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Matagorda County Obituaries
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Bernice Ailene Ramsey
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Bobbie Rayburn
SWEENY- Bobbie
Rayburn, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. Bobbie
was born on August 22, 1936 in McKenzie, Tenn. to the late David
Todd and Mary Pauline Blaylock Rayburn.
Bobbie was an
avid Houston sports fan. Bobbie was employed with Cut-Rate Homes,
Texas Gulf Sulphur in New Gulf and the Phillips 66 Co. in Old Ocean.
He played fast-pitch softball for the Matagorda Clippers. He coached
New Gulf softball team later in life.
Bobbie is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Wanda Chambers
Rayburn; son, Ricky "Sam" Rayburn and fiancée Consuelo Martinez,
Daughter, Terri Hanna & husband Monty all of Sweeny; grandchildren;
Corey Rayburn, Warren Rayburn, Chad Hanna and Kevin Hanna; brothers,
Paul Rayburn and wife Cathy and Duane Rayburn and wife Dorothy;
numerous other loving family members.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m, September 26, 2012. Wednesday
at the First Baptist Church in Sweeny with Rev. John Price
officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park
Visitation will
be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to the
charity of your choice. 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 September 25, 2012
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Funeral services
for Ira Gene Reed, 72, of Palacios will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday,
Dec. 17, 2002 at The Living Word Church, with the Rev. Tony Flores
officiating. Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery.
Mrs. Reed died Saturday, Dec. 14. A homemaker, she was born Feb. 10,
1930, in Dequincy, La., to the late Eugene and Inez Pettifield
Ostrea.
Survivors include two sons, Jack Austin Reed of Conroe and Jeffrey
Alan Reed of Bay City; one brother, Frank Miller of Mandeville, La.;
and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Jack A. Reed.
Palacios Beacon, December 18, 2002
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Myrtle Faye
Reed, a long time resident of Palacios, was called home to be with
the Lord on November 28, 2000, after a lengthy stay at Palacios
Health Care and Valley View Health Care in Eastland, Texas following
a massive stroke in November of 1990.
Myrtle was born December 7, 1910 to farming parents, Pryor Calloway
Burnett and Lucy Erella Burnett in Purvis, Erath County, Texas. She
settled in Palacios in 1946 where she met and married Percy Hillmon
Reed. Myrtle dearly loved her Lord, Jesus, her family and her
church, and that is her legacy.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Percy H. Reed, her sons;
Billy Dan Bradshaw and Carl Arthur Bradshaw, all of Palacios; her
parents and several of her siblings. She is survived by her sons;
Jack Allen Bradshaw of Eastland, Texas, Bobby Linden Bradshaw of
Burnett, Texas and William Walter Reed of Tampa, Florida, her
daughters; Alice Reed Haley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mary Louise
Reed Tucker of Melbourne, Florida, and her sisters Opal Cox of Sun
City, California, Frances Butler of Glen Rose, Texas and Fern
Kenneady of Dallas, Texas, 23 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren
and 2 great-great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Palacios Funeral Home at 701 First Street
in Palacios on Saturday, December 2, 2000 at 1 P.M. The service will
be officiated by her long-time pastor Rev. Leon Maxwell, former
pastor of First Baptist Church of Palacios and Rev. Hollis Hoffman
who is the present pastor of First Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Jack Bradshaw, Allen Bradshaw, Bobby Bradshaw,
Gordon Bradshaw, Frank Haley, John Carroll Sardelich, Noah Haley,
Ted Bates, Jr., and Wayne Bradshaw.
Arrangements are with the Palacios Funeral Home. A00011A2000DC01
Daily Tribune, Friday, December 1, 2000
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Funeral services
for Annie S. Rendon, 86, of Palacios, were held Aug. 8, 2002 at St.
Anthony DePadua Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh
officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.
A homemaker and a member of St. Anthony Church, she was born April
19, 1916 in Rockport to the late Joe G. and Antonia Nesmith Solis.
She died Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Survivors include a daughter, Ophelia Lara of Blessing; a son, Eddie
T. Rendon of Inez; three sisters, Judy Bernal of San Clemente,
Calif., Dora Romo of San Antonio and Lila Ragusin of McAllen; three
brothers, Robert N. Solis of Palacios, Marcelino Solis of
Bloomington and Richard N. Solis of Port Lavaca; 10 grandchildren
and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred O. Rendon, Sr.; sons,
Fred O. Rendon, Jr. and Benny Rendon; sisters, Rosie Perez, Mary Lou
Perez and Antonia Salinas; and brothers, Joe G. Solis, Jr., and
Hipolito Solis.
Pallbearers were Ryan R. Longoria, Fred O. Rendon III, Travis R.
Rendon, E. J. Rendon, Joe L. Galvan, Sr. and Robert Sanchez, Sr.
Palacios Beacon, August 14, 2002
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Funeral services
for Annie S. Rendon, 86, of Palacios, were held Aug. 8, 2002 at St.
Anthony DePadua Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh
officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.
A homemaker and a member of St. Anthony Church, she was born April
19, 1916 in Rockport to the late Joe G. and Antonia Nesmith Solis.
She died Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Survivors include a daughter, Ophelia Lara of Blessing; a son, Eddie
T. Rendon of Inez; three sisters, Judy Bernal of San Clemente,
Calif., Dora Romo of San Antonio and Lila Ragusin of McAllen; three
brothers, Robert N. Solis of Palacios, Marcelino Solis of
Bloomington and Richard N. Solis of Port Lavaca; 10 grandchildren
and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred O. Rendon, Sr.; sons,
Fred O. Rendon, Jr. and Benny Rendon; sisters, Rosie Perez, Mary Lou
Perez and Antonia Salinas; and brothers, Joe G. Solis, Jr., and
Hipolito Solis.
Pallbearers were Ryan R. Longoria, Fred O. Rendon III, Travis R.
Rendon, E. J. Rendon, Joe L. Galvan, Sr. and Robert Sanchez, Sr.
Palacios Beacon, August 14, 2002
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PALACIOS --
Katherine Jean Ressler, 76, of Palacios and formerly of Aransas Pass
and Van Horn, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001.
She was born July 1, 1925, in Port Arthur, to the late David Oscar
and Sallie Louise Linn Dodd. She was a homemaker and a member of
First Baptist Church of Palacios.
Survivors: husband, Joseph Ambrose Ressler; daughter, Robin Grace of
Dripping Springs; sisters, Louise Johnson of Aransas Pass and Lillie
B. Garrett of Angleton; brother, David Dodd of Fort Worth; three
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: daughter, Janice Ressler; sons, Kerry Ressler
and Dennis Ressler; and parents.
Visitation will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Palacios Funeral Home
chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, the
Rev. Hollas Hoffman officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Palacios Funeral Home,
Palacios, 361-972-2012.
Victoria Advocate, Friday, December 7, 2001
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Kerry James
Ressler, 55, of Mineola, Texas, formerly of Palacios, died September
14, 2000 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1945 in Bay City
to Joseph Ambrose and Katherine Jean Dodd Ressler. Mr. Ressler was a
resident of Meneola the past 12 years and was a member of the
Baptist Church.
Survivors include: parents, Joseph and Katherine Ressler of
Palacios; son Jim Ressler of Chamblee, Ga., sister, Robin Grace of
Dripping Springs, Texas; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2000 at the
Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hollas Hoffman
officiating. Interment will be at the Palacios Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, Sun, 17 Sep 2000
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Rebecca R. Reyes
(September 13, 1927 - February 4, 2013)
Rebecca R. Reyes, 85, of Boling, TX passed away February 4, 2013
after an extended illness. All her loving family surrounded her.
Rebecca was born in Old Gulf on September 13, 1927, the first
daughter of the late Celso & Guadalupe C. Rodriguez. She was a life
long resident of New Gulf, where she met and married Evaristo S.
“Rocky” Reyes Jr. in 1950. They eventually moved to Boling in 1959,
where he preceded her in death on August 17, 1997. Rebecca was a
member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Boling. She was an
exceptional seamstress, enjoyed Quilting, her expertise in Crochet,
and Knitting were beyond compare.
Rebecca leaves behind a legacy of love through the lives she touched
with her kindness. She was a faithful wife, devoted to her family,
and a warm and sincere friend to all. Rebecca is and will forever be
in our hearts and we will always remember her as a great mom and
momo.
She
is survived by 3 sisters; 1 brother; daughter: Belinda; 3 sons:
Steve & wife Linda, John, and Peter; 4 granddaughters: Erika,
Giannina, Elisett, and Laura; grandson: Caleb; and 9 great
grandchildren. Her parents, husband, and 4 sisters preceded Rebecca
in death.
The
family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday,
February 6, 2013 at the funeral home. Rosary will be held 6:30 PM
Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be held 10:00 AM
Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
with Father Michael Buentello officiating. Interment will follow at
Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be: Steve, John,
Peter, Andy, Joe, and Efran Reyes. Honorary Pallbearers will be:
Caleb, Jakob, Aidan, Nathan, Alex, Roman, Nikolas, Noah, Kathy, and
Dakota.
There
are angels among us. A special thanks to Rebecca Montoya and Mary
DeLeon.
Condolences may be shared with the
family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.
Published in the Victoria Advocate,
February 6, 2013
Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby
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Frances Josephine
Reyes-Matula
CLUTE - Frances Josephine Reyes-Matula, 39, of Clute, TX, passed
away on October 10, 2012. She was born on February 21, 1973 in Bay
City, Texas to Rosa Soliz Reyes of Clute and the late Joe Reyes, Jr.
Frances is survived by her mother, sisters Katherine Murphy of Lake
Jackson and Rosa Munoz and her husband Raul of Baytown, brothers
Roland Reyes and wife Sharla of Angleton and Jose Reyes of New York
City and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
her father.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, October 13, 2012,
at St. Robert's Catholic Church in El Campo. Entombment will follow
at Holy Cross Mausoleum.
Memorial donations may be made to the
National Kidney Foundation.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at
triskafuneralhome.com.
Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681.
Published in Victoria Advocate on October 13, 2012
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PALACIOS
[Matagorda County, Texas] -- Mary Jane Luna Reyna, 46, of Palacios,
died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001.
She was born March 1, 1955, in Palacios, to Enemencia Rodriguez Luna
of Palacios and the late Elias Luna Sr. She was a substitute teacher
at Palacios ISD.
Survivors: husband, Ramiro Reyna; daughter, Janie Reyna Solis of
Oceanside, Calif.; son, Isaiah Reyna of Palacios; mother; sister,
Linda Luna Story of Bay City; brothers, Elias Luna Jr. of Lake
Jackson, George Luna of Waco and Sam Luna of Austin; and two
grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: father.
Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today at Artero Memorial Chapels.
Prayer services will be 7 p.m. tonight at Artero Memorial Chapels.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at The Living Word Church in
Palacios, the Rev. Tony Flores officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port
Lavaca, 361-552-2300.
Victoria Advocate, Wednesday December 26, 2001
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John Jacob Riha
(September 17, 1927 - January 9, 2013)
John Jacob
Riha, 85, of Bay City passed away January 9, 2013. He was born
September 17, 1927 in Glen Flora, Texas to the late Ed Riha and Mary
Kallina Riha. He worked for many years as a petroleum engineer for
Marathon and Amaco Oil Companies. He was a life member of the Knight
of Columbus, member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Silver
member of Association of Former Students at Texas A & M.
Two brothers
Charles A. Riha and Edward A. Riha preceded him in death. Survivors
include sister Joyce Ann Riha Janik of East Bernard, TX; nieces
Cynthia A. Riha and Nancy Riha Garrett; nephew Mark Janik and dear
friend Lorraine Younger.
A rosary will
be recited at 9:30 AM Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church; 1412 12th St.; Bay City, TX with Rev.
Gerry Cernoch officiating. Mass will follow at 10:00 AM with
interment following at Wharton City Cemetery in Wharton, TX.
Pallbearers will be Derek Bollom, Tate Janik, Jared Janik, Levi
Garrett, Ronnie Bollom and Dane Bollom. Memorials may be made to the
Association of Former Students at Texas A & M or charity of your
choice.
Bay City
Tribune,
Friday, January 11,
2013
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Funeral services
for Rosalai Catherine Rhoades, 75, of Palacios, will be 10 a.m.
Friday, July 29, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios
with the Rev's Andy and Janel Blair officiating. Interment will
follow at the Palacios Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Palacios Funeral Home from
6-8 p.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Rhoades was born May 25, 1930 in Geneva, IL to the late Emory
D. and Mary Louise Gould. She passed from this life July 26, 2005 at
her residence with her loving children and sister with her.
She was a resident of Palacios since 1969.
She is survived by four daughters and thee sons-in-law: Deborah and
Galen Johnson of Olivia, TX, Diane Rhoades of Palacios, Dawna and
John Carroll Frankson of Carancanhua Community, and Darlene and
Wayne Biffle of Palacios; a sister, Doralass Raymond of Aurora, IL;
a brother, Bruce
Baum of Bolder Hill, IL; a sister-in-law, Jessie Baum of
Markleysburg, PA; grandchildren Reggie Johnson of Olivia, Lorie
Lankford and husband Alvin of Georgetown, TX, John Breithaupt and
wife Kirsti of El Campo, Eric Frankson of Bryan, Kimberly Hanz and
husband Matt of Bryan, and
Brant, Cameron and Nathan Biffle all of Palacios; four great
grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews that were very dear
to her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Glenn Rhoades;
brother, Emory Baum; granddaughter, Alison Johnson; and step-father
Jack Basford.
Pallbearers will be Eric Frankson, Reggie Johnson, Brant Biffle,
Gene Brister, Bobby Sells, and David Frankson, Jr.
Memorials may be made to the El Campo Hospice, 1102 Mechanic, El
Campo, TX 77437 or the Presbyterian Day School c/o First
Presbyterian Church, 501 3rd St, Palacios, TX.
Arrangements with the Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX
(361)972-2012.
Palacios Beacon, July, 27, 2005
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Bertha Irene "Jack" Rhodes of Stratton Ridge passed away at
Brazosport Regional Health System at the age of 99 on Sunday,
October 14, 2012.
The
family will receive friends at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel on
Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 p. m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 3:00 p.
m. at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel. Burial will be held on Saturday
at 11 a. m. at teh Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.
Freeport-Lakewood Funeral Homes
Bertha Irene "Jack" Rhodes
Bertha Irene "Jacks"
Rhodes passed away October 14, 2012 at Brazosport
Regional Health System at the age of 99.
Funeral services will be
held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2012 at
Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Graveside services will be on October 20, 2012 at
11:00 a.m. at Hawley Cemetery in Matagorda County.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Lakewood Chapel on Thursday, October 18, 2012.
"Jack" was born in
Caney, Texas on July 31, 1913 to Charles Lee and
Bertha Josephine Williams. She married L.L.
"Brownie" Rhodes on June 11, 1938 and moved to the
Stratton Ridge area in Brazoria County that same
year.
She was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband of 68 years and
two sisters.
She is survived by two
daughters, Genevieve Adams (husband Dickie) and
Jorene Aycock (husband Arthur); three grandchildren,
Robert Aycock (wife Stacey), Mark Adams and Laura
Van Dorn; four great-grandchildren, Kailey Aycock,
Robert Aycock, Lauren Aycock and Amanda Van Dorn and
half sister, Carol Ann Caskey. Also brother-in-law,
T. W. Rhodes and nieces, Carolyn Rhodes and Valerie
Malone and nephew, T. W. Rhodes, Jr. And a special
friend, Sandra Walker.
"Jack" spent most of her
years as a rancher's wife. Their early years in the
Stratton Ridge area were spent in a one room house
without electricity, telephone or air conditioning.
Modern conveniences were not available in their
area. She enjoyed the country life and things
changed for the better as years went by. Her
favorite pastime in life was fishing. She also took
pride and pleasure in cooking delicious food for the
men and families that helped with the ranch work.
She enjoyed several years in a bowling league.
Spending time at a hill country deer lease with
their friends was another favorite time in her life.
As years went by and grandchildren came into her
life, she enjoyed being a part of their lives and
was extremely proud of them. When
great-grandchildren were born, she was even more
proud and pleased to be a part of their lives. She
shared many pleasant family events with her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and
will be missed by all those who knew her.
She enjoyed good health
for most of her life except for the last couple of
years. She was able to stay at home for the past two
years with some excellent, capable and loving
caregivers. Her family wishes to thank Michelle
Balderaz, Estella James, Dana Matthews and Dorothy
Mills who helped make Jack's final months more
comfortable.
Pallbearers will be W.
F. Gonzales, Buddy Gonzales, Richard "Dickie" Adams,
Arthur Aycock, Robby Aycock and Mark Adams.
In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the Brazoria County
Cattlemen's Association, P. O. Box 818, Angleton,
Texas 77516.
Obit provided by the
family of Mrs. Rhodes.
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A Rosary for
Olivia F. Ripke, 85, of Palacios, was held May 30, 2004 at the
Palacios Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Mass was held May 31 at St.
Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Charles Dwomoh officiating.
Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.
Mrs. Ripke was born January 19, 1919 in Palacios to the late Olivo
and Mary Soto Flores. She died May 27, 2004.
Olivia was a life long resident of Palacios, a member of the
Catholic Daughters, and the VFW Ladies Aux. Post 2467.
She is survived by a daughter Mary L. Fernandez of Palacios; son
Phillip D. Ripke of Palacios; half sister Eva LaBorde of Palacios;
seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence “Shine” Ripke, Sr.
, son Clarence “Brother” Ripke, Jr., and parents Olivo and Mary Soto
Flores.
Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon, June 2, 2004
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Funeral services
for Hure Lee Rivers, 82, of Palacios, Texas will be held on
Saturday, June 2, 2001 at noon at Free Zion Missionary Baptist
Church in Blessing, Texas with the Rev. Ben Hadden officiating.
Burial will follow at Palacios Cemetery in Palacios, Texas.
Mr. Rivers will lie in state Saturday morning from 11 to noon at
Free Zion Baptist Church in Blessing, Texas.
Visitation will be Friday afternoon until 9 p.m. at Green's
Mortuary. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.
Rivers, the eldest son of ten siblings was born February 8, 1919 to
Emmitt and Lola Franklin Rivers on the Sanford farm in Matagorda
County, Texas.
He passed away Sunday, May 27, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center in
Port Lavaca, Texas.
He is survived by children, Samuel Louis, Lonnie Jeanette, Teresa
Elaine, Lillian Marie; brothers and sisters, Elijah and wife Ruby,
Charlie and wife Dorothy, David, Helen, and Vivian and husband
Walter; grandaughter, Elmira Charleslette and her two children,
Toyisha and Donovan; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and
a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends and his
special fishing buddy Elvin "Red" Adams, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt and Lola Rivers and
his four sisters, Sylvia, Ann, Celestine, and Elverine.
Active pallbearers Charles Robinson, Sr., David O. Robinson, Gerald
W. Rivers, Michael W. Robinson, Sr., Anthony A. Rivers, Elijah
Rivers II, James Elroy Hebert, Leon Hebert II.
Honorary pallbearers are Woodroe Gordon, Iris J. Polk, Sam Peter,
Jr., Deacons of Free Zion, Alex Grogans, Ronald Grogans, Clifford
Gordon I, Dedrick Jones, James Robinson, Jr.
Green's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. A00011A2001JN01
Daily Tribune, Friday, June 01, 2001
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Horace Roberson, Sr.
Funeral services for Horace Roberson, Sr., 65, of
Freeport, who passed away January 7, the son of the late Lee Andrew
Roberson, Sr. and Dorothyrine Roberson are pending at Duncan Roberts
Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas 979-245-5197.
Bay City Tribune, January 8, 2013
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PALACIOS -
Howard Roberson, 79, of Palacios, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003.
He was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Van Vleck, to the late Louella Monroe
and Amos Roberson.
Survivors: daughter, Joyce Harris of West Columbia; son, Donald
Sanford of Lake Jackson; sister, Juanita Roberson; brother, Daniel
Mayberry; and several grandchildren.
Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home
chapel.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church,
the Rev. Isaiah Gartica officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home,
Bay City, 979-245-5197.
Victoria Advocate, August 15, 2003
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Ann Catherine Roberts
June 5, 1942 – Sept. 22, 2012
Ann
Catherine Roberts, of Dallas, Texas passed away September 22, 2012
at the age of 70. She was born in Bay City, Texas on June 5, 1942,
to John Aldridge and Jane (Rugeley) Rakestraw. Ann was a devoted
preschool teacher for many years.
She
is survived by: her husband, Gordon L. Roberts of Dallas, Texas;
son, Chris Roberts and wife Marianne of Allen, Texas; daughter,
Katie Roberts Anderson and husband Justin of Allen, Texas;
grandchildren, Hannah and Jack Roberts, Cole and Samantha Anderson;
sister, Pamela Rakestraw of Houston, Texas; and brother, Rick
Rakestraw of Bay City, Texas.
Ann
is preceded in death by: her parents, John Aldridge and Jane
(Rugeley) Rakestraw.
In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: National MS Society, PO
Box 4527, New York, NY 10163, 1-800-344-4867 or
www.nationalmssociety.
Bay City Tribune, September 30,
2012
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Joe Robles
(May 26, 1936 - February 6, 2013)
Joe
Robles, Jr., 76, of Van Vleck passed away February 6, 2013. He was
born May 26, 1936 in West Point, Texas to the late Joe Julio Robles
and Clara Salas Robles.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, brother Luis Robles and son
Jay Larry Robles. Survivors include his wife Janie Lopez Robles;
daughters Janie Jo Lopez of Markham, Johanna Elizabeth Gonzalez of
Bay City, Joy Marie Limones of Van Vleck and Jerrica Nichole Robles
of Van Vleck; sons Joe Julio Robles III of Houston, Jerry Lee Robles
of Van Vleck and Johnny Lewis Robles of Van Vleck; sisters Elena
Delgado of El Campo, Angie Gutierrez of Deer Park and Francis
Rodriguez of La Porte; grandchildren Arthur Lopez, Racheal Lopez
Garza, Crystal Barros, Tabitha Robles, Amanda Robles, Jessica Lopez,
Matthew Lopez, John Angel Robles, Jay David Robles, Sarah Robles,
Adrian Parada, Brandon Robles, Isaac Robles, Sabrina Garza, Melissa
Daniels, Clarisa Limones, Zoey Limones & Sidney Gonzalez; great
grandchildren Alyssa Lopez, Brianna Lopez, Dylan Lopez, Alayja Lopez
and Jaycie Robles.
A
prayer service will be 6:00 PM Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday at Rose
of Sharon Pentecostal Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn
Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Jerry Lee Robles,
Arthur Lopez, Jay David Robles, Jr., John Angel Robles, Adrian
Parada, Jr. and Jerry Robles, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be
Brandon J. A. Robles and Isaac Rene Robles.
Bay City Tribune,
February 10, 2013
Photo
courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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JOHN H. RODRIGUEZ
PALACIOS - John H. Rodriguez, 81, of Palacios, TX, passed away on
Monday, October 29, 2012. Born on August 14, 1931, he worked thirty
three years at Alcoa Plant in Point Comfort, TX, where he retired.
He served in the US Army and fought two years in the
Korean War. He was a marksman,
fisherman, and enjoyed serving as Commander at the
VFW Hall. His passion was hunting,
but above all else, he stood strong as the provider for our family.
He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary M. Rodriguez;
daughters, Lucy Groves, Sylvia and husband Forrest Dick, Norma
Galvez, Liz and husband Pat Heintz, and Patricia "Pat" and husband
Marty Shaw; sons, Robert and wife Sue Hernandez, and Johnny L.
Rodriguez. He is also survived by his sisters, Julia Champion,
Margaret Vargas, Mary Long and De Dupree. He has sixteen
grandchildren, twenty nine great-grandchildren and one
great-great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews, whom are all
very special.
He is preceded in death by two daughters, Rosa Linda Bay and Diana
Lynn McRae; brothers, Pete and Jesse; and his parents.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 4 - 7 p.m.
followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in
Palacios. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday,
November 5, 2012 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment
following in Palacios Cemetery with Military Honors.
Pallbearers: Dave Groves, Tony Galvez, Eric Galvez, Forrest "Bud"
Dick Jr., Johnny Rodriguez, KC Rodriguez, Robert Tanner Jr., and
Gabriel Ferretiz
Under the direction of Leal Funeral Home, Houston, 713-532-6939 or
361-655-0411.
Victoria Advocate, November 4, 2012
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PALACIOS -
Manuel David "Coon" Rodriguez Sr., 59, of Palacios, died Friday,
Jan. 20, 2006.
He was born Oct. 21, 1946, in Palacios, to the late Miguel and Eva
Alvarado Rodriguez. He was a commercial shrimper and a Catholic.
Survivors: sons, Mark Rodriguez of Birmingham, Ala., Manuel David
Rodriguez Jr. of Dallas, and Johnny Lucio Rodriguez of Palacios;
sisters, Mary Ellen Flores and Mary Diaz, both of Palacios;
brothers, Michael Rodriguez and Johnny Rodriguez, both of La Porte;
eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. tonight at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic
Church in Palacios.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the church.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Charles
Dwomoh officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port
Lavaca, 361-552-2300.
Victoria Advocate, January 22, 2006
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Iola Mae Rorex
(June 21, 1925 - February 7, 2013)
Iola
Mae Stroud Pesak Rorex, 87, of Blessing went to be with her Lord on
Thursday, February 7, 2013. Iola was born in Ben Wheeler, Texas on
June 21, 1925 to the late Matthew and Charlotte Holloway Stroud.
Iola was a great cook, who enjoyed cooking for her family. Iola
spent her time crocheting and sewing, giving the finished product to
her church and community. In her younger years she served her church
by teaching catechism. She was a very active member of the Ladies
Altar Society. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother.
She
is survived by her loving husband of 16 years: Clarence Rorex of
Blessing; 3 daughters: Jeroline Cerny & husband Edwin of Bay City,
Emilia Fischer & husband John of Spring, and Cynthia Anderson &
husband James of Edna; foster-daughter: Gayle Otto & husband Daniel
of Rockport; 12 grandchildren: Sherry Reynal, Kathy Pratt, Judy Fale,
Jeffrey Cerny, Melanie Bradley, John Fischer ll, Rebecca Morris,
Jerome Anderson, Laura Sparkman, Michael Anderson, Brian Otto and
Deborah Carmen; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Ollie Falks of
Angleton and Edward Falks of Bandera; 2 sisters: Dolores Harvey of
Lake Jackson and Doris Wilks of Needville; and many nieces and
nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; husband: Jerome Pesak; 2
brothers: Radie Stroud and Donald Falks; and 4 sisters: Margie
Stroud, Astella Zieglar, Marie Pesak, and Gayle Orsag.
The
visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the recitation of
the Holy Rosary at 6:30 PM Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home in Bay City. The Rite of Christian Burial will be 10:00
AM Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in
Blessing with Fr. Peter Yeboah-Amanfo celebrant. The Rite of
Committal will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Serving as
pallbearers will be Jeffrey Cerny, John Fischer, Jerry Anderson,
Michael Anderson, Brian Otto, Billy Holloway, and Marshall Holloway.
Condolences may be shared with the
family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.
Published in the Victoria Advocate,
February 10, 2013
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Shirley Marie Roth
Nov. 7, 1934 –Jan. 26, 2013
Shirley Marie Roth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and friend to many went home to be with our Savior
in Heaven on January 26, 2013.
She was born November 7, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama.
She was married to her beloved husband Earl for 54 years. She lived
in Louisiana, Texas, New Jersey and Missouri before retiring with
Earl in 1983 to Sargent, Texas to enjoy the quiet, coastal life.
Shirley had a vibrant loving spirit and was quick with a smile and
loved to laugh.
Shirley is survived by: her husband, Earl of Sargent, Texas; sons,
Harvey Roth of Rosenberg, Texas, Mario Roth of Boerne, Texas, Darryl
Roth of Viet Nam; sisters, Yvonne Mullen of Lake Charles, Louisiana,
Minnie Smith of Tyler, Texas; grandchildren, Diaya, Brandon, Joshua,
Rachel, Jessica and numerous great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at
Restwood Funeral Home and funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in the Restwood Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be in the Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas.
Family has requested the memorial contribution in memory of Shirley
Roth be made to the Calvary Church, PO Box 4061, Sargent, Texas
77404 or c/o Restwood Funeral Home, 1038 West Plantation Drive,
Clute, Texas 77531.
Online condolences and remembrances may be made to the Roth family
at
www.restwoodfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Restwood Funeral Home,
Clute, Texas, 979-297-2121.
Bay City Tribune,
January 30, 2013
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PALACIOS
[Matagorda County, Texas] - Donnell Roy, 58, of Palacios, died Oct.
20, 2004.
He was born Oct. 13, 1946, in Palacios, to the late Cleveland and
Queen Ester Clay Roy.
Survivors: wife, Shelia Roy; daughter, Jacklyn Sneed of Bay City;
sons, Donnell Roy Jr., Lonnell Roy and Demetric Roy, all of Edna;
sisters, Myrtle Hudgins, Ethel Clay, Gladys Wilson and Stella Byrd,
all of Palacios, and Helen Pinkston of El Campo; brothers, Thurman
Roy and Wayne Roy, both of Palacios, and Carl Roy of Goliad; and
several grandchildren.
Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home
chapel.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church in
Palacios, the Rev. Leroy Monroe officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home,
Bay City, 979-245-5197.
Victoria Advocate, Friday, October 29th, 2004
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Lois B. Roy
Born
on Dec. 22, 1951
PALACIOS - Lois B. Roy, 61, of Palacios, passed away on Tuesday,
January 29, 2013. She was born December 22, 1951.
Visitation will be 2 - 8 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at
Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Funeral service will begin at 11
a.m. at First Baptist Church, Palacios, on Saturday, February 2,
2013. Burial will follow at Palacios Cemetery.
Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City,
979-245-5197.
Victoria Advocate, February 1, 2013
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Perry Lee Ruddick
(July 9, 1948 - February 27, 2013)
Perry Lee Ruddick, 64, of Markham went
to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He was born on
July 9, 1948 in Colorado City, TX to Everett Lee & Vivian Smith
Ruddick. Perry worked in law enforcement for 13 years. He loved to
spend time outdoors hunting and ranching. Perry was truly a people
person, always helping those who needed it.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33
years: Barbara Briggs Ruddick; 4 children: Tiffany Ruddick Boone,
Perry Wayne Ruddick, Stephanie Shepheard & husband Stan, and Glenda
Pierce & husband Robert Ford Pierce; 6 grandchildren: Taylor Pierce,
Brendan Pierce, Morgan Shepheard, Mackenzie Shepheard, Cameron
Shepheard, and Maci Boone; mother: Vivian Smith Beights; sister:
Donna Hill; brother: Keith Ruddick; and numerous nieces, nephews,
and other family members. Perry was preceded in death by his father:
Everett Lee Ruddick and daughter: Stephanie Ruddick.
The family will receive visitors from
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 1,
2013 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City with Rev. Lane Pardue
officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing,
TX. Pallbearers will be: Sam Shepheard, Robert Ford Pierce, Perry
Wayne Ruddick, Mike Farrel, Brendan Pierce, and Robert Thompson.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Dennis Briggs and Keith Ruddick.
Taylor Bros. Funeral
Home
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Funeral services
for Tomas Ruiz, 39, of Palacios, were held Aug. 14, 2002 at St.
Anthony DePadua Catholic Church in Palacios with the Rev. Charles
Dwomoh officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.
Mr. Ruiz was born July 27, 1963 in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to
the late Tomas and Maria Zarate Ruiz. He died Aug. 10, 2002.
He was a scaffold builder at Formosa Plastics and member of St.
Anthony Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Consuelo Ortiz Ruiz; one daughter,
Vanessa Marie Ruiz; three sons, Edgar, Eder and Eduardo Ruiz, all of
Palacios; two sisters Maria Sylva and Aidee Sylva, both of Edinburg,
Tex.; and four brothers, Tony Rodriguez and Rigo Rodriguez, both of
Palacios, and Enrique Sylva and Jesse Sylva, both of Edinburg, Tex.
Palacios Beacon, August, 2002
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Abel Rutherford, Jr.
BAY CITY - Abel
Rutherford, Jr., age 60, of Bay City, passed away on Thursday,
January 17, 2013.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 20, from 2 - 8 p.m. at
the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 11 a.m.
at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City. A burial is to follow at
Cedarvale North Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, TX,
(979)-245-5197.
Published in the
Victoria Advocate, September 20, 2013
Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby
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Funeral services for Larry Donnell Rutherford, 53, of Boling,
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2003, at Shiloh
Baptist Church, Boling, Texas, with the Rev. L.T. Hurd, pastor,
and the Rev. A.C. Gardner, eulogist.
Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral
home chapel.
He was born in Burr, Texas, Monday, August 14, 1950, to R.H.
Rutherford and Olivia Bell Rutherford, and passed away Sunday,
November 2, 2003, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Wharton, Texas.
He was employed by the Texas Department of Transportation for 30
years.
Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Barnes Rutherford of
Boling; two sons, Karey Barnes and Anabel of Kingsville, and
Brandon Barnes and Jessie of Bay City; two granddaughters,
Ashley and Alicia; his stepmother, Gladys Rutherford of Houston;
five sisters, Ethel Harris of Angleton, Doris Anderson and Wanda
Harris, both of Bryan, Clorie Jones and Carolyn Mathis, both of
Missouri City; two brothers, Mack Griggs, Jr., of Richmond, and
James Harris, Jr., of West Columbia; and a host of other
relatives and friends.
Active pallbearers will be Eugene Gardner, Robert Gardner, Lee
Jones, David Laws and Ronald Duncan.
Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home.
The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, November 5, 2003
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Elmer Harry Ryman
(October 15, 1933 - December 7, 2012)
Elmer Harry Ryman,
79, of Wadsworth passed away December 7, 2012. He was born October
15, 1933 in San Antonio, TX to the late Ollie Ryman & Katie Anderson
Ryman. He served in the US Air Force and worked at Celanese for many
years.
Survivors include
his wife Lucy June Ryman of Wadsworth; daughters Reba R. Hicks &
husband Herschel of El Campo, Laura R. Cowart & husband Terry of
Austin and Trisha R. Crain & husband Bobby of Clinton, AR;
step-children Cathy Newell & husband Dennis of Bastrop, LA, Brian
Cockerham & wife Vicki of West Monroe, LA and Charles Ronald
Cockerham of Jonesboro, TN; 14 grandchildren, 32 great
grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 8 step-grandchildren, 4
step-great grandchildren, 9 step-great-great grandchildren.
The family will
receive friends and relatives from 12 noon until service time on
Monday. Funeral service will be 4:00 PM Monday, December 10, 2012 at
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating.
Taylor Bros. Funeral
Homet
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Betty Jean
Ryman
Betty Jean Ryman, a longtime resident of
Matagorda County, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 after a lengthy
battle with cancer.
Sister Ryman was born in Midcalf, Ill. on March 27, 1935 to Emery
and Reba Bennett.
While serving in the United States Air Force, she met her husband of
47 years, Elmer H. Ryman. After serving two and a half years in
Germany they moved to Matagorda County where they raised three
daughters.
Sister Ryman was an active and faithful member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a passion for her
community as well as the Republican Party. She also had a deep love
for her family and friends as well as a devotion to God. She will be
missed by all who loved her.
Sister Ryman was preceded in death by her father, Emery Bennett;
brother, Michael Bennett; sister, Karen Sue Bennett and grandson,
Robert Cowart.
Sister Ryman is survived by: husband, Elmer H. Ryman; mother, Reba
Bennett; two sisters, Gale Blessing and husband John; Jennifer Olsen
and husband Steven; two brothers, Paul Bennett and wife Marion;
Merle Bennett and wife Rosemond; three daughters Reba Hicks and
husband Herschel; Laura Cowart and husband Terry; Trisha Crain and
husband Bobby Joe; 14 grandchildren: Vicki Mata and husband Mark;
Garrett Tupa and wife Sally; Jennifer Hamman, Amy Schilhad and
husband Brad; Katie Rodriguez and husband Gary; Karen Garcia and
husband Brad; Katie Rodriguez and husband Gary; Karen Garcia and
husband Ray; Cynthia Montalvo, Matthew Tupa, Rachel Hicks, Mark Tupa,
Leighanne Cowart, Sarah Cowart, Marissa Hicks, Carrie Elizabeth
Hicks, 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002 at 10 a.m.
at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, followed by a
dedication at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
If desiring, memorials can be made to the Missionary Fund in care of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
THE BAY CITY TRIBUNE, Wednesday, February 13, 2002
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Jannie Valerie Crow Ryman
April 16, 1933 – Oct. 12, 2012
Jannie
Valerie Crow Ryman, 79, of Bay City was born April 16, 1933 in Port
Lavaca, Texas to the late Martin and Alma Crow. Valerie went home to
Heaven on Friday, October 12, 2012 surrounded by her family at home.
Valerie
graduated from Bay City High School in 1951. During her life she was
a telephone operator, bookkeeper, office nurse, florist and business
owner.
She
married the love of her life, Johnny, in 1952. They enjoyed 60 years
of marriage, and were high school sweethearts for three years.
Caring for their family and serving their Lord Jesus Christ was
always their priority.
Valerie
was preceded in death by: her parents and brother, Allen Ray Crow.
She is
survived by: her loving husband, Johnny Carl Ryman; daughter, Carla
Jane Cox and husband Lee; son, Martin Duane Ryman and wife Karen;
sister, JoAnn Crow; four grandchildren, Jarred Saizan, Jane Ellen
Saizan Miller, Jeremy Duane Ryman, and Colleen Sue Ryman Henderson;
two great-grandchildren, Maddie Saizan and Jarred (Jas) Saizan; two
sisters-in-law, Sue Crow and Mary Lou Schooler; and two nieces,
Karen Crow Meier and Kim Crow Ford.
The
family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, October 14,
2012 at the funeral home.
The
funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012 at
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. The
Eulogist will be her granddaughter Jane Ellen Saizan Miller.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
Pallbearers will be: Keith Meier, Jeremy Ryman, Clint Miller, Ray
Hamilton, Buddy Hamilton and Greg Hamilton.
The
family wishes to sincerely thank Texas State Healthcare and Houston
Hospice for their wonderful care. Special appreciation to Ruby
Huerta and Shirlene DeLoach.
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, October 14, 2012
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