All Obituaries

Daniel Benjamin Stary was born on July 10, 1942 in Shiner, Texas and was reared on the family farm in Pilot Grove.  He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School, Baldwin Business College and Victoria College and attended University Houston-Victoria.  He served in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Sergeant.  His lifelong occupation was an accountant with Garland Sandhop, CPA, Efficiency Air and Heller and Heller, CPA.  He was active in the community early on with the...

Sandra Louise Unger Smiga, of Edna at the age of 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Sandra was born on Thursday, February 14, 1952 in Ganado, Texas to Simon Harrison Unger and Betty Koop Unger. Sandra married the love of her life, Kenneth Smiga on July 24, 1970, and together they raised their three children.  Lance, Jenny and Wendy.  Sandra is survived by her family, Husband Kenneth, daughter, Jenny Smiga and her son, Lance and his wife...

Charles "Ernest" New peacefully passed away with his family by his side at the age of 89 on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.  Ernest was born on Tuesday,, October 18, 1932, in Speaks , Texas, to Oscar "Buck" and Ada Cook New. Ernest graduated from Edna High School, after graduation he served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army from March of 1953 to March of 1955. Ernest married the love of his life, Shirley Yendrey, on June 10, 1961.  He was a rice...

John Douglas Hayman of Edna went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 11th, 2022 at the age of 79.  John was born on Sunday, March 14, 1943 in Houston, Texas to Milam and Sybil Hayman.  He was raised in Goodrich, Texas where he graduated as Salutatorian from Goodrich High School.  There, he was an All-State athlete and earned titles including Mr. GHS, Mr. Personality and many more accolades.  Continuing his education at Sam Houston State...

Edwin "Joe" Maresh passed away from this physical life to eternal life on Sunday, September 11th, 2022, at the age of 75.  Joe was born in El Campo, Texas on Tuesday, February 18th, 1947 to Edwin Maresh and Melva Baker Maresh. He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, James Anthony "Tony" Maresh.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Jo Wilson Maresh and a son Wade Anthony Maresh. He is also survived by two sisters, Brenda Rose and...

Agnes Veronica Kokes Vincik, peacefully passed away with family by her side on September 2, 2022, at the wonderful age of 100. Agnes was born on January 13, 1922, to Joseph and Anna Kokes in Granger, Texas. In 1927, she moved by horse drawn wagon with her family to LaSalle, Texas, where she established her roots. At an early age she learned the importance of working hard through picking cotton and tending the various livestock on the newly acquired land. At age 14, she had her first job...

Keli Marie Braddock, of Austin, at the age of 35, was called Home, by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.  Keli was born on Friday, March 20, 1987 in Houston, Harris County Texas to James and Margot Braddock. Keli is survived by her father; James Braddock, and preceded in death by her mother, Margot Alcala Braddock.  Keli was blessed to have a lot of people in her life that knew her and loved her, she will be dearly missed by all. There will be a visitation on...

Margaret Olivia Gohlke Hunt passed away on August 29, 2022, at the age of 102.  Born on December 15, 1919, in DeWitt County to Calvin and Martha Gohlke, Margaret lived a very busy life.  After graduating from Cuero High School, she went to South Texas Teachers College.  Afterwards she became a school teacher in Red Bluff, where she met and married her true love, Tillman Hunt.  They soon began their family together, adding six beloved children, and Margaret began spending...

Joe Lawrence Girndt, 60 of Ganado went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 29, 2022.  He was born on Monday, February 12, 1962 in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas to Bobby J. Girndt and Virginia Charlene "Char" Girndt. Joe was a farmer in Jackson County in his earlier years with his father in law, Leo and brother in law John.  He was currently a retired corrections officer.  Joe moved to Ganado with his parents when he was 5 years old and has gained many friends...

Audrey Kay Siecko Sprague formerly of Edna, currently of Leander, Texas, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She left this world suddenly and went to be with the Lord on her 67th birthday; Saturday, August 27th 2022 in Leander, Texas, where she lived for the past six years. Audrey was born to the late Halton and Mary Kutchka Siecko on Saturday, August 27, 1955 in Yoakum, Texas.  After graduating from Yoakum High School, Audrey studied nursing and married the love...