Lois (Wolpman) Strieber 89, was born on April 17, 1935, at 417 North Church Street in Yorktown, Texas.  She was the oldest of three children born to Fred and Melba (Hinsey) Wolpman.  Lois was baptized in the Christian faith on July 21, 1935, in Nordheim’s St. Paul Lutheran Church.  Her baptismal sponsors were Mrs. Hertha Wolpman, Mrs. Marian Poehlman, Dorris Hinsey, and Delores Neumayer.  She later confirmed her faith on April 2, 1950, at Yorktown’s St. Paul Lutheran Church.  Lois’s confirmation verse was Titus 2: 11-12.

On January 16, 1955, she married Jerry Strieber at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown.  They were blessed with 39 years of marriage before Jerry’s passing on December 23, 1994.  Lois and Jerry had three children, Rhonda, Bobby, and Tim.

In August 1953 Lois began working at Strieber Bros. Hardware.  She began her banking career in October 1957 at The First National Bank of Yorktown.  Lois joined the start-up team at Yorktown Community Bank as Vice-President/Cashier in February 1965.  She enjoyed 19 years in the banking industry until February 1976 when she left banking to manage Strieber Bros. Feed & Hardware Store.  As Jerry’s health deteriorated, the feed store was sold in October 1981 for Lois to care for Jerry, help manage their farm and ranch operation as well as Strieber Bros. Hardware.  Strieber Bros. Hardware closed its doors for business in May 1993.

After Jerry’s death, things were tight and in December 1997 Lois went to work for the Yorktown Housing Authority.  She later became their Executive Director in October 2000 and enjoyed 20+ years there.  Lois’s compassion prevailed as she dearly loved the tenants.

Home, work, and church kept Lois very busy.  She was always available to help the people no matter what the need.  People were a vital part of her life, and she had a very positive influence on them.

Service was her life, and prayer was an integral part of her daily routine.  She and Jerry were members of the First Presbyterian Church in Yorktown.  She faithfully served her church as Treasurer of the Women of the Church for many years.

Lois often reminded her family, especially her grandchildren, to pray.  Lois truly believed in the power of prayer and that it is the answer to any situation, good or bad.

Grandma celebrated her heavenly birthday on March 3, 2025.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Strieber; her brother, Manroy Wolpman; and her sister-in-law, Judy Wolpman.

Lois is survived by daughter, Rhonda; son, Bobby (Patty); son, Tim (Melissa); grandchildren, Eric Lechuga; Tyler Strieber; Maggie Naranjo (Richard); Lane Strieber (Jacque); Cy Strieber (Cayla); and great-grandchildren, Annie Naranjo, and Paisley Strieber.  She is also survived by brother, Kraege Wolpman, sister-in-law Gracie Wolpman, as well as numerous nieces.

Visitation will be held at Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Yorktown with Pastor Michael Smith officiating.  Interment will be at Westside Cemetery, Yorktown, Texas.  A reception will follow at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Strieber, Lane Strieber, Cy Strieber, Richard Naranjo, Jr. John Hans, William Potcinske, Scott Skogen, Chris Garcia

The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation Yorktown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion in Victoria for all their compassionate nursing care.  A special thank you is extended to Becca Gallegos and Irma Garcia for all their support and loving care of our mother and grandmother.  You are a true blessing to the Strieber Family.

Memorial contributions may be given to First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, Yorktown EMS, or donor’s choice.

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900

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Ricardo (Ricky) Ortiz, of Yorktown, went home to be with our Lord and his heavenly family on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.

Ricky was born October 27, 1963, in Lamesa, Tx to Jose Ortiz, Sr and Maria Garcia Ortiz. Ricky graduated from Yorktown High School in 1983 and attended college for 2 years. After a brief stint offshore, he went to work where his heart always was, Ortiz Construction.

Ricky was a self-proclaimed bachelor until fate brought him the second love of his life Cheryl (first being the Dallas Cowboys). They were married December 27, 1997, and with the marriage came two children that Ricky made his own, April and Gary.

Ricky joined the Yorktown Fire Department in 1998 and proudly served the community of Yorktown for 26 years. The joy of Rickys life was his grandchildren, Chandler, Brayden, Brody, Lindsey, and Lincoln. He also loved his daily rounds visiting family and picking up his lottery tickets.  Ricky’s first true love was the Dallas Cowboys, win or lose, he bled blue.

Ricky is survived by his wife Cheryl Ortiz, children April (Casey) Shelton and Gary (Dorian) Self, grandchildren, Chandler Kainer, Brayden Self and Brody Self.  Brothers: Pete (Sylvia) Ortiz, Johnny Ortiz, Joe Jr. (Esmeralda) Ortiz, Michael Ortiz. Sisters: Alice (Rudy) Perez, Esther (Tony) Corpus, Irma Ortiz, Yolanda (Sean) Wollerman, and Amber Ortiz. Sister-in laws Robin (Herbert) Chandler and Diana Knight. Brother-in-law Keith Chandler.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins he dearly loved.

Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, In-laws Bill and Barbara Chandler, sister Josie Nunez and brother-in-law Adam Nunez, Brother-in-law Jeff Chandler and sisters-in-law Sylvia Chandler and Sandra Chandler.

Visitation 9-10:30 am Thursday, March 6, 2025, with Rosary at 10:30 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 11 am Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment to follow at San Luis Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Gary Self, Chandler Kainer, Brayden Self, Brody Self, Matthew Ortiz, Russell Ortiz, Jamie Chandler, Randy Corpus and Chris Perez.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Yorktown Fireman’s Association.

You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.

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