Recent Obituaries

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...

Nov 4, 2013

Michael Floyd Beck was born on April 4, 1947 and passed away on November 4, 2013 in Smithville, TX

Visitation will be held on November 7, 2013 at 10:01 am at Smith Funeral Home, 128 East 5th Street, Flatonia, TX. Graveside Service will be held on November 7, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery, Hwy 95, Flatonia,...

Nov 4, 2013

Jane Carrillo of Flatonia passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 at the age of 70. She was born in Waelder June 24, 1943 to the late Pedro and Helen Nava Rodriguez. She is survived by her husband, Hector Carrillo Sr.; mother-in-law, Margarita Carrillo; three daughters, Laura Tovar & husband Rudolph of Flatonia, Christina Gutierrez & husband Jack of Leander, and...

Oct 27, 2013

Mark Werlein of Staples passed away October 27, 2013 at the age of 53. He was born in Houston, to Nezzell (Dennis) Werlein, and the late Sheppard H. Werlein. He is survived by his wife, Teri Werlein of Staples; mother, Nezzell "Pat" Werlein of Flatonia; two sons, Matthew Werlein, and Brian Werlein both of Staples; one brother, Hal Werlein &...

Oct 21, 2013

Alice Haas 91, of Moulton passed away October 21, 2013. She was born on February 6, 1922 in Shiner, Texas to Ed and Vlasta Kloesel. She married Leslie Haas on October 19, 1942. She was a charter member of the Scotts Extension Homemakers Club organized in 1945 and at one point was named Citizen of the Year by the Fayette...

Oct 14, 2013

Benjamin (Ben) Smolik, of Moulton, passed away October 14, 2013 in Yoakum at the age of 74. He was born in Praha June 25, 1939 to Albina Wagner and Louis V. Smolik. Ben was retired after 36 years at Kasper Wire Works in Shiner, with the last 12 years of him being a supervisor. He was also a farmer and...

Oct 12, 2013

Mario Arturo Hernandez, age 30 of Waelder passed away October 12, 2013. Mario was born October 20, 1982 in Seguin, Texas. He was employed at J & B Sausage in Waelder, member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church and did various community volunteer work. His main hobby was fishing and Bar-B-Queing for friends and family. Survivors include his parents, Arturo...

Oct 7, 2013

Gertrude Mica, 95, of Flatonia, passed away October 7, 2013. She was born in Flatonia December 10, 1917 to Annie (Brunner) and Otto T. Steinhauser. She is survived by two sons, Donnie Mica, and Doug Mica & wife Sandra all of Flatonia; one daughter in law,Helen Mica of East Bernard;one brother, Otto C. Steinhauser of Flatonia; twelve grandchildren; thirty seven...

Sep 29, 2013

Ronald Votaw of Muldoon passed away September 29, 2013 at the age of 65. He was born July 13, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas to Vernon and Dorothy (White) Votaw. He is survived by his parents, Vernon and Dorothy Votaw of Flatonia, Texas; wife, Debrah Davis-Votaw of Muldoon, Texas; son, Scott Votaw & wife Marina of Brier, Washington; daughter, Adriane...