Obituaries

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...

Mar 13, 2019

George Wayne Michael , 95, of Bay City, Texas, left his earthly home on March 13, 2019 to enter into his Heavenly home. He was born in Ft Wayne, Indiana, on June 21, 1923 to the late Samuel and Mary Edel Belle Michael, also later raised by his stepfather the late Limone Loraine Wilson, when his birth father passed....

Mar 13, 2019

Jose M. Zboral, 88, of Bay City, passed away March 13, 2019. He was born June 14, 1930 in Edna, TX to Fancisco Zboral and Catherine Martinez Zboral Torres.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Guadalupe Zboral. He is survived by daughters Alice Zboral Evans and husband Les, Diana Zboral Moreno and husband...

Mar 11, 2019

Jean Vondre Fehmel, 75, of Bay City, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 11, 2019. She was born January 22, 1944 in Laredo, TX to Clyde and Alice Tinnin.  Jean graduated from Wharton High School in 1960.  She then attended Wharton Junior College where she was a member of the Starlette Dance Team and...

Mar 9, 2019

D.R. "Tom" Uher, 81, of Bay City, passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 9, 2019.  He was born December 16, 1937 in Bay City to the late Alfonso A. Uher and May Bittick Uher.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest sister Doris Mae Uher and grandson Noah Carl...

Mar 9, 2019

Mary Edith Jeanes McKelvy, 85, of Bay City passed away March 9, 2019. She was born December 28, 1933 in San Bernardino, CA to the late Cecil Byron Jeanes and Mary Leona Hayes Jeanes.

She began each day with bible study. Her other favorites were spending time with her family, swimming, Bridge Club, sewing, shopping and slot...

Mar 8, 2019

Cecilia Garcia Medina, 83, of Markham passed away March 8, 2019. She was born March 31, 1935 in Placedo, TX to the late Leonides Garcia and Carolina Lopez Garcia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Fernando M. Trevino, grandsons Joey Garcia, Cory Cameron, Anthony James Trevino, her brothers Alfredo and...