Obituaries

May 2, 2021

Rafael Martinez passed away May 2, 2021 at the age of 20. He was born May 4, 2000 in Columbus.

Visitation was held at Eagle Lake Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 5, 2021 with rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass was Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Columbus...

Apr 20, 2021

A true pillar of the Eagle Lake community was lost Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Stephen “Steve” Kent Balas was born on February 20, 1946 in Lindsay, California. He moved to Texas shortly after and met Linda Thomas Balas, the love of his life, in elementary school at the early age of 6. They went on to become sweethearts in junior...

Mar 18, 2021

RONALD LOUIS SCHORLEMMER, was born July 31, 1938 in Corsicana, Texas and died March 18, 2021.  He was the only son of Louis  and LaVerne Schorlemmer and was preceded in death by his parents. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church.   Louis attended grades 1 – 7 in Refugio, Texas and grades 9 – 12 in Alice,...

Mar 3, 2021

Lydia Balusek Jochetz former resident of Eagle Lake, TX passed peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2021 at Forum Parkway SNF in Bedford, TX.  She was 102.

Lydia was born September 30, 1918 in Placedo, TX to Frank and Fannie Balusek.  She moved to Eagle Lake where she met her husband, Charlie F. Jochetz....

Mar 1, 2021

Elizabeth M. “Liz” Kana passed away on March 1, 2021, at the age of 101, at Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community, Columbus, Texas.

Liz was born on January 4, 1920 in Schulenburg, Texas to Mary and Joe Anders. Attended St. Rose Catholic School – Schulenburg, Texas.

On July 25, 1945, Liz and V.J. “Jiggs” Kana were...

Feb 28, 2021

Juan L. Rangel, 80, of Eagle Lake passed away February 28, 2021 by family to be with the Lord. He has been in silence battling cancer.

He was born on June 16, 1940 to Margarito Rangel and Felipa Leyva. He is survived by sons, Ernesto Rangel, Ramiro Rangel; daughters, Guadalupe, Martha, Theresa, Maricela, Lisa, Maribel Rangel; 18...

Feb 18, 2021

Virginia Rodriguez was also lovingly known by  many as "Mama Jennie" passed away February 18, 2021 in Austin, Texas. She was born December 22, 1945 in Halletsville, Texas. She was employed for over 20 years at The New Beginning Child Development Center and was a member of Iglesia Bautista Getsemani.

She is survived by her husband of...

Feb 15, 2021

Erline A. Listowski, 98, of Eagle Lake, Tx. passed away February 15, 2021 at Deer Creek of Wimberly. A native and lifelong resident of Colorado County, she was born June 6, 1922 in Eagle Lake, Tx. to Lillie Estelle and Sam Austin. She graduated fourth in the Eagle Lake High School class of 1940. Erline immediately went to work for...

Feb 13, 2021

Charles Kincheloe, Jr. passed away February 13, 2021 in Eagle Lake at the age of 70. He was born May 21, 1950 in Eagle Lake to Lillian Ziegler and Charles Kincheloe, Sr.

Graveside services will be held at Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan at 11 AM on Monday, February 22, 2021.

Feb 8, 2021

Juan M. Esquivel passed away February 8, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Laredo, Tx on February 12, 1947 to Trini and Juan Esquivel. He was the fourth born in a family of eight. Martin High School was his teenage years until 1966 when he decided to become a U.S. Marine and serve his Volunteer in...

Feb 7, 2021

Walter Earl Dutcher, Sr. passed away February 7, 2021 in Eagle Lake. He was born February 5, 1945 in Eagle Lake to the late James Walter and Alabell Turner Dutcher. He served his country in the U S Army and then was a farmer. He is survived by; son,  Walter Earl Dutcher Jr., and Valerie Kutach; grandson, Todd Reznicek; great...

Jan 30, 2021

Janette Canaris passed away January 30, 2021 in Eagle Lake. She was born May 7, 1939 in Garwood to Frank and Laura Kosler Frnka. She owned and operated Canaris Nursery.

She was survived by son, Michael John Canaris; grandchildren, Tallon Michael Canaris, Drayton Daniel Canaris; brother Leroy Frnka; sister, Rita Vanek. She was preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2021

Joseph Eugene Ruiz, better known as :Lil Joe, passed away on January 25, 2021. He was 29years old. He lived in Eagle Lake and loved the town with all his heart; Eagle Lake4 loved him too.

He was born on May 5, 1991 and was the 8th of 12 children. He enjoyed walking around Eagle Lake to...

Jan 21, 2021

Jose "Joey" Posada, Jr. received his angel wings on January 13, 2021 at the age of 34. He was born June 3, 1986 in Eagle Lake to Frances and Jose Posada, Sr. He was manager at NAPA Auto Parts.

He is survived by his parents; Wife, Nicole Aguilar Posada; son, Giovanni Posada; sisters, Bridget Belman and Angel,...

Jan 15, 2021

Roberto Moreida went to heaven on January 15, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born March 20, 1951 in Eagle Lake to the late Francisca Cardenas and Francisco Moreida.

He is survived by his wife Hope Moreida; sons, Bruno Moreida and Brenda, Robert Paul Moreida and Stefanie; daughter, Briana Ramirez and Jacob; sisters, Mary Navarro,...

Jan 12, 2021

Joseph Lloyd Lemaster (Lloyd), 68 years old, of Eagle Lake, TX  passed away on January 12, 2021.

He was born in Houston, TX on February 8, 1952. Grew up on Easy Street in the Englewood area of Houston. He worked in construction for many years.  He developed a passion for music and worked as a...

Jan 1, 2021

Patti Jane Weller passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2021 at the age of 74. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 16, 1947 to the late Robert Allen Weller and Elizabeth Jane Daly Weller.

She is survived by sons, Robert Daniel Kelley, Keith Edward Kelley; daughter, Michelle Elizabeth Black, Laura Rae Kelley as...

Dec 26, 2020

Bernie Parma was born in Ammannsville, Texas on December 13, 1935 to Stanley F. and Martha M. Faldyn Parma. He passed away in peace on December 26, 2020 with his loving daughter, Cindy Ann Parma at his side.

Bernie's family moved to Eagle Lake, Texas in 1937 and he was raised there with his family in loving...

Dec 24, 2020

Robert Laird Cook, Jr, 82, of Eagle Lake passed away surrounded by family on December 24, 2020, at Rice Medical Center.  He was born on April 28, 1938 to Robert L. Cook, Sr and Ada Thomas Cook in Lissie, Texas.  He married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Lednicky, on November 6, 1960.  Together they raised three sons...

Dec 21, 2020

Nora Ruth Miculka gained her angel wings December 21, 2020. She was born September 19, 1934 in Eldridge, Texas to the late Maud Alice and August George Miculka.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Lou Gohn, Bonnie Jeanette Goodwin; nieces and nephews, Ronald New and family, Lester and Larry Miculka and family; Michele Stahl and family;...