Lenora M. Roell
Monday, June 12, 2000
NURSERY -- Lenora M. Roell, 87, of Nursery, died Friday, June 9, 2000. She was born Oct. 27, 1912, in Meyersville, to the late Louis and Agatha Luder Pieper. She was a homemaker and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mission Valley. She was a member of Ladies Aid at Zion Lutheran Church, Independent Cattleman's Association, a former member of the Home Demonstration Club and a former 4-H Leader for many years. Survivors: daughters, Gloria A. Nitschmann of Victoria, Iris L. Heller of Nursery; sister, Irma Nell Schustereit of Victoria; brothers, Edmund Pieper of Victoria, Roland Pieper of Cuero; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; husband, Willard V. Roell and daughter, Erleen A. Roell. Family visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Funeral Home on Red River. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Zion Lutheran Church in Mission Valley, the Rev. Paul Muehlbrad officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, (361) 578-3535. Pallbearers: grandchildren, Charles Nitschmann, Deborah Nitschmnn, Jennifer Nitschmann, Darryl Heller, Randall Heller and William S. Cope. Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Ruby L. Tucker
Monday, June 12, 2000
YOAKUM -- Graveside services for Ruby Lee Tucker, 84, of Yoakum, who died Thursday, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hochheim Cemetery, the Rev. Brian Brown officiating. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, (361) 293-2333. Memorials: American Heart Association.

The Rev. William Halata
Monday, June 12, 2000
HALLETTSVILLE -- The Rev. William Halata, 84, of Hallettsville, died Sunday, June 11, 2000. He was born Jan. 12, 1916, in Swiss Alp, Texas, to the late Joseph and Aloysia Olsovsky Halata. He was a priest and served at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg, Hostyn Catholic Church in Hostyn and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Survivors: sisters, Leona Scooter of Los Angeles, Calif., and Bernice Novak of Pearland. Preceded in death by: parents; two sisters and one brother. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. today at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg. American Legion Memorial Services will be 7:30 p.m. today at the church. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Tim Kosler officiating. Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, Schulenburg, (409) 743-4151.

Bernice B. Benbow
Monday, June 12, 2000
YOAKUM -- Services for Bernice Bell Benbow, 87, of Yoakum, who died Saturday, will be 3 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home, Bill Walden officiating. Burial will be at Alexander Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, (361) 293-2333. Pallbearers: Arthur Means, Garner Kirkland, Gary Darr, John Means, Walker Benbow and Richard Gibson. Memorials: Primitive Baptist Church or American Cancer Society.

Carl O. Barnes
Monday, June 12, 2000
Carl O. Barnes, 65, of Victoria, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. He was born Jan. 12, 1935, in Thomaston, to the late Robert Sr. and Sallie Williams Barnes. He was a retired construction worker and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors: sisters, Earline Noel, Ida Pleasant and Beulah Caesar, all of Port Lavaca; brothers, Robert Barnes Jr., McKindley Barnes and Dudley Barnes, all of Port Lavaca and Henry Barnes of Corpus Christi. Preceded in death by: parents. Services will be 12 noon today at Artero Memorial Chapels in Victoria. Burial will be at Thomaston Community Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Victoria, 575-3212. Pallbearers: Melvin Roland Sr., Charles Roland, Leslie Roland, Melvin Roland Jr., Joe Pleasant and Cornelius Caesar.

Eddie C. Denning Jr.
Monday, June 12, 2000
Services for Eddie C. "Charles" Denning Jr., 14, of Victoria, who died Thursday, will be 3 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home on Red River, the Rev. Larry Helms officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 578-3535. Pallbearers: Ted Denning, Lonnie Denning, Johnny Denning, Ronnie Denning, Tommy Denning and Hubert Harris. Honorary pallbearers: Kenneth Booth. Memorials: Faith Family Crossfire, Box 4528, Victoria 77903.

Evelyn S. K. Rogers
Monday, June 12, 2000
EL CAMPO -- Services for Evelyn Smidt Krueger Rogers, 84, of Rockport and formerly of El Campo, who died Friday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Philip Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited 1:30 p.m. today at the church before services. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, (979) 543-3681. Pallbearers: Mark Mayer, Geoff Mayer, Chris Scheumack, Julainne Scheumack, Mike Krueger, Eddie Pool, John Hancock Jr. and Chavelo Maldonado. Honorary pallbearers: Lorence Krueger, Florence Humphrey, Rosie Maldonado, Sandi Hart and Tom Reiter. Memorials: Elks Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 287, El Campo 77437 or Aim Hospice, P.O. Box 2300, Rockport 78335.

Mary Elizabeth Blundell
Monday, June 12, 2000
TROY -- Mary Elizabeth Blundell, 93, of Troy and formerly of El Campo, died Friday, June 9, 2000. She was born Sept. 1, 1906, in Wyattsboro. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Troy. Survivors: sons, Matt Blundell of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Victoria and Ray Blundell of Troy; six grandchildren, including Keith Blundell of Victoria, and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Claude Blundell; parents; grandson, Tony Blundell of Victoria; granddaughter. Services will be 10:30 a.m. today at Thompsonville Methodist Church near Waelder. Burial will be at Thompsonville Cemetery. Memorials: Thompsonville Cemetery Association, c/o Ray Blundell, 1560 Eagle Bluff Drive, Troy, TX 76579.

Leveta Mae Cochran
ANGLETON -- Leveta Mae Cochran, 67, of Angleton, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Ignac Gallia
EDINBURG -- Services for Ignac "Ike" Gallia, 84, of Edinburg, who died Sunday, will be 1:30 p.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hallettsville, the Rev. Bob Knippenberg officiating.

Frank G. Garza
PASADENA -- Frank Gonzalez Garza, 65, of Pasadena, died Thursday, April 12, 2001.

Regina L. Wenske
SHINER -- Regina L. Kalisek Wenske, 83, of Shiner, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Dolores M. Villarreal
Dolores M. Villarreal, 79, of Victoria, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Cecelia A. Vaughan
Cecelia A. Vaughan, 81, of Victoria, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001.

Guinness Book Oldest Twin, 105
GREENVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A retired schoolteacher who was listed with his brother in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest twins in the world has died at age 105.

Richard D. Meier
BAYSIDE -- Memorial services for Richard D. Meier, 70, of Bayside, who died Wednesday, will be 2 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home chapel, with Nicholas Ryan Meier officiating. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-578-3535.

David Leo Martinez
GOLIAD -- David Leo Martinez, infant son of Joe and Luz Martinez of Goliad, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Odis Fehner
GONZALES -- Odis Fehner, 81, of Gonzales, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Mary E. Donnelly
YOAKUM -- Services for Mary Edith Donnelly, 96, of Yoakum, who died Monday, will be 3 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Gary Janak officiating.

Raymond De Los Santos
Raymond De Los Santos, 38, of Victoria, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001.

Tony L. Chesshir
Services for Tony L. Chesshir, 69, of Victoria, who died Monday, will be 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Victor Scocco officiating.

Doris A. Bonar
Memorial services for Doris Akin Bonar, 69, of Victoria, who died Saturday, will be 10 a.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-578-3535.

Velma R. Fudge
MINERAL -- Velma Roberta Fudge, 78, of Mineral, died Monday, April 16, 2001.

Ignac Gallia
EDINBURG -- Ignac "Ike" Gallia, 84, of Edinburg, died Sunday, April 15, 2001.

Regina Wenske
MOULTON -- Regina Wenske, 83, of Moulton, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Dolores Villarreal
Dolores Villarreal, 79, of Victoria, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Nettie E. Talman
REFUGIO -- Services for Nettie Elizabeth Hendley Talman, 83, of Refugio who died Sunday, will be at 3 p.m. today at Moore Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Randy Schilling officiating.

Elvira Shelton
HALLETTSVILLE -- Elvira Shelton, 92, of Hallettsville, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Olga A. Sauer
YOAKUM -- Olga A. Sauer, 96, of Yoakum, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Dr. Wyman P. Sandlin
GONZALES -- Dr. Wyman Peak Sandlin, D.O., 62, of Gonzales, died Monday, April 16, 2001, following a lengthy illness.

Adela Rios
YORKTOWN -- Services for Adela Rios, 81, of Yorktown, who died Sunday, will be 10 a.m. today at San Luis Catholic Church, the Rev. Daniel Giorgi officiating.

Rosalinda G. Navarro
VAN VLECK -- Services for Rosalinda G. Navarro, 47, of Van Vleck, who died Saturday, will be 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Rev. Edward Boren officiating.

Richard D. Meier
BAYSIDE -- Memorial services for Richard D. Meier, 70, of Bayside, who died Wednesday, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Colonial Funeral Home chapel, with Mr. Nicholas Meier officiating. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-578-3535.

David Leo Martinez
GOLIAD -- David Leo Martinez, infant son of Joe and Luz Martinez of Goliad, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001.

Elaine Hardaway
Elaine Hardaway, 42, of Victoria, died Saturday, April 14, 2001.

Abel Garcia Sr.
EL CAMPO -- Services for Abel Garcia Sr., 69, of El Campo, who died Monday, will be 10 a.m.today at First Baptist Church, the Rev. Rick DuBroc officiating.

Robert L. Flores
Services for Robert L. Flores, 34, of Victoria, who died Saturday, will be 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.

Eligio Rodriguez
CHARCO -- Eligio Rodriguez, 92, of Charco, who died Sunday, April 15, 2001.

Mary E. Donnelly
YOAKUM -- A rosary for Mary Edith Donnelly, 96, of Yoakum, who died Monday, will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Leonel F. Cuba
Services for Leonel F. Cuba, 78, of Victoria, who died Monday, will be 10 a.m. today at Colonial North Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Gordon Hejl officiating.

Tony L. Chesshir
Tony L. Chesshir, 69, of Victoria, died Monday, April 16, 2001.

Doris A. Bonar
A rosary for Doris Akin Bonar, 69, of Victoria, who died Saturday, will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at Colonial Funeral Home chapel.

Franklin Warren
HOUSTON -- Graveside services for Franklin Warren, 53, of Houston and formerly of Garwood, who died Saturday, will be 2 p.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Nada, the Rev. Joseph Koebel officiating. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681.

Bobby R. Wisdom
THREE RIVERS -- Services for Bobby Ray Wisdom, 65, of Three Rivers, who died Saturday, will be 2 p.m. today at the chapel, the Rev. John Alsbrooks officiating.

James R. Wilson Jr.
Memorial services for James R. Wilson Jr., 54, of Victoria, who died Thursday, will be 7 p.m. tonight at First Church of the Nazarene, 1105 Edinburgh, Victoria, with Bill Proulx officiating.

Nettie E. Talman
REFUGIO -- Visitation for Nettie Elizabeth Hendley Talman, 83, of Refugio who died Sunday, will be from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Moore Funeral Home chapel.

Oralia B. Rodriguez
KARNES CITY -- Oralia B. Rodriguez, 74, of Karnes City, died Sunday, April 15, 2001.

Senovia Rocha
REFUGIO -- Services for Senovia Rocha, 92, of Refugio, who died Wednesday, will be 10 a.m. today at St. James Catholic Church.

Adela Rios
YORKTOWN -- Adela Rios, 81, of Yorktown, died Sunday, April 15, 2001.

Leopoldo L. Pedraza
Services for Leopoldo Lee Pedraza, 54, of Victoria, who died Friday, will be 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Gabriel Otoo officiating.

Rosalinda G. Navarro
VAN VLECK -- Rosalinda G. Navarro, 47, of Van Vleck, died Saturday, April 14, 2001.

Richard D. Meier
BAYSIDE -- Richard D. Meier, 70, of Bayside, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001.

Karen V. Leita
WOOD HI -- Services for Karen Valenta Leita, 43, of Wood Hi, who died Friday, will be 10 a.m. today at the chapel.

Henry G. Heger
MOULTON -- Henry George Heger, 93, of Moulton, died Monday, April 16, 2001.

Elaine Hardaway
Elaine Hardaway, 42, of Victoria, died Saturday, April 14, 2001.

Roger W. Gregory
EDNA -- Graveside services for Roger Wayne Gregory, 59, of Edna, who died Sunday, will be 2 p.m. today at Memory Gardens of Edna, the Rev. George Tompkins officiating. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Abel Garcia Sr.
EL CAMPO -- Abel Garcia Sr., 69, of El Campo, died Monday, April 16, 2001.

Robert L. Flores
Robert L. Flores, 34, of Victoria, died Saturday, April 14, 2001.

Eligio Rodriguez
CHARCO -- Eligio Rodriguez, 92, of Charco, died Sunday, April 15, 2001.

Mary E. Donnelly
YOAKUM -- Mary Edith Donnelly, 96, of Yoakum, died Monday, April 16, 2001.

Leonel F. Cuba
Leonel F. Cuba, 78, of Victoria, died Monday, April 16, 2001.

Doris A. Bonar
Doris Akin Bonar, 69, of Victoria, died Saturday, April 14, 2001.