Michael Taylor Matthes
Jan 24, 2021
Michael Matthes died on January 24, 2021 at the age of 69 with his daughters at his side. He was born in Bay City, TX on June 2, 1951 to Dr. Fred and Betty Matthes. He is survived by his mother Betty Matthes; daughters Lauren (Bryan) Bottani and Caroline (Rose) Matthes; grandchildren Jackson and Kallina Bottani; siblings Pat (Janet)...
Catherine Lawhon Anderson
Jan 22, 2021
Catherine Lawhon Anderson passed away on January 22, 2021. She was born on November 5, 1927 in Gulf, Texas to Claude and Enone McNabb Lawhon. Catherine's parents both died when Catherine was very young and she was raised by her maternal grandparents, Jennie and William McNabb. After the death of William, Catherine cared for Jennie in her home until...
Mario G Lule, Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
Mario G. Lule, Jr., 37, of Markham passed away January 21, 2021. He was born February 19, 1983 in Galveston, TX to Mario G. Lule, Sr. and Petra Naranjo Lule.
Mario was a loyal husband and father with a big heart who would give you the shirt off his back.
Survivors include his wife Maribel...
Keith Edward Mccombs
Jan 18, 2021
Keith Edward McCombs, 62, passed away January 18, 2021. He was born October 23, 1958 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Robert Wayne McCombs and Ruth Naide Russell McCombs.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors include his father Robert McCombs, Sr.; brothers Robert McCombs, Jr. and Charles McCombs; sister Tracy McCrory and numerous...
Connie Espinosa Buckner
Jan 17, 2021
Our precious Connie Espinosa Buckner peaceably earned her angel wings while surrounded by her entire family on January 17, 2021 at the age of 70. She was born in Palacios to the late Martha Garcia Espinosa and Guillermo (Willie) Espinosa on October 13, 1950.
She graduated from Palacios High School in 1968. She attended Southwest Business School...
Kim Yvette Van Buren
Jan 16, 2021
Kim Van Buren passed away to be with her savior Jesus Christ January 16, 2021. She was born June 21, 1966 in Baytown, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her father Candido Gonzales, Jr. of Van Vleck, her maternal grandparents Francisco and Emma Rangel of Baytown, paternal grandparents Candido and Refugia Gonzales of Austin, Uncle Robert...
Ralph John Popek
Jan 16, 2021
Ralph John Popek died peacefully January 16, 2021 with God's love. He was born May 16, 1927 to Edward J. and Elizabeth Gurecky Popek. His early childhood was spent in El Maton, and his family later moved to Van Vleck where he graduated high school.  He married Barbara Helen Gajdosik on July 11, 1953.
He served as...
Eldrid Florence Schilhab
Jan 14, 2021
Eldrid Florence Schilhab, 89, of Bay City passed away January 14, 2021. She was born November 8, 1931 in Schulenberg, TX to the late Beno Besetsny and Agnes Konvicka Besetsny.
Eldrid was born and raised in Schulenburg on the family farm which instilled in her a love for country life.
In her earlier years, Eldrid...
Harlin "Andy" Dwayne Anderson
Jan 14, 2021
Harlin Dwayne "Andy"Anderson born December 15, 1933 to Ora Dee and Clifton Anderson in Fairfield Texas passed away at the age of 87 on January 14, 2021 after a lengthy battle with multiple health issues and has risen in victory!
Andy graduated from Fairfield High School in 1951 and went on to attend University of Texas and...
Patricia "Patty" Spalek
Jan 13, 2021
Mary Patricia Spalek, known to her family and friends at "Patty" or "Dewey" was born March 15, 1951 in Castlepollard, Ireland, County of Westmeath. She passed away January 13, 2021 in Bay City, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Lillian Spalek.
She is survived by her brother, Larry Spalek and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Orsak
Jan 12, 2021
Elizabeth "Betty" Orsak, 78, of Bay City passed away January 12, 2021. She was born November 18, 1942 in El Campo, TX to the late Henry Cyril Dorotik and Martha Naiser Dorotik.
She attended Crescent High School and Wharton County Junior College. She married Thomas Francis "Tommy" Orsak on June 13, 1964.
Betty's Czech heritage...
Donald Ray Justice
Jan 12, 2021
Donald Ray Justice, 79, of Sweeny Texas passed away January 12, 2021. He was born September 19, 1941 in Tolleson Arizona to the late Duard Justice and Louise Neuman Justice.
He will be remembered first and foremost by his faith and love for his family. He was a continual reminder of Christ's love as he walked in...
Teresa Carol Kauffman
Jan 10, 2021
On Sunday, January 10, 2021, Teresa Carol Sandlin Kauffman, loving mother of three...
William Stephen Russell
Jan 6, 2021
William Stephen Russell, 68, of Bay City, Texas passed away unexpectedly, January 6, 2021. He was born January 4, 1953 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina to Clifton William Russell and Elzia Church Russell.
After graduating from Alexander Central High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy completing five patrols on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (SSBN-600). Honorably...
Roger Eugene Bennett
Jan 5, 2021
Roger Eugene Bennett passed away January 5, 2021 in Bay City, TX. He was born December 27, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa to the late Fred and Freda Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Gregg Alan Bennett, brother Richard Bennett and niece Cindi Bennett.
He is survived by his wife Ernestine,...
Dora Deleon
Jan 5, 2021
Dora Longoria DeLeon, 81, of Palacios, TX passed away January 5, 2021. She was born February 22, 1939 in Palacios to the late Charlie Longoria and Faustina Rojas Longoria.
Dora is preceded in death by her husband Benny DeLeon, her son Bennie Joe DeLeon, her sister Esmeralda (LaLa) Longoria, and brothers Lupe Longoria, Charlie Longoria, and Felix...
Pedro Medina Jr.
Jan 1, 2021
Pedro Medina, Jr., 38, of Markham, TX passed away January 1, 2021. He was born June 11, 1982 in Galveston, TX to Pedro Pete Medina and Mary Ann Castaeda.
Pedro is preceded in death by his brother Sergio Medina. He is survived by his parents; grandmother Lydia Castaeda; sister Catherine Medina; brothers Gabriel Medina and Paul Medina,...
Franklin James Miller, Sr.
Dec 31, 2020
Franklin James Miller, Sr., 52, of Bay City passed away December 31, 2020. He was born March 31, 1968 in Charleston, South Carolina to Henry Arthur Miller and Nancy Jeane Stevens Miller.
Frankie Miller was defined by many titles: son, brother, uncle, coach, pastor, husband, and father. So anxious to begin life, he was born in an...
Marilyn Orsak Hollas
Dec 29, 2020
Marilyn Orsak Hollas, 83, of Bay City passed away December 29, 2020. She was born December 1, 1937 in Matagorda County to the late George Patrick Orsak and Louise Ann Gurecky and grew up in El Maton, Texas.
She graduated from Tidehaven High School and St. Mary's Nursing School in Galveston, Texas. She worked at St. Mary's...
Nancy Kay Carpenter
Dec 29, 2020
Nancy Pump Carpenter passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on December 29th at her home in Matagorda. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and special aunt. Nancy was a well-loved, thoughtful, and caring person who was always willing to help someone. She enjoyed spending time with those close to her, and loved music, dancing, and laughter.
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