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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Dr. Russell Arthur Matthes Dds

Dr. Russell Arthur Matthes Dds

Nov 27, 2007

Dr. Russell Arthur Matthes DDS, 82, of Bay City passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007. He was born December 2, 1924 in Bay City to the late Ruth Braden and Arthur Raymond Matthes. Russell served his country during World War II with the United States Navy, acquired a doctorate and became an Orthodontist, member of: the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star,...

Brijido "Mickey" Juarez

Brijido "Mickey" Juarez

Nov 23, 2007

Brijido "Mickey" Juarez, 69, of Wadsworth, passed away Friday, November 23, 2007 in Sugar Land, TX. He was born February 20, 1938 in George West, TX to Jose Juarez, Sr. and Angelita Gutierrez Juarez. He was a lifelong resident of Wadsworth and a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his daughters: Mary Ann Juarez of Pasadena, Bridget...

Glenn Allen Walker, Jr.

Glenn Allen Walker, Jr.

Nov 22, 2007

Glenn Allen Walker Jr., 43, of Quitman, TX passed away November 22, 2007. He was born February 25, 1964 in Bay City to Glenn Allen Walker and Jeannie Kersh Walker. He was married to Kim Walker and attended Work of Life church. He is survived by his wife: Kim Walker; his parents: Glenn A. & Jeannie Walker; son, Sgt. Glenn...

Janie Saenz Vela

Janie Saenz Vela

Nov 22, 2007

Janie Vela, 74, better known as Janie Saenz passed away peacefully on Thursday November 22, 2007, Thanksgiving Day, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 8, 1934 to Solomon and Mary Cadriel, Janie was the eldest of her brothers and sisters. She was married to Ruben Saenz in 1955. Together they had one daughter, Alvina Saenz. Janie's life long...

Janet R. Bullock

Janet R. Bullock

Nov 19, 2007

Janet R. Bullock, 71, of Palacios, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 in Bay City. She was born March 22, 1936 in Tyler, TX to Howard Dubblin Roberts and Mozelle Viola Glover Roberts. She was a resident of Palacios since 1960 and a member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios, TX. She is survived by her husband: Leamon Leon...

Alice Matilda Sauer

Alice Matilda Sauer

Nov 18, 2007

Alice Matilda McEwen Sauer, 87, of Sugar Valley, passed away on November 18, 2007 at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Wharton, TX after battling pancreatic cancer. She was born on February 3, 1920 in Buckman Township, Morrison County, Minnesota to Harold Fiddis and Matilda Anne Kalis McEwen. She graduated from Royalton High School and St. Cloud Teachers College. Alice taught in...

Eunice Thormaehlen - Critendon

Eunice Thormaehlen - Critendon

Nov 17, 2007

Eunice Thormaehlen - Critendon, 93, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2007. She was born June 30, 1914 in Karnes County, TX to Pitkin Barnes Taylor and Mary Jones Taylor. She was raised in Kingsville, TX and graduated from Kingsville High School. Eunice was a resident of Bay City since 1941, a member of First Baptist Church of...

Wayne R. Rogers

Wayne R. Rogers

Nov 17, 2007

Wayne R. Rogers, 63, of Rosharon, TX passed away Nov. 17, 2007. He was born Dec. 5, 1943 in Palacios, TX to the late Otto Horace and Eugenia Schulke Rogers. He was an electrician and served in the US Army during Vietnam. Survivors include his wife: Sandra Rogers of Rosharon; daughter: Tanya Fuqua & husband Richard of Richmond; son: Jarrett...

Rodessa Ann "Ro" Marceaux

Rodessa Ann "Ro" Marceaux

Nov 16, 2007

Rodessa Ann "Ro" Marceaux passed away on Friday, November 16, 2007, with her loving family by her side. Ro was born on September 5, 1956, to Walter and Wanda Hebert LeBouef. Ro has three siblings, Darwin LeBouef, Pam Colella, and Annette Ruiz. Ro was married to Keith Ray Marceaux on September 7, 1974, and they shared a love that began...

Armando Galvez, Sr.

Armando Galvez, Sr.

Nov 15, 2007

Armando Galvez, Sr., 54, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2007 in Houston, TX. He was born July 20, 1953 in Rio Hondo, TX to Antonio Rodriguez Galvez and Amelia Trevino Galvez. He was resident of Bay City for the past 20 years and attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City. He is survived by...

Earl T. Ward

Earl T. Ward

Nov 15, 2007

Earl T. Ward, 81, of Bay City a proud World War II Navy Veteran, joined his Lord Thursday, November 15, 2007. He was born June 15, 1926 in Black River, Arkansas to the late Nora Van Horn and Ernest Tilman Ward. Earl T. has been a resident of Bay City since 1947. Earl T's most treasured assets were his family,...

Joan Loraine Treybig Starnes

Joan Loraine Treybig Starnes

Nov 14, 2007

Joan Loraine Treybig Starnes, 50, of Bay City passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007 in Houston. She was born March 30, 1957 in El Campo to Elaine Carson Treybig and Ernest Harold Treybig. Mrs. Starnes has been a longtime resident of Bay City, and was a Project Controls Manager with Stone & Webster Co. She is survived by husband: Richard...

Mara Kate Davis

Mara Kate Davis

Nov 14, 2007

Mara Kate Davis, infant daughter of Erskine and Julie Kasinger Davis, passed away November 14, 2007. Survivors include her parents; maternal grandfather Joe Kasinger of Pledger; paternal grandmother Sandra Washington of Bay City; brothers Erskine, Trayln & Darren Davis of Bay City; aunts and uncles LaToya Spiller & Carla Davis both of Bay City, JoBeth Yoes of Pledger, Jenny &...

Elizabeth Alyne Davis

Elizabeth Alyne Davis

Nov 13, 2007

Elizabeth Alyne Davis, 82, of Blessing, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 in Houston, TX after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 18, 1925 in Stanford, KY to Daniel Potter and Lillian L. Hiatt Potter. She was a resident of Blessing since 1979. She is survived by her husband of 64 years: Jack Davis of Blessing; her...

Daniel Ryan Stevens

Daniel Ryan Stevens

Nov 13, 2007

Daniel Ryan Stevens, 26, of Houston passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007. He was born October 13, 1981 in Baltimore, MD to Kay Ann Stevens and Daniel Stevens. He is survived by his mother: Kay Ann Stevens of Houston; grandmother: Nancy Martin of Baltimore, MD; two sisters: Christine and Lauren Stevens both of Houston; aunts & uncles: James & Lottie...

Richard Truman Bolling

Richard Truman Bolling

Nov 7, 2007

Richard Truman "Dick" Bolling, March 23, 1936 – November 7, 2007. Dick lived a full life. He will be cremated, and his ashes will be spread in a very private ceremony. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorbros.net Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

Roy Louis "Fuzzy" Howarton

Roy Louis "Fuzzy" Howarton

Nov 6, 2007

Roy Louis "Fuzzy" Howarton, 47, of Van Vleck, stepped into his heavenly dimensions on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Lately, he spoke often of God and heaven and was prepared in his heart to meet Jesus He was the first-born son to Marion and Barbara Turbiville Howarton on February 13, 1960. His early growing years were spent in Goldthwaite, TX where...

Mary Margerum Mosier

Mary Margerum Mosier

Nov 6, 2007

Mary Margerum Mosier, 75, of Palacios passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007. She was born January 25, 1932 in Palacios to the late Bertha Kincannon and Loren G. Margerum. Mrs. Mosier was a life long resident of Palacios, a retired Tax Assessor with Palacios I.S.D., and a member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios. She is survived by husband:...

Mary Helen Roach

Mary Helen Roach

Nov 4, 2007

Mary Helen Roach, 86, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2007. She was born August 5, 1921 in Palacios to Mae Taylor and Claude Smith. Her life was being a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She married John P. Roach on April 5, 1937, and together they had two children: Mary Jean Jones and John Thomas Roach....

Hollie B. Hairston

Hollie B. Hairston

Nov 3, 2007

Hollie B. Hairston, 77, of Bay City passed from this life November 3, 2007. He was born October 1, 1930 in Cameron, Texas to the late Hollie B. Hairston, Sr. and Carrie Lee Johns Hairston. He met Joy Hoelewyn in late 1955 and they were married February 24, 1956. He was baptized into the Lord in West Columbia in 1957....

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