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FRANCITAS—Ernest Ray Walleck, 52, of Francitas, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997. He was born Jan. 19, 1945, in Jackson County to the late Carl Richard and Alma Scheel Walleck. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for Bay Inc., of Corpus Christi. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Karen Jennings Walleck; sons, John Wayne Smith Jr., of Atlanta, Ga., Edward Ray Walleck and Steven Chad Walleck, both of Francitas; sisters, Ethelene Schefcik of Cordele, Albina Joines and Anna Cessor, both of Francitas and Iris Mican of Blessing; brother, Sylvester Walleck of Edna; and one grandchild. The body will be at Slavik Funeral Home chapel this afternoon until 6:30 p. m. Monday, then will be taken to St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p. m. Monday at the church. Services will be at the church cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Memorials: American Cancer Society or St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing.
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1997 |
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Henry Gray Ward, who died in Houston, Texas, Monday, September 3, 1945, was born December 16, 1872, in Johnson County, Kansas, and made his home in the Sunflower State during the early part of his life. On February 13, 1895 he was married to Miss Martha Frances Davis at Stanley, Kansas, and to this union were born four children, one died in infancy. Mr. Ward and family moved from Kansas to Texas in March, 1909, and located at Garwood where they resided until September, 1925, when they came to Palacios and made this their home from that time. While residing in Garwood, Mr. Ward joined the Presbyterian Church and continued a loyal member of this faith. His devoted wife and companion preceded him in death April 11, 1944, and his greatest desire was to join her. These children survive, Helen M. Ward, Palacios; Harry D. Ward, USN, San Diego, and Mrs. O. L. Hodges, Houston and two granddaughters, Violet and Frances Hodges. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Pearl Sharp, Olathe, Kas., and four brothers, C. W. Ward, Kansas City, Kas.; R. J. Ward, Houston; Earl Ward, Mulberry, Kas., and Edd ward, Fay, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 5, at 5 p. m. in the Palacios Funeral Home by Rev. G. F. Gillespie assisted by Rev. R. M. McGehee, with burial in the Palacios Cemetery under direction of Palacios Funeral Home. Relatives here for the funeral services included the son, Harry D. Ward, of San Diego, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Hodges and children, and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ward, of Houston.
Palacios Beacon,
September 13, 1945 |
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Mrs. D. T. Warren passed away at her home at Elmaton yesterday morning at 5:45 A. M. She is survived by her husband and four children and her mother, Mrs. Minnie Hale of Midfield. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 p. m. from the Hale residence at Midfield, with interment in Midfield Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Walker-Matchett Funeral home.
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December 23, 1937 |
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Funeral services were held here Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Cora Lee Watts who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vertie Lou Lee, of Cotulla, Texas, May 9. She had resided in Cotulla for the past seven years. She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Bertha Munson, of San Antonio. Funeral services were held at the Palacios Funeral Home and conducted by Rev. Jesse Cook of Cotulla.
Palacios Beacon,
May 11, 1950 |
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Services were held this Thursday at the Palacios Funeral Home for Lee Watts, conducted by Rev. L. M. Greenhaw, pastor of the Methodist Church. Mr. Watts was born June 27, 1878 and died at his home in this city December 29, 1943. He had been a resident of Palacios for many years and had a host of friends who regret to learn of his passing.
Palacios Beacon,
December 30, 1943 |
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Attending the funeral of Albert Watzlavick of Blessing at the St. Peter's Catholic Church at 10:30 Saturday morning were his son Albert Watzlavick and family of Carthage, his son, Victor Watzlavick and family of Sweeny, his son Ed Watzlavick and family of Columbus, his son Steve Watzlavick and family of Point Comfort, his daughters, Mrs. Stanley Kopnicky and family of Blessing, his granddaughter, Geneva Kopnicky and her fiance, Charles Rives from Houston, his brother-in-law, Ed Drabek from San Antonio, George Hensley and his nephew, Willie Schindler and his wife of Flatonia, Texas, his brother, Ed Watzlavick and daughter Edith and Dr. August Watzlavick of Schulenburg, his nephew, George Watzlavick of Schulenburg, and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Sophie Watzlavick of Schulenburg, his brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albin Drabek from Shiner, Mr. and Mrs. Gurek from Ganado, and Jim Faktor of Ganado, and Mr. and Mrs. John Faas of El Campo. Mr. Watzlavick died of a heart attack Thursday night at his home in Blessing . Burial was in the Catholic cemetery here. Palacios Beacon, March 10, 1960 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Pauline Mary Watzlavik, 83, of Blessing died July 1 at Matagorda General Hospital. Survivors include: daughters, Mrs. Louise Faktor of San Antonio and Mrs. Angeline Kopnicky of Blessing; sons, Steve Watzlavik of Point Comfort, Albert Watzlavik of Sulphur, La. and Victor Watzlavik of Alvin; brother, Eddie Drabek of San Antonio; 25 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Rosary will be held Wednesday night at 8 p. m. at St. Peter’s Church in Blessing. Funeral service will be held at St. Peter’s Church in Blessing, July 3, Thursday, 9 a. m. with Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers are Greg, Paul, Greg Jr., and Victor Jr. Warzlavik, Donald and Fred Kopnicky. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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Funeral services will be held for George W. Wayman, 59, of Bay City, 3 p. m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church. Officiating at the services will be the Rev. W. D. Baker. Wayman died May 4, 1982 in Houston. Survivors include: wife, Priscilla Wayman of Bay City; mother, Mrs. Carolyn Wayman of Bellevue, Kentucky; son, Michael Wayman of Corbin, Kentucky; step-son Shelton Lee Hebert of Bay City; daughter, Mrs. Ann Byassee of Nashville, Tenn.; step-daughter, Terri Jean Platt of Victoria; granddaughter, Rachel Lee Wayman of Corbin, Kentucky; sister, Mrs. Barbara Schafer of Bellevue, Kentucky. Burial will follow services at the Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers include William A. Orr Jr., James Craft, Cecil Davis, Cliff Thomas, Carlton LaBeff, Dr. Ken Culbreth, Howard Doyle and Dr. Don Coleman. Honorary pallbearers include members of the Matagorda County Medical Association. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and the Heart Fund. Services under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, May 5, 1982
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Graveside services for Leroy West, 80, of Victoria will be 2 p. m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Midfield Cemetery with Rev. Dan Trevino officiating. Military honors will be conducted by V. F. W. Post 2438. The family will receive friends for visitation today, Feb. 27 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. Mr. West died Feb. 26. He was born April 26, 1917 in Yoakum, Texas to Sy and Adelia West. He was a World War II Veteran, receiving a Purple Heart, Good Conduct medal, American Defense Service medal, EAME Campaign medal, W/2 Bronze Stars, life member of V. F. W. Post 2438, Bay City, life member of FOE 3232 Eagles, Bay City and 100 Club Life Member in Bay City. He is survived by his wife, Martha Oehl West of Victoria; daughter Katy Novak of Victoria; three sons, Joe Don West of Houston, John Marek of Bay City, and James Marek of Ganado; two sisters, Lorce Kimball of Luling, and Velma LeJune of Bay City; brother Willard West of Angleton; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Johnny West and Leon West. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Marek, John Marek, Marvin Novak, David Koester, A. W. Dybala, Wayne Kimball, Waddie Cole, Ross Cole, Jimmy West and Shirley Edison. Memorials can be made to Hospice of South Texas of V. F. W. Post 2438 Scholarship fund. Funeral arrangements are with Rosewood Funeral Chapels.
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February 27, 1998 |
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Nelson J. Wheeler died at Palacios, April 19, 1933, aged 65 years. Funeral services were held at the grave Wednesday at 4 p. m., conducted by Rev. C. F. Conner, and remains interred in the Palacios cemetery, under the direction of the Duffy-Rittenhouse Undertaking Company. The deceased is survived by two sons and one daughter, who live in Chicago, and one daughter of Milwaukee, Wis. He had spent the past few years in Palacios, coming here for the benefit of his health. Mr. Wheeler and family made Palacios their home some 25 or 30 years ago, and are remembered by a number of our older residents.
Palacios Beacon,
April 20, 1933 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Kissinger White, mother of Mr. John White, of this city, were held Sunday afternoon from the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City and interment made in the Palacios Cemetery. Rev. Ernest Deutsch and Rev. Lem Titsworth officiated at the services. Pallbearers were H. A. King, James Kershaw, A. R. Matthes, E. A. Mixon, Grady Walker and W. C. Tillman. Mrs. White passed away Saturday, July 2, in Bay City, following an illness of some duration. She was 84 years of age. Besides Mr. White of this city she is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. Ethel Hart, of Wisconsin, Mrs. Viola Shuey and Mrs. Clara Bland, of Oregon, and H. I. White, of Bay City..
Palacios Beacon,
July 7, 1949 |
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Margaret Theresa Williams, age 44 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Williams of Ashby, Texas died here Thursday, April 28 at 11 a. m. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Williams, three sisters, Mary, Amy and Barbara Ann Williams, two brothers, John and Gilbert Williams of Ashby. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Blessing, Friday at 10 a. m. Father Weber, officiating. Interment was made Friday, April 29 in the Blessing Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Bros.
Matagorda
County Tribune, May
5, 1932 |
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Funeral services for Evelyn Ann Saha Willis, 39, of El Maton are scheduled for 4 p. m. Sunday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Blessing, with the Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Mrs. Willis was born Oct. 26, 1948, in Bay City to Louis P. Saha and Louise Hickl and died at 3:30 p. m. Aug. 28, 1987, at her residence. A former resident of Jacksonville, Fla., she was a member of the Catholic church. Survivors include her husband, John M. Willis of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Nicole and Jennifer Willis of El Maton; parents, Louis and Louise Saha of El Maton; a sister and brother-in-law, Ella and Wes Stanley of Point Comfort; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Gilbert and Dorothy Saha of Bay City, Alvin and Flo Saha of Angleton, Louis and Ann Saha of El Maton and Dennis and Jan Saha of Sugar Land. Pallbearers include her nephews, Glenn, Tim, Greg, Jeffrey and Darrell Saha and Gary Bucek. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
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1987 |
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A memorial service will be held for John Gilbert Wolfe, 21, of Blessing, at 7 p. m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 1994, at the Bay City Funeral Home chapel. The body will be cremated. Mr. Wolfe was born June 30, 1973, in Clearwater, Fla., to John R. and Frances Becker Wolfe, and died Oct. 1, 1994 in an automobile accident in Victoria County. Survivors include his father, John R. Wolfe of Blessing, his mother, Frances Wolfe and many other relatives and friends. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
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October 1994 |
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Funeral services were held Monday in Midfield for Mrs. Emma Wood, 70, who passed away Saturday in Mexia after a long illness. Interment was in the Midfield Cemetery with the Rev. M. H. Keen officiating. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Wood was a life-long resident of Texas and a member of the Baptist Church since early childhood. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W. T. Roberts of Midfield, and Mrs. Charles Roberts of Bakersfield, California; one brother, H. W. Logan of Quitman. Also surviving Mrs. Wood are a number of nieces and nephews.
Bay City News,
August 2, 1951 |
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Mrs. Cora Woodson, 80, of Midfield died at Wagner General Hospital in Palacios April 27, 1981. She was a resident of Midfield for 77 years and her affiliation was Methodist. Survivors include: daughter, Mrs. Arl (Eva) Hunt of Palacios; son, Ruie E. Woodson of Midfield; sister, Ruby Vineyard of Pearland; brothers, John Hale and Raymond G. Hale of Midfield; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Palacios Funeral Home April 30 at 2 p. m. with interment following at Midfield Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
April 28, 1981 |
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Funeral services for Jack Anderson Woodson, 53, brother of Mrs. Arl Hunt of Palacios, were held at 3 p. m. Thursday, July 20 at Taylor Brothers Chapel in Bay City with the Rev. Claude Cagel officiating. Burial was in the Midfield Cemetery. A Marathon employee for 20 years, he was a lifetime resident of Midfield. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II. He passed away Tuesday morning, July 18, at the Nightingale Hospital in El Campo. Other survivors include his wife, Loretta; his mother, Mrs. Cora Woodson of Midfield; two daughters, Mrs. Susanna Loretta Phillips of Uvalde and Mrs. Carrolyn Faye Dees of Francitas; a brother, Gene Woodson of Midfield and three grandsons. Palacios Beacon, July 27, 1972
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James Harper Word, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Word, was born April 1, 1933, and departed this life Sept. 15, 1933, at the hospital in Houston, where he had been taken for treatment. The remains were brought here Saturday and funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. G. F Gillespie, after which interment took place in the Palacios cemetery, under the direction of Duffy and Rittenhouse Undertaking Company. The bereaved young parents have the sympathy of all our citizens in this hour of grief. Baby’s stay was very brief, but it was long enough to awaken a new love, and since he has left them, they have a yearning and a new interest in the Heavenly home to which he has been transplanted. For the bud loaned to them for so brief a period of time will unfold its petals and find its full fruition under the warm sunshine of the Savior’s love.
“The baby wept
Palacios Beacon,
September 21, 1933 |
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Funeral services for Marie Belle Wyatt, 52, of Houston will be held 2 p. m. Saturday at Palacios Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Blessing. Mrs. Wyatt was born April 26, 1936, in Sullivan, Ky., to James Gilbert and Edna Hedgepath Dilback and died Nov. 8, 1988, at M. D. Anderson Hospital, Houston. A resident of Houston for eight months, she was formerly of Blessing where she was a member of the Catholic church. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Lee Wyatt of Houston; five daughters, Denise Buck of Madora, Ill., Debra Buchannan of Granite City, Ill., Diane Zan__ri of Wood River, Ill., Darin Dyer of Madrid, Spain and Michele Horton of Blessing; a son, Marc Wyatt of Houston; a sister, Mary Greer of Brighton, Ill, a brother, Chester Dilback of Alton, Ill, and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Palacios.
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Tribune, September
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