Lights of Love celebrated

The Gonzales Healthcare Foundation Lights of Love event featured a lively talk by Dr. Commie Hisey, who spoke for the Late Buster Lindemann, recalling the conversations he had with Lindemann over the years and the passion Lindemann had for the hospital.

After Dr. Hisey spoke a recital of Christmas music was performed, with John Lamprecht singing and Dr. Gwen Hodges playing piano.

Lights of love were given honoring a multitude of people, including Dr. Hisey - by Doreen Fink and Rachel Llamas; Kelly Lindner, Cynthia Green, Connie Kacir, Linda White, Margie Radicke, Dr. Hisey, Dr. Thomas, Shawntel McCune, Cedric Nichols, Natasha Nichols, Thrive Staff, Joey Edwards, Rose Estrada, Outpatient Staff, Kathy McClain, Chuck Norris, Pam Such, Dr. Quibedeaux, Sievers Staff and Todd Crawford – by Gregg and Kris McLain; Kabel Faltisek and Tim Faltisek – by Carla Faltisek; Cedric Nichols, Natasha Nichols, Drive Staff, Julissa Contreras Shawntel McCune and Dr. Quibedeaux – by Ian McLain; Carolyn Orts, Sascha Kardosz, John Lamprecht, Kristen Tatsch, Brian Fees, Katie Garrett, Barbara Koricanek, Dora Noyola, Andi Seger, Janelle Lester, Connie Kacir, Kris McLain, James and Ruby Hamilton, Roger Dyer and the Hospital Auxiliary – by Kelly Lindner.

Lights of Love were given memorializing: Terry Bowman and Lora Tschappatt – by Doreen Fink and family; Ronnie Davis, William David, Jr. and Ida Davis Crumley – by Charlotte Masek; Jeanne Dreyer and Roger Dreyer – by Linda White; Lora Tschappatt – by Stacey Davis and family; Annette Fojtik – by Robert and Stephanie Fojtik; Annette Fojtik – by Stephanie Fojtik; Lora Tschappatt – by Robert and Stephanie Fojik; Lora Tschappatt – by Stephanie Fojik; Claude Jalufka, Henry C. Jalufka and Marvin C, Rothbauer – by Dan and Jennifer Rothbauer; Lora Tschappatt, Tim Massie, Susie Dolezal, Cindy Pettijohn, Jim Logan and Ross Gray – by Patty Stewart; George and Helen Ara and Greg Raley – by Sandy and Cole Johnston; Natalia Nanez-Llamas and Ramiro Gonzales – by Rachel Llamas; Buster Lindemann – by Julie Boscamp and family; Marvin Fink – by Kenneth, Doreen and Travis Fink; Buster Lindemann, Darrell McLain, Phil McLain, Lora Tschappatt – by Kris and Greg McLain; Eddie Ray Carraway, Blaxton DuBose, Melva DuBose, Lora Tschappatt, John Charles DuBose, Jr., Noel Buster Lindemann, Betty Cannon, Laura “Mimi” Bivins, Neil Barfield, Mark Ball and Morgan Farrar – by the Kardosz family; Lorenza Gallegos, Kayden and Kamran Scott, Marie Mikulencak, Leon Ornelas, John Alvarez, Victor Matamoros, Marvin Klapuch, William and Sophie Martin, Janie Gonzales, Carrie Jackson, Lora Tschappatt and Brenda Barros – by the business office.

Shining Stars were made in honor of Liam Tatsch – by Kristen Tatsch; Nina Gonzales, Shannon Box, Matthew Box, Christopher Box and Zachary Box – by Dr. Gloria Box, M.D.; Allan and Betty Fink – by Carolyn Orts; Allan Fink, George Fink, Carolyn Barthels, Ellen Lancaster and Laura Walker – by betty Fink; and, Chuck Norris – by Greg and Debbie Tieken.

Shining Stars were made in memory of Gladys and Buster Lindemann – by Juli Clay and Joni Leland; Susie Dolezal – by Dyna DuBose; Buster Lindemann – by Betty Fink; Lora Tschappatt – by Mayor Connie Kacir; Buster Lindemann and Lora Tschappatt – by Dr. and Mrs. Humberto Rivas; Lora Tschappatt – by Greg and Debbie Tieken; Jerome, Sr., and Henrietta Hlavaty, David, Gladys and Ernest Sexton and Roger and Jeanne Dreyer – by Jerome and Margie Hlavaty; Al Garrett – by Katie Garrett; Gladys Lindemann – by Buster Lindemann; Lora Tschappatt – by HIM, Social Services, Pharmacy and Nursing Administration; and, Abby Lee Lester and Bella Lynn Lester – by Derrick, Janelle, Dixie, Ellie, Stayton and Maverick Lester; and Bella Lynn Lester.

Christmas Angels were given in honor of GHS Employees – by Barbara Koricanek; and, Kelly Lindner and Gonzales Healthcare Foundation – by Carolyn Orts.

Christmas Angels were given in memory of Lora Tschappatt – by Stephanie and David Garza; Buster Lindemann – by Dr. and Mrs. Commie Hisey; Dean Baker – by Elaine Baker; and, Yvonne “Vonnie” DuBose – by The Girls.