Donald E. Maeker of Flatonia passed away peacefully and in the presence of family on June 23, 2021. A lifelong farmer, rancher, and avid outdoorsman, Don’s love of the land and the wildlife that flourished on it is a legacy that he leaves to his children and grandchildren and is one that will be passed down for generations.

William “Lee” Richards, 74, of La Grange passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Lee was born in Lockhart on May 4, 1947, the son of William F.

Funeral services for Melba (Bernshausen) Reisner, 76, were held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home at 13102 North Freeway in Houston at 1 p.m. Deacon Will led the rosary and conducted the funeral service at the chapel and the burial at Earthman Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Maria Dolores Soto Hernandez, 42, of La Grange, entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Maria was born in San Juan de Guadalupe, Durango Mexico on April 5, 1979, the daughter of Demetrio Soto Orona and Socorro Hernandez Mendoza.

Funeral services for Rev. Paul Hartfield, 84 of Serbin, were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The services can be viewed at the stpaulserbin.org.

Cynthia Dell Kaltwasser Lappe, 68, passed away after a long illness on June 10, 2021 at the Vosswood Nursing Facility in Houston A native Houstonian, Cindy spent most of her life in Spring Branch. She earned a BA in Business Information Systems and worked for many years in Human Resources in the Texas Medical Center.

Connie Jo (Karstedt) Albritton, 68, of Bellville, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Houston. Connie was born on Sept.

Funeral services for Mary Fenzlein, 73 of Giddings, were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda with Rev. Dustin Beck officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Nancy Diane Zigal Clemmer, 67, passed away, Thursday, June 10, 2021. A visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy.

A Mass of Christian Burial for David Capetillo Romero, 37, of La Grange was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange with Fr. Jim Olnhausen officiating. Interment followed at La Grange City Cemetery.