All Obituaries

William Frank Peters "Bill" AKA Billy, AKA Pete, was born on Thursday, November 16, 1944.  Bill was called home by the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the age of 78. Bill grew up moving around quite a bit between Texas and Louisiana due to his dad working in the oilfield.  Sometimes he moved as much as three times during a school year. He graduated from Ganado High School in 1963.  After High School he went to Wharton Junior College before enlisting in the Texas...

Emilia Dominguez Sanchez, 82 years old, earned her Heavenly Wings on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Emilia was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on Tuesday, March 11, 1941 to Rosendo Dominguez and Juanita Dominguez.  Emilia was a devoted homemaker and a beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother, also a grandmother and great-grandmother.  She will be dearly missed by her friends and family who knew her and loved her.  She is survived by her children; daughter, Zelda Schaffer and her...

In Loving Memory of Sandra Joy Meador Sandra Joy Love Meador (better known as Sandy), a remarkable woman whose infectious smile and warm heart touched the lives of many, passed away on May 19, 2023 at the age of 68.  Born  on April 1, 1955, Sandy was a beloved wife, devoted mother, adored sister/sister-in-law, cherished grandmother, respectfully called "Aunt Sandy" by many (both relative and non relative), and dear friend to all had the privilege of knowing her. Sandy...

Sherrie Sue Tomas Mattingly, 60, of Ganado, formerly of Blessing, Texas earned her heavenly wings on Friday, May 19, 2023. Service details are pending with Ganado Funeral Home, service details will be announced at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish with Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St., Ganado, Texas 77962, 361-771-2120.

Stephen "Steve" Jerome Labay, Jr. 87 of Ganado earned his heavenly wings on Monday May 15, 2023. Steve was born on Monday, September 23, 1935 in Nada, Colorado County, Texas to Stephen Jerome "Jerry" Labay, Sr. and Ludmilla Labay.  Steve has been survived by his loving family; his wife of almost 65 years, Jeanette Labay, his children; Michele Bures and her husband Joey of Ganado, Mike Labay and his wife Kathy of Ganado, and Pat Labay of El Campo. his beloved...

Thomas Jerome Browning of Edna, Texas known by most as Jerry, some by his CB Handle of Sodbuster, passed away on April 30th, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Browning and Juanita Koop Browning, his first wife Lajuana, and his second wife, Linda.  Jerry is survived by his brother, Pat Browning, his sisters, Susan Young and Betty Lynch, his son Tommy, daughter-in-law, Laure, his daughter Stacy, son-in-law,  Mark Powell, his grandchildren, Matthew, Morgan,...

Laverne Dickey Glover went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  She was born on September 26, 1938 in Houston, Harris County, Texas to H. Branch and Ozell Wright Dickey.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was married to the late Cody M. Glover and had two children, four grandchildren and  six great grandchildren.  She is survived by her two children, Cheryl Ray and husband Terry of Mauriceville, Texas and Cody...

Terry Russell Jaap, 70, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.  Terry was born in Ganado, Texas on March 24, 1953 to the late William Tom and Velma Spillars Jaap.  Terry was a loving son, brother and friend to many and was well known to the Ganado Community.  Terry enjoyed history, watching his soap operas and socializing with acquaintances.  He was very thoughtful and always remembered to send cards out to relatives on their special occasions. Terry is survived by his...

Kenneth Johnnie Sternadel, age 76, earned his wings on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  Kenneth was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1946 to Albert Sternadel and Emma Sternadel in Ganado, Jackson County, Texas. Kenneth was a very proud Marine who served his country as a helicopter mechanic and gunner during the Vietnam War.  After returning home from the Marines, he worked in the oilfield until he retired.  Kenneth loved his family more than anything.  He never met a stranger, and he...

Stephen Francis Warner, 67, of Vanderbilt, Texas passed away on April 24, 2023.  Stephen was born on June 25, 1955  in Louisville, Kentucky to Nathanie and Juanita Warner. Stephen is survived by his wife, Sharon Baker Warner, step children and step-grandchildren. Services are pending with Slavik Funeral Home, 361-782-2152.