Matagorda County Obituaries
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John Salazar
September 28, 1952 - May 22, 2019
On May 22,
2019, our beloved brother and uncle, John Salazar, went to be with
the Lord. He went peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.
On
September 28, 1952 in Newgulf, Texas, he was born to Juan and Isabel
Chavez Salazar.
He was a
lifelong resident of the Van Vleck and Bay City area.
He enjoyed
spending time with his family and close friends, along with his pet
cats.
He had a
love for studying the Catholic Church teachings. He also enjoyed
music from the 1950’s and 1960’s, as well as weather reports. He
would really enjoy videotaping family holidays, although he himself,
did not like to be photographed or videotaped.
Above all
he loved and cared deeply for his family.
John
leaves behind a loving sister, Guadalupe, along with many nieces and
nephews. He is joining his parents Juan and Isabel Chavez Salazar;
sisters, Mary Lou and Teresa, and brothers Luis and Robert.
The family
will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday May 28 at
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Rosary will at 6:30pm that evening.
Funeral Mass is 10:00am Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church with Fr. Gabriel Espinosa officiating.
Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers
are Mark Ramirez, Brian Ramirez, Ernest Ramirez, Jr., Juan Cantu,
Jr., Roberto Cantu and Jason Salazar. Honorary pallbearers are
Michael Martinez, Joe Salazar and Chris Ramirez.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Marker photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Zenon H. Saldana
- Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Erminia
(Minnie) Salinas, 70, of Francitas, Texas, went home to meet her
Lord on
June 22, 2019. Minnie was born on June 27, 1948 to Manuel and Luisa
Soto Sabedra. She enjoyed her church, spending time with her family
and friends, and really enjoyed her new found love of traveling on
the Carnival cruise ships.
Minnie is
survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Raymond Salinas, Jr.,
their sons; Richard Salinas of Edna, Eddie Salinas and wife, Marie,
of Port Lavaca, Daniel Salinas of Francitas, Michael Salinas and
wife, Anna Marie, of Vanderbilt, 12 grandchildren and 5
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings; Eva
Castillo, Fidel Sabedra, Daniel Sabedra and Benny Sabedra.
Minnie is
preceded in death by her parents; Manuel and Luisa Sabedra, her
brothers; Delfino Sabedra, David Sabedra, Alfred Sabedra, Luis
Sabedra and Abel Sabedra, her sisters; Margaret Sabedra and Elvira
Morano, and also by great-grandson.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Salinas, Michael Ryan Salinas, Matthew
Salinas, Michael Adam Salinas, Jr., Kristopher Salinas, Tyler
Salinas, Tristan Salinas and Orlando Mendez.
Honorary
pallbearers are Jacob Salinas and Ferman Castillo.
Visitation
will be held from 5-7PM Tuesday, June 25 at Taylor Bros. Funeral
Home in Bay City, Texas. Services will be 10AM Wednesday, June 26 at
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Interment
will follow at Midfield Cemetery in Midfield, TX
In lieu of
flowers, the family would appreciate donations to W. Palacios Church
of God of Prophecy, PO Box 1014, Palacios, TX 77465
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Rebecca Sanchez
- Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Anna
Louise Williams Sanders, 59, formerly of Markham, Texas, passed away
May 3, 2019 in Bay City, Texas.
Visitation
and guest book registry will be Friday, May 10, 2019 from 2 p.m.
until 8 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City.
Funeral
services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. at New Hope
Baptist Church in Bay City, Texas with Dr. T.L. Richardson, pastor,
and the Rev. James C. Ashton Jr., eulogist.
Burial
will be in the Williams family plot at Markham Cemetery in Markham,
Texas.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at duncanrobertsfh@gmail.com
Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C (JP
Davis Blvd.), Bay City, Texas; 979-245-5197.
Bay City Tribune,
May 8, 2019
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Julia Pearl Sandifer
February 23, 1937 - March 30, 2019
Julia Pearl Sandifer, 82, Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away March
30, 2019. She was born February 23, 1937 in Maringouin, Louisiana to
Ewing Dennit and Pearlie May Bryant Sandifer.
Formerly of Bay City and Baytown, TX, Julia enjoyed landscaping and
working in her yard. She was an arts and music lover.
Julia is preceded in death by her parents; sister Ruby Nell Thomson;
brothers Bob Sandifer, Paul Sandifer and Buddy Sandifer, and twin
brother John Earl Sandifer. She is survived by daughters Vickie
McMicken and husband Bryan, Debbie George and Horst Karges, and
Kathy Stoval and husband Matt; brother and sister-in-law Maxie and
Clara Sandifer; brother Gary Sandifer; sisters-in-law Shirley
Sandifer and Betty Sandifer; grandchildren Mandy and Dwayne Zatopek,
Phillip and Stephanie Fisher, Kyle and Jessica Rickaway, Kristi and
Frank Pennel, Nikki and Ryan Brooks, Gabriel DeLeon and Emily
Peterson, Lauren and Jim Sands and Amanda McMicken, and 11 great-grandchildern.
Graveside services are 3:00pm Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Hawley
Cemetery in Blessing, TX with Deacon Dwayne Zatopek officiating.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Robert L. Sanford
Services for
Robert L. Sanford, 57, of Van Vleck will be held on July 20 at 10 am
at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bob Sinclair will
officiate.
Sanford died
July 17 at his residence.
He is survived
by his wife Margaret Sanford of Van Vleck; his daughter Felicia
(Bunny) Stark of New Braunfels; his sons Robert Allen Sanford of
Roscoe, Texas, and Gary Lynn Sanford of Sweeny; his sisters Eva
Hancock of Oklahoma City and Patty Shamus of Tulsa, Okla.; his
brothers Tommy O’Neal of Savanah, Tenn., Paul T. Sanford of Salado,
Texas, John Sanford of Rockford, Ill., W. D. Sanford of Beeville,
Texas and James Sanford of Winter Have, Fla.; and by his four
grandchildren.
Sanford was a
member of the First Baptist Church who was retired from Amoco after
37 years of service.
Burial at
Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck following the services.
Pallbearers will be Truett Farris, Dan O’Connell, Bill Bona, Oscar
Boyd Thurman (T.J.) Reeves and Leo Tilley.
Arrangements
are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily
Tribune July 1983
Obituary and photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Billie
Marie Scheel was born April 23, 1927 to Bill and Marie Gordon and
passed away May 12, 2019. She was first of all a devoted Christian
and a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.
Billie
Marie was a life-long resident of Bay City, Texas and a faithful
member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. In her church life, she was
an active member of Daughters of the King, Altar Guild, Layreader,
Sunday School teacher and Marriage Encounter. She loved being "in
the know" about everything going on in the world, but mainly her
hometown of Bay City.
She is
survived by her three sons, Ricky Darby of Rockport, Texas, Brent
Darby of Bay City, and Jeff Darby of Blessing; stepson, James Scheel;
her daughters-in-law, Anna and Gina; grandchildren, Max, Betty
Marie, Claire Wlecyk, Angie Hartl, and Heath Darby;
great-grandchildren, Zachary, Taylor, Nicolas, Nicole, Kaitlyn, Will
and Harper; and sisters, Betty Matthes and Ann Ryan.
Billie
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Dickie Carter,
Jim Darby, and Paul Scheel; brother, Tommy Gordon and his wife Dee;
and great granddaughter, Caroline Wleczyk.
The family
would like to thank her caretakers and Hospice of El Campo for the
last two weeks, and especially her grandson, Heath, for being her
constant companion, cook and helper throughout her last few months.
Funeral
services will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Bay City on
May 17, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2200
Avenue E, Bay City, Texas 77414.
Bay City Tribune,
May 15, 2019
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Ernesto Sedillo, 70, of Bay City passed away July 12,
2019. He was born June 28, 1949 in Wharton, TX to the
late Ignacio M. Sedillo and Guadalupe Garcia Sedillo.
Survivors include his wife Alma; daughters Vivian, Ruby,
Rosa, April, Priscella, Anna, Cynthia, Patricia and
Cynthia II; sons Louis and Martin; sisters Susie and
Rosie; brothers Gilbert, Jimmy and David and numerous
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5PM until 7PM Monday, July
15, 2019 with a prayer service at 6:30PM at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10AM Tuesday, July
16, 2019 at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Interment
will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Elmo, Mike, Louis, Justin, J. D. and Mario.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Mario Sepulveda
- Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Henry Serna
September 9, 1963 – August 13, 2019
Henry Serna, age 55 of
Palacios, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born
September 9, 1963 to the late Arnold Serna, Sr. and Gloria Martino
Serna. He is survived by sisters, Libby Kacer of San Antonio and
Roberta Garner of Douglasville, GA; brothers, Mark (Nancy) Serna and
Robby (Rhonda) Serna both of Palacios. He is proceeded in death by
brother Arnold Serna Jr. (Posty) of Palacios. Visitation will begin
Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 9am – 10am with a Prayer Service to
begin at 10am at Living Word Church in Palacios with Pastor Ruben
Castillo to officiate. Burial to follow at Palacios Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Christopher (Bubba) Serna, Bobby Serna, Hanky
Serna, Bruce Allen, Rudy Constancio, and Joe Pena. Under the
direction of Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Port Lavaca,
361-552-2300.
Angel Lucy’s Funeral
Home, Port Lavaca, Texas
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Oralee Coston
Sewell - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye
Cunningham
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William
Ray Sexton, 79, of Palacios passed away June 22, 2019. He was born
October 16, 1939 in Ganado, TX to the late Aris Melvin Sexton and
Emma Ellen Sampson Sexton.
In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers
Robert Sexton and Jessie Owen Sexton.
Survivors
include his wife Peggy Byron Sexton; sons William Ray Sexton Jr. &
wife Debbie Lynn; Kenneth Wayne Sexton & wife Lisa Rae and Gregory
Keith Sexton Sr. & wife Christian Jean; sisters Dora Gulley and
Alice Kirkland; grandchildren Candis Silva (David Silva), William
Ray Sexton III, Tanner Wayne Sexton, Taylor Rae Sexton, Timothy Reed
Sexton, Gregory Keith Sexton Jr. (Jessica Sexton) and Katelyn Nicole
Sexton and great grandchildren Ryder Slade Silva, Nolan Ray Sexton
and Gregory Keith Sexton III and many loving nieces and nephews.
Ray was a
loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an accomplished
guitarist and song writer. His love for the Lord touched the lives
of many. He and his wife, Peggy, wrote and sung several original
country gospel songs and served as Praise & Worship leaders for many
years. Ray loved spending time with his family. His favorite times
were spent duck hunting with his sons and grandchildren. “Papa” as
his family lovingly called him, left a mark on the heart of all that
knew him. He was a strong man of faith and integrity and will be
greatly missed.
Funeral
service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Brumbelow officiating. Interment will
follow at Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tanner Wayne
Sexton, Gregory Keith Sexton, Jr., William Ray Sexton III, Mike
Weixelman, David Silva and Stephen Harvey.
Taylor Bros. Funeral
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Samuel M. Shelby, Sr. -
Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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On Sunday, September 1, 2019, Allen
Shelton, loving husband and father of three children, passed
away at the age of 70 after a valiant fight with esophageal
cancer.
Allen was
born on April 30, 1949 in San Saba, Tx to Walker Shelton & Ima
Jo (Lynch) Kirby. He graduated as a star athlete from Lometa
High School in 1967. He attended Central Texas College where he
set some records in athletics as well. He received a technical
certification from Texas Instruments in 1971, careered in
Electrical and Instrumentation design for the Oil & Gas
industry, and retired in 2012. On September 3, 1974 he married
Cyndi (Smith) Shelton.
Allen had a
passion for the outdoors, whether hunting, fishing, gardening,
or relaxing in the pool, he wanted to be outside. He was always
moving and doing projects, A jack of all trades so to speak.
Never discouraged by lack of experience, there wasn’t a project
he could not tackle. He enjoyed going to the beach and building
Sand Castles. Another hobby was billiards where he was quite at
home playing the most skilled players in a room. He liked cars
and loved to tell stories of hot-rodding and street racing when
he was younger. He lived fast, laughed hard, and loved big.
Allen was
preceded in death by his father Walker, his mother, Ima Jo, His
Sisters Geraldine Ross and Bobbie Haydon. He is survived by his
wife Cyndi, his three children, David, Teresa and Dwayne, and
his brother Nathan Kirby.
A memorial
service will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at St
Mark’s Episcopal Church on Avenue E at 11 o’clock a.m. In lieu
of flowers we ask that you make a memorial contribution to St.
Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2200 Ave. E, Bay City, TX.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Chris Wayne Simon
April 08, 1964 - August 08, 2019
Chris Wayne “C. W.” Simon, 55, of
Bay City passed away August 8, 2019. He was born April 8,1964 in
Houston, Texas to the late Mitchel Wayne Simon and Rebecca
Burrows Simon.
A match
made in Heaven began many years before Kimberly and Chris
actually started dating in March 2007. The deal was sealed on
March 19, 2011 when “Miss Kimberly” said “I do”. “Miss
Kimberly”, as Chris so fondly referred to her On Air, became his
soul mate, his everything. Sharing a love like none other, he
was her protector right down to his last breath.
In 1982
Chris graduated from Jack Yates School of Communications Magnet
Program in Houston, TX. Eventually he made Matagorda County his
home where his radio career began as the Legendary “C. W.” He
worked for x-97 and KMKS Hot County 102.5 becoming a part of the
Texas music family for almost 30 years. He was a program
director / Operations Manager, Morning Show Host, Productionist,
Copywriter, Announcer, and did many Remotes and Intros at many
fairs and festivals and he has been on the TRRR reporting panel
since day one of his Radio Career. During his career he won
several Silver Mic Awards. C.W. not only had a passion for the
radio, he also enjoyed announcing out at the Matagorda County
Mud Drags for many years. The late night mud-slinging trucks was
what he considered his “fun” job.
Survivors
include his loving wife of “8” short years, Kimberly Hurta
Simon. Her parents Marvin and Nona Hurta; Brother-in-law Chad
Hurta and wife Mindy; nieces Hailee Hurta and her fiance Kyle
Richardson, Brinley and Emmie Hurta; nephew Jace Hawthorne;
great nephew Kye Wayne Richardson, and numerous aunts, uncles
and cousins. His work family from KMKS 102.5, Margaret and
Larry Sandlin who were like 2nd parents to him, and his “fur
baby” Miss Fluffy. As well as the many devoted loving friends
and loyal listeners. He is preceded in death are this parents,
and grandparents Chester and Wanda Burrows.
Visitation
will be from 5pm until 7pm Thursday, August 15 at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 6pm. He was a devoted
fan of the Houston Texans, so please show your love for him by
wearing your favorite Texan Attire to honor him on Thursday.
Funeral Mass will be 3pm Friday, August 16, 2019 at St. Peter's
Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Peter Yeboah-Amanfo and
Deacon Wally Rodriguez officiating. Pallbearers are Rodney
Baker, Andrew Martin, Gary Martin, Dave Martin, Gerald Wendel,
Wyatt Schultz, Wade Schultz, and Cory Waters. Members of the
Blessing Knights of Columbus Council 4307, along with Josh
Singeltary and Joey de la Houssaye, will serve as honorary
pallbearers.
The family
would like to send special heartfelt thanks out to the Staff of
Matagorda Regional Medical Center and UTMB Jeanie Sealy Hospital
in Galveston, for the care and concern shown to C.W. during his
illness.
In lieu of
flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American
Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org , the National Kidney
Foundation at www.kidney.org, or BayCel Federal Credit Union,
2320 6th St., Bay City, TX. 77414 for the benefit of Chris W.
Simon Medical Expenses.
Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home
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Christopher Wayne Smith
CHRISTOPHER WAYNE SMITH, age 22, of Katy, TX, passed
away January 7, 2010. Christopher is survived by his
father, Tracy Lee Smith; mother, Pamela McNatt Smith;
step-father, Terry Ray Madl; brother, Willilam Harrison
Smith; sister-in-law, Brande Nicole Smith; paternal
grandparents Helen and Charlie Smith and maternal
grandparents, Patricia and Bill McNatt; aunts, uncles,
cousins, and many friends and extended family members. A
memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 1:30
pm, Tuesday, January 12th at Second Baptist Church West
Campus, 19449 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation
to Katy Volunteer Fire Department or West I-10 Volunteer
Fire Department or Morton Ranch High School FFA Katy ISD,
in memory of Christopher.
Claire Brothers Funeral Home, Houston, Texas
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Dorothy Marie "Peaches" Smith
March 16,
1954 - October 15, 2018
Dorothy
Marie Smith "Peaches” was born in Bay City, Texas on March 16, 1954
to Howard and Alice Mae Henry. She was a cherished wife, devoted
mother and loving grandmother when she passed on October 15, 2018,
at the age of 64, surrounded by family at Sweeny Community Hospital.
Dorothy is
survived by her husband and best friend, Charles C. Smith "CC"; her
children, Kelvin E. Alexander (Andrea), Alfred R. Martinez
(Angelica), Rachel R. Thomas-Lee and Melanie S. Nevarez; her
grandchildren, Caleb Davis, Brandon Ryals, Darius Alexander, Toni
Alexander, Isaiah M. Martinez, Angel R. Thomas, Ashley R. Thomas,
Amber R. Thomas-Jamerson (Robert), Ahliyah R. Lee, Ronald F. Lee,
II, Samuel D. Turcios, III, Christian A. Turcios, Brittany R.
Turcios, and Adriana N. Turcios; her great-granddaughter, Aiyla G.
Boone and her fur baby Sambo. Her parents, Howard and Alice Mae
Henry preceded her in death.
She was
raised in Bell Bottom, Texas and later moved to Sweeny, Texas, where
she graduated from Sweeny High School. Dorothy worked for Dow
Chemical for 18 years followed by more than 10 years with the State
of Texas. In 1978, she married the love of her life, CC.
Dorothy
loved to work in her yard and was an avid tomato grower, she enjoyed
watching sports and soap operas and talking to her family and
friends for hours at a time on the phone. At an early age, Dorothy
gave her life to Christ and joined Washington Chapel CME, where she
was involved in many church activities, including playing the piano
during services. She will be deeply missed by her husband, family,
friends and all who knew her.
Visitation
will be held on October 19th from 6pm to 9pm and Funeral Service on
October 20th at 11am, both will be held at the E. Viola & Son
Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Rainbow Community Cemetery.
Visitation: E. Viola & Sons Funeral Home, Friday, October 19, 2018,
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 205 N Broad St., West Columbia, Texas 77486
Funeral
Service: Saturday, October 20, 2018, 11:00 AM, E. Viola & Sons
Funeral Home
E. Viola & Sons Funeral Home, West Columbia, Texas
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Annie
Loraine Smith, age 94, met her Lord and Savior on May 5, 2019. She
was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt,
sister, and a friend to all she met. She loved to visit and pray for
people. In her earlier years, she was active with the Harmony Club
and always active in her Church. She spent many hours praying and
singing at the nursing home in Palacios.
Loraine
was greeted by her parents Roy D. and Annie Chamblee; her children’s
father Alvin Eikenberg; her husband Millard Hall Smith; her sisters
Ethel Kunefke, Margaret Cleveland, Faye Bates, Evelyn Taylor,
Frances Milam, Mary Alice, Wanda and Joyce Chamblee, and her
brothers Fred and Roy D. (Dan) Chamblee. She is survived by her
daughter Donna Eikenberg; son Charles Eikenberg (Eileen); three
grandchildren, Kim Lewis (Bryan); Randy Eikenberg (Heather) and
Rodney Eikenberg (Emily); eight great grandchildren, and sister
Shirley Griffith.
Pallbearers are Randy Eikenberg, Rodney Eikenberg, Bryan Lewis,
Dwayne Griffith, David Smith and Bobby Kunefke.
Honorary
pallbearers are Bernon Bates, Jr. and Mark Bates.
Taylor
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Nettie Mae Smith - Roselawn
Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Irene Solnik
February
04, 1944 - March 04, 201
Irene
Solnik, 75, passed away March 4, 2019 in Katy Texas. She was a
loving mother, grandmother and devoted friend to many in the Bay
City area.
Irene was born February 4, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Miami
Fl. She was preceded in death by her father Ezriel Solnik, mother
Bella Jacobovich Solnik, sister Rosalie Weinstein, (along with her
late husband Irving Weinstein) and Irene’s former husband Jaime
Meynarez.
Irene was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University where she earned
both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She was retired from
Matagorda County School System as a Vision and Hearing-impaired
Teacher.
Irene
spent her retirement years as a volunteer and strong advocate in
area pet rescues, active with the Texas Democratic Party and a
member of Congregation Shearith Israel in Wharton TX.
Irene is
survived by her sons Emil Joseph Meynarez of Atlanta GA, (sons Aaron
Meynarez, Zachary Meynarez and their mother Risa Meynarez),
Daniel Abraham Meynarez (wife Donna and son William Rohwer of Katy
TX and Daniel’s daughters Anna Meynarez and Kayla Arielle White of
Bremen GA).
Niece
Barbara Weinstein Schrader of Hollywood FL (children Laura Schrader,
Elliot Schrader and Sara Worgess) and Nephew Richard Weinstein of
Wheaton MD. (wife Hanna and son David).
A private
memorial will be held at a later date.
Irene was
an animal lover. It would be fitting to send a memorial in her honor
to your local animal charity.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Johnie A. Spencer
& Annie E. Spencer - Roselawn
Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Annie Elizbeth Spencer
Annie Elizabeth Spencer, 79, passed away in Denison, Texas,
Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 28, 1970. Funeral services are pending.
Interment at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX. Rev. Orville
H. Roberts pastor of First Baptist Church in El Campo will
officiate.
Mrs. Spencer is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lola Mae Townsend, of
Bay City, and one son, Mr. Johnnie Allen Spencer II, of Denison and
one sister, Mrs. Pearl Carter, of Lyle, Texas and by 8 grandchildren
and by 16 great-grandchildren. Services are under Taylor Brothers
Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, January 29, 1970 Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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James
Thomas Spoonemore & Sarah
Rose Spoonemore - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of
Faye Cunningham
James Thomas Spoonemore
Funeral services for James Thomas Spoonemore, 74, of Bay City will
be held at 2 pm Friday at First Christian Church with the Rev. John
Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park,
Van Vleck.
Mr. Spoonemore was born June 4, 1911, in Clariett, Erath County,
Texas, to Martin Payne and Susan H. Burnett Spoonemore and died Oct.
9, 1985, at Matagorda General Hospital.
He was the owner of Spoonemore’s Office Supply and a member of First
Christian Church.
Survivors include two sons, James A. Spoonemore of Bay City and Lt.
Col. Bobby B. Spoonemore of Marietta, GA.; a daughter, Anita
Spoonemore Half of Bay City; eight grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
Pallbearers include A. C. Herreth, Ladel Sump, Dan Ratliff, Gene
Kenne, T. W. Curry and Charles Jones.
Honorary pallbearers include Glenn Sedam, Hill Winfrey, Scotty
Richardson, David Nance, G. P. Graham, Tom Spoonemore, Mike
Spoonemore, David Spoonemore, Mike Strickland, Kevin Hale and Jon
Hale.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Rose Spoonemore, in
1969.
Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral
Home.
Daily Tribune,
October 10, 1985 Obituary courtesy of Faye
Cunningham
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Barbara
Brady Stewart, 67, passed away with her daughters by her side, on
April 23, 2019. She was born on October 6, 1951 in Bay City, Texas
to Harry and Frances Brady.
Barbara
spent the majority of her life in Bay City. She was active in her
community and a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Barbara
had an infectious laugh and always had a smile on her face. She
never met a stranger, and would always go out of her way to make
anyone feel like a life long friend.
Barbara
has two daughters and four grandchildren that she was always willing
to talk about. She was very proud of the fact that all four of her
grandchildren joined the military. She would tell anyone that would
listen all about them and show off their many pictures.
Barbara is
survived by her daughters, Sandy Kile Carrier of The Woodlands, TX,
and Barbie Kile of Katy, TX; her sister, Harriet Townsend of Bay
City, TX; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Beverly Brady of
Huntington, VA; her grandchildren, Brandon Carrier of Rayne, LA;
Matthew Kile of Los Angeles, CA; Brandy and husband Cody Dahl of
Richlands, NC; and Jordan and wife Rachel Hutchinson of Goose Creek,
SC; one great grandson, Lincoln Dahl of Richlands, NC; and five
nieces and two nephews.
Barbara is
preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Frances Brady; and her
ex-husband, David Kile.
We will be
celebrating her life with a Memorial on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at
Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City at 11 am. After the memorial
there will be food so that there is time to visit and share fond
memories of Barbara.
In lieu of
flowers the family asks that you donate to the BrightFocus
Foundation, Alzheimer’s Disease Research,
at https://support.brightfocus.org and check the box that states
this is a memorial gift and put Barbara’s name.
Bay City Tribune,
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Barbara
Lea Storts, 56, of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded
by her family on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born March 23, 1963
in San Marcos, Texas.
Barbara
was a dedicated licensed vocational nurse. She dedicated many years
working in mental health. However, one of her greatest joys in her
career was working with special needs children. She enjoyed spending
her time gardening and had a special love of Pomeranians.
Barbara is
preceded in death by her father, Mike Bobbitt; and grandmother, Mata
Lea Hurley.
Left to
cherish her memory are her husband, David Treece; mother, Tevia
Bobbitt; sister, Vikki Vacek and her husband Bryan; brother, John E.
Storts and his wife Gay Nell; nieces, Kayla Peterson and her husband
ET, and Lexi Vacek; nephews, Justin Storts and his wife Shelby,
Tyler Vacek, Clayton Vacek, and Kolby Vacek; great niece, Stella
Storts; great nephew, Case Peterson; as well as a host of extended
family and friends. She will be missed dearly.
Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home in Austin, Texas; 512-443-1366.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com
Bay City Tribune,
May 15, 2019
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Willie
Edward Strelec, 73, of Bay City went to be with his Lord on Friday,
May 3, 2019. He was born January 3, 1946 in Ganado, TX. to the late
Willie Strelec and Ardine Ryman.
Willie E
Strelec will forever be known as a loving husband, dedicated father,
proud grandpa (Bang Bang) and caring friend. He loved living life on
the ranch where he was able to spend his final days before leaving
life here on earth. He always found enjoyment by helping others in
any way he knew how. Willie had a strong love and passion for
hunting, fishing, and working in his shop. Not only did he enjoy
these activities but he found pleasure in teaching others the ropes
as well. From baiting hooks, casting reels, cleaning guns,
cutting/welding or changing brakes, Willie enjoyed mentoring and
helping others do the same. He would also be the first to roll up
his sleeves and lend a helping hand. He had a unique way of
expressing himself and had a way with words. He had a huge love for
Clint Eastwood and Big Foot movies were his favorite. He could make
anything. If he had an idea he could do it. He could be quite a
character and always had an invention or project in the making. He
showed his family all the good fishing spots where they spent
countless times including Matagorda’s three mile cut, Chinquapin,
Brown Cedar Cut, Shellbanks, Oyster Lake, Red Bluff, Half Moon
Reef, West and East Bay, Dead Man's Curve, and many others. Willie
exemplified the true definition of a hard working blue collar
American, always providing for his family.
Willie is
survived by his beloved wife: Marsha Dean Strelec; two sons: Willie
Strelec Jr. and James Dale and wife Carolina; two daughters: Kristy
Bundick and husband Thomas and Charlotte McKissick and husband
Jerry; 13 grandchildren: Jessica Leissner, Bridget (Kyle) Kubena,
Brittany Kersh, Brooke (Phillip) Robles, Gary Kersh Jr., Vance
(Deanna) Strelec, Tyler Strelec, Ashley Strelec, Brandon (Cali)
McKissick, Bradley McKissick, Bryce McKissick, Amy (Robert) Zenker,
and Allison Bundick; as well as 20 great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents: Ardine and Arthur James Ryman;
Willie Strelec; Brothers: James Lewis Strelec and Lee August
Strelec; niece: Crystal Strelec.
Visitation
will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 8, 2019 followed by the funeral
service at 2:00 PM, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will
follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers are Gary Kersh
Jr., Vance Strelec, Tyler Strelec, Brandon McKissick, Kyle Kubena,
and Phillip Robles. Honorary Pallbearer: Charlie Rooks and Henry
Paysse.
Willie's
family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to The Legacy
nurses and staff for the compassionate care he was given. Thank you
also to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Memorial Herman Sugarland
Hospital, and AMED Hospice for their kindness and care.
Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home
Photo courtesy of Bethany Figueroa
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Mary Louise “Omie” Sullivan died on July 26, 2019 at the age
of 88, with her children by her side.
Mary was born on
July 24, 1931 in San Antonio, TX to Paul F. and Hattie
Traugott. She married her high school sweetheart Edward
Matthew Sullivan on October 27, 1951. Their love and
dedication to each other was an inspiration to all who knew
them.
Mary was passionate about her family, her faith and her
love for Jesus Christ. Her life radiated the love of Christ
and she had an unconditional love for everyone she met. She
was strong, gentle, humble and courageous.
She was an active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church
for 54 years, as well as a member of the Altar Society and
Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Mary taught CCD for
numerous years and enjoyed her time as Director of the
Catholic Youth Organization. She also dedicated her time
leading bible studies and prayer groups. Mary Louise was a
dedicated educator in Bay City ISD for 16 years.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents and husband
Edward Matthew “Opie” Sullivan. She is survived by sisters
Annabelle Offer and Margaret Pellek. She is also survived by
her children Colleen Hicks, Eddie Sullivan and wife Debbie,
Karen Wendtland and husband Walt, Teri LaBeff and husband
Carlton, Mary Beth Finney and husband William, Julie
Schroeder and husband Shane, Paul Sullivan and wife Doris,
Susan Kieschnick and husband Bruce, Kevin Sullivan and wife
Cheri, Margaret Mary Smith and husband Richard; 25
grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces,
nephews, and friends.
A rosary will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in
Bay City, TX on Tuesday July 30, at 9:30 a.m. A funeral mass
will follow at 10:00 a.m. A second service will be held in
Selma, TX at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Wednesday July
31, at 10:30 a.m. Burial following at Holy Cross Cemetery,
17501 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX 78266.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Cross
Catholic Church Life Teen.
Bay City Tribune, July 31, 2019
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Romana A. Suniga
- Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Elizabeth Grace Swinney
1980 ~ 2019
Tuleta – Elizabeth Grace Swinney passed away
peacefully on July 9, 2019.
She was 38.
Elizabeth was born on December 6, 1980 in
Taft, Texas to Wendy B. (Crosier) and Brady Stephen Foster.
Elizabeth was a speech language pathologist assistant for many
years, having earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She was an
active member of the Baptist Church. She was also a member of
the National Black Belt League and the American Cancer
Association.
Survivors include her parents: Wendy and
Brady Foster of Sinton, Texas; Husband: Billy Wayne Swinney of
Tuleta, Texas; sons: Conner and Allister Zimmerman both of
Tuleta, Texas; Damian Zimmerman of Houston, Texas and Billy R.
Swinney of Round Rock, Texas; brothers: Nikolas Foster of Ft.
Collins, Colorado; sister: Anna Foster of Sinton, Texas.
A Visitation will be held Friday, July 12,
2019, 2:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. Rosary
will be held the same evening at 6:00 PM, at Resthaven Chapel,
Sinton. The Funeral Service will be celebrated Saturday, July
13, 2019, 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Sinton, Texas.
Burial will follow at 2:30 PM in Mineral Cemetery in Mineral,
Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
your local library or favorite charity in her honor.
Guestbook available online at
www.resthavenfunerals.com
Arrangements and care entrusted to Resthaven
Funeral Home, Sinton.
Resthaven Funeral Home
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Albert
Theodore Swint, 92, of Bay City passed away April 27, 2019. He was
born April 19, 1927 in Campwood, Texas to the late George Claybourne
Swint and Ida Ione Killough Swint.
Survivors
include his wife of 74 years Ala Merle Woods Swint of Bay City;
daughter Sherri Mills & husband Gordon “Bob” of Kingsville, TX; sons
Ted Swint & wife Karen of Del Rio, TX and Clay Swint of Lake Hills,
TX; grandchildren James McAda & wife Helen, Marlo Martin & husband
Pat and Seth Swint & wife Stacey; and great, grandchildren Raleigh
McAda, Troy Swint, Amber Swint, Audrey Swint, Haley Swint and Seth
Swint.
He will be
greatly missed by family and friends.
Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home and Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, May 1,
2019
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