Alfonso Martinez

Alfonso Martinez passed away surrounded by his loving wife, Maria, and children, on Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born on Sept. 28, 1971 in Mexico to Alfonso Martinez and Maria Ventura Martinez.

Thomas Joseph Darilek

Thomas Joseph Darilek, 65, of Flatonia, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Thomas, “Tom,” was born on Jan. 12, 1958, in Houston, to Rudolph and Celestine Darilek.

Callie Schaefer Meyer

Callie Schaefer Meyer (“Chipper”), age 86, of Austin, TX, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1937. A ceremony to celebrate Callie’s life will be held on Saturday July 29, 2023, at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home located at 5416 Parkcrest Drive in Austin, TX at 10 a.m.

Mary Ann Kokes

Mary Ann Fajkus Kokes, 89, passed away on Friday, July 7 in her home in Houston. She was born Oct. 28, 1933 in Praha, daughter of the late Adolph Fajkus Sr. and Agnes(Bily) Fajkus. She was united in marriage with Joseph A. Kokes in Praha on May 6, 1957.

Ovella Marie Stuchly

Ovella Marie Stuchly, 91, passed away Monday, June 3 at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center. Born in High Hill, Ovella was the daughter of Rudolph and Annie Hilscher. She attended Middle Creek School, and later, graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1951.

Jack E. Herzik

In loving memory of Jack E. Herzik, who peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 19 in Round Rock. Son of Erwin and Alma (Sobotik) Herzik, he was born on May 9, 1934 in Schulenburg, where he went on to spend his early years.

Andrew Charles Srubar

Andrew Charles Srubar, 65, of Ammannsville, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. Andrew was born in La Grange on Nov. 8, 1957, the son of August and MaryAnn (Pesl) Srubar. He married Nancy Klesel on Sept. 18, 1982, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Weimar.

Celia Escobedo Stafford

Celia Escobedo Stafford entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home in Schulenburg. She was born on Sept. 27, 1947, in San Antonio. Celia was married to Rev. Andrew Earl Stafford, pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Schulenburg.

Deborah Joan Grant Patterson

Deborah Joan Grant Patterson, 63, of Waco, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at home surrounded by family in Schulenburg. Deborah was born in Bremerton, WA on Oct. 17, 1959, the daughter of Jesse and Retta Jo (Barrington) Grant.

Michael Anthony Janacek

Michael Anthony Janacek, 71, of Yorktown, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023 with his beloved wife Sandy by his side. Mike was born on January 6, 1952 to the late John E. and Mary Ann Janacek in Hallettsville, Texas. He grew up in Yoakum, Texas where he graduated from St.