Jimmie Neil Farmer
Sep 19, 2008
Jimmy Neil Farmer, age 49, passed away in Victoria, Texas, on September 19, 2008. Neil was born in Springhill, Louisiana. He is survived by his parents: Flora June and Jimmy Lee Farmer. Neil is also survived by his daughters: Crystal Lee Farmer, Rachel Amber Farmer, and Jessica Nicole Farmer; a granddaughter: Dazia Formby; two sisters: Cindy VanWambeck of Sammamish, Washington,...
Eva Del Bosque Flores
Sep 18, 2008
Eva Del Bosque Flores, 71, of West Columbia, TX passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Palacios, TX. She was born January 22, 1937 in Weslaco, TX to Lazarus Del Bosque and Amelia Villarreal Del Bosque. She was a resident of West Columbia for the past 3 years and was formerly a long time resident of Palacios, TX. She is...
Robert Eugene Abraham
Sep 15, 2008
Robert Eugene Abraham, 79, of Palacios passed away September 15, 2008. He was born September 5, 1929 in Palacios, TX to the late Elmer H. & Ethel Swinson Abraham. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and worked at Alcoa for many years. Survivors include sisters Lorraine O'Connell of Hot Springs Village, AK, Laverne Zandanel of Monessen,...
Jerry Lynn Ware
Sep 11, 2008
Jerry Lynn Ware of Bay City, TX peacefully departed Thursday, September 11, 2008. Jerry was born September 13, 1941 in Bay City, Texas where he was a lifelong resident. He retired from the oil field in 2000. His true love was the art of woodworking and he left behind a legacy of beautiful pieces. He is survived by his wife...
Robert "Bob" E. Cooke
Sep 6, 2008
Robert "Bob" E. Cooke, 63, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. He was born October 17, 1944 in Stafford, TX to James E. Cooke and Josephine Packer Cooke. Bob was a resident of Bay City since 1973 and was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam Era and was a...
Muriel Thrasher Lawhon
Sep 6, 2008
Muriel Thrasher Lawhon passed away peacefully on September 6, 2008. She was born May 7, 1924 in Gulf, Texas to the late Algernon & Rita Inglehart Thrasher. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Lawhon and brother Bill Thrasher. Muriel is survived by daughters Bonnie Chalmers & husband Don and Linda Moore & husband Roy; grandchildren Robert Uher,...
John Wesley Taylor, Jr.
Sep 4, 2008
John Wesley Taylor, Jr., 27, of Brazoria passed away Sept. 4, 2008. He was born January 14, 1981 in Bay City, TX to John Wesley Taylor, Sr. & D'Juana Lacina Taylor. Survivors include his parents both of Brazoria; brother Jake Taylor of Brazoria; maternal grandmother Doretta Lacina of Brazoria; paternal grandmother Eunice Ware of Baton Rouge, LA; Aunts Rhonda Weathers...
Senora Solis Villarreal
Sep 2, 2008
Senora Solis Villarreal, 89, of Bay City passed away Sept. 2, 2008. She was born March 2, 1919 in San Benito, TX to the late Gumezindo & Magdelina Morales Solis, Senora being number 6 of 14 blessings from God. Survivors include 4 children Mary Perez of Rosenberg, Ynes Villarreal, Jr. (Irma) of Bay City, Tommie Suarez (Mario) & Magdelena Reyes...
Ngoc Dung Nguyen
Sep 1, 2008
Ngoc Dung Nguyen, 18, of Victoria passed away September 1, 2008. He was born May 7, 1989 in Palacios, Texas to Trun Van & Kim Tuyet Nguyen. He is survived by his parents Trun Van & Kim Tuyet Nguyen of Victoria; sisters Phuong Kim Nguyen of Victoria & Linh Ngoc Nguyen of California and brothers Hoang Ngoc Nguyen of Mississippi...
Steven Gordon Rask
Aug 31, 2008
Steven Gordon Rask, 54, of Midfield passed away Sunday August 31, 2008 in Bay City. Steve was born June 1, 1954 in Fort Stewart, GA to Gordon Rask and Margie Harter Rask. He traveled with a military father and mother from Georgia, to North Carolina, to Alaska, and finally to Fort Hood, TX. Steve left home in 1975 to be...
Quinta Brewer
Aug 31, 2008
Quinta Brewer (San Antonio), 92, passed from this life to her eternal glory on August 31, 2008. Quinta was born on December 20, 1915, to John and Hermina (Ackenhausen) Nahrendorf. She grew up and attended school in Leavenworth, Kansas. She graduated from Leavenworth High School. She received her R.N. from Cushing Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Leavenworth. She worked...
Matthew Vega Ordonez
Aug 30, 2008
Matthew Vega Ordonez, 93, was born on September 21, 1914, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 30, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife: Trinidad E. Ordonez; daughter: Helen E. Ordonez; and Son: Louis E. Ordonez. He is survived by daughters: Nicanora Ordonez, Blasa Ordonez, Janie...
Etta Willeen Crosson Blackwell
Aug 29, 2008
Etta Willene Crosson Blackwell, 74, of Bay City, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. She was born June 7, 1934 in Sweeny, TX to Carrie Belle Starks Crosson and Oliver Joe Crosson, Sr. Willene was a lifelong resident of Bay City and a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Bay City. She worked 45 years serving her banking clients,...
Ramona Pena
Aug 28, 2008
Ramona Pena, 80, of Van Vleck passed away August 28, 2008. She was born July 17, 1928 in Pawnee, Texas to the late Manuel & Lucia Salazar Guajardo. She had been a resident of Matagorda County since 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband Abelardo Pena, Sr.; brother Lupe Guajardo & sisters Paola Guajardo, Maria Garza and Frances...
Charles Henry Boatwright
Aug 28, 2008
Charles Henry Boatwright, 80, of Markham passed away August 28, 2008. He was born March 23, 1928 in Eagle Lake, TX to the late Ben & Elizabeth Webb Boatwright. He served in the US Army during WWII and was an Insurance Salesman for many years. Survivors include his former wife, Rosemary Boatwright of Markham; daughters Sandra & husband Ben Kovar...
Dorothy Nadine Hurdt
Aug 23, 2008
Dorothy Nadine Hurdt, 84, of Bay City passed away August 23, 2008. She was born August 30, 1923 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to the late Watt Columbus & Alice Tooman Carruth. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at Matagorda General Hospital. She married Paul Duane Hurdt, Sr. Dec. 14, 1945 in Anadarko,...
Samuel Dean Henkes
Aug 14, 2008
Samuel Dean Henkes, 43, of Wharton passed away Aug. 14, 2008. He was born Feb. 23, 1965 in Bay City to Willie Frank Henkes and Myrtle DeReese Henkes. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bay City with Rev. Jared Stillions officiating.
Elvira Elizalde
Aug 12, 2008
Elvira Elizalde, 96, our most blessed and beloved mother, grandmother, and sister returned to her God on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. She was born February 10, 1912 in Tivola, TX to the late Rosaura Vela Casas and Ismael Casas. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and was a resident of Bay City for the past 38...
Charles Gordon Burt
Aug 6, 2008
Charles Gordon Burt, 74, of Bay City, passed away August 6, 2008 in Texarkana. He was born June 14, 1934 to F. B. and Ruth Gordon Burt. He was a lifelong resident of Bay City and a retired carpenter. He is survived by his daughter: Robbie Burt of Horatio, AR; by his grandchildren: Dustin Wakefield and Deborah Wakefield; and his...
Eddie Tallas
Aug 4, 2008
Eddie Tallas, 87, of Van Vleck passed away August 4, 2008. He was born November 9, 1920 to the late Joseph and Mary Swet Tallas. He worked as a plumber for many years, served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Gertrude Fojtik Tallas; daughters...
