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Tony Galvan, Jr. was born December 20, 1945 in La Feria, Texas to the late Maria and Antonio Galvan. He passed away on November 9, 2019 surrounded by his family in Blessing, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Susan Diaz Galvan; Daughters, Teresa Adkins and Otto, Patricia Faas and Chad; Son, David Vincent Galvan and MaryJane; Sisters, Gloria Alvarado, Stella Solis, Ester Rodriguez and Becky Galvan; Brothers, Marcelino, Carlos, Mike, Danny, Robert, Alex and Eddie Galvan; Grandchildren, Ashley, Anthony, Allyson and Amanda Adkins, David Vincent Galvan, Jr. (D.J), Sara and Chad (C.J) Faas. He is preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends and relatives 11am-12pm Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1:00pm at Hawley Cemetery. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home |
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Albert Garza Garcia, 87, of Markham passed away March 24, 2019. He was born August 9, 1931 in Cuero, TX. Albert’s life was about his family, his children, grandchildren, and great grand-children. He loved the Tidehaven Tigers, Dallas Cowboys, home cooked meals, sharing stories about his life, and being an Army Veteran. But he especially loved his naps in his recliner. Albert was a very kind, loving person and took great pride in his country and family. He is survived by his children, daughters: Norma Trevino and husband Jaime; Laura Garcia and husband Daniel; son Juan Jose Garcia and wife Monica. 7 grandchildren: John Garcia Jr. (Jennifer); Wendy Prindiville (Kevin); Albert Garcia (Natalie); Miranda Medina (Lance Sternadel); Daniel Garcia Jr (Ashley); Steven Trevino (Rachel); Mark Garcia, Wilmer Sanchez; and Ana Francisca Sanchez. Great Grandchildren: Arianna, Albert Jr., and Nicolas Garcia, Gavin & ^Cameron^ Garcia; James Medina; Alexander Garcia; Alyse & Nolan Prindiville; Harley & Allix Trevino. Special friend Gloria Silva. Sister: Gloria Ramos and Brother: Sammy Garcia. As well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Albert was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Lucia R. Garcia; parents Domingo and Hirene Garcia Sr.; sister Stella Lopez, Dora Castillo-Garcia, Juanita Garcia, Olivia Medina; brothers: Ignacio, Pedro; Domingo, and Richard Garcia; and great grandchild Cameron Garcia. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with a rosary at 6:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 28, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be: grandsons John Garcia Jr, Albert Garcia; Daniel Garcia Jr, Steven Trevino, Mark Garcia, and Lance Sternadel. Honorary pallbearers will be: Kevin Prindiville, Pasqual Martinez, Ted Fuentes, Pete Garcia Jr. Albert Garica’s family would like to thank the following: Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Nemec, Mr. & Mrs. Ted Fuentes; care givers Leticia Sanchez and Nancy Salazar, nurses and staff at Bay Villa Nursing home, his favorite nurses Teena, Brandi and Margie, the staff at Bay City Regional Dyalisis Center and A-Med Hospice. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Alice “Baby” Garcia, 86, of Bay City passed away December 4, 2019. She was born January 30, 1933 in Cuero, TX to the late Dionisia and Juan Ramirez. She worked as a social worker for Community Action at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and retired from Matagorda General Hospital as a switchboard operator. She is survived by her three sons Rudy, Richard, Jr. and David Garcia; granddaughters Carisa Garcia and Joanne Marie Garcia; grandsons Richard Santiago III and Christopher David Garcia; great grandchildren Anthony, Alyiah and Morgan Garcia, Kobi Alloway, Jae, Mary and Lyndon Whitfield. The family viewing will be Monday, December 9, 2019 at 8:00 AM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM with Father Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Taylor
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Dolores Barron Garcia, 93, passed away November 24, 2019. She was born September 15, 1926 in Berwind, Colorado to Hermenegildo Barron and Isabel Ocampo Barron. Dolores graduated from Blessing High School in May of 1945, after which, she attended Draughns Business College in San Antonio. Upon graduation, she went to work at Lackland Air Force Base as a secretary, then moved to Galveston and worked at American National Insurance Co. In 1956 she returned to her hometown and was employed as a legal secretary by an attorney. In 1960, she went to work for Bay City Abstract & Title Co. as a loan closer until her retirement. After retirement, she went back to work at LeTulle Real Estate and Central Power & Light Company for a short while. On May 7, 1977 she met the love of her life Ignacio Morales Garcia. They were happily married for 30 years until his death September 19, 2007. Dolores was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and belonged to the Legion of Mary, Choir, Word of Life, and taught CCD for many years. She served as secretary of the Church, and was Chairman of the Bingo Committee for 15 years. She belonged to CYO Guadalupanas, Lector, Ministry of the Sick of the Church, and the Bereavement Committee. Dolores was a member of Woodman of the World Lodge 068 where she served as an officer. She was a lifetime member of the 100 Club, served on the Board of Economic Action, belonged to LVA in which she taught English as a second language and also volunteered in various programs in the community. She also was instrumental in helping people get their residency and become Citizens of the United States, and was a Den Mother for Pack 51 while in scouting. Dolores is survived by her sister Lucy (Paul) Lozano of Bay City; nephew Jose A. Campos of Houston; sister-in-law Dorothy Barron of Austin, and numerous cousins and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ignacio Morales Garcia; sisters Savina Barron Romana Herrera, Tilda B. Campos and Trinidad Barron, and brothers Ysabel Barron, Frank Barron, Phil J. Barron and Lucas L. Barron. The Rosary will be 9:30am Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.
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Peggy Ann Garrett, 79, died at Palacios Community Medical Center on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019. She was born January 17, 1938 to Luby and Ida Gardner Christmas. She married George Nelson and had three sons. She later married Joe Garrett. Peggy is survived by her husband, three sons, George Nelson, Jr. and Robert Nelson of California and Anthony Nelson of Citrus Grove; Step-children, Tammy, Patrick, Joann and Joe Jr.; one grandchild and several step-grandchildren; Brothers, Howard and Billy Christmas. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother Hardy Christmas. A memorial service was held Thursday, August 1, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport. Funeral program |
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Maria Riojas Garza, 77, of Bay City, passed away September 7, 2019. She was born August 27, 1942 in Carizo Springs, TX to Rafael Riojas and Alfonsa Rios Riojas. Maria is preceded in death by her parents; son Raul Garza, Jr.; brother Rafael Riojas, Jr. and son-in-law Carlos Jaramillo, Sr. She is survived by daughters Sandra and Kenneth Soares of Bay City, Sara and Moises Garcia of Amarillo, and Janie Jaramillo; sons Rafael Raul Garza and Adrian Garza of Bay City, Anselmo and Jody Garza of Fannett, TX, and Ronnie Ortiz (Georgette) of Kerrville, TX; sisters Carmen Correa of Boynton Beach FL, Raquel R. Granados of Atlanta, GA, and Vicky Tellez of Fresno, CA; brothers Jose Riojas of Weslaco, TX and Anastacio Riojas of San Juan, TX; 20 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 8:00am Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Rosary will be 9:30am Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by the Mass at 10:00am with Fr. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers are Rafael R. Garza III, Cody Garza, A.J. Garza, Jr., Jacob Garza, Carlos Jaramillo, Jr. and Kenneth Soares, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Zachary Garza, Moises Garcia, Jr., Joseph Garcia, David Garza and Nickolas Garza. The family would like to extend its gratitude to IPH Hospice and staff for the care and support given through this difficult time, as well as the Matagorda House staff for their concern and compassion. Bay City Tribune, September 11, 2019 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Hertha “Heddy” Elfriede Anna Fiebig Gayle, passed away July 3, 2019 at her home in Bay City, Texas, surrounded by her beloved family. Heddy was preceded in death by her parents, Minna Elfriede Oertner Fiebig and Wilhelm Richard Fiebig; five brothers, Eric, Gerhardt, Godfried, Heinz, and Herman; four sisters, Ermgot, Meta, Martha (Corbett Harrison), and Lisa; and two grandsons, Matthew Bartlett Gayle and Sean Elias Gayle. She is survived by her four children, John Richard Gayle (Sandra), Elfriede “Frieda” Ann Gayle Runk (Jay), Stuart Bartlett Gayle (Margaret), and Barbara Sue Gayle Robinson (Stephen); grandchildren, Andrew Blake Gayle (Brandi), Victoria Nicolette Gist (Seth), Nevada Nicholas Runk, Angela Gayle Stuart (Shane), Cameron Gayle Larkin (James), Christi Miller Lalonde (Toby), Jason Miller (Gina), Johnathan Douglas Gayle (Monica), Harvest Rae Gayle-Balboa, Andrew and Emily Robinson; great grandchildren, Wyatt Gayle, Emily Fric, Reagan Stuart, Cooper and Kaylee Larkin, Ali and Falin Lalonde, Marc Sablatura, Maggie (Hunter Mraz), C J and Lorin Miller, Taryn, Taylor, and Tristan Gayle, Remington and Bentley Robinson; and great-great granddaughter, Heidi Mraz. Heddy was born on November 21, 1930 in Ulbersdorf Kreis Goldberg-Haynau / Schlesien (Germany) and became a Naturalized Citizen of the United States of America on November 29, 1955. Her childhood was interrupted by World War II during which she spent time in “Displaced Persons” camps, separated from most of her family. Eventually she was reunited with her parents and 3 sisters who had survived the war. Once the war ended, her beauty caught the eye of a young TAMU Army Cadet, Douglas Zack Gayle. They quickly fell in love and before long Heddy was aboard the Army transport ship General R. M. Blatchford (March 1952), heading to the United States under the Displaced Persons Act of 1948. She arrived at the port of New Orleans where she was processed and given a $50 bill from the Red Cross. Heddy then took a train to Houston where she was met by complete strangers, her future in-laws and welcomed into employment as a sales clerk for the family-owned business (Gayle’s Midway Grocery Store). Heddy and Doug were married on April 25, 1952 in Calhoun County, Texas. Their first home together was in College Station, Texas where they lived in an apartment complex for married TAMU students until Doug completed his BS degree in Petroleum Engineering. During that time, Heddy worked in the Student Center Cafeteria as a cashier. In the early years of their marriage, Heddy and Doug enjoyed the freedom of moving from city to city, exploring new job opportunities (even taking them as far south as Columbia, South America). Heddy always managed to put each new residence in order quickly; even while juggling 4 children, extended family members, and numerous pets (especially her beloved Rottweiler, Black Jack). She was an active PTA mom. Her hobbies included gardening, fishing, camping, reading (courtroom dramas and murder mysteries), canning and cooking. She was a skilled seamstress, creating curtains for their homes and clothing for the children. She always enjoyed playing cards and dominoes, especially Bridge, Gin, Forty-Two and Eighty-Eight. Although her formal education was cut short due to the war, she was an intelligent and capable woman who spent many years, alongside Doug, in the daily operations of their family owned companies including Sue-Ann Oil & Gas, Gayle Family Investments and Erste Frau. Though their marriage ended after 25 years, the two remained the closest of friends until Doug’s death in 2012. Heddy was a long-time member of Lolita United Methodist Church. While living in Bay City, she also enjoyed attending St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where her Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the church Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lolita United Methodist Church, 94 College Street, Lolita, Texas 77971 or St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2200 Avenue E, Bay City, Texas 77414.
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Walter Stewart Gillett III, 73, of Gonzales formerly of Victoria, passed away January 10, 2020. He was born October 21, 1946 in Houston, Texas to Walter Stewart Gillett Jr. and Margaret Helen Rice Gillett. Stewart married Sandra Lynn Schulte on January 18, 1969. Stewart was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Victoria where he served in the Knights of Columbus as a third degree knight. He also served as the secretary/treasurer of the Victoria Gun Club for a number of years and was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association. He served as a Little League Baseball coach for a number of years, even prior to his son playing ball. During his grandson’s years of shooting sports, Stewart coached him and led him to state competitions. He watched many swim competitions, baseball, soccer and football games of his grandsons. He enjoyed watching his granddaughters dance and cheer, and ride horses. Stewart taught several of the grandchildren to shoot a gun, and gifted them their first knives. He shared so many stories with all of the grandkids which will be remembered fondly. They were truly a blessing in his life, as he was in theirs. Stewart grew up in Palacios where he attended school and played baseball, basketball and football. He and the team, the Palacios Sharks took his class to state championship and won the title in 1964. This was the last time the team earned this distinguished honor. After graduating in 1965, he attended college in Wharton and San Marcos, Stewart earned a degree in Business Management. In 1972 Stewart went to work for the State of Texas as an Unemployment Tax Auditor. He became the head of his department and retired from this office in 2003. Stewart loved to fish and hunt and participated in shooting sports. Stewart is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Lynn Schulte Gillett, two children, Tracy Wayne Gillett (Katherine) of Gonzales, and Stephanie Eileen Gillett Gomez (Edward) of Chandler, Arizona. Five grandchildren Thomas Colden Gillett, Cortlyn Christine Gillett, Dane Edward Gomez, Chase Stewart Gomez and Madeline Elena Gomez. Three sisters Linda Gillett Dixon (Dolan), Cathy Gillett Hunter (Wayne) and Carla Sue Gillett Addison, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Stewart Gillett, Jr. and Margaret Helen Rice Gillett. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2020, at Rosewood Funeral Chapel in Victoria. Words of Remembrance will be shared at 6 p.m. followed by the Holy Rosary being recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Victoria. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum in Victoria. In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be made to the Alzheimers Association of America and Hospice of South Texas. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
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Funeral services for Martha Irene Glick, 48, of Cedar Lane will be held at 10 am Saturday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck. Mrs. Glick was born Oct.15, 1937, in Lavaca County, Texas to C. H. and Rosalie Siefert and died Jan. 28 1986, at Sweeny Community Hospital, Sweeny. A lifetime resident of the Bay City area, she was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and the Methodist church. Survivors include Johnie O. Glick of Cedar Lane; two sons, John Dudley Glick of Brazoria and Francis Scott Glick of Lake Jackson; three daughters, Barbara Loftus of Brazoria, Jane Waters of Texarkana and Susan A. Foster of Brazoria; two brother, Henry Siefert of Bay City and Walter Siefert of Corpus Christi; a sister Helen Hunter of Burnett, Texas; and six grandchildren, Donna Shephard, Susan G. Foster, Kristin Glick, Julianna Glick, Laura Glick and Johnie O. Glick III. Pallbearers include John Dudley Glick, Francis Scott Glick, William Engle, Charles Engel Jr., Jack Huebner, and Charlie Cox. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City. Daily Tribune, January, 1986 Obituary and photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham Johnie O. Glick
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William Dallas Goff, of Bay City, TX, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2020 in Bay City, TX. He passed at home while surrounded by loved ones. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, TX. Due to current situations concerning public health, viewing will be private. If you choose to attend the Graveside Service, please practice the suggested social distancing. William was born on October 22, 1956 in San Angelo, TX to Gene and Gaylia Goff. On December 24, 1999, William Goff married the love of his life, Debra Tellez. William was a talented musician, who performed with the Christian singing group, His Ambassadors. He was a principal and band director whose life’s goal was to encourage kids to love music and love themselves. William was preceded in death by his parents, Gene B. Goff and Gaylia C. Goff, and sisters Kara Goff and Sylvia Miranda. Survivors include: wife, Debra Goff, mother, Sopa Goff, son, William Dallas Goff (Courtney Goff), grandchildren, Brandon Goff and Lindy Goff, daughter, DesaRay Goff, daughter, Alyssa Garcia (AJ Garcia), grandson, Baby, brother, David Goff (Marilyn Goff), brother, Garry Goff (Debbie Goff), brother, Ron Goff (Mary Goff), sister, Frances Porras, sister, Sally Delgado (Richard Delgado), sister, Linda Boone (Bill Boone), and Sandra Tellez. William is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. William will be greatly missed by his five dogs and three cats. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Patricia Gomez Arredondo, 49,of Bay City passed away on Dec 1, 2019. She was born on February 2,1970 in Celaya Gto, Mexico to José Luis Arredondo and Maria Luisa Gonzalez. Patricia fought until the end. She, will be dearly missed by many. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Antonio Arredondo Gonzalez and her granddaughter, Devany Sarahi Ramírez (RIP) She leaves behind 4 children: Patricia Sarahi Ramírez, Miguel Angel Ramírez, Leslie Ramírez, Nancy Ramírez and 5 grandchildren: Ashley Rosas, Fernando Rosas, Yasmine Marie Rosas, José Miguel Ramírez, and Devany Elizabeth Ramírez The rosary will be Wednesday December 11th, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Funeral mass will be 10:00am Wednesday, December 11th,2019 both services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. DistinctiveLife Cremations & Funerals, Houston, Texas Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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February 26, 1937 - July 10, 2019 Albert Gonzales, 82, of Palacios passed away July 10, 2019. He was born February 26, 1937 in Midfield, TX to the late Cesario Gonzales and Amelia Gutierrez Gonzales. He retired from Alcoa after 33 years of service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son David Allen Gonzales; a granddaughter Isabelle Rain Gonzales; sister Lucille Calderon and brother Paul Gonzales. Survivors include his wife Guadalupe Gonzales of Palacios; daughter Ann Oliver & husband Kevin of Sutton, Mass.; sons Albert Leslie Gonzales and wife Carol of Palacios, Kenneth Gonzales of Palacios and Mike Gonzales and wife Vanessa of Palacios; sister Helen Gonzales of Angleton; brother Willie Gonzales and wife Aurora of Rosenberg; grandchildren Matthew Gonzales, Zachary Gonzales, Helena Gonzales, Justin Gonzales, Patrick Gonzales, Kevin Gonzales, Gesika Valdez, Nelliya Valdez, Angeleigh Gonzales, Ian Oliver and Ivy Oliver and by 9 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4PM until 6PM Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 15, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. Chris Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Oliver, Pete Rivera, Eric Canales, Mark Canales, Willie Gonzales, Jr., and Michael A. Canales II. Matthew Rivera, Ian Oliver and Nickolas Rios will serve as honorary pallbearers.
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June 09, 1943 - April 06, 2019
Juan Jose Alvarado Gonzalez, 75, of Midfield, passed away April 6, 2019. He was born June 9, 1943 in Monterrey, Mexico to the late Juan Alvarado Ortiz and Candelaria Gonzalez Ortiz.
Juan is preceded in death by his parents; brother Cesar Alvarado and grandson Yazael Isai Dominguez. He is survived by his wife Ma Gloria Martinez Alvarado; daughter Gloria Leticia Alvarado; sons Loranzo Ortiz, Sr. and Juan Jese Alvarado; sisters Rosalinda Camarillo, Maricela Elias and Zulema Alonso; brothers Mario Alvarado; Luis Angel Alvarado; Arturo Alvarado; Inrique Alvarado and Alfred Alvarado; grandsons Yusef Asaf Dominguez; Yavel Ibrahim Dominguez, Yojarib Gibrian Dominguez; Yahel Missai Dominguez, Eros Arath Alvarado; Yisvan Ortiz, Josan Ortiz, Jovani Ortiz, and granddaughter Yisna Ortiz.
The family will receive visitors 4:00pm-8:00pm Monday, April 8 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 10:00am Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery.
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Leonard Griggs
Leonard Griggs, 71, formerly of Cedar Lane, Texas passed away on
February 18, 2020 in Houston, Texas.
He was born in Matagorda County, Texas on July 18, 1948 to
Margaret Williams and Preston Griggs.
Following his formal education, he was a Veteran of the U.S.
Marines, serving in the Vietnam War. Visitation and guest book registry will be on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, Cedar Lane, Texas, with burial to follow at St. Mark (Bell Bottom Community) Cemetery in Cedar Lane.
Survivors include an enormous host of relatives and friends.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at duncan-robertsfh@gmail.com
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