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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Carlitos Flores

Carlitos Flores

Jun 19, 2013

Carlitos Flores, 19, of Bay City passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013. He was born January 16, 1994 in Bay City to Javier & Maria Guadalupe Murillo Flores. Carlitos is a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and a Pipefitter. He is survived by his parents: Javier & Maria Flores; son: Zayden Alexander Flores; sister: Zoyla Flores; and...

Ignatz Joe Ledwig, Sr.

Ignatz Joe Ledwig, Sr.

Jun 18, 2013

Ignatz Joe Ledwig, Sr., 83, of Bay City passed away June 18, 2013. He was born July 10, 1929 in Matagorda County to the late Frank Phillip Ledwig and Julia Hahn Ledwig. His wife Lue Ella Ledwig preceded him in death as well as brothers Mike, Stanley, Leo, Alois and Julius Ledwig. Survivors include daughter Linda Sue Richardson of Fredericksburg,...

Cathey Lynne Willson

Cathey Lynne Willson

Jun 17, 2013

Cathey Lynne Willson, 58, of Bay City passed away June 17, 2013 in Houston. She was born November 24, 1954 in Bay City to John Paul & Evelyn Sutton Mielsch. Cathey was a long time resident of Bay City, a member of the Eastern Star, a member of the First Christian Church, a Teacher, and Counselor. She is survived by...

Earl Otto Dibbern

Earl Otto Dibbern

Jun 17, 2013

Earl Otto Dibbern, 84, of Bay City passed away June 17, 2013. He was born February 13, 1929 in Houston, TX to the late John Christian Frederick Dibbern and Minnie Kuehnle Dibbern. Earl was well known for his craftsmanship and the love of building custom homes in Bay City and surrounding areas. He began his building career with his father...

Wilda Mary Ryman

Wilda Mary Ryman

Jun 17, 2013

Wilda Mary Ryman, 70, of Wadsworth passed away June 17, 2013. She was born July 4, 1942 in Bay City, TX to the late Joseph Edward Billeau and Louise DeSoto Billeau. Her husband Raymond Rymond, sister Margaret Billeau and two infant daughters preceded her in death. Survivors include Daughters Mary Maxwell & husband Jake of Azle, TX, Terry Ryman &...

Oscar Jaramillo, Sr.

Oscar Jaramillo, Sr.

Jun 16, 2013

Oscar S. Jaramillo, Sr., 76, of Bay City passed away June 16, 2013. He was born September 20, 1936 in Realitos, Texas to the late Manuel Jaramillo and Hortencia Salinas Jaramillo. His wife Lorrine Garcia Jaramillo preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters Virginia Cruz and Sylvia Mann; sons David, Hector, Joe, Leroy, Luis Noe and Oscar Jaramillo, Jr.; brother...

Joe Anthony Acosta

Joe Anthony Acosta

Jun 15, 2013

Joe Anthony Acosta, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 surrounded by family. Anthony was born on June 13, 1936 in Bay City to the late Baldomero and Estella Acosta. Anthony loved music and history. He never met a stranger. Anthony was there to help those in need. Anthony is survived by his son, Mark Anthony & wife (Florene) Acosta;...

Viola Mehrens Sullivan

Viola Mehrens Sullivan

Jun 15, 2013

Viola Mehrens Sullivan was born March 29, 1925 to the late Emil Mehrens and Mabel Thonsgaard Mehrens at Northern Headquarters near Midfield, Texas. The family later moved to Carancahua near Danevang where they became involved in cotton and rice farming for many years. Vi attended Louise High School graduating in 1942. She then attended Texas Women's University at Denton, Texas...

Eva Lois Stansberry

Eva Lois Stansberry

Jun 11, 2013

Eva Lois Taylor-Stansberry was born August 24, 1934 in Lexington, Texas and at 78 was called to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy Taylor and Maude and Charlie Adams, husband Robert E. "Bobby" Stansberry, one son, one sister and one brother. She is survived by five sons...

Maria G. Naranjo

Maria G. Naranjo

Jun 9, 2013

Maria G. Naranjo, 80, of Markham went to her eternal rest on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Maria was born on August 5, 1932 in Taft, Texas to the late Manuel and Catarina Barron Gutierrez. Maria was a very loving, nurturing and devoted mother. She loved to cook for her family. Maria's faith and relationship with God were very important to...

Leah Bryant Kennedy

Leah Bryant Kennedy

Jun 8, 2013

Leah Bryant Kennedy, 73, of Bay City went to join the angels in heaven on June 8, 2013. She was born January 31, 1940 in Altus, Oklahoma to the late Wesley Bryant and Gertrude Bryant. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Ray Shelnick of Blessing, Texas. Survivors include her husband Ross R. Kennedy of Bay City, Texas...

Clifford Paul Cooper

Clifford Paul Cooper

Jun 7, 2013

Clifford Paul Cooper was born on February 14, 1932 in Nixon, Texas to George and Ima Ivy Cooper. He passed peacefully on June 7, 2013 surrounded by his family. Paul moved to Palacios, Texas in the early 40's. He enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 and served in the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. He married...

Rodolfo Delossantos

Rodolfo Delossantos

Jun 5, 2013

Rodolfo DeLosSantos, 65, of Bay City passed away Wednesday June 5, 2013. He was born October 26, 1949 in Lagarto, Texas to the late Victor & Inez Gutierez DeLosSantos. Rodolfo is survived by his loving wife: Eva Luna Garza DeLosSantos; 4 daughters: Yolanda, Esmarilda, Ida, Rebecca, & Rosario DeLosSantos; 6 sisters: Santos B., Victoria Gutierez, Marin P., Rafela Perez, Adelfa...

Pete Medina

Pete Medina

Jun 4, 2013

Pete R. Medina, 82, of Bay City passed away June 4, 2013. He was born March 8, 1931 in Thompson, Texas to the late Eusebio Medina and Bonifacia Reyes Medina. He worked for Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City for many years. Survivors include his wife, Olivia Medina; daughters Bonnie Carlin & husband Ricardo of Bay City and Carol...

Mary Jane Baker

Mary Jane Baker

Jun 4, 2013

Mary Jane (Beacom) Baker went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, June 4th,2013. Jane was born on July 17, 1930 in New Gulf, Texas to Clyde and Marguerite DeRoch. She attended Holy Cross Catholic School and Bay City High School, in Bay City, Texas. She married George L. Beacom on October 29, 1949 in Waco, Texas and worked...

Alma Emma Mckissick

Alma Emma Mckissick

Jun 3, 2013

Alma Emma McKissick, 95, of El Maton passed away June 3, 2013. She was born November 2, 1917 in Caldwell, TX to the late Frank Vavra and Johanna Popek Vavra. Her husband Thomas McKissick and son Gerald McKissick both preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Jessie Faye Falks and Alma Jo "Susie" Glasscock and husband Craig; son Kenneth McKissick...

Lee Loftin

Lee Loftin

May 29, 2013

Lee Loftin, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Lee was born on February 19, 1932 in Trinity, Texas to the late Luther & Eva Owens Loftin. Lee was a retired Ironworker with Local #84 Ironworker Union. Lee was a loving husband , father of eight, grandfather and great-grandfather . Lee is survived by his wife...

Diane Lynn Nall

Diane Lynn Nall

May 28, 2013

Diane Lynn Nall, 57, of Bay City passed away May 28, 2013. She was born January 30, 1956 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Emmitt McKenzie and Coussie Faye Woods McKenzie. Survivors include her husband Tim Nall of Bay City; daughter Amber Nall of Bay City; son Wesley Nall of Bay City; brother Mike McKenzie of Washington State and...

John Terry Ragusin

John Terry Ragusin

May 28, 2013

John Terry Ragusin, 59, of Palacios, TX passed away May 28, 2013. He was born in Bay City, TX on July 18, 1953 to the late Martin Ragusin and Mary Ruth Ringo Ragusin. He retired from Alcoa after 30 years of service. John was an avid sports fan and a loving father and grandfather. Survivors include daughter Christine Lucille Seiler,...

Evelyn Ruth Benefield

Evelyn Ruth Benefield

May 27, 2013

Evelyn Ruth Benefield, 83, of Sweeny passed away May 27, 2013. She was born January 28, 1930 in Quanah, TX to the late Ernest Leamon and Mary Alice Tallant Gentry. She worked as an insurance clerk for Sweeny Hospital for many years. Her husband, Fendley Benefield, preceded her in death in 2005 and son, Clifford Earl Benefield in 2000. Survivors...

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