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BAUER, C.W. (January 10, 1934) - VICTORIA - Funeral services will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Chaddock at 902 North Navarro Street Wednesday afternoon for Charles William Bauer, 81, a retired carpenter and boatman and former resident of ill-fated Indianola, who died at the Chaddock home this morning after an illness of three weeks. Dr. William T. Rivere of the Presbyterian church will conduct the service and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Bauer was born April 17, 1852, at sea while his parents Edwin and Elizabeth Bauer were sailing to this country with a party of German colonists. His mother died at his birth and his father and five children settled at Indianola, he being the last member of the family.
After the storm of 1886, Mr. Bauer and his wife, formerly Miss Amelia Holzheuser, located in Victoria, and following the death of Mrs. Bauer, April 29, 1901, he moved to Port Lavaca and in 1924 to Palacios, resuming his residence here four years ago. At all these points he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Chaddock. During his early residence here he engaged in the carpenter business and at Port Lavaca he followed the occupation of a boatman, which he had pursued at Indianola. He retired from active pursuit about 20 years ago. He was a kindly old gentleman and very highly esteemed.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Chaddock of this city, and four sons, Charles and Fred Bauer of Victoria, William Bauer of Houston. He also leaves 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
HUCK, Francis E. Huck (November 7, 1953) - VICTORIA - Francis E. Huck, 98, believed to be the oldest resident of Victoria County, was buried Saturday.
Mr. Huck was one of the few survivors of two tropical hurricanes that destoyed Indianola, the once thriving seaport on Matagorda Bay.
He weathered the first as a boy in Indianola and the second as a man in Victoira.
In 1875, Indianola was a prosperous city of 5,000 and was county seat of Calhoun County as well as port of entry for Matagorda Bay. It was served by steamships running to Galveston, Havana, New Orleans and New York.
On September 17, 1875, Indianola was wrecked and an estimated 1,500 of its inhabitants were killed by a tropical hurricane and tidal wave.
Between 2,500 and 3,000 people remained to rebuild the town. Of these, between 300 and 400 died in the second hurricane, accompanied by a disastrous fire, August 20, 1886.
The ruins were abandoned and the railroad was rerouted through a new county seat, Port Lavaca.
Victoria was damaged by the same blow that completed destruction of Indianola.
Mr. Huck was among the last to leave the community. He loaded his family on a flatcar and moved to Victoria.
He recalled standing on the rear platform of the train and watching section hands close in to tear up the tracks.
REED, S.G. (Date not given) - S.G. Reed, 81, retired freight traffic manager for Southern Pacific Lines in Texas and Louisiana, died in his home.
Mr. Reed's railroad career spanned 49 years prior to his retirement in October 1937. Anecdotes and documents describing the early days of railroading in Texas were collected by Mr. Reed from the time he went to work as a Southern Pacific clerk at Victoria in 1888, and were published in book form in 1941.
Up to the time of his death, Mr. Reed was a regular contributer to the Southern Pacific Bulletin and other railroad publications.
Born in Franklin Parish, La., he was a son of Isaac A. Reed, first United States Weather Bureau observer in Texas, who was killed in the 1886 hurricane that wiped Indianola off the map.
Mr. Reed was educated at Colgate Academy and University, Hamilton N.Y. He was transferred from Dallas to Houston in 1918 as corporate land and tax agent for Southern Pacific.
He was a charter member of the Kiwanis and Traffic clubs in Houston, and was also a charter member of the Dallas Traffic Club. He served as president of traffic clubs in both cities.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Carrie M. Reed; three sons, Clair, Robert and Arthur Reed; a daughter, Mrs. Scott Kennedy, Jr., all of Houston; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in Trinity Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Arthur S. Knapp officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Perry Funeral Home.
SIMON, Mrs. Caroline (January 1933) - Death struck again Friday to claim another former resident of the ill-fated little town of Indianola, Mrs. Caroline Simon, 59-year-old Cuero woman, passing away at her home on South Line Street after a short illness.
Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the home and at 2:30 p.m. from the Catholic Church. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery. Rev. Leo Goertz, Catholic priest, will officiate, while E.J. Freund, local funeral director will be in charge of interment.
Mrs. Caroline Simon was born in July of 1873, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Budde, pioneer settlers of Old Indianola. She lived with her parents in Indianola until the storm of 1886, and then moved to Goliad. She was united in marriage to Theo Simon, 45 years ago, and for the past 26 years had made Cuero her home.
Surviving are her 85-year-old mother, Mrs. Louis Budde, her husband, Theo Simon, five children, R.W. Simon, A.A. Simon, Mrs. R.R. Smith, Mrs. Ned Thigpen and Miss Eva Simon; on sister, Mrs. W.P. Bourke of Yoakum; three brothers, E.G. Budde of Robstown, Louis of Houston and Chris of Cuero, and ten grandchildren.
SMITH, William H. (August 29, 1941) - William H. Smith, 82 passed away Friday at his home. Rosary was said at the residence Friday evening and Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Saturday morning with Father D.M. Buckley officiaing. The Mass was sung by the Oblate Choir of San Antonio.
William H. Smith was born at Indianola, December 21, 1858, the son of Henry Smith, who emigrated to this country from Germany in 1845. He spent his early life at Lamar and St. Mary's on Copano Bay and on the Henry Smith ranch near Port O'Connor. On May 18, 1881 he was united in marriage to Alice Ellen Rahtgens, another native Indianolan, who preceded him in death.
After the storm of '86 Mr. Smith, who was in business, was one of the first to leave Indianola, moving to Port Lavaca where he and his brother-in-law founded the Rahtgens and Smith Lumber Yard. He later bought his partner's interest, and operated the business until 1912. After selling the lumber business, he formed partnership with his oldest son, W.H. Jr. and operated a chip chandlery until 1939.
The Smith homestead, where he and his bride resided at Indianola, was moved to Port Lavaca, where it overlooks the bay he loved so well. In this home his eight children were born, the first three, Henrietta Louisa, now Mrs. F. Ullrich of Roswell, N.M.; W.H. Smith, Jr. and Owen E. having been born in Indianola and five, Allie E. (Mrs. G.C. Boyd, deceased); Stanley E., Harry C., Irma and Rae, now Mrs. C.B. Elder; were born in Port Lavaca.
He lived to see each of his children well established in life, the first three sons being partners in the Smith Seafood Company; Stanley interested in the dredging business; H.C. also interested in the Bauer-Smith Dredging Compnay, is the Humble Oil Co. agent here. Mrs. Ullrich, residing in Rosewell, N.M. Irma, employed at the Post Office and Mrs. Elder, deputy tax assessor.
Many interesting incidents were related by Mr. Smith, regarding the time he was a trail driver on the Old Chisolm Track, back in '78, when herds of cattle were driven through strange and often hostile territory, to Dodge City.
When the county seat was moved to Port Lavaca after the storm of '86, he served as the first Commissioner of Precinct No. 1, having served in that capacity in Indianola.
Interment was in the Port Lavaca Cemetery and the pall bearers were his grandsons, Billie, Joseph, Stanley, Bruce, Owne, Jr., and Carlos Smith and James Boyd. He is survived by seven children, one sister, Mrs. George Braden of Seguin; three brothers, J.P. Smith of Seguin, Ed of Port Lavaca and James of San Antonio; 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
WASSERMAN--Benjamin G. (April 29, 1938) The entire community and surrounding county was indeed saddened on receiving the news that Benjamin George Wasswerman, one of the most beloved citizens of this section, had passed away.
Benjamin George Wasserman was born Ocober 21, 1880 in the historic town of Indianola. He was the eldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Wasserman. After passing through the ordeals of the storm of '86 the family moved to Cuero for a few months. Later the family established residence in the town of Victoria, remaining there about a year. The family then moved to Port Lavaca which as since been the home of the Wasserman family. Soon after moving to Port Lavaca the elder Wasserman assumed the office of Tax Assessor. On August 11, 1902, Benjamin George Wasserman and Mellie Huffaker were united in marriage. Two dughters were born to this union, Alice and Bennie Mae.
In his early life he worked with J.C. Strong Mercantile Co. Later he was connected with the John B. Mahon Merchandizing Co. He and his brother, Lewis, succeeded the latter concern on March 4, 1915.
Under the name of Wasserman Brothers, the concern became one of the established businesses of Port Lavaca being engaged in retail grovery trade at the present time.
Mr. Wasserman served in many special capacities; for a period of 15 years he was Collector of Customs. During the World War he served on the Council of Defense. For the past 23 years he served as Fire Chief for the City of Port Lavaca.
Early in life he united with the Episcopal Church, serving as vestryman for Grace Episcopal Church. He was affiliated with W.O.W., Macabees and Yoeman Lodges.
Funeral Services were held from the home and from Grace Church with Rev. R.N. MacCallum officiating. Rev. J.W. Parten and Rev. S.M. Rohre assisted in the service. Fire fighting equipment which he had worked so diligently to bring to Port Lavaca bore the remains to the cemetery . Other units bore enormous floral offerings, which evidenced the admiration and esteem enjoyed by Mr. Wasserman and his family.
VERA LILLIAN STONECIPHER ECKERT
SAN ANGELO — Vera Lillian Stonecipher Eckert passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in a local hospital.
Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, in Fairmount Cemetery.
Mrs. Eckert was born Nov. 17, 1911, to Mary and E.B. Stonecipher in Wichita Falls, Texas. She married Henry P. Eckert on July 4, 1937. They were the parents of Glo - ria (Mrs. James A. Reed) of Texarkana, Texas, Janet (Mrs. Jack Kemp) of San Angelo, Texas, and Henry Dale Eckert of Temple, Texas.
Mrs. Eckert was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one grandson, Jimmie Harris.
Survivors include her brother, Everett Stone and wife Lynne of Laguna Hills, Calif.; a granddaughter, Deborah Boyd, and her husband, Eddie Boyd, of Bloomburg, Texas, Trent and Joel Kemp of San Angelo, Texas, Stephanie Eckert of Temple, Texas, and Christy Morgan and her husband, Chris, of Temple, Texas; and great-grandchildren Jay Don Harris of Texarkana, Texas, Bryan Kemp, Lisa Kemp, Lindsey Kirby of Abilene, Texas, and Triston Kemp of San Angelo, Texas. Nieces and nephews include Bryan Stone of California and Jean Thomas and husband Randy of Helendale, Calif., and children Michael and Kyra.
Mrs. Eckert was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, and was also a member of Pocahontas Chapter of The Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR), a Life Member of The San Angelo Garden Club and The Texas Garden Clubs, a Life Member of The Poetry Society of Texas, and she was appointed as Poet Laureate Alternate of Texas by the State Legislature in 1976-1977, and has won many awards for her poetry. She has published two booksof her poetry. She also painted and did illustrations of her poetry. There have been reviews of her booksand an illustration of one of her poems in color in The San Angelo Standard- Times, as well as many of her poems published in the Standard- Times.
Mrs. Eckert created The Angelo Sonnet form, and awarded many prizes for that sonnet form on several spiritual subjects in The Annual Contest of The Poetry Society of Texas. Her love of poetry and art was of profound influence throughout her life, as she said, “I have written poetry and painted all my life.”
She had many dear friends throughout San Angelo and the state. She leaves all of them “A Legacy of Stars,” the title of her latest book.
SILVERIO “CHIVE” ANCIRA
ROCKSPRINGS — Silverio “Chive” Ancira, 81, of Junction, Texas, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born May 12, 1926, in Rocksprings, Texas, to Ysidro and Maria Mendoza Ancira.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Otilia Ancira; granddaughter Belinda Galindo; his parents, Ysidro and Maria Ancira; and sister Carolina Ancira.
He is survived by children Richard Ancira and wife Debby of Wickett, Texas, Elisa Zamudio and husband Juan of Pampa, Texas, Grace Galindo and husband Errbey of Sweetwater, Texas, Dolores Gallegos and husband Herbert of Rocksprings, Texas, and Becky Van Winkle and husband Michael of Junction, Texas; grandchildren Jessica Ancira, Rebekha Milligan, Sierra Ancira, Dallas Ancira, Lindsey Ancira, Sirena Ancira, Richie Ancira, Lisa Anne Ancira, Chris Ancira, Diana Tidwell, Eric Zamudio, Errbey Galindo Jr., Sarita Hefner, Josh Galindo, Richie Gallegos, Renee’ Johnson, Terri Tapia, Michael Van Winkle Jr., Regina Joy, and Ashley Van Winkle; 33 great-grandchildren; brothers Jimmy Ancira and wife Chelo of San Jose, Calif., Eliseo Aguilar of Winona Lake, Ind., and Luis Aguilar and wife Jovita of San Antonio, Texas; sisters Grace Ramos and husband Joe of Kerrville, Texas, Carol Pruneda and husband John of Flourbluff, Texas, and Elva Aguilar of Rocksprings, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; special cousin Santiago “Chago” Uriegas; and inseparable companion, his dog, “Rusty.”
Service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at First Baptist Church of Rocksprings, Texas.
Viewing was Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the Nelson Funeral Home chapel. Interment will be in the Rocksprings Cemetery. Pastor Ken Bolton will officiate.
Pallbearers are Richie Gallegos, Errbey Galindo, Michael Van Winkle, Josh Galindo, Eric Zamudio, Stephen Ramirez Jr., Bobby “Bo” Gallegos-Samora and Jacob Tidwell.
Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.
ANDRES P. DELEON
SAN ANGELO — Andres P. DeLeon, 77, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, in Johnson’s Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow in Belvedere Memorial Park.
Andres was born to Calistro and Maria Ignasia Pena DeLeon on Feb. 7, 1930, in San Angelo, Texas.
Survivors include two daughters, Yolanda Martinez and husband Joe of Turpin, Okla.; one grandchild, Anthony L. Martinez Sr. of Turpin, Okla.; six greatgrandchildren, Anthony L. Martinez Jr. of Liberal, Kan., Latosha N. Martinez of Liberal, Kan., Alston J. Martinez of Turpin, Okla., John S. Martinez of Alva, Okla., Jayde Kimberly of Turpin, Okla., and Alex Gomez of Turpin, Okla.; one great-greatgrandchild, Miya N. Phan of Liberal, Kan.; two sisters, Anita Molinar of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Sara Gonzales of Franklin, Texas; two half-sisters, Ester and Norma, both of Amarillo, Texas; one half-brother, Isreal DeLeon of Amarillo, Texas; daughter Maria Zapata and husband Tony; five children, Norma Meza and husband Raymond, Noel Zapata and wife Sandra, Sandra Sanchez and husband Jesse, Adam Zapata and wife Sandra, and Inez Daniel; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Andres was preceded in death by his father, Calistro DeLeon; mother Maria Ignasia Pena DeLeon; two brothers, Jose DeLeon and Nino DeLeon; his first wife, Angelita DeLeon; second wife Carmen Perez; and one infant son, Roy DeLeon.
GENOVEVA (VEVA) MENDEZ FLORES
SAN ANGELO — Our Loving Mother, Genoveva (Veva) Mendez Flores, 73, of San Angelo died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in an area hospital.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, in the Robert Massie Funeral Home chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Quirino Cornejo officiating. Burial will follow in the Miles Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Veva was born Oct. 18, 1934, in Bronte, Texas, to Antonio and Manuela Samaniego Mendez. She was a housewife and was married to Porfirio Enriquez Flores Sr. on Jan. 17, 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband, Porfirio Sr.; and one daughter, Elva Flores Harrison.
She is survived by her four sons, James and his wife, Diana Flores, of San Angelo, Steve and his wife, Amy Flores, of Dallas, Mike and his wife, Sabrina Flores, of Houston, and Porfirio Jr. and his wife, Cenny, of San Angelo; a daughter, Olga, and her husband, Scott Finneran, of Austin; a brother, Daniel Mendez; and a sister, Consuelo Casarez, both of Miles, Texas; grandchildren Stacy June Lopez, Porfirio (T.C.) Flores III, Erik Flores, Chandler Flores, Julian Flores, Isaias Flores, Amora Flores, Mallory Sanders, Caton Sanders, Josh Flores, Jonathan Flores and Jared Flores; five greatgrandchildren, Brittney Harrison, Daniel Flores, Faith Lopez, Mattie Flores and Porfirio (T.J.) Flores IV; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews who have sought and received her love, support and humor throughout her life.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to her nieces and nephew, Bea Aguero, Annie Mendez Ramirez and Carlos Martinez for all their help and love during the most difficult times.
Pallbearers will be Porfirio Flores Jr., Mike Flores, Steve Flores, James Flores, Porfirio (T.C.) Flores III, Josh Flores, Caton Sanders and Julian Flores.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.
The family wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the patient and kind medical guidance and support provided by Dr. Emmette (Buddy) Flynn and Dr. Anthony De Mory.
In addition, we deeply appreciate the nursing staff on 4-North and ICU at Shannon Medical Center for attending our mother with compassionate care during her hospital stay.
