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Loraine R. Eastman Frances F. Eastman - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham  
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On July 4, 2000 a baby boy was born to Erica Smith and Randy Edison, Jr., in Matagorda County, Texas who they called Ja'Quarius Kevon Edison. He was baptized at The Silverlake Church in Pearland, Texas at an early age. He attended schools in Bay City and Fort Bend ISD. Ja'Quarius was employed by Asurion of Houston, Texas He is preceded in death by grandparents Carrie Faye Smith and Elisha Thomas. JQ's is survived by his parents Hilary and Erica Okolo of Richmond,Texas; two sisters, Precious Okolo and Mc'Kinley Edison; four brothers Christian, Zack and Zion Okolo; Markus Edison. G-Mama Reeva Smith, a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and extended family members. Green's Mortuary, Bay
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James H. "Blondy" Edwards Mary Elizabeth Edwards 
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William S. Edwards familiarly and affectionately called “Dad” Edwards by all who knew him for any length of time, died at his home in this city Wednesday night and will be buried in Cedarvale Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, February 15. The subject of this sketch was born in Clay County, Kentucky on February 22, 1841. Later he moved to Missouri, thence to Oklahoma, which, at the time was the Indian Territory. He was one of the pioneer settlers of the two states mentioned and in his younger days engaged extensively in building and promoting railroads, working from this into the banking and coal mining business. Owing to bad health, he moved to Texas in 1908 and settled on a farm east of Bay City, later moving to the city. Decedent is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Kate Tucker of Caney, Kansas; Mrs. G. W. London, of Houston; Mrs. Sudie Tittsworth, of Caney, Kansas, and one son, Will Edwards, of Caney Kansas; also, two step-daughters, Mrs. F. A. Sutton of Collinsville, Okla., and Mrs. J. S. Hightower, of this city, and six grandchildren. “Dad” Edwards was loved, revered and respected by all who knew him. He knew no strangers and had only kind words and gracious deeds for those with whom he came in contact. He was a kind and affectionate father. Two coincidences occurred, one at his birth and another at the death in the life of this good man, in that he was born on Washington’s birthday and died on Lincoln’s. The Tribune joins the hosts of friends of the family in sympathy and solicitude for them in this hour of grief.
Matagorda County Tribune, February 20, 1925 |
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Gene W. Eggemeyer, 71, of Palacios passed away August 31, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born November 6, 1946 in El Campo, TX to the late Wilbert and Vera Shimek Eggemeyer. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War and worked as a heavy equipment operator at Alcoa for 30 years. After his retirement from Alcoa he enjoyed serving his church and community as Quartermaster at the Queen Hamlin VFW Post for many years. He also owned and operated a heavy equipment business and a bay shrimp boat. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Freddy Eggemeyer. Survivors include his wife Paige Eggemeyer of Palacios; daughter Kara Huynh and husband Joe of Arlington, TX; son Justin Eggemeyer and wife Kathleen of Georgetown, TX; sister Jeanette Schneider and husband Glen of Blessing; brothers Norbert Eggemeyer and wife Edie of El Campo, Butch Eggemeyer and wife Sharon of Mission Valley, TX and Victor Eggemeyer and wife Mabel of Palacios and by two grandchildren Mia Huynh and Ethan Huynh. Visitation will be from 5pm until 7pm Monday with rosary service at 6:30pm at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Eggemeyer, Curtis Eggemeyer, Vance Eggemeyer, Wes Schneider, Zane Eggemeyer, and Gregory Popp.
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Baby Boy Eidlebach - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham  Eidlebach Baby Boy Graveside services will be held for Eidlebach baby boy 2 PM today (Wednesday) at Roselawn Memorial Park. Eidlebach died October 5, 1981 at Matagorda General Hospital. Officiating at the services will be the Reverend Mike Zimmerman of the Van Vleck Baptist Church. He is survived by parents Ross and Ivy Eidlebach Jr. of Van Vleck; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson of Van Vleck and Mr. and Mrs. Ross S. Eidlebach Sr. of Bay City. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, October 7, 1981
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Carmeline “Carm” Di Carlo Eidlebach, 83, of Bay City, went to be with her heavenly father on October 15, 2017. She was born on September 22, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Philip and Madeline Moriello Di Carlo. Carm was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were her world. She was always busy attending all their school functions from award ceremonies, to academic achievement recognitions, watching them show their livestock, as well as attending all their athletic games. Carm loved sitting on her porch, watching her cardinals and squirrels. She always made sure the feeders were full. She enjoyed watching the Astros, although she was a Chicago Cubs fan too. She loved watching football, especially her Aggies and Texans. Preparing the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday meals for her family was something she looked forward to doing annually. She retired from Bay City Independent School District after 28 years of service. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Arthur Eidlebach; children Charlie Eidlebach and Lindy, Donna Eidlebach, Will Eidlebach and Kellee; grandchildren Madeline, Caleb, Hannah, Haley and Emilee Carmeline Eidlebach; her brother Germano Di Carlo; sisters Terri Wiehebrink and Diane Jones; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Francis Recchia and Susie Milne. Pall Bearers are her son Will Eidlebach, her grandson Caleb Eidlebach, Ross Eidlebach, Jimmy Guy Fortenberry, Tony Nemec, Woodie Gernand, and Jim Worachek. The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday, October 18 from 6:00-8:00pm at the funeral home. Services will be at 10:30 am Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Ted McNeal Eiland
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Theresa “Terri” Eisman
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- LaNell F. Boehm Elkins, 76 passed away Saturday, December 29,
2018 at The Courtyard at Parks in Odessa.
Published in Odessa American from Jan. 13 to
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Bruce N. Ellis - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham  |
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Daniel James "Big D" Ellis - Roselawn Memorial Park  |
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Otis James Ellis Jr., age 56, of Bay City, Texas passed away on August 13, 2019 in Bay City, Texas. He was born March 2, 1963, the son of Otis James Ellis Sr. and Eddie Marie Miller Ellis. Visitation and guest book registry will be on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 1 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Bay City, with burial to follow at Eastview Cemetery. He was an outstanding truck driver. He is survived by an enormous host of relatives and friends. Condolences may be shared with the family by fax at (979) 245-1537, or online at duncanrobertsfh@gmail.com Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C (JP Davis Blvd.), Bay City, Texas 77414.
Bay City Tribune, August 21, 2019 |
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Robert O'Neil Ellis, 92, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away at his home on July 13, 2018. He was born in Hugo, Oklahoma, on April 4, 1926, to the late John Henry and Mary Pearl Ellis. His family moved to Texas when he was young and settled in Palacios, where he lived until he married Elva Jean Wells on December 21, 1944, and they lovingly raised two daughters and a son in McAllen and Van Vleck, TX and Stavanger, Norway. During his life, he worked in an ice cream factory and then for Coca Cola before signing on with Phillips Petroleum where he retired after 34 years, 3 years of which he spent working on the Ekofisk Oil Project in the North Sea off the coast of Norway. He was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Van Vleck, TX, and helped to build the church building alongside his father-in-law, M. M.(Potsy) Wells. He was later ordained as a deacon there. He served as President of the School Board for Van Vleck Independent School District and Fire Chief for the Van Vleck Fire Department. In later years, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Bay City, First Baptist Church of West Columbia, Trinity Baptist Church of Trinity, and then First Baptist Church of Brazoria where he served as a deacon and was honored with the title of Deacon Emeritus. Robert is survived by his wife of 73 years, Elva Jean, his daughters Sheila Hanna and husband Paul and Debra Tepera and husband George, his grandchildren Robert Hanna, Tammi Hanna Parkey and husband William, Chad Tepera and wife Sunonda, Jeana Tepera Tiner and husband Darryl, his great grandchildren Kayla, Trent and Jesse Tepera, Chase, Justin and Morgan Winthrop, Andrew Tiner, Jackie Tiner, and Christa Hughes, Krystle Tipps and Triston Tanner, seven great-great-grandchildren, brothers Lloyd Ellis and wife Betty, Wayne Ellis and wife Zana, Leonard Ellis and wife Sue, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Terry O'Neil Ellis, and his sister Lucille Vogel and husband Herbie. There will be visitation at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 18 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bay City with Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park on CR 2540 in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Paul Hanna, George Tepera, Robert Hanna, Chad Tepera, Darryl Tiner and William Parkey. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Roy Lee Ellis, age 12 years, 10 months and 2 days died at the home of his uncle, Mr. Green, five miles southeast of Bay City at 10 p. m. Monday night, after a short illness of four days. Roy Lee came here with his father Thursday night from Austin, Texas, and was taken ill upon his arrival. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Ellis of Austin. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 5 p. m. from the Walker-Matchett Funeral Home. Reverend Blankenship officiating.
Matagorda County Tribune, October 25, 1934 |
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Joe David Erevia - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham  |
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She had a knack for sewing and cooking, a penchant for bingo and an occasionally disarming wit, but mostly, Janie Espinosa was known for her heart of gold. On July 15, with family members at her bedside, Espinosa passed away peacefully in San Antonio. She was 92. Born Juanita Alvarez on March 19, 1926, to parents Juan Alvarez and Andrea Verver Alvarez, “Janie” was raised on a farm outside Palacios. She learned early on that life on a farm could be tough. In elementary school she would meet her lifelong sweetheart, Guadalupe Espinosa, who also had an upbringing working in the fields. Family members recalled stories of their parents playing softball together as youngsters – and how their mother was the better player. In 1944, Guadalupe joined the U.S. Army and soon thereafter was deployed to Sicily, where he served for two years. He married Janie shortly after he returned to the states and the couple then moved to Freeport, where they lived briefly while raising their first two daughters. They then returned to Palacios, where they would raise their next five children. The Espinosas were married 43 years until Guadalupe died in 1991. Over the decades, especially during the time she was raising her children, Janie maintained a busy schedule. “She was busy with all of the kids,” recalled Theresa “Terry” Farina, the eldest sibling. “There were piano lessons, band practice, football, choir --- whatever there was after school.” The Espinosa home also became a frequent gathering spot for children after school. Janie became exceptionally good at quilting, sewing and baking, and often would make gifts of her creations to family and friends. Occasionally, sweet-toothed neighbors would sheepishly ask Espinosa to bake one of her signature apple or lemon meringue pies. Later in life, Janie enjoyed occasional outings with cousins and friends to play bingo. Often, she would win. She also served on a local Catholic group and attended Rosary and prayer sessions at people’s homes. “I remember mom always welcomed our friends to her house. That’s who she was, and people loved her,” said Janet Flores, her youngest daughter. Besides her husband, Janie Espinosa was preceded in death by sons, Robert Espinosa and Guadalupe Espinosa Jr.; and sister Josefina Alvarez.
She is survived by
daughters Theresa Farina of Tequesta, Fla., Carol Guajardo of
Benavides (TX), Diana Galindo of San Antonio, and Janet Flores
of Justin (TX); son Anthony Espinosa of Santa Fe (TX); brother
Jesus Alvarez of Palacios; seven grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
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Maria Elena Espinoza Roselawn Memorial Park Courtesy of Faye Cunningham  |
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Clyde Estlinbaum, 67, a long-time cotton and rice farmer in the area, died in his home at 2517 5th St. Friday. Estlinbaum had farmed cotton from 1938-43 and became a rice farmer in 1944. He was a member of the Matagorda County Farm Co-op, served as a director and was a past president. At the time of his death he was serving on the board of the Bay City Rice Dryer Association. He was born Oct. 8, 1915. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Clyde Estlinbaum of Bay City, his son John of Bay City, daughter Mrs. Lola E. Huitt of Dallas, sisters, Mrs. Gladys Hansen of El Campo and Mrs. Cleo Edwards of Wharton, and grandchildren John Craig and Michael Drew Estlinbaum of Bay City and Debbi, Laura, Adam and Brad Huitt of Dallas. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p. m. Sunday from the First Presbyterian Church in Bay City. Interment will be in the Cedarvale Cemetery. Daily Tribune, October 17, 1982 Clyde Estlinbaum [additional information from another obituary] Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday, Oct. 17, 1982 at 2:30 p. m. with the Rev. Frank Seaman officiating. Interment will be in the Cedarvale Cemetery under the direction of Dick R. Elkins of Bay City Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Cecil Williamson, B. F. Schulz, Harry
Norris, Bill Fehmel, Jack Wicoff, Greg Westmoreland, Johnny Hahn
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Natividad Estrada, Sr., 89, of Bay City passed away December 20, 2019. He was born September 7, 1930 in San Benito, TX to the late Pete Carrion Estrada and Disdelia Moreno Estrada. He was preceded in death by his wife Rebecca Estrada; daughters San Juanita Lopez and Rachel Pulido; brothers Antonio Estrada, Fortunato Estrada and Benito Estrada and sisters Dominga Estrada and Juanita Paz. Survivors include his children Luz L. Trevino, Jimmy Lopez, Sr., Amelia Ordonez, Jerri Lara, Natividad Estrada, Jr., Pete Estrada, Valerio Estrada, Irene Garza, Mary Helen Garza, Hope Anzaldua, Paula Aguilera and Sandra Anzaldua. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday, December 27, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Pastor Jorge Lara officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Anzaldua, Benny Formby, Jr., Angel Aguiler, Jr., Jose Miguel Anzaldua, Jr., Harold Shawn White, Jr. and Theodoro Anzaldua. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home |
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Funeral services for James Wallace Etie, 78, of Freeport were scheduled for 2 p. m. today at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Michael Gimignani officiating. Graveside services will be held 3:30 p. m. at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Visitation hours were held from 6 to 9 p. m. Tuesday at the Freeport Funeral Home. Mr. Etie was born Sept. 5, 1914, in Sulphur, La., and died Jan. 20, 1992, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. He was an area resident since 1941. He worked as an instrumental technician and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Freeport. He is survived by his wife, Frances A. Etie of Freeport; two sons, James T. Etie of Arlington and Louis D. Etie of Jones Creek; a sister, Wilda Thomas of New Orleans, La.; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Arrangements were with Freeport Funeral Home.
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