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Matagorda County Obituaries L
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Mildred Laddie - Eastview Cemetery  |
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Irene Francis Lamorie, 71, of Palacios, Texas, passed away February 14, 2026. She was born April 26, 1954, in Westfield, Massachusetts. Irene was the heart of her home and the steady foundation of her family. Regarded as the greatest chef, she kept her kitchen as a gathering spot, the center of love, humor, and home-cooked meals. She brought enthusiasm and light into ordinary moments with her love for dancing and singing. Creative and gifted with her hands, she could sew beautiful clothes from simple pieces of fabric, a reflection of how she created beauty in all she touched. Her faith was important to her, and she trusted God through every season of her life. That quiet strength and belief carried her through both joys and hardships, shaping the compassionate and resilient woman so many loved. Above all, Irene loved her family tremendously. Being a mother was her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. Her children were her heart, and her grandchildren were her absolute delight. She poured her love into them endlessly, through comforting hugs, encouraging words, shared laughter, and unwavering support. Her love did not end here; it lives on in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Gregory Torres; the father of her children, Richard Lamorie; daughters Melanie Tennant, Sharon Lamorie, and Lisa Lamorie-Menchaca (Eric); son Michael Lamorie; sister Sharon Kokosa; and grandchildren Madison, Meghan, Maddox, Xavier, Josiah, Melanie, Sydney, Eric, Bryce, Seth, and Rylen. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Agape Family Outreach Church, 1811 Newsome Blvd., Palacios, TX 77465. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with Pastor Eric Young officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael Lamorie, Xavier Earle, Eric Alvarez, Eric Menchaca, Bryce Menchaca, and Seth Menchaca.
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Funeral services will be held for Joey Langehenning, 16 of Bay City, 10 am Saturday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating at the services will be the Rev. Marvin Moore. Langehenning died April 25, 1982 at the Colorado River in Bay City. Survivors include: mother, Dorothy Langehenning of Bay City; father Max Langehenning of Stockton, Calif.; brothers, Richard D. and Billie Langehenning of Stockton, Calif.; sister, Jessie Fox of Middleton, Idaho. Burial will follow services at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers include Douglas and Donald Mentch, Bill and John Grove, Brice Wiggins and Mark White. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, April 30, 1982
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Tenola Edison Law - Eastview Cemetery  |
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Samuel “Boleg” Lee formerly from Matagorda, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Waco, Texas. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 12 noon to 1 p.m., and a memorial period from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Both will be held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3300 Avenue F., Bay City, Texas.
Bay City Tribune, May 21, 2025 |
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Edie Leighton, age 72, passed away on February 9, 2025, in Bay City, Texas. A longtime resident of Sargent, she was born in Houston, Texas, in 1953 to Doris Scarborough Welsh and Clem Covington Welsh. She was raised in Houston and Sargent. Following graduation from Van Vleck High School, Edie lived in Houston, Texas, and Puyallup, Washington, before returning to her beloved Sargent where she felt most at home. She loved working at Sargent Grocery, being an EMT, going to the beach and waterskiing. She never wavered in her faith in God, regularly attending Caney Creek Chapel and the First Baptist Church of Sargent. Edie was predeceased by her parents and husbands Thomas McCain, James Madison, and Mark Leighton. She is survived by her children, Stacy McCain McMullen and Thomas Covington (T. C.) McCain, three grandchildren, her sister Mary Jane Towle, her best friend Debi Clayton, and many other family and friends. Edie gave unselfishly to everyone and continued giving after her death by donating her body to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Some people make the world better just by being in it. Per her request, no services were held.
Bay City Tribune, May 4, 2025 |
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Carl F. Lewis - Eastview Cemetery  |
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Ricky P. Lewis - Eastview Cemetery  |
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Robin Battle Lewis, 69, of Palacios, Texas, passed away September 11, 2025, in Savannah, Oklahoma. Services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 2pm, at Agape Family Outreach Church - 1811 Newsome St., Palacios, Texas 77465. Among her survivors includes her husband, Troy Lewis and an enormous host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Bay City, Texas 979-245-5197.
Bay City Tribune, October 8, 2025 |
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Mr. Thomas Walter Lewis, age 61 years, passed away Wednesday morning after a short illness. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Molle Lewis, one son, Thurman Lewis, four brothers, Geo. J. A. Lewis of Bay City, Lester Lewis of Dayton, Willie Lewis of Houston, and Eugene Lewis of Dayton Texas. Mr. Lewis has for a number of years been in the fruit business operating the fruit store in the Stafford Building. Funeral services will be held today at 2 pm from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Davis of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale cemetery. Taylor Bros are in charge of funeral arrangements.
Daily Tribune, January 16,
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Rebecca Robinson Lincoln “Becky”, 69, passed away to be with the Lord on Jan 8, 2026. Becky was born April 7, 1956 in Tucson, AZ to Roy “Ralph” and Anita Robinson during his time in the Air Force. In 1958, they returned back to their home, family, and friends in Palacios, Texas where Becky spent her childhood growing up in the Carancahua Community area. Becky was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Palacios High School and then from Texas Tech University with a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition. She worked many years in Food Service at Detar Hospital and was very proud of her career. While growing up Becky was indulged by family and friends for her petiteness but none more so than her wonderful husband Charles Lincoln, who treated her like a princess during their 27 years of marriage. Becky is survived by her mother, Anita Robinson of Port Lavaca, TX; brother, David Robinson of Tucson, AZ; sisters, Judy Chida (Jack) of Buda, TX and Marsha Pecena (John) of Port Lavaca, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Becky is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Lincoln; father, Roy Robinson; and grandparents, David and Mae Frankson and Raymond and Mary Robinson. In the final days of Becky's life, she was fortunate to have resided at Hospice of South Texas Dornburg in Victoria, Texas where she received wonderful and compassionate care. A special thank you to them for helping our family through this difficult time. We also appreciate all the wonderful staff at Trinity Shores, Grow in Grace, Riverside Oaks and Citizens Hospital that helped provide care for Becky.
Palacios Beacon, January 14, 2026 |
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Pastor Thomas Lomas, Sr., 55, of Bay City, pastor of Bethel Church in Van Vleck was celebrated at his heavenly homegoing services Saturday, August 10, 2024 10am at Life Church in Bay City. The service was one that provided healing & fellowship for the community that loved him so dearly. Pastor LOMAS, Sr was born Feb 21,1969 in Guerrero, Mexico to Jesus & Buenaventura Lomas. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Elisa Estrada Lomas, his four children: Thomas Jr (Blanca), Miguel Angel (Alexandria), Jonathan (Elora), David (Melissa); nine grandchildren: Thomas III, Sarah, Lucas, Levitt, Lilia, Lucian, Lurelio, Jaxon, and Sophia, and his younger sister, Valentina Ortiz. He was laid to rest at Cedarvale Cemetery Bay City, TX. Most precious memories entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home of Wharton 979 -532-2715.
Matthews Funeral Home, Wharton, Texas |
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Frank “Pancho” Longoria, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 24, 1935, Pancho was a man of unwavering faith and a joyful heart. He deeply loved God, his family, and the simple joys of life. A true outdoorsman, he found peace in fishing and happiness in music. He was a talented musician and was most at home when playing his beloved accordion—spreading joy to everyone around him. Pancho leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, music, and faith. He is survived by his children: Frank Longoria III (Andrea), Rosie Ruddick (Ronnie), Robert Longoria (Senaida), Raquel Longoria, Yolanda Martinez (Jesse), and Amy Glaze. He was a proud grandfather to 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Natividad Longoria; his siblings David Longoria, Benito Longoria, Reymundo Longoria, and Lydia Guerrero; and his beloved daughter, Emily Perez. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Duncan Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas, with burial to follow at Midfield Cemetery. A reception will follow the services at the Blessing Community Center. Pancho’s love, music, and faithful spirit will be remembered always. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 “Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:23 Pallbearers
Lance Ruddick
Bay City Tribune, October 19, 2025 |
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Rafaela Longoria, 75, of Boling, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at a Richmond hospital. She was born on January 11, 1950, in New Gulf, Texas to the late Nieves and Leonor Trevino Rodriguez. Rafaela was raised in New Gulf and graduated from Boling High School with the class of 1968. She later attended Wharton County Junior College. She loved working at Alex’s Café in Boling and later worked as a substitute teacher and ESL aide for Bay City ISD. She married Juan Longoria. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2024. Rafaela enjoyed reading, fishing, watching sports, shopping, a good round of golf and going out to eat. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Nieves Rodriguez, Jr, and Arturo Rodriguez, sister-in-law, Rosemary Rodriguez, nephew, Arturo Rodriguez, II “Mijo” and stepdaughter, Kayla Sanchez. Rafaela is survived by her sister, Andrea Ramirez and husband, Andres of Richmond, brothers, Servando “Rod” Rodriguez and wife, Melba of Boling, Ramiro “Randy” Rodriguez and wife, Connie of El Campo, and Michael Rodriguez and wife, Michele of Boling, sister-in-law, Mary Helen Rodriguez of Richmond, step daughters, Darla Ortiz and husband, Matt of Bay City, Tanya Guerrero and husband, Tiofilo “Curly” of Buda, Starr Cruz and husband, James of Kyle, Crystal Zepeda and husband David, step son, Ryan Longoria of Blessing, nieces and nephews, Rodney Rodriguez and wife, Melissa, Alfred Rodriguez and wife Suzanne, and Joey Rodriguez and wife, Rebecca, Sylvia Teeple and husband, Steve, Veronica Mares and husband, Jose, Mark Rodriguez, Jessica DeLeon and husband, Steven, Jason Rodriguez and Valarie Serrano, Nicole Boysen and husband, husband Jared, Nicholas Rodriguez and Molly Burges, Destiny Martinez, Amanda Ramirez, Dominique Rodriguez and Lance Lopez and Vincent Rodriguez, and 34 step grandchildren and many step great grandchildren and numerous great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held after 5 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with a rosary recited at 7pm. Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 10 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Wharton with Fr. Antonio Perez celebrating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Rodriguez, Nicholas Rodriguez, Vincent Rodriguez, Rodney Rodriguez, Alfred Rodriguez, Joey Rodriguez and Mark Rodriguez. Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.
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Ruben Longoria, Sr., 73, of Katy, Texas, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on September 30, 1951, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Ricardo Longoria and Hortencia Hernandez Longoria. Ruben lived a life defined by faith, integrity, and devotion. He was a man whose presence brought joy, comfort, and laughter to all who knew him. God truly blessed us with one of the best. Someone who loved deeply, gave selflessly, and lived with a servant’s heart. He was steadfast in his faith, guided by a high moral compass, and unwavering in his commitment to doing what was right. Though a man of few words, when he spoke, his words carried weight and wisdom. For 53 years, he was a devoted husband to his sweetheart, Alvina, loving her with an unshakable commitment that served as an example to everyone around him. As a father, he was proud and supportive; as a grandfather, lovingly known as “Popo.” He was tender, present, and deeply cherished. His family was his life’s greatest joy, and his love for them knew no bounds. Ruben had many passions that reflected his character, BBQ’ing for his family, watching his grandsons play ball, Fishing along the Gulf Coast, watching the Houston Texans, and caring for his prized 1957 Chevy Bel Air, named “Ruby.” He was a man of quiet reflection, often spending time in his office studying, writing heartfelt notes to his loved ones, and placing scriptures throughout his home as daily reminders of God’s promises. His work ethic was second to none. For over four decades, Ruben served as a pipeliner and expert product controller for Union Carbide, now Dow Chemical Company. His dedication, reliability, and willingness to help others earned him deep respect among his colleagues. As we honor his life, we remember not only the man he was, but the values he instilled faith, love, humility, and strength. Ruben is preceded in death by his parents, Hortencia Hernandez Longoria, Ricardo Longoria; his brothers, Richard Longoria, Michael Longoria; nephew, Emilio Ray Longoria; and niece, Tara Figueroa Berg. He is survived by his loving wife, Alvina Longoria; his children, Ruben Longoria Jr. (Careen), Mark Anthony Longoria (Shannon), Veronica Lynette Rodriguez (Eugene), and Monica Elaine Longoria; his grandchildren, Mikaela Marie Longoria, Kyleigh Jai-Lynn Rodriguez, Alaina Avery Longoria, Noah Eugene Rodriguez, Callie Caitlyn Longoria, and Mark Anthony Longoria II; his sisters, Hortencia Zavala, Virginia Garcia, Rachel Ramirez; his brother, Abel Tamez; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved him dearly. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, 2313 Avenue I, Bay City, Texas. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with Pastor Larry Helms officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Rocky Garcia, Jesus Garcia, Richard Gonzales II, William Gonzales, Michael Longoria, Marcus Longoria, Eric Longoria, Arturo Longoria, and Eddie Guzman. Honorary Pallbearers are Noah Rodriguez, Mark Longoria II, David Ross Braune Jr., Zachary Braune, Christopher Braune and Caleb Mayo. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net
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Robert Losoya, Jr., 62, of Palacios, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1964, in Wharton, Texas, to Robert M. Losoya, Sr., and Delfina Perez Losoya. Robert grew up with a love of rock and roll, dirt bikes, motorcycles and fast cars! He was employed with Dow Chemical where he thoroughly enjoyed his job as an instrument technician. He found relaxation in Sunday cruising, alongside the love of his life, Karen. He will always be remembered for being the grill master for family gatherings, where he easily expressed his talent and love! He is survived by his wife, Karen Losoya; parents, Robert and Delfina Losoya; son, Justin Losoya; grandson, Nathan Losoya; brothers, John Losoya and Randy Losoya; sister, Kimberly Longoria. The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation from 9:00-10:00 am Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am and Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am with Rev. Eliecer Patiño officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers for Robert will be Justin Losoya, Nathan Losoya, John Losoya, Randy Losoya, Mark Longoria, and Mario Rodriguez. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net
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Jurgen Kurt Lukas, 73, of Blessing, Texas, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1952, in Germany, to Alois Lukas and Gerda (Gehrlein) Lukas. He liked to fish and socialize with friends. He enjoyed cooking and growing herbs to use in his creative dishes. Because of his blindness, listening to YouTube German comedies became his main source of entertainment. Jurgen also loved karaoke. Jurgen was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheri Lukas; son, Thorsten Lukas; daughter, Sarah Lukas; sisters, Monika Fischer (Karl) and their children-Margit, Martina, and Luis, and Ute Graf and her daughter, Nadine; brother, Rudiger Lukas (Silke) and their daughter, Leonie. Memorial services for Jurgen will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Chris Webber officiating. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613
Bay City Tribune, September 9, 2025 |
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We celebrate the life and mourn the death of Linda Lyle. She passed peacefully surrounded by her husband David and daughters, Theresa and Anna. In passing she leaves behind her husband David Lyle, married nearly 53 years, her daughters Theresa and son in law Kevin LeDoux, Anna Lyle (Howe), and grandsons Garrett and Brady LeDoux, Clayton Howe, great grandson Cypress LeDoux, granddaughter Jade Howe and honorary granddaughter Aubrey Garza. We will remember her as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, best friend and honorary grandmother and hold those memories close to our hearts as we mourn her passing. She supported, loved, guided, and provided laughter to us all. Linda has been a staple of her family and community. She leaves behind a life filled with servitude and love for her community. Her love and kindness were evident to everyone who met her. She helped facilitate fundraising for others in need, was a caregiver for relatives, donated generously with her time and love to those in need without questions. She shared her abundance of blessings in life with those around her. It's difficult to summarize her life with a paragraph, so this is what we could think of. Linda was instrumental in starting the recycling center, after working to support the Lions Club noon chapter, and she joined the co-ed evening club where she served as Vice President and President. While serving as a member of the Lions Club, she was involved in a matter close to heart in transporting special needs children to and from the Lions Club Camp in Kerrville, TX. She was preceded in death by her mother and father William and Betty Ham, sister Cheryl Ham, and brother Billy J. Ham. To honor Linda, a remembrance will be held on Monday, June 9th, 2025 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (Bay City) with visitation at 1 pm and service at 2 pm. We ask that any donations be sent to The Lions Club Camp in memory of Linda.
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