Home going Celebration for LaQuita Butler will be Sat. Aug. 3rd noon at New Hope Baptist Church, 704 Ripley St., Ennis, TX. 75119. Viewing will be held Fri. Aug. 2nd from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel, 215 N. Dallas St., Ennis, Tx. 75119. Services under the direction of Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis, 972-875-2393, fax 972-875-8363.
Rachel Moore, age 63 of Ennis, passed away at her residence with her family and loved ones by her side on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Arrangements are pending with Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis.
James E. Wester, 91, passed away in Ennis, Texas early on Friday, August 2, 2013.
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Norma J. Peyton, 85, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com
Funeral services for James E. Wester of Palmer, Texas are scheduled for 10:30 A.M. Tuesday August 6, 2013 at First United Methodist Church of Palmer with Joe Larson and Dr. John Fuller officiating. Visitation will be on Monday August 5, 2013 from 6 to 8 P.M at J. E. Keever Funeral Home in Palmer. James Wester was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on April 10, 1922 to the late Frank and Carrie Wester. He went to be with the Lord on Friday August 2, 2013. James graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and a Masters degree from East Texas State University. James taught Agriculture for 20 years in Palmer and after that was in the Insurance and Real Estate business until he retired. When James moved to Palmer in 1945, he met and married the love of his life Reba Frances Kinsala. Through this marriage of 57 years twin sons were born, Jimmy and Jerry, who were their pride and joy. Both James and Frances were active in the Palmer community and the First United Methodist Church. James was chairman of the church building committee that is still being used today. He was a church leader and led the singing for over 45 years. Also he was very active in the Palmer Lions Club and Masonic Lodge #459 for 50 years. James was the president of the Palmer Cemetery Association, past mayor and served on the city council. James was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Carrie Wester, wife Reba Frances, Brothers Cal & Bostick, and sisters Carolyn and June. Survivors include son Jimmy and wife Sharen, son Jerry and wife JoAnn, Grandson Chad Wester and wife Elizabeth, Grand daughter Lezlee and husband Joel Hernandez, Great Granddaughters Briann Wester, Kaylee Wester, Sophia Hernandez, Morgan Chambless, and Abby Chambless. Pallbearers will be Jay Brim, Charles Brim, Chad Wester, Joel Hernandez, Robert Ragsdale, John Porter, Ellis Porter and Edwin Davis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Schroeder, Grady Billups, Duane Potter, Jack Smith, Mary Nell Glaspy and Harold Adams. Our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the special care and love shown by the staff of Ennis Care Center and Family First Hospice. Memorial may be made to First United Methodist Church of Palmer or to the Palmer Cemetery Association, P O Box 253, Palmer, Texas 75152. www.jekeevermortuary.com
Hugh Rutherford, 81, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Monday, August 5, 2013. He was the second of eight children born to Albert Gerald and Lucille (Cassels) Rutherford. He attended school in Emhouse and Ennis, graduating from Ennis High School in 1949. He worked a short time at Ennis Business Forms before serving in the United States Army in Korea. Upon discharge, he began a career with TXDOT retiring in 1987. Hugh loved “old time” country and bluegrass music and found many hours of pleasure listening to music and playing his guitars. It was especially joyful to have Hugh, his brothers and friends play and sing at family get-togethers. Survivors are his three brothers and three sisters; Bobby and Linda Rutherford of McKinney, Jim and Judie Rutherford of Blue Ridge, Glenn and Susie Rutherford of Sandia Park, NM, Esther Ruth Rogers of Bardwell, Verlon Seaboalt of Mineola, Helen and Lee Roy Vrzalik of Ennis. Also surviving are five nieces and six nephews several great and great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Lenora Wickoff, three brothers-in-law, one niece and one nephew. Services will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Chaplain Jerry Carter of Baylor Hospice Waxahachie officiating. Interment will follow in Grady Cemetery of Byrd-Rankin. Those wishing to make donations in Hugh’s memory may consider donating to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10350 or to the Grady Cemetery Association. www.jekeevermortuary.com
Norma J. Peyton, 85, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Friday, August 2, 2013. Norm was born in Lincoln, Illinois on July 23, 1928 to Oscar C. and Florence (LaPanse) Foote. She grew up in Bloomington, Illinois and graduated from Bloomington School in 1944. She also attended Illinois State University. On December 31, 1945 she married Leroy (Foxy) Peyton and they made their home in Normal, Illinois and moved to Ennis in 1968. She worked as the secretary for Foxy Peyton Insurance Company, for Dr. Gene Behne and the Ennis Hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Ennis, the Ennis Hospital Auxiliary and served as the Santa Mom for fourteen years with Helping Hands. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, fishing and traveling. She is survived by sons: Terry Peyton and wife Sherry of Norman, OK and Thomas Peyton and his wife Gail of Ennis; three daughters: Sharen and her husband, Tommy Prachyl of Ennis, Toni and her husband, Lonnie Grace of Celina, Lisa and her husband, David Lytle of Palmer;ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Foxy Peyton on February 7, 1995, two grandsons, Jeffery and Keenan Prachyl and two brothers, Donald and Bobby Foote. Visitation will be on Monday, August 5, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A Celebration of her life will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Interment will follow in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. The family requests that if you choose to make a donation in Norm’s name that you donate to Helping Hands or the Ennis Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. www.jekeevermortuary.com
Billie Bowles, 84, passed away in Italy, Texas on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Billie was born in Ennis, Texas on March 4, 1929 to W.O. and Nell (Vines) Stults. She grew up in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School in 1947. On July 17, 1954 she married George Bowles and they made their home in Ennis then to Voca in 1985, back to Ennis in 1996 and to Italy in 2011. She loved playing board games, cards, working puzzles and gardening. She is survived by one son, Kevin Bowles of Ferris; one daughter, Carol Horton of Waxahahcie; four grandchildren: Karen Bowles of El Paso, Michael Bowles of Italy, Kristy Bowles of Ennis and Nikki Bowles of Stannett and ten great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Myrtle Cemetery of Ennis with Rev. Johnny Mansell officiating under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com
Rachel Elizabeth Moore, 63, passed away peacefully on July 31st, 2013 at her home in Ennis, TX. She fought a long and difficult battle with cancer and died with courage and grace. Her passing comes far too soon and she will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She was born to the late Dewey Oren Moore and Leslie Goudeau Moore on June 15th, 1950 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She attended college at LSU, earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Fine Arts. She relocated to Maine after falling in love with its natural beauty in 1983. She married the late Frank Menair on picturesque Monhegan Island in the fall of 1985, during an early winter gale. In 1998, she moved to Texas with Frank and their two sons. In 2000, she joined the faculty of Navarro College as an art instructor. She taught art history, photography, painting and drawing and later became the head of the Art Department. Rachel was a talented and multifaceted artist who pursued her art passionately, but aside from her talent in the arts, she had an incredibly creative and independent mind that made everything she did unique. From the mosaics and designs she created in her house, to the beautiful and wild gardens she developed at her homes, everything was done with the flair and uniqueness of Rachel. In addition to her love of the arts, she was an animal lover and activist. Since her time as a child, she had a special bond with horses. Toward the end of her life, she especially found peace and joy with horses. She had a fondness of travel and took many adventurous trips in her lifetime with her family and friends. She took multiple trips to Europe as well as many adventures in North America, including an odyssey from Maine to Central Mexico and back by car. She was a wonderful mother, an incredible cook, an active member of the Episcopal Church, and a dear friend. Rachel’s talent, personality, storytelling ability, sense of humor as well as her social charms and love of life will be dearly missed. The impact of both her art and her personality on the lives of those who loved her is, however, deep and lasting. Rachel is survived by her two sons: Emile and Lucien Menair, her two stepchildren, Frank and Suzanne Menair, and her brother and sister, Dewey Oren Moore, Jr. and Leslie Julianne Foushee. She was laid to rest with her family at Green Oaks Memorial Cemetery in Baton Rouge on Saturday, August 3rd. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, August 11th at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Ennis, TX. To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211.
Johnny Mack Barrett, 64 of Ennis, Texas passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 in Ennis. He was born September 17, 1948 in Burbank, California to Jack & Betty Barrett. Johnny was a hard-working man who owned and operated a successful cattle hauling company, Barrett Trucking. He was raised in Houston where he graduated from Sterling High School in 1967. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and then graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. While attending SHSU, he was an outstanding rodeo cowboy winning several championship buckles and saddles in Bareback riding, Steer Wrestling and All Around competitions. Johnny held several jobs from health inspector for Tarrant County to working for Davis Rodeo Company, Smith Sales & Loftis Livestock to entrepreneur but was always a true trucker at heart. He enjoyed spending hours on the road hauling cattle from Texas to New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas. He loved to watch old westerns and enjoyed spending time at his ranch outside of Ennis. He can best be described by his friends and family as a cheerful, selfless, humble, honest man. He will be dearly missed by his family and everyone who knew him and loved him. He is survived by his mother Betty Ann Nichols Barrett formerly of Houston, Texas but now residing in Waxahachie, Texas; his God-Daughter Chelsa Floyd, numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Johnny was preceded in death by his father Jack Barrett and his sister, Sue Ginn. A memorial service to celebrate his life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie. Visitation is scheduled to begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. Following the service, friends may gather at Loftis Livestock and Sale pens located at 3441 South Hwy 287, Waxahachie to continue visiting and honoring the memory of Johnny. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Please make donations payable to the “NIRA Foundation” and mail to the national office at: NIRA / 2033 Walla Walla Avenue / Walla Walla, Washington 99362(www.collegerodeo.com ) Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie. www.waynebozefuneralhome.com
James Malcom “Malc” Cave (Brother Cave) went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15th, 2013, at Veterans Administration Home of The Brave Hospice, Dallas, Texas. Malcom was born August 21, 1924 in Princeton, Texas to Alton Loyd and Lucille (Hammond) Cave. They lived in Princeton and Melissa where Malc attended school and was active in sports. On one of the visits to watch basketball in Blue Ridge, he met the love of his life, Ava Yvonne Myrick. He told his friend that night she was the girl he would marry, which he did in 1943. Malc was a proud WWII veteran, having served our country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Harris, APA-2. After WWII, Malc returned to Melissa. Jobs were scarce for the soldiers but he did find work through a government sponsored program with Finney’s Bakery in McKinney, Texas. Soon after, Malc and Ava moved to Houston where he found employment with Houston Power. Malc accepted God’s call to ministry which took them to Corpus Christi, Texas, where he attended the University of Corpus Christi Seminary. He was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1952 in Leesville, Texas. After serving as pastor in South Texas (Hope, Yoakum, Leesville) a move to McKinney in 1954 resulted in the start of the Victory Baptist Church (later known as McKinney Baptist Temple). He also served in ministry throughout Collin County, Arlington and Antlers, OK. At the time of his death, he was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ennis, Texas. There he served in his later years ministering at Kevin’s Halfway House, Sunday School teaching at Tabernacle, and preached in various churches in the area. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Ava; four daughters: Lavon Fisher and husband Bentley of Bella Vista, AR; Sherry Schlager of Larsen, WI and Ennis, Texas; Rebecca Tomberlin and husband Paul of Scurry, Texas; Deborah Tarpley and husband Don of McKinney, Texas. Also, grandchildren: Tina Fisher-Shirley, B.J. Fisher, L. Noel Moore (Joni), Kimberly Moore-Reoh (Darren), Bradly Tomberlin (Julie), Heather Tomberlin-Smith (Thomas), Natalie Tomberlin-White ( Jason), Bryan Williams (Shannon), Stephen Williams (Krissie), Cody Tarpley, Greg Tarpley (Diana), Kevin Tarpley, and Bridgette Leonard; 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by brother-in-law Billy Meadows, as well as a host of other family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Mildred Cole-Dunderdale and Helen Meadows; brothers George Cave, Herman Cave, and Alvin Cave; granddaughter Angela Rhea Moore, great-grandson Jarod Isaac Moore, son-in-law Randy Schlager, and grandson-in-law Mark Shirley; nieces Sharon Cole-Binger, Vicki Cave, and nephew Alton “Bubba” Cave. Visitation will be Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Turrentine- Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. The funeral service will be held at 4 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow. Burial will immediately follow the service in Blue Ridge Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations to the family or charity of their choice. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Ryan Wesley Svehlak, 27, passed away in North Dakota on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Ryan was born in Bedford, Texas on August 6, 1986 to Gary and JoAnn (Martinek) Svehlak. He grew up in Mansfield, Texas and graduated from Mansfield High School in 2005. He went on to attend Texas State University. He worked for Schlumberger Company as Operations Supervisor. He loved soccer, fishing, golf and all outdoor activities. He is survived by his father, Gary Svehlak and his wife, Robin; his mother, JoAnn Needham and Brad Jones; brothers: Matthew Svehlak, Trevor Svehlak, Bradley Needham and Montana Jones; his fiancé, Larisa Andreeva of Russia; grandparents: Raymond and Georgia Svehlak and Emil and Margaret Martinek; aunts and uncles: Sandra and Frank Ryan, Jimmy and Linnea Svehlak, Debbie and Jim Hart, David and Michelle Svehlak, Lisa and Paul O’Brien, Ernie and Jennifer Martinek, Jeanne and Marc Clark and James and Brenda Martinek and cousins: Frankie, Kristin, Steven, Katie, Brittany, Blaire, Dalton, Tia, Alena, Dylan, Taylor, Sophie, Emily, Jordan, Hayley, Evan, Leah, Ragen, Cullen, Kyle, Emily, Adam and Brandon. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Father John Dick as celebrant. Pallbearers will be Frank Ryan, Jr., Steven Ryan, Josh Conn, Thomas Abbott, Jordan Schmidt, Shawn Johansen, Evan Martinek and Hunter Dlabaj Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com
Gabriel DeLeon, age 71 of Palmer, went to be with the Lord late Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. He was born on February 27, 1942 in México to Efren and Maria (Sixta) DeLeon. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survivors include five daughters, five sons, twenty grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. The visitation for family and friends is scheduled from 6 to 8 PM with a Rosary at 7 P.M. on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis. Funeral service will be held at 3 P.M. on Sunday, August 18, 2013 in the chapel of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis. To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211
Nell (Alexander) Peters, 93, passed away in Quitman, Texas on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Nell was born in Ensign, Texas on April 15, 1920 to William Walter and Nellie (Roberts) Alexander. She grew up in Ellis County and graduated from Bardwell High School. She went on to receive a degree in business from the Droughans Business College. On April 28, 1942 she married Wilson G. Peters and they made their home originally in Dallas after Wilson returned from serving in World War II, then moved to DeSoto in 1969 where she resided until retiring in 2005 and moving to Quitman, Texas. She began working in the family business in 1979 after her husband’s death and worked as co-owner of the Texas Auto Radiator until her retirement in 2005. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Quitman and a former member of the Eastern Star Chapter #951. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by one son, Wilson G. Peters, II and his wife, Vicki; daughter, Lanell and her husband, Willis Brummett; four granddaughters: two great-granddaughters and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wilson G. Peters, a granddaughter, a grandson, and brothers, W.C. Alexander and J.L. Alexander. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 beginning at 1 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Graveside services will be held in the Myrtle Cemetery at 2 p.m. August 24, 2013 under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Nell’s name to the First Baptist Church of Quitman Building Fund, 301 E, Lane Street, Quitman, Texas 75783, Telephone 903-763-4142. www.jekeevermortuary.com
Susan Ophelia (Colvin) Emerson, 64, passed away in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Susan was born in Ennis, Texas on February 3, 1949 to John Paul and Mary Pauline Colvin. She grew up in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School. She went on to East Texas State University to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Education and later her Master’s degree in Counseling. On January 31, 1975 she married Dennis Emerson. She worked for the Ennis Independent School District for over thirty-four years first as a teacher and then as a counselor. She was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church, the Texas Retired Teachers Association and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her family was her pride and joy. She enjoyed genealogy and antiques. She is survived by two sons: Russell Emerson and Kelly Emerson; grandsons: J.D. and Josh; one brother, Jim Colvin and two sisters: Betty Williamson and Cynthia Jo Moore; sister-in-law, Karen Colvin. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Paul and Mary Pauline Colvin, brothers, Johnnie Lee Colvin and Jeffery Glen Colvin, sister, Beverly Ann Tipton and two nephews, Berry Glen Colvin and John Richard Ford. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Friends of Texas Public Schools. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis with Rev. Kenneth Hill officiating. www.jekeevermortuary.com
Ethel Rose (Langley) Blazek, 65, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Thursday, August 22, 2013 after years of battling diabetes and kidney failure. Rose was born on November 8, 1947 to John and Marie (McClain) Langley in Ninaveh, Texas. She grew up in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School. On July 27, 1968 she married Albert Blazek, Jr. and they made their home in Ennis before moving to Kaufman. They moved back to Ennis in 1991. She worked for North Texas Ice for six years as receptionist, sales and inventory manager. Rose loved God and her family above all. She enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, sewing and crochet. Anytime she was given the chance, you could find her fishing. She is survived by her husband, Albert Blazek, Jr.; sons: Johnny Blazek and his wife, Donna and Charles Blazek and his wife, Deena; five grandchildren: Justin Chance McEnturff, Dalton Blazek, Dakota Blazek, Cheyenne Blazek and Sheridan Blazek; brother, J.W. Langley; sister, Bet Ann Woods; five nieces; seven nephews; two brothers-in-law: Sterling Mundie and Teddy Calvert and sister-in-law, Linda (Blazek) Calvert. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Marie Langley, brother, Roy C. Langley, two sisters, Billie Starr and Martha Tobias along with one sister-in-law, Mary Jane (Blazek) Mundie. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Clifford Mark Cunningham, 56, passed away on Aug. 7, 2013 at 12:50 a.m. in Guntersville, Alabama. He was born Sept. 17, 1956 in Ennis, Texas to Wayne and Frances (Claxton) Cunningham. He married Patricia Tiller in June of 1989 in Ferris, Texas. Pat preceded him in death in July 2009. He is survived by his parents Wayne and Frances Cunningham of Ferris, sisters Vicky McManus of Lavon, Mildred Goss of Milford, Sherri Shguit of Palmer, step-sons Jeff McDougall of Ferris, David McDougall of Corinth and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services will be held on Sat. Aug. 24, 2013 at Creechville Road Baptist Church in Ennis at 4 p.m.
Stanley “Stan” Brown, 77, passed away in Ennis on Aug. 21, 2013. He was born on Feb. 2, 1936 in Dallas, Texs to Homer Walter and Mollie (Horn) Brown. Throughout his life he held residence in Dallas, Tyler and Ennis. He was owner of East Texas Forklift Service in Tyler, Texas for many years before moving to Ennis, where he then began work as an aircraft mechanic and held federal aviation inspector licensure. Stan held a lifelong passion for flying, and obtained both private and instructor licenses. He served as a Chief Warrant Officer in the Civil Air Patrol-Auxiliary United States Air Force, where he received The Bronze Metal of Valor, in 1972, for heroic action. Stan was a beloved Father, and Grandfather and a cherished friend. He will be deeply missed by all of those who were touched by him. Stanley is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Billie Brown-O’Neal. He is survived by two daughters, Glenda Hickman and husband Bobby and Cynthia Collins of Houston; seven grandchildren, Sonja Wedgeworth-Primes, Joshua Wedgeworth, Callie Hickman, Troy Hickman, Tara Hughes, Zachary Hughes, and Amber Hughes, and five great-grandchildren. Services will be scheduled at a later date. To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211
Felipe E. Sauceda, Jr., 91, passed away in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Felipe was born in Sinton, Texas on January 30, 1922 to Felipe G. and Paula (Escamilla) Sauceda, Sr. He grew up in Sinton, Texas. He married Josefina Fira and they have lived in Ennis since 1963. He was the owner and operator of Felipe’s Taxi Service for more than thirty-six years. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by ten children: Felipe F. Sauceda III, Paula Sauceda, Angelita Gonzalez, Jimmy Sauceda, Robert Sauceda, Mary Sue Sauceda, Frank Sauceda, Betty Espino, Josefina Sauceda and Esmerilda Martinez; forty-four grandchildren: one hundred twelve great-great-grandchildren: fifteen great-great-grandchildren and one sister Minnie Andrade. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Paula Sauceda, Sr., his beloved wife, Josefina Fira Sauceda, one son John Jesse Sauceda, one granddaughter, Connie Martinez and one sister, Victoria Tijerina. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A Celebration of his life will take place on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rev. George Solis officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeff Gutierrez, Phillip Cruz, Jesse Reyes, Jake Benavides, Robbie Sauceda and Jimmy Sauceda, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest Castillo, Jr., Raymond Sauceda and Jimmy Gonzales. Interment will follow in the Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com
Charles Raymond “Charlie” Honza went joyfully to be with his Lord Jesus on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Charlie was born in Ennis, Texas on March 29, 1948 to Charles Rudolph and Bessie (Svehlak) Honza. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was glad to call himself a disciple of Christ. He graduated from St. John’s High School in 1966 and lived all of his life in Ennis, Texas. On October 3, 1970 he married his sweetheart, Betty Vytopil. They had a son, Jodie, daughter-in-law Sharon and daughter Christie. He was the proud grandfather “Paw Paw” of Jacob Honza, Marie Walker, Jarron Honza, Kaillan Honza and Jack Walker. Charlie worked for Safeway Food Store from 1966 to 1986 as a butcher and for Brookshire’s Food Store for four years. In 1992 he was employed by Arden Insurance Agency, Inc. along with his wife Betty. They owned and operated Arden’s Insurance Agency, Inc. until 2001 when it merged with Bibby Brilling and Associates, LLC. At the time of his death Charlie was a partner of Bibby Brilling and Associates, LLC. Charlie was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Ennis. He was a twenty year member of the Ennis Noon Lion Club, past board member of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce and past board member of ACROSS (A Christian Response of Shelter and Service). Charlie loved the outdoors and especially watching a beautiful sunset. He was an avid fisherman and liked to tournament fish. Charlie is survived by his wife, Betty and son and daughter-in-law Jodie and Sharon Honza; and daughter, Christie Walker, along with his five grandchildren. He is also survived by sister and brother-in-law: Cecilia and Jerry Salik, brother and sister-in-law George and Margo Honza, sister, Betty Faubion, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Nancy and Scott Morgan and Garth and Patsy Hodge along with cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of his life and love for the Lord Jesus will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Ennis. Visitation with the family will be held at J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Ennis or the charity of your choice. www.jekeevermortuary.com