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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas
Maria Ordonez
Feb 16, 2016
Maria Gena Verde Padron Ordonez was called by the lord February 16th, 2016, at Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon at the age of 63. She was born July 19th, 1952, in Tortugas San Louis Potosi Mexico to Leonardo and Maria Bernabe (Verde) Padron. At the age of 12 she moved to the U.S. to live with her grandmother in Brownsville,...
Johnnie Lee Harvey
Feb 15, 2016
Johnnie Lee Harvey,78, of Palacios, passed away on Monday, Feb. 55, 2016. She was born Jan. 6, 1938 in Fannin, Tx to the late Willie and Ora Smith Arthur. Johnnie loved reading and spending time with her family and friends. She really loved the family reunions. Johnnie is preceded in death by her parents; husband Early Harvey; daughter Jackie Backus;...
Brandon Michael Deleza
Feb 13, 2016
Brandon Michael Deleza, 21, of Bay City passed away February 13, 2016. He was born January 14, 1995 in Bay City, TX. He was a clerk at Walgreen's in Bay City and was currently attending college. He was preceded in death by his father Javier Deleza and both sets of grandparents. Survivors include his mother Jessie Deleza of Bay City;...
William Earl Robertson
Feb 11, 2016
William "Bill" Robertson of Bay City passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Bill was born on February 13, 1931 in Konova, West Virginia to the late Averill Russell and Cora Virginia Moore Robertson. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Bill was a Pipefitter...
Bernice Erlene Sliva
Feb 11, 2016
Bernice Erlene Sliva, 92, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. She was born November 10, 1923 in Wharton, Texas to the late Adolph & Christina Shoppa. She married Sylvester Sliva July 7, 1942 and spent their honeymoon in Wharton, Texas at the Tee Pee Motel. Like many young married women, Bernice's husband went off to fight in...
Nancy Katherine Mcmullen
Feb 10, 2016
Nancy Katherine McMullen, 63, of Huntsville, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was born on February 15, 1952 in Bay City, TX to the late Frank James and Sarah Lloyd Osborne. Nancy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to camp along the Guadalupe River and loved attending the rodeos and rodeo concerts. Nancy had a great...
Beverly Lynn Bender
Feb 8, 2016
Beverly Lynn Bender, 59, of Van Vleck passed away February 8, 2016. She was born October 13, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Bill and Jean Lundquist Mills. Beverly was a friend to all people and animals that she met. She was known by all for her kind, gentle spirit. Beverly was an active member of Van Vleck First Baptist...
Faye Marie Brown
Feb 3, 2016
Faye Marie Brown, 93, of Bay City passed away February 3, 2016. She was born September 9, 1922 in Houston, TX to the late Frank Harrison Glenn and Lola Mae Allen Glenn. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandmother, friend and prayer warrior. She married Leroy Ertle Brown on November 7, 1941. He preceded her in death as well...
Christy Hudson
Feb 3, 2016
Laura Christina Hudson, fondly known to family and friends as "Christy", 43, departed this earth to be with the Lord on February 3, 2016. She was born on December 25, 1972 to Claude and Linda Hudson, of Bay City. Christy lived life to the fullest. She had a big heart and a caring soul. She knew how to make you...
Soila Morales
Feb 2, 2016
Soila Elizalde Morales was born on August 15, 1935, to Guadalupe and Elvida Elizalde in Woodsboro, Texas, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. The oldest of nine children, she moved with her family to Bay City, Texas in 1952. In 1953 she wed Salvador Morales. They had six...
Richard Alvarez Garcia
Feb 1, 2016
Richard Alvarez Garcia, 89, of Bay City passed away on February 1, 2016. He was born on February 7, 1926 in Riviera, TX to the late Santiago and Enriqueta Garcia. He served in WWII in the Army 10th Mountain Division, 528th Field Artillery Battalion. He was honorably discharged on April 24, 1946. He is a 4th generation descendent of The...
Frank Hawkins Lewis, Jr.
Jan 27, 2016
Frank Hawkins Lewis, Jr. 65, of Bay City, Texas died unexpectedly on January 27, 2016. He was born August 3, 1950 in Bay City and was a life long resident. Mr. Lewis was the son of the late Frank Hawkins Lewis and Florence Neely Lewis and was the grandson of the late James Claire Lewis and Meta Hawkins Lewis, Ted...
Della Helen Cowart
Jan 27, 2016
Della Helen Cowart, 93, of Bay City passed away January 27, 2016. She was born August 11, 1922 in Weimer, TX to the late Cyril Sassin and Annie Dobecka Sassin. She was preceded in death by her husband William Miles Cowart and grandson Robert Proctor. Survivors include daughter Beatrice Ann Proctor of Inez, TX; sons Arland Clint Cowart & wife...
Delores Ann Nelson
Jan 25, 2016
Delores Ann Nelson, 79, of Bay City passed away January 25, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She gained her Angels wings surrounded by her family. She was born September 7, 1936 in Sterling, OK. to the late Thomas Frank Lewis and Jaunita McBride Lewis. Survivors include her husband of 62 years Clifton Nelson of Bay City; daughter Cathy McGee and...
Stella Pearl Phillips
Jan 25, 2016
Stella Pearl Hauff Phillips, 90, of Bay City passed away January 25, 2016. She was born November 2, 1925 in Cleburne, TX to the late Phillip Hauff and Maude Hadley Hauff. She met Earl Phillips in Palacios, TX and they married February 2, 1945. After his service in WWII they moved to Bay City where they owned and operated Earl's...
Bonnie Jewel Gosling
Jan 25, 2016
Bonnie Jewel Townsend Gosling, 82, of Bay City, Texas, passed away, surrounded by family, on January 25, 2016. She was born January 2, 1934 in Conroe, Texas to the late George William Townsend and Lola Mae Spencer Townsend. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her grandson, Brett Aaron Brown. Survivors include sister, Maxine Townsend Glover; brother, William...
Margie Legg Quinn
Jan 24, 2016
Margie "Mimi" Legg Quinn, 85, of Bay City, Texas gained her heavenly angel wings as she truly was an angel here on Earth. She went to be with her Lord on a beautiful Sunday morning, January 24, 2016. She was born September 9, 1930 in Markham, TX to the late Richard Hubert Legg and Carrie Lowe Legg. She worked at...
Jose Castellanos
Jan 24, 2016
Rutilio Jose Castellanos, 82, of Cuero, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born June 4, 1933 in Mexico to the late Pablo Castellanos and Zeferina Dominguez. Jose enjoyed music. He loved playing his guitar and singing. Jose was a doting grandfather. Jose is survived by his brothers and sisters, Agustin, Maceria, Juana, Guillermine, Dominga, Fancisco, Aleja; wife...
Jesse Lee Ellis
Jan 22, 2016
Jesse Lee Ellis, Sr. was born September 8, 1940 in Brownwood, TX and went to be with the Lord January 22, 2016. In the summer of 1953, Jesse and his 3 younger brothers came to live in Collegeport, TX with their loving adoptive parents W. L. and Rosalie Nelson Ellis. Jesse graduated from Palacios High School in 1960. After graduation...
Leona Popek
Jan 20, 2016
Leona Popek, 77, of Bay City passed away January 20, 2016. She was born April 29, 1938 in Grenada, Mississippi to the late Felton Shumate and Winnie Sue Hill Shumate. She was preceded in death by a daughter Johnnie Sue Bryant and a son Jerry Felton Townsend. Survivors include her husband Johnny Popek of Bay City; daughters Connie Mechura (Ronnie)...
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