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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas
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...
Betty Lou Burns
Jan 27, 2019
Betty Lou Burns, 74, of Matagorda passed away January 27, 2019. She was born October 25, 1944.
Her parents Dale and Gladys Withrow preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband James W. "Jim" Burns; daughters Tina Keen & husband Troy, Deenae Eastwood & husband Ron, Aisha Burns and Alise Burns; son Craig Cashion &Â ...
Genevieve Robles Martinez
Jan 26, 2019
Genevieve Robles Martinez, 69, of Bay City, passed away January 26, 2019. She was born August 9, 1949 in San Antonio, TX to Manuel Robles and Genevieve Olvera Robles.
Genevieve was a second generation Bay City High School graduate. Her greatest accomplishments included being a loving mother, and wife of 33 years. She enjoyed spending time with...
Ronnie Stenson O'Neal
Jan 26, 2019
Ronald "Ronnie" Stenson O'Neal, 78 years old, passed away January 26, 2019. Services will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3000 9th St, Bay City, Texas, on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM. Pastor Pete Lopez will officiate. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 4:00 pm...
Mamie Rodriguez
Jan 25, 2019
Mamie Rodriguez, 72, of Bay City, Texas passed away January 25, 2019.She was born December 2, 1946 in Raymondville , TX to the late Selso and Josefa Rodriguez.
Mamie attended Holy Cross Catholic Church of Bay City, Tx.She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt and God mother.She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers:...
Thelma Rhea Messer
Jan 25, 2019
Thelma Rhea Messer, 72, passed away January 25, 2019. She was born August 23, 1946 in Cooter, Missouri to the late Willie Edgar Lancaster and Opal Gaye Reynolds Lancaster.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Messer and two sons Jerry Elliott and Terry Elliott.
Survivors include her daughter Kim Beard and husband...
Antonia Flores
Jan 21, 2019
Antonia G. Flores, 91, of Palacios, Texas died peacefully on January 21, 2019. Antonia was born on September 6, 1927 in Los Indios, Texas to Jose and Catarina Guerra.
Her family and her faith in God were Antonia's passion and delight. She was Presbyterian, and taught and raised as a child, that God and family was all...
Terry Trenton Oglesby
Jan 20, 2019
Terry Oglesby, 74, of Palacios, TX, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was born October 13, 1944 in El Campo, TX to S.T. "Curly" Oglesby and Elnora Alma Oglesby. Terry was a lifelong resident of Palacios and graduated Palacios High School in 1963. After high school Terry attended Texas A&I University where he played quarterback for the Javelinas...
Lula Belle Tweedle
Jan 19, 2019
Lula Belle Tweedle, 82, of Bay City passed away January 19, 2019. She was born July 7, 1936 in Madisonville, Texas to the late Allen James Sellers and Essie Mae James Sellers.
She devoted her early years to raising her five children. She and her husband were foster parents to numerous other children through the years. She...
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