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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Gene Paul Miller

Gene Paul Miller

Feb 3, 2014

Gene Paul Miller, 80, of Bay City passed away February 3, 2014. He was born September 2, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, to John Eugene Miller and Blanche Roegner Miller. He served his county in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict where he taught electronics to NATO Students in Germany for 3 years. He was an I &...

Anita G. Garcia

Anita G. Garcia

Feb 3, 2014

Anita G. Garcia, 95, of Bay City passed away February 3, 2014. She was born October 30, 1918 in Palestine, Texas to Agapito and Amada Arcola Garcia. Anita is survived by her daughters Janie Medina of Pearland and Amanda Garcia and Robert Zepeda; sons Jose DeLeon, Jr. and Lupe, Jesse Garcia and Baronica , Noe Garcia and Sally. Sister Amada...

John Puentes

John Puentes

Feb 3, 2014

John Puentes, 43, of El Campo passed away February 3, 2014. He was born August 30, 1970 in Palacios, TX to Jesus Puentes and Pascuala Altamira Puentes. Survivors include his mother Pascuala Puentes of Bay City; his wife Michelle Puentes of El Campo; daughters Brieaunah Puentes & Rebekah Puentes both of El Campo; sons John Puentes, Jr. and Ruben Puentes...

Robert Dale Leblanc Sr.

Robert Dale Leblanc Sr.

Jan 31, 2014

Robert "Bobby" Dale LeBlanc, Sr., 57, went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 31, 2014. Bobby was born on May 23, 1956 in Crowley, Louisiana to the late Louis Joseph and Arecia Primeaux LeBlanc. Bobby was an avid fisherman who was talented with many trades. Bobby was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bobby was a well-respected Plant...

Vernon Owen Denn

Vernon Owen Denn

Jan 30, 2014

Vernon Owen Denn, 66, of Bay City passed away January 30, 2014. He was born July 8, 1947 in Bay City, TX to the late Billy William John Denn and Georgena Brittan Denn. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and was a life member of Phillip H. Parker VFW Post 2438 in Bay City. Survivors include his wife...

Lorraine Bryan

Lorraine Bryan

Jan 30, 2014

Lorraine Erla Bryan, 84, of Bay City passed away on January 30, 2014 in Houston. Lorraine was born in Ellsworth, Maine on May 19, 1929 to parents, Earnest E. and Nora Smith Sargent. Lorraine was a housewife and homemaker for most of her life but also spent a great deal of her time serving God by her husband's side in...

Wayman Adolph Dial

Wayman Adolph Dial

Jan 29, 2014

Wayman Adolph Dial, 83, of Bay City passed away January 29, 2014. He was born December 31, 1931 in Beeville, TX to the late J. W. Dial and Aileen Fetters Dial. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army. He also served as Chief of Police in San Marcos, Texas. Survivors include his wife of 24...

Glenda Burns Davenport

Glenda Burns Davenport

Jan 27, 2014

Glenda Burns Davenport, 74, of Matagorda passed away January 27, 2014. She was born March 4, 1939 in Cuero, TX to the late Leo and Jane Ballard Burns. She was preceded in death by her husband J. B. Davenport and grandchildren Rachel Renee Ford and Robert James Ashby. Survivors include daughters Connie Carter & Mike, Betty Cloud & Benny and...

Thelma Lee Rackley

Thelma Lee Rackley

Jan 24, 2014

Thelma Lee Sowell Rackley, 91, of Palacios, Texas was born February 12, 1922 to the late Vera and Richard Sowell in rural southwest Arkansas. Thelma went to be with her beloved Lord on January 24, 2014. Thelma married Henry Lentz Rackley on December 23, 1939 in New Boston, Texas. Her beloved husband, Lentz, died in service to his country during...

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,...

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