Matagorda County Obituaries
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Peter Talafuse

BAY CITY  - Peter Talafuse, 80, of Bay City, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005.

He was born June 10, 1924, in Bay City.

Survivors: wife, Rosalie Talafuse; and sisters, Rosie Janssensen, Mary Marshall, Albina Jones, and Pauline Poncik.

A memorial service will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Wild Peach Community Church in Brazoria.

The Victoria Advocate, Friday, February 18th, 2005                       Rosalie Talafuse           Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Gloria Colleen Taylor

(February 25, 1927 - December 11, 2015)

Gloria C. Taylor, 88, of Bay City passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. She was born February 25, 1927 in Sikes, Louisiana to the late Noah & Linnie Willis Fordham. Gloria was an avid gardener, loved to cook for her family, and was a devoted wife, mother, & caregiver for her husband James in his later years.

She is survived by her 2 sons: Michael James Taylor and Stephen Lee Taylor; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; husband: James Collier Taylor in 2010; son: Donald Edward Taylor in 1981; and 5 siblings: Woodrow Fordham, Hazel Weakley, Margie May, Clotine Wyatt, and Lou Fordham.

The funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or The American Cancer Society.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home            Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


James Donald Taylor

(June 3, 1937 - November 19, 2015)

James “Jim Bob” Taylor passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19th. Jim Bob was born on June 3, 1937 in Start, Louisiana to the late Walter and Oreta McDonald Taylor.

Jim Bob was a loving husband, father and brother. He loved to hunt, fish, barbeque and garden. Jim Bob proudly served his country in the Air Force.

Jim Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years Mary Miguez Taylor; son Ronnie Miguez and wife Dee; sister Marlene Redding; sister-in-law Alice Poth; nephews Ted Poth & wife Sheri and Danny Redding; nieces Audra Spann & husband Noel, Brenda Raney & husband Lee, Tammy Barringer & husband Don and numerous other nieces, nephews and other loving family members and many friends.

Funeral services will be 10: 00 A.M. Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Bro. Ben Kerns officiating. . Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers are Patrick Sims, Jody Simmons, Brian Smith, Richard Westberry, Mike Foeh, Fisher Carlton, and Hunter Lehrman; honorary pallbearers are Austin Spann, Colby Spann, Buddy Simmons and Raymond Cortez. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Calvary Church in Sargent, Texas.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home            Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Mary Elouise Taylor
July 29, 1941 - December 01, 2020

Mary Elouise Taylor, 79 formerly of Sargent, Texas passed away on December 1, 2020.   She was born July 29, 1941 in Seguin, Texas to the late Leo Miguez and Vauska Norine (Hayhurst) Miguez.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, the Love of Her Life James (Jim) Donald Taylor.

Survivors include her son Ronnie Miguez and wife Dee of Katy, Texas; her sister Alice Poth of Rosenberg, Texas; Nieces and Nephews; Audra Spann and husband Noel of LaGrange, Texas, Ted Poth and wife Sheri of Katy, Texas; Brenda Raney and husband Lee of Pearland, Texas; Great Nieces; Alix, Abi, Ashton and Addison Poth from Katy, Texas and Great Nephews; Colby and Austin Spann from LaGrange, Texas.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday, December 4, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas with Pastor Keller of Rosenberg, Texas officiating.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home               Marker photo  courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Joyce Jensen Taylor

Joyce Jensen Taylor, 48, of Wharton died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997 at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton.

She was born Feb. 14, 1948, in Bay City to parents Roy and Lola Swenson Jensen. She graduated from Tidehaven High School in 1966. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wharton and lived in Wharton twenty eight years.

Survivors are parents, Roy and Lola Jensen of Wharton, formerly of Blessing; Sons: Louis Ducros, Clute, Jules and wife Sylvia Ducros of Wharton; Brother and sister in law: Larry and Jan Jensen, Bay City; Sister and brother in law, June and Ronnie Rowland, Bay City; Grandson, Gregory Trahan of Wharton; 13 nieces and nephews. Many other relatives and friends.

Service was Monday, Jan. 20 at 2 p. m. from the First Baptist Church in Bay City with Dr. Michael Zimmerman of Bay City and Rev. Joe K. McCammon of the First Baptist Church of Wharton officiating. Burial will follow in Hawley Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, January 21, 1997


 


James Clifford Tedder

October 7, 1926 - May 29, 2015

James Clifford Tedder, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the age of 88 years.

He was born on October 7, 1926, in Hallsboro, North Carolina. On July 29, 1948, he married Mary Jane Michalik, in Galveston, Texas. James worked in the Petrochemical industry in Texas City and Bay City for over 32 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jane Tedder; children, John Marshall Tedder and his wife Kathy, Donald Ray Tedder and his wife Janet, and Katherine Tedder Dietrich and her husband Hadden; grandchildren, Michelle, Jennifer, and Marshall Tedder, Zachary Dietrich, and Shelby Dietrich Vinson and her husband Richard; as well as four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Catherine Tedder; sisters, Rosa Lee Stanton, Louella Richardson Strickland, and Henrietta (Jean) Sellers; and brothers, Max and Leonard Tedder.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, in Katy, Texas.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors at Methodist West Houston Hospital, as well as the nurses at Vantage Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to, Vantage Hospice, 21720 Kingsland Blvd. Suite 301, Katy, TX 77450, or to the charity of your choice.

Full obituary at www.SchmidtFuneralHome.net.

Funeral services held under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, 1508 East Avenue, Katy, Texas 77493. (281) 391-2424.

Bay City Tribune, June 10, 2015
 


Raymond John Tennant

January 5, 1920 - April 20, 2015

Raymond John Tennant, 95, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at Cornerstone Hospice House, The Villages, FL, after a long life of dedicated service to his country, education, community youth, and his beloved family.

Respects for Mr. Tennant begin Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Van Hoe Funeral Home LTD, East Moline, IL, where a rosary will be said at 3:30 p.m.

Visitation will immediately follow the rosary, and continue until 7 p.m.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2015 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline, IL, at 10 a.m.

Burial services will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by U.S. Navy Honor Guard and East Moline American Legion Post 227.

Raymond John was born January 5, 1920, in Beverly, Linn County, IA, to William Jesse and Susie Viola (Hayworth) Tennant. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, IA, Parsons College, Fairfield, IA, and Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO, obtaining his Masters in Physical Education.

Ray married the love of his life, Catherine Ellen Quinn, on June 26, 1943, in Kansas City, KS, while serving as a pilot in the U.S. Navy. They were married 68 years, until Catherine’s death September 14, 2011.

Ray joined the United States Navy in 1941, completing flight training at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station in 1942. In June of 1943, LTJG Tennant was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, with four clusters, for submarine hunting in the Atlantic flying a Grumman Wildcat off the USS Bogue. In April 1944, Lt. Tennant received the Bronze Star for his training of Air Group 20 & Air Group 90 Fighter & Torpedo pilots, landing aircraft at night on the USS Enterprise (CV-6) for the very first time. Lt. Tennant continued to serve as NLSO, Night-time Land Signal Officer on the USS Enterprise, until the end of WWII. In 1947, LCDR Tennant was assigned to the British Navy at Malta to train the British Navy on U.S. Navy Landing protocols and techniques for aircraft carriers. He then served on the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) during the Korean Conflict, and again later in 1951. In the last few years of his career he served as oversight of numerous naval contracts with U.S. manufacturers. His last assignment was at the Bureau of Naval Weapons in Washington D.C., where he served until retirement on June 30, 1962.

After 21 years of military service, Ray returned to Iowa to finish his degree at Parsons College in 1963, and receive his Masters at Northeast Mo. State University in 1964. Then looking to give back, Ray accepted a teaching and coaching job at Ottumwa Walsh High School in 1964. In 1965, he accepted the job as Athletic Director and Head Basketball coach for Walsh, where he coached the Gaels five years, leading them to three appearances in the Final Four of the Iowa Boy’s State Basketball Tournament, and four River City Conference Championships. He then went on to coach Boy’s Basketball at John F. Kennedy College in Wahoo, NE, and Bishop Newman High School in Mason City, IA, in 1972 and 1974, respectively. In 1975, Ray became a Recreation Director for Kansas City, Kansas where he served the youth of Kansas City, until his retirement in October 1985. Ray and his wife Catherine relocated to Silvis, IL, in 1985, to be near his daughter’s family, and in 2012, after the death of his wife, he relocated to Bay City, TX, to be near his son’s family.

Ray had a strong love of sports, both as player and fan, particularly baseball, basketball, and football. He also loved fishing and hunting with family and friends.

Ray’s wife, Catherine Ellen; children, Catherine Hester and William Joseph Tennant; his parents, William Jesse and Susie Viola Tennant; his siblings, George Wayne Tennant, Wilma Ellen Tennant, Hugh Elmer Tennant, and Lynn Jesse Tennant; precede him in death.

Survivors include children, Catherine Quinn Dannenfeldt of The Villages, FL and Raymond John (Cindy) Tennant Jr. of Bay City, TX; his sister, Eva Sue Johnson of Arboles, CO; seven grandsons, Joseph, Steven, Mathew, and Michael Dannenfeldt, and Raymond, Patrick, and Daniel Tennant; and twelve great-grandchildren.

For memorials in honor of Mr. Tennant’s life, the family suggests donations to the USO or your local high school sport programs.

On line condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com.

Bay City Tribune, April 29, 2015
 


Margaret Ruth Theis
Aug. 3, 1930 – Feb. 27, 2007

Margaret Ruth Theis, age 76 of Alvin, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Angleton-Danbury Memorial Hospital.

Margaret was born on August 3, 1930 in Sweeny, Texas and was a resident of Alvin for 17 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Alvin, Texas. Margaret was also a member of the Garden Club of Alvin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Beatrice Parten, son, Gary Lynn Sanford, sister, Sarah Hannah and brothers, Cecil and George Parten.

Margaret is survived by: her husband, John Theis of Alvin, Texas; daughters, Felicia “Bunny” Matura and husband, Dan of Bay City, Texas; step-daughter, Elizabeth Ann Ferrara and husband, Richard of Morris, Illinois; son, Robert Allen Sanford and wife, Shelly of Fort Davis, Texas; step-sons, John Michael Theis and wife, Mary Kay of Morris, Illinois, Thomas Lee Theis of Alvin, Texas; sister, Frances Nixon of Carthage, Texas; brother, Robert Parten and wife, Dee of Carthage, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 2, 2007 at Scott Funeral Home. Funeral services as at noon Friday, March 2, 2007 at Scott funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jim Flagg officiating. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2007 at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas.

Arrangements under the direction of the Scott Family, 1421 East Hwy. 6, Alvin, Texas, 77511. (281) 585-1000

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Charity of Your Choice.

Bay City Tribune, March 4, 2007
 


Andrew Gip Thomas Jr.

Funeral services for Andrew Gip Thomas Jr., "Lil Gip", were held Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 11 a.m., at Bethlehem Christian Church with the Rev. L. W. Bree officiating.

Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Viewing was held Friday, May 22, 2015, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the chapel of Green's Mortuary.

Most sacred arrangements entrusted to Green's Mortuary, 2702 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas 77414. 979-245-3489 .

Bay City Tribune, May 24, 2015
 


Wilburn Ralph Thompson Sr.
May 24, 1929 - October 24, 2015

Wilburn Ralph Thompson Sr., 86, of Bay City, TX, passed away October 24, 2015.

He was born May 24, 1929, in Heads Prairie, TX, to the late Will Thompson and Louetta Owens Thompson.  He was retired from CP&L and spent his remaining years farming and ranching.  He served in the US Army and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Green Thompson; son, Terry A. Thompso;n and step-daughter; Londa Sue Rich.

Survivors include daughters, Vicky and Mike Stone of Bay City, and Shirley Thompson of Bay City; sons, Robert and Kim Thompson of Bay City, and W.R. “Shorty” and Teri Thompson of Bay City; step-daughters, Beverly Stepan of El Campo, Norma Jean and Billy Fielder of Edna, Carilyn and Tom Richardson of Temecula, CA, and Marilyn and Wayne Carroll of Edna; step-sons, Buddy and Brenda Miller of Jerrell, and Billy Miller of Edna; sister, Laura Smith of Buford, South Carolina; brother, Billy Joe Thompson of Bay City; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Elizabeth Ann Correll.

The family received friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, with the Rev. Lane Pardue officiating.

Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX.

Pallbearers were Craig Thompson, Lee Thompson, Brian Stone, Spot Hinton, Henry Schelp and Eddie Ford. 

Honorary pallbearers were Jack Cole, Ralph Cole, Rosser Cole, Gene Cummings, Frank Volkmer, Randy Volkmer, Neal Holloway, Jim Rich and Tom Richardson.

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.

Bay City Tribune, October 28, 2015              Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Irma L. Thornhill

BAY CITY -- Irma L. Thornhill, 91, of Bay City, died Friday, March 1, 2002. She was born Nov. 10, 1910, in Columbia, La., to the late Charles and Mary Lawence Cole. She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church.

Survivors: daughter, Pat Wolfe of Bay City; three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents.

Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Apostolic Pentecostal Church, the Rev. Sam Starks officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.

THE VICTORIA ADVOCATE, March 3, 2002
 


Irene D. Tobar

(April 5, 1944 - June 17, 2015)

Irene D. Tobar, 71, of Markham, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. She was born April 5, 1944 in San Benito, Texas to Luciano and Carmen Pena Davila.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents, and husband Pedro Tovar, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Linda Tovar (Isabel) of El Campo, Tx; sons Pedro Tobar, Jr. of Rosharon, Tx, Carmen Tobar (Antonia) of Beaumont, Tx, Ray Adam Tobar (Belinda) of Markham and Andrew Tobar (Marcie) of Nada, Tx; brother Lupe Davila of Alvin, Tx; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Monday, June 22, 2015, after 4:00pm at Palacios Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 6:30pm that evening. The funeral mass will be at 10:00am Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios, Tx with Fr. Bryan Heyer officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Freddy Tovar, Micah Allen Tobar, Ray Adam Tobar, Jr., Anthony Carmen Tobar, Nathan Carmen Tobar, Isabel Tovar, Jr., Andrew Tobar and Pedro Tobar, Jr.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Mary Ann Tone

Memorial services for Mary Ann Tone, 59, of Bay City, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Pleasant Green Baptist Church in the Hudgins’ Settlement.

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

Bay City Tribune, June 10, 2015
 


Joyce Marie Torres-Zack

January 3, 1965 - October 13, 2015

Joyce Marie Torres-Zack passed away peacefully due to complications of a blood infection affecting her heart on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She had been hospitalized for approximately three and a half months before her death. She fought courageously during that brief time, making everyone believe in miracles as she continually defied the odds against her.

Joyce was born on January 3, 1965 in Bay City, TX, to father, Pedro Torres and mother, Guadalupe Torres, née Perez.

She grew up in a large, loving family with seven brothers and four sisters. She was schooled in her hometown and graduated from Bay City High School as a member of the Class of 1983.

Joyce spent the majority of her life as a resident of Bay City before leaving TX to move closer to family. In Summer 2004, she moved with her mother and daughters to Phoenix. Their stay in AZ was brief, before moving to Metamora, MI, in September 2005. The quaint village, approximately 50 miles from Detroit, served as home until Joyce was married on December 26, 2009. She, her husband, her daughters, and her mother have since settled permanently in Lapeer, MI.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Robert Zack; her daughters, Ashley and Elizabeth Torres; her mother, Guadalupe Torres; her brothers, Robert, Rudy, Richard, Steve, and Frederick Torres; her sisters, Sylvia Hirani and Anna Lopez; her husband’s adult children, Lani Nonis, Randall Zack, and Leah Leach and their families; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her father Pedro; her brothers, Pete Jr. and Julian Torres; and her sisters, Helen Young and Diana Mejias.

Joyce will be remembered for her bright smile and infectious laugh. She was an ardent lover of all things Christmas, always eagerly starting her countdown on December 26th for the next year’s festivities. She enjoyed gardening, baking, funny movies, listening to oldies but goodies, and exploring beautiful Michigan. But nothing made her happier than spending time or catching up with family and friends. She was diagnosed with lupus as a child, but she remained brave and hopeful in her battle and never let it get the best of her.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10 a.m., Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch celebrant.

Rite of committal to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

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, October 21, 2015


Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Patricia Sue "Trish" Hardy Townsend

Patricia Sue "Trish" Hardy Townsend, 60, of Bay City died May 5, 2000 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. She was born April 30, 1940 in Bay City to the late G. P. and Susie Lou Cunningham Hardy, Jr.

Trish was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a lifelong resident of Bay City. She was a leading businesswoman in Matagorda County for over forty years. She owned Exclusively Yours Trish for 30 years and Luisia's Restaurant for 10 years. Civic organizations that she was a part of are the following: Junior Service League-Past President, Chairperson Charity Ball and Follies, Bay City Study Club-Past President, Ladies Country Club Association-Past President and Program Chairperson, Dallas Apparel Mart-Speaker at Seminar Entitles: "Creating Plus Sales for the Independent Retailer," presented to 500+ retailers, Matagorda County Fair Association-Organized/promoted first rodeo program, raising over $20,000.00 the first year. Founding member of the Holding Pen Club, Chairperson of the founding committee of the Matagorda Mermaid Off Shore Fishing Tournament, to benefit the Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center and now also benefits the Matagorda EMS. Matagorda Historical Society, Landmark Commission, Daughters of the American Revolution, Festival of Arts Association, Daughters in Progress and Bay City Chamber of Commerce. She was an individual who was dedicated to her family, friends, and community.

Survivors include: daughter, Cristyn Townsend Hallmark of Matagorda; son and daughter-in-law, William Allen and Donita Townsend, Jr. of Bay City; sisters, Timothy Sloan of Bay City, Susie Hardy of Pine Bluff, Alaska and Melinda Horn of Missouri City, Texas; brother, G. P. Hardy, III of Sugar Land; grandchildren, Hatchet Lee Hallmark of Matagorda, Brittney Michelle Townsend and Ashley Rene Townsend of Clear Lake; step-mother, Gertrude Hardy of Bay City; God mother to Trish's children, Lillie Hines of Bay City; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends and community.

She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Warren Townsend on Dec. 9, 1999.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Bay City with the Rev. Tom Crowe officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include: her nephews, Michael, Todd, Matthew, and Patrick Sloan, Tommy Phillips, Michael Cannon and George Hardy.

Honorary pallbearer will be Stephen Revell.

Memorials may be made to The Matagorda Historical Society, P.O. Box 392, Matagorda, Texas 77457 or Matagorda Co. Fair and Rodeo Scholarship fund, P.O. Box 1803, Bay City, Texas 77404-1803.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, May 9, 2000                     Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby


 


Terry Warren Townsend

February 19, 1960 – December 9, 1999

 

Funeral services for Terry Warren Townsend, 39, of Bay City, were to be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 11, 1999, at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Crowe officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery.

 

Terry Warren Townsend died Thursday, December 9, 1999, in Bay City. He was born February 19, 1960, in Kerrville, to William Allen and Patricia Sue Hardy Townsend.

 

Terry had a steel-trap mind when it came to sports. Facts just rolled out of him faster than any computer. Precious hours were spent with his nieces and nephews. He loved children, his family and friends. He loved farming and the tales the other farmers would share.

 

Terry was formerly a chef at Luisa’s Ristorante, the Bay City Country Club, and a member of the Matagorda County Fair Association.

 

He is survived by his mother, Trish Townsend of Bay City; father and step-mother, William and Donna Townsend of Bay City; grandmothers, Gertrude Hardy and Joyce Knapik; God Mother, Lillie Hines; sister, Cristyn Townsend Hallmark; step-sister, Heather Neale and her husband J.B.; brother, Allen Townsend and his wife Doneta; nephews, Hatchet Hallmark and Riley Neale; nieces, Ashley and Brittany Townsend and Bronwen Neale; aunts, Timothy Sloan, Susie Hardy, Melinda Horne, Maxine Glover and Bonnie Gosling; uncles, G. P. Hardy III, Bill Phillips, W. C. Gosling, Hayes Horne, and David Sloan; cousins, Becky Brown, Debbie Vaclavik and Cindy Kersch.

 

He was preceded in death by: grandparents, G. P. Hardy, Jr. and Sue Hardy, George William and Lola Townsend.

 

Pallbearers include: Barry Gordon Barbour, Donald Barbour, William Popek, James Scheels, Steve Holton, Harry Norris, Jr., Otto “Rocky” Jansen, and Bebo McClure. Serving as honorary pallbearers were: his cousins, Tommy Phillips, George Hardy, Michael Sloan, Todd Sloan, Patrick Sloan, Geoffrey Sloan, Matthew Sloan, George Glover, Gary Glover, and J. B. Neale.

 

Memorials may be made to the Matagorda County Fair Association Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 1803, Bay City, Texas 77404-1803.

 

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

 

The Daily Tribune, December 12, 1999                                      Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

 


Carlos B. Trevino

January 9, 1928 - May 29, 2015

Carlos B. Trevino, died on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the age of 87.

He was born in Bay City, Texas, on January 9, 1928, to Maria Blanco and Jose R. Trevino.

On June 19, 1944, at the age of 16, he was inducted in the U.S. Army, after declaring his birthday as February 14, 1926. He served with the Battery B 576th Field Artillery Battalion in the United States and Germany, during WWII. He was honorably discharged on April 27, 1946. He was a member of several veteran organizations: American GI Forum, American Legion Post #87 of Wharton, a lifetime member of VFW Post #2438 of Bay City, lifetime member of Veterans of Underage Military Service (VUMS) and MOC Pup Tent 27, an honor branch of VFW. When he was in better health, Mr. Trevino could be seen selling poppy flowers outside of Shipley’s, on the days leading up to Memorial Day, in remembrance of fallen comrades.

Mr. Trevino followed in his father’s footsteps and went to work for Texas Gulf Sulphur for 30 years, retiring in 1983. There he worked as a roustabout in the fields and then as a machine operator. He continued to wear his special made Texas Gulf Cap.

Mr. Trevino was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. He was especially proud that he worked alongside Father Shannon and fellow church members in the building of the original church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Luis Herrera Sr.; daughter, Mary (Muca) Sanchez; sons, Charles Trevino and Robert Lee Trevino; grandson, Randy Trevino Sr.; brothers, Amado and Jesse Trevino; and Tony Herrera; and step-brothers, Guadalupe and Luis Herrera Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Lydia Ybarra Trevino; daughters, Cynthia (Roxanne) Trevino, Michele (Joe) Badajosa and Joann Griggs; son, Rodney (Frances) Trevino. He is also survived by sisters, Guadalupe (Antonio) Saldana and Julia (Kenny) Valdez; brothers, Antonio Trevino and Able Trevino; and special niece, Starr Evans. He is also survived by the mothers of his children, Consuelo (Connie) Hernandez and Mary DeLeon Trevino; grandchildren, Charles Jr., Carlos, Robert Jr., Trisha, Melody, Charles, Jaime, Isaiah and Diane Trevino and Kevin Badajosa; 13 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and God-children, Joey Saldana, Derek Lopez, Jessica Melchor, Jennifer Ordaz, Joel Lopez, Michael Adame and Anthony Terrazas.

Serving as pallbearers are Alex Trevino, Amado Trevino Jr., Carlos Trevino, Derek Lopez, Jose P. Trevino, Kevin Badajosa, Lonnie Melchor and Robert Trevino Jr.

Honorary pallbearers are Alex Blanco, Alfred Ybarra, Corina Robles, Daniel Lopez Sr., George Perez, Jesus Amezquita, Joe Ybarra, Katie Becerra, Lalo Martinez, Leo Borak, Margaret Campos, Mandy Blanco, Olfidio Esquivel, Richard Garcia, Robert Campos, Robert Hernandez, Sal Morales and Steve Hernandez.

Visitation was held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a rosary service at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Bay City, Texas, with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas, with Military Honors conducted by VFW Post #2438.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Building Fund.

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

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

Bay City Tribune, June 3, 2015            Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby


 


Delia Figueroa-Escamilla Trevino

On Sunday, August 30, 2015, 70 year old, Delia Figueroa-Escamilla Trevino, of Bay City, Texas, a committed servant, mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord.

She was born and educated in Bay City, Texas, daughter of Daniel and Adella Figueroa Zepeda. Delia loved the Lord, her family and helping people.

She leaves to cherish her memories, three children, Raymond Trevino Jr. (Carolina), Debra Trevino (Ricky), and Dee Ann Trevino; grandchildren, Noel, Joel, and Joe Larry Chapa, Giavonna and Dario Trevino, and Carmen Owens; and a grand host of other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on her birthday, Saturday, September 5, 2015, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, in Bay City, Texas.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas.

Most Precious Memories entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Wharton, Texas. 979-532-2715.

Bay City Tribune, September 2, 2015           Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Mary Esther Trevino

(November 13, 1939 - September 1, 2015)

Mary Esther Trevino, 75, of Bay City passed away peacefully on September 1, 2015 at her home. She was born November 13, 1939 in Bay City, TX to the late Martin Garcia and Consuela Reyes.

She is survived by her husband Abelardo Trevino; daughter Norma Trevino; son Frank and Esther Trevino; sisters Hortencia & Louis Tejeda, Hortencia & Carlos Garcia, Yolanda & George Perez, Connie & Richard Alamia, Virginia Cervantes, Francis Cervantes, Helen & Robert Lawrence, Rosemary Garcia and Maria & Seferino Mendoza; brothers Pete & Olivia Cervantes, Richard Cervantes, Arturo Cervantes, Ernest Cervantes and George & Marcella Cervantes; grandchildren Frank J. Trevino & Mollie Nathan, Jeremy B. Trevino and James J. Trevino; great grandson Finn Nathan Trevino and a number of nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass will begin at 10:00 AM with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Sonny Benavides, Tony Galves, Oscar Ramirez, Pete Sardelich, Louis Tejeda and Joe Gonzales.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home           Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 

Tony Herrera, 41, of Bay City, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2000. He was born Aug. 9, 1959 in Bay City to Louis Herrera, Sr. and Maria Blanco Herrera.

He was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived by: daughter, April Marie Herrera of Houston; biological parents, Tony and Amelia Trevino of Bay City; sisters, Rachel Garcia and husband Marion, and Mary Helen Rubio, all of Bay City; brothers, Lupe Herrera of Houston and Steve Trevino of Bay City; aunts, Julia Valdez of Bay City, and Lupe Saldana of Chicago, Ill.; uncles, Carlos Trevino of Bay City, Jesse Trevino of Houston, and Abel Trevino of Rockport; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Louis and Maria Herrera, by a brother, Louis Herrera, Jr., and uncle, Amado Trevino.

The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2000 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward Boren officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, November 9, 2000


 


Larry Tucker Jr.

August 31, 1971 - July 29, 2014

Larry Lige Tucker Jr. “JR.”, of Bay City, Texas, passed away at home, July 29, 2015, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was born August 31, 1971, in Freeport, Texas to Larry Lige Tucker and Diane Miller.

JR married Tonya Hall Tucker in 1993, and they were blessed with four beautiful children, Ashley, Emily, Johnathan and Randy.

He loved his family and friends, and is survived by his mother and step-father, Bruce and Diane Miller; step-mother, Susan Tucker; four children, Ashley, Emily, Johnathan and Randy; as well as two grandchildren, Trayson and Breilla; two brothers, Jody Tucker and Ray Tucker; two step-sisters, Amber Miller Spivey and Melissa Miller; one step-brother, Shawn Miller; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; and special friend, Amanda Root.

He was especially close to his aunt Linda, and uncle Joe Frost; who he loved very much.

JR will be greatly missed by many, until we meet again.

Memorial services were held Saturday, August 1, 2015.

Bay City Tribune, August 2, 2015
 

 

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Apr. 14, 2015
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