Jonie and Clayton Steward. He has been preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Sally Steward, and brothers, Leonard Karm and Robert "Butch" Steward. The family will have a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. 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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Edwin John Strelec, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born in El Campo, Texas on July 11, 1941, to the late Albert Strelec and Hermina Pargac Strelec. Ed married Geraldine Swinky Strelec on September 23, 1961. Together they made a home in Edna raising two children. Ed spent most of his life welding. He worked for Mercer Construction Company as well as doing jobs for customers in the area. Edwin was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, listening to polka music and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed. Edwin is survived by his son, Sonny Strelec and wife Brenda of Edna; his daughter, Lisa Wendel and husband Gerald of El Maton, grandchildren, Jeffrey Wendel and wife Marissa, Kyle Wendel and wife Kristie, Jack Strelec and wife Kayla and MaKenna Thedford and husband Trenton; and 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 62 years Geraldine, brothers Willie Strelec, Albert Strelec and sister Dorothy Bodungen. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Wendel, Kyle Wendel, Jack Strelec, Trenton Thedford, Gary Bodungen, and Robert Shafer. Honorary Pallbearers will be great-grandchildren, Mason Wendel, Marleigh Wendel, Maddox Wendel, Payton Thedford, Parker Thedford, Sutton Strelec, Emerson Strelec, and Ella Wendel. Services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado, Texas. Father Michael Petering will be officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in
Edna. 361-782-2221.
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Geraldine Swinky Strelec, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at the age of 70. She was born in Blessing, Texas on October 28, 1944, to the late John Joe Swinky and Emily Esterak Swinky. Geraldine was a Housewife, who took care of her family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, who will be truly missed. Geraldine is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edwin John Strelec of Edna; daughter, Lisa Strelec Wendel and her husband Gerald of El Maton; son, Sonny Strelec and his wife Brenda of Edna; sisters, Wilma Vavra, Frances Ann Dusek and her husband Ray, Margaret Fehmel, Doris Johs and her husband Sonny; grandchildren, Jeffrey Wendel and his wife Marissa, Kyle Wendel, Jack Strelec, MaKenna Strelec; and great-grandchildren, Mason, Marleigh and Maddox Wendel. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Annie Mae Hurta, Louise Knebel Boling, Emily Herrin and Patsy Scott; brothers, Edward Swinky, Johnny Swinky and Benny Swinky. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 10 a.m., in the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, Texas. Burial to follow at the Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado, Texas, with the Reverend Peter Yeboah-Amanfo will officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Wendel, Kyle Wendel, Jack Strelec, Alton Vavra, Ray Dusek and Ralph Petersen. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, Texas. 361-782-2221. www.oaklawnfhednatx.com
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Benny Sulak, 86, of Ganado, earned his wings on Monday, April 17, 2023. Benny was born on Saturday, April 3, 1937 in Ganado, Jackson County, Texas to Joe V. Sulak and Julia Dybala Sulak, Benny was one of 8 children blessed to this family. Benny served his country by enlisting in the Army in 1956, where he remained until 1959. He married the love of his life, Emelia Kovar on February 20, 1966. Benny and Emily have been a long time member of Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado and also a member of Ganado Knights of Columbus #3204. Benny is survived by his beloved "Emily", his children; Veronica Sulak Webernick, Katherine Sulak White and her husband Ethan, Rebecca Sulak Carruthers and her husband Thor, Matthew Sulak and his wife Jamie, Robert Sulak and his wife Cathi and Michael Sulak and his wife Nicki, his 17 grandchildren; Clayton Webernick and his wife Antje, Meredith Webernick, Lauren Sulak, Emma Sulak, Jacob Sulak, Julie Sulak, Caitlyn Sulak, John Paul Sulak, Natalie Sulak, Victoria Sulak, Alois White, Henrik White, Liam Carruthers, Nicholas Carruthers, Trey Carruthers, Karsen Sulak and Hallie Sulak, also his 8 great-grandchildren; Cameryn Webernick, Clayton "Bubba" Webernick, Jr., Tyler Henderson, Sophia Share, Violet Sulak, Lily Garcia, RJ Garcia and Wesley Garcia. Benny is also survived by his siblings; Maxine Wilson, Lad Sulak and his wife June, and Joe D. "JD" Sulak, and his faithful little dog, "Butch". Benny has been preceded in death by his parents, Joe V. Sulak and Julia Dybala Sulak, his sisters, Mabel Liberda, Anne Moore, Mary Jane Rod and Irene Psencik, sons, David Wayne Sulak at the age of 5 months, Vincent Paul Sulak at the age of 8 years, and Stephen James Sulak at the age of 10 years old, also his son-in-law Philip Webernick. There will be a visitation on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with Rosary being recited at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be Saturday morning, April 22, 2023 at 10:00 am at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Greg Korenek officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Bubela, Conrad Rod, Dwayne Taylor, Jacob Sulak, Clayton Webernick and Clinton Wooldridge, honorary pallbearers will be his beloved seventeen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Ave., Victoria, TX 77901, Assumption Catholic Church, 109 S. 6th St., Ganado, Texas 77962, or Donor's Choice. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third Street, Ganado, Texas 77962, 361-771-2120.
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Genevieve "Jeanette" Trojcak Supak, born on Sunday, February 21, 1943 to Emil Trojcak and Annie Steinocher Trojcak in Hallettsville, Texas, was called home on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the age of 79. Jeanette married her husband of 60 years, Albert Joe Supak, II on October 15, 1960 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Ganado. During their marriage, they were blessed with four children: Aaron, and his wife Sandra Supak, Albert Joe Supak, III, Carol Sulak, and Emilie, and her husband Randy Ressman, 10 grandchildren: Heather Supak, Becky Boedecker, Jennifer Turnipseed, Mathew Supak, Candace Supak, Shelby Hurt, Colby Reynolds, Casey Sulak, Nicole Ressman and Michael Janecek, and 14 great-grandchildren: Avery Sulak, Pippa Hurt, Hunter Hurt, Autumn Allen, Ethan Allen, Carter Turnipseed, Chesney, Ramsey, Madison, Delaney and Evan Reynolds, William, Nina Benjamin and Gabriel Sulak, whom she will be lovingly remembered by, along with numerous nieces and nephews, and her extended family. Jeanette worked diligently for the Ganado Independent School District for 30 years prior to her retirement. She started at Ganado ISD as the head cook for the cafeteria, then later on she moved into the role of being the Cafeteria Supervisor. During her years at Ganado, she also was a bus driver. Jeanette drove the bus for an after school route, numerous sporting events, for the band, and The One Act Play. When she was not busy in the cafeteria, or driving the bus, you could find her selling tickets for sporting events. After retiring from GISD in December of 2000, she continued selling tickets, but during this time you would find her at the Ganado Movie Theatre selling tickets to see the movie that was in town. If Jeanette was not selling tickets, you could find her spending time playing games and hanging out with family and friends, cooking, baking, cleaning, singing, dancing, and telling jokes. Jeanette has been preceded in death by her husband, Albert Joe Supak, II, parents, Emil Trojcak and Annie Steinocher Trojcak, son-in-law, Bruce Sulak, brother, Franklin Trojcak, sister, Lorene Krause, father and mother-in-law, Albert Joe Supak, Sr. and Millie Rozner Supak, brother and sister-in-law, Emil and Annie Mae Bures, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Dwayne Taylor, Richard Bures, Bruce Bures, Glenn Hahn, Johnny Reckaway, James Cantu, David Pilcik, and Cole Stevens. Honorary Pallbearers include: Frankie Gene, Carl Trojcak, Joey Bures, Matthew Bures, Heath Bures, B. J. Bures and Jacob Bures. There will be a visitation on Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, with Rosary being recited at 9:30 am. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 am with Father Clem Quainoo officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third Street, Ganado, Texas, 77962, 361-771-2120.
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Luanne Carol Supak, of Louise, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the age of 59. She was born in Bay City, Texas on July 12, 1964, to Ignace Admond Drozd and Virginia Hall Drozd. Luanne was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending time at the beach with her toes in the sand and a “Natty” in her hand. Luanne loved being outside tending to her garden. When she wasn’t outside, you would find her in the kitchen whipping up something good to eat. She was a very hard worker who dedicated 19 years of service at Westhoff’s Mercantile as the floor manager. Luanne was a very giving person even after death and will be dearly missed by all. Luanne is survived by her mother, Virginia Hamons; her daughter, Kendall Supak and fiancé Stephan Wilson; her son, Dillon Supak and his wife, Kelsey; sisters, Gayle Labay (Eddie), Karen Holub (Sheldon), Susan Drozd, and Jennifer Drozd; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Ignace Drozd; stepfather, Lee Hamons; and brothers, Michael Drozd, and Joseph Drozd. Pallbearers will be Chase Holub, Craig Yackel, Chris Yackel, Michael Drozd, Jr., Dustin Machieck, Glenn Goodner, and Jason Supak. Services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will begin 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado. Father Greg Korenek will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221. www.oaklawnfhednatx.com
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