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...
Peggy Diane Wilkinson
Aug 27, 2011
After a courageous battle with cancer, Peggy Menke Wilkinson, 56, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 27, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born in Columbus, Texas to Roy & Mary Menke. Peggy Lived in Bay City with her husband of over 35 years Robert J. Wilkinson, Jr. She was active over the years with the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts,...
Thomas George Saunders
Aug 27, 2011
Thomas George "Tommy" Saunders, 65, passed away reuniting with his beloved Boston Terrier family member Taylor on Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Bay City. Tommy was born on November 27, 1945 to the late George and Verna Gresham Saunders. Tommy was always willing to help anyone in need. Tommy loved spending time at the beach fishing and being with his...
James Garcia
Aug 20, 2011
James Garcia, 67, of Bay City passed away August 20, 2011. He was born April 5, 1944 in Edna, TX to Tony Rosales & Loretta Garcia. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Lucy R. Garcia of Bay City; sons Wayne Garcia &...
James "Jim" Edward Dannelley Sr.
Aug 17, 2011
James "Jim" Edward Dannelley Sr., 52, of Van Vleck went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. He was Born August 13, 1959 in Turlock, California to Ed & Rosie Blair Dannelley. Jim loved to hunt and race. He spent most of his time in his garage working on mud trucks and anything else he could find....
Joshua Allen Hebel
Aug 16, 2011
Joshua Allen Hebel, 17, of Palacios, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011. He was born May 6, 1994 in Farmers Branch, TX to Jeffery Allen Hebel and Melissa Ann Quintanilla. He was a life long resident of Palacios, and was an incoming Junior of Palacios High School. He was a fine young man. He was beautiful on the inside, as...
Mardell Dewey West
Aug 15, 2011
Mardell Dewey West, 82, of Matagorda passed away August 15, 2011. He was born March 20, 1929 in Llano, TX to the late Irland Duey West & Gertrude Ophelia Moore West. His wife, Virginia Nell West preceded him in death. Survivors include brother Ronald West & wife Margret; sister-in-law Gloria Fry; nieces Debra Glidden, Wilma Jean Fry, Rhonda Whaley, Mary...
