obituaries

May 23, 2025

Linda Golden Slatter, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family.  Born in Dallas, Texas, on August 3, 1947, she was the first beloved daughter of Ralph and Eunice Golden.

Linda was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, Nana, friend, and teacher.  Her life was filled with love,...

May 19, 2025

Gary Herbert Etzler, of Hallettsville, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, with his wife by his side at the Dornburg Hospice Facility in Victoria TX, at the age of 65.  He was born in Hallettsville on July 9, 1959, to Herbert and Georgia Kristek Etzler.  His last employment was for Lavaca County in Hallettsville.

Gary was a...

May 3, 2025

Billy Anthony Catalena, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud Army veteran, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born in Sugar Land, Texas, to Rosalie and Tony Catalena, Billy was the middle child of three, and named after his grandfather, a Sicilian immigrant who came to America in hopes of a...

May 1, 2025

Bernadette Sobotik Bludau passed away at the age of 91 on May 1, 2025.  She was born September 27, 1933, in Hallettsville, Texas.  She was the fourth child in a family of seven to Louis Sobotik and Frances Sitka Sobotik.  She grew up in the St. Mary's community near Hallettsville and attended Brown School until 8th grade.  She was...

Apr 4, 2025

Lillie Harvey Spies Loth, 89, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born in Hallettsville, Texas, on January 17, 1936, to Arthur Spies Sr. and Lillie Hanslik Spies.

Lillie married Leroy Frank Loth on May 31, 1959, and together they raised two children, Rebecca Susanna Loth Osborne and Dominic...

Mar 28, 2025

Alois James (AJ) Kutach, 87, of Pflugerville, peacefully entered eternal life on Friday, March 28, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born in the area of Worthing, TX, on February 20, 1938, he was the second of nine children born to Julius and Agnes Kutach.

AJ was raise in Shiner, TX, he attended St. Ludmila's...

Mar 21, 2025

Vanice Krejci, 94, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 21, 2025.  A beloved matriarch, her memory lives on in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  She was born September 19, 1930, to Richard F. and Frances Motal Cervenka in Hallettsville, Texas.

In 1947, Vanice met Ignac Krejci at the Wagon Wheel in Sweet Home, Texas.  It...

Mar 19, 2025

On March 19, 2025, David Francis Buzek, 72, of Hallettsville, Texas, joyfully entered his eternal Home embraced by the love of Jesus Christ.  Born to Victor and Leona Gerlich Buzek on March 1, 1953, He lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service.

David attended Hallettsville High School, he dedicated many years to his work as...

Mar 9, 2025

Margaret Pauline Novak, 99, of Hallettsville, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, she was surrounded by her family at the time of her death.  She was born on June 18, 1925, in Hostyn, Texas, to Otto and Minnie Thuemler.  At the young age of 18 years old, she was drawn to...

Mar 7, 2025

Dennis E. Matula, 78, of Hallettsville, TX, passed away peacefully with his wife, son and daughter by his side on March 7, 2025.  He was the son of Frank J. Matula and Margaret Matula.  He was born on January 29, 1947.  He married the love of his life on September 28, 1969, and they raised 2 children together, they...

Feb 26, 2025

James Madison McCord, 77 of Hallettsville, was called by God to his eternal home on February 26, 2025.  He was born to Ellsworth James McCord and Nellia Rae Byars McCord on April 30, 1947, in Yoakum, Texas. His parents, younger sister Georgie Virginia McCord, and older brother James "Jim" Edward McCord preceded him in death.

James was...

Feb 9, 2025

Peggy Lois Zrzavy Kostelnik, 89, of Hallettsville, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025.  She was born on November 5, 1935, in Shiner, Texas, to Anton and Annie Zrzavy.  She was lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and she was also active in the Catholic Daughters of America and the SPJST.

Feb 9, 2025

Howard Hugo Loewe, 87 of Hallettsville, was chosen by God to enter the gates of heaven on February 9, 2025.  He was born to Willie Gus & Leona Annie Henrichs Loewe on March 6, 1937, in Breslau, Texas.  He became a child of God when he was baptized and confirmed as a member of the Breslau Lutheran Church.  He...

Feb 5, 2025

Frances Lucy Sunseri McNally, 85, of Houston, passed away February 5, 2025.  She was more commonly referred to as either Mama by her five children, or Lucy by close family.

Mama's life was cut too soon for us at the age of 85.  She was born in New Orleans, LA to Lucy & Joseph Sunseri.  She married...

Feb 5, 2025

Evelyn Marie Holt, 95, of Sheridan, passed away February 5, 2025.  She was born on October 1, 1929, to Joe Lee & Rosalie Mladenka Brocker, in Hallettsville, TX.  She married Tommy Cecil Holt Sr. on September 1, 1946, in Hallettsville.

Evelyn was preceded in death by; her parents, brothers, Joe Lee Jr (Doug) Brocker and Jerry Brocker,...

Feb 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dean Howard Loewe, 60, of Victoria, on February 3, 2025, a cherished son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend.  He was born on June 19, 1964, to Howard & Joyce Lacina Loewe, in Houston, TX.

Dean brought joy and love into the lives of all...

Jan 28, 2025

Vera Willis Tesch, 98, of Sheridan, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1926, in Bunkie, Louisiana.  She was the last of ten children born to Charles Herbert and Callie Octivia Willis.  She graduated from Bunkie High School where she participated in various sports and cheerleading. She also enjoyed riding horses.

Jan 26, 2025

Elizabeth Mary Kutach Rother, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 26, 2025, at the age of 87.  She was born in Danevang, Texas to Alfonce & Caroline Roznovsky Kutach on July 27, 1937.  She married Royce Rother on July 4, 1961, in Plainview, Texas.  During their 55 years of marriage, they had 4 children.  She was a member of...

Jan 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Wyatt Alan Gaitan on January 20, 202,5 at the age of 8 years old.

Wyatt was born on October 31, 2016, to Marcus Gaitan and Heather De La Rosa.  He was a little boy with the biggest personality you have ever seen.  He was...

Jan 17, 2025

Richard C Maricle Jr., 68, of Hallettsville, known to many as Rick, passed away on January 17, 2025.  He was born on December 2,1956, to Beverly Jean Smith & Richard Maricle Sr in Cortland, New York.  He was the second born of 3 boys.  He spent most of his childhood milking cows on a dairy farm.

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