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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Luceile Huebner Wilkinson

Luceile Huebner Wilkinson

Feb 8, 2012

Luceile H. Wilkinson, 94, of Bay City passed away February 8, 2012. She was born February 1, 1918 in Matagorda County, Texas to the late Marion Taylor Huebner and Lillian Hurst Huebner. Her husband Bob Wilkinson, brothers Top Huebner, Bob Huebner and Raleigh Huebner and daughter-in-law Peggy Wilkinson all preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Martha Wilkinson Lake &...

Jerry James Peter

Jerry James Peter

Feb 6, 2012

JERRY JAMES PETER, age 86, passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with congestive heart failure, in Bay City, Texas, on February 6, 2012, while surrounded by his family. Born in Wallis, Texas, on April 22, 1925, to Louis William Peter and Bessie Rose Parma. After graduating from Wallis High School in 1942, he worked at Todd Shipyard in Galveston...

Christine Elizabeth Franzen

Christine Elizabeth Franzen

Feb 6, 2012

Christine Elizabeth "Shelby" Franzen, 38, passed away on February 6, 2012 in College Port, TX. Christine was born on August 21, 1973 in Union City, Indiana, daughter to Sam Shelby and Gail Shelby. Loving wife, daughter and mother. Survived by her husband Thomas Franzen; son, Samuel Fulton, daughter, Elizabeth Dannels; mother, Gail Shelby, father, Sam Shelby; sister, Melissa Shelby; step-sister...

August "Gus" Leissner

August "Gus" Leissner

Feb 6, 2012

August Lewis (Gus) Leissner, 49, of Markham, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston. Gus was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 23, 1962 to parents Charles Lewis and Iona Mae Pearse Leissner. He grew up in Gonzales, Texas and was a graduate of Bay City High School. He was a loving husband and...

Louis Rangel

Louis Rangel

Feb 5, 2012

Louis Rangel, 92, of Bay City passed away February 5, 2012. He was born June 20, 1919 in West Columbia, TX to the late Francisco Rangel and Clementa De Santerio Rangel. He worked for Dow for many years. His wife Romana Rangel, three sisters and one brother all preceded him in death. Survivors include daughter Teresa Rangel of Bay City;...

Edna Hazel Hamlin

Edna Hazel Hamlin

Feb 3, 2012

Edna H. Hamlin, 98, of Palacios passed away Feb. 3, 2012. She was born Oct. 20, 1913 in Duke, Oklahoma to the late John F. Queen and Mary Duncan Queen. She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ and a Charter Member of Queen-Hamlin VFW Post 2467 Ladies Auxiliary which was established in 1950. She was preceded in...

Pauline Schulte

Pauline Schulte

Feb 2, 2012

Pauline Schulte, 81, of Bay City passed away February 2, 2012. She was born February 4, 1930 in Alberta, Canada to the late Joseph Francis Roneche & Mildred Marie Mill Roneche. Survivors include her husband Winston Hugo Schulte of Bay City; daughter Georgia Keane & husband Mike of Bangkok; sons Robert York Schulte of Houston & Bruce Schulte & wife...

James Gerold Milliff

James Gerold Milliff

Jan 28, 2012

James Gerold "Jerry" Milliff of Wadsworth, Texas was born to Lawrence and Edith Moberly Milliff on February 4, 1932 in Ridge, Texas. He went to be with his Savior on January 28, 2012. He enlisted in the Navy shortly after his graduation from high school. Jerry served his country on the USS Yorktown, USS Norton Sound, and USS Antietam during...

Freddie J. Dornak

Freddie J. Dornak

Jan 27, 2012

Freddie J. Dornak passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2012. Born on August 10, 1935 in Blessing, Texas, he attended first grade at Blessing and the remaining years at Holy Cross Catholic School in Bay City and graduated from Bay City High School in May 1953. He enlisted in the US Air Force in July 1953 and married...

Roberta Kay Anthis Ripke

Roberta Kay Anthis Ripke

Jan 25, 2012

Roberta Kay Anthis Ripke Roberta was born on August 3, 1945 in Temple, Texas to Joseph Horton Anthis Jr. and Mable "Bobbie" Hansen Anthis. She passed on January 25, 2012 at the age of 66 at her home in Palacios, Texas after a lengthy and courageous battle with lung cancer. Roberta is survived by her son Richard "Ricky" Ripke and...

Jimmye Gayle Srubar

Jimmye Gayle Srubar

Jan 24, 2012

Jimmye Gayle Srubar, 63, of Van Vleck went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. She was born on September 19, 1948 in Bay City to Jimmy & Laura Ferrell Bragg. Jimmye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She worked in the Bay City ISD as a teacher for 10 years. Jimmye is survived by...

Hazel Mae Andrews-Gola

Hazel Mae Andrews-Gola

Jan 23, 2012

Hazel Mae Andrews-Gola, 90, of Bay City, went to be with her Lord and Savior in her home on Monday, January 23, 2012. She was born on January 10, 1922 in Matagorda County to the late Larkin & Myrtle Mullins Brumley. Hazel loved her Lord, and faithfully attended church as her health permitted. She served as a Teacher of Sunday...

Victoria Diane Allen

Victoria Diane Allen

Jan 23, 2012

Victoria Diane Allen, 59, of Blessing passed away Monday, January 23, 2012. She was born December 8, 1952 to Finius Paul & Wanda Jean Wright Finch. She is survived by her husband: Charles William Allen Jr. of Bay City; children; and grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January, 28, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of...

Marvin Gene Brenner

Marvin Gene Brenner

Jan 21, 2012

Marvin Gene Brenner, 60, of Van Vleck passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Bay City. He was born July 7, 1951 in Holton, Kansas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck, and a long time resident of Matagorda County. Marvin is survived by his wife: Alice Jean Bailey Brenner of Van Vleck; 3 sons:...

Yolanda Escamilla Paredes

Yolanda Escamilla Paredes

Jan 14, 2012

Yolanda E. Paredes went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 in Bay City. Yolanda was born on August 29, 1950 in Bay City to the late Jose and Arcelia Rangel Escamilla. Survived by her loving husband of 30 years Jorge Paredes; children, Robert Gutierrez & wife Estella, Norma Garza & husband Marcus, Michael Gutierrez & wife...

Richard "Chato" Bustos Jr.

Richard "Chato" Bustos Jr.

Jan 13, 2012

Richard "Chato" M. Bustos Jr., 65, of Bay City. went to be with his Lord on January 13, 2012. He was born December 8, 1946 in Bay City. to Richard M. Bustos Sr. & Cruz Morales Bustos. He was a 1966 graduate of Bay City High School and retired from Exxon Mobil Company. Chato enjoyed life to the very end....

Mary Louise Guajardo

Mary Louise Guajardo

Jan 9, 2012

Mary "MoMo" Guajardo, 67, went to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. Mary was born March 9, 1944 in Bay City to the late John Joseph & Julia Rodriguez Valdez. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother. She loved baking for her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary loved music, dancing whenever the occasion presented itself. She...

Rev. Melchor Lara

Rev. Melchor Lara

Jan 8, 2012

Rev. Melchor Lara, 68, went to rest with His Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was born on January 6, 1944 to the late Atilano and Fidencia Lara. His strengths in life was the faith, prayer and the love he had to serve his Savior Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife: Maria Juana Lara; his children: Jorge...

Henry Richard Crawford

Henry Richard Crawford

Jan 3, 2012

Henry Richard Crawford, 74, of Edna, TX passed away January 3, 2012. He was born January 27, 1937 to the late Jack Crawford and Mary Ann Castell Crawford. His wife Wanda pearl Crawford preceded him in death in 2002. Sons Freddie Gowan, Larry Crawford and granddaughter Sarah Crawford also preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters Frances Ramos & husband...

Henry Joe Wendel

Henry Joe Wendel

Jan 3, 2012

Henry J. "Tata" Wendel, 83, of Bay City passed away January 3, 2012. He was born February 22, 1928 in Hillje, Texas to the late Pete Wendel and Anna Erdelt Wendel. Henry was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He was a well-respected man who loved working cattle, camping and trail riding having even received awards for being the...

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