This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Zernicek, McKnight, Orr, Bryan, Dement Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3585 Message Board Post: Martha Lee Zernicek - WADSWORTH [Matagorda County, Texas] WADSWORTH - Martha Lee Zernicek, 61, of Wadsworth, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005. She was born July 29, 1944. Survivors: husband, Michael H. Zernicek; daughters, Stacy Reine McKnight and Rachel Zernicek, both of Bay City; son, Charles Kevin Orr of Lakeview; sisters, Margaret Bryant of Matagorda and Cookie Dement of Bay City; brother Joe Dement of Bay City; and six grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613. The Victoria Advocate Saturday, December 31, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Warn, Troutman, Layton, Pratt, Havel, Distasi Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3584 Message Board Post: Billy Ray Warn Oct. 12, 1951 - Dec. 25, 2005 Billy Ray Warn, 54, of Markham, Texas, died December 25, 2005, at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. He was born October 12, 1951, in Bay City, to Charlie and Dora Troutman Warn. Billy served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 until 1977, and his favorite pastime was fishing and hanging out with his friends. Survivors include: parents, Charlie and Dora Warn of Markham; son, B.J. Warn of New Boston, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and D.L. Layton of Bay City, Helen and Buddy Pratt of Ft. Worth, Texas, Dorothy and Henry Havel of West Columbia, Texas, and Lilly and Tony Distasi of Kennedale, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Linda Warn of Kennedale, Texas; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and special friends, Jean Warn and K.T. Eckerd. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul Goodman officiating. Interment followed at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas. Pallbearers were Lee C. Strelec, Billy Ware, Richard Hendry, James Hanzik, Jessie Satterfield and Larry Cunningham. Honorary pallbearers were Jennifer and Greg Carter, K.T. Eckerd, Audrey Lovett, Larry Ware and Donald Ludwig. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Bay City Tribune December 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keyes, Etter, Kluth, Outlaw, Johnson, Boudoin, Bookout, Griffet, Goode, Preston, Weaver, Young, Short Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3583 Message Board Post: Alvin Keyes July 8, 1925 - Dec. 24, 2005 Alvin C. Keyes, 80, of Bay City, Texas, died December 24, 2005, at Bay Villa Nursing Center in Bay City. He was born July 8, 1925, in Davidson, Oklahoma, to the late Ernest Rayborn and Bessie Elvira Etter Keyes. He was a resident of Bay City since 1973 and a member of the Golden Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Blenda Kay Kluth of Harlingen, and Rowena Nanette and David Outlaw of Boling; sons and daughters-in-law, Lynne Earl and Jenna Johnson of Pearland, Alvin C. and Millance Keyes, Jr. of Anahuac, and David Allen and Nimfa Keyes of McQueeney, Texas; step-sons and daughters-in-law, James Hanzik of Bay City, Ronald and Judy Haznzik of Adkins, South Carolina, Gerald and Pam Hanzik of Richwood, Texas, and Gail T. Hanzik of Wadsworth; sisters, Claudine Boudoin of Magnolia, Alene Bookout of LaPorte, Pat Griffet of Montgomery, and Jackie Goode of Grapevine; brother, Eddie Lynn Keyes of California; 14 grandchildren: Bobby R. Preston, Jr., David Clark Lynn Preston, Michael Wayne Preston, Alvin C. Keyes, III, Melissa Kay Weaver, Justin Cody, Clifton Ray, Savannah Marie, David A. Jr., and Daniel R. Keyes, Nichole A. Young, Dawn, Patience and Christopher Johnson; seven step-grandchildren, Jamie Anderson and husband Link, Wesley Hubbard, Daniel, K! rystal, Keirsten, Angel and Amber Hanzik; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Odessa Keyes; daughter, Stacy Lynn Keyes; sister, Florence Short; brothers, Carl, Robert Earl and Rayford Douglas Keyes; and grandchildren, Shawn Robert Keyes and Christopher Daniel Kluth. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers include David Keyes, Jr., Daniel Keyes, Tommy and Timothy Burleson, and Pedro Hernandez. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Bay City Tribune December 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tobias, Rocha, Martino, Bassett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3582 Message Board Post: Manuel Tobias - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] PALACIOS - Manuel de Jesus Tobias, 75, of Palacios, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005. He was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Olivia, to the late Julio and Maria Rocha Tobias. He was a retired master plumber, a veteran of Korean War, U.S. Army, Private First Class, Corp. of Engineers/COBAT Engineers, former Matagorda County Constable Pct. No. 3, a member of Trailriders Association, American Legion, Fraternity of Eagles, and the American G.I. Forum. Survivors: wife, Rosalie Martino Tobias; daughter, Mary Bassett of Palacios, son, Manuel Thomas Tobias and Julio Martin Tobias, both of Houston; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Friday at Church of God of Prophecy at 510 4th Street in Palacios. A prayers service will follow at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. A second visitation will be after 9 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 202 Main Street in Palacios. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery under the auspices of Veterans of Foreign Wars - Queen Hamlin Post No. 2467. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300. The Victoria Advocate Thursday, December 29, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Loftin, Koss, Sweeten Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3581 Message Board Post: Ruth Loftin - PALACIOS (TRES-PALACIOS COMMUNITY) PALACIOS - Ruth Ann Koss Loftin, 61, of Palacios (Tres-Palacios Community), died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005. She was born Sept. 8, 1944, in Houston, to the late Roland and Jennie Florance Sweeten Koss. Survivors: husband, Roy Loftin; sons, Dennis Wayne Loftin and Timothy Edward Loftin, both of Palacios; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at her residence, 105 Sickle Bill, Tres-Palacios [Matagorda County, Texas]. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613. The Victoria Advocate Wednesday, December 28, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dowell, Adams, Janke, Strong Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3580 Message Board Post: Walter Dowell - PORT LAVACA PORT LAVACA - Walter Dowell, 82, of Port Lavaca, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005. He was born August 8, 1923, in Cut-n-shoot, to the late Miles James and Martha Ellen Adams Dowell. He was Rice Farmer and owned Calhoun County Pest Control Company, was a Deacon at Alamo Heights Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, member of VFW Post 4403, U.S.S. Pennsylvania Survivors Reunion, and honorary life director for Calhoun County Fair. Survivors: wife, Melba Dowell; daughters, Pam Janke of El Campo and Lori Strong of Port Lavaca; sons, Walter V. "Buddy" Dowell, Jr. of Port Lavaca, Chipper Dowell of Port Lavaca and Tommy Dowell of Snook; seventeen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: one sister and six brothers. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Alamo Heights Baptist Church, the Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Palacios Cemetery [Matagorda County, Texas]. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, 361-552-2988. Pallbearers: Chad Dowell, Clint Dowell, Tony Janke, Chip Dowell Jr., Tye Dowell, Mike Kokena, Mike Letsos, Randy Beckmann. Honorary pallbearers: Deacons of Alamo Heights Baptist Church, E.A. Henke, Golfing Buddies of Hatch Bend Country Club, Gerald Lowery and Derrol Lowery. Memorials: Alamo Heights Building Fund. The Victoria Advocate Friday, December 23, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Waddy, Williams, Brown, Easton, Hall Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3579 Message Board Post: Vera M. Waddy - PLEDGER [Matagorda County, Texas] PLEDGER - Vera Mae Waddy, 67, of Pledger, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005. She was born March 28, 1938, in Pledger, to the late Johnson Sr. and Ruby Amboree Williams. Survivors: daughter, Carolyn Waddy of Angleton; sons, Robery Waddy and Dietrich Waddy, both of Pledger, Ronald Waddy of San Antonio, Carlton Waddy and Jerome Waddy, both of Wharton, and Anthony Waddy of Bay City; sisters, Mable Borwn of Pledger, Queen Easton, Frances Hall, and Harriett Williams, all of San Antonio, and Joyce Williams of Houston; brothers, Mark Williams, Johnson Williams Jr., and Roger Williams, all of Pledger; 11 grandchildren; and great-grandchild. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. tonight at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Grove Hill Baptist Church in Pledger, the Rev. Derrick Blount officiating. Burial will be at Grove Hill Cemetery. Duncan-Robert Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. Tne Victoria Advocate Wednesday, December 21, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Landry, Ledet, Nelson, Hargraves Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3578 Message Board Post: Herman J. Landry - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] PALACIOS - Herman Joseph Landry, 84, of Palacios, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005. He was born April 27, 1921, in Abbeville, La., to the late Anitus and Anita Ledet Landry. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church and a veteran of World War II. Survivors: son, Don Landry of Palacios; sisters, Dot Nelson of Brazoria and Joyce Hargraves of Arkansas; brothers, Norman Landry of Freeport and Earl Landry of Jones Creek; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: wife, Halon Landry. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. tonight at Palacios Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing, the Rev. Sam Appiasi officiating. Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, 361-972-2012. Memorials: St. Peter's Catholic Church or the Palacios Health Care Center. Victoria Advocate Tuesday, December 20, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Voelker, Deming, Schlueter, Trofka, Bradley, O’Connell, Bates Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3577 Message Board Post: Helen L. Voelker Sept. 12, 1916 - Dec. 18, 2005 Helen L. Voelker, 89, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, December 18, 2005, in a De Pere, Wisconsin, nursing home. Helen Lucille Deming was born September 12, 1916, in Dubuque, Iowa, and was the daughter of the late Lewis and Margaret (Ryan) Deming. She was a graduate of Visitation Academy and Clarke College. On June 27, 1941, she married Christopher Altman Voelker in their hometown of Dubuque, Iowa. She was preceded in death by Dr. Voelker on March 23, 1978, and by their only child, Christopher Arthur Voelker, on January 17, 1957. Mrs. Voelker was active in the Catholic Daughters of America and the Matagorda (Texas) General Hospital Auxiliary (the Pink Ladies). Survivors include: her niece, Patricia Schlueter (James) and their children, Kathryn Trofka (Jeff), Matthew, Mark (Laurie), Paul (Wendy) Schleuter, Carolyn Bradley (Jeff) and Laura O’Connell (David); nephew, David Deming (April), and their children, Candace Bates (Josh), Anne, Nicole and Carolyn Deming; and nephew Dennis Deming (Sandi), and their son, Janse. Her religion was the most important thing in her life followed closely by her desire for self-sufficiency and independence. The loss of her husband and son and a variety of health problems became opportunities for spiritual growth. She embraced life with a wonderful sense of humor. As a faith-filled Roman Catholic, she was an outstanding role model in everything she said and did. Friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church, Hilltop Drive in Allouez, Wisconsin, from 11 a.m. until noon on Thursday, December 22, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon at the church, with the Bishop Robert Morneau, officiating. Burial will be held on Friday at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Voelker and Deming families. Ryan Funeral Home of De Pere, Wisconsin, is in charge of arrangements. (866) 365-7926. Bay City Tribune December 21, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moseley, Hennebach, Reisor, Glasser, Hackman, McGlothlin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3576 Message Board Post: Ann Moseley Oct. 10, 1924 - Dec. 14, 2005 Ann Moseley, age 81, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005. She graduated from Bay City High School in Bay City, Texas. She married Jack R. Moseley in 1950 and raised six children. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in sociology. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Austin, Texas, Gray Panthers and C.U.R.E., and she was very active in the Democratic Party. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Moseley and daughter, Kristin Davis. Ann is survived by her daughters, Carol Hennebach of Austin, Susan Reisor of Matagorda, Texas, Jane Glasser of Portland, Oregon, and Kay Hackmann of Austin; son, Scott Moseley of San Antonio; sister, Sidney Hawes McGlothlin of Sunrise Beach, Texas; and 12 grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Ann Moseley to Meals on Wheels, 3227 E. 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78702. Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78752, (512)454-5611. Bay City Tribune December 21, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas

Carol, So sorry to learn of your accident. Glad you are better. Take care & the best to you for a speedy & complete recovery. Under the Marriages link, I found where my great uncle's marriage license wasn't picked up. Think I'll write for a copy of it. Thanks for the great information. MERRY CHRISTMAS Gay

Happy Holidays, Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that a few Collegeport and Francitas items have been added to the site. http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmatago/whatsnew.htm I'm sorry these are the first new additions since July, but I fell and broke both arms on July 26th. I am better, but still have a way to go until some nerve damage is completely healed. I have moved the pages to a different computer and would appreciate hearing from you if you see any links, pictures, pages, etc. that are not working since the move. I'm typing with two fingers right now, so let me know about typos as well. If you have any Matagorda County information to add to the site, please let know. Carol Sue Gibbs __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Franklin, Kinard, Blundell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3575 Message Board Post: Shirley K. Franklin - TYLER TYLER - Shirley Kay Franklin, 60, of Tyler, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005. She was born Nov. 3, 1945 in Bay City to the late John and Nola Harris Kinard. She was a clerk for the City of Bay City [Matagorda County, Texas], and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Bay City. Survivors: husband, Richard Blundell of Tyler; son, Jeff Blundell of Anadarko, Okla.; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by: one grandchild. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Pentecostal Church of Bay City, the Rev. Marvin Moore officiating. Tyler Memorial Funeral Home, Tyler, (903) 597-1396. The Victoria Advocate Sunday, December 18, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Romero, Pena, Martinez, Longoria Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3574 Message Board Post: Matilda Romero HOUSTON - Matilda Romero, 81, of Houston, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005. She was born Oct. 10, 1924 in Nordheim to Pedro and Pauline Pena. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Sugar Land and a former member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City. Survivors: daughter, Yolanda Martinez of Sugar Land; sons, Robert Romero of Houston, and Jesse Romero III of Bay City; sister, Magdalena Longoria of Bay City; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Jesus Romero. A rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Sunday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City [Matagorda County, Texas], 979-245-4613. The Victoria Advocate Saturday, December 17, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cantu, Gatica, Chavez, Gillett, Yanes, Lopez, Herrera, Arroyo Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3573 Message Board Post: Virginia G. Cantu - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] Friday, December 16, 2005 PALACIOS - Virginia Gatica Cantu, 48, of Palacios, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005. She was born July 30, 1957, in Palacios, to the late Monico and Carmen Chavez Gatica. She was a registered nurse at Matagorda General Hospital. Survivors: husband, Juan Martin Cantu; daughters, Christina Cantu and Katherine Cantu, both of Palacios; sons, Juan Martin Cantu Jr., Jack Lee Gillett Jr. and James Barbour Gillett, all of Palacios; sisters, Mary Yanes of Rockdale, Aurora Lopez of Baytown, and Rosie Herrera and Janie Arroyo, both of Palacios; and brothers, Bobby Gatica of League City, Tony Gatica of Pasadena, and Mike Gatica and Marcus Gatica, both of Palacios. Preceded in death by: sister, Paulene Gatica; and brother, Gabriel Gatica. A prayer services will be 7:30 p.m. tonight at Palacios Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Tony Flores officiating. Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, 361-972-2012. The Victoria Advocate Friday, December 16, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wiggins, Stewart, Moore Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3572 Message Board Post: Debra D. Wiggins BAY CITY - Debra Denise Wiggins, 47, formerly of Bay City died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005. She was born Aug. 12, 1958 to Ora Jean Stewart of Houston. Survivors: stepfather, Nolan Stewart; sons, Victor Moore of Killeen and Sedrick Wiggins of Freeport; two sisters; four brothers, and one grandchild. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Mother Zion Baptist Church, the Rev. Maceo Smedley officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City [Matagorda County, Texas], 979-245-5197. The Victoria Advocate Friday, December 16, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Allen, Brown, Woods Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3571 Message Board Post: Eddie Allen - BAY CITY BAY CITY - Eddie "Ed Mo" Allen, 88, of Bay City, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005. He was born Sept. 29, 1917, in Liveoak Community, to the late William Allen and Annie Bell Brown. Preceded in death by: wife, Jessie Lee Woods. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. today at Green's Mortuary and noon until 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church in Bay City. Family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. L.C. Cunningham Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Eastview Cemetery. Green's Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489. The Victoria Advocate Friday, December 16, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown, Times Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3570 Message Board Post: Alberta I. Brown - BAY CITY BAY CITY - Alberta Irene Brown, 80, of Bay City, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. She was born Dec. 20, 1924, in Bay City, to the late Hamp Sr. and Irene Times Brown. Survivors: son, Ronald Brown of Bay City; sister, Eula Brown of Bay City; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Sacred Memorial Christian Church, the Rev. Terrell Aldridge officiating. Burial will be at Live Oak Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. The Victoria Advocate Friday, December 16, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Acosta, Gomez, Mireles, Cervantes, Villarreal, Short Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3569 Message Board Post: Abel Gomez Acosta - VICTORIA Abel Gomez Acosta, 79, of Victoria died December 12, 2005 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1926 in Bay City to Baldemero and Estella Gomez Acosta. He was a member of the American Legion, GI Forum, and was a talented self-taught musician who once appeared on Austin City Limits. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Amelia Acosta and a daughter, Linda Acosta. Survivors include two daughters & a son-in-law; Amelia Acosta of Houston and Gayle & Joe Mireles of Port Lavaca, by three sisters; Esther Acosta & Mary Ann Cervantes both of Bay City and Alice Villarreal of Corpus Christi; three brothers, Gilbert Acosta and Anthony Acosta both of Bay City and Albert Acosta of Houston; five grandchildren, Joe Albert Mireles, Gayle Linda Mireles, & Abel Pedro Mireles all of Port Lavaca, Samantha Short of West Virginia and Mirissa Short of West Columbia; and his devoted companion, Martha Ogle of Victoria. Rosary will be 7:30 PM Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Mass 10:00 am Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City [Matagorda County, Texas]. 979-245-4613. The Victoria Advocate Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swinky, Esterak, Sims, Murray, Clardy, Libby, Vavra, Dusek, Johs, Strelec, Fehmel, Scott, Martinez, Hurta, Herring, Bohing Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3568 Message Board Post: Edward Emil Swinky Dec. 11, 1925 - Dec. 15, 2005 Edward Emil Swinky, Sr., 80, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005, in Pasadena, Texas. He was born December 11, 1925, in Sealy, Texas, to John Swinky and Emily Esterak Swinky. He was a resident of Bay City for 54 years and worked for Rugeley Motor Company for 20 years. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a charter member of the American Legion in Blessing, and a Life Member of the Philip H. Parker VFW Post No. 2438 of Bay City. He is survived by: his wife, Helen Margaret Sims Swinky of Bay City; daughters, Marilyn Murray and husband Robert of Dickinson, and Donna Clardy of Bay City; sons, Edward “Eddie” Swinky, Jr. and wife Mary of Mathis, and Darryl Swinky of Bacliff; son-in-law, Eric Libby of Texas City; sisters, Wilma Vavra of El Maton, Frances Dusek of East Bernard, Doris Johs of Blessing, Geraldine Strelec of Edna, Margaret Fehmel of Bay City, and Patsy Scott of Seabrook; brother, Johnny Swinky of Florida; four grandchildren, Robin Martinez, Wendy Murray, Joe Clardy and Kelly Clardy; and by two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his parents, John J. and Emily Swinky; daughter, Darlene Frances Libby; three sisters, Annie Mae Hurta, Emily Herring and Louise Bohing; and granddaughter, Tammy Murray. The rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2005, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2005, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas, with military honors. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune December 18, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas