Obituaries

May 2, 2025

Ms. Phuc Nguyen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at the age of 80, surrounded by her family and friends.

Born in Danang, Vietnam on December 12, 1944, she lived a life filled with love, laughter and deep devotion to God and to her...

Apr 30, 2025

Paul Soto, Jr., 23, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born on October 6, 2001, in Bay City to Paul Soto and Diana Garza Soto, Paul brought joy and light to all who knew him.

A proud graduate of Bay City High School's Class of 2020, Paul went...

Apr 30, 2025

Connie Ruth Snyder, 76, of Richmond, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1948, in Memphis, Texas, to Onis Marion Gilbert and Viola Beatrice Gilbert.

Connie loved gardening and watching The Eagles on her computer. She loved painting and coloring, playing with her cats, puzzles, and driving...

Apr 29, 2025

Robert Oliver Gentry, 71, of Bay City passed away April 29, 2025.  He was born September 18, 1953 in Wharton, Texas.

He retired after many years of teaching at Houston ISD.

He was preceded in death by his father Marion Sydney Gentry and his mother Flossie Mae Kocurek Dreher. ...

Apr 26, 2025

Our beloved Chloe Genevieve Vela, 95, of Bay City, Texas went to her eternal home on April 26, 2025. Affectionately known as Gennie, momma and grandma, she passed away peacefully in her home after a brief illness.

She was born in Pettit, Texas to the late Pastor Edward Odem Pior & Ida Mae...

Apr 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Erica Semeko Hilliard, who left us far too soon on April 25, 2025, at the age of 42.

Erica was born on March 25, 1983, in Bay City, Texas, to Eric Hilliard and Victoria Garza. She grew up surrounded by love, laughter, and family, spending...

Apr 22, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Michael Nixon Burnside on April 22, 2025, at his ranch outside Jourdanton, Texas, of metastatic lung cancer at 77 years old. Mike was born into a long line of farmers on August 31, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas. After surviving childhood polio, he grew up farming rice and running...

Apr 20, 2025

Enedina Nuñez Bernal, 92, of Bay City passed away April 20, 2025. She was born May 14, 1932 in Odem, Texas to the late Jose and Dionicia Nuñez.

Enedina was a loving, caring wife, mom and grandmother who loved serving the Lord giving him praise and glory all her days of life.

Apr 18, 2025

Alejo Gonzalez III, 84, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday April 18, 2025. He was born May 20, 1940, in Laredo Texas to Dolores and Alejo Gonzalez II.

Alejo served in the United States Navy and Army. He then went to work at Matagorda Regional Medical Center for many years. When Alejo...

Apr 16, 2025

Karen Sue (Sprowl) Hudson, 73, of Bay City, TX, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025.

Karen was born on July 26, 1951, in Huntington, Indiana. She was married to the love of her life, Edward Hudson, for over 55 wonderful years. Together, they traveled the world during Edward's 21 years of service...

Apr 14, 2025

Thomas Ochoa, 61, of Palacios, Texas, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1963, in Palacios to Cruz Ochoa and Janie Garcia Penland.

Thomas loved shrimping, crafting with leather, and being around his family and friends. He especially loved going to visit his mother. You could often find...

Apr 5, 2025

Robert Delgado Zepeda, Jr., 76, of Bay City passed away April 5, 2025. He was born June 6, 1948 in Bay City, Texas to the late Robert Zepeda and Pauline Delgado Zepeda.

Survivors include his wife, Amada Luz Zepeda; daughters, Norma Zepeda Cavazos, Elizabeth Zepeda and Misty Zepeda; sons, Robert Zepeda III and...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vicente Ortiz, Sr., 71, of Sweeny, Texas. He passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1953, in Michoacán Mexico.

Vicente worked as a scaffold builder at Chevron for 30 years. He found joy in working, being in...

Apr 4, 2025

Larry Walker Lanfear was born on June 15, 1955, to Nell and Robert Gage Lanfear in Wharton, Texas. He grew up in Port Lavaca, where he developed a lifelong love for golf and the great outdoors.

A proud member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 1977, Larry wore maroon like a second...

Apr 3, 2025

Jo Ann Warner, 86, of Bay City, Texas, was reunited with her loving husband on Thursday afternoon, April 3, 2025. Jo Ann was born on July 11, 1938, in Bay City, Texas to Benjamin Aitken and Nina Evelyn Walker. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, cousin, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and we can never...

Apr 2, 2025

Major Gerald A. Stone (Gerry), USMC Retired, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in West Columbia, Texas after struggling with various illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure from the Vietnam War. Gerry is survived by the light and strength of his life, Elaine, his wife of 66 years....

Apr 1, 2025

Donny Lee Farrow was born on December 15, 1954 in Gilmer, Texas and was sent to his eternal home on April 1, 2025 after an extended illness. He was the beloved son of his late parents Orvil Don Farrow and Glynda Farrow Schulze.

He is survived by his loving children Leann Duncan (Luke)...

Mar 31, 2025

Harriet Elizabeth Janise, 86, of Wadsworth, Texas passed away March 31, 2025.  She was born October 4, 1938 in Houston, Texas to the late John Drapela and Margaret Collins Drapela.

She married Eddie Janise Sr. in 1960 and lived in Wadsworth, TX where they raised their three sons. Where she stayed at home...

Mar 29, 2025

Esther H. Villarreal, 65, of Bay City passed away March 29, 2025.  She was born December 8, 1959 in Port Lavaca, Texas to the late Santos Hernandez and Maria Estrello Hernandez.

Esther's pride and joy was her family. She was a proud mom and Nana. She was married to the love of her...

Mar 22, 2025

Virginia Louise Hall (JENILU) was born to Hattie Louise Baer Hall and Chalmer Hall on May 19, 1950 in Bay City, Tx She went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2025 at the age of 74.

Jenilu was a special person that lived a challenging but very happy life....