MATILDA KOCUREK

Matilda Julia Kocurek was born September 13, 1926, in Frenstat, Texas, to Richard Gaas and Mary Marshalik Gaas. She flew into the loving care of Jesus on July 2, 2022, having attained the age of 95 years. Visitation is Wednesday, July 7, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service for Calvins set for July 16

A celebration of life for Cecil and Joyce Calvin will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Providence Baptist Church. Pastor Steve Suders will be officiating. Lunch will follow ser Lunch will follow service.

BETTY JO HRUSKA

Betty Jo “Peewee” (Horcica) Hruska, 70, of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Caldwell, Texas, was born to Joe Horcica and Dorothy (Engleman) Horcica on Dec. 6, 1951, in Caldwell, Texas. She was married to Billy Joe Hruska for many years, and later divorced.

JAMES NIX

James R. “Jimmy” Nix was born on May 22, 1939, in Temple, Texas, as the only child of Willie Norville Nix and John Robert Nix. The viewing for James was scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Strickland Funeral Home. Graveside Service was scheduled for 10 a.m.

DUANE LOEHR

Duane “Smitter” Loehr, 67, of Cooks Point, passed away on June 25, 2022. Smitter was born on Dec. 2, 1954, to Louis and Corky Loehr in Marlin, Texas. Visitation for Duane was scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.

WILLIAM BLOWEY

William Earl Blowey Sr. (“Bill” aka “Popeye”) passed away on June 18, 2022, at the Hudson Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Bryan, Texas, at the age of 81. Bill was born on October 5, 1940, in Raymondville, Texas.

PATTY TAYLOR

A funeral service for Patty Jane Taylor, 94, of Caldwell, was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, at First Assembly of God in Caldwell. She was born on March 2, 1928, in Cogar, Okla., to Claude and Agnes Burchfield. Patty married the love of her life, Billy Joe Taylor, on Oct. 11, 1947.

JOHNNIE RUTH TRNKA

Johnnie Ruth (Brymer) Trnka, 89, of Caldwell went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from complications of a stroke she suffered in March 2022. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.

LAVERNE CHOLLETT

LaVerne (Hein) Chollett, 87, passed away on June 11, 2022, after battling health complications. Visitation with the family was held 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022.

ELIZABETH MILSAPS

Elizabeth Hundl Milsaps passed to her eternal home on June 7, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born in Buckholts, Texas, on July 2, 1926, to Frank and Annie Marek Hundl. Visitation for Elizabeth was held on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. Holy Rosary began at 5:30 p.m.