Mae Joyce Ray

Mae Joyce Ray, 77, of Bay City, Texas passed away on February 21, 2025 in Bay City at MRMC.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home Chapel.

Services will be on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City with Rev Murray Martin the Officiating Eulogist. Burial to follow at East View Cemetery in Bay City.

She leaves a loving family and many friends.

Arrangements with Duncan Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune online
 

Tammie Renea Reece
January 17, 1961 - November 25, 2024

Tammie Renea Reece, 63, of Lake Jackson passed away November 25, 2024.  She was born January 17, 1961 in Bay City, TX.

She loved going to the beach, boating, shopping, movies, dining and visiting with family.

Survivors include her mother, Tennie Gatto; her father William Thomas Reece and his wife Eyvonne; daughters Lauren Dalrymple, Stefani Johnson (Micheal) and Jennilea Lovell; son Clark Dean (Katherine); brothers Tommy Reece (Sherri) and Nicholas Gatto (Lindsay) and grandchildren Zaine Gonzalez, Everly Franco, Miles Dean, Deleni, Case, Kallie, Layne, Blane, Wyatt, Heartlynn and Easton Johnson.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Bay City.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.  Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Clark Dean, Micheal Johnson, Nicholas Gatto and Frank Cervantes.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Mr. John Nelson Rice, Jr.

Mr. John Nelson Rice, Jr., 81, of Palacios, died at Wagner General Hospital April 27.  He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include, wife, Mrs. Ruby Owens Rice of Palacios; daughters, Mrs. Frances Highberg of Victoria and Mrs. Kitty Ward of Bay City; sons, John Nelson Rice Jr. of Houston and Clarence Owens Rice of the U. S. Army stationed in Germany; sisters, Mrs. Willie Montgomery of Washington, La. And Miss Mary Lou Rice of Houston; brothers, Herbert Rice of West Columbia; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Tuesday at 3 pm at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.  Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. The remains will lie in state in the Palacios Funeral Home until 10 pm Monday, then will be transported to Bay City Tuesday morning for visitation until the funeral.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home-Palacios.

Daily Tribune, April 28, 1980            Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Evanjelina Rivas

Evanjelina Rivas, 88, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born in Mathis, Texas, to the late Victor Naranjo and Fernanda Lucio. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Evanjelina was a source of love, wisdom, and strength to all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Rivas; her children, Norma Linda Mullen (Cliff) of Bay City, David Garcia (Oralia), and Daniel Ray Rivas of La Porte; her sisters, Rose Perez (Ralph), Sally Llanes (Mingo), Modesta Duke Gandy (William Sterling III), and Sandy Cuellar (Ruben); her brother, David Naranjo (Mary); and numerous cherished nieces, nephews, 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, with another on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, Ruben Garcia.

Evanjelina will be remembered for her kindness, unwavering faith, and the deep love she had for her family. Her warmth and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to have known her.

Services for Evanjelina Rivas

A public visitation will be held at Living Word Church in Palacios on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.

Pallbearers: David R. Garcia, Jeremy Rivas, Landen Rivas, Nathan Zavala, Devin Garcia, and Zane Hughes.

The Rivas family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the love and support shown during this difficult time. May Evanjelina’s memory be a blessing, and may she rest in eternal peace.

Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home, & Victoria Advocate, March 21, 2025 & Palacios Beacon, March 26, 2025
 

Ismael Martin Rodriguez
December 5, 1952 - May 13, 2025

Ismael Martin Rodriguez, 72, of Palacios, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 13, 2025. He was born on December 05, 1952, in Pasadena, Texas, to the late Antonio G. Rodriguez and Lupe Alamia Rodriguez.

He was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was U. S. Army veteran that received the National Defense Service medal for his service. He also retired from ALCOA and after retirement he became an instructor at Victoria College in Victoria, Texas teaching millwright classes. He was loved by many and loved the Lord.

He is survived by his beloved two sons; Christopher Rodriguez (Scottie) of Palacios, Tx, Josh Rodriguez of Palacios, Tx and one beloved daughter; Ashley Rodriguez Harrison of Missouri. His legacy will continue through his eight grandchildren; Christopher, Jr., Cain, Lailoni, Cameron, Sabrina, Tynlea, Zuriah and Liam and two great-grandchildren; Sanae and Nathan who brought him great joy and happiness. He also survived by two brothers; Mario Rodriguez (Dora) of Victoria, Tx, Lloyd Rodriguez (Debbie) of Palacios, Tx and three sisters; Irene Lucio (Abel) of Palacios, Tx, Veronica Constancio (Jesse) of Victoria, Tx and Elizabeth Rodriguez (Simon) of Wharton, Tx. Numerous nieces and nephews and many friends and colleagues.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio G. and Lupe A. Rodriguez. His niece, Lori Ann Rodriguez Pate, and sister-in-law Cindy Rojas Rodriguez.

The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation from 9:00am to 10:00am Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Church of God of Prophecy located at 510 4th Street Palacios, Tx. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00am with Rev. Lloyd Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers for Ismael will be Lloyd Rodriguez, Christopher Rodriguez, Jr., Cain Rodriguez, Sam Constancio, Jason Constancio, Matthew Serrato and Santiago Rodriguez.

His smile and quick wit will be greatly missed. His dedication and compassion to his family, friends and students will be dearly missed but lovingly remembered by all that knew him.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Antonio “Tony” Rojas Jr.
April 25, 1954 – December 9, 2024

Antonio “Tony” Rojas, Jr., 70, of San Antonio, Texas, passed through the gates of Heaven on December 9, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born to parents Antonio and Delia Rojas on April 25, 1954 in Newgulf, Texas. Tony was raised in Palacios, Texas along with his six siblings, Mary, Debbie, Terry, Cindy, Leroy, and Faustino. At an early age, Tony began working on shrimp boats and helping run his father’s grocery store alongside some of his lifelong friends. After high school, he began his career in the oil industry with Halliburton.

He married the love of his life, Helen Falcon, in 1975, who survives him. Tony is also survived by daughter Holly Rojas, and wife Vanessa, son Matt Rojas, and wife Katie. Tony was a wonderful “Popo” to five grandchildren, Cameron Villela and husband Steven, Raya Kolysko, Averi Kolysko, Esmee Rojas, and Elliott Rojas, and one great-grandchild, Brody Villela, all of San Antonio, TX. He is preceded in death by parents Antonio and Delia Rojas, and sister Cindy Rodriguez.

Tony was known for his love of horses, riding and training them in his younger years. During his off weeks from Halliburton, he worked on a cattle ranch for fun. He shared his love for horses with his children, teaching them how to ride. Tony was a devoted friend, husband, father, and Popo. He was an active member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church of El Campo, Texas then continued his faith at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. One way he led with a servant’s heart was by giving the gift of life as a lifelong blood donor. He was a blessing to his family, friends, and neighbors by always putting others first and being the first to lend a helping hand, a legacy that will continue through all of those that he blessed.

A rosary service will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo, Texas. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, with burial immediately following at Holy Cross Memorial Park in El Campo, Texas.

Triska Funeral Home
 

Debra "Debbi" Ann Rye
September 22, 1954 - May 13, 2025

Debra Ann Rye, lovingly known as Debbi, of Lyons, Texas (formerly of Bay City, Texas), passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 70.  Born in Newport, Arkansas on September 22, 1954, to Barbara and Vim X Rye.  She was a proud graduate of Bay City High School and went on to attend Lon Morris College, both of where she formed cherished, lifelong friendships.

Debbi had a creative heart and a sharp wit.  She found joy in crafting, diving into a good book, and spending time in heartfelt conversation with friends.  Above all, Debbi’s greatest pride and joy was her family.

She is survived by her children, Lee Northcutt (Brooke) and Jennifer Vallely South (Mike); her grandchildren Andrew (Sage), Aurielle, Avery, Logan,  Bruce and Amelie; her great grandchildren Michael and Octavia and sister Vicki Head.  She was preceded in death by her beloved parents.

Debbi’s laughter and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her and we know that she is sitting on a pink cloud in Heaven.

A private celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to your local library in her honor – an homage to her love of reading.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Terry Lynn Ryman
August 20, 1960 - May 15, 2025

Terry Lynn Ryman, 64, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1960, in Bay City to Joe Wilbert Dement, Sr. and Wilda Mary Billeau Ryman. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Raymond Ryman; and stepmother, Kathy Dement. She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Linthicum, and Jennifer Bowling; sons, Joseph Vernon and Kevin Parson; sisters, Mary Maxwell, Judy Mae Hanzen, Kimberly Weiderhold, Margaret Ryman Robb, Crystal Ryman Eads, Kelly Eernissee, and Pattie Jo Cole; brothers, Joe Dement, Jr., Johnnie Dement II, David Ryman, and Chris Ryman.

Graveside services for Terry will be 10:00am Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Matagorda Cemetery with Melvin Ryman officiating. 

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

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

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