Recent Obituaries

Jan 6, 2024

 

Marijrildo “Hildo” Orosco, age 84, of Waelder, Tx, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.  He was born on April 13, 1939, to Guadalupe Rodriguez and Jesus Orosco in Flatonia, TX. 

Born and raised just north of Waelder, he went to Cistern schools.  One of his favorite pastimes was to be at the farm watching the animals.

Hildo was...

Dec 31, 2023

 

Olivia (Libby) Daniel Hopkins died December 31, 2023 at the age of 70. She was the widow of Ralph G. Hopkins. Libby, the daughter of Roy G. Daniel and Estelle C. Daniel, was born in Oxford, NC on July 22, 1953. She graduated from Bluestone High School, Skipwith, VA and after graduation she attended Petersburg General Hospital School of...

Dec 20, 2023

 

David Turner, at age 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  Born on October 7, 1953, to Rexford Turner and Eva Whiteside Turner. David was a lifelong resident of Flatonia, Texas and spent his last years in San Antonio with his wife, Mary Alice Velasquez. Married on April 27,1979. David and Mary were loving partners who raised two...

Oct 15, 2023

 

Sandra Kay Atnipp Weber, 44, of Flatonia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  She was born on May 8, 1979 to Curtis Atnipp and Marilyn Jasek Atnipp in Fort Worth, TX.

Sandra is survived by her mother Marilyn Cerny; step father Allen Cerny; sister Kristen Ruiz and nieces Emmy and Abby Ruiz.

Sandra is...

Oct 4, 2023

 

Georgie Mae Lev, 85, of Flatonia, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 with family at her side.  She was born on January 30, 1938 to Fred Klozik and Augie Kocian Klozik in Witting, TX.

Georgie worked for Flatonia ISD as the cafeteria manager for 20+ years.

Georgie is survived by son David Lev; daughters Linda Mosby Crawford (Kent)...

Sep 15, 2023

 

Leona Herzik, 97, of Praha, Tx., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.  She was born on May 29, 1926 to Charles Pilat, Sr. and Annie Klekar Pilat.

 

Leona is survived by sons Marshall Herzik (Debbie) of Schulenburg, Tx and Michael Herzik of Houston, Tx; daughter Marcia Truchard (Jim) of Austin, Tx; eleven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

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Sep 12, 2023

 

Joe Thomas Lev, 88, of Flatonia, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 with family at his side.  He was born on March 8, 1935 to Charles F. Lev and Rossia Tupa Lev in Praha, TX.

Joe is survived by his wife Georgie Klozik Lev of 66 years; son David Lev; daughters Linda Mosby Crawford (Kent) and Laurie Dierschke...

Aug 21, 2023

 

Richard Charles Nieto, a proud, devoted, and loving father and Pop, peacefully transitioned from this world on August 21st at the age of 58. He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and a profound impact on those who had the privilege of knowing him.

 

Ricky was born on June 16, 1965, to Daniel Simon Nieto and Sylvia...

Aug 13, 2023

 

Johnny Joe Lozano, 74, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at St. David’s Medical center in Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julio and Amalia Lozano.

Survivors include his wife Olivia Lozano of Austin; son Andre Lozano and wife, Jillian of Elgin; his daughter Nina Lozano of Austin; grandchildren: Luke, Bella, Jaxton, and Sophia; and...

Aug 7, 2023

 

Mary Louise Scates, 94, passed away on August 7, 2023.  She was born on February 26, 1929, to Daniel W. and Henrietta Boehme Hitt, whose family could be traced to 1714 in Virginia.

Mary lived an active and very interesting 94 years.  She was born in Tulsa and always considered Oklahoma to be her home state.

Survived by her...

Aug 3, 2023

 

Manuel Merejiledo Perez, 84, of Flatonia, TX passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023.  He was born on April 13, 1939 to Juan and Julie Perez.

 

Manuel married Aurelia Rivera and they were blessed with nine children.  He is survived by his wife; 4 sons - Manuel and wife Cynthia Perez, Gilbert and wife Alicia Perez, Larry Sr....

Aug 2, 2023

 

Leonard B. Barta passed away August 2, 2023 at the age of 87.  He was born on December 5, 1935 to Christian & Julia Zapalac Barta.  Born and raised in Flatonia Texas he attended Flatonia ISD.  On May 12th, 1957 he married Agnes Kocian Barta and they celebrated 66 years of marriage.  He worked for Milwhite, Inc. for 35+...

Jul 18, 2023

 

Roberto Estrada, 89, of Houston, left us to be with His heavenly father on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

He was born on November 23, 1933 in Waelder, TX, to Julian Estrada and Sarah Rodriguez Estrada.

Roberto married Mercedes R. Reyes. The couple were blessed with five children: Jose Mario, Rose Marie, Sylvia,...

Jun 26, 2023

 

Cooper Cherry , 63, of Muldoon, TX passed away on June 26, 2023.  He was born on March 20, 1960 to William Wallace Cherry and Peggy Krause Cherry.

 

Cooper is survived by Cooper Cherry Jr. - son, of Austin, Chris Cherry - brother, of West Point, William Wallace Cherry, Jr. - brother, of Muldoon and LoraLee Farmer - former...

Jun 24, 2023

 

Gary McNatt, 68, of Flatonia, TX, was called to his eternal resting place on June 24, 2023. He entered this world on May 13, 1955 in Yoakum, TX, born to Lonnie and Georgia Kocurek McNatt.

 

Gary is survived by his wife Margie McNatt of Flatonia, TX; son Greg McNatt and wife Amanda of The Woodlands, TX; brother Stanley...

Jun 21, 2023

On June 21st, 2023 God called another Angel home.  Agnes A Kocian Barta was born November 2, 1937 to Adolph & Mary Sladecek Kocian.  She attended Flatonia ISD.  After graduation she worked at the bakery in town; Dr. Cook’s Optical and later started her last job with Flatonia ISD and retired after 32 years of service to the school system. ...

Jun 5, 2023

  Charles James “Sonny, Pop, PeePaw” Richter

August 1, 1938 – June 5, 2023

 

 

Charles was born August 1, 1938 and grew up in Flatonia, TX.  He was saved and baptized at First Baptist Flatonia at Bible School.  He moved to Houston, TX in 1956 and met the love of his life Sandra Lee Chancellor, they have been...

May 31, 2023

Fidel Venegas Born- Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico on November 30, 1972 Deceased- Flatonia, Texas on May 31, 2023 Father- Roberto Venegas Palacios Mother- Elena Maria Quijas Cano Fidel Venegas, age 50, of Flatonia, Texas, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2020....

May 26, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of our daddy, Louis T. Rocha on May 26, 2023, at the age of 88 years. Louis Trejo Rocha was born on October 11, 1934, in Bastrop County, to Roman and Julia Trejo Rocha.

On August 25, 1957, he married the woman he loved so deeply, Ramona Lopez. She was...

May 14, 2023

Fredrick Earl Westerfield, III

Born- Yoakum, Texas on September 17, 1942

Deceased – Cistern, Texas on May 14, 2023

Father – Fred Earl Westerfield, Jr.

Mother – Dorothy Cecilia DeBault

Proceeded in death by both parents and daughter, April Dee Westerfield.

Survived by wife, Marie Eileen Westerfield,...