Obituaries

Mar 1, 2023

Tari Luise Tomaschewski was born in Redondo Beach, California on January 23, 1969. She graduated from Wayzata High School in Minnesota in 1987. Tari married Mark Stavinoha in 1995 and accomplished her life-long dream of becoming a mother.  She has two beautiful children, Madison and Chase.

In May of 2013, Tari completed another life goal of hers,...

Feb 27, 2023

Noah Joseph Broussard, 73, passed away February 27, 2023. He was born May 27, 1949  in Palacios, TX to the late Noah Joseph Broussard and Vernia Richard Broussard.

Noah is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Heiser of New Bransfels, Texas, Christie Stansberry of Victoria, Texas; and son Terry Broussard of Lockhart, Texas; granddaughters Alyssa and Madison Heiser...

Feb 27, 2023

Augustina "Tina" Garcia, 81, of Palacios passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023. She was born December 3, 1941 in Victoria County, Texas to the late Eduardo McDonald and Maria Sostenas Costante McDonald.

Tina was an only child, raised by her elderly grandfather, William McDonald, on the Lowry Ranch in Victoria. Her mother had died when Tina...

Feb 26, 2023

Javier Flores of Bay City passed away February 26, 2023.  He was born August 13, 1966 to the late Nicolas Flores and Luz Perez Flores.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Carlitos "Carlos" Flores.

Survivors include his wife Maria M. Flores; daughter Zoyla Rasso (Jorge); sons Genaro Flores...

Feb 25, 2023

Mary Ellen Fallis, 96, of Bay City passed away February 25, 2023.  She was born July 7, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Louis Francis Christman and Margaret Helen Yoakum Christman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jesse Lyndon Fallis.

Survivors include daughter Vicki Fallis Barosh and...

Feb 22, 2023

Bessie L. Janecka Johnson, 95, of Bay City, Texas, passed away February 22, 2023. She was born August 12, 1927, to the late Emil and Bessie Aloise (Cernosek) Janecka in Pierce, Texas. She attended Holman Public School and Weimar High School.

Bessie worked for a doctor in Weimar prior to marriage and worked 21 years at J.C....

Feb 18, 2023

Glenn Charles Clegg, 58 years old of Van Vleck, Texas, departed to be with his Lord on Saturday February 18, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1964 in Bay City, Texas to the late Ralph and Florence Clegg.  He was a skilled mechanic and truck driver with many close friends in the trade. He loved his truck and was...

Feb 17, 2023

Robert J. Dziuk Sr. 83 years old of Bay City, Texas departed on February 17, 2023, to be with the Lord. He was born January 16 th , 1940, in Falls City, Texas to the late Ben and Agnus Dziuk, He was also preceded in death by his brother Richard Dziuk and nephew Keith Diver.

On June...

Feb 17, 2023

Demencio G. Bueno, Sr., 82, of Sweeny passed away February 17, 2023.  He was born April 27, 1940 in Kingsville, TX to the late Valentine Bueno and Conception Gutierrez Bueno.

Demencio was a caring father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He always had "unique" words to say to each person he encountered. He enjoyed spending time with family,...

Feb 14, 2023

Elio Lakota, 18, of Cedar Lane was born June 30, 2004 in Webster, Texas and passed away February 14, 2023.

Elio's hobbies included anything fishing and hanging out with friends at the beach. Helping people no matter how busy he was, he was ready to go.

Survivors include mother, Julie Ann Lakota and step-father Gene...

Feb 11, 2023

Sidney James Broussard, Sr. 82, passed away February 11, 2023. He was born December 1, 1940 in Palacios, TX to the late Noah Joseph Broussard and Vernia Richard Broussard.

On July 31, 1961 he married the love of his life, Rita Byron of Mobile, Alabama and later became a father of three lovely children. This year they...

Feb 7, 2023

Guy Arthur Snyder Sr., 85, of Van Vleck went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Sue on February 7, 2023. He was born April 15, 1937, in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Romey and Myrtle Snyder.

Guy was known for his hard work ethic. He was a Navy Veteran and a long-time employee for...

Feb 7, 2023

William Harvey "Bill" Bona, 76, of Bay City passed away February 7, 2023. He was born July 3, 1946 in South Fork, Utah to the late Thomas Bona and Otha Lee Harvey Bona.  Bill attended Wharton County Junior College and Alvin Community College. He worked for Amoco Oil Production where he retired as Senior Field Supervisor over 25 years....

Feb 2, 2023

Johnny Peña passed away February 2, 2023 surrounded by dear family and friends.  He was born August 2, 1949 in Bay City, Texas to the late Teodulo Peña and Petra Palacios Peña.

He graduated from Bay City High School in 1968 where he ran track.  He also served as an altar boy at...

Jan 31, 2023

Rene R. Gonzalez, 72, of Van Vleck passed away January 31, 2023.  He was born September 26, 1950 in Stanton, TX to the late Adalberto Gonzalez and Ciailia Rodriguez Gonzalez.

Rene served his country, traveling the world with The United States Navy, and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He learned the trade of welding and fabrication while...

Jan 30, 2023

Laurie Marie Engbrock passed away January 30, 2023 at the age of 55. She was born in Bryan, Texas on July 17, 1967 to James Edward Engbrock and Mary Ruth Wunsch Engbrock.

Laurie graduated Bay City High School in 1985. She worked in Medical records at Matagorda General Hospital for several years. She then became a volunteer...

Jan 24, 2023

Jared James Thomas Aplin, 25, of Bay City passed away January 24, 2023.  He was born December 16, 1997 in Galveston, Texas.

Jared was very kind hearted and caring young man. He truly loved his family with all of his heart. Jared will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include...

Jan 24, 2023

Robert Sandoval Torres, 76, of Blessing passed away January 24, 2023. He was born February19, 1946 in Palacios to the late Pablo Torres and Rosa Sandoval.

His career included Electrician for Dow Chemical; Dumas Seafood; Maintenance at Alcoa; Electrician for the 1st Expansion at Formosa Plastics and 15 years at Inteplast where he retired.

In...

Jan 24, 2023

David Furman Cox, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 24, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side.

David was born September 22, 1933 in Mountain Home, Texas to the late George Cox and Charlotte Mae Jerrett Cox.  He loved to tell his children and...

Jan 23, 2023

Carolyn D. Ryman Gibson, 76, passed away January 23, 2023.  She was born November 16, 1947 in Bay City to the late Charles Ryman, Sr. and Priscilla Fletcher Ryman.

Carolyn was a resident of Bay City until she suffered a Stroke in 2003.  She then moved to Friendswood to be near her sister, Susan and remained a...