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John Charles Mahavier, 63, of Bay City passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 6, 2016, at Kindred Hospital in Sugar Land due to complications caused by pneumonia. He was surrounded by family and had a very peaceful transition from this life into his heavenly home. Johnny was born in Newgulf Texas on March 20, 1952 to James A Mahavier, Jr. and Dorothy McClung Mahavier. John graduated from Boling High School, United Electrical Institute in Dallas and attended Howard Payne University studying music and Old and New Testament. He was a past member of the Coastalaires, deacon at Newgulf Baptist Church and Matagorda First Baptist and First Baptist Church in Bay City. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Mahavier; a sister, Gloria Crockett and husband, David; a brother, Mike Mahavier and wife Judy; a niece Michele Mahavier Pena and husband Nick; a nephew Michael Mahavier and wife Adriana, great niece Sky Nicole Pena, great nephew Nicholas Michael Pena. Visitation will be at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 8, from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 9 at 10:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Lane Pardue and Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be at Matagorda Cemetery following the funeral as weather permits.
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Dewey Marcaurele
PORT ARANSAS -- Dewey
Marcaurele, 66, of Port Aransas and formerly of El Campo, died
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001.
Victoria Advocate,
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Grace Ann (Brandes) Mariner, 58, of Bay City, Texas, died Saturday, January 2, 2016, after a brief struggle with brain cancer. Grace was born September 10, 1957, in El Campo, Texas, to Alfred and Ann Brandes. She graduated from El Campo High School in 1976, and then attended Wharton County Junior College. At a dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall in El Campo, Grace met the love of her life, Mike Mariner. Mike and Grace were married on March 3, 1979, and made their home in Bay City for the past 37 years. The couple has one daughter, Kaylyn Renee. Grace worked for a time at the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department in the Criminal Investigation Division, but for the past 23 years, she worked at Champion Turf, where she enjoyed working in the position of office manager. She was also a parishioner at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City. Grace enjoyed numerous activities, which included competitive barrel racing and riding her horse “Dixie”. She also enjoyed taking extra special care of the family dog, Ricky. When Grace was not busy with work or with her beloved pets, she enjoyed working in the yard and caring for her beautiful flowerbeds. She loved watching sports and was an avid fan of the Fightin’ Texas Aggies, the Houston Astros, and the Houston Texans. Grace enjoyed planning trips to see firework displays during special holidays. But what gave Grace the most joy in her life, was spending time with family, and especially her three grandchildren. Grace was a special person as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She was never heard saying a harsh word about anyone. Grace’s smile and beautiful face will be missed by many, but most especially by her family, friends, co-workers, and anyone she ever met through her many associations with church, girl’s softball, and other organizations she supported. Grace is survived by her husband, Mike Mariner of Bay City; their daughter, Kaylyn Renee (Mariner) Strickland and her husband Dustin, with their three children, Jackson Dustin age 8, London Grace age 6, and Allison Renee age 2, all of San Antonio, Texas. Grace is also survived by her sister, Peggy Motl of Port Lavaca, Texas. Grace is preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Brandes; her father, Alfred Brandes; and her mother, Ann Brandes. A celebration of Grace’s life will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2001 Katy Avenue, Bay City, Texas. A rosary will be recited beginning at 9:30 a.m. The funeral Mass, officiated by the Rev. Greg Korenek will begin at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Grace Mariner Memorial Fund at TDECU, located at 4205 7th Street, Bay City, Texas.
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Joe was born on August 19, 1929 and passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Joe was a resident of Fredericksburg, Texas at the time of his passing. He graduated from University of Houston with a degree Geology. He Served in the U.S. Army from 1952. He was married to Dorothy. The Marr family will receive friends on Monday afternoon from 4 to 6:00 P. M. in the Schaetter Funeral Home in Fredericksburg and on Tuesday morning from 9 to 10:00 A.M. in the St. Francis Xavier Church in Stonewall. Graveside services and interment will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 P. M. in the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City Texas. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday March 22nd 2016 at 10:00 A. M. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stonewall Texas with Fr. Jim Harnan officiating. services will be held on Monday evening at 6:00 P. M. in the Schaetter Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. In Lieu of Flowers the Mr. Marr had asked that memorials be made to the Hill Country Memorial Hospital Hill Country Memorial Hospice or your favorite charity. Schaetter's Funeral Home, Fredericksburg, Texas Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Janie Innocent Martinez, 61, of Bay City, TX, passed away November 15, 2015. She was born December 28, 1953, in Bay City, TX, to the late Eusebio Martinez and Guadalupe Perez Martinez. Janie was formerly the secretary at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She was also a past president and devoted member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul chapter of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Bay City. Survivors include sisters, Gudelia Mendiola (Pedro) of Bay City, Mary Alvarez of Houston and Esther Martinez of Bay City; brother, Stephen Martinez of Houston; nephews and niece, Stephen Martinez, David Alvarez, Albert Alvarez, Pamela Martinez, Raymond Martinez, Esteban Martinez and Faustino Torres; great-nieces and nephews, Stephen Martinez, Dominick Martinez, Nicholas Martinez, Isabella Martinez, Stephanie Martinez, David Alvarez, Daniel Alvarez, Steven R. Martinez, Nathaniel Torres, Gabriel Torres and Leah Torres; numerous cousins, friends and special friends, Maria Guadalupe Arellano, Olivia Hidalgo and Rafaela Hurtado. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, TX. Pallbearers are Raymond Martinez, Stephen Martinez, Stephen A. Martinez, Dominick Martinez, Nicholas Martinez and Esteban Martinez. Honorary pallbearers are Rodney Trevino, George Perez, Albert Alvarez and David Alvarez. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. 979-245-4613.
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Jose F. Martinez, 73, of Bay City passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Jose was born on October 10, 1942 in Lyford, Texas to the late Felix and Manuela Rodriguez Martinez. Jose proudly served his country during the Vietnam era in the Army. Jose was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers since their time in Brooklyn, New York. Jose was a good husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Jose is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Lillian Martinez ; children, Cynthia Guerrera and husband Tony, Martin Martinez, Lilly Gonzalez and husband Joseph, Joseph Phillip Martinez and wife Maria, Michael Martinez and wife Herlinda; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members.
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A memorial service for Amado Mata, Jr., age 57 of Cuero and formerly of Wharton, was held Oct. 30 at the Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. James Jimenez officiating.
Amado was born on February 26, 1958 in Wharton a son of the late Amado Mata Sr. and Susie Garcia and he passed away October 24, 2015, in Jackson County following a sudden illness.
Amado was raised in the Wharton area and attended school here. He graduated from Edna High School in 1976. He worked as a truck driver in the Cuero area for several years. Amado enjoyed working in the yard, being outdoors and listening to music. His favorite times were spent with his family at his side.
Amado is survived by his wife, Diane Mendiola of Cuero, son, Amado Mata, III and wife, Irma of Palacios, daughters, Ashley Mata and husband, Thomas Reyes of Cuero, Karen Mata of Mexico, step-sons, Roy Mendiola, Jr. and wife, Tanya of Wharton, Bruce Mendiola and wife, Tracy of Eagle Lake, Scott Mendiola and wife, Angela of Columbus, and Duran Mendiola and wife, Mary Martinez of Austin and step-daughter, Tina Garza and husband, Thomas Tovar of El Campo; brothers, Ernest Montalvo and wife, Janie of Brownwood, Richard Garcia and wife, Donna of Arkansas and Rudy Sifuentes of Cuero, grandchildren, Amado Ray Mata, Cameron Mata, Aaron Mata, Adrian Mata, Gabriel Rubio, Michael Mata, step-grandchildren, Roy C. Mendiola, Madison Mendiola, Ryan Mendiola, Skye Garza, Allison Garza, Eduvi Garza, Cecelie Mendiola, Fabian Cantu, Meagan Mendiola, Mykayla Mendiola, Jazlynn Mendiola, Jiselle Mendiola, Julissa Mendiola, and Duran Mendiola, Jr. and step-great grandchildren, Krislynn Mendiola, Jeremiah Mendiola, Madilynn Mendiola, Bruce Mendiola, Jr. and Caitlyn Mendiola, as well as many other loving family members and friends.
Funeral services are under the direction of the Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.
Palacios Beacon, November 4, 2015
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BAY CITY - Dora Q. Mendoza, age 95 of Bay City passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born December 8, 1920 in Mission Valley to the late Juan Quinonez and Ramolda Molina Quinonez. She retired after 21 years of being an LVN at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio. She is survived by her son, Gilbert (Virginia) Perez Sr. of Bay City; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild on the way. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Jose Mendoza. Visitation will begin Friday, January 8, 2016 from 9 - 11am at Artero Memorial Chapels in Victoria. A rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 12noon followed by a mass to be celebrated by Father Jasper Liggio to officiate. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Perez Jr., Leonel Garza Sr., Leonel Garza Jr., Matthew Garza, Andrew Garza, and Juan Longoria. Under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels in Victoria. 361-575-3212.
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Richard Mendez Sr. of Bay City passed away on Saturday, November 7,
2015. Richard was born on February 7, 1952 in New Gulf, Texas to the
late Felipe and Carmen Herrera Mendez. www.taylorbros.net Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Martin G. Medina, 60, of Bay City, Texas, passed away February 18, 2016. He was born November 10, 1955, in Bay City, Texas, to the late Louis and Librada Guebana Medina Sr. Martin worked as a Senior Safety Specialist at STP and was a member of the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Martin is survived by his wife, Carol Eilbeck Medina; daughters, Amanda Lee Watson and Katherine Candice Perez; son, Christopher James “CJ” Medina; sisters, Rosemary Cantu (Charles) and Linda Ramirez; brothers, Louis Medina Jr. (Kathy) and Gilbert Medina (Edith); grandchildren, Ty Julian Watson, Easton James Watson, James Alexander Medina and Ava Deneane Contreras. The family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Hardaway officiating. The Bay City Volunteer Fire Department will serve as pallbearers. 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, February 21, 2016 Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins
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Katie Wells Miller
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Funeral services for Linda Miller, 65, of Bay City, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Bethel Baptist Church in Bay City, Texas. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016, at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197.
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Oscar James Miller, 52, of Bay City died at the Matagorda General Hospital Tuesday, June 9. Mr. Miller was reared in Upshur County. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy May Miller of Bay City; four sisters, Mrs. Ollie Smith, Mrs. Winnie Miller, Mrs. Cleo Gresham and his mother, Mrs. Belle Gresham, all of Gilmer, and Mrs. Della Crow of Texarkana, Texas; two brothers, Alec of Bay City and Charles L. of Cooperton, Okla. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p. m. at the Baptist Temple with the Rev. R. O. Fincher and Elders of the Mormon Church officiating. Burial was in Hawley cemetery under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Joe L. Mireles Sr., 82, of Newgulf, TX, died Monday, May 2, 2016, in Clute, TX. Joe was born on August 3, 1933, to Lorenzo and Florencia Lopez Mireles, in New Gulf, TX. He was a resident of Wharton County nearly all his life. He and his wife Bertha moved their family to Corpus Christi in 1960, but returned in 1967. He worked at Texasgulf Sulpher Company as a pipe insulator. He loved to go fishing in Matagorda. He also loved watching sports, especially his Dallas Cowboys. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bertha Reyes Mireles; and son, Adrian Mireles. He is survived by daughters, Vangie Mireles, Linda Seals, Norma Mireles and Bonnie Martinez and her husband Eddie; sons, Joe Mireles Jr. and his wife Maria, Michael Mireles, and Manny Mireles and his wife Toni; grandchildren, Monica, Sulema, Michael, Kristopher, Chuck, Mark, Maci, Bianca, Joana, Kristina, Ashley, Michael Rene, Samantha, Olivia, William and Michael; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation was held Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m., at Wharton Funeral Home, Wharton, TX. Funeral Mass was held Friday, May 6, 2016, at 2 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Fr. Bob Knippenberg officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Michael, Kristopher, Chuck, Mark, William and Michael A. Honorary pallbearers were his remaining grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home, Wharton, TX. Condolences may be left at www.whartonfuneralhome.com
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Nicanora Samora Mireles, 96, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on the evening of Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She was born on February 21, 1920, in Yoakum, Texas, to the late Juan and Concepcion Samora. Nicanora was a hard working woman who loved to sew, knit, make tortillas for her grandchildren, as well as take care of her chickens. She spent her days watching her novelas and praying for her family members, whom she loved very much. She was a strong woman, and even up until her final moments she never complained, but instead took the time to bless anyone who came to visit her. Although her family didn’t want to see her leave, they are filled with so many loving memories of Nica, that will surpass all the grief of this difficult time. Nicanora is survived by her sister, Maria Gongora; daughters, Martha Mireles, Soyla Soto and husband Louis; sons, Felix Mireles and wife Yolanda, Morris Mirelez and wife Helen, Joe Mireles; grandsons, Greg Cordoba and wife Diana, Matt Mireles and wife Dee, Colony Soto, Mark Mireles, Martin Mirelez and wife Debra, Jonathan Mirelez; granddaughters, Jessica Mirelez, Christina McGriggs and husband Lee, Sarah Mireles, Stephanie Hajducek and husband Chris, Kathy Schmidt, Jazlynn Mireles; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Martin Mireles; brothers, Pedro, Ignacio, Jose, Venancio and Juan; and her grandson, Daniel Soto. Nicanora was the most giving person, who always shared everything she had with those that were in need. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Nicanora’s memory to: The National Shrine of St. Jude , 205 W. Monroe Street , P.O. Box 7071 , Chicago, IL 60680-7071. www.shrineofstjude.org The family received visitors at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, on Friday, April 8, 2016, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m., on Friday evening. A funeral mass was held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, at 10 a.m., with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers were grandsons Greg Cordoba, Colony Soto, Matt Mireles, Mark Mireles, Martin Mirelez and Jonathan Mirelez. Honorary pallbearers were Joshua Cordoba and Chris Hajducek. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, April 10, 2016 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Lance Gene Moore, 76, of Lumberton, and formerly of Bay City, Texas, and Coleman County, died Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was born on August 3, 1939, in Jayton, to Sylva Rollins Moore and Frank Moore. Lance served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty-one years. He served during Vietnam and retired as a Master Sergeant. He also retired as a technician for National Cash Register. Survivors include his wife, Betty Moore; children, Scott Moore of Dallas; Casey Moore and his wife Lorrie of Logan, West Virginia; Becky Wojcik and her husband Robert of Sweeny; Shera Cameron and her husband Scott of Frisco; and Karen Herbrich and her husband John of Kountze; grandchildren, Dayna Hickman and her husband Jake of Baytown; Brett Moore and his wife Samantha of Lumberton; Ryan Wojcik, Katherine Wojcik, and Emily Wojcik, all of Sweeny; Sydney Cameron and Rachel Cameron, both of Frisco; and Krista Herbrich and Rebecca Herbrich, both of Kountze; brothers, Frank Moore of Redlands, California, David Moore of Pasadena, Texas and Harold Moore of Conway, Arkansas; sister, Shirley Tolbert of Porter, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Gala Marie Garrett; and son, Todd Randle Moore. A gathering of Mr. Moore’s family and friends was held at 10 a.m., with his service at 11 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2015, at Crestwood Baptist Church, 1150 Highway 69 South, Kountze. His interment followed at Hardin Memorial Park, Silsbee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Crestwood Baptist Church, 1150 Highway 69 South, Kountze, Texas 77625. Complete and updated information may be found at, broussards1889.com.
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John Rex Moore, 63, of Bay City, TX, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Houston TX. Rex was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, near Savannah, to parents, John Hundley and Mattie Jo Jerrolds Moore. He served as a Tennessee State Trooper for 4 ½ years and attended and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University. He worked in the Human Resources Department at the South Texas Project for more than 30 years and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bay City. At First Baptist, he was a part of the Good News Club, a Sunday school teacher, a member of the Gideon Ministry, and served with the Texas Baptist Men Disaster Response Team. He also served as a Chaplin and a mentor for the Bay City Independent School District. Rex was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, David and Ray Moore. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Moore of Bay City; a son and his wife, Will and Angie Moore of Austin; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Clayton Ryman of Wadsworth; two sisters, Wanda Treece and Bonnie Boyd of Savannah, TN; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Moore of Sulphur, LA. He also had one grandson, Tanner Ryman. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Bay City with Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Neill Cemetery in Savannah, TN. Gary Parkey, Stan Eldridge, Paul Hannah, Terry Crouch, Jackson Kelly, and Clayton Davis will serve as pallbearers. Brock Steed and Billy Mann will be honorary pallbearers. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
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PALACIOS - Marcello Morales, age 90 of Palacios passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. He was born January 16, 1926 in Olivia, Texas to the late Juan Morales and Mercedes Alvarez Morales.
He is survived by his sister, Angelina (Santos) Carrillo of Palacios; nephews, Alfred Carrillo, David Sanchez, and Juan Morales; nieces, LuAnn Sanchez and Rita Morales; grand-niece, Ava Mercedes Sanchez.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lawrence, Manuel, Frank, Gilbert, Tony, Thomas, and Johnny Morales.
Rosary to be recited on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 9:30am with a funeral mass to follow at 10 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios, Texas. Burial to take place Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:00pm with full military honors at Houston National Cemetery Chapel in Houston, Texas.
He was a World War II U.S. Honorable Discharge Marine with medals. He participated in the Assault and Capture of Iwo Jima Volcano Island from February 22, 1945 to April 5, 1945.
From your sister, brother, nieces and nephews, Thank you for serving our Country!
Under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels in Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.
Victoria Advocate, 29 April 2016
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Soila Elizalde Morales was born on August 15, 1935, to Guadalupe and Elvida Elizalde in Woodsboro, Texas, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones. The oldest of nine children, she moved with her family to Bay City, Texas in 1952. In 1953, she wed Salvador Morales. They had six children, Abel, Katy, Grace, Michael, Roland and Martin; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Soila was a follower of Christ and a true servant. She worked from the age of 15, in various jobs, including a ticket clerk at Franklin Theater, where she met her husband of 63 years, a clerk at Rosenzweig’s Clothing and several local restaurants. Soila went to work for Mrs. Bobbye Taylor in 1961 and continued to work for the Taylor and Ronnie and Charlotte Miller families for 50 years, until her health would no longer allow her to continue. She was a mother and grandmother to them and always loved them as her family. During her life, Soila served as a volunteer for G.I. Forum, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Holy Cross Catholic School just to name a few Soila was a master seamstress, making beautifully tailored clothes for her children, grandchildren and anyone who asked her to create for them. Both of her daughters, and daughter-in-law wore handmade wedding dresses that Soila created. In Soila’s life of service, preparing food was an outward expression of her love for people. Soila was an incredible cook and people continue to call today for her personal recipes. Unselfishly, she continued to share all of her talents with others. Soila’s greatest loves were her children and her grandchildren. She was so very proud of them. Despite her illness, Soila never complained, always telling everyone she was fine. Today our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend is truly fine, and free from disease, dwelling in paradise with Christ the King. Soila was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Gloria Delarosa and Virginia Galindo. She is survived by her husband, Salvador Morales; children, Abel Morales, Katy Morales and husband Frankie, Grace Gonzalez and husband Raymond, Michael Morales and wife Lisa, Roland Morales and Martin Morales; grandchildren, Sean Morales, Lance Clifford Morales, Trey Morales, Keith Morales, Valerie Morales, Michael Ryan Gonzalez, Kristi Gonzalez Tucker, Phillip Mychal Morales, William Levi Morales, Matthew Isaiah Morales and Garrett Morales; and seven great-grandchildren. Soila is also survived by her siblings, Ernesto Elizalde, Lydia Cantu, Henry Elizalde and wife Martha, sister Eddy and husband John Mahaffey, Lupe Elizalde and wife Katy, Ray Elizalde, and half-brother, Lauro Elizalde. Dear God, let me always realize that I am here for a time to love and serve You until You call me to eternal life. The family received visitors on Thursday, February 4, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX. A Rosary and a celebration of Soila’s life was held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2016, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch celebrant. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial contribution in Soila’s name, to Our Lady of Guadalupe Building Fund or Houston Hospice of El Campo. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to those that nourished them with prayer and food and to the three loving women who saw to Soila’s care and comfort during her last days, Alzina Brown, Regina Fisher and Barbara Daniels. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, February 7, 2016 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Analyah was born Dec. 28, 2012 in Bay City,TX to San Juan Adolfo Moreno Reyes and Ana Maria Hernandez Reyes and she passed away November 22, 2015 in Palacios.
She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, a brother, Alonzo Moreno, 3 grandparents, 2 great-grandparents and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook-Butler Funeral Home, 361-782-3821 or 361-655-0411.
Palacios Beacon,
December 2, 2015
Sunday night fire claims life of 2-year-old The past-midnight silence of last Sunday was shattered by the sounds of six fire alarm whistles piercing one of the coolest nights of the season.
At approximately 1:30 a.m. last Sun. (Nov. 22), a six alarm fire call rang across the city of Palacios as the trailer home of San Juan and Ana Moreno and their two small children located at 1007 Shark Dr. was engulfed in flames. Fueled by the whipping north wind, the fire consumed the trailer in a matter of minutes. San Juan and Anna, along with a 5-month old infant managed to escape the smoke and flames but the couples two and a half-year old daughter Analyh Moreno perished in the inferno.
By the time firefighters arrived, nothing more could be done except ensure the blaze didn’t spread to nearby properties.
San Juan, Ana and the 5-month old infant were taken by ambulance to receive medical treatment for undisclosed injuries.
Firefighters from the Palacios Volunteer Fire Dept. were joined by members of the Blessing and Midfield VFD’s.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. A Go-Fund-Me page has been set up for donations to the Moreno family at www.gofundme.com/wfbk8s7z.
Palacios Beacon, November 25, 2015
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Funeral services for James George Morrison, 58, of Tres Palacios Oaks, will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery, Blessing. Mr. Morrison was born May 22, 1927, to James Ingram and Ida Brown Morrison in Chester, W. Va., and died at 9 a. m. Sept. 30, 1985, at Matagorda General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II where he served with the U. S. Army and U. S. Air Corps. He was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Morrison of Tres Palacios Oaks; his father, James I. Morrison of Weirton, W. Va.; two daughters, Mary L. Morrison of Houston and Martha Ann Jacks of Houston; and two brothers, David L. Morrison of Burgettstown, Pa., and John R. Morrison of San Rafael, Calif. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. The Daily Tribune, September, 1985
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Markham, Tex., Dec. 12.—Died at her home on Trespalacios Creek, Mrs. Mosier, an aged lady, one of the pioneers of this section. She leaves numerous friends and relatives. Interment in Hawley cemetery.
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Peggy Lenora Schulz Mote’s eternal soul passed from this life into Heaven, on Sunday, December 27, 2015, at her home in Santa Fe, Texas. Born April 30, 1938, in Bay City, Texas, Peggy had been a resident of Santa Fe for 22 years. Prior to moving to Santa Fe, she had been a resident of Bay City. Peggy was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grand-mother. She began her working career as a secretary for a law firm in Houston, and groomed poodles at her home, in Bay City. She was the Bay City Service Unit Vice Chairman for the Salvation Army from 1980 to 1992, and the Executive Director for the Matagorda County United Way and Red Cross from 1976 to 1992. She then moved with her husband, James, to Windamere Girl Scout Camp in Santa Fe, shortly thereafter, where she helped him manage the camp for eight years. She then moved to Santa Fe, where she became a member of the Gulf Coast Quilters Guild, Mainland Morning Quilters Guild, and the So What Bee’s. She was an award-winning quilter; her quilts reflected the true colors of her soul. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, James William Mote Sr.; her parents, Rip and Shirley Schulz; and brother, Jim Schulz. Survivors include sons, Jim Mote and wife Vicki of Blessing, Frank Mote and wife Lynette of Santa Fe, John Mote and wife Isabel of Demi-John Island; brother, Harvey Schulz and wife Tommie of College Station; sister, Debbie Wilson and husband Wayne of Little Rock; grandchildren, Kacie Mote, Mark Mote, Matt Mote and wife Amber, Jennie Brown, Garret Miller and wife Ashley, Montana Mote, Jason Baker and wife Amber, Daniel Banik, Jessica Casady and husband Ronnie; great-grandchildren, Justyn, Chris, Gia, Matleigh, Emma, Gage, Gunner, Nola; and her devoted friend, Jim Eaton. She loved the cowboy way and attended church at Cowboy Ministries of Alvin and Salt Grass Cowboy Church of Santa Fe. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., before the funeral service, which was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016, in the Chapel at Hayes Funeral Home at 10412 Highway Six, Hitchcock, Texas, 77563 at (409) 925-3501, with Pastor Chance Gardner officiating.
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Jeanne Moore Muecke, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, February 8, 2016, with her family at her side. She was born March 4, 1927, in Yoakum, Texas, to the late Thomas and Genevieve Quota Moore. She graduated from Yoakum High School, attended Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, and was queen of the 1947 Yoakum Tom Tom Festival. August 9, 1947, she married Elmo Walter Muecke, her high school sweetheart and the love of her life. Her endless energy was devoted to her husband’s medical career and they celebrated almost 50 years of marriage, raising a family in Three Rivers, Texas, before retiring to Victoria, Texas. She moved to Houston in her later years to be closer to her children. Her greatest accomplishment and joy in life were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Catholic Faith was very dear to her and she was a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Survivors are son, Michael David Muecke and wife Cerie of Bay City, Texas; daughter, Paula Muecke Daly and husband Dan of Houston, Texas, and daughter, Lisa Muecke Caskey and husband Gordon of Perth, Australia; grandchildren, Mark Muecke and wife Bonnie, Matthew Muecke, Meredith Howard and husband Anson, Paige Perrin and husband Matt Kenny, David Perrin, Drew Perrin, Blake Caskey, Hunter Caskey and wife Rose, and Beverly Caskey; great-grandchildren, Lillie, Walt and Olivia Muecke, and Eve Marie Caskey; and sister, Joyce Moore Odem of Memphis, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Elmo Walter Muecke, MD. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum, Texas, with a Rosary at 1:30 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 2 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2016, with the Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Entombment followed at St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Joseph Catholic Church, P.O. Box 734, Yoakum, TX 77995. The family wishes to thank the loving staff at Holly Hall Assisted Living Community. Arrangements by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
Bay City Tribune,
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