Obituaries

Gina Valis

Roberta Regina Wagner Valis “as we all know as Gina”, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Gina was born on June 21, 1957, in Shiner, to Dr. Robert and Marthe Valenta Wagner. She attended St.

Emilie Winkenwerder

Emilie Anna Valis Winkenwerder, 99, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1926, in Sweet Home, to Joseph and Mary Lahodny Valis. Emilie lived a long and full life rooted in faith, family, and resilience.

Karen Boone

Karen Ann Boone, 70, of Shiner, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.She was born on November 29, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio to Richard and Julia Ball Spaeth.She was a school teacher for 37 years and a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed teaching the youth and gardening.

Joyce Luksovsky

Joyce Marie Luksovsky, born on May 30, 1949, in Moulton, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, in College Station, Texas. Joyce was a beloved member of her community and a devoted family matriarch.

Joe Lee Hauschild

Joe Lee Hauschild was born in Harlingen, Texas on January 3,1944 to Dorothy Pool Hauschild and Reuben Hauschild. He passed away on January 7, 2026, after a brief illness, at home surrounded by his children, Amy, Mandy, and Chad in Del Valle, Texas.

Annie Mae Berckenhoff

Annie Mae Berckenhoff, 87, of Moulton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished member of her community, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.She was born on August 1, 1938, in Wallis, Texas, to Joe and Annie Matocha Dirba.

Edwin L. Janak

Edwin Louis Janak, 86, of Willis, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1939, in Hallettsville, to Nick and Millie (Dolezal) Janak. Edwin graduated from Shiner High School. He was married to Rosalie (Knezek) Janak on November 27, 1965, at St.

Ben Mendez

Ben Patrick Mendez, 85, of Shiner, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Ben was born on August 20, 1940, at home in Lavaca County to Antonio and Lillie Carrington Mendez.  He was a member of Sts.

Hal Ray Reichardt

Hal Ray Reichardt, 77, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Hal was born on April 13, 1948, in Shiner, to Henry and Helen Reigh Reichardt. He married Patsy Ruth Lilley on December 19, 1981, at the Lilley Family Ranch in Lampasas.

Roy Pfuhl

Roy Ed Pfuhl, 82, of Shiner, passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Roy was born on January 18, 1943, in Orange Grove, Texas, to Edwin and Lillie (Stratmann) Pfuhl.