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Funeral Services For Frank Duffy Slated Tuesday Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday at the Christ Episcopal in Matagorda for Frank Duffy, 79. He died at his Matagorda home about 8 p. m. Sunday where he had been a longtime resident. The Rev. Ralph Masters will officiate and interment will be in Matagorda Cemetery. Surviving are his wife; one sister, Whitney Marques, Boling; and two nieces
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John J. Duffy Mr. John J. Duffy passed away at his home in Matagorda, Wednesday, July 22, at 11 a. m. Uncle Johnny as he was generally known to young and old has been in ill health for several years and his weakened condition and age could not withstand a severe heart attack. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Duffy and was born on Matagorda Peninsula on December 25, 1858. He was 84 years old when the end came. In his younger days his trade was that of a carpenter and some of the oldest and best built homes and boats in Matagorda are examples of his workmanship. On November 11, 1885, he was married to Miss Emma Nolte who passed away several years ago. Two daughters survive, Mrs. Henry Dugat and Mrs. Clayton Watson. Two sons, Eddie and Rosser passed away several years ago. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from his home at 4 o’clock and a sweet impressive service was held by Rev. E. J. Davis of the Methodist Church. Relatives and friends from Bay City, Palacios, El Campo, and Newgulf were present to join a host of Matagorda friends in paying the last respects to this good father and citizen. Pallbearers were E. P. Layton, Jim Miller, Robt. Taylor, Whitney Marques, Eric Culver and Henry Mahavier. A. A. Duffy and Company had charge of the funeral.
The Herald,
Bay City, July 30, 1942 |
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Josephine Duffy Matagorda, Texas, Jan. 31.—Mrs. P. J. Duffy, who died in Algiers, La., at 8 o’clock p. m. January 17, 1920, was laid to rest in the Matagorda Cemetery at 3 o’clock the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 20, Rev. Father Kerns, a Catholic divine of Bay City, officiating. Mrs. Duffy, accompanied by Mr. Duffy and their daughter, Mrs. Whitney Marques, had gone to New Orleans for medical treatment and stopped in Algiers and was there only a few days when she contracted pneumonia and after a week’s illness passed away at the age of 62 years. Mrs. Josephine Duffy was one of three daughters of Mr. Frank Nolte who died long years ago and Mrs. Verona Nolte. She is survived by her husband, Mrs. Peter J. Duffy, one son, Frank Duffy, one daughter, Mrs. Whitney Marques, and a step-daughter, Mrs. J. E. Simons of Bay City; also her aged mother, two sisters, Mesdames, J. J. Duffy and Wm. O’Donell of this place, and a brother, Capt. Frank Nolte of Kingsville. Mrs. Duffy was born, reared and married in Matagorda and with the exception of a few years in Rockport this has been their life long home, her husband also being a native Matagordian. Their union has been a happy one with a dutiful son and sweet daughter to bless their home and she had many warm friends although of a very modest and retiring disposition; too, she was an immaculate housewife carrying out the plan that “cleanliness is next to godliness.” She was a consistent member of the Catholic faith and is now with those who sweetly abide with the Lord. There were beautiful florals to cover the grave when all was over and with sad hearts the bereft ones returned to the motherless home to take up the broken threads of life again. May He, who only can do so, comfort them! Matagorda County Tribune, February 6, 1920 Peter J. Duffy Matagorda, Texas, Feb. 1.—Mr. Peter J. Duffy, highly respected, life-long resident of Matagorda, departed this life January 3, 1924, at the Gulf hospital after a brief illness. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Simons of Bay City and Mrs. Whitney Marques, and one son, Frank Duffy, the last two of this place; one brother, and one sister—J. J. Duffy, Matagorda, and Mrs. John Kemp of San Antonio. Mr. Duffy was born July 15, 1851, was a kind and indulgent husband and father. He always led an exemplary life, ever doing right by his fellowman and if he had an enemy it is not known. He feared God and loved his neighbors, judging from his kindness toward them. At 3 p. m. the following day of his demise Rev. W. W. Daup of Bay City officiated at the funeral which was conducted at the family residence and concluded at the cemetery. Despite the very inclement weather there was a very good procession and many pretty florals to cover the grave. Mr. Duffy was interred beside his wife who preceded him to the grave several years ago. The many friends here of the family deeply sympathize with them in their great bereavement. Those out of town attending the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Simons of Bay City and Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Marquis of Houston.
Daily Tribune,
January, 1924 |
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Alpha Lee Dugat Alpha Lee Dugat, 85, of Matagorda died Feb. 12, 1977 in Bay City. He was born in December of 1892 in Matagorda. He is survived by cousins, Miss Jo Marques of Bay City and Mrs. J. G. Beck Jr. of Houston. Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 10 a. m. at the First United Methodist Church of Matagorda. Burial will be in Matagorda Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or the Matagorda Methodist Church. Daily Tribune, February 14, 1977
Matagorda Man Killed In Wreck Friday Afternoon Henry Duggard [Dugat], 52, died at the Loos Hospital last evening at 7 o’clock from head and internal injuries received in a car wreck about a mile and a half east of El Maton Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock and Ed. Watkins is in a very serious condition, suffering from head injuries and a crushed chest. Vernon Dietrich suffered a broken arm. The three men, all of Matagorda, were returning from the celebration given at Palacios yesterday, in honor of Congressman J. J. Mansfield. Mr. Watkins was driving the Plymouth coupe of Henry Duggard’s [Dugat’s] and Vernon Dietrich was sitting on the outside with Duggard [Dugat] in the center. As they attempted to pass another car the other car turned to the left. The other car throwing his car out of control and it turned over several times. The other car was not badly damaged and the occupants in the car were not seriously hurt. Dietrich was brought to town in a private car and was given medical attention for his broken arm. The other two men were brought to the Loos hospital by the Walker-Matchett ambulance. Mr. Duggard [Dugat] is survived by his wife. The Duffy Funeral home of Matagorda is preparing the body for burial and funeral arrangements have not been announced. Daily Tribune, July 16, 1938
Ed. Watkins Is 2nd Wreck Victim Dies Sunday Mr. Edward Jesse Watkins, age 49 years and four months, died Sunday morning at 9 o’clock at the Loos Hospital, following an automobile accident of Saturday afternoon which had already claimed one life. Henry Duggard died a few hours after the tragic accident of Saturday at the Loos Hospital. The accident that claimed the lives of these two Matagorda men happened about a mile and a half west of El Maton Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock. In attempting to pass an automobile, their car was turned over, when the car they were attempting to pass, made a left turn. Vernon Dietrich, the third occupant of the Matagorda car, received a broken arm. Duggard died without regaining consciousness at 7 o’clock Saturday evening and Watkins, with his chest badly crushed, passed away Sunday morning. Walker-Matchett Funeral directors are in charge of the arrangements for the Watkins burial. Funeral services will be from the Methodist Church at Matagorda this afternoon at 4 o’clock and interment will be in the Matagorda Cemetery. Surviving Mr. Watkins are: his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Mollie Belle Dagner, a bride of a few hours, before the accident, and Frances Watkins; one son, Joe, two sisters: Mrs. W. L. Bradford and Mrs. R. L. Smith: four brothers, Brown, Ross, Will and Jim.
Daily Tribune,
July 18, 1938 |
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Miss Cealy Duke, 81, of Matagorda died April 16, 1976 in Matagorda General Hospital. She was born May 1, 1894 in Matagorda County. Survivors include one sister Mrs. Marie Ainsworth of Bay City and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a life-long resident of Matagorda. Services were held at the Christ Episcopal Church in Matagorda Sunday, April 18. The Rev. Bob Tarbet officiated. Burial was in Matagorda Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Traylor, Joe Smith, A. V. Smith, Lawrence Dellis, and William Baker. Arrangements were with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, April 19, 1976 Cecelia Margaret "Cealy" Duke
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