Recent Obituaries
Rosie Hernandez
Feb 10, 2024
Rosie Hernandez, 80, of Flatonia, Tx peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Austin, Tx surrounded by family. She was born on April 28, 1943 in Schulenburg, Tx and resided her whole life in Flatonia, Tx until her passing. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Israel Hernandez from Flatonia, Tx, her late parents, Aurelio Hernandez...
Matt Christopher Benton
Jan 29, 2024
Matt Christopher Benton, age 64 went on to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born September 13, 1959 to Vivian Neufeldt and Arthur Lee Benton in Richmond, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Timothy Benton.
Matt is survived by his wife Sharton Kay Benton of Flatonia, three sons; Bradley...
Ernest C. Ramirez
Jan 26, 2024
Ernest C. Ramirez, age 85 passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. He was born April 17, 1938 to Geronima Castillo and Gabriel Ramirez in Waelder, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Ernest Ramirez, Jr, and five brothers.
He is survived by his wife Elida Ramirez, two stepsons; Joseph Manzanales of Houston, TX, and Guadalupe Manzanales (Faith)...
Barbara E. Strickland
Jan 24, 2024
Barbara E. Strickland, age 80 of Flatonia, TX passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born February 11, 1943 to Lillian Cochran and George Weaver.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband James C. Strickland.
She is survived by her son James Strickland of LaGrange, Tx, daughter Lana Strickland (Andy Armendariz) of Burnet, Tx, two sisters Mae Davis...
Ruth Black
Jan 14, 2024
Ruth Black, age 91, of Flatonia, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1932 to Chester Brown and Elsie Brunner Brown.
Ruth is survived by daughter Kay Potter of Flatonia, son Donnie Black of Arkansas, brother Kennith Brown of Bay City, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by...
Richard Paul Steinhauser
Jan 11, 2024
RICHARD P. STEINHAUSER, a retired educator, passed away peacefully in Waco, Texas on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was 81. He was a long-time resident of Georgetown and Flatonia, Texas. Many students and teachers feared Richard, but those who really knew him knew that he was a giant teddy bear and was always there for them. He was considered a...
Marijrildo "Hildo" Orosco
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...
Olivia "Libby" Hopkins
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...
David Turner
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...
Sandra Kay Atnipp-Weber
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...
Georgie Mae Lev
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)...
Leona Theresa Herzik
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.
...
Joe Thomas Lev
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...
Richard Charles Nieto
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...
Johnny Joe Lozano
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...
Mary Louise Scates
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...
Merejiledo Manuel Perez
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....
Leonard Barta
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+...
Roberto R. Estrada
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,...
Cooper Dale Cherry, Sr.
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...
About
With services throughout Texas that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
