Josephine H. Vackar

Edna—Josephine Helen Vackar, 82, of Edna died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1992.

She was born Sept. 17, 1910, in Atascosa County to the late Julian Roy and Hedwig Stanush Rakowitz. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. She married Lonnie L. Vackar on Nov. 20, 1935, in Victoria.

Survivors: husband; daughters, Barbara Banse of San Antonio, Martha Vackar of Edna and Magdalen Marbry of Houston; sons, James Vackar, Dennis Vackar and Andrew Vackar, all of San Antonio, and Stephen Vackar of Floresville; sisters, Christine Hohlefelder of Kerrville and Sophie Brzozowski of Victoria; brothers, William Rakowitz and Thomas Rakowitz, both of Victoria, and Anthony “Tony” Rakowitz of Edna; and 11 grandchildren.

A Rosary was held Saturday at Slavik Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass 3 p. m. Sunday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial in Memory Gardens of Edna, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Ike Peterson, Harvey Reynolds, Roy Rakowitz, Jack Kohleffel, George Prihoda and Michael Malek.

Honorary pallbearers: John Banse, James Banse, Michael Vackar, Mathew Vackar, Mark Vackar, Lonnie Charles Vackar and Dustin Vackar.

Victoria Advocate, October 11, 1992
 

Lonnie L. Vackar

Edna—Lonnie Lawrence Vackar, 89, of Edna, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000.

He was born Aug. 19, 1910, in Lavaca County to the late Joseph and Lena Klekar Vackar. He was a field superintendent for Townsend Lease Service and B. G. Henry. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Survivors: daughters, Martha Vackar of Edna, Barbara Banse of San Antonio and Magdalen Marbry of Houston; sons, Stephen Vackar of Floresville and Dennis Vackar, Andrew Vackar and James Vackar, all of San Antonio; sister, Edith Skoruppa of Ganado; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p. m. Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Services will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. James Nischan officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery at Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Art Garza, Jack Kohleffel, George Prihoda, Michael Malek, Jon Malek and Patrick Andel.

Honorary pallbearers: 11 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, Ernest Mutina, Jack Hattenbach, Porchie Girdt, and all of Lonnie’s many friends.

Victoria Advocate, July 19, 2000
 

Martha Ann Vackar

EDNA - Martha Ann Vackar, 75 of Edna, Texas went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Vackar, Josephine Rakowitz Vackar, her brothers James Vackar and Dennis Vackar.

She is survived by her brothers, Stephen Vackar and Andrew Vackar of San Antonio, Sister Barbara Banse of San Antonio and Magdalen Marbry of Houston. Nephews, Lonnie Vackar (Crystal), Dustin Vackar (Lindsey), Michael Vackar (Katherine), Mark Vackar (Danielle), Matthew Vackar, John Banse (Vicky), James Bense (Laura). Nieces, Michelle Lawrence (Ben), Lisa Budge (Ray), Mary Banse and Katherine Banse. Six great nephews and five great nieces.

Martha was a kind person who loved gardening and the outdoors. She will be greatly missed by family and friends, especially Bryan and Debbie, Janie & Phillip, Ann & Ike, Kay, Marcella and Connie.

Private services and interment to be held at a later date.

Victoria Advocate, March 14, 2018
 

Eula Gribble-Valcik
August 11, 1954 – August 25, 2022

Eula Elizabeth Gribble-Valcik, 68, of Edna, TX passed peacefully surrounded by her family on August 25, 2022 at St. Luke’s Health Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born on August 11, 1954 in Monroe, Louisiana to Cecil H. and Annabell Smith. She grew up in Monroe, Louisiana and later moved to Texas.

Eula married August “Gus” J. Valcik Jr. on September 20, 2014 in Palacios, Texas and later moved to Edna, Texas. Eula truly enjoyed life and viewed the world with an open heart. Eula was very kind and was always willing to help those in need. Eula spent her most recent years spending time with family and close friends. She enjoyed being outdoors tending to her animals and gardening. Eula worked as a nurse for many years and later retired as a chef, displaying a knack for creating decadent desserts.

Eula is preceded in death by her parents Cecil H and Annabell Smith, 3 sisters, and 1 brother. She is survived by her husband August “Gus” J. Valcik, sons, John M. Allen and wife Amber of Crane, Texas; Scott M Valcik of Edna, Texas; daughters, Dallas Allen of Kempner, Texas; Sarah S. Howard and husband RDell of Lampasas, Texas; Julie Garret and husband Troy of Brazoria, Texas; and Lacy Webernick of Edna, Texas., 2 brothers and 1 sister. Eula is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Triska Funeral Home, 612 Merchant Street in El Campo, Texas. Family will be receiving visitors Monday, August 29, 2022 from 5-7pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Triska Funeral Home at 10am with burial following at Oaklawn Memorial Park, El Campo, Texas.

Living God, although my tears are flowing. I feel blessed that when my mother took her last breath, she entered heaven’s gates. I miss her dearly, but I cling to your promise of salvation for this who place their faith in You. May she rest in Paradise until that final day when you return, and we are caught up into the clouds with you. Help me to honor her memory by living a life of selfless love and service.

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, August 31, 2022
 

Jimmy S. Valdez
July 11, 1952 – February 10, 2024

Jimmy S. Valdez, 71, of El Campo, passed away February 10, 2024. He was born on July 11, 1952 in Sinton to the late Alvino Valdez and Angelina Solis Pulido. Jimmy worked in the oilfield. He was a loving son, father, brother and uncle.

He is survived by his niece, Lupe Collins and fiancé Mario Escamilla of El Campo; niece, Jo Ann Lule of Bay City; nephew, Anthony Guia of Bay City; brother-in-law, Pete Guia Sr. of Bay City; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Aristeo Pulido; son, Eddie Gene Valdez; daughter, Alice Marie Valdez; sister, Juanita Valdez Guia; nephew, Pete Guia Jr. (Popi) and his beloved dog, Todd.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations in memory of Jimmy may be made to Houston Hospice – El Campo.

Triska Funeral Home
 

Roberto Vallejo

Edna—Roberto Vallejo, 71, of Edna, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. He was born Feb. 23, 1937, in Realtos, to the late Francisco and Maria Flores Vallejo.

Roberto is survived by his wife, Maria Del Carmen Vallejo; daughters, San Juana Botello, Sandra Flores, Sara Ramirez, Martha Miller, Olga Flores, Carmen Palacios, Christian Hernandez, Rosalinda Sanchez and Diana Lopez; sons, Robert Vallejo Jr., Frank Vallejo and Martin Vallejo; sisters, Augrora Guzman, Anita Baez, Adela Espinosa and Angela Darila; brothers, Reynaldo Vallejo, Rejelson Vallejo, Cruz Vallejo and Amando Vallejo. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; sister, America Figarora; and brother, Reyes Vallejo.

Visitation will be at 6 p. m., Friday, Aug. 1, with a prayer service at 7 p. m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at 10 a. m. in the New Harvest Christian Church in Edna. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. The Rev. John Samora will be officiating.

Pallbearers are Robert Vallejo Jr., Jason Vallejo, Jason Ray Vallejo, Jake Ramirez, Matthew Palacios, James Flores, Rueben Vallejo and Eric Flores.

Honorary pallbearer is Ramiro Botello Jr.

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

Victoria Advocate, August 2, 2008
 

Richard E. Van Sant

Edna—Richard Emmit Van Sant, 80, of Edna, died Saturday, April 12, 2003.

He was born Sept. 14, 1922, in San Antonio, to the late Jack Van Sant and Annie Newman Herron. He was a retired life insurance salesman and a member of First Baptist Church of Edna.

Survivors: wife, Ruby Ferguson Van Sant; son, Gary Van Sant of El Campo; and two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents; sister, Cloma Perkins; and one brother, Jack Van Sant.

Visitation was held 6-8 p. m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p. m. today at First Baptist Church, the Rev. Richard DuBroc officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Pallbearers: Darrel Ferguson, Richard Ferguson, Bruce McDonald, Gene Domaschk, David Perkins and Gerald Varnon.

Honorary pallbearer: Michael Culp.

Memorials: Hospice of South Texas, 1908 N. Laurent, Suite 430, Victoria, TX 77901, American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church of Edna, 309 Cottonwood, Edna, TX 77957.

Victoria Advocate, April 14, 2003
 

Callaway S. Vance
June 08, 1920 - February 13, 2014

EDNA—Callaway Sanford Vance, 93, died from complications of a brain tumor on Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was born on June 8, 1920 in Edna, Texas, to the late John T. Vance and Lillian Callaway Vance. He is survived by three daughters, Susan Williford and former husband John Williford of Houston, Becky Vance and her husband Cletus Lee of Houston, and Nancy Aimone and her husband Roy of Victoria; grandchildren Rebecca Kelly, Rachael Shannon, Robin Shannon, Chess Lee, Callaway Aimone and his wife Kelly, and John Aimone and his fiancé Ashley Welder; and great-grandchildren Nolan, Peyton and Calvin Kelly, all who affectionately knew him as “Gramps”. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue B. Vance, his brother, John T. Vance II, and sisters Mildred Schade and Marie Zipp. 

After growing up on his family’s backyard banks of Dry Creek and graduating from Edna High School, Callaway entered Plan II at the University of Texas at Austin where he was a member of Phi Eta Sigma honorary scholastic fraternity and Delta Theta Phi law fraternity. At the age of 21 he completed his law degree and passed his bar exam. During that time, Callaway cut in on a dancing couple at the UT Student Union Ballroom to claim his partner for life, his nurturing and compassionate wife Sue. With the advent of World War II he volunteered for the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School and was subsequently accepted into the Counter Intelligence Corps where he served until the end of the war. He then joined his father’s law practice in Edna and continued an active practice, alongside complementary business pursuits, into his eighties. He once stated, “Our office was like the general store in a small town—you could get most anything you needed at one place. In addition to our general law practice we operated an abstract plant, a title insurance company, a casualty insurance agency and also made personal loans on land and automobiles.” 

Callaway was a member of the Edna Presbyterian Church where he was a deacon and an elder. He was a member of the Texas State Bar Association and past president of the Jackson County Bar Association where serving as chairman of the committee approving attorneys for Victoria District Federal Court. As an active Rotarian for over 65 years he served as president, was honored as Rotarian of the Year, and received recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was elected for two terms to the Edna ISD Board of Trustees. In 1956 he was nominated a director of The Jackson County State Bank , holding that position for more than 30 years; upon its acquisition by Victoria Bankshares he was named a Community Director of Victoria Bank and Trust-Edna. He was a charter member and president of the Edna Country Club where he was a frequent golfer until the lure of his land intervened. In 1993 he was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Board of Directors. 

Appreciated for his wisdom and known for his frugality, quick wit and sense of humor, Callaway was the epitome of the old-fashioned country lawyer and gentleman. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and the pursuit of ranching and agricultural interests. He spent hours in his greenhouse making his yard a tropical paradise, and plants he nurtured continue to flourish in the yards of his children and grandchildren. Most of his life he began and ended each day improving and enjoying his country properties. In retirement nothing pleased him more than loading his dog in the truck, alongside his fishing pole and shotgun, and heading to the country to watch the sunrise and engage with the resident alligators. Until her death in 2004 his devoted wife of 62 years, Sue, lovingly accompanied him on his evening sunset trips. As there were seldom enough hours in the day to read his political, business and financial periodicals, communication with family members was frequently conducted from behind The Wall Street Journal. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Edna Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Kris Crawford officiating. Arrangements are with Oaklawn in Edna, 361-782-2221. 

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 East Locust, Victoria, Texas 77901 or Edna Presbyterian Church, 502 Apollo, Edna, Texas 77957.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

John T. Vance Jr.

John T. Vance Jr., born November 19, 1916, of Edna, Texas passed away on September 15, 2003 at the age of 96. He was a former co-owner of City Motors from 1940 to 1965 and a rancher from 1965 to 1990.

He is survived by his wife Marion Brieger Vance of Edna, TX; son, John T. Vance III and wife Elizabeth Vance from Bay City, TX; daughter Judy Vance Westhoff and husband Gus Westhoff from Edna, TX; daughter Betty Vance Ronga and husband Gerald Ronga from Austin, TX; daughter, Mary Lou Vance of Houston, TX; brothers, Callaway S. Vance of Edna, TX; grandchildren Elizabeth Westhoff Simons and husband Milam Travis Simons, Catherine Westhoff, Ann Westhoff, Thomas Murphey, Lucy Murphey, Leigh Vance, Cullen Vance; step-granddaughters, Sara Ronga and Lindsay Ronga; and great-grandson, West Simons.

Preceded in Death by: father, John T. Vance; mother, Lillian Callaway Vance; sister, Mildred Vance Schade; and sister Marie Vance Zipp.

Private funeral services to be held at a later date with the Rev. Dr. Terry Bozarth. Oaklawn Funeral Home 361-782-2221.

Please make all memorials to Edna Presbyterian Church or Donor’s Choice.

Victoria Advocate, Sept. 17, 2003
 

Marion Lucille Brieger Vance

Edna—Marion Lucille Brieger Vance, 94, died on Friday, February 12, 2016. She was born on August 22, 1921, the only child of Lydia Elizabeth Goetz Brieger and Alfred Charles Brieger of Runge, Texas.

Marion graduated from Runge High School and attended Trinity University in San Antonio and Texas State University in San Marcos, graduating with a BA degree in music. She was the choir and band director at Sanderson High School in Sanderson, Texas but was offered a job in Victoria, Texas after the war. One afternoon, as the story goes, a girlfriend asked Marion to accompany her on a drive to Edna. In the meantime, Captain John T. Vance, Jr., and returned from the war in Europe, had finished his engineering degree from the University of Texas, and had established the City Chevrolet Dealership in Edna. He rolled out from under an automobile and spotted Marion Brieger. They were married February 2, 1947. Marion and John T. raised their four children as she was active in the community and the Presbyterian Church, as the youth choir director and the first woman elder. She was also a fifty-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as an officer and president.

John T. died in September 2003, and they are survived by their four children: Judy Vance Westhoff and husband Gus of Edna, Betty Vance Ronga and husband Gerald of Leander, John R. Vance, III and wife Elizabeth of Bay City, and Mary Lou Vance and fiance’ Daniel Rizzo of Houston. They have nine grandchildren: Elizabeth Westhoff Simons and husband Travis, Catherine Westhoff Chessher and husband Reagan, Anna Westhoff Pack and husband Sam, Thomas O. Murphey III, Adelaide L. Murphey, Sara Ronga Trumet, Lindsay Ronga Yeaver and husband Eric, Leigh Vance Banaszak and husband John, and John Cullen Vance. And eight great-grandchildren: West Simons, Kate Simons, Cavern Trumet, Callaway Chessher, Mirabai Ronga, Marion Banaszak, Brieger Pack and Maraea Yeager.

Thank you Mother, for being such a wonderful example for all of us!

The family will have a private “family service” at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Edna Presbyterian Church.

Services are entrusted to Russell Todish of the Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, February 17, 2016
 

Marlin Joseph Vanderhider

Ganado—Marlin Joseph Vanderhider, 83, of Ganado died Thursday following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at First Christian Church of Ganado with the Rev. John Beard, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Ganado Funeral Home.

Mr. Vanderhider was born Jan. 20, 1906, in Taylor. He had been a Jackson county resident since 1925, residing in Ganado since 1943. A retired section laborer for Southern Pacific Railroad, he also was a member of First Christian Church of Ganado.

He is survived by his wife, Lydia Pliva Vanderhider of Ganado; two sisters, Laura Bolander and Dorothy Sturm, both of Edna; a brother, Howard Vanderhider of La Marque; a grandchild and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Vanderhider, in 1957.

Pallbearers will be Alvin Svoboda, John Dittrich, Lukie Sanford, Jose Riojas, Tom Waynick and Raymond Novosad.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, February 10, 1989
 

Miranda Vasquez
April 04, 1990 - August 04, 2020

Miranda Vasquez, 30, of Edna and formerly of Wharton passed away in San Antonio on Tuesday August 4, 2020 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in 2018.  She was born on April 30, 1990 in Herford Texas to Enocenso, Jr. and Rashelle Vasquez.

Miranda graduated from San Benito High school.  She worked as a waitress in Wharton for several years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and children. She was preceded in death by her sister, Melissa Vasquez. 

She is survived by her husband, Pablo Gonzales, Jr., daughters, Jayelyn Gonzales, Jayla Gonzales and Andelina Miranda Gonzales and son, Javery Gonzales, sisters, Raquel Vasquez, Irene Merlos and Martha Rocha, brother, Enocenson Vasquez, Jr., and her parents.

Following cremation, family memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

Wharton Funeral Home
 

Tommy John Vasquez
October 01, 1950 - February 29, 2020

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Trinidad Garcia Vasquez
January 20, 1930 - May 09, 2019

Trinidad Garcia Vasquez, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the age of 89. She was born in Inez, Texas on January 20, 1930, to the late Pedro Garcia and Josefa Cantu Garcia.

Trinidad will always be remembered for her famous homemade tamales, she loved to go play bingo with her friends and spending time with her family. She was also a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Trinidad is survived by her two children, Linda Ann Castro and Richard Vasquez; sister, Delores Garza; grandchildren, Andy Joe Castro, Mario Anthony Soto, Alexis Soto, and Aiden Soto; great-grandchildren, Marlissa Castro, Mariah Castro, Andy Castro Jr., Miranda Castro, Kemara Soto, Markel Soto, Ethan Soto, Elise Soto, Alexandra Martinez, Anthony Comacho, and Gabriel Renteria; great-great-grandchildren, Brycen Palacios and Blaiz Garcia; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents Trinidad is preceded in death by her one sister, Josefa Garcia; brothers, Mingo Garcia, Ignacio Garcia, Emilio Garcia, John Garcia, Melecio Garcia, and Tiofilo Garcia.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 am, on Friday, May 17, 2019, in the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna, Burial following in the Latin American Cemetery of Edna, with Reverend Michael Petering officiating.

Pallbearers will be Larry Holmes, Lee Roy Garza, Cedric Martinez, Larry Hart, Bobby Quintana, and Robert Soto. Honorary Pallbearers are remaining grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Shirley Washington Vaughn

Shirley Washington Vaughn, 65 of Victoria, passed away on March 22, 2021.

She was born in Victoria on October 7, 1955 to the late John Henry Washington and Eunice Washington. Shirley’s biological parents passed away when she was just a child and was truly blessed, at the age of six to be nurtured and deeply loved by her aunt and uncle, known to her as Mama Ella and Papa Frank.

At an early age, Shirley gave her life to Christ and united with Pure Light Baptist Church, Vanderbilt, TX under the pastorate of Pastor T. B. Blake. Later in life, she moved her membership and became an active member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Edna, TX under the leadership of Pastor Garry L. Roberts Sr. Shirley was a devoted youth sponsor with the biggest heart for giving.

After moving to Victoria, Shirley attended Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, but leaving her membership at the church she called home, Shiloh. Until her last days on earth, she embraced her sickness with a smile, making everyone laugh with her comical spirit as she always did. She had a sense of humor with anyone she met.

Shirley never met a stranger and often welcomed many into her home. As one young lady stated, “she was the ‘Community Mother’.”

Shirley graduated from Industrial High in 1975, where she had many friends. She attended Victoria College and graduated as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in 1985 and began her career in 1985 at the Edna Hospital, where she worked for many years. Shirley had a special relationship with her co-workers at Edna hospital where she met her best friend, Youlonda Allen Robinson. The two remained best friends until her death, as Youlonda held her hand until she took her last breath.

Shirley was later employed at DeTar Hospital where she worked until her health failed. During her tenure at DeTar, Shirley was awarded, “Employee of the Year.” Shirley was also a member of the Shades of Color Professional Club.

Shirley was preceded in death by her biological parents, her nurturing parent, Frank and Ella Brown, two sisters Ella B. Washington and Roxy Washington, and one brother James Washington

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Stephanie Vaughn, of Victoria and Stacie Vaughn of Colorado; one son, James (Cindy) Vaughn of Yoakum; three sisters, Eunice (Floyd) Alert of Houston, Lucy Smith of Washington, DC and Alice (Lawrence) Prince of Edna; four brothers, Bobby Washington, John (Pat) Washington, Morris Washington and Tommy Washington all of Houston; six grandchildren, Sahniya Vaughn, Christian Vaughn, Symphony Vaughn, Mia Vaughn, and Asia Vaughn Belk and Senyutavious Gatson and a host of relatives and friends.

The Celebration of Life will be held with a viewing on Friday, April 2, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Heaven’s Gate Funeral Home, 412 N Main St., Victoria, TX. Service will be held on Saturday, April 3, 11:00 AM at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Edna. For Covid safety practices, we will observe social distancing and wearing a face mask is required.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 31, 2021
 

Jacquolyn Venglar

Jacquolyn Marie Venglar of Edna passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2019, at the age of 75. She was born in Edna on March 22, 1935, to the late Lloyd Marshall Chase and Edna Claypool Chase. Jacquolyn was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She worked as a nurse for many years and touched many lives.

Jacquolyn is survived by her daughters, Marie Rocha of Refugio and Mary Edna Cook of West Texas; brother, Lloyd Marshall "Buster" Chase Jr. of Edna; sisters, Malinda Tate of Victoria and Kathie Moore of Waco; grandchildren, Jimmy and Clinton Wright; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Mackenzey and Dalilah.

Jacquolyn was preceded in death by her parents and husband Emil Jerome Venglar.

Visitation was from 5 - 7 p. m., Dec. 27 at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Dec. 28, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery in Inez with the Rev. Johnson officiating.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Wright, Clinton Wright, Jimmy Chase, Alex Alverez, Robert Sparks and Charlie Kucera.

Honorary pallbearers were Sherry Ellison, Donna Tate and the rest of the Southbrooke family.

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

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, December 29, 2010
 

Fermin Verver

Rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p. m. at Artero Funeral Home Chapel for Fermin Verver, who died Friday in a Ganado hospital.

Services will be held Monday morning. The body will be taken to Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, where services will be held at 9 a. m., with the Rev. V. J. Bily officiating.

Burial will be in Ganado City Cemetery.

Victoria Advocate, August 23, 1964
 

Lilia D. VerVer
March 25, 1927 ~ October 9, 2024

Lilia D. VerVer, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  She was born on March 25, 1927, to Fermin and Otilia VerVer.  She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Pablo VerVer, Indalecio VerVer, Francisco VerVer and Paulino Dovalina VerVer; and sisters Macaria Alanis, Andrea Alvarez, Maclovia De La Garza, & Asusena VerVer Martinez.  Visitation will begin at 9:00am Tuesday October 15, 2024, at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, Texas with a rosary being recited at 9:30am.  A funeral mass will start at 10:00am with Father Greg Korenek officiating.  Interment to follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Miguel Martinez, John Antonio Gonzales, Don Allen VerVer, Joe Mario Martinez, Fermin VerVer, Frank H. VerVer, Jesse Ballin Jr., Fermin VerVer Jr., Daniel Ray Rodriguez, Steve Basco and LeRoy Lopez. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Lennon Jr., Matthew VerVer, Jesse Ballin Sr., Elijah Ballin, Arnold V. Garza Jr., Alexander V. Garza, Tony Blanton, Hector Cuellar, Daniel Rodriguez, Francisco VerVer, William Gerami, Deric Martinez, Charles Morton, Juan Ricando Garza III and Anton Rodriguez. Services are entrusted to the Todish family of Ganado Funeral Home.

Slavik Funeral Home
 

Paulino Dovalina Verver
September 02, 1931 - July 14, 2014

Paulino “Weno” Dovalina Verver, of Edna, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at the age of 82. He was born in Palacios, Texas, on September 2, 1931, to the late Fermin and Otilia Dovalina Verver. 

Paulino worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years from where he retired. Paulino was very proud to serve in the Korean War before his honorable discharge. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend who will be dearly missed. Paulino is survived by his 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; nephew, Fermin Verver and wife Susie of Victoria and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Paulino is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Macaria Alanis, Andrea Alvarez, and Maclovia De La Garza; and brothers, Pablo Verver, Indalecio Verver and Francisco Dovalina Verver. 

Visitation will be Friday, July 18, 2014, 5-7 pm, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Reverend Michael Lyons will be officiating. 

Pallbearers will be Joe Verver, Margarito Verver, Fermin Verver, Steve Basco, Mario Martinez, Don Verver, Jessie Ballin, Jr. and John Anthony Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers are Miguel Martinez, Jessie Ballin, Sr., Francisco Verver, Jr., Fermin Verver, Jr. and Frank Verver.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Mrs. Laura Vess

Refugio, Oct. 13—Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Ida Vess, 72, will be held at 10:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at the Starbuck-Toland Funeral Home.

A resident of Refugio for 15 years, Mrs. Vess died Sunday afternoon in a hospital here.

She is survived by her husband, U. S. Vess of Refugio; one son, James W. Vess, Arlington; two daughters, Mrs. W. F. Billings, Dallas, and Mrs. Gordon Klitzke, Refugio; and five grandchildren.

W. J. Sparck, minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Corpus Christi, will conduct the funeral. Burial will be at 3:30 p. m. Tuesday in the Edna Cemetery under the of Starbuck-Toland Funeral Home.

Pall bearers will be T. J. Bates, Orlan Reed, J. C. Cabiniss and W. O. Ficklin.

Victoria Advocate, October 13, 1952
 

Ulysses Vess

Edna—Graveside services will be held for Ulysses S. Vess, 86, of Whitewright at 11 a. m. Friday in Edna Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Russell Moon officiating.

Burial will be under direction of the Jackson County Funeral Service, with Edna Masonic Lodge 767 in charge of graveside rites.

Mr. Ves was born in Tennessee Oct. 28, 1890, and was a retired machinist. He lived in Edna many years, then moved to Refugio. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 190 of Refugio, and was a 50 year Mason and also held the 50 year member American Legion pin. He died Tuesday in a Whiteright rest home.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William Billings of Richardson and Mrs. Gordon Klitzke of Corpus Christi; a son, James W. Vess of De Soto; four brothers, Albert and Chester of Victoria, Herbert of Houston and James of Norfolk, Va.; and by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, December 24, 1976.
 

Fannie L. Vibrock

Edna—Fannie Lee Vibrock, 80, of Edna, died Saturday, July 15, 2000.

She was born Dec. 18, 1919, in Houston, Miss., to the late Daniel Robert and Eliza Caroline Evans. She was a homemaker and a member of Robison St. Church of Christ in Edna.

Survivors: daughter, Patricia Cash of Westpoint, Miss.; sons, David Vibrock of McComb, Miss. and Randy Vibrock of Columbus, Miss.; sisters, Laura Lawson of Collieville, Tenn. and Alice Sawson of Westpoint, Miss.; brothers, Felion Huggman of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Walter Huffman of Prairie, Miss. and Joseph Huffman of Tennessee; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Lewis Milburn Vibrock.

Services were at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Robison St. Church of Christ, with Boyd Jennings, Stan Adams, Jerry King and Arden Lawrence officiating.

Burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Randy Vibrock Jr., Rocky Vibrock, Johnny Sample, Steve Wilson, Jeremy Wilson and James Hurt.

Honorary pallbearers: James Cash, Cecil Swindol, Britt Johnson, Gary Carter III, Andrew Carter, Gary Carter Jr., Melvin Swindol and Jerry Johnson.

Victoria Advocate, July 19, 2000
 

Joan A. Vibrock

Edna—Joan Ann Vibrock, 62, of Edna, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004.

She was born Aug. 28, 1941, in La Grange, to the late Paul and Ella Futschik Janda. She was a homemaker.

Survivors: husband, Larry Vibrock; daughters, Tina Vibrock and Rebecca Manzanalez, both of Edna; sisters, Barbara Rutledge of Hallettsville and Paulette Slatter of De Soto; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 10 a. m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, Tony Williams officiating. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, January 12, 2004
 

Larry Leon Vibrock

Edna—Larry Leon Vibrock, 67, of Edna, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Victoria. He was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Ganado. He was a retired mechanic.

He is survived by his mother, Mollie Dollery Vibrock Gamble of Edna; daughters, Rebecca Manzanalez of Edna and Tina Vibrock of Edna; sister, Charlotte Cooksey of Mansfield; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lelton Clay Vibrcok and his wife, JoAnn Janda Vibrock.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Slavik Funeral Chapel, the Rev. George Tompkins officiating.

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

Victoria Advocate, May 19, 2010
 

Lelton Clay Vibrock

Lake Jackson—Lelton Clay Vibrock, 74, of Lake Jackson died Tuesday, March 30, 1993.

Survivors include: daughter; son, Larry Vibrock of Edna; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services: 2 p. m. Friday at Memory Gardens of Edna cemetery.

Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Lake Jackson, (409) 233-5244.

Victoria Advocate, April 1, 1993
 

Lewis Vibrock

Edna—Lewis Milburn Vibrock, 80, of Edna, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 1990, at 5:50 p. m. in a Victoria hospital after a sudden illness.

Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Slavik Funeral Home chapel in Edna with Jerald King and Stan Adams officiating.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

He was born May 26, 1910, in Fayette County, to the late Louis Otto and Omie Elizabeth Holstein Vibrock. He resided in Jackson County for 70 years and was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Edna and a veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II.

Surviving are his wife, Fannie Huffman Vibrock of Edna; two daughters, Pat Cash of West Point, Miss. and Marlene Taylor of Angleton; two sons, David Vibrock of McComb, Miss. and Randy Vibrock of West Point, Miss.; a brother, Lelton Vibrock of Lake Jackson; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, December 8, 1990
 

Services Set Today For L. O. Vibrock, 72, Well-known Farmer

Funeral services were to be held at 2 p. m. today at Slavik Chapel for Louis Otto Vibrock, 72, well-known farmer of the Cordele community. Rev. Frank Holland of the Victoria Baptist Church was to officiate, with burial in the Edna Cemetery.

Mr. Vibrock was born June 29, 1886 in Fayette County, and moved to Jackson County in 1919. He passed away April 28 at his residence on the Cordele Road, following an illness of three years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Oma Isabel Vibrock of the above address; two sons, Lewis and Lelton, both of Edna; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, William of Marline and Henry of Tague, and two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Gilliam of LaGrange and Mrs. Emma Crepon of Giddings.

Edna Herald, April 30, 1959
 

Omie Vibrock
Services Held for Mrs. Vibrock, 76, Longtime Resident

Funeral services for Mrs. Omie Vibrock, 76, were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Home, with Rev. Ralph Jones of Austin officiating. Interment was in Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Stonewall Jackson, Leroy Holstein, Tom Henry Braddock, Leroy Anderson, Levie Quinn and Clarence Crisp.

Mrs. Vibrock was born Sept. 13, 1886 in Fayette County, and had lived in this county since 1919. A member of the Baptist Church, she passed away Sunday in a Freeport hospital.

She is survived by two sons, L. M. Vibrock of Edna and L. C. Vibrock of Lake Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Creppon of Edna, and Lula Henderson of Victoria, and a brother, Dewey Holstein of Victoria; also five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Edna Herald, May 23, 1963
 

Tina Gay Vibrock
March 11, 1964 - April 11, 2022

Tina Gay Vibrock, of Beeville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2022 at the age of 58. She was born in Freeport, Texas on March 11, 1964, to the late Larry Leon Vibrock and JoAnn Janda Vibrock.

Tina was a caring, strong, courageous woman. Despite many challenges, she lived her life with a smile on her face. Tina was a loving sister and aunt who will be dearly missed.

Tina is survived by her sister Rebecca Holmes; her niece, Jade Manzanalez Chandler (Caleb); nephew, Dallas Manzanalez (Emily); great-nieces, Kinsley and Clementine; great-nephew, Kacen; and brother-in-law, Gabriel Manzanalez.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry and JoAnn Vibrock.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas.

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

www.oaklawnfhednatx.com

Oaklawn Funeral Home
 

Douglas J. Vickers

Edna—Douglas John Vickers, 59, of Vickers died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1994.

He was born Jan. 18, 1935, in Harlingen to Nina Christine Spain Itz of La Feria and the late John Douglas Vickers. He was retired from Central Power and Light Co. after 25 years. He owned and operated Arnold Hardware and most recently was associated with City Motors as a car salesman. He married the former Jane Gillespie on Dec. 24, 1990, in Edna. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church and the VFW Post in Ganado. He was a Veteran from 1953-55 in the Korean Conflict. He was a former member of Edna Hospital Board and a former chief Elder and treasurer of St. Paul Lutheran Church and also a member of VFW Post No. 3497 in Ganado.

Survivors: wife; daughters, Kathleen Atencio of Tomball, Tricia Vickers of Clute; stepdaughters, Monique Ahlers of Portland and Theresa Bourasso of Corpus Christi; sons, Mark Vickers of Round Rock and Matthew Vickers of Schulenburg; stepsons, Mark Burasso and Ronald Burasso, both of Corpus Christi; brothers; Allen Ray Itz of San Antonio and Richard Scott Itz of Victoria; and 11 grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a. .m. Saturday, Slaivk Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Lewis Wunderlich officiating.

Burial: Red Bluff Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Memorials: donor’s choice.

Victoria Advocate, Victoria, October 14, 1994
 

Jeremy Bruce Vickery

EDNA - Jeremy Bruce Vickery, of Edna, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the age of 35. He was born in Port Lavaca, Texas, on January 3, 1978, to John Raymond and Cynthia Ann Whitt Vickery of Edna.

Jeremy was a loving son, husband and father and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Jeremy is survived by his parents; wife, Nicole Pipkin Vickery; sons, Draven Michael Vickery and Mason Walker Vickery; daughter, Jordan Ann Vickery, all of Edna; brother, John Madison Vickery of Edna; sisters, Zona Margert Jones of Ganado, Samantha Kay Vickery of Edna, Annie Marie Vickery; grandmother, Genell Whitt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Tina Ann Vickery and brother, John Raymond Vickery.

Burial in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, December 2, 2013, 5 - 7 pm at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Reverend Mike Yancy will be officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Corky Vickery, Farley Whitt, Juergen Adcock, Tommy Vickery, Hoss Whitt and Thomas Whitt.

Honorary pallbearers are Michael Vickery, Billy Jones, John Vickery, Bill Mercer, Michael Mercer and all employees at Mercer Construction.

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

Victoria Advocate, December 1, 2013
 

Jimmy Madison Vickery
February 17, 1946 - June 9, 2021

Jimmy Madison Vickery of Edna, Texas has left this great earth to finally go home to be with his God on the 9th day of June 2021.  Jimmy, also known as Jim or Tito, was born on February 17, 1946, in Beeville, Texas to John and Bertha Vickery of Kennedy, Texas. 

Jim was well known for many years, working as a self-employed welder. The quality of his work made him a much-respected businessman in the welding industry. He easily made many friends and acquaintances in the oilfield and was a man of his word.  There wasn’t anyone that he wouldn’t help when needed.  Jim was known for always telling a new joke and had quite the sense of humor. No matter the circumstance, he could always make anyone laugh with his jokes. Jim was an avid golfer and loved to dance. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Jim leaves behind a faithful, loving wife, and best friend, Bernadette Vickery of Edna; sons, Steven Douglas Vickery and wife Jodi of Topeka, Kansas, Jimmy Wayne Vickery of San Saba, Texas, Keith Shimek and wife Michelle, of Sweet Home, Texas, and Robert “Rob” Shimek, Jr. of Port O’Connor, Texas; daughters, Monica Turk and husband Johnny of Sweet Home, Texas, and Victoria Thomas and husband Clifford of Victoria, Texas; two brothers, Richard Vickery and wife Patricia of Edna, Texas and William “Melvin” Vickery of Padre Island, Texas; step-sisters, Sylvia Black and husband William of Cleburne, Texas, Nancy Lozo and husband Rick of Mathis, Texas, Judy Miller and husband Stephen of Beeville, Texas; and step-brother Jasper Walker and wife Janine of Grand Prairie, Texas.

Jim is also survived by grandchildren, Caleb Vickery of George West, Texas, Holden and Maddie Vickery of Topecka Kansas, Braycie Vickery and Braydee Vickery, and Bailee Franks of San Saba, Texas, Sabra Vickery Gonzales, Nakaya Neal, Joshua Vickery of Austin, Texas, Nodin Vickery of Luling, Texas, Logan,Kaydence, Eylin, and Brynn Turk of Sweet Home Texas, Olivia Shimek, and Dylan, Jayden, and Naveah Thomas of Victoria, Texas, Ainsley and Ace Shimek of Sweet Home, Texas, and Ava Shimek of Yoakum, Texas, and six great-grandchildren.

Jim is preceded in death by an infant daughter; his parents, John and Bertha Vickery; brothers, John E. Vickery, Gerald D. Vickery, Billy R.. Vickery, Larry D. Vickery, and baby brother Vickery.

Pallbearers will be Robert Shimek, Keith Shimek, Steven Vickery, Johnny Turk, Clifford Thomas, Cpl. Timothy Bates, Sheriff Roy Boyd, Steven Brown, Sgt. Dale Kolar, Bowen Malek, Deputy Jeremy Marshall, Christopher Stapp, Detective Jason Stone, Cptn. Charles Williamson, Bryan Knief, and Robert Chastain

Honorary Pallbearers will be the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office.

Bernadette and Jim were married May 3rd, 2007. They lived an incredibly happy life surrounded by friends and family.  The most touching symbol of their love was when he received the gift of life; a new kidney, a perfect match, donated by her.  He would always tell people that Bernadette was like his American Express card, he could not leave home without her.

Visitation service will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 10:00 am, also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Harold Fowler will be officiating.

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

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

John Madison Vickery
September 15, 1970 ~ May 15, 2020

John Madison Vickery, 49 of Edna, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. John was born on September 15, 1970 in Robstown, Texas to John and Cynthia Vickery. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 5:pm to 6:pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel, There will be a Private Family Graveside Service at a later date.

John is survived by his parents; John and Cynthia Vickery, his sisters; Samantha Boyce and Zona Jones. He is preceded in death by his brother Jeremy Vickery.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen Street, Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.

Slavik Funeral Home
 

Kenneth Vincik

Edna—Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a. m. Sunday from the La Salle Catholic Church for Kenneth Wayne Vincik, 18, of Edna who died Thursday night when his car left Highway 111 north of town and crashed into a tree.

Slavik funeral home is in charge of arrangements. The body will lie in state at the church from 9:15 a. m. until services. Burial will be in the La Salle Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roger and Scott Stewart, Jerry Paul Rozsypal, Nick Prochaska, Billy Vincik and David Robertson.

Kenneth, who was a freshman student and member of the ROTC at Texas A&M University, was born June 9, 1955, at Ganado. He was an honor graduate last May from Industrial High School, where he participated in football, the Future Farmers and other activities. He was a member of the St. Theresa Catholic Church of La Salle.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph R. Vincik of Edna; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dietzel of Victoria; four sisters, Marilyn Vincik of Edna, Kathy Vincik of College Station, Mrs. E. J. (Carol) Brasseux of Houston, and Sister Marjorie Vincik of San Antonio; and two brothers, W. J. and John Vincik of Edna.

Victoria Advocate, November 24 & 25, 1973
 

Pauline Joyce Vincik
December 16, 1926 - October 30, 2020

Pauline Joyce Vincik, passed away on October 30, 2020 surrounded by family members. She was 93 years old. She was born in rural Goliad County, Texas on December 16, 1926, to Walter and Lena Abrameit Dietzel. She attended the rural school in Coletoville, Texas and Patti Welder in Victoria, Texas. She was active member of Martin Luther Lutheran church in Coletoville while growing up. Upon her marriage to Adolph Roy Vincik, she joined the Catholic Church. She and her husband were founding members of St. Theresa Catholic Church in La Salle, Texas. She was a member of the St. Theresa Altar Society, was a member of the quilting group and worked the parish picnics. She was honored as the Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Mother of the Year in the 70’s.

As she was raising her children, she supported her husband in his farming and ranching, running for equipment parts, hauling cotton to gins, etc. She took pride in her large garden and flower beds. She was also involved in her children’s school activities and 4-H. She served many years as an adult 4-H leader. When her husband purchased Jackson County Equipment Company, she assisted as his office manager.

When they both retired, they enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and going to the casinos in Lake Charles, LA. She spent her time cooking, baking homemade bread, quilting, embroidering, reading, and communicating with friends on the phone. Her family treasures her quilts and embroidered pillowcases. During the last four years of her husband’s life, she cared for him tirelessly.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Adolph Vincik, her sons, Kenneth Vincik and Dennis Vincik, baby Vincik and her daughter Marilyn Mascsak and her grandson, Wesly Vincik.

She is survived by her children: Sister Marjorie Vincik, S.S.C.J., Carol Brasseaux, Kathy (Steve) Hill, John (Lisa) Vincik and W.J. (Linda) Vincik. She is survived by her 10 grandchildren: Monica Camille, Jaclyn Dugas, Michael Hill, Lance Hill, Jennifer Brantley, Thomas Vincik, Casey Vincik, Dennis Vincik, Shelly Kraatz, and Margaret Mascsak. She is also survived by 18 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2020, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Masses will be held on a later date. Masks will be required.

Pallbearers will be Arlan Kraatz, Mike Hill, Lance Hill, Thomas Vincik, Casey Vincik, and Dennis Vincik.

Memorials may be made to St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery (PO Box 337, Vanderbilt, Texas 77991)

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Wesly John Vincik

Wesly John Vincik, 37 of Austin Texas passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2020. He was born to John and Lisa Vincik of Edna, Texas on March 7, 1983. He is survived by his parents; the love of his life, Siiri Marquardt; one brother, Thomas Vincik and his wife Valerie; a nephew Reid Vincik; two nieces Avery and Leah Vincik and paternal grandmother, Pauline Vincik. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Euva Eager; paternal grandfather, Adolph Vincik; as well as his favorite uncle, Bradley Prukop known to Wes as Uncle BB. Wes grew up on the family farm where he spent most of his summers driving a tractor or grain truck during harvest. He graduated from Industrial High School in Vanderbilt, Texas in 2001. After high school, Wes set out to conquer the world, small town life just wasn’t for him! He attended The University of Texas in Austin and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2005. While attending UT, he spent his summers working with YouthWorks Mission Trips, where he traveled to places such as Juarez Mexico, Honduras, West Virginia, and Washington DC just to name a few. As much as he loved working with YouthWorks, the summer mission trips had an added bonus of being away from the farm during summer harvest. His next adventure took him to Dallas, Texas where he attended Dallas Theological Seminary and graduated with a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling in 2008. He begrudgingly moved back to the farm after graduation. Not long after, he headed back to the place he loved and called home, Austin. He lived there happily until his untimely exit from this world. Wes’ work career started off at CARY: Counsel for At Risk Youth, a program that was implemented in middle schools for at risk youth in Austin Independent School District (AISD). From there he went to work for AISD running one of their afterschool programs for disadvantaged children. Leaving AISD he worked at Sun Power Solar and also dabbled in solar panel sales. In December 2018, Wes found his way to Software Advice where he found an amazing work family that loved sharing memes and work happy hours as much as he did. Wes worked there until the time of his death. When Wes conquered a problem, task or career goal, he always moved forward looking for his next challenge. In his spare time he enjoyed playing on adult basketball teams, kickball teams, biking, throwing axes and also ran a 10K. He visited and critiqued as many of Austin’s local bars and restaurants as he could. He thrived to Keep Austin Weird! He enjoyed beating everyone at Words with Friends and Song Pop. Ironically, his love for all music came from the dreaded summers he spent on the tractor for 14 hours a day with only a radio as company. In June of 2017, Wes found his forever partner and the love of his life, Siiri Marquardt! The two of them loved to travel together, they would point at a place on the map and say, let’s go! They visited Colombia, Belize and multiple US states. Siiri’s fur baby, Ollie and Wes became fast friends. So much so that Ollie was at Wes’ side until the very end. Siiri and Wes had recently added a new member to their family, Maisie, a four-legged ball of fur. The last 3 years of Wes’ life spent with Siiri and their fur-babies were the happiest years of his life. Even though Wes’ life was cut short, he lived more life in 37 years than most of us ever will. Wes will be greatly missed by everyone who’s life he has impacted but his memories will live on with us forever.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 9:00 AM until Noon at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. A private family service will be held. For your safety, CDC guidelines will be followed with social distancing and limitation of visitors in the chapel. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Rosewood Funeral Chapels
 

A. G. Virden, Father of Mrs. O. D. Feland, Dies AT Edna Home

Last Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. L. Holloway, who resides a few miles west of town, Alexander G. Virden passed on to that reward awaiting those who live in the Lord. Death was not altogether unexpected as his health had been poor for some time. The funeral was held Monday afternoon in the Edna Cemetery where a large concourse of relatives and friends gathered to pay to the deceased their last token of love and esteem. Rev. Walter Dibrell of the Methodist Church and Rev. W. B. Perritt of the Baptist Church conducted the services at the Holloway home. The pallbearers were N. V. Horne, J. W. Pollard, A Snyder, B. O. Lawrence, C. S. Simons and Roy Putnam.

Mr. Virden was born in Barnesville, Ga., June 24, 1864, where he resided until he was grown and married. He married Miss Martha Ann Swann at Barnesville, December 2, 1869. The young couple moved from Georgia to Texas in 1871, locating in Bell County. In 1894 they moved to Jackson County. He joined the Baptist Church many years ago, and had served that church as a deacon for several years. Mr. Virden was a quiet, unassuming man, and was universally loved and esteemed.

He was the father of eleven children, seven of whom are now living. He is also mourned by 19 grandchildren. The living children are: Mesdames, Stella Rogers, Houston; S. L. Holloway, Edna; Edd. Smith, Beaumont; O. D. Feland, Victoria; T. H. Mabry, Beaumont, Dumas Hartt, McNary, Ariz,., and T. B. Virden, Donna. To these the Herald extends heartfelt sympathy.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Stella Rogers, Houston, Mrs. O. D. Feland and family , Victoria, Mrs. Edd. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Smith of Beaumont, and Arthur Holloway of Bay City.

Victoria Advocate, September 26, 1926
 

Estelle D. Volkmer

Estelle Davenport Volkmer, 83, of Victoria died Monday, Sept. 25, 1995.

She was born Feb. 3, 1912, in Ganado to the late William B. and Alma E. Hester Davenport. She married the late Fredrick Paul Volkmer in 1945 in Galveston. Mrs. Volkmer was a homemaker.

Survivors: daughters, Norma Blake of League City and Patricia Allen of Oakland, Calif., and two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: sisters, Ruth Kempt on Sept. 5, 1995 and Hester Davenport.

Graveside services will be at 4 p. m. today at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, the Rev. Nancy White officiating.

Arrangements are by Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, (800) 214-2152.

Memorials: Research to Prevent Blindness, 645 Madison Ave., New York, N. Y., the zip code is available at the funeral home.

Victoria Advocate, September 27, 1995
 

Frank E. Volkmer

Edna—Frank Edwin “Chunky” Volkmer, 76, of Edna, died Saturday, May 25, 2002.

He was born Aug. 31, 1925, in Edna, to the late Frank Joe Volkmer and Alice Mae Belcher. He was a retired music teacher for Edna and CalAllen School District. He was a rancher and member of the First Baptist Church in Edna.

Survivors: sisters, Ruth “Suzy” Marie Stephenson of Edna and Betty Ann Willis of Gloucester, N. C.; brother, Warren Volkmer; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be 9 a. m. today at the First Baptist Church in Edna, with Jim Gilbert officiating.

Burial will be a Memory Gardens Cemetery, Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.

Pallbearers: Jim Toney, Chip Willis, Matthew Volkmer, Stephen Toney, Michael Toney and J. Bryce Dugger.

Honorary Pallbearers: Deacons of First Baptist Church.

Memorials: American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church, Chunky Volkmer Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 417, Edna, Texas 77957. 361-782-2470.

Victoria Advocate, May 28, 2002
 

Frank Joe Volkmer, Tax Assessor, Buried Sunday

Funeral services for Frank Joe Volkmer, 68, a native of Edna who had been field assessor for the Jackson County tax office since 1947, were held Sunday at 4 p. m. at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim Franklin officiating.

Burial was in Edna Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Claudius Branch, C. Ray Roberts, James Garner, E. H. Seidel, John Valigura and Lewis Watson.

Mr. Volkmer was born Jan. 31, 1896 in Edna and lived here all his life, and was a rancher as well as field tax assessor. He was a veteran of World War I. He died August 21 in the hospital of Ganado.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Volkmer of Edna, two sons, Warren and Frank Jr., both of Edna, two daughters, Mrs. Susie Stephenson of Dallas and Mrs. Giles Willis Jr. of Honolulu, Hawaii; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Upchurch and Mrs. Louise Grindt, both of Edna; one brother, Fredrick of Victoria; and by six grandchildren.

Edna Herald, August 27, 1964
 

Frederick P. Volkmer

Frederick P. “Fritz” Volkmer, 45, of Victoria, formerly of Edna, died in Victoria Thursday, Jan. 2, 1992, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Sept. 27, 1907, in Edna to the late Joseph and Agnes Teuber Volkmer. He was self-employed and operated the Launderwell Laundry in Victoria in the 1950s.

Mr. Volmer attended Rice University and received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He attended Edna High School and was a member of the first Edna Cowboys football team. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II.

Survivors: wife, Estelle Davenport Volkmer, daughter, Patricia Allen of Oakland, Calif., and Norma Blake of League City; sisters, Anna Volkmer Upchurch and Louise Volkmer Grindt, both of Edna; and a grandchild.

Visitation 11 a. m. – noon Friday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel in Edna.

Rosary 9:30 a. m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna.

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

Burial in Memory Gardens of Edna, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Warren, Frank and Robert Volkmer, Patrick and Bill Allen and Tom Blake.

Memorials: Research to Prevent Blindness, 598 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. 10022

Victoria Advocate, January 3, 1992
 

Joseph Volkmer, 63, Native of County, Is Buried Today

Funeral services were held at St. Agnes Catholic Church at 10 a. m. today for Joseph Frank Volkmer, 63, a native of Jackson County.

Rev. Stanley Petru of St. Agnes officiated. Rosary was recited Wednesday at 8 p. m. at Slavik Chapel. Interment was in Edna Cemetery, under direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

Mr. Volkmer, a well-known retired baker, was born March 15, 1900 in Jackson County. He passed away August 20 in a Houston hospital, following a long illness. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church here.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Volkmer of Edna, three daughters, Vivian Chase of Edna, Billie Jo Batterton of Houston, and Carolyn Marak of Pasadena; two brothers, Frank of Edna and Frederick of Victoria; two sisters, Louise Girndt of Edna and Anna Upchurch of Edna; and by six grandchildren.

Edna Herald, August 22, 1963
 

Martha E. Volkmer

Edna—Funeral services for Martha Elizabeth Volkmer, 75, of Edna, who died at a private residence here Monday night after a long illness, will be held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday at the Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

The Rev. Curtis Robinson will officiate. He will be assisted by Joe McClanahan. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna.

Pallbearers will be Hollis Aaron, Jimmy Chase, Jimmy Curlee, Everett Alexander, Bill Gerald and Tom York.

Mrs. Volkmer was born to the late C. W. and Eleena Belcher of Edna Aug. 4, 1907, in Victoria. She was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church of Edna.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Vivian Tate of Shreveport, La., Mrs. Billie Batterton of Austin and Mrs. Carolyn Marak of Edna; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Volkmer and Mrs. Odell Munson of Edna; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, July 13, 1983
 

Vera Idella “Patsy” Volkmer

Vera Idella “Patsy” Curlee Volkmer, 80, of Edna, peacefully left this life to be with the Lord on September 4, 2006. She was born in Edna on November 9, 1925, to the late John Calvin Curlee and Mary Louise “Maizie” Gerald Curlee. Patsy was a homemaker and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Edna.

Patsy proudly claimed being a member of the “original coffee club” for coffee and conversation at Faires Drug Store; upon the closing of Faires Drug store everyone made their way to Whataburger and McDonald’s. Patsy never met a stranger and therefore made many friends.

Patsy is survived by her loving husband, Warren Howard Volkmer; daughters, Kathy Dugger and Luanne Kucera both of Edna; son, Robert Volkmer of Edna; sister, Alice Hamilton; step-sisters, Marilynn Craeger and Millie Wolvin; brother, Jimmy Ray Roberts; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her stepfather, Chester Ray Roberts.

Patsy loved the Lord and she enjoyed life. Her gracious nature and hospitable attitude made everyone around her feel at home. Patsy told her family that she was ready to go home to Heaven. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. All who knew her will miss her.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P. M. on Thursday, September 7, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Edna, Rev. Danny Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Bruce Hamilton, Jerry Hamilton, Chipper Willis, J. Bruce Dugger, Trenton Kucera and Matthew Volkmer.

Honorary pallbearers: Luther Hamilton, Jr., Giles Willis II, Jim Toney, Johnny Dugger, Lance Koop, Chris Cavazos, Aaron Maxwell and all her friends from the coffee club.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Chunky Volkmer Scholarship Fund at First Baptist Church or a charity or organization of the donor’s choice.

Oaklawn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, September 6, 2006
 

Warren Howard Volkmer

Edna—Warren Howard Volkmer, 87, of Edna, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 1, 2008. He was born on Nov. 18, 1920, in Edna, to the late Frank Joseph and Alice Belcher Volkmer.

Warren was a devoted family man. He loved his family; spending time with his children and grandchildren and was one of his favorite pastimes. His hobbies were woodworking, ranching and taking care of his lawn. Warren was a 37-year employee of Mobile Oil and a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Edna.

Warren is survived by his daughters, Luanne Kucera of Del Rio, Kathy Dugger and husband Johnny of Edna; son, Robert Volkmer and wife Rose of Edna; and sisters, Ruth “Susie” Marie Stephenson of Dallas, Betty Ann Willis of Edna. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Melissa Koop, Kelly Maxwell, J. Bryce Dugger, Stacy Cavazos, Trenton Kucera, Melissa Werts, Matthew Volkmer and Anna Volkmer and nine great-grandchildren.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patsy Volkmer, and brother, Frank “Chunky” Edwin Volkmer.

Visitation will be from 12-2 p. m. today in the Oaklawn Funeral Home chapel, followed by a graveside service at 4 p. m. in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Reeves will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Hamilton, Bruce Hamilton, J. Bryce Dugger, Trenton Kucera, Matthew Volkmer and Chip Wilis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Avenue, Victoria, Texas 77901, or the Chunky Volkmer Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o First Baptist Church, 309 Cottonwood, Edna, Texas 77957.

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

Victoria Advocate, February 8, 2008
 

John E. “Jack” Vontsteen
Vontsteen Rites Are Held in Edna

Rites were held at the First Baptist Church in Edna Saturday, at 2:30 p. m. for John E. “Jack” Vontsteen, 51, a former resident of Houston, who died at his home in Port Arthur Thursday. Rev. Carl J. Schlomach officiated and burial was in the Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Laurance Mosher, W. F. Tanner, E. W. Coward, E. W. Meador Jr., John T. Finster and Floyd Underwood. The Slavik Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Mr. Vontsteen was born in Hague, Holland, Oct. 19, 1901. He had resided in Texas for 20 years. He was a dredge boat operator.

Among the survivors are a son, Skippy Vontsteen of Edna.

Edna Herald, September 24, 1953