Cedarvale  - Bay City Cemetery

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Antonio "Sonny" Solis           Irene Arsola Solis

Funeral services for Antonio “Sonny” Solis, 65, of Bay City are scheduled for 10 a .m., Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Edward Boren officiating.

Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Rosary will be recited at 7 p. m., Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Solis was born July 20, 1932 in Cuero, Texas to the late Jacinto and Carlota Garcia Solis, and died Nov. 16 at Hermann Hospital in Houston.

He was a resident of Bay City since 1942, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and a retired postman with the U. S. Postal Service.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Arsola Solis of Bay City; daughter, Esther Solis of Bay City; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Richard W. and Mary Solis of Bay City, Ruben and Rachel Solis of Richwood, Robert and Nancy Solis of Angleton and Jack Solis of Bay City; brothers, Louis Solis of Strafford and Sylvester Solis of Bay City; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Richard Rodriguez, Jack Solis II, Angel Solis, Davis Solis, John Michael Solis and Robert Solis II.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, November 18, 1997

Irene Arsola Solis, 72, of Bay City, passed away May 10, 2004 at her home in Bay City.

She was born October 20, 1931 in Palacios, Texas to the late Visente and Ventura Anaya Arsola.

Mrs. Solis was a longtime resident of Bay City and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for most of her life.

Irene enjoyed riding and driving motorcycles with her late husband, Sonny, and with the Gulf Coast Road Riders Association. She was known for her friendship with many students whom she knew from the various school cafeterias she worked for 20 years, and her time working alongside with other friends on church activities. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren whom she adored.

Survivors include: one daughter, Ester Solis of Bay City; four sons: Ruben Solis, and his wife, Rachel, from Richwood; Robert "Bobby" Solis, and his wife, Nancy, of Angleton; Richard Waymond Solis, and wife, Mary; and Jacinto Solis of Bay City, 14 loved grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a host of special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Antonio "Sonny" Solis; parents, Visente and Ventura Arsola; aunt Maria Arsola Silva; sister Katy Arsola Rodriguez; grandson Andrew RJ Suniga; great grandsons Brandon Jay Solis and Richard Antonio Solis.

A Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM, Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Richard Solis Rodriguez, Robert Solis, Jr., Richard Angel Solis, David Eric Solis, John Michael Solis, and Isaac Limas.

Honorary pallbearers will be Amado Trevino, Jr., Sergio Mireles, Fidel Pesina, and Jacinto Solis II.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

The Victoria Advocate, May 11, 2004
 

Carlotta Solis

Carlotta Garcia Solis

Funeral services will be held for Carlotta Garcia Solis, 68, of Bay City, 2 p. m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Officiating at the services will be the Rev. J. P. Shannon.

Solis died May 2, 1982 at Matagorda General Hospital.

Survivors include sons, Antonio and Sylvester of Bay City and Louis of Missouri City; brother, Jose Garcia of Victoria; 10 grandchildren.

Burial will follow services at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Ruben, Robert, Richard and Jacinto Solis and Ernest Partida.

Rosary will be held tonight at 8:45 p. m. at Taylor Brothers Chapel.

Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, May 3, 1982
 

Jacinto Solis

Jacinto “Papo” Solis

Funeral services for Jacinto “Papo” Solis, 86, of Bay City are scheduled for 10 a. m.  Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Edward Boren officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

A rosary is scheduled for 7 p. m. today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel.

Mr. Solis was born Aug. 10, 1907 in Karnes City to Rufino and Faustina Chapa Solis and died Nov. 29, 1993.

A resident of Bay City since 1943, he was a member of the Catholic church.

Survivors include three sons, Antonio Solis of Bay City, Sylvester Solis of Bay City and Louis Solis of Needville; a sister, Clotilde Gonzales of Lubbock; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Ruben Solis, Robert Solis, Richard W. Solis, Jack Solis, Mark Solis and Joe Solis.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home of Bay City.

The Daily Tribune, November 1993
 

Mercedes Montoya Soto

Mercedes Montoya Soto
(September 23, 1929 - February 17, 2012)

Mercedes Montoya Soto, 82, of Bay City passed away February 17, 2012. She was born September 23, 1929 in Kendleton, Texas to the late Jose Villanueva and Apoliana Gamez Villanueva.

Her sisters Delores Longoria and Celia Lara preceded her in death Survivors include her husband Filiciano Soto of Bay City; sons Jimmy Able Soto & wife Lillian of Rockport, Daniel Joe Soto & wife Teresa of Alvin, Victor Lee Soto of Bay City, Peter Soto & wife Janie of Rosenberg and Paul Soto of Richwood; sisters Marcela Castillo of Bay City & Antonia Charles of Jacinto City, TX; grandchildren Jimmy Soto, Jr., Lisa Soto, Victoria Soto, Danny Soto, Jr., Raymond Soto, Abigail Soto, Jesse James Soto, Ariel Soto, Carolyn Soto, Paul Ryan Soto, Christina Maria Soto, Paul Soto, Jr. and Christopher Jackson Soto, great grandchildren Marcus Soto, Lorenzo Soto, Lowell Williams, Kane Soto, Jade Soto and Sandra Soto and several nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Castillo, Jeffery Castillo, Pete Lara, Ozzie Arnold, Jimmy Soto, Jr. and Frank Longoria.

Bay City Tribune, February 22, 2010
 

Bernard Dean Spence          Lora Batson

Bernard “Bernie” Dean Spence, 78, passed away May 17, 2012 after a long illness.

He was born April 22, 1934, in Lawrence, Kansas to the late Walter Spence and Ruth Peasley Spence. After graduation, he served in the Navy as an airport fireman.

He married Millie Sinks in 1955. She passed away along with an infant daughter in 1957.

He married Shirley Shaffer in 1959. They moved to Bay City in 1964 with the Celanese expansion. He retired from Seagull Pipeline in 1995. He was a regular with the “Diamond S Coffee Bunch” and at the First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; first wife and infant daughter; three sisters; and beloved daughter, Lora Batson.

He is survived by: his wife of 53 years, Shirley Spence; son, David and Christy Spence of Lake Jackson; daughters, Gale and Larry Dupriest of Stephenville, Texas and Connie and Chris Donahue of Lenoir City, Tennessee; nine grandchildren, Audrey, Zack, Claire and Dean Donahue, Alexa Spence, Dana Dupriest Rodriguez and Tyler, Savanna and Lilly Batson; great-grandson, Aiden Rodriguez and sisters, Alta Slack and his twin, Bernice Nehrbas.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Batson, Jody Batson, Chris Donahue, Dean Donahue, Zack Donahue and Grant Miller.

Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Harvel, Carl Ogletree, Joe Reed, Quentin Watkins and Bill Johnson.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, Sunday, May 20, 2012
 

Veronica Morales Spence

Veronica Morales Spence
Judy 16, 1964 – November 22, 2008

Veronica Morales Spence passed away Saturday evening, November 22, 2008, at a Baytown hospital.

She was born July 16, 1964, in Victoria, Texas, to Jess and Mamie (Herrera) Morales. She was a member of St. Jude Theaddeus Catholic Church in Highlands and a teacher and family involvement coordinator with Goose Creek ISD for the past 20 years. She was a graduate of the University of Houston and Eucharistic Minister and Religious Education Teacher at her Church. Veronica coached baseball, was a Boy Scout mom, and helped with Project Graduation. She loved life and being with family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Veronica is survived by: her husband, Gary Spence of Baytown; son, Kendall Spence of Dallas; daughter, Carol Lynn Spence of Baytown; parents, Jesse Morales of Rosenberg, and Mamie Morales of Bay City; brothers, Richard Morales and wife Kris of Bay City and Sylvester Morales of Bay City.

The family received friends Monday evening from 5 until 7 p. m. at Crespo and Jirrels Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7 p. m. Mass of Christian Burial was on 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Highlands with Fr. John Zebelskas as Celebrant. Burial was at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.

Honoring the family, as pallbearers were David Harmon, Ruben Linares, Jaydon Morales, Jerry Morales, Johnny Soto Jr., and Michael Wahl.

Honorary pallbearers were Troy Spence III, Michael Spence, Eric Spence, Patrick Spence, and Richard Morales Jr.

Memorial donations may be made to the Veronica Spence Memorial Scholarship, c/o Crosby State Bank, 5700 Garth Road, Baytown, Tx. 77521.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Crespo and Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services, 6123 Garth Rd., Baytown, Texas 77521, 281-839-0700.

Bay City Tribune, November 26, 2008
 

Kathrien Sue Sump

Kathrien Sue Porter Sump
August 1, 1936 - August 18, 2014

Kathrien Sue Porter Sump, 78, of Bay City, TX, passed away August 18, 2014.

She was born August 1, 1936 in Bay City, TX, to the late William F. Porter and Laura B. Oates Porter.

Sue and her loving and devoted husband, Ladell H. Sump, celebrated 57 years of marriage on June 2, 2014. She worked along with her husband for many years as co-owner of Sump’s Appliance Care & Air and was a devoted member of the First Christian Church.

Sue graduated from Bay City High School in 1954. She attended the Houston School of Dance post-graduation and taught dance in Bay City, El Campo, and Palacios for many years. She attended the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ all of her life. Sue was a church elder, chairman of the board and a Sunday School teacher. She loved singing with her beautiful alto voice in the church choir. She was involved in the Bay City Garden Club, Historical Commission, Bay City High School band aide and Aristocat dance team mom, and Little League Parent Association.

She was preceded in death by her sister, June Evelyn Brown; brother, Ted Eugene Brown; sister-in-law, Johnnie Brown; and niece, Diana Sue Brown.

Survivors include her husband, Ladell H. Sump of Bay City; daughter, Gretchen Sump Mills and her husband Richard of Sugar Land; son, Jonathan Dale Sump and his wife Jeri Lyn of Austin; brother, William “Bill” Brown and his wife Carlene of Bastrop; and grandchildren, Kimberlee Sue (Sump) Ralph and her husband Benjamin, Timothy Dale Sump, Bethany Lyn Sump and Rowan Elizabeth Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014, at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Tom Quirk officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dale Sump, Timothy Sump, Richard Mills, Benjamin Ralph, Charles Brown and Larry Brown.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Spoonemore, Gary Brown and Al Gajeske.

Please make memorials in her name to The Gideons International, First Christian Church or charity of your choice.

Bay City Tribune, August 24, 2014
 

Donna Birkner Sutherland

Donna Gail Sutherland
(October 31, 1957 - March 5, 2006)

Donna Gail Sutherland, 48, of Wadsworth, TX died March 5, 2006 at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She was born October 31, 1957 in Bay City, TX to the late Otis Henry and Doris Elaine Gest Birkner, Sr. Donna was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a quiet person devoted to her family and friends. Her generous nature of volunteering in time of need was a blessing to all that knew her. Donna’s sweet nature and strong determination to live life to its fullest was a testament that no where can we find what our Souls need....but in God. Survivors include her husband Gregg and son Christopher Sutherland and mother-in-law: Betty Sutherland all of Wadsworth; sisters: Cindy Duncan & husband Terry, and Linda Burgess & husband Larry all of Bay City, TX; brothers: Otis Birkner, Jr of Oklahoma City, OK, Charles Birkner & wife Jill of Tomball, TX; nieces: Shelly Duncan Graves, Sharon Duncan Jensen, Lauren Duncan, Kaili Birkner, Rylee Birkner, Maycee Baish, and Anna Jensen; nephews: Rob Baish, Zachry Birkner, and Taylor Birkner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law: John D. Sutherland. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Bill Servis and Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bret Attaway, Harry Easley, Ricky Lyle, Rob Baish, Kevin Jensen, and Stan Graves. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles, Zachry, Taylor and Otis Birkner, Jr, Terry Duncan, Larry Burgess, Mitch Abshier, David Popek, Darlene Lyle, and Carolyn Easley. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Tuesday evening form 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center P. O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486, E-mail: giving@mdanderson.org. or the charity of choice. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613.

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John "J. D." Sutherland            Betty Ruth Sutherland

J. D. Sutherland

J. D. Sutherland, 79, of Wadsworth, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000 at his residence.

He was born May 5, 1921 in Bay City to the late George Quinn and Adelyn Denham Sutherland.

Mr. Sutherland was a retired Matagorda County Commissioner, a member of Matagorda VFW Post No. 4459 and Matagorda Masonic Lodge and a veteran of WWII, having served in the U. S. Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Sutherland of Wadsworth; his son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Donna Sutherland of Wadsworth; a grandson, Chris Sutherland of Wadsworth, and two cousins, Rev. Bill Norton of Houston and Dr. Quinn Rounsaville of DeSoto, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001 in the Chapel of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Norton officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Travis Cartwright, Otis Birker, Otha Birker, Bill Denn, George Deshotels and Edd Reynal Jr.

Arrangements are by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00011A2001JN02

Daily Tribune, Tuesday, January 2, 2001

Betty Sutherland
(January 2, 1926 - March 27, 2012)

Betty Sutherland, 86, of Wadsworth passed away March 27, 2012. She was born January 2, 1926 in Springfield, Missouri.

She is survived by her son Gregg Sutherland and grandson Christopher Sutherland both of Wadsworth, brother Bill Lockyear of Forsyth, MO and a loving extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Sutherland, her daughter-in-law Donna Sutherland, parents Howard and Juanita Fischer and sister Ernie Desbien.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6pm to 8pm Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Bay City First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Gantz officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bret Attaway, Travis Cartwright, George Deshotels, Ricky Lyle, David Popek and Stewart Reynal. Honorary pallbearers will be Edd Reynal, Ray Culver and David Allen.

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Clyde Tinnin          Alice F. Tinnin

Clyde Tinnin

Clyde Tinnin, 82, of Bay City passed away Feb. 5, 2002.

He was born to Ben Tinnin and Nova. A. Burrows on October 4, 1919 in Konowa, Oklahoma.

He started school in Oklahoma and moved to Anderson, Texas as a child and finished his education there. He worked in the oil fields in East Texas until he was drafted into the army in 1941. Clyde was a veteran of WWII, serving with the 409th Infantry, Regiment 103 Cactus Division. He served as a Staff Sgt. Section Leader in General George Patton's Third Army during it's race across Rhineland Central Europe. The division went on to fight in Germany and Austria and took part in the liberation of France. He received numerous awards including the American Service Medal, KAMK Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Purple Heart and one Service Bar.

Clyde retired from Mobil Oil in 1981, was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, and an honorary member of the Knight of Columbus Council No. 3070. He was a coach for the girls' softball league, little league coach and later watched many Blackcat football and baseball games. He loved sports. He was very active in the Horse Club while his sons were growing up, but refused to pick up any weapons to hunt - a vow he made when he came home after WWII.

He is survived by: his wife of 59 years, Alice Tinnin of Bay City, sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Karen Tinnin of Sweeny, Ben and Allison Tinnin of Houston; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Ronnie Fehmel of Bay City, Novie Smith of Bay City, and Clydie and Gerald Taylor of Austin; grandchildren, Jimmie and Gina Pavlu, Jill and Kelly Oates, Joel Pavlu, Jonathan Fehmel, Katie and Matt Murray, Anna Cornett, Grant Cornett, Trent Tinnin, Travis Tinnin, Ashley Tinnin, and Riley Tinnin; great grand-children, Chad Pavlu, Cameron and Connor Oates; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral was at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Casimir Zarzombek officiating. Burial followed at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jimmie Pavlu, Grant Cornett, Joel Pavlu, Trent Tinnin, Jonathan Fehmel, Travis Tinnin, Chad Pavlu, Riley Tinnin, Ben Robert Tinnin, and Blake Hughes.

Memorials may be made to Holy Cross School Foundation.

Arrangements are by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014D2002FB10

THE BAY CITY TRIBUNE, Sunday, February 10, 2002

Alice F. Tinnin
March 29, 1924 - October 2, 2015

Alice F. Tinnin, was born to Isidore Frelich and Angelina Cuellar, on March 29, 1924, in Laredo, TX.

She grew up in Laredo and graduated from Martin High School, in 1942. After high school, Alice attended A&I University, in Kingsville, TX, and worked at the Laredo Army Air Force Base. During this time, she met and became engaged to Clyde Tinnin.

Clyde and Alice were married on January 4, 1943, and started their life together in Houston, TX. The U.S. Army 103rd Infantry Division, shipped Clyde overseas, and during his absence, Alice waited for him in Houston, working to support the war effort, at Cameron Iron Works, and attending Massey Business College at night. Clyde and Alice were proud members of the “Greatest Generation” that built our country.

Clyde returned from Europe, and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, in November of 1945. Alice would always say, “Our war adventures ended, and the oilfield adventures began!”

The oilfield adventures consisted of moving to many different places with different oil companies, until Clyde decided to stay with Mobil Oil Company. Working for Mobil, Clyde and Alice lived in Wharton, TX, for several years, with Alice working as a homemaker and a stenographer for the Texas Department of Public Welfare. Clyde and Alice were busy in Wharton with their three girls and newborn son.

In 1960, Mobil Oil transferred Clyde to Bay City, TX, and this became the Tinnins’ permanent home. Another son was born and the adventures continued!

Alice loved her work as an active member of the Bay City Community. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a leader in the 4H Horse Club, the always reliable “Room Mother”, and substitute taught for BCISD in the 1970’s.

Alice dearly loved her Lord Jesus Christ, and was a faithful servant and witness throughout her life. Not only did she teach her five children to love God, she also shared her love of our Lord with many other children, through her 20 years of service as a teacher of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD).

In her recent years Alice was a member of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a faithful visitor to the aging and ill residents in the nursing homes, and a mentor at Cherry Elementary and Bay City Junior High.

Paramount in Alice’s life, was her membership and service at Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Holy Cross Altar Society and a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Count Resurrection 2054.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59 years, Clyde Tinnin; two sisters; and three brothers.

She is survived by her children, daughter, Jean, and husband Ronnie Fehmel; daughter, Novie T. Smith; daughter, Clydie J. Tinnin; son, Mark Tinnin and wife, Karen; son, Ben Tinnin and wife Rosa; and sister, Martha Medina. Also her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jimmie, Gina, and Chad Pavlu; Jill, Kelly, Cameron, Connor and Alana Oates; Joel, Jennifer, Addisyn, and Mason Pavlu; Jonathan, Susan, Haylee, and Peyton Fehmel; Wendy, Brett, and Logan Kirkby; Katie, Matt, Karsyn, Kolbe, Kaleb and Karoline Murray; Anna, Derek, Aubrey and Tillman Brown; Grant, Anna, Ethan and Emmitt Cornett; Trent, Tammi, Taelynn, Tate, and Tag Tinnin; Travis, Ashli, Thurgood and Tallulah Tinnin; Brandi, David, Lane, and Reid LeMaster; Blake Hughes; Brent Butler; Ashley, Robert, Tori, and Teagan Grayson; Riley Tinnin.

The family received visitors from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Rosary was recited at 6 p.m.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Bay City, Texas, with Fr. Greg Korenek officiating.

Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, Texas.

Pallbearers were Jimmie Pavlu, Joel Pavlu, Jonathan Fehmel, Chad Pavlu, Grant Cornett, Trent Tinnin, Travis Tinnin and Riley Tinnin.

Honorary pallbearers were Kelly Oates, Matt Murray, Derek Brown, David LeMaster, Blake Hughes, Brent Butler, Robert Grayson and Joe Torres.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements under the care of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, October 7, 2015
 

Mary Hope Torres

Mary Hope Torres

August 4, 1970 – May 20, 1980

Mary Hope “Nana” Torres, 9, died in Bay City on May 20. She was a third grade student at Cherry Elementary School.

Survivors include: mother, Mrs. Hope Galvan of Bay City; father, Frank Alameda of Bay City; grandmother, Mrs. Trinidad Torres of Bay City; grandfather, Mr. Belan Alameda of Bay City; brothers, Frank Alameda, Jr., Joe Galvan III, Lionel Galvan and Reuben Galvan of Bay City; several aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Rosary will be recited at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home on Thursday at 8:00 PM. The funeral will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on May 23 at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. J. P. Shannon officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements made with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, May 21, 1980

John D. Trott          Eva Fern Trott

John David Trott

John David Trott, 72, formerly of Bay City, passed away Nov. 9, 2001, at the St. John's Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. Joohn was born in Cook County, Illinois to parents Chester and Agnes Hanson Trott on April 12, 1929. He worked as a construction supervisor many years and enjoyed fishing, carpentry, woodworking, and coin collecting.

He is survived by: his wife, Eva Fern Trott, daughters, Ellen Marie Trott Witte of Thornton, Indiana; Donna Lee Trott Beuchamp of Harlingen, Texas; Mary Agnes Trott Couch of Kokomo, Indiana; Kristi Ann Trott Flynn of Wisconsin; son, Donald John Trott of Markleville, Indiana; step daughter, Felba Lawrence McCluskey of Bay City; step-sons, Keith Lawrence of Houston, Franklin Lawrence of Houston, Dean Ruff of Amarillo, and Ernie Lawrence of Houston. As well as a sister, Jeanette Trott-Patterson of Ocalla, Florida. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Graveside services wil be held Friday, November 16, 2001 at Cedarvale Cemetery at 3 p.m. with the Joe Wrape officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home. A00011A2001NV15

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, November 15, 2001

Fern Trott

BAY CITY - Fern Trott, 93, went to be with her Lord Saturday, June 19, in Bay City. Fern was born on May 20, 1917 in Wheeler to the late Woodville and Eva Cox Myers.

Fern is survived by her daughter, Felba McCloskey and husband Mike; by her son, Frank Lawrence and wife Soila; son, Dean Ruff and wife Carolyn; her daughter-in-law, Daria Lawrence; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Her parents; three husbands; sons, Keith Lawrence and Ernie Lawrence; one sister; and nine brothers preceded her in death.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, June 22, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.  Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Published in Victoria Advocate on June 22, 2010