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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Armando Jacques, Jr.

Armando Jacques, Jr.

Oct 17, 2017

Armando "Mando" Jacques Jr, 51, of Bay City, returned to the arms of God on October 17, 2017, surrounded by his family. Mr. Jacques was born August 24, 1966, in Mercedes, Texas, to Armando Jacques Sr. and Manuela Jacques. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by Margarita Jacques, his wife of 34 years; his mother,...

Mario Lara

Mario Lara

Oct 16, 2017

Mario "Pelow" Lara, 50, of Blessing, passed away October 16, 2017. He was born June 23, 1967 in Bay City, Texas to Emilio and Josephine Cuellar Lara . Mario was a kind hearted, respectful person and always had a smile on his face. During his illness, he never complained. He liked spending time with family and friends and will be...

Carmeline Di Carlo Eidlebach

Carmeline Di Carlo Eidlebach

Oct 15, 2017

Carmeline "Carm" Di Carlo Eidlebach, 83, of Bay City, went to be with her heavenly father on October 15, 2017. She was born on September 22, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Philip and Madeline Moriello Di Carlo. Carm was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were her world. She was always busy attending all their school functions from...

A. N. "Sandy" Sandusky

A. N. "Sandy" Sandusky

Oct 15, 2017

A. N. "Sandy" Sandusky, 96, formerly of Bay City passed away October 15, 2017. He was born April 6, 1921 in Rio Vista, Texas to the late Alonzo Newton Sandusky, Sr. and Susie Menefee. He graduated from Palacios High School and served in the US Navy during WWII. He would be remembered in this area as a grocer and ice...

Devin Lee Davalos

Devin Lee Davalos

Oct 12, 2017

Devin Lee Davalos, 17, of Bay City, passed away October 12, 2017. He was born October 15, 1999 in Galveston Texas to Derrick Lee and Liza Rodriguez Davalos. Devin was loved by so many. We know he is celebrating in Heaven now. He had a never-ending smile and love for people. He was a loving son, brother, friend, and dad...

Cindy Phillips

Cindy Phillips

Oct 12, 2017

Norma Lucille "Cindy" Phillips, 92, of Sargent, TX passed away October 12, 2017. She was born October 24, 1924 in Gracemont, Oklahoma to the late Hershel Henry Vincent and Amy Harper Vincent. She is survived by a daughter Donnie Sue Moore of New Mexico and by a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday,...

Charlie Arthur Myers Iii

Charlie Arthur Myers Iii

Oct 9, 2017

Charlie Arthur Myers III, 66, of Alvin passed away October 9, 2017. He was born February 14, 1951 in Refugio, Texas to the late Charlie Arthur Myers, Jr. and Lillian Leila Culpepper Myers. He worked as a pipeline technician for Enterprise Products. Charlie was full of life and could light up any room he walked into and have people laughing...

Don Schmersahl Ii

Don Schmersahl Ii

Oct 5, 2017

Donald Wayne Schmersahl II, 40, of Van Vleck passed away October 5, 2017. He was born January 11, 1977 in Bay City, TX and was a devoted and wonderful son to Donald Wayne and Kathryn Huffaker Schmersahl. Don was a loving husband and devoted father. He loved all of his nieces, nephews, and friends. Don is remembered as a true...

Bob Seiferman

Bob Seiferman

Oct 3, 2017

Robert Gene Seiferman, 78, of Bay City, TX, returned home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Bob passed peacefully away in Round Rock, TX after a long hard fight with cancer. The youngest of eight, he was born on April 16, 1939, in Paris, TX to the late Elmer and Katherine Fry Seiferman. He was...

Hannah Lynn Holden

Hannah Lynn Holden

Oct 1, 2017

Hannah Lynn Holden was at 29 weeks when she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 28th, 2017. Her parents, Levi and Kristi Holden, welcomed her into their arms three days later on her birthday, Sunday, October 1st, at 4:14 pm. Hannah is survived by her parents, brother McCoy (3), sister Millie (1), grandparents Terry and Jenny...

Ben Clayton Murphy

Ben Clayton Murphy

Sep 27, 2017

Ben Clayton Murphy, 86, of Blessing passed away September 27, 2017. He was born February 10, 1931 in Blessing, TX to the late Vernon Clayton Murphy and Pearl Katherine Blackburn Murphy. Ben was a retired farmer and rancher of 50 plus years. He farmed nearly 1,200 acres which consisted of rice, milo, and soybeans. After retiring he devoted his time...

Mary Ann Yates

Mary Ann Yates

Sep 24, 2017

Mary Ann Yates, 73, went to be with her Lord on September 24, 2017. She was born January 31, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mary Ann was a woman of much love, hard work and determination, and touched several lives. She was considered by many, a loving soul and a best friend. Mary Ann cherished being in the company of...

Joe Edwin Frost

Joe Edwin Frost

Sep 22, 2017

Joe Edwin Frost, 77, of Bay City passed away Sept. 22, 2017. He was born March 22, 1940 in Parks, Arkansas to the late Ellis Ferrell Frost and Ila Mae Lindsey Frost Hiltunen. He was a retired Iron Worker and co-owner of Frost Mobile Home Park in Bay City. He was preceded in death by one daughter Elizabeth Frost Morrow...

Victor James Kahlich

Victor James Kahlich

Sep 22, 2017

Victor James Kahlich, 90, of Palacios, Texas, passed away September 22, 2017, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Victor was born September 13, 1927, in Dewitt County, Texas, to William Fred Kahlich and Hettie Theresa Till. He graduated from Cuero High School and entered Texas A&M University (Class of '48). His enrollment was interrupted by his enlistment in the...

Jessie L. Crosson

Jessie L. Crosson

Sep 18, 2017

Jessie Lee Crosson, age 87, died peacefully on September 18, 2017 at Legacy Matagorda House, after a brief struggle with cancer. Jessie was born June 20, 1930 in Gould, OK. the daughter of Roy Lee and Lula Mae Keith. Jessie graduated high school when there were only 11 grades, and graduated salutatorian. Jessie married the love of her life, Rev....

Maria P. Mendieta

Maria P. Mendieta

Sep 17, 2017

Maria P. Mendieta of Bay City passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Maria was born on January 26, 1926 in Mexico to the late Tomas and Mariana Sanchez Cazares. Maria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She loved being around her family. Maria was an avid bingo player, and was a member of the Our...

Lila Fay Mcmillan

Lila Fay Mcmillan

Sep 16, 2017

Lila Fay McMillan, 90, of West Columbia passed away on Sept. 16, 2017. Lila Fay was born November 16, 1926 in Beaumont, Texas to Julius and Fay Deathridge Goines. Lila Fay was a loving wife and companion for 65 years, and made Horaces's life whole and complete and gave him three wonderful children. She enjoyed traveling, playing the piano and...

Bernadine Henson

Bernadine Henson

Sep 13, 2017

Bernadine Thomas Henson, 92, passed away September 13, 2017 in Bay City, Texas. She was born October, 14, 1924 in Hiawatha, Kansas to Richard S. and Muriel Smith Thomas. Bernie reveled in her world travels and studies of ancient civilizations. Always a busy gardener and an avid bird watcher, she was an enthusiastic member of the local nature club. She...

Mark John Rutkoski

Mark John Rutkoski

Sep 12, 2017

Mark John Rutkoski, 54, of Bay City, passed away September 12, 2017. He was born July 31, 1963, in Castletown, New York to Thomas Benjamin and Gertrude Coppin Rutkoski. Mark was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sidney LaRue Howes Rutkoski; daughter Chelsea Wray Rutkoski; step-daughter Gabrielle Baldridge and husband Stephen; sisters Laura Watt...

Daniel Lee Stavena

Daniel Lee Stavena

Sep 11, 2017

Daniel Stavena, 84, of Bay City, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. He was born on April 14, 1933 in Fayetteville, Texas , he was the third child of 13 born to the late Ludwig and Annie Novosad Stavena. Daniel was very active at Holy Cross Catholic Church. He served as a CCD teacher, and Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server...

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