Obituaries

Nov 9, 2022

Edith Louise Urban left this life on November 9, 2022 at her home at the age of 76.  She was born to Francis Harvey Gragg and Dorothy Melda Thompson Gragg on February 18, 1946 in Peebles, Ohio.  Francis Gragg passed in 1947 and Dorothy Gragg remarried in 1954 to frank Daniel Burchett.

Edith is meeting her husband...

Nov 6, 2022

Vanessa Rijan Huggins of Bay City Texas passed from this life and over into the loving arms of Jesus on November 6, 2022. She died peacefully at home with a heart that had been physically repaired yet failed due to the overabundance of her love.

Vanessa was born to Joseph and Joyce Wright in Wilmington North Carolina...

Nov 4, 2022

Barbara Ann Cunningham 85, of Palacios, Texas passed away November 4, 2022.  She was born March 31, 1937 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late JW "Rusty" Lanmon and Christine Montgomery Lanmon.

After Barbara graduated from Tulso-Midway high school in 1955, she went on to obtain a bachelor's degree from Corpus Christi University.  After graduation she began...

Nov 3, 2022

Antonio Blanco Treviño, 88, of Bay City, Texas passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born November 24, 1933 in Bay City, Texas to the late Jose Treviño and Maria Blanco Herrera.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Amelia Figueroa Treviño; son, Tony Treviño Herrera; brothers, Carlos Treviño, Jesse Treviño,...

Nov 3, 2022

Stephen "Esteban" Martinez 73, of Houston, TX passed away November 3, 2022. He was born August 3, 1949 in Bay City, TX to the late Eusebio R. Martinez and Guadalupe Perez Martinez.

Stephen was educated in the Bay City Independent School District graduating Bay City High School in 1968, then obtaining an Associates Degree in drafting from...

Nov 1, 2022

Felipa Gomez Longoria 92, of Bay City, passed away November 1, 2022. She was born May 26, 1930 in Mexico to the late Cosme Gomez and Brigida Gonzalez Gomez.

Felipa was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted Christian. Her best days were spent in the company of her family, gardening, being outdoors, and at her church....

Oct 30, 2022

Patricia Ramirez, 58, of Bay City passed away October 30, 2022.  She was born on May 21, 1964 in Palacios to the late Leonardo Nevarez and Lydia Hernandez.  Patricia was well known for her hard work, willingness to help others, and her love & dedication to her children was extraordinary.  She was a loving and caring daughter, mother, sister,...

Oct 29, 2022

Harriet Elizabeth Smith, 82, of Bay City passed away October 29, 2022.  She was born November 7, 1939 in Reedville, Texas.

Harriet retired from Milberger Turf / King Ranch Turfgrass after many years of service as a bookkeeper.  Harriet loved watching her grandchildren's events, be it sports or other activities.  She loved to cook and bake; her...

Oct 21, 2022

Alfred (Fred) Lee Kampfhenkel, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21st at the age of 64. Fred was born in Kingsville, Texas and grew up in Bishop, Texas. He meet his wife Tina in Houston, Texas in 1984 and they married on August 1st, 1987. They moved to Katy in 1991 where they had their only child Katie in...

Oct 21, 2022

Barbara Hubbard, 82, passed away peacefully in her home, Friday October 21st, 2022.

Barbara was born September 17th, 1940 and raised in El Campo by her loving parents Ruby and Frank Blinka. She attended school in El Campo where she graduated a very proud Ricebird in the Class of 1961.

Barbara met her husband Gordon,...

Oct 21, 2022

William F. "Bill" Cordes passed Friday, October 21 st , 2022 while on Hospice Care at his sons home in Fischer, Texas.

Bill was married to Vera Grace Cordes for 72 years until her passing on June 15, 2017.

He served in the US Army during WW II from October 6, 1942 until October 4,...

Oct 20, 2022

Richard Lynn Wilson, 67, of Van Vleck passed away October 20, 2022.  He was born April 24, 1955 in Galveston, TX to the late Raymond Wilson and Elva Annis 'Faye' Kilgo Wilson.

He was a former employee of the City of Bay City.  His hobbies included a love for wood working, bowling, and video games.

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Oct 15, 2022

Gerardo Martinez, 46, of Bay City passed away October 15, 2022.  He was born May 31, 1976 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Manuel Martinez and Maria E. Hernandez Martinez.

Gerardo was a Journeyman Electrician, who loved to help others. He was a great fan of sports, his favorite teams of all were The Tennessee Titans and The...

Oct 11, 2022

Audrey Carol Lovett, 71, of Van Vleck passed away October 11, 2022.  She was born September 21, 1951 in Bay City to the late Rush Russell Hubbard and Georgia Viola Truitt Hubbard.

Audrey lived life her way and lived it fiercely. She was a beautiful, kind, and restless soul. Her love for music...

Oct 6, 2022

David Daniel O'Rear, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Born on January 17, 1946, in Bay City, to the late H.D. and Margaret O'Rear, he grew up in Bucks Bayou and settled in Van Vleck.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda; two sons, Michael (Christa) and...

Oct 6, 2022

John Anthony Kjergaard (Jack) of Bay City, TX passed away October 6,2022. He was born on June 13,1943 in Clinton, Iowa to the late Anthony Boyson Kjergaard and Doris McLaughlin Kjergaard. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Evelyn Roberts Kjergaard, sons Todd (and wife Sonya) And Curtis Kjergaard . Grandchildren Jerry,Ethan,Kelsey,and Curtis Joseph (CJ) Kjergaard. Along with his...

Oct 4, 2022

Joan Elrae "Raye" Kelly was hoping to meet her 99 th birthday but was 16 days short.  She went to meet her Lord in Heaven as she quietly passed away on October 4, 2022.  Raye was born October 20, 1923 in Kosse, TX to the late Charlie Burner Tillmon and Vera Truett Tillmon.

Raye met and married...

Oct 4, 2022

Rebecca Jean Buckley, 78, of Palacios passed away October 4, 2022.  She was born February 20, 1944 in Palacios, TX to the late John Johnston and Corrine Vargas.

She retired from the Palacios ISD after 25 years of service.  Her hobbies included working in her flower beds, attending her grandchildren's sporting events, cooking, watching soap operas and...

Oct 1, 2022

Margie Rosie Ames, 79, of Bay City passed away peacefully October 1, 2022.  She was born December 1, 1942 to the late Frank Jacob Kacer and Rosie Anna Sobotik Kacer.

She grew up in Blessing and was raised on a farm. Therefore, she spent much of her time working in the fields chopping and picking cotton. She...

Sep 28, 2022

Ricky Ray "Rick" Parsons, 66, of Brazoria passed away September 28, 2022.  He was born January 12, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Johnny Ray Parsons and Violet Johnson Parsons.  He was a life-time member of the Ironworker's Local #84.

Left to mourn his memory are Karen his wife of 42 years; stepsons Joey (Jill) Kacal...