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Obituaries
Obituaries for area
residents are published in The Times Tribune
without charge on a space available basis.
Shunell
Lacole Mathews
On October 9, 1971 a baby girl was born to Cedar and Charles Lewis in
Sunnyside, Texas whom they named Shunell Lacole. She grew up in Sunnyside
community. She attended school at Royal I.S.D. where she graduated in
1992. She was pronounced dead at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital on May 24,
2007 following her nephew’s graduation.
Shunell was employed at the Royal I.S.D. Transportation Department and
Early Childhood Center. She was a faithful, devoted worker who loved
children and always wore a smile on her face.
Chunell confessed her belief in Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion C.M.E.
Church. An active member of New Prairie View Baptist Church in San Felipe,
Texas, she worked with the youth department, sang in the choir and also
worked helping in the pastor aide committee. Her vision was to see the New
Prairie View Praise Team grow.
On August 22, 2000 she united in marriage with marvin Lee Mathews, Jr. She
leaves cherished memories of her to her beloved husband Marvin; a
wonderful mother, Cedar Marie Thomas and a loving step-mother, Janet
Lewis; two daughters, Franchesta Jerrels and Sharionna Mathews, both of
Pattison, Texas, who attend school in Royal I.S.D; one step-daughter,
Myeisha Mathews of Mexia, Texas; two loving sisters, Evangilist Tonya
Scott of Pattison and Charlene Hogan of Prairie View; one Godsister,
Yatosha Burton of Rosenberg, Texas; three brothers, Thomas Penrice of
Brookshire, Texas, Cedric Penrice (Deronda) of San Felipe and Danny
Vanduren of Monaville, Texas; three step-brothers, Dejuan, Justain and
Delma Hudson of Rosenberg, Texas; and a host of neices and nephews,
cousins, aunts, uncles, family, and friends.
She was preceeded in death by her father, Charles Lewis. She had one
Godchild, Xavier Evans, and two Godmothers, Willie Bee Hamilton and
Shirley Joiner.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Lee Jones officiating. The
eulogy will be given by her Pastor, Louts Garcia of New Prairie View
Baptist Church.
Deacon Willie B. Banks, Sr.
Deacon Willie B. Banks, Sr., 82, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, May
22, 2007. He was born in the Pattison/Brookshire area, and has remained
here throughout his life.
In his demise, this loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and
friend, is preceded in death by his lovely wife of 62 years, Jemmie. He
leaves to mourn four children, Willie Banks, Jr. of Illinois, Oscar Banks,
Sr. of Houston, TX; Joslyn Banks-Harris and Madelon Bluntson of
Brookshire, TX, and a host of family and friends.
A faithful member of St. Paul Baptist Church for 38 years, he served as
Sr. Deacon, Director of Building Visions, Sr. Saints Honoree, Pastoral
Study Devotional Leader, Member of the P.C. Branch Educational Scholarship
Committee, General Finance and Pastoral Care Committees, and Co-Captain
for Texas/Louisiana Day. He retired from building construction (35 years)
and Waller County Road and Bridge (15 years).
Funeral services will be held June 2, 2007 at St. Paul Baptist Church at
1335 Waller Avenue in Brookshire, TX at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be held
one hour prior to services. Public viewing will be held at Singleton’s
Mortuary in Hempstead, TX on June 1, 2007 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Eva Elizabeth Rayborn Bundick
Elizabeth Rayborn Bundick, born Sept. 24, 1912 passed away on March 15,
2007.
Graveside services for Eva Elizabeth Rayborn Bundick, 94, of Caldwell
are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Bundick Cemetery in Smiley.
Arrangements are under the direction of Koenig and Strickland in
LaGrange.
Mrs. Bundick died Thursday at Brazos Assisted Living Center in College
Station.
She was a schoolteacher for more than 45 years and belonged to numerous
organizations.
Survivors include three daughters, Jo Fruge' and Tom Althaus of
Caldwell, Yvonne and John Nash of Lake Jackson and Ruth and Randall
Hughes of Georgetown; a son-in-law, Kenneth Vance of Sulphur, La.; a
brother and sister-in-law, Pete and Nadine Rayborn of Weatherford; three
sisters, Jo Webb of Slaton, LaVerne Riley of Albuquerque, N.M., and
Johnnie Phillips Kouhtek of Huntsville; nine grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
Memorials may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 3206 Longmire Drive,
Suite C, College Station, Texas 77845.
John H. (J.J.) Reinhardt II
John H. (J.J.) Reinhardt II passed away tragically in an automobile
accident March 18, 2007.
JJ is survived by his parents John Henry and Kathy Reinhardt; brother,
Kevin Reinhardt and wife Lanette; sister, Janice Jenkins; nieces and
nephews, Dylan & Kameryn Reinhardt & T.J., Daniel and Jessica Jenkins;
numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 22, 2007 from 5-8 p.m., with a prayer
service at 7 p.m. at Canon Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be
held Friday, March 23, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church
in Waller, Texas with Pastors Edd Wunderlich and Jeffrey Marsh
officiating. Interment will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of John Henry “JJ”
Reinhardt II to Coastal Conservation Association, 6919 Portwest Dr.,
Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024, for his love of fishing, or to St. John’s
Lutheran Church Building Fund, St. John’s Lutheran Church, PO Box 210,
Waller, Tx 77484, for his faith in God.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Canon Funeral Home in
Waller.
Steven McDowell Schmidt
Born September 9, 1954 in Houston, Texas, Steven McDowell Schmidt, Sr. was
the son of Milton Henry and Racheljane McDowell Schmidt. He grew up and
attended school in Brookshire, graduating from Royal High School in
1972. Steve attended Sam Houston State University for one year, then
left to attend Commonwealth College of Sciences. While at Commonwealth,
he was employed as the night-man at Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home in
Houston. After his graduation from mortuary school, Steve joined the
family funeral business, serving his apprenticeship at Schmidt Funeral
Homes in Brookshire and Katy, eventually becoming the owner of Schmidt
Funeral Home in Brookshire.
He married Donna Pfeffer on September 19, 1976 at St. John Lutheran
Church in Bellville. They made their home in Brookshire where they have
been members of the First United Methodist Church. In August 1985, Donna
joined Steve in the family business, and, on April 20, 1986, Steve and
Donna opened Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville.
Active in community and county affairs, Steve volunteered his time in
numerous organizations. A former Brookshire City Councilman, he had
served as the city’s representative for the Houston Galveston Area
Council. He had also served as President of the Royal FFA Parade
Committee and in various capacities in the First United Methodist
Church. Steve was a director of the Waller County Child Protective
Services Board and for a number of years he was a volunteer firefighter
serving as Fire Chief with the Brookshire Volunteer Fire Department.
Steve was a member of the Bellville Lions Club, he had also been a
member of Austin County Crimestoppers, and had served as the Waller
County representative for both Texana MHMR and for the 100 Club. He was
a director for the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District, a dual member of
the Brookshire Masonic Lodge #1066, AF & AM and the Bellville Masonic
Lodge #223, AF & AM, and a member of the Brookshire Chapter #652, Order
of the Eastern Star. Steve was also a member of both the Texas Funeral
Director’s Association and the National Funeral Director’s Association.
A devoted husband and father, Steve was particularly proud of his two
sons, Steven and Ryan. He taught them the importance of family, God, and
service to others, and instilled his love of competition in both of
them.
He also raised them with the understanding that “quitting is not an
option.” Steve enjoyed attending their sporting and school events while
they were growing up, and he treasured the times spent hunting,
fishing,and traveling with his family. An avid runner, he also enjoyed
playing ping pong and arm wrestling. “Wednesday Night” with his buddies
was the highlight of each week for Steve, especially after he was
diagnosed with cancer.
Steve passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007 at his home in Brookshire
at the age of 52 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He leaves
behind his wife of over 30 years: Donna Schmidt of Brookshire; SONS: Cpt.
Steven M. Schmidt, Jr., U.S. Army, Iraq, and his wife, Dawn, of Deland,
Florida, and 2 Lt. Ryan A. Schmidt, U.S. Army, Korea; mother: Rachel
Schmidt of Brookshire; brother: Milton H. “Hank” Schmidt, Jr. and his
wife, Sandy, of Katy; and SISTERS: Marian Lane and her husband, Art, of
Virginia Beach, VA and Carol Rupe and her husband, Robert, of Katy. Also
surviving Steve are his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Milton and
Carole Pfeffer of Bellville; sister-in-law: Jan Barnett and her husband,
Jack, of La Porte; numerous nieces, a nephew, other relatives and many
dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father.
All of Steve’s “Wednesday Night” buddies served as honorary pallbearers.
A Prayer Service was held Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church in Brookshire, Texas with Dr. Roy Taylor,
officiating and Dave Harris, assisting.
Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at
St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, Texas with Pastor David Henske,
Pastor Jennie Jones and Father Timothy Bucek, officiating.
A private family graveside was held in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in
Bellville.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts
to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 397, Brookshire, TX
77423, St. John Lutheran Church, 520 North Holland, Bellville, TX 77418
or to the charity of their choice.
Lewis Payne
Lewis Payne, 71, of Baytown, TX was born "just ahead of the
 snow"
December 21, 1935 in Grapeland, TX, and passed away Saturday, February
10, 2007 in a Houston hospice. He was a 1954 graduate of Cedar Bayou
High School and a member of Memorial Baptist Church. He retired from
GEON Chemical Plant in 1999 following 39 years of dedicated service. He
was an avid reader and enjoyed attending various author book signings.
He was a skilled handyman and woodworker who enjoyed completing many and
varied projects for his wife, daughters, grandchildren and friends. He
was lovingly referred to as "Mr. Fix-It" by all who knew him. He also
loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles. Assisted
by his wife, he liked to work in his yard, as evidenced by the number of
times that the Lakewood subdivision "Yard of the Month" sign was placed
in their yard. He was known for his precision and mastery of lawn
mowing. Out of all of things that he enjoyed, it was his family that
brought him the most joy. The best gift he gave to his wife, daughters,
grandchildren and extended family was uninterrupted time, love and
devotion. Lewis was a very special man and was loved by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Alma Payne and sister
and brother-in-law, Noma and Johnie Durnell and is survived by his wife
of 51 years, Shirley Payne of Baytown; daughters and sons-in-law,
Terresa and Greg Katt of College Station, Lisa and Steve Watkins of
Baytown, and Tracey and Bobby Baillio of Tomball; brother and
sister-in-law, Charles Junior and Doris Ann Payne of Friendswood; and
grandchildren, Melissa, Brandon, and Ryan Watkins, Lindsey Katt, and
Zachary and Hayden Baillio.
Serving as pallbearers will be Greg Katt, Steve Watkins, Bobby Baillio,
Curt Flippo, Marshall Nay, and Bennie Simkins. Honorary pallbearers will
be Garnett Jones, Roy Cone and Jimmy McKey.
His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Wednesday from
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, February
15, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Melvin Marx officiating. A graveside
service for his family will follow at the Field Store Cemetery in
Waller, TX at 3:00 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation
Services in Baytown, TX.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at the
Cypress Station Hampton Hospice and the nurses at the St. Luke's ICU 5,
7 South for the love, kindness and tender care provided to our dear dad
and husband. Also special thanks to the staff at the Barbers Hill
Kindergarten Center, BHISD employees along with Forest Ridge Elementary
and CSISD employees in College Station, TX. In addition, we express our
appreciation to our family and friends for the support provided during
this very difficult time.
Alex Edward Kominczak
Alex Edward Kominczak was born on July 17, 1930 in Chappell
 Hill,
Texas, the son of Tony and Willie Mae Kominczak. Alex was the fifth of
six children.
Alex was united in marriage to Aline Pechacek on November 2, 1952. Their
union was blessed with three children, Deborah, Randy and Russell. For
the past 40 years they made Houston, Texas their home before retiring to
Pattison, Texas. Alex was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Alex passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 at his home at the age of 76.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Aline Kominczak of Pattison;
Daughter: Deborah Hauptman and her husband Ricky of Bellville; son:
Randy Kominczak and his wife Karen of Houston; Daughter-in-law: Kim
Komiczak Todd of Houston; 10 grandchildren: Patrick, Debbie, Eric, Cindy
Hauptman; Andrea and Seth Boots; Kevin, Brian and Christopher Kominczak;
4 great grandchildren: Elizabeth, Rebecca Hauptman; Blake and Reagan
Kominczak; sisters: Helen Bush and Albina Tarnowski; Brothers: Zigmond
and Bill Kominczak; Caring and Loving Neighbors John and Terry Gatlin
and Alonzo Burr; and many other dear friends and relatives. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Willie Mae Kominczak; brother
Tony Kominczak; son Russell Kominczak and great-granddaughter Taylor
Marie Kominczak.
Pallbearers: Patrick and Eric Hauptman; Seth Boots; Brian and
Christopher Kominczak and Melvin Pechacek Jr.; Honorary Pallbearers:
Kevin Kominczak, David Rhodes, Steve Rosilier and Stanley Choura.
Family will receive visitors on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 from 10 a.m. -
1 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be recited at the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pattison, Tuesday at 7 P.M. Funeral Mass
will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at
Woodlawn Cemetery, 1101 Antoine Drive, Houston, Tx.
John Harold (Hal) Wilde
 John
Harold (Hal) Wilde, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away
peacefully at his home January 10, 2007. He was born October 4, 1921 to
Thomas John and Mary Ann MacDonald Wilde in Melville Saskatchewan,
Canada.
Hal enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force (1941-1944) and was a
bomber pilot in the European Theater. His love for flying continued as a
hobby. He graduated with a Civil Engineering degree from the University
of Manitoba and an Aeronautical Engineering degree from the University
of Michigan. He was a member of the Texas Society of Professional
Engineers and a 47 year employee of Union Pump Co. Hal was a long time
member of the San Antonio German Shorthaired Pointer Club and the Gulf
Coast GSP Club where in 1980 he originated the "Dog Snake Avoidance
Program". He was an avid bird dog trainer and enjoyed field trialing.
Hal was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ronald J. Wilde.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary, of Brookshire, daughters,
Julie Fred and her husband Randy of St. Mary's, Kansas, Cindy Reeves and
her husband Randy of Tomball, Laura Turk and her husband Tom of
Bulverde, 18 loved grandchildren, sister, Kathleen MacPherson, brothers,
Hugh Wilde and his wife Marilyn and Ralph Wilde and many nieces, nephews
and friends.
Hal was unique, devoted to his faith and family, and had a strong sense
of honesty and pride in a job well done. He was a mentor to those with
whom he worked and an inspiration to all who knew him.
Visitation was Monday January 15 from 5-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m.
at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire. Requiem Mass was said at 10
a.m. Tuesday, January 16 at Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church in
Dickinson, TX. Internment will be in St. Mary's, Kansas. Pallbearers
were his brothers, cousin, sons-in-law and grandsons. In lieu of
flowers, the family sincerely requests that memorials be directed to
Taping for the Blind, Inc., 3935 Essex Lane, Houston, TX 77027 or Texas
Right to Life Education Foundation, 6776 S.W. Frwy. Ste. 430, Houston,
TX 77074.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home in
Brookshire.
Grace Blakeney
Grace Blakeney, a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother
passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2007 in Memorial Katy Hermann Hospital
at the age of 75.
She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years Delbert Blakeney of
Sargent; Daughters: Doyleen Fairchild and her husband Philip of San
Felipe, Doris Kimball and her husband Kim of Sealy; Sons: Doyle Blakeney
and his wife Carolyn of Sealy, Daniel Blakeney of Brookshire; Brother:
Glen Reue and wife Cindy of Joshua, Texas; Sister: Helen Williams and
her husband Billy Don of Katy; Grandchildren: Phyllis Fairchild, David
Blakeney, and Michael Kimball of Sealy, Darrell Blakeney of Lufkin;
Dustin and Daniel Blakeney of Okinawa, Japan; and many other friends and
relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Philip Fairchild,
III. Grace was known to most as the school secretary at Royal Middle
School. Grace enjoyed puzzles, traveling and spending precious time with
her family. She was also a Cub Scout leader and worked in the 4-H
organization.
Funeral service was held on Friday, January 12, 2007 at the Schmidt
Funeral Chapel in Brookshire with Reverend Shelli Williams, officiating.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts
to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas
77057-5905.
Arrangements were under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home in
Brookshire.
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Death Notices
Jack E.E. Smith age 79 passed away April 11, 2007 in Houston, Texas
after a valiant battle with leukemia.
Ora Bernice Farmer, age 89, born on her family farm in Waller,
passed away on April 14, 2007.
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