Obituaries

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...

Jan 21, 2023

Timoteo Davalos, Sr. 93, of Markham, passed away January 21, 2023. He was born April 26, 1929 in Mercedes, TX to the late Martin Davalos and Josefa Almaguer Davalos.

Timoteo is survived by his wife Modesta Perez Davalos; 1 daughter; 3 sons; 29 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends...

Jan 20, 2023

Eunice Ernestine Bates, 85, of Palacios passed away January 20, 2023.  She was born October 14, 1937 in Irvington, Alabama to the late Ernest Wilson and Lorisa Mae Rester Wilson.

Her passions in life included:

-Spending many hours on the water with her husband, sons and grandson- shrimping and fishing the Matagorda Bay.

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Jan 18, 2023

Peggy White Hughes, 69, of Bay City passed away January 18, 2023.  She was born June 6, 1953 in Galveston, Texas to the late James E. White and Charlene Anderson White.

Survivors include her husband Stephen Hughes; daughters Tiffany Romero and Christie Fox; son Stephen Hughes, Jr.; sister Virginia Jones and grandchildren Carrigan Hughes, Colin Hughes, Brigid...

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Virginia Morales 67, of Bay City, TX, passed away January 18, 2023. She was born June 24, 1955 in Ganado, TX to Antonio Medina and Maria Casares Medina.

Mary was known for her hardcore personality. She was a joy to be around, passing on a smile and laughter to those around her. She was happiest listening...

Jan 14, 2023

Charlotte Jan Loper (CJ), 70, of Sargent passed away January 14, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born January 2, 1953 in Weslaco, Texas to the late Don Harrison and Ruby Lackey Harrison.

CJ enjoyed spending time at the beach and in her younger years playing the game she loved most, softball. She was the...

Jan 14, 2023

William Earl Yeager, better known as Bill, went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 14, 2023. He was born to Howard Bryant Yeager and Hatti Neeley Yeager on July 13, 1937. As a young boy, Bill spent his days exploring the countryside outside of Bryan, TX where his parents owned a dairy farm. He developed a...

Jan 9, 2023

Stephen North Fry, 67, came into this world September 19, 1955, and it will never be the same again without him. He was a devoted Husband and Father who will be sorely missed. He was born in Spur, Texas to A.T. and Melva North Fry and throughout his childhood grew up primarily in Fort Morgan, CO graduating in 1973...

Jan 7, 2023

Alpha Ann Ewing, 88, formerly of Bay City passed away January 7, 2023.  She was born February 25, 1934 in Port Aransas, Texas to the late Champ Clark McMullen and Lucille Ward McMullen

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Ewing and her daughter Joyce Darlene Ewing.

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Jan 4, 2023

Doris Lee Bell Moberley was born February 22, 1920 in Matagorda at a home on the corner of Peach and Matagorda Street, the fourth child of Frank and Nora Bell.  They lived near Matagorda Bay and Old Gulf where Frank Bell, her father, worked for Texas Gulf Sulphur and where she enjoyed the love and fellowship of her large...