Obituaries

CHRISTINE KING KENNEDY

CHRISTINE KING KENNEDY

Christine King Kennedy

Jan. 24, 1945 - April 6, 2026Christine King Kennedy, lovingly known as “Chris” to those closest to her, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and deep family connection.Born on Jan. 24, 1945, Christine was the daughter of Joe and Mable King.
JOYCE DITTRICH

JOYCE DITTRICH

Joyce Dittrich

Joyce was born on Aug. 27, 1952 in Weimar to Estanislado and Rita Segura. She was one of 12 children, raised in Schulenburg amongst her siblings. Joyce departed this world on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
JENELL HUEBOTTER

JENELL HUEBOTTER

Jenell Marie Huebotter

Jenell Marie Huebotter, 89, of San Antonio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.Jenell was born on Jan. 8, 1937, in Freyburg, in Fayette County, to Emil Joseph Roeder and Velma Dieringer Roeder. She was the firstborn of six children, including two brothers and three sisters.
STEPHEN JOHN MATULA

STEPHEN JOHN MATULA

Stephen John Matula

Stephen John Matula passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin.He was born Aug. 11, 1968 to Annie (Kocian) and John Matula in Colorado County. He grew up in Schulenburg and graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1986.
MARY JEAN LANGDON

MARY JEAN LANGDON

Mary Jean Langdon

Mary Jean Langdon, lovingly known as “Nonni,” passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at age 72 in Schulenburg, after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer.She was born on May 21 , 1953, in Rockford , Illinois, to Joseph Thomas and Rita Phyllis Eytalis.
DOUGLAS E. O’KELLEY JR.

DOUGLAS E. O’KELLEY JR.

Douglas E. O’Kelley Jr.

Dec. 13, 1929 - April 1, 2026Remembering a man whose positive attitude and smiling face will be dearly missed! Doug O’ Kelley, age 96, of Schulenburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.Doug was born on Dec. 13, 1929,in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Douglas E. O’ Kelley Sr.
RAY EDWARD FOGLEMAN SR.

RAY EDWARD FOGLEMAN SR.

Ray Edward Fogleman Sr.

Ray Edward Fogleman Sr., 79, of Schulenburg, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.Ray was born on June 20, 1946, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He spent his early years growing up in Alexandria and Colfax, Louisiana, before eventually making his home in Schulenburg, where he lived most of his life.
DOUGLAS WAYNE ‘BUTCH’ BACA

DOUGLAS WAYNE ‘BUTCH’ BACA

Douglas Wayne ‘Butch’ Baca

Douglas Wayne “Butch” Baca passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Burkburnett.The family received friends on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cliff Cooper officiating.
JOHN CHARLES ANDERS

JOHN CHARLES ANDERS

John Charles Anders

With immense gratitude we thank God for the life of John Charles Anders, R. Ph. More importantly, we thank Him for the everlasting life that is now at hand for John.
MAGDALENA M. MARTINEZ

MAGDALENA M. MARTINEZ

Magdalena M. Martinez

Jan. 9, 1943 – March 4, 2026It is with great sadness that the family of Magdalena “Maggie/ Nena” Martinez announces her passing on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at TruCare Living Center in Columbus at the age of 83.Magdalena was born in Eagle Pass to Natividad V. and Maria Z. Martinez.