Finch Funeral Chapel, La Vernia

E.W."Mike" Kandis, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home in La Vernia, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on August 22, 1946, in Victoria, Texas to William James Kandis and Helen (Glaros) Kandis. Mike is survived by his loving wife of over 41 years, Margo (Richter) Kandis; children, Michele Gray (Alan), William "Willie" James Kandis (Catherine), Karisha Spencer (Joshua); grandchildren, Zachary and Kade Gray, and Kaitlyn and Kristie Kandis; siblings, John Kandis (Lynette), Cathe Kandis; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother James William "Jimmy" Kandis. A visitation with family and...

Gloria Imogene Stidham Morlan Farris November 30, 1927 - August 23, 2021 Imogene passed away at the age of 93. She was born and raised in Winnie, Texas the only child of James Verlin Stidham and Jonnie Opal Newborn Stidham. She graduated from East Chambers High School in 1945. Imogene met Earl W. Morlan while working at the Winnie Post Office. They wed in 1946. They lived in Houston and then Corpus Christi where she worked at Parkdale Bank as a teller and safety deposit box attendant. She loved her family, gardening, and fun times. After losing Earl she met and married Charles Farris who predeceased her in 2013. She is survived by children Peggy Morlan Jones, Don Verlin Morlan and stepson...

Gloria Imogene Stidham Morlan Farris November 30, 1927 - August 23, 2021 Imogene passed away at the age of 93. She was born and raised in Winnie, Texas the only child of James Verlin Stidham and Jonnie Opal Newborn Stidham. She graduated from East Chambers High School in 1945. Imogene met Earl W. Morlan while working at the Winnie Post Office. They wed in 1946. They lived in Houston and then Corpus Christi where she worked at Parkdale Bank as a teller and safety deposit box attendant. She loved her family, gardening, and fun times. After losing Earl she met and married Charles Farris who predeceased her in 2013. She is survived by children Peggy Morlan Jones, Don Verlin Morlan and...

Harold Wayne Sowa passed away at his home in La Vernia, Texas on July 14, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born on March 27, 1937, to George Alexander Sowa and Mary Magdalene (Gower) Sowa in Corpus Christi, Texas. Harold married Ramona Harms on November 14, 1959; they were married for 56 years until her passing in 2015. Harold was a hard-working man who worked until the day he died. He worked for the Corpus Christi Caller Times, Coca-Cola, Philco, RCA, Alamo Leather Goods, and RTM Construction. He truly loved spending time with his family and friends. Through his years he traveled a lot, went hunting, fishing, and played golf. He enjoyed dancing and bowling. He also enjoyed his horses...

Donald "Don" Mathis Bryant, Jr., 62, passed away Monday August 12, 2019 in La Vernia, Texas. Don was born in Burnet, Texas on October 3, 1956. Don is preceded in death by his wife, Laura Bryant, his sister and parents. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Christine Campbell (Sean) and stepson, James Grunewald (Erin). Known as Granddad Don, he will be missed by his three grandchildren, Tristan, Brooke and Aubrey. Don's greatest joys in life were spending time with family, and reading a great book, usually about history. He had many exciting stories about his traveling, mountain climbing and when he was in a band. After graduating college, Don had a 30-year career teaching high school and...