Obituaries

Mar 13, 2025

Thomas Joseph Kocurek, 73, of Palacios, passed away March 13, 2025. He was born in Palacios, TX on March 28, 1951 to Paul and Dorothy Shimek Kocurek.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers David and Richard Kocurek. He leaves behind his wife Debra Lynn Leavitt Kocurek; daughters Christy Kocurek,...

Mar 13, 2025

Carl Percy Jager, 87, of Blessing passed away March 13, 2025.  He was born July 30, 1937 in Blessing, TX to the late Herman Jager and Emily Merckel Jager.  As well as farming, he operated Carl's Feed and Seed for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Mar 12, 2025

Kristen Lizabeth Martinez, 32, passed away March 12, 2025. She was born February 11, 1993 in Houston, TX.

Kristen is known for her intelligence, her unwavering determination, her compassion for life, and her respect for the law. As a paralegal, her dedication, strong work ethic and commitment to justice, made her a invaluable...

Mar 11, 2025

Deborah (Debbie) Louise Schneider Murray, 74, of Palacios, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in her home, surrounded by family and her beloved dog Jax. She was born in Palacios, Texas in the original Wagner General Hospital on May 21, 1950, to the late Louis Willie Schneider Sr. and Birdie Neldine Spoor Schneider.

Mar 11, 2025

James Nelson Cowger, 86, of Markham passed away March 11, 2025.  He was born February 16, 1939 in Bay City to the late Harry James Cowger and Evelyn Grace Schulte Cowger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Cowger.

Survivors include his...

Mar 8, 2025

Roberto Wayne Rangel, 70, of Bay City, Texas passed away March 8, 2025. He was born August 11, 1954, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Louis Rangel and Romona Perez Rangel.

Roberto worked at the Aluminum Plant in El Campo, Texas, before getting shut down and later started at the American Home...

Mar 6, 2025

Kristen Brooke Smith of Palacios, Texas passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 28. Kristen's entire world revolved around her love for her daughter, Elizabeth, with whom she shared many cherished moments, including making homemade pasta, building Legos, hiking and hunting fossils and dinosaur tracks, and nurturing a bond filled with love and care.  ...

Mar 5, 2025

Patricia Joan Mozley, 85, of Van Vleck passed away March 5, 2025. She was born June 19, 1939 in North Platte, Nebraska to the late Lawrence Carl Krause and Eula Peterson Krause.

She was called to her heavenly home where she now rests with no more sickness or pain.

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Mar 4, 2025

Cresencia Longoria, 82, of Blessing passed away March 4, 2025.  She was born May 5, 1942 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Jorge Rodriguez and Hipolita Martinez Rodriguez.

Crescencia loved her family with all her heart.  She had a variety of passions that included singing in her church choir alongside her husband Sylvester,...

Mar 3, 2025

Chae Hyon Ham was born February 2, 1982 in Seoul Korea to his father, Chin Ham and his mother, Sun Ham. He was preceded in death by his father. He leaves behind his mother, Sun, who lives in Bethesda Maryland, his brother Christopher, of Ellicott City, Maryland, his sister, Soyeon Ham, in Seoul Korea. And a host...

Mar 2, 2025

Evelyn Marie Hennig, age 76, of Alvin, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025. Born on October 18, 1948, Evelyn lived a life marked by independence, strength, and the love of her family.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Theodore Hennig. She is survived by her beloved sisters,...

Feb 28, 2025

Eva Arias Guzman of Texas City passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born August 21, 1947 in Bay City to Bruno Arias and Esther Zepeda Lopez. Eva was raised in the Bay City area.  She married Johnny B. Guzman, Sr. on December 12, 1962 in Bay City.  She worked for the Texas City...

Feb 26, 2025

Horace Glenn McMillan died on February 26th, having achieved  the age of 101 years and three months. Horace was born on November 13,1923 to the late John E. McMillan and Maggie Terry Collier McMillan in Parkdale, Arkansas.

Horace joined the Navy after Pearl Harbor and remained in the Navy until the end of...

Feb 23, 2025

John Lee Chipman, 79, of Francitas, Texas passed away on February 23, 2025.  He was born on November 19, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to the late George H. Chipman and Evelyn Martin Chipman.

John had to quit school early to help his father repair roofs.  From that early experience, he started his...

Feb 18, 2025

Phillip Dan Ripke, 82, of Palacios transitioned to the other side on February 18, 2025. He was born January 28, 1943 in Palacios, Texas to the late Clarence Ripke, Sr. and Olivia Flores Ripke.

He had a successful, 30 year career as a Lab Technician for Dupont in LaPorte, Tx. He loved fishing,...

Feb 18, 2025

Jacinto "Jack" Solis, 68, of Bay City, TX passed away February 18, 2025. He was born May 30, 1956, in Bay City, to the late Antonio Solis and Irene Arsola Solis.

Jack is survived by his daughter Christina Teets; sons Jacinto Solis and Isaac Limas; sister Esther Solis; brothers Ruben Solis, Robert Solis,...

Feb 17, 2025

Tu Thi Nguyen, 95, of Palacios was called home on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born January 1, 1930 in Ha Trai, Bui  Chu Provence, Vietnam. Mrs. Nguyen has been a resident of Palacios for the past 41 years, and a member of Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church in Palacios. She was an avid gardener.

Feb 11, 2025

Charles "Chubby or CO" Murphree,  90, of Allen, Texas passed away February 11, 2025. He was born March 27, 1934 in Humble, Texas to the late Hugh O. Murphree and Erma Pace Murphree.

He was a devoted husband, father, and pillar of the Bay City community. Charles moved to the Van Vleck area...

Feb 10, 2025

Jo Ann Hebert Schneider, 82, of Palacios went to her home in heaven on February 10, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1942, in Yoakum Texas to Randolph Hebert and Annie Knox Hebert.  She was the oldest of their four children.

Jo Ann was a 1960 Palacios High School graduate. She worked...

Feb 10, 2025

Joe Glenn "Pill" Sliva, 85, of Burnet, Texas passed away peacefully February 10, 2025, after a short illness.  He was born on March 4, 1939, in El Campo, Texas to the late Emil Andrew Sliva and Elsie Dorothy Kopecky Sliva.

He was a giving and caring father, a loving son, grandfather (Paw Paw)...