Obituaries

Alfonso Vargas

Alfonso Vargas, 65, of Hallettsville, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. He was born in Waelder on Sept. 6, 1956, to Joe and Amelia Martinez Vargas. He was a USMC Veteran, serving his country from 1976-1979. On Aug.

Alvin Erwin Mikush

Alvin Erwin Mikush, 67, of Weimar, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Regency Nursing Center in Schulenburg. Alvin was born on Feb. 12, 1955, in Hallettsville, to Alvin and Linda (Holy) Mikush. He attended Hallettsville High School and married Arlene Haidusek Mikush on April 17, 1977 at St.

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Wiedemann Hahn

Jacqueline “Jackie” Wiedemann Hahn, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Moulton. Funeral service will be held Thursday, April 7, at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia. She was born on Oct. 15, 1932 to Fred and Gretchen Wiedemann. Jacquel ine married Marvin Hahn and worked at the Flatonia auction.

MICHAEL ABSHER

Michael Edward “Mike” Absher, 64, passed away March 28. He was born Feb. 4, 1958 in Seguin to the late Billie and Frances (McConnell) Absher. Mike met the love of his life, Janet Jacobs, while working at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) in 1981.

Janet Matilda Jalufka Rother

Janet Matilda Jalufka Rother, 82, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at Sodalis, in Victoria, after a long battle with dementia. Even though the dementia took her away from this world, her loving spirit left a mark on the people she touched throughout her journey.

Karen Ann Schreiber

Karen Ann Schreiber, 80, of Shiner, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Seguin. A memorial service to honor Karen’s life was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27 at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Darin Zumwalt officiating.

WILLIAM “BILL” HAAS

William (Bill) Gray Haas, age 80, passed away March 15. He was born Aug. 3, 1941 in Muncie, Ind. to Darol and Martha Green Haas. He was a salesman for Eddy Packing Company for 25-plus years and was an auctioneer in his spare time.

Robert “Bobby” Louis Bludau Sr.

Robert “Bobby” Louis Bludau Sr., 61, of Hallettsville passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at his home, with his family by his side. He was born on Jan. 24, 1961 in Hallettsville to Jodie and Alice Bludau.

CARL “RAY” CASTELL

Carl “Ray” Castell, Jr., age 60, passed away March 23. He was born Jan. 20, 1962 in Yoakum to Carl Raymond Castell, Sr. and Rebecca Munson Castell. He worked for offshore drilling companies, was a commercial fisherman, and a chef.