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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Amelia Figueroa Trevino

Amelia Figueroa Trevino

Jan 23, 2014

Amelia Treviño, 81, of Bay City passed away January 23, 2014. She was born August 17, 1932 in Edna, TX to the late Manuel & Victoria Treviño Figueroa. Amelia was a longtime resident of Bay City, and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She was best known for her strong work ethic, generous heart, and tireless giving...

Gladys Leola Cornman

Gladys Leola Cornman

Jan 18, 2014

Gladys Cornman, 81, of El Campo passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was born on February 21, 1932 to the late Luther & Vada Cabaness Robertson in Caldwell County. Gladys was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter: Kathlene Krejci & husband Darryl; son: Steven Cornman; 3 grandchildren: Ashley Rooth, Kurtis Krejci, and Kullen...

Luz Maria Gonzalez

Luz Maria Gonzalez

Jan 18, 2014

Luz Maria Gonzalez, 58, of Palacios passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014 in Houston. She was born May 25, 1955 in Mexico to the late Pedro & Maria Guadalupe Lopez Hernandez. Luz is survived by her husband: Samuel Gonzalez; 5 daughters: Yanet Cisneros, Maria Luisa Munoz, Rosana Gonzalez, Luz Maria Gonzalez, and Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez; 2 sons: Jose & Jorge...

Mary Louise Gillespie

Mary Louise Gillespie

Jan 17, 2014

Mary Louise Gillespie, 86, of Van Vleck passed away January 17, 2014. She was born June 7, 1927 in Houston, TX to the late Norman Camp and Ethel Dann Camp. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck where she served in the choir and a member of United Methodist Women. She and her late husband,...

Raymundo Garcia, Jr.

Raymundo Garcia, Jr.

Jan 15, 2014

Raymundo "Mundo" Garcia Jr., 67, of Bay City went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was born July 9, 1946 in Bay City to the late Raymundo Garcia Sr. & Mary Fernandez Garcia. Mundo was a life long resident of Bay City, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and was retired from...

Peggy Ducote

Peggy Ducote

Jan 14, 2014

Peggy Lee DuCote, 61, of Van Vleck passed away January 14, 2014. She was born July 10, 1952 in Sour Lake, TX to Sherman Redd and Patsy Ruth Busley Redd. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, maternal grandmother Mable Shugart and niece Kristen Jane Redd. Survivors include her father Sherman Redd...

Lawrence Polensky

Lawrence Polensky

Jan 12, 2014

Lawrence Polensky, 98, of El Campo passed away January 12, 2014. He was born December 30, 1915 in Wharton, TX to the late Antone Michael Polensky and Mary Anne Luczak Polensky. He was preceded in death by his wives Eloise Sparks Polensky and Ima Jean Polensky as well as siblings Johnnie Polensky, Rose Lee Williams, Frances Jurek, Stanley Polensky, Eddie...

Laura Martinez

Laura Martinez

Jan 8, 2014

Laura Martinez is survived by her Mother, Elodia (Lola) Vega Martinez, brother Raymond Norberto Martinez, sister Pam Martinez, and nephew Steven R. Martinez. Her mother-in-law, Elma Gallegos, sister-in-law, Ana Gallegos, brother-in-law Chris Gallegos and the love of her life Reymundo Gallegos, and their precious babies: Nina, Princess, Mr. Black, and Mr. Brown. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear...

Sam Maglitto

Sam Maglitto

Jan 8, 2014

Sam Anthony Maglitto passed away January 8, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 85 years old. Sam was born November 1, 1928 to Dave and Rosalie Maglitto in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Tomball High School and the University of North Texas. Sam was an educator at BCISD for over 30 years. His love and dedication...

Annie Mae Miller

Annie Mae Miller

Jan 7, 2014

Annie Mae Miller, 83, of Wadsworth passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in Bay City. She was born October 10, 1930 in El Maton, TX to the late Adolph & Ethel Vavra Genzer. Annie was a life long resident of Matagorda County, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Wadsworth, a life member of VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary,...

Cathy Lou Mangum

Cathy Lou Mangum

Jan 6, 2014

Cathy L. Mangum passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. Cathy was born on December 4, 1952 in Bay City, Texas to the late Dalton Mangum and Ruby Plant O'Bryan. Cathy was an avid reader. Cathy loved her family especially her grandchildren. Cathy is survived by her child, Anthony "Scooter" Mangum & wife Amalia; grandchildren, Ashley Chancellor & husband Barret,...

Mila Francis Sanders

Mila Francis Sanders

Jan 6, 2014

Mila Francis Sanders, 89, of Bay City passed away January 6, 2014. She was born February 24, 1924 in Altus, OK to the late Thomas Alexander Smith and Iva Burl Knoy Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Wayne Sanders, daughter Mila Beth Sims and son Roy W. Sanders, Jr. Survivors include daughter Debbie Saffell of Baytown;...

Harry Wayne Guynes

Harry Wayne Guynes

Jan 5, 2014

Harry Wayne Guynes, 74, of Bay City passed away January 5, 2014. He was born November 6, 1939 in Houston, TX to the late Harry Guynes, Jr. and Violet Olive Paulk Guynes. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille Guynes, son-in-law Mike Magee, Sr. and grandson Darin Wayne Guynes. Survivors include daughters Natasha Guynes of Houston and Teresa...

Jesus Romero Calderon

Jesus Romero Calderon

Jan 5, 2014

Jesus Romero Calderon, 61, of Bay City passed away January 5, 2014. He was born May 11, 1952 in Mexico to the late Eliseo Calderon and Lucina Romero Calderon. Survivors include his wife Cynthia Calderon of Bay City; step-mother Olivia Calderon of Bay City; daughters Rita Calderon Elizondo & husband Jorge Luis of Freeport, Christina Perez & husband Christian of...

Arianna Lynn Calderon

Arianna Lynn Calderon

Jan 4, 2014

Arianna Lynn Calderon of Bay City passed away January 4, 2014. She was born January 27, 2012 in Houston, Texas to Perfecto Calderon and Jamie Gonzales. Arianna is survived by her parents; sister Angel Vargas; paternal grandparents Juan Manuel and Maria Delores Calderon and maternal grandmother Kerri Lopez. There will be a rosary held at 6:30pm, Tuesday, January 7 at...

Alfred Alvarez Garcia, Sr.

Alfred Alvarez Garcia, Sr.

Jan 1, 2014

Alfred "Sonne" Garcia, Sr., 74, went to his heavenly home to join his mom, dad, sisters and brother on January 1, 2014. Sonne was born on July 5, 1939 in Palacios to the late Nick and Anita Alvarez Garcia, Sr. Sonne loved his family, especially his grandchildren and he always attended their activities. Sonne was an avid sports fan, especially...

Sue Bundick

Sue Bundick

Jan 1, 2014

Lillian Sue Bundick, 64, of Bay City passed away January 1, 2014. She was born January 10, 1948 in Bay City, Texas to late Earle Lewis Long and Jessie Murl Moses. She worked as a Teacher's Aid for Bay City ISD for 28 years. Survivors include her mother; Jessie Murl Long, husband; Hairl E. Bundick; sons; William Earle Bundick and...

Rachael Nicole Ruiz

Rachael Nicole Ruiz

Dec 29, 2013

Rachael Nicole Ruiz, 27, of Bay City passed away December 29, 2013. She was born April 28, 1986 in Ionia, Michigan to Gary Lee Burns and Donna Cartwright Burns. She taught school at Matagorda ISD. Rachael was a strong and loving mother to her children. A memorial service honoring her life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 4, 2013 at...

Clay Meyer

Clay Meyer

Dec 28, 2013

Andrew Clayton Meyer, 36, of Bay City passed away December 28, 2013. Clay was born June 22, 1977 in Bay City to Greg & Kristi Huebner Meyer. Clay had a kind heart and a sweet spirit and will be missed by all. Clay is survived by his parents: Greg & Kristi Meyer; 2 brothers: Keith Meyer & wife Jennie and...

Verna Turek

Verna Turek

Dec 28, 2013

Verna Turek, 90, of Palacios passed away December 28, 2013. She was born April 17, 1923 in Burleson County, TX to the late Ludwig Junek and Clara Popek Junek. She was one of eight children. Her family settled in the Blessing area when she was a child. She was a "Riveting Rita" during WWII placing wing flaps on trainer planes....

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