Alan Anthony Vajdos

 Alan Anthony Vajdos, 65, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. He was born on Aug. 22, 1952 in Ganado to Stanley Vajdos and Wilma Sablatura Vajdos.

Alan is survived by his brother Raymond Vajdos (Denise), and his former wife Linda Stokke; their children, Stanley Vajdos (Noel), and Rebecca Vajdos.

Alan was a passionate musician, he enjoyed bringing the community together through music and loved nothing more than worshiping God with all his heart.

There will be a musical vigil at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 followed by a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. with Rev. Kirby Hlavaty and Rev. Michael Lyons officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 1, 2017
 

Freddie Valenta

Lolita ~ Freddie Joseph Valenta, 85 of Lolita passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was born in Wharton on July 31, 1932 to the late Rudy and Albina Valenta. He served his country in the United States Army and retired with 38 years as a firefighter/Captain with the City of Victoria. He was proud to service his country and to be a firefighter.

He is survived by his wife, Linda of Lolita; his children, Patsy and Monroe Koehne, Robert Valenta and Liz Ortiz, Sandy and Clay Thigpen, Brenda and Jim Linam, Donna and Roger Parsons, Cathy Valenta and Joe Raulz, Becky and Craig Falcon, Janet and Patrick Matthews, all of Victoria; her children, Shelly Davis of Edna, Stephanie and Chris Morgan of McKinney, and B.J. and John Biehunko of Damon; sister, Caroline Kizer and many wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Donald Valenta; brother, Rudy Valenta and sister, Frances Brozozowske.

Our minds still talk to you, our hearts still look for you and our souls know you are at peace.

A Memorial service will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Grace Funeral Home , 2401 Houston Hwy, Victoria.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Victoria Firefighters Association (Benevolent Fund).

GOD BLESS OUR FIREFIGHTERS
ONE AND ALL
KEEP THEM SAFE
ON EVERY CALL

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracefuneralhome.net. Arrangements under the personal care of Grace Funeral Home.

Grace Funeral Home, Victoria, Texas
 

W. A. Valentine

Lolita—Funeral services for William A. Valentine, 83, of Lolita will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday from the Lolita Baptist Church.

Burial will be in the Lolita Cemetery under the direction of the Jackson County Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Bill and J. P. Allen, Jack and Harold Deyton, Norman Parker and Larry McClure.

Mr. Valentine was born Nov. 23, 1889 at Love Dove, Tex., and was a former resident of Yoakum. He was a retired school teacher and was a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Baptist Church. He died Monday in a Ganado hospital.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alene Allen of Lolita and Mrs. Florene White of Houston; two sons, Merideth of Mateland, Fla. and Delaney of Marion, Ind.; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, November 21, 1973
 

David Vasquez

Victoria—David Vasquez, 45, of Victoria, died Friday, Nov 10, 2006.

He was born Aug. 11, 1961, to Louisa Martinez Palacios and Juan Vasquez of Victoria. He was an apartment manager.

Survivors: sisters, Cindy Speedon and Cathy Flores, both of Victoria; and brother, Daniel Vasquez of Clute.

Services will be 2 p. m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Victoria, Father Gabriel Otto officiating.

Burial will be at Latin American Cemetery in Edna. Tracy’s M. J. Santella Funeral Directors, Edna, 361-782-9234.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, November 13, 2006
 

Fidel Vasquez

Edna—Fidel Vasquez, 49, of Edna, died Tuesday, July 21, 1992.

Mr. Vasquez was born May 4, 1943, in Newton, La. to Otilia Trevino Vasquez of Edna and the late Joe Vasquez Sr. He married the former Lucie Olivares on Feb. 25, 1966, in Victoria. He was a member of The Eagles Lodge in Bay City and was a restaurant owner.

Survivors: wife, Lucie Vasquez of Victoria; daughter, Sabina V. Mata of Victoria; sisters, Stella Cavazos, Sandy Tristan and Annie Garcia, all of Edna and Georgie Vasquez of Victoria; brothers, Richard Vasquez of Victoria and Rueben Vasquez of Austin; and five grandchildren.

Preceded in death by daughter, Marie Vazquez; his father, and one brother, Poncho Vasquez.

Rosary 7:30 p. m. Wednesday at the Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Funeral Mass 2 p. m. Thursday at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. James Nischan officiating.

Burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, July 22, 1992
 

Mrs. Francisca Guerrero Vasquez

Funeral services for Mrs. Francisca Guerrero Vasquez, 81, of Route 2 Victoria, will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. A rosary will be recited Wednesday at 8 p. m. at Artero Memorial Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Edna Latin American Cemetery with Msgr. Raymond Garcia officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a. m. Thursday until time of services.

Mrs. Vasquez died Monday in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.

Pallbearers, all grandsons, will be Steve Vasquez, Sam Aguirre, Johnny Joe Trevino Jr., Richard Vasquez, Gilbert Vasquez and David Vasquez.

The floral committee will include Misses Trini Aguirre, Mary Trevino, and Francis Aguirre.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, November 20, 1974
 

Joe Vasquez

Edna—Joe Vasquez, 72, of Edna died Thursday in a local hospital.

Born Oct. 28, 1913, in Charco to the late Joe and Francisca Guerero Vasquez, he was a retired custodian with Jackson County State Bank, owner and operator of Vasquez Mexican Food Restaurant and treasurer of the Edna Latin American Cemetery Association.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael O’Shaugnessy officiating.

Burial will follow in Edna Latin American Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. Friday at the funeral home.

Surviving are his wife, Otilia Vasquez of Edna; four daughters, Stella Cavazos, Sandy Tristan and Annie Garcia, all of Edna, and Georgia Vasquez of Victoria; four sons, Joe Vasquez Jr. and Richard Vasquez, both of Edna, Fidel Vasquez of Bay City and Ruben Vasquez of Austin; three sisters, Esther Trevino and Manuela Vasquez, both of Victoria, and Elvira Garza of Port Lavaca; a brother, Julius Vasquez of Victoria; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, April 11, 1986
 

Joe “Poncho” Vasquez Jr.

Edna—Joe “Poncho” Vasquez Jr., 51, of Edna, died in a local hospital Monday, March 11, 1991, after a lengthy illness.

He was an electrical maintenance worker for Southern Pacific Railroad and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Mr. Vasquez was born May 27, 1939, in Wharton to Otilia Trevino Vasquez of Edna and the late Joe Vasquez Sr. He was a resident of Edna since 1958 and a member of Crusillios since 1959. He was also a member of the GI Forum.

Survivors: Mother; wife, Trinidad Garcia Vasquez; daughter, Linda Vasquez of Edna; son, Ricky Vasquez of Edna; brothers, Fidel Vasquez, Richard Vasquez, of Edna, Ruben Vasquez of Austin; sisters Estella Cavazos, Denaida Tristan, Annie Garcia of Edna, two grandchildren.

Rosary 7:30 p. m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel with Deacon Manuel Hernandez officiating.

Services 10 a. m. Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery, under direction of Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Domingo Garcia Jr., Adam Garcia, Julio Espinosa, Leo Castro, Michael Cavazos and Juan Moreno.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, March 12, 1991
 

Johnnie Joe Vasquez

Edna—Johnnie Joe Vasquez, 16, of Edna died in a Victoria hospital Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1991, following a sudden illness.

He was born Nov. 24, 1974, in Victoria to Georgia Vasquez and the late John Daniel Vasquez. He attended Edna High School and was a sophomore.

Survivors: Mother; stepfather, Juan Moreno Jr.; brother, Charles Cox of Edna and grandmother, Otilia Vasquez of Edna.

Visitation 3 p. m. Friday at Slavik Funeral Home.

Rosary 7 p. m. Friday at the funeral home.

Funeral services 2 p. m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782- 2152.

Pallbearers: Domingo Garcia Jr., Jason Hernandez, Kevin Davis, Richard Mata, JoJo Soto, Johnny Reyes, Michael Cavazos and Adam Garcia.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, September 13, 1991
 

Manuel Vasquez

Manuel G. Vasquez, 56, of 1504 Travis Ave., died at 10:15 p. m. Monday in a local hospital following a lengthy illness.

A resident of Victoria for 36 years and a railroad maintenance employee of Arthur Bros Inc., Mr. Vasquez was born July 9, 1924, in Edna to the late Juan and Regina Gonzales Vasquez. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows with burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows with burial in Edna Latin American Cemetery.

A rosary will be recited at 8 p. m. Wednesday at Artero Memorial Chapels.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucy Vasquez, and six daughters, Regina, Sylvia and Sandra Vasquez, Dora Leos, Renee Reyna and Donna Walford, all of Victoria; six sons, Charlie, Freddie, Marcus and Danny Vasquez of Victoria, Feliz T. Vasquez of Placedo and Manuel T. Vasquez, stationed with the U. S. Navy in Georgia.

Also five sisters, Ramona Zarate of Edna, Paula Cardenas and Adela Alvarez of Ganado, Vickie Marroquin of Houston and Eloisa Gonzales of Lubbock; three brothers, Pablo and Elias Vasquez of Victoria and Vicente Vasquez of Ganado; and 15 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Conrado Cardenas Jr., Tony Vasquez, Feliciano Gonzales, Ernest Vasquez, Elogio Gonzales and Gilbert Vasquez.

Members of the floral committee are Debbie Vasquez, Melanie Vasquez and Crystal Hurst.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, March 11, 1981
 

Manuela Vasquez

Austin—Manuela Vasquez, 87, of Austin and formerly of Victoria died Monday, Nov. 18, 1996.

She was born Oct. 15, 1909, in Charco to the late Jose and Francisca Pena Vasquez. She was a homemaker and she was a Catholic.

Survivors: sisters, Ester Trevino of Austin and Elvira Aguirre of Victoria; and brother, Julius Vasquez of Victoria.

Visitation will be 3 p. m. today at Artero Memorial Chapels.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p. m. today at the funeral home.

Services will be 2 p. m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Mathew Maniamkerry officiating.

Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery in Edna. Artero Memorial Chapels, Victoria, 575-3212.

Pallbearers: George Vasquez, Robert Vasquez, Rudy John Vasquez, Chris Hotard, John Trevino Jr. and Rudy Figueroa Jr.

Honorary pallbearers: Gilbert Vasquez and Robert Grzejszczak.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, November 20, 1996
 

Octaviano Villanueva

Edna—Octaviano Villanueva, 69, died in a Ganado hospital Friday after a long illness.

Mr. Villanueva was born March 15, 1901, in Mexico and had been a resident of Texas for the past 62 years. He was a retired employee of Townsend Lease Service of Edna.

Rosary will be recited at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel at 8 p. m. Saturday.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p. m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in Edna Latin American Cemetery.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Juanita Villanueva; a son Oscar Villanueva; four daughters, Mrs. Joe Herrara, Mrs. Henry Palacios, Miss Janie Villanueva and Miss Angelita Villanueva, all of Edna; two brothers, L. Villanueva of Port Lavaca and Baltazar Villanueva of San Benito; a sister, Mrs. Augustine Escamilla of Houston and three grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, March 21, 1970
 

Otilia T. Vasquez

Victoria—Otilia Trevino Vasquez, 84, of Edna, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, in Victoria.

She was born Dec. 3, 1921, in Edna, to the late Francisco and Victoria Martinez Trevino. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors: daughters, Senaida Tristan Bartek of Edna, and Georgia Vasquez of Victoria; sons, Richard Vasquez of Edna, and Ruben Vasquez of Corpus Christi; sister, Josie Falcon of San Antonio; brother, Raymond Trevino of Edna; host of grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Joe Vasquez; daughters, Stella Cavazos, and Annie Garcia; and sons, Joe Vasquez Jr., and Fidel Vasquez.

Visitation will be 6 – 7 p. m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006 at Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.

A rosary will be recited 7 p. m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006 at the chapel.

Funeral service will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006 at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Monsignor Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, August 14, 2006
 

Pauline J. Vasquez

Edna—Pauline Jacinto Vasquez, 71, of Edna, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001.

She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Edna, to the late Sesario and Maria Jacinto. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Survivors: husband, Juan Vasquez; daughters, Norma Gene Vasquez and Lydia Garza, both of Edna; sons, Johnny Vasquez of Alvin and David J. Vasquez of Edna; sister, Josephine Zarate of Edna; brothers, Joe Molina of Edna, Sesario Jacinto of Victoria and Armando Jacinto of Garland; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: sister, Guadalupe Zapata Jacinto.

A rosary will be recited 7 p. m. Monday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a. m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Pallbearers: Johnny Vasquez, David Vasquez, John Anthony Garza, Mario Diaz, Carlos Burgoin and Eddie Paz.

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, February 4, 2001
 

Mrs. Alfreda Vaughn

Cuero—Funeral services for Mrs. Alfreda Vaughn, 74, of Cuero will be conducted at Macedonia Baptist Church at 1 p. m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Sayles Cemetery in Edna under the direction of Jamison Funeral Home.

Mrs. Vaughn died in a Cuero nursing home Thursday.

Survivors are the husband, William Vaughn; two sisters, Mrs. Samantha Gillis of Houston and Miss Johnnie M. Oliver of Corpus Christi; and a brother, Al Oliver of Palestine.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, September 16, 1975
 

Willie Vaughn

Edna—Funeral services for William Vaughn, 76, of Cuero, will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday at the Shiloh Baptist Church here, with the Rev. R. A. Hicks officiating.

Burial will be in the Sayles Cemetery under direction of the Cook-Butler Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be members of the Evening Sun Lodge No. 530.

Mr. Vaughn was a native of Edna and a retired businessman. He was the organizer and a charter member of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge. He died Wednesday in a Cuero hospital.

His nearest survivors are two aunts, Ethel Mae Weathers of Corpus Christi and Martha Ann Porter of Edna.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, September 24 1976
 

Juan Vazquez

Edna—Juan Vazquez, 83, of Edna, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. He was born on May 16, 1926, in Edna, to the late Ricardo Vazquez and Maria Balderas Vazquez. He was a mold maker for Precision Manufacturing in Plano. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U. S. Army.

He is survived by his daughters, Lydia “Lotty” Garza of Edna and Norma Gene Vazquez of Edna; sons, Juan Vasquez Jr. of Alvin and David Vasquez of Victoria; sisters, Sylveria Mata and Lupe Valle, both of Elda; brother, Melquedes Paz of Edna; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pauline Jacinto Vazquez; and a sister, Evlia Valle.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p. m. today, Oct. 27, 2009 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will be at 10 a. m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at the chapel. Interment will follow at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be by American Legion Post 346 of Ganado.

Pallbearers: Hector Jacinto, Eddie Paz, Mario Paz, Carlos Burgoin, Ramon Serna Jr., Mike Dodds, and Ramon Palacios.

Honorary pallbearer: Richard Sanchez.

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

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, October 27, 2009
 

Joe Willis Venson

Edna—Joe Willis Venson, 58, of Corpus Christi died Monday in a Corpus Christi hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday in the Cook-Butler Funeral Chapel in Edna with the Rev. T. L. Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Sayles Cemetery near Edna.

Pallbearers will be L. V. Brooks, Eugene Brooks, Alvin Stovall, Cecil Stafford, Dan Robinson and Roger Lane.

Mr. Venson was born July 14, 1927, in Lavaca County and formerly resided in Edna. He was a retired brick layer.

Surviving are a son, Thomas Venson in Virginia; a sister, Mrs. Estella Nicholson of Dickinson, and five grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, March 23, 1983
 

Ola Mae Vernon

Ola Mae Vernon, 89, of Edna, passed away on Oct. 13, 2017. She was born in Edna on Dec. 28, 1927 to John Ceasar and Myrttle Haynes.

Ola Mae is survived by her children, Tyler Bookman of Goodrich, Rodney Vernon and Robert Vernon Jr., of El Campo, and Karen Williams of Houston; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 22 great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters Minnie Ramey of Edna, Alvin Ceasar of Washington D.C., Don Thomas of Edna, Freddie Ceasar of Houston, and Randy Ceasar of Lorton, Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceeded in death by her parents, brothers John Jay, Jerry, Rufus and Billie, sister Dorothy, and children Doris Stoval and Roger Vernon.

Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 21 at First United Methodist Church in El Campo with the Rev. Harold Simmons officiating. Interment followed in the El Campo Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Billy Ray Trotter, LaShawn Bellard, Oliver Ball, Troy Washington, Willie Harrell, and Cedrick Taylor.

Honorary pallbearers were Darryl Nickerson, Keith Wilkins, Devonte Williams, Edward Brooks, Chris Vernon, and LaWarren Vernon.

Arrangements under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home, Wharton, 979-532-2715. 

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 1, 2017
 

Francisco D. Verver

Francisco Dovalina Verver, of Edna, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at the age of 82.

He was born in Palacios on March 27, 1929, to the late Fermin and Otilia Dovalina Verver. Francisco worked as a road construction worker for 30 years with Wade Construction. He retired from J. W. Faltisek. He was a Catholic.

Francisco is survived by his wife, Mary Hernandez Verver; daughter, JoAnne Blanton and husband Tony of Edna; sons, Fermin Verver and wife Susie of Victoria, and Frank Verver, Jr. of Edna; sisters, Lilia Verver of Edna, Asusena Martinez of Austin, and Isabel Verver De La Vega and husband Hank of Las Vegas, Nevada; brothers, Joe Verver of Ganado, Margarito Verver and wife Leonora of Edna, and Paulino Verver of Edna; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Francisco is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Glenda Verver and Mary Jane Benavidez; sisters, Macaria Alanis, Andrea Alvarez, and Maclovia De La Garza; and brothers, Indalecio Verver and Pablo Verver.

Visitation was Jan. 31 with a Rosary at Oaklawn Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Edna Latin American Cemetery. Reverend Michael Petering will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Arnold Garza, Jr., Alexander Garza, Fermin Verver, Jr., Francisco Verver, Jesse Ballin, Jr. and Mario Martinez.

Honorary pallbearers are Vicki Molia, Carrier Garcia, Cindy Benavidez, Adriana Garza, April Galbraith, Starla Verver and Miguel Martinez II.

Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 506 North Allen, Edna, 77857, and Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Avenue, Victoria 77901.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, February 1, 2012
 

Glenda Verver

Glenda Verver, of Austin, formerly of Edna, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at the age of 46. She was born in Ganado, on Nov. 15, 1964, to Francisco and Mary Hernandez  Verver of Edna. She was associated with Inspired South Adult Day Care Facility.

Glenda is survived by her parents; son, Francisco Verver of Victoria; sister, JoAnne Blanton and husband Tony of Edna; brother, Fermin Verver and wife Susie of Victoria, and Frank Verver of Edna; and her caregiver of fifteen years, Mary Ann Ramirez.

Glenda is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane Benavidez.

Visitation was Feb. 25, 2011, at 6 p. m., with a Rosary at 7:30 p. m., at Oaklawn Funeral Home. A funeral mass was held at 10 a. m., Feb. 26, at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Burial followed in Edna Latin American Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Petering officiating.

Pallbearers were Mario Martinez, Francisco Verver, Alexander Garza, Fermin Verver, Jr., Jessie Ballin, Jr. and Fred Castillo. Honorary pallbearers were Jessie Ballin, Sr., Miguel Martinez, Arnold Garza, Jr., Cameo Chattin, Misty Scott, Carrie Garcia and Angelica Ramirez.

Memorials may be made to Jackson County Happy Tails, P. O. Box 1305, Edna, Texas 77957.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 2, 2011
 

Mary Hernandez Verver

Mary Hernandez Verver, of Edna, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the age of 78. She was born in Edna, Texas, on January 9, 1940, to the late Ignacio Hernandez and Manuela Bentancur Hernandez.     

Mary was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, she was also known as the baby whisper to her family.       

Mary is survived by her daughter, JoAnne Verver Blanton her husband Tony of Edna; sons, Fermin Verver his wife Susie of Victoria, Frank Verver, Jr. of Edna; brother, Antonio Hernandez his wife Yolanda of Goliad; twelve grandchildren; and twenty-two great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.     

In addition to her parents Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Dovalina Verver; daughters, Glenda Verver and Mary Jane Benavidez; sisters, Lupe Hernandez and Marcello Soto; brothers, Modesto G. Hernandez, Domingo Gonzales Facundo Hernandez, Jose Maria Hernandez, and Fernando Gonzales.     

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018, from 5-7 P.M., with a Rosary to begin at 7:00 P.M., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 22, 2018, in the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna. Burial will follow in Edna Latin American Cemetery. Father Gabriel Espinosa will be officiating.     

Pallbearers will be Arnold Garza, Jr., Alexander Garza, Fermin Verver, Jr., Francisco Verver, and Jesse Hernandez. Honorary pallbearers are remaining grandchildren and great-grandchildren.     

Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 506 N. Allen, Edna, Texas 77957.      

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, June 27, 2018
 

Mr. John Vesely Died Last Sunday

Mr. John Vesely, a highly esteemed resident of Ganado, and father of Mrs. Marcell Maresh and Mrs. Bill Macha and Fred Vesely of Edna, died in an El Campo hospital Sunday, May 16^th, at 11:15 a. m. He had been in failing health for five years, and a short time before his death he had pneumonia and was rushed to the El Campo hospital for treatment, but it was in vain.

Funeral services were conducted at the Slavik Funeral Home in Edna. The remains were then taken to the Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado. Father Maneth conducted the service at the funeral home. Father Kaspar served as deacon, Father Nesvedba from Wallis served Requiem mass and father Buckley from Edna acted as sub-deacon.

The pallbearers were: Messrs. Jim Hafnar, C. M. Srubar, I. M. Ciesclewicz, Ed. Maresh, John Macha and Joe Blahuta.

John Vesely was born May 3, 1890, at Fayetteville, Texas, later moving to Sealy. At this place, in 1914, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Gregurek. After farming a few years he operated a gin at Frydek. In 1924 he and family moved to Ganado where he farmed until his health failed. Mrs. Vesely died in 1943.

Mr. Vesely bore the reputation of an industrious, honest, thrifty man; a faithful father, and a good citizen, and enjoyed a large circle of friends.

Mr. Vesely is survived by the following children: Mrs. Marcell (Albina) Maresh, Mrs. Bill (Amelia) Macha, and Willie, Fred and Henry Vesely; four grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. John Kutra of Sealy, and one brother, Mr. Frank Vesely of Louise.

The Herald extends condolence to the bereaved ones.

Edna Weekly Herald, May 20, 1948
 

Larry “Bosco” Vickery

EDNA - Larry 'Bosco' Dean Vickery, of Edna, Texas born in Beeville, Texas to John and Bertha Donnell Vickery passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Victoria, Texas at the age of 62. Bosco is preceded in death by his parents; his uncle, Charles and his aunt, Cleo 'Bill' Moses, and his brothers: Don Vickery, John Vickery, Billie Ray Vickery. Survivors include his brothers, Melvin Vickery, of Corpus Christi, TX, Richard (Patricia) Vickery, of Edna, TX and Jimmy (Bernadette) Vickery, of Edna, TX and sister-in-law, Margaret Vickery; nieces, Robin, Elaine, Dee, Valinda, Debbie, Mary Jo, Velvet, Julie, Tanya, and DeAnn; nephews, John, Steven and Jimmy; and other relatives. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1:30p.m. at Eckols Chapel with interment in Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas.

Victoria Advocate, August 15, 2017
 

Juana Villanueva

Rosenberg—Juana Villanueva, 86, of Rosenberg, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004.

She was born Nov. 24, 1917, in San Antonio, to the late Francisco and Leonor Esquivel Hernandez. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors: daughters, Marie Herrera and Janie Rodriguez, both of Rosenberg, and Celia Salazar and Angel Delacara, both of Houston; son, Oscar Villanueva of Edna; brothers, Frank Hernandez of Austin; 19 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband Octavionio Villanueva; sisters, Conovela Gurro and Rosa Covarrubias; and brothers, Ricardo Hernandez, David Hernandez, Mike Hernandez, and Pete Hernandez.

A rosary will be recited 7 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a. m .Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, Monsignor Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial will be at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Pallbearers: Henry Palacios, Mario Duran, Raymond Rodriguez, John Perez, Martin Vallanueva and Joseph Gardener.

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, September 28, 2004
 

Oscar Villanueva

Oscar H. Villanueva, 64, of Edna, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. He was born in Edna to the late Octavino and Juanita Villanueva.

Oscar is survived by his wife, San Juanita; daughters, Susan and Jennifer Villanueva and Mary Garza; sons, Martin Villanueva, Lazaro Garza and Joseph Gardner; sisters, Marie Herrera, Angel Delacerdo, Janie Sotello and Cecilia Salazar; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents

Visitation is Friday, May 11, from 5 – 8 p. m. with a rosary at 7 p. m. at Slavik Funeral Home in Edna. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 12 at 10 a. m. at Edna Latin-American Cemetery in Edna.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for funeral expenses.

Services under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N Allen St., Edna 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, Wednesday, May 16 2012
 

Angelita G. Villela

Edna—Angelita Gonzales Villela, 68, of Edna died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1993.

She was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Sweet Home to Paula Rodriguez Gonzales of Houston and the late Cruz Rendon Gonzales. She married Domingo A. Villela on Jan. 17, 1943, in Gonzales. Mrs. Villela was a homemaker and was a custodian at Carver Elementary School for 10 years until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna.

Survivors: husband; daughters, Mary Flynn of Freeport and Angelita Villela of Clute; sons, Felipe Villela, Ambrosio Villela and Frank Villela, all of Edna; sisters, Delores Munoz and Walda Kidd, both of Houston, and Antonio Martinez of Edna; brother, Domingo Gonzales of Houston; and 15 grandchildren.

Rosary service: 7:30 p. m. Friday, Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Services: 10 a. m. Saturday, St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a. m. Saturday until service time.

Burial: Edna Latin American Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Tony Salinas Jr., Philip Villela, Eric Martinez, Michael Villela, Sonny Villela and Ben Lara.

Memorials: donor’s choice.

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, September 2, 1993
 

Domingo Villela

Edna—Domingo Villela, 82, of Edna, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006.

He was born May 12, 1925, in Oak Forest, to the late Francisco Villela and Eloisa Amaro. He was a retired truck driver and a Catholic.

Survivors: daughters, Mary Flynn of Freeport and Angelita Carranza of Clute; sons, Felipe Villela, Ambrose Villela, and Frank Villela, all of Edna; a brothers, Raymundo Villela of Eagle Pass; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: wife, Angelita Gonzales Villela; and sisters, Maria Villela Cruz, Roberta Estrada, and Alvina V. Ybarrero.

Visitation will be 6 – 7 p. m. tonight at Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.

A rosary will be recited 7 p. m. tonight at the chapel.

Services will be 10 a. m. Friday at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna.

Burial will follow at Edna Latin American Cemetery. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.

Pallbearers: Phillip Villela, Ernesto Reyes, Jason Villela, Tony Salinas Jr., Eric Lee Martinez, Richard B. Martinez.

Honorary pallbearers: Sonny Villela, Michael Villela.

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, June 1, 2006
 

Shaye Elise Villela

Edna--Shaye Elise Villela, of Edna passed away Monday, January 13, 2014, at the young age of 16. She was born in Victoria, Texas, on July 9, 1997, to Michael Villela and Leslie Miller Pesek of Edna.

She was a loving daughter, sister who will be dearly missed by her family and friends. 

Shaye is survived by her parents, Leslie Miller Pesek and Jeffery "Ffej" Pesek; sister, Kaley Pesek. 

She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Villela.

Graveside will be Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 2 pm in the Red Bluff Cemetery in Lolita. Reverend George Tompkins will be officiating. 
Pallbearers will be Terry Miller, Drake Groves, Tony Stewart, Joe Pesek, Sonny Villela and Kenneth Whitehead.

In memory of Shaye please make donations to Jackson County Happy Tails Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1305, Edna, Texas, 77957. 

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

Victoria Advocate, January 13, 2014
 

Robert Warren Volkmer

Robert Warren Volkmer, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord, with his loving family by his side, on Sunday, April 1, 2018, at the age of 62.

Robert was born in Ganado, Texas on April 24, 1955, to the late Warren and Patsy Volkmer. He graduated high school in Edna in 1973 and later received his masters in Ag Education from Texas A&M University in 1979.  He married the love of his life, Rose Tipton Volkmer on April 16th 1981.  Robert worked at the West Ranch field in Vanderbilt for the first half of his career leaving as the production foreman.  He then went on to be an Ag teacher at Edna High for the next 14 years.  After stepping away from teaching, Robert followed in the footsteps of his father and Uncle Chunky as a cattle rancher.  Uncle Chunky was considered as a second father to him.  Robert loved going on vacations with his family to Colorado in the summer.  He loved motorcycles, horses, his cows, spending time with his family and grandchildren, and above all his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Robert was a deacon at the Robinson Street church of Christ in Edna.  He was a beloved and devoted husband, father, PaPa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Rose; his son Matthew Volkmer and wife, Allison; daughter Anna Zahn and husband, Matt; grandchildren, Shane Warren and Bethany Kate  Zahn; sisters, Luanne Kucera and Kathy Dugger and husband Johnny; and mother in law, Mildred Tipton. His cousins Jerry Hamilton and the late “Chip” Willis were considered as brothers; he is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he loved dearly.

In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his Uncle Chunky and father-in- law “Artie” Tipton.

Visitation was Thursday, April 5, 2018, from 5-8 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. A celebration of life was on Friday, April 6, 2018, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Evangelists Phillip Stuckey and Boyd Jennings  officiated. Interment followed at the Volkmer home, which was his most favorite place in the world.

Pallbearers were Jerry Hamilton, Michael Tatum, Bruce Hamilton, Jacob Hamilton, Jake Tipton, Lance Tipton, Joel Frankel, and J Bryce Dugger. Honorary Pallbearers are Bryan James, Terry Tipton, Bill Tipton, Charles Tipton, Johnny Dugger, and the elders and deacons of the Robinson St. church of Christ.     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive., Tampa, FL 33607 and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, April 11, 2018