Obituaries

Jan 30, 2022

Georgia Faldyn Belota age 92, passed away on her birthday, January 30. She was born to Joseph Faldyn and Mary (Zatopek) Faldyn on January 30, 1930 in Holman, Texas. She married Joe L. Belota on November 9, 1948, in Holman, Texas at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.

Georgia had a passion for baking and cooking for her grandchildren...

Jan 28, 2022

Connie Ozenne Escoyne

July 1, 1963-January 28, 2022

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Teche Baptist Church in Breaux Bridge, LA for Connie Escoyne, 58, who passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She fought breast cancer for many years and is now healed...

Jan 21, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Rebecca Lynn (Brown) Woods, 59, of West Point, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022 at Crosspoint Community Church in La Grange, Texas.  She passed away January 21, 2022.

Rebecca was born April 21, 1962 to William Brown and Minnie (Morrison) Brown in Cameron, Texas. She graduated from Rockdale...

Jan 17, 2022

Thomas Adolph Matocha, 62, passed away after a long battle with cancer on January 17, 2022.

Thomas was born in La Grange on May 18, 1959 to Adolph and Helen (Barina) Matocha Jr.  He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and then graduated from La Grange High School.  He then earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The...

Jan 8, 2022

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10 AM at St. John the Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Texas with interment to follow at Florida Chapel Cemetery in Round Top.  Visitation is scheduled for January 14, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 PM.

Davis was born on July 13, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to...

Jan 4, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Placida Dela Cruz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 4, 2022

Richard Metcalf, 61, of La grange, TX (born in Houston) went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at MD Anderson. Richard is the son of the late Robert and Carmen Metcalf.  Richard has 8 siblings in the Houston area and one sister in La Grange. He was loved and he will be missed...

Dec 29, 2021

Beloved husband, father and grandfather Raymond Lewis went to join his loved ones in Heaven after passing away peacefully at home the night of December 29, 2021. The ones who love him here will miss him dearly.

Ray was the fifth of ten children, born of John Terry Lewis and Martha Schaeffer Lewis on August 10, 1931....

Dec 14, 2021

Salvador “Sal” Anthony Fontana, aged 80, passed away at home in La Grange, Texas in the early morning hours of December 14, 2021.

Sal was born on January 11, 1941 to Dominic and Mary Fontana in Port Arthur, Texas and grew up with his older brother, Dominic, in New Orleans. Sal and his wife Mary Ann were...

Dec 11, 2021

Funeral services for Mary Avalos Little are scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange with interment to follow at Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery in Houston December 17, 2021 at 1 PM.  Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 4-6PM at the Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La...

Dec 3, 2021

Marie Hensel, 89, died December 3, 2021, at her home in La Grange. Funeral services are set for December 6, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St John Lutheran Church in Rutersville, with burial in the Williams Creek Cemetery.

Born on October 12, 1932, in Brenham, she was the daughter of Lad and Martha (Dusek) Janes. She married...

Nov 26, 2021

Elizabeth Elaine Dehnert, 70, of Beeville, TX, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Graveside services are set for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at La Grange City Cemetery with Rev. Greg Traylor officiating.

Elizabeth was born on July 6, 1951 to Eugene Mach and Gladys (Koether)...

Nov 22, 2021

Nancie Ellyn (Lahee) Harlan, 76, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021, in La Grange, Texas.

Born July 23, 1945, in Muncie, Indiana, Nancie was the third child of James and Louise (Justice) Lahee.  Nancie’s early life was spent in Alexandria, Indiana. She was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed attending church camps...

Nov 21, 2021

Graveside Services for Myra Antoinette (Young) Patton, 95, of La Grange are set for 1 p.m., Friday, November 26, 2021 at Friends Church Cemetery in Friendswood, Texas.  A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 24,2021 at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange.  Mrs. Patton passed away November 21st at her home surrounded by...

Nov 14, 2021

Services for Francine Dobson (Etie) Riedel, 95, of Brenham are set for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top, Texas, with Pastor David Tinker officiating.  Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Houston National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Ernest Alexander...

Oct 30, 2021

Rita Helen Heinrich, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange, Texas.

Rita was born on October 22, 1938 in Victoria, Texas to Edmedio and Sue Barnabei. Rita married Arthur J. Heinrich of High Hill, Texas in 1967.

Besides spending time with...

Oct 19, 2021

On July 8, 1972, Vivian Marie (Wostarek) Escalante was the first child born to James and Charlene (Neiser) Wostarek. She was welcomed by her half-siblings, David and Rose.  Her experiences growing up in a small town formed her into a strong, independent woman and influenced many aspects of her adult life.  From speeding her bike around the bend on...

Oct 11, 2021

A memorial service for John Henry Stewart of Schulenburg has been scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at 12 PM at the Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange, Texas.

John Stewart passed away on October 11, 2021 in La Grange. He was born in Wichita Falls on February 25, 1932 to Charles and Cleo Stewart.  He married...

Oct 7, 2021

Services for Evyline Marie Zapalac of La Grange will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger at 11 am. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. the same day with a Rosary recited at 10:30 a.m., all events will be at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger, Texas.

Evyline...

Sep 30, 2021

Joan Sue Hannes Goehring peacefully went to be with her Jesus September 30, 2021. Services are set for 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Waldeck Lutheran Church in Ledbetter, Texas, with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Interment will follow at Ledbetter Cemetery. Visitation will start at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2021, with the family being present from 6:00 to 8:00...