The Gonzales Inquirer

Rafael Chavez Sr.

Rafael Chavez Sr., 59, of Gonzales, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born Oct. 13, 1958 in San Luis de la Paz, Mexico, the son of Mariano and Josefina Arredondo Chavez. He married Irma … more

7/11/18 11:46 AM

Ltc. William Bryant Phelps, U.S. Army, Ret., 92, of San Antonio, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. William was born Feb. 9, 1926 in Waelder to Joseph Henry Phelps and Leona Seitz Phelps. He married … more

7/10/18 01:05 PM

Brian Philip Harris

With great sadness, the family of Brian Philip Harris announces his passing on Sunday, June 17. Brian was 39 years old, born Nov. 9, 1978 in Freeport, Texas. A service in his memory was held in … more

7/10/18 09:49 AM

June Rose Slovak Hagens

June Rose Slovak Hagens, age 89, passed away Wednesday, July 4. She was born June 14, 1929 in Shiner to Frank and Hattie Pavlicek Slovak. She was a secretary for Tex Tan for 32 years. Member of … more

7/5/18 11:54 AM

Anabel Kelley Burnes

Anabel Kelley Burnes, age 68, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away at her home on June 28 in the early morning hours surrounded by her family. Anabel was born on March 3, 1950, in Austin, Texas. … more

6/29/18 10:34 AM

Doris L. Koehl

Doris L. Koehl, formerly of Victoria, passed away Monday, June 25, at the age of 91. She was born December 13, 1926 in Pine River, Minn. to the late Adolph Jacob and Iva Fern Burley Dunnell. Doris … more

6/28/18 10:16 AM

Howard Earl Schwausch, Sr.

Howard Earl Schwausch, Sr., 65, of Gonzales, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He was born Jan. 18, 1953 in Houston to Irvin Dillard Schwausch and Barbara Ann Frye. He married Mary Lou Ramos on … more

6/27/18 03:46 PM

Arlean “Sue” Cavasar

Arlean “Sue” Cavasar, age 91, of Leesville, passed away June 25. She was born in Belmont, Texas on September 9, 1926, to Herbert and Etta (Bond) Roecker. Sue was preceded in death by her … more

6/27/18 08:20 AM

Philip Everett Schlageter Sr.

Philip Everett Schlageter Sr., 91, of Hallettsville, died June 22, 2018. He was born in San Antonio on Dec. 16, 1926 to Philip Schlageter and Julia Rother Schlageter. Philip married the love of his … more

6/25/18 11:56 AM

Randall Lawrence “Andy” Gindler

Randall Lawrence “Andy” Gindler, 38, of Coshocton, Ohio, formerly of Gonzales, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. Andy was born in Austin on Aug. 3, 1979 to Bruce and Lisa (Farek) Gindler. He … more

6/21/18 01:56 PM

Joe Bingley Sr.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the lord, the righteous judge, will award me on that day … more

6/21/18 11:39 AM

Lonnie Claye "Butch" Douglas

Lonnie Claye "Butch" Douglas, 71, of Smiley, passed away Sunday, June 17. He was born on April 20, 1947 in Yoakum to James and Delores Douglas Williams. After graduating from Daule High School in … more

6/21/18 09:58 AM

Gladys Marie Williams

Our dearly beloved Gladys Marie Williams departed this life on June 16, 2018. She was the second of 8 siblings, born July 4, 1937 to Tom and Irma Lee. She accepted Christ at an early age, and was … more

6/19/18 02:01 PM

James Lloyd Hedrick

James Lloyd Hedrick, 86, of Junction, formerly of Gonzales, joined the Church Triumphant Friday, June 15, 2018. He was born Oct. 23, 1931 in George West to Benjamin Luther and Martha Agnes Gleason … more

6/19/18 01:15 PM

Evelyn Jean Barrera

Evelyn Jean Barrera, 63, of Gonzales, passed away Monday, June 15, 2018. Evelyn was born Sept. 29, 1954 in Seminole to Lowell Earnest Moore and Barbara Earlene Allen Moore. She married Valdemar M. … more

6/19/18 12:19 PM

Joye Marie Taylor Walker

Joye Marie Taylor Walker, 89, longtime resident of Yoakum, Texas passed away June 17 at Hospice of South Texas, Dornburg Center of Compassion in Victoria. Born June 29, 1928 in Ardmore, Oklahoma … more

6/18/18 03:44 PM

Frank Fonseca Riojas

Frank Fonseca Riojas, 73, of Smiley, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Medical City Medical Center in Plano. Funeral mass was under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales … more

6/18/18 12:18 PM

Forrest Edward Penney

Forrest Edward Penney, Jr., 71, of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Forrest was born March 23, 1947 in DeQueen, Ark. to Forrest Edward Penney, Sr. and Margaret Ann Wallace Penney. … more

6/15/18 10:54 AM

Alfred “Butch” See

Alfred “Butch” See, age 78, of Gonzales passed away on May 31. Butch was born in Houston, Texas and lived in Gonzales for 40+ years. He loved spending time with his family/friends and enjoyed … more

6/13/18 10:47 AM

Robert Daniel Heil

Robert Daniel Heil passed away at his home in Cost, Texas on Monday, June 4. A devoted husband, father, beloved grandfather he is most remembered for his loyalty and generosity. Mr. Heil was born in … more

6/12/18 02:02 PM