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OBITUARIES Imogene Bradford May 10,1917 - July 9,2000 Pablo Gonzales Sr.

Imogene (Granny) Bradford, 83, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2000.

She was bom to Luther and Alma Sheilds on May 10, 1917 in Marston Missouri.

"Granny" was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt and a caring friend to many. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catho- lic Church in Frelsburg for many years.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, C.C. Bradford, in 1992; and beloved son and grandson, Chris Bradford in 1987 and Tommy Fowler in 1998.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas (Bubba) and Marlene Bradford of Columbus; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Eiland of Schulenburg, Nancy and Russell Leyendecker of Columbus and Sue and Rondale Fowler of Lea- gue City; special daughter, Lollie Hayden and husband, Noel McGau- ghey, of Brookshire; special friend, Leslie Wensel of Frelsburg; grand- children, Donnie and Douglas Bris- coe, Rhonda Farley, Donna White- side, Stacy Leyendecker, Amy and Audra Bradford, Crystal Fowler, Nancy Marland, Tonn and Aaron Hayden and Doug and Stephen Brad- ford; nine great-grandchildren; nu- merous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg.

Burial was to follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the di- rection of Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus.

Scheduled pallbearers were Rhonda Farley, Donna Whiteside, Stacy Leyendecker, Amy and Audra

Bradford, Crystal Fowler, Doug and Stephen Bradford, Donnie Briscoe, Tonn Hayden and Nancy Marland.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Polly Ryon in Rich- mond and Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center for their care and kind attention. Thanks also to the many friends who showed their concern and support.

Fred (Fritz) Paul Dornak June 30,1923 - July 6,2000

Fred "Fritz" Paul Dornak, 77, of El sandra Domak. Campo, passed away Thursday, July 6,2000.

He was born June 30, 1923, in Hillje to Joe M. and Mary Stokr Dor- nak.

Fritz was the owner of Emil's Place for 53 years and a retired farmer.

He was a member of St. Philip's Catholic Church, U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, Knights of Columbus Council No. 2490, American Legion Post No. 251 and the VFW.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Janie Erdelt, Eunice Shimek and Millie Sablatura; broth- ers, John P., Joe F., Adolph and Edwin Dornak; and a granddaughter, Cas-

Card of Thanks The family of Raymond Hoffmann would like to extend our

] heartfelt thank you to our family, friends and neighbors who }have been there through the illness, hospital stays and through the loss of our beloved husband, father and father-

-in-law. Words cannot express the gratitude for all the prayers, mass

) offerings, food, flowers and support of so many caring people, f Special thanks to Father Joe for making the last two weeks

k of Raymond's life peaceful and serene and for the beautiful | sermon at his funeral. Thanks to the nurses at Gulf Coast Medical Center for their tender loving care. Thanks

kalso to Triska Funeral Home for the caring support shown J to us during this trying time. Thanks also to the Catholic Daughters for your help, and

i to Samantha Labay for the beautiful singing at > Raymond's funeral mass.

And finally, thank you, all the pallbearers and honorary k pallbearers for paying such a beautiful final i respect to your friend and fellow hunter.

,Ruby Hoffmann . Rachael and Daryl Pieprzyca

Survivors include his wife, Helen Dluhos Dornak of El Campo; daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Janice M. and Milton Riedel of Houston and Mary Kay and Robby Cook of Eagle Lake; sons and daughters in-law, Preston Thomas and Mary Jane Dornak, Bruce E. and Norma Dornak, Philip J. and Brenda Dornak and Joe Ray and Dawn Dornak, all of El Campo; sis- ters, Mary Bercak of El Campo and Pauline Zboril of New Taiton; broth- ers, Bill Domak and Louis Dornak of El Campo; 10 grandchildren, Curtis, Jordan and Scott Domak, Stacie Wil- liamson, Mandy Daniels and Kandi Alcalais of El Campo, Cody and Courtney Riedel of Houston, and Jen- na and Taylor Cook of Eagle Lake; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler Williamson and Kasey Alcalais of El Campo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, from St. Philip's Catholic Church in El Campo with Rev. Michael Petering officiat- ing.

Burial with military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post No. 251 followed at St. John's Ceme- tery in New Taiton.

Pallbearers were Cody Riedel, Curtis Domak, Darell Hoffer, Butch Medford, Butch Dluhos and Randy Mitchell.

Honorary pallbearers were grand- children, Lera Henneke, Francis Cha- ka and Lupe Arrambide.

The family requests memorials be made to Hospice Support Inc. or St. Philip's Catholic Church Building Fund.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

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Pablo Gonzales Sr., 89, of Eagle Lake, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Tues- day, July 4,2000 at Memorial South- west Hospital in Houston.

He was born June 23, 1911, in Ecleto, Kames County, Texas, to Fil- omeno and Cruz Perez Gonzales.

A resident of this area for most of his life, Pablo worked on rice farms and in the sand and gravel quarries. He was also a member of Roman Catholic Parish of the Nativity of Eagle Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Fernandez Gonzales in 1985; son, Julian "Pepe" Gonzales Sr. and six brothers.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Paul Martinez of Wallis, Rosa and Manuel Ramirez of Houston, Elizabeth and Joe Fernandez of Wallis and Mary

Helen and Gregorio Vasquez Sr. of Eagle Lake; sons and daughters-in- law, Paul and Lillie Gonzales Jr. of Deer Park, Johnny and Debbie Gonzales of Eagle Lake, Roman Gonzales and George Ramirez of Houston; sisters, Martina Garcia, Teofila Sanchez, Lala Mungia and Leonires Gonzales; a host of grand and great grandchildren, nieces, neph- ews , other relatives and loved ones.

A vigil service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home, Eagle Lake, presided by Rev. Eddie Winkler. Cynthia Sunderman served as cantor.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 7., from the Roman Catholic Parish of the Nativity's Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary, Eagle Lake, with Rev. Winkler officiating. Other ministers included Lector, Joan

. June 23,1911 - July 4,2000

Dornak; Cantor, Maria de la Paz Nunez; and Altar Server, Robert Sali- nas.

Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake.

Dulany Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Jason and Greg Vasquez Jr., Charlie Aguilar, Marcus Fernandez, Gary Muniz, George Ramirez Jr., Johnny Gonzales Jr., Paul Gonzales III, Julian Gonzales Jr. and Ronnie Gonzales.

Honorary pallbearers were Steven Aguilar; Joe Angel Fernandez; Mar- tin, Ray Jr. and Daniel Muniz; Jesse and Michael Ramirez; Robert Ro- driguez; Adrian, Pedro, Gilbert, Angelo and Michel Gonzales; Dennis Stanley; and Rudy Rodriguez Jr.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

Andrew Jose Mendoza Andrew Jose Mendoza, 47, of

Eagle Lake, passed away Monday, July 3,2000 at his residence.

He was born November 19,1952, in Eagle Lake, to Alfonso Davila and Rachel Contreras Mendoza.

A lifetime resident of Eagle Lake, he was a graduate of Rice High School with the class of 1973, a member of the the Roman Catholic Parish of the Nativity of Eagle Lake and employed by Rice Industries Dryer in Eagle Lake.

He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Edward and Gilbert Mendoza Sr.

Survivors include his mother, Rachel of Eagle Lake; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elida Torres, Eliza- beth and John Rodriguez, and Rachel and Michael Lujan of Eagle Lake;

brothers, Eugene and Ronnie Men- doza of Eagle Lake; nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.

November 19,1952 - July 3,2000

The family assembled Wednes- day, July 5, at the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home for a vigil service pre- sided by Rev. Eddie Winkler. Carmen Nunez served as cantor.

Following cremation, funeral ser- vices were held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, from the Roman Catholic Parish of the Nativity's Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary, Eagle Lake with Rev. Winkler officiating.

Other ministers included Joan Domak, Lector; Cynthia Sunderman, Cantor; Giftbearers and Special Min- isters of Holy Communion, Maria de la Paz Nunez and Joan Dornak; and James Salinas, Altar Server.

Interment followed in the Lake- side Latin Cemetery, Eagle Lake.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

Emelie Heine Popp Emelie Heine Popp, 95, of Nada,

passed away Sunday, July 9, 2000. She was born August 22,1904, in

Nada, to Paul and Mary Wanga Heine. Emelie married John Popp and

was a housewife, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband (Feb. 7, 1974); son, Alfred John Popp (April 19, 2000); rjrothers,-Leo and Adolph Heine; sis- ters, Mary Leopold and Annie Popp; grandson, Robert Crenek; and great-

granddaughter, Lauren Crenek. Survivors include her daughters,

Gertrude Bernice Crenek of Pearland, and Bridget Marie Popp and Madeline Marie Popp of Nada; grandchildren, Judy Brandt, Gary Crenek and Mary Anna Hagler; step-grandchildren, Raymond Denes and Donald Crenek; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Emily and Natalie Brandt, Brock, Brook, Beau, Lindsay and Ashlyn Crenek and Daniel Hagler; and great-great grand- children, Emily and Joshua Crenek.

A Parish Rosary was held at 7 p.m.

August 22,1904 - July 9,2000

Tuesday, July 11, at S L Mary's Catho- lic Church in Nada.

A Christian Mother's Rosary was recited at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Funeral mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, with Rev. Joseph Koebel officiating.

Burial was to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Triska Funeral Home in El Campo.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

Charles Banning Skeeters October 12,1920 - juiy 3,2000 Charles Banning Skeeters, 79, of

Houston, was welcomed home by his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 3, 2000 following a lengthy illness.

He was born October 12,1920, in Eagle Lake.

The year 1938 marked his gradu- ation from Eagle Lake High School and the life-changing event of his sal- vation through Jesus Christ.

His marriage to Lottie Rae Caffey of Rockdale took place on July 26, 1941.

After 37 years of working for Ex- xon Oil Refinery, he retired in 1978 in order to devote his time to his family, friends and church.

Recreation Acres Full Gospel Church enjoyed his faithful atten- dance for more than 50 years where he served in various positions including song leader, Sunday School teacher,

Sunday School Superintendent, Board member for 50 years and Chair- man of the Board for 27 years. He was a special friend and help to many missionaries as well.

He faithfully served God in his roles as husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as a friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Marianne Skeeters; parents, Bryant and Eva Skeeters; and one great grandson, Adam Fleener.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lottie; son, Charles Skeeters, and daughter-in-law, Peggy Skeeters, of Houston; granddaughter, Sonya Fleener and husband, Kirk, and great-grandson, Travis Fleener, of Spring; granddaughter, Kari Miller and husband, Jeff, of Honolulu, Ha- waii; one sister, Kathryn Eiland and husband, Curtis, of Belton; and a host

Mike J. Waligura Mike J. Waligura, 78, a native of

Garwood, passed away Friday, July 7, 2000 at a Houston hospital.

Born March 22, 1922, in Gar- wood, he was the son of Joseph J. and Vera Perdoch Waligura.

A farmer and rancher, he married

Juanita Scholz and was a Navy vet- eran of World War II; member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada, Knights of Columbus and KJT Soci- ety; Nocturnal Adoration Society and the Perpetual Adoration Society.

He was preceded in death by his

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Attend the Church of Your Choice... GREATER RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH: 580 Old Allair Road, Eagle

Lake; Rev. Truman Scott Sr., Pastor; 979-234-2423 or 979-758-3745. GREATER UNION BAPTIST CHURCH: Matthews Community; Co. Rd. 141;

409-234-2581; Rev. Lawrence C. Robertson, Pastor. MT. CARMEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy. 90-A (Pecan

Valley), Eagle Lake; Rev. PL Barrow Sr.; 234-5813. LIVING HOPE CHURCH: Revs. Joe and Mercy Fling; 234-5536. TEMPLE BEREA: 621 Maple Street, Eagle Lake. Rev. Manuel Matamoros. ROCK ISLAND FULL GOSPEL: P.O. Box 232, Rock Island; 234-5840, Nick

Williams, Pastor. LATIN-AMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Bethlehem of Judea Church):

1000 East E, Eagle Lake; Ruth Olvera, Pastor SEALY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 1140 Meyer, Sealy; Warren Richardson, Pastor. THE DAY OF PENTECOST APOSTOLIC REVIVAL: FM 102 S, Matthews, 4

p.m. (at Mt. Zion). Rev. R.L Carter. GREATER NEW FAITH CHURCH: 6406 Guyler, Wallis; Rev. Clay Spears.

979478-2169. EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST: Rev. Clifford Roser. FIRST BAPTIST: N. Lake at E. Prairie, Eagle Lake. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST : 405 S. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Perry Riley, Pastor,

234-5795. IGLESIA BAUTISTA GETSEMANI: 901 B Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Mario

Vasquez. GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. R. Kiser, Pastor. 705 Lake, Eagle Lake,

234-3545. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST: 1207 Seaholm, Eagle Lake. Rev. Coby Shorter; 234-

3735. CHRIST EPISCOPAL: 306 E. Stockbridge. ROCK ISLAND BAPTIST: Bob Allison, Pastor. SHERIDAN FIRST BAPTIST

WHITE CLOUD BAPTIST CHURCH: 202 Old Altair Rd., Eagle Lake; Rev. Obie Rhodes; 234-3800.

CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sheridan, Texas. NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP: Hwy. 90A, Sheridan; Del Sanford, Pastor, 234-3276. CHRIST OUR REDEEMER - Charismatic: 478-7534,478-6512, Jerry C.

McKinney, Pastor. HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH: East Bernard. CATHOLIC PARISH OF THE NATIVITY: Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Sanctuary: 308 N. Stevenson St., Eagle Lake; 7 a.m. (Espaiiol), 9 a.m., 11 a.m., Rev. Eddie Winkler, P.O. Box 307; 979-234-2842.

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada, 758-3218. Rev. Joseph Koebel, Pastor.

GOSPEL MISSION CHURCH: Pastors Erik & Crystal Cameron; 510 E. Prairie, Eagle Lake, 979-234-3225 or 234-2824.

GRACE LUTHERAN: 408 N. Stevenson, 234-3381; Services begin at 10 a.m.; Rev. Clements Richards.

LEHRER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST: Garwood; 9 a.m. Worship. Rev, Paul A. Lvnn, Pastor.

LISSIE UNITED METHODIST: Bill Ramsey, Pastor; 234-2112; Lissie, Tx. ROCK ISLAND METHODIST: Ken Sellers Jr., Lay-Pastor. UNITED METHODIST: Paul A. Lynn, Pastor. 200 W. Prairie; Sunday School

9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 106 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; 234-3368 VINE OF THE LORD: Rev. Paul Aguilar, 1300 E. State, Eagle Lake; 234-7543 FRIENDSHIP A:G: 501 Wallace, East Bernard. Fred Chambers, Pastor.

■' S CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 600 West St., branch Pres.

■CHURCH ( 815 Milam, Columbus. Lynn Wilson, Minister. THE SHEPHERD'S WAY: Non-denominational Christian Fellowship; 217 Main,

Sealy. Frank Lucas, Pastor. 885-7873.

of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 7, at American Heritage Funeral Home in Houston with Rev. Douglas Springer officiat- ing.

Eulogies were given by Rev. George Bollinger, Rev. Earl Pruitt and Pastor Fred Edmiston.

Songs were presented by grand- daughter, Sonya Fleener; music by sister-in-law, Barbara Springer; and his obituary was read by granddaugh- ter, Kari Miller.

Interment followed at Earthman's Resthaven Cemetery in Houston.

Serving as pallbearers were Kirk Fleener, Jeff Miller, Robert Springer, Jeff Springer, Wesley Eiland and Rusty Burress.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

March 22,1922 - July 7,2000

parents; twin daughters, Peggy Ann and Patricia Ann Waligura; sister, Josephine Warren; and brothers, Frank, Ralph and Charlie Waligura.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Scholz Waligura of Garwood; daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Anthony Drymalla of College Station, Ann Waligura of Garwood, and Janice and Buck Buchanan of Bryan; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael A. Waligura of Garwood and Richard J. and Carol Waligura of New Ulm; sis- ter, Mary Terrell of Columbus; bro- ther, Joe H. Waligura of Columbus; and four grandchildren, Valerie and Anthony Drymalla III and Kimberly and Michael Waligura Jr.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, from St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Koebel officiating.

Interment followed in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the Am- erican Legion Post 251 of El Campo.

Arrangements were under the di- rection of Triska Funeral Home in El Campo.

Pallbearers were Randy Waligura, Rudy Drlik, Louis Cranek, Bill Hef- ner, N.J. Schneider and Paul VasuL

The family requests memorials be made to SL Mary's Catholic Church in Nada.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.