Obituaries

Feb 24, 2023

Michael “Mike” Eugene Kubena was born in Houston, Texas to Eugene and Mary Prazak Kubena on July 22, 1957. He left this world suddenly and unexpectedly on February 24, 2023, at the age of 65, as a result of going into cardiac arrest. Mike was a loving Father, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend.

While growing up...

Feb 23, 2023

Robert (Robbie) Smith Myers entered eternal life on Thursday, February 23, 2023.  Robbie was born at an Air Force Base in Casa Blanca Morocco, North Africa to Smith and Betty Myers on October 12, 1960.

He grew up in the Houston area where he worked in sales for many years, forging new friendships at every turn in...

Feb 23, 2023

Mary Ruth Matejowsky Roe, 88 passed away on February 23, 2023 at her home.

Mary Ruth was a strong Christian woman in her love for Jesus and others.  She came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior in 1953.

Mary Ruth was born on December 10, 1934.  She was the youngest daughter of...

Feb 19, 2023

Gloria Ann Schoppe Tydlacka Kubeczka, age 92 of the Birch community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:00 am. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenstat.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Strickland Funeral Home in...

Feb 15, 2023

Richard Craig Allison passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. A visitation for Richard will be held from 3pm-6pm Sunday February 19, 2023, the Holy Rosary begins at 6pm, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas. The funeral service will begin at 10:30am on Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

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Feb 4, 2023

Gary Faulkner passed away on February 4, 2023, peacefully in his sleep next to his loving wife and faithful Chihuahua Sky. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Somerville Jubilee Christian Center 17462 State Hwy 36 S. Somerville, TX 77879, at 11am with a fellowship lunch following the service.

Gary...

Feb 1, 2023

Rayford “Ray” Alfred Kocian passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023, at his home in Caldwell, Texas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  The funeral service will be Monday, February 6, 2023, at 10:00 am at Strickland Funeral Home.

Ray was...

Jan 26, 2023

Albert Lovis Bennett Sr., 86 of Alba, TX, passed away on January 26, 2023. Visitation for Albert will be held from 4-6pm, at Strickland Funeral home on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Funeral service will be at 11am, Monday, January 30, 2023, with Brother Rick Mitchell officiating, at Strickland Funeral home. Burial following the service at Chriesman Cemetery.

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Jan 18, 2023

Henry Louis “Bubba” Neinast passed away on January 18, 2023 surrounded by his family.  A Celebration of Life will be held at First Lutheran Church on Sunday, January 22, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Skip Stutts officiating.  A visitation will be held at Strickland Funeral Home on Saturday, January 21 from 4-6 p.m.

Bubba was born on October...

Jan 18, 2023

After a long battle with dementia Jack Lyndal Lynch passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. A private graveside service for Jack will be held at 2pm, on January 27, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church cemetery in Caldwell, Texas.

Jack Lyndal Lynch was born on June 30, 1948, in Paris Texas, to Hugh William...

Jan 15, 2023

William Ray Swabado, 79 of Houston passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 with his family by his side. Services are planned for Saturday, January 21, 2023 @ Noon at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Somerville, Texas, the burial will follow the services. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post #4458. Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2023...

Jan 14, 2023

Lucinda Murphy was born on December 7, 1939 in Somerville, Texas, to Margarito and Lucinda Orozco of Somerville. Lucinda along with her many siblings and friends attended Somerville ISD.  She pursued her education and received her associates degree in Theology. Lucinda met her husband, John William Murphy at All Saints Catholic Church in Fort Worth, Texas. They married on...

Jan 8, 2023

Ora Dean Duesterhoft passed away on January 8, 2023. Services for Ora Dean will be held at the First Assembly of God in Caldwell, on Friday January 13, 2023, at 10am with Pastor Jacob Roach officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday January 12, 2023, from 6pm – 8pm, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. The burial will...

Jan 7, 2023

Doris Venglar Strauss, a God-fearing Catholic lady who loved life, laughter, and dancing entered eternal rest surrounded by her family on January 7, 2023, at the age of 92.

The youngest of eight children, Doris was born to Karolina Cervenka Venglar and Paul P. Venglar in Fayetteville, Tx, a Moravian Czech community, on February 3, 1930. She...

Jan 1, 2023

Francis John Thomas 97, of Kingwood formerly of Somerville, passed away, May 23, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Somerville, Texas at 11:00 a.m. with Father Thaddeus Tabak as Celebrant. A private interment will be held.

Francis was born January 27,...

Dec 20, 2022

Mr. Bruce Edward Rasberry II, age 26, entered eternal rest on December 20,2022. He was born November 21, 1996 in Cleveland, Texas to Jarvis Rasberry and Bruce Rasberry. Both parents and grandparents preceded him in death.

Mr. Rasberry leaves to cherish his precious memories: two sisters and one brother and families; Amanda & Jay Craven, Bobby &...

Dec 9, 2022

Ernest Courtney of Caldwell, Texas passed away on Dec 9, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 9, 2022

Ernest Lee Courtney, 72, of Caldwell, was born on November 16, 1950, in Caldwell to parents George and Doris (Lacina) Courtney. He grew up in Caldwell and received his GED while he was in the Army. After his service in the Army, he began working as a bricklayer. As he gained experience through the years, he took...

Dec 7, 2022

Mandy Vajdak passed away on December 7, 2022. Visitation will begin at 10am with the funeral service to follow at 11am, on December 12, 2022, at the Snook Brethren Church. Interment will follow at the Snook Cemetery.

Mandy Vajdak was born on June 22, 1980, in Bryan Texas, to Dale and Cathy Marek. Mandy married the love of...

Dec 3, 2022

Matilda Maldonado Orozco passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022.  Visitation will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 11 am at St Ann’s Catholic Church in Somerville, Texas with the Holy Rosary at 1 pm followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm.

Matilda was born March 14, 1934, to Pablo and Natividad...