Obituaries
Juanita Cardova Gomez
Jun 18, 2024
Juanita Cordova Gomez, 78, of Richmond, TX, passed away, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Sugar Land, TX. She was born on October 20, 1945, in Eagle Lake, TX, to Antonio Cordova and Esther Sanchez Cordova.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, and a number sisters and brothers. She is survived by her son; Phillip Gomez ( Stephanie Tamayo); grand-daughter;...
Rubin Lee Noska
Jun 14, 2024
Rubin Lee Noska, 92, of Alleyton, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 in Victoria, Texas. He was born in Frelsburg, Texas on June 2, 1932, to William Vince Noska, Sr. and Elenor Zajicek Noska. Rubin worked at Pioneer Concrete of Texas as an equipment operator, and welder before retiring. After retiring he returned to ranching, but his passion was...
Ernest "Bart" Henry
May 30, 2024
Ernest Barton Henry “Bart”, age 78, passed away on May 30, 2024.
Bart was born on September 7, 1945...
Susan Nell Payne
Apr 24, 2024
Susan Nell Collier Payne, better known to her family and friends as Susie, passed away April 24, 2024. She was born February 22, 1955 to the late James Collier, Sr and Maxine Pagliughi Collier Kolb.
She is survived by her son, Joseph Michael Payne and granddaughters, Kaylahh Payne and Ashley Payne. Members of her Collier family includes James and Anne Collier,...
Eugene Castro
Apr 9, 2024
Eugene Castro, 81, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. Eugene was born May 29, 1942 in Roscoe, Texas to his parents Manuel Castro and Solidad Reyes. He is survived by his children, Sammy Castro, Debra Cooper, Tonya Phillips and their families. Also his brothers and sisters Anita Cantu, Linda Palacios, Jimmy Castro, Danny Castor and their families. Eugene had...
Andrea "Andra" Delgado
Feb 18, 2024
Andrea Delgado “Andra” was a beloved sister, cousin and aunt during her incredible 97 years of life. She passed away peacefully Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was born November 30,1926 in Matthews, Tx to the late Sirilo and Piedad Duran Delgado.
Andrea spent most of her life caring for her parents and sister Abigail till their deaths. She was a devoted...
Nicea Gonzales Garza
Jan 12, 2024
Nicea Garza, 82 of Eagle Lake, Texas passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024.
Nicea was born on November 17, 1941 in General Terán, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to her parents Isauro and Isabel Gonzales.
On December 4, 1960, in Los Fresnos, Texas, Nicea married Heberto Garza. They shared sixty-three wonderful years of marriage, during which they immigrated...
Victor Ruben Martinez
Jan 5, 2024
Victor Ruben Martinez “Vio” of Eagle Lake, Texas passed away in his home Friday January 5th,2024 in Houston Texas. Son of the late Guadalupe” Pino” Martinez Sr. and Sina Martinez, Victor is survived by his mother Sina, brother Guadalupe Jr and sisters Maria and Angela. Victor loved life and lived every day serving the Lord and giving his testimony...
Mathew Allan Ward
Jan 3, 2024
Mathew Allan Ward, 28, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2024, in Eagle Lake, Texas. He was born on February 21, 1995, in Austin, Texas.
Mathew was a kind-hearted and loving young man who had a sensitive soul. He always went out of his way to help others and had a deep love for animals. His compassion...
Hortencia Guerrero
Mar 24, 2024
Hortencia Flores Gurrero was born in Eagle Lake, Texas on March 31, 1948 and died on March 24, 2024 at the age of 75 few days before turning 76 years old.
She was the second child born to the late Julian Flores, Sr. and Esperanza Amaro Flores.
She went to school in Eagle Lake, Texas graduated from Eagle Lake High. After graduation...
Lillian Gohlke Hobbs
Dec 13, 2023
Lillian Kubesch Gohlke Hobbs of Sheridan died Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
She was born February 2, 1937 in Nada, the second daughter of Fred and Freida Kubesch. She graduated from Garwood High School and Wharton County Junior College. She went on to receive her B.A. in English and M.A. from Sam Houston State University with certification in Library Science.
...
H.L. Austin
Dec 4, 2023
Henry Lorane Austin, Jr. (H.L.) stepped into heaven Monday December 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. H.L. was born January 29, 1949, at Eagle Lake, Texas. H.L. married the love of his life, Susan Coleman Austin, September 18, 1971. After graduating Eagle Lake High School, H.L. enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Viet Nam, and honorably...
Valentin O. Cerna
Nov 27, 2023
Valentin O. Cerna passed away November 27, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born May 21, 1929 in San Benito, Texas to the late Andres and Margarita Ochoa Cerna.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Benitez Cerna; sons, Valentin Serna, Jr., Gerardo Serna, Arturo Serna, Edwardo Serna; daughters, Veronica S. Torrez, Sylvia S. Tamayo, Rosaura S....
Lowell Ross Hicks
Nov 22, 2023
Lowell Ross Hicks, age 84, of East Bernard, Texas Passed away on Wednesday November 22, 2023. He was born in Paris, Tennessee and lived on a farm with his family until age nine when his dad died in a farm tractor accident and his mother moved to town where she was a nurse. He enlisted in the US Army at...
Donald Lee Jones
Nov 20, 2023
Donald (Don) Lee Jones, 85, of LaGrange, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 5, 1938, in Princeton, West Virginia. After high school, he served as a paratrooper in the US Army with the 101st Airborne Division. He then moved to Richmond, Texas, where he lived for over 50...
Israel Mendoza-Pizano
Oct 16, 2023
Israel Mendoza-Pizano passed away October 16, 2023 at the age of 18. He was born December 6, 2004 in Austin, Texas to Isidro and Cecilia Pizano Mendoza. He was a 2023 graduate of Eagle Lake High School.
He is survived by his parents, Isidro and Cecilia Mendoza; grandparents, Ubaldo and Elvira Pizano; siblings, John Mendoza, Adamaris Mendoza, Iker Mendoza and...
Joseph Paul Payne
Sep 11, 2023
Joseph Paul Payne passed away September 12, 2023 at his residence with family by his side.
He was born March 13, 1949 in Houston, Texas to Arnold and Johanna L. Balas Payne. He was a professional dog handler.
He is survived by his wife Susan "Susie" Collier Payne; son, Joseph "Joey" Michael Payne; sisters, Johanna Payne Jones, Lucy Payne Capps,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
Visit www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov for information relating to the purchase of pre-need funeral contracts including descriptions of the trust and insurance funding options available under state law.