Obituaries
Zaiden Joseph Hernandez
Apr 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Zaiden Joseph Hernandez
November 30, 2008-April 6, 2025
Zaiden Joseph Hernandez was born on November 30, 2008, to Michael and Elysia Hernandez at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, Texas. From the very beginning, Zaiden brought light and joy into the lives of those around him.
Zaiden grew up in the close-nit towns of Garwood and Eagle Lake, Texas, where...
Amada Polanco
Mar 24, 2025
Amada Polanco, 92, of Eagle Lake, Texas, passed away, Monday, March 24, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Mexico on September 6, 1932, to Dionicio Sanchez and Dolores (Vargas) Sanchez. She was a homemaker and loved to cook for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Guadalupe. Amada is survived...
Melchor "Tony" Rodriguez
Mar 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Melchor “Tony” Rodriguez announce his passing on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the age of 88.
Tony will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Marina Rodriguez; and children - Elva Rodriguez; Guadalupe Rodriguez and spouse, Patricia; Lina Ferguson and spouse, Chris; Sandra Rodriguez and spouse, Michael. He was a...

Virginia Waldrop
Feb 27, 2025
Virginia Annabelle Towler Waldrop, 99, of Eagle Lake, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Columbus. Texas. She was born on December 1, 1925 in Dayton, Texas to David D. Towler and Susan E. McWhorter Towler. She moved to Eagle Lake, Texas in June of 1951, from Baumount, Texas. She graduated from High School and was bookkepper.
Virginia was...
Joel Antonio Garza
Feb 9, 2025
Joel Antonio Garza, born on August 17, 1945, in Ejido Buenos Aires, Mexico, passed away on February 9, 2025, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 79 years old.
Joel spent many years on the road as a professional truck driver, a career that took him many miles and showcased...
Consuelo "Connie" Morales
Feb 9, 2025
Consuelo C. Morales, known by many as Connie, passed away February 9, 2025 at the age of 99. She was born October 25, 1925 in Wharton Texas to the late Seferino de la Cruz and Eulalia Cavasos Cruz.
She was the matriarch of the family of 15 children. She was a strong , loving and caring person for all her children....
Jo Ann Gertson
Feb 7, 2025
JoAnn Meitzen Gertson, born on March 26, 1934, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. She was a devoted wife to Ralph Gertson Sr., whom she married on July 19, 1951, and together they built a beautiful life filled with cherished memories.
JoAnn was preceded in...
Mike Romo
Jan 12, 2025
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Mike Romo, a lifelong resident of Eagle Lake, Texas was born on the 23rd of September 1944 in Pearland, Texas and died of natural causes on Sunday, the 12th of January 2025 in Eagle Lake, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Carmen Romo; his sister and brother in law, Virginia and Mike Duarte; his brothers, Jesse...
Owen Elmer Pfeffer
Dec 24, 2024
Owen Elmer Pfeffer passed from this life to eternal rest at the age of 101 years. He was born on December 7, 1923 to Elmer Peffer and Flora Timme Pfeffer. At twenty years of age he proudly went to serve his country, in the United States Navy from 1943 – 1946. He was stationed overseas in the South Pacific, in...
Patrick Mark Mascheck
Dec 27, 2024
Long time Eagle Lake resident Patrick (Pat) M. Mascheck, 71, died December 27, 2024, at TruCare Living Center in Columbus, Texas.
Pat was born September 7, 1953, in Eagle Lake, Texas, to Victor and Vlasta Mascheck.
Pat attended Eagle Lake schools and was a graduate of Rice High School. He continued his education at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. His favorite...
Rachel Herrera Torrez
Dec 4, 2024
Rachel Herrera Torrez, our dear mother passed away on December 4th, 2024 at the age of 73 in Eagle Lake, Texas. She was a wonderful person who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love.
Rachel was born on January 22, 1951 in Yoakum, Texas to Trinidad "Pancho' Herrera and Carmen Partida. She was the...
Martin Lopez Reyes
Dec 4, 2024
Martin Lopez Reyes, 69, of Eagle Lake, passed away Wednesdy, Decmeber 4, 2024 in Eagle Lake. Martin was born in Mexico to Isidro Reyes Munoz and Maria Nieves Lopez-Hurtado.
He is survived by his wife Maria Reyes. Sons; Baltazar Munis Reyes, Gustavo Alfonso Reyes, Luis Enrigue Reyes; daughter Carmen Liliana Reyes. Sisters; Balanca Estella Reyes Lopez, Martha Reyes Lopez and Maria...
Jamie Rae Kucera
Oct 5, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jamie Rae Kucera, who left us on October 5, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on April 23, 1966, Jamie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister whose life was marked by kindness, dedication, and love.
Jamie was a devoted Social Worker at Arbor Hills, where she...
Edie Diane Henry
Oct 2, 2024
EDIE DIANE HENRY
DECEMBER 6, 1971 – OCTOBER 2, 2024
Edie Diane Henry, 52, was born December 6, 1971 to Wanda Wilkerson Henry and Ernest Barton “Bart” Henry. She went to be in the loving arms of our Lord on October 2, 2024.
Edie had a kind, gentle and loving soul. She loved deeply and told those that she loved often.During the illness...
Lisa Ann Escamilla
Sep 21, 2024
Lisa Ann Escamilla, 53, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in San Antonio with family by her side. She was born in Eagle Lake, Texas, on April 28, 1971, and graduated from Eagle Lake High School in 1989. She obtained an associate degree from Lamson Institute and was employed with Lab Corp as a Laboratory...
Hortense Macias Ramirez
Sep 18, 2024
Hortense Macias Ramirez, 90, of Eagle Lake, TX, passed away on September 18,2024.
Hortense was born in Waelder, TX on November 9, 1933, to parents Joe and Petra Macias.
She married her love Herbert Ramirez on November 28, 1955 in Houston, Texas.
She loved taking care of her family and friends and enjoyed cooking and hosting the holidays. She had her own secret...
Robert Alan Rodriguez
Aug 7, 2024
Robert Alan Rodriguez, 44, of Eagle Lake, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. at his residence with family by his side. Born in Victoria, Texas on June 28, 1980, to Diana Rodriguez and Alvin Sosa, he enjoyed life, art, drawing, singing, playing pool, boxing and fishing.
He is survived by his mother, Diana Gauna and husband Julian, Father: Alvin...
Curtis Wade Tate
Jul 27, 2024
Curtis Wade Tate, 69, of Eagle Lake, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Victoria, Texas with family by his side. A lifelong resident of Eagle Lake, he was born on April 28, 1955, to Frank Coleman Tate and Margie Ann Perry Tate. He spent his life ranching and raising cattle. He had a love for fishing.
He was preceded...