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Todd Wayne Galle, age 54 of Seguin, formerly of Bay City, passed away on October 19, 2022. Todd was born on October 19, 1968 in Bay City, Texas to Myra Ann (Vaughan) and Norman Harold Galle. He was a 1986 graduate of Bay City High School. He graduated from the University of North Texas and then attended and graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He moved to Seguin in 1996 where he will be remembered as a business owner. Todd could fix anything and always enjoyed gardening, especially growing vegetables. His most precious times were spent with his children. Todd is preceded in death by his parents, uncle, James Cockroft and aunt, Patsy Vaughan. Survivors include his son, Jacob Galle; daughter, Jordan Galle; brothers, Barton Galle and wife Jennifer, and Sean Galle; former spouse and friend, Raquel West; nieces, Savannah Galle, Abigail Galle, Natalie Galle, Erika Galle and Amelia Galle; aunt, Kathryn Cockroft; uncles, Buster Mitchell and wife Carolyn and Watts Vaughan and wife Kay; cousins, other loving family members and many friends. Visitation will begin on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel at noon followed by a service celebrating his life at 1 p.m. Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
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On January 28th, 2022, our beloved Beatriz Garay went to heaven joining our dear father Julio L. Garay! She was born on January 3, 1950, in Big Springs, Texas to Jesusa Orozco Rivera & Manuel Rivera. They moved to Bay City where Beatriz met Julio L. Garay, the love of her life. They married on January 4, 1965, and were happily married for over 54 years! Those that knew Beatriz knew that she was a hard worker and would help anyone in need. She enjoyed bingo, family time, and loved music! Beatriz is survived by her children: daughter; Darline Rodriguez and husband Wally Rodriguez, daughter; Delinda Moreno and husband Hector Moreno, daughter; Donna Garcia, son Julio Garay Jr. and wife Melissa Garay. She was blessed with several grandchildren and great grandchildren who love and will miss her very much! Beatriz is also survived by her brother Rudy Rocha and his wife Maria of Cuero, Texas and sister Eva Garay of Texas City, Texas along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, in- laws and close friends! She joins her husband Julio L. Garay, her parents Manuel and Jesusa Rivera brother Manuel Rivera Jr. and several other family members and in laws in heaven. We celebrate her passing and rejoice with her on her journey to her true home... HEAVEN! Our favorite memories of Beatriz will live on forever in our hearts! She is gone but never forgotten! A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Wild Peach Community Church, 1862 County Road 347, Brazoria, Texas 77422 for those who would like
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Paula Lizano Garay, 54, of Bay City passed away August 20, 2021. She was born February 19, 1967 McAllen, TX to the late Enrique Lizano and Guadalupe Ramirez Lizano. Survivors include her loving husband Anasatacio Garay; daughter Loraina Marisol Valdez; son Lorenzo Boy Valdez; brothers and sisters; Andres Veliz, Guadalupy Ramires Veliz, Maria Veliz Rogriques, Angie Veliz Whitman and Andres Veliz, Jr. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Vincent Garcia, Markie Rodriguez, Rodney Coleman, Lorenzo Valdez, Elia Rodriguez and Manuel Rodriguez.
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Alfredo Amado Garcia went to be with our Lord and Savior in heaven taking his last breath on this earth on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Alfredo Amado Garcia, was born on May 9, 1996 in Bay City, Texas. He was 25 years of age and lived in Clear Lake, Texas. A loving husband and father; Alfredo lived for his wife, children and to help others. Although he was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, later in life Alfredo made the conscious decision to live and follow Jesus Christ as an unaffiliated Christian, with his own personal relationship with the Lord. A friend to all, affectionately known as "Freetos" by his family and many friends, he enjoyed spending time outdoors with his wife and children. He loved playing soccer with his children. He enjoyed watching the Texans football team and also liked Mexico’s soccer team. On his down time, Freetos would continuously write motivational and inspirational quotes in his journal. Always reaching for his goals and dreams, he planned on attending Remington College for Cosmetology, aspiring to become a hairdresser and barber in the future. The constant life of the party, Freetos loved to dance and joke around. He would spend time recording the antics of life as a husband and father; uploading it all onto his social media to share with others. In every sense, Freetos was an irreplaceable soul taken too soon from the universe. He blessed all who knew him and will forever be in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Amado Garcia and Guadalupe Garcia Perez. Alfredo is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Bethany Rose Huerta Garcia, his daughter Serenity Rose Garcia and son, Noel Amado Garcia. His mother Aurora Garcia Perez, step-father Juan Chavez Pena and three brothers, Gerardo Garcia, Juan Chavez and Fabian Chavez. The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Deacon Joe Ramos officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers for Alfredo will be Gerardo Garcia, Sergio Garcia, Jair Saucedo, Jonathan Saucedo, Diego Garcia, Michael Huerta, Jacob Ndebele and Damian Cervantes.
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Arturo Pena Garcia, 75, of Palacios passed away April 5, 2021. He was born March 5, 1946 in Palacios to Pablo Garcia and Guadalupe Pena Garcia. Arturo was a United States Veteran who served in the US Army and served in Vietnam from Dec 7, 1969-Dec 6, 1970. Medals he received were Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert (M-16 Rifle), Sharpshooter (M-14 Rifle). He loved his country and was proud to be a United States Veteran. He lived a quiet life with his wife Lucy. He spent most of his days working very hard on the shrimp boats and oystering. He was well known in Palacios by his nickname Hoppy. He loved his family, his friends, and most of all his grandchildren and great-grandson. He was a little rough around the edges and he told it like he saw it. He had a funny personality and made a lot of jokes. He was always making people laugh. He would often be seen driving around Palacios (very, very slowly) in his little tan Malibu. He would visit family and friends whenever he could to make sure everyone was ok. He was a sweet man with a heart of gold and well never ever be forgotten by the people’s lives that he touched. He was preceded in death by his parents; 9 brothers and sisters, and grandson Josh Hebel. Survivors include his wife Lucy Chavez Garcia; daughter Melissa Montalvo (Leo); brother Thomas Garcia; grandchildren Jacob Quintanilla and Seth Quintanilla; great grandson Rylan Quintanilla and step-grandchildren Gabriel Montalvo and Mariah Montalvo. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 10, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 PM followed by Funeral Mass at 2:00 PM. Interment will take place in the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Estefana Garcia Flores, Taodora Garcia Calderon, Eusebio P. Garcia, Romolo P. Garcia, Genieva Garcia Cooke, Maria Garcia Rocha, Jesus P. Garcia , Pablo P. Garcia and Virginia Garcia Benavidas. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Lucy Chavez Garcia Lucy Chavez Garcia, 87, of Palacios, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at MNRC. Lucy was born on January 21, 1936 in Matagorda, TX to the late Placido and Higina Chavez. Lucy was raised in the New Gulf area with 13 siblings. She married the love of her life, Arturo Garcia and raised 1 child together in Palacios, TX. She loved girls’ day where we did things like going to the movies, going out to eat, and especially shopping at Walmart and Palais Royal. She loved getting her nails done, whether they were done at a salon or done by her daughter. She especially loved spending time with her family, and all of our family parties. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings Isabel Salazar, Jacinto Chavez, Leocarda Peña, Alfonso Chavez, Placido Chavez Jr., Elida Chavez, Richard Chavez, Maria Garcia, Rudy Chavez, and grandson Joshua Hebel. Lucy is survived by her daughter, Melissa Montalvo and husband Leo of Palacios; grandchildren, Jacob and Seth Quintanilla of Palacios, Gabriel Montalvo of Palacios, Mariah Montalvo of Wharton; great grandchild Rylan Quintanilla of El Campo; brothers Roy Chavez and wife Janie and Ralph Chavez of Wharton; sisters Beatrice Gomez and husband Sammy of Boling, Ester Chavez of Boling and many beautiful nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held beginning at 9:00 am Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Palacios Funeral Home with a Rosary recited at 11am. The Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 pm at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved
Belia Garcia (Belle). Belia passed on March 13th, 2022 at the
age of 70. She will be dearly missed by her loving children,
family, devoted friends, and all the wonderful people who knew
and loved her. She was an amazing mother, daughter, aunt, and
friend too many.
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Our father, Edward “Lalo” Garcia, Sr., peacefully left this world on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 92. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Edward was born in Cuero, Texas, on February 28, 1930, to Santos and Romana Garcia. He was a lifelong resident of Palacios, where he became a pioneer in business and a legend in the shrimping industry. He was blessed to be a father of 14, grandfather of 45, and great-grandfather of 48 children. He is survived by his children Edward Garcia, Jr., Rebecca Garcia, Susan Garcia, Theresa Pardo, Kenneth Garcia, Tony Garcia, Janet Wallace, Joe Garcia, Regina Pena, Greg Garcia, Cristine Reed, Dr. Valerie Segovia, Jaime Garcia, and Anissa Hawkins, and their loving spouses, his four sisters, and brother. Love and thank you to his wonderful caregivers: Eva Luna, Janie Charles, Mercedes Zumaya, and Socorro Cruz, for their dedication and tender care for our father. Funeral Services are at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Thursday, January 5, 2023. 10:00 AM Viewing, 10:15 AM Rosary, 11:00 AM Funeral Mass, Gravesite Service followed by a Reception.
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Elizabeth Marie Mundine Garcia, 65, of Markham passed away November 19, 2021. She was born December 18, 1955 in Houston, TX to the late Raymond Anthony Mundine and Linnah Rose Fouquet Mundine. Survivors include daughters Shauna Torres, Esther Garcia and Michelle Garcia; sons Richard Garcia and Michael Garcia; sister Bernadette Strass and 15 grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Monday, November 29, 2021 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
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Lidia Garcia, 57, of Bay City, passed away
April 10, 2021. She was born on October 6, 1963 in Bay City to
the late Joe Garcia Jr. and Margarita Silvas Garcia. She worked
at All Little Things Count Workshop in El Campo and the
Armstrong Center in Bay City. Lidia loved her family and they
loved her very much. Triska Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Maria Luisa Chapa Garcia, 75, of Van Vleck passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born August 26, 1945 in Mission, Texas. Maria was a Certified Nurse Assistant for most of her life and truly enjoyed caring for others even before herself. Later, she accepted a position at the Matagorda County Museum Annex where she was fascinated with learning about our town’s local history as she worked. But most of all, she lived and cared for her family deeply. Maria was a beautiful expression of 1 Corinthians, in which she embodied patience, kindness, hope and perseverance. She was quick to say yes and her family knew they could always count on her for support, comfort and encouragement despite any circumstance. Instilling in them that their faith in the Lord was the foundation of everything. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by the love and laughter of her family. She will be tremendously missed yet delighted to know that her family remains stronger together during this difficult time. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Armando Garcia; her mother, Felicitas Chapa; and parents, Gertrudes and Alfredo Granados; three sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her children; daughter, Maria del Carmen Perez of Bay City; son, Armando Garcia, Jr. and Merrilee of Van Vleck; daughter, Nancy G. Perez and John of Goliad; daughter, Teresa M. Garcia of Bay City; daughter, Corina L. Self and J.P. of Austin; son, Jose E. Garza and Ashley of Bay City; and daughter, Evita M. Briceños and Rony of Richwood and Elizabeth Rodriguez of Bay City; Sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; sisters Lupe Coronado and Amelia Lopez, and brothers Jesus Granados and Alfredo Granados. The family will receive friends and relatives at 2:00pm Monday, June 28, 2021 for a graveside committal service at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck with Deacon Luan Van Tran officiating.
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Martin G. Garcia, 66, of Markham passed away November 26, 2021. He was born June 6, 1955 in Bay City to the late Pete Garcia and Maria Garcia. Martin was employed by STP for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He wore his heart on his sleeve and always gave a helping hand when he could. Martin loved the Lord with all his heart and shared that love with everyone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Crystal Marie Garcia and sister Noemi Garcia. Survivors include his wife Toni Garcia; daughter Casey Ellen Lopez; son Martin Ellis Garcia; sisters Mary Hernandez, Matiana Perez and Lorenza Brewer; brothers Julian Garcia, Pete Garcia and David Garcia and grandchildren Alex Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Alayja Jo Lopez, Aaliyah Lopez, Alyssa Lopez and Dylan Lopez. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Terrell Aldridge officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Julian Garcia, Pete Garcia, Martin Garcia, Justin Mangum and Martin Ellis Garcia. Pallbearers are James Yates and David Garcia.
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Michael Anthony Garcia, Sr., age 51 of Palacios passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022. He was born March 30, 1971, in Bay City to Robert and Mary Ann Garcia. He is survived by his parents, wife Diana Garcia of 28 years, sons Michael Anthony Garcia Jr., Benito Garcia (Cassidi) and Robert Garcia (Lauren), brother Robert Garcia Jr. (Mayra) and Kenneth Sr. He is also survived by his grandchildren Issac, Sophia, Isabelle, Violet, Lily, Alayna, and Robert Jr., and nephews Zach (Iridian) Kenneth (Raquel), Josh (Rebecca), Chris, Erik, and Brock. He will be missed dearly by his family. A Rosary will be recited Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 10am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30am in Palacios. Burial to follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Jr., Kenneth, Carlos, Darrell, Troy, Roberto, Stuart, and Marcos. Honorary Pallbearers will be Issac and Robert Jr. Under the direction of Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Port Lavaca, 361-575-3212.
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Raymond Garcia, Sr., 50, of Bay City passed away August 30, 2021. He was born March 28, 1971 in Houston, TX to Samuel Garcia, Jr. and Josie Lopez Garcia. Raymond was a man of many talents, repair and remodels of homes, vehicle repairs, and down to his much loved shrimp and crawfish boils. He was a man who many called upon for help when it was needed. He enjoyed fishing, old school vehicles, and being around his grandkids. Although many mourn his leaving, he also leaves many memories to many loved ones to be cherished for many years to come. He was preceded in death by his mother Josie Garcia and brothers Samuel Garcia III and Javier Garcia. Survivors include his wife Sarah Trevino Garcia; father Samuel Garcia, Sr.; Son Raymond Garcia, Jr. (Ada); daughters Amy Camacho (Chon), Mary Ellen Trevino and Isabel Morales; sister Rose Mary Kinman; brothers Roel Garcia and George Garcia and several grandchildren whom he loved and spoiled very much. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Pastor Janie Jo Lopez officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Joe Davalos, Alex Estrada, Aaron Chambers, Jonathan Chino, Arthur Hampton, Eli Cortinas and Jesse Saldana.
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Rose T. Garcia, 74, of Bay City passed away November 3, 2023. She was born September 6, 1949, in East Bernard, Texas to the late Mike and Beatrice Torres. Joined the Church of God of Prophecy in Bay City, June 22, 1997. Rose retired reluctantly but she continued to pursue life and live each day to the fullest. She was employed by Bay Villa Nursing Home served as a dietary aide for 17 years. Her passion was preparing meals and visiting the residents, always with a smile. Prior employment was with Bay City I.S.D. for 10 years as a pastry chef. Rose made this statement often “God helps me, we are not perfect, we all make mistakes, but we need to forgive people and love people, God wants us to love.” She indeed was a gracious and giving person. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Ezequiel D. Garcia Jr. and a son Anthony James Garcia Sr. brother Mike Torres Jr. Survivors include son Ezequiel T. Garcia III, (Charlotte, wife) daughter Jennifer Garcia (Coy, friend). Grandchildren, Ronald Lee Gomez Jr. (Adriana, wife), Kaitlyn R. Gomez (Blaine, fiancé) Gabriella R. Garcia, Anthony James Garcia Jr., Ezequiel James Garcia, Khyson Guevara. Great-grandchildren Esme Gomez, Israel Gomez, Isaiah Gomez Victor Rodriguez (friend). Sisters Ruby Villareal (Larry, husband), Sue Rodriguez (Bobby, husband) Brothers Ricky Torres, Jessie Torres and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Church of God of Prophecy (Northside Chapel) 2711 Carey Smith Blvd. in Bay City, Texas. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM. Sr. Pastor Ezequiel T. Garcia III of Maud, Texas will be officiating. Interment at Cedarvale Cemetery.
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Quote: I want us to celebrate every day as though it were our first together. And I will delight in you all the days of our lives. Ruben Garcia, 40, of Houston passed away May 21, 2022. He was born October 12, 1981 in Bay City to Raymond Garcia, Jr. and Angelita Escobar Garcia. Ruben was a proud graduate of the University of Houston where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Accounting. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service for more than 16 years and most recently worked as a Tax Senior for LegalZoom.com. In his free time he loved to travel, attend Broadway musicals and torment his miniature poodle, Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Garcia, Jr. Survivors include his spouse Bobby T. Witcher; mother Angelita Escobar Garcia; sister Estella Garcia Veliz; brother Raymond Garcia; mother-in-law Carolyn S. Reed, brothers-in-law Victor B. Witcher, Kevin L. Witcher, Gregory D. Witcher and Joseph L. Witcher and nephews and niece Robert Andrew Gutierrez, Cheyenne Trull Dickinson (Blake) and Cristian “Gage” Trull. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 PM, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by Funeral Mass at 2:00 PM with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Michael Barron, David McMillan, Marshall Montalvo, Anastacio Garay, Wesley Escobar Wally Escobar, Sr. and Ruben Juarez. Honorary pallbearer is Sonny Woodley.
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Funeral services for Valentina Garcia, age 49 were held Aug. 2 at the Apostolic Church in Palacios. Valentina was born November 20, 1972, in Rio Bravo, Mexico, Tamaulipas to the late Sebastian Arriaga and Consuelo Valadez and she passed away Thursday July 28, 2022. She is survived by her sisters; Ernestina Arellano (Benjamin) of Palacios, Antonia Arriaga (Carlos Mendoza) of Valle Hermosa, MX, and brother Jesus Arriaga of Palacios. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Joaquina Arriaga, brothers Francisco Arriaga, Ismael Arriaga, and Javencio Arriaga. Burial to take place at a later date. Under the direction of Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home, Port Lavaca.
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Mary Wallace Garnett, 69, affectionately known as Mrs. G to her students, of Bay City passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Medical Resort in Sugarland. She was born on July 15, 1953 in Hearne, Texas to parents Aaron Camper and Ella Mae Camper Moody. She worked at Bay City ISD for 15 years until she retired in 2020. She was a faithful member of Israel Chapel AME Church where her husband is pastor. She was preceded in death by parents Aaron Camper and Ella Mae Camper Moody, brothers, Robert Camper, Aaron Camper Jr. and Jimmie Moody. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Joseph Garnett, son Michael Wallace, daughter Tanya Goldsby, sisters, Josie Watson, Doris Wilson, Claudette Smith, Phalesia Tubbs and Angela Brooks. Memorial services will be on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Israel Chapel AME Church in West Columbia located at 206 West Jackson. Viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at All Family Mortuary, located at 109 N Alamo St, Hearne, TX. Funeral will start at 1 p.m. where Rev K.W. Bree will be officiating. Interment will be at Red Hill Cemetery, Hearne.
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Steve Tyson Gasaway of Bay City passed away August 22, 2022 at the age of 58 after a six and a half year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was born in Houston, Texas on June 23, 1964 to Steve M. and Frances Matthews Gasaway. He spent most of his adult life in Houston, Texas and then moved back to Bay City in 2016. He had a passion for his family deer camp in Ozona, Texas and fishing in the bays of Matagorda and Port Mansfield, Texas. He is remembered by his immense knowledge of World History, and his love for old western movies. Steve enjoyed spending time with his son Tyson in their train room with their hand-built train layout, and the many trips to the train store. He loved watching baseball, more specifically the Houston Astros, and loved listening to classic rock and roll. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Jewel Kelly Matthews, and his paternal grandparents, D. R. and Helen Cox Gasaway. Steve is survived by his mother and father, as well as his son Tyson Floyd Gasaway, sister Gay Lynn Standlee and husband Curtis Standlee, his nephew Cody Bledsoe and wife Cristin Bledsoe, niece Camryn Bledsoe, and his great nephews Chandler, Cohen and Colson Bledsoe, as well a many other family members and close friends. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 PM with Tom Guffey officiating. Please consider making memorial donations to your favorite charity in memory of Steve.
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Norma Louise Gates, 97, of Bay City, TX passed away Saturday June 11, 2022. She was born January 20, 1925 in Fort Worth, TX to the late Walter Bickford and Willine Mead Bickford. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Eathel E. Gates; children Donald Lee Gates and Robert Gates;. She is survived by children Kenneth Wayne Gates, and David Michael Gates and wife Katherine; sisters Sarah Jean McDonnel and Nedra Jones, and daughter-in-law Rose Gates; grandchildren Damon Gates and wife Rachel, Tiffany Wheeler and wife Kim, and Christopher Gates; three bonus grandchildren, Shane Ardoin and wife Leighia, Brandy Ardoin and Jason Davenport; great-grandchild Remy Gates: bonus great-grandchildren Aiden Ardoin, Skylar Ardoin, Rebel Ardoin, and nephew Ricky Jones and wife Laura. Graveside services will be 10:30 am Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Cedarvale Cemetery with Chris Weber officiating.
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Herman Gatica Jr., age 74 of Palacios passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was born April 24, 1948, in Palacios to the late Herman Gatica Sr. and Victoria Chavez. He Is survived by his daughter Norma Dixon of Rockport; son Jeffrey Gatica of Rockport; Betty Chavez Garcia of Palacios; brothers, , Victor Chavez of Palacios, Frank Tristan (Leticia) of Baytown, Patricio Tristan (Shana) of Granbury. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. With one on the way. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Herman C. Gatica III. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Gatica, Andrew Garcia Jr., Anthony T. Dixon, Anton D’Quincy Dixon, Victor Yanes Jr., and Santiago Rodriguez. Visitation will begin Friday, May 20, 2022, at 8:30 am with a Rosary to be Recited at 10am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 am. Under the direction of Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home Victoria. 361-575-3212.
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Ronald Everett Gavender, 75, of Selkirk passed away suddenly on January 4, 2022. He was born February 7, 1946 in Bay City, TX to the late Alex Martin Gavender and Rose Frances Hatchett Gavender. He graduated from Van Vleck High School in 1965. He went on to graduate from Texas A&I Kingsville and later worked as an engineer for LyondellBassell. He was a beloved and very generous son, brother and uncle, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and visiting with his family who will miss him and his homemade pickles dearly. He is survived by his brother Melvin Gavender (Rosalie) and his sister Eloise Eitelbach (Bach). Survivors also include his nieces and nephews Karen Schelsteder (Mike), Eric Gavender (Donna), Erin Delgado (Matt), Brooke Meyers (Phillip) and Megan Silver (Sam) as well as great nieces and nephews Alyssa Danford (Kyle), Michael Schelsteder, Marissa & Colby Gavender, Benjamin & Eleanor Delgado, Josephine & Florence Meyers and Livia & Everett Silver. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 10, 2022 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Coastal Conservation Association or Ducks Unlimited.
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Wendell Keith Gay, 55, of West Columbia passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Matagorda Regional Hospital in Bay City. He was born on August 4, 1966 in Freeport, Texas to Cecil and Virgie Gay. He enjoyed hunting, barbecuing and spending time with his children. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ronald Lynn Gay, Sonny Gay and Mikey Gay; sisters, Judy Mead, Patsy Sturdivant and Deborah Gregory and nephew, Brady Sturdivant. He leaves to cherish his memories; wife of 17 years, Shannon Gay; sons, Jon Gay and wife Crystal, Joshua Gay and wife Joanna, Aaron Harley and wife Jenny; daughters, Holly Crouch and husband Ryan, Cecilia Gay, Kandyce Harley and Whitney Harley and husband Jonathan; sister, Francis Stephens; good friends, Rick Rhodes, Patrick Kacer, Robert Walden and many many others; 14 grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979) 798-9113.
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Jerry Forrest George, 82, of Bay City went to his heavenly home July 15, 2022. He was born October 12, 1939 in Jacksonville, TX to the late Frazier Oletis and Edrie Hill George. Raised on a farm in East Texas, Jerry preferred being outdoors. He spent 21 years in the US Air Force, living on far flung bases in Germany, Spain, North Bay Canada, and the Aleutian Islands in Alaska before settling in San Antonio. After his retirement, the family moved to Bay City, where he began his second career in the Stock Department at Phillips Petroleum. He retired for the second time in 1999. Known as “Duke” to everyone in East Texas, he and his identical twin brother Gary were the youngest of six children and doted on by their sisters and many aunts and cousins. Jerry loved camping, hunting and fishing, raised cattle for a time, and always kept a vegetable garden at home. He was a devoted family man, tender-hearted and outgoing with an endless sense humor, always ready with a joke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Dwain, Arlin (Charlie), and twin Gary Norris George, and sister Shelby Jean Starkey. Survivors include his wife Donna O’Rear George, daughters Keri Dawn Newberry and Gena Marie George, son Ronald Steven George (Kay), sister Patsy Marie Pollard, grandchildren Cory Steven George, William Forrest George, Beth Ann Smothers, Kenneth Dean Newberry, Jared Michael Newberry, and Jeremy Forrest Newberry, and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Samuel Starks and Rev. Kevin Blake officiating. Pallbearers are Cory George, William George, Jeremy Newberry, Jonathan George, Jon Woolsey, and Jimmy McCauley. Jimmy Rieger and James Starks will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Matagorda Regional Hospital for caring for Jerry during his stay, as well as the compassionate care he received from IPH hospice personnel, with special thanks to Beth, Grace, Linda, and Lisa. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Carolyn D. Ryman Gibson, 76, passed away January 23, 2023. She was born November 16, 1947 in Bay City to the late Charles Ryman, Sr. and Priscilla Fletcher Ryman. Susan was a resident of Bay City until she suffered a Stroke in 2003. She then moved to Friendswood to be near her sister, Susan and remained a resident there for 20 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Charles Ryman, Jr. and Frank Ryman, nephew Ryman Birdwell and brother-in-law Mark Rosell. Survivors include her sister Susan Rosell; nephew Frank Birdwell, nieces Priscilla Fulbright (Wes) and Eirca Palmer (Brandon) and great nephews Kannon and Caolin Palmer. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Friday, January 27, 2023 at Roselawn Memorial Park. Please make memorials in her honor to the Charity of your choice.
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Francis Allison “Butch” Gilbert, 76, of Bay City, passed away May 19, 2021. He was born March 5, 1945 in Mobile, Alabama to the late A.D. Gilbert and Kathryn Gilbert. Butch was a 1963 graduate of Milton High School and later attended Pensacola Jr. College. He is Veteran of U.S. Army serving in Germany. He was a long-time employee of South Texas Nuclear Project where he retired. After retiring he owned several businesses in Bay City including Mid-Coast Driving School. Butch loved many things. Dancing, racing, bowling, and coaching youth football and baseball for many years. He never met a stranger and was loved by many. Butch lived his life to the fullest. Survivors include his daughters Kim Childers and Janie Gilbert-Galvan (Mike); son Troy Francis Gilbert (Brooke); sisters Shirley Gilbert and Barbara Broxson; brothers Larry Gilbert and Johnny Gilbert; grandchildren Clarissa Kathryn Childers, Kyndal Leigh Childers, Leighton, Bryce, Cade and Ashton “Boogie” Galvan, Layna Gilbert, Troy Gilbert, Jr., Greenlee Gilbert and Benedikt Gilbert and great grandchildren Brynlee Childers, Taryn Porter, Jace Galvan and Levi Galvan. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Monday, May 24, 2021 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM with Chris Webber officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons and Glenn Price. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Adriana Newsom Ginther, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas June 21, 2022, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 5, 1947, to Adrian and Susianna Newsom. She graduated from Bay City High School in 1965 and was a proud twirler for the famous Bay City Black Cat Band. She was also voted Miss Bay City in 1965. She married Fergus Mahony Ginther Sr., and they spent many years traveling the world together. They moved to Galena, Missouri, where they loved hosting family and friends. She enjoyed having her grandchildren spend their summer breaks boating, hiking, and creating memories. She is survived by her mother Susianna Newsom-Hale, her brother Melvin Douglas Newsom and wife Lynda, stepchildren Fergus Ginther Jr., Bryan Ginther and wife Lisa Ginther, and Lisa de Montaigu, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was a loving grandmother to eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Adrian Newsom, her brother, Norman Wayne Newsom, and her husband, Fergus. Her kindness, compassion, and strength were admired by everyone who was fortunate to know her. She will be deeply missed. A celebration of her life will be held at Toddy Oaks, 20120 Franz Rd., Katy, Tx. 77449, from 2-5 p.m. July 30, 2022. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter/rescue.
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Marian Joanne Davis Glenn passed away on August 11, 2022. She was born in Arcadia, Florida on February 7, 1935 to Oliver C. Davis and Alva L. Norton Davis. She was raised the first 7 years of live on islands off the Florida Coast. Her father was a seaman, so nearly all her life was spent on the gulf Coast of Florida and Texas. She graduated from Webster High School in Webster, Texas in 1953 and met and married her husband, John. D. Glenn, the following year, 1954. They had 3 sons, John D. Glenn, Jr., Robert A. Glenn and Larry E. Glenn. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Oliver C. Davis, Jr. and his spouse, Tula J. Davis. She is survived by her brother Edward E. Davis and spouse Karla of Robinson, TX; her 3 sons and daughter-in-law, Lea Glenn; 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great-great granddaughters. Also, a very special person, Rhonda Glenn and her special friend, Susan Trollinger; numerous nephews, cousins and distant relations. Services will be at a later date at Hawley Cemetery for family and close friends only.
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A Celebration of Life service for Ernest Gonzales, 74, will be held at 1:30 p. m. on Sat. (Aug. 6) at Living Word Church in Palacios. Ernest Gonzales was born on June 24, 1948 and went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2022. He was raised in Palacios and was residing in Ducktown, Tennesee until he was called to his heavenly home. While residing in Palacios, Ernest worked for the Palacios Independent School District as a bus driver and at the Farmers’ Gin during gin season. After moving to Tennessee, he worked for a hospital and nursing home in Georgia and later became a bus driver for the Copper Basin schools in Tennessee. He was preceded in death by parents Ralph and Teresa Gonzales and daughter Iris Gonzales. He leaves behind his wife of 23 years Marshia Gonzales; siblings Esther Delarosa (Ramon), Elizabeth Sanchez (Andy), Emily Garcia (Jasper) and children Irma Mata (Amado), David Rolen (Naomi) and Melissa Dilbeck (Tim). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
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Felicitas Josephina Gonzales, 41, of Bay City passed away on October 24, 2021. She was born December 10, 1979, in Wesleco, Texas to Rodolfo and Blanca (Aviles) Aguilera. Felicitas got her GED and became a CNA at Bay Villa and transferred to the Hospital when it was newly built, she worked there for about 6 years. She was diagnosed in 2015 with R.A (Rheumatoid Arthritis) along with multiple other diseases. She enjoyed making shirts, and she loved everyone. Felicia was a loving wife, a loving mother, daughter and sister. She always said her biggest achievement was her family. Felicia was a happy go lucky person who was so full of life despite how in pain she was but, she still got up and made the best of her day. She was preceded in death by her godson, Angelo Rodriguez. Survivors include her parents, husband Joe Angel Gonzales, daughter Kristina Gonzales, sons Lauro Jacques, Jr. and Alberto Aguilera, and brother Rodolfo “Rudy” Aguilera, Jr. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 1:30 pm Monday, November 1, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will begin at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Rodolfo Aguilera, Sr., Rodolfo Aguilera, Jr., Joe Angel Gonzales, Shay Medina, Alfredo Garcia, and Frank Chavero. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Bay City Tribune, October 31, 2021 Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Juan Gonzales, beloved husband, father, grandpa and brother went to be with the Lord on Monday July 18,2022 at 7:09pm in Floresville, TX. Juan was preceded in death by daughter Belinda Gonzales, parents Jose Mendez Gonzalez and Sarita Vasquez Gonzalez and sisters Olga Rodriguez and Estella Vasquez of Palacios, TX. Juan is survived by his loving family, wife Lucy Morales Gonzales of 45 years, son Juan Manuel Gonzales and his wife Heather Lynne Gonzales, daughter Elizabeth (Gonzales) Evenson-Murphy and her husband Cody Patrick Evenson-Murphy, grandchildren Tristin Patrick Evenson-Murphy, Belinda Diane Evenson-Murphy and twins Cody Patrick Jr. and Liam Michael Evenson-Murphy, and Brother Ruben Gonzales. Juan was born in Weslaco TX on March 26, 1952. He grew up in Palacios, TX and graduated from Palacios High School in 1971. He attended Wharton College for 2 years and married his high school sweetheart Lucy Gonzales on August 14, 1976. He worked hard to support his family. When not working he enjoyed fishing, playing tennis, softball, shooting pool, barbecuing, golfing and spending time with family and friends. He was said to have a green thumb, always planting various plants and growing roses. He loved to travel with his wife to visit with family and friends also their son in North Carolina or friends. In recent years he enjoyed teaching both his older grandchildren about car maintenance and various things. Juan loved being around his grandchildren, especially the twins, since he said they both kept him on his toes. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Saturday, July 30, 2022 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM.
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Tomas P. Gonzales, 70, of Bay City passed away February 25, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 3, 1951 in Brownsville, TX to the late Rodolfo Gonzales and Julia Palacios Gonzales. He graduated from Hanna High School in 1970. Tomas married the love of his life, Sara, in 1973 and was deeply devoted to her. They had a son and a daughter. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union in Brownsville and transferred to Bay City where he continued his career as a carpenter until 2013 when he retired. He enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros, especially when they were winning. He enjoyed golf, being outdoors, and watching his grandkids playing sports. He was one of his kids and grandkids biggest fans! His family was his pride and joy, and he will be missed deeply by them. He will always be remembered for his wisdom, words of advice, and good sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter Ariana Gonzales, brother Carlos Gonzales and sisters Celia Silva and Elvia Martinez. Survivors include his wife Sara Garza Gonzales; daughter Sandra Hill (Michael); son Tomas Gonzales, Jr. (Rachel); sisters Rosalinda Garza and Ester Hinojosa; brothers Reynaldo Gonzales and Rudy Gonzales, Jr. and grandchildren Mya Hill, Alyssa Gonzales, Tomas Gonzales III and Isaiah Gonzales. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, March 4, 2022 at Nichols Street Church of Christ. Funeral service will be at 2:30 PM with Rev. Saul Garcia officiating. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Garza, Rudy Gonzales III, Edgar Gonzales, Marty Martinez, Michael Garza, and Aaron Garza.
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Wilma Jean Blaylock Goodman, 75 of Bay City, TX went to be with her Lord peacefully at her home May 3, 2021. She was born July 27, 1946 in Edna, TX to Henry Raymond Blalock and Clara Williams Blaylock. Wilma is preceded n death by her parents; daughters Bonnie Jean Goodman Porter and Tracy Lynn Goodman; brothers, Virgil B. Blaylock and wife Irene and LeeRoy Blaylock; sisters Dorothy Barnes and husband Buford, Mildred Sanders and husband Toups, and Jobeth McClure and husband John. She is survived by her husband of 61 years John T. Goodman and son Timmy Goodman and wife Pauline of Bay City; sisters, Brenda Thompson and husband Billy, and Jane Smith and husband Tom of Bay City; 15 grandchildren and 3 fur babies. Memorial services will be held 10:00 am Friday, May 14, 2021 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck with Brother Moore officiating.
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Mark was born on March 13, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Bay City High School in 1968 and attended Southwest Texas State. He was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Fraternity. Upon graduation, he worked in the Texas State Capitol and later became the youngest City Manager in the state when he accepted his role as City Manager of Port Aransas, Texas. He loved the coast, surfing, and playing the guitar, but traded in his surfboard for cowboy boots when he headed to Snyder, Texas, to take on the General Manager role of Ellis Production and Lem Operating in the oil field. He was in that role for close to 25 years while raising his daughter in west Texas. Mark was an avid pilot and loved flying more than anything. He also enjoyed cutting horses and being surrounded by open land. His grandsons brought him great joy these last ten years. Once he was diagnosed with dementia, he was moved to Saint Louis to be taken care of by his daughter and her family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Pauline Graham of Bay City, Texas. He is survived by his daughter, Whitney Lorenz, her husband, Josh, and two grandsons, Eli and Max, of Saint Louis, MO. He has a brother Bernard Graham, a nephew Bruce Graham and his wife, Brenda, and their son Jack of Bay City, as well as a niece Lori McShea and her husband, Larry, and her sons, Bryan and Scott of Murrysville, Pennsylvania and Eric McCray of Bay City, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at The Welch Ranch, 3802 Bethel Road, Weatherford, Texas from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Angel Flight “People Flying People in Need” at Angel Flight, Inc, 12345 E. Skelly Drive, Tulsa, OK 74128
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Funeral service for Dennis Gray AKA “Bugs”, 68, of Bay City will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, with pastor Climon Hall eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City. Besides his two sons, DeShawn and Latorrie Fields, he leaves 12 grandchildren (Shawn’s clan)- Aubrey, Trevon, Taija, Trinity, Tia, Tamaury, DeShawn Jr., and (Joe’s clan)- Fabian, LaTorrie Jr., Latorria, KyAsia and Elizabeth and 7 great-grands. Also a host of other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death are his wife, Clevella, and a grandson, Tavorius Fields, his parents, Dennis and Ruth Williams, two sisters, Lucinda Brown and Inez Gray, three brothers, Frank, Ernest and Robert Gray, and a niece, Willie B. Brown. Arrangements with Ruffin Funeral Home, Houston, Texas.
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Brice P. Green, 75, of Wadsworth, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Bay City, Texas. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.
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Homegoing Celebration of Life for Chinesea Fantansia Green, age 51, of Van Vleck will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church, 510 Ave D, Van Vleck, Texas 77482 where Rev. Ruben Newell is Pastor and Eulogist. Burial will follow at St John’s Cemetery in Van Vleck Visitation will be on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Ave C, Bay City, Texas 77414. Chinesea was born on Feb. 12, 1971 to the parentage of Samuel Green, Jr and Mosianne L Ashton and passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 in Bay City. Online condolences and signing of the guest registry have been made available by visiting our web-site at www.duncanrobertsfuneralhome.com
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Annie Katherine Calk Green, 86, walked into heaven, healthy, happy and whole, just before sunrise on Monday, October 18th. While we will miss her, her family rejoices that she is at peace and reunited with those she loved the most. She overcame profound loss and heartache with resilience, the support of dear family and friends, and steadfast dedication to her Lord and Savior. Born to Felix Clayton and Lillie Constance Kopecky Calk in Collegeport, Texas on October 20th, 1934, she spent her early years in Wadsworth, and graduated from Bay City High School. She married Clarence Marvin “Bubba” Green in 1954. Their marriage was blessed with two wonderful sons, Johnnie Marvin “John” and Clyde Edward “Duke” Green. Many happy days were spent fishing, playing volleyball and making homemade peppermint ice cream with the boys, friends and family at “the camp” at Lake Sam Rayburn and the house on the San Bernard River. For many years, “Kacky and Bubba” lived on Bayou Drive superbly caring for their mothers who lived beside them, loving their neighbors, and in devoted service to the children’s ministry of their church. They loved the little ones, the needy, Sunday School, and bus routes. They both had a knack for quietly observing those in need and readily offering a meal, an extra set of clothes or a place to stay during times of crisis or distress. To the end of her days, she always sought opportunities to share the gospel with gentleness and care, often with a tract and a sweet prayer. Katherine was predeceased by her parents, her husband, her beloved sons and three of her siblings and their spouses, Thomas and Lucille Calk, Sadie and Wyatt Ashcraft, Madeline and Kenneth Harris, and Edward Hornaday. She is mourned by her sister, Evelyn Hornaday, and a host of nieces and nephews, especially Clayton and Suzanne Calk. The family would like to thank them for their devoted and compassionate care of Kacky for the past seven years. Friends are cordially invited for a visitation with the family on Saturday, October 23rd from 2 – 3pm at Taylor Bros Funeral Home, 2313 Avenue I, Bay City, Texas. The service will follow at 3pm at Taylor Bros with her niece, Rev. Lois Hornaday Mitchell and nephew, Rev David Story, officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park immediately after the service. Pallbearers are her nephews, Clayton and Bobby Calk, Bradley Honeycutt, Marion McKnight, Robert Messer and Robert Allen Waller, Jr. Honorary pallbears are Tranis and Wade Calk, Michael Williams and Alvin Ducote. Those desiring may send memorials in Katherine’s honor to the Tupelo Children’s Mansion, PO Box 157, Tupelo, MS 38802.
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Marjorie Earl Green, 99, of Francitas passed away peacefully February 12, 2022. She was born January 18, 1923 in Victoria, TX to the late Edgar Sproles and Myrtle Hogue Sproles. Known by most as "Granny", she adored her family; she was predeceased by her husband Ernest Green, a daughter Billye Sue Zandonatti, by 6 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include daughter Margie Bryan; grandchildren Tamarah (Rich) DeWolf, Mark Zandonatti, Randall Zandonatti, Kelli (Joe) Draghi, and Shannon Mitchell; 10 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, and 2 great-great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 18, 2022 at Hawley Cemetery with Chris Webber officiating.
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Josie Grice, 64 of Bay City, Texas passed away July 14, 2022. Memorial services will be Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Bay City, TX. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.lakesidemfh.com, on behalf of the Grice family. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, 703 N. Brooks St. Brazoria, Texas 77422. 979-798-5253
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Funeral Services for Carl J. Grisham, 88, will be held at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 with a family viewing at 1:00 pm and the service to start at 2:00 pm the same day. A Veterans salute and Masons grave side service will also be held. Carl passed away October 6, 2021, in Conroe, Texas with his daughter by his side. Carl was born in Westbrook, Texas on February 24, 1933, to Opal Mae (McKee) and Joseph MacDonald Grisham. Carl lived in Colorado City, Texas until he joined the Navy in 1951 and served until 1954 in the Korean War. He then went back home and to the oilfield where he worked in many aspects of the industry. Retiring with over 60 years in the industry with a much sought-after whipstock specialty consulting profession. Carl was able to travel locally and internationally in his work and it was his passion. He was fortunate enough to have two loves in his lifetime. He was married to his first wife, Dorothy C. for 40 years and helped to raise her 4 children. He became a Mason and was a regular member of the First Baptist Church in Bay City until he moved to Abilene, Tx., marrying his high school sweetheart, Coleen S. and was with her for another 13 years. He had a full and happy life. He is survived by his current wife Coleen Grisham of Abilene, Tx. and his four children, their current spouses, and grandchildren. 1) Larry and Dixie Jernigan of Sandia, Tx., grandchildren; Shelly and husband David Bullock, Joy and husband Eli King, LaDeania Jernigan, Lacey and husband Steven Gilbert. 2) Ronnie Sheffield of Dallas Tx, grandchildren; Chuck and Cody Sheffield. 3) Sharon and Rick Harlow of Conroe, Tx, grandchildren Sabrina and husband Allen Pitts III (Trey), Troy and wife Tonya Swearingen and Anthony and wife Tammi Harlow. 4) Kathy and James Dill of Moody, Tx., grandchildren; Mark and wife Shaylean Hale, Trisha and husband Tim Bewley and Kimberly and husband Matt Yandell. Carl also leaves behind 26 great and 9 great-great grandchildren numerous nephews a niece and countless cousins. He is preceded by his first wife Dorothy C. Grisham, his mother and father, his brothers Roy and Charles Grisham and his sister, Joann Shakelford.
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Joe has left this busy world to attend God’s Heavenly-Kingdom, in his famous cowboy hat and cowboy boots. He will be received by his mother Mary Louise Guajardo; along with all the angels. Joe, would like to say to his wife Abigail M. Guajardo, I leave you my most prized possessions Jared G. and Gabriella (Gigi) Guajardo. To my brother Jerry Guajardo, I will let mom know how much you miss her, but don’t worry my brother- we will send all the angels to protect you - day and night. Until we see each other again. Alrighty ya’ll, I can hear the Tejano and country music playing in the background, but before I go dancing with mom. I want to say to Jared and Gigi, “ YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY WORLD” and to my best friend since Junior High, Lisa and a sister that I never had, thank you for being my genuine friend. To my neighbors Alfonso, Becky, Mauro, Raydeine thank you for being a part of my family and to my closes friend Ignacia, I will miss our lunch dates and thank you for being there for me especially when I missed my kids. To all my family and friends from Bay City, Texas; GO BLACKCATS! A Memorial Mass will be scheduled in the near future.
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Liova Figueroa Guajardo, 81, of Bay City, TX passed away March 18, 2021. She was born September 28, 1939 in Alfred, TX to Raymond P. and Petra Lucio Garcia. Liova is preceded in death by her parents; first husband Manuel Figueroa, Jr. and second husband Joe Guajardo. She is survived by daughters Diana Figueroa, and Kera Tovar and husband Juan; son Albert Figueroa and wife Sandra; sisters Audet Falcon and husband Raul, and Palma Lamar Lambert and husband Norman; brothers Carlos Garcia and wife Melissa, and Robert Garcia, and grandchildren Tiffany C. Figueroa, and Eloy Figueroa and wife Cory; great-g randchildren, Matthew & Daniel Tovar, Caleb O’Sullivan, Grace L. Cassidy and Daniel J Figueroa. She loved the family gatherings, especially watching the great-grandchildren running and playing. She loved reminiscing and talking about past family experiences with all her family. The holidays were always extra special, watching the kids hunt eggs during Easter or opening their gifts at Christmas time. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the highlight of her life and brought her so much joy. Her passion was cooking and baking pastries and experienced by many. Owning Hamilton’s Bakery and Poncho’s was the highlight of that passion. She enjoyed greeting all her customers with a smile and a cheerful “Good Morning”! She always enjoyed taking a little time to talk with all the customers. In her spare time, she enjoyed her mid-afternoon naps, cooking dinner, watching her novellas and football. She took one day at a time and was never in a rush. She believed time was too precious to waste and everyone needed to enjoy every minute. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask to send donations to the Houston Hospice Hospital in her name. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Hope Guanajuato, 73, of Bay City, passed away peacefully June 18, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born November 10, 1947, in Bay City, to the late Max Guanajuato, Sr. and Cayetana Lozano Guanajuato. Hope retired from Stanley’s and Dollar General. Hope enjoyed spending time with her family, especially on holidays. Hope enjoyed doing crafts to give as gifts; as well as doing puzzles. Hope enjoyed cooking and baking. Hope had a huge heart for her family and loved cats. Hope enjoyed going to church and playing bingo as much as she possibly could. Hope was a member of Woodman of the World. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Helen Guanajuato, her brother, Max Guanajuato, Jr. and brother in law, Gilbert Perez Sr. Survivors include her sisters and brothers, Virginia Perez, Connie Longoria and husband Juan, Gloria Garcia and husband Frankie Sr., Ben Guanajuato, Teresa Guanajuato, Michael Guanajuato and friend Rudy Galvan, and her sister in law, Joann Guanajuato. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ben Guanajuato, Frankie Garcia Jr., Gilbert Perez Jr., Rudy Galvan, Bryan Guanajuato, and Jose Longoria Honorary pallbearers are her many nieces and nephews as well as Brianna Escobedo. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Carol Elizabeth Guffey, age 68, died Sunday, Jan 23 in a Houston hospital after an extended illness. She was born Oct 13, 1953 in Wharton to Elgean (Gene) and Alice Kana Guffey. She was a 1972 Wharton High School graduate and attended WCJC where she was a Starlett. She graduated from Texas A&M Class of 1976 with a BS in Elementary Education with a Kindergarten certification. She taught Kindergarten in Bay City, Needville, and Katy before returning to school to get her Real Estate license. She later became a real estate broker and appraiser. She loved Country Western Music, dancing, and George Strait. She was a member of St Luke’s Methodist Church in Houston and a former member of the Houston Texas A&M Alumni Club. She is survived by her sisters & brothers-in-law, Nancy & Jim O’Hearn of New Braunfels and Donna & Jimmie Chambers of Wharton, her brothers & sister-in-law, Bob & Sarah Guffey of Sugar Land and Bill Guffey of Missouri City. Also Nieces and Nephews, Scott & Tammy Chambers, Todd O’Hearn, Stephanie & Lane Tobola, Casey O’Hearn, Laura & Dallas Killingsworth, and Michael & Danielle Guffey. Also 11 great nieces and nephews and many cousins in the Guffey and Kana families. A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan 28, 2022 at 11:00 am at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wharton. If desiring, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or First Methodist Church of Wharton.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Casey Alayne Piwonka Gullo 40, of Austin, TX on November 11, 2022. She was born in Bay City, TX September 8, 1982 to Paul Piwonka and Linda Savage Hatchett. Casey is survived by her parents Linda (Bowie) Hatchett and Paul (Vickie) Piwonka; children, Ty Woodson, and Whitney and Tripp Gullo; brothers Danny and Mikel Piwonka; sister Samantha Piwonka; nieces, nephews and many many aunts, uncles and cousins. “Obviously this is something, I assume like most people, something I was never expecting write but occasionally everything goes so wrong so fast that those luxuries like time, options, our hearts and even goodbyes are stripped away in an instant and we are suddenly forced to try and find the best way to tell all the people you love the most the hardest thing you've ever had to say, that we just lost an absolutely beautiful, irreplaceable, forever glowing soul way too soon. Casey was a true Light force that could effortlessly lift anyone's spirits and put a smile on anyone's face any time whether you liked it or not. She definitely did that to me many, many times and some of those times were definitely of the "whether you like or not" variety but always a smile. The world lost a true conduit of light, love, and yeah I think I should mention goofy again along with lots and lots of laughter, literally all the good things in a human. I could literally go on for days and still not be satisfied with that the description of my beautiful little sister, there's just too much to say and some things just have to be experienced. If you were fortunate enough to have even a single opportunity to experience the genuine, loving, beautiful, happy and most importantly, the super goofy energy that swirled around her, I think you should consider yourself lucky because there's just not a lot of people that can handle all those qualities with humility, just really rare in my experience. I know I feel lucky to have had her in my life and this is the hardest thing that I personally have ever experienced and I know I'm not alone in feeling that way today. That being said I will remain forever grateful for every minute she was in my life. I found some comfort and hopefully you can too, in the fact that I know with 100% certainty that in the end she was happy, comfortable and felt loved, she really did. We love you Casey so much and that will never, ever stop.” By Danny Piwonka Visitation will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Nichols Street Church of Christ (1200 Nichols Ave., Bay City, TX 77414). Services will be at 2:00 pm with Matt Springfield officiating. There will also be a celebration of life held at the El Maton National Hall following the service.
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Mariana (Maryann) Gutierres, born July 26, 1926 to Bidal and Candida Lopez Hernandez in Bay City, Texas, passed away December 27, 2022 from complications of Alzheimer's. That date is significant because on December 27,1946 when she was 20 years old, she lost her own mother. With the help of her father and her two older brothers, Guadalupe and Guillermo, she helped raise her three younger siblings, Anita, Rose and Joe. Growing up, the family lived in Bay City, Pledger and Gatesville, Texas, as their father and the older brothers worked at various farm jobs. They eventually ended back in Bay City, where she met the love of her life, Federico "Fred" Gutierres. After a brief courtship, they were married on February 7, 1959. On October 5, 1959, she gave birth to their daughter, Mary Christina. Two years later, on July 3, 1961, she gave birth to their son, Fred, Jr., but he passed away a few days after he was born. Being a full time mom and homemaker, she was always busy cooking, cleaning, gardening and raising chickens. Her specialty was tamales at Christmas time. She was a lifelong Catholic, attending Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, St. Robert's Catholic Church in Markham, Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City and finally coming home to Our Lady of Guadalupe. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her infant son, her brothers and sister Anita Luna. She is survived by her daughter Mary Gutierres, her sister Rose Martinez, her niece Rosie Perez and unofficial grandkids, Christina, David, Marissa, Isabella and Ethan, a host of nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors. Visitation Saturday, December 31, 2022. 10:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1412 12th St., Bay City, Texas, followed by Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and the Celebration of Life at 11:00 a. m..
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Alfredo Gutierrez, Sr. was born on October 3, 1952 to Gilberto and Simona Garcia-Gutierrez in Victoria, TX. Alfredo was a lifelong resident of Bay City Tx and an insulator by trade for 32 years. He had a love for softball, dominoes, fishing and cards. His favorite pastime was watching his grandchildren play sports and watching his two favorite teams play, The Astros and The Texans. He was known for telling jokes and would sometimes tell you the same joke over and over. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Alfredo Freddie Gutierrez, Jr, sisters, Amelia Martinez, Denia Garcia and Adelia Martinez, two brothers, Jerry Gutierrez and Gilbert Gutierrez, and nieces, Cathy Jo Waggoner, Jennifer Johnson, Cathy Garcia and Sara Silvas and nephew, Pete Vela. He is survived by his best friend and greatest companion, Lucky, his ex-wife and mother of his children and lifelong friend, Virginia Jimenez (Oscar), children, Teresa Mata (Chad), Cynthia Guerrero (Jose), Randy Charles (Jean), Valerie Trevino (Joey), and Amanda Guevara (Juan) and grandchildren, Randy, Alexis, Kelsie, Joel, Chelsea, Caitlin, Raelene, Angel, Sarah, Malorie, Maraia, Jose Jr., Mark Jr., Gus, Antonio, Faith, Thomas, Juan Jr., and Jenna. And a host of great grand kids. Along with many friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022 starting at 5 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Tommy Flores officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvalle Cemetery in Bay City. Serving as pallbearers will be Jose Guerrero Sr., Juan Guevera Sr., Jose Trevino, Chad Brooks, Randy Trevino, Jose Guerrero Jr., Mark Garcia Jr., and Juan Guevera Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Joel Trevino, Gus Fuentes, Thomas Fuentes, Antonio Garcia, JaQualyn Thomas, Zeke Martinez, James Hordge and Mark Wamock. Condolences may be left for the family at www.whartonfuneralhome.com
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Mary Nancy Gutierrez, 82, of Bay City passed away May 17, 2022. She was born March 18, 1940 in Cuero, TX to the late Roman Perez and Antonia Garcia Perez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Gutierrez and children Johnny Soto, Nan Garcia, Gloria Trujillo and Brenda Bush. Survivors include daughters Virginia Garza and Sharon Gonzalez; brother Ernest Perez; 19 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 PM Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 PM with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Oros, Jr., Humberto Gonzalez, Rafael Gonzalez, John Paul Garza, Jr., Jesse Garza, Joseph Garza and Humberto Gonzalez, Jr.
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Raul “Roy” Gutierrez Sr., 65, of Bay City passed away October 16, 2022. He was born January 2, 1957 in Victoria, TX to the late Gilbert Gutierrez Sr. and Simona Garcia Gutierrez. Roy retired from Bay City ISD where he worked for several decades. He was a big fan of sports, cheering on the Bay City Black Cats, Houston Astros, and Houston Texans. Before losing his sight, he enjoyed fishing and working on cars as well as listening to music. But his passion was spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids, and in-laws who he loved with all his heart. He was a patient, humble, and funny person who without hesitation would put others before himself. Roy will be missed for his love of life, family, and friends as well as his wonderful sense of humor and kind heart. May his stories live on forever. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Gilbert Gutierrez Jr., Jerry Gutierrez, and Alfredo Gutierrez and by his sisters Delia Martinez, Amelia Martinez, and Denia Garcia. Survivors include his wife, Minerva Gutierrez; sons Raul “Roy” Gutierrez Jr. (Jennifer) and Robert Lee Gutierrez; grandchildren Rolando Jacob Gutierrez and Gabriella Zoe Gutierrez; sisters Mary Waggoner (Rick), Elida Trevino, Diana Reyna, Esmeralda Candelaria, Minnie Vela (Pete), Beatrice Flores, numerous nieces/nephews and in-laws (Oros/Ramirez Families). Visitation was at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton. Funeral services were Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Palms Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Flores officiating. Burial followed at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, TX. Final blessing was by Deacon Jose Ramos. Pallbearers were Steven Gutierrez, Randy Charles, Angel Trevino Jr., Zeke Garza, Ernesto Mata III, and Seth Garza.
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The Reverend Lawrence Prestidge Gwin, Jr. “Fr. Hoss” died Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born December 23, 1959, in Houston, Texas, to Lawrence Prestidge Gwin and Rebekah Witherspoon Pannill Gwin. Hoss graduated from Texas Military Institute, The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Mississippi School of Law, after which, in 1985, he began the practice of law with his father at Gwin and Gwin in Bay City, Texas. He attended Magdalene College, Oxford University and, on December 21, 2002, he was ordained as an Episcopal Priest. His first parish was St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Wharton, Texas, and he was later appointed Vicar at Christ Church Matagorda, the oldest Episcopal parish in Texas, where he continued to serve until his death. Himself an Eagle Scout, he was a life-long supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and a member of the Matagorda Masonic Lodge No. 7 for thirty years. Hoss was a kind man with a fierce intellect. He was blessed with an insatiable intellectual curiosity that accessed worlds as diverse as Tolkien and Shakespeare, religious philosophy and quantum physics, western civilization and world travel, scuba diving and aviation. A conversation with Hoss could profoundly change one’s life and attitudes about the world. He died having taken to heart the admonishments of the Roman satirist Juvenal, who called on us to “fortem posce animum mortis terrore carentem,” – to pray for a brave heart that has no fear of death. His firm and unwavering confidence in the heavy price his redeemer paid for him drove him to this conclusion. He is survived by his beloved wife and son, Roseanne Ritchie Gwin and Samuel Fusaro, his sister Torrey Gwin Hunter, nephew John Torrey Hunter and wife Chelsey White Hunter, great niece Graycen Lea Hunter, extended family Denise Steffek, Monica Ritchie, Vanessa Ritchie, Larisa Ritchie, Vannie Ritchie, Margaret McClintock and many well-loved cousins. A memorial service will be held on August 27, 2022, at Christ Church Matagorda with The Right Reverend Rayford B. High, Jr. and The Reverend Dr. James E. Ely presiding. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Hoss’ memory may be made to Christ Church Matagorda, P.O. Box 673, Matagorda, TX 77457, or Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
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