Recent Obituaries
Emanuel Velasquez
Mar 21, 2025
Emanuel Velasquez, 41, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on January 31, 1984, in San Antonio, the son of Domingo Velazquez and Maria Velazquez.
Emanuel attended Moulton ISD, graduating in 2003, and later attended ITT Tech in San Antonio. He worked at Madeline’s in San Antonio, where he...
Alex Edward Haas, Jr.
Mar 20, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alex Edward Haas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on March 20, 2025, at the age of 70, in Floresville, Texas. Born on June 19, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, Alex's life was a testament to kindness, generosity, and a bit of mischief that...
Rickie Lee Osburn, Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Rickie Lee Osburn, Sr., known to many as “Big Rick,” was born December 4, 1952, in Memphis, Texas to parents B.B. “Rabbit” and Ella Trojacek Osburn. He passed away surrounded by the people he loved most, his children, on February 20, 2025, in Victoria, Texas.
Rickie served honorably in the United States Army with service in Vietnam.
Most of his career was...
Omer Larry Miles
Feb 12, 2025
Omer Larry Miles, known to all as Larry, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on September 13, 1948, and raised in Kilgore, Texas, Larry carried the warmth and friendliness of East Texas with him wherever he went.
He dedicated much of his life to service, working as a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy in Houston...
Jerry Maresh, III
Jan 30, 2025
On Thursday January 30th, 2025, Jerry Maresh III passed from this Earth to be with the Lord.
Born October 17th, 1965, in Houston TX, Jerry was a lifelong resident of Moulton, where he spent his school years as an accomplished horn player and basketball state champion with the Moulton Bobkatz.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Maresh Jr, his...
David J. Kalich
Jan 21, 2025
David J. Kalich passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born to Henry and Lillie (Prasek) Kalich on October 4, 1940. For 42 years, David worked in the scholastic field as a high school mathematics teacher and principal. He spent fifteen of those years as the principal of Hallettsville High School, a job...
Dennis Baetz
Jan 10, 2025
Dennis Baetz, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home in Moulton, Texas. He was born on July 9, 1940, in Los Angeles County, California, to Irene "Teddy" Powell and Kenneth "Kenny" Baetz.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 55 years, Duckie Baetz of Moulton, TX; 3 sons, Wayne Baetz and Leslie of Lewisburg, TN, Chuck...
Jimmy Joe Holub
Jan 8, 2025
Jimmy Joe Holub, 94, of Moulton, passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1930, in Moulton to Joe and Elexia Berckenhoff Holub. He was the third of six children. He married Mary Nell Migl of Shiner on August 9, 1955. They had two daughters and resided in Moulton.
After the passing of Mary Nell in 1996,...
Leroy Nieto, Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Leroy Nieto, Sr. beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on January 4, 2025.
Born on October 2, 1947, in Moulton, Texas, Leroy was the son of Vive and Emma (Perez) Nieto. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He grew up in the small town he loved, and it remained close...
Joseph C. Nieto
Dec 22, 2024
Joseph C. Nieto, aged 86, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Joe was born on August 15, 1938, in Moulton, Texas, to Bonifacio and Josefa (Galvan) Nieto. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He was very proud of being elected Constable of Lavaca County Precinct 2 in 1972, serving until he retired in 2010, making him one...
Billy Ray Brueggman
Nov 22, 2024
Billy Ray Brueggman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home in Bastrop, Texas, on November 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 7, 1931, in Moulton, Texas, to Rudolph “Rudie” Brueggman and Hattie Kretchmer Brueggman-Bartels. He married the love of his life, Mary Lee Jarosek, on June 1, 1952.
Billy proudly served...
Zoey Sturm
Nov 20, 2024
Zoey Christina Donna Sturm, age 18, passed away on November 20, 2024, after an unexpected accident. She was born on November 6, 2006, in Houston, Texas.
Zoey was looking forward to graduating from Moulton High School in the spring and was planning on majoring in Architecture in college at Texas State.. Zoey was confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church just last...
Barbara Sue "Suzy" Luksovsky
Oct 16, 2024
Barbara Sue Luksovsky passed away on October 16, 2024. Everyone knew her in life as Suzy. She was born on the family farm past Old Moulton to Zattie and Ida Johnson on July 31, 1940. She grew up in town and spent the rest of her life in Moulton. She lived one house down from the love of her life,...
Donald Ross Swope
Oct 12, 2024
Donald Ross Swope, age 84 passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at his home in Hurst, TX. He was born on July 15, 1940 to Boyce Frank Swope and Margaret Krause Swope.
John Edward Koch
Sep 17, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Edward Koch, affectionately known as "Big John," who departed this life in Victoria, Texas, on September 17, 2024, at the age of seventy-eight. Born on November 7, 1945, in Kenedy, Texas, John lived a life steeped in love, laughter, and unwavering commitment to his family and community.
A graduate...
Michael "Mike" Dewayne Seale
Sep 12, 2024
Michael Dewayne Seale peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the age of 66 surrounded by his family. Mike was born on August 26, 1958 in Houston, Texas to Franklin Seale and Dalphelene (Hughes) Seale.
Mike was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked as a dedicated Safety Director at food plants and provided contractor safety training in...
Paul James Kocian
Aug 3, 2024
Paul J. Kocian, age 74, passed away peacefully after a long illness on the evening of August 3, 2024, in Austin, Texas. The final rays of the day’s sun shone onto him as he left this Earthly realm.
He was born in Shiner, Texas to Charles Kocian, Jr. and Verona Cinadr Kocian. He grew up on a farm outside of Moulton...
Wilma Anna Ducho
May 30, 2024
Wilma Anna (Wieting) Ducho passed peacefully unto God's grace Thursday morning, May 30, 2024. She was born July 25, 1935, to Alma (Flessner) Wieting and Willie Wieting of Shiner, Texas.
She grew up working on the farm with her siblings Marion, Henry, Wilfred, and Doris and was a basketball star in high school. After graduating, she headed to Houston where she...
Donald Ray Rothbauer
May 24, 2024
Donald Ray Rothbauer, age 67, of Moulton, Texas passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on May 24, 2024. He was born on March 1, 1957, in Shiner, Texas to Marvin & Rose Chilek Rothbauer. He attended school in Moulton, excelled in basketball, and graduated in 1975. He then attended Texas State Technical Institute and received his...
Gary Allen Polka
May 16, 2024
Gary Allen Polka, age 78 of Austin, Texas, passed away and met the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Gary was born November 25, 1945, in Houston, Texas to parents Alvin F. Polka and Lavelle (Manning) Polka who had proceeded him in death.
He served in the Army from August 1967 thru April 1969, spending his active-duty service in Vietnam. He was a lifelong electrician by trade. Gary served on the Board of Directors of the Centex IEC from September 1998 through August 2002. Two of those years, he served as the Association President. After retirement, he gave 10 years of service to the Travis County Elections Division and was honored to receive "The Guardian of Democracy Service Award". In his leisure time he enjoyed traveling the world and playing golf. Visiting the Panama Canal was one of his favorite destinations. He was a member of Santa Cruz Catholic Church, Buda, Texas. He is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Shirley (Jahn) Polka, formerly of Moulton, Texas, one son, Mark Polka - Conroe, Texas and one daughter, Angela Polka - Houston, Texas, one brother, Mike Polka - Tomball, Texas, and one sister, Debbie Henson - Conroe,...
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