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EDNA-Funeral services for Bertha H. Pahmiyer of Edna will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James L. Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Edna Memory Gardens under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Roger and Dalton Pahmiyer, Johnny Jansky, Elo Michalke, Arnold Butler and Virgil Bowen. Mrs. Pahmiyer was born Nov. 8, 1910 in Burton. She died Sunday in a Victoria hospital. Surviving are her husband, Edward Otto Pahmiyer of Edna; a daughter, Dorothy Jean Pahmiyer of Vanderbilt; three sons, Charles Edward of Victoria, John Berthold of Lolita and August William of Brenham; four sisters, Emma Erekson of Port Lavaca, Kennie Kruse of Victoria, Sophie Beck of Mission Valley and Mary Kraatz of Schroeder; a brother, Edwin Beckman of Placedo: 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, May 22, 1979 |
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EDNA -- Edward Otto Pahmiyer, 90, of Edna, died Sunday in a Ganado nursing home. A native of Goliad, he was born Aug. 23, 1897, to the late Fred and Dora Schultz Pahmiyer. A resident of Jackson County since 1942, he was a retired businessman. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James L. Carlson of Victoria officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Surviving are a daughter, Jeanie Pahmiyer of Vanderbilt; three sons, August William Pahmiyer of Brenham, Charles Pahmiyer of Victoria, John Pahmiyer of Lolita; a sister, Louise Borth of New Braunfels; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives, Lena Pahmiyer in 1923, and Betty Pahmiyer in 1979. He was also preceded by a son, a daughter, seven brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers will be David Terry, Ronnie Pahmiyer, Robert Pahmiyer, Roger Pahmiyer, Johnny Pahmiyer and Jamie Terry. Honorary pallbearers will be Howarde McCleskey and Ron Lee.
Victoria Advocate, April 25 & 26, 1988 |
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Funeral services for Jimmy Lee Pahmiyer, 30, who was accidentally electrocuted Monday afternoon while working on a workover oil rig near near Edna, were held at 10 am. Wednesday at the First Methodist Church, with Rev. J. W Griffin officiating Burial was in the Edna Memory Gardens under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. The pallbearers were D E. Dooley, Fred Bechthold, A. G. Taylor, F. J. Nestoney, M. P. Nesloney and J. E. Stark. Mr. Pahmiyer, an employee of H. H. Howell Drilling Co. was born Jan 22, 1934 in Berclair, Goliad County, and had lived in Jackson County since 1942. He and his family resided at 918 N. East Street. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Methodist church, The tragic accident happened about 1:40 pm Monday as Pahmiyer was doing repair work on a Howell Drilling Co workover rig on the lot next to the DeNNeefe Welding Shop, about one mile south of Edna on Highway 111 Another man, B. W Howard of Edna. was seriously injured in the same accident. Justice of the Peace Bill Gloor, who gave the verdict of "death by accidental electrocution," said a witness told him Pahmiyer was working on the ground using a steel jack to jack up the truck, and Howard was working up on the rig; apparently Howard somehow brushed one of the three high line wires over the truck, Gloor said this shorted out the rig, knocked Howard to the ground, and the charge was sent through his body, to the truck and the jack, and to Pahmiyer. The line was said to be a 7200 volt power line. Pahmiyer was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician Howard was rushed in a Slavik ambulance to the De Tar Hospital in Victoria, where he was reported improving Wednesday Attending physicians said his serious injuries were from the fall, and not the electrical shock. He suffered compression fracture of the vertebrae and of the right shoulder Others at the scene when the accident occurred were D. E. Dooley, M. P. Nesloney F. J. Nesloney and Paul Burrhus. Mr. Pahmiyer is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Pahmiyer of Edna: his wife, Nelda Jean; two sons, Dalton Edward and James Roger, and one daughter, Pamela Jean, three brothers, August William of Brenham, Charles Edward of Victoria, and John B. of La Salle, and one sister. Mrs. Dorothy Jean Alnis of Victoria. Mrs. Pahmiyer's parents are Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Anderson of Edna.
Edna Herald,
September 3, 1964 |
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Lolita – John Berthold Pahmiyer, 59, of Lolita, died in LaWard Thursday, Feb. 28, 1991, following a lengthy illness. In Nov. 1982, he retired from Alcoa as an electroman after 30 years of service. He was a Catholic. Mr. Pahmiyer was born Dec. 10, 1931, in Victoria County, to the late Edward Otto and Bertha Beckman Pahmiyer. Survivors: Wife, Mary; daughters, Donna L. Terry, Edna, Debbie H. Ward, Brazoria, Mary Kaye Morton, LaWard; sons, John E. Pahmiyer, Robert C. Pahmiyer, Ganado, Ronnie W. Pahmiyer, Victoria; sister, Jean Pahmiyer, Vanderbilt; brothers, August Pahmiyer, Brenham, Charles Pahmiyer, Victoria; 15 grandchildren. Rosary 7 p. m. Friday at Slavik Funeral Home, with the Rev. Eugene Janson officiating. Funeral mass 10 a. m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with the Rev. Eugene Janson officiating. Military graveside services in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery under the auspices of Lolita VFW Post No. 85. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers: Clyde Rose, Dalton Pahmiyer, Robert Pahmiyer, David Terry, Jamie Terry, Whit Sappington. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Terry Springer, Dr. Bruce Bauknight, Dr. Karl Chen, Dr. Joseph Burks, Hondo Howard, Tom Stanaland, Alfred Pesch, R. L. Shafer, Robert Terry, Henry Mercer, Tommy Terry, Lamar Padon. Memorial contributions: Hospice of Victoria or American Cancer Society.
Edna Herald, March 1 & 2, 1991 |
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Graveside funeral services for John Edward Pahmiyer Jr., the 20-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Pahmiyer Sr. of Box 2201-B Wayside Dr., will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Edna Cemetery, the Rev. Jack Bouriand officiating The infant died unexpectedly Saturday at a local hospital. He was born Jan. 20, 1977, in El Campo. His parents moved here from Vanderbilt shortly after his birth. Survivors include the parents; a sister, Bonnie Michelle Pahmiyer of Victoria; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Rose of Victoria; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pahmiyer of Lolita and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pahmiyer of Edna, Mrs. C. O. Jones Sr. of Austin, and Mr. and Mrs. John Rainey of Houston. Pallbearers will be Robert Pahmiyer, Ronnie Pahmiyer, Clyde Rose and Graylon Merchant.
Victoria Advocate, October 23, 1978 |
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ABILENE -- Helen E. "Betty" Paine, 64, of Abilene, died Sunday, May 26, 2002. She was born May 18, 1938, in Minden, La., to Sophie J. Griffin Paine of Irving and the late William E. Paine She was a Methodist. Survivors: sister, Alice L. Paine of Irving; mother; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Louisiana. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. today at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, the Rev. Sue Huntsman officiating. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-578-3535. Memorials: Donor's Choice.
Victoria Advocate, May 28, 2002 |
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EDNA -- William Edward Paine, 78, of Edna died Monday in a local nursing home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Jackson County Funeral Service chapel with the Rev. Russell Moon officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna. Mr. Paine, a retired Mobil Oil Co. employee, was a Methodist. He was born Feb. 23, 1905, in Norwood, La. Surviving are his wife, Sophie of Edna; and two daughters, Alice Lucille Paine of Irving and Betty Paine of Abilene. Pallbearers will be John Pirkey, Jack Kohleffel, Charles Cox, Bill Wilder, Oscar Berryhill and Johnny Price.
Victoria Advocate,
April 19 & 20, 1983 |
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EDNA -- Colin James Palacios, un-born son of Cipriano and Robin Payne Palacios of Edna, died Friday, March 18, 2005. Survivors: parents; brothers, Christopher Palacios, Alex Palacios and Adrian Palacios, all of Edna; and grandparents, Cyril and Connie Hoelscher, Mary Palacios and Sarge and Lucy Pruitt, all of Edna. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today at Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.
Victoria Advocate,
March 21, 2005 |
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EDNA -- Calvin C. Parker, 72, of Edna died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1993. He was born Oct. 3, 1920, in Lufkin to the late Walter Byrd and Donie Stewart Parker. He married Georgia Gabrysch on June 3, 1988, in St. Agnes Church. He worked as a school bus driver and maintenance worker for 20 years for the Edna Independent School District. He served in the U.S. Army from 1938-40. He was a past member of the Edna Volunteer Ambulance Service and a member of the Knights of Columbus, the National Rifle Association and St. Agnes Catholic Church. Survivors include: wife; step-daughters, Darlene Tise of Ganado and Vivian Walters of Benbrook; son, Doyle Parker of Buckeye, Ariz.; stepsons, Kelly Gabrysch of Austin and Curt Gabrysch, Mark C. Gabrysch and Tim Gabrysch, all of Edna; sisters, Mertie Gardner and Jewell Evans, both of Jacksonville; brothers, Benard Parker of Houston and Murle Parker of Shephard; one grandchild; 11 stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. Preceded in death by: first wife, Sally Parker, in 1985. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Chapel. Services: 2 p.m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael O'Shaughnessy officiating. Burial: Memory Gardens of Edna, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Memorials: American Cancer Society or donor's choice.
Victoria Advocate,
January 25, 1993 |
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EDNA -- Helen Marie Jones Parker, 82, passed away Wed. Sept. 3, 2014, in Edna, after a brief illness. Marie was born Dec. 03, 1931 in Oklahoma to the late Harry and Julia Jones, Marie was the youngest of 6 children. The Jones Clan moved to the Van Vleck area when Marie was 3 years old. At the age of 16, she married the love of her life, Joe T. Parker and they enjoyed 52 years of marriage. After 10 years of marriage, they welcomed their only child, Joy into their lives. Marie is survived by her daughter, Joy, a granddaughter, Stephanie, and her husband, Justin, 3 grandsons, Chris, Alex and Raylan. Also surviving are 2 brothers-in-law, and 3 sisters-in-law, 6 nieces, 3 nephews and a host of loving friends. Marie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, J.T., a sister, four brothers and a niece. A memorial service will be held Sat. Sept.6, 2014, at 1:00 pm, at the First Assembly of God Church, in Edna, with Mr. Floyd Scott officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Jackson County Law Enforcement Association, P.O. Box 671, Edna, Texas 77957. Services are under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. 361- 782-2152.
Victoria Advocate,
September 8, 2014 |
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Joe Thomas Parker, 72, of Edna, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000. He was born on Sept. 26, 1928, to the late Joseph and Alice Lentz Parker. He was a retired oiler for Alcoa Aluminum Co. of Point Comfort for 36 years and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: wife, Helen Parker; daughter, Joy Renfro of Edna; brothers, Billy Parker of Springville, Calif., and John Parker of Van Vleck; and one granddaughter. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.
Edna Herald,
December 11, 2000 |
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Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist Church for Lawrence A. Parks, 42, well known Edna electrician, who died Tuesday at 5 a. m. at his home at 401 West Maxine St. of leukemia after a lingering illness. Rev. Carl Schlomach and Rev. L. E. Barrett officiated and burial was in the Edna Cemetery. Six fellow firemen were pallbearers. The Slavik Funeral Home charge of arrangements. Mr. Parks was born at Athens. May 16, 1908, a son of James T. Parks, deceased, and Mrs. N. A. Parks, who lives at Georgetown. He came to Edna about 30 years ago and had in recent years had been operating the Parks Electric Service. A son, L. A. Parks, Jr., in the Marine Corps in Korea, has not been heard from in recent days and efforts to locate him have proven unsuccessful. The family is not certain whether he is enroute home or not. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Viola Parks; his mother; the son; a daughter, Mrs. Joe Pantalone of Sweeney; two grandchildren; three brothers, C. L. Parks of Culpepper, Va., M. W. Parks of Houston and G. A. Parks of Shreveport, and two sisters, Mrs. H. T. Hanson ad Mrs. Paul Elkins of Georgetown.
Edna Herald, March 29, 1951 |
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EDNA -- Virginia Faye Parks, 52, of Edna, died Monday in a Victoria hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Edna with the Rev. Russell Moon, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Luther Hamilton, John Hamman, Ronald Clinkscales, Robert Drexler, Walter Dollar and Mark Mabry. Mrs. Parks was born in Sarco in Goliad County Sept. 23, 1933, to Louis and Emma Loudermilk. She was a housewife and secretary-treasurer of Parks Electric Service Inc. of Edna. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Edna. She is survived by her husband, L. A. Parks of Edna. They married on Nov. 1, 1951, at the Edna Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Parks was preceded in death by a sister, Alta Courtney, in 1976. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are her mother, Emma Loudermilk of Edna; a daughter, Linda Budd of Victoria; two sons, Larry and Kevin Parks, both of Edna; a sister, Ina Muschalek of Edna; two brothers, James R. Loudermilk of San Antonio and Louis C. Loudermilk of Edna. In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family request donations to the donor's charity of choice.
Victoria Advocate,
August 13, 1986 |
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Bay City, Tex. – J. P. Parr, 13, was killed Saturday when two automobiles collided on Texas 35 a mile east of Bay City. Officers said the youth resided in the Clemville community of Matagorda County. Victoria Advocate, March 15, 1970 J. P. Parr Jr. EDNA -- Funeral services for J. P. Parr Jr., 13, former Edna resident, who was killed Saturday afternoon in a head-on collision near Clemville in Matagorda County, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Clemville Community Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:15 a.m. at Edna Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating. Jackson County Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. The youth was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Parr Sr. of Clemville. A brother, Raymond, 20, remains in a Houston hospital in critical condition as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. The youth was born June 4, 1956 in Edna. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include two sisters, Lillie Mae Parr and Mrs. Susan Marie Lad, both of Clemville; three brothers, John William (Buddy) Parr, serving in Viet- nam, and Raymond and Steven Parr, both of Clemville; and the grandparents, Mrs. Emma Sanders and J. P. Sanders, both of Edna; and John Maynard, of Austin.
Victoria Advocate,
March 18, 1970 |
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EDNA -- Jinnie "Lad" Parr 75, of Edna, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004. She was born Feb. 25, 1929, in Austin, to Mary Kirr Maynard and the late John Maynard. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors: daughters, Lillie M. Hadley of Edna and Susan M. Nesoney of Victoria; sons, Raymond Parr and Steve Parr both of Edna; brothers, Horace Maynard of Austin and Johnny Maynard of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grand-children. Preceded in death by: husband, Johnnie P. Parr son, John W. Parr and two grandchildren. Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. tonight at Oaklawn Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Eric Ramsey, Brandon Buehring, Harlen Crow, Joe Harris, Albert Fikes, and Jeremy Nesloney. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.
Victoria Advocate,
August 21, 2004 |
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Rites were held at the cemetery at Edna this morning at 9 o'clock for John Parr 32. Houston Gulf Gas Company employee who was accidentally drowned in the flood waters of the Guadalupe River near Bloomington early this week. The remains were taken overland by Goldman-Waters. Parr was born at Yoakum September 6, 1905. He had been in the employ of the gas company for the past two years and had resided in Jackson County for ten years. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Zada Martin Parr of DeWitt County: his wife, Mrs. Emmie Tompkins, four children, Melton, Virgie, J. P. and Artie Parr and four brothers and three sisters.
Victoria Advocate,
May 5, 1938 |
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EDNA- Johnnie Perry Parr 69, of Edna, died Monday, July 10, 2000. He was born June 12, 1931, in Edna, to the late Johnnie and Emmie Tompkins Parr He was a retired carpenter and a member of Morales Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Jinnie Maynard Parr, daughters, Lillie Mae Hadley of Edna and Susan Marie Nesaloney of Victoria; sons, John W. Parr, Raymond Parr and Steve Parr all of Edna; sisters, Virgie Mae Orr of Arizona, Ardie King of Victoria, and Nellie Zetka of Edna; brother, Travis Sanders of Edna; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: son, J.P. Parr, parents. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Edna, the Rev. Joe Wes Rubac officiating. Pallbearers: Eric Ramsey, Dusty Weddle, Brandon Buehring, Kenny Whittley, Brent New and Donald Whittley. Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, (361) 782-2152. Memorials: Morales Baptist Church.
Victoria Advocate,
July 12 & 13, 2000 |
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Graveside rites were held at the Edna Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock for Joyce Lee Parr, 14, daughter of Mrs. Emmie Sanders, who was caught in a whirlpool and drowned while wading in the Brazos River near Wallis last Friday. Joyce and her mother, who made their home in Edna up until a year ago, have been living at Rockport. Rev. Frank Hollan officiated. The tragedy occurred Friday afternoon about 3 o'clock when brother-in-law, D. G. Holstein, and his two children, Jerry, 4, and Terry, 3, went for a wade in the stream. Almost before he realized it, Holstein saw the swift current take all three of the children into deep water. Fully clothed except for his shoes, he swam to their rescue and managed to save his two children. He could not reach Joyce Lee. She disappeared in 18 feet of water and rescue parties searched the river for 30 hours before two Edna men, George Miska and Slim Browning, found the body two miles downstream. Other Edna men who took boats to the scene to help in the search included W. A. Chase, Ed and Robert, Gerjes and Albert B. Kennedy. Joyce Lee is survived by her mother; two brothers, Melton and J. P. Parr, and two sisters, Mrs. Artie Vallegruve and Mrs. D. G. Holstein of Wallis.
Edna Herald, October 28, 1954 |
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Funeral services for Lathey Ward Parr, 57, of 2008 E. Guadalupe, who died who died unexpectedly at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital after a sudden illness, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Crestwood Baptist Church. The Rev. Bobby Ellis and the Rev. Gerald Canon will officiate, with burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. The body will be at Duckett Funeral Home until 12:30 p.m., at which time it will be taken to the church. Mr. Parr was born Aug. 9, 1911 in Hope, Texas, and formerly resided in Edna. He was in the insurance business prior to his retirement. He was a navy veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 4146. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ollie Lea Parr, of Victoria; a son, Jerry, of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Good of Victoria and Mrs. Dannie Mae Johnson of Austin; a brother, Oliver Parr, of Edna; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Dowdy, Robert Dowdy, Dennis Whitley, Henry Whitley Jr., Bill Smith and James “Buddy” Marvin.
Victoria Advocate,
January 24, 1969 |
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BRAZORIA -- Melton Parr, 69, of Brazoria and formerly of Edna died Wednesday, July 3, 1996. He was born Feb. 1, 1927, in Edna to the late John Perry and Emmie Tompkins Parr. He was an oil field driller and a member of Assembly of God Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. Survivors: daughters, Joyce Smith of Victoria, Evelyn Martinez and Bobbie Jo Lynes both of Beeville, Lois Lynes of Blackshore, Ga. and Mary Ruth Bowen of San Antonio; son, Johnny Parr of Markham; sisters, Ardie King of Victoria, Nellie Zetka of Edna and Vergie Orr of Parker, Ariz.; brothers, J.P. Parr and Travis Sanders both of Edna; 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Rosie Angilina Besch Parr; daughter, Linda Red; son, Melton Ray Parr; sister, Joyce Parr and brother, Floyd Sanders. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.
Victoria Advocate, July 6, 1996 |
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EDNA -- Oliver James Parr, 64, of Victoria, formerly of Edna. died Wednesday night at his home in Victoria Funeral services have been set for 4 pm Saturday at the Jackson County Funeral Chapel with the Rev J A Munson officiating Burial will be in the Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of the Jackson County Funeral Service Mr Parr was born Jan 8. 1917. at Hope. Texas and was a Jackson County resident for many years A retired contractor, he was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Baptist Temple of Edna He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Sharon Hendrix of Parrish, Fla., three sons, Jim of Fort Sam Houston and Steve and Donnie of Victoria, two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Good of Edna and Mrs. Dannie Mae Johnson of Lockhart; and three grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, October 30, 1981 |
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Alice Mae (Mahan) Payne of Edna, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2026. Born August 21, 1939 at home in Elliott, Texas, near Hearne, Alice spent most of her adult life in Edna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Edwin Payne, in 1993. Alice worked 31 years for Southwestern Bell before retiring in 1993. Her faith was the center of her life. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Edna, and the church was far more than a Sunday morning to her. It was her community, her work, and the people she loved serving beside. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and loved serving with the Senior Adults and the Ladies WMU. She read her Bible faithfully and took its words into the way she kept house, kept family, and kept watch over anyone who came through her door. First Baptist was home to her in the same way Edna was, and she gave that congregation her time, her voice, and her heart. She had a passion for sewing and made many quilts for her children and grandchildren. She was a world traveler and rarely without her camera, photographing the places she went and the people she met so she could share those pictures with family and friends. She enjoyed playing piano in the church and at Southbrook nursing home, and enjoyed hearing her grandchildren and great grandchildren banging away on the keys. Family always gathered at her house for all occasions. Even after her children and grandchildren had homes of their own, they still came home to Meme, where she met you with a hug before the door had even closed, and there was never a short supply of Meme cookies and bottles of root beer. She is survived by her son, John Payne, and his wife, Tammy; her daughter, Patti Bone, and her husband, Jan; Judy Payne; her grandchildren, Nicholas and Luz Bone, Travis and Britney Bone, Austin and Miranda Bone, Jayce and Amanda Payne, and Chad and Lindsay Baldwin; and her great-grandchildren, Tyler Payne, Jaxon Payne, Rheily Payne, Heidi Bone, Phoebe Bone, Wesley Bone, Hallie Baldwin, and Hannah Baldwin. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Edna, followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. at Elliott Cemetery in Elliott, Texas. Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church of Edna, where Alice worshiped and served. Services are entrusted to the Todish family of Slavik & Ganado Funeral Homes.
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Estella Jane Pena, 73 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born June 28, 1940 in Pena Ganado to the late Pedro and Carlota Aguilar Tristan. Estella attended Ganado High School and graduated in 1958. She was also a graduate of Durham Business College in Victoria.
She married Marias Pena, Jr. on Aug. 27, 1960. Estella and Mat
are the owners of Estella's Mexican Restaurant lo-
Estella is survived by her husband of 52 years Marias Pena, Jr.;
two daughters, Molisa (husband Misail ) Visitation was Thursday May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m., at the Ganado Funeral Home.
Services were Friday May 2 at 10 a.m. at the Assumption Catholic
Church, with Rev.
Pallbearers were her grand-sons, Mathew Rosalez, Anthony Perez,
Joseph Perez, Jake Guillory, Phillip Weber- Donations can be made to Memorial Herman Heart & Vascular Institute in Houston, Texas. Services under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 So. Third St., Ganado, Texas 361-771-2120.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Matias Pena Jr. who was called home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2026 at the age of 87 years old. Born July 30, 1938 in Boling, Texas to the late Matias Sr. and Ofelia Pena. Matias was a devoted husband to the love of his life Estella Tristan of 65 years of marriage. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family. He never missed an oppurtunity to support, encourage, and celebrate the people he loved. Whether gathered around the dinner table, cheering for the sidelines, or sharing stories and laughter, he made every moment meaningful. Matias dedicated many years of hard work to Union Carbide, where he built a respected career before retiring. Following retirement, he and his beloved late wife Estella embarked on a new journey together as owners of Estellas Mexican Restaurant, proudly serving the community for 23 years. Through their restaurant, they shared not only great food but also friendship, hospitality, and a welcoming place where countless memories were made. A passionate sports fan, Matias found great happiness in watching the Astros and our Ganado Indians. His enthusiasm, friendly spirit, and unwavering support brought people together and created lasting memories. He was deeply involved in his community and valued the relationships he built throughout his life. Among those friendships were his dear friends, Larry and Janet Bures and Ed Kacer, whose companionship, laughter, and support meant so much to him over the years. Above all Matias was a man of strong Catholic faith and a long time member of the Knights of Columbus. His relationship with God guided the way he lived his life- with compassion, humility, forgiveness, and love. He faithfully attended Mass, and prayed for those he loved, and served as an example of Christian values for his family and community. Though he will be greatly missed, his legacy lives on through the family he cherished, the friendships he nutured, the community he served, and the faith he shared. We find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace in the loving embrace of our Lord. Matias is survived by his daughter Monica Arriaga (Jesse), grandchildren, Mathew (Rebecca) Anthony (Heather), Joseph (Jessica) Miranda (Michael). Christopher (Shelby), Halie, & Jessie Jr. Great-grandchildren, Makayla, Eli, Jordan Austen Annleigh Perez, Gage Rosalez, Lucas Crump, Ayden & Aubrey Alvarez, and Hayden Arriaga. Siblings: Rick Pena (Sharon), Edward (Kathy) Miguel Pena (Ida) Dora Garza (Al), Cristella Martin, Debbie Hayes. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Estella Pena, daughter Molisa Cortes, parents Ofelia and Matias Pena Sr. spouse. His family was their greatest joy, and the memories shared with them will be cherished always. "Well done, good and faithful servant" - Matthew 25:23 A visitation will be held on Wednesday June 3, 2026, at 9:00 am at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado with a rosary being recited at 9:30 am. The funeral mass will begin at 10:00 am with Father Greg Korenek officiating. Interment to follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Daven Mendoza, Eddie Pena Jr., Michael Pena, Dennis Mendoza, Alan Martin, Robert Pena Honorary pallbearers include Austen, Eli, & Jordan Perez, Gage Rosalez, Lucas Crump, and Hayden Arriaga. Services are entrusted to the Todish family of Ganado & Slavik Funeral Homes.
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Last Monday morning, September 3, at about 10 o’clock, at her home in this city, Mrs. John Power, a pioneer and highly esteemed lady died after an illness of several years. The remains were laid to rest in the Edna Cemetery Tuesday afternoon by the side of her husband, who had preceded her to the grave by many years. Mrs. Power is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Wilson, of San Antonio, and ten living children, namely: James Power, Edna; Mrs. Wm. Payson, Ohio; Mrs. C. B. Peters, El Paso; R. W. Power, Edna; Hallie Power and Lonnie Power, San Antonio; Frank Power, Edna; Chas. Power, Louisiana; Mrs. B. K. Traylor, El Campo, and Mrs. C. E. Traylor, Edna.—Edna Herald
Victoria Advocate,
September 9, 1923 |
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Edna Herald: A sad and lamented accident occurred in Edna Friday afternoon when a team of young horses hitched to a wagon and driven by Mr. R. L. Powers ran away, overturning the wagon and so badly injuring Mr. Powers that he died within a few hours.
Victoria Daily Advocate, March 31, 1917 |
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George Prihoda of Ganado passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born at home in Columbus, Texas on February 21, 1939, to Ernest Prihoda and Bessie Zbranek Prihoda Janak. During his childhood, he was a member of the Catholic Church where he was baptized. He attended school in Columbus, Texas and graduated from Columbus High School. He married his first wife, Becky and had two daughters, Sharon Webb and Aricia Long. George married Peggy Cadwell Dodds on March 7, 1983. George worked as a backhoe operator and a mechanic. He enjoyed helping neighbors by fixing their cars, lawn mowers and various other equipment. He enjoyed watching car racing, fishing and hunting. George was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather Theodore Janak, sister Dorothy Roberts, and brother who was killed in the Vietnam War, Joe Janak. George is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughters Sharon and Aricia, stepson Grant Dodds, grandsons Mason and Colton, granddaughter Stephanie, sisters Viola Meyer and Laverne Phelan, brothers Ernest Prihoda, Norris Janak and wife Dinah, Larry Janak and wife Betty. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Ganado Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 31, 10:00 a.m. at the Ganado Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Harbor Hospice 5606 N. Navarro Street Suite 209 Victoria, TX 77904 Services are entrusted to the Todish Family of Ganado & Slavik Funeral Homes.
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HALLETTSVILLE -- Alfred Lap Pratka, 81, of Hallettsville, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday in a Hallettsville hospital following a long illness. A resident of Hallettsville for four years, he was formerly of Vanderbilt. He was born March 1, 1909, in Taiton to the late August and Louise Sekera Pratka. He was a disabled veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of World War II, and he served in the New Guinea, South Philippines and Luzon campaigns. His decorations and citations included the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with three bronze service stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze service star, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart and three overseas service bars. He was wounded in action March 11, 1945, in the Western Pacific Theater. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church of Vanderbilt, the Holy Name Society and the St. Isidor Society. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Vanderbilt with the Rev. Eugene Janson officiating. Burial will follow in St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in La Salle under the direction of the Slavik Funeral Home of Edna. Surviving are five sisters, Lena Gregurek, Olga Juroske and Agnes Tomas, all of Vanderbilt, Minnie Sablatura of Corpus Christi and Helen Bowden of Kingsville; three brothers, Fred Pratka of Ganado, William Pratka of El Campo and John Pratka of Edna. In lieu of usual remembrances friends who so desire may make contributions to St. John Bosco Catholic Church.
Victoria Advocate,
March 6, 1990 |
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EDNA--Mrs. Louise Pratka, 96, of Vanderbilt died Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at her home. Born April 10, 1877, in Czechoslovakia, she had lived in Jackson County since 1916. Her husband August Pratka preceded her in death in 1949. Mrs. Pratka was a member of the St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Vanderbilt, and a member of the Altar Society and the KJZT Lodge. A rosary was recited Friday evening at St. Theresa Catholic Church in LaSalle. The body will lie in state at the St. Theresa church from Friday evening through services Saturday which will start at 2 p.m. Burial will be in LaSalle Catholic Cemetery. The Rev. Wallace Stiles, pastor of Catholic churches in LaSalle and Vanderbilt, will officiate at the services, and Slavik Funeral Home of Edna will be in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Martin Pratka, Jerry Gregurek, Edmond Juroske, Willie Pratka, Marcus Thomas and Allen Pratka. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Pratka, John Pratka Jr., Daniel Pratka, Ludwig Sabalatura Jr., and Gary Bowden. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Lena Gregurek, Mrs. Olga Juroske, Mrs. Agnes Thomas, all of Vanderbilt, Mrs. Helen Bowden of Kingsville and Mrs. Minnie Pratka of Corpus Christi; five sons, Joe and Fred Pratka of Ganado, Alfred Pratka of Vanderbilt, Bill Pratka of El Campo, and John Pratka of Edna; 51 grandchildren, over 85 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate,
February 23, 1974 |
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