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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas
Patrick Mark Flanagan
Jan 2, 2015
Patrick Mark Flanagan, 56, of Van Vleck, was called to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 2, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was born in Huntsville, TX to the late William "Bill" Flanagan and Shirley Jordan Flanagan....
Fay Dell Landry
Jan 2, 2015
Mrs. Fay Landry passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015. Fay was born October 26, 1938 in Alice, Texas to Roland E. and Rosile Duderstaet Hallemann. She is survived by her loving family, husband, Vernis Landry; sons, Rick Scheppan and Quinn Sheppan and wife Lynda; grandchildren, Shane Scheppan, Quinn Troy Scheppan ll, Renee Nichole Scheppan-Bohuslar, Cherie Nichole Scheppan Evans and...
Emma Magana
Dec 30, 2014
Emma Magana passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Emma was born on February 16, 1953 to Egmigdio and Catalina Torres Ballesteros. Emma is survived by her husband Luis Magana; children, Sara Magana, Veronica Magana & husband Enrique Ibarra, Gabriela Lavelle & husband Sean Lavelle Son, Jose Luis Magana & wife Becky; sisters Lola Ballesteros, Francisca Zarraga, Sara Torres, Maria...
Eduardo Perez, Jr.
Dec 28, 2014
Eduardo "Squirrel " Perez, Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Eduardo was born on September 13, 1961 in Mission, Texas to Eduardo and Hermelinda Cantu Perez, Sr. Eduardo was a very loving husband, father, son and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Matiana Garcia Perez of Markham; children, Elizandro Perez & wife Casey of...
Emily Brister Harvey
Dec 27, 2014
Emily Brister Harvey left this earth to be with her heavenly father on December 27, 2014, at the age of 99. She was one of fourteen children born in San Augustine, Texas, and raised in Palacios, Texas. Emily was from the generation that survived the 30s great depression and World War II. She was a devout Christian, and lifelong member...
Pascuala Puentes
Dec 18, 2014
Pascuala "Pat" Puentes went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Pat was born on May 17, 1935 in Edna, Texas to the late Adolfo & Julia Sanchez Altamira. Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother "Nana". Pat is survived by her loving family, children, Mary Martinez, Frances Resendez & husband Mike, Petra Flores & husband...
Angelita Torres De La Rosa
Dec 17, 2014
Angelita "Angie" De La Rosa, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. She was born in Blessing, Texas on April 2, 1924 to the late Joaquin and Sara Saldana Torres. Angelita is survived by daughter Ana Azanza; sons Guadalupe De La Rosa, Jr., Israel De La Rosa, Sr., Raymond De La Rosa and Joe De La...
Helen Doucet Hairston
Dec 13, 2014
Helen Doucet Hairston, 88, of Bay City passed away December 13, 2014. She was born September 19, 1926 in Evangeline, LA to the late Herbert Doucet and Hope Daigle Doucet. Helen married Charles R. Hairston on December 17, 1960. He fondly called her "Sport Model." Helen moved to Bay City in 1948. Helen attended school in Evangeline, LA and graduated...
Charles Lee Wright
Dec 8, 2014
Charles "Chuck" Wright, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 8, 2014. Chuck was born on May 22, 1940 in Mattoon, Illinois to the late Ordaneo and Maxine Arbogast Wright. Chuck was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Chuck was a Mason for over 50 years. He was a Shriner with many years as an advocate...
Lillian G. Zernicek
Dec 8, 2014
Lillian G. Zernicek, 88, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 8, 2014. Lillian was born on August 3, 1926 in Old Gulf, Texas to the late Harry Aaron and Freda Behmer Culver. Lillian was a twin, who's brother died in WWll. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Lillian was one of the founding...
Manuel Perez, Sr.
Dec 6, 2014
Manuel Perez Sr., 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on December 6th, 2014. Manuel was born in Bay City, Texas on January 23rd, 1943 to the late Socorro Perez and Maria Delgado. Manuel graduated from Bay City High School in 1962 and soon joined the military. He proudly served in the United States Army...
Frank James Baker, Jr.
Dec 5, 2014
Frank James Baker, Jr., 90, passed away on December 5, 2014. Frank was born in Bay City on February 28, 1924 to the late Frank Baker, Sr. and Alice Callaway Baker. Frank graduated from Bay City High School in 1942 and soon went to work at First National Bank, where he remained until he retired in 1997. During his time,...
Mabel Catherine Harrison
Dec 4, 2014
MABEL COLLEY CHAPMAN HARRISON passed peacefully from this life at the home of her daughter Suzanne while in Hospice care in Sugar Land, Texas in the early morning hours of December 4, 2014. She was born in Gulf, Matagorda County, Texas to David R. Chapman and Mabel Colley Chapman on February 16, 1922. Mabel was a devout Christian, who was...
Earl Foster
Dec 3, 2014
Hubert Earl Foster, 73, of Markham, TX passed away December 3, 2014. He was born January 5, 1941 in Young County, Texas to the late Thomas Hugh Foster and Lena Bell Barker Foster. Earl was a decorated combat veteran during the Vietnam Era and received many medals including the "Distinguished Flying Cross." He left the Army with the rank of...
Robert E. Simons
Nov 30, 2014
Dr. Robert E. Simons of Bay City passed away November 30, 2014. He was born in Newgulf, TX September 1, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James W. and Anna Mae Simons and a brother, Dr. Jack H. Simons. Bob loved God, his church, and his family; the joy of his life was his grandchildren. He...
Mary Cruz
Nov 29, 2014
Mary Cruz, 72, of Markham passed away November 29, 2014. She was born March 1, 1942 in Wharton, TX to the late Secundino Alameda and Yrenia Ballejo Alameda. She was preceded in death by two daughters Gloria Cruz and Anna Marie Cruz and three sisters Rebecca D. Tristan, Rachel Estraca and Ophelia Houston. Survivors include her husband Amando Cruz; daughters...
Sidney Schwartz
Nov 23, 2014
Sidney Schwartz, 96 of Bay City, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at home surrounded by his immediate family. He was born February 1, 1918 in New York, New York to the late Morris and Sarah Schwartz. Sidney moved to Bay City in 1944. He met his wife of 65 years on Matagorda Beach in 1944 and they...
Margaret Meador
Nov 23, 2014
Margaret Helen Meador, 83, of Bay City passed away November 23, 2014. She was born April 19, 1931 in El Maton, TX to the late Frank Phillip Ledwig and Julia Hahn Ledwig. Our beautiful mom taught us to not only love but to live a life that we could be proud of and to work hard, smile often, and share...
Jacob Davalos
Nov 22, 2014
Jacob Davalos, 43, of Markham passed away November 22, 2014. He was born September 8, 1971 in Dallas, TX to Timoteo Davalos and Modesta Perez Davalos. He is survived by his parents Modesta and Timoteo Davalos, Sr.; children Samantha Davalos, Jacob Davalos, Jr., Moses Davalos and Ramses Davalos; brothers and sisters Timotio Davalos, Jr., Cristobal Davalos, Joel Davalos, Demetrio Davalos,...
Lucille Bell
Nov 15, 2014
Visitation for Mary Lucille Bailey Hendershot Bell, 94, is scheduled for 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City and A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Sweeny Cemetery with Rev. Mike Patterson officiating. Mrs. Bell, known as Lucille, was born to Edward Bailey and Martha Cooper...
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