Obituaries

Juanita G. Cantu

Date of Birth: December 7, 1951  |   Date of Death: January 25, 2012   |   Service Date: 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 27, 2012, at Santa Maria De Ida 

Juanita G. Cantu

Juanita G. Cantu of Lockhart, TX, passed away on January 25, 2012, at the age of 60. She was born on December 7, 1951, in Rio Hondo, TX, to Lazaro and San Juana (Leos) Gutierrez. She is survived by her husband, Ramon Cantu; son, Ramon Cantu Jr. and daughter, Blanca Verastegui. Family will receive friends at McCurdy Funeral Home, at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 27, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 27, 2012, at Santa Maria De Ida Cemetery in Maxwell. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 East Pecan Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Ralph Michael Casteel

Date of Birth: December 31, 1961  |   Date of Death: January 17, 2012   |   Service Date: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 21, 2012 

Ralph Michael Casteel

Ralph Michael Casteel went to be with his Lord in Heaven on January 17, 2012. He was born December 31, 1961, at San Pablo AFB in Seville, Spain to Major Wm. R. Casteel and Dorothy Wittenburg Casteel. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Frances Salas Casteel of Benavides, TX; two daughters, Kara Nicole Casteel of Austin, and Alissa Blake Casteel of Seguin; three brothers Wm. M. Casteel and wife, Anna of Wimberley, Wayne Casteel and wife, Leslie of Lockhart, and David Casteel and wife, Kathy of Houston; four sisters, Priscilla Hellums and husband, Terry of Austin, Dixie Grant of McNeil, Jo Ellen Young and husband, Jerry of Baytown, and Carol Martin and husband, Stanley of Lockhart; one brother-in-law Cleo Salas and wife, Molly of Lockhart; two sister-in-laws, Gloria Witt of Round Rock and Angie Pena and husband, Arnold of Benavides; also many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Ralph graduated from Lockhart High School in 1980. He and Frances married in Lockhart in 1982. Most of his career was spent as journeyman electrician. He and Frances recently moved to Benavides where Ralph ...

Nathaniel Jesus Bocanegra

Date of Birth: January 13, 2012  |   Date of Death: January 13, 2012   |   Service Date: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery 

Nathaniel Jesus Bocanegra

Nathaniel Jesus Bocanegra, infant son of Monica Mendoza and Jesus Bocanegra, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012, in Austin, TX. Baby Nathaniel is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Celedonio and wife, Juanita Mendoza of Kyle, TX and Jesus and wife, Maria Bocanegra of Del Valle, TX. Baby Nathaniel was also blessed with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Grave side services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, in Lockhart, with Deacon Guadalupe Aguilar officiating. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 East Pecan Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Sylvia Jewel Fowler

Date of Birth: August 16, 1913  |   Date of Death: January 10, 2012   |   Service Date: Thursday, 2:00 P.M., January 12, 2012 

Sylvia Jewel Fowler

Sylvia Jewel Fowler died in her home in Lockhart, Texas on January 10, 2012. She was born August 16, 1913, in Dale, Texas to Waymon Dunlap Moore and Nettie Jane Thieler. Sylvia married Roy B. “Buddy” Fowler on September 14, 1932, and they were married for 67 years until his death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Betty Schroeder, her brothers James L. Moore and W.D. Moore, Jr., and her grandson Hal Segler.  She is survived by one daughter Barbara Wilson of Lockhart. Above all Sylvia dedicated her life to loving and caring for her family. Known as “Mamaw” by her grandchildren, she treasured every moment with them. They include: Winn Schroeder and wife Susan of Lockhart, Christy Braun and husband Dane of Dripping Springs, Kimberly Schroeder of Fort Worth and Nancy Grabarkewitz and husband David of Lockhart. Nancy and her grandmother had a very special relationship and she helped care for Mamaw in her later years. Sylvia is also survived by four great-grandchildren Lindsey Schroeder of Austin, Cassie Schroeder of Lockhart and Blake and Cole Braun of Dripping Springs. “Mamaw, we were all lucky to have had you in our lives. You will always ...

Aston Maurice Reed

Date of Birth: December 4, 1920  |   Date of Death: January 6, 2012   |   Service Date: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 11, 2012 

Aston Maurice Reed

Aston Maurice Reed of Dale, TX, passed away on January 6, 2012, at the age of 92. He was born on December 4, 1920, in McMahan, TX, to William Lafayette and Rossie B. (McGee) Reed. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy Marie Louviere Reed; and his son, Gregory Dean Reed. He is survived by his four sons, Steve Reed, Lee Landry, Max Landry, and wife, Sondra, and Gary Landry, and wife, Patty; two nephews, Harlon and David Reed; and four grandchildren, Kourtne, Jesse, Travis Landry, and Chase Morton. Family will receive friends at McCurdy Funeral Home, at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at McCurdy Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Jeffrey Cemetery in McMahan, TX. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 East Pecan Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Brittany SueAnn Morales

Date of Birth: October 25, 1986  |   Date of Death: December 31, 2011   |   Service Date: 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 6, 2011, at St. Mary's Catholic Church 

Brittany SueAnn Morales

Brittany SueAnn Morales of Lockhart, TX, passed unexpectedly on December 31, 2011, at the age of 25.  She was born on October 25, 1986, in Austin, TX, to Louie S. Bruno and Sabrina Shuler. Brittany loved life, but most of all she loved her precious children and being their mother.  Being the mother to Daniel, Cam’ron, and Victoria gave her much joy.  They were the reason she woke up everyday, so she could love and care for them.   Brittany was not only a loving mother; she was a loving wife, daughter, sister and friend.  She always had fun in life; she loved the color pink, glitter and lots of bling.  She was unique and her own person, one of her favorite quotes is “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”  Brittany will be missed dearly by all. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Frank Lange and Stepfather, David L. Shuler.  She is survived by her husband, Rufus Morales; three children, Daniel, Cam’ron and Victoria Morales; her grandparents, John and Ann Payne and Peggy Sue Morgan; brothers and sisters; Van Bruno, Karma Delgado, Dominic Bruno and Melissa Shuler; Uncle ...

Mildred Frick Goodman

Date of Birth: August 19, 1923  |   Date of Death: December 25, 2011   |   Service Date: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 29, 2011 

Mildred Frick Goodman

Mildred Frick Goodman of Lockhart, TX, passed away on December 25, 2011, at the age of 88.  She was born on August 19, 1923, to James Cleveland and Zula Mae (Starr) Taylor. Her parents; grandson, Marcus Buckner; two sisters, Gladys Wofford and Loma Roberts; one brother, Charles Eugene Taylor preceded her in death.  She is survived by her husband Rev. George Goodman of Lockhart, TX; one son, Don and wife, Connie of Round Rock, TX; two step sons, Terry Goodman and wife, Zona, and David Goodman and wife, Toni; two daughters, Penni Moore and husband, Eddie of Silver, TX; and Judy Carmona of Round Rock, TX; one step daughter, Linda Ramsey and husband, Sonny; two brothers, Roy A. Taylor and wife, Bonnie, and J.C. Taylor Jr. and wife, Norma; one sister, Genevieve Ormand and husband, Bob; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at McCurdy Funeral Home, at 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 29, 2011, at McCurdy Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Larry Hargraves officiating. Interment to follow at Lockhart City Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 East Pecan Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. ...

Agnes Tradler

Date of Birth: May 12, 1913  |   Date of Death: Monday, December 19, 2011   |   Service Date: No services 

Agnes Tradler

Agnes Tradler of Dale, TX, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011, at the age of 98. She was born on May 12, 1913, in Sheboygan, WI, to Frank and Elizabeth (Brunner) Tradler. No services for Ms. Tradler. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 East Pecan Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Blanche Maurine Carter

Date of Birth: November 16, 1920  |   Date of Death: Sunday, December 18, 2011   |   Service Date: Friday, December 23, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. 

Blanche Maurine Carter

Blanche Maurine Carter of San Antonio, TX passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011, at the age of 91. She was born on November 16, 1920, in Lytton Springs, TX, to Horace Brinkley and Jewel Edith (Hogan) Carter. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 23, 2011, at Bunton Cemetery in Dale, with the Rev. Gary Rodgers officiating. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 East Pecan Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Nancy Ann Sims

Date of Birth: October 1, 1959  |   Date of Death: December 10, 2011   |   Service Date: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Gourd Creek Cemetery in New Waverly, TX 

Nancy Ann Sims

Nancy Ann Sims, 52, of Dale, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Services 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Gourd Creek Cemetery, New Waverly, TX. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 East Pecan Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Mary Lee Tiller

Date of Birth: June 30, 1929  |   Date of Death: Thursday, December 8, 2011   |   Service Date: 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 12, 2011, at 1st Baptist Church in Luling 

Mary Lee Tiller

Mary Lee Tiller of Luling, TX, passed away on December 8, 2011, at the age of 82. She was born on June 30, 1929, to John and Mary (Burton) Steele. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by nephews and a niece; Henry C. Daniels, John Madison Steele Jr., Kennety Wayne Steele, Karen Jane Doyle, Virgil Hendershot Jr., John Charles Hendershot, John Charles Byers, Cindy Guillop and Leo Tiller. Family received friends at 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 12, 2011, at 1st Baptist Church in Luling. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Interment was held at Luling City Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 East Pecan Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Jimmy Clyde Wallace

Date of Birth: April 12, 1934  |   Date of Death: Thursday, December 8, 2011   |   Service Date: 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 10, 2011, at McCurdy Memorial Chapel 

Jimmy Clyde Wallace

Jimmy Clyde Wallace, 77, of Red Rock, TX, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Visitation 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 10, 2011, at McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Services 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 10, 2011, at McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at the Thompsonville Cemetery, Waelder. Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home, Lockhart, TX, 512-398-4791. www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Lorene Graef

Date of Birth: September 3, 1920  |   Date of Death: Thursday, December 8, 2011   |   Service Date: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 11, 2011, at McCurdy Memorial Chapel 

Lorene Graef

Lorene Graef, 91, of Lockhart, TX, passed away in San Marcos, TX on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Visitation 4:00 P.M., Saturday, December 10, 2011, at McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Services 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 11, 2011, at McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at the Lockhart City Cemetery, Lockhart. Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home, Lockhart, TX, 512-398-4791. www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Luther Wallace Rains

Date of Birth: July 7, 1937  |   Date of Death: Monday, December 5, 2011   |   Service Date: 1:00 P.M.,Wednesday, December 7, 2011 

Luther Wallace Rains

Luther Rains, 74, of Dale, TX, passed away in San Marcos, TX on Monday, December 5, 2011. Visitation 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at McCurdy Memorial Chapel. Services 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at 1st United Methodist of Luling. Interment Jeffery Cemetery, McMahan. Arrangements by McCurdy Funeral Home, Lockhart, TX, 512-398-4791. www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com

Geraldine Augusta Jacobs

Date of Birth: September 22, 1933  |   Date of Death: Thursday, December 1, 2011   |   Service Date: Monday, December 5, 2011, 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. 

Geraldine Augusta Jacobs

Geraldine Augusta Jacobs of Lockhart, TX, passed away on December 1, 2011, at the age of 78. She was born on September 22, 1933, in San Antonio, TX, to Adolph and Ella Minnie (Tefka) Kotulan. Family will receive friends at McCurdy Funeral Home, at 12:00 P.M., Monday, December 5, 2011. Interment will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 East Pecan Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644, 512-398-4791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com