Lester West Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Lester West of Poth, Texas is shared. Lester, born on March 27, 1942, passed away on June 24, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lester West to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Mart West and Velma Earline West; his parents-in-law, Otto Maha Sr. and Rose Maha; his siblings-in-law, Clayton Lynn, Otto Maha, Jr., Leland Maha, Louis Zaeske, Lawrence Maha (Virginia) and Melba Kotara; and his nephews, Alan Lynn and David Kotara.
He is survived by: his children, Leslie Marie Thomas (Brian Gillaspy) and Wesley James West (Lisa); his grandchildren, Connor West (Makayla Miller), Madison, Olivia West, Shianne and Tanner Thomas (Addy Knudson); his sister Shirley Lynn Lambeck (Carl) of Stockdale; and his siblings-in-law, Chris Kotara, Sr. of Poth, Clyde Maha (Annette) of Poth, Jo Ann Zaeske of Bryan and Kathy Oehlke (Gaylon) of Kenedy. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of plants or flowers, the family requests a memorial contribution in Lester's, name be made to the Poth Athletic Boosters.
