Obituaries

Sonia Grigsby

Sonia Grigsby

Aug 8, 2018

No services are scheduled at this time.

Wanda Kay (Peschel) Wiktorik

Wanda Kay (Peschel) Wiktorik

Aug 6, 2018

WANDA KAY PESCHEL WIKTORIK, 62, of Industry, Texas, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 in Bellville. She was born August 4, 1956, to Wilfred and Mary Kathryn “Kay” (Sothern) Peschel. Growing up in Industry, Wanda attended West End followed by Bellville High School. On December 16, 1972 Wanda married the love of life, Terry O. Wiktorik. Soon after, they started...

Patricia Muske

Patricia Muske

Aug 1, 2018

Patricia Muske went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2018. She was born in Houston, Texas on March 26, 1941, to Alfred Roy Muske and Hazel Tubbs Muske. She graduated from Southern Methodist University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and then taught at Katy High School and the Kinkaid School. Later, she...

Linda Marie Streckfuss

Linda Marie Streckfuss

Jul 20, 2018

LINDA MARIE LEVASSAR STRECKFUSS passed away in her home, surrounded by her family on July 20, 2018. After being diagnosed with Lung cancer on December 15, 2016, she fought a hard battle against the metastatic disease. She was a fighter and showed her family how to rely on the Lord through even the toughest situations. Linda was born on February...

Debbie Moody

Debbie Moody

Jul 19, 2018

Debbie Moody, 62; of Sealy, Tx passed away Thursday, July 19 2018, in Houston, TX. She was born March 3, 1956, in Fort Meade, Maryland to Frank Price and Loyce (Tabor) Price. She grew up in Pasadena and New Braunfels, graduating from Canyon High School. She enjoyed being employed as a teacher's aide in the special education department at Cy...

Emory Upton "Rock" Wilpitz

Emory Upton "Rock" Wilpitz

Jul 12, 2018

EMORY UPTON WILPITZ was born on Sept. 28, 1923 in Waller Co., just north of Brookshire.  He was the youngest son of Walter Adolph and Hattie Sophie (Trettin) Wilpitz.  He was baptized into the Christian Faith as a child.  His  church attendance was limited to weddings and funerals, but, he knew his Lord and Savior, and lived...

Patricia Cecilia Sunderman

Patricia Cecilia Sunderman

Jul 5, 2018

Patricia Cecelia Sunderman, 72, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, in Houston. She was born April 21, 1946, in McAllen, Texas, the daughter of Earl Le Neir Roberts and Juanita (Acosta) Roberts. On May 4, 1967, Patricia was united in marriage to her love, Danny Sunderman. Patricia attended Pan American University and McAllen Business School. Patricia worked...

Elroy Edgar Kiecke

Elroy Edgar Kiecke

Jul 3, 2018

Elroy Edgar Kiecke, loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2018 at the age of 88. Elroy, the youngest of three boys, was born in Brenham to Albert and Bernadine Kiecke on November 26, 1929. After he graduated High School, Elroy attended Blinn College. He then put his education on hold...

William "Mike" Michael Holloway

William "Mike" Michael Holloway

Jul 2, 2018

WILLIAM MICHAEL “MIKE” HOLLOWAY, 66, of Wallis, Texas, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, in Katy. He was born April 19, 1952, in Rockdale, Texas, the son of William Wallace and Letha Yvonne (Caffey) Holloway. Mike grew up in the Houston area, graduating from Spring Woods High School, in 1970. He was drafted into the United States Army. Mike was...

J. Frank Pyle

J. Frank Pyle

Jul 2, 2018

Joseph Franklin Pyle was born Sept 22, 1939 in West Grove, Pennsylvania. His parents, Paul and Josephine Pyle, taught Frank and his four younger siblings the principles of honesty, integrity, and persistence which guided his life. In 1957, Frank graduated valedictorian of Avon Grove High School where he served as Student Council president. During his time in high school,...

Betty Joyce (Freitag) Langham

Betty Joyce (Freitag) Langham

Jun 26, 2018

BETTY JOYCE (FREITAG) LANGHAM, 88, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Katy, Texas. Betty was born February 16, 1930, in Houston, Texas, to Otto Freitag, Sr. and Dorothy (Smith) Freitag. She had worked as a bank receptionist and was an active member of the Bellville United Methodist Church.Betty’s lineage included such famous persons as Butch Cassidy...

Laura Jean LePard

Laura Jean LePard

Jun 21, 2018

Laura Jean LePard, 57, of Brookshire passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Brookshire. Laura was born July 20, 1960, in Medina, New York, the daughter of Elmer and Bernice (Riesman) LePard. She had been employed as a waitress. Laura is survived by her son:  Spencer Lopez of Brookshire; and her daughter:  Julie DeVires of Houston. She is also survived...

Liborio Olvera Garcia

Liborio Olvera Garcia

Jun 21, 2018

Liborio Olvera Garcia, age 75, passed away on June 21, 2018, in Brookshire, Texas. Liborio was born on January 11, 1943, to Carmen Garcia and Martin Olvera Silva in Jalpa, Mexico. He was a carpenter who enjoyed construction projects. He worked in home remodeling and construction. Liborio is survived by his mother: Carmen Garcia; wife: Carlota Olvera of Brookshire; his...

Mary Ruth Huse-Baylor

Mary Ruth Huse-Baylor

Jun 3, 2018

Mary Ruth (McMillan) Huse-Baylor, 95, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, in Brookshire, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born November 27, 1922, in Houston, Texas.  The daughter of Franklin John and Mary Catherine (Jackson) McMillan, she grew up and attended school in Houston.

Mary was a homemaker and an avid gardener.  She is survived...

Carvel Carter Baker

Carvel Carter Baker

Jun 2, 2018

Carvel Baker, 81, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2018. He died from complications resulting from cardiovascular issues.Carvel is survived by his loving wife, LaNan, son Bradley Baker and wife Juanita, daughter Dorothy Alfakhouri and husband Mike, sister Shirley Bard, brother Hilton Baker and wife Mary Jo, and sister-in-law Sandy Baker. His parents, Ernest W. Baker...

Charles Gery Truitt

Charles Gery Truitt

May 29, 2018

CHARLES GERY TRUITT, 88, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018.He was born April 16, 1930, in Houston, Texas, the son of Claude Ray and Audrey Cecilia (Gery) Truitt. Gery grew up and attended schools in the Houston and Corpus Christi areas. He accomplished many different things in his life including; being a great athlete and becoming the...

Gordon Wayne Collins

Gordon Wayne Collins

May 25, 2018

Gordon Wayne Collins, age 62, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2018 after a year-long challenge with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife Jill, his brother Robert and best friend Gary Yokie and wife, Kim Willis.Wayne was born in Booneville, Mississippi on July 24, 1955. In 1963, Wayne moved to Houston with his parents, Dr. A....

Edward Armando Gibler, Sr.

Edward Armando Gibler, Sr.

May 12, 2018

Edward Armando Gibler, Sr., 90, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2018, in Brookshire, Texas. He was born in Houston, Texas on July 19, 1927, the son of Francis and Conchita Ruiz de Castillon Gibler. Edward grew up in Houston and Mexico. He graduated from Reagan High School in Houston. He served in the United States Navy during...

Eva Williams

Eva Williams

May 8, 2018

EVA (DAVIE) WILLIAMS, 76, of Fulshear, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at her home.  Eva was born May 5, 1942, in Harrisburg, South Dakota.  The daughter of Harrold M Davie and Mary Jane Alberta (Harmer) Davie, she grew up in Harrisburg, South Dakota, received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Sioux Falls College and her Master’s Degree in...

Lillian Roberts

Lillian Roberts

May 1, 2018

LILLIAN (ERIKSEN) ROBERTS, 86, of Fulshear, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2018, in Katy, Texas. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 12, 1931, the daughter of Otto and Mimi (Boyer) Eriksen. Lillian graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, New York. She also attended Miami-Dade Community College in Miami, Florida. Lillian was united in marriage...