Obituaries

Feb 23, 2022

Bruno Leal Jr., a proud retired Navy veteran, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2022, at the age of 59.

Bruno is survived by his parents, Bruno Leal Sr. and Margaret Rodriguez. He was the first born of 7 children and is survived by his brother, Ruben Leal Sr. and his sisters; Anita Torres, Cynthia...

Feb 15, 2022

Willie B. Jones received her angel wings on February 15, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born August 31, 1945 in Eagle Lake to the late George Tillman, Sr. and Alma T. Davis Tillman. Willie attended E. H. Henry High School in Eagle Lake. She was married to Leonard Jones, two children were born from this marriage,...

Dec 28, 2021

Allene Canaris, 90, of Eagle Lake, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Rice Medical Center due to chronic health complications. Allene Doree’ Brandt was born in the home of her German parents, Philip and Gretchen Brandt, in Rosenberg, TX on August 19 , 1931, the second youngest of four children. As a teenager, she enjoyed...

Dec 7, 2021

Mary Louise Knesek, age 81, passed away December 3, 2021. She was born March 25, 1940 in Robstown to the late Ella and John Hull.

She is survived by her companion Luis Fernandez of Eagle Lake; sons, Randy Lee Knesek of Garwood, David Ray Knesek of El Campo, Calvin Douglas Knesek and wife Aurelia of Altair; brother, Donald...

Nov 19, 2021

Frank Casimiro Torres, 74, of East Bernard, Tx passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born to Mary Cordova and Casimiro Torres.

He was one of 7 children who lived in Wadsworth, Tx then moved to Eagle Lake where he grew up.

Frank was a very easy...

Nov 3, 2021

Robbie Lucille (Beals) Beene was born May 15, 1929 to Miles Monroe Beals and Ivey Gertrude (McNiel) Beals in East Bernard, Texas. She lived with her parents and younger brother Robert in Chesterville until she was 11 years old. They then moved to East Bernard after her father died and that is where she graduated high school in 1946....

Oct 7, 2021

Ernestine Evelyn Briscoe Brom, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on October 7, 2021.  Ernestine was born to Otto and Hilda Klimple of Columbus, Texas on July 22, 1934. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake.

Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Hilda Klimple; sisters...

Oct 7, 2021

Elizabeth Moore Maretka, 70 of Bay City, TX formerly of Austin, TX passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Bay City, TX. She was born on August 16, 1951 in Alto, TX to the late Davie and Tillie (Konviska) Moore formerly of Eagle Lake, TX.

Liz retired after 30 plus years of managing her...

Oct 6, 2021

Dorothy Jean Austin passed away October 6, 2021 in Eagle Lake. She was born October 13, 1926 in Eagle Lake to the late Samuel Willis and Lillie Estelle Barker Austin.

Graveside services will be held for Dorothy at 11:00 am Monday, October 11 at Lakeside Cemetery

Sep 1, 2021

Pete Garza passed away September 1, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born June 16, 1946 in Eagle Lake to the late Epifanio and Mary Limos Garza.

He is survived by his wife, Susana Bonilla; daughter, Estefana Garza; sisters, Olivia Garza, Ramona Sobieski, Emily Howard, Delia Romo ;4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was...

Aug 31, 2021

Nancy Klawinsky, age 79, of Rock Island passed away August 31, 2021 in Eagle Lake. She was born March 21, 1942 In Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Herbert C. and Pauline G. Malicoat Byrd.

She is survived by her husband Allen John Till; daughters, Crystal T. Firchow, Arianne D. Hubenak, Lacey Chantel Keenan; step-son, Michael S. Till; brothers,...

Aug 30, 2021

Lorenzo G. Hernandez passed away August 30, 2021 in Eagle Lake at the age of 48. He was born August 10, 1973 in Mexico to Bernardo Hernandez Acuna and Mercedes Garcia Lara.

He is survived by his spouse, Angelica Maria Martinez; parents, Bernardo Hernandez Acuna and Mercedes Garcia Lara; daughters, Citlali P. Hernandez, Araceli P. Hernandez; brothers,...

Aug 17, 2021

Rosa who loved to be called momma by her children, son in laws and many others who knew her, departed her loving family on August 17, 2021 to be with the Lord.

Rosa was born in Eagle Lake Tx to Paul and Elizabeth Gonzales on Feb 9, 1940.  She was mother to Rosie Navarro (Frank),...

Jul 14, 2021

Monte Franklin Hunter passed away July 12, 2021 in Eagle Lake. Monte was born January 24, 1943 in Carrizo Springs to Len and Dawn Welch Hunter.

Monte is survived by sons; Curtis Hunter and wife Renee, Jeff Hunter and wife Linda; Daughter, Lynn Rucka and husband Gary; grandchildren, Christy, Kaycee, Kayla, Jake, Samuel, Luke; great grandchildren, Kenadee, Cayson,...

Jul 12, 2021

Nancy Somerville Seaholm, 88, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, in Kyle, Tx.

She was born February 28, 1933, in Austin, Tx to Doris Barron Somerville Beaven and Alfred A. Somerville.

Nancy grew up in San Marcos, Tx and graduated from San Marcos High School at the age of 16. She...

May 4, 2021

James Lee Heinold passed away May 4, 2021 in Sugarland at the age of 40. He was born June 14, 1980 in Eagle Lake.

Private memorial services will be held.

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....