Matagorda County Obituaries
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Bernard Vence Kacer
April 3, 1932 - November 23, 2016
Bernard Kacer, 84, of Salem, AL passed away November 23, 2016.
He was born April 3, 1932 in Frenstat, TX to the late Frank and Rosie Sobotik Kacer.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Ashpaugh and four brothers, Edwin, Frank Jr., A. J. and Joe.
Survivors include children, Steve (Theresa) Kacer; daughter, Vicki (Steve) Newsom; four sisters, Georgie Meyer, Margie Ames, Rosie Wendel and Annie Bundick; brothers, Edmond, Milton and Larry.
Bernard served in the Army as a paratrooper in Fort Benning, GA. As a hobby, he enjoyed selling used cars, dancing, playing pool and a good game of cards.
A very special thank you to a good friend, Grace Carden, who was by his side endlessly.
A memorial mass officiated by Msgr. Jerry Cernoch will be held February 11, 2017 at 10 a. m., at our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City.
Interment services will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.
Bay City Tribune, February 5, 2017
Melanie Renee Shows Kallina
January 5, 1962 - September 4, 2017
Melanie Renee Shows Kallina, 55, of Sweeny, Texas passed away Monday, September 4, 2017.
She was born January 5, 1962 in Houston, Texas to Bobby Ray and Wendy Joan (Riley) Shows. She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother of four, and grandmother of ten. Melanie was an avid animal rescue crusader and spent much of her time volunteering with several rescue organizations. She treasured her many years at the front desk of Bay City Veterinary Clinic and Equine Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas with Pastor John Price officiating.
Burial followed at Sweeny Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Montgomery Carreon, Jason Goyer, Chris Radcliffe, Toby Shows, Taylor Westberg and Steven Kallina.
Melanie is survived by her husband, Michael Kallina; daughters, Lori Beth Carreon and husband Montgomery, Jessica Marie Goyer and husband Jason, Rachel Diana Westberg, Wendy Darlene Radcliffe and husband Chris; mother, Wendy Wallis and husband Robert; father, Bobby Ray Shows and wife Regina; brother, Toby Shows and wife Adela; grandchildren, LCpl Taylor Michael Westberg, Olivia Lindgrin, Jordan Lindgrin, Jackson Owens, Isaiah Chavez, Collin Lindgrin, Cash Carreon, Avery Radcliffe, Emileigh Radcliffe, Baron Carreon, Conner Kallina; step-sons, Steven Kallina and wife Felicia, Shaun and Seth Kallina; step-brother, Keith Wallis; step-sister, Wendy Hinds; and also by niece, Abby Shows.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rockin Weenie Dogs Dachshund Rescue on facebook or mail to Mandy Joslin, 111 Joslin Lane, West Monroe, LA 71291.
Services are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, Texas 77486. (979) 345-3232.
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at www.bakerfunerahome.net
Bay City Tribune,
September 10, 2017
Joe Kasinger
September 9, 1946 – June 29, 2017
Joe Kasinger, age 70, of Gatesville, TX passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church in Gatesville.
Joe was born on September 9, 1946 in Mountain Home, AR to the late Ben and Ola Messick Kasinger. After high school he joined the United States Army and served for two years at Fort Hood, Texas. While at Fort Hood he met Maribeth McDonald and they married on September 16, 1967 in Cameron, TX. Together they had four daughters that they raised in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Joe was an ordained minister, who led his family in service to the Lord and others.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maribeth; and a granddaughter, Mara Kate.
Joe is survived by his daughters, JoBeth Pirtle and husband Gavin, Jenny Featherston and husband Robert, Annetta Quave and husband Royce, Julie Berry and husband Chris; three sisters; six brothers; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mission Fund at Calvary Baptist Church, 1700 West Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528.
Bay City Tribune,
Saturday, July 2, 2017
Neighbor Finds Man Dead In Bed
Jay Kent Keller was found dead in his bed at 304 Tres Palacios in Foley Village by a neighbor, B. F. Warn, early Monday morning.
An inquest held by Paul Geissler, Justice of the Peace of Precinct No. 3, assisted by Dr. John Simms and Chief Deputy E. T. Miller, death was due to "Coronary Occulsion."
Keller was in the independent trucking business.
He was born July 3, 1912 and was buried in Hawley Cemetery Wednesday morning.
Palacios
Beacon, September 7, 1961
Funeral services for Randy Kelley, 57, of Bay City, Texas will be Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Green's Mortuary, Bay City, with Dr. T. L. Richardson, officiating.
Burial will follow immediately after service at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, Texas.
Visitation was held Tuesday, March 21, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the Chapel of Green's Mortuary.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Greens Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-3489.
Online condolences may be sent to greensmortuary.com.
Bay City Tribune, March 22, 2017 Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Funeral services were held in The First Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 p. m. for Mr. Floyd Kidd, Rev. Rayford B. Harris and Rev. Jake Setser of Collegeport, officiated and burial was made in the Palacios Cemetery.
Mr. Kidd who was 43 years of age, was born at Ranger, Texas, but had spent the greater part of his life in Palacios. He had been ill for some time and passed away at the local hospital Friday night.
Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. J. F. Evans, Coleman, Texas; Mrs. Della Bird, of Oklahoma; Mrs. D. U. Sikes, Palacios; Mrs. C. E. Williams, Midland, Texas; and four brothers, H. A. Kidd, San Jose, Calif., J. C. and T. T. Kidd of Palacios; A. B. Kidd, Coleman, Texas. Also a number of nieces and nephews.
Palacios Beacon,
February 2, 1950
Dwight "Butch" Kientz, Jr.
(December 10, 1950 - October 13, 2016)
Dwight "Butch" Seeley Kientz, Jr. 65, of Bay City, passed away October 13, 2016. He was born December 10, 1950 in Brownsville, Texas to Dwight Seeley Kientz and Betty Hamby Kientz. Dwight proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Dwight is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Eva Lawson Kientz; daughters Lisa Diana Doehrman (Josh) of Cuero, Shanna Stansy (Kyle) of Victoria and Sarah Beth Brown (Clifton) of Midfield; sister Kathy Walters of Houston; brother Calvin Kientz of Bay City; grandchildren Trevor Fisher (Maci), Drew Williamson, Shelby Goslin, C.J. Brown and Colt Brown; great-granddaughter Kaylee Fisher; and life long friend Phillip Juranek.
The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00pm Monday, October 17, 2016 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Monday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. VFW Honors and Cavalry services to follow at Hawley Cemetery.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Jimmie George Kilbride
(September 27, 1944 - July 18, 2016)
Jimmie George Kilbride, 71, of Bay City, passed away July 18, 2016. He was born September 27, 1944 in Bay City, TX to George Perrenot Kilbride and Sylvia Grace Swinford Kilbride.
Jimmie proudly served his country in both the US Army and US Air Force. He worked for the US Postal Service for many years as a mail carrier.
Those who knew Jim, knew he never met a stranger and if he did it didn’t take long to become a friend. He would put a smile on any face, he gave the biggest bear hugs ever and was the best Paw Paw his grandchildren could have asked for! He will be missed and remembered by all that knew him. We love you dad, Paw Paw, husband and friend.
Jimmie is preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter Mona Kilbride. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda Faye Burrow Kilbride; sons Robert Kilbride and wife Trina and Brian Kilbride and wife Cindy; daughter Laura Uriarte & husband Chris; sister Dixie Mattingly and grandchildren, Kameron, Kayden, Bailey, Mackenzie and Logan Kilbride.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00am until Noon on Friday, July 22 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will be 2:00pm Friday, July 22, 2016 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bay City. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Denise LaNell King
June 6, 1970 - March 31, 2017
Denise LaNell King was born June 6, 1970 in Palacios, Texas to Donald Lee and Mary Jane (Jenkins) King. She passed away March 31, 2017 after a long battle with seizures that finally took her from us. She lived each day knowing it may be her last.
She is preceded in death by her infant sister; her brother, Donnie King; her father, Don King; her grandparents, Myrtle (Rose) and Lee Jenkins of Palacios, and Velma and Arthur Lee King of Rosevine, Texas.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Jane (Jenkins) Follis and stepdad, David Follis Sr.; her children, son, Andy King of Rockport; daughter, Jodi Borak of Indiana; one grandson, Brenden Michael King; brothers, David Follis Jr. (Misty) of Jennings, Louisiana, Joseph and Jeremy King of the Dallas area,; stepsisters, Tracy Follis and Holly Woytasczyk of Victoria; one niece; four nephews; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Palacios Funeral Home.
Services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios, Texas, with the Rev. Louis Rush officiating.
Burial to follow at the Palacios Cemetery.
Pallbearers are David Follis Jr., Andy King, Leo (Jody) Borak, Joe Wilson, Cody Franco and Casey Franco.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, Texas. 361-972-2012.
Bay City Tribune,
April 5, 2017
Funeral services for Deacon, Lewis King Jr., 66, of Bay City, Texas, will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016, at 11 a.m., at New Home Missionary Baptist Church in Bay City, with Dr. T. L. Richardson officiating.
Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery in Bay City.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2016 at Green’s Mortuary in Bay City.
Arrangements with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-3489.
Bay City Tribune, September 21, 2016
Brent T. Kirby
October 9, 1941 - November 19, 2016
Brent T. Kirby, 75, of Wadsworth, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 19, 2016.
Brent was born on October 9, 1941, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Lucille Goodall Kirby and Chester M Kirby. He married his high school sweetheart, Sue Werlla, after her graduation. They moved to Huntsville where he earned his BS degree in education. After graduating from Sam Houston, they moved back to his hometown of Wadsworth. Brent taught school for only one year but his students still came up and told him the impact he had in their lives. Brent was a farmer and rancher. He was honored as 2012 Matagorda County Cattleman of the Year. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, loved spending time with his family, and visiting with friends. Brent was a Christian man who lived his Christianity, a wonderful husband, and a hero to his daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He had a heart of gold and an infectious smile. His distinctive whistle meant rescue and safety. He was one of the very few that a negative word could not be spoken. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. Brent was an active member of First Baptist Church, Bay City for over 55 years. He lived a long, blessed life and will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Brent is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jerry Kirby.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sue Werlla Kirby; his daughters, Terri Thompson of Wadsworth, Shelley and Steve McClelland of Alvin, and Tricia and Bobby McClelland of El Maton; his grandchildren, Kelsey and Bubba Beane, Wittney and RJ Riedel, Kirby Langford and Jamie Wild, Cameron Scott and Thyia Marshall, Trevor Scott, Destiny McClelland, Steven McClelland, April Davenport, Bailey Bealefield and Damien Willhite, and Conner Bealefield. He has nine great-grandchildren, Macy, Kailee, Brent, Gage, Korbin, Landon, Braelynn, Wylder and Gavin.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.,, Friday, November 25, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016, at First Baptist Church, Bay City.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial offerings in his name to First Baptist Church, 2321 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414 or the charity of your choice
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, November 23, 2016 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Verna Lee Nicely Kirchmeier
February 12, 1925 - August 4, 2017
Verna Lee Nicely Kirchmeier, 92, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, went peacefully home to be with her Heavenly Father and her loved ones, on August 4, 2017 in Allen, Texas.
Verna Lee, the oldest of five children, was born February 12, 1925 in Payson, Oklahoma to William “Bill” Nicely and Beulah Gladys Moffitt.
Verna Lee attended Meeker High School and after graduation she attended Connors State Agricultural College. She worked at the Meeker Post Office and during WWII worked at Douglas Aircraft. On June 16, 1951 she married Olen Harvey Kirchmeier. They later made their home in Bay City, Texas where Olen worked for Celanese Corporation and where they raised their family. During their time in Bay City, Verna Lee was a member of the Junior Service League and the First Baptist Church and worked several years at Bay City Bank and Trust.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her devoted husband, Olen Harvey Kirchmeier.
She is survived by her children, Jim Kirchmeier and wife Marsha, Mark Kirchmeier, Sue Worsham and husband Tommy; grandchildren, Brook Bridwell and husband Jeremy, Jaime Zapata and husband Andy, Samantha Roos and husband Jake, Jared Kirchmeier and Casey Worsham; and six great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers and staff of Mustang Creek Estates for the care and devotion given to Verna Lee in the last years of her life. In addition their gratitude goes to Total Hospice and Palliative Care and their staff for the love and care they showed to her as well as to the entire family.
A memorial service was held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Meeker, Oklahoma.
Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Verna Lee’s name may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association.
Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague, Oklahoma.
Bay City Tribune,
August 13, 2017
Funeral services were held at the grave in the city cemetery last Thursday afternoon for Jacob Wilkerson Kirkpatrick, age 94 years. Rev. L. W. Greenhaw was officiating minister and burial was under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
Mr. Kirkpatrick was born in Tennessee, July 11, 1852 and came to Texas when two years old.
On September 18 1881 he and Miss Laura Jane McReynolds were married and to this union three children were born.
He is survived by two daughters, Lidia and Mabel Kirkpatrick and one sister, Fannie Estes, of Sachse Station, Texas.
About twenty years ago the family came to Palacios, purchased property on east bay which has been their home ever since.
Palacios Beacon,
May 23, 1946
Mrs. J. W. Kirkpatrick - Laura Jane McReynolds Kirkpatrick
Mrs. Laura Jane Kirkpatrick, beloved wife of J. W. Kirkpatrick, passed away at her home on East Bay, early Monday morning, Dec. 10, after an illness of about three weeks.
The deceased was born Jan. 1, 1863, at Rockwall, Texas, and was married to J. W. Kirkpatrick on September 18, 1881. To this union two children were born, Mrs. Otto Koch, of St. Louis and Mabel, who is at home.
In early life Mrs. Kirkpatrick became a member of Seventh Day Adventists, to which belief she was loyal throughout the years that followed.
The family moved to Palacios in 1923 and have made their home in the East Bay property, which they purchased, ever since. She became a member of the Wayside Club and was an ardent and faithful worker as long as health permitted.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Duffy Undertaking Parlor, conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie, of the Presbyterian church, after which burial took place in the city cemetery.
Palacios Beacon,
December 13, 1934
Dorothy Marie Kubecka Kirksey
October 23, 1933 - November 7, 2016
Dorothy Marie Kubecka Kirksey of Bay City, Texas left this world on Monday evening, November 7, 2016.
She was born on October 23, 1933 in La Grange, Texas. She was the first born child of John George Kubecka Jr. and Sophie Psencik, and was a life long resident of Austin, Texas. She was the oldest of six children. Her parents were farmers. When Dorothy was 18 years old, she decided farm life was not for her so she moved to Austin for a new life. There she worked and lived with the John G. Adams family as a housekeeper, and to help raise their three children. Dorothy worked and lived with that family for almost 40 years. Dorothy married Fritz Kirksey in 1971. After five short years, she lost him due to lung cancer. They did not have children. The last 18 years of her life, Dorothy worked for the Tom and Carol Hatfield family in Austin. They loved and treated her as great as all the others in her life.
Dorothy moved to Bay City on March 7, 2015. She lived at the Tejas Cove Apartment complex and everyone loved her. After a brief hospital stay, she was diagnosed with cancer and she became a resident at Matagorda Nursing and Rehab Center. Dorothy loved living there and was treated very well.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Mrs. Agnes Ellisor (Charles).
Surviving brothers and sisters are Dolores Kubecka of Bay City, Frank Kubecka of Alvin, Janie Kubecka Beals (William) of LaGrange and John Kubecka (Marylyn) of Bay City.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Graveside services will follow visitation at 11 a.m., at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, November 9, 2016 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Oliver G. Kissinger Sr. passed away November 1, 2016. A memorial service will be held November 13, 2016 at 2:30 p.m., at the American Legion in League City, Texas.
Bay City Tribune,
November 13, 2016
Betsy Coleman Kopecky, 78, died at home on March 8, 2017 after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 23, 1938 to the late Betsy Priday Coleman and James L. Coleman. She lived in Cameron, Texas until she was 12 years old when her family moved to Bay City, Texas.
Betsy graduated from Bay City High School in 1956 as valedictorian. In 1960, she graduated with honors from The University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. Following graduation, Betsy was employed by DuPont at The Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware. Later, she was employed by NASA at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas. In 1962, she married Alfred A. Kopecky, M.D., and, in 1965, she left NASA to become a full-time mother. In 1969, the family moved to Victoria where Al practiced urology for 43 years.
During her years in Victoria, Betsy was devoted to numerous civic, social, and charitable organizations in the Victoria community. She was an active member of the Junior League of Victoria, Club 20, the Bronte Club of Victoria, Medical Alliance, and “Stitch and Bitch” sewing circle. When her children were young, she was also involved in a variety of school-related activities, including serving as a Girl Scout leader and PTA president. She served for many years on the board of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. She was also a member of the board of the Nave Museum and a founding board member of the Children’s Discovery Museum .
Betsy is survived by her husband of 54 years and three children—Kathryn Schaper of Victoria, Susan Hellinger (Mark) of Houston, and Alfred James Kopecky ( Elizabeth ) of Victoria —and seven grandchildren: Julia, Luke, and Michael Schaper; Christopher and William Hellinger; and Katherine Jane and Penelope Kopecky. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James L. Coleman, M.D., of Victoria .
The family is especially grateful to Larry Riedel, M.D., Richard Sawyers, M.D., and caregivers Kristina Morales and Janie Lopez.
The visitation will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Rosewood Funeral Chapel (3304 Mockingbird Lane ) followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. The funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017. A reception will be held following the service. Afterward, anyone may join the family at the burial at 4:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Jason Elder, Fred Fry, M. D, Christopher Hellinger, Mark Hellinger, James T. (Terry) McCormack, and John White, M.D. Honorary pallbearers are the past and present members of the Bronte Club, Club 20, and the Stitch and Bitch sewing circle.
Remembrances may be sent to St. Joseph High School , Our Lady of Victory School, Nazareth Academy, Trinity Episcopal School, or the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.
Victoria Advocate, March 11, 2017 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Johnny Joe “Butch” Kovar Jr.
September 6, 1941 - October 10, 2016
Johnny Joe “Butch” Kovar, Jr., 75, passed away on October 10, 2016 at his home in Van Vleck, TX. He was born on September 6, 1941 in Bay City, TX to Johnnie Joe and Mildred Kovar.
He graduated from Bay City High School in 1959. After graduating he was in the U. S. Army Reserves. Johnny worked many years at Celanese and Sav-Ko. In his retirement years, he enjoyed being a vendor at craft fairs all over Texas. He was an avid sports fan who especially loved the Bay City Black Cats, Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys. He learned to cheer on the Aggies after two of his grandchildren became students at A&M. He was also a very proud member and manager of the Magic Caps Men’s softball team back in the day.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Jimmy Wayne Kovar. Survivors include sister: Jo Ann Kovar De Lorca of Sugar Land; wife: Karen Hoke Kovar; 2 daughters: Debbie Kovar White & husband Mike of Collierville, TN, and Connie Kovar Carman & husband Jon of Dickinson; 2 sons: Stephen Hoke & wife Julie of Alvin, and Mike Hoke & Christy Foor of Van Vleck; 4 Grandchildren, who were the joys of his life Christopher Green and fiancé Dani Collette of Memphis, TN, Paige Carman Kail and husband Jake of College Station, Zane Carman of College Station, and Makayla Hoke of Bay City; 3 nieces; and a nephew who loved spending time with their Uncle Butch.
John, Butch, Grandpa as known to family and friends will always be remembered by his cheerful, easygoing spirit, and the ability to brighten your day whenever you saw him. His memory will last forever with his family and friends.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Sassman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Texas Lions Camp for Disabled Children or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613
Bay City Tribune, October 12, 2016
James A. Kruse
1 April 1935 – 26 July 2016
PALACIOS - James A. Kruse, 81, of Palacios passed away July 26, 2016. He was born April 1, 1935 in Thomaston, Texas to the late William Frank Kruse and Sadie Mae DeDear Kruse.
James grew up in Palacios and had many stories of the days when as a young boy, soldiers from Camp Hulen filled the streets. As a teen, he worked at two of the local movie theaters and graduated from Palacios High school in 1952. He proudly served in the US Army in Korea where he met and married the love of his life, Yung Hi 'Mickey' Kruse, in 1960. He faithfully attended Our Redeemer Lutheran church. James worked as a machinist at Alcoa for 30 years and spent evenings and weekends fixing appliances all over town. Many times he would be paid in garden vegetables. He enjoyed fishing, karaoke, and played many musical instruments with his brothers and often with local greats such as Tommy Tolleson. He was a kind man loved by many and always willing to help. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Yung Hi 'Mickey' Kruse of Palacios; son Jamie Kruse and his wife Haley of Palacios and four grandchildren Tristan, Steffen, Ashtyn and Brooklyn Kruse.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 4PM until 6PM Sunday, July 31 at Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Monday, August 1, 2016 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Boineau officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dalton Mangum, Mark Schuhsler, Raymond Samora, Frank Kinkead, Roy Ryman, Tommy Kidd Jr.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012
Published in the Victoria Advocate on 30 July 2016
Aaron Wayne Alexander Kubeczka
(July 17, 1979 - February 5, 2017)
Aaron Wayne Alexander Kubeczka, 37, of Bay City passed away February 5, 2017. He was born July 17, 1979 in Houston, Texas.
He is survived by his wife: Karla Anderson Kubeczka of Bay City; one brother: Adam Thomas Jedadiah Kubeczka of San Diego, CA; and Grandmother: Adelia Kubeczka of Rosenberg. Aaron was preceded in death by his father: Daniel Kubeczka, and grandfather: Adam Kubeczka.
A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. He will be interred at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Glenn, Gary, Adam, Kyle, & Jordan Kubeczka, and Jon Ed Anderson.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins
