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Recent Obituaries
Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas
Luis Rey Zavala, Sr.
Jan 24, 2015
Luis Zavala, Sr., 60, of Blessing passed away January 24, 2015. He was born in Piedras Negras, Mexico to the late Antonio Zavala and Julia Carrillo Zavala on August 26, 1954. He is survived by his wife Bertha Esquivel Zavala of Blessing; four children Irene Esquivel (Hugo) of Blessing, Luis R. Zavala, Jr. (Erica) of Palacios, Lucinda M. Rubio (Rigo)...
George William Fiala
Jan 22, 2015
George Fiala, 66, passed away on January 22, 2015. George was born on January 11, 1949 to the late Rudolf and Rita Belle Nicholds Fiala. George proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. George was a member of the Blessing Lions Club and the Blessing American Legion.George was a life member of VFW Post #2438. George...
Robbins Pachal Odom
Jan 14, 2015
Rev. Robbins P. Odom, 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. He was born on July 1, 1921 in San Angelo, Texas to the late Robert and Lydia Yates Odom. Robbins was a retired educator after 45 years of teaching and as a Principal in Edna and Bay City. He proudly served his country during WWll in the Army...
Angelique Learline Jordan
Jan 13, 2015
Angelique Learline Bigelow Jordan, "Angie", age 21, went to meet her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2015. Angie was raised in Palacios, attended Tidehaven High School, and graduated from Wharton County Junior College nuclear program in 2014. She currently resided in Victoria, TX. Angie was born on December 19, 1993 in Metarie, Louisiana to the late Randy Bigelow and...
Eric Warren Vercher
Jan 13, 2015
Eric Warren Vercher, 30, of Bay City passed away January 13, 2015. He was born November 24, 1984 in Bastrop, LA to Keith Vercher and Roxanne Ruth Vercher. He was a 2003 graduate of Sterlington High School, Sterling, LA where he competed in the State Competition Pole Vaulting and played football for the team who took State that year. He...
Juanita Roberta Mcdonald
Jan 12, 2015
Juanita Roberta McDonald, 91, formerly of Palacios passed away January 12, 2015. She was born January 23, 1923 in Tarrant County, TX to the late John Rice Pridemore and Elizabeth Helen Chapman Pridemore. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Hollie Briscoe and Rev. Bob Petrta officiating. Interment will follow...
Robert Louis Krenek
Jan 11, 2015
Robert Louis Krenek, 60, of Midfield passed away January 11, 2015. He was born August 15, 1954 in Matagorda County to the late Alfons and Lucille Krenek. He was preceded in death by a son James Price, a grandson Christopher Krenek and two brothers Paul Krenek and Jerry Krenek. Survivors include his wife Beverly Kay Krenek of Midfield; daughters Robin...
Verbon David Bradley, Jr.
Jan 10, 2015
Verbon David Bradley, Jr., 73, of Midfield passed away January 10, 2015. He was born December 12, 1941 in Bremerston, WA to the late Verbon David Bradley, Sr. and Lucille Mercer Bradley. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and later worked as a Quality Control Welding Inspector. Survivors include his wife Kimi Bradley...
Rodney James Carlsen
Jan 10, 2015
Rodney J. Carlsen , 49, was called to be with our Lord and rest in His loving arms January 10, 2015. He was born March 5, 1965 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Emil H. Carlsen and Margie Kacer Ames. Rodney graduated in 1983 from Van Vleck High School and worked as a contract laborer. He was kind, loving, considerate, generous...
Ken Estep
Jan 9, 2015
Albert Kenneth "Ken" Estep, 86, of Markham passed away January 9, 2015. He was born November 9, 1928 in Idalou, TX to the late Leonard Leslie Estep and Iva Lena Cocanougher Estep. He retired from Marathon Oil Company after 33 years of service. Survivors include his wife, of 66 years, Virginia L. Estep of Markham; daughter Janis Kay Estep Kirchner...
Gomer Marroquin
Jan 5, 2015
Gumesendo R. "Gomer" Marroquin, 61, of Bay City passed away January 5, 2015. He was born September 12, 1953 in Palacios, TX to the late Jesus Marroquin and Santos Resendez Marroquin. He graduated from Palacios High School and was a proud Palacios Shark. He later attended Del Mar College. He was a machinist having worked at both Phillips Petroleum and...
Modena Buckley
Jan 4, 2015
Modena Buckley passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Modena was born July 22, 1922 in Morton, Mississippi to the late Richard Corbin and Icy Pearl Milton Morehead. She was retired as a bookkeeper from her family's automotive shop. She was a Baptist. Modena is survived by her son Keith Buckley; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren....
Raedona Louise Garcia
Jan 3, 2015
Raedona Louise Landry Garcia, 76, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 in Webster, Texas. She was born November 18, 1938 to the late Simon and Sylvia Akers Landry. Raedona is survived by her husband Joel Garcia; daughters Tibbie Urban, Tammy Evans and Kathy Casey; sons Stephen Saha, Craig Saha, Russell Saha, Donnie Garcia, Glenn Garcia and Robert Rubacaldo; sister Phyllis...
Claudie (Claude) Lee Hudson
Jan 2, 2015
Claudie Lee Hudson (Claude), 62, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2015, after a long hard battle with heart and kidney disease. He was born on August 20, 1952 in Port Lavaca, Texas to Edward Harvey and Barbara Aline Williams Hudson. He graduated from Sweeny High School in 1970. He married Linda Janssen on May 26,...
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...
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