Recent Obituaries

Feb 24, 2014

Ruth M. Kleihege of Moulton passed away February 24, 2014 at the age of 81. She was born in LaGrange, July 26, 1932, to Minnie Callsen and Arnold Baumbach. Ruth was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, and Altar Society. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benjamin "Ben" Kleihege, and two brothers. She is...

Feb 24, 2014

Dan S. Velasquez, 79, of Flatonia passed away February 24, 2014. He was born in Elm Grove October 5, 1934 to Janie Salas and Dan Velasquez Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Helen Velasquez; son, Steven Velasquez; grandson, Gregory Turner; three brothers, Lupe, Frank, and Andrew Velasquez. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Velasquez...

Feb 23, 2014

Bettye Mica Rutledge, age 67 and lifelong resident of Flatonia, TX, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Feb. 23, 2014. She is survived by her Mother Ella Mica, Brother John Mica and his wife Marcie, Brother Harvey Mica and his wife Vickie, Sister Patricia Prihoda and her husband Carl, Son Brent Etlinger and his wife Janet, and Bettye's two...

Feb 18, 2014

Arrangements under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia, TX. Rosary Service Monday, February 24, 2014 Funeral Service Monday, February 24, 2014

Feb 18, 2014

James Joe Bartos age 60 of Flatonia passed away February 18, 2014. James was born on June 14, 1953 in Shiner, Texas to Adolph Bartos and Della Hajek Bartos. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a former member of the Flatonia Volunteer Fire Department. James was owner of James's Lawncare for some 20 plus years....

Feb 2, 2014

Emily Michelle Gonzalez, born in La Grange, TX on October 17th, 1996 to Elizabeth and Martin Gonzalez. In life, Emily was more than a beautician in training; she was the personification of beauty. Her smile was contagious, her laughter addictive and her love of life apparent in all that she did. So full of life was she, that her organs...

Feb 1, 2014

Alma Ella (Pietsch) Koch was 96 years of age. Born July 3,1917 to Clemens and Selma (Wunderlich) Pietsch of Wied, Alma had many fond, and some not so fond, memories of what it was like to grow up on a farm. She experienced a close-knit family life based on a healthy respect for family and friends and had a genuine...

Jan 25, 2014

********Directions to Hopkinsville Cemetery, Waelder, Texas********* From Houston To Waelder on I10 West Bound Exit Waelder at 653 take Right into Waelder (about 2 miles) Go into Waelder to stop sign, continue staight at stop sign, turn right at the next block (by the Waelder Community Center) (Fire Station will be on your left) Follow road until it curves (about...

Jan 19, 2014

Joe Angel Ramirez Sr. of Waelder passed away January 19, 2014 at the age of 52. He was born in Sugarland, TX April 7, 1961 to Sarah Esparza and Apolonio Ramirez. He is survived by his wife, Dora Ramirez of Waelder; two sons, Joe Ramirez Jr. & wife Stephanie of Waelder, and Randy Ramirez & wife Maricella of Waelder; mother,...

Jan 14, 2014

Agnes M. Olsovsky of Praha passed away January 14, 2014 at the age of 89. She was born January 19, 1924 in Wallis, TX to the late Sophie and Frank G. Olsovsky. She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Charlie Olsovsky; one brother-in-law, Joe Matusek. She is survived by three brothers, Frank Olsovsky of Austin, John Olsovsky...

Jan 8, 2014

Mary P. Hirsch of Moulton passed away January 8, 2014 at the age of 88. She was born in Gonzales to Emilia Zella and Ludwig Petras April 3, 1925. She was a member of Post # 392 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Shiner Post 6209, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She is survived by her son Gregory Hirsch...

Dec 31, 2013

Theodore B. Branecky of Flatonia passed away December 31, 2013 at the age of 78. He was born in Flatonia October 12, 1935 to Bernard and Christine Pilat Branecky. He is survived by his wife, Mary Baca Branecky; one son, Ted Branecky Jr. & wife Rhonda of Flatonia; two daughters, Shirley & husband Tom Morgan of Leander, and Diane &...

Dec 21, 2013

Eugene Joseph Albrecht age 85 of Moulton formally of San Antonio, Texas passed away December 21, 2013. Eugene was born September 11, 1928 in Moulton to the late Joe and Annie Schacherl Albrecht . He worked for the San Antonio Health District as an inspector for 25 plus years and was a member of the St. Benedict Catholic Church in...

Dec 1, 2013

Elpidio Moreno, age 70, of Muldoon passed away December 1st in Austin, Texas. He was born in Obayos, Coah Mexico January 25. 1943 to Espiridion, and Ninfa Garcia Moreno. He is survived by his wife, Maria Moreno of Muldoon; five sons, Pedro Henry Moreno, Elpidio Moreno Jr. & wife Shanna, Jose Alfredo Hernandez all of Muldoon, Horacio Hernandez & wife...

Nov 17, 2013

A beautiful life that came to an end, he died as he lived, everyone's friend. In our hearts, a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget. Visitaiton Friday, November 22, 2013 Family will receive Friends and Family Friday, November 22, 2013 Funeral Service Friday, November 22, 2013

Nov 15, 2013

Thomas O. Martin Jr. of Flatonia passed away November 15, 2013. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Jeanette (Bagnell) and Thomas O. Martin Sr. During World War II, he served with the 222nd Infantry in the 42nd Rainbow Division, which fought in the European theater and liberated the Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945. Later, he...

Nov 15, 2013

Steven Velasquez of Moulton passed away November 15, 2013 at the age of 47. He was born in Galveston on January 3, 1966 to Dan and Helen (Gomez) Velasquez. He worked as a plant operator at Dairy Farms of America in Schulenburg for the past 4 years. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Velasquez of Moulton; father, Dan Velasquez...

Nov 11, 2013

Albert E. "Bill" Hassell of Flatonia passed away November, 11, 2013 at the age of 88. He was born in Houston January 20, 1925 to Lennes and Errol Hassell. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wilma Hassell; one son, Albert Hassell Jr.; one sister, and one brother. He is survived by one daughter, Pam Cunningham & husband...

Nov 11, 2013

Frances May Kitchen Kalina was born on December 25, 1956 in Houston, TX and passed away on November 11, 2013 in Austin, TX

Graveside Service will be held on November 15, 2013 at 12:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery, Hwy 95, Flatonia, TX.

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Nov 11, 2013

Robert R. Schaefer of Praha passed away November 11, 2013 at the age of 66. He was born in Shiner to Lester C. and Ludmila (Jalufka) Schaefer on January 26, 1947. He grew up in Lavaca and Fayette Counties helping out around the farm, fishing, and hunting. Robert graduated from Flatonia High School in 1965. On February 1, 1966 Robert...