Obituaries

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...

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...

Apr 23, 2024

Obituary Pending

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...

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.

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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Sep 10, 2023

 

Ramona Castellanos Garcia peacefully passed away on September 10, 2023 in Houston at the age of 88.

She was born August 31, 1935 in Eagle Lake, TX to Salvador and Luz Valdez Castellanos.  Before retirement she was manager for Fox Photo.

 

Ramona is survived by sons, Miguel Rivera of Houston, Desi D. Rivera of Wharton; daughters, Minerva C....

Jul 11, 2023

 

In loving Memory of a Dear Mother and Sister  

          It is with great sadness that we say, “until we meet again”, to a loving mother and sister. Anna Maria Perez Hailey is now in the embrace of those lost but not forgotten. Anna has been reunited with dearly departed loved ones. She is preceded in death by...

Jul 5, 2023

 

Jose Eleno Garcia Marquez passed away July 5, 2023. He was born December 22, 1979 in Mexico to Eleno  Garcia and Maria Guadalupe Marquez.   Jose worked as a welder. He enjoyed working out and spending time with family going to the beach. He enjoyed drawing.

 

He is survived by his father, Eleno Garcia of Eagle Lake; wife, Sylvia...

May 27, 2023

 

Nathan Jeran Noska, 69, of Eagle Lake passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Eagle Lake. Nathan was born to Rubin Lee and Nira (Turner) Noska on January 17, 1954 in Columbus, Texas.

Nathan went to work for Union Pacific Railroad following graduation from High School, starting with driving spikes to set tracks, and moving up to a...

May 22, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend David Hengst passed away on May 22, 2023, in the presence of his children and wife of 31 years, Debbie. “Junior” as he was known to many was born in Austin on November 25, 1952, grew up in Eagle Lake with his parents and three sisters, and spent time with his...

Apr 25, 2023

Hazel Theresa Tomek Tomchesson, 90, of Eagle Lake, passed away, peacefully, on April 25, 2023 in Eagle Lake, Texas. She was born November 13, 1932 in Rose Hill, Texas to Roland F. and Anna G. (Auchter) Tomek.

She married Albert D. Tomchesson from Tomball on November 27, 1954 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Tomball, Texas. They...

Apr 18, 2023

My heart is heavy as I announce the passing of my Dad, Ezequiel Delgado, 67 of Eagle Lake, Tx. God called him home Tuesday, April 18, 2023 after battling Cancer. Survivors include his daughter, Heather L. Delgado of East Bernard. Grandkids, Trevor Araguz, Tyler Araguz, Gage Naiser and Kynlee Naiser. Brothers and Sisters. Ezequiel was preceded in death by...

Mar 26, 2023

Barbara Jean Payne Watson, 79, of Altair, passed away on March 26, 2023 peacefully in her sleep.

Barbara was born on September 12, 1943 to Herman Hayden and Willie Muriel Jordan Payne in Liberty, Texas.  Barbara graduated as a Bronco from Dayton High School.

After graduation she worked for Southwestern Bell telephone company as an...

Mar 21, 2023

George Tillman, Jr. passed away March 21, 2023 at his residence. George was born on December 17, 1951 in Reasel Bend, Tx. to the late Alma T. Davis Tillman and Lonnie Howard, Sr.

George is survived by his daughter, Shurhonda Tillman of Rosenberg.

There will be a Celebration of Homecoming at Eagle Lake Funeral Home...