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H. H. Gallatin, a long time resident of Blessing, passed away at his home one mile west of Blessing, Thursday December 27, at 4:30 a. m. Mr. Gallatin was born in 1866 in Ohio. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clarice Brooks of San Antonio, William of Texas City, Dan of Blessing, Albert at AFB, Sherman and Howard of Fort Worth. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29, at 2 p. m at the Blessing Baptist Church with Rev. H. T. Walters officiating. Burial was in Hawley Cemetery.
Blessing News, Palacios Beacon,
January 3, 1957 |
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Funeral mass for Eugenia Garcia was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with Monsignor Gerald Cernoch officiating. Eugenia was born August 1, 1939 in George West, Texas. She was called home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Catarino F. Garcia; parents, Gilberto and Simona Gutierrez; brothers, Gilbert and Jerry Gutierrez; sisters, Amelia and Audelia Martinez; and sons-in-law, Luis Gutierrez and Ladislao Arriago. She is survived by her daughters, Simona Gutierrez of Spring, Linda Alvarado and Janie Arrigo of Houston; sons, Richard Garcia of Houston, Steven and Michael Garcia of Bay City; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-3489. Bay City Tribune, September 18, 2016 |
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Josefa Garcia, 80, of Markham, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Bay City, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Port Lavaca, Texas on October 27, 1935 to Julio and Elena Garza Ybarra, who preceded her in death. Now, she will be reuniting with her husband Benito, and son, Rudy, in Heaven. Josefa is survived by her seven children, Benny Garcia, Anna Torres and husband Tom, all of Deer Park, Rachel Daly and husband James of Hitchcock, Bobby Garcia and wife Mary, Joe Garcia and wife Brenda, John Garcia and wife Rose, all of Markham, and Debbie Garza and husband Lionel of Sweeny; eight sisters, Mary Mata, Gloria Casas of San Antonio, Vangie Mackintosh and husband Pete of Houston, Mary Eloise Bruton and husband Marvin of El Paso, Elena Vega, Viola Saenz and husband Raymond, Lupe Perez and husband Steve, and Aurelia Gonzales and husband Jerry, all of Victoria; two brothers, Hector Ybarra and wife Andi of San Antonio, and Luis Ybarra and wife Lydia of Victoria; 19 grandkids; and 24 great grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benito Garcia; son, Rodolfo “Rudy” Garcia; and sister, Bertha Garcia. Josefa held many titles in her long life: Homemaker, Seamstress, and Mom. But, the one she cherished the most was Grandma. She loved her grandkids with everything she had and spoiled them all. She also loved her Mexican music and dancing. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Rest Peacefully, Mom! The family received visitors from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with a rosary held at 6 p.m. The mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Garcia, Rudy Garcia, Steven Garcia, Blake Garcia, Cole Kuykendall and Logan Johnson. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. (979) 245-4613.
Bay City Tribune,
October 26, 2016 |
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PALACIOS - Maria Garcia, age 74 passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born March 28, 1942. Visitation Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 5 - 8pm with a rosary at 7pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios. Funeral mass Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 10am at the church. Burial to follow at Palacios Cemetery.
Victoria Advocate, October 11, 2016
Maria Chavez Garcia
A Funeral Mass for Maria Chavez Garcia, 74 of Palacios, was held Oct. 12. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios.
Maria was born March 28, 1942 in New Gulf, Texas to the late Placido Chavez and Higinia Alvarado Chavez and she passed away October 8, 2016.
She is survived by her husband, Blases Garcia of Palacios; daughters, Debbie G. (Vicente) Garza and Alice G. (Billy) Kalina; sons, Henry (Becky) Garcia and Steven (Stephanie) Garcia; sisters, Lucy Garcia, Esther Chavez, and Beatrice Gomez; brothers, Roy Chavez and Ralph Chavez; grandchildren, Vicente Garza Jr., Alejandro Garza, Catalina Garza, Jacqulyn Palmer, Isabella Kalina, William Kalina, Aaron Mills, Henry Garcia Jr., Samantha Rocha, Sara Garcia, Brent Garcia and Brandon Garcia; great-grandchildren Ava Rocha, Lane Brandes and Jace Brandes. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings.
Pallbearers were Vicente Garza Jr., Steven Garcia, Henry Garcia, Aaron Mills, Brent Garcia and Daniel Cuellar. Honorary Pallbearers will be Henry Garcia Jr., Alejandro Garza, Brandon Garcia, William Kalina, Lane Brandes, and Jace Brandes.
Services are held under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels in Port Lavaca.
Palacios Beacon, October 19, 2016
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Rafaela Garcia was born at Craig, in Victoria County, Texas, on January 29, 1859 and died March 2, 1937 at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 4 days. She was married to Pete Martinez and to this union were born several children, all of whom survive. She moved to Palacios in 1926 and has made her home here since. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock at the Mexican Mission with Rev. Geo. F. Gillespie officiating. Interment was made in the Palacios Cemetery under direction of the Brandon-Duffy Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon,
March 4, 1937 |
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Funeral services were held in the Midfield Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, February 10, for Mr. Isaac Garner, who passed away at his daughter’s home near Collegeport Saturday morning. Mr. Garner had been a resident of Midfield for a number of years until just recently he went to stay with his daughter, Mrs. Bill Fitzgerald, and family. He is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Bob Cowey and a son, B. Garner. Brother David Parsons officiated at the service and burial was in the Midfield Cemetery. Sincere sympathy is expressed to Mr. Garner’s loved ones and friends.
Matagorda County Tribune,
February 14, 1957 |
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Stony Garner, 78, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family September 29, 2016 at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston Texas. He was born on May 5, 1938 in San Augustine county Texas to James Washington and Syble Lee (Sparks) Garner. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He proudly served his country in the United States Army serving his tour of duty stationed in Germany. He took pride in his own construction company, Stony Construction, working for the railroad repairing train derailments; who would laugh when he would have to hire and fire his son Steve at least once a week. He was a man who would help anyone he could. During the flood of July 1979 in Danbury Texas, he went to his neighbors and friends and dug trenches with his backhoe, around the houses to protect from flooding. During this same flood, he also drove his backhoe into town to get groceries for his neighbors. Anytime Stony had a chance to ruffle the feathers of his daughter, PeeWee, he would, and with Stony that chance was often. He taught his kids that hard work would always pay off. Chris remembers hearing that from a young age, riding with his dad anywhere he went, sitting on the middle armrest of the El Camino he drove, listening to his one 8 track tape “Waylon, Willie and the Boys”. During retirement he could not sit still. He was always doing something, and that something was maintaining the grass farm in Bay City Texas, or watching old western movies and Fox News. He enjoyed good ole’ country music and dancing at any dancehall within a fifty-mile radius, where he and LaVerne would cut a rug around the dance floor, into the wee hours of the morning. He always had time for company, especially his grandkids. He enjoyed when his family would come together, always saying something to make his grandkids burst out in laughter during pictures, or scare them with his imaginary friend Sam. When Stony started getting sick he was not one to dwell on his sickness. He would cut jokes, laugh and take it one day at time. He stayed strong to his faith, knowing where he was going. He loved life and his family. LaVerne told Stony I love you and his last words to his loving wife was “I love you too girl.” Left to cherish his memory is his wife, LaVerne (Leissner) Garner; his children, Steve Garner, Chris (Mandy) Garner, Mark (Lisa) Krobot, Leslie “PeeWee” McKinney, Kim (Bob) Johnson, Kristi (Shannon) Champion and Korri (Ray) Weldon; his brother, CPT. Wayne Garner; his sister, Tempie Garner; as well as many nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Stony was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Jane Garner; his parents, James Washington and Syble Lee (Sparks) Garner; his daughters, Lisa Ratliff and Laura Catney; and 11 of his siblings. Services lovingly fulfilled by the dedicated staff at Palms Funeral Home, 2300 East Mulberry, Angleton, Texas 77515. (979) 849-4343. Interment: St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, Danbury, Texas. Online condolences may be sent to the Garner family at www.palmsfuneralhome.com
Bay City Tribune,
October 5, 2016 |
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Funeral services for Florencio Ray Garza will be Monday, December 19, 2016 at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church. Viewing will be at 9:00 a.m., rosary will follow at 9:30 a.m. and mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be immediately after services at Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alex Tabares Jr., Anthony R. Tabares, Brian Whitman, Wesley L. Whitman, Nathan Patina and Paul Garcia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florencio Babe Garcia and Adelina Garza; and mother, Josephina B. Martinez. Florencio is survived by his sisters, Tomasita G. Tabares and husband Alex, Leona G. Whitman and Lina M. Quintanilla, all of Bay City, Barbara Garcia Butler and husband Matt, Patricia Garcia Velasco, Victoria Garcia Stanbough, all of Nederland, Trudy Garcia and Mona Lisa Garcia, of Nederland; brothers, Joe M. Quintanilla of Bay City, Florentino Quintanilla of Robstown, Ralph Garcia and Henry Garcia of Nederland; step-brothers, Jesse Marinez Jr. and Jaime Martinez of Cuero; several nieces and nephews and family and friends. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend, and will be missed by all. Final arrangements are entrusted with Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-3489. Online condolences may be sent to www.greensmortuary.com.
Bay City Tribune, December 16, 2016 online |
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Funeral services for Levi Gaskin of Bay City, Texas, are pending with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas.
Bay City Tribune,
August 10, 2016 |
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Marie George, 79, of Bay City, Texas, passed away September 13, 2016. She was born September 17, 1936 in Clay County, Texas, to the late Jesse L. Wallace and Velma Owen Wallace. She worked for many years at Cole Plumbing in Bay City and was involved in many facets of the community, including VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary, Pilot Club, Women’s Crisis Center, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, but her true passion was being a member of the Quilt Guild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. George; granddaughter, Tami Dabney; sister, Gladys Moore; and brother, Johnny Wallace. Survivors include daughters, Karen Crane and husband Glenn of East Bernard, TX, and Robin Davis of Bay City; sons, H. Wayne George II and wife Karen of Midfield, and James W. George of Bay City; sister, Dorothy Bass of Georgia; grandchildren, Amber Walters, Danny Crane, Wayne George III, Chelsea Capak, Maggie Capak, Cody Capak, Michelle Zogg, Kacye Crowley, Wyatt George and Robert George; and 12 great-grandchildren. Following her wishes, her family will have private services. Please make memorials to Matagorda County Women’s Crisis Center in her memory. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune,
September 21, 2016 |
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Howard Lewis Gibson, 69, of Palacios, Texas died Saturday, September 13, 2003 in Wharton, Texas. He was born January 30, 1934 in Bruni, Texas to the late Arthur Fred Gibson and Ora Lee Hoffman Gibson. He is survived by: wife, Joyce Veasey Gibson of Palacios, sons, Michael Lewis Gibson of Yoakum, Darryll Wayne Gibson of Bay City; step-daughters, Debi Edward of Splendora and Dawn Fletcher of Texarkana; sisters, Jewell Smith of San Marcos, Jo Ann Gibson of Mathis, Virginia Harlow of Livingston; four grandchildren, Halie and Gavin Gibson, Christopher and Kalyn Fletcher. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Arthur Rudolph Gibson. He was a charter member of the Eagles, member of the American Legion, life member of the V.F.W., and a volunteer with the Palacios Fire Dept. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at Palacios Funeral Home, with Pastor Robert Rodriguez officiating. Interment followed at Midfield Cemetery. The family received visitors at Palacios Funeral Home Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home.
Bay City
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September 17, 2003 |
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Gail Brown Glasgow, 64 of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away on June 20, 2016, at MD Anderson Hospital. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. Everyone she met loved her. She was born November 18, 1951, in Snyder, Texas, to O.R. and Wilma Brown. She was a secretary for the construction industry for many years. A Celebration of her life will be held at Ed and Gail's Ranch on FM 457, Van Vleck, Texas, on July 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Ed Glasgow; son, Trey Edwards and wife Wendy; daughter, Rayne Glasgow Herzog and husband Michael; mother, Wilma Brown; sisters, Glenda and husband Sam; Audrey and husband Robert, and Dawn and husband Larry; grandchildren, Jeremy, Kayla, Tessa, Hannah, Darien, Jakob and Sarah; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, Texas 77486. (979) 345-3232. Online condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook at www.bakerfuneralhome.net
Bay City Tribune,
June 26, 2016 |
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Mr. Arch C. Goddin, who died at his home in Palacios, Sept. 6, 1933, was born June 7, 1861, at Loutre Island, Mo., where he lived until 1906, when he moved to Granfield, Okla. He made that his home and farmed until he came to Palacios to live. After being here some time he became associated with Messrs. Williams and Deutsch in the Queen Theatre, was one of the most enthusiastic for the building of the new theatre and installing the talkies, and continued his interest in it until his death. He made numerous friends among our citizens who were loyal and faithful to him during his illness and regret his passing on. Mr. Goddin is survived by two brothers, H. T. Goddin, of Naylor, Mo., B. H. Goddin, of Granfield, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. J. L. Taylor, of Dallas; two nephews, Glenn Goddin, of Naylor, Mo., and John T. Taylor, of Gaan, Texas, and three nieces, Mrs. Fred Springer, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Misses Adelaide and Lura Ann Taylor, of Dallas. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie of the Presbyterian church and interment made in the Palacios cemetery, under the direction of Duffy-Rittenhouse Undertaking Company.
Palacios Beacon,
September 14, 1933 |
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James L. Grammer, 68, of Houston , passed away on July 15, 2016. He was born on September 14, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas to the late James C. and Alberta Whoelke Grammer. James proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army as a member of the 573rd Engineer Company Float Bridge Group. He loved to ride his motorcycle with Betty, in the wind and traveling around the country. James loved his family and loved providing for them. James also loved the Lord. James is survived by his wife of 30 years Betty Grammer of Houston; daughter Ruth Ann Somers of Baltimore, Maryland; son, Christopher James Grammer of Houston; grandchildren, Tom Somers, Jr., Jason Linares and Nicholas Grammer; sister, Kathy Carden, brother, Aaron Grammer; step-daughter Shawn Griner; step-granddaughters Missouri Griner and Tracy Sebastian,; step-grandsons Christopher Sabrsula and Jacob Sabrsula; great-grandchildren Zoe, Micah and Peyton Sebastian, Coltin Sabrsula, Jason and Isaac Sabrsula and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends from Noon to service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Services will be 2:00pm Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Pastor Mike James officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to his wife, Betty Grammer, or to the funeral home to help offset any funeral expenses. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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The remains of Mrs. Fannie Green were brought here Friday by the Wheeler Funeral Home in El Campo, for interment in the Palacios cemetery. A short service was held at the grave conducted by C. F. Conner. Mrs. Green was born March 8, 1856 and died in Moulton, Tex., March 12, 1936. She was married in Lavaca County to George Green and to this union were born 5 daughters and 4 sons. Her husband and one daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Methodist Church and her life of many years was spent in rearing her family, helping with the duties of life and in giving aid to mankind.
Palacios Beacon,
March 19, 1936 |
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William Edgerton Green was born near New Vienna, Ohio, March 25, 1869 and passed away Sept. 3, 1933, in the Shannon Memorial Hospital at San Angelo, Texas. At the age of eleven years he moved with his parents to Summer County, Kansas. In the year of 1893 he was married to Mertie Annettie Murray of Green Castle Quaker Church near Anson, Kansas. To this union were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy. The year the Cherokee Strip opened in Oklahoma, Mr. Green moved there locating near Pawnee, and remained there until twenty-five years ago, when on the first day of April, he with his family arrived in Palacios, Texas, which has since been his home. Mr. Green was engaged in the nursery business and many of the first shade trees, palms and shrubs in the city park, cemetery and school yards were donated and planted by him. He was always interested in the progress of our city and lent his support in every way possible. By birthright Mr. Green was a member of the Friends Church of which his mother was a minister and to this church he has always been faithful. If there were no church of his own he attended others and was always willing to do his part. He was a kind devoted husband and father. He lived a clean, honest life and was always an inspiration to his family. His last words were, “Tell them it’s all right.” He is survived by his wife and six children, Mrs. L. E. Addison of Houston, Daniel Maynard, Mrs. John L. Fox and Dorothea of Palacios, Theodore J. of New York City N. Y., and James Clayton of Brownsville. One sister Mrs. Laura E. Worden of Tulsa, and two brothers Walter D. Green of Medford, Oregon and Jonathan E. Green of Central Point, Oregon, and two grandchildren Peggy Green and Jo Ann Fox. The body was brought here Monday and taken to the Palacios Funeral Home, where services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. During the service favorite hymns of the deceased were sung, “Safe in the Arms of Jesus,” was sung by a quartet, Mrs. R. L. Phillip, Miss Dorothy Lee Curtis, J. E. Robinson and C. B. Viets. Remains were taken to the Palacios Cemetery for interment where services were concluded. Pallbearers were Charles Hansen, C. D. Sanders, H. L. Curtis, J. E. Tanner, C. B. Viets and G. A. Salsbury. The large crowd in attendance and the many beautiful floral offerings attested the high esteem in which Mr. Green was held by friends and acquaintances both at home and elsewhere. In tribute to his memory we quote the following lines of James Whitcomb Riley:
Palacios Beacon,
September 7, 1933 |
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Memorial services for Robert Griggs, 71, of Houston, Texas, will be Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 11 a.m., at Shiloh Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, Texas, with Elder Eugene Griggs officiating. He died Tuesday, May 13, 2016, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Griggs; mother, Gertrude Tellerson Griggs; brothers, Earl Griggs and Rev. Murry Griggs; sisters, Helen Griggs, Frankie Griggs Ward, and his twin, Betty Griggs Wiley. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife, Tweety; sons, Jimmy Griggs and Tom Griggs (Kimberly); grandson, Chris; brothers, Elder Eugene Griggs (Ruby) of Sweeny and Ellis Griggs (Katherine) of Angleton; sister, Ruby Griggs Matthews (Sam) of Bay City; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Final arrangements entrusted to Richardson Mortuary. Bay City Tribune, June 15, 2016
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Funeral rites for Frank Arthur Grover were held Tuesday afternoon at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Rayford L. Harris, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was made in the Palacios Cemetery. Mr. Grover, age 52, was born in Carmona. He lived in Palacios about thirty years ago, and had made his home in Texas City for some time. The past nine months he had spent in Houston, where he passed away in a hospital Sunday, December 11, at 9:25 p. m. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion, Texas City Post. He was also a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. K. W. Johnson and Mrs. A. E. Baldwin, both of Texas City, and several nieces and nephews.
Palacios Beacon,
December 15, 1949 |
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Rosendo Gutierrez, a Mexican who had been here only a short while, was murdered with a knife in the hands of Joaquin Alvarez about 1:30 Wednesday morning at the Garcia Inn on the west side of the railroad. Sheriff Milner and Guy Barnett were notified. They took Alvarez to Bay City, and placed him in the county jail to await an examining trial. The body of Gutierrez was taken to the Brandon-Duffy Funeral Home and prepared for burial, which will take place when relatives arrive.
Palacios Beacon,
August 11, 1938 |
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Edward Guzman Sr., 71, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born on January 7, 1945 in Bay City, Texas to the late Louis and Josephine Lopez Guzman. Edward was a hard working man who was devoted to his family. He was a very friendly man who knew a lot of people. Edward is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Valentine Guzman; and daughter; Isabel Gonzales. He is survived by his loving wife, Guadalupe Guzman; children, Josephine Moore, Edward Guzman Jr., Estella Vasquez, Jaime Torres, Julie Torres, Rosie Renteria, Norma McClelland, Manuel Torres, Corinna Wood, Debra Hernandez and Cynthia Ferrer; brother, Louis Guzman; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other loving relatives. The family will receive friends and relatives from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, November 11, 2016, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 p.m., at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch celebrant. Rite of committal will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas. Serving as pallbearers are Edward Guzman III, Kris Guzman, Alonzo Solis, Andrew Tatum, Richard Rodriguez, Gabriel Rangel, Angel Gonzales and Abel Tamez. Honorary pallbearer is Brian Tatum. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, November 9, 2016 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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