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John Martin Lara

John Martin Lara

Mar 15, 2024

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake”.

John Martin Lara was born on September 13, 1960, in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. He was the 8th of nine (9) siblings born to the blessed matrimony of...

Richard Lee Glass

Richard Lee Glass

Mar 14, 2024

Richard Lee Glass, 79, passed away while surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on Thursday March 14, 2024.  Richard was born April 30, 1944 in Zeeland, Michigan as the youngest of 15 children to Martin and Katherine Glass.    He married his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Glass, on June 14, 1967.  Serving in the the US Army ignited a...

Gilberto "Beto" Mendoza

Gilberto "Beto" Mendoza

Mar 11, 2024

Gilberto “Beto” Mendoza Jr., 62, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving sisters. He was born July 6, 1961 in Beeville, Texas to Gilberto and Jovita Mendoza.

For many years, Beto owned and operated Big Mac Transportation in Channelview, Texas. He served many clients and friends in the Channelview and surrounding areas.

Beto is survived by his daughters:...

Gregory Thompson Smith

Gregory Thompson Smith

Mar 9, 2024

Gregory Thompson Smith, 56, passed away March 9, 2024 at home peacefully with his wife and son by his side. Greg was born May 17, 1967 in Houston, Texas to Tommy and Carol Smith. Greg was a graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School. After graduation, he attended University of Texas and Stephen F. Austin. It didn't take him long to realize...

Sylvia Wright Wilson

Sylvia Wright Wilson

Mar 1, 2024

Sylvia Wright Wilson, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, joined two sons Kevin and Scott in Heaven with our Lord and Savior, on Friday, March 1, 2024, after an extensive battle with heart disease recently complicated with her struggles with Peritoneal Carcinoma.

 

Born to Willie Jerald and Hazel Wright May 20, 1941, in Orange, Texas. At an early age,...

Sarah Diana Wattles

Sarah Diana Wattles

Feb 29, 2024

Sarah Wattles, born September 30th 1990 and changed her clothes February 29th 2024 entering paradise as the bride of Christ. Born into the embrace of love and warmth on a memorable day at home, Sarah was welcomed into this world by praise and worship and all her family.  Her arrival as the caboose (of 5 siblings) brought immeasurable joy and a sense of completeness...

Judy Darlene Keller

Judy Darlene Keller

Feb 29, 2024

February 29, 2024, Judy Darlene (Capps) Keller, aged 72, gently left this world, her spirit free to dance among the stars. Born on June 9, 1951, in Baytown, Judy's life was filled with country music, laughter that could light up a room, and a love so big it touched everyone around her. Following an accident that significantly altered her journey,...

Nolan Wayne Glover

Nolan Wayne Glover

Feb 25, 2024

Nolan Wayne Glover, born January 18, 1952 in Humble, TX passed at home February 25, 2024 in Crosby, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Joe and Neelaine Glover, 2 infant twin brothers and sister, Nelda West. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Diane "Mickey" Glover, daughter Billie Jean Jones and husband Matthew,...

Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn

Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn

Feb 23, 2024

Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn, 87, passed peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas.  Carolyn was born in Stephenville, Texas to Emma Carter and Claude B. Tate.  She grew up in Texas with her sister, Frances Tate LeBleu and brother, Dr. Claude B. Tate, Jr.  Carolyn graduated from Huntsville High School and then with a degree in Education from...

Madeline Carol Rodgers

Madeline Carol Rodgers

Feb 20, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Madeline Carol Rodgers, a courageous fighter who battled stage 4 metastatic breast cancer with unwavering strength and resilience. Born on May 16, 1964, Madeline's valiant journey came to a peaceful end on February 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Throughout her battle with cancer, Madeline...

Gail Ruff Sermons

Gail Ruff Sermons

Feb 20, 2024

Gail Ruff Sermons , age 88, passed away peacefully in Katy, TX on February 20,2024.She was born on September 9,1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Leslie and Myrtle Jones Ruff. Gail graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport,LA. She attended Centenary College and Louisiana Tech. While at Louisiana Tech, Gail met the love of her life, Lewis Sermons. They were...

Mary Joan Baker Troegel

Mary Joan Baker Troegel

Feb 12, 2024

Mary Joan Baker Troegel, age 93, passed away on February 12, 2024 at home in Houston, Tx  with her family in attendance. Known to all as Joan, she was born on February 21, 1930 in Winkler, Tx to Glenn Courtney and Berta Mae Ferguson Baker.  She graduated as valedictorian from Streetman High School in 1947.  She received a Bachelor of...

Wanda LeBlanc Allen

Wanda LeBlanc Allen

Feb 10, 2024

Wanda LeBlanc Allen died peacefully at home with her family on February 10, 2024, having lived a long, full, and giving life.  She was born to Otis Franklin and Alma McRight LeBlanc on August 4, 1927, and grew up in Oberlin, Louisiana, graduating valedictorian from Oberlin High. Her mother was a pillar of the Oberlin Baptist Church, and Wanda played...

Sandra Sue Robinson

Sandra Sue Robinson

Feb 9, 2024

Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved Sandra Sue Robinson. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity.

Sandra Sue Robinson, 69, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born September 19, 1954 in Azle, Texas....

George Orlando Puig

George Orlando Puig

Feb 6, 2024

George Orlando Puig, 81, of Houston, Texas, died February 6, 2024; cancer was his kryptonite.



He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, September 18, 1942. George attended Spring Branch High School where he met Sharon Eaton while on a double date - they were on the same double date but not with each other! Their first date was the junior hayride...

Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr.

Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr.

Feb 3, 2024

Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr., known affectionately as Al, passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 91 in Houston, Texas. Born December 21,1932 in Clifton, New Jersey to Alfred A Moissinac Sr. and Ida Choban. 

 

Joined the Navy during the Korean War in the Construction Battalion known as Seabees where he was stationed in Pensacola, Florida. Al enjoyed his work as a...

Karen Eileen Nielsen

Karen Eileen Nielsen

Jan 30, 2024

KAREN E. NIELSEN, 4/07/1941-1/30/2024 

Dr. Karen Nielsen, a distinguished Clinical Psychologist and Expert Witness for the SSA, passed away on January 30, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Born on April 7, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, her life was a testament to resilience, strength, and unwavering devotion to others. Still working in her field at the age of 82, Dr. Nielsen earned...

Sharon Ladd

Sharon Ladd

Jan 23, 2024

Sharon (George) Ladd of Houston,TX On Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Sharon passed peacefully at home with family by her side. Sharon was born June 7th, 1956 to Bill and Martha George in San Francisco, CA. The family eventually settled in Houston where she graduated from Spring Woods High School in 1974 . Afterwards, she attended Stephen F. Austin University to study...

Edward Norman Langenfeld

Edward Norman Langenfeld

Jan 22, 2024

Edward N Langenfeld a proud Veteran of the Navy passed away at the age 79. Edward enjoyed making everyone smile, he was a man with many jokes, his passion in life was playing golf, Edward will be greatly missed .The family will be honoring Edward privately.

Juan Marquez

Juan Marquez

Jan 20, 2024

Juan Marquez passed away on January 20th, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Juan was the son of Manuela Velazquez and Juan Marquez, born on February 5th, 1957. He grew up in a loving home in El Paso, Texas. He met his...

John Martin Lara

John Martin Lara

Mar 15, 2024

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake”.

John Martin Lara was born on September 13, 1960, in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. He was the 8th of nine (9) siblings born to the blessed matrimony of...

Richard Lee Glass

Richard Lee Glass

Mar 14, 2024

Richard Lee Glass, 79, passed away while surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on Thursday March 14, 2024.  Richard was born April 30, 1944 in Zeeland, Michigan as the youngest of 15 children to Martin and Katherine Glass.    He married his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Glass, on June 14, 1967.  Serving in the the US Army ignited a...

Gilberto "Beto" Mendoza

Gilberto "Beto" Mendoza

Mar 11, 2024

Gilberto “Beto” Mendoza Jr., 62, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving sisters. He was born July 6, 1961 in Beeville, Texas to Gilberto and Jovita Mendoza.

For many years, Beto owned and operated Big Mac Transportation in Channelview, Texas. He served many clients and friends in the Channelview and surrounding areas.

Beto is survived by his daughters:...

Gregory Thompson Smith

Gregory Thompson Smith

Mar 9, 2024

Gregory Thompson Smith, 56, passed away March 9, 2024 at home peacefully with his wife and son by his side. Greg was born May 17, 1967 in Houston, Texas to Tommy and Carol Smith. Greg was a graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School. After graduation, he attended University of Texas and Stephen F. Austin. It didn't take him long to realize...

Sylvia Wright Wilson

Sylvia Wright Wilson

Mar 1, 2024

Sylvia Wright Wilson, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, joined two sons Kevin and Scott in Heaven with our Lord and Savior, on Friday, March 1, 2024, after an extensive battle with heart disease recently complicated with her struggles with Peritoneal Carcinoma.

 

Born to Willie Jerald and Hazel Wright May 20, 1941, in Orange, Texas. At an early age,...

Sarah Diana Wattles

Sarah Diana Wattles

Feb 29, 2024

Sarah Wattles, born September 30th 1990 and changed her clothes February 29th 2024 entering paradise as the bride of Christ. Born into the embrace of love and warmth on a memorable day at home, Sarah was welcomed into this world by praise and worship and all her family.  Her arrival as the caboose (of 5 siblings) brought immeasurable joy and a sense of completeness...

Judy Darlene Keller

Judy Darlene Keller

Feb 29, 2024

February 29, 2024, Judy Darlene (Capps) Keller, aged 72, gently left this world, her spirit free to dance among the stars. Born on June 9, 1951, in Baytown, Judy's life was filled with country music, laughter that could light up a room, and a love so big it touched everyone around her. Following an accident that significantly altered her journey,...

Nolan Wayne Glover

Nolan Wayne Glover

Feb 25, 2024

Nolan Wayne Glover, born January 18, 1952 in Humble, TX passed at home February 25, 2024 in Crosby, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Joe and Neelaine Glover, 2 infant twin brothers and sister, Nelda West. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Diane "Mickey" Glover, daughter Billie Jean Jones and husband Matthew,...

Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn

Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn

Feb 23, 2024

Carolyn Carter Tate Hathorn, 87, passed peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas.  Carolyn was born in Stephenville, Texas to Emma Carter and Claude B. Tate.  She grew up in Texas with her sister, Frances Tate LeBleu and brother, Dr. Claude B. Tate, Jr.  Carolyn graduated from Huntsville High School and then with a degree in Education from...

Madeline Carol Rodgers

Madeline Carol Rodgers

Feb 20, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Madeline Carol Rodgers, a courageous fighter who battled stage 4 metastatic breast cancer with unwavering strength and resilience. Born on May 16, 1964, Madeline's valiant journey came to a peaceful end on February 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Throughout her battle with cancer, Madeline...

Gail Ruff Sermons

Gail Ruff Sermons

Feb 20, 2024

Gail Ruff Sermons , age 88, passed away peacefully in Katy, TX on February 20,2024.She was born on September 9,1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Leslie and Myrtle Jones Ruff. Gail graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport,LA. She attended Centenary College and Louisiana Tech. While at Louisiana Tech, Gail met the love of her life, Lewis Sermons. They were...

Mary Joan Baker Troegel

Mary Joan Baker Troegel

Feb 12, 2024

Mary Joan Baker Troegel, age 93, passed away on February 12, 2024 at home in Houston, Tx  with her family in attendance. Known to all as Joan, she was born on February 21, 1930 in Winkler, Tx to Glenn Courtney and Berta Mae Ferguson Baker.  She graduated as valedictorian from Streetman High School in 1947.  She received a Bachelor of...

Wanda LeBlanc Allen

Wanda LeBlanc Allen

Feb 10, 2024

Wanda LeBlanc Allen died peacefully at home with her family on February 10, 2024, having lived a long, full, and giving life.  She was born to Otis Franklin and Alma McRight LeBlanc on August 4, 1927, and grew up in Oberlin, Louisiana, graduating valedictorian from Oberlin High. Her mother was a pillar of the Oberlin Baptist Church, and Wanda played...

Sandra Sue Robinson

Sandra Sue Robinson

Feb 9, 2024

Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved Sandra Sue Robinson. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity.

Sandra Sue Robinson, 69, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born September 19, 1954 in Azle, Texas....

George Orlando Puig

George Orlando Puig

Feb 6, 2024

George Orlando Puig, 81, of Houston, Texas, died February 6, 2024; cancer was his kryptonite.



He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, September 18, 1942. George attended Spring Branch High School where he met Sharon Eaton while on a double date - they were on the same double date but not with each other! Their first date was the junior hayride...

Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr.

Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr.

Feb 3, 2024

Alfred Alexander Moissinac Jr., known affectionately as Al, passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 91 in Houston, Texas. Born December 21,1932 in Clifton, New Jersey to Alfred A Moissinac Sr. and Ida Choban. 

 

Joined the Navy during the Korean War in the Construction Battalion known as Seabees where he was stationed in Pensacola, Florida. Al enjoyed his work as a...

Karen Eileen Nielsen

Karen Eileen Nielsen

Jan 30, 2024

KAREN E. NIELSEN, 4/07/1941-1/30/2024 

Dr. Karen Nielsen, a distinguished Clinical Psychologist and Expert Witness for the SSA, passed away on January 30, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Born on April 7, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, her life was a testament to resilience, strength, and unwavering devotion to others. Still working in her field at the age of 82, Dr. Nielsen earned...

Sharon Ladd

Sharon Ladd

Jan 23, 2024

Sharon (George) Ladd of Houston,TX On Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Sharon passed peacefully at home with family by her side. Sharon was born June 7th, 1956 to Bill and Martha George in San Francisco, CA. The family eventually settled in Houston where she graduated from Spring Woods High School in 1974 . Afterwards, she attended Stephen F. Austin University to study...

Edward Norman Langenfeld

Edward Norman Langenfeld

Jan 22, 2024

Edward N Langenfeld a proud Veteran of the Navy passed away at the age 79. Edward enjoyed making everyone smile, he was a man with many jokes, his passion in life was playing golf, Edward will be greatly missed .The family will be honoring Edward privately.

Juan Marquez

Juan Marquez

Jan 20, 2024

Juan Marquez passed away on January 20th, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Juan was the son of Manuela Velazquez and Juan Marquez, born on February 5th, 1957. He grew up in a loving home in El Paso, Texas. He met his...

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