The Gonzales Inquirer

William Floyd “Bill” Ploetz, 89, of Gonzales, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. Bill was born August 26, 1932 in Geronimo, Texas to John H. and Thula Cowan Ploetz. He married Gracie … more

5/19/22

Joyce Marie Fosselman

Joyce Marie Fosselman, 84, of Smithville, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born November 15, 1937 in Waelder, Texas the daughter of Delmar and Molly Frederick Fogle. She … more

5/19/22

Maxine Flowers Drummer

Maxine Flowers Drummer, 74, of Precinct 1, Texas, died Thursday, May 12. She was born in Gonzales, Texas, on June 21, 1947, a daughter of the late Ernest Flowers Jr. and Ruth Ella … more

5/19/22

Francisco Revilla “Frank” Cimental

Francisco Revilla “Frank” Cimental, 84, of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born January 29, 1938 in McQueeney, Texas the son of Cleofas and Apolnar Revilla … more

5/11/22

Tomasa O. Longoria

Tomasa O. Longoria, 90, of Granbury, entered the kingdom of God on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born December 28, 1931 in Yorktown to Francisco and Concepcion Sistos Ortiz. She married … more

5/4/22

Joe Wesley Heins

Joe Wesley Heins, 76, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Joe was a loving husband to Pat Heins for 43 years, a father to his three sons and one stepson, and … more

5/4/22

Albert Mendez Jr.

Albert Mendez Jr., 75, of Gonzales Tx , went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2022 after battling cancer. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Maxine … more

5/4/22

Phillip Arthur (Bubba) Goodwin

Phillip Arthur (Bubba) Goodwin, 66, was born May 4, 1955, to J.B. (Budge) and Lucille Steen Goodwin in Gonzales County. He joined his father, mother, sister, Phyllis Elizabeth Goodwin, and … more

4/27/22

Robert Lee Janota

Robert Lee Janota, 76, entered Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Robert was born in Gonzales County at Crews Hospital on Sept. 30, 1945, to Charlie Joe Janota and Albina Ella Stefka Janota. A … more

4/20/22

Linda M. Wilson

Minister Linda M. Wilson was born November 11, 1951, to Reginald E. Williams and Roysteen Hansford Williams. She was the third child born to this union. She was called home to be with the Lord … more

4/20/22

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Kotzebue

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Kotzebue was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April … more

4/20/22

Trlica Maurine Cook Henry

Trlica Maurine Cook Henry, 93, passed away on April 15, 2022. She was born on October 23, 1928, in Nixon, Texas. Maurine is preceded in death by her parents, Elvin and Mildred Cook; husband, Walter … more

4/20/22

Esther Elizabeth Tichavsky

Esther Elizabeth Tichavsky fell asleep in Jesus’ arms in the early sunrise of Tuesday, April 12, 2022, a day before her 96th birthday. She was born April 13, 1926 to Edward Gustav and Wally … more

4/20/22

Rosa Monroy Stasney

Rosa Monroy Stasney was born February 19, 1940 in Lima Peru and entered God’s holy presence on April 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents Humberto and Florencia Angulo-Barr, … more

4/13/22

Alton Louis Pakebusch Jr.

Alton Louis Pakebusch, Jr, 59, of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Al was born March 6, 1963 in Smithville, to Alton Louis Pakebusch, Sr, and Delores Williams Pakebusch. He was raised … more

4/13/22

Frank Clay Pivoda, Sr.

Frank Clay Pivoda, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones, March 16, 2022. He was born September 1, 1938, at Green Cross Hospital in Luling, Texas to Ora Lee Thompson … more

4/6/22

Donald Joe “D J” Bennett

Donald Joe “D J” Bennett, of Gonzales/La Grange, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at the age of 82. He was born on January 25, 1940, to John William and Annie Belle Pruitt Bennett … more

4/6/22

Barry Stephen Bright

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal. It is with great sadness that the family of Barry Bright announces his passing. Barry Stephen Bright, our … more

4/6/22

Scott Allen Whitescarver

Scott Allen Whitescarver was born on December 19, 1965, to Victoria (Pelc) and Larry Whitescarver in Dearborn, Michigan. He grew up as the first and beloved grandson, spending much … more

3/31/22

Willie Ann Canion

Willie Ann Canion, 89, of Smiley, Texas went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2022. Willie was born on November 21, 1932 in Monthalia, Texas to Melvin Elijah Beeson and Nina Lavelle (Rentz) Beeson. … more

3/31/22