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Michelle Humphries, 54, of Victoria, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Michelle Rene? Dial Humphries arrived in this world at 5:19 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 1969. She departed unexpectedly in her home on the morning of Thursday, November 30, 2023. During her time on this Earth, Michelle lived a servant life, loving and caring for every being who crossed her path. She was born at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, to Judith Dale Smith Dial of Kentucky and Michael Curtis Dial of Kansas. She and her family later moved to Bentonville, Arkansas, where she resided through her elementary years. She returned to Rogers, Arkansas, from Texas for part...

Bobbie Daniel, 73, passed away November 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. Bobbie was born July 8, 1950 in San Angelo, TX to the late Margie Cates and TJ Williams. Bobbie is survived by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Daniel; daughter, Melissa Wood (Sheldon); son, Raymond Clifton (Dee); step-daughter, Emily Ann Daniel; 2 sisters, 1 brothers and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Katie Clifton and 1 brother. Visitation will be Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 4-6 PM with a rosary to be recited at 6 PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Monday, December 4, 2023 at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial to immediately follow at Memory Garden...

Robert "Bobby" Thomas Trevino, 65, of Victoria, passed away Monday, November 27 2023. Bobby was born September 22, 1958 to the late Beatrice Bazan and Frederico G. Trevino. Bobby is survived by his wife, Maria Trevino; sons, Robert "Kiko" Trevino (Sarah) of Victoria, Jose M. Trevino (Mariana) of Victoria; daughters, Donna Trevino Santillan (Mykeal) of Victoria and Monica Trevino (Adam Adame) of Victoria. Visitation will be Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 5-7 PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with a rosary to be recited at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will be Friday, December 1, 2023 at 9 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with burial to immediately follow at Resurrection...

Celebration of Life is scheduled at 11:00am, December 8, 2023 at Rosewood Funeral Chapel, 3304 Mockingbird Lane, Victoria, TX 77904. Donations may be made to Hospice of South Texas. To read a complete obituary visit www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Donald "Don" J. Leinen of Victoria, Texas passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday the 22nd of November 2023 at the age of 73. Don was born in Concordia, Kansas to Dolores Rogers Leinen and the late Stanley L. Leinen on April 18, 1950. After graduating from Stroman High School's first graduating class in 1969, he was drafted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Seoul, South Korea. After serving in the military, Don was employed by Halliburton where he worked for 44 years, beginning as a cementer to working off shore, to ultimately becoming a field supervisor. During his long career in the oilfield, he was best known for his work with rig blowouts- for which he was very...

A memorial service will be held at Rosewood Funeral Chapel on Saturday at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be sent to Hospice of South Texas: https://hospice-vic.org/donate/ or 605 E Locust Ave, Victoria, TX 77901. To read the complete obituary visit www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Roberta Lyles Turner was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She passed on November 21, 2023 after a lengthy battle with her health. Roberta was born to George and Ann Lyles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 1, 1958. Roberta graduated as valedictorian of University High School and went to Harding University to pursue a degree in nutrition. While at Harding, Roberta met and married the love of her life, Steve Turner. She moved to Lubbock, Texas and finished her bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. She later earned a master's degree from Wayland Baptist University in the field of education. Together they have 2 children, Melissa and Aaron. Roberta would spend the...

Roberta Lyles Turner was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She passed on November 21, 2023 after a lengthy battle with her health. Roberta was born to George and Ann Lyles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 1, 1958. Roberta graduated as valedictorian of University High School and went to Harding University to pursue a degree in nutrition. While at Harding, Roberta met and married the love of her life, Steve Turner. She moved to Lubbock, Texas and finished her bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. She later earned a master's degree from Wayland Baptist University in the field of education. Together they have 2 children, Melissa and Aaron. Roberta would spend the...

Roberta Lyles Turner was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She passed on November 21, 2023 after a lengthy battle with her health. Roberta was born to George and Ann Lyles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 1, 1958. Roberta graduated as valedictorian of University High School and went to Harding University to pursue a degree in nutrition. While at Harding, Roberta met and married the love of her life, Steve Turner. She moved to Lubbock, Texas and finished her bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. She later earned a master's degree from Wayland Baptist University in the field of education. Together they have 2 children, Melissa and Aaron. Roberta would spend the...

Michael F. Spears, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on the 18th of November 2023. Michael was a lifelong resident of Victoria being born on March 22, 1955 to Arthur A. and Katherine Raab Spears. He worked as a systems administrator for the Dewitt Lavaca Special Education Cooperative and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Michael is survived by his wife, Diana Spears of Victoria; daughter Teresa Ann (Michael) Castenada; sons James Luke Spears, Michael Edward Spears all of Victoria; step-daughter Carrie (Alex) Sumrall of California; step-son Samuel A. Sumrall of Buda; brothers, John Spears, Greg Spears, David Spears; one grandson Ethan...

John Ryan Schmidt, 45, of Victoria, passed away November 16, 2023. Ryan was born December 21, 1977 in Victoria to Marilyn Sue Franke Stewart and the late John David Schmidt. A rosary will be recited at 9:30am on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 with a Mass to follow at 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will immediately follow at Coletoville Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at Martin Luther Lutheran Church Christian Parish Hall next to the cemetery. Words of comfort and full obituary may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Victor Alfred Chovanec, 91, of Victoria, passed away on November 9th 2023. He was born on January 12, 1932 in El Campo, Texas to the late Annie Vasicek and Willie F. Chovanec. Victor graduated from El Campo High School and then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. He married Mildred Marek in Louise Texas on February 10, 1954. They moved to Victoria Texas in 1954 and he began work as an operator at the new Seadrift Union Carbide plant. During his tenure at UCC, Vic served as an operator, instrument mechanic and instrument planner. He retired in January 1994 after 40 years with the company. Upon retirement Vic and Mildred enjoyed traveling, visiting friends and relatives,...

Visitation with the family is six o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening on Friday at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. The Funeral Mass is ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. To read the complete obituary visit www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Hugh Donald Fries of Victoria, Texas passed away at the age of 95 on November 7, 2023. Hugh was born on May 19, 1928 in Walnut, Iowa to Hugo Fries and Cloa Kinser Fries. He lived for the majority of his life in Marion, Iowa where he will be laid to rest. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa. Hugh died peacefully, clothed in his trademark of grace and dignity. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Leona May Fries, his parents , daughter-in-law Pam Fries and 6 siblings. He is survived by brother Ivan Fries of Iowa, and a sister Sue Bristol of Washington, his three sons Greg and wife Tammy, Gary and wife Susan, and Glen. His four grandchildren Chad and wife McKinsey, Colton...

Hugh Donald Fries of Victoria, Texas passed away at the age of 95 on November 7, 2023. Hugh was born on May 19, 1928 in Walnut, Iowa to Hugo Fries and Cloa Kinser Fries. He lived for the majority of his life in Marion, Iowa where he will be laid to rest. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa. Hugh died peacefully, clothed in his trademark of grace and dignity. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Leona May Fries, his parents and 6 siblings. He is survived by brother Ivan Fries of Iowa, and a sister Sue Bristol of Washington, his three sons Greg and wife Tammy, Gary and wife Susan, and Glen. His four grandchildren Chad and wife McKinsey, Colton and wife Celeste, Jordan and...

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening on Friday, the 17th of November at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. The Memorial Funeral Mass is scheduled for ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 18th of November at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral.Visit www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Bonita Laurence, 80, of Victoria, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Monday, November 6, 2023 in Austin, Texas. She was born in Bowie, Texas to the late Jodie B. Johnson and Ella Juanita Johnson on June 29, 1943. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors degree. At UT she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and heavily involved in Gamma Phi Beta. Bonita met and married Allan H. Laurence, and together they shared 55 blessed years together until his passing in 2020. Bonita was an educator for 20 years in public schools in the Victoria Independent School District and 14 years at Saint Joseph...