Obituaries

Dec 5, 2023

Jeff Clifton Saeger, Jr., 76, of Brookshire, Texas, concluded his Earthly journey on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He is survived by his devoted wife: Juanita Saeger of Brookshire; cherished daughters: Veronica Michelle Saeger, Anna Ruth (Saeger) Meade and husband, David, and Tara Robbins; sons: Jeff Clifton Saeger, III and wife, Erica, of Brookshire, John T. Acfalle and wife, Valerie, of...

Dec 1, 2023

MARY KATHRYN (POPHAM) GIEBEL OSBORNE, 86, Bellville, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2023, in Industry, Texas. She was born June 24, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Robert M. and Reba (McDonald) Popham.  Kathryn grew up and attended schools in the Houston area.  She spent some time with her father in Corpus Christi and...

Nov 30, 2023

Gary Lee Pierce, 74, of Brookshire, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Gary was born on January 21, 1949, to Howard and Lula (Marrison) Pierce in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in Lansing where he attended Everett High School. Gary then served as a weapons infantryman in the United States Army during the...

Nov 20, 2023

BILLY RAY PEREYRA, 58, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, in Bellville.

He was born April 26, 1965, in Houston, Texas, the son of Max and Olga Everett Pereyra.  Bill grew up in the Houston area and attended schools in Jersey Village.  He moved to Tempe, Arizona for about 10...

Nov 19, 2023

MARIA “ELENA” BALDERAS SOSA SOLIS, 67, of Wallis, Texas, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born on August 22, 1956, in Mexico, the daughter of Ines Balderas and Maria Sosa Dominguez Rivas. Maria “Elena” grew up in Mexico, before moving to Stafford, Texas, in 1974. In 1975, she was united in marriage to...

Nov 18, 2023

Rosemary was born on December 30, 1933, in New Bremen, Texas, to Robert and Louise Schmalriede Gross. She passed away on November 18, 2023, in Bellville, Texas. Rosemary worked for many years as a homemaker, raising her 4 children and helping her husband on their egg farm in Millheim. She and her husband Norbert were active members...

Nov 12, 2023

JEANETTE WAAK “Nana” UECKERT, 97, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Bellville. She was born September 14, 1926, in Bellville, the daughter of Herman, Jr. and Clara Grawunder Waak.  Jeanette grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area, graduating from Bellville High School in 1943.  She was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone...

Nov 9, 2023

MARY ALICE “Mimi” BROUSSARD NEUMANN, 73, of Weston Lakes, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home in Weston Lakes, Texas. Mimi was born March 27, 1950, in Sealy, Texas, the daughter of Edward Broussard and Iris Norwood Broussard. Mimi grew up and attended primary school in the Brookshire-Pattison area and high school at Royal...

Nov 5, 2023

HARVEY ROSS ASCHENBECK, 76, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Sunday morning, November 5, 2023, in Bellville. He was born June 20, 1947, in Houston, Texas, the son of Albert and Clara Bravenec Aschenbeck. Harvey grew up and attended schools in Houston in his early years. His family later moved to Bellville, where he attended high school, graduating...

Nov 1, 2023

Phyllis Gayle (Kirven) Martinez, 61, of Brookshire, passed away in Katy, Texas on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1962, to Charles and Viola (Rucker) Kirven in Columbia, South Carolina. She grew up in Charleston, South Carolina before moving to Katy, Texas, where she graduated from Katy High School.  Phyllis furthered her education,...

Oct 25, 2023

PERLIE HEINS KLAUS, 84, of Round Top, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Brenham, Texas. She was born June 14, 1939, in Burton, Texas, the daughter of Eton and Lena Justine Oevermann Heins.  Perlie grew up in the Round Top area, graduating from Round Top-Carmine High School.  Perlie was united in marriage to Weldon Klaus,...

Sep 28, 2023

Vance was born May 15, 1953, to Travis and Nona Williams Murphy.  He is the oldest of four children:  Vance, Debra (Debbie), Toby, and Cindy. Growing up, their family lived in the Cypress-Fairbanks area near Houston.  Vance graduated from Cy-Fair High School in 1971.  While in high school, he went to work at Target Stores decorating Christmas...

Sep 25, 2023

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Sep 18, 2023

MARIA ESPERANZA (MARMOLEJO) GONZALEZ, 81, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 3, 1942, in Aquila, Mexico, the daughter of Octabrano Marmolejo and Veatris Alcala. Maria grew up in Mexico with her two sisters and four brothers. She met Jose Angel Gonzalez in Mexico and later they moved to Bellville,...

Sep 12, 2023

WILLIAM TODD HOUSLEY, 56, of Austin, Texas, formally of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Spring, Texas. He was born September 30, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Billy Vernon Housley and Carolyn Sue Housley. Todd grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area, before joining the United States Army, and was stationed at...

Sep 12, 2023

ESPERANZA MARIA “MIMA” TREVINO-PURNELL, 48, of Cypress & Brookshire Texas, gained her angel wings at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 MiMa was born October 4, 1974, in Bellville, Texas, to Johnny Trevino and Irene Chavez Trevino.  Mima married her best friend, Willie Earnest Purnell on July 31, 2006.  MiMa and Willie proceeded...

Aug 30, 2023

Jaqueline Marie (Stull) Ryan, 60, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Jaqueline was born May 17, 1963, in Parma, Ohio, to Herman Theodore and Josephine Delores (Onorato) Stull. She grew up in Stow, Ohio, graduating from Stow High School in 1981. On May 7, 1983, Jaqueline was united in marriage to Kelly Ryan in Houston, Texas. She...

Aug 30, 2023

WILLIE D. “Billie” SCHOVAJSA, JR., 78, of Bleiblerville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his home. He was born January 14, 1945, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Willie D., Sr. and Annie (Surovik) Schovajsa.  Billie grew up and attended schools in the Bleiblerville area.  He was united in marriage to Danita Stark, on March...

Aug 26, 2023

Janet Vivian Scott, 84, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. Janet was born May 11, 1939, in Oregon City, Oregon, to Theodore Curtis and Mary Alma (Lacy) Wallace. She grew up in the Milwaukee area, graduating from Milwaukee High school. Janet resided in Beaver Creek, Oregon, from 1974-1981, then in central and eastern Oregon...

Aug 17, 2023

THOMAS RAY (Tom) BOUQUET, 72, of Sealy, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2023, in Bellville, Texas. He was born August 12, 1951, in Hearne, Texas, the son of Leonard Edward and Evelyn Machac Bouquet. Tom grew up watching his dad work cattle and train horses on the Welder Ranch in Victoria, Texas. When Tom was old...