All Obituaries

Preston Lee Williams, Jr left this life on July 9th, 2019, Born August 29,1987 in Victoria, Texas to Preston Williams and Tammy Martin-Atere (Lawrence) Graduate of Profit High School.  Preston worked for Hardin Tubular Sales for short time when he decided to go back school and do what he loved.  Completed his certification with Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair-Victoria. Mike Todd with Exclusive Haircuts took Preston in for training to help him learn more before taking the...

Ellen B. (Spitdowski) Fowler, 69, of Ganado, TX died July 14, 2019 at Hospice of South Texas in Victoria, TX surrounded by family and friends. Born August 12, 1949 in Bay City, TX. She was the daughter of the late Ray Spitdowski (Father), Ellen (Spitdowski) Bender (Mother) and Wilburn Bender (Stepfather). Survived by her child; Timothy W. Fowler and Rhonda Fowler, Victoria, TX; Grandchildren, Devin Fowler, Victoria, TX  and Karli Fowler, Victoria, TX; Four great grandchildren;...

Robert Lee Nisely Jr., born on August 28, 1954 to Robert Nisely Sr. and Rena Shaw Nisely, passed away on June 21 st .at his home. Robert served in the U.S. Army, had a long career at Union Carbide, loved to fish and read. He wasn't one to shy away from a job that needed to be done and was always willing to step in and help out his family and friends. Although the cause of death was ruled a heart attack; the loss of his wife just three weeks earlier left him heartbroken. There is some...

Connie Allen, 72, of Victoria, TX passed away July 5, 2019. She was a stay at home mom that raised 4 children. She was born to Roxie and Carl Dickerson on Nov. 19, 1946. She is preceded in death by her husband; Walter Allen, Grandson; Stephen Allen, Parents, and Brother. Connie is survived by 4 children; Roxanna, Wanda, Nellie and Walter Jr.; 2 sons-in-law; Danny Holmes and Joey Hencerling. Memorial Services are pending at this time. Cremation Services Entrusted to Victoria Mortuary...

On Wednesday, July 4, 2019, Paul Jay Bower Jr., loving husband and father, passed away and was received into the arms of the Lord, at the age of 82. Paul “Bubba” Bower was born on March 10, 1937, to Paul and Fern Bower, Sr., in Detroit, Michigan. He then moved to California. His career as a Fishing Tool Specialist took him many places:  Abu Dhabi, Egypt, and Trinidad and Tobago, before he planted and rooted in Victoria, Texas in 1985, to work for N.L. ACME Tool Company. He...

After battling kidney cancer, Linda went to be with the angels May 27, 2019.  She was born in Seattle WA on April 9, 1951 to Richard Frank Langnau and Elizabeth J. Langnau.  She was preceded in death by her father; stepfather James Loomis, Jr.; brother Greg N. Langnau; and sister Charleen L. Salinas.  Linda is survived by mother Elizabeth J. Loomis, Victoria TX; brother William G. Langnau, Richmond VA; and many nieces and nephews. Linda graduated from Highland High School in...

Theodora "Dora" Clara Gutierrez Cardenas left behind her earthly cares on June 20, 2019 in Victoria after a lengthy battle with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Dora was born on April 25, 1947 in Hallettsville, Texas to Clarita Aldaco and Manuel Garcia Gutierrez. She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel Gutierrez; husband, Lupe Cardenas; and brothers John and Andrew Gutierrez. Dora leaves behind a host of friends and family including her sons Chris Gutierrez and Larry...

Joan Ann Paul, 60, of Port Lavaca, TX went to be with Our Lord Saturday, June 15, 2019. Joan and her twin sister, Mary, were adopted in Nederland, TX by Roy and Eva (Rogers) Daniel. She graduated from Nederland High School and from Texas Vocational School. She married Jerry Paul on April 21, 1981 in Vidor, Texas.  Joan was a very capable and loving wife. They enjoyed each other and loved to travel. They had no children but had many friends and relatives. She is survived by her parents,...

Mary Esther Nisely, born on August 12, 1955, to John J. and Ruby McFall, passed away peacefully on a beautiful sunny day and in the presence of her family on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. Her world revolved around her husband, children and grandchildren. She had a long career at The Victoria Advocate, enjoyed rehabilitating birds, antiquing and keeping up with all of her grandchildren's activities. The loss of such a beautiful soul will leave an ache in our hearts, and we are...

Grover Cleveland Boyd, III, age 62, of Port Lavaca, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He was born September 5, 1956 in Port Lavaca to Grover Cleveland (Dode) Boyd, Jr. and Juanita Ruddick Boyd. He graduated from Calhoun High School and was a lifelong resident of Port Lavaca where he worked for the Calhoun County Independent School District. He is survived by his mother; two brothers, Edward and (Diane) Boyd of Katy, TX and John Boyd of Richmond, Virginia; five sisters, Frances and (Jim)...