Elizabeth Marie Kacal
May 31, 2026
Elizabeth Merta Kacal, 97, of Bay City entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was born in Taiton, Texas, on October 3, 1928, to Vaclav Merta and Ludmila Kotyza Merta who came to America from Czechoslovakia through the port of Galveston near the turn of the century. She was the third youngest of 14 children.
Raymond (Ray) Kacal...
Mary Loufine Houck
May 31, 2026
Loufine Houck, born on July 4, 1943, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Granite, OK to the late Lester Lloyd “Hap” Cook and Evalyn Loufine Fisher Cook.
She grew up and attended school in Reed, OK. She married Leonard Gary Houck on April 17, 1961, and they cherished...
Rosalinda Trevino
May 27, 2026
Rosalinda Trevino, age 70, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 23, 1955, in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, to her mother, Maria de Jesus Luna Rosales.
She was raised with a strong faith, a compassionate heart, and a deep love for family—qualities that remained at the center...
Charlotte Taylor Miller
May 27, 2026
Charlotte Lee Taylor Miller, 75, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1951, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Don Jean Taylor and Bobbye Smith Taylor.
Charlotte married Ronnie on August 21, 1971, and they were married for 54 years. Charlotte was known for her expressive spirit. She always had...
Dr. James K. Simons
May 26, 2026
Dr. James K. Simons, 82, of Driftwood, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Dr. Bryan Elmo Simons and Lenore Simons.
James was raised in Bay City, where he attended school and met the love of his life, Helen Dale Simons. Their love story spanned nearly...
Ellen Marie Hauff Gasaway
May 23, 2026
Ellen Marie Hauff Gasaway, 95, of Sweeny, TX was surrounded by the love and comfort of her family when she joined her loved ones in heaven on May 23, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1930, in Olivia, TX to the late Phillip Hauff and Maudie Hadley Hauff.
Ellen was the heart of her family, a devoted wife, loving mother...
Dorothy Maxine Gibson
May 20, 2026
Dorothy Maxine Ashcraft Gibson of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Bay City, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Van Vleck, Texas, on November 27, 1937, to the late John & Mary Ashcraft.
As the sixth child of John and Mary Ashcraft’s seven children, she grew up at Live Oak in the old...
Candelario Galvan
May 17, 2026
Candelario “Cande” Galvan Sr, 82, of Blessing passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. He was born on August 23, 1943, in La Feria, TX, to Ramon and Angelita Vasquez Galvan.
Cande was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Harold Wagner Kelly
May 15, 2026
Lieutenant Harold Wagner Kelly, 54, of Cedar Park, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 15, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS.
Born on October 12, 1971, Harold graduated from Palacios High School and was a proud member of Austin Fire Department Cadet Class 109. He earned an Associate of Applied Science in...
Eysabel "Chop" Reyna
May 12, 2026
Eysabel “Chop” Reyna, 81, of Bay City passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 in Angleton, Texas. He was born September 25, 1944 in Bay City, Texas to the late Pedro Reyna, Sr. and Tomasa Rodriguez Reyna.
Eysabel graduated from Bay City High School and then married Alice Escamilla Vega in 1965 and together they had three children. Eysabel began working...
Brigitta "Gitta" Maria Lehmann
May 10, 2026
Brigitta “Gitta” Maria Sedlacek Lehmann, 93, of Bay City, Texas, and New Braunfels, Texas, died May 10, 2026, at Sundance Health Center in New Braunfels, where she lived out the final chapter of her story and endeared herself to her caregivers.
She devoted her adult life to her husband, Rick, and their three sons, Rick, Mike, and Roland.
Born Oct. 12, 1932,...
Walter Eckhardt
May 5, 2026
Walter Lee Eckhardt, 79, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born December 1, 1946, in Houston, to the late Walter Helmuth Eckhardt and Dora Bernice Hosea Eckhardt.
Walter proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Saratoga. Following his military service, he dedicated his life to serving others through his work as...
Lusty Crain
May 5, 2026
Lusty Crain lived a life deeply rooted in love for his family, for the simple joys of life, and for the stories that brought laughter and connection to those around him. He cherished every moment spent with the people he enjoyed and considered his family as his greatest blessing. He also held a special fondness for Blue Lacy dogs, admiring...
Sandra Hickl
May 3, 2026
Sandra Blaylock Hickl, 73, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 15, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Virgil Blaylock and Irene Kelley Blaylock.
Sandra enjoyed dancing with her husband, Edmund, to one of their favorite songs, “Silver Wings.” She loved being outdoors, searching for sand dollars along the...
Hoyt Edwin Gibson
May 1, 2026
Hoyt Edwin Gibson of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Houston, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wharton, Texas, on October 22, 1968, to Maxine Ashcraft Gibson and the late Neal E. Gibson.
Growing up in Sugar Valley, with family and friends always close by, Hoyt attended Van Vleck schools from first through...
Alma Joann Glasscock
May 1, 2026
Alma Joann (Susie) Glasscock, 78, of El Maton, Tx passed away May 1, 2026. She was born July 19, 1947, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Thomas McKissick and Alma Vavra McKissick.
Susie graduated from Tidehaven high school in 1965. After high school, she left Matagorda County to attend college in San Marcos, Southwest Texas State College where she graduated...
Nicolas Lopez Martinez
Apr 30, 2026
Nicolas Lopez Martinez, 34, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Freeport, Texas. He was born April 6, 1992, in Mexico to Jose I. Lopez Flores and Maria Martinez Solis.
Nicolas enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved soccer! His favorite soccer team las chivas.
He is survived by his parents, Jose Lopez Flores and Maria...
Helen Dale Simons
Apr 29, 2026
Helen Dale Simons, 81, of Driftwood, TX, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was born April 8, 1945, in Bay City, TX., to the late Mickey Coe and Helen Elizabeth Cates Neary.
She was raised in Bay City Tx, where she was crowned Queen of the Rice Festival contest in 1965, by the Lions Club. Dale met the love of...
Elizabeth Ann Owen
Apr 28, 2026
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ann Owen, 65, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1960, to the late William Heman Owen, Jr. and Martha Zernicek Owen.
Lizzy graduated from Bay City, Class of 1978. She then ventured to San Marcos, Texas, where she began her studies at South West Texas State University and completed...
Dolores Castro
Apr 26, 2026
Dolores Castro, 63, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2026. She was born on November 17, 1962, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Arturo Castro and Janie Ochoa Castro.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Victoria Duran. Dolores is survived by her children, Ramon Cantu III and his wife, Samantha, and...
