Obituaries
Willie Faye Junek
Dec 31, 2023
Willie Jones Junek, 92, of Deer Park, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1931.
Willie is survived by her children: Fred Henry Junek, Mary Elizabeth Junek, Gilbert Timothy Junek and wife Jill Harding Junek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Junek, and their daughter Nancy Faye Junek .
She was...
Antonio Negrete Sr.
Dec 20, 2023
Antonio Negrete, Sr., 86, of Somerville passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, December 20 th 2023. A celebration of life will be held Friday, December 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville with Deacon John Pelletier officiating.
Antonio was born at the homestead in Somerville to parents Anastacio Negrete and Solidad (Armenta) Negrete.
Antonio enjoyed...
Godfrey Thomas Orbeck
Dec 19, 2023
Godfrey Thomas Orbeck, known as “Tom,” passed away on December 19, 2023, in Seguin, Texas. A graveside service will be held to honor Tom's life on Friday, December 22, 2023, at New Tabor Cemetery in Caldwell, Texas. The service will commence at 2:00 PM, with friends and family gathering to pay their final respects.
Tom was born on...
Agnes LaNell Pardee
Dec 17, 2023
Agnes LaNell “Jackie” Pardee passed away on December 17, 2023, at the age of 89 in Kerens, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery Pavilion in Somerville, Texas. Viewing will be from Noon to 1:00p.m. at the Cemetery.
LaNell was a native Texan, born in Algerita, Texas to Floyd...
James Ray Kazmir
Dec 9, 2023
James Ray Kazmir, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, in Caldwell, Texas. In the wake of James's passing, friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the viewing at Strickland Funeral Home located at 530 TX-36 in Caldwell, Texas. The viewing will take place on Friday, December 15, 2023,...
Robert "Bobby" Villarreal
Dec 8, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Villarreal, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2023, in Somerville, TX. He was born on January 18, 1971, in Brenham, Texas.Bobby's life will be celebrated through two memorial events. The first event is a Visitation on December 11, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and the Holy Rosary recited at 7:00...
Linda Lanell Urbanovsky
Nov 28, 2023
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. “Galatians 5:22-23
Above all else, Linda Urbanovsky was a child of God created in His image, loved by Him, and redeemed by the saving blood of Jesus Christ. She loved the Lord with all her heart and walked in His ways...
Kelley LeBlanc Crow
Nov 27, 2023
Kelley LeBlanc Crow, affectionately known as Gee’Ma, passed away on November 27, 2023, at the age of 61 in Somerville, Texas. She was born the 3rd child to Terry LeBlanc and Marcia Rausch on November 1, 1962, in Texas City, Texas. Kelley was a beloved Mama, Gee’Ma, and an extraordinary individual, known for her loving nature and pure soul.
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Allen Louis Poehl
Nov 22, 2023
Allen Louis Poehl, age 51, passed away on November 22, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1971, in Houston, Texas. Allen was a loving father, devoted partner, and a cherished son.Allen had a warm and funny personality that captured the hearts of all who knew him. His sense of humor brought joy and laughter to countless gatherings and he...
Charles L Hager
Nov 19, 2023
Charles Lloyd Hager, June 26, 1946 – November 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Charles Lloyd Hager, age 77, in Bryan, Texas. Life has many unplanned events and his inability to survive cancer was, regrettably, one of them. May we all rest in the awareness that he is forever...
Jerry John Kubin
Nov 17, 2023
Jerry John Kubin age 87, native of Caldwell, Texas passed away on November 17, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan. Jerry was born to parents John and Albina Mahan Kubin. Jerry graduated from Caldwell High School and played football for the Caldwell Hornet Team. His work experience during his lifetime was in retail and construction. Jerry enjoyed...
Frank Delbert Surovik III
Nov 16, 2023
Frankie Delbert Surovik, III passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the age of 90. He passed at his home surrounded by family.
Frankie was born in Burleson County, Texas to Frank Surovik Jr and Albina Matcek.
Frankie married Billie Schoenberg, February 13, 1954, in Burleson County. After marriage Frankie obtained his GED and TCEQ Water License. The couple...
Joy Helene Steck
Nov 13, 2023
Joy Helene Courtney Steck was born July 14, 1932 in Jacksonville, Texas to Walter Weldon Courtney and Rae Cleo Irwin. She grew up in Rusk, Texas and graduated from Rusk High School in 1950.
On her 18th birthday of that same year, she married Billy Browning also from Rusk. They established their home in Rusk, where she...
Frances Lucille Sowell
Nov 9, 2023
Frances Lucille Sowell, a beloved resident of Somerville, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2023, in Bryan, Texas. She was born on September 25, 1937, in Pontotoc, Mississippi to Merton and Grace Pipkin. She lived in Memphis, Tennessee until 1978 and moved to Houston, Texas.
Frances was a vibrant and spirited individual who loved life to the fullest....
Clarence Lee Junek
Nov 4, 2023
Clarence Lee Junek, 99, of Snook passed away at Fortress Nursing and Rehabilitation of College Station on November 4, 2023. A visitation for Clarence will be held on Friday November 17, 2023, from 5pm – 7pm at Strickland Funeral home in Somerville. Funeral Service is set for 10am at the Snook Brethren Church on Saturday November 18, 2023. Interment...
Horace Hamilton
Oct 28, 2023
Horace Bishop Hamilton, Jr., went peacefully to the Arms of his loving Savior in the comfort of his home, on October 28, 2023.
He was born in Florence, Texas, to Horace & Nettie Mae Hamilton, on June 2, 1924.
As one of four children, he lived with numerous relatives across the State of Texas, working on their farms beginning...
Jesus Gutierrez
Oct 14, 2023
Jesus Gutierrez 52, of Somerville Texas passed suddenly October 14, 2023, at his home. The Family will receive guests from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening October 18th at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Thaddeus...
Lela Pivonka
Oct 12, 2023
Lillian Mary Pivonka, 94, of Caldwell, passed away in Georgetown, Texas, Thursday, October 12, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:00 at St. Mary's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Melvin Dornak as officiant. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation and family gathering will be held Friday...
John William Pinkerton
Oct 9, 2023
John William Pinkerton passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at the age of 81.
John was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to James and Maudie Barron Pinkerton. He was raised in the Methodist faith. He grew up in Pineville, Louisiana and graduated from Pineville High School in 1960.
After graduating from high school, John attended and graduated from LSU with...
Michele Roxanne Hughes
Oct 7, 2023
Michele Roxanne Hughes, 57 of Caldwell, Texas formerly of Odessa, TX., passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Caldwell, TX. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Odessa Bible Church. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00pm at 7101 Kathryn Avenue, Odessa, Texas 79764.
Michele was...
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