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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas
Pedro "Pete" L. Perez
Nov 12, 2020
Pedro L. "Pete" Perez, 74, of Markham passed away November 12, 2020. He was born June 29, 1946 in Bay City to the late Rosalio Perez and Dolores Lozano Perez.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Janie Ocanas and Faustina Alaniz.
Survivors include his wife Rosa Garcia Perez;...
Jimmie Wayne Massey
Nov 11, 2020
Jimmie Wayne Massey, 82, of Van Vleck passed away November 11, 2020. He was born January 19, 1938 in Houston, TX to the late Robert Lee Massey and Olivia Juanita Callihan Massey.
He served his country in the US Air Force and was a longtime member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Jim was an entrepreneur...
Lenton Elo "Buddy" Heidrich
Nov 6, 2020
Lenton Elo "Buddy" Heidrich, 82, of Sugar Valley passed away November 6, 2020. He was born March 8, 1938 in Lavaca County, Texas to the late Willie Heidrich and Elizabeth Neubauer Heidrich.
Buddy attended school in Lavaca County until 8 th grade when he quit to help support his family after the death of his father. Later...
Alfred "Buck" Burkett
Nov 5, 2020
On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Alfred Marion "Buck" Burkett, loving husband, and father of three children, passed away at the age of 93.
Buck was born in Sour Lake, TX on February 21, 1927. He was a member of the Palacios, TX community, and the First Baptist Church, for approaching 75 years.
Buck enjoyed a...
Lloyd Morris Holloway
Nov 2, 2020
Lloyd M. Holloway, 87, of Francitas passed away November 2, 2020. He was born January 28, 1933 in Turkey, TX to the late Floyd H. Holloway and Eva Mae Hyman Holloway.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Holloway and daughters Mary Ann Anderson and Kathy Ann Loff.
Survivors include daughter Mable...
Donald H Steele
Nov 2, 2020
Donald H. Steele, 91, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1929, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Joseph Franklin Miller and Margaret Leckie. He married Bessie Mae Halliburton on August 18, 1961, and they enjoyed forty-nine years of marriage. He loved Bess dearly, and exhibited remarkable dedication to...
James Mabery Wilburn
Oct 29, 2020
James Mabery "Bubba" Wilburn, 82, passed away October 29, 2020 at his home in Bay City, Texas. He was born August 18, 1938 to Laveta and Mabery George "Sonny" Wilburn in Channelview, Texas.
Bubba graduated Deer Park High School in 1956. He joined the Army and was a Lineman with International Brotherhood Electrical Workers (IBEW) for over...
Bonnie Jean Porter
Oct 25, 2020
Bonnie Jean Porter, 58, of Freeport passed away October 25, 2020. She was born July 18, 1962 in Bay City, TX to John Timothy Goodman and Wilma Jean Blaylock Goodman.
Her professions changed across her lifetime, but two constants never changed: her love of her family and friends, and her devotion to Jesus Christ. From dancing, to...
John Carlton Dickerson, Jr.
Oct 23, 2020
John Carlton Dickerson, Jr., 98, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Bay City, Texas on Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born on December 27, 1921 in Houston, Texas to John Carlton Dickerson, Sr. and Susie Matthews. He moved to Bay City at age 16, and he has lived in and loved this community since...
Raymond Salazar
Oct 22, 2020
Raymond Salazar, of Van Vleck, Texas went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday October 22, 2020. He was born April 27, 1942 in San Juan, Texas to the late Mateo Salazar Sr. and Maria E. Alvarado.
Raymond was a devoted and loving husband of 46 years to his beautiful wife, Dominga Salazar (Sandy), whom he...
Nelda Fay Merck
Oct 19, 2020
Nelda Fay Merck, 85, of League City passed away on October 19, 2020. She was born December 8, 1934 in Collegeport, Texas to the late Robert Lee & Ruby Virginia Jenkins Wells.
In 1953, Nelda married Dean F. Merck, also from Collegeport. Soon after their marriage, Dean was drafted into the army. His two-year tour of duty...
Oliver Joe Crosson, Jr.
Oct 17, 2020
Oliver Joe Crosson, Jr., 93 died peacefully at Texoma Christian Care Nursing Home on October 17, 2020. Joe was born October 10, 1927 in Dale, TX, the son of Oliver and Carrie Crosson.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jessie in September of 2017. Joe and Jessie were married 70 years in August 2017. ...
Martha Marie Cartwright
Oct 17, 2020
Martha Marie Cartwright, 82, of Wadsworth passed away October 17, 2020. She was born February 1, 1938 in Wharton, Texas to the late Wilber Chambers and Alma Rodgers Chambers.
Her husband of 58 years Travis Lee Cartwright preceded her in death on February 21, 2020.
Martha took a part-time position at the Wadsworth Post Office...
Irene Ramirez
Oct 16, 2020
Irene Ramirez, 74, of Bay City, TX, passed away October 16, 2020. She was born May 15, 1947 in Bay City to late Paul Magnia and Guadalupe Zuniga Magnia. She Worked at Holy Cross School as a Baker in the cafeteria.
Irene is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Johnny Joe Hernandez; and 2 sisters: Mary...
Delma Ray House
Oct 16, 2020
Delma "Colonel" Ray House, 86, of College Station, Texas passed away on October 16, 2020.
Delma was born on August 9, 1934 in Tyler, Texas to Fred Forrest House and Jewel (Baron) House. He was a graduate of Tyler High School in 1952, continuing his education at Texas A & M College, graduating in 1956 with a...
Dominga G Salazar
Oct 12, 2020
Dominga G. Salazar (Sandy), of Van Vleck, Texas went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday October 12, 2020. She was born March 12, 1954 in Ganado, Texas to Domingo Garza and Maria Cruz Garza.
Dominga was a devoted and loving wife of 46 years to her husband, Raymond Salazar, whom she loved dearly. Along with...
Estella Perez Lucio
Oct 12, 2020
Estella Perez Lucio, 73, of Palacios, Texas passed away on October 12, 2020.  She was born on August, 5, 1947 in Bay City, Texas to Manuel and Nieves Perez.
Estella was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Nieves, her sisters Virginia Perez Pardo, Ramona Perez, Olga Perez, Pauline Carabajal.
She is survived by...
Ona Lea Pierce
Oct 11, 2020
Ona Lea Schroeder Pierce passed away with her children by her side on Sunday October 11, 2020. Ona Lea was born in Bellville, TX on August 7, 1938 to Raymond Edward and Leona Ottmer Schroeder.
She graduated from Belville High school in 1956 and continued her education at Blinn Junior College and then on to Sam Houston...
Christi Joe Uher
Oct 11, 2020
Christi Joe Uher, 56, passed away October 11, 2020. She was born March 3, 1964 to D. R. "Tom" Uher and Ann Hagaman Uher.
She was a 1982 graduate of Bay City High School and attended Alvin Community College studying Court Reporting.
She was preceded in death by her father D. R. "Tom" Uher and...
Lucia M Lozano
Oct 6, 2020
Lucia M. Lozano, 92, of Bay City passed away October 6, 2020. She was born September 16, 1928 in Berwind, Colorado. She was the last survivor of 12 children to the late Hermenegildo and Isabel Barron.
Lucy came to Texas with her family at the age of 5. They worked in the cotton fields around El Campo,...
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