Lewis Franklin Smith
Jan 3, 2023
Lewis Franklin Smith, 79, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1943, in Collegeport, Texas to the late Melvin Roy Smith and Mable Lee Christian.
He was a loving and devoted father and husband. He married the love of his life, Mary Anne Zbranek...
Mary Lou Mendoza
Dec 28, 2022
Mary Lou Mendoza, 54, of Bay City, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born in El Campo, Texas on July 1, 1968 to Arnulfo O. Mendoza and Frances Mendoza.
She loved football. The Texans were her favorite team. She loved to fish and sit by the ocean but most of...
Augustine Andrew Cortez
Dec 27, 2022
Augustine Andrew Cortez, infant son of Briana Andrea Rodriguez and Zachary Nathaniel Cortez, passed away December 27, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Andrew Rodriguez. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Jeremiah Nathaniel Cortez; paternal grandparents Freddie Rodriguez and Lisa Franco Rodriguez and Johnny Cortez; maternal grandmother Melody...
Janie L. Robles
Dec 27, 2022
Pastor Janie L. Robles, age 81, of Van Vleck, Texas, has gone home to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Joe Robles Jr., on December 27, 2022. Janie L. Robles passed away in peace, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Janie L. Robles was born to parents Felipe and Tomasa Lopez, June 24,...
Josefa Nieto
Dec 26, 2022
Josefa Nieto, 96, of Palacios passed away December 26, 2022. She was born May 5, 1926 to the late Carmen Vela and Rosa Gomez Vela.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Nieto, son Manuel Nieto Jr, grandson Adrian Flores.
Survivors include daughters Josefina Diaz (late Benito Sr.),...
Janice Elaine Brown
Dec 26, 2022
Janice Elaine Brown, 78, of Bay City passed away December 26, 2022. She was born August 9, 1944 in Fort Worth, TX to the late Asa John Short and Alice Joy Johnson Short.
Jan taught French and English at Bay City High School for 35 years and positively impacted the lives of many students.
Survivors...
Bianca Ambrosia Escobar
Dec 25, 2022
Bianca Ambrosia Escobar, 32, of Bay City passed away December 25, 2022. She was born November 4, 1990 in Houston, Texas to Robert Robles Romero and Sylvia Cadriel Romero.
Bianca was born and raised in Houston, Tx. She was definitely that once in a lifetime friend that you would have ever met. Her heart was so big...
Opal Frances Orsak
Dec 23, 2022
Opal Frances Carter was born to David Delano Carter and Opal Cleo Queen on July 29, 1933 in McQueen, Oklahoma.  She was the first of two sisters and two brothers.  The family soon moved to Palacios, Texas. A short time after graduating from Palacios High School, Frances met and married the love of her life, Leo Edward Orsak in...
Gladys Peterson Brooks
Dec 20, 2022
Gladys Williams Peterson Brooks, 85, of Palacios died on December 20, 2022. She was born on March 20, 1937 in Smithville Texas. She was one of nine children born to Charles Rhem Williams and Lois Hart Williams.
Gladys married Charlie E. Peterson on October 10, 1959. They were blessed with two daughters, Linda and Laura.
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Dale Wayne Mullenix
Dec 17, 2022
Dale Wayne Mullenix, 51, was born October 3, 1971 to JC and Martha Bode Mullenix in Seguin, Texas. He died in Hallettsville on December 17, 2022 taking care of cattle as he had done all of his life.
Dale graduated from Goliad High School in 1990. A star powerlifter while still in high school, he was invited...
Juan Cantu
Dec 17, 2022
Juan Cantu, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was born in China, Nuevo Leon Mexico on October 9, 1952, to the late Anatolio Cantu and Olivia Chapa Cantu.
Juan had a kind heart and humorous personality and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He loved to travel with...
Leanne Nicole Loyd
Dec 16, 2022
Leanne Nicole Loyd, 52, of Richmond, TX passed away December 16, 2022. She was born May 29, 1970 in Bay City, TX to the late Jimmie Howard Hennessy and Jade Lee Hennessy.
Leanne had a heart of gold. She was a caring, loving mother who was loved by all. She enjoyed traveling and especially loved going to...
Wilma Fay White
Dec 14, 2022
Wilma Faye White, 81, of Bay City passed from this life over into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was born May 28, 1941 in Houston to the late O.D. and Caramel Pruett Key. Wilma died peacefully after a year-long battle with Cancer. She grew up with 6 brothers and sisters on her family's dairy...
Phillip Randolph Rodgers
Dec 14, 2022
Phillip "Phil" Randolph Rodgers, 69, of Matagorda passed away December 14, 2022. He was born December 6, 1953 in Aiken, South Carolina.
Phil loved Matagorda Beach and was most happy watching sunsets at the beach. He had a love for surfing during his early adult life and could always be found on the water. In his later...
Gerald Leroy Streams
Dec 14, 2022
Gerald Leroy Streams, 85, passed away December 14, 2022. He was born August 22, 1937 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to the late William Guy Streams and Esther Rilling Streams.
Gerald was a long time contractor in Matagorda County, operating Streams Construction for many years with his sons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Kay Billington Atherton
Dec 6, 2022
Kay Ellen Billington-Atherton, 70, of Bay City passed away December 6, 2022. She was born August 16, 1952 in Angleton, TX to the late Elmer Billington and Mary Lou Davidson Billington.
Kay worked for Van Vleck ISD for approximately 35 years as a school secretary. Her hobbies and interests centered around her husband – Lloyd whom she...
Ramon M. Ramirez Jr
Dec 4, 2022
Ramon M. Ramirez, Jr., 82, of Bay City passed away December 4, 2022. He was born August 20, 1940 in Bay City to the late Ramon Ramirez, Sr. and Eloisa Reyes Ramirez.
Survivors include his wife Teresa Perales Ramirez; children Tina Perales, Eric Perales, Raymond Perales, Jr. and Dennis Perales; sister Mary Ramirez; brothers David Ramirez and...
Diane Elizabeth Mesey
Dec 3, 2022
Diane Elizabeth Mesey, 81, of Bay City passed away December 3, 2022. She was born June 8, 1941 in Elgin, Illinois to the late William Harry Boarder and Lois Dumond Boarder.
Diane was an accomplished quality assurance agent in the nuclear power industry. Later enjoyed working in photography; writing; and as a tutor. She was doted on...
Matilde Lopez
Dec 2, 2022
Matilde Lopez, 83, of Bay City passed away December 2, 2022. She was born March 14, 1939 to the late Cresencio Lopez and Macedonia Ramirez Lopez.
She enjoyed drinking coffee with her kids & grandkids in her home or at La Palmita. She also enjoyed going thrift shopping alongside her daughters. She loved to spend her time...
Donald William Bohner
Nov 29, 2022
Don Bohner
Born February 18, 1938, Donald William Bohner, passed away peacefully at home November 29, 2022 at the age of 84. After two decades of naval service, Don moved his family to Bay City in 1979 where he served Houston Lighting & Power and the South Texas Nuclear Project. Don served in lay ministry...
