Obituaries

Kermit Lee Price

“LET THE WORK I’VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME”Deacon Kermit Lee Price was born on June 30, 1939, in Shiner, to Mable Tisdon and Willie Elroy Price. Kermit was also affectionately known as John, KP, Dec., and Bro.Kermit lived a good life and departed it into his eternal rest in Glory on June 21, 2026.

Helen Kainer

Helen Chunda Kainer, 85, of Pearland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in The Woodlands. A rosary was recited at 9 a.m. Monday, June 22 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Pearland. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 22 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Pearland.

Anacleto “Blade” Soto

Anacleto “Blade” Soto, 72, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born in Gonzales to Juan and Maria Soto, Blade was the second of eight children.

Donald “Donny” Wayne Butschek

Donald “Donny” Wayne Butschek passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with love and support of his children and family. A man of spirit, Donny embraced the end of his earthly journey just as he lived life—with courage, and a heart at peace.

Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann Taylor, 91, of Shiner, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Victoria.She was born on April 23, 1935 to Alfons and Wilma Svoboda. She spent most of her childhood in Shiner and loved spending time with her grandparents.

Marilyn Magdelene Rosenauer

Marilyn Rosenauer, 93, of Houston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Marilyn was born on February 21, 1933, in Moulton, to Edward and Marie Kalischko.Ms. Rosenauer was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church.

Franklin Neubauer

Franklin Neubauer, 68, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1957, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Alvin Heidrich and Geneva Allgood, and later adopted and raised by Willie and Ida Neubauer of Shiner.

Ronnie Jurica

Ronald “Ronnie” J. Jurica, 74, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, in the place he loved most, doing what he loved most - working cattle. Ronnie lived a life defined by hard work, patriotism, faith, and unwavering devotion to his family and country.

Patsy Reichardt

Patsy Ruth Reichardt, 83, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Patsy (Pat) was born on November 11, 1942, in Abernathy, Texas, to Virgil and Mary Wynn Lilley. She married Hal Ray Reichardt on December 19, 1981, in Lampasas.

Frankie "Butch" Raindl

Frankie Joseph “Butch” Raindl, 79, of Shiner, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026.He was born September 5, 1946 in Levelland, Texas to Frank and Esther Seidenberger Raindl.His working career spanned stints at Purina Mills, K.