OBITUARIES
Ellen Marie Wood
Jul 26, 2025
Ellen Marie Wood (nee Kirkendoll) passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the age of 71. She leaves behind a loving husband (Orville), a son (Brent), daughter-in-law (Dee), 3 granddaughters (Nina, Sophia & Bella) and 3 fur babies (Dakota, Cheyanne and Luka).
Donating her time and resources to helping rescues and the needy was where she found the greatest satisfaction...
John Thomas Seng
Jul 20, 2025
John Thomas Seng, 62, of Houston, TX, died Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Houston Hospice, Houston, TX. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation by Integrity Funeral Care, Houston.
Survivors include his son, Nolan Seng of Dubuque, Iowa; daughter Catherine Seng of Durham, NC; brothers, Joe Seng of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Jim Seng...
Debbie Lee Rivera
Jul 20, 2025
Debbie Lee Rivera
October 28, 1956 – July 20, 2025
Pasadena, Texas
With heavy hearts and deep love, we share that Debbie Lee Rivera passed away on July 20, 2025, in Webster, Texas, at the age of 68.
Debbie was born in Houston, Texas, and made her home in Pasadena, Texas, where she raised her family and built a life rooted in love, laughter,...
Lidia Aracely Martinez Navarrete Lopez
Jul 19, 2025
Lidia Aracely Martínez Navarrete Lopez nació el 26 de mayo de 1948 en Mejicanos, San Salvador, El Salvador, hija de Ana Zoila Martínez y Rómulo Navarrete Sigüenza. Emigró a los Estados Unidos en la década de 1960 y se casó con el amor de su vida, Joaquín López, el 22 de agosto de 1975. Como esposa de militar, Lidia vivió...
Ronald Curtis Turner, Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ronald Curtis Turner, Sr.
1952-2025
With great love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ronald Curtis Turner Sr., who went to be with our Lord and Savior at 3:58 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born on October 21, 1952, in Houston, Texas. Ronnie attended Sam Houston High School. He married Donna Lynn Sparks...
Anne Pedersen Todd
Jul 16, 2025
Anne Pedersen Todd | January 26, 1931 – July 16, 2025
Anne passed away peacefully on the evening of July 16, 2025 after quietly receiving visits from all three generations of her family throughout the day and praying a rosary with her daughter in her last hour.
Anne was the first child of Margaret Orszag (1910-1990) and Martin Buron (1906-2001), born on...
Gabriel Cobos Rubio
Jul 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Gabriel Cobos Rubio, who left this world on July 16, 2025, at the age of 94. A devoted husband, proud father, and grandfather. Gabriel’s life was a testament to perseverance, love, and quiet strength.
Born on June 22, 1931, in Huejutla, Hidalgo, Mexico. Gabriel embodied the values...
Lester Henry Miller Sr.
Jul 15, 2025
Lester Henry Miller Sr. was born on September 29, 1955 in Mobile, Alabama and passed away on July 15, 2025, while working in Houston,Texas. He resided in Mobile, Alabama. Lester was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend, and a respected construction manager with over 50 years of service. A memorial service will be held Friday, August...
Mary Lou Chavez
Jul 13, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Lou Chavez at the age of 82.
She passed peacefully in her sleep during the early morning of July 13th at home in Crosby, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Maria Luisa Carrizosa; her brother Louis Carrizosa, Jr., and sisters Armida Olvera and Billie...
Walter Joseph Zerkow
Jul 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Walter Joseph Zerkow
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Joseph Zerkow, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed this life on July 9th, 2025 at the age of 73.
Born on December 25, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Walt is preceded in death by his parents Florence A. Zerkow and Walter J....
Gloria Alicia Garcia
Jul 7, 2025
Gloria Alicia Saenz Garcia, age 77, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 17, 1948, in Hebbronville, Texas, to Pedro G. Saenz and Josefina Navejar Saenz.
Gloria, lovingly known as “Yaya,” was the heart of her family and a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, tia, and friend. Her...
Frank Joseph Motycka
Jul 5, 2025
Frank Joseph Motycka, aged 96, passed away on July 5, 2025, in Kingwood, TX. Born on March 8, 1929, Frank dedicated his life to his family, education and his community.
Frank earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University, where he lettered six times in cross-country and track and was active in the SAE fraternity. Frank was...
Bettye Jeanne Raschke
Jul 4, 2025
Bettye Raschke (Neumeyer) 97, born March 22, 1928, to Edward and Edith Neumeyer in Houston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Friday July 4, 2025.
Bettye lived her entire life in Houston, Spring Branch and Cypress. She graduated from Reagan High School in the Heights and went on to graduate from Texas Lutheran College in 1947 and...
Kathryn K. Reichardt
Jul 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kathryn K. Reichardt
Kathryn K. Reichardt, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
She was born on October 8, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and moved to the Houston Heights area in 1947 where she attended school as an honor student. Kathryn was...
Linda L White
Jul 3, 2025
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda L. White on July 3, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by family.
Linda is remembered as a loving matriarch, deeply devoted to her family. She is survived by her daughter Ami Lyn White, Ami’s two children Brianna Jones-White (Max) and Chase White, and Chase’s sons Damien White...
Marilyn Mallard Torgeson
Jun 25, 2025
Marilyn Mallard Torgeson entered her eternal home with Christ on June 25th at Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation in Bedford, Texas.
Born on April 19, 1941, in Miami, Florida, to Frances and Milton (“Duck”) Mallard, Marilyn grew up in Marlin, Texas, as the eldest of five children. Known affectionately as “Mimi” to her siblings, she was a devoted big sister who lovingly...
Maria del Pilar Valbuena
Jun 21, 2025
Maria del Pilar Valbuena, lovingly known as Peanut, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 68.
Our family takes great comfort in her heavenly reunion with her beloved mother, Clara Ines Galindo Todaro; grandmother, Rosita Galindo Vega; her aunts, Gloria Vargas and Bettica Navia; her cousin, Rosie Vargas; her nephew, Rene Simoneaux, and all...
Charlotte Marie Pugh
Jun 16, 2025
Charlotte Marie Pugh was born on September 27, 1938 in Henderson, Texas and entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2025 at the age of 86 in The Woodlands, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Ray Pugh, Sr. of 58 years, her father, Eugene James Faulkner and mother, Sarah Chloe Paulette Hitch; sisters and brother-in-laws, Barbara and...
Deborah Ann Baker
Jun 15, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Baker
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Baker, 59, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Hockley, Texas. Born on August 18, 1965, in Mobile, Alabama, Debbie died after an almost year long battle against cancer. Her fight was long and hard but in Debbie’s true form, she faced it bravely and fought hard to the very end. Debbie brought light...
Robert Maheshwari
Jun 11, 2025
Robert Maheshwari of Houston, Texas passed away on June 11, 2025 at Houston Methodist Hospital, after a long illness. He was born on August 21, 1973 in Malegaon, India. He graduated from Dhahran Junior High in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; the U.S. Department of Defense High School in Bahrain, and earned an AA degree in Computer Networking from South Texas College...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
Ellen Marie Wood
Jul 26, 2025
Ellen Marie Wood (nee Kirkendoll) passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the age of 71. She leaves behind a loving husband (Orville), a son (Brent), daughter-in-law (Dee), 3 granddaughters (Nina, Sophia & Bella) and 3 fur babies (Dakota, Cheyanne and Luka).
Donating her time and resources to helping rescues and the needy was where she found the greatest satisfaction...
John Thomas Seng
Jul 20, 2025
John Thomas Seng, 62, of Houston, TX, died Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Houston Hospice, Houston, TX. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation by Integrity Funeral Care, Houston.
Survivors include his son, Nolan Seng of Dubuque, Iowa; daughter Catherine Seng of Durham, NC; brothers, Joe Seng of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Jim Seng...
Debbie Lee Rivera
Jul 20, 2025
Debbie Lee Rivera
October 28, 1956 – July 20, 2025
Pasadena, Texas
With heavy hearts and deep love, we share that Debbie Lee Rivera passed away on July 20, 2025, in Webster, Texas, at the age of 68.
Debbie was born in Houston, Texas, and made her home in Pasadena, Texas, where she raised her family and built a life rooted in love, laughter,...
Lidia Aracely Martinez Navarrete Lopez
Jul 19, 2025
Lidia Aracely Martínez Navarrete Lopez nació el 26 de mayo de 1948 en Mejicanos, San Salvador, El Salvador, hija de Ana Zoila Martínez y Rómulo Navarrete Sigüenza. Emigró a los Estados Unidos en la década de 1960 y se casó con el amor de su vida, Joaquín López, el 22 de agosto de 1975. Como esposa de militar, Lidia vivió...
Ronald Curtis Turner, Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ronald Curtis Turner, Sr.
1952-2025
With great love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ronald Curtis Turner Sr., who went to be with our Lord and Savior at 3:58 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born on October 21, 1952, in Houston, Texas. Ronnie attended Sam Houston High School. He married Donna Lynn Sparks...
Anne Pedersen Todd
Jul 16, 2025
Anne Pedersen Todd | January 26, 1931 – July 16, 2025
Anne passed away peacefully on the evening of July 16, 2025 after quietly receiving visits from all three generations of her family throughout the day and praying a rosary with her daughter in her last hour.
Anne was the first child of Margaret Orszag (1910-1990) and Martin Buron (1906-2001), born on...
Gabriel Cobos Rubio
Jul 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Gabriel Cobos Rubio, who left this world on July 16, 2025, at the age of 94. A devoted husband, proud father, and grandfather. Gabriel’s life was a testament to perseverance, love, and quiet strength.
Born on June 22, 1931, in Huejutla, Hidalgo, Mexico. Gabriel embodied the values...
Lester Henry Miller Sr.
Jul 15, 2025
Lester Henry Miller Sr. was born on September 29, 1955 in Mobile, Alabama and passed away on July 15, 2025, while working in Houston,Texas. He resided in Mobile, Alabama. Lester was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend, and a respected construction manager with over 50 years of service. A memorial service will be held Friday, August...
Mary Lou Chavez
Jul 13, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Lou Chavez at the age of 82.
She passed peacefully in her sleep during the early morning of July 13th at home in Crosby, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Maria Luisa Carrizosa; her brother Louis Carrizosa, Jr., and sisters Armida Olvera and Billie...
Walter Joseph Zerkow
Jul 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Walter Joseph Zerkow
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Joseph Zerkow, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed this life on July 9th, 2025 at the age of 73.
Born on December 25, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Walt is preceded in death by his parents Florence A. Zerkow and Walter J....
Gloria Alicia Garcia
Jul 7, 2025
Gloria Alicia Saenz Garcia, age 77, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 17, 1948, in Hebbronville, Texas, to Pedro G. Saenz and Josefina Navejar Saenz.
Gloria, lovingly known as “Yaya,” was the heart of her family and a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, tia, and friend. Her...
Frank Joseph Motycka
Jul 5, 2025
Frank Joseph Motycka, aged 96, passed away on July 5, 2025, in Kingwood, TX. Born on March 8, 1929, Frank dedicated his life to his family, education and his community.
Frank earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University, where he lettered six times in cross-country and track and was active in the SAE fraternity. Frank was...
Bettye Jeanne Raschke
Jul 4, 2025
Bettye Raschke (Neumeyer) 97, born March 22, 1928, to Edward and Edith Neumeyer in Houston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Friday July 4, 2025.
Bettye lived her entire life in Houston, Spring Branch and Cypress. She graduated from Reagan High School in the Heights and went on to graduate from Texas Lutheran College in 1947 and...
Kathryn K. Reichardt
Jul 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kathryn K. Reichardt
Kathryn K. Reichardt, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
She was born on October 8, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and moved to the Houston Heights area in 1947 where she attended school as an honor student. Kathryn was...
Linda L White
Jul 3, 2025
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda L. White on July 3, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by family.
Linda is remembered as a loving matriarch, deeply devoted to her family. She is survived by her daughter Ami Lyn White, Ami’s two children Brianna Jones-White (Max) and Chase White, and Chase’s sons Damien White...
Marilyn Mallard Torgeson
Jun 25, 2025
Marilyn Mallard Torgeson entered her eternal home with Christ on June 25th at Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation in Bedford, Texas.
Born on April 19, 1941, in Miami, Florida, to Frances and Milton (“Duck”) Mallard, Marilyn grew up in Marlin, Texas, as the eldest of five children. Known affectionately as “Mimi” to her siblings, she was a devoted big sister who lovingly...
Maria del Pilar Valbuena
Jun 21, 2025
Maria del Pilar Valbuena, lovingly known as Peanut, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 68.
Our family takes great comfort in her heavenly reunion with her beloved mother, Clara Ines Galindo Todaro; grandmother, Rosita Galindo Vega; her aunts, Gloria Vargas and Bettica Navia; her cousin, Rosie Vargas; her nephew, Rene Simoneaux, and all...
Charlotte Marie Pugh
Jun 16, 2025
Charlotte Marie Pugh was born on September 27, 1938 in Henderson, Texas and entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2025 at the age of 86 in The Woodlands, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Ray Pugh, Sr. of 58 years, her father, Eugene James Faulkner and mother, Sarah Chloe Paulette Hitch; sisters and brother-in-laws, Barbara and...
Deborah Ann Baker
Jun 15, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Baker
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Baker, 59, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Hockley, Texas. Born on August 18, 1965, in Mobile, Alabama, Debbie died after an almost year long battle against cancer. Her fight was long and hard but in Debbie’s true form, she faced it bravely and fought hard to the very end. Debbie brought light...
Robert Maheshwari
Jun 11, 2025
Robert Maheshwari of Houston, Texas passed away on June 11, 2025 at Houston Methodist Hospital, after a long illness. He was born on August 21, 1973 in Malegaon, India. He graduated from Dhahran Junior High in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; the U.S. Department of Defense High School in Bahrain, and earned an AA degree in Computer Networking from South Texas College...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
