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Recent Obituaries
Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas
Sarah Franco
Nov 10, 2012
Sarah Zepeda Franco, 80, of Bay City passed away November 10, 2012. She was born October 15, 1932 in Bay City, TX to the late Guadalupe Zepeda and Lena Blanco Zepeda. She and her husband owned and operated Franco's Restaurant and other businesses for many years. Her husband Raul Franco, Sr. and son Raul Franco, Jr. both preceded her in...
Elisa Rangel Gomez
Nov 8, 2012
Elisa Rangel Gomez, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Elisa was born on January 16, 1934 in Mercedes, Texas to the late Vincente and Antonia Rangel. She was a true servant of God, helping those in need. She always had a positive attitude and outlook on life. She is survived by her loving family, children,...
Lee Edward Hearn Jr.
Nov 8, 2012
Lee Edward Hearn, Jr., 68, went home to be with his wife on Thursday, Nov. 8th. Lee was born on July 26, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas. Lee liked spending time on the water fishing with his friends. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the Army. Lee was PaPa Hearn to his many children. He is...
Francisco "Frank" Gonzales Jr.
Nov 7, 2012
Francisco "Frank" Gonzales Jr., 55, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. He was born on October 9, 1957 to the late Francisco & Marcela Galvan Gonzales Sr.. Francisco coached little league in Blessing from the mid 90's to about 2008. He loved woodworking and cooking. He was a long time member of the Blessing Volunteer Fire Dept. He is...
Erich E. Johs, Jr.
Nov 5, 2012
Erich Erhardt Johs, Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, November 05, at his home in La Ward, Texas at the age of 70. He was born December 03, 1941 in El Campo, Texas to the late Erich Erhardt Johs, Sr. and Lenadene Ramsey Johs. Erich is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandy, of La Ward, his son, David A....
Cynthia Ann Phillips
Nov 2, 2012
Cynthia Ann Petter Phillips, 56, of Bay City went to be with her Lord and Savior after a 6 year battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday, November 2, 2012. She was born January 12, 1956 in El Campo to Otto & Virginia Jalufka Petter. Cynthia was a loving and dedicated wife and loved her children, grandchildren, family and friends more...
Anna Mae Kammerer
Nov 2, 2012
Anna Mae Sivek (Burt) Kammerer, 90, of Bay City passed away November 2, 2012. She was born to Rosalie and John Sivek in Meeks, Texas on March 15, 1922. One of seven children born to this union, Anna Mae's mother died early and several aunts cared for her in her formative years. Anna Mae is survived by sons John Burt...
Milo Edward Burge
Nov 2, 2012
Milo Edward "Chief" Burge was born January 19, 1928 to Ollie Theodore Burge & Marguerite Letha Baldwin urge. He passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Bay City at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife Georgia Welch of Orland, CA; four daughters Margaret Burge Carlisle of Bay City, Marsha Burge Hoffman & husband Vernon of...
Beverly Kay Claybourn
Nov 1, 2012
Beverly Kay Claybourn, 61, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend passed from this life into the next, peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her home in Bay City. She was born in San Antonio on March 2, 1951 to parents Dorothy Barina Young and Spergeon Whitfield "Spud" Shearer. Beverly...
Linda Sue Lemaster
Oct 28, 2012
Linda Sue LeMaster, 68, of Bay City passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. She was born April 17, 1944 in Fouke, Arkansas to the late Uel P. & Tonita Lurlene Martin O'Dell. Linda was a longtime resident of Bay City, and worked at STP as a Tech Librarian. Linda is survived by her life companion: Tommy Wymack of Bay City;...
Ty Thi Nguyen
Oct 28, 2012
Ty Thi Nguyen, went to be with her Lord Sunday, Oct 28, 2012 after a courageous fight with cancer. Ty was born on August 6, 1936 in Thinh Long, Vietnam to the late Khoa and Cam Dang Nguyen. She loved to cook, and garden. She was a very active member of her church. She was a true entrepreneur and even...
Linda Coleman Jackson
Oct 28, 2012
Linda Jackson, 60, of Wadsworth, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Bay City. Linda was born in Fullbright, Texas on March 10, 1952 to parents, William Paul and Ethel Ruby Randal Coleman. She is survived by her husband, Onnie H. Jackson of Wadsworth, sons: James Lowe of Kountze, Texas, J.L. Freeman and Chris Freeman both of Wadsworth, a daughter,...
Ramona Sanchez
Oct 27, 2012
Ramona Sanchez, 86, of Bay City passed away October 27, 2012. She was born April 19, 1926 in Falfurrias, TX to the late Antonio Rodriguez & Guadalupe Salinas Rodriguez. Her husband Domingo Sanchez, Sr., daughter Mary Sanchez & son Domingo Sanchez, Jr. all preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Angelica Hernandez of Bay City, Edna Delgado & husband John,...
Jo Ann Jager
Oct 26, 2012
Jo Ann Jager, 75, of Blessing died Friday, October 26, 2012. She was born September 7, 1937 in Navidad, TX to the late R. J. & Josephine Peters James. She married Carl P. Jager on June 10, 1967 and they raised four children together. Jo Ann taught school at Holy Cross Catholic School in Bay City, Edna ISD and St....
Fred Thomas Harr
Oct 22, 2012
Fred T. Harr of Palacios passed away from this earth on Monday, October 22, 2012, at his Tivoli, Texas home with loving family at his side. Fred was born on July 12, 1934 in Millet, Texas to Fred and Eva Mae Smith Harr (Muddie). He graduated from Cotulla High School and later attended college at San Marcos, Texas at such...
Marcie Clark Garner, Sr.
Oct 22, 2012
Marcie Clark (Hup) Garner, 80, of Houston, Texas, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 22, 2012. Clark was born October 1, 1932, in Grapps Bluff, Louisiana, to the late Brady Roy and JoAnn Clark Garner. Clark graduated from Rodessa High School in 1952. He attended La. Tech on a football scholarship and was a United States Army veteran,...
Albina Hickl
Oct 21, 2012
Albina Vaculin Hickl, 81, of El Maton was called to heaven on Sunday, October 21, 2012. She was born October 9, 1931 to the late George and Frances (Kurecka) Vaculin in Midfield, Texas. Albina married Joe Hickl on August 31, 1948. They lived their life together in El Maton. They raised 4 sons, Edmund, David, Ronald, and Donald and 1...
Cleta Gail Stewart
Oct 19, 2012
Cleta Gail Stewart has gone to rejoice with her lord and all that have gone before her. She was born November 1, 1943 in Clarendon, TX to the late John Lee & Margie Laverne Hopkins and passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 in Bay City. She was the former manager at Bay City Country Club. Cleta leaves to cherish one...
Guadalupe Magnia
Oct 18, 2012
Guadalupe Magnia, 87, of Bay City passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was born July 17, 1925 in Vanderbilt, TX to the late Camarino & Hila Garcia Suniga. Lupe was a long time resident of Bay City, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; and a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her 4...
Valerie Ryman
Oct 12, 2012
Jannie Valerie Crow Ryman, 79, of Bay City was born April 16, 1933 in Port Lavaca, TX to the late Martin and Alma Crow. Valerie went home to Heaven on Friday, October 12, 2012 surrounded by her family at home. Valerie graduated from Bay City High School in 1951. During her life she was a telephone operator, bookkeeper, office nurse,...
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