Obituaries

Apr 6, 2019

Juan Jose Alvarado Gonzalez, 75, of Midfield, passed away April 6, 2019. He was born June 9, 1943 in Monterrey, Mexico to the late Juan Alvarado Ortiz and Candelaria Gonzalez Ortiz.

Juan is preceded in death by his parents; brother Cesar Alvarado and grandson Yazael Isai Dominguez. He is survived by his wife Ma Gloria Martinez Alvarado;...

Mar 30, 2019

Julia Pearl Sandifer, 82, Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away March 30, 2019. She was born February 23, 1937 in Maringouin, Louisiana to Ewing Dennit and Pearlie May Bryant Sandifer.

Formerly of Bay City and Baytown, TX, Julia enjoyed landscaping and working in her yard. She was an arts and music lover.

Julia is preceded in death...

Mar 29, 2019

Enemencia Escobedo Aguirre, 85, of Bay City passed away March 29, 2019. She was born January 7, 1934 in Rock Spring, TX to the late Enemencio and Eva Perez Escobedo.

She was preceded in death by daughter Rosalinda Martinez and Son Erasmo Martinez.

Survivors include her husband Isidro Aguirre; daughters Alma Sedillo (Ernest), Norma Garza...

Mar 28, 2019

Dorothy Sue Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 28, at the age of 78. She

was born on September 12, 1940 to Homer and Katherine (Lenz) Brown. She was a lifelong member of

First Baptist Church of Palacios. She was loved by many children during her years of working...

Mar 28, 2019

On March 28, 2019 the Lord called our angel, Mary Margaret Rorex Hanna, home. She was born August 26,1929 in Lane City, TX to the late Robert Louis Rorex and Carrie Jeanette Sinclair Rorex.

Margaret, or referred to as Grandmommy, took pride in creating and maintaining a loving, joyful home for her children and later grandchildren. She...

Mar 26, 2019

Lawrence Robert Pena, 40, of Palacios, TX passed away March 26, 2019. He was born January 14, 1979 in Palacios to Larry and Victoria Duran Pena.

Lawrence is preceded in death by maternal grandfather Robert B. Duran, and paternal grandparents Nieves and Manuel Perez, Olga Perez and John Pena. He is survived by his parents; daughters Aubrianna...

Mar 26, 2019

Michael John Marks, 67, of Bay City, Texas, passed away March 26, 2019. He was born March 26, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Clifford Dunham Marks and Virginia Ann Kronner Marks.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Mary Elizabeth Marks. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth "Biz" Ellison Marks; daughters Christine Marks...

Mar 26, 2019

Ricardo Cortinas, Sr., 66, of Sugar Valley passed away March 26, 2019. He was born December 16, 1952 in Refugio, TX.

He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2438 in Bay City.

He was preceded in death by his father Benito...

Mar 25, 2019

Guadalupe Guajardo DeLeon, 74, of Wadsworth passed away March 25, 2019. He was born September 21, 1944 in Rio Hondo, TX to the late Francisco and Audeleia Guajardo DeLeon.  He worked for Zachary for over 10 years as a professional Carpenter which he loved to do.  His hobbies were fishing and hunting, but most of all he loved spending...

Mar 24, 2019

Albert Garza Garcia, 87, of Markham passed away March 24, 2019. He was born August 9, 1931 in Cuero, TX.

Albert's life was about his family, his children, grandchildren, and great grand-children. He loved the Tidehaven Tigers, Dallas Cowboys, home cooked meals, sharing stories about his life, and being an Army Veteran.  But he especially loved his...

Mar 22, 2019

Norma Jaye Forey, 68, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. Norma was born in Bay City, Texas on November 28, 1950 to the late, Clark Leslie Bergstrom and Jennie Bob Hays Moffett. Norma was a dedicated parishioner at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland, Texas and an educator with the Nederland Independent School...

Mar 21, 2019

Vallie Rose Westbrook, 99, of Sugar Valley, passed away March 21, 2019. She was born November 10, 1919 in Collegeport, TX to Frank L. and Salomie Lewis Swinford.

Vallie is preceded in death by her parents; husband I.J. "Mike" Westbrook and son John N. Cole, Jr. She is survived by daughter Carol Earnest and husband Bruce of...

Mar 21, 2019

Manuel "Meme" Longoria III, 82, of Angleton, passed away March 21, 2019. He was born April 30, 1936 in Cuero, Texas to late Manuel & Catarina Rodriguez Longoria, Jr.

Manuel was a popular greeter at the nursing home, where he was very well liked. He loved music, dancing and Mexican food.

Manuel is preceded in...

Mar 20, 2019

Ruby Virginia Davis, 93, went home to her Lord and Savior peacefully on March 20, 2019 in Bay City, Texas after a brief illness. She was born October 13, 1925 in San Antonio to Henry Lee and Olive Raiford Hardwick. She was the middle child of three, both brothers. Most of her growing up years were spent in George...

Mar 20, 2019

Howard "Freddie" Fink, 88, passed away March 20, 2019 in Bay City, TX. He was born September 19, 1930 in East Bernard, TX to David and Selma Van Upton Fink. He was a proud Marine, and afterwards, worked for Houston Lighting and Power for 38 years. Freddie lived in Bay City with his wife Ruby for the last 15...

Mar 18, 2019

Ellis Perez Medina, 85, of Bay City passed away March 18, 2019. He was born March 30, 1933 in Markham, TX to the late Gabriel B. Medina and Josephine Perez Medina.

After graduating from Tidehaven High School, he joined the US Army and served his country for 2 ½ years. He then attended Wharton County Junior College...

Mar 17, 2019

Adele Ruth Guffey, age 92, passed peacefully in her home Sunday, March 17, 2019 to be with the Lord.

Adele was born February 25, 1927, to Fred and Agnes Maresh in Halletsville, Texas. She spent her childhood in a small farming community, attending and graduating from high school in El Campo, Texas.

Adele and Donald...

Mar 17, 2019

David Aaron "Paw" Wiggins, 82, passed away on March 17, 2019 in Sweeny, Texas. He was born on May 26, 1936 in Conroe, Texas to Ben and Mary Gandy Wiggins.

He grew up in the Montgomery County area, and was one of ten children. At the young age of 17, he began his career in the oilfield....

Mar 16, 2019

Natalie Caroline James, 40, of Bay City, passed away March 16, 2019. She was born August 26, 1978 to Jeb and Laurie James of Bay City.

Natalie was very proud of her education. She graduated with honors from Bay City High School, received her BA in Finance from University of Texas Austin, where she was a member...

Mar 15, 2019

Maria Elva Avila ,80, of Bay City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born March 18, 1938 in Raymondville, Texas to Benito and Fernanda Cortinas Sr.

Maria is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Enrequita Ortiz and Ernestina Bargas, and brothers Samuel Cortinas and Benito Cortinas Jr.  She is...