Recent Obituaries

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,...

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)...

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...

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:...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...