Obituaries

Otto Reichardt, Jr., of Cat Spring, TX, passed away on December 10, 2022, in Houston, TX. Otto was born in Cat Spring, on December 29, 1932, to parents Otto and Alice (Braesicke) Reichardt. He grew up in the Cat Spring area where he attended school. He then later graduated from Sealy High School in 1950.

Francisco (Frank) Solis, age 70, was born July 3, 1952, in Colorado City, Texas to Mr. & Mrs. Guadalupe Solis. He was six months old when his parents moved to Sealy. Frank passed away on November 30, 2022 at home in Sealy, surrounded by his wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gloria Solis, sons: Steven Garza and Jacob Solis, grandsons: Jordan Garza, Jesse Solis and Gage Solis, step granddaughters: Haley Hegemeyer, and Amberlee Hegemeyer and great-granddaughters: Layla Garza and Lila Robles. He attended school in Sealy, then later got married. He was a welder most of his married life, but later became Brazos Valley AC/Heating Services shop manager. Several years later he retired.

Shirley Hoek Svinky, 95, passed away November 28, 2022, at the Veranda House in Sealy, Texas. Shirley was born on August 21, 1927 in Sealy, Texas to Charlie and Hattie Hoek.

Mary Ann Rosselli, 57 of Sealy passed away suddenly October 17, 2022. She was born November 27,1964 in Eagle Lake, Texas to Lewis Cypher, Sr and Lena Edna Cypher (Leschper). She attended Sealy High School and opted to obtain her GED.

Beverlea Geraldean Knight, age 85, of San Felipe, Texas passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, in Katy, Texas. Beverlea was born May 23, 1937, to Glen and Louise Leadford in Licking, Missouri. She attended the Licking schools and graduated in 1955. In 1961, she and her first husband, Leroy Keaton, moved to Texas and left their beloved State of Missouri.

Born in Bellville, Texas on November 16, 1958. Passed away in M.D.

June Gentry Leenen was born in Hudson Chapel, Texas on June 9, 1938. She grew up in Hudson Chapel, a small community outside of Rusk, surrounded by a lot of family. She attended school in Rusk, graduating from Rusk High School. She then attended Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas with the intention of becoming a music teacher.

Steve (Cotton) Gajewski was born on August 27, 1939, to the late Frank and Louise Gajewski. After a brave and courageous battle with cancer, he passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the age of 83 surrounded by his loving family.

George L. Berckenhoff of Sealy passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the age of 87. George was born on May 30, 1935 in Mouton, Texas to Liberat “Lee” and Lillie Berckenhoff, (nee Svetlik). He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic and Baursville Public Schools before entering the US Army in 1957. While serving in the Army, he was stationed in Poitiers, France where he managed supplies, trucking, and warehouse inventory logistics. Upon honorable discharge from military service, George moved to Houston and began working at JMH Grocery in Bellaire. Shortly thereafter, in October 1959, he went to work for Houston Coca-Cola & Bottling Company as a route delivery driver. It was during this time that he met his wife of more than 58 years, Lorene Berckenhoff (nee Mazac), at The Bill Mraz Ballroom in

Robert Worth (Bobby) Filip, 88 of Wallis passed October 13, 2022. He was born on May 6, 1934, in Shiner, Texas to the parents of Emil & Agnes (Mikes) Filip. His family moved to Wallis to the little share choppers village on the bluff of the Charles Kaechele Farm. He was raised by a single father after his mother passed away when he was only 4 years old.