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Jeanne Celeste Tietze Barker was born in New Braunfels, Texas on May 15, 1931, the only child of Ernest Charles and Dora Emma Roessing Tietze. She had a happy childhood growing up in New Braunfels surrounded by her extended family of cousins, aunts and uncles. She learned German so she would know if the older relatives were talking about her. She graduated from New Braunfels High School in 1949 where she was a member of The Spider Club. She was also a member of the synchronized swimming team at Landa Park. She attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College for a year then she and her cousin, Enid Zipp, went to work for USAA in San Antonio. When Prudential opened a regional office in...

Jeanne Celeste Tietze Barker, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 in New Braunfels, Texas. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, with memorial services to follow at First United Methodist Church at 2PM. Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.

Jeanne Celeste Tietze Barker was born in New Braunfels, Texas on May 15, 1931, the only child of Ernest Charles and Dora Emma Roessing Tietze. She had a happy childhood growing up in New Braunfels surrounded by her extended family of cousins, aunts and uncles. She learned German so she would know if the older relatives were talking about her. She graduated from New Braunfels High School in 1949 where she was a member of The Spider Club. She was also a member of the synchronized swimming team at Landa Park. She attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College for a year then she and her cousin, Enid Zipp, went to work for USAA in San Antonio. When Prudential opened a regional office in...

Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home. Words of comfort, condolences, and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.

Jeffery "Jeff" Scott Sackett, 66, of Victoria, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Victoria. He was born in Ventura, California on July 3, 1957, to Helen Isabell Shankles Sackett. Jeff worked as a Senior Extrusion Operator for Inteplast for many years. Jeff is preceded in death by his mother; Helen Isabell Shankles Sackett. Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Liu Guiying, stepdaughter, Liang Ying; two brothers; Glen and Mike, and one sister; Tammy. Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home. The family of Jeff wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Hospice of South Texas Dornburg...

James Hunt, 67, of Edna passed away November 5, 2023. He was born April 16, 1956 in Wharton to William Wallace and Evelyn Hunt. Visitation will be held at LaWard Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. The immediate family will have private graveside services.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 5-7 pm at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10 am at Colonial Funeral Home with interment immediately following at Shillerville Cemetery. Words of comfort, condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10 am at Colonial Funeral Home with interment immediately following at Shillerville Cemetery. Words of comfort, condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.

Mary Louise Hernandez, 89, of Victoria gained her angel wings surrounded by her children and grandchildren on October 9, 2023. Mary Lou was born in Victoria on December 23, 1933. She was raised by her beloved grandmother Luisa Perez. She was married to Philip Hernandez who preceded her in death in 2002. She was also preceded in death by her mother Benita Olivares and her brother Antonio Olivares, Jr. She went to school in Victoria and attained a LVN license. She had a long career in nursing beginning at Citizens Medical Center and went on to work as a private nurse in the Victoria and Rockport area. She is also fondly remembered as the medical advisor to all of her extended family and...

Visitation will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5-7PM at Colonial Funeral Home, with rosary to be recited at 7PM. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.

Felicitas Lopez Cantu, age 81 passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Visitation will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5-7PM at Colonial Funeral Home, with rosary to be recited at 7PM. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Felicitas was born in Cuero, Texas to Ester Hernandez Lopez and Seferino Lopez. She married Humberto in 1971 and had 3 sons from this union. She enjoyed sewing blankets for family and friends. She liked being outdoors and gardening. She also loved to travel. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be dearly missed. Felicitas is survived by her husband of 52 years,...

Edward John Romanowski, 86 of Victoria, TX passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday, October 4th 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home 1801 E. Red River St. Victoria, TX 77901 with A Celebration of Life to follow. Hawaiian attire is encouraged. Burial with military honors will be in the Resurrection Cemetery 1009 E. Mockingbird Victoria, TX. For online condolences, memories, or photo tributes, please visit www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 5-7 pm at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 2 pm at Mission Park South Cemetery in San Antonio. colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.

Mary Evelyn Louise Lemke, age 93, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1930, in Yorktown, Texas to the late Mary Fredricka Vogt Lundschen and Edwin George Lundschen. Mary devoted her life to her family and was a lifelong friend to many. She was passionate about her faith and had a deep desire to help others. Mary was a homemaker and bookkeeper for several businesses that she co-owned with her late husband. She had numerous hobbies, but enjoyed metal detecting most of all. In 1980, Prospector's Club International of Indiana recognized her and her husband as national prospectors of the year. She is survived by her children, Susan L. Garner, Linda L. Novosad...

We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of William J. (Jeff) Coffey on August 24, 2023. Jeff was born on December 3, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio to George and Wanda Coffey. He was preceded in death by his father George L. Coffey; mother, Wanda L. (Getter) Coffey; and his brother, Rick Getter. Jeff is survived by his loving wife Deidre K. Coffey (Lindon) of 40 years; daughter, Melissa E. Deleon (John); son, Mitchel W. Coffey (Sarai); brothers, George D. Coffey (Becky), Donald Coffey (Michelle) and Thomas Coffey; and sister, Tamara S. Webb (Jim). He also leaves behind two grandsons, Ethan and Jordan Deleon, as well as several nieces and nephews and life long friends. Jeff worked in the...