VICTORIA - Janice M. Armstrong, 69, of Victoria, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at her residence. She was born on July 25, 1939, in Weber Falls, Okla., to the late Goble and Marie Smith Haney. Janice was the secretary-treasurer of the family owned business, Gulf Coast Casing. She is survived by her husband, Jess Armstrong; son, Jessie E. Armstrong III of Victoria; grandchildren, Dylan, Evan, Hayden and Brook DeDear, as well as Jessie Armstrong IV, John, Seth and Kathlyan Armstrong. Janice is also survived by a brother-in-law, John Armstrong, whom she considered her son. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Armstrong was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Jo DeDear, and a brother, Olen Haney. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2009 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the King Cemetery near Gonzales. Pallbearers: Dylan DeDear, Evan DeDear, Hayden DeDear, Jessie Armstrong IV, John Ryan Armstrong, and Seth Armstrong. Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Hospital. Rosewood Funeral Chapels in charge of arrangements, 361-573-4546.
PORT LAVACA - Janie Caldera, 50, of Port Lavaca, passed away July 9, 2009. She was born Feb. 7, 1959 in Port Lavaca to the late Manuel and Octavia Morales Caldera. A memorial service for Janie will be held at a later date. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 361-552-2988.
VICTORIA - Pearl Marie Fischer, a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, was born on Aug. 1, 1920 and passed away on July 10, 2009. She was the last child born to Frederick Wilhelm and Meta Kuehl Fischer. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, William, Karl, Alex, Walter and Otto; three sisters, Selma Waida, Anna Timme, and Edna Johnson. She is survived by her sister, Frances Irene Katzfey of San Antonio, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a cosmetologist since the age of 19 and owner of Fischer's University of Beauty Culture in Corpus Christi. After her move to Victoria, she was the owner of Pearl's Beauty Shop. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and taught Sunday School for many years. Funeral services will be held on 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2009 at Rosewood Funeral Chapel with Miss Fischer's great-nephew, with the Rev. Michael C. Mumme of Faith United Church in Woodsboro officiating. Interment will follow in Wood-Hi Cemetery. Rosewood Funeral Chapels in charge of arrangements, 361-573-4546.
MOULTON - Mr. Claude E. Jalufka, age 81, of Moulton, passed away July 10, 2009 in Moulton. Visitation will start at 7:30 a.m. today, July 12, 2009 at the Smith Funeral Home in Moulton. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, July 12, 2009 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2009 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating. Burial will follow in the Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, 404 West Bobkat Drive, Moulton, Texas 77975; Phone: 361-596-4631.
OLIVIA - Dorothy Orlena Stuart Moses, 93, of Olivia, passed away 10 July 2009. She was born 1 July 1916 in Tulseta to the late John Stuart and Hattie Day Stuart. She married Richard Alton Moses on the 16th of September 1932 in Eastland. She is survived by her children, Fred Moses and wife Nelva of Baytown, James Moses and wife Francis of Port Lavaca, Janell Miller of Port Lavaca, Sue DeBord and husband Donald of Olivia, Loretta Grumbles and husband Lonnie of Bay City, Earlene Knight and husband Mike of Sun City, Willie Moses and wife Shirley of Yoakum; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard Alton Moses; son, Richard Alton Moses Jr.; son, Glen Dale Moses; and grandson, Wayne Wilkinson. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday 12 July 2009 at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday 13 July 2009 at the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy by the Kenedy Church of Christ with minister-evangelist, Russell Briley. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Lonnie Moses, Chad Grumbles, Randy Wilkinson, Don DeBord, Mikey Knight, Mike Cooksley, and James Musser. Special thanks to caregiver, Michelle Brothers, and Hospice of South Texas nurses, Cindy Myers, Terri Galvan, and Elisha Kappelman. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of South Texas at 605 E. Locust, Victoria, Texas 77901. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 361-552-2988.
Published in the Victoria Advocate from 7/11/2009 - 7/12/2009
VICTORIA - Surrounded by her loving family, Ruby K. Strickland crossed the River Jordan and joined her husband and son and a host of many others before her to begin her long awaited eternal life with Jesus. Ruby enjoyed life and everyone in it. She clearly loved her church. She will be greatly missed by her children, David Strickland, Marjorie Phillips and Margaret Rader and her husband, Larry, all of Victoria; a brother, Marvin L. Kerr of Carney, Okla.; and a sister, Norma Jean Magouirk of San Benito. She was proud of her grandchildren, James "Jimmy" Davis, David Davis and his wife, Brandy; four great-grandchildren, Ariel, Danielle, Lesley and Kennedy; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Flora Kerr; husband, O.A. "Bud" Strickland; son, Richard; and sisters, Opal Peroni, Ethel McGhee, Ella Maston, and Dorothy Gray. Special honoraries are the staff of Hospice of South Texas, for all their loving care and words of kindness. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today, July 12, 2009 at Grace Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Victoria with the Rev. James Shamburger officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Texas or to First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund. Grace Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-573-4341, in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Victoria Advocate from 7/11/2009 - 7/12/2009
