Obituaries

Jun 23, 2021

Emilio Borjas Luera Sr., 84, of Bay City passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born on February 5, 1937 in Cuero to the late Macedonio & Lazara Luera.  Emilio was loved by many; he was a dedicated husband, father, & grandfather who would do anything for his family. With just one call...

Jun 21, 2021

William  Dempsey "Bill" Bennett, 89, passed away June 21, 2021. He was born October 15, 1931 in Galveston, TX to Earle Neal and Anna Macy Minter Bennett. Educated in the Alvin Texas school system, he enrolled in Texas A & M at the age of sixteen. He was a member of the Corp of Cadets and the Texas Aggie...

Jun 19, 2021

Robert William McCrory, 71, of Palacios, Texas passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born August 16, 1949 in Palacios, to the late Robert and Melba McCrory.

Robert McCrory, also known as Bob, was loved and admired by so many. He was brave, courageous, and honorable. Bob joined the military when he was 18 years old...

Jun 18, 2021

Hope Guanajuato, 73, of Bay City, passed away peacefully June 18, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born November 10, 1947, in Bay City, to the late Max Guanajuato, Sr. and Cayetana Lozano Guanajuato.

Hope retired from Stanley's and Dollar General. Hope enjoyed spending time with her family, especially on holidays. Hope enjoyed doing crafts to...

Jun 17, 2021

Alfredo Amado Garcia went to be with our Lord and Savior in heaven taking his last breath on this earth on Thursday, June 17, 2021.  Alfredo Amado Garcia, was born on May 9, 1996 in Bay City, Texas.  He was 25 years of age and lived in Clear Lake, Texas.

A loving husband and father; Alfredo lived...

Jun 16, 2021

Julia Ella Ford, 96, of Bay City passed away June 16, 2021.  She was born March 4, 1925 in Valesco, TX to the late Leo J. Franzina and Sophie Kolatchney Franzina.

She worked as a PBX Operator during WWII and later at Matagorda General Hospital.  She also served as a substitute teacher.  She was an avid trail-rider. ...

Jun 11, 2021

John T. Lopez, 70, of Bay City passed away June 11, 2021. He was born January 11, 1951 to the late Joseph Cantu Lopez and Isabele Torres Lopez.

He spent most of his younger life driving trucks over the road, trucking from state to state. He loved to fish, hunt and spend time with his family and...

Jun 10, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that our beloved son, brother, family member and friend, Cainen Chay Sengsourivong, age 16, of Blessing passed away June 10, 2021 after a 2 year battle with brain cancer.  He was born November 9, 2004 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Cainen was a junior at Tidehaven High School where he participated in football and baseball.

Jun 8, 2021

Susana Morales 63, of Bay City, passed away June 8, 2021. She was born August 31, 1957 in Bay City, TX to Elias Paz and Juanita Estrada Paz.

She loved knitting and watching game shows.

Susana was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Angel Trevino. She is survived by her husband Guadalupe Morales;...

Jun 7, 2021

Jenyne Morton Gaetz, 76, of Spring, TX passed away June 7, 2021.  She was born May 28, 1945 in Bay City, TX to the late Wallace Jackson Butler and Gussie Lee Walker Butler.

In her younger years Jenyne was a girl scout and played in the High School Band. She had a love for plants and gardening....

Jun 6, 2021

Frank John Mondrik of Blessing, Texas was granted his angel wings on June 6, 2021 at the age of 82; he will be dearly be missed.  Frank was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren and his beloved cat.

He is survived by his wife Leona Dannels Mondrik, Daughter Ellaine Cunningham (Dave) Sons Frank John Mondrik Jr....

Jun 5, 2021

Gabriel J. Olivares, 71, of Palacios, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born April 8, 1950 in Mexico City, Mexico to the late Gabriel Olivares Guerrero and Maria de Jesus Martinez.

He has been a missionary for the last 30 years.  It was his passion to spread God's word throughout the US and Mexico....

Jun 1, 2021

Marshall Ray Holloway, 68, left this earth to be with the Lord on June 1, 2021.  Marshall was born on June 19, 1952 in Bay City, TX to Edwin and Charlotte Holloway.  Marshall grew up in Bay City, attended Bay City High School where he received his welding certification and graduated in 1971.

Growing up he was...

May 31, 2021

Kinda Marie Crowley, 38, of Bay City, Texas passed away on May 31, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1983 in Bay City to Kent Crowley and Patricia Gonzales.

Anyone that knew her knows she was a princess. Her smile would light up any room she entered. She had the voice of an angel, and could...

May 31, 2021

Oma Hopson Cerceo,98, of Bay City, Texas, peacefully passed away at home on May 31, 2021.  Mrs. Cerceo was born to Steve and Annie Hopson on June 22, 1922 in Zavalla, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Anthony Cerceo; and son, Steve Cerceo.  She is lovingly survived by her sons John Cerceo...

May 30, 2021

Juanita Montalbo McLain, 68, of El Campo, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born May 15, 1953 in Bay City, Texas to Raymond Montalvo and Maria Ramos Montalvo.

She loved to cook and to bake. She enjoyed going to the beach and fishing. She loved car rides and shopping. She didn't like being around a...

May 27, 2021

Jon Norfleet Claybourn, Sr. Of Bay City, Texas passed away May 27, 2021. He was born June 5, 1941, in El Campo, Texas to Guy Raymond, Sr., and Blanche Louise (Kirkwold) Claybourn.

Jon was much-loved as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who endeared himself to his family by his selflessness and devotion. He also had many...

May 27, 2021

Sergio Flores, 44, of Bay City, TX passed away May 27, 2021. He was born February 1, 1977 in Mexico to Pasquel Anemis Guzman and Adelina Flores.

Sergio is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother Adelina Flores Palacios, and daughters Frances Gutierrez, Yinda Flores and Juana Flores.

The family...

May 19, 2021

Francis Allison "Butch" Gilbert, 76, of Bay City, passed away May 19, 2021.  He was born March 5, 1945 in Mobile, Alabama to the late A.D. Gilbert and Kathryn Gilbert.

Butch was a 1963 graduate of Milton High School and later attended Pensacola Jr. College. He is Veteran of U.S. Army serving in Germany. He was a...

May 18, 2021

Pettus Jewel Janise, 76, of Bay City passed away May 18, 2021.  She was born October 15, 1944 in Bay City to the late Pettus Watkins and Ethel McKenzie Watkins.

Pettus became a nurse in 1968 and spent 50 years doing what she loved.  Her favorite part of her job was caring for patients in nursing homes. ...