Obituaries

Lydia Carrera

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Lydia Carrera, a lifelong resident of Yorktown, left this world to join her Savior on December 13, 2023, at the age of 86. Lydia was born in Yorktown on September 10, 1937, to the late Federico and Esperanza Villarreal Salazar.

Calvin Monroe Rayes

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Calvin Monroe Rayes of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023, at the age of 94. A native of Yorktown, Texas, Calvin was born to the late Sidney Monroe Rayes and Alice Myra (Karm) Rayes on August 29, 1929. On September 29, 1957, Calvin married Vernell Elaine Gruetzmacher at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Yorktown and so together they celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary last year in September 2022.

Jason Day

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Jason Day, 51, of Yorktown entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was born May 15, 1972 in Houston, TX to James Johnson and Tommie Altman Day. He was married to Robin Harris Day in Borger, TX on June 21, 1999. Jason was a beloved member of Cameron Lodge #76 A.F. & A.M.

Roger Orosco

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A Celebration of Life for Wayne Myers, who died October 8 at his home in Ingram, Texas, will be held Friday, December 8, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Turner Hall. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association (www.heart. org) or to the charity of your choice.

James Albert Lucas

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James Albert Lucas was born on May 30, 1947 in Cuero, TX to the late Joseph Albert and Alice McGuffin Lucas. He attended Daule High school in Cuero, where he was a shining star on the football team. After graduating from high school, James attended and played football four years at Prairie View A&M, in Prairie View, TX.

Jessica Abigail Balandran-Chabot

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Jessica Abigail Balandran- Chabot, 46, of Cuero passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born September 24, 1977 in Corpus Christi to Juan Carlos and Abigail H. Balandran Cantu. She graduated in 1996 from Foy H.Moody High School in Corpus Christi. She attended college at Boston University. She worked at Star Market in Boston, RI for many years. She married Michael Chabot on September 2, 2010 in Woonsocket, RI. She was a proud cheer mom and worked as a secretary for Superior Cheer All-Starts from 2007-2017. She worked in healthcare for the majority of her life after college. Her most recent employment was with CVS Caremark as a commercial Aetna Senior Representative.

Florence “Flo” Jacob

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Florence “Flo” Jacob, 95, of Yorktown, passed away Sunday Nov. 26, 2023. She was born Mar. 20, 1928 in Westhoff, TX to Sylvester and Vera Radzikowski Olenick. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church where she played the organ for over 30 years.

Cynthia Hoegemeyer Strait

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Cynthia Hoegemeyer Strait, 71, of Yorktown, TX passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. She was born in Yorktown on March 13, 1952 to Leon and Beatrice Wieland Hoegemeyer. Cynthia was a devoted nurse for over 35 years.

Wayne Myers

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A Celebration of Life for Wayne Myers, who died October 8 at his home in Ingram, Texas, will be held Friday, December 8, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Turner Hall. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association (www. heart.org) or to the charity of your choice.

Roger Orosco

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Roger Orosco, 60, of Cuero went peacefully to be with our Lord on November 14, 2023. He was born June 22, 1963 in Cuero to Leandro Sr. and the late Guadalupe Orosco. He was a father, brother, son and friend to anyone he ever met. He was saved and loved Jesus. He was a hard worker and jack of all trades. He worked in the oilfield most of his life and understood the meaning of hard work. He showed pride in all that he did no matter how small the task. He will be severely missed by everyone who loved him. Cuero, Texas will never be the same. He enjoyed talking about “the good ol days”, watching old westerns, listening to music (on full blast most of the time), fishing, barbequing, hanging out in his yard and spending time with his grandbabies. He also enjoyed riding his bike and sitting at the park with the ducks. Roger was immeasurably loved and will never be forgotten. Roger was truly one of a kind and had the biggest heart. He genuinely cared deeply for the ones he loved.