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Gary McNatt

Gary McNatt

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...

Agnes Barta

Agnes Barta

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. ...

Charles James Richter

Charles James Richter

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...

Fidel Venegas

Fidel Venegas

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....

Louis Rocha

Louis Rocha

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...

Fredrick Westerfield, Iii

Fredrick Westerfield, Iii

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,...

Rosie Koncaba

Rosie Koncaba

May 8, 2023

Rosie Ann Koncaba, 84, of Flatonia, passed away on May 8, 2023.  She was born on August 26, 1938 to Henry Hajek and Angelina Havrda Hajek.

Rosie is survived by her husband of 65 years, Edwin Koncaba of Flatonia; son Edward Koncaba (Cynthia) of Flatonia; daughters Janice Luck (Kirk) of Muldoon and Margie McNatt (Gary)...

Felipe Lopez

Felipe Lopez

May 7, 2023

Felipe Jesus “Jesse” Lopez, 52, of Austin, TX, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on May 7, 2023.  He was born on November 21, 1970 to Felipe and Frances Gonzales Lopez.

He was a graduate of Flatonia High School, he enjoyed cooking, good bar-b-que and playing and listening to music.

Jesse is survived by...

Bernardino Vasquez

Bernardino Vasquez

Apr 19, 2023

Bernardino Vasquez, 73, of Flatonia, passed away on April 19, 2023.  He was born on January 7, 1950 in Dolores Hidalgo, GTO, Mexico.

Bernardino is survived by Leovigilda Flores Trejo - wife, of Flatonia, TX; Bernardino Vasquez, Jr. (Isavel Vasquez Arevalo) - son, of Flatonia, TX: Raul Vasquez (Francis Vasquez) - son, of Flatonia, TX:...

Kathleen Collins

Kathleen Collins

Apr 5, 2023

Kathleen Geesaman Collins had a great life from birth, September 25, 1970, until passing from this life, April 5, 2023.  She totally trusted in God’s plan and was not afraid to leave this life if that was His will.

She had a great life growing up with parents in the US Air Force, living in Florida, Virginia,...

Abelardo Ibarra, Sr.

Abelardo Ibarra, Sr.

Mar 21, 2023

Abelardo R. Ibarra, Sr., 87, of Waelder, Tx passed away on March 21, 2023.  He was born to Domingo and Crescencia Rodriguez Ibarra.

Abelardo is survived by Gloria Ibarra - wife; Gloria Sirilo - daughter; Dora Noyola (Freddie) - daughter; Abelardo Ibarra, Jr. - son; Carol Ibarra - daughter; Adan Ibarra (fiance’, Crystal) - son; Mary Esparza...

Norman Schaffner

Norman Schaffner

Mar 6, 2023

Norman John Schaffner was born June 19, 1930 to the late Leo and Pauline (Moniot) Schaffner and passed away Monday, March 6th, at the age of 92.

A former resident of Butler, Pa., Norman was a resident of Pearland, Texas retiring after twenty years of service in the Air Force in 1968.  He went on...

Donna Bizzell

Donna Bizzell

Mar 5, 2023

Donna Bizzell passed away peacefully March 5, 2023 in Houston, TX after a long, enjoyable retirement in Flatonia, TX where she continued her skills with cooking, gardening and organization.

She was born on June 22, 1944 to Ralph and Velma Lewis who awaited her in heaven along with her son, Erin.  If there are dominoes...

Melanie Mica Fairchild

Melanie Mica Fairchild

Feb 28, 2023

Visitation for Melanie Jane Mica Fairchild will be held at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia on Thursday, March 9th starting at 10 am until 8 pm with family receiving visitors from 5pm until 8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10th at 10am at Muldoon Mercantile located at 282 FM 154 Muldoon, Tx with a Cowboy...

Weldon Borel

Weldon Borel

Feb 23, 2023

Weldon J. "Buddy" Borel, 86, of Flatonia, passed away on February 23, 2023.  He was born on September 26, 1936 to Lawrence C. Borel and Daisy Belle Borel.

Buddy married Betty Krischke and were blessed with 3 children, Byron, Matthew and Jill.

Buddy will be remembered by friends, family, and his...

Michael Schulze

Michael Schulze

Feb 23, 2023

Michael Gene Schulze, son and brother passed away February 23, 2023. He was born on June 2, 1941, to Dr. Gene Schulze and Helen Ruth Reinke Schulze He was second of three children.

Mike graduated from Flatonia High School  as well as Schulenburg High School within a year of each other.  Mike was...

Joyce Gold

Joyce Gold

Feb 21, 2023

On February 21, 2023, Joyce Elaine Gold, loving wife, mother and sister passed away peacefully in Cypress, Texas. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence Gold of 56 years; her children, Jeff and Keith Gold; grandchildren Garret Gold, Conner Gold, Kempsey Gold, Kennedy Gold and Levi Gold; brothers, Lloyd Steinhauser and Ronnie Steinhauser. Joyce is preceded in death...

Donald Mica

Donald Mica

Feb 20, 2023

Donald (Donnie) Mica, 81, of Flatonia, passed away on February 20, 2023.  He was born on May 30, 1941 to George Mica and Gertrude Steinhauser Mica.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Rietz Mica, his parents George Mica and Gertrude Steinhauser Mica, and his brother James Mica.

Donald is survived by...

Dorothy Pulkrabek

Dorothy Pulkrabek

Jan 30, 2023

Dorothy Frances Charba Pulkrabek, 90, of Flatonia, TX passed away on January 30, 2023. Dorothy’s true legacy is that she stored up treasures in heaven - and her eternal reward is the comforting presence of Jesus which serves as a testimony of her faith. She was born April 10, 1932 in Rosanky, TX to Anton and Frances Kusak Charba....

Elizabeth Odom

Elizabeth Odom

Jan 26, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Walker Odom, 87, of Schulenburg, Texas, went to be with her Savior at 8:35 a.m. January 26th. Elizabeth was the much-adored wife of Nelson, patient and loving mother of Theresa, Jana, Traci and Jeri, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, friend and that neighbor who keeps her eye on all the happenings. Elizabeth's fierce determination to squeeze every last...