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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Anna M. Cartwright

Anna M. Cartwright

Jan 27, 2017

Anna M. Cartwright, 89, of Palacios passed away January 27, 2017. She was born March 7, 1927 in Palacios, Texas to the late August Mosier and Elsie F. Ofswald Mosier. She was preceded in death by her husband George M. Cartwright and a daughter Naomi C. Oberer. Survivors include daughter Georgeanna Smith of Sugar Land; grandchildren Stacy Smith and Eric...

Marguerite Hearn Marsh

Marguerite Hearn Marsh

Jan 25, 2017

Marguerite Hearn Marsh was born April 30, 1925, Bruceville, Texas to Henry & Mattie Lula Koepf. At the age of 91 she left her earthly home on January 25, 2017, surrounded by her family. She graduated from Bruceville-Eddy High School in 1942 at the age of seventeen. She married A.W. Hearn on February 25, 1946, and began their 31-year marriage,...

Linda Gayle Shaunessy

Linda Gayle Shaunessy

Jan 23, 2017

Linda Gayle Ward Shaunessy, 64, of Sweeny, passed away on January 23, 2017. She was born in Fort Worth, TX on October 5, 1954 to Coy Layefette Ward and Carla Rice Ward. Linda loved music and motorcycles, and was interested in anything to do with the universe. She will be missed by her family. Linda is survived by her mother...

Martina S. Trevino

Martina S. Trevino

Jan 21, 2017

Martina S. Trevino, 75, of Bay City passed away January 21, 2017. She was born February 16, 1941 in Wharton County to the late Juan and Eufemia Solis Trevino. She was a retired guard for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Survivors include nephews Bobby Trevino, Lupe Trevino, Fred Trevino, Patrick Trevino and Michael Trevino; nieces Margarita T. Carrillo, Norma T....

Kenny Westinghouse

Kenny Westinghouse

Jan 21, 2017

Kenny Westinghouse, 63, of Bay City, passed away January 21, 2017. He was born on February 11, 1953 in Houston, TX to the late L.A. "Dutch" Westinghouse and Frances Lee Westinghouse. Kenny was an avid musician, and played often at the Coastal Plains Cowboy Church in New Gulf. He loved to hunt and fish and was a member of Cedar...

Shawn Michael Jaramillo

Shawn Michael Jaramillo

Jan 21, 2017

Shawn Michael Jaramillo passed away on January 21, 2017. Shawn Michael Jaramillo (AKA) little Panda was born August 24, 2000 in Galveston, Tx, and resided in the area of Van Vleck, Tx. He was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. He is carried on by his Mother Rosary Torres Jaramillo and Father Oscar Jaramillo Jr. His two brothers Leonard S....

Edward Franklin Lee

Edward Franklin Lee

Jan 19, 2017

Edward Franklin Lee, 94, of Bay City passed from this life January 19, 2017 at his home. He was born April 16, 1922 in Wadsworth, Texas to the late William Daniel Lee, Sr. and Elizabeth Butter Lee. After serving in the US Air Force during WWII he returned to Matagorda County and worked for Rugley Motor Company for 37 years....

Faustino Rivera

Faustino Rivera

Jan 19, 2017

Faustino G. Rivera, 81, of Bay City, passed away on January 19, 2017. He was born February 14, 1935 in Arucekaville, Texas to the late Raymond and Genoveva Gonzales Rivera. Faustino was a musician who loved to play his base guitar. He played for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and also the Daro Perez Orchestra from Victoria. Faustino loved...

Cesar Ramon Alvarado, Sr.

Cesar Ramon Alvarado, Sr.

Jan 17, 2017

Cesar Ramon Alvarado, 71, of Bay City passed away January 17, 2017. He was born June 10, 1945 in Mexico to the late Juan Alvarado and Calendaria Gonzalez Alvarado. He was preceded in death by his wife Esmeralda Alvarado and one son Juan Alvarado. Survivors include daughters Carmen Dominguez (Abel) of El Campo, Claudia Solis (Jack) of Van Vleck and...

Louis August Poessel, Sr.

Louis August Poessel, Sr.

Jan 17, 2017

Louis August Poessel, 91, of Blessing passed away January 17, 2017. He was born December 6, 1925 to the late August and Albina (Faltiska) Poessel in East Bernard, Texas. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church for 77 years and a member of S.P.J.S.T. Lodge #148 for 71 years. He attended Blessing High School as Tidehaven wasn't built...

Joan Marie Greenlaw

Joan Marie Greenlaw

Jan 16, 2017

Joan Marie Greenlaw was born to the late Joseph and Marjorie Brown Christina January 25, 1937 in Carbondale, PA. She passed away January 16, 2017 in Palacios, Texas. Joan was happy to call Palacios home after living along the Gulf of Mexico for 57 years from Florida to Brownsville, during which time she shrimp with her husband nearly 30 years....

Maria Delia Vela Ibanez

Maria Delia Vela Ibanez

Jan 15, 2017

Maria Delia Vela Ibanez, best known as "Mrs. Dee" 90, of San Diego, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born in San Diego, Texas on October 2, 1926 to the late Miguel and Rosaura Vela. Mrs. Dee was an avid seamstress and an amazing cook. She attended Texas A&I in Kingsville, Texas where she received her...

Phillip Diaz

Phillip Diaz

Jan 14, 2017

Phillip Diaz, 70, of Palacios passed away January 14, 2017. He was born June 17, 1946 in Bay City, Texas to the late Antonio Diaz and Annacita Robles Diaz. Survivors include daughter Cynthia Ann Diaz; son Jimmy Diaz; brother Antonio Diaz and grandchildren Sandra Diaz, Suzana Diaz, Samantha Q. Diaz, Maria Diaz, Michael D. Diaz, Jimmy Diaz, Jr., Joey Diaz,...

Dorothy Dietrich

Dorothy Dietrich

Jan 14, 2017

Dorothy Cole Dietrich was born to the late David William and Lillian Loftin Cole January 12, 1928 in Bay City, Texas. She passed away January 14, 2017 in Bay City, Texas. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and a lifetime member of the 100 Club. She was Matriarch of her family, the family...

Maria Francisco Lara

Maria Francisco Lara

Jan 9, 2017

Maria Francisco Lara, 82, of Blessing passed away January 9, 2017. She was born January 29, 1934 in Robstown, Texas to the late Francisco Leija and Josefina Cueveda Leija. She retired as custodian at Tidehaven ISD after many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Porfirio Lara in 2005. Survivors include daughters Delia Carrillo & husband Nicholas of...

Joyce Marie Taylor

Joyce Marie Taylor

Jan 7, 2017

Joyce Marie Taylor, 82, a long-time resident of Palacios and Bay City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2017. She was born on September 14, 1934 in Rockport, Texas. She married Bobby Joe Taylor on January 2, 1952 in Port Lavaca, Texas. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Taylor, parents Gus and Adelaide...

Norma Jean Ramsey

Norma Jean Ramsey

Jan 6, 2017

Norma Jean Ramsey of Bay City born February 24, 1933 in Bay City to John Joseph and Dora Keusel Sherrer. After graduating from Bay City High School in 1950 she went to work for Leu Stewart Studio at the entry level of photography. She worked for 11 years, then bought the business with her husband Coy. She retired in 2005....

William Calvin Smith Jr

William Calvin Smith Jr

Jan 6, 2017

William Calvin Smith, Jr. was born in Wharton, TX to William Calvin Smith, Sr. and Joyce Oline Eidlebach Smith on October 8, 1958. Calvin passed away January 6, 2017 at Bay Villa Nursing Home in Bay City. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, W. C and Joyce and his brother Johnny. His is survived by his brothers: Donald...

Rosemary Martinez

Rosemary Martinez

Jan 5, 2017

Rosemary Martinez, 50, of Bay City, passed away on January 5, 2017. She was born in Bay City on March 17, 1966 to Joaquin Martinez and Victoria Camarillo Martinez. Rosemary was a very hard working, independent person. She always put others before herself. Rosemary loved to take care of her own yard and loved to barbeque. She was born and...

James Douglas Sowell

James Douglas Sowell

Jan 5, 2017

James Douglas Sowell, age 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep and returned to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 5, 2017. James was born to the late John Jefferson and Mae Brady Sowell on January 6, 1925. He was immersed in the Christian community that would be his lifelong support from an early age. He accepted Christ as his...

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