Obituaries

Oct 26, 2022

Lillian Kincheloe, 95, of Eagle Lake, passed away October 26, 2022. She was born on March 11, 1927, to Pete and Blanch Zeigler in Lissie, Texas.

She married Charlie Kincheloe Sr. on December 3, 1946. They enjoyed 33 happy years together prior to his passing.

Lillian is survived by 3 daughters, Maxine Moore, Linda Sommer...

Sep 24, 2022

Alfredo or as most people knew him as Freddi  life was taken from us on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Eagle Lake, TX

Where he lived since moving with his family from Guanajuato, Mexico in 1993

Freddi was a great father to his children, an exemplary father, as everyone knows he...

Sep 1, 2022

Wilma Lee Smithey Barta, 88, of Beaumont, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Beaumont, TX.

She is survived by her daughters Linda (Rodney) Lukaszewski and Carol Barta; two granddaughters Sara (Nate) Esser and Katy (Richard) Falcone; three great granddaughters Andi Esser, Charli Esser and Spencer Falcone; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and...

Aug 9, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Dawn Elice Frnka. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 8, 2022

Jesus “Jesse” Padilla, 79, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 8, 2022 in Eagle Lake, Texas.  Jesse, as most people knew him, was born in Ganado, Texas May 7, 1943 to Alfonso and Jacinta Padilla.  He was the youngest of thirteen children.  He grew up on the Northside of Houston, Texas.  At the age of 17, he joined the US...

Jun 25, 2022

Jesus Estrada Rodriguez passed away June 25, 2022 in Sealy, Tx. at the age of 62.  He was born October 6, 1959 in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Pablo and Maria Estrada Rodriguez.

Jesus is survived by his wife Linda Rodriguez; son, Jesse Rodriguez; daughters, Olivia Matti (Brian), Laura Cuellar (Gus), Jessica Perez (Jorge); brother, Juan Rodriguez...

Jun 11, 2022

William David Austin, II passed away June 11, 2022 at the age of 76. He was born May 21, 1946 in Eagle Lake to Carl W. and Julia Jones Austin.

The family will be celebrating William's life at a private memorial service.

Jun 10, 2022

Joshua Christopher Shott passed away June 10, 2022 at the age of 47. He was born January 10, 1975 in Houston, Tx to Ronald and Kathleen Shott.

There will be a memorial service celebrating Joshua's life on Saturday, June 25th, at 11:00 am at Eagle Lake United Methodist Church, 200 W Prairie Ave., Eagle Lake, Tx.

Apr 1, 2022

Rose Mesa Castillo, born September 4, 1933, in Eagle Lake, Texas, to Ramon and Anita Mesa. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Michael Gutierrez, brothers Ysrael, Rudy and Joel Mesa. Also, her grandparents Isabel and Josephine Mesa, and Jesus and Elena Fernandez.

Rose’s life was marked by the life-changing love of Jesus Christ. With...

Feb 27, 2022

Maria Del Socorro Ruvalcaba Cano passed away February 27, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born June 22, 1940 in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Ramiro Ruvalcaba and Hermalinda Valdez Castillo.

Maria is survived by her sons, Rene Cano, Fernando Cano, Ramiro Cano, Guadalupe Cano, Jesus Cano, Javier Cano; daughter, Socorrito Cano; brothers, Ramiro Ruvalcaba, Sergio Valdez;...

Feb 23, 2022

Bruno Leal Jr., a proud retired Navy veteran, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2022, at the age of 59.

Bruno is survived by his parents, Bruno Leal Sr. and Margaret Rodriguez. He was the first born of 7 children and is survived by his brother, Ruben Leal Sr. and his sisters; Anita Torres, Cynthia...

Feb 15, 2022

Willie B. Jones received her angel wings on February 15, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born August 31, 1945 in Eagle Lake to the late George Tillman, Sr. and Alma T. Davis Tillman. Willie attended E. H. Henry High School in Eagle Lake. She was married to Leonard Jones, two children were born from this marriage,...

Dec 28, 2021

Allene Canaris, 90, of Eagle Lake, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Rice Medical Center due to chronic health complications. Allene Doree’ Brandt was born in the home of her German parents, Philip and Gretchen Brandt, in Rosenberg, TX on August 19 , 1931, the second youngest of four children. As a teenager, she enjoyed...

Dec 7, 2021

Mary Louise Knesek, age 81, passed away December 3, 2021. She was born March 25, 1940 in Robstown to the late Ella and John Hull.

She is survived by her companion Luis Fernandez of Eagle Lake; sons, Randy Lee Knesek of Garwood, David Ray Knesek of El Campo, Calvin Douglas Knesek and wife Aurelia of Altair; brother, Donald...

Nov 19, 2021

Frank Casimiro Torres, 74, of East Bernard, Tx passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born to Mary Cordova and Casimiro Torres.

He was one of 7 children who lived in Wadsworth, Tx then moved to Eagle Lake where he grew up.

Frank was a very easy...

Nov 3, 2021

Robbie Lucille (Beals) Beene was born May 15, 1929 to Miles Monroe Beals and Ivey Gertrude (McNiel) Beals in East Bernard, Texas. She lived with her parents and younger brother Robert in Chesterville until she was 11 years old. They then moved to East Bernard after her father died and that is where she graduated high school in 1946....

Oct 7, 2021

Elizabeth Moore Maretka, 70 of Bay City, TX formerly of Austin, TX passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Bay City, TX. She was born on August 16, 1951 in Alto, TX to the late Davie and Tillie (Konviska) Moore formerly of Eagle Lake, TX.

Liz retired after 30 plus years of managing her...

Oct 7, 2021

Ernestine Evelyn Briscoe Brom, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on October 7, 2021.  Ernestine was born to Otto and Hilda Klimple of Columbus, Texas on July 22, 1934. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake.

Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Hilda Klimple; sisters...

Oct 6, 2021

Dorothy Jean Austin passed away October 6, 2021 in Eagle Lake. She was born October 13, 1926 in Eagle Lake to the late Samuel Willis and Lillie Estelle Barker Austin.

Graveside services will be held for Dorothy at 11:00 am Monday, October 11 at Lakeside Cemetery

Sep 1, 2021

Pete Garza passed away September 1, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born June 16, 1946 in Eagle Lake to the late Epifanio and Mary Limos Garza.

He is survived by his wife, Susana Bonilla; daughter, Estefana Garza; sisters, Olivia Garza, Ramona Sobieski, Emily Howard, Delia Romo ;4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was...