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Mr. J. V. Doubek Died At Bryan Yesterday The death of Mr. J. V. Doubek, father of Messrs. O. J. and V. H. Doubek of this city, occurred at his home at Bryan yesterday morning at 11:10 o'clock after a painful illness lasting 10 days. However, he had been failing for some time. Chronic dysentery combined with general senility was the cause of his death. Decedent was aged 72 years, 6 months and 15 days, having been born on January 9th, 1843. He was a member of the Catholic Church and also the Knights of Pythias fraternity. Surviving him are his two sons, O. J. and V. H. Doubek, prominent residents of Bay City; his wife, who at the time of her husband's death was visiting at Los Angeles, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. F. R. Moore of Victoria, and Mrs. Olga May Moore of Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. O. J. Doubek was present at the bedside when his father died. The remains reached Bay City at 2:30 this afternoon over the S. P. Railway, and the funeral procession formed at the depot immediately after the arrival of the train and the body was conveyed to Cedarvale Cemetery where the interment took place this afternoon in the presence of a large number of the friends of the family in this city. Rev. John Sloan, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, conducted the obsequies. Daily Tribune, July 27, 1915 Death of an Old Citizen The death at Bryan Tuesday of Mr. J. V. Doubek, at his home in that city removes one of the older adopted sons of Texas. Born at Prague, Austria, on January 9th, 1813, he sought the glories of America in his early manhood, landing here in 1869. In 1886 he made Belton his home, and in later years when his children were grown and scattered he often visited them, and in that way was often a visitor to his sons in this county, where he formed many acquaintances and some strong friendships among the older residents. Of late months he has made headquarters at Bryan, as a traveling man, while his wife was on a visit to a daughter, Mrs. Olga May Moore, in Los Angeles, Cal., beside whom there are surviving him, two sons, O. J. and V. H. Doubek of Bay City, and another daughter, Mrs. F. R. Moore, of Victoria. Mr. O. J. Doubek reached his bedside at Bryan before his death, and his remains were brought to Bay City for interment. The 2:30 S. P. train Wednesday was met at the depot by a large number of friends of the family who formed the funeral procession to the cemetery. Rev. John Sloan conducted the service at the Grave. Deceased was of Catholic faith, and a long time member of the Knights of Pythias. Matagorda News and Midcoast Farmer, July 30, 1915
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Annie Doubek Mrs. Annie Doubek Mrs. Annie Doubek, age 89 years, 6 months 15 days, died Saturday at 11 a. .m. at the family residence in the eastern part of the city. Mrs. Doubek is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Olga Moore of Bay City and Mrs. Frank Moore of Newgulf, two sons, Mr. O. J. Doubek and Mr. V. H. Doubek of Bay City. Funeral services were held Sunday at 11 a. m., at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Rev. George Elmendorf of the Holy Catholic Church officiating. The active pallbearers were: Roland Rugeley, Eugene Luna, J. C. Lewis, George Serrill, L. Burkhart and Esker McDonald. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Bros. Daily Tribune, September 26, 1938
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Vendelin Henry Doubek, 98, of Bay City, died at Matagorda House May 25. He was a long time resident of Bay City and was retired from Texas Gulf Sulphur So. in 1953. Survivors include; daughter Sophia Burkhart of Bay City; grandchildren, Kent Burkhart of Atlanta, Anthony S. Doubek of San Diego, Calif. and Cynthia Whitley of Wharton, five grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted May 27 at 11 a. m. with Father Charles Sonnier of Holy Cross Catholic Church and Rev. Milton E. McWilliams of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, May 28?, 1980
Alma Doubek A pioneer of Matagorda County and the State of Texas died Sunday in her home following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Alma Austin Doubek, 88, of Bay City was a life-long resident of Matagorda County after her parents' ancestors came to Texas when it was still a republic. She was a third cousin of Stephen F. Austin on her mother's side. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin of Bay City and married V. H. Doubek in 1907 in St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Bay City. They raised two children in Bay City, Ted Doubek and Mrs. Larry (Sophie) Burkhart, who gave them three grandchildren, Cindy and Anthony Doubek and Kent Burkhart. Mrs. Doubek was born in Matagorda and Matagorda County has always been her home. Her husband was born in Little Rock, Ark., and came to Matagorda County while still a young man. From 1919-1950 he was employed by Texas Gulf Sulphur and retired in 1950. Mrs. Doubek was a life-long Episcopalian and actively involved in church activities in addition to helping her husband in being largely responsible for establishing Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. She served as a member of the Bay City Cemetery Association for many years. Through the years she was very active with the Red Cross, especially during the war and she was also a member of the Parent-Teacher Association and a member of the area band parents organization. Funeral services are being held today at St. Mark's Episcopal Church which she attended for many years. She will be laid to rest in the cemetery she and her husband worked to establish, Cedarvale Cemetery. Daily Tribune, February 14, 1978 Alma Austin Doubek Alma Austin Doubek, 88, of Bay City, died in her home Sunday. She was active in all civic organizations in the community and worked at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. She also served as a board member of the Bay City Cemetery Association for many years. She is survived by her husband, Vendelin Doubek of Bay City; one son, Ted Doubek of Bay City; one daughter, Mrs. Sophie Burkhart of Bay City; sisters, Mrs. George Posey of Houston and Mrs. Max V. Schill of Dallas; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. Milton McWilliams officiating. Interment was at Cedarvale Cemetery with John Neary, Richard Dawdy, Hugh Strickland, Rip Knight, Frank Lewis, Albert Wadsworth, Jr., and Frank Hawkins serving as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the St. Mark's Episcopal Church or to a favorite charity. Services under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, February 15, 1978
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Longtime CP&L Employee Dies At Age 64 Thomas Edward Doubek, 64, a longtime employee of Central Power and Light Company (CP&L), and a familiar face around town died Tuesday of natural causes. Doubek worked for CP&L for 41 years, starting as a groundsman on August 15, 1938 at the company's Bay City District Office. In December 1939 he was promoted to a clerk, and in 1946 he became an engineering clerk. Doubek began working as a surveyor for CP&L in 1948 and was promoted to senior engineer assistant in 1956. In 1973 he became an engineering draftsman. He transferred to the company's local service center in 1977, where he worked until his death. Doubek was scheduled to go on vacation in four-and-a-half days, after which he was going to retire from CP&L. "He was a jack of all trades, said T. J. Moon, a CP&L employee who has known Doubek for the last 21 years. "We sure lost a fine man and a fine employee." Doubek was also an active member of the Matagorda County Radio Club, and the American Radio Relay League. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 15, at 10:00 a. m., at the Bay City Funeral Home Chapel. Daily Tribune, September 13, 1979 Thomas Edward Doubek Thomas Edward Doubek, 64, of Bay City, died at his residence September 12. Survivors include: father, Vendelin Henry Doubek of Bay City; son, Anthony Stearman Doubek of San Diego, California; daughter, Cynthia Sue Doubek Whitley of Wharton; sister, Alma Sophia Burkhart of Bay City; grandchildren, Robert, Edward and Rachel Lea Whitley of Wharton. Funeral will be held at Bay City Funeral Home Chapel, September 15, at 10:00 a. m. The Rev. Milton McWilliams of St. Marks Episcopal Church will officiate and interment will be held at Cedarvale Cemetery. Services under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, September 13, 1979
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Vendelin H. Doubek Jr.  Vendelin Henry Doubek Jr. Vendelin H. Doubek Jr., age 13 months, died of pneumonia on February 9, 1914. He was born January 23, 1913 and was the son of Vendelin H. and Alma Austin Doubek. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery on February 9th under the direction of Taylor Bros.
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