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JACK W. FALKS
Funeral services for Jack W. Falks, 68, of Palacios, were held Aug. 16, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. Dave Gruhn officiating. Interment was at Hawley cemetery near Blessing.
Mr. Falks was born June 7, 1938 in Floresville, Tx. to E. N. Falks, Sr. and Miriam Opal Baker Falks. He died Aug. 12, 2006.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Palacios and a member of The Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie McKissick Falks of Palacios; daughters Miriam Kay Falks and Rachel McDaniels and husband Michael all of Hutto, Tx.; son Jack W. Falks, Jr. and wife Delisa of College Station, Tx.; sister Jean Ann Davidson and husband Sammy of Palacios; brother E. N. Falks, Jr. and wife Bea of Tennessee; and grandchildren Kristyn, Thomas, and Claudia.
Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.
ZACHARIAH A. MARTINEZ
Funeral services for Zachariah A. Martinez, age1, of Victoria, were held July 31, 2006 at Artero Memorial Chaples in Victoria. Interment was at Resurrection Cemtery in Victoria.
Zachariah was born May 18, 2005, in Houston, to Benny Martinez Jr. and Diana Villegas. He died July 27, 2007. He was a Catholic.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers Benny Martinez III and Cain Anthony Martinez, both of Victoria; and grandparents, Fidela Villegas of Victoria and Antonio Villegas of Boston, Sally Martinez of Palacios and Benny Martinez Sr. of Victoria.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Constancio, Victor Terrasas, Joe Rodriguez, Antonio Rodriguez.
MARGARET JEAN TRULL HERLIN
A memorial service for Margaret Jean Trull Herlin of Palacios were held July 28, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios.
Mrs. Herlin was born Aug. 9, 1912 in Midfield, Tx. to Florence and B. W. Trull. She died July 24, 2006 in Palacios just three weeks before her 94th birthday.
Jean attended schools in Midfield and Palacios, graduating from Palacios High School in the Class of 1928.
Jean’s family valued education highly, so, despite the Depression, she graduated with a B.A. degree from the University of Texas in 1932. She taught in Midfield for one year, then moved to Port Arthur, Texas, where she taught third grade. Good fortune smiled on her and she married
Texaco Engineer R. G. “Bob” Herlin, in February 1938. Jean and Bob lived in Port Arthur until 1959 when they returned to Palacios and Bob became a part of the family business.
Jean loved her family with her whole heart. She is survived by her children Susan Herlin and husband Wyatt MacGaffey, Sarah and Pat Olfers, Bruce and Cara Herlin and Margaret and Stephen Harter. A testimony to Jean is that her long time daughter-in-law and son-in-law both lovingly called her “Mother”. Grandchildren include grandsons Jeremy, Matthew and Alexander Broadhead, John and Houston Herlin, and Jared, Mike and Wesley Olfers; and granddaughters Ann Herlin, Maya Reyes, Belen Guasch, Alanya Bostwick and Claire Harter-Brown.
Jean’s “Greats” were a joy to her, the 20 that she knew and the twins expected around her birthday. She loved to count...Charlie and Ciela Furniss; Lara, Patrick, Gage, Turner, Gracie, Reese and Haden Olfers; Aubrey Zeh and Morgan Broadhead; Joseph and Jackson Herlin; Aidan and Calder Broadhead; Ian, Devon, Ben Harter-Brown; and Rose Jean and Tessa Bostwick.
Jean’s sisters, Gladys Trull Brooking and Laura Trull Shiflett also survive her.
Preceding Jean in death were her husband, Bob; infant son, Peter John; her parents; and her two brothers, Carl and R. B. “Bob” Trull.
A lifelong Christian and student of the Bible, Jean served as Sunday School teacher, circle and youth leader, and elder in her church. Her outreaching love was felt by many, especially Myeong Ja Kim, her Korean foster daughter who in the ‘90’s journeyed from Korea to meet Jean and her family.
Not only Palacios, but the greater world was important to Jean. Locally she willingly helped as Bob worked to invigorate the Palacios Library. She helped found the Palacios Area Fund and was a founder and long-time trustee of The Trull Foundation. Beyond Palacios, Jean loved and supported World Neighbors, Su Casa de Esperanza, Heifer Project and Presbyterian schools and missions.
Throughout her life, Jean, Mother, and Grannie was a loving and caring person. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones. “Her children rise up and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31:28.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 501 3rd St.; Palacios Area Fund, 457 Commerce; Palacios Library, 326 Main; and Friends of Elder Citizens, Box 791, all in Palacios, TX 77465.
Honorary pallbearers were Norman Brotemarkle, Bob Christianson, Royce Harvey and John Toellner.
GUADALUPE A. (WALLY) RODRIGUEZ
Funeral services for Guadalupe A. (Wally) Rodriguez, 70, of Corpus Christi, Tx. were held July 23, 2006 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel in Corpus Christi.
Mr. Rodriguez went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2006. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Rodriguez will always be remembered for his fun-loving spirit.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Olivia Rodriguez; his daughter Cristi (Sergio) Alvidrez; sons Eric A. Rodriguez and Aaron E. Rodriguez; stepdaughter Liza Gonzales; grandchildren Gabriel, Mariah, Natalia, Nathaniel, Jasmine, Desiree, Anastansia, Justin, and Angie Marie; sisters Lupe Trevino of Aransas Pass, Sarah Martinez of Goliad, Rosita Martinez of Victoria, and Enemenia Luna of Palacios, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Maria Rodriguez; and brothers Pete A. Rodriguez and Bernardo A. (Nayo) Rodriguez of Palacios.
CHARLES FORREST
Charles Forrest, 65, founder of Aqua Classic Pools, Inc. in Clute and Bay City, Tx, died at Angleton-Danbury Hospital on July 9, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services were held July 12, 2006 at First Baptist Church, 237 E. Locust in Angleton with Alan Stovall and Dr. Jay Gross officiating. Graveside services were at Hawley cemetery in Blessing, Tx. conducted by Jim Murry.
Mr. Forrest born Sept. 23, 1940, in Lufkin, Tx. to the late Lynwood Forrest and Aileen Forrest Wishard of Houston.
He graduated from Buna High School in 1959. Charles served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962 during the Cold War, and was stationed at Tempelhof Airforce Base in Berlin, Germany. He served as a crew chief for Tempelhof’s helicopter unit. During his tour in Berlin he met the love of his life, Monika Neus. After a courtship of a few years, they were united in marriage on March 29, 1962.
He moved with his ‘fraulein’ Monika from Berlin to Palacios, Tx. in 1962. After working for many years as a welder in the oil fields, Charles and Monika opened Aqua Classic Pools & Spas in Palacios in 1983, then moved the store to Bay City and opened another store in the Brazosport area. Charles earned numerous awards and greatly influenced the pool industry with his dedication and hard work.
He was a faithful and active member of Brazosport Baptist Temple until his death. He loved hunting, fishing, and tinkering in his shop.
Charles passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side. Charles is survived by his wife of 44 years, Monika; sons, Lynn Forrest and wife, Angie, of Brazoria and Andy Forrest and wife, Kim, of Angleton; three grandchildren, Abby, Katy, and Randall; and his sister, Linda Forrest Sheffield and husband, Don, of Channelview.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harland Forrest.
Pallbearers were Cole Crisp, Colby Crisp, Tom Driscoll, Donny Dosser, Tyler Forrest, Rik Hutson, Kelly Lewis and Paul Murry.
Honorary pallbearers were Andres Curiel, Felipe Curiel, Farris Lenamon, Sam Sembhi, Tony Sembhi, Duane Wicke, and employees of Aqua Classic Pools and Spas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brazosport Baptist Temple Building Fund, 1203 CR 205, Angleton, Tx. 77515.
The Forrest Family would like to extend special thanks to numerous family and friends who have given them such tremendous support during Charles’ valiant struggle with cancer. With heartfelt gratitude they would like to recognize the doctors and nurses of Angleton-Danbury Hospital for their remarkable care, their church family of Brazosport Baptist Temple for their countless prayers and words of comfort, and their dear friends, Jeff and Lynn Crisp for their love and support.
JO BETH WEHMEYER FRANKSON
Funeral services for Jo Beth Wehmeyer Frankson, 76, of Palacios, were held July 7, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Palacios with Rev. June White and Rev. Hollie L. Briscoe officiating. Interment was at Palacios cemetery.
Mrs. Frankson was born Sept. 13, 1929 in Palacios, TX to Ernest Wehmeyer and Josephine Moore Wehmeyer. She died July 3, 2006.
She was a lifelong resident of Palacios, a former secretary for the Palacios I.S.D., a member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios, and a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons John Frankson and wife Dawna, and David Frankson, Jr. and wife Patty, of Palacios; by grandchildren Eric Frankson of Bryan, Kim and Matt Hanz of Bryan, Chuck Frankson and Kelli Frankson of Palacios, and Cheryl and Dwayne Lutz of D’Hanis; and by one special great-granddaughter, Karlee Lutz, whom she was proud of.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David A. Frankson, Sr., and by her parents, Ernest and Josephine Wehmeyer.
Pallbearers are Troy Shimek, Donald Wehmeyer, Pete Griffith, Galen Johnson, Cody Adams and Joe Jenkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Carancahua Community Center, 1676 CR-476, Palacios, TX 77465.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.
DON E. "Donnie" HORTON
Funeral services for Don Earl “Donnie” Horton, 75, of Palacios, were held July 5, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. Dave Gruhn officiating.
Interment will follow at Hawley cemetery in Blessing.
Mrs. Horton was born Dec. 18, 1930 in Bransdall, Oklahoma to Cecil C. and Ruby Sanders Smith. She died July 1, 2006 at Herman Hospital in Houston.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a longtime teacher for Palacios ISD.
Mrs. Horton and her husband, Winfrey, were recipients of the Palacios Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year for their D’s Marketplace. They had also owned and operated D’s Gift-n-Things, and Garden by the Sea Bed & Breakfast, as well as several vacation rental properties.
She is survived by her husband, Winfrey Horton of Palacios; daughters Wynnette Bradley and Katheryn Kelley both of Houston, and Cheryl Caminiti of Angleton; sisters Cecelia Walsh of Athens, TX and Mary Lovell of Fredricksburg, TX; brothers David Smith and Sterling Smith both of Amite, LA; five grandchildren Lisette Realbuto, Jason Kelley, Brian Caminiti, Justin Caminiti and Joshua Bradley; and three great grandchildren.
Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.
