Linda Jo Hicks, age 68, of Gillett, passed away Saturday in Seguin.  She was born on November 18, 1947 in Orange, Calif.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William W. and Joan L. (Wilkinson) Hunter, and a son, Brian Hicks.  Linda is survived by her husband, Buck Hicks; her children:  John Stewart, Gary Marr and wife Vicky, Mike Marr, Candace Spinney and husband Mark, and Clint Hicks and wife Carole; sisters:  Sandra Bennett Fulshear and Marie Dickinson Cottrill; brothers:  Gary Hunter, Wes Hunter, and David Hunter; her grandchildren:  Kim, Alex, Will, Chris, Aaron, Travis, Danielle, Rhiannon, Jean-Luc, Ryan and Kyle; a great-grandchild, Brayden; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends.
The Funeral Service will be held tomorrow (Wednesday)  at 12 pm at Finch Chapel in Nixon with visitation held one hour prior to the service.  Memorial contributions may be to the Griffin Cemetery Association, the American Red Cross, or the charity of one’s choice.  The online guestbook may be signed at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
 

Paul Milton “Red” Radicke, age 75, formerly of Gillett, passed away Wednesday in DeLeon.  He was born on May 12, 1940 in Gillett.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Myrtle Grace (Davis) Radicke; two brothers:  Ray Radicke and Charlie Gus Radicke; and two sisters:  Elizabeth Ann Radicke and Ruby Lee Shepherd.  “Red” is survived by his daughters:  Tammy Arndt and husband Randy, Jeannie Johnson and Clay, and Cassandra Radicke; a sister, Hazel Hopson; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held  tomorrow (Saturday) at 2 p.m. at Gillett Cemetery with visitation held one hour prior to the service.  Memorial contributions may be to the charity of one’s choice.  The online guestbook may be signed at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
 

Clare Ann Hall, 94, of Gonzales passed away Monday.  Clare was born March 30, 1921 in Gonzales County to Emmitt Thomas Hall and Mary Elizabeth Young Hall.  She had been a member of the First Baptist Church.
Clare was born and raised in Gonzales and as young girl she had lost both of her parents.  She and her five siblings stayed together with the older siblings shouldering the responsibility of raising the younger children.  An older brother, A.T. “Tubby” Hall opened a café that the older girls worked waiting and bussing tables and used the money they earned to care for the family’s needs and affording the whole family to stay in school and graduate from Gonzales High School.  These times were certainly difficult but never considered a burden, they were a family and the bonds that held them together were bonds of love.  After Clare graduated from high school she went to work for Burchard Abstract.  She later went to work as a secretary for the USDA generally known as the Farmers Home Administration and today as the Farm Service Agency.  Through the years, Clare’s knowledge and professionalism helped many families obtain reasonable loans for housing, farm improvement, water systems, and emergency relief.  She worked in this capacity for 50 years and 6 months, retiring at the age of 78 in 1999.  During the course of her employment she was called upon to fly to Washington D.C. and Oklahoma City to stay abreast of all the changes in government regulations in her particular field.  She was meticulous in gathering information for loan approval and very thorough in the closing of loan contract agreements.  Her office was her office and she dictated much of the office’s business for the sake of efficiencies and to this end she was very successful.
Through the years Clare had saved and scrimped to buy back a large part of the original Young family farm land.  She established a pecan orchard with nearly 150 pecan trees on part of her property.  She was very proud of the orchard, its natural beauty and serene location.  She often drove to the orchard just enjoy the tranquility and rejuvenate her spirit after a hard day at work.  Clare always gave pecans to her family at Christmas; she endeared the fruit of the pecan to love and therefore appropriate gifting to family and friends.  She enjoyed taking an occasional trip to see her family in Tennessee.  Clare had always been a fiercely independent woman with a strong will and completely self-sufficient resolve.  She was somewhat of a private person; she always sought to do things her way and seldom, if ever, asked for help.  Clare was naturally a beautiful lady, as all of the Hall girls were and she dressed elegantly in appropriate length dresses or skirts complete with matching high heeled shoes that added height to her already slender figure.  Truly Clare did things her way, but she did them with style and grace.
Clare Ann Hall is survived by her sister, Katherine Hall Green of Maryville, Tenn.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Young Hall, Dr. A.T. Hall, sisters, Mary Hall Dawe and Nell Hall Wilson.  
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with her niece, Rev. Mary Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Gonzales Masonic Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 9-10 Friday morning.  In lieu of flowers and plants, the family requests memorials be made to the Gonzales Masonic Cemetery, the First Baptist Church or the First United Methodist Church.  Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.                
 

Maria P. Flores, age 89, formerly of Smiley, passed away Wednesday in San Marcos.  She was born on October 4, 1926 in Smiley.  Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Martin Perez Sr. and Margarita (Arredondo) Perez; her husband, Marcelo D. Flores Sr.; and her siblings:  Manuel Perez, Santos Perez, Eloisa Almaguer, Angie De La Rosa, and an infant sister, Angelita Perez.  She is survived by her children:  Mary Lou Villasana and Eusebio Castillo; Connie Gunnoe and husband Andrew; Janie Villa and husband Lupe; Gloria Flores; Jo Ann Medina and husband Carlos; Marcelo Flores Jr. and wife Nelly; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers:  Anastacio Perez Sr. and Martin Perez Jr.; sisters:  Pauline Welch, Antonia Reyes, Gloria Riojas, Janie Andrada, Julia Prebe, Esmeralda LaBlanc; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.
 

Oscar J. “O.J.” Behrendt, 93, passed away Thursday  O.J. was born September 13, 1922 in Seguin.  He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, a charter member the Gonzales Elks Lodge # 2413 B.P.O.E. where he had served as Exalted Ruler from 1969 to 1970.  O.J. was also instrumental in organizing and obtaining the Charter for the Gonzales Elks Lodge #2413 and having previously been of member of the Seguin Elks Lodge his combined years of membership totaled 62 years.  He assisted in the organization of the Ottine V.F.D and had served as a director of the Ottine Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years and he was also a member of the Ottine Community Association and the Ottine Cemetery Association.  
O.J. grew up in Seguin graduating from Seguin High School with the Class of 1941 where he had played football for the Matadors.  Following high school he enrolled in the Texas State Aeronautical Institute in Dallas where he studied aircraft mechanics.  Upon graduation in 1942 O.J. went to work for Civil Service at Randolph Airforce Base as an aircraft mechanic.  He married the love of his life, Patricia “Patsy” Amelda Voigt on April 11, 1943 in Gonzales.  In 1944 they moved to Orange, Texas and he worked in the ship yards repairing aircraft that came home from overseas damaged in battle during WWII or sorely needing repair.  After the war they moved to Ottine on January 2, 1946 as he began a career working for the Texas Elks Crippled Children’s Hospital, now known as Texas Elks Children’s Services, Inc. in Ottine.  He started out as the Maintenance Engineer and retired on March 31, 1988 as the Physical Plant Director after nearly 42 years of dedicated service.
When O.J. found the time he loved to fish, setting trot lines along the beautiful San Marcos River.  He was a formidable domino player and enjoyed competition.  He had little patience for tin horn or novice domino players, O.J. was a competitor and preferred quick play to get as many games in as possible before time called the game to an end.  For O.J. life wasn’t all fishing and dominos, it was his work and the children they helped along the way.  His work ethic was honest and faithful; he kept a garden at home filled with numerous varieties of vegetables.  He worked his farm and raised cattle that helped put his children through school and one through the University of Texas Law School.  O.J. certainly loved his career, his fraternal and civic duties, working the gardens and raising cattle, but it was his wife and family that brought him the greatest joy. He was a family man and was truly enamored by his grandchildren who knew him as their “Papa.”  He loved sports of all kinds and looked forward to watching the Texas Longhorns compete. O.J. was a good man, selfless, generous and faithful, all traits considered honorable; of all of these, his greatest quality was the manner in which he loved his wife, family and community.  Long after the memory of his domino acumen, his fishing ability or his service for the betterment of others, his loving nature will linger still.
Oscar J. Behrendt is survived by his daughter, Debra “Debbie” Kay Behrendt Everett and John of Ottine, sons, Douglas D. Behrendt of Kyle, Gary Lynn Behrendt and Donna of Ottine, Larry Michael Behrendt and Penny of Ottine, grandchildren, Michael Behrendt (Chelo), TSgt. Randy Behrendt, USAF, John Everett, Jr. (Jennifer), Ricky Behrendt (Amber), Chris Everett (Jessica), Amanda Sanders (Jacob), Cory Everett (Dana), great-grandchildren, Caleb Behrendt, Victoria Everett, Savannah Everett, Matthew Everett, Payton Everett, Amara Behrendt, Gavin Behrendt, Bristyn Behrendt, Gideon Sanders, and Kylee Everett.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, parents, grandson, Nicholas Behrendt, great-granddaughter, Lauren Behrendt 2 sisters and 4 brothers.
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.  A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Paul Raaz officiating.  Interment followed in St. James Cemetery.  Pallbearers:  Michael Behrendt, TSgt. Randy Behrendt, USAF, John Everett, Jr., Ricky Behrendt, Chris Everett, Cory Everett.  Honorary Pallbearers: James B. Christian, Lee Baker. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Texas Elks Foundation, Inc., 1961 FM 1586 Gonzales, Texas 78629, or St. James Catholic Church 417 N. College Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629.  Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.                      

Catherine Howard Finch, age 92, passed away Friday at her home in Smiley.  She was born on April 29, 1923 in Marietta, Okla., to the late Felix Andrew and Willie Dell (Sowell) Howard.  She married Barney Finch on June 22, 1968 in Smiley.  He preceded her in death on March 4, 1975.  Also preceding her in death was her brother, John Matt Howard.  Catherine is survived by her step-children:  Jo Ann Markowsky and husband Carol “Babe” of Mound Creek; Don R. Finch and wife Gladyne of Nixon; Gary P. Finch and wife Paulette of Smiley; sister-in-law, Dorothy Dell Howard of Denton; nephew, Bruce Howard and wife Nancy, of Brownsbury, Ind.; niece, Sheila Helm of Denton; 7 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, 1 step-great-great-grandchild, 3 great-nieces, 3 great-nephews, 3 great-great-nieces, her cousins from Tennessee and many friends.
A Visitation was  held Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon.  The Funeral Service will be held today (Monday) at 11 a.m. at Smiley United Methodist Church with Bruce Howard officiating. Interment will follow at the Bundick Masonic Cemetery in Smiley.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Smiley United Methodist Church or the charity of one’s choice.  The online guestbook may be signed at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
 

Justen Blayne Lawrence of Gonzales graduated from this life on earth on Sunday.  He was 25 years old and had dealt with leukemia for almost four years.  He was born in Corpus Christi on July 7, 1990 and has radiated Sunshine every day since.  Justen primarily attended school in Portland as a Gregory Portland Wildcat where he participated in Special Olympics for eleven years.  He later moved with his mother to San Antonio where he attended Clark High School and the Nellie Reddix Center.  In 2012, Justen moved to Gonzales with his mother and stepfather.
Justen was preceded in death by a cousin, Brenna Shae Skipworth and a grandmother whom he will be meeting in heaven, Barbara June Sweeney.
He is survived by his mother, Stacia Sweeney and stepfather, Phil Sweeney of Gonzales.   Father, Jon Lawrence of Arkansas.  Brother and sister-in-law, Cody and Brittany Lawrence of Fort Worth and a precious niece, Evlynn Fay Lawrence.  His best buddy and grandfather, Larry Patterson and grandmother Fay Patterson of Seguin.  Grandfather Randall Sweeney of Gonzales.  Uncles and aunts include John and Randa Skipworth of San Antonio, Darren and Rachel Patterson of Corpus Christi, and Brent and Susan Barnick of Gonzales.  Cousins, Brendan and Kayli Skipworth, Daniel and Kelsey Patterson and Brenna Barnick.
Visitation will be held at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales from 6-8 p.m. on tomorrow (Tuesday).  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Gonzales Church of Christ with graveside service at Denton Creek cemetery following.  Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, Texas 830-672-3232.
 

Dawn Diann Bond, 55 of Gonzales, passed away Sunday. Diann was born February 15, 1960 in Wichita, Kan. to Danny and Connie Dale Branstetter Wirtz.  She had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Gonzales.  
Diann grew up in Gonzales and attended schools in Gonzales.  She had worked the Gar Hole and the Turn Around with her mother.  Diann enjoyed doing craft work; making candles, silk flower arrangements and working in her flower beds.  She loved to fish and joined her mother on many fishing outings running trot lines and just fishing.  She and her boyfriend Ken Paris loved to travel and visit destinations throughout Louisiana, Santa Fe and Albuquerque, N.M., Las Vegas, Nev. and the old mining town of Ortman, Ariz..  Diann delighted in collecting things along the way, like Indian dolls, rooster and dachshund figurines to fairies and frogs, keepsakes she cherished as memories of happy times.  Diann was an awesome mother to her children and companion to Ken.  She was a great listener and always sure to offer sound advice.  She had a huge heart and would do most anything to help those she loved.  She was a good cook and an excellent baker.  She loved Christmas and thoroughly cherished having her family near to rejoice in the season.
Dawn Diann Bond is survived by her loving life companion, Ken Paris of Shiner, adoring sons, Billy Reno Hale of San Antonio, Buddy Daniel Hale and his wife Megan of Kingsbury, brother, Danny Wirtz, II and his wife Alice of Victoria and 6 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Dr. Chris Irving officiating.  Interment will follow in Gonzales Memorial Park.  Pallbearers: Ken Paris, Buddy Hale, Megan Hale, Damian Pape, Billy Bossley, and Danny Sloan.  Honorary Pallbearer:  Billy Hale.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home today (Wednesday) evening from 5-7 p.m.  Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.     
 

Rene Vega was born to Jose Vega (Joe) and Emilea Mayorga on May 1, 1962. He was called home on Jan. 26 at the age of fifty-three (53). Rene was a loving husband to Angelique of twenty-seven years.
Rene was baptized at an early age in the catholic church and was a true believer in Christ.
Rene’s idea of a perfect day, was watching the Pittsburgh Steelers football game with his brothers, fishing, wrestling and spending time with his grandsons. He will be truly missed.
Rene was preceded in death by his father; Jose (Joe) Vega, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife; Angelique, four children; Shanna Michell Weare, Derrick Anthony Vega, Keli Siobhan Vega all from Gonzales, and Nicholas of California. Two grandsons; Jonathan Thomas Weare and Kenneth Samuel Weare. His mother; Emilea Mayorga. Brothers; Joe Andrew Vega, David Lee Vega and Paul Falcon all from Gonzales. Sisters; Virgie Vega of Gonzales, Brandy Vega, Danielle Vega and Nicole Holmes of Houston. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
 

On April 11, 1934 a new baby girl was born to Fred Rudolph Cavanaugh and Hughella Mildred Caldwell and they named her Delores Maxine Caldwell-Cavanaugh. Being during the times of the Great Depression jobs were hard to find so they travel to West Area to find employment in the Cattle Industry.  She eventually move back to Cameron where her paternal and maternal grandmothers helped to raise her.  Later she, her first cousin Bobbie and her paternal grandmother Mamme Cavanaugh move back to West Texas to be close to her father.  A few years later Mamme became ill and Delores, Bobbie along with their grandmother moved back to Cameron.
She then moved to Houston to live with her mother where she remained until the last two months then living in Lockhart under the careful and watchful eye of her older son.
Delores graduated from Jack yates in 1952, later to go on to nursing school.  After years of nursing she obtained a Bachelor of Education and Business; then taught one semester at Kashmere Junior High. Not liking the teaching field she went back to nursing at the Health Center at the University of Houston.  There she obtained her license to become a Radiologic Technologists.
In 1982, she went to work for the Harris County Hospital District until her retirement in May of 2002. While working for Harris County, she set up the first mammography clinic at the Settegast facility.  Being fluent in speaking Spanish she traveled all over Central America working as a nurse and translator for a doctor during out reach work for the less fortune children in those countries.
She survived by her sons; Gregory Daniels of Lockhart and Vernon Woodard of Houston, Granddaughters; Danielle, Tekisha, Temesha, and Nikki. One grandson; Christopher of Lockhart. Sister; Loretta White of Duncanville, Texas, Brother; Ronald Caldwell of Iowa Park. First cousin, Patricia White of Pearland and her children; Cheryl, Deborah, Anthony, and George, Jr.
Niece Temesha Caldwell and nephews James, William and Craig. Special contact cousin Lourian (BO) Madison of Cameron and long life time friend Barbara Ellis and daughter Carol Lynn and many friends.
Services Entrusted to the Professional Care of HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 127 Highway 90A, Gonzales, Texas 78629
 

Dorothy May Calentine, age 93 of Seguin, arrived at her heavenly home on Sunday.  Visitation will be held on Feb. 17 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at Cross Church on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jim Price officiating.  Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.  Dorothy was born on December 18, 1922 in Gonzales Texas to Lonnie and Elma (Flynn) May.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her husbands, Delmar Moltz and John Calentine, Sr., her daughter, Carrie Holub and husband James Holub, Sr., her parents, brother, Arthur May, and sister, Adela Hairr.  Survivors include her daughters, Susan Predmore (Dr. Lawrence Predmore), and Anna Durant (Ronnie); son, John Calentine, Jr. (Jessica); grandchildren, Kelly Predmore, Robert Predmore (Hannah), John Calentine III (Carol), Christine Hopper (Gary), James Holub, Jr. (Rachel) Flara Lopez (Rick), Aimee Horak, Chris Horak (Nicole); great grandchildren, John Wesley Calentine (Jessica), Ashley Hopper, Dallas Hopper (Crystal), Justin Holub, Miranda, Layne and Rylee Horak; great-great granddaughters, Jayden Calentine and Olive Duhamel; nephews, Mike Hairr (Jan), Randy Hairr (Amy) nieces, Pat Groves (Mark) and Kathy Czarnecka; numerous great nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.  Dorothy was employed in the County Tax Collectors office, Law Offices and retired after working for many years for Drs. Zunker and Krohn.  Dorothy loved her church and was a member of Cross United Church of Christ, now Cross Church, since 1947.  She sang in the choir for many years, served in Church Council, co-chaired Adult Christian Fellowship, Women of the Church, Sunday School Teacher, and Vacation Bible School Teacher.  In 1999, Dorothy was honored at General Synod of the United Church of Christ as a “Woman of the Year”.  In 1993, AARP presented Dorothy with a certificate of appreciation for outstanding service in the community.  Hermann Sons presented her with the Humanitarian Award in 2000.  Cross Church presented her with a plaque in 2014 for her many years singing in the choir.  She was also presented a plaque for six years of service on the Guadalupe County appraisal Board and for ten years of service at the Christian Cupboard.  Dorothy loved volunteering and was an RSVP member for many, many years and a past president of the Zonta Club of Seguin.  Serving as pallbearers will be John Wesley Calentine, James Holub, Robert Predmore, Rick Lopez, Gary Hopper, and Dallas Hopper.  Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church Memorial Fund, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155.  You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

June Lee Jones, age 84, passed away Monday at her home in Gonzales.  She was born on June 7, 1931 in Memphis to Garland and Ruby (House) Weatherly.  She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dennis W. Jones; a grandson, Adrian Mendiola; and a sister, Betty Weatherly.  June is survived by her husband of 69 years, Dennis Jones; two daughters:  Sharon K. Jones and Beverly J. Jones; grandchildren:  Anthony Dorado, Andrew Dorado, Jeremy Kintz and Jeffery Kintz; her great-grandchildren: Sydney Kintz, Meredith, Matthew, Troy Dorado; Marrisa, Kendall, Samantha Gidcomb; Kaelyn, Maddox, Lilly, Noah Kintz; Josie Shaw and Milee Day.
 

Dwayne Anthony “Skinny” Malatek, 48, of Cost, passed away Tuesday.  He was born August 28, 1967 in New Braunfels the son of Edmund and Paulette Fry Malatek.  He was a graduate of Gonzales High School and a member of St. James Catholic Church.  He worked for South Cross Energy in west Texas and later in Victoria for over 10 years. He had previously worked with GVEC and the Texas Department of Transportation in Gonzales. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting along with dominoes and barbequing.  He was a skilled welder and woodworker and enjoyed building projects.  Most of all he treasured time spent with his daughters and his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Pops”. He is survived by his mother Paulette Malatek of Cost; daughters Erica Renee Malatek Gonzalez and Michaela Caitlin Malatek both of Gonzales; grandchildren Conrad James and Isabelle Rose; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father Edmund Michael “Skinny” Malatek.  Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with the Rosary being recited at 7.  Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Raaz officiating.  Interment will follow at the Gonzales Memorial Park Cemetery.  Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul, Gonzales.

Darlene Emily “Butch” Gilstrap, 81, of Gonzales passed away Saturday.  Butch was born April 15, 1934 in Granger to Joe Mikulencak and Emily Kotrola Mikulencak.  Butch graduated from Granger High School with the Class of 1952 and she graduated from the Nixon Clay Business School in 1954.  She married Clarence Ragsdale “Rags” Gilstrap on September 18, 1952 in Granger.  She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and the Odds and Ends Sunday school class.    
Butch truly had a green thumb and she loved to work in her garden, she was absolutely intolerant of weeds and she would spend whatever time it took pulling them.  Butch canned and stored her garden produce.  She enjoyed fishing the flats along the gulf coast and genuinely loved all outdoor sports including hunting where she was known to be a very proficient markswoman.
Butch was quiet, loving, forgiving, and patient and at the same time she was a very strong woman.  She loved working in her church and had served as the church pianist and treasurer in some of the churches she had belonged too.  She enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school and helping in the church kitchen.
Darlene Emily “Butch” Gilstrap is survived by her loving husband of 63 years C.R. “Rags” Gilstrap of Gonzales, daughter, Helen Lenee Gilstrap of Gonzales, sisters, Jo Ann Mikulencak of New Berry, CA., Janette Overfelt and her husband Larry of Austin, nephews, Ryan Overfelt of San Marcos and Lyle Overfelt of Buda and many dear and loved extended family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday  at Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Wilson officiating.  Honorary pallbearers are her Odds and Ends Sunday school class.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church or charity of one’s choice.  Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.           
 

Clyde Newton Tumlinson, 71, of Eden, N.C., went to be with his Lord, Thursday.  He was born June 16, 1944 in Matagorda County, the son of Newton Louis and Ovella Buckner Tumlinson.  He served with the United States Army from 1970 until 1977.  He was a resident of Eden, N.C. for many years and worked in the textile industry.  He was the pastor of the Gospel Baptist Church in Mayodan, N.C.  He is survived by his mother Ovella Tumlinson of Harwood; son Gus Newton Tumlinson of Houston; sister Elaine Turner of Harwood; brothers Thomas Tumlinson of Harwood and Robert Lee Tumlinson of Lolita; and half-brothers Louis Ray Tumlinson of Gonzales, Billy George Tumlinson of San Antonio and Rufus Lee Tumlinson of Harwood.  He was preceded in death by his father and his wife Jerline Thornton Tumlinson.  Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today (Monday) at the Harwood Cemetery with Reverend Jason Kelske and Reverend Glen Behrend officiating.  Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul, Gonzales.

James Terrell Martin, Jr., was born June 8, 1924 in Nixon to James Terrell and Rachel Hensley Martin.  After graduation from Nixon High School, Jimmy traveled to England with the U.S.A.F. during World War II.  There he met his future wife.  He married Betty Dorothea Isherwood on August 10, 1946 in Nixon.
Jimmy was a devoted member of the Nixon Lions Club, a lifetime member of the Nixon-Smiley A.F. & A.M. #985, a member of the Scottish Rite, and a 32nd Degree Mason in the Alzafar Shrine.
He is survived by one daughter, Jill Seahorn and husband Pon of Ozona; grandson, Will Seahorn and wife Mindy and their children Kaylee, Weston, Schraeder and Luke; and granddaughter, Terel Seahorn.  He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Peggy Sanson of Warrington, England and numerous nieces and nephews.
His wife, Betty, passed away in May 2009 after sixty-two years of marriage.  He was also preceded in death by three sisters:  Lucille Dunn, Doris Montgomery, and Lily Jo Polan.
The Funeral Service was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Nixon with Pastor Rhonda Troll officiating.  Interment followed at the Nixon Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 20, Nixon, TX  78140, or the charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.  The online guestbook may be signed at

Josefina “Fina” Sauceda Moreno, age 84, passed away Saturday in Seguin.  She was born June 10, 1931 in George West to Mr. and Mrs. Vidal and Jesusa (Valdez) Sauceda.  Her parents; husband, Guillermo Moreno; son, Guillermo Moreno Jr.; two sisters; and three brothers precede her in death.  Fina is survived by her son, John Moreno of San Antonio; daughters, Teresa “Terri” Moreno Mendiola and husband Moises, Brenda Moreno Flores, and Cynthia Moreno Mejia and husband Cozme, all of Nixon; grandchildren, Denise Moreno Canchola and husband Gabriel, John “Bo” Moreno Jr., Robert Lee Moreno, Anthony G. Moreno, Victoria “Tori” Moreno, Tamatha Mendiola Pecina and husband Vincent, Amber Mendiola Muñoz and husband Andres, Jaelynn Mendiola, Anthony Mendiola, Jaydan Mendiola, Dustin Flores, Desiree Flores, Tyhanna Mejia and Jenell Mejia; thirteen great-grandchildren, sisters, Mary, Dora, Betty, Lupe, Josie and Sandra; and brothers, John Bill, Raymond and Eliseo. A visitation with the family will take place today (Monday) from 5-8 p.m., with a Rosary Vigil recited at 6:30, at Finch Funeral Chapel, Nixon. Funeral Mass will be tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Nixon.

Father Kuriakose Ouseph will officiate at the mass.  Interment will follow in the Nixon Latin American Cemetery.  If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Fina’s name to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund, 207 S Washington Ave, Nixon, TX 78140.  You are welcome to sign the online guestbook at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.  Arrangements with:

FINCH FUNERAL CHAPELS, LLC

308 East Third Street

Nixon, TX  78140

(830)582-1521

Hiram Truman Parr, 95, of Waelder, passed away Saturday.  Truman was born May 3, 1920 in Waelder to Adolphus David Parr and Essie Harris Parr.  He graduated with the Waelder High School Class of 1938.  Truman was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waelder where he had served faithfully as a deacon of the church.  He was a member of the Hopkinsville Masonic Lodge No 183 A.F. & A.M.  having served as the Senior Steward of the Lodge.  Truman was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4817 in Gonzales.  Truman married Frances Ellen Low on February 5, 1942 in Lockhart exactly one month before enlisting into the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served as an armored gunner on a B-22 bomber.
Truman’s family moved to his grandfather’s farm south of Waelder when he was young.  He grew up working on the farm that had been in the family since 1881.  He helped his dad and Uncle Herbert work the farm and after graduating from Waelder High School, Truman worked as a carpenter along with his father and uncle in Houston and nearby cities.  In 1942, even though he was recently married, he answered the call to serve his country.  He flew many missions in Italy as an armored gunner aboard a B-22 bomber.  He was proud of his service and often reflected on the missions he shared with his brave crewmates.  There were accounts where the crew found their plane shot up by German artillery and they had to limp home on two engines.  The crew became so enamored by their tough B-22 that when the Army sent another plane to take them home they instead chose to fly their beloved repaired plane home believing that as it had gotten them safely through many missions, they just couldn’t leave her behind.
After returning home Truman and Frances moved to San Antonio where he continued working as a carpenter and later helping to raise their two sons.  He continued to help his dad on the family farm on weekends.  Truman retired from Prassel’s Manufacturing in San Antonio where he had worked in the lumber mill yard.  Truman was very proud of the tall columns he helped construct that still stand strong in front of the former Wells Fargo Bank in Gonzales.  After retiring he and Frances moved to the family farm and built a new home across the driveway from his parent’s old home.  Truman continued the family cattle business with the assistance of his sons and grandsons whom through the years Truman had taught the particulars of working cattle.
Truman Parr was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He was a fine Christian gentleman and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of carpentry with his sons and grandsons.  He loved the family farm and delighted in sharing his love for the 100 plus year family farm with his family.  He was a very congenial man, always meeting folks new and old with his blue eyes sparkling, his welcoming smile and his warm and firm handshake. Having survived the great depression, a world war, devastating droughts and loss of a son and his wife, Truman’s caring disposition never waned.  Through all this hardship his faith led him to believe that he was never really alone, his Lord was always by his side.
Truman Parr is survived by his son and daughters-in-law, David and Sandra Parr of Waelder, Cheryl Parr of Boerne, grandchildren, Brian Parr and wife Christy, Steven Parr and wife Staci, Justin Parr and Kimberly Parr, great-grandchildren, Kristopher Parr, Madeleine Parr, Zoey Parr and Laekyn Parr along with numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Frances Ellen Parr, son, Richard Parr, his parents and a sister Billie Grace Hurry.  
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Opperude officiating.  Interment will follow in Waelder Cemetery.  Pallbearers:  Brian Parr, Steven Parr, Terry Parr, Louis Pack, Max Schmidt and Mike McCoy.  Honorary pallbearers include: Justin, Kimberly, Kristopher, Laekyn, Madeleine and Zoey Parr and Tommy Cox.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers friends may make memorial contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through www.lls.org or the charity of one’s choice.  Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.       
 

Jack Walter LaBuhn, 86, passed away Thursday.  Jack was born October 9, 1929 in Glendale, Calif., to John Walter LaBuhn and Bernetta Marie Grodi LaBuhn.  Jack married Wanda Belle Lee on November 3, 1951 in San Antonio.  He was a member of the Pearsall VFW Post 9195, and had been a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dilley.    
Jack grew up in Trenton, Mich. and Glendale, Calif.  As he came of age he worked as a stocker in a grocery store and caddied at local country clubs.  Jack joined the USAF during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.  He moved back to Michigan after the war and worked at a Chrysler Plant.  He did some construction work in Michigan, California and Arizona before he moved to San Antonio and went to work for AER Parts Distribution.  Jack worked for a San Antonio Ford Dealership as a service writer working his way up to service manager.  He retired in 1992, but decided to continue working as a test driver for Vehicular Testing Services “VTS” in Lytle and Pearsall.  He also oversaw ranch operations on a private ranch in Pearsall.
Jack enjoyed watching the Spurs, Cowboys and his beloved Aggies on television.  He was a tremendous sports fan and as a younger man had bowled two perfect games.  Jack had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.  He took time to teach his young daughters how dance by letting them stand on his feet while he lovingly danced them through each step.  Jack imparted a sense of duty, respect, honesty and the personal rewards of hard work to his children.  He was proud of his children and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he dearly loved and delighted in being their grandpa.  
Jack Walter LaBuhn is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Wanda LaBuhn of Gonzales, daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Joan and Angel Reyes of Austin, Debra Joyce and Charlie Aleman of Gonzales, sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen Charles LaBuhn of Spring Branch, Michael Walter and Carolyn LaBuhn of Goliad, and Kevin Mark and Diane LaBuhn of Pearsall, sisters, Muriel Johnson of South Gate, Mich., Cheryl Benore of Newport, Mich., brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Kathy LaBuhn of The Villages, Fla., David and Brenda LaBuhn of Lilburn, Ga., 15 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Richard Wayne LaBuhn, sister, Betty Carter and a brother, Richard LaBuhn.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hurley Funeral Home in Pearsall.  Inurnment services will be held at 10:45 Feb.26  in Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio.  Friends may make memorials in honor of Jack LaBuhn to the charity of their choice.  Arrangements are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales.
 

Alexander Andrew “Buddy” Kotzebue, 81, passed away Thursday.  Buddy was born September 28, 1934 in Moulton to Roy Louis Kotzebue and Rose Libby Petrek Kotzebue.  He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Gonzales Knights of Columbus Council #5090 and the 4th degree Assembly #1128.  Buddy is a past Grand Knight and a former member of Gonzales Healthcare Systems Board of Directors.  He was also a former member of the noon Lions Club and the Southwest Texas Pharmacy Association.   
Buddy grew up in Moulton and graduated with the Moulton High School Class of 1952.  He played basketball, baseball and tennis for his high school and was a member of a state championship basketball team.  Buddy continued to play basketball at the collegiate level for the Victoria Junior College in Victoria.   He married Elizabeth Ann Zissa on December 28, 1954 in Shiner’s Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.  Buddy continued his education at the University of Houston and graduated from its school of pharmacy.  He and Betty moved to Gonzales where they purchased the Spholer Drug Store and changed its name to Kotzebue Drug Store where he faithfully served the residents of Gonzales County for 39 years.  He and his father also owned and operated a pharmacy in Flatonia for a period of time.  
Buddy enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling.  He enjoyed watching the local Apache basketball team compete and truly supported the children of the community in their efforts to succeed in athletics, stock shows, and through DECA programs.  Buddy was a sweet man; he loved people and was ready to help whenever called upon.  He enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors with his family.  They made many trips to Galveston to fish and delight in the coastal beaches and he arranged outings to Lake LBJ for more fishing and waterskiing.  His family and friends meant the world to him because he found joy in their company, but his greatest joy came from his faith.  Through his selfless service to community, the organizations he belonged to and his beloved church, Buddy lived his faith in loving and respecting all people, all of which is his living legacy to his family.
Alexander Andrew “Buddy” Kotzebue is survived by his adoring wife of 63 years Betty Kotzebue of Gonzales, loving children, Dianne Marie and Robbie Connell, Douglas Roy Kotzebue, David Wayne and Lynnette Ann Kotzebue all of Gonzales, sister, Roselyn Bravenec of Pasadena, grandchildren, Kristen Decola (Jarret), Zackery Kotzebue (Kristien), Chase Kotzebue (Lindsey), Cassidy Kotzebue and Caleigh Kotzebue, great-grandchildren, Lillian, Gatlin, Colt and Lukasz.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Dwayne Paul Kotzebue.  
A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Sunday (yesterday) in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.  A mass of Christian Burial with be celebrated at 10 a.m. today (Monday) in St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Paul Raaz as celebrant.  Interment will follow in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery.  Pallbearers: Richard Zissa, Mike Lawler, Chase Kotzebue, Zack Kotzebue, Michael Simper, and Kenny Roller.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Willie Simper and B.J. Philips.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, the American Cancer Society or the charity of one’s choice.  The family received friends at the funeral home yesterday (Sunday) from 4 to 6 p.m.  Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.