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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Dorothey Jane Criswell

Dorothey Jane Criswell

Jul 12, 2014

Dorothey Jane Brian Criswell, 88, of Bay City passed away July 12, 2014. She was born August 16, 1925 in Winters, TX, south of Abilene, to the late Phillip Walter Brian and Clara Estelle Davis Brian. Upon graduating High School, she attended North Texas State Teachers College in Denton, TX where she met Warren A. Criswell. Warren and Dorothey were...

Josephine Louise Beard

Josephine Louise Beard

Jul 10, 2014

Josephine Louise Beard, age 75, of Lewisburg, Ky., formerly of Sweeny, Tx. went to be with the Lord July 10, 2014, at her daughter's home, surrounded by family after a long illness. She was born on August 2, 1938 at Bay City, Tx., daughter of Joseph and Louise Billeau. On Feb. 15, 1958 she was united in marriage to Bobby...

Patsy Ruth Wolf

Patsy Ruth Wolf

Jul 5, 2014

Patsy Ruth Delcore Wolfe went to Heaven on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 77 years old. She was born on July 9, 1936 to the late Irma and Herman Thornhill in Columbia, Louisiana. She married Elwood Calvin "EC" Wolfe on March 11, 1955. They lived in Bay City, Texas for the majority of their marriage. Patsy was...

Santiago G. Oros, Jr.

Santiago G. Oros, Jr.

Jul 3, 2014

Santiago G. Oros, Jr. 72, of Bay City, passed away July 3, 2014, in Huntsville, Texas. Santiago was born May 19, 1942 in San Benito, Texas to parents, Santiago Sr. and Beatriz Guiterres Oros. He was preceded in death by his father, a son Jimmy Oros, and a brother, Modesto Oros. He is survived by his mother, Beatriz Oros of...

Samuel Garcia Lll

Samuel Garcia Lll

Jul 3, 2014

Samuel Garcia lll, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. Samuel was born July 10, 1964 in Bay City, Texas to Samuel Garcia, Jr. and Josie Lopez Garcia. Samuel is survived by his family , daughter Joell Garcia; son Samuel Garcia the fourth; father Samuel Garcia, Jr.; Sister, Rosemary Kinman & husband Craig; brothers, Javier Garcia, George Garcia & wife Dolores,...

Longina M. Lumbreras

Longina M. Lumbreras

Jun 28, 2014

Longina Mendoza Lumbreras, 70, of Van Vleck passed away June 28, 2014. She was born August 28, 1943 in El Campo, TX to the late Robert Cavazos and Rita Mendoza Cavazos. She retired from Van Vleck ISD after 30 years of service. She was Den Mother for 1st Generation Cub Scouts in Van Vleck, Den3; Pack 943 and Sport's Mom...

Joe Frangullie

Joe Frangullie

Jun 27, 2014

Joe "Greek" Frangullie, 85, of Palacios passed away June 27, 2014. He was born November 7, 1928 in Palacios, TX to the late Lazarus Frangullie and Lupe Hernandez Frangullie. He served in the United States Navy for 5 years and then was a commercial shrimper most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years,...

Adan Pina

Adan Pina

Jun 26, 2014

Adan Ortega Piña, 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning June 26, 2014. Born February 13, 1934 in Yoakum, Texas to Tanis Piña and Catarina Ortega; he was the fourth child in a family of eleven children. Adan married Blanca Garza; they were blessed with three children, sons Adam and Joab and daughter Shirley. Adan worked as a...

Beatrice Murphree

Beatrice Murphree

Jun 25, 2014

Beatrice Murphree, 74, formerly of Bay City passed away June 25, 2014. She was born November 29, 1939 in El Campo, TX to the late Earl Mitchell and Bessie Scheller Mitchell. She graduated from Bay City High School. For a number of years she worked for Dr. Tillman Daniel and most recently devoted her skills to child care. Survivors include...

Dennis Carlton Butler, Jr.

Dennis Carlton Butler, Jr.

Jun 21, 2014

Dennis C. Butler, Jr. passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Bay City, Texas. Dennis was born on May 28, 1927 in Houston, Texas to the late Dennis Carlton and Effie Simmons Butler Sr. Dennis served his country during WW ll in the U. S. Navy. He was a graduate of Texas A & M University class of '48....

Gerald Ray Burwell

Gerald Ray Burwell

Jun 20, 2014

Gerald Ray Burwell, Sr. beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2014. Gerald was born August 31, 1936 to William Lee and Celia (Lindley) Burwell in North Freedom, Wisconsin. He moved to Texas at age 15, and graduated in 1955 from Bay City High School. He worked for the Texas Hwy Department and...

Rex Quinn

Rex Quinn

Jun 20, 2014

Wayne Rex Quinn, 88, of Bay City passed away June 20, 2014. He was born November 25, 1925 in Houston, TX to the late Sam A. Quinn and Fern Dow Quinn. He served in the US Navy during WWII and retired from Phillips Petroleum as a Coordinator. He was preceded in death by one son, Rex Quinn, Jr. Survivors include...

Leila Mae Mcfarland

Leila Mae Mcfarland

Jun 20, 2014

Leila Mae McFarland, 82, of Blessing passed away on June 20, 2014. Leila was born on February 22, 1932 in Longview, Texas to the late James Avenette Ashwood and Modena Kelley Ashwood. She worked as a Registered Nurse. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Krueger and husband James, son Floyd Calvin Guice ll; three grandsons, James Gregory Krueger Jr.,...

Lillian Elizabeth Spalek

Lillian Elizabeth Spalek

Jun 19, 2014

Lillian Spalek, 88, of Bay City passed away June 19, 2014. She was born July 22, 1925 in Bay City to the late Tom Ready and Ella Hoffman Ready. She was a lifelong resident of Bay City and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank C. Spalek in 1992. Survivors include...

Peggy Janice Watkins Henderson

Peggy Janice Watkins Henderson

Jun 19, 2014

Peggy Janice Watkins Henderson, 83, was born November 17, 1930 and slipped peacefully from this life into glorious eternity on June 19, 2014. Peggy was born and raised in Bay City, Texas, graduating from Bay City High School in 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Elloise Watkins, her sister JoAnne Watkins Hulgan and her beloved...

William Frank Krobot

William Frank Krobot

Jun 17, 2014

William Frank Krobot, 83, peacefully went to his reward on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Born October 14, 1930 to Frank and Josephine Krobot in Needville, Texas. William, known to everyone as "Bill", attended Van Vleck Schools, graduating in 1948. Bill was active in Sports and was a Star Athlete. After graduation, Bill worked for Rugeley Motor Company in Bay City...

Bettie Lou Cornelius

Bettie Lou Cornelius

Jun 16, 2014

Bettie Lou Cornelius passed away June 16, 2014 at home surrounded by her children. She was born July 18, 1929 to the late Amos A. Lee and Sarah Elizabeth Huddleston of Bay City. She lived her entire life in Matagorda County with the exception of residing in Australia for 3 years with her family. She was a full time wife,...

Jane Savage

Jane Savage

Jun 13, 2014

Jane Kirby Savage, Mama Jane, died peacefully surrounded by her family and God's peaceful love, June 13, 2014. She was born on March 18, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Paul and Margaret Kirby where she grew up with her brother. Jane moved to Texas and graduated from Bay City High School in 1948. There she met the love of her...

Ronald Vincent Hutson

Ronald Vincent Hutson

Jun 13, 2014

Ronald Vincent Hutson peacefully departed from this life, surrounded by family on June 13, 2014. He was born on March 5, 1964 in Bay City, Texas to William and Betsy Fojtik Hutson. He grew up in Old Ocean and Sweeny with four older siblings. Ronald graduated from Sweeny High School in 1982 and he went on to TSTC technical school...

Fredie "Mac" Charlton

Fredie "Mac" Charlton

Jun 12, 2014

Fredie Maxine "Mac" Charlton, 92, of Hull, TX left to go with the Lord June 12, 2014 in Liberty, TX. He was born February 4, 1922 in Midway to Grover C. Charlton and Annie F. Hicks. He lived in Channelview, TX where he stayed for 35 years raising a family and working at the Houston Post. He retired to Athens,...

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