Myrna Virginia Pontiff
Feb 28, 2019
Myrna Virginia Pontiff, 91, of Bay City passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. She was born to Hazel Pylant Reynolds and Grover C. Reynolds in Purvis, Mississippi on January 6, 1928. She graduated from Mississippi Southern College in 1950 and again with a Master's Degree in 1979. Myrna was a retired teacher, having had an outstanding career...
Gerald Asa Carter
Feb 26, 2019
Gerald Asa Carter, 83, of Sargent passed away February 26, 2019. He was born May 28, 1935 in Houston, Texas.
His wife Nellie Faye Carter preceded him in death in 2018.
He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family members.
Military graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, March 2,...
Jose Felix Rodriguez
Feb 26, 2019
Jose Felix Rodriguez, 71, of Bay City, passed away February 26, 2019. He was born May 28, 1947 in Mexico City, Mexico to Ramon Rodriguez and Maria de la Paz Hernandez Rodriguez.
Jose is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Maria Rodriguez; daughter Georgina Rodriguez (Santiago Gonzalez); sons Jose Napoleon Rodriguez...
Elva Lois Winfrey
Feb 25, 2019
Elva Lois Chancellor Winfrey, 96, passed away on February 25, 2019. She was born on January 21, 1923 in Fairfield, Texas to the late John and Mary Chancellor. She was born 15 minutes after her twin, Eva Joyce and since then they have been inseparable even residing in the same nursing home.
She married her beloved husband,...
Halina Wright
Feb 25, 2019
Halina Wright, 68, of Bay City, passed away February 25, 2019. She was born June 10, 1950 in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania to Frank and Stefania Zalewski Rudzinski.
Halina is preceded in death by her parents, and sister Irene Rudzinski. She is survived by her husband Jerry Wright; daughter Melissa Laza (Johnny Martinez) of Sweeny; sons Jerry...
Hazel Estelle Roecker
Feb 25, 2019
Hazel Estelle Roecker, 98, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born on June 15, 1920 in Clemville, Texas to the late Clifton Dewitt Salley and Mary Miranda Suladie Salley.
Hazel married Richie Roecker on December 26, 1941. They lived in Clemville and later moved to Markham. Â Â She received a bachelor's degree from Denton Women's College...
Helen Clara Nygard
Feb 22, 2019
Helen was born on February 7, 1931 in Alvin, TX. She passed away on February 22, 2019 in Houston, TX. For about 75 years, she celebrated her birthday on the 6 th , but when she realized she actually had another birth certificate that listed her birthday as the 7 th , she sometimes celebrated on that day, or...
Betty Lee Durrance
Feb 21, 2019
Betty Lee Durrance, 89, passed away February 21, 2019. She was born February 19, 1930 in El Centro, California to the late Edward James Stevens and Lillian May Gilmer Stevens.
She was a Registered Nurse and devoted her career to the emergency room.
Her husband Dr. Frederick York Durrance II and a granddaughter Tiffany Hansen...
Andrew Paul Jasek
Feb 21, 2019
Andrew Paul Jasek, 61, of Blessing passed away February 21, 2019. He was born October 1, 1957 in Bay City to the late Leonard D. Jasek and Helen Roesler Jasek.
Andy was the manager of Rice Belt Warehouse in Blessing.
In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by brothers John T. Jasek...
Candido Gonzales, Jr.
Feb 20, 2019
Candido Gonzales, Jr., 79, of Van Vleck, was born July 4, 1939 in Austin, TX to the late Candido Gonzalez, Sr. and Refugia Gonzalez. He passed away February 21, 2019 and is now with his heavenly Father.
Candido was the pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 53 years, ministering to several generations. God also used him in...
John Anthony Armatta
Feb 18, 2019
John Anthony Armatta passed away on February 18, 2019. He was born on July 18, 1971 in Bay City, TX to Sidney and Betty Armatta. He graduated from Bay City High School in 1990. On November 14, 1992, John married his high school sweetheart Lori Wilson. John was a third generation Matagorda County farmer. He volunteered on the Matagorda...
Monsignor Casimir Jarzombek
Feb 15, 2019
Monsignor Casimir Jarzombek, 85, of Bay City passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. He was born August 15, 1933 in Falls City, Texas to the late Thomas Jarzombek and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wollny Jarzombek. He was baptized on August 17, 1933 and given the name James Leo.
He is preceded in death by his sister Florence Jarzombek...
John David Burrough
Feb 14, 2019
John David Burrough, 79, of Van Vleck, TX, passed away February 14, 2019. He was born February 22, 1939 in Corsicana, TX. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Stuart and it was on the day that we celebrate love, he was reunited with her in heaven.
Johnny moved his family in December 1976 to Anchorage,...
Jimmy John Dacke
Feb 13, 2019
Jimmy John Dacke, 84, of Bay City passed away February 13, 2019. He was born September 15, 1934 in Goliad, TX to the late Clyde Bee Dacke and Lorene Pearl Allman Dacke.
He was preceded in death by a sister Shirley Dacke Smith and brothers Robert Arliss Dacke, Clyde Henry Dacke, & Franklin Gordon Dacke.
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Ray Smithey
Feb 13, 2019
Ray Smithey, 59, of Bay City passed away February 13, 2019. He was born July 18, 1959 in Commerce, TX to the late James Wilburn Smithey and Betty Jean Wilson Smithey.
Ray was a big man with an even bigger heart. He was a dedicated coach, and always involved in Nikki's endeavors. He was a beloved member...
Clarence Steve Kucera
Feb 12, 2019
Clarence Steve Kucera, age 87, of Van Vleck, Texas was born on December 26, 1931 in Rosenberg, Texas to Joe Jerry Kucera and Mary Wvlechek Kucera. He left this world to be with the Lord on February 12, 2019.
He met the love of his life, Milady Ann (Klobouk) Kucera, at an early age as both families...
Steven Alan Goodale
Feb 9, 2019
Ret. MSGT Steven Alan Goodale was born on August 13, 1948 in Austin, Texas to Emmitt and June Goodale. He spent his formative years in Houston, Texas where he attended Madison High School. There he played football and was voted Mr. School Spirit. He joined the Air Force on October 16, 1968. While serving his country for 20 years...
Calvin Roderick Loper
Feb 8, 2019
Calvin Roderick Loper, 65, of Sargent, passed away February 8, 2019. He was born December 10, 1953 in Anthony, Kansas to Athol A. Green and the late Nina June Crittenden Green.
Survivors include his father; wife Charlotte Loper of Sargent; children Trissa Dawn Thomas (Terry) of Amarillo, Tyler Marie New (Michael) of Amarillo, Sissy Dare Joiner (Timothy)...
Michael Dee Frick
Jan 31, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Dee Frick announces his passing on January 31, 2019, at the age of 67 years old.
Michael will forever be remembered by his wife of 47 years, Deborah. Children- Nora Gardner and Jimmie, Jonathon Frick and Jennifer. Grandchildren- Hannah Davis and Chris, Nathaniel Gardner and Great grandson-...
Virginia Ellen Thurber
Jan 31, 2019
Virginia Ellen Thurber, 102, of Bay City, TX, passed away January 31, 2019. She was born January 12, 1917 in Independence, Kansas to Leonard and Lula Hall Sexton.
Virginia grew up in Independence Kansas during the great depression of the late 20's and 30's. After attending public school she became a beautician and completed one year of...
