Bay Van Nguyen
Apr 15, 2026
Bay Van Nguyen passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Rach Gia, Vietnam, on February 20, 1948, he lived a life of extraordinary courage, quiet humility, and deep devotion to his family.
A true man of the sea and the land, he spent his youth in the countryside as a farmer and fisherman. During...
Raymond H. Erevia
Apr 15, 2026
Raymond Herrera Erevia, Sr., 82, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, surrounded in his final days by his devoted wife, children, grandchildren, family, and friends. He was the beloved son of David and Maria Erevia, born on February 18, 1944, in New Gulf, Texas.
In 1964, he married the love of his life, his beautiful...
Sharen Lynn Koenning
Apr 14, 2026
Sharen Gifford Koenning, 67, of Bay City, TX, passed away April 14, 2026. She was born July 3, 1958, in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Cecil and Mabel Johnson Gifford.
Sharen was a loving mother whose quiet strength and endless patience guided her children through life, and a cherished Mimi to her granddaughters, who lit up at the sound of...
Deborah Elizabeth Ashcraft-Story
Apr 13, 2026
Deborah Elizabeth Ashcraft Story, first born of Wyatt and Sadie Calk Ashcraft was born in Bay City, Texas December 18, 1952.
Debbie left this life from her home in Victoria, Texas on April 13,2026 at 3:45 pm. The Angels rejoiced in Heaven as this faithful Saint of God was welcomed home.
From an early age, Debbie's gifts were unmistakable, she was kind...
Matias Bernal Garcia
Apr 10, 2026
Matias Bernal Garcia, Jr., 59, of Palacios passed away April 10, 2026. He was born April 23, 1966, in Victoria, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Matias Bernal Garcia, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Mikilani Garcia; his mother, Viola Hajek; his sister, Grace Ledbetter and his brother, Paul Garcia.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, April 23, 2026,...
Bridget Ann Noffke
Apr 5, 2026
Bridget Ann Webber-Noffke, 65, of Bay City passed away April 5, 2026. She was born March 29, 1961 in Bay City to the late John Webber, Jr. and Anne Sliva Webber.
Bridget spent her early days doing performing arts in school. She excelled on her high school drill team as 2nd Lieutenant and later studied modeling in college.
She and her first...
Faustino Estraca, Sr.
Apr 1, 2026
Faustino Estraca, Sr., 96, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born March 11, 1930, in Mathis, Texas to the late Santiago Estraca and Guadalupe Dominguez Estraca
Faustino loved driving his semi-truck, in the early 80’s to 90’s he worked for Mr. Fehmel at Fehmel Dusting hauling fertilizer. Aside from driving his truck, he enjoyed doing...
William Travis Hicks
Mar 28, 2026
William Travis Hicks, 85, of Bay City, passed away March 28, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas after a brief illness involving his heart and lungs. He was born December 13, 1940, in Franklin, Texas, to the late Calvin Wilton Hicks and Artie Faye Jett Hicks. He grew up in the Hearne area and moved to Matagorda County...
Jay Warren Cameron
Mar 27, 2026
Jay Warren Cameron, 70, of Bay City passed away March 27, 2026. He was born February 16, 1956 to Joseph William Cameron and Shirley Vance Littlefield Cameron.
Jay was a musician for over 20 years and later got into selling automobiles. He was kind, caring, and quick-witted, always willing to help anyone in need. A generous soul, Jay found joy in...
Charles Edward Born
Mar 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Edward Born, who departed this life and into the arms of his Savior Jesus on March 25, 2026, at the age of 66. Charles was a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, described by his family as considerate, sweet, thoughtful, funny, jolly, comical, unique, soft-spoken, wise, kind, a...
Bessie Mae Forehand
Mar 23, 2026
Bessie M. Forehand, 92, passed away March 23, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1934 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. The last of 13 children born to Otis Conatser and Pearl Green Conatser. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Forehand and her son Steven Riley.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Smith & Jo Sarafis; numerous nieces...
Marjorie Ann Hales
Mar 20, 2026
Marjorie Ann Hales, known lovingly to many as "Jan," passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 91. She was a woman of deep faith, unwavering devotion, and remarkable strength, and she leaves behind a legacy of love that will be felt for generations to come.
Jan was born on November 11, 1934, in Deutschburg, Texas, to John Calvin...
Elmer Sellers Latham
Mar 19, 2026
Elmer Sellers Latham, 73, was called home to be with his savior, Jesus Christ, on March 19, 2026. Born in Washington, North Carolina. Elmer was the cherished son of Elmer Randolph Latham and Sarabeth Sellers Latham. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Elmer in 1986 and Sarabeth in 2013, whose memory he lovingly carried throughout his life.
Elmer’s...
Angelita Ramos Salinas
Mar 19, 2026
Angelita Ramos Salinas, 100, of Palacios, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2026. She was born on June 25, 1925, in Las Rosita’s Ranch, Texas, to the late Toribio Ramos and Guadalupe Hernandez Ramos.
In addition to her parents, Angelita was preceded in death by her siblings, Maria, Longina, Caledonia, Mafimino, Paula and Santos; her husband, Joe G. Salinas; her children,...
Nancy Jean Grisham
Mar 19, 2026
Nancy Grisham, 85, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at Paradigm of Bay City. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Grisham; her sisters, Louise Ann Johnson and Carolyn Sue Boden; and her parents, James and Bessie Boden.
Nancy was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and moved to the Old Ocean/Sweeny area as a young girl. She graduated...
Frank Emil Sliva
Mar 14, 2026
Frank Emil “Blue” Sliva of Bay City, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 93, with his wife and three children by his side. A lifelong farmer, devoted family man, and loyal friend, Frank lived a full and meaningful life rooted in faith, hard work, and community.
Frank was born on November 7, 1932, in Orchard, Texas,...
Tommy Dean Ellis
Mar 11, 2026
Tommy Dean Ellis, 79, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, after a life spent making folks look sharp and feel better about themselves.
He was born February 2, 1947 in Brownwood, Texas. Tommy grew up with three brothers, Jesse, Gilbert and Jerry – who kept him on his toes. He was preceded in death by his brothers and by his...
Daniel "Danny" Gray
Mar 7, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Gray, 71, of Huntington Beach, CA, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born on January 17, 1955, in Torrance, California to the late Curtis Newell Gray and Jean Grace (Kildea) Gray.
Danny graduated from Marina High School and attended Golden West College before discovering his passion for the crane industry. Over a career spanning more than twenty-five...
Sue G. Crow
Mar 6, 2026
Sue G. Crow, 89, of Bay City passed away March 6, 2026. She was born April 14, 1936 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to the late Larence Green and Grace Wilson Green.
She was a dedicated community leader and longtime real estate professional in Matagorda County, working in the industry for more than 50 years. Even into her late 80s, she continued working...
Barbara Manna
Mar 5, 2026
Barbara Manna, 81, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born July 21, 1944, in Matagorda County, to the late George Orsak and Louise (Gurecky) Orsak.
She graduated from Tidehaven High School. She married George Manna on October 13, 1962. Barbara had a passion for cooking and baking cinnamon rolls for her family. She loved spending...
