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Matagorda County Obituaries C |
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Marcillia Torres Cabrales was born April 27, 1967 in Pasadena,
Texas and gained her wings May 16, 2021 surrounded by love ones
in Edna, Texas. She moved to Palacios, Texas in 1988 and became
a lifetime resident and #1 fan of the city by the sea and all
its residents. She was commonly known for being a mother to all
and a shoulder to lean on. There was no one who was a stranger
to her or left her without being a better person.
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Richard “Rick” Clarence Calhoun, 74, otherwise known as Coach
Calhoun, Captain Rick, and Pop, passed away in his home December
24, 2021 surrounded by all his family singing and praising God
as he entered heaven's gates. God was merciful in ending his
battle with Alzheimer’s that held him in bondage the last few
years of his life.
Rick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judith Burttschell
Calhoun, in-laws Frank and Lucille Burttschell, sons Brad
Calhoun (Summer), Brent Calhoun (Wendy) and Marc Calhoun (Lisa).
Rick was lovingly called Pop by 12 grandchildren, Braydon,
Kenadi, Payton, McKenzi, Kole, Parker, Trent, Shelbi, Evie,
Joeli, Cooper & Trevor. He is also survived by his sister,
Stephanie Lee (Jimmy), brother Jimmy Ray Calhoun (Felicia),
sister-in-law, Jan Hill (Dennis) and sister-in-law, Jill
Burttschell along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded
in death by parents, Curtis & Nora Calhoun.
Freeport-Lakewood Funeral Home, Freeport, Texas & Palacios
Beacon, December 29, 2021 |
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Memorial services for Douglas Matthew Callais, 77, of Palacios will be held Sun. (Feb. 21) from 1-3 p. m. at the Texas Baptist Encampment Cafeteria. Douglas was born March 21, 1942 and was called to Heaven on February 5, 2020. He was a United States Air Force veteran, commercial shrimper, sports fisherman, son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and good friend. He was preceded in death by his parents Marcial and Marjorie Callais, and nephew Mason B. Callais. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Helen L. Callais of Palacios, TX, daughters Tammy M. Pena of Palacios, TX and Esther L. Horn (Rick) of New Braunfels, TX, grandchildren Heather M. Pena (M. Bryce Fitts) of Palacios, TX, Matthew S. Pena (Gabriela Cruz) of Palacios, TX, Kathryn Taylor of Corpus Christi, TX and Sarah Horn of New Braunfels, TX, great grandchildren Bryson Fitts, Gavin Fitts, Holly Fitts, and Connor Pena. He is also survived by a sister Gwen X. Krummel (David) of Port Isabel, TX and a brother Marshal P. Callais (Gina) of Markham, TX and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to Palacios Pet Pals in memory/honor of Douglas Callais. Donations can be mailed to Palacios Pet Pals, P. O. Box 215, Palacios, TX 77465.
Palacios Beacon, February 17, 2021 |
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Elizabeth George-Callis, 79 of Bay City, TX, passed away February 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services for Elizabeth George-Callis will be Saturday, March 5, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Bay City, Texas. For those individuals who wish to view the remains, a walk-through viewing will be conducted from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on March 4, 2022, at Lakeside Memorial Chapel 3318 Ave D Bay City, Texas. Due to COVID-19, everyone must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.lakesidemfh.com Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, 703 N. Brooks St. Brazoria, Texas 77422. 979-798-5253
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Emma Garza Callis, 55, of Bay City passed away February 4, 2021. She was born September 4, 1964 in Bay City to the late Reynaldo Garza and Estella Morales Garza. She was preceded in death by her brother Daniel Garza and sister Lorraine Garza Schroeder, daughter Samantha Rene Gonzalez and son Austin Garza Survivors include her husband Arthur Lee Callis; daughters Linda Ashley Gonzalez, Gabriella Denise Gonzalez and Criselda Danielle Garza; brothers Aniceto Ray Morales and Gilbert Garza Sr.; sister Gloria Garza Zamora; and grandchildren Jesus Malachi Tagle, Anita Rose Garza, Alizabeth Pearl Gonzalez, Bella Sen Newsom and Mariana Elena Carmen. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Friday, February 12, 2021 at Rose of Sharon Church followed by funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Honorary pallbearers will be Aniceto Ray Morales and Gilbert Garza Sr. Pallbearers will be Christopher Zamora, Gilbert Garza Jr., Michael Zamora, Gilbert Morales, Nicholas Reyna, Robert Rodriguez Sr., and Anthawon Deloach. Due to Covid-19 Mask will be required. When possible Social Distancing is Recommended. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Louis Campbell, Jr., 46, of 3607 Ave. N. Galveston; 11 a.m.
Friday at Union Baptist Church. Burial in Allen Hurst. Tex.,
under direction of Field's Funeral Home, Galveston. |
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Lucy Cano, 85, of Palacios TX passed away February 3, 2021. She was born July 18, 1935 in Blessing, TX to Simone Yanes and Margarita Suniga Yanes. Lucy Y. Cano resided in Houston, TX and moved to Palacios, TX and resided there from 1982 until her death. She received her GED from Wharton Junior College and was a Palacios City Council Woman. Lucy also was a Queen of the Senior Citizen Center. She worked for a Houston delivery service as a saleswoman and retired in the early 90’s. Lucy loved cooking, and entertaining her children and grandchildren. She was a great Christian woman. Lucy is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Mary Lou Vega and Irene Benevidez. She is survived by her sons Oscar Mata, Danny Mata and Clyde Mata; sisters Margaret Nunez, Gloria Sanchez, Joanne Linden and Linda Villagran; brothers Gilbert Yanes, Joe Yanes, Victor Yanes and Joe Morales; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The Rosary will be held 9:30 am Monday, February 8, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery.
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Memorial service for Sylvia Sue Morrow-Carney, 86, of Elgin, Oklahoma will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Fletcher Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Carney passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at her home in Elgin, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Sylvia was born on December 22, 1935, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to William and Geraldine (Majors) Quantz. With her father in the military, the family lived in many locations including Lawton/Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Medicine Park, OK, Seattle, Washington, and Arkansas. She married and had four children. Sylvia moved to Bay City, Texas in 1982 and drove a school bus for the public school system for over 30 years before retiring. In November 2017, due to her failing health, she moved to Elgin, Oklahoma to be near her oldest son and daughter in law, Troy Jr and Kay Carney. She is survived by three sons, Troy Lee Carney, Jr and wife, Kay, Stephen Russell Morrow, and James Dallas Morrow; her daughter, Berrye Lynn Bryant; her grandchildren, Rebecca Carney-Lawson, Elaine Staples, Victoria Morrow, Angie Alvarez, Stephanie Walker, Cale Bryant, Jake Bryant, Nicholas Bryant, Cameron Morrow, and Brittany Rayban; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, Anne Thompson and Novie Tinnan-Smith. She was preceded in death by husband, Troy Lee Carney, Sr; her parents, William and Geraldine Quantz; her granddaughter, LeeAnn Denise Morrow; and her daughter in law, Elizabeth Morrow.
Bay City Tribune, February 13, 2022 |
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Mrs. Lottie Valls Carpenter, a native of Nueces county and at the time of death owner of the California bakery, died in this city last night, death taking place about 1:30 o’clock. Mrs. Carpenter was born at Nueces town, about 12 miles from Corpus Christi, December 14, 1872, and is survived by three sisters and one brother. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from the residence of her nephew, C. B. Spence, 407 Resaca street. Judge Carpenter and Mrs. Capps of Bay City, are here to attend the funeral. Surviving relatives are Mrs. W. M. Doughty of Kingsville, who was with Mrs. Carpenter at the time of death; Mrs. J. R. Kirk and Mrs. Alma Brelow and the brother is A. R. Valls, residing at Piedmont and who will be here for the funeral. Mrs. Carpenter had been in ill health for some time and had only a short time prior to death undergone a second operation. Corpus Christi Times, Corpus Christi, Texas, March 26, 1923 Mrs. Lottie D. Carpenter Mrs. Lottie D. Carpenter, formerly of this city, but for the past few years a resident of Corpus Christi, died in that city yesterday and was buried there today. Mrs. R. J. Capps left for Corpus Saturday in response to a telegram announcing the dangerous illness of Mrs. Carpenter and was with her when the end came. It was at first decided that the remains of Mrs. Carpenter were to be buried here, but Mrs. H. J. Jamieson was advised by wire this morning that the funeral would be held in Corpus Christi. Decedent lived in Bay City for many years and by her kind disposition and acts of kindness, especially to the sick and afflicted, formed strong ties of friendship and affection. She leaves many friends here who will mourn her death.
Matagorda County Tribune,
March 30, 1923 |
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Carolyn Jean Mullinax Carroll of Milano, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2021. Carolyn was born September 13, 1946, to Jewell and Odell Mullinax in Cameron, Texas. She accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age and was baptized at Battetown Baptist Church. Her relationship with Lord Jesus was the foundation of her life. Carolyn attended Yoe High School in Cameron where she enjoyed campus life as a class officer and cheerleader, known affectionately as "Mickey Mullinax". She graduated high school in 1964 and later studied at Durham Business College in Houston. Carolyn married D. Lee Carroll and they raised their family in Bay City, Texas. She was a joyful, devoted and loving mother and church and community volunteer. She also played a key role in the management and operation of their successful construction business where her tireless and impeccable attention to detail was well known. Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother Odell Mullinax, her father Jewell Mullinax, her sister Betty Jo Mullinax Stuart and her sister Patsy Ruth Mullinax Fisher as well as many beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins with whom she always remained in close, loving connection. She is survived by her husband of 52 years and her three children, Jodi Leigh Carroll of Cameron, Texas; Dudley Lee Carroll of Fort Worth, Texas, his wife Joy and children, Sophia, Samara and Phoebe; Jayson Hughes Carroll of Brenham, Texas, his wife Rachel and children, Dixie, Cooper and Pepper. She is also survived by her beloved sister Linda Denise Mullinax Brown of Gause, Texas, nieces and a nephew. Carolyn was well recognized by family and friends as generous of spirit and giving to those she loved. Her six grandchildren always knew they were dearly loved by their “Grammy”, and nothing was more special to them than spending time with her at “the ranch”. Friends and family are invited to an afternoon of remembrance and recognition of her accomplished life in a memorial visitation at the Milano First Baptist Church fellowship hall (211 South Church Street, Milano TX) on Saturday 14, 2021 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please also feel free to send tributes to the family at TributesCJC@ Protonmail.com.
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Cody Dwayne Carroll, 59 passed away on September 6, 2021 in Bay City, Texas. He was born on September 23, 1961 in Big Spring, Texas to H.D. and Carla Carroll. He was a Red Raider and graduated from Texas Tech University with his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 1995. Cody was an Emergency Room nurse for more than thirty years. His genuine care and compassion for his patients was apparent to all. He did so much more than tend their wounds. He eased their fears, dried their tears and made them feel everything was going to be alright. Cody made his home on the lake in La Grange,Texas until November of 2019 when he married the love of his life Valerie Ann Valenta and relocated to Bay City, Texas. He began working at Matagorda Regional in June of this year as an ER Nurse and although he was only there a few short months, they already loved him and considered him “one of their own”. We will forever be grateful for the care he received there. Cody is survived by his loving wife Valerie, daughter Caitlin Perkins of Austin, step-daughters Christina Treybig and husband Tyler of Matagorda, Alyssa Henson of New Braunfels, grandson Breck Spencer Treybig, his father H.D. Carroll, sister Kathy Wells, step-brother Scott Morton and wife Debi all from Big Spring, Texas and step-brother Terry Allerdings of Lead, South Dakota. Cody is also survived by nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother Carla Hatch, step-mother Jean Carroll and step-sister Sandy Dalton. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation at 2:00pm Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Memorial Services will begin at 3:00pm with Chris Webber officiating.
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Darlene Esther Castaneda, 65, of Wadsworth passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2021. Darlene was born August 3, 1956 in Whittier, California to Dewey Dwight Hall and Edrie Haynes Hall. She spent the last 17 years working at Stanley’s in Matagorda, where every person that entered, was not a customer, but a friend. Darlene loved to take scenic drives, travel to new destinations and enjoyed her free time with her family and great grand dog, Skye. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Edrie Hall; daughters Carrie Sanders and Darla Castleberry and siblings Warren Hall, Janet Garceau, Marie Tipton and Annette Bracamonte. Survivors include her husband Joe Castaneda; son Steven Sanders and wife Alicia; grandchildren Brittany Smith, Dylan Wilkins, Brandon Williams, Krista Stuckey and husband Ryan, Katelin Nettles, Bobby Nettles III, Carrie Castleberry, Lorelai Sanders, Stewart Castleberry and Abbilyn Sanders; great granddaughter Rosalynn Wilkins; siblings Bill Hall, Duane Hall, Rick Hall, Larry Hall, Shelvie Robinson and Karen Palmer and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM Friday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 4:00 PM with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating.
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Miguel Aleman Castaneda, Jr. aka Blinky 38, of Van Vleck went home to be with the lord September 8, 2021. He was born September 12, 1982 in Beeville, Texas. Miguel worked at Matagorda Concrete for 4 years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids on vacation, camping, cruises, the beach, and playing video games. He also enjoyed going out on the boat and hunting with his brother Albert, and spending time with family and friends. Let's not talk about his sense of fashion. Blinky would wear his favorite red shorts with a fluorescent yellow stripe down the leg with any non-matching shirt and boots or crocs with a ball cap. If you knew Blinky then you know he knew how to make everyone laugh. He was loud, wild, and the life of the party. He definitely thought he had Jerrica in check. Anytime someone would ask about her he would make a silly remark, but as soon as she entered the room he knew to be quiet. He left countless memories to his loved ones to be cherished for many years to come. He is survived by his wife Jerrica Nichole Castaneda; his parents Miguel Castaneda,Sr. and Amelia Aleman Castaneda; maternal grandmother Adela Yzaguirre Aleman; paternal grandmother Adela Flores; daughters Kaylyn Ray Castaneda, Leslie Ray Castaneda and Jaycie Marie Robles; sons Miguel Alexander Castaneda III and Brayden Joe Castaneda and granddaughter Ar’Kayla Castaneda; sister Rebecca Cuellar (Michael) of Victoria, Tx; brothers Frank Perez (Monica) of Wadsworth, Tx and Albert Castaneda of Bay City, Tx, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Rose of Sharon Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be David Solis, John Michael Solis, Joe Fernandez, Juan Flores, Jr., Albert Castaneda and Daniel Bueno, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Miguel Alexander Castaneda III, Brayden Joe Castaneda and Frank Perez.
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Maria Guadalupe Castillo of Markham, age 69, died Feb 1, 2021 due to complications of covid-19; She lived a simple life. She cooked breakfast at the Handy Pantry and took pride in people loving her food. She loved being outside and caring for her little farm. She was a tough, strong woman, who could outwork anyone, had a great sense of humor and was always laughing. Doña Lupe is survived by 4 children, 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, February 11, 2021, 4:00PM - 7:00PM Service: Friday, February 12, 2021, 11:00AM Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park Shaun’s Mortuary Maria Guadalupe Castillo Maria Guadalupe Castillo of Markham, Texas, age 69, died February 1, 2021 due to complications of Covid-19. She lived a simple life. She cooked breakfast at the Handy Pantry and took pride in people loving her food. She loved being outside and caring for her little farm. She was a tough, strong woman, who could outwork anyone. She had a great sense of humor and was always laughing. Doña Lupe is survived by four children; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Shaun’s Mortuary, 2702 J.P. Davis Avenue, Bay City, Texas. The viewing will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on February 11, 2021 at Shaun’s Mortuary, 2702 J.P. Davis Avenue, Bay City, Texas. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1 mile south of Van Vleck on FM 2540, Van Vleck, Texas. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you would like to send flowers in memory of Maria Guadalupe Castillo, please visit http://www.shaunsmortuary.com. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Shaun’s Mortuary, 2702 J.P. Davis Avenue, Bay City, Texas 77414.
Bay City Tribune, February 10, 2021 |
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Tommie Lane Castilow, Sr., age 90, of Bay City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, 4 Nov 2021. He was born on 13 December 1930 in Needville, Texas to Benjamin Castilow and Bettie Lewis Castilow Palmer. Family and friends are invited for visitation beginning at 4 p.m. Friday 12 November 2021 at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City. Funeral services will be held at Mother Zion Baptist Church on Saturday 13 Nov 2021, 10 a.m. Reverend Murray Martin, Holman Street Baptist Church, Houston Texas, eulogist. Final arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Ave C, Bay City, Texas 77414 (979) 245-5197 Online condolence and signing of guest registry have been made available at duncanrobertsfuneralhome.com
Bay City Tribune, November 10, 2021 |
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Douglas Cissiro Cater, 76, of Palacios passed away April 3, 2021. He was born July 17, 1944 in Monticello , Arkansas to the late Jeff Cater and Violet Brown Cater. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Christine Westmoreland. Survivors include daughters Donna Quinn (William) and Sharon Harville (John); sister Sue Barnett; grandchildren Brittani Riccio (Paul), Brandon Quinn, Samuel Harville and Olivia Harville and great-grandchildren Blake Colton Quinn and Vera Lorraine Riccio. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Friday, April 9, 2021 at Agape Family Church; 1811 Newsom Blvd.; Palacios, TX 77465. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Pastor Eric Young officiating. Interment will be at 3:15 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery; 8601 Almeda Genoa; Houston, TX 77075 with Pastor Boineau from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Palacios, TX officiating.
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Oma Hopson Cerceo,98, of Bay City, Texas, peacefully passed away at home on May 31, 2021. Mrs. Cerceo was born to Steve and Annie Hopson on June 22, 1992 in Zavalla, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Anthony Cerceo; and son, Steve Cerceo. She is lovingly survived by her sons John Cerceo and wife Ilene and Patrick Owens and wife Cindy; grandchildren Melissa Patten, Tobie Wells (Steve), Scott Patten, Cammi Owens, Joseph Cerceo, Patti Brady (Colin), and Angel Cerceo; 13 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. The family will have a private celebration of Mrs. Cerceo’s life at a later date. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Houston National Cemetery.
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Jeannie Chlapowski of Cedar Lake, Texas, passed to her heavenly home on Monday, December 27, 2021. After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, Jeannie succumbed to the battle at the age of 70 at her home in Cedar Lake, Texas attended by her husband of 52 years, Ed. Jeannie was born Gloria Jean Campbell on June 6, 1951, in Hinton, Oklahoma, to Tudger and Jewel Campbell. In the first years of her life, Jeannie lived on a farm east of Weatherford, Oklahoma near Hydro with siblings’ brothers George and Roger and sister Delores. The family later moved into Weatherford where she graduated from Weatherford High School. In high school, Jeannie was active in journalism and homemaking. She met her husband Ed, who was attending Southwestern State College in Weatherford, as they worked together at a basketball concession. They were married on April 14, 1969, and enjoyed many family, life in the country, and travel activities together. Jeannie found great joy in her life as devoted mother to her sons Michael and Keith, supporting them in their school, athletic endeavors, and life activities. Her sons were always laughing and smiling when they were having their picture taken with their mom. She was a compassionate, loving, and caring friend to many, always looking to serve others. She supported Ed in his Dow Chemical career and post retirement activities as a loving wife, meticulous planner, and organizer. She was a master at crocheting and knitting. Crocheting many beautiful Afghans that she would then give to a friend with her husband wanting her to keep some of them so they could be enjoyed around the house. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Brother George and Son Keith Andrew Chlapowski. Her loving legacy will continue on by Husband Ed; Son, Michael Chlapowski and his wife, Rebecca (Langford) Chlapowski; sister, Delores (Campbell) Davis; brother Roger Campbell; grandchildren, Megan Chlapowski, Joshua Chlapowski, and Trena Chlapowski; and great-grandchildren, Braydon Stanford, Kayden Stanford. Jeannie was welcomed home into Heaven by her father and mother, Jewel and Tudger Campbell, Brother George and son, Keith Andrew Chlapowski. A Memorial service will be held at the Restwood Funeral Home on Saturday January 22, 2022, at 11 a.m., Family requested the attire to be informal, with a lunch to follow the ceremony. The address for Restwood Funeral Home is 1038 W Plantation Dr. Clute, Texas 77531. A link to Facebook Live will be available on www.restwoodfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gathering Place which was enjoyed by Jeannie in the later stages of her Alzheimer’s. Gathering Place Brazoria - Alzheimer’s, Support https://gatheringplacebrazoria.org Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.restwoodfuneralhome.com for the Chlapowski family.
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Valeria Rodriguez Chavez, 81, of Bay City passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born April 18, 1940 in Olmito, TX to Rosa Garcia and Rogerio Robles Rodriguez. Valeria was strong in her faith and love for her Lord and Saviour, throughout her life. She was a prayer warrior, who never let her children and loved ones leave her home without her blessing and praying over them. She enjoyed music, dancing, gardening, cooking, sewing, and she had a special love for roosters and dogs. Valeria was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Calletano Chavez, brother, Rogerio Rodriguez, Jr., and sons-in-law, Danny Grayson and Michael Hatzmann. She is survived by her children, Paula Martinez (Kevin Martin), Johnny Rodriguez (Delia), Nelma Hatzmann, Rosa Rodriguez, Martha Grayson, Isabel Huerta (Noah), Santana Rodriguez, Jr., and Mary Jane Garcia; 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Also brothers Jesus Rodriguez (Norma), Agapito “Pete” Rodriguez (Emma) and sister-in-law Lupita Rodriguez. The family will receive friends and relatives from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM with Joe DeLeon officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Isabel Huerta, Robert Lee Franklin, Curtis Franklin, Lawrence Rodriguez, Chris Martinez, Anthony Brooks and Andrew Brooks. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Summer Smith, Dr. Michael Neret, P.A., Rhonda Brown, and the nurses and staff from Angels Home Healthcare and Angels Hospice. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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James H. Cheatham, 84, of Bay City passed away Feb. 1, 1997 in Matagorda General Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1912 in Henderson, Tenn. To James and Norma Cheatham. A member of the First Christian Church, a resident of Bay City since 1941, a life time member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3232 in Bay City, the Odd Fellows #81 of Bay City for 40 plus years. Organizer of the “Medicare Band” which perform regular at the local nursing homes. He was a retired mail carrier for the U. S. Postal Service with 28 years of service. He is survived by two sons and daughter in laws William L. and Charlotte Cheatham and John H. and Evelyn Cheatham both of League City; one step daughter Wanda Waters of Texas City; four step sons, Gerald Kennedy of Houston, Bo Kennedy of Bay City, Steven Kennedy of Victoria and David Kennedy of Independence, Mo.; one granddaughter Donna Marie Cheatham of League City and numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth “Pat” Cheatham Feb. 10, 1964 and Nellie Mae Kennedy Cheatham Sept. 10, 1994. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bill Stephens officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be member of The Medicare Band. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
Daily Tribune,
February 2, 1997
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Patricia Mae Cheely was born on October 12, 1938 and passed away on July 25, 2018 and is under the care of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Parker L. Cheely (July 27, 1935 - December 17, 2001)
Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery, Eufaula,
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Sandra Faye Childers, of Blessing, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the age of 76. She was born in Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas on February 17, 1944, to the late Otis Knoblock and Bertie Simmons Knoblock. Sandra was a warm, kind-hearted woman who loved to work with her hands. She was always busy crafting and creating something special. Sandra loved going to arts and crafts shows looking for new ideas and inspiration. She also enjoyed crocheting and putting her sewing skills to use. She was a wonderful seamstress. Sandra loved to cook, especially for her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed. Sandra is survived by her daughter, Dawn Davis (Mark) of Lolita, Tx; sons, Howard “Dicky” Rutherford, Jr. of Blessing, Tx, David Rutherford (Carol) of Lolita, Tx.; and brother, Otis Ray Knoblock; as well as, 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Glen Knoblock. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm, also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Howard Harper will be officiating. Interment to follow in the Ganado Cemetery in Ganado, Texas.
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Memorial services for Billy Christmas, 78, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Word of Life Church in Wadsworth, Texas with Pastor Melvin Ryman officiating. Mr. Christmas was born July 7, 1943, in Collegeport, Texas, to parents, Luby Christmas and Ida (Gardner) Christmas, and passed away November 23, 2021 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Hardy Christmas and Howard Christmas; and sister, Peggy Garrett. He is survived by wife, Ann Christmas of Livingston; son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Linda Christmas of Livingston; son, Luby Christmas of Livingston; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Keven White of Livingston; daughter, Patricia Christmas of Livingston; grandchildren, Nathan, Eli, Becky, Faith, Alexander, and Gavyn; and 10 great grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Bay City Tribune, January 5, 2022 |
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A Celebration of Life for Howard Christmas will be held at 11 a. m. on Sat. (Nov. 20) at the Mopac House in Collegeport. Howard was born on January 8, 1936 to Ludy and Ida Christmas and he left this earth on November 1, 2021. He leaves behind his children Donna Padrick, Billy Lee Christmas, Debbie Cox, Dianna Yackel, Pete Christmas, Troy Christmas, Victoria Webb, numerous grandchildren and family.
Palacios Beacon,
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Benjamin Ruben Chupik passed from this life, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 87. Born, September 23, 1933 in Rosenberg, Texas to loving parents, Robert Frank and Blanch Matilda Horak Chupik. He is survived by his only child and son-in-law, Mark Alan Chupik and Joseph Seferian of Houston, Texas and a host of other loving family and friends. Ben is preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Eleanor Helena Squires, and Vlasta Martha Talasek; two brothers, Albert William Chupik, and Daniel Frank Chupik; and his loving wife of 44 years, Johnnie Colleen “Lucy” Morris Chupik. Ben’s story began in Rosenberg, Texas where he attended Lamar High School, was a star athlete (lettering in track, basketball and football) and affectionately referred to as “Choo Choo Chupik.” He met the love of his life, “Lucy” Morris, on a football practice field and vowed to marry her. They wed in 1954. He served his country in the U.S. Army, worked as a machinist at WKM in Sugar Land, A volunteer and full-time fire fighter for the city of Rosenberg, an electrician for Urbish Electric and Project Superintendent for Morrison Knudsen, Peter Kiewit Sons’ in Alaska and Saudi Arabia. He “retired” to pursue his true love (and former weekend hobby) of shrimping in Matagorda. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and Yahtzee/card/domino player. Ben was a loving and devoted Father and Husband who persevered relentlessly through the challenges of life, never losing faith in the Lord. A celebration of Ben’s life will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4 p.m. at The Community Christian Church, 5220 Reading Road, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Community Christian Church in Rosenberg. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471; 281-341-8800. Bay City Tribune, April 28, 2021 A celebration of life of Johnnie Colleen “Lucy” Chupik, 63, will be held at the Matagorda United Methodist Church in Matagorda. Funeral arrangements are pending. Chupik died Monday, Aug. 25 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 23, 1934 in Boling to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Morris. She lived in Wallis and Rosenberg before enjoying her final years in Matagorda. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife who persevered relentlessly through life’s challenges and traumas, never losing faith in the Lord. Chupik is survived by her husband of 44 years, Ben Chupik; son, Mark Chupik; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joann and Bernard Marek, Carol and Charles Lindermann; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Daniel and Molly Chupik, Joy Chupik; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend Stephen Walker, constant companion, CoCo; and many close and loyal friends and coworkers. Chupik was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, Chupik requested that donations be made to the Matagorda United Methodist Church general Memorial fund, P. O. Box 113, Matagorda, TX 77457 or the Edna Gladney Home, The Gladney Fund, 2300 Hamphill, Fort Worth, TX 76110.
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Aspiring Missionary Bonnie Ruth Clark was born on February 29,1956,to the parentage of the late Mr. Shepard Clark Jr and Mrs. Claudia Marie Grovey Clark in Bay City, Texas. Sister Bonnie received her early education from Sweeny High School,Class of 1974. She accepted Christ at an early age,at Powerhouse COGIC now Allen Memorial under Pastor Allen and later joined Faith Temple COGIC now Rebector Memorial COGIC,under Pastor James Rebector,where she served until her health began to fail. Sister Bonnie Clark was truly a soldier for the Kingdom. She tirelessly worked at Rebector Memorial to make sure everything ran smoothly and not nothing was overlooked. She loved Pastor James and was always concerned about kingdom building and the direction the church was going. Sister Bonnie worked diligently as a medical records clerk at Sweetbriar Development Center until she left in 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents,brother,Michael James Clark;sister,Nancy Clark Mack;grandmothers,Georgia Lee Harris and Ethel Morgan Left to carry on her legacy are her children; LaKesha Clark; Issac Clark(Tye); and Shep Clark (Jacquie); brother, Kenneth Grovey and uncle Jerry Harris; grandchildren, JaCory Clark, KeyShawn Clark, Ciara Clark, Tremaine (Trey) Clark, Aryn Shotts, Kage Shotts and Beth Shotts, four great-grandchildren, and devoted friends Missionary Patricia Hanks (George) and Ms. Carolyn Staten as well as other relatives and friends.
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Jon Norfleet Claybourn, Sr. of Bay City, Texas passed away May 27, 2021. He was born June 5, 1941, in El Campo, Texas to Guy Raymond, Sr., and Blanche Louise (Kirkwold) Claybourn. Jon was much-loved as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who endeared himself to his family by his selflessness and devotion. He also had many good friends who relished his sense of humor and companionship. He grew up in Palacios, Texas, loving the outdoors. He lived on the bay shore, observing the wildlife, fishing and taking frequent camping trips with childhood friends. He also enjoyed hanging out at the pharmacy’s soda fountain. On summer break he frequented the air-conditioned movie theater where he would escape the summer heat and have popcorn and a candy bar while watching a double feature, newsreel, and several cartoons, all for a dime and still have a penny change. While in high school, Jon participated in sports, qualifying for regionals in track and field as a senior, and playing tight end on the football team, and also basketball. He excelled scholastically, graduating in the top five of his class. He was class Vice President, and graduated from Palacios High School in 1959. He joined a band named The Jokers, where he started out playing guitar, but at the request of band leader Kenneth Mixon, agreed to switch instruments and became the bass player. The band proved to be very popular, playing current hits at many dance halls in the region. After Jon left the band to raise his family, they went on to further renown, playing larger clubs including The Dome Shadows, near the Astrodome. None other than Glen Campbell sat in with them for a few songs on this gig. Jon left the band after his marriage to his first wife, Winona Jo (Dodie) Mangum, to provide support for his growing family. For a short time, he was a mail carrier while living on Duson Street in Palacios with his wife and oldest son. The family grew in 1962 with the addition of son Lane and after moving to Bay City, he worked in the construction business for his wife’s stepdad Lindy Lane, who oversaw many area construction projects and was well-known as building the Teepee Motel just north of Wharton. In 1964 he was hired as an operator with Celanese Chemical Company near Bay City, and he welcomed his third son Michael to the family the same day, calling him his good luck charm. As the years went on, he decided to make a move at work which would allow him to work straight days, and became an analyzer tech. He had lacked the required knowledge so he completed a correspondence course from the Cleveland Institute of Electronics in order to be free in the evenings to support his sons as they participated in sports. Jon was employed with Celanese for 34 years, until his retirement in 1998. He had many interests in life, becoming a very good cook, especially barbeque. He learned how to mechanic, repairing his own vehicles, and passed that knowledge on to his sons. He was an avid fisherman. and enjoyed hunting too, taking several trips with lifelong friends Lacey Lowry, Jack Traylor, and Charles White. He enjoyed playing sports with his three sons, and also watching pro sports on television and in person, making many trips to see the Houston professional teams and even to Dallas to watch his beloved Cowboys. He enjoyed many trips to the beach, camping trips with his family, listening to his music, showing off his dancing skills at local dance halls, and enjoying the company of many friends and his expanding family, spending time with them frequently, but especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Jon continued to play his bass at home late into life and even formed a trio with new friends from Palacios. Jon met the love of his life, Sandra Kaye, in 1990 and they were married in 1991, and thus added two more members to the family, stepsons Christopher and Leslie. They spent 30 wonderful years together, enjoying many adventures, fishing on his boat, attending local dances, going to parties, making trips to Houston for sporting events and concerts, jaunts to Las Vegas, and even a cruise to Alaska. Jon was preceded in death by his parents Guy Raymond, Sr. and Blanche Louise Claybourn, as well as siblings Guy Raymond, Jr., Marion, Marshall, Jimmy, Lura Nell, daughter-in-law Beverly Claybourn, and nephew Keith Dyson. He is survived by wife Sandra Kaye Claybourn, sons Jon N. Claybourn Jr, Guy Lane Claybourn (Christine), Michael Lacey Claybourn (Diana), and stepsons Christopher Johnston (Veta) and Leslie Johnston. He is also survived by sister Joann Dyson (Talmadge), grandchildren Noble Blythe, Justin Blythe, Stephanie Ramirez, Becca Claybourn, Guy Claybourn, Christi Batchelor, Jo Marie Salter, Michael Claybourn, Jr., Jennifer Calderon, Clarisa Claybourn, Lauren Johnston, Grant Johnston, and Kayla Ballard. He was also blessed by 25 great grandchildren, and 25 nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to “caregiver and angel” Sandy Ford. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visitation will begin at 2:00pm Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios, TX. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm. Honorary pallbearers are Lacey Lowry, Betty Cooke, Dick Eaton, Marvin Hurta, and Bruce Hart.
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William Joe Clifton, “Billy Joe”, 80, passed away peacefully at
his home surrounded by his family on October 20th, 2021 after a
hard fought battle with cancer. BJ is the only child of William
Leslie Clifton and Mable Frizzle Hubbard Clifton. BJ is survived
by his loving wife of 59 years, Carolyn Faye Hendrick Clifton.
Her brother & his only brother in law John Lee Hendrick and Wife
Sandy of Tyler Tx. Two sons, William Lee Clifton, of Angleton, &
John Michael Clifton & Wife Beverly Clifton, of Port O’ Connor.
BJ & Carolyn lost their loving daughter Cindy Jo Clifton in
2005. In addition to their children they have loved 13
grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, many cousins and other
family members.
He enjoyed shrimping, fishing, or four wheeling with friends on
the beach in Sargent Tx. He loved family reunions, BBQ, beer and
served his friends and family by helping cook and participate in
many local benefits.
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Funeral service for Frankie LaNell Glaspy Cole, age 55, of Bay City will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th Street, Bay City, Texas 77414 with Pastor T. L. Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery, Golden Ave, Bay City. Visitation will be on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 5:00 Pm until 7:00 PM at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Ave C, Bay City, Texas 77414. Frankie was born on July 15, 1965 in Bay City, Texas and passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 in Stafford, Texas. Bay City Tribune, March 24, 2021 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Wm. H. Clement was in Houston Monday where he was called by the critical illness of his brother-in-law, C. M. Coleman. Word came Tuesday night that Mr. Coleman passed away at 7 o’clock and funeral services would be held Wednesday afternoon with burial in Forest Park cemetery. Mr. Clement accompanied by his son, W. H. Clement, Jr., went to Houston for the services. Mr. Coleman made his home in Palacios a number of years ago and served as assistant postmaster when Mr. Clement was postmaster. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and took an active part in all the services during his residence here.
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Peggy Ann Attaway Connell was born March 9, 1929 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Alonzo Clifton Attaway and Opal Anderson Attaway and passed from this earth into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 24, 2021. Peggy’s greatest joy was being a wife, mother and grandmother. Peggy received Christ as her Savior at age 9 and was actively involved in Methodist League Youth Group. Peggy graduated from the Greenwood School of Cosmetology in 1946. She was an active member of First Baptist Church and retired from Bay City Independent School District after working 23 years in the Accounting Department. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William Eugene Connell; brothers Clifton Wilson Attaway, Charles Huber Attaway and Garlin Price Attaway; sisters Dorothy Evelyn Vaughn and Bettie Jean Davidson; grandson Conal Patrick McKee; nephew Marc Davidson and son-in-law Roland Lee Lehmann. She is survived by her brother Harold Attaway; daughters Cheryl Jan Jones (Dave), Patti Nell Steed and Amy Lehmann; granddaughters Carrie Ann Baade (Kris) and Halli Shannon McKee; grandson David William Jones; great grandson Terence McKee Lehmann and many nieces and nephews that treasured her dearly. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the First Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Friday, July 2, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery in Greenwood, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Bret Attaway, Aaron Attaway, Jeff Davidson, Bill Connell, Ryler Attaway and David Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Ken Attaway, Ric Attaway, Kip Attaway, Todd Attaway and Dr. David Jones.
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Consuelo Robles Constancio, 88, of Palacios passed away March 29, 2021. She was born February 12, 1933 to the late Antonio Robles and Josefa Rodriguez Robles. She worked in Seafood Packing Houses early in her life and then worked at STP for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Constancio, her son Anthony Constancio, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her children Erby DeLaGarza, Lupe Rodriguez (Michael), Edward Constancio (Susie), Jesse Constancio, Josie Christiansen (Paul), Tina Gonzalez (Fabio), Luis Constancio, Roland Constancio, Rudy Constancio (Sheila), Deena Constancio, Gerry Constancio (Maryann) and Bobby Constancio and by 46 grandchildren and 100 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, April; 1, 2021 at Living Word Church. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Rodriguez Jr., Edward Constancio III, Jeremy Constancio, Ronnie Constancio, Roland Constancio Jr. and Gerry Constancio Jr.
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Margaret Bonner Cooper, 81 of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Homegoing Celebration for Margaret Cooper, 81, of Bay City will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Enterprise Missionary Baptist Church, 2420 Ave B, Bay City, Texas where Rev. C. D. Wallace is pastor and officiator. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City.
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William F. “Bill” Cordes passed Friday, October 21st, 2022 while on Hospice Care at his sons home in Fischer, Texas. Bill was married to Vera Grace Cordes for 72 years until her passing on June 15, 2017. He served in the US Army during WW II from October 6, 1942 until October 4, 1945. He was a member of the 350th Infantry Regiment, a unit of the 88th (Blue Devil) division, serving in Africa and Italy. His company received the Presidential Unit Citation and he received a Bronze Star serving in 4 European Campaigns. He was a very active Life Member of VFW Post 2438. He worked as a Grocery Store Manager and was also an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing and hunting. He was a long-time resident of Bay City and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Bill is survived by his sons Larry Wayne Cordes and wife Lynette R. Cordes and Charles E. Cordes and wife Kathy Cordes; sister-in-law Ethel Chapman; grandchildren Virginia, Wayne, Charles Jr. and Glen Briggs and great grandchildren Jordan, Gaby, Henry, Clara, Sadie, Leah, Luke, Shane and Preston. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Matt Springfield officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors provided by the VFW Post 2438. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the VFW Post 2438.
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Daniel Coronado, 54, of Bay City passed away April 23, 2021. He was born July 21, 1966 in Bay City to the late Gilberto Coronado and Maria Del Refugio Coronado.
His family was his everything. Everything he worked for and lived for was for his children and grandchildren. He loved fishing and fixing all kinds of things. A loving father like no other, always responsible as a worker and supervisor, and a great friend and person to all people that knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Felipe Coronado.
Survivors include his wife Maria D. Coronado; son Johnathan Coronado-Martinez & wife Rosario; daughters Diana Coronado and Daniela Coronado; sister Blanca Coronado; brothers Gilberto Coronado, Martin Coronado, Jose Noe Coronado and Servando Coronado and grandchildren Allison Janeth Coronado, Jordi Daniel Velasquez, Edgar Yadir Velasquez, and Daniel Alexander Coronado.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Christobal Maldonado officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Coronado-Martinez, Darby Dominguez, Luis Lozano, Mario Alberto Martinez, Juan Angel Cardenas, Maximo Calderon.
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Sara Lopez Cortinas, 89, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 in Bay City, Texas. She was born April 3, 1931 in Lockhart, Texas to the late Emilio and Refugio Lopez. Sara loved spending time cooking for her family, gardening and sewing. In her early years she was a migrant worker who traveled all over the country. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. When she was not indoors reading her Bible or watching her favorite tv shows, she could be found near her flower beds watering her plants. Even in her late years, Sara was eager to be in the kitchen cooking for her family, especially when it came to making tamales. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Samuel Cortinas and daughter Maria Sanchez. She is survived by her daughters; Maria Cortinas of Bay City and Rosalinda Wetz (Mike) of Boling, Texas; son Juan Covarrubias of Palau, Mexico; brothers: Abel Lopez of Pierdas Negras, Mexico and Aaron Lopez of Eagle Pass; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1:00-2:00 pm Monday, March 8, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.
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Carla Jane (Ryman) Cox, 64, of Bay City passed away March 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 12, 1956 in Bay City to Johnny Carl Ryman, Jr. and Jannie Valerie Crow Ryman. Carla was talented in many areas but found her true calling as a nurse in the 1990s. From the laboratory to the hospital setting, from doctor’s offices, to schools, she finally ended her career in the home healthcare setting. Carla touched many lives with her compassionate heart and caring hands. Her mother preceded her in death. Survivors include her father Johnny C. Ryman, Jr.; husband Lee B. Cox; her children Jarred Saizan and Jane Ellen Saizan Miller (Clint); step-children Derek Cox and Amber Cox Ceccacci (Wyndi); brother Martin Duane Ryman (Karen); grandchildren Keira Madelaine Saizan, Jarred Alan Saizan, Jr., Elizabeth Jane Miller, Kyle Cox and Zachary Cox as well as numerous cousins and other relatives. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Rev. Noe Cano officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jarred Saizan, Derek Cox, Clint Miller and Johnny Tomlin. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Women’s Pregnancy Center of Bay City. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Helen Maurine (Hill) Cox was born October 8, 1932, in Waelder, TX, to William Henry Hill and Cora Catherine (Hopkins) Hill. She passed from this life on September 7, 2021, at the age of 88 years old while a resident at MacArthur Hills Senior Living Center in Irving, TX. Maurine graduated from Gonzalez, TX, High School in 1950. On March 7, 1953, she married Gene E. Cox in Luling, TX. They made their home in Palacios, TX, where Gene worked for Alcoa and Maurine worked as a secretary in a local law firm. During their years in Palacios, three children were born to them: Karen, Gaylon, and Keith. Gene later went to work for Tenneco Oil Company, and his work took the family to Haynesville, La., Okeene, OK, and Corpus Christi, TX, where Gene retired. Maurine worked either in banks or as a secretary in the places they lived. Gene and Maurine spent their retirement years living in Coppell, TX, where Maurine worked at the Foley’s store in Vista Ridge Mall. Maurine loved family “get togethers”, bowling with friends, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and traveling. She and Gene were also very supportive of their children and grandchildren’s school activities. She attended GracePoint Church in Coppell. She will be remembered for her generosity, her chocolate pie, and her Italian cream cake. Maurine is preceded in death by her husband Gene; her parents; four brothers: Harrell Hill, Audrey “Chic” Hill, Cliff Hill, Arno Hill; three sisters: Lexie McLaughlin, Dean Hill, Catherine Hill. Maurine is survived by her three children: daughter Karen Weber and husband Owen of Coppell, TX; son Gaylon Cox and wife Karen of Okeene, OK; and son Keith Cox and wife Angela of Ft. Worth, TX; six grandchildren: Russ Weber and wife Melinda of Flower Mound, TX; Kristen Blalock and husband Micah of Coppell, TX; Matthew Cox and wife Tonya of Laverne, OK; Mark Cox and wife Ginger of Hennessey, OK; Kelsey Cox of Lewisville, TX; Josh Cox and wife Courtney of Stillwater, OK; ten great grandchildren: Evelyn Weber, Anabelle Weber, Levi Blalock, Noah Blalock, Joy Blalock, Tre Blalock, Keaton Cox, Kace Cox, Evan Cox, and Lauren Cox; one brother Don Hill and wife Vencie of Pasadena, TX. Visitation for Maurine will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM followed by funeral service beginning at 2:30 PM with both services be held at Rolling Oaks Funeral Home, 400 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell, Texas 75019. Committal service will take place at Rolling Oaks Memorial Center, 400 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell, Texas 75019 immediately after service. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rollingoaksfuneralhome.com for the Cox family.
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Kay Mallard Cox, 83, passed away at the Legacy on Tuesday, May 10. She was born in on October 4, 1938, the daughter of Harry and Edith Mallard, then living in Clemville. The family spent the war years in West Columbia and then, in 1945, settled in Van Vleck, where Kay attended public school. Following graduation, she kept books for two Bay City clothing stores, Rosenzweig’s and Milady’s, for a number of years before relocating to Matagorda, where she was owner-operator of the Fisherman’s Motel. Declining health and fading eyesight forced her, first, to abandon her beloved game of tennis, and then into an early retirement in Bay City. There, however, despite her own increasing disabilities, she remained a regular and frequent visitor to the Legacy for conversation and games with the residents, until the pandemic made that impossible. Kay was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved mother-in-law Alyne Cox. She is survived by her son Jon (Alice) Cox of Matagorda, two grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren: Thomas (Megan; Haley, Emily) Cox of Markam and David (Tatiana; Alice, Hunter) of Bay City, her sister-in-law Judy Cox (Sharon Gaffey) of Pearland, and five brothers and sisters: Harry (Betty) Mallard of Austin, Rick Mallard of San Marcos, Jeff (Ginny) Mallard of Bay City, Linda (David) O’Rear of Van Vleck, and Neal (Darenda) Mallard of Wimberley. The family wishes to express its deep gratitude to Glenda Stephens, Windy Talmisano, and Lupe Treviño, friends who kept a watchful eye on her and helped her in countless ways at the Mayfair Apartments. In accordance with Kay’s wishes, her final committal will be conducted privately.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Charlsie Elizabeth Crawford, 49, well known for church activities in the City Temple Presbyterian Church, who died Sunday at her home, 3551 University boulevard, will be held Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the church. Dr. Floyd Poe, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park. Mrs. Crawford has been ill for several months. She is survived by her husband; two sons, John H. Miles and C. M. Crawford, and a daughter, Mrs. Joe Terrell, all of Dallas; three brothers, J. N., of Waxahachie, R. S., of San Antonio, and J. W. Crawford, of Palacios, and two sisters Mrs. T. W. Swafford of Hillsboro. Active pallbearers will be W. L. Terrell, W. H. Wray, Ernest Johnson, J. F. O’Pool, R. C. Dunlap and J. W. Lindsley. Honorary pallbearers will be the officers of the City Temple Presbyterian Church.—Dallas News. _____________ Mrs. Crawford had a host of friends in Bay City who will be deeply grieved to learn of her death. A few years ago, Mrs. Crawford spent some time in Bay City, having charge of the music in the public schools, as well as teaching privately and taking active part in church work and choir leadership. She was a singer of unusual beauty and charm of voice. Her children, Emma Sue, now Mrs. Joe Terrell, and John Henry, are living with their father, Mr. C. M. Crawford, in Dallas.—Bay City Tribune,
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Doris Jeanette Crawford, 79, of Houston passed away November 21, 2021. She was born November 4, 1942 in Wharton, TX to the late Frank Joe Janik and Martha Hermina Zotyka Janik. She was preceded in death by her husband Norris Raymond Crawford. Survivors include her daughter Nicole Fuller and husband Robbie and granddaughter Emily Fuller. She was survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Palacios Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting Scottie’s House, a child advocacy center serving Brazos and 6 surrounding counties. www.scottieshouse.org
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Betty Ruth Crosby 66, of Bay City, passed away April 4, 2021. She was born August 12, 1954 in Bay City, to Christopher and Joy Clayton Murphree. In her free time, Betty was an avid genealogist and longtime member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She spent countless hours researching her family’s history, as well as, helping others to do the same. Betty is preceded in death by her father Chris Murphree, son Michael Crosby, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her mother Joy Murphree; husband of over 37 years, David Crosby; children Tommy Crosby, Shane Whitten, Chris Whitten, Scott Whitten, Jamie Thomason, John Whitten and Brandi Crosby-Guerra; brothers, Wayne and Gary Murphree; 18 grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday, April 9, 2021 at Roselawn Memorial Park with James Clayton officiating. Pallbearers are Steven Clayton, Bill Stephens, Clint McLain, Brent Heard, Dillan Guerra and Timothy Whitten.
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Thelma Jean Crosson passed away October 3, 2021, in Wimberley Texas at the Deer Creek Rehab facility with members of her family at her side. Jean as she preferred to be called was born September 11, 1932, to Roy Lee and Lula Mae Keith in Bay City Texas. Jean grew up in Sargent Texas on land farmed by her father. At the age of 18, she met the love of her life Harold Glenn Montgomery and married in November 1950. Glenn was called to the ministry and Jean supported him throughout his career as a minister and pastor in the Assembly of God church. They served as pastors in Pearland Texas, Fairfield Texas, Katy Texas, and Nixon Texas. Jean was the epitome of a pastor’s wife and served faithfully in all aspects of the ministry. Jean was noted for her caring and compassionate disposition and her willingness to give to others long before entertaining the thought of her own needs. These traits were exhibited when dealing with parishioners, family members, and complete strangers if she saw a need. After many years of service to our Lord, Glenn was taken home to his reward in 2006 and Jean soldiered on alone until being reunited with an old family friend Lonnie Crosson at a family gathering. Lonnie and Jean both being widowed found comfort in each other’s company and eventually married in March 2012 and enjoyed these past years with genuine love and fondness for each other. They enjoyed travel, church, gospel singing, and family. Lonnie was a steadfast spouse and loyal companion of the first order and he made Jean’s last years joyful and fulfilled. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lula Mae Keith, her brother Sonny Keith sisters Edna Keith, Jessie Crosson, and Neta Frankum daughter Lonna Crosson Higgs and her beloved great-grandson Blake Sandefer. Jean is survived by her husband Lonnie Crosson, her sister Wanda Frankum and husband Bobby, Dorothy Irwin and husband Gary, her brother Bobby and wife Sandra, her son David Montgomery and wife Amy, her daughter Bren Montgomery Carr, grandchildren Christi Montgomery, Justin Montgomery and wife Jessica, Chad Jackson and wife Susan, Todd Jackson, Tyler Williams and wife Mackenzie, Sarah Williams, Kathryn Chan and husband David Chan, John Carr III, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm on October 8, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, 2313 Avenue I, Bay City, TX 77414. A viewing will be held at 6 to 8 pm on October 9, 2021 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, 450 E Main St, Fairfield, TX 75840.
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Sharon Crouch, 82, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Victoria, Texas. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.
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Kinda Marie Crowley, 38, of Bay City, Texas passed away on May 31, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1983 in Bay City to Kent Crowley and Patricia Gonzales. Anyone that knew her knows she was a princess. Her smile would light up any room she entered. She had the voice of an angel, and could make friends anywhere she went. She gave us all 38 years of memories that we will spend a lifetime reminiscing. Although, she is not here with us physically, her memories will never be forgotten! Kinda was preceded in death by her father, Kent Travis Crowley; stepfather, Scott Wakefield; Grandfather, Kenneth Crowley and Grandmother, MaryNell Crowley; Grandpa, Randy Ryman and Grandma, Jan Ryman; nephew, Dreyden Guia; and great-nephew, Miles Talasek. She is survived by her parents, Patricia (Patti) Gonzales and husband Daniel; daughters, Athylia Rodriguez and Azeley Rodriguez; son, Asher Rodriguez; sisters, Kaysie Ryman, Kellie Crowley, and Kathleen Wakefield; brother, Nathan Crowley; stepsister, Alyssa Gonzales; Grandma, Minnie; nieces, Alyse, Maysie, and Kahliya; nephews, Ethan, Darius, Payton, Kayson, Anthony, and Evan; and numerous aunt, uncles, cousins, great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation 9:00am Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City, Texas. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00am with Layne Pardue officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers for Kinda will be Randy Ryman, Chad Talasek, Wayne Bruieng, Jason Sciba, Johnny Cervantes, Ethan Ryman. Honorary pallbearers are Payton Crowley, Kayson Woodson, and Darius Guia.
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Avery Cruz gained his wings on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Matagorda Regional Hospital in Bay City, Texas. He is survived by his parents, Kayla Kiener and Gerardo Cruz Jr. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Shaun’s Mortuary
Tyler Cruz Tyler Cruz gained his wings on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Matagorda Regional Hospital in Bay City, Texas. He is survived by his parents, Kayla Keiner and Gerardo Cruz Jr. A memorial will be planned at a later date.
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Clara Briseno Cruz, age 88 of Palacios passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born on August 14, 1933, in Palacios, Texas to the late Facundo Briseno and Trinidad Camacho. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Rivera of Bryan, Texas; sons, David Cruz (Hope) of Waco, Texas, Paul Cruz (Laura) of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Jose Cruz of Palacios; son, Angelo Ramirez; sisters, Rosenda Ybarra, Savina Rodriquez and Epifania Morales. Visitation will begin Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 10:00 am with a Rosary to be recited at 10:30 am. Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mario Manrriquez, Nghi Le, Tyler Le, Kean Tran, Alex Le, And David Fawcet. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jonathan Cruz, Bernardo Rodriguez, Trinidad Rodriguez, and Simon Rivera. Under the direction of Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Port Lavaca, 361-575-3212
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Javier Eduardo Cruz, 39, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born on December 29, 1982 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Carmen Chajon and Gilardo Javier Cruz. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carmen Cruz. Survivors include his father, Gilardo Javier Cruz; brother, Noel Resto & wife Lilly O. Resto; nieces and nephews, Unique Resto, Noel Resto III, Carmen Resto, Brianna Cavazos, and Jayden Resto; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation at 9:00am Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Northside Chapel in Bay City, Texas. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00am with Pastor Tommy Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Noel Resto III, Luis Aragon, Raymond Aragon, Willy Aragon, Bryan Arguello and Clarence Parks. Jayden J. Resto will serve as honorary pallbearer.
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Ray Curnutte, 88, of Markham, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born May 12, 1934, in Nowata, Oklahoma to Robert Orley Curnutte, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Camden Curnutte. He grew up in Bishop, Texas and moved to Wadsworth with his wife, Clara Myers Curnutte, who predeceased him on April 15, 1977. They raised 2 daughters and he worked at Celanese Chemical as a Maintenance Planner Scheduler where he retired on September 1,1985. He married Ida Raybon in November 1978. When he retired from Celanese, they hit the road. They traveled to many, many places. They worked at the Grand Canyon, where the grandkids got to come spend time with them during the summer. Ray was an avid and talented woodworker. If you showed him a picture, he could build it. He enjoyed spending time outside. He was a faithful member of Discover Life Church in Markham. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Ida Ellis Curnutte, his daughters, Donna Calk (Bobby) Leona Gaubatz, Carol Dorsey (Mitch), and son Hank Raybon. He is also survived by Grandchildren – Brandon Calk (Courtney), Kelly Crow (Bryan), Kristen Gaubatz, Kaitlen Gaubatz (Steve), Shay Dorsey (Sheila), Brandy Forte (Jake), Cinnamon Bialas (Billy), and Brittany Raybon. His great grandchildren were very special to him- Shelby and Presley Calk, Kassidy Roe, Harper Crow, Tawny and Layven Hernandez, Alyssa and Aaliyah Hudgins, Tatum and Steve Moore, Jaime, Tylor and Tanner Davis, Keegan and Abby Dorsey, Brayden and Ryleigh Bialas, and Holden Ward; along with Great Great Grandchildren Tyeson Davis and Scott Raybon, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Curnutte, wife Clara Myers Curnutte, siblings Bill Curnutte, Robert Orley Curnutte Jr. (Bob), Mary Louise Campbell, and Betty Ann Lawson. The family will receive visitors on Friday June 10 from 1:00 – 2:00 at Discover Life Church in Markham. Funeral will immediately follow @ 2:00 at Discover Life Church, Pastor Sonny Salas officiating. Burial to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. Pallbearers will be Brandon Calk, Bryan Crow, Shay Dorsey, Buddy Wilson, Patrick Anderle,and Ronnie Best. Memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation or American Cancer Society. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Mathew Dylan Curtis-Allen of Bokchito, Oklahoma passed away in Durant, Oklahoma January 24, 2021 at the age of 23. Mathew was born Sunday, February 2, 1997 to Kristi Curtis Korff and Joel William Allen in Bay City, Texas. He attended Tidehaven High School; and after graduating in 2016 moved to Bryan County from Blessing, Texas. Mathew worked in the auto care industry as an Auto Technician at Quick Lane Ford. He enjoyed the beach, working on the ranch, enjoyed fishing even more, and was a member of the Red River and Little Dixie Bass Clubs. Mathew was of the Baptist faith. He is loved by many and will be dearly missed by many more. Preceding Mathew in death are his grandfather Noel D. Curtis, grandmother, Kathy Burns and grandfather, Lewis Allen. Left to cherish his memory Mother Kristi Curtis Korff and husband Steven of Palacios, Texas; Father Joel and wife Shannon Allen of Bokchito; step-father Frankie Knebel and wife Jeananne; Siblings Reece and Raymond Kneble of Blessing, Texas, Haley Davis of San Diego, California, Zachary and wife Jessica Smith of San Diego, California, Caleb Smith of Sulphur Springs, Texas, “Lil Sis” Myranda and husband Jesse Collins of Durant Tyler Korff, Garrett Korff and Lauren Korff. Grandparents: Papa Donald of Paris, Texas, Peggy Allen of Bokchito, Oklahoma and Billy and Geneva Smith of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Aunt Kelli Curtis and Uncle Dennis Manjang of Blessing, Texas Uncle Steven Curtis and wife Tracey of Austin, TX, Aunt Zane and husband Gary Smith of Burleson, Texas, and Uncle Robert Allen of Pleasanting, Texas and Steven Smith and wife Stephania of Sulpher SpringsTX; Nieces and nephews Mason, Logan, and Ethan Davis, Skyler and Sayler Smith, Ryder and Rylan Collins, and Beau Smith, along with girlfriend Kaitlin Carillo and many other loved ones and friends. Visitation will be 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home followed by services to celebrate Mathew’s life will be at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX. Pallbearers will be Reece Kneble, Raymond Knebel, Michael Tate, Preston Boney, Jessee Collins and Caleb Smith. Memorial donations to assist his family may be directed to https://gofund.me/078fe511. “I’m not leaving you forever, I’m just leaving you for a while.” ~Matt
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