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Denis O’Brien, 69, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was born on November 6, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Henry and Anna Reuter O’Brien. Denis proudly served his country during the Vietnam War from January 6, 1966 to May 17, 1967. He loved golfing with his buddies. Denis loved volunteering at the 1940s Museum at Hobby Airport and at the Hospital Auxiliary. He enjoyed spending time on his flight simulator with his buddies, his favorite one being from Scotland. Denis loved being with his family, grandchildren and friends. Denis is survived by his loving family: Wife, Charlotte O’Brien; children, Sandra Pannell and husband Art, David Morton, Scott Sampson and wife Tia, Anthony D. Morton and wife Sue, Paul Douglas O’Brien and wife Pam, Michael Morton and wife Sherry; brother, Monsignor John H. O’Brien; 19 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Pat. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2016, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City, with Monsignor John H. O’Brien, celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, Texas. Serving as pallbearers are Nathan Lubbers, Urbano Rodriguez, Jimmy Brightwell, Robert Pratt, Cliff Nelson and Joe Hartley. Honorary pallbearer is Bill Lubbers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Disabled Veterans, 1020 19th NW, Suite 475, Washington, D.C. 20036. 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, March 2, 2016 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Wanda O’Connell, 86, of Van Vleck, TX, passed away April 16, 2016. Wanda was born on January 27, 1930 in Rumley, TX, to Lewis and Buna Dixon Lawler. After high school, she attended business school and later became an executive secretary for Sinclair Oil. She married Herb O’Connell in 1963, and they traveled extensively throughout their marriage. They made many friends on their numerous international travels. Wanda and Herb traveled to China, Russia, Australia and Europe, living in France and Venezuela for several years, before returning to Texas. In 1993, they built their dream home in Van Vleck, where Wanda was able to enjoy nature and the wildlife that surrounded them. Wanda was full of life and loved to dance. After she moved to Houston, Wanda taught ballroom dancing at Arthur Murray Dance Studio. Along with her parents; Wanda is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Herb O’Connell; and brother, Wayland Lawler. She is survived by brother, Wendell Lawler and sister-in-law, Reba Lawler; brother-in-law, Frank (Henrietta) O’Connell; nieces and nephews, Dale (Jamie) Lawler, Gale Lawler, Phillip (Debbie) Connell, Cathy (Larry) Weathers, Teresa (Bryan) Dodd, Lisa (Patrick) Kirchner, Joe (Norma) O’Connell, and John (Jodie) O’Connell. Wanda is also survived by cousins, Pat and Lisa O’Connell, who provided special care and support for Wanda and Herb for the past 10 years. The family received visitors Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 10 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church of Van Vleck with the Rev. Kenny Carter officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, TX.. Pallbearers included Billy Bickham, Paul Bickham, Patrick Kirchner, Dan O’Connell, John O’Connell and Larry Weathers. Honorary Pallbearers were Eugene Bickham, Johnnie Bickham, Lane Bickham, Phillip Connell, Dale Lawler, Gale Lawler and Thomas Rugeley. The family extends its gratitude to the staff and caregivers of The Legacy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Houston Hospice-El Campo, P.O. Box 1417, El Campo, TX 77437 or First Methodist Church, P.O. Box 497, Van Vleck, TX 77482. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, April 20, 2016
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Ezekial O'Neal Funeral services for Ezekial O'Neal, 85, of Bay City will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999 at Tyree Chapel A. M. E. Church in Bay City with the Rev. R. R. Simon eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City. Visitation will be until 9 p. m. on Friday at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel and from 10 - 11 a. m. Saturday at the church. Mr. O'Neal died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999 at the Legacy - Matagorda House in Bay City. He was born on May 10, 1914 in Cedar Lane, Tex. to Ransom O'Neal and Gracie Grice O'Neal. Survivors include: wife, Roxie M. McBride O'Neal of Bay City; four children, Vader Jackson, Jerrilyn Capers and husband Charles, Ezekiel O'Neal, Jr., John Henry O'Neal and wife Talma; two sisters, Everlina Holmes and Luberta Thomas; two brothers, Samuel Thomas and Charles Thomas and Charles Thomas; 11 grandchildren, Claudia, Charvette, Jerrietta, Jarhonda, Jamarque, Rodderick, Everet, John, Phaedra, Perrylon and Steven; six great-grandchildren, Jon'Tel, Sha'Quelon, Raynick, Tresmond, Jimmysha and Tra'Shae; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be: Gulf Coast Masonic Lodge No 272. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, October 9, 1999 Roxie O’NealFuneral services for Roxie O’Neal, 95 of Bay City, Texas will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Tyree Chapel A.M.E. Church in Bay City, with burial to follow at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation Friday, June 1, 2018 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas (979) 245-5197. Bay City Tribune, May 30, 2018
Roxie Mae O'Neal On November 6, 1922, in Pledger, Texas, Matagorda County, a beautiful baby girl was born to Henry McBride and Anne Wiley McBride. They named her Roxie Mae McBride. She grew up in Pledger, Texas, attended Pledger High School and attended Powell Point to complete her high school education. She later attended Franklin Beauty school in Houston, TX in 1946. After completion she opened the second beauty shop in the South End of Bay City where she served her clientele for 13 years. After closing her salon she then went to work at various salons including Teressa's and Styles and Hubbard's Hair Fashion (Marguerite's). Her hairdressing career ended and she went to work at Walmart in the early 90's and she worked there for 18 years first helping customers in the fabrics and crafts and later greeting the community with her trademark smile. At an early age she attended Israel Chapel A. M. E. Church and confessed Christ as her Saviour at Rock West Baptist Church. When the family moved to Bay City, TX she joined Tyree Chapel, A. M. E. Church in 1940. She remained a faithful member, until her health started to fail, working out her salvation letting the Lord use her from the door to the choir, church secretary, steward, stewardess, trustee, and Missionary. She want about doing good and always putting Christ first in everything she did. During her months of illness she continued to lean heavily on the Lord, calling upon Him to carry her through. At the age of 19 she met and married Andrew Jackson and this marriage lasted five years. They separated and divorced and she later married Ezekiel O'Neal Sr. and in 1999 death separated them. Roxie was a community activist performing her civic duty as a precinct co-chair for decades working her last election at the age of 90 in 2012. She was also a dedicated member of the Order of the Eastern Star #219 and an Amaranth. A 4-H club leader working with the youth in her community. She faithfully served as an officer of the Eastview Cemetery Association. She lived a life of service and was loved and admired by many, a mother to four biological children but a surrogate to dozens. As we say goodbye to this lovable sassy powerhouse, matriarch and friend to many. "There is an open gate at the end of the road through which each must go alone and there is light we cannot see, Our Father claims His own." May you rest in peace in the Chest of Jesus Christ. Roxie Mae O'Neal departed this life on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Matagorda Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her father Henry McBride, husband Ezekiel O'Neal, Sr., brother Lemmon C. McBride, and son John H. O'Neal, Sr. She leaves to mourn, one sister, Elnora Parks, one sister-in-law Rita McBride, two daughters, Vader Jackson and Jerrilyn O'Neal Capers and one son, Ezekiel O'Neal Jr. 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, one niece one nephew, one great niece and 2 great-great-nieces: Claudia O'Neal, Charvette Capers/Pete Hogue, Jerietta Makia, Jarrhonda O'Neal, Roderick O'Neal, Jarmarque O'Neal, Everret Franklin and Broderick Franklin, John and Kanica O'Neal, Phaedra Jackson, Perrylon and Shaneton Bell, Stephan Parsons, Jon'Tel Capers, Sha'Quelon Scott, Tresmond Scott, Jimmysha Spiller, Raynik Cofield, Tha'shae Cofield, Aniyah O'Neal, Jzhiniaha Hector, Kemadjahnae Jackson, Jordan O'Neal, Aniya Parsons, Jzhuliana Hogue Brooklyn O'Neal, Jaylen Harris, J'Athonie Gross-Lewis, Tariana Salinas, Jacoby Smith, Darious Williams, Jr., Nyla Scott, June Parks, David Easley, Kenitra Parks, Sarah Gunter, and Leda Lovelace.
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Funeral services for Virginia O’Neal, formerly of Cedar Lake, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, May 6, 2016, at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197.
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Andres Olguin, 70, of Bay City died Nov. 17, 1996 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. He was born Nov. 30, 1925 in San Francisco, Mexico to Nabor and Enedina Zuniga Olguin. He was a resident of Matagorda Co. since 1952, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mr. Olguin was instrumental in getting the Marriage Encounter Group of Blessing started as well as the Blessing and Bay City Prayer Groups. He was also very active in Guadalupanos of Blessing. Rosary will be 7 p. m. Tues. Nov. 19, 1996 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Rev. Peter Higgins, Rev. Jacinto Olguin and Rev. Edward Boren officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be Bartolo Dominguez, Israel Olguin, Daniel Rodriguez, Felipe Dominguez, Joey Olguin and Jose Espinosa, Jr. Survivors include: three daughters, Maria Guadalupe Pena of Victoria, Juanita Dominguez of Blessing, Maria Elena Espericueta of Bay City; five sons Joe Olguin and David Olguin both of Blessing, Albert Rodriguez of Bloomington, Felipe Rodriguez of Ca., Frank Rodriguez of Houston; three Sisters, Elena Martinez, Julieta Santos and Raymunda Cruz all of Mexico, Father Jacinto Olguin of Bloomington, Justino Olguin of Brownsville, 29 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Mr. Olgin was preceded in death by his wife Gregoria Olgin March 5, 1995 and his sister Honoria. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City.
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Funeral services for Gregoria Martinez Olguin, 74, of Blessing, are scheduled for 2 p. m. Wednesday, March 8, 1995, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Jacinto Olguin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. A rosary will be said at 7 p. m. Tuesday, March 7, 1995, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Olguin was born Nov. 17, 1920, in Madisonville, to Concepcion Gutierrez and Felip Martinez and died March 5, 1995, in Bay City. A longtime resident of Bay City, she was a housewife and member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church for many years and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City for the last four years. She was also a member of the Charismatic Prayer Group and Guadalupeanos. Survivors include her husband, Andres Olguin of Bay City; three daughters, and sons-in-law, Maria Guadalupe and Espiro Pena of Victoria, Juanita and Pablo Dominguez of Blessing, Maria Ellona Espericueta of Bay City; five sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Lucia Rodriguez of Beasly, Felipe Rodriguez of California, Albert and Lucia Rodriguez of Bloomington, Jose Olguin of Blessing and David Olguin and Therese Olguin of Blessing; three sisters, Inez Sanchez of Victoria, Maria Martinez of Austin and Sabina Casarez of Victoria; three brothers, Lino Martinez, Sabastian Martinez and Pedro Martinez, all of Austin; 29 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Ricky Espinosa, Daniel Rodriguez, Isreal Olguin, Joey Olguin, Bartolo Dominguez and Gilbert Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers are Felipe Dominguez and Louis Rodriguez. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home of Bay City.
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A funeral Mass for Margie Olguin, 41, of Blessing, is scheduled for 10 a. m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1994, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Jacinto Olguin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. A rosary was said at 7 p. m. Dec. 5, 1994, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home chapel. Mrs. Olguin was born Sept. 10, 1953, in Houston, to Sabino and Francisca Sanchez Cordova, and died Sunday, Dec. 4, 1994, at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Joe Olguin of Blessing, her natural mother, Irene Hoey of San Antonio; two daughters, Corena Olguin of Blessing and Marina Miller, of San Antonio; a son, Israel Olguin of Bay City; a maternal grandmother, Jovina Gonzales of San Antonio, a sister, Connie Cuellar of San Antonio; three brothers, Michael T. Cuellar of Houston, Gregory D. Cuellar of Houston, Gregory D. Cuellar of Houston and Christopher A. Cuellar of San Antonio and a granddaughter, Kirstie Belinn Miller of San Antonio. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sabino and Francisca Sanchez Cordova. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home of Bay City.
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Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10:00 o’clock in the Palacios Funeral Home for Mrs. Sophie Josephine Opsal who died in El Campo hospital October 2. Rev. George F. Gillespie officiated. The remains were shipped to Milwaukee, Wis., for burial.
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Maria Gena Verde Padron Ordonez was called by the lord February 16th, 2016, at Columbia-St. Mary’s Hospital in Mequon at the age of 63. She was born July 19th, 1952, in Tortugas San Louis Potosi Mexico to Leonardo and Maria Bernabe (Verde) Padron. At the age of 12 she moved to the U.S. to live with her grandmother in Brownsville, Texas. She lived there many years and at the age of 20 years old she met Guadalupe Ordonez, they eventually got married in 1977. Maria and Guadalupe traveled and resided in many states until 1980, they decided to settle in the state of Texas where many of her own brothers and sisters resided. They lived in a small town of Collegeport were they raised their 8 children and her 2 other sons from her previous relationship. In 1995 they moved their family to Wisconsin. Maria was always outgoing, kind, and generous to everyone. Maria was a hard working woman, she loved to plant flowers, enjoyed cooking, loved her grandchildren and enjoying time with her extended family. She was employed at Wigwam Mills for 15 years, a job she enjoyed and loved. She will be extremely missed by many family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Guadalupe Ordonez Sr.; her parents, Leonandro and Maria Padron; brothers, Dionicio Padron, Nereo Padron, Isaias Padron; sisters, Gloria Bolfing, Enedelia Lopez; sons, Juan Carlos Padron, Elias Padron, Guadalupe Jr, Eduardo, Jaime, Mario, Cain, Rene; her daughters, Evangelina and Karina; grandchildren, Lisa Marie, Alyssa, Eliza, Amaris, Madalynn, Maria, Angel, Annabella, Azalea, Iris, Violet, Ivy, Alina, Annalisa, Ariella, Izaak, Emmaus, Amiliano, Julian, Armando, Samuel, Dominque and Elias Jr. Maria was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Juan Padron and Viviana (Elias) Castro, maternal grandparents, Cirilo Verde and Virginia Suarez, her brother, Misael Padron and a grandson, Xavier Ordonez. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios with Father Bryan Heyer celebrant. The Holy Rosary will be at 9:30 at the church before the mass. Rite of committal to follow at the Palacios Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Palacios Funeral Home. Local arrangements are with the Palacios Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net
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Eleno Oros of Bay City passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. Eleno was born on July 1, 1960 in Bay City to the late Santiago and Beatriz Gutierrez Oros. Eleno loved music, going to church retreats where he played the drums. Eleno was an out-going person who was ready to help anyone. Eleno had a machine that would cook corn. He would go to different venues where he would sell the corn. Eleno was a wonderful father, always there for his daughters. He will be greatly missed. Eleno is survived by his 2 daughters: Ashley Renee Oros and Victoria Lynn Oros; 5 brothers: Tony Oros, Robert Oros, Gus Oros, Armando Oros, and Ray Oros; 3 sisters: Beatriz Flores, Gloria Cadriel, and Alice Maroquinn; and by numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM Wednesday, March 23, 2016 prior to the Mass at the church. Mass of the Resurrection will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch celebrant. The rite of Committal will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Anna Marek Orsak, 84, a resident of Matagorda County for the past 45 years passed away Sunday, January 21. She had received the Mother of the Year award at Blessing, was an honorary member of the Altar Society of St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Blessing, and was an honorary member of the K. J. C. T. of Blessing. Rosary will be cited at 7:30 p. m. Monday at the Chapel of the Bay City Funeral Home with Rev. C. J. Martin officiating. Mrs. Orsak will lie in state at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing from 10 – 11 a. m. Tuesday. A Mass will be said at 11 a. m., January 23, by Father Joe Shannon and interment will be in Saint Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Survivors include: 3 daughters, Mrs. B. J. Kutac of San Antonio, Mrs. Johnnie Naiser of Bay City, and Mrs. E. A. Cryer Jr. of Hamshire; 9 sons, Jerry and George P. both of Blessing, Charles of El Campo, Joe A. of Yoakum Frank, Thomas A., and Eddie of Victoria, Julius of Colorado Springs, and Johnnie L. Orsak of Bay City; 42 grandchildren, a number of great great grandchildren, and great great great grandchildren. Pallbearers for the funeral are: Jerry, George, John, Charles, Frank, Joe, Julias, Eddie and Thomas Orsak. Services under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
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Funeral services for C. C. Orsak were held Friday, June 7, at 9:30 a. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment was in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Rosary was recited at 8 p. m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Church with the fourth degree Knights of Columbus participating. Born November 20, 1918, in Weimar, he was a resident of Blessing and had been a lease operator for the Mobil Oil Co. for 29 years. He died Wednesday, June 5, in Wagner General Wagner after an extended illness. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus El Campo Chapter and had served as Grand Knight of the Edna-Blessing Council of the organization. He is survived by his wife, Georgia of Blessing; two sons, Francis of Washington, D. C. and Ronnie of Lordsburg, N. M., his father, Cyril Orsak; four brothers, Jerry of Victoria, Otto of El Campo, George of Lordsburg, N. M. and Eddie of LaGrange; three sisters, Mrs. Rosie Cerny of El Campo, Mrs. Hattie Leita of Telferner and Mrs. Irene Trasek of Houston.
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Services for George Patrick Orsak, 74, of El Maton are scheduled for July 9 at 10 a. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. The Rev. Jerome Stryk is to officiate. Orsak died July 7 at Matagorda General Hospital. He is survived by his wife Louise Gurezky Orsak of El Maton; his daughters Theresa Hluza of West Columbia, Marilyn Hollas, Barbara Manna and Jane C. LaCroix, all of Bay City; by his sons Leonard G., Thomas and George Orsak Jr., all of Bay City; his sisters Mollie Kutac of San Antonio, Ann Cryer of Hamshire and Marcella Naiser of Bay City; his brothers Jerry Orsak of Blessing, Charles Orsak of El Campo, Johnny Orsak of Bay City, Joe Orsak of Cuero, Julius Orsak of Colorado Springs, Colo., Eddie, Frank and Tommy Orsak, all of Victoria; and by his 15 grandchildren. Affiliated with St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing, Orsak was a resident of El Maton since 1928. He was a retired farmer who was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3070 of Bay City and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4307 in Blessing. Following the services, burial is scheduled to take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Blessing. Assigned as pallbearers are Brian, Lawrence, Matthew and Andrew Hluza, and Carey and Thomas Orsak Jr. Honorary pallbearers are friends and members of the Knights of Columbus Council 4307 of Blessing and the Knights of Columbus Council 3070 of Bay City. A rosary was said on July 8 at 8 p. m. at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. The family suggests that in lieu of the usual floral offerings, memorial donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council 4307 of Blessing for their fund for deaf children. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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A funeral Mass for George William Orsak Jr., 53, of El Maton, is scheduled for 10 a. m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1995, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Mr. Orsak was born Jan. 13, 1942, in Bay City, to George P. and Louise Gurecky Orsak Sr. and died Jan. 28, 1995, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of El Maton and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. Survivors include his mother, Louise Gurecky Orsak of El Maton; four sister, Theresa Hluza of West Columbia, Marilyn Hollas, Barbara Manna and Jane LaCroix, all of Bay City; two brothers, Tommy Orsak of Bay City and Leonard Orsak of El Maton; nine nephews and six nieces. Pallbearers are Pat Hickl, Gary Hickl, Carey Orsak, Thomas Orsak Jr., Matthew Hluza and Chris Hollas. Honorary pallbearers are Walton “Red” Taylor, Walter Skucta, Jim Vacek, Kenneth Christian, Dwayne Dibbern, Rusty Williams, Edward Gurecky, Carl Jager, James Manna, Gregg Manna and all of his friends involved in and out of farming. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home of Bay City.
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Funeral services for Jerry George Orsak, 79, of Palacios will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Blessing, with the Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Blessing. A rosary will be said at 7:30 p. m. Thursday at Palacios Funeral Home chapel. Mr. Orsak was born July 2, 1907, in Caldwell, Texas, to John and Anna Marek Orsak Sr. and died Oct. 21, 1986, at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home, Palacios. He was a member of the Catholic church. Survivors include his wife, Maria Ann Orsak of Blessing; a daughter, Rosemary Harvey of Blessing; a son, Leo Edward Orsak of Palacios; two sisters, Marcella Naiser of Victoria and Ann Cryer of Hampshire, Texas; six brothers, Tommy Orsak, Edward Orsak, Frank Orsak, Joe Orsak, all of Victoria, Julius Orsak of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Charles Orsak of El Campo; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers include Larry Orsak, Gary Orsak, Tommy Orsak, Tim Harvey, Mike Benrud and Pat Hickl. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Palacios.
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October 22, 1986 |
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John Orsak, 80, passed away in his home in Blessing Monday afternoon. Rosary will be said at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Tuesday at 7:00 p. m. with funeral services held there at 9:15 a. m. Wednesday. The Rev. Edward Bily will officiate at the mass to be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a. m. in St. Peter’s church and the K. J. T. Lodge No. 12 in Caldwell. Survivors include his wife, three daughters and nine sons. He also leaves 53 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. The daughters are Mollie Ann Rutay, San Antonio; Marcella Naiser, Bay City; and Ann Frances Cryer of Hampshire. The nine sons are Jerry of Blessing; George, Bay City; Charlie, El Campo; Johnny, Wharton; Frank, Thomas and Edward of Edna; Joe of Yoakum; and Julius of Colorado Springs, Colo. Pallbearers will be Leonard Orsak, a grandson, James Clifton Orsak, Lee Edward Orsak, James Orsak, Cledus Hollis and Lawrence Hluza. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Orsak, George Orsak Jr., Julius Orsak Jr., Eddie Orsak Jr., Charles Orsak Jr., Albert Vizza, Stewart Johnston, George Manna, Michael Ferrick, Richard Hardin, Gaylon Harvey, Billy Kurac, Steve Orsak, Joel Cryer, Gary Orsak and Johnny Orsak Jr.
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October 27, 1964 |
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Funeral services for John L. Orsak, 75, of Palacios were scheduled for 2 p. m. today at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Blessing. Mr. Orsak was born Jan. 28, 1911, in Burleson County, Texas, to John J. and Marek Orsak and died Oct. 8, 1986, at Wagner General Hospital, Palacios. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, John Orsak of Sparta, N. J., and Peter Michael Orsak of the U. S. Air Force, Crete, Greece; a daughter, Madonna Ballard of Alvin; seven brothers, Joe Orsak of Cuero, Jerry Orsak of Blessing, Charlie Orsak of El Campo, Julius Orsak of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tommy, Edward and Frank Orsak of Victoria; two sisters, Ann Cryer of Hamshare and Marcella Naiser of Victoria; and 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers are Johnnie Naiser, Tommy Orsak, Leo E. Orsak, Gaylon Harvey, George Orsak Jr. and Laurence Hluza. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
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October 10, 1986 |
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Louise Ann Gurecky Orsak, 91, of Bay City passed away, Tuesday, June 17, 2003. She was born February 26, 1912 in Taiton, TX to Frank Gurecky and Theresia G. Vacek Gurecky. A long time resident of Matagorda County, she was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society in Blessing and a member of the K. J. Z. T. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Theresa & Lawrence Hluza of West Columbia, Marilyn Hollas, Barbara & George Manna, and Jane LaCroix, all of Bay City; by her sons and daughter-in-law: Leonard Orsak of Goliad and Tommy & Betty Orsak of Bay City; and by 15 Grandchildren & 27 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Patrick Orsak her son, George W. Orsak, and her beloved sister, Sophie Gurecky. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p. m., Thursday, June 19, 2003 at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Deacon Raul Castillo. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a. m Friday, June 20, 2003 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Blessing, TX with Rev. Samuel Appiasi officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Blessing, TX. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.
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Funeral services for Marie Ann Orsak, 77, of Blessing will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Blessing, with the Rev. Peter Higgins and the Rev. Bob Hickl officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday at Palacios Funeral Home chapel. Mrs. Orsak was born Sept. 18, 1909, in Taiton, Texas, to Vincent and Elizabeth Naiser Vacek and died at 1:55 p. m. Jan. 23, 1987, in Houston. A resident of the Blessing area since 1928, she was a member of the Catholic church and the Altar Society. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Gaylon Harvey of Blessing, a son and daughter-in-law, Leo and Frances Orsak of Palacios; two sisters, Edith Hickl of Palacios and Betty Tomasek of El Maton; a brother, Jim Vacek of El Maton; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers include Larry, Gary and Tommy Orsak, Tim Harvey, Michael Benrud and E. R. Vacek Jr. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Palacios.
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January 25, 1987 |
