Obituaries
Kermit Kolwes
Jun 8, 2023
KERMIT E. KOLWES, 94, passed into eternal life June 8, 2023, in Bellville, Texas. Kermit was born April 4, 1929, to Reinhardt and Ena (Albert) Kolwes in Bleiblerville, Texas. He was baptized on August 4, 1929, at Welcome Lutheran Church by the Rev. J. Appel and confirmed on September 17, 1944, by the Rev. I.M. Mansur. He...
Christopher Beck Cardiff
Jun 7, 2023
Christopher Beck Cardiff, 68, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Chris was born on March 13, 1955, in Houston, Texas, to Robert and Eleanor Cardiff. He was raised in Pattison, Texas, and graduated from Royal High School in Brookshire, where he played multiple sports and was...
John Peter Martine, Jr.
Jun 1, 2023
JOHN PETER “Johnny” MARTINE, JR., 75, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Bellville. He was born February 7, 1948, in Brownsville, Texas, the son of John Peter and Elizabeth Barbara Moczygemba Martine. Johnny grew up and attended schools in the Raymondville, Harmony, and Palestine areas, before graduating from Palestine High School. After graduation,...
Gael Garcia
May 28, 2023
Gael Garcia, 17, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Gael was born September 20, 2005, in Galveston, Texas, the son of Juan Garcia Moreno and Antonia Garcia Barrientos. He grew up in the Brookshire area and attended Royal Schools. Gael enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, playing video games and...
Roberta Karsteter
May 28, 2023
Roberta (Bobbi) Marie (Hicks) Karsteter, 74, passed away on May 28, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Katy, TX. She leaves behind daughter, Dallas Desiree Mathews (Benny Jones), two sons, Mitchell Beaumont Mathews and Houston Etienne Mathews (Leslie Espinoza), three sisters, Donna Landrum (Thaddeus Landrum), Jennifer Vader, and Dee Dee King, and four brothers, Michael Marschand (Rita...
Eugene Fillip
May 27, 2023
EUGENE FILLIP, 100, of Angleton, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Brenham, Texas. He was born December 15, 1922, in Marlin, Texas, the son of Joe and Angeline (Bordovsky) Fillip. Eugene grew up in Marlin, graduating from Marlin High School. Eugene enlisted in the United States Army in July 1945 and served his country until...
Joe John Cevallos, Sr.
May 19, 2023
On Friday, May 19, 2023, Joe John Cevallos, Sr., 73, of Sealy, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded in love by his wife and children. Joe was born January 19, 1950, to Andres, Sr., and Carolina Garcia Cevallos in Turkey, Texas. He was the oldest of six children. Joe graduated from Clermont High School in Florida. Joe met...
Alton Loyd "AL" Holtz
May 7, 2023
ALTON LOYD “AL” HOLTZ, 95, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Bellville. He was born October 30, 1927, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Richard and Lillie Brau Holtz. Al grew up in Bellville, and attended Roach Prairie Elementary School in Burleigh, later graduating from Bellville High School. After graduation, he enlisted...
Harris Cooper Garrett
Apr 27, 2023
Harris Cooper Garrett, 94, of Brookshire, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Harris was born on February 12, 1929, in Brookshire, Texas, to James Robert and Gladys Mary (Cooper) Garrett. He grew up in Brookshire, graduating from Nolanville High School. Harris furthered his education at Tarleton Jr. College...
Jason Taylor Scott Hall
Apr 24, 2023
JASON “TAYLOR” SCOTT HALL, 35, of Houston, Texas, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, in Cypress, Texas. He was born November 28, 1987, in Pasadena, Texas, the son of Todd Hall and Shirley Mensch Wendt. Taylor grew up and attended schools in Bellville, graduating from Bellville High School. He moved to Houston after graduation, where he was a salesman in...
Sandra Kay Cook
Apr 23, 2023
NO SERVICE AT THIS TIME. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to: Hospice Brazos Valley 302 East Blue Bell Road Brenham, Texas 77833
Terry Wayne Mobley
Apr 22, 2023
Terry “Bruce” Wayne Mobley, 69, of Katy, Texas, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Terry was born July 9, 1953, in Houston, Texas, to Joseph Wilson Mayon and Frankie D. (Mobley) Frelix. He grew up in Brookshire, Texas, graduating from Royal High school. Terry was an over-the-road truck...
James William "The Old Man" Alexander
Apr 19, 2023
James “The Old Man” William Alexander, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in his home in New Ulm, Texas. Born January 15, 1942, to parents William Louis Alexander and Emma Dean Harrell in Eunice, Louisiana. It was in Eunice where he met Jeanel Joy Deshotels. They were...
Frances Anna Hegemeyer
Apr 15, 2023
FRANCES ANNA ZETTEL HEGEMEYER, 101, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Bellville. She was born March 21, 1922, in Nelsonville, Texas, the daughter of John and Anna Schimara Zettel. Frances grew up in the Nelsonville area and attended Santa Anna schools. She was united in marriage to Herbert Hegemeyer, in the Nelsonville Brethren Church on November...
Bennie Ann Hobbs
Apr 11, 2023
My beloved wife Bennie Ann (Sengenberger) Hobbs, 74, of Pattison, Texas, went to join our father in Heaven on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Katy, Texas. Bennie was born November 20, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, to Benjamin “Ben” and Margaret (Munk) Sengenberger as their only child. She was united in marriage with Larry Hobbs in San...
Marsha Ingrid (Strauss) Hegar
Apr 10, 2023
MARSHA INGRID STRAUSS HEGAR, 72, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, in Bellville. She was born September 2, 1950, in Bellville, Texas, the daughter of Harold Charles and Doris Hurley Strauss. Marsha grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area, graduating from Bellville High School. After graduation, she attended Sam Houston State University,...
Carol Louise Figueira Koenig
Apr 9, 2023
Carol Louise Koenig nee Figueira, 86 of Rosharon, TX passed away April 9, 2023, in Pearland, TX. Born on July 12, 1936, in Houston, TX, Carol was the youngest of four children born to Louise Karcher and Carroll Leon Figueira. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Industry, TX. Being the baby isn’t always...
Helen Faye Thomson
Apr 6, 2023
Helen Faye (Faulk) Thomson, 93, of Brookshire, Texas, walked into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Katy, Texas. Helen was born April 9, 1929, in Crowley, Louisiana, to Hervie and Norris Faulk. In 1940, the Faulk family moved to Texas. She grew up in Brookshire, Texas, graduating from Katy High School. On...
William Herbert VanVranken
Apr 4, 2023
No services have been scheduled. William Herbert VanVranken, also known as “Bill” or “Van”, 83, of Katy, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Katy, Texas. Bill was born on November 8, 1939, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to LeRay F. MacDaniels and Olive F. (Valladares) VanVranken. He worked as an accountant with a union power company. Bill enjoyed building...
Ervin Lee Kiesewetter, Jr.
Apr 3, 2023
ERVIN LEE KIESEWETTER, JR., 69, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, in Katy, Texas. He was born April 25, 1953, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Ervin Sr. and Zoe Ann Lummas Kieswetter. Ervin was baptized and confirmed into the Bellville Methodist Church. He attended schools in Bellville, where he was involved in the...
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