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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Wilma Grace Eidson

Wilma Grace Eidson

Aug 26, 2021

Wilma Grace Goodnight Eidson, was born April 3, 1929 in Joplin, MO to Carl Hershel and Bertha Omega Robertson Goodnight.  She went to her Heavenly Home on August 26, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband S. T. Eidson; son, Michael James McCreight; brother, James Albert Goodnight; step-son, Earnest Eugene Eidson, son-in-law James Anderson...

Valeria Chavez

Valeria Chavez

Aug 26, 2021

Valeria Rodriguez Chavez, 81, of Bay City passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021.  She was born April 18, 1940 in Olmito, TX to Rosa Garcia and Rogerio Robles Rodriguez.

Valeria was strong in her faith and love for her Lord and Saviour, throughout her life.  She was a prayer warrior, who never let her children and loved...

Kay Grubbs Northam

Kay Grubbs Northam

Aug 26, 2021

Kay Grubbs Northam, 77, formerly of Bay City, passed away August 26, 2021 after a long battle with dementia.  She was born May 19, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Aulbrey Lee and Kathleen Holderman Grubbs.

She spent most of her childhood in Artesia, New Mexico.  She was a graduate of Artesia High School and received a...

Agnes Albertina Schoenvogel

Agnes Albertina Schoenvogel

Aug 25, 2021

Agnes Albertina Schoenvogel, 76, of Bay City passed away August 25, 2021. She was born October 22, 1944 in Fayetteville, TX to the late Jerome Kollaja and Carolina Janosek Kollaja.

Agnes graduated from El Campo High School. Married Kenneth on June 25, 1983. They were married for 38 years. She had such a big heart. Flowers and...

Hector S. Puente

Hector S. Puente

Aug 22, 2021

Hector S. Puente, 65, of Palacios passed away August 22, 2021.  He was born September 20, 1955 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Jose Ismael Puente and Maria Luisa Sanchez Puente.

Hector Puente was a loving husband and father of four children. He loved to barbecue with the family and enjoyed making his grandchildren breakfast every Sunday...

Margarita Amezquita-Flores

Margarita Amezquita-Flores

Aug 21, 2021

Margarita Amezquita-Flores 74, of  Bay City, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Sugar Land. She was born November 24, 1946 in Ojo de Agua, Guanajuato to Angel Flores and Juana Rosas.

She loved to garden, cook, sew, embroider, view spanish soap operas, and spend time with her family.

Margarita is preceded in death by...

Jeffrey Lyndon Zbranek

Jeffrey Lyndon Zbranek

Aug 20, 2021

Jeffrey Lyndon "Jeff" Zbranek 57, of Blessing, TX passed away August 20, 2021. He was born July 5, 1964 in El Campo, TX to Emil and Ruby Adams Zbranek.

Jeff was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. Jeff was a faithful servant of the Lord, and spent many...

Sofia Q. Valdez

Sofia Q. Valdez

Aug 19, 2021

Sofia Q. Valdez, 77, of Bay City passed away August 19, 2021. She was born November 17, 1943 in Cedar Lane, Texas to the late Praxedes Quintanilla and Margarita Cervantes Quintanilla.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Lorenzo Valdez, Jr. and granddaughter Stephanie L. Valdez.

Survivors include daughters...

Matthew Lee Loredo

Matthew Lee Loredo

Aug 19, 2021

Matthew Lee Loredo, 16, of Bay City passed away August 19, 2021.  He was born August 11, 2005 in Wharton, Texas.

Matthew is survived by his mother Viola Rodriguez Loredo; his father Salomon Loredo; his step-dad Wilson Alexander Ramirez; sister Jasmine Lee Loredo and brother Miguel Angel Loredo;  maternal grandmother Guadalupe Rodriguez; aunts, uncles, and nephew Isaiah...

Jorge Zamora

Jorge Zamora

Aug 19, 2021

Jorge Zamora, 17, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born January 30, 2004 to Maria Rafaela Bautista and Gustavo Zamora.

Jorge was survived by his parents, Gustavo and Maria Zamora; sister, Elizabeth Zamora; brother, Sergio Zamora.

The family will receive friends and relatives for the Holy Rosary at 9:30am...

Louis "Wito" Martino

Louis "Wito" Martino

Aug 19, 2021

Louis "Wito" Martino , went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1946 to Luis and Elvira Hernandez Martino, the youngest of 3 children.  His sisters were Gloria Serna and Lupe Schulze.

On January 12, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart Stella Flores. They were married for 53...

Amelia Grace Salas

Amelia Grace Salas

Aug 17, 2021

Amelia Grace Salas, 3, passed away August 17, 2021. She was born June 9, 2018 in Sugar Land, TX to Jonathan Salas and Serena Garcia Salas.

Amelia loved like no other. Her hugs were the best in the world. If you've gotten one you know what we mean!! She never judged people by how they looked or...

Rena Hubbard Barnes

Rena Hubbard Barnes

Aug 11, 2021

Rena "BeBe" Hubbard Barnes went to her final resting place on August 11, 2021 at her home in the care of her family.  She was born on October 10, 1941 to WB Hubbard and Julia Tanner Hubbard in Bay City, Texas.  BeBe was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Bebe's pride and...

Carolina Florez

Carolina Florez

Aug 11, 2021

The world lost a beloved Mother, yet heaven gained a beautiful angel. Carolina Florez, 74, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born August 11, 1947 in Crystal City to Espiridion Florez and Francisca Lerma Florez. She attended St. Thomas School and graduated from Asherton High...

Paula Lizano Garay

Paula Lizano Garay

Aug 10, 2021

Paula Lizano Garay, 54, of Bay City passed away August 10, 2021.  She was born February 19, 1967 McAllen, TX to the late Enrique Lizano and Guadalupe Ramirez Lizano.

Paula worked at Walmart in Bay City for 31 years. She was a loving wife and mother, and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her loving...

Stephen Wayne Matchett

Stephen Wayne Matchett

Aug 10, 2021

Stephen Wayne Matchett, 39, of Van Vleck went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2021.  He was born June 24, 1982 in Bay City to Larry Wayne Matchett and Susan Lowery Matchett.

Stephen was a lifelong resident of Van Vleck, TX where he graduated from high school in 2000. He married Amy, his...

Jody Borak

Jody Borak

Aug 8, 2021

Leo Joseph "Jody" Borak, 56, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born November 8, 1964 in El Campo, Texas.

He is survived by his daughter, Jodi Lanell (Devin), and two granddaughters, Gracie and Skyla Buck of Blessing, Texas. Jody was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

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James Elmer Smith, Jr.

James Elmer Smith, Jr.

Aug 2, 2021

James (Jimmy) Elmer Smith, 81, of Bay City passed away August 2, 2021. He was born June 25, 1940 in Liberty, TX to the late James Elmer Smith and Gloria Martin Smith.

James attended Van Vleck High School, after graduation in 1958, he enlisted with the US Army and served 13 months in Korea, 3 years in...

Don E. Stone

Don E. Stone

Aug 1, 2021

Don E. Stone left this earth on August 1, 2021 at the age of 81. Surrounded by family, he peacefully took his last breath. Don was born January 28, 1940 on Petit Jean Mountain, Arkansas to O.C. and Celestia Stone. Their home was always full of laughter and love. They had little, but always welcomed anyone with an open...

Virginia Louise Estep

Virginia Louise Estep

Jul 26, 2021

Virginia Louise Estep, 89, of Markham, TX went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 26, 2021.  Her family fulfilled her wishes to pass away in the comfort of her own home and she did so peacefully in her sleep.  She was born on June 12, 1932 to the late Homer and Ottie Hume.  She married...

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