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Eleuterio Rodriguez
Eleuterio Rodriguez was born August 8, 1948 in Linares N.L. Mexico, the son of Rogelio Rodriguez and Luisa Baez. He grew up in Desqueria, N.L., Mexico.
In January 1972, Eleuterio was united in marriage with Silvia Sevillano. They have made their home in Brookshire, Texas since 1976.
Eleuterio and Silvia had four daughters and three sons. Eleuterio loved to sing and dance, and spend time with his family. A very respectful and much beloved man, he brought much happiness to all of our lives.
Eleuterio departed this world October 7, 2006 in Pattison, Texas. He leaves behind his children: Blanca L. Alquicira, Rosa I. Martinez, Sylvia L. Godinez, Juan J. Rodriguez, Eleuterio Rodriguez Jr., San Juana G. Medina and Beatrice Rodriguez; 16 grandchildren; five brothers; two sisters; and many other friends and relatives. He will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son and one sister.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 14, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pattison with Father David DuBois as celebrant. Interment
was held at Carrington cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home.
Delmar Barry
Retired USAF Master Sgt. Tommie Delmar Barry, died peacefully, September 25, 2006, after a lengthy illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents, T. H. and Jessie Roncesvalles Barry; brothers Jeff, Jimmie, and Hubert Barry.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Freitag Barry; daughters Diannia Smith of Austin, TX, Jennifer Smith of Kingsland, TX., and Sherry Barry of Austin, TX; granddaughters, Kaysa Smith of Austin, TX., Jessica Smith of Kingsland, TX., and Chelsea Barry of Austin, TX., and great-granddaughter Holly Jones of Austin, TX.
Born August 20, 1921 in Leagueville, TX, to T. H. and Jessie Roncesvalles Barry, he was the eldest of four sons. After graduating from Hempstead High School in 1939, he briefly worked in Huntsville, TX, hoping to one day attend college, but the war intervened, as it did with so many young Texans. After joining the Army Air Corps, he was stationed in the United Kingdom, traveling throughout England and Scotland with his unit, before settling in Southampton, Hampshire, prior to the D-Day landings. On June 6, 1944 he crossed the English Channel and stormed Utah Beach as one of the first Texans to liberate Europe. From Normandy, Reims, Aachen, Luxembourg, and Germany, he was a witness to history. Upon returning home, he married
Lorraine Freitag of Monaville, TX., on December 8, 1945.
While he was stationed at bases in Louisiana, Virginia, and Wichita Falls, the majority of his career was spent at Bergstrom Air Force Base, where he was a Crew Chief in the 27th Strategic Fighter Wing under the 8th Air Force. Initially flying the P/F-82 "Twin Mustang" and P/F-51 "Mustang", the wing flew fighter escort operations. Upgrading to F-84E jets in 1950, the Wing won the Mackay Trophy for successful deployment of 90 F-84s from Bergstrom AFB, to Furstenfeldbruck AB, West Germany, in September 1950, via Labrador, Greenland, Iceland, and England. This was the first long-range mass flight of jet aircraft in aviation history.
During the Korean War, the 27th SFW deployed to Japan. The Wing flew combat missions in Korea until June 1951 and returned to the United States. The Wing redeployed to Japan during October 1952 - February 1953 to provide air defense. Bergstrom F-84E fighters dogfight Soviet-built MiG-15s over North and South Korea. In more than 18 months of aerial combat, the Austinites fly 13,110 sorties.
After retiring from the USAF in 1962, he worked for the USPS, and further distinguished himself as the personal mailman for President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Following the President’s passing in 1973, he remained in service to Lady Bird Johnson until his retirement from the LBJ Presidential Library in 1983. Returning to Hempstead later that year, he cared for his mother, Jessie, until her death in 1989, and worked at the family store, Barry Feed & Grain, with his brother Hubert, and sister-in-law, Mildred Barry.
A lifelong Democrat, he served as on the City Council and later as a Waller County Commissioner from January 1, 1989 to December 31, 1996. From 1994 until his death, he courageously battled kidney and cancer and blindness. At his 85th birthday celebration in his new home in Austin, Texas, with all three daughters at his side, he enjoyed his favorite coconut cream pie, and a winning day for both the Texas Longhorns and the Houston Astros. While Delmar was unable to view television, he enjoyed listening to games on a radio headset, as well as current news programs. He was especially concerned about the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. He never gave up his zest for living, even in his final days.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Mission Funeral Home Serenity Chapel 6204 South First Street Austin, TX. 78745.
Memorials may be made in his name to: Hempstead Public Library, 2331 11th St., Hempstead, TX 77445.
Kiyomi Ishioka Groves
Kiyomi Ishioka Groves was born July 3, 1959 in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Chin-Ho Yang and Yone Ishioka. She grew up and attended school in Tokyo. She graduated from high school in Tokyo in 1978, and animal grooming school in Tokyo in 1981.
On March 16, 1984, Kiyomi was united in marriage with Jeffrey Groves in the Philippines. Their union was blessed with one son, Raymond E. Groves.
A devoted mother, Kiyomi loved children and always enjoyed having them around. Her cheerfulness was contagious whenever you were around her.
She passed away Friday, September 29, 2006 in a Katy hospital at the age of 47. She is survived by her mother: Yone Ishioka of Tokyo, Japan; son: Raymond E. Groves of Waco, Texas; brothers: Kiyotaka Ishioka and his wife, Sachi, and Yuji Ishioka and his wife, Chiaki, all of Tokyo, Japan; Sisters: Harumi Pirman and her husband, Michele, of France, and Chieko Ishioka of New York City, New York; and her loving companion: Ronnie Bankston of Brookshire, Texas. Also surviving Kiyomi is her Mother-in-law: Sharyl Groves of Katy; Sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Jerri Anh and Monty Wright; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father.
Kiyomi will be sorely missed by all of her family, who is sorry that they could not be here. She was a kind and funny, loving daughter and sister.
From your entire family and all of your friends:
“Till we meet again, Kiyomi - we will see you in the sweet bye and bye.”
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2006 at Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Brookshire, Texas with Reverend Herb Stallknecht, officiating. Interment
followed in Katy Magnolia cemetery in Katy, Texas.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire.
Warren Chester “Skip” Clingenpeel
Warren Chester “Skip” Clingenpeel, 71, passed away Friday, September 22, 2006 in Katy, Texas.
Born August 7, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of Floyd Chester and Elsie Cristabell Dixon Clingenpeel. Skip grew up and attended school in Enon, Ohio, graduating from Enon High School in 1954. On September 2, 1954, he married
Ethel Carolyn Sparrow in Richmond, Indiana.
From 1955 - 1967, Skip served his country in the United States Air Force attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
He and Carolyn made their home in Springfield until 1984. Skip was employed as a Railroad Inspector. He and Carolyn have made their home in Pattison, Texas since 1997 where Skip had served on the Pattison Water Supply Board of Directors.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Carolyn Clingenpeel of Pattison; children: Robert Clingenpeel and his wife, Casi, and Teresa Clingenpeel, all of Katy; and grandchildren: James Lee Clingenpeel of Pattison, J.T. Clingenpeel of Tomball, Ann Clingenpeel and Robert M. Clingenpeel, both of Katy. Also surviving is 1 great grandaughter: Carissa Clingenpeel of Magnolia; sisters and brothers-in-laws: Helen and Ray Billings and Marcell and Marty Martin, all of Springfield, Ohio; three step grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, James A. Clingenpeel, and a brother, Harvey Clingenpeel.
Family Visitation was held on Sunday, September 24, 2006 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Brookshire, Texas.
Graveside Service was held on Monday, September 25, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. at the Houston National cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas with Reverend Herb
Stallknecht, officiating.
Pallbearers were Daniel Gordon, Joey Gordon, Brandon Brooks, Lee Clingenpeel, J.T. Clingenpeel and Larry Wright. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire.
Marie Alice Habacek Sturm
Marie Alice Habacek Sturm, 83, of Brookshire, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2006 in a San Antonio hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born March 13, 1923, in Pattison, Texas, the daughter of Martin and Lydia Mikeska Habacek. On June 22, 1941, she was united in marriage with Leon Sturm at Christ Lutheran Church in Pattison, Texas.
Marie was a lifelong caregiver of many relatives. Her passions were her family, friends, cooking, gardening, flowers and collecting cookbooks. She leaves behind a tradition of Sunday family get-togethers, birthday and holiday celebrations embraced with home cooking and wonderful memories. She also enjoyed celebrating with her birthday group.
She is survived by her sons: Lynn Sturm and his wife, Leda, and Leon Sturm, Jr. and his wife, Donnell; daughters: Rue Ann Smith, Glenda De La Rosa and her husband, Jerry, Donna Smith and her husband, Willie, and Marcella Downum.
She was affectionately known as “Ree-Ree” by her 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, with two more on the way. They are: Kim Newman and her husband, Randy, and children Morgan, Mason, Lawson and Madison, Lasetta Sturm, Nicole Canales and her husband, Eddie, and children Sydney and Zachary, Brittany and Daniel Smith, Jerome De La Rosa and his wife, Vanessa, and children David and Danielle, Jared De La Rosa and his wife, Sarah, and daughter Ryleigh, Jacob and Ashley De La Rosa, Courtney and Erin Sturm, Sarah King and her husband, Erik, and children Christian Krause, Zachary, Kurtis and Beau King; PFC Christopher Krause; Danielle, Chelsea and Clayton Downum; many long time, faithful friends and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, Sr. in 1980, parents, son, Glenn, and her brother, Martin, Jr.
Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Brookshire, Texas with Reverend Roy Taylor, officiating.
Interment followed in Pattison Methodist cemetery
Pallbearers were Jerome De La Rosa PFC, Christopher Krause, Jared De La Rosa, Clayton Downum, Jacob De La Rosa, Randy Newman and Eddie Canales.
Honorary Pallbearers were Daniel Smith and Erik King.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, TX 78761 or to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 397, Brookshire, TX 77423.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire.
Gail Catherine Yelderman Dozier
Gail Catherine Yelderman Dozier was born August 6, 1942 in East Bernard, Texas. The daughter of Robert Ernest and Joyce Stapleton Yelderman, she grew up and attended school in Rosenberg. After graduating from Lamar Consolidated High School, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Texas University.
Gail was united in marriage with Joe Dozier in September 1986 in Richmond, Texas. They have made their home in Fulshear and have been members of the Fulshear United Methodist Church.
During her employment as a teacher for the Victoria and Lamar Consolidated Independent School Districts, Gail had taught second through fifth grades. She enjoyed cross stitching and crafts, and computer games.
She passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at her home at the age of 64. She is survived by her husband of 20 years: Joe Dozier of Fulshear; the son she never had: Michael Anthony Carvajal of Katy; brother: Charles Yelderman and his wife, Loretta, of Georgetown; BROTHER-IN-LAW: Jim Dozier and his wife, Sandra, of Fulshear; and sister-in-law: Ava Mounger and her husband, Lee, also of Fulshear. Also surviving are her nephews: William Yelderman and his wife, Jennifer, of Richmond, Scott Yelderman and his wife, Jessica, of Laredo, Greg Yelderman of Austin, Jason Grace of Fulshear, Travis Dozier of Frydek, Bill Dozier of College Station and Kelly Mounger of Fulshear; nieces: Tabitha Yelderman of Georgetown and Angie Yelderman of Houston; special friend: Eva Carvajal; caretakers: Santos Coy and Margarita Orea; and many other relatives and dear friends. Gail was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services were held 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2006 at the Fulshear United Methodist Church with Reverend Kay Johnson, officiating. Interment
followed in Fulshear cemetery.
Pallbearers included Michael Anthony Carvajal, Bill Yelderman, Charles Ray Vincek, David Rhodes, Stephen Doggett, Neil Yelderman.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the: Muscular Dystrophy Association, IBC Bank, P.O. Box 272243, Houston, TX 77277-2243.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home.
James O “Jim” Smith
James O. “Jim” Smith was born November 12, 1935 in Fostoria, Texas, the son of Horace A. and Sarah Hutcheson Smith. He graduated from Lockhart High School and was Captain of the track team his senior year. He continued his education and attended the University of Texas in Austin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958-1964, when he was honorably discharged.
James was united in marriage with Blanche Woods on October 10, 1956 in Houston, Texas. For the past 50 years, they made their home in the Houston, Texas area. Blanche is a member of the First Baptist Church in Brookshire, Texas.
Jim was sent home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2007 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 50 years; Blanche Smith; Daughters: Patricia Kenjura and her husband Rodney; Suzanne Oshman and her husband Hart all of Katy; grandchildren: Brent Campbell and his wife Susan of Round Rock; Leigh Blankenburg and her husband Ace of Lexington; Buddy Kenjura, Corey Kenjura, Shannon Oshman and Colton Oshman, all of Katy; great-grandson: Briscoe Blankenburg of Lexington; sister: Gloria Powers and her husband Ralph of Chilton; brother: Delmar Smith and his wife Francis of Houston; numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Brookshire, Texas. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Brookshire, Texas, with Pastor David Newberry officiating. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at the Woods cemetery in Yorktown, Texas.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the American Lung Association, 2030 North Loop, Ste. 250, Houston, Texas, 77018, by phone at 1-800-252-5864, or by internet at www.texaslung.org.
Billy Max Ledsinger
Billy Max Ledsinger was born November 11, 1929 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The son of Thad Crenshaw Ledsinger, Jr. and Laura Bell Weaver Ledsinger, he grew up and attended school in Refugio, Texas. After graduating from Refugio High School in 1949, he joined the United States Air Force from 1949-1952. He entered the Houston Police Academy in September of 1959 and spent the next 30+ years working for the Houston Police Department, Hays County Sheriff and Harris County Constable’s Office.
Billy was united in marriage with Shirley Yvonne Goode on March 24, 1956 in Hempstead, Texas. They have made their home for the last 50 years in Pattison, Texas.
Billy was always willing to help others without the consideration of himself. If you needed anything you probably did not want to ask Bill because he would give you the shirt off his back. Many thanks to friends and family in this time of loss of a great man.
He passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006 at High Noon at the Houston Hospice. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Ledsinger of Pattison; sons: George Ledsinger and wife Kelly of Katy, Billy Ledsinger and wife Lucy of Galveston and Conrad Ledsinger of Pattison; daughters: Lisa Ledsinger of Canyon Lake, Theresa Ledsinger of Canyon Lake and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other relatives and dear friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Thad and Laura Ledsinger; father and mother-in-law Henry and Pauline Goode and brother Bobby Ledsinger.
Family received friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3 at Schmidt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire, Texas. Interment
will follow in the Kunze cemetery on Klaus Road.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society or The Houston Hospice.
Lloyd Henry Caldwell
Lloyd Henry Caldwell, of Texas City, Texas, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 13. He was born August 31, 1966 in Rosenberg, Texas, where he attended public schools.
He graduated from Sul Ross State University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree on December 16, 1989. He attended Progressive Baptist Church. Lloyd was employed by Sulzer Pumps Houston, Inc of Brookshire, Texas for 17 years. He was a very loyal employee having to make the two-hour commute to work each day.
Lloyd was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandson and friend. He was very supportive of his children, and he volunteered as one of the track coaches for his daughter who competes during the National Junior Olympics each year. He traveled all over the United States with her training and encouraging her to do her best. He was very excited about his son beginning to play basketball and was always there to support him.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his grandmother Elnora Davis, mother Linda Fay McDonald, and father Lloyd Henry Huff. He leaves to cherish his memories grandfather Jessie Caldwell, wife Jacqueline Denise Caldwell, daughter Lauryn Denise Caldwell, son Jathan Lloyd Caldwell, sisters Kalandrian Raven and Jessica Dearbonne, and 2 nephews J’Sean & Brandon.
Public visitation was held on Wednesday, February 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, Texas. Funeral Services were at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 19 at Progressive Baptist Church, 320 South Bell Drive, Texas City, Texas. Rev. Jonathan Steel Sr., Pastor and Rev. C.L. Wallace, Pastor of Mother Zion Baptist Church of Wharton is the Eulogist. Interment
was on Thursday at 3 p.m. at Murphy-Jones cemetery in Richmond, Texas.
Jane Short
Jane Short, was so many things. She was a devoted mother, horse lover, talented musician, sharp mathematician, master teacher, and a wonderful friend. Jane and her daughter, Julie, shared their love of horses and animals. Showing and caring for horses provided many wonderful memories for the two of them. Jane was very proud of all of Julie’s accomplishments, especially her law degree. Their dog, Fiona, was spoiled by Grandma Jane’s Jack in the Box runs for cheeseburgers. When trying to find Jane’s house all you had to do is look for the herd of cats in the driveway.
She was born to be a teacher and passionately did so for seventeen years. Anytime, anywhere if someone needed help with mathematics, Jane was there for them. Her genuine compassion for her students and her subject area was evident. Every Saturday morning, adults and kids of all ages knew where they could get help with their math problems. With her Crystal Light in one hand and black Sharpie marker in the other, she could solve any mathematical dilemma.
Jane truly lived a life of service and no matter what personal difficulties she faced, she always dedicated her time to mentor teachers and serving children. She was loved by her fellow educators and anytime you needed some words of wisdom you could count on her witty advice to brighten your day. The impact she had on everyone was profound. From academics to being a true warrior, the lessons she taught many the strength to handle life’s adversities.
Being a friend of Jane’s was like having your own “red hat society”. Laughter and the daily scoop were always on the menu. Jane was fun loving and had a smile that made you feel at home. She will be missed, but her legacy will live on in the lives she has touched.
Jane passed away Tuesday, February 10, at her home in Brookshire at the age of 57. She is survived by her daughter Julie Quaranta, and her husband, Chad, of Brookshire; brother Bill Carlsen, and his wife, Margot, of Port Arthur; brother-in-law Norman Schultz, of Houston; nieces, nephews, and many other dear family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carolyn Schultz.
Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 12 at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire, Texas.
Funeral Service was at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13 at the Royal High School Auditorium with Pastor Dottie Dumas, officiating. Interment
was a a private family interment. In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish make memorial gifts to the The American Diabetes Association, Always and Forever Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.
