Anthony Pete Leibham
1938-2015
Anthony Pete "AP" Leibham of Bandera died Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Kerrville.
He was born to Peter and Emily Kubin Leibham on July 5, 1938 in Crosby. AP married
Barbara Marks on Jan. 13, 1978 in Liberty.
A long time resident of Bandera, AP was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Leibham, of Bandera; sisters, Joan Wilson and her husband, Glynn; Veronica Oehler and her husband, David; and Carolyn Butler, all of Baytown; Mary Katherine Ellerbee and her husband, Ted, of Zachary, Louisiana; and Monica Davis of Crosby; and brothers, David Leibham and his wife, Ann, of Breham; and Thomas Leibham and Gene Leibham and his wife, Betty Jo, all of Crosby.
AP was predeceased by his son, Michael; parents; and brothers, Dennis Leibham and Lawrence Leibham.
A mass was held Monday, Sept. 21, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, officiated by Rev. John P. Nolan. Burial followed at the New Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were Harvey Faris, Kenny Wilson, Ed Habenight, Richard Kubin, Dan Wolberg and Tim Thatcher.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a mass be offered or a donation made to Bandera EMS.
Alvin Leon Seay
1953-2015
Alvin Leon Seay entered eternal rest on Friday, Sept. 4, in Canyon Lake. He was born July 22, 1953 in San Antonio to Dorothy Jean Spicer Seay Van Nostrand and James Alvin Seay.
Left to cherish his memory are his brother, Jimmy E. Seay and his wife, Sheila of Canyon Lake; niece Valerie L. Bedingfield and her husband, Steven; grandnieces, Ava Grace and Harleigh Ann; grandnephew Levi John of Canyon Lake; nephew James E. Seay of San Antonio; stepsister Katie Anderson and her husband, Richard; stepbrothers, Richard Corley and his wife, Melissa, and David Van Nostrand and wife, Irene; nephews, Stephen and Jason; niece Stephanie Corley; and Aunt Faye McDonald of Llano, as well as by many loving cousins and friends.
Alvin was predeceased by his parents, and stepfather Larry Van Nostrand.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday Sept. 19, at the Church of Christ in New Braunfels. A reception will precede the service at 11:30 am in the church dining room. Everyone is welcome to join the family at this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community of Christ Church, 1138 Dunlop Drive, New Braunfels 78130; the Church of Christ Soup Kitchen, 1665 IH35, New Braunfels 78130; or the SOS Food Bank 248 W. Merriweather Street, New Braunfels 78130.
Joseph William Montague
1957-2015
After a bout with cancer, Joseph William "Bill" Montague succumbed to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, Sept. 18.
He was born to Virginia and Frank Montague, Jr., Dec. 12, 1957.
A lifelong resident of Bandera County, Bill spent most of his life on the Montague Ranch. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School, Bandera High School and Schreiner University.
Bill served his country in the United States Army, Special Forces, Delta Force.
He is survived by his mother, Virginia Montague; aunts, Margie Utz, Charlene Jaeckle and Anna Montague; uncles, Father George Montague and Paul Gowen; twin daughters, Ashley and Emily Montague; stepchildren, Shelby and Kyle Skierski; Stacie and JC Spillman and their son, Stanton; and Travis Stehling; and siblings, Jane Montague, Jack Howison, Laura and Deg Priest, Susan and Frank Montague III, Kathleen Montague and John Singleton, Ann and George Montague and Trish and Owen Weaver, as well as by 22 nieces and nephews, 32 grandnieces and nephews, 2 great-grandnieces and a multitude of cousins and friends.
Bill was predeceased by his father, Frank Montague Jr.; sister Margaret Howison; and brother Charles Montague.
Bill's life will be celebrated by the Holy Rosary and Mass of the Resurrection, beginning at 1:30 pm, Friday, Sept. 25, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera, officiated by Fathers George Montague and John Nolan and served by Jake Montague.
Honorary pallbearers will include Bill Anderson, Daniel Breshers, Sterling Bronstad, Mike Estellas, Charlie Montague, Frank Montague IV, JD Montague, Jake Montague, John Montague, Steele Montague, Jeff Moseley, Travis Stehling and Charlie Weaver.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Brothers of the Beloved Disciple, 1701 Alametos, San Antonio 78201-3511.
Homer Leon Mills Jr.
1944-2015
Surrounded by loved ones, Homer Leon "Buddy" Mills Jr., 70, of Medina, passed into the presence of God Saturday, Sept. 26, in Kerrville.
He was born in San Antonio on Nov. 5, 1944, to Doris Robbins Mills and Homer Leon Mills Sr. Buddy married
the love of his life, Elayne Walker, on May 5, 1979.
After attending parochial school, Texas Military Institute and McArthur High School in San Antonio, Buddy graduated from St. Mary's University with a degree in history.
He served in college ROTC and received a commission as second lieutenant in the United States Army in February 1970. Buddy's training as a forward observer took him to several military stations, including Fort Bragg, Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss. He particularly enjoyed serving as information officer at Fort Sam Houston. After serving honorably, he was discharged as a captain in February 1976.
Buddy entered the private work force as a warehouse and personnel manager for Central States Diversified. He later worked as a warehouse manager for Wal-Mart until accepting a job at Bandera Electric Cooperative in 1990. He retired after 22 years of faithful service on the job.
Buddy had many passions throughout his life. As a young man, his passion was split between Little League baseball and hunting. In 1956, he played on the Highland Park Lions All Star Team.
His mother introduced him to hunting by sitting him on her lap in a deer blind in Leon Valley, which began his lifelong passion for the outdoors. He and his parents hunted South Texas and the Hill Country all their lives, resulting in many trophy whitetails.
In time, however, Buddy's focus shifted to "hunting" with his camera. His collections of thousands of photographs of deer and other animals, sunsets and the Texas landscape revealed his true artistic gift. Many of his photos have been published, including one selected for the cover of the 10th anniversary edition of the Texas Trophy Hunters Magazine.
Buddy had a deep love for all animals, both wildlife and his precious kitties and dogs. He also loved to browse junk shops and antique stores, shopping for his beloved Elayne. He shopped all year long and had many hiding places for his finds.
Buddy was a man of strong but quiet faith in the Lord. He felt closest to the Lord as he interacted with all of the beauty that God revealed to him through nature.
He is survived by his wife, Elayne, and numerous relatives. Buddy was predeceased by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, Oct. 3, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera, with Pastor Bill Stegemueller officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Rest cemetery in Medina.
Pallbearers will be John Stein, Eddie Rowe, Clay Walker, Josh Friedman, Larry Friedman and Charlie Walker. Honorary pallbearers are Randy MacNaughton, Joe Limon, Jim Stinebaugh, Robert Fox, James Keller and Ron Mercier.
Memorials may be given to Peterson Hospice in Kerrville, Medina United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association.
Elayne extends special thanks to Peterson Hospice, Hilltop Village, Bill Stegemueller, Buddy's brother and sisters and family and the many friends who have ministered to her during Buddy's long illness
Christina Loyola Kalka
1921-2015
Christina Loyola Kalka, 94, of Bandera, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, in Bandera.
She was born in San Marcos on Feb. 5, 1921 to Francis Duff and Clara Maude Thompson Duff. Christina married
Willie Andrew Kalka on August 25, 1938 in Bandera.
She attended school in Tarpley, and was a homemaker.
Christina was dearly loved by all and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her 11 children, Margaret Gilstrap-Barber, Shirley Bradford-Teague and her husband, David; Jerry Kalka; Tommy Kalka and his wife, Sue; Linda Samford and her husband, Charles; Theresa Fleeman and her husband, Jim; Elaine Kinsey and her husband, Richard; Helen Wilkerson and her husband, Andy; Wanda Schwengler and her husband, Tommy; Sammy Kalka; and Connie Allen and her husband, Mike, as well as by 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Christina was predeceased by her spouse of 58 years, Willie Kalka; parents; sisters, Agnes Kalka and Thelma Jureczki; brother Dennis Duff; sons-in-law Cecil Gilstrap, Truman Montgomery, William Wilkerson and Eddie Barber; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Kalka; and her twin great-great grandchildren, Michael and Gabriel Bradford.
Funeral Mass was held Monday, Sept. 28, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with Father John Nolan officiating. Burial followed at the Old St. Stanislaus cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Mark Bradford, Carl Wilkerson, Allen Samford, Carl Teague, Tommy Kalka II, Kevin Kinsey and Andy Lee Wilkerson, Jr.
Memorials may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or to River City Hospice.
The family of Christina Kalka extends their sincere thanks to Bandera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and to River City Hospice.
