Obituaries

Virginia Garza Lopez, 86, of Houston, passed away Sept. 19, 2022, at home surrounded by her children. Virginia was born May 2, 1936, in Rockdale, to parents Candelario and Eloise Garza. She was quite fierce on a slot machine and an avid Elvis fan. She said she was able to see him in concert in her younger years and was not bashful in the fact that she was one of the screamers. She loved everyone unconditionally and gave to those in need. Her kindness was inspiring. Virginia’s heart was full of joy for her family, whom she loved so dearly. God blessed us when he brought this woman into our lives. We will tell her stories and remind others of the strength she possessed throughout her life.

Edwin Jesse Zubicek was born April 16, 1935, to Sam and Bertha Zubicek. A life-long resident of Cat Spring, Edwin was known and loved by many. On February 14, 1981, he married Sharon Gardner and lovingly became a father to Marcy & Brian Gardner.

Brenda Joyce Allison Alexander passed away on August 21, 2022 at the age of 75 in Katy, Texas. She was born September 14, 1947 to parents Virginia Green Allison and Duncan Allison. Her hometown was Muncie, Indiana. She graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1965 then studied at Ball State University and the University of Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSRN).

June Bumstead Delanda went to be with her Lord on August 31, 2022. She was 77 years old. She is preceded in death by her father Barney, her mother Theda, and her brother Jody. She is survived by her daughter Leslie Espinoza and fiancé Houston Mathews, daughter Dana Meloneck and her husband Mark Meloneck, daughter Azalee Delanda and her husband Michael Gonsalves, daughter Amelia Delanda, grandson Colten Meloneck and fiancé Brenda Marin, granddaughter Gabriella Espinoza and fiancé Brett Karakos, granddaughter Indie Espinoza and fiancé Tyler Bunn, grandson Jose Espinoza, grandson Leo Sanchez, granddaughter Elena Sanchez, grandson Luke Sanchez, granddaughter Brooke Gonsalves, great granddaughter Natalya Espinoza, and great granddaughter Gia Karakos.

Our dear mother, Edith Jeannette Kleypas Fiedler, age 93, was a loving wife, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend. She slipped away peacefully at home on August 9, 2022. She will be laid to rest on August 15, the very same date that her own dear mother was interred 30 years ago. Edith was born September 28, 1928, in Burlington, Texas to Bernard Gerard Kleypas and Nettie Marie West Kleypas. She married her beloved husband Raymond Charles Fiedler, on a cold Thanksgiving morning, November 25, 1948, which resulted in 56 years of a harmonious marriage and seven devoted children.

Melvin Ray Klatt, Sr., passed from this life on Aug. 23, 2022, at the age of 84, at his home in Sealy in the presence of loved ones. His battle with various medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing difficult challenges with strength and determination.

Charley Joseph Burchfield, 80, of Sealy, TX, was called home to be with our Lord on August 24, 2022. He was born in Palestine, TX on February 1, 1942, to Burdon Eugene Burchfield and Eunice Mae Griffin. After high school, Charley enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for twenty years working in munitions and communications. While he was stationed in Watertown, NY, he met the love of his life, Helen Cecelia Torrey, and they wed in 1964. They have four children: Rebecca, Jeffery, Joanne and Rachel.

Adela Marie Dubec Hundl was called to be with our Lord on August 11, 2022. Adela was born on August 22, 1928, to Frances and Joseph Dubec in Plum, Texas. She attended Frydek Catholic School. She married Emil James Hundl on November 7, 1953, in Needville, Tx. Adela was a housewife when the children were young and in later years had various jobs. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frydek. A woman of great faith and a kind loving heart. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. She was a hard worker with a strong will and determination in everything she did. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, raising cattle, canning vegetables, baking, and spending time with her family. She could make the most delicious kolaches. She spoke fluent Czech, which was her first language.

Our dear mother, Edith Jeannette Kleypas Fiedler, age 93, was a loving wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She slipped away peacefully at home on August 9, 2022. She will be laid to rest on August 15, the very same date that her own dear mother was interred 30 years ago. Edith was born September 28, 1928, in Burlington, Texas to Bernard Gerard Kleypas and Nettie Marie West Kleypas. She married her beloved husband Raymond Charles Fiedler, on a cold Thanksgiving morning, November 25, 1948, which resulted in 56 years of a harmonious marriage and seven devoted children. Edith was a beautiful, intelligent, compassionate, and generous person who was entirely dedicated to her family. She instilled in her children an appreciation of beauty and the value of creating a loving home. Towards the end of her life, when she did not always remember our names, she would tell us, “I know I love you.” The one thing she never forgot was to “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” Her Catholic faith was the core of her being. She attended daily Mass and spent many hours in volunteer service at her church. Her burial date is doubly meaningful since it falls on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her love for our Blessed Mother was reflected in every aspect of her life by surrounding herself with the color blue. Edith loved classical music, reading and gardening. She especially enjoyed the creative arts, using her talent to sew and embroider exquisite pieces which we all treasure. She lovingly hand embroidered 200 dinner napkins for her granddaughter’s wedding reception as a gift for all the guests. She took pride in her baking and cooking for her family with everything being made from scratch. Her cinnamon rolls and Sunday roast dinners will never be forgotten! Her grandchildren reminisce about the endless stacks of pancakes dripping with warm, homemade maple syrup she would make for them when they would spend the night with Grams and Gramps. She would often describe delicious food as being, “powerful good!” She made every day exceptional for her family sharing her love, faith, and wisdom.

Service was held for Mrs. Oneida Dolores Peres, on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Miller-Josey Mortuary Chapel in Bellville, Texas. Mrs. Perez passed away on July 30, 2022 in Katy, Texas. Oneida Dolores was born to Ricardo and Mercedes Rivas Perez on April 11, 1926, in Sao Arriba, Cuba. Her family and friends called her “Nena”. She graduated from school and later received her certification as a seamstress. Oneida worked making and designing beautiful garments for her family and friends. Oneida especially designed and made both of her daughter’s weddings dresses. On February 8, 1966, her application and papers for her and her daughters were approved to come to the United States. The family settled in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The first major item that Oneida brought, was a sewing machine where she continued to work as a seamstress supporting her family. She also passed her written driver license test on the third try. She then saved money and brought the family their first car. She also loved to dress fashionably and always made sure her curly hair was always in place.