Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Carolyn Sue Burford, 82, passed away December 3, 2021.  She was born May 18, 1939, in Wichita Falls, TX to the late William Quitman Keen and Annie Rubena Nelson Keen.

Carolyn Sue attended Bay City High School where she met the love of her life, Dickie Garner Burford.

They both attended Wharton Junior College and...

Dec 3, 2021

Diana Rose Longoria, 70, of Palacios passed away December 3, 2021.  She was born August 7, 1951 in Brownsville, TX to Alton Gisclair and Oralia Hernandez Gisclair.

She was preceded in death by her father Alton Gisclair.

Survivors include her mother Oralia Gisclair; her husband Frank Longoria, Sr.; daughters Marina Longoria Potter (Ronald) and Tina...

Dec 2, 2021

Leta Tarkington Ward, beloved Mother, sweet, doting Maw-Maw, peacefully left this earth into the arms of our Lord on December 2, 2021, at her home with her family surrounding her.    She joined her lifetime sweetheart and husband of 62 years Earl T. Ward.  Leta was born October 29, 1926, to John G. Tarkington and Addie Tarkington in Memphis, Tennessee....

Nov 29, 2021

Loretta Long Barr, 73, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born December 21, 1947 in Fruita, Colorado to J. Sylvester Long and Leona Pearl Young.

Loretta loved the Lord and loved spending time with her family....

Nov 26, 2021

Martin G. Garcia, 66, of Markham passed away November 26, 2021.  He was born June 6, 1955 in Bay City to the late Pete Garcia and Maria Garcia.

Martin was employed by STP for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He wore his heart on his sleeve and always gave a...

Nov 25, 2021

Ronald Eugene Fehmel was born August 27th, 1946 in Bonham, Texas to Bill and Hazel Fehmel, the youngest of their 4 children. He began his journey to Heaven and left his earthly life on November 25, 2021. Ronnie graduated from Bay City High School in 1965 and attended Lamar University before returning back to Bay City in 1967, where...

Nov 24, 2021

Mrs. Hoa Thi Nguyen, 101, of Palacios passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.  She was born in Ha Noi, Vietnam on January 18, 1920 to the late Dong M. Nguyen and Thuan T. Hoang.  Mrs. Nguyen was a resident of Palacios and a member of the Catholic Church.

She enjoyed cooking, knitting, gardening, spending time with...

Nov 21, 2021

Michael "Mike" Wade, 82, of Bay City passed away November 21, 2021.  He was born February 21, 1939 in Bay City, TX to the late Louis E. and Glendine Thompson Wade.

M ike was a graduate from Bay City High School and the University of Texas.  He was the owner and manager of Dependable Motor...

Nov 21, 2021

John Snider, 82, of Palacios passed away November 21, 2021.  He was born October 3, 1939 in Palacios, TX to the late Harley F. Snider and Loy Faye Dobson Snider.

John Snider, a retired Navy Veteran, proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, RVN Campaign...

Nov 21, 2021

Doris Jeanette Crawford, 79, of Houston passed away November 21, 2021.  She was born November 4, 1942 in Wharton, TX to the late Frank Joe Janik and Martha Hermina Zotyka Janik.

She was preceded in death by her husband Norris Raymond Crawford.

Survivors include her daughter Nicole Fuller and husband Robbie and granddaughter Emily Fuller....

Nov 19, 2021

Elizabeth Marie Mundine Garcia, 65, of Markham passed away November 19, 2021.  She was born December 18, 1955 in Houston, TX to the late Raymond Anthony Mundine and Linnah Rose Fouquet Mundine.

Survivors include daughters Shauna Torres, Esther Garcia and Michelle Garcia; sons Richard Garcia and Michael Garcia; sister Bernadette Strass and 15 grandchildren.

Graveside...

Nov 16, 2021

Hilda Lilly Douglas, 97, formerly of Bay City passed away November 16, 2021.  She was born February 13, 1924 in Thrall, TX to the late Willie Stauffer and Eleanor Erdman Stauffer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jessie Hines Douglas, Jr., son Jessie Hines Douglas III, daughter-in-law Barbara Ann Douglas,...

Nov 16, 2021

Clifton Whitfield Nelson, Sr., 90, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. He was born February 13, 1931, in Orono, Maine to Winslow Ara and Esther Getchell Nelson.

Clif loved his church, his family, golfing, fishing, and travelling. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 55 years. He never met a...

Nov 15, 2021

Grant Wilburn Miller, 86, of Bay City passed away November 15, 2021.  He was born April 5, 1935 in Gilmer, TX to the late Alexander Pius Miller and Nellie Jones Miller.

Grant worked hard to provide for his family, serving twenty years as a mail carrier in Bay City and later as an operator at Celanese.  Grant's...

Nov 12, 2021

Simon Estanislao Losoya, 68, of Markham passed away November 12, 2021.  He was born December 14, 1952 in Markham, TX to the late Estanislao Losoya and Felipa Gonzales Losoya.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Simon Losoya, Jr.

Survivors include his wife Dora Bustamante Losoya; daughters Sarah Bexley...

Nov 12, 2021

Enricky Ibarra, 43, of Blessing, Texas, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, in Galveston, Texas. He was born May 8, 1978, in Bay City to Katie Brandstatt Ibarra and Romualdo Ibarra. Enricky Ibarra loved spending time with his family especially with his nephews and nieces. He loved to BBQ for us all at our family gatherings. He loved doing things...

Nov 4, 2021

Alejandra Lopez, 25, of Palacios, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, in Sugarland, Texas. She was born January 2, 1996, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to Maria del Carmen Serrato and Martin Lopez.

Alejandra worked as a certified medical assistant for MidCoast Medical Clinic in El Campo, Texas. Alejandra met the love of her life Victor Luna...

Nov 4, 2021

Derreck Thomas Salas, passed away into the arms of the Lord on Thursday November 4, 2021, he was 41. He was born on December 8, 1979, to Eugene and Retta Salas.

Derreck was a lifelong resident of Markham, where he will be remembered fondly by many. He was always up for a good conversation and quick to...

Nov 4, 2021

William "Bill" Forrest Denbow II at age 92, was summoned from his earthly life early in the morning November 4, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. The angels took him to answer our Lord and Majesty's call into the eternal Kingdom.

Bill was born to late Herman Elsworth "Pete" Denbow and Ethel Dorothy Platt - Denbow....

Nov 3, 2021

It is with much love, and deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of Donald Lee Vinson, age 44, of Bay City Texas on November 3, 2021. Donald was born June 9, 1977 in Bay City.

Donald is preceded in death by his mother, Darla Reese Vinson. He is survived by sister Rhonda Brown (Ron); brother David Vinson,...