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Matagorda County and the surrounding areas in the state of Texas

Bailey Slone Schmitt

Bailey Slone Schmitt

Mar 13, 2017

I am Bailey Slone Schmitt. I was born in Sugar Land, Texas on May 9, 2005 to my Mommy and Daddy, Russell and Len "Sissy" Schmitt and I was taken to be with the angels on Monday, March 13, 2017. I loved playing softball, swimming, doing gymnastics, fishing, and playing with my friends and my big sister. My mommy and...

Anita C. Oros

Anita C. Oros

Mar 9, 2017

Anita "Amá" Oros ,93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 9, 2017. She was born July 26,1923 in San Benito, Texas to the late Modesto and Bartola Oros. Anita was a loving and God fearing woman. She never had children of her own, but was truly blessed to have played a big part in the life of...

Victor Serrano

Victor Serrano

Mar 7, 2017

Victor "Gordi" Serrano, 25, of Bay City passed away March 7, 2017. He was born October 17, 1991 in Bay City to Donaciano Serrano and Barbara Petra Huerta. He was currently working at both A & A Bar-B-Que and Chili's Restaurant. He is survived by his mother Barbara Huerta; his father Donaciano Serrano; and brothers Daniel Chavez, John Paul Serrano...

Victor Rodriguez

Victor Rodriguez

Mar 7, 2017

Victor Rodriguez, 44, of Bay City passed away March 7, 2017. He was born January 26, 1973 in Bay City, Texas to Robert Phillip Rodriguez, Sr. and Juanita Bacerra Martinez. He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, Christina Rodriguez. Survivors include his mother Juanita Martinez; daughters Victoria Ann Rodriguez and Chrystal Ann Rodriguez; son Victor Xavier...

Christine Marie Mesey

Christine Marie Mesey

Mar 6, 2017

Christine Marie Mesey, 51, of Sargent passed away March 6, 2017. The world was introduced us to a very special person in August 1965. She was the only child born to Diane Mesey and the late Richard J Mesey. They provided the fullest childhood any person could ask for. Growing up she excelled, especially interested in Art and Athletics. At...

Maria Juana Lara

Maria Juana Lara

Mar 5, 2017

Maria Juana Lara, 65, of Bay City passed away March 5, 2017. She was born June 24, 1951 in Mexico to the late Jose Lara and Maria Hernandez Lara. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Melchor Lara in 2012. Survivors include daughters Alejandra Estrada, Cilvia Reyes, Raquel Gonzales and Angelica Gurrola; sons Heralio Lara and Joshua Lara;...

Jose Miguel Anzaldua, Sr.

Jose Miguel Anzaldua, Sr.

Mar 5, 2017

Jose Miguel Anzaldua, Sr., 60, of Bay City passed away March 4, 2017. He was born November 19, 1956 in Pharr, Texas to Miguel Anzaldua and Magdalena Pena Anzaldua. He was a graduate of Bay City High School. Survivors include his wife Hope Estrada Anzaldua; daughters Crystal Anzaldua, Angelita Anzaldua, Crystal Rebecca Anzaldua and Sandra Anzaldua; sons Jose Miguel Anzaldua,...

Lillian Dry

Lillian Dry

Feb 28, 2017

Lillian Dry, 91, of Bay City passed away February 28, 2017. She was born April 27, 1925 in Fayetteville, Texas to the late Paul Venglar and Carrie Cervenka Venglar. She was an X-ray Technician at Matagorda General Hospital for many years. Lillian was a longtime resident of Bay City, and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She spent most...

Modesto Ramos Bosques

Modesto Ramos Bosques

Feb 27, 2017

Modesto R. Bosques, 75, of Midfield, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2017. He was born June 15, 1941 to Desiredio and Seferina Bosques. He married his love of his life, Rosa Elia Bosques, in 1971 and was happily married. He was a great loving husband always provided for the family. His wife will always have a place for him...

Jane Peters Harper

Jane Peters Harper

Feb 26, 2017

Jane Peters Harper, 96, of Bay City passed away Sunday February 26, 2017 at Saint Lukes Hospital in Sugar Land. She was born September 30, 1920 in Red Oak, Iowa to Joseph A and Mabel Wenstrand Peters. She was a resident of Bay City since 1939. Jane attended Oklahoma College for Women and the University of Texas where she was...

Francisco Sanchez Zarate

Francisco Sanchez Zarate

Feb 25, 2017

Francisco Sanchez Zarate, 65, of Bay City, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Francisco was born on December 9, 1951 in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Asencion and Nicolasa Sanchez Zarate. Francisco was a rancher, always working with cattle. He liked to watch baseball, especially the Astros and the Rangers. Francisco loved his family, barbequeing when able and being...

Norman Roberson

Norman Roberson

Feb 25, 2017

Norman Winston Roberson, 78, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Kindred Hospital in Sugar Land. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Shelby (Wooley) Roberson; his son Gary Roberson and wife Beth; his son David Roberson; daughter Karen Sue Roberson, granddaughter Karen Alford and husband Lang; grandson Jonathan Roberson and wife Lauren; 5 great-grandchildren....

Manuel Casique

Manuel Casique

Feb 23, 2017

Manuel Casique, 26, of Bay City passed away February 23, 2017. He was born March 12, 1990 to Basilio Casique and Alberta Ochoa Casique. Survivors include his parents; daughters Alexis Nicole Casique and Aleyna Casique; son Manuel Casique, Jr.; siblings Mary Quintero, Raul Cacique, Adriana Sanchez, Francisca Garcia, Ofelia Velero, Margarita Garcia, Alberta Almeda,, Basilio Casique, Jr. and Jessica Reddick....

Mary Baines Sheeran

Mary Baines Sheeran

Feb 23, 2017

Mary Baines Sheeran was born to Joseph Wilson Baines and Marianna Elder Baines on November 28, 1920 in Dallas, TX. She passed away on February 23, 2017 in Victoria, Texas at the age of 96. Mary's Mother met with a tragic and untimely death when she was only 6 weeks old. Her Father felt it would be best for her...

Sammy Eugene Vestal

Sammy Eugene Vestal

Feb 17, 2017

Sammy Vestal, 80, of Houston passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born on August 5, 1936 in Overton, Texas to the late Clarence Melvin and Amy Blanch Vestal. Sammy loved to watch sports and travel. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. Sammy was a born-again Christian. He is survived by: son: Scott Vestal &...

Ysabel Ramirez Bermea

Ysabel Ramirez Bermea

Feb 16, 2017

Ysabel was born July 28, 1943 in Edna Texas but resided in Bay City since the late 70's. She was preceded in death by: her father, Francisco Ramirez Sr.; mother Juliana Hernandez Ramirez; sons Ronnie Bermea, and Joe Frank Ramirez and brother S.H. Ramirez. Ysabel was a member of The Holy Cross Catholic Church, she was a woman of prayer,...

Pete David Castaneda

Pete David Castaneda

Feb 12, 2017

Pete David Castaneda, 55, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2017 in Florence, KY. He was born in Bay City, Texas to Enas, Sr. and Lydia Castaneda on June 19th, 1961. David graduated from Tidehaven High School. He worked as a Swing Bridge Operator for 13 years. David enjoyed spending time doing wood crafts and mechanic work,...

Michael J Bernhardt

Michael J Bernhardt

Feb 11, 2017

Michael J Bernhardt, 57, of Bay City, passed away February 11, 2017. He was born September 13, 1959 in El Centro, California to Richard L. Bernhardt and Fumiko Kurita Bernhardt. Michael served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Seawolf, as a reactor operator from 1980-1986. After leaving the service, he came to work for STP as a...

David Rosser Cole

David Rosser Cole

Feb 10, 2017

David Rosser Cole, 67, of Bay City passed away February 10, 2017 after a long struggle with kidney disease. He was born October 18, 1949 in Bay City, Texas to Rosser Moody Cole and Virginia Bell Davis Cole. David slipped away quietly with his father at his side. He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia Cole and his...

Pearl Welfel

Pearl Welfel

Feb 10, 2017

Pearl Welfel, 96, of Bay City, passed away on February 10, 2017. She was born on March 26, 1920 in Shiner, TX to Louis and Christina Tesar Schaefer. Pearl had a rich family life of children and grandchildren, all of whom enjoyed many a delicious meal at "Grandma's" where food was home-cooked and delicious. She excelled in baking breads, pies,...

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