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Ethel Simecek
Ethel Simecek, 94, of Victoria, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002.
A rosary was recited Monday, September 9 at Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home chapel. Services were Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Kaplinski officiated. Burial was at Westside Cemetery. Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home, Yorktown, 361-564-2277.
Memorials: Holy Cross Catholic Church or Yorktown EMS.
Ora Beatrice Carter
Ora Beatrice Carter, 76, of Cuero, died December 14, 2002.
She was born in Concrete on August 20, 1926 to the late Rosa Lewis and Alvro Jackson. She was a retired dietician for the Food Service Industry and a Baptist.
She is survived by her daughter, Rosalyn Carter of Cuero; sons, James Floyd Carter of Houston and Willie Earl Carter III of Cuero; sister, Ethel Lee Arkadie of Montgomery, Alabama; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Carter Jr.; parents; and sister, Constance Giles.
Visitation was Friday, December 20 at Jamison Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum. A wake service was held Friday at the L. E. Meador Encampment Grounds in Cuero. Graveside Services were Saturday at Pleasantville Cemetery in Cuero, Rev. A. J. Ball officiated. Jamison Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-3121.
Active pallbearers were Willie Carter III, James Carter, Jafaar Carter, Kenneth Arkadie, Allen Harvey, and Lonnie Douglas.
Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Ronald Mahoney, Dr. John Rey, George Phelps, Johnny Taylor, Elvin Wright, Zerek Wiley.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association.
Mae Royce Lindsey
Mae Royce Lindsey, 76, of Cuero, died December 17, 2002.
She was born in Yoakum on November 9, 1926 to the late Roy W. and Myrtle M. Willis Monk. She graduated from Conroe High School in 1943 and went on to graduated from Sam Houston University in 1947. She acquired her master’s degree in English in 1949. She was a retired school teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District. She also did volunteer work for the Hollywood Democratic Club from 1956 - 1970. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Lindsey, and parents.
Graveside services were Thursday, December 19 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Dr. Thomas Loftin officiated. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333.
W. C. "Dog" Schaefer
Dog died the way he lived...on his own terms with no apologies and with courage. Anyone who knew Dog realized that what you saw was exactly what you got. He was incapable of pretense and was often honest to a fault. However, his family and friends knew always that they could count on him.
Dog made his first appearance in Cuero on April 30, 1924, the first child of Fritz and Blanche Schaefer. He grew up in Cuero, leaving home in 1941 to attend Texas A&M University.
However, as soon as he was old enough, Dog enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served in World War II. He was a turret gunner on the B24 Bomber, flying on several missions to Germany while stationed in England. One of the most decorated men in South Texas, Dog received three Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Silver Star. He was honorably discharged in 1944.
After the war, Dog continued his college career at Texas A&I in Kingsville where he graduated in 1949. In 1948, he met the love of his life, Jo Beth Fannett, at the Doll House in Cuero. He and Jo Beth married in 1949 and had three daughters, Sharon Lou, Linda Gayle and Carla Jo.
In 1955, Dog and his family moved to Temple, where Dog ran the Dairy Grill and later several other restaurants. Serving the best hamburgers in town, the Dairy Grill is still remembered fondly by its old customers. He and Jo Beth returned to Cuero in 1977 where Dog ran his own promotional products business.
Dog's second love was golf, which he pursued with a dogged passion until ill health forced him to put up his clubs. He moved to Austin in 1999 to be closer to his daughters. He died on Tuesday, December 17 surrounded by his family who loved him very much.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Beth Schaefer, and his mother and father. Dog is survived by his daughter, Sharon Canipe and her husband, Terry Canipe, who truly was the son he never had and who spent much of his time with Dog during his last years; his daughters, Linda Gayle Schaefer and Carla Jo Schaefer. Dog is also survived by his grandchildren: Kara and Colin Canipe, Sarah Beth and Samuel Schaefer Stew, Carl and Jo Allison Seals, and Kelly Schaefer-Flake, as well as four great-grandchildren, along with his brother, Henry Schaefer of Houston; his sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Clint Britsch of Houston; and his uncle, Herman Schaefer, of Cuero.
Family visitation was Thursday, December 19 at Freund Funeral Home Chapel, Cuero. Funeral services were Friday at the Chapel, Rev. Steve Byrne officiated. Burial was at the Thomaston Cemetery under the direction of Freund Funeral Home, Cuero (361) 275-2343.
Pallbearers: Sam Stew, Colen Canipe, Carl Seals, Richard Petty, Terry Canipe, and Henry Schaefer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to Family Elder Care, 2210 Hancock Dr., Austin, TX 78756 or the charity of your choice.
John M. Caskey
John Michael Caskey, 45, of Cuero, died Tuesday, December 17, 2002.
He was born October 8, 1957, in Corpus Christi, to the late Bobby Gene and Minnie Nell Winfield Caskey. He was Director of Operations for Texas Auto Outfitters in Houston.
Survivors: daughter, Kathleen Ann Caskey of Cuero; son, John Julian Caskey of Cuero; sister, Sally Garris of Clear Lake; and brother, Robert Caskey of Cuero.
Visitation was Friday, December 20 at Freund Funeral Home chapel. Services were Saturday at the funeral home chapel, Terry Brown officiated. Burial was Hillside Cemetery. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.
Pallbearers: Mark Caskey, Don Caskey, Robert O. Caskey Jr., Dylan Caskey, Austin Caskey, Christopher Caskey.
Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Marjorie Ray Graves
Marjorie Ray Graves, 66, of Houston, died December 17, 2002.
She was born November 3, 1936 in Houston to the late Lenes “Buck” and Claudia White Schultea. She was a locksmith.
She is survived by daughters, Caye Smith of Houston and Jean Conley of Cypress; son, David Ketchum of Cypress; sisters, Jean Reynolds of Rockport and Ada Jo Estes of Houston; and 5 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gerald Glen Schultea.
A Rosary was said Saturday, December 21 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass followed at the church, Father Michael Lyons officiated. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero (361) 275-2343.
Pallbearers were Jeff Schultea, David Ketchum, Bruce Smith, R. E. Davis, Mike Smith, Bill Estes.
Angelita Cervantes
Angelita Cervantes, 84, of Cuero, died December 20, 2002.
She was born on August 2, 1918 in Hochheim to the late Anastacio and Paulita Huerta Ruiz. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Villa of Cuero; brothers, Ernest Ruiz Sr. of Cuero and Robert Ruiz of Goliad; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Augustine G. Cervantes; parents; a sister; and five brothers.
Services are pending. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero (361) 275-2343.
Lovie Mae Jackson
Lovie Mae Jackson, 60, of Cuero, died Monday, March 10, 2003.
She was born on April 4, 1942 in Hope to the late Alonzo and Mayeller Barfield Barnes. She was a nurse aid.
She is survived by her husband, Elmo Jackson Sr. of Victoria, and step-brother, Joseph F. Barnes of Yoakum.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A family graveside service was held Saturday, March 15 at Leesville Community Cemetery. Arrangements were with Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.
Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis, 46, of Cuero, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2003.
He was born in Cuero on February 28, 1957 to Betty Mathis of Cuero and the late Sam McKaine.
He is survived by daughters, Latonya Mathis and Jasmine Mathis of Cuero, Felicia Mathis of Houston, and Rebecca Coleman of Austin; son, Jeffrey Mathis of Cuero; sisters, Rosemary Thomas of Dallas, Ruthie Davis and Delores Smith of San Antonio, Betty Sampleton and Doris Johnson of Gonzales, ReVera McKaine, Nelly McKaine, Jo Ann Mathis, and Della Brown, all of Cuero; brothers, Arthur Mathis of New Hampshire, David Mathis of Corpus Christi, Sammy Mathis of Teague, Eddie Mathis, Reggie Mathis, Jessie Mayfield, and Jasper Mayfield, all of Cuero; and 6 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sam McKaine.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 20 at 11 a.m. at Lockhart Community Cemetery, with Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.
Mary S. Page
Mary Schroller Page, 79, of Cuero, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003.
She was born May 30, 1923, in Pawnee, to the late Frank and Annie Haferkamp Schroller. She was a baby sitter and a Lutheran.
Survivors: sisters, Leona Smith of McAllen, Willis Mueller of Katy, Annie Johnson of Karnes City, and Janie Metting of Yorktown; brother, Leo Schroller of Corpus Christi; and three grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: son, Ernest Frank Page; parents; and sisters, Lorene Polozeck, Emma Schroller, and Olivia Ellis.
Services were Saturday, March 15 at Eckols Funeral Home chapel, Rev. Patti Byrne officiated. Burial was at Pawnee Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.
Memorials: Pawnee Cemetery.
Otilia Amador
Otilia Amador, 88, of Nordheim, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003.
She was born September 27, 1914, in Goliad County, to the late Francisco and Luisa Camacho Cantu. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Survivors: husband, Gilbert Amador; daughters, Gloria Shepard of Houston, Margie Flores of Victoria, Edolina Amador of Corpus Christi, and Maria Bauman of Austin; and five grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents; and brother, Rafael Cantu.
Visitation was Wednesday, March 12 at Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home chapel. A rosary was recited Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. Services were Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Kaplinski officiated. Burial was at San Luis Catholic Cemetery. Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home, Yorktown, 361-564-2277.
Pallbearers: Dave Bauman, David Bauman, Jose G. Flores, Jose Luis Flores, Juan Flores, and Daniel Shepard.
Memorials: Hospice of South Texas, Yorktown E.M.S., or Masses.
Marjorie Belle Abernathy Roberts
Marjorie Belle Abernathy Roberts (Grandma Belle), 86, was born November 28, 1916, in Glasscock County to Pinkney Coleman and Amanda Bell Abernathy. She passed peacefully from this life on March 11, 2003, in Abilene Regional Medical Center.
Belle graduated from Sterling City High School and was very proud to be a Sterling Eagle. She married R. Q. (Buster) Roberts in Big Springs on November 11, 1937. Buster preceded her in death in 1980.
Belle is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Sparks Burdett of Abilene; son, Bobby Jan Roberts of Panama City Beach, Florida; grandsons, Michael Woolley of Lubbock and John Burdett of Abilene; brothers, Carl Abernathy of Arlington, Dick Abernathy of San Angelo, and J. L. (Shine) Abernathy of Miami, Florida; and sister, Beth McKinney of San Angelo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Buster; and siblings, Oscar Abernathy, Arlene Green, Harry Abernathy, and Ina Stovall.
Family visitation was at Shaffer Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 12. Graveside services were Thursday at at the Sterling City, City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home, San Angelo, 915-481-3131.
Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, P. O. Box 1922, Abilene, Texas 79604.
Mateo Morales Sr.
Mateo Morales, Sr., 95, of Bay City died March 11, 2003 at his residence.
He was born September 21, 1907 in Cuero to the late Bartolo and Genoveva Suniga Morales. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and a resident of Bay City since 1943.
Survivors include: daughters, Joyce Flores and husband Thomas and Sarah Garza, all of Bay City; sons, Salvador Morales and wife Solia Morales and Matt Morales, all of Bay City; sisters: Guadalupe Vela and Cecilia Chavez, both of Houston; brothers, Camino Morales of San Antonio, Frank X. Morales of Victoria, Abel Morales of Freer, and Roger Morales of California; grandchildren, Abel, Katy, Michael, Roland, Martin, Audrey, and Christopher Morales; Grace Gonzalez; Emma Rodriguez; Carlos and Julio Garza; Tommy and James Flores; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rafela Morales.
A Rosary was said Friday, March 14, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home and the Funeral Mass was Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Rev. Gerard Cernock officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979) 245-4613.
Pallbearers were Michael Morales, Martin Morales, Michael Gonzalez, Carlos Garza, Tommy Flores, and Christopher Morales.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his great-grandchildren.
