Eysabel "Chop" Reyna
May 12, 2026
Eysabel “Chop” Reyna, 81, of Bay City passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 in Angleton, Texas. He was born September 25, 1944 in Bay City, Texas to the late Pedro Reyna, Sr. and Tomasa Rodriguez Reyna.
Eysabel graduated from Bay City High School and then married Alice Escamilla Vega in 1965 and together they had three children. Eysabel began working...
Brigitta "Gitta" Maria Lehmann
May 10, 2026
Brigitta “Gitta” Maria Sedlacek Lehmann, 93, of Bay City, Texas, and New Braunfels, Texas, died May 10, 2026, at Sundance Health Center in New Braunfels, where she lived out the final chapter of her story and endeared herself to her caregivers.
She devoted her adult life to her husband, Rick, and their three sons, Rick, Mike, and Roland.
Born Oct. 12, 1932,...
Walter Eckhardt
May 5, 2026
Walter Lee Eckhardt, 79, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born December 1, 1946, in Houston, to the late Walter Helmuth Eckhardt and Dora Bernice Hosea Eckhardt.
Walter proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Saratoga. Following his military service, he dedicated his life to serving others through his work as...
Lusty Crain
May 5, 2026
Lusty Crain lived a life deeply rooted in love for his family, for the simple joys of life, and for the stories that brought laughter and connection to those around him. He cherished every moment spent with the people he enjoyed and considered his family as his greatest blessing. He also held a special fondness for Blue Lacy dogs, admiring...
Sandra Hickl
May 3, 2026
Sandra Blaylock Hickl, 73, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 15, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Virgil Blaylock and Irene Kelley Blaylock.
Sandra enjoyed dancing with her husband, Edmund, to one of their favorite songs, “Silver Wings.” She loved being outdoors, searching for sand dollars along the...
Hoyt Edwin Gibson
May 1, 2026
Hoyt Edwin Gibson of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Houston, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wharton, Texas, on October 22, 1968, to Maxine Ashcraft Gibson and the late Neal E. Gibson.
Growing up in Sugar Valley, with family and friends always close by, Hoyt attended Van Vleck schools from first through...
Alma Joann Glasscock
May 1, 2026
Alma Joann (Susie) Glasscock, 78, of El Maton, Tx passed away May 1, 2026. She was born July 19, 1947, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Thomas McKissick and Alma Vavra McKissick.
Susie graduated from Tidehaven high school in 1965, where she was the salutatorian. After high school, she left Matagorda County to attend college in San Marcos, Southwest Texas...
Nicolas Lopez Martinez
Apr 30, 2026
Nicolas Lopez Martinez, 34, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Freeport, Texas. He was born April 6, 1992, in Mexico to Jose I. Lopez Flores and Maria Martinez Solis.
Nicolas enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved soccer! His favorite soccer team las chivas.
He is survived by his parents, Jose Lopez Flores and Maria...
Helen Dale Simons
Apr 29, 2026
Helen Dale Simons, 81, of Driftwood, TX, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was born April 8, 1945, in Bay City, TX., to the late Mickey Coe and Helen Elizabeth Cates Neary.
She was raised in Bay City Tx, where she was crowned Queen of the Rice Festival contest in 1965, by the Lions Club. Dale met the love of...
Elizabeth Ann Owen
Apr 28, 2026
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ann Owen, 65, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1960, to the late William Heman Owen, Jr. and Martha Zernicek Owen.
Lizzy graduated from Bay City, Class of 1978. She then ventured to San Marcos, Texas, where she began her studies at South West Texas State University and completed...
Dolores Castro
Apr 26, 2026
Dolores Castro, 63, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2026. She was born on November 17, 1962, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Arturo Castro and Janie Ochoa Castro.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Victoria Duran. Dolores is survived by her children, Ramon Cantu III and his wife, Samantha, and...
Woodrow "Woody" Riedel
Apr 26, 2026
Woodrow James “Woody” Riedel, 92, of Bay City, went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 26, 2026. He was born June 26, 1933, in Ricardo, Texas, to the late Walter Riedel and Nettie Thormaehlen Riedel.
Woody served in the Army as a tank driver and after returning from service, he started dating and then married the love...
Tony Ramirez
Apr 25, 2026
Tony Ramirez, 53, of Bay City passed away April 25, 2026. He was born August 6, 1972 in El Campo, Texas to Luis Ramirez and Angelita Arevalo Ramirez.
He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his father, Luis Ramirez; daughter Angelita Ramirez; sons David Ramirez, Nico Ramirez and Max Gutierrez; sister Nancy Lopez; brothers Benny Gutierrez, Luis Ramiez...
Edith Mary Hickl
Apr 22, 2026
Edith Mary Hickl passed away to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born May 14, 1935, to the late John and Celestina (Kulcak) Merta of Taiton, TX, and was one of six children. Edith married Lawrence Hickl of El Maton, TX, on October 27, 1954, and settled in El Maton. They...
Vivian "Tut" Lucille Abshier
Apr 21, 2026
Vivian (“Tut”) Lucille Abshier, 93, of Wadsworth, Texas, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home on April 21, 2026, surrounded by her children at her home.
She was born in Old Gulf, Texas, on June 21, 1932, to Joseph and Minnie Ottis and was raised in Wadsworth.
She graduated from Bay City High School, where she was a cheerleader and played basketball.
She married...
James "Jim" Everett Ely
Apr 20, 2026
Women loved him, fish feared him. James “Jim” Everett Ely was born on October 20th, 1946 in Stillwater Oklahoma to Joyce and Delbert Ely. In 1968 he married Linda Louise Lamkin Ely. They shared over 50 years and countless adventures together until her death in 2020.
Jim was a man of numerous talents and interests. In 1979 he achieved his Doctor...
Douglas Gayle Beebe
Apr 19, 2026
Douglas Gayle Beebe, 47, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026. His final days were spent surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. Doug was born in Wharton, Texas on February 24, 1979, to Dennis Beebe and Kandra Beebe Moss.
He graduated from Boling High School and began working as a HVAC Technician. His talents landed him as the go-to...
Helen Jean Harmon
Apr 18, 2026
Helen J. Roundtree Harmon, 90, of Richmond passed away on April 18, 2026 in Richmond, TX. She was born in Glen Flora, TX on August 17, 1935 to the late Aslee Taylor & Alvin Roundtree. From an early age, She shared her upbringing with Mary Lou Brooks, Elton Ray Hawkins, and Linda Matthews. Helen was raised in Bay City and...
Trinidad Gonzales Huerta
Apr 18, 2026
Trinidad Gonzales Huerta, lovingly known to many as Grandma Trine, was born on June 7, 1936, in Columbus, Texas, to Julius and Luz Gonzales.
She passed from this life on April 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and unwavering love.
Trinidad was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raul Huerta,...
Albert Roy Bissett
Apr 17, 2026
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Albert Roy Bissett of Wadsworth has passed away on April 17, 2026 at the age of 77. Born June 27, 1948, in Bay City, Texas, Albert was a valued and respected part of Matagorda County.
Albert was born to Norman and Avis Bissett and went on to attend Texas A&M University...
