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DANIEL HERNANDEZ
Funeral services for Daniel Hernandez, 58, of Palacios, Tx., were held Aug. 13, 2011 at Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Christopher Maldonado officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery.
Mr. Hernandez was born Dec. 20, 1952 in Palacios to Daniel Hernandez and Evangalina De Leon Hernandez. He passed away Aug. 11, 2011.
He is survived by his wife Delores Garcia Hernandez of Palacios; mother Eva Hernandez of Palacios; sons Marcos Hernandez and Joshua Hernandez, both of Palacios; sisters Hortencia Cambray and husband Raymundo, Isabelle Lopez, Sylvia Hernandez, Lupita Evans and husband Steve, and Eva Guillen all of Palacios; brothers Adam Hernandez and wife Melissa of Georgia and Jesse Hernandez of Palacios.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home.
ANTHONY TOAN THANH NGUYEN
Funeral services for Tony Toan Nguyen, 51, of Sugar Land, Tx., were held July 30, 2011 at Saint Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land. Internment was at Forest Park at Westheimer and Dairy Ashford in Houston, Tx.
Mr. Nguyen was born on April 26, 1960 in Bien Hoa, Vietnam. He is the oldest son of Tu Van Nguyen and Ty Thi Nguyen.
Tony is the brother of Yen Bach Tran of Palacios, An Thanh Nguyen, Phuong Ngoc Nguyen and Chi Lan Nguyen of Houston. His parents are devout Catholics from Quan Phuong village, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh, North Vietnam. They moved to the South in 1954 to escape the imminent Communist persecution.
After having resettled in the South, Mr. Nguyen’s parents rebuilt their lives at Da Minh parish, Tan Mai district, Bien Hoa Province. Mr. Nguyen has been a filial son. He had assisted his parents in running their business while being a student in middle school up to the day his family had to leave for the United States when the war ended in 1975.
In the U.S. Mr. Nguyen’s family lived in Atlantic, Iowa. Then on March of 1979, the family moved to Palacios, Texas. Mr. Nguyen continued his education and while attending high school he began to work part-time to assist his family. Afterward, Mr. Nguyen became an entrepreneur and began his business. He owned and operated the gulf shrimp boat, Princess V., for seven years. Mr. Nguyen ran his business, The Point, in Palacios for thirteen years until his illness. He married
Kim Yen Vu of Biloxi, Mississippi in December 1984. Mrs. Vu is now the Principal of Stafford Primary School in Stafford, Tx. They have three children: two sons, Julian 22 and Jonathan 19 and an eleven years old daughter, Joanna. The Nguyens have lived in Sugar Land, TX since 2004.
On July 21, 2008, Mr. Nguyen’s father passed away in Palacios, TX, which has been a big loss for Mr. Nguyen and his family. Exactly three years later, on July 22, 2011 at 7:35 p.m., Mr. Nguyen left this world after having fought courageously against pancreatic cancer for two and a half months.
Upon receiving the news that Mr. Nguyen had cancer, not only were his wife, his children, his mother, and siblings stricken with a tremendous grief, but all of his friends and acquaintances were also shocked with sorrow. To them, Mr. Nguyen is an example of a virtuous man who lived his life according to the Catholic faith and strived to abide by the Eight Beatitudes. Indeed, Mr. Nguyen is a loving family man who loved and devoted himself totally to his wife and children, a filial son who respected and cared for his parents, a kind older brother who had taken care of his younger siblings while they were young, a faithful friend who always went out of the way to lend a hand when needed. To others, Mr. Nguyen is an example of the Creed: “God Is Love” throughout the charitable works that he had done since growing up.
After more than two months of fighting against the deadly cancer with complete faith in God, Mr. Nguyen has peacefully left this world to return to God’s side, leaving his family and friends with a deep grief of loss. However, during his final days, his firm belief in God’s will have been demonstrated as clearly as the Gospel posted near his side: “Yes, Father, for such has been Thy gracious will.” (Matthew 11:26)
Even though Mr. Nguyen had left this world, to all who knew him, Tony the man and his good heart will continue to stay with them as the French writer Émile Henriot once said, “I firmly believe that the dead continue to stay alive as long as there are people remembering them.” Yes, to all who know him, Mr. Nguyen still lives among them because his character and compassion will continue to remind them to be more compassionate, more spiritual, and better.
FRANCES A. BLOMBERG
A memorial service for Frances A. Blomberg, 82, of Palacios, Tx., was held Aug. 13, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios.
Mrs. Blomberg was born March 4, 1929 in Minneapolis, Minn. to the late Evelyn and Lester Comstock. She passed away Aug. 3, 2011.
She played piano professionally in Minneapolis and taught piano lessons in Palacios for many years.
She is survived by her son David Blomberg of Midfield, Tx., daughters Mary Beth Barker and husban Allen of Palacios, and Kathy Babbitt; grandchildren Erika Babbitt, Matthew Blomgberg and wife Soo Hye, Adam Barker and Andrew Barker.
She was preceded in death by her husband Neil H. Blomberg who passed away Sept. 18, 1996.
The family would like to thank all those who were supportive during this diffcult time and special thanks to Houston Hospice of El Campo, Tx.
ETHEL LEE CHAMBLEE KUNEKFE
Funeral services for Ethel Lee Chamblee Kunefke, 81, of Palacios, Tx., were held Aug. 8, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. Hollas Hoffman officiating. Interment was at the Palacios cemetery.
Mrs. Kunefke was born July 12, 1930 in Kaufman County, Tx. to the late Roy Douglas Chamblee and Annie Lloyd Chamblee. She passed away Aug. 5, 2011.
She is survived by daughter Cheryl Scott and husband Brad of Palacios; son Bob Kunefke, Jr. and wife Chris of Palacios; granddaughters Amy Foote of Dallas and Nicole Kunefke of Palacios; sisters Margaret Cleveland of Victoria, Loraine Smith of Palacios, Faye Bates of Palacios and Shirley Griffith of Victoria and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert R. Kunefke, Sr.
Pallbearers were Vernon Bates, Jr., Mark Bates, Alton Smith, David Smith, Mike Griffith, Dwayne Griffith and Charles Eikenberg.
The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to her caregivers Marjorie Johnson, Hope Guerrera, Carol Garcia and Frit Clark.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home.
JOE ANGEL GONZALES, JR.
Funeral services for Joe Angel Gonzales Jr., 79, of Palacios. Tx., were held Aug. 5, 2011 at Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Bryan Heyer officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery.
Mr. Gonzales was born Sept 14, 1931 in San Benito, TX to the late Romana Salinas and Jose Angel Gonzales, Sr. He passed away Aug. 2, 2011.
Joe has been a resident of Palacios for 70 years, was a member of the Catholic Church, and was a commercial shrimper.
He is survived by daughters Tina Shannon and Kimberly Gonzales; sons Joe Gonzales III, Earnest Gonzales, and Andy Gonzales; sister Cecila Haskins; brother Celso Gonzales, Sr; and by numerous grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Janie Aparicio; and brothers Ernesto, Rudolfo and Ignacio Gonzales.
GENERAL EDWIN F. WENGLAR
Funeral services for Brigadier General Edwin F. Wenglar, USAF Ret., 88, of Francitas, Tx., were held Aug. 8, 2011 at First Baptist Church in El Campo. Internment was at Garden of Memories in El Campo.
Gen. Wenglar was born Jan. 1, 1923 in El Campo, Tx. to Joseph and Amelia Wenglar. He “slipped the surly bonds of earth” due to congestive heart failure on Aug. 5, 2011 surrounded by his family.
Gen. Wenglar is survived by his wife, Virginia R. “Ginger” Wenglar of Francitas, Tx.; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Dalton Skinner of Katy, Tx., Barbara and Richard Huggins of Tyler, Tx., Mollye and Brett Williams of Fredricksburg, Tx., and JoAnne Estopinal of Francitas; son and daughter-in-law Mike and Lisa Wenglar of Pearland, Tx.; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is the last of his own family to enter into eternal rest, having been preceded in death by his parents as well as six brothers and three sisters. Also preceding him was his first wife, Margie; daughter, Lucille DuRant; and grandson, Christopher Presley.
With an enduring interest in flying and planes, at age 18 he served as a mechanic in the Army Air Corps when the service branch (later to become the Air Force) made an offer he could not refuse. Additional pilots were needed to fly not only combat missions but also transport missions for the war effort. This unique band of pilots was called “Sergeant Pilots, ” enlisted men who would be trained to fly. Gen.Wenglar said of it: “…we would gladly have stayed privates forever just to have the chance to fly.”
He served overseas during World War II from November 1942 through July 1944, being appointed to Brigadier General in April 1973. Throughout his military career, he accumulated approximately 8, 000 flying hours and flew to many different locations around the globe. Gen. Wenglar’s numerous awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit.
Following the war, Gen. Wenglar continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve while also flying for Schlumberger, Ltd, eventually becoming Chief of Aviation. This position added another 14, 000 hours of flight time.
Gen. Wenglar retired in 1983 and moved to his farm in Francitas. In honor of his first wife and daughter, Gen. Wenglar established several endowed scholarships for graduates of El Campo High School.
The legacy of this larger-than-life man, patriot, husband, father, pilot, philanthropist, and generous friend is that our lives might be lived to the fullest, true to American ideals and values, passed on from generation to generation.
Pallbearers included Danny Skinner; Sy Skinner; Shawn Watkins; 2nd Lt Benjamin Williams, USAF; Caleb Wenglar; Justin Estopinal; Warren Lowery; and Blake Lowery. Honorary pallbearers were Carroll Shelby; Col. Elwood Paradowski; CCMSgt. Stephen Page; Col. Herman Page; M/Gen John Hoff; LTC Curtis Everett; SMSgt. James M. Rogers, USAF; MSgt. William Chivalet; andM/Gen Charles Yeager.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in General Wenglar’s name may be made to the Vernon Burge Memorial Fund honoring the memory of all Enlisted Pilots c/o Commercial State Bank, 401 Mechanic St, El Campo, TX 77437-4421.
LARRY SCHUELKE Funeral services for Larry Schuelke, 67, of Damon, Tx. were held Aug. 6, 2011 at Columbia United Methodist Church in West Columbia. Tx. with Pastor Patty When-Glowski officiating.
Mr. Schuelke was born May 31, 1944 in El Campo, Tx. to Leonard and Alice (Johs) Schuelke. He passed away Aug. 3, 2011 at Matagorda General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He graduated from Palacios High School and then attended Texas A&M; University where he received a BBA in accounting. During his senior year at Texas A&M; he married
his first wife, Marilyn Blum, on Jan. 30, 1966. They were married
for 30 years. After her passing on March 23, 1996 he retired from Texaco, Inc. after 30 years of service. He married
Melissa Foraker on June 2, 2007 and resided in Damon. He was a loving husband and father.
Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing and raising registered quarterhorses, along with coaching his ladies fast pitch softball team which he did for 15 years. During this time the lady players received over 150 college scholarships to various colleges throughout the United States.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa Schuelke of Damon; daughter, Wendy Schuelke of Austin; sons Stacy Schuelke of Katy and Nicholas Jost of Damon; mother, Alice Wright of Port Lavaca; sisters Kay Brown and husband, Les of Port Lavaca, and Barbara Woods of San Marcos; sister-in-law, Patricia Morgan; brother-in-law, Johnny Foraker, Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Schuelke; his first wife, Marilyn Blum Schuelke; and stepfather, Vernon Wright.
Pallbearers were Jim Jackson, Jimmy Foraker, Ken Burks, Russell Corporan, Burt Goss and Harry Mays. Honorary pallbearers were Martin Coll and Jim McCorkle.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the El Campo Hospice, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, Texas 77437.
