Obituaries
Annie Marie Rinehart
On May 21, 2013, Annie Rinehart succumbed to her 15-year battle for life. As was her nature, she fought with courage and determination and faith in the Lord. She was 68. Annie is survived by her loving and dedicated husband, Terry. She is also survived by four sisters and two brothers, Gracie Harmon of Smithville; Harold Galipp of Giddings; Carolyn Wier of Abilene; Frank Galipp (Linda) of Lockhart; Jenny Escalante of Austin and Nancy Metzler (Larry) of Lockhart; sister in law, Roma Parsons (Johnny) of Pasadena. She is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ema Galipp, brother in law, Glen Harmon, Sr., and sister in law, Carolyn Galipp. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. at McCurdy Funeral Home located at 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas. A memorial service celebrating her live will be held at Rosewood Funeral Home at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 located at 3939 Pasadena Blvd., Pasadena, Texas. Arrangements under the care of guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com
Marie Annette “Ann” Metz
Marie Annette “Ann” Metz of Lockhart, Texas passed away on May 8, 2013, at the age of 85. She was born on December 5, 1927 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to William Lee and Mary Christina (Berry) Ellis. She is survived by her three sons, Donald Robert Metz and wife, Kimberley, Ronald Edward Metz and wife, Sandy, and Richard Lee Metz and wife, Rhonda; one daughter, Mary Stella Metz; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at McCurdy Funeral Home, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00P.M, Friday, May 10, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 11, 2013, at McCurdy Funeral Home, with the Father Tom Bruns officiating. Interment to follow at Lockhart City Cemetery in Lockhart. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com
Semion M.”Eladio” Juarez
Semion M. “Eladio” Juarez, age 78, of Lockhart, died April 24, 2013. He was born in Lockhart, Texas on February 18, 1935, the son of the late Emilio Juarez, Sr. and Petra M. Juarez. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a mechanic for 35 years. He joined his wife Louisa Mary Camareno Juarez of 45 years in Heaven. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Tony Juarez and Trinidad Juarez; one sister, Anita Villalobos; and son-in-law Tommy Mireles, Sr. Survivors include sons; Samuel C. Juarez, David Lee Juarez (Fita), and Ernest Juarez (Lydia); daughters, Kathy Maciel (Jesse “Coy”, Sr.), Gloria Perez (Bruno), Rose Marie Munoz (Alfredo, Sr.), and Sandra Mireles (Severo); brothers, Nemesio “Pete” Juarez (Vicky), Pete Juarez (Delphie), Albert Juarez, Alfonso Juarez (Norma), Emilio Juarez, Jr. (Thelme), and Joe Juarez (Paula); sisters, Adela Fernandez (Domingo), Nellie Zuniga (John), and Vicky Perez (Sam); grandchildren, Sammy Jr., Felix, Richard, Jeremy, Alexis, Angela, Larry, Jesse Jr., Liza, Heather, Eric, Melissa, David Jr., Alfredo Jr., Tommy Jr., Veronica, Gabby, John Paul, Bianca and Amanda; 22 Great-Grandchildren; and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Family will receive friends at McCurdy Funeral Home from 4:00 ...
Consuelo Hernandez Recio
Consuelo “Connie” Hernandez Recio, 88 of Lockhart, passed away on April 1, 2013. She was born in Caldwell County on April 12, 1924, to parents Emilio Hernandez and Epigmenia Gamez. Connie is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bonifacio P. Recio; Son, Louis H. Salazar and wife Lynn Salazar, Son, Eugene H. Salazar, Daughter, Audelia Salazar, Son, Ralph Salazar and wife Gloria Salazar, Daughter, Connie Amaya and husband Louis Amaya, Son, Ernest Salazar, Daughter, Janie Wright and husband Michael Wright, Daughter, Becky Lockhart and husband Sam Lockhart, and Son, Tommy Recio. She was preceded in death by: parents, Emilio Hernandez, Sr., Epigmenia Gamez Hernandez, and sister and her brother Emilio Hernandez, Jr, and Ives Perez. Connie was a hardworking woman all her life. An accomplished seamstress and entrepreneur in the mid-1970s and '80s, she worked for Glosserman's Clothing Store in Lockhart before opening Connie’s Alteration Shop on Market Street near the Lockhart courthouse square. Her shop did alterations for Pittman’s Ready to Wear, Rossenwassers and Kaigler’s. When she retired, Connie remained busy and always assisted with taking her grandchildren to school. At home, Connie loved to prepare meals for her family and enjoyed ...
Lawrence Henry “Cotton” Voigt
Lawrence Henry "Cotton" Voigt, 72, passed from this world on March 21, 2013 while on a trail ride in Prescott Arizona. He suffered a heart attack while playing his guitar and sitting around a campfire with friends. He was born to Henry M. and Myrtle Perry Voigt on March 22, 1940 in Lockhart Texas. Cotton grew up in the Luling area and was blessed to be in a wonderful family, whom he loved with all his heart. He graduated from Luling High School in 1958, and then became a member of the National Guard also in Luling. His love for music began at a young age. It was not long before he realized that he was a talented musician. In 1959 at the age of 19, he, along with three of his good friends, began playing their music together and formed "The Moods" which was a popular dance band in south Texas. Cotton was known as the "left-handed" bass player. This love of music helped pay his way for his secondary education where he attended the University of Texas Electronics School. He earned a degree in Electronics as a communications ...
Cherly Ruth Sellers
Cheryl Ruth Sellers passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 with her friends by her side. Cheryl was born September 22, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA. Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother, Gwendolyn Daphine Sellers. She is survived by her father, Edward Anthony Sellers; her sister, Debra Bernard; her nephew, Jamie Bernard and Jamie’s daughter Ta Shara and Adrianna; her nephew, Shaun Bernard and wife, Nicole, and Shaun’s daughter Harley. A celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held in April. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com
Josef Labermeyer
Josef Labermeyer of Lockhart, Texas passed away on March 15, 2013, at the age of 78. He was born on July 21, 1934 in Ottering, Germany to Otto and Centa (Schmidmier) Labermeyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Helga Gahabaka. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Labermeyer; two sons, Josef R. Labermeyer and wife, JoAnn and Paul O. Labermeyer and wife, Erica; one daughter, Lisa S. Labermeyer; two sisters, Annalisa Reiter, and Hilda Mechow; one brother-in-law, Horst Gahabaka; seven grandchildren, Dagan Fitzpatrick, Siara Labermeyer, Terran Labermeyer, Haylee Labermeyer, Josef R. Labermeyer, Rhonda Randell and Brian Tupper; five great-grandchildren, Samantha Randell, Isabella Tupper, Cheyanna Tupper, Cassidy Tupper, and Ashlynn Randall. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Bateman Cemetery in Bateman, with Rev. Gary Rodgers officiating. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com
Merwin Brinsmaid Burr, Sr.
Merwin Brinsmaid Burr, Sr., age 75 of Dale, TX, went home to Heaven on March 10, 2013 after a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on June 29, 1937 in Monroe, Connecticut to Merwin S. and Mabel (Smith) Burr. Known as “Junior” to his older brothers and sisters, Merwin attended Newtown High School until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1955. He was honorably discharged in 1967 as a Staff Sergeant, having earned the Purple Heart during one of his tours in Vietnam. After returning to Connecticut to raise his family, he worked as a prison guard, truck driver, and volunteer fire fighter. Merwin married Gladys on January 15, 1983 and they relocated to Tampa, Florida in 1990, where he kept busy as a car detailer, racecar enthusiast, and security guard. After Gladys passed away in 2004, he retired to Texas and moved in next door to his eldest daughter. He enjoyed bird watching from his kitchen window (he named each of the hummingbirds, cardinals and woodpeckers), baking peanut butter flavored desserts, and socializing with friends from church. Merwin loved watching NASCAR races, bragged about his ...
Santiago Arias
Santiago Arias of San Marcos, Texas passed away on February 23, 2013, at the age of 69. He was born on May 2, 1943 in Lockhart, Texas, to Juan and Santos (Reyna) Arias. Santiago was a caring father, brother, grandfather and uncle; who loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved listening to Spanish music by Augustine Ramirez, he loved to fix and ride his bikes. He had a special companion his dog Boogie. He was preceded in death by her parents, wife, Isabel, his son, Mark Anthony Arias and his sister, Antonia Rueda. He is survived by two sons, Johnny T. Ramirez and Jimmy Joe Arias of San Marcos; one daughter, Brenda Arias of Monterrey, Mexico; two brothers, Nickolas Arias of Lockhart and Marcisso Arias of Lockhart; four sisters, Geisla Mercado of Lockhart, Bertha Perez of Lockhart, Rosa Reyna of Austin, and Nancy Lopez of Lockhart; and four grandchildren. Family will receive friends at McCurdy Funeral Home, from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00P.M, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 P.M., on Monday, March 11, 2013. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, ...
Beverly Borchert Burklund
Beverly Borchert Burklund of Elroy, Texas passed away on March 3, 2013, at the age of 48. She was born on March 17, 1964 in Houston, Texas, to Willie and Audrey (York) Borchert. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Rebecca Borchert Waller. She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene; one son, Austin Borchert Burklund of Elroy; three sisters, Marilyn Kircher and husband, Alfred of Georgetown, Dorothy Tasin and husband, Jim of Georgetown, and Fran Alexander and husband, Robert of Ashville, NC; three brother-in-laws, Robert Waller, Sr., Robby Burklund and wife, Tish, and Donald Burklund and wife, Elsie; and also numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at McCurdy Funeral Home, from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 7, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 8, 2013, at McCurdy Funeral Home in Lockhart. Interment to follow at Lockhart City Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com
Joyce Livengood Bock
Joyce Livengood Bock left the loving arms of her family to be in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 2, 2013. Joyce was a lifelong citizen of Lockhart, Texas, and a descendant of the town’s early settlers. She was one of five daughters born to James E. and Marie Swearingen Livengood. Joyce attended and graduated from Lockhart High School. She worked for a time with the Blanks Grain Company and the City of Lockhart prior to marrying Edgar A. Bock on November 16, 1957. Joyce and Edgar spent forty one years together prior to his death in 1998. Her lives with Edgar, and her memories of being the wife of a cotton farmer, were her treasures. Joyce loved animals and especially loved her cats, many of which were rescues. Even when she didn’t have a kitty of her own, she would make sure and leave cat food on her back porch for any stray that might pass by and need a meal. Joyce’s sense of humor was legend among her family. The highlight of many birthday parties was reading the birthday card she had given. She had ...
Kathryn Thomas Smith McMillen
Kathryn Thomas Smith McMillen died Wednesday, February 20th 2013, in Tampa Florida where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law. She was 81 years old. Born March 2nd, 1931 in Dallas Texas to John Allen Higgins Smith and Margaret Coke Howard, Katy was the youngest of five children. She graduated as Valedictorian of her High School in 1948 and attended the University of Texas on the Plan II program. There she met her husband John Lee McMillen, from Amarillo Texas, and earned a Masters Degree in Texas History. Katy was an active volunteer and leader with the Lockhart Irving Club, the Lockhart Little Theater, the Caldwell County Republican Party, the Texas Republican Party, Daughters of the Nile, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Social Order of the Beauceant and her local church. Katy worked full-time as a teacher for several school districts and was employed at the University of Texas until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Howard Smith and wife, Elena; brother, John (Mac) Allen H. Smith and brother-in-law, Roger Killingsworth. Katy is survived by her children Robert Lee McMillen (Lou Ann) of Plano TX, Kathryn (Alex) Carlene Escalona of Tampa FL and Mary ...
Frances Lynn Jones
Frances Lynn Miles Jones, 57, of Lockhart, Texas, went home to live with God on February 25, 2013, after a 7 year battle with Cancer. Born October 4, 1955 in Round Rock, Texas, She is predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Mary Miles. Frances (also known as “Lynn” by her family) spent 24 years working for the State of Texas, Rail Road Commission, Surface Mining Division, as an Administrative Assistant. She loved spending time with her family and many friends. She greatly enjoyed a game of dominos, playing cards, dancing and generally having a ball with life. She was a very strong person and someone we always knew would be there for us no matter what. She was always quick with a smile, a joke and a contagious laugh that would ease any troubles in a persons life. Survivors include her daughters, Heather M. Jones and Kimberly N. Jones, both of Lockhart, Texas. She had 2 Grandsons, Caleb age 6, Justin age 8, 1 Granddaughter Angelina 4, of Lockhart, Texas. Sister Carol Miles of Round Rock; Brothers Bill Miles of Kyle Tx, Tom Miles of Kansas. She will be remembered as a loving, patient and adoring Mother; the best Sister in the world; ...
Ronald Edward Bessire
Ronald Edward Bessire was born April 9, 1944. He was the son of Milton C. and Aileen Kirpatrick Bessire of Abilene, Texas. Ron passed from this life on February 11, 2013, at Warm Springs Rehab Hospital in Luling. He attained the age of 68 Years. Ron grew up in Abilene and at an early age enjoyed visiting his granddad’s farm outside of town, going hunting and fishing. His family moved to Wisconsin for a period of time and then back to Abilene. Ron moved to the Central Texas area working in various jobs in the oil field, auto sales and parts delivery. He recently retired and enjoyed spending time at the farm in Paige. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Aileen Bessire and sister, Amy Bessire. Ron is survived by his wife, Ora Koehler of Lockhart, Texas; his son, Ron Bessire and wife, Kim and their children, Julianna and Alexander of Pearland, Texas; Step daughter, Michelle Drozd and husband, Leslie and their children, Hailey, Hannah and Haven of Hallettsville, Texas; step son, Michael Koehler and friend, Misty Dyer and her children, Allen and Alexis of Bastrop, Texas; Mother-in-law, Ruby ...
Gladys Ethel Roberts
Gladys E. Roberts of Lockhart, Texas passed away on February 3, 2013 at the age of 97 years. She was born November 29, 1915. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Lockhart. After attending school in Dale, Texas, she married Bob W. Roberts in July of 1932 where they had one son, Bobby Lee. Gladys went to work for Betty Brookes Industry at the age of fifteen where she worked until she retired. She was an avid seamstress, hunter and gardener. She was the oldest of eight children born to John Medley and Della Day. Gladys is survived by one sister, Kathryn Malson of Katy; two grand-children, Bobby Lynn Roberts of San Marcos and Mary Jo Roberts West and husband Billy of Lockhart; five great grand-children; ten great-great grand-children and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 8, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. Bunton Cemetery in Dale, Texas. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com We will miss you Granny.
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