Obituaries
John William Brinkman
Mar 2, 2024
John William Brinkman, a beloved member of the Caldwell community in Texas, passed away on March 2, 2024. He was known for his passion for collecting knives and his vibrant personality that touched the lives of many.Born on December 13, 1938, in Birch, Texas, John had a deep love for the outdoors. He spent his days fishing, gardening, hunting, attending...
Raymond "Ray" Curtis Kozack
Feb 25, 2024
Raymond “Ray” Kozack, passed away on February 25, 2024 at his Caldwell residence. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 11:00 AM at Cyndi’s Hawg Hang Out, 9940 State Highway 21 W, Caldwell, TX.
Ray was born on September 19, 1982 in Edmonton, Alberta, to parents Andrea and Woody. After the family relocated to the Houston area,...
Kenneth Newton Belote
Feb 25, 2024
Kenneth Newton Belote, age 88, of Caldwell, passed away on February 25, 2024. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, February 28, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on February 29, at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Prairie Dale Cemetery in Caldwell, TX.
Kenneth was...
Larry Cullen Landrum
Feb 11, 2024
Larry Cullen Landrum passed away on February 11, 2024. A visitation will be held from 9am-11am, Saturday February 17th at First Baptist Church in Somerville. The funeral service will follow at 11am with brother Corby Brizendine officiating. Honors will be provided by the VFW Post# 4458.
Larry was born on October 26, 1941, to John and Hazel Landrum in Houston, Texas....
Dallia Mae Junek
Feb 9, 2024
Dallia Mae Paschall Junek, of Snook, was greeted by her Savior on Friday, February 9, 2024. Her faithfulness to her God and Savior was an example to all who knew her. She was loved by many for her infectious laugh, humor, and sweetness. She will be greatly missed. A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 5-7...
Robbie Elizabeth Rackley Finley
Feb 6, 2024
Robbie Elizabeth Knox Rackley Finley, born September 8, 1929, to Iburn and Ivon Knox in Trinidad, Colorado. Jesus called her home on February 6, 2024.
She married William Rackley, Sr. on August 14, 1948, and had three children with him. After his death in 1992 she married Robert Finley on January 26, 1997, and gained a stepdaughter.
She was a Senior Tax...
Francisco Vittonel
Feb 5, 2024
Francisco Vittonel, 70, of Somerville passed away on February 5, 2024. The visitation is Friday, February 9th, from 10am–8pm with rosary to be recited at 7pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Somerville on Saturday, February 10th at 10am with Father Thaddeus Tabak officiating. Burial will...
Bonnie Faye Rathjen Campise
Feb 1, 2024
Bonnie Faye Rathjen Campise. 80 of Lyons, TX., passed peacefully with her family by her side at her residence in Snook. A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Somerville, with Pastor Joel Lamb officiating. The burial will follow in Schoppe Cemetery in Lyons, TX., The family will receive guests...
Edwin John Trnka
Jan 30, 2024
Edwin John Trnka, 92, of Caldwell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell, Texas with Matt Maestas, Youth Pastor from Caldwell First Assembly, officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, February 5, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, also...
Oscar Junior Boismier
Jan 24, 2024
Oscar Junior Boismier was born on July 18, 1923, in Flint, Michigan. He was the youngest of 5 children born to Oscar Boismier and Julia May Sheldon. As a child he had many adventures with his siblings, in particular, his brother LaVerne. He had hilarious stories of the dangerous high jinks they got into while they were supposed to be...
Minnie Lavelle Gasper
Jan 1, 2024
Lavelle Watson Gasper was born March 21, 1925, to Tola Earl Watson and Virlena Mae (Clepper) Watson in the Brazos bottom of Burleson County, Texas. She attended several Burleson County schools while the family farmed in different parts of the county. In 1939 the family moved to her grandfather Pascal Watson’s farm in the Midway community where county roads...
Willie Faye Junek
Dec 31, 2023
Willie Jones Junek, 92, of Deer Park, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1931.
Willie is survived by her children: Fred Henry Junek, Mary Elizabeth Junek, Gilbert Timothy Junek and wife Jill Harding Junek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Junek, and their daughter Nancy Faye Junek .
She was...
Antonio Negrete Sr.
Dec 20, 2023
Antonio Negrete, Sr., 86, of Somerville passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, December 20 th 2023. A celebration of life will be held Friday, December 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville with Deacon John Pelletier officiating.
Antonio was born at the homestead in Somerville to parents Anastacio Negrete and Solidad (Armenta) Negrete.
Antonio enjoyed...
Godfrey Thomas Orbeck
Dec 19, 2023
Godfrey Thomas Orbeck, known as “Tom,” passed away on December 19, 2023, in Seguin, Texas. A graveside service will be held to honor Tom's life on Friday, December 22, 2023, at New Tabor Cemetery in Caldwell, Texas. The service will commence at 2:00 PM, with friends and family gathering to pay their final respects.
Tom was born on...
Agnes LaNell Pardee
Dec 17, 2023
Agnes LaNell “Jackie” Pardee passed away on December 17, 2023, at the age of 89 in Kerens, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery Pavilion in Somerville, Texas. Viewing will be from Noon to 1:00p.m. at the Cemetery.
LaNell was a native Texan, born in Algerita, Texas to Floyd...
James Ray Kazmir
Dec 9, 2023
James Ray Kazmir, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, in Caldwell, Texas. In the wake of James's passing, friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the viewing at Strickland Funeral Home located at 530 TX-36 in Caldwell, Texas. The viewing will take place on Friday, December 15, 2023,...
Robert "Bobby" Villarreal
Dec 8, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Villarreal, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2023, in Somerville, TX. He was born on January 18, 1971, in Brenham, Texas.Bobby's life will be celebrated through two memorial events. The first event is a Visitation on December 11, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and the Holy Rosary recited at 7:00...
Linda Lanell Urbanovsky
Nov 28, 2023
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. “Galatians 5:22-23
Above all else, Linda Urbanovsky was a child of God created in His image, loved by Him, and redeemed by the saving blood of Jesus Christ. She loved the Lord with all her heart and walked in His ways...
Kelley LeBlanc Crow
Nov 27, 2023
Kelley LeBlanc Crow, affectionately known as Gee’Ma, passed away on November 27, 2023, at the age of 61 in Somerville, Texas. She was born the 3rd child to Terry LeBlanc and Marcia Rausch on November 1, 1962, in Texas City, Texas. Kelley was a beloved Mama, Gee’Ma, and an extraordinary individual, known for her loving nature and pure soul.
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Allen Louis Poehl
Nov 22, 2023
Allen Louis Poehl, age 51, passed away on November 22, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1971, in Houston, Texas. Allen was a loving father, devoted partner, and a cherished son.Allen had a warm and funny personality that captured the hearts of all who knew him. His sense of humor brought joy and laughter to countless gatherings and he...
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