Our loving mother, Bobbie Jo Van, 75, of Tivoli, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2013.

She was born to the late Eddie and Flaudie Coleman in Columbus, Mississippi, September 25, 1938.

Bobbie is survived by her husband, Frankie Van, three children, two stepsons, and their spouses: Donny and Sheryl Haynes, of Port O’Connor; Becky Haynes, of Port O’Connor; Pam and Robert Stryker, of Goliad; Ricky and Susie Van, of Navasota; Kendall Van, of Euless; and her brother Larry Coleman of Cabo San Lucas. She also is survived by thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Church of Christ in Point Comfort, Texas.

Bobby A. Bubenik, 82, of Seadrift passed away on November 7, 2013. He was born in Aqua Dulce, Texas to the late Aldrich and Christina Bubenik. Bobby served his country proudly as a Sergeant 1st Class in the Army during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Martha Bubenik; sons, Michael Bubenik and wife Dawn of Seadrift, Bobby Bubenik, Jr. of Rockport; daughters, Terry Trichell and husband Lloyd and Lisa French and husband Marshal of Arkansas; grandchildren, Darian and Seth Bubenik, Samantha Velasquez and husband Alex, Jessica, Dylan, Hunter, Erin and Weston and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Bridges of Victoria, Phyllis Ward of Orange and Betty Hill of Cuero; brothers, Richard Bubenik and wife Alice of Bloomington, Jackie Bubenik and wife Shannon of OK, Kerby Bubenik and wife Jane of Orange, and Ernie Bubenik and wife Edna of San Antonio.

In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his step-mother Clara Bubenik, infant son, Kenneth Bubenik, sister Rita Wilborn and grandson Kellen.

Funeral services were held on November 10, 2013 at Richardson Colonial Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Green officiating. Burial with military honors followed at the Seadrift Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Kerby Bubenik, Ernie Burbenik, Richard Bubenik, Bobby Bubenik, Jr., Michael Bubenik and Jeff Spence. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Ridgell, Jack Broome, Troy Howard and Butch Hodges.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of South Texas. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.

Kozmo is so cool! A gray and black wire hair terrier, he’s about 1 1/2 years and weighs less than 10 pounds, full of energy and personality.

Meet Buck, your next best friend. A high energy heeler/pointer mix about a year old, he is a lovable guy, eager to please.

Come see Buck, Kozmo, and all the other animals at the Port Lavaca Animal Shelter, 201 Stringham Drive (across from the rodeo arena), Monday through Saturday, 10 to 2, or call the Calhoun County Humane Society, 553-8916. You can also view him and other animals ready for adoption on line at www.calhouncountyhumanesociety.org

Thanks and we’ll be waiting for you!

Cub Scout Pack 116 will be Scouting for Food on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Speedy Stop in Port O’Connor. Please bring your canned food donation and drop them with your local Cub Scout Pack for distribution in local Thanksgiving & Christmas food baskets.

A Honor Roll

First Grade:  McKenna Boedeker, Maci Bryan, Briley Christensen, Caden Clendennen, Layton Davenport, Braylynn Galloway, Natalie Hunt, John Jacobs, Mackenzie Moncrief, Dillon Morales, Trevon Ragusin, Nevaeh Rangel, Destiny Starkweather and Lily Waghorne.

Second Grade:  Andrea Hataway, BreAnn Kelley, Emily Lowder, Athyn Morales, Trinity Morgan, Jonathan Nguyen, Braeden Ragusin, Sydney Rasmussen, Mia Salazar, Tyler Salinas, Annabelle Thurman and Natalia Zarate.

Third Grade:  Tres Canales, Eda Gilliland, Creasie Gohlke, Ayden Maddux and Hector Perez.

Fourth Grade:  Noah Estrada

Fifth Grade:  Christopher Salinas

Sixth Grade:  Keegan Brumfield

Seventh Grade: Krislyn Key and Anna Sachtleben

Eighth Grade:  Torri Mikolas, Erika Ruiz and Kelsey Vannoy

A-B Honor Roll

First Grade:  Jasmin Banda, Brilee Crittenden, Kylee Green, Ariel Henson, Karlye Jordan, Kyle Koliba and Draven Maldonado.

Second Grade:  Edgar Munoz, Gabrielle Pride, Aaron Rios, Pennelope Wymer and Phillip Vazquez.

Third Grade:  McKenzie Bierschwale, Keaton Cady, Zayda Estrada, Kathy Huerta, Desi Miller, Mason Moncrief, Jacob Nguyen, Mercadee Owen and Blake Reyna.

Fourth Grade:  Maritza Jaramillo, Ryder Morales, Taysia Navarro, Nataly Rodriguez and Joel Zarate.

Fifth Grade:  Spencer Allen, William Bales, Colin Carabajal, Shaley Edwards, Caleb Gregory, Kinley Lowery, Fernie Mendez, Donald Morales, Matthan Morgan, Jason Nguyen, Andrew Ragusin, Jacob Ruiz, Jacob Vivas and Joseph White.

Sixth Grade:  Dylan Beaver, Emily Cain, Alexia Gilliland, Rebecca Mendez, Ethan Mikolas, Hunter Mitchell, Michael Sachtleben, Liliana Torres and Casey Wooldridge.

Seventh Grade:  Noah Bedwell, Kellie Blevins, Heather Glover, Karley Gregroy, Danielle Morales and Joseph Thigpen.

Eighth Grade:  Leo Bedwell, Layne Blevins, Raquel Clinton, Gage Deforest, Shelby Deforest, Sean Estes, Victoria Gilliland, Savanah Marek, Robert McWherter, Abigail Morgan, Dustin Nguyen and Ethan Wooldridge.