Obituaries

Thu
28
Jan

Ruth Hernandez

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Ruth R. Hernandez, 63, of Austin departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 at the Hospice Austin’s Christopher House. She was born on Feb. 3, 1952 in Victoria, to Rev. Ramiro G. Rodriguez and Paula Rodriguez. 
Ruth graduated from Edna High School and continued her studies at the University of Texas at Austin while working as an early-childhood caregiver. She worked at a local pre-school and expanded her love for children by developing her personal daycare. Ruth also had a passion for scrapbooking to preserve cherished memories she created with family and friends. She was a devoted member to West Oak Woods Baptist Church in Austin. She married John Hernandez on Nov. 15, 1986. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, and an infant sister, Lydia Rodriguez.
Sun
24
Jan

Evert "BoBo" Wiegand

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Evert Earl 'BoBo' Wiegand, of Edna, passed away on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 at the age of 80. He was born in Edna, on Feb. 20, 1935, to the late Dutch Wiegand and Mattie Cleveland Wiegand.
Evert was a one-of-a-kind man who touched the hearts of everyone that he met. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend who will be truly missed.
BoBo is survived by his loving daughter, Kim Fojtik and her husband Kenneth; son, Earl 'Bubba' Wiegand; sisters, Ruth Reckaway, Mattie Rab and her husband Lonnie; grandchildren, Emma Jane Wiegand, Evert Neil Wiegand, and Brendalyn Fojtik.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Wilmore Wiegand; sisters, Flora Lee Moore, Nellie Whittley, Betty Cunningham, and Patsy Jackson.
Sun
24
Jan

Bonnie Siecko

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Bonnie Fay Siecko 50, passed away Jan. 23, 2016. She was born July 28, 1965, in Ganado to the late Halton and Mary Kutchka Siecko. Bonnie was a co-owner of Cowboy BBQ in Edna with her husband Tommy Yarbrough.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, Tommy Yarbrough; sisters, Audrey Sprague and husband Hardy, Sandra Patterson and husband Wayne and Elaine James and husband David; brothers, Authur Ray Siecko and wife Diane, and Michael Siecko.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, at the  Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. at the Morales Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Lynn officiating. Interment will follow at the Speaks Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cory Siecko, Cory Siecko, Jr., Jessie James, Cody James, Kody Salles, Neil Morris, Dillion Hilgart, and ryan James. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Poole and Burr Stafford.
Sun
24
Jan

Carla Thompson

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Carla Ann Thompson, 61, Passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. She was born June 26,1954, in Corpus Christi to  Carl and Margret Odom.
Carla is survived by her, sons, Chandler Thompson and wife Sharon, and Eric Lee Thompson; sisters, Wanda McLaughlin and Debbie Pittman and also brothers, Nelson and Steven Odom. 
Preceded in death are her parents and a brother, Stan Odom.
Graveside services were Saturday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. at the Lolita Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Happy Tails or Lolita First Baptist Church.
Services are under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Wed
20
Jan

Shirley Tuttle

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Shirley J. Tuttle, 76, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Nov. 1, 1939 in Hope, Lavaca County to the late Robert Leroy Collins and Cecil Adelia Wilkerson Collins.
She was a former member of Robinson Street Church of Christ in Edna and a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Survivors are daughters, Sherri Gonzalez (Joe) of San Antonio, Kristi Tuttle (Eddie Holland) of Hochheim and Connie Marek of Edna; son, Trent Tuttle (Jerica) of Maplesville, Ala.; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Glenda Dollery of Mason, Tx.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband JR Tuttle; grandson, Jarred Hohensee.
Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home with funeral service at 11 a.m., with Donnie D’Herde officiating. Burial to follow at Salem Cemetery.
Sun
17
Jan

Kenneth Peterson

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Kenneth Lee Peterson, 86, of Palacios passed away Jan. 13, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family, who prayed in thankfulness to God for the gift of this wonderful, cherished Christian man. 
He was born on Jan. 25, 1929 in Jackson County, Texas, to the late Emil Peterson and Alice Slaughter Peterson. He was a 1947 graduate of the last graduating class of LaWard High School and he proudly served our country from 1951 to 1953 in the United States Army. 
On June 10, 1955, Kenneth married Rita Chamberlain, a faithful union that lasted 60 years. Kenneth was a longtime member of the Palacios Church of Christ. He was retired from Alcoa; and he enjoyed raising cattle, working outside, and reading. His family was his most valued earthly treasure. He loved them deeply and unconditionally. He cherished time spent with each and every family member, and was fiercely proud of all of them. 
Sun
17
Jan

Marionell Smothers

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Marionell Hemmi Smothers, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 15, 2016. She was born on Dec. 31, 1932 to Lutzie and Myrtle Phelps Hemmi in Lavaca County. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hallettsville.
Marionell is survived by sons, Kenneth J. Smothers of Columbus, and Steve Smothers of San Marcos; daughter Sheryl Fabrygel of Hallettsville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Marionell was preceded in death by her husband Leon; parents; brother Carl W. Hemmi; and sisters, Lucille Gerdes and Marjorie Fietsam.
Visitation will be at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18 at Kubena Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 am, Tuesday, Jan. 19, at First Baptist Church of Hallettsville. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery. 
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneralhome.com.
Thu
14
Jan

Blanche Rab Boone

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Blanche Rab Boone, of Edna, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at the age of 52. She was born in Ganado on Jan. 10, 1964 to Lonnie and Mattie Wiegand Rab.
Blanche is survived by her husband, Coy Boone; parents, Lonnie and Mattie Rab; daughters, Maurica Camille McLennan and Kelsey Ann McLennan; brothers, Stephen Rab and his wife Pam of Edna and Michael Rab and his wife Kim of Victoria; granddaughters, Allyssa McLennan, Rylea Ramirez and Analysa Cantu and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be truly missed.  
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Jan. 18, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna with the Rev. Gary Janak officiating. A burial will be held at a later date.
Tue
12
Jan

Rebecca Ocanas

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Rebecca G. Garza Ocanas, 79, of Victoria, formerly of Brenham, passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. She was born on Nov. 6, 1936 to Felipe and Baldomera Garza in Runge.
Rebecca is survived by her husband, Gregorio Ocanas, Sr., her children Linda Guizar, Greg Ocanas, Mary Cortes, Eddie Ocanas and their spouses, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one sister and two brothers.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Edna Latin America Cemetery.
Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Sun
10
Jan

Wesley Hendry

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Wesley Hendry, of Lolita, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 at the age of 46. He was born in Port Lavaca on Dec. 10, 1969, to Harry and Betty Hendry.
qWesley worked at Formosa Plastics for 18 years. He was a volunteer fire fighter and Little League coach in Lolita. He was a loving son, husband, father, and friend who will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cinde Brandt Hendry; parents, Harry and Betty Conn Hendry; daughters, Brianna Hendry and Denae Castellano; son, Colby Hendry; and soon-to-be grandson, Baby Luke. 
Wesley is preceded in death by his sister, Carlene Hendry. 
Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Burial to follow in the Red Bluff Cemetery of Lolita. Rev. Gary Thedford will be officiating.

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