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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Neal Duron Farley

Neal Duron Farley

Dec 16, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Neal Duron Farley at the age of 91.  He died suddenly on December 16, 2025 in Missouri City, TX. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on February 21 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, TX.

Neal was born in Tyler, TX on May 13, 1934 to Lester...

Rhonda Ann Broussard

Rhonda Ann Broussard

Feb 15, 2026

Rhonda Ann Broussard, 80, of Bay City passed away peacefully February, 15, 2026. She was born February 3, 1946 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Howard Travis Hennessy and Dorothy Goetze Hennessy.

Rhonda was truly the best wife, mother and grandmother anyone could ask for. Her love was steady, selfless and unconditional. She found joy in gardening and tending to her...

Irene Francis Lamorie

Irene Francis Lamorie

Feb 14, 2026

Irene Francis Lamorie, 71, of Palacios, Texas, passed away February 14, 2026. She was born April 26, 1954, in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Irene was the heart of her home and the steady foundation of her family. Regarded as the greatest chef, she kept her kitchen as a gathering spot, the center of love, humor, and home-cooked meals. She brought enthusiasm and light...

Doyleen Lee Coston Justice

Doyleen Lee Coston Justice

Feb 14, 2026

Doyleen Lee Coston Justice went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026 at the age of 81 years young, a fitting and meaningful day for a woman who missed her sweetheart more than anyone could imagine. Passing on Valentine’s Day, she left this world the same way she lived in it—with a heart devoted to love, faith,...

Josefina Perez

Josefina Perez

Feb 12, 2026

Josefina Velma Perez, 77, of Bay City Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2026. She was born December 14, 1948, in Edcouch Texas, to the late Santos & Josefina Vasquez. She was delivered into the world by her maternal grandmother. She was baptized & dedicated her life to Jehovah God at 16 years old & stayed very strong in her...

Robert Losoya, Jr.

Robert Losoya, Jr.

Feb 10, 2026

Robert Losoya, Jr., 62, of Palacios, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1964, in Wharton, Texas, to Robert M. Losoya, Sr., and Delfina Perez Losoya.

Robert grew up with a love of rock and roll, dirt bikes, motorcycles and fast cars! He was employed with Dow Chemical where he thoroughly enjoyed his job as...

Sandra Wall Davant

Sandra Wall Davant

Feb 8, 2026

Sandra Wall Davant, 85, of Blessing, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Sandra was born on November 12, 1940, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to Margie and Robert Wall. She was the oldest of eight siblings and spent her early years in Mississippi before moving with her family to Texas at...

Patsy Ruth Williams

Patsy Ruth Williams

Feb 5, 2026

Patsy Ruth Williams, 83, of Bay City passed away February 5, 2026 at UTMB in Galveston, Texas. She was born December 25, 1942 in Crockett, Texas to the late Elmer & Mabel Cook Phillips.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Williams; children Michael Roland Boyd and Terre Elaine Ledet; stepchildren Michael Allen Williams, Melinda Kay Butler (Williams), and Robert Van Williams; brother...

Winifred Lenderman

Winifred Lenderman

Feb 5, 2026

Winifred Lenderman, 105, died peacefully with family on February 5, 2026, at 11:39 p.m.

Quiet, dignified, and no frills, Winifred’s life was an example of her faith.

She was born in Sweeny, Texas, to William Perry Brose and Laura Mae Weaver Brose, where she grew up with her siblings Willard, Eleanor, and Elsie.

After marrying young, Winifred worked for many years at Bay...

Pansy Lorene Markert

Pansy Lorene Markert

Feb 5, 2026

Pansy Lorene Post Markert, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, of natural causes at [Hills Home] in Kerrville, Texas.

Pansy was born in New Baden, Texas, and grew up in Bryan, where she attended school and made many fond memories. From an early age, her bright personality and ready smile drew people in. She had a laugh so...

Rosary Torres

Rosary Torres

Feb 2, 2026

Rosary Torres, 63, of Bay City passed away February 2, 2026. She was born October 9, 1962 in Bay City to the late Teofilo and Elisabeth Torres.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Michael Jaramillo.

Survivors include her husband, Oscar Jaramillo, Jr.; sons Leonard S. Torres and Oscar Jaramillo III; daughter Christina Jaramillo Nino;...

Irene E. Hernandez

Irene E. Hernandez

Jan 26, 2026

Irene E Hernandez, 81 of Bay City, Tx, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born July 28, 1944, to Jose I. Esquivel and Melanie Alonso Esquivel.

Irene loved teaching. She spent most of her teaching years in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, where she touched countless lives through her dedication, patience, and love for helping others learn & grow. She...

Judy Nell Pennington

Judy Nell Pennington

Jan 23, 2026

Judy Nell Pennington, 83, of Bay City, passed away January 23, 2026. She was born September 21, 1942, in Nueces County, Texas.

Judy lived and served her church and community in Bay City, TX for over 56 years. Judy was a selfless caregiver and volunteer that stood out most in her character traits. She lived and worked in Bay City for...

Josefa Robles Constancio

Josefa Robles Constancio

Jan 22, 2026

Josefa Constancio, 68, of Palacios passed away January 22, 2026. She was born February 19, 1957 in Palacios, Texas to the late Edward and Consuela Constancio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Henry Christiansen and brothers Edward Constancio, Jr., Anthony Constancio and Louis Constancio.

Survivors include children Ronnie Constancio, Armando Galvez, Luciano Galvez, Derrick...

Robert E. Dwight III

Robert E. Dwight III

Jan 21, 2026

Robert E Dwight III, 72, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. What a life. What a beautiful life this man has built. There aren’t enough words in any dictionary to describe the love our Dad showed to our family, and not enough encyclopedias for any bookshelf to withhold the knowledge of every big and small...

Roy Clifton Craft

Roy Clifton Craft

Jan 19, 2026

Roy Clifton Craft, 96, of Bay City passed away January 19, 2026. He was born February 26, 1929 in Iowa Park, Texas to the late Jesse Irvin Craft and Josephine Beatrice Fulcher Craft.

Roy served in the Army as a surgical technician in the first MASH unit during the Korean War. He was active in the Bay City Lions Club International....

Tommy Walter Griffin

Tommy Walter Griffin

Jan 18, 2026

Dr. Tommy Walter Griffin, PhD, entered his eternal rest on January 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on April 16, 1946, in Palacios, Texas, he was the beloved son of Adrian Taylor Griffin and Alice Fayrene Griffin. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Tommy lived a life marked by faith, service, and unwavering love for those...

Zachary Joseph Sampay-Rodgers

Zachary Joseph Sampay-Rodgers

Jan 17, 2026

Zachary Joseph Sampay-Rodgers, 12, of Palacios passed away January 17, 2026. He was born April 19, 2013.

Survivors include his parents Mallory Sampay (Isaac Smith) and Brandon Rodgers (Geneva Wilson); grandparents Thomas Lynn Dollins, Jr., Shelly Marie Beard, Stacey Sampay, Starlet Rodgers, James Place and Cecil Thomas Rodgers; great grandfather Thomas Dollins, Sr.; sisters Adalynn Williams, Elizabeth Marie Smith and Mia...

Vivian Janise Black

Vivian Janise Black

Jan 16, 2026

Vivian Marie Janise Black, 85, of Van Vleck died January 16, 2026 surrounded by family. Vivian was a friend to many, sister to eight siblings, wife and mother of two boys. She was a longtime substitute teacher at the schools of Van Vleck ISD where she knew many teachers and students over her 30-plus years of service.

Born September 3, 1940...

Elmo Duke, Jr.

Elmo Duke, Jr.

Jan 15, 2026

Elmo Duke, Jr. eagerly entered this world in Houston, Texas on February 5, 1940, as the first child to loving parents Elmo (Pete) Duke, Sr. and Mayme Calo Duke. He passed into greener pastures on January 15, 2026.

He attended and graduated from Missouri City High School in 1958, being the last graduating class before the school consolidated into Dulles High...

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