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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Angelita Torres De La Rosa

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Charles Edward Wiley

Charles Edward Wiley

Nov 12, 2014

Charles Edward Wiley, 64, of Houston, Texas, passed away Wednesday November 12, 2014. He was born June 27, 1950 in Leesville, Louisiana to the late Charles H. and Christine Newman Wiley. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wilda Wiley. He is survived by his wife Belinda Carson Wiley; daughters Carla Wiley Mayfield (Mike) and Wilda Wiley...

Felix R. Longoria

Felix R. Longoria

Nov 11, 2014

Felix R. Longoria, 68, of Palacios passed away November 11, 2014. He was born April 11, 1946 in Palacios, TX to the late Charlie Longoria, Sr. and Faustina Rojas Longoria. He was preceded in death by his sister LaLa Longoria and brothers Lupe Longoria and Charlie Longoria, Jr. He is survived by his wife Debbie Price Longoria of Palacios; daughters...

Rodolfo Garcia

Rodolfo Garcia

Nov 9, 2014

Rodolfo "Rudy" Garcia, 58, of Markham went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 surrounded by his family. Rudy was born on September 20, 1956 in Quanah, Texas to Benito and Josefa Ybarra Garcia. Rudy was a hard worker and a devoted family man who loved to dance. Rudy was loved by his family and all that...

Kathryn Elizabeth Biggs

Kathryn Elizabeth Biggs

Nov 9, 2014

Kathryn "Casey" Elizabeth Biggs, 90, of Bay City, cherished daughter of Milton and Olga Conring, was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 17th, 1924 and went to be with the Lord on November 9th, 2014. Today we rejoice in the knowledge that she has passed the barrier of time as we know it and is forever at home with...

Efrain Romero, Jr.

Efrain Romero, Jr.

Nov 9, 2014

Efrain Romero, Jr., 18, passed away Sunday November 9, 2014. He was born July 19, 1996 in Bay City, Texas to Efrain Romero and Maria Guadalupe Reyes. Efrain is survivd by his parents; son Anthony Efrain Romero; brother Angel Romero Reyes; paternal grandmother Beatrice Hernandez and maternal grandparents Benito and Alicia Reyes. The family will receive visitors on Wedneday, November...

Herbert "Buddy" O'Connell

Herbert "Buddy" O'Connell

Nov 7, 2014

Herbert "Buddy" O'Connell, 84, of Van Vleck lost his battle with cancer on Friday, November 7, 2014. Buddy was born February 7, 1930 in Bay City, Texas to the late Edward and Myra Ethel Bickham O'Connell. He was a 1951 graduate of Texas A&M University and then served in the Army for 2 years. Buddy was employed by M.W. Kellogg...

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