Ruth Holloway
Oct 16, 2011
Zelma Ruth Holloway, 82, formerly of Palacios passed away Oct. 16, 2011. She was born August 13, 1029 in Walters, Oklahoma to the late George Adkisson & Bettie Lamb Adkisson. She had worked in the cafeteria for Palacios ISD and at Pier Drive-In for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Holloway in 1996 and son-in-law...
Barbara K. Bose
Oct 10, 2011
Barbara K. Bose, 58, of Bay City, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011. She was born July 3, 1953 in Bay City to Earl Mickelson and Doris Bullard Mickelson. She was a life long resident of Bay City, a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was a bookkeeper. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Bose of Bay City;...
Alfred Leon Kelso, Jr.
Oct 8, 2011
Alfred Leon Kelso, Jr. was born on March 29, 1938 to Bertha and Alfred Kelso in Flatonia, Texas. On October 8, 2011 he went to be with Our Lord. He retired from Celanese and South Texas Nuclear Project in Bay City. He was a mechanical supervisor. He spent six and one-half years in Saudi Arabia with Aramco. Alfred was one...
Nora Jean Stolz
Oct 7, 2011
Nora Jean Finley Stolz, passed on Oct. 7, 2011. Nora was born on May 19, 1951 in Brownsville, Texas. Survived by her loving husband of 44 years Heinz Stolz; children, Lisa Stolz, Shane Stolz and Heinz Von Eric Stolz; 7 grandchildren , 2 great-grandchildren; six sisters, 1 brother and father C.E. Finley. Preceded in death by her mother, Betty Finley,...
Joe A. Birkner, Jr.
Oct 6, 2011
Joe A. Birkner, Jr. was born on March 29, 1923 to the late Joseph A. and Mabel Green Birkner, Sr.. Passed away on October 6, 2011 in Bay City. Visitation will be on Saturday from 3:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service will be on Sunday 2:00P.M. at the First Christian Church, 3920 Doris St. in Bay...
Irene Helen Blaylock
Oct 5, 2011
Irene Helen Blaylock, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Rincon, GA. She was born August 24, 1930 in Bedford, OH to Timothy Kelly and Helen V. Campano Kelly. Formerly a long time resident of Bay City, she has resided in Rincon, GA for the past 6 months. She was employed over 30 years with Shipley Donuts and was...
Opal Jean Jones
Oct 5, 2011
Opal Jean Jones, 89, passed away peacefully on Oct. 5, 2011. She was born August 9, 1922 to Joseph & Mollie Sims in Austin, Arkansas She was preceded in death by sons Joey J. Jones & Billy Charles Jones; brothers Curry & Henry Sims; sisters Blanche Haynes & Viola Rae and half-sister Sallie Haynes. Opal worked for 25 years for...
Ruby Faye Meadows
Oct 1, 2011
Ruby Faye "Hot Rod Ruby" Meadows, 83, passed away Oct. 1, 2011. She was born December 17, 1927 in Wharton County to the late Lee Smart & Tasca Christmas Smart. She was preceded in death by her husband C. B. Meadows. She is survived by her daughter Helen Meadows and her granddaughter Toni Jo Manzella. Visitation will be from 2:00...
Jessie Mae Mcdonald
Sep 25, 2011
Jessie Mae McDonald, 93, of Bay City, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011. She was born June 27, 1918 in Nashoba County, Oklahoma to Benjamin Franklin Bagley and Elizabeth Emma Thompson Bagley. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Hixon Moore and husband Jerry Don of Roswell, NM; by her sister: Bessie Whitfield of Bay City; by her granddaughters: Donna...
Enriqueta Katie Ortiz
Sep 25, 2011
Enriqueta "Katie" Ortiz, 75, of Sweeny was born March 29, 1936 in Raymondville, TX. She passed away Sept. 25, 2011 while surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Benito & Fernanda Vitela Cortinas, brother Samuel Cortinas and grandson Robert Barron. Survivors include her husband of 35 years Vicente Ortiz, Sr. of Sweeny; sons Librado Valdez,...
Stanley Paul Keathley
Sep 23, 2011
Stanley Paul Keathley was born in Waxahachie, Texas, on October 30, 1932 and journeyed on to be with the Lord on September 23, 2011. He was the third child born to Flem Storey and Constance Brockman Keathley. Stanley graduated from Weslaco High School and attended Wharton County Junior College on a full football scholarship. He excelled in his studies, and...
Cristina "Tina" Garcia
Sep 22, 2011
Cristina "Tina" Garcia went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. She was born on March 3, 1931 in Cuero, TX to the late Benito Muniz & Gregoria Rodriguez Muniz. She loved cooking for her family and friends. She had a very giving and caring heart. She will be missed dearly by all. She is survived by...
Freda Mae Mcginty
Sep 21, 2011
Freda Mae McGinty, our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother journeyed into the arms of her Lord on September 21, 2011 while in the presence of her loving family. Freda was born February 28, 1927 in Marlow, Oklahoma to the late Willis Wheeler and Margaret Ensminger Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Andrew F....
Sebastian Oros
Sep 13, 2011
Sebastian Oros, 79, of Bay City passed away Sept. 13, 2011. He was born Jan. 20, 1932 in San Benito, Texas to the late Modesto Oros & Bartola Carrion Oros. He was retired from the City of Bay City. Survivors include his wife Angelica Contreras Oros of Bay City; daughters Elizabeth Montalvo & Vanessa Oros both of Bay City; sons...
Woodrow Louis "Woody" Ludwig
Sep 4, 2011
Woodrow Louis "Woody" Ludwig, 89, of Bay City, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011. He was born February 21, 1922 in Breslau, TX to Karl Frederick "Charlie" Ludwig and Vlasta Solumunek Ludwig. He was a resident of Bay City for the past 60 years, a retired Pipe fitter, and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City....
Johnny Jervin Peres, Jr.
Sep 4, 2011
Johnny J. Peres, Jr., 81, of West Columbia passed away Sept. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 PM Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 at the Palacios Funeral Home with services beginning at 2:00 PM. Father Bryan Heyer will officiate. Interment will follow at Palacios...
George Melvin Schafer
Sep 2, 2011
George Melvin Schafer, 76, of Blessing passed away September 2, 2011. He was born June 6, 1935 in Ferris, Illinois to the late Benjamin Wesley Schafer & Gladys Lucille Gladwell Schafer. Two daughters Larel Bee Rodriguez and Laquetta Marie Schafer preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Marion Duncan Schafer of Blessing; daughters...
Robbin Gerald Odom
Sep 1, 2011
Robbin Odom, 63, of Wadsworth, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 in the arms of his wife Betty. He was born June 28, 1948 in Bay City, TX to Robbins P. Odom and Marcelle Ryman Odom. He was a resident of Matagorda County since 1972 and was retired from the Texas Dept. of Highways and Public Transportation. He was a...
Hazel Marie Wren
Sep 1, 2011
Hazel Marie Wren, 73, of Wadsworth passed away Sept. 1, 2011. She was born Oct. 29, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Vern Wooden & Violet Lefont Wooden. She is survived by daughters Georgeann (George) Bullington of Freeport, Crystal (Randy) Parker of Sweeny & Cindy (Bruce) Mitchell of Hitchcock; sons Ricky McClelland of LaPorte, Bradley McClelland of Wadsworth, Steve...
Alberto R. Rodriguez
Aug 28, 2011
Alberto R. Rodriguez, Sr., 72, of Bay City passed away August 28, 2011. He was born July 30, 1939 in Brownsville, TX to the late Ancencion & Celia Ramirez Rodriguez. His wife Gloria Ruiz Rodriguez & sister Delia Pesina preceded him in death. Survivors include daughter Griselda Reyes & husband Frankie of Alvin; sons Alberto Rodriguez, Jr. & wife Julie...
