Patrick Henry Corder, 71, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, after being diagnosed with cancer in early June.
Pat’s wife and children wish to extend special thanks to all those who gave of their hearts, their time, their care, and their prayer during our time of need over these last couple of months.
Annie Gwendolyn “Gwen” Gillaspia passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. She was born Dec. 27, 1936 to Carroll Jacob Coffee and Eva Mae White Coffee in Cotulla, Texas.
She is survived by her three daughters, Deborah Martin, Cynthia Boyd and Becky Gillaspia; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and brother Charles Coffee.
Bobbie Jane Phelps Bates Connell of Johnson City, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Fredericksburg. Bobbie was born in Johnson City on Feb. 20, 1930, to Nathaniel George Phelps and Dora Edith (Moon) Phelps.
Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James S.
Paul N. Gennusa passed away at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston on Aug. 11, 2020.
He was born on July 31, 1943, and grew up in Port Arthur, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1961. He lived in Bridge City until he retired from Total Refinery after 30 years of service.
Hilary Huser, loving brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 6, 2020 with family at his side.
Hilary was born Sept. 6, 1934 in D’Hanis to Fred Huser and Johanna Postert Huser, who preceded him in death. He married Mary Turner on Sept. 10, 1955 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in D’Hanis and they lived together almost 65 years before Hilary’s death.
On July 23, we lost Samantha “Sammy Dee” Ardiana. She was born in 1967 in El Reno, Oklahoma, to David and Samantha (Jones) Ardiana. Much of her youth was spent in Great Falls, Montana. In 1984, she moved to Texas with her parents and attended Stratford High School. She graduated in 1986 and then attended Austin Community College, where she received her degree in early childhood development.
Sammy Dee was beloved by many.
James Leonard “Jim” Hokkanen of Blanco passed away Aug. 6, 2020 in Austin. James was born Nov. 25, 1935 in Kingston, Minnesota to Alfred Leonard Hokkanen and Mary Elizabeth (Saukkola) Hokkanen.
James attended St. Cloud State University before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served his country proudly during the Korean War era.
Life is a journey and Fielding Kellogg Reiner spent 60 of his 84 years with his forever love Rita Rose Krueger Reiner. Holding hands as they had throughout their married life, Fielding left this earth peacefully on July 30.
Fielding was born May 31, 1936 in Cypress Mill, to Herman and Esther Reiner.
From his earliest childhood, all he wanted to do was to fly. That motivation influenced his high school years as he worked with the Civil Air Patrol in his hometown of Artesia, New Mexico, washing planes to earn the opportunity to be taken flying.
Chuck’s 20-year career as a U.S. Air Force tanker pilot enabled him to see much of the world including The Azores (Portugal), Labrador (Canada), England, Alaska, Thailand, Australia and Vietnam.
Peggy Lucile Smith, 95, of Branson, Missouri, and formerly of Blanco, passed away at home on July 22, 2020.
She was born May 10, 1925 in Ottumwa, Iowa, to William and Nettie Robinson Hainline.
Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Runyon (Doyle Long) of Branson, Missouri, and Diane Smith (Raymond) of Fredericksburg. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, James Delbert Smith.
Visitation was at 11 a.m.
