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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Rebecca Galvan Tapia

Rebecca Galvan Tapia

Jul 7, 2012

Rebecca Lasay Galvan Tapia passed away July 7, 2012. She was born July 7, 2012 in Bay City to Jessica Galvan and Jose Tapia Jr. Rebecca is survived by her mother: Jessica Galvan; father: Jose Tapia Jr.; 2 grandmothers: Mary Zboral and Juanita Tapia; 2 grandfathers: Sammy Galvan Sr. and Jose Tapia Sr.; maternal great grandparents: Lupe & Minerva Zboral;...

Maudell Gillett Hidy

Maudell Gillett Hidy

Jul 5, 2012

Maudell Gillette Hidy went to be with her Lord , dying peacefully at home July 5, 2012. Maudell was born in Orangefield, Texas on September 9, 1924 to the late Emanuel and Palmy Broussard Gillette. Maudell enjoyed duck hunting and finding native American arrowheads. She traveled all over the world taking cruises and playing golf. Maudell started playing the piano...

Cleora Evelyn Boeker

Cleora Evelyn Boeker

Jul 5, 2012

Cleora Evelyn Boeker, 89, of Bay City passed away July 5, 2012. She was born August 13, 1922 in Ord, NE to the late John Edwards and Bertha Meese Edwards. She worked along with her husband at Boeker TV & Electronics for many years. Survivors include her husband William Hubert Boeker, Jr. of Bay City; sons John Hubert & Carol...

Hazel Irene Taylor

Hazel Irene Taylor

Jul 2, 2012

Hazel Irene Taylor, 72, of Ft. Worth passed away July 2, 2012. She was born August 7, 1939 in Bay City, TX to the late A. W. Williams and Jessie Mae Holloway Williams. Her son John Whitman Taylor preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband Howard Taylor of Ft. Worth; son Brent Taylor & wife Stacia of Van Vleck;...

Vernon Allison Leissner Sr.

Vernon Allison Leissner Sr.

Jul 1, 2012

Vernon Allison Leissner Sr., 90, of Bay City passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012. He was born to Jacob A. Leissner and Annie Bosak Leissner December 4, 1921, near Danevang, TX. The family relocated to LaSalle, TX. Vernon graduated from Edna High School in 1939 and attended Schreiner College for one year. He enlisted in the Navy in April of...

Dr. William D. Baker

Dr. William D. Baker

Jun 29, 2012

Dr. William D. Baker, 85, passed away June 29, 2012 in Fort Worth. He was born September 30, 1926. Dr. Baker was Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bay City from 1966 to 1991. The family held a private burial in Louisiana. A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the First Baptist Church...

Lillian B. Chancey

Lillian B. Chancey

Jun 29, 2012

Lillian B. Chancey, age 87, passed away peacefully at the Kingwood Medical Center in Humble, Texas, on June 29, 2012 at 10:30 PM. She was in the company of her loving family and two weeks short of her 88th birthday. She was born on July 14, 1924, in Poland to Joseph and Mary Krecioch. At a young age she and...

Carl A. King

Carl A. King

Jun 28, 2012

Carl A. King, 74, of Palacios passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at his home. He was born on February 6, 1938 in San Antonio to the late Pauline Terry & Howard Lee King Sr.. Carl was an avid golfer, loved to work in his yard, and tend to his garden. He retired from Celanese after 37 years of faithful...

Ian Adams

Ian Adams

Jun 27, 2012

Ian Adams, 15, of Bay City passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. He was born December 10, 1996 in Bay City to Allen Michael & Amy Beatrice Hamlin Adams. Ian was a life long resident of Bay City, and Attended School in Bay City. He is survived by his father: Allen Michael Adams; sister: Olivia Adams; 2 brothers: Scott Sherrill...

Jimmy Montalvo, Jr.

Jimmy Montalvo, Jr.

Jun 26, 2012

Jimmy Montalvo, Jr., 35, of Victoria passed away June 26, 2012. He was born January 27, 1977 in Bay City, TX to Jimmy Montalvo, Sr. and the late Anna Marie Yanez. He was a former resident of Bay City and worked in the oil field industry. His mother, Anna Marie Yanez, and grandparents Guadalupe Yanez and Elvira & Felipe Montalvo...

Jim Fojtik

Jim Fojtik

Jun 25, 2012

Jim Fojtik, age 93, of Bay City went to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Ollie, on June 25, 2012. He was born in Jackson County, Texas, on February 26, 1919, to Frank and Bessie Tomasek Fojtik. Jim was an amazing man and his life speaks for itself. He was a faithful man: he was faithful to his...

Tiem V. Tran

Tiem V. Tran

Jun 18, 2012

Tiem V. Tran of Palacios passed away June 18, 2012. He was born January 1, 1910 in Vietnam to the late Rao Tran and Rao Nguyen. He had been a resident of Palacios since 1975 and was a net maker for commercial fisherman. His wife Thai Nguyen preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters Lieu Tran, Theu Tran, Voc Tran,...

John Edward Pennington

John Edward Pennington

Jun 16, 2012

John Edward Pennington, 73, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Born in Rosenberg, Texas on October 20, 1938, raised in Palacios, Texas, he graduated from Palacios High School in 1957 and from the University of Texas at Austin in 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Maurice and Meta (Baxter) Pennington and brother,...

Braulio R. Muniz

Braulio R. Muniz

Jun 15, 2012

Braulio R. Muniz, 83, of Bay City passed away June 15, 2012. He was born March 26, 1929 in Cuero, TX to the late Benito Muniz and Maria Gregoria Rodriguez Muniz. He was a service man for CP&L for 35 years. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Herman W. Odom Jr.

Herman W. Odom Jr.

Jun 15, 2012

Herman W. Odom, Jr., 86, a long time resident of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday June 15, 2012 at Matagorda Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Herman was born on December 7, 1925 in Durant, Mississippi to Herman W. Odom, Sr. and Hazel Hamilton Odom. He graduated from Durant High School in 1943 and subsequently entered military service for...

Priscilla Lopez Hailstone

Priscilla Lopez Hailstone

Jun 15, 2012

Priscilla Lopez Hailstone, 35, of Bay City, went to be with her Lord on June 15, 2012. Priscilla was born on May 15, 1977 in Bay City, TX. to Felipe and Norma Macal Lopez, ll. Priscilla loved people and especially her family. She was always ready to help anyone that needed her help. Priscilla loved to cook for her family...

Anna Lee King

Anna Lee King

Jun 11, 2012

Anna Lee King, 82, of Sweeny passed away Monday, June 11, 2012. She was born August 10, 1929 in Borger, Texas to the late Roy & Mamie Bernard West. Anna is survived by her 4 sons & daughters-in-law: Tommy & Theresa King of Van Vleck, David & Mitzi King of West Columbia, Gary & Dayna King of West Columbia, and...

Margie Barlow

Margie Barlow

Jun 10, 2012

Margie "Granny Bee" Barlow, 86, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2012. Granny Bee was born on March 31, 1926 in Nederland, Texas to the late Glenn Arthur & Catherine Mattie Hargraves Jones. She was a fun loving people person, always willing to help others. Granny Bee was an avid gardener, and especially loved her roses....

Jerry Monroe Caldwell

Jerry Monroe Caldwell

Jun 10, 2012

Jerry Monroe Caldwell, 70, of Bay City passed away June 10, 2012. He was born July 16, 1941 to the late Otha Monroe Caldwell and Leslie Joan Fowler Caldwell. He grew up in Angleton, TX and attended Elementary School in Freeport and moved to Bay City in 1953. He was one of the first students at Edith Armstrong Center, which...

U. S. Mcmillan

U. S. Mcmillan

Jun 7, 2012

U. S. "Chuck" McMillan formerly of Tin Top, TX passed away June 7, 2012. He was born January 7, 1922 in El Campo, TX to the late Urban Sumner McMillan and Clara Dell Stapleton McMillan. He graduated from El Campo High School and was married to Flora Isaacson McMillan for 59 years until her death in 2002. He was owner...

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