Dienne Zelie Landry Sumbera, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was born in Columbia, Louisiana on Dec. 16, 1938 to Luchion and Zelie Thiebaud Landry.

She married Ronald George Sumbera on Oct. 28, 1972 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cuero.

Survivors include husband of 43 years, Ronald Sumbera; son, George B. Sumbera; daughter, Marie (Brandon) Immenhauser; sister, Jan Thiebaud; brother, L.B. Landry; three grandchildren, Willie, Alec and Hannah Immenhauser; numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Luchion and Zelie Thiebaud Landry.

A visitation will be held at Rosewood Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, July 26, from 6-7 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m.

A funeral mass will be held St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 27, at 10 a.m.

Burial will be a private family service at a later date.

Pallbearers are Lucian B. Landry, Clinton Franz, Clayton Franz, Brandon Immenhauser, Willie Immenhauser and Alec Immenhauer.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Ella V. Mitchell, 79, of Cuero passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was born March 23, 1937 in Edna Hill to the late Walton and Minnie Neal Locke. Ella retired from Ameripol Synpol after many years of service.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen Robinson of Apache, Oklahoma, Glenda Johnson of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Paula Scott of Cuero; sons, Don Wesley Roberts of San Antonio and Bobby Cox of Cuero; brother, Arvil D. Locke of Odessa; and 14 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Omar Mitchell; parents, Walton and Minnie Locke; nine sisters; and four brothers.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m., at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Grady Arnold officiating.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

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Corine Faye Haun Froehlich, met her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2016, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. We rejoice in the blessing of her 92 years. Corine was born in Meyersville on Aug. 12, 1923 to the late Adolph Haun and Bertha Ideus Haun.  She married Marvin Albert Froehlich on Jan. 20, 1946.

Corine loved serving her Lord, the Bammel Forest Garden Club, and playing bridge with her friends in Meyersville. She attended Grace Lutheran Church in Victoria and participated in the Lutheran Women’s Mission League. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Houston, the LWML Dorcas Circle, the Sewing Circle and her Traveling Group.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ellis, Johnny and Norvan Haun, her husband, Marvin Froehlich, her son Rodney Froehlich, her daughter Donna Froehlich Randle, and her step-son Albert “Buddy” Froehlich. 

She is survived by her son, Randy Froehlich and wife Kim, daughter-in-law Doris Fay Froehlich, son-in-law Richard Randle and step-son Herman Charles Froehlich and wife Martha; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. 

A celebration of her life will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Houston on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m.

Internment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery on I-45. The visitation will be held on  Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Heights Funeral Home, Houston. A memorial service will also be held at Grace Lutheran Church on Friday,  Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Victoria. 

Brad Thomas Haun, 50, of Meyersville passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016. He was born June 5, 1966 in Cuero to Clifford and Bette Jo Haun. Brad was self employed and was a member of the Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department and St. John’s Lutheran Church.

He is survived by parents Clifford and Bettie Jo Haun of Meyersville; daughters, Christine Denise Haun and Lauren Elizabeth Haun of Cuero; sister, Lesley Bruns (David) of Goliad; brother Clay Haun (Michelle) of Meyersville; and nieces.

He is preceded in death by sister, Julie Helen Arndt; and nephew Quinton Wade Haun.

Visitation and services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4 at noon at Freund Funeral Home with services to begin at 1 p.m., with Pastor John Boor officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

Pallbearers will be Elwood Rangnow, Scott Pokluda, Kyle Rohan, Kenny Ray Tamm, Kevin Fagg, Vance Egg, Jason “Hubby” Wendel, Finley Blackwell, Jennings Steen and David Bruns.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

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Bobby Jeff McMahan, 82, passed away Aug. 2, 2016 at his home after a brave, hard fought battle with cancer. Bobby was born Jan. 5, 1934 to Charlie and Alice McMahan in the small community of Chicolete in DeWitt County.

For those of you reading this that never had the fortune of meeting this wonderful man, we will try to sum up a man who lived his life to the fullest in these few small paragraphs.

A lifelong resident of Cuero, Bobby spent his life serving others. He began by serving his country in the U.S. army during the Korean Conflict. He then served the residents of Dewitt County as Sheriff for 16 years, thus making him the longest serving Sheriff in the history of DeWitt County.

As many of you can attest Bobby was a true Texas lawman and believed in “equal justice for all.” He treated everyone with the same respect regardless of race or socioeconomic status. There have been countless people come forward in the last few months telling how Bobby helped them out in one way or another during his time as Sheriff. We have truly come to realize that he was a blessing not only to his family but to everyone he met.

An avid reader, Bobby loved a good western. He also enjoyed vacationing in Durango and Silverton with his wife Donna. His other hobbies included fishing and hunting. He cherished the time he spent fishing on the river with his daughter Linda and his hunting trips with his son Jeff. Fortunate for us he was generous with his stories so his life experiences will live with us forever.

Bobby was a member of the Masonic lodge and recently received his 50 year pin. He was also a member of the American Legion for over 40 years.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter Linda (Ray) Peterek; son Jeff (Denise) McMahan; stepsons Richard (Carrie) Startz and Charles (Sheila) Startz; grandchildren, Nicole (Jason) Anderson; Miranda (Will) Adams; Mikayla McMahan; Darren, Blake, Brett and Kelly Startz; great grandsons, Jackson Anderson and Brantley Adams; brother Jimmy McMahan.

Bobby was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia McMahan; his parents, and his brothers Kenneth, Wayne and Charlie McMahan.

Bobby will lie in state at Freund Funeral Home on Friday, Aug. 5  from 11 a.m.  to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Presbyterian Church in Cuero at 10 a.m. with Reverend Bill Cotman, Father David Berger and Deacon Leo Sharon officiating. Burial with Military and Law Enforcement Honors will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the Presbyterian Church fellowship hall immediately following the burial.

Pallbearers are Jason Anderson, Will Adams, Barry McMahan, Gary McMahan, Keith McMahan, and Sam McMahan. Honorary pallbearers are: Dale Murray, Gene Gray, Leslie Koenig, Bill Estes, Gerald Hammon, David Jalufka and Curtis Trammel.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas, the Masonic Lodge in Cuero, Texas or donor’s choice.

Special thanks to Hospice of South Texas, Reverend Bill Cotman, Deacon Leo Sharon, Cuero Nursing Center, his caregivers: Patricia Grant, Melanie Jacob, Kimberly Berger and Oralia Maldonado and his neighbors Gene Gray and Leslie Koenig.

Evangelina “Blanche” Perez, 76, of Houston, passed away August 2, 2016. She was born September 1, 1939, in Yorktown, to the late Alfred January and Josephine DeLeon Perez. Blanche is survived by her children, Ursula Perez, Michael Perez, Cherie Perez Gutierrez (Richard); grandchildren, Edward, Amaris and Alyssa; siblings, Vera Botello, Alfredo Perez Jr, Alcario Perez Sr, Connie Gallarza, Susan Redmon, Carmen Perez, John Perez, Helen Troyer and Terry Perez; aunt, Rafaela DeLeon; uncle, John DeLeon; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be 5-8 pm with a Rosary at 6:30 pm, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at Finch Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Roger Hawes officiating. Interment will follow at Yorktown Community Cemetery. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.finchfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to Finch Funeral Chapel – Yorktown, 361-564- 2277.

Carlos Rodriguez, age 73, of Yorktown, Texas passed away Friday Aug. 5, 2016 in Floresville, Texas. He was born May 13, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas and raised in Karnes City, Texas to Lupe P. Rodriguez and Isidora Rodriguez. Carlos served his country as a SGT(T) in the US Army during Vietnam, earning numerous medals including Bronze Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and a Purple Heart. He is survived by his sister Clara Ramirez; half-sisters Irene Hernandez, Linda Diaz, Mary Ann Zamora, Connie Moses, Norma Goodhue, Lora Zimmermann, and Nora Leal; half-brothers Lupe Rodriguez Jr., Moses Rodriguez, Mike Rodriguez, Mike Ramirez, Mario Ramirez, and Jerry Ramirez; nephew and niece David and Marla Morales; longtime partner Pauline De Los Santos and their beloved dog G. Carlos is preceded in death by his parents; sister Belen Rodriguez and brothers Joe Abel and Oscar Rodriguez. Visitation began at 9 a.m., Monday, Aug. 8 at Rhodes Funeral Home in Karnes City followed by a rosary at 7 p.m.; the graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the Karnes City Latin Cemetery.

Julia Coronado Washington, 39, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. She was born Sept. 14, 1976 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Martin and Felisidad Coronado. 

She is survived by her husband, Shawn Washington; daughter, Madylenn Beltran; son, Julian Washington all of Cuero; sisters, Sanda DeLeon Davis of Arnudville, Louisiana, and Ruth Carmona of Cuero; brothers, Martin DeLeon of Markham, David DeLeon, Ysidro Coronado and Martin Coronado, Jr. all of Cuero.

She is preceded in death by her parents Martin Ortiz Coronado Sr. and Felisidad DeLeon Coronado.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Aug. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home, with a Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Services will be held Monday, Aug. 15 at 10 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father David Berger officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Colby Coronado, Keyshawn Green, Jeremy DeLeon, Ysidro Coronado, Jr., William J. Wesley and Jax Coronado. Honorary Pallbearers are Maggie Hopkins, Diamond Nava, Michelle Washington, Eunice Ruiz, Kay Washington, Valerie Villarreal and her nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Freund Funeral Home for Julia’s children, Madylenn and Julian.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

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Wilber John Smith was born in Camby, Missouri on July 30, 1939. He passed away on Aug. 10, 2016.

He is survived by his children David (Iris) Smith, Debra (Dennis) Grahmann and Davitt (Amy) Smith; grandchildren Markus Pick, Rebecca (James) Merideth, Amanda Pick, Brittany Funderbuck, Kyna (Jeffery) Engle, Keith Smith and Karley Smith; great-grandchildren James Smith, Tori Funderbuck, Daniel Funderbuck, Zoei Teague, Kathleen Merideth, Baylee Merideth, Kaylee Kendrick, Jameson Kendrick and Nathan Smith; living sister Rocky Taggart; living brother George Smith and nephew, Jack (Roxy) Ward and extended family.

Smith was known as a hard-working man but also knew how to have a good time and relax. He had a good reputation through his septic business. Till this day many ask about him. He was also known for his sense of humore and kind heart.

Wilber also knew many Bible truths and many times expressed them to those whom he would meet.

His favorite song was “Big City” by Merle Haggard.

Wilber is loved by many and will be missed.

Frederick Warren Stoldt, 92, of Cuero passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. He was born Sept. 15, 1923 in Yale, Kansas to the late Frederick and Mary Stoldt. He married the love of his life, Virginia Ruth Hartman on Nov. 8, 1952 in Victoria. Frederick served in the United States Army Air Corp. and worked for Dow Chemical in Lake Jackson as Plant Foreman for 32 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia; daughters, Gina Zavesky (Jode) of Cuero, Karen Stoldt Cupples  of Round Rock; sons, Michael Stoldt (Kay ) of Angleton, Richard Stoldt (Deb ) of Mishawaka, IN; sister, Elizabeth Stoldt Smith of Paola, KS; grandsons,  James W. Cupples of San Antonio, Travis A. Zavesky of Cuero, Joseph Stoldt of Mishawaka, IN; step-grandson, Robert Zavesky of Goliad; step-granddaughters, Kari Zavesky Goehring  (Ben) of Victoria, and Erin Laboy (Wilhem) of Woodbury MN; great-grandchildren, Connor, Andre, Elena, Ethan and Lucas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, William Thomas Stoldt; and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Marie Stoldt.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Sharon Wiggins officiating. Interment to follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Arneckeville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

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Remilda Schultz, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. She was born in DeWitt County on Jan. 5, 1924 to the late Henry and Amanda Kruger Bade. Remilda married Eldred Schultz on Feb. 18, 1944 in San Diego, California. Remilda was a wonderful homemaker and cook, and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She was a member of the Cuero Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for many years and very active with the Women of St. Marks Lutheran Church.

She is survived by a son, Glynn Robert and wife, Kathy, and daughter, Yvonne Thamm and husband, David; three grandchildren, Toya Wagner, Shannon Rios, and Lance Thamm; and eight  great-grandchildren, Jade Hayes, Anthony Rios, Kaitlyn Wagner, Cannon Wagner, Abigail Rios, Seth Bradley, Amberly Rios, and Amanda Rios.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eldred; daughter, Patricia Ann; her parents; two brothers, Heinie and Berner Bade; and great-granddaughter, Isabella Marie.

Visitation will be at Freund Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be held at St. Marks Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Sharon Wiggins officiating.  Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cuero.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

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Ida Varela passed into eternal rest on Aug. 17, 2016 at the age of 49. She was born on Sept. 7, 1966 in Yorktown to the late Pete V. Rodriguez and Pauline Ruiz Rodriguez.

Ida leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 31 years Ismal Varela; her mother, Pauline Ruiz Rodriguez; her only son, Michael “Chito” and Angela Varela; grandsons, Isaac and Makai Varela; brothers, Pete and Yolanda Rodriguez, Michael and Stephanie Rodriguez, Jesse and Delilah Rodriguez, and brother in law Henry Varela.

Ida is preceded in death by her father Pete V. Rodriguez.

Pallbearers: Danny Stewart, Jesse Martinez, Bobby Allen Jones, Wayne Mathis, Brandon Mays, James Washington, Isaiah Gamez and Jason Gamez.

Honorary Pallbearers: Isaac and Makai Varela, Michael Rodriguez Jr., Jacob Rodriguez, Aran Rodriguez, Trey Rodriguez, Isaac West, Brayden Rodriguez, Amari Rodriguez, Jessiah Rodriguez, Nehemiah Rodriguez, Azariah Rodriguez, Faith Rodriguez, Cameron Rodriguez, Joseph Varela, Gabriella Cortines, Christopher Zapata, Carmen Deleon, Leijah Sanchez, Hector Gamez and Eugene Gamez, the Graduating Class of 1984, American Regional and the Cuero Dialysis Center.

A visitation was held on Sunday, Aug. 21 from 5:30-7 p.m. with a rosary beginning at 7:00pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cuero. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 22 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero. To leave a comforting message, or to share a fond memory, please visit www.gracefuneralhome.net.

Ella Garcia Ruiz, age 82, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. She was born Oct. 16, 1933 in Midway to Gilbert and Alicia Vera Garcia.

She was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She faithfully volunteered at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at the monthly bingos and the yearly Jamaica at Our Lady of Gradalupe. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and spent time caring for other people in different ways throughout her life.

Survivors include her daughter, Rachel Schmidt (Dennis) of Austin; sons, Roland Ruiz (Janie) of Friendswood, Roy Ruiz (Muriel) of Hitchcock, Raymond Ruiz of Cuero and Randall Ruiz (Amy) of Cuero; grandchildren, Roland Ruiz, Jr., Sarabeth Ruiz, Jonathan Ruiz, Kera Ruiz, Michaela Ruiz, John Thomas Ruiz, and James Colton Ruiz; brother, Edwin Garca (Ninfa) of San Antonio; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The rosary was at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum. Funeral Mass was held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cuero.

Pallbearers included Carlos Vera, George Garcia, Hector Ruiz, Willie Vera, Raymond Garcia and Michael Ruiz.

Memorial contributions may be given to Jamaica at the church or CAMAL House.

The online guestbook may be signed at www.thielecooper.com. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum, 361-293-5656.

Eddie Heldt, 91, of Weesatche passed away Friday Aug. 19, 2016. He was born Apr. 20, 1925 in Nordheim, to the late Robert C. and Alwina Borchers Heldt. He worked in the oilfield for 35 plus years and retired on his ranch in Weesatche. He served in the US Navy during WWII as a gunner on the U.S.S. Monterey.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife and sweetheart of 49 years, Cora Bierstedt Heldt; brothers, Roland, Arno and Bobby Heldt; sisters, Georgie Williams, June Nell Borth, Marilyn Korth, Frances Gates and infant sister, Elvera Heldt.

He is survived by his son, Ronnie (Sandra) Heldt; daughters, Marsha Heldt Arnold and Wanda (Alvin) Kolodziejcyk. He is also survived by five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and sister, Violet Gohlke.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Clayton Heldt, Kevin Kolodziejcyk, Craig Arnold, Alton Johnston, Rocky Myers and nephew, Roy Wilems.

Honorary pallbearers were his nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or donor’s choice.

Visitation was held Monday Aug. 22, 2016 at Massey Funeral Home, 779 N. Riedel Yorktown.  Funeral service was held Tuesday Aug. 23, 2016 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 10960 West Church Rd. Weesatche.  Interment followed at Memory Gardens in Victoria.

You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com.

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, 361-564-2900.

Gary Milton Binz, 61 of Victoria passed away on July 11, 2016. He was born to the late Milton and Margaret Wendel Binz in Cuero on June 18, 1955. He graduated Cuero High School in 1973.  He served in the Airforce from 1973 to 1977. He earned a Bachelor of Science in 1984. He spent his last years self-employed and enjoying life with friends.  

Survived by one son, brother Ronald Binz of Cuero, sisters: Linda Light and husband Ricky, Karen Simmons and husband Louis, Debbie Warzcha.  

He is preceded in death by parents.

He was buried Aug. 10, 2016 at Costal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christ, Texas in a small private graveside service.

Joe Edwin Schwab, Jr., 89, of Victoria, passed away to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016. He was born Feb. 1, 1927 in Yoakum to Joe and Katherine Rush Schwab. Joe is survived by his loving wife, June Nell Schwab; sons, James Schwab and wife, Michaelene, Joe Schwab III and Norma. He also leaves behind grandchildren Michael Schwab and Carmen Schwab and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Karl and Shelton Schwab.

Joe and June Schwab were married on July 27, 1947. They met on the school bus that took them both to Cuero High School. Joe joined the Navy in 1945 and served two years. He then completed a radio course at Port Arthur College in 1947 and worked at KMAC radio station as a radio engineer. He taught radio and TV theory at Texas College of Technology for two years and then owned a TV repair shop in San Antonio for two years. For the next ten years he worked in Civil Service at Ft. Sam Houston Repair Depot. After working for E.I. DuPont Company in Victoria for sixteen years, he retired.

Joe served on the Yorktown School Board for five years and was a church officer for Presbyterian churches in San Antonio and Yorktown for ten years. He retired from the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department after twenty-five years of service. He has been a member of the American Legion for 61 years. Both Joe and June were charter members of the Christian Motorcycle Association. They rode motorcycles from 1968 to 1988 and they both loved to bowl and played in several different leagues. Joe and June enjoyed having a retirement home at Circle W Ranch.  Joe helped on many projects there and enjoyed his time visiting and meeting people.

Visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Andrew Lemlyn officiating. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Yorktown Presbyterian Church, 234 N. Street, Yorktown, Texas 78164 for donor’s choice.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

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Nellie Barfield Scott, 100, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. She was born June 16, 1916 in Nursery to the late Archie and Jessie Myers Barfield. Nellie married, Elmo L. Scott, Sr. on June 1, 1940 in Cuero. She was a great baker whose love for cooking brought joy to many friends, family and church members.

She is survived by godson, Rev. W. Jeffrey Campbell of Houston; grandchildren, Andrea M. Scott of Cuero and Erica Glover of Victoria.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmo L. Scott, Sr.; son Elmo Scott, Jr.; sisters, Janie Fisher, Jessie Lee Barfield, Willie Mae Knox and Birdie Livingston; and brother, John Barfield.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery with the Rev. W. Jeffrey Campbell as Officiant and Rev. Samuel Jenkins as Eulogist.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

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Consuelo ‘Connie’ Villarreal, age 95, was born on April 23, 1921 to Justo Esquibel and Felipa Segura Esquibel in Dodge City, Kansas. She was called home on Sept. 7, 2016. She met her husband, Ramon S. Villarreal Jr., while he was stationed in Dodge City, Kansas during WWII. They were married in Del Rio, Texas in July 1944. They lived in Del Rio and Dodge City, then retired to Cuero.

Everyone knew her as ‘Grandma Connie.’ No one came to her house and left hungry. She was known for her laughter, her loving terms of endearment and her cooking. She welcomed everyone; she was a nurturer. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was dearly loved by them. 

She is survived by her daughter Carol Kline (Bob) of Dodge City, KS; daughter-in-law, Sharon Villarreal of Cuero; granddaughters, Donna Sanchez of Wichita, Kansas; Shay Arriaga (Matthew) of Cuero, Bryn Villarreal of College Station; grandsons Robert Sanchez of Wichita, Kansas, Beau Villarreal of Victoria, Cade Villarreal of Austin; great grandchildren Trey Sanchez of Wichita, Kansas, Mason Sanchez of Wichita, Kansas, MaElena Sanchez of Dodge City, Kansas, Jewelee Arriaga of Cuero and Greenleigh Sanchez of College Station.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son Ray Villarreal III; seven brothers and four sisters.

Pallbearers are Beau Villarreal, Cade Villarreal, Matthew Arriaga, Michael Peters, Dustin Metting and Aaron Ford. Honorary Pallbearers are Roy Peters, Robert Sanchez and her great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Cuero, on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m., rosary at 9:30 a.m. followed by mass at 10:00 a.m. with Father David Berger officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic School.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

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Scott Benfield of San Marcos passed away on September 8, 2016 at the age of 50. He was born on December 11, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas to Fred and Kathleen (Nagel) Benfield.
Scott was a fun loving person who loved to be with his family and friends. He loved to golf, hunt, bowl and bar-b-que. He was a devoted and faithful man of the Hays Praise Emmaus group. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Edwin and Edna Nagel; and his aunt, Sandra Machen.
Scott is survived by his sister, Melissa Benfield of Dallas; his beloved Aunt Jean and Uncle Charles; his cousins, Jeff Nagel and Katy and family, Greg Nagel and Eric Barton, Ann and Jim Pratt and Sam, David Machen and family, Denise Laffey and family, Dan Machen and family, Doug Machen and family, and numerous cousins. He is also survived by numerous golf buddies, hunting buddies, bowling friends, high school “Rebel True” friends and many more friends in addition to his Emmaus family.
Family and friends will gather at Cypress Creek Church, 211 Stillwater in Wimberley for a visitation starting at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, September 12, 2016, with a Funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cuero, Texas. Interment Services were held at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 North Comanche Street, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512-353-4311. Obituary and guestbook online at www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

The Reverend Mary Carolyn Self-Sager, passed away Sept. 9, 2016. She was born April 12, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Theodore Farley Self and Katie Belle Brown Self.

She graduated in 1960 from Ft. Smith Senior High School and attended Austin College in Sherman for two years prior to her marriage to Ronald Stevenson in 1962. She attended the University of Texas at Austin for one year and graduated from St. Edward’s University in Austin with a B.L.S. in Adult Education and a minor in Criminal Justice.

Rev. Self- Sager also graduated from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest with an M.Div. in 1987. She was ordained as a Lutheran Minister in 1990 and served in Richey and Lambert, Montana, Point Comfort and Tivoli. She was placed on disability in 1995 with multiple sclerosis.

She served in the law enforcement profession for seven and a half years. She was the first woman commissioned as a peace officer in the State of Arkansas. She also served at the University of Texas at Austin as a peace officer and sergeant.

Rev. Self-Sager served as Parish Administrator at St. Austin’s Roman Catholic Church for three and a half years. She also served as a substitute teacher later at St. Austin’s School in Austin. She also served on St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Council for three years.

She married Albert H. Sager on Feb. 14, 1999 at Zion Lutheran Church in Arneckeville. 

She is survived by her son, John Christopher Stevenson and wife, Kelly; step-children, Edward Sager and Barbara Flessner; grandchildren, Lindsey Nicole Kelley Stevenson, Chelsea Ann Stevenson, Charles Michael Stevenson, Melanie Molnoskey (Chris), Rodney Flessner (Stephanie) and Randall Flessner (Melissa); great-grandchildren, Bryce Drake Stevenson, Dax Walker Stevenson, Zoe Lee Stevenson, Aaron Molnoskey, Kelly Molnoskey, Chad, Cody, Gavin and Korbin Flessner, Desirae and Alexis Flessner; great-great grandson, Ayden Flessner; brother, Norman Self (Sharon).

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and granddaughter Debbie Sager.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. with Funeral Services to begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Sharon Wiggins officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Albert Edward Sager, Rodney Flessner, Randall Flessner, Charles Stevenson, Douglas Flessner and Riley Davison.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of South Texas and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.