OBITUARIES
Monte Strickland
Mar 25, 2023
Monte Strickland was an unselfish, genuine person. With his bright smile, blue eyes, warm laugh, and sharp wit Monte could light up any room. He had an amazing ability to share a joke that would get a laugh, no matter the situation. Monte put the needs of others before his own. He lived with integrity and could be counted...
Mary Dodsworth
Mar 25, 2023
Mary Irene McKinney Dodsworth passed away at home on March 25, 2023 at the age of 74.
She was born in Laredo, TX on June 6, 1948 to Elbert Irving McKinney Jr. and Eunice Irene McKinney, where she grew up with her older brother Ben Allen and younger brothers Mickel Paul and Harold Joseph McKinney.
...
Clyde Turrentine
Mar 24, 2023
Clyde Wayne Turrentine passed from this life into the next on March 24, 2023. Born July 10, 1940 in Houston, Texas, Clyde was one of the founding members of Aldine's first fire department in the late 1960s. His wife, Emma, worked as a dispatcher for the young department. Each time the red "fire phone" rang at the house, she...
Herbert Lofton
Mar 23, 2023
H. Donald (Don) Lofton passed away at home on March 23, 2023 at the age of 84.
Don was born in his family home in Port Arthur, Texas on October 27, 1938. He was the last of six children born to Herbert and Mary Lofton, who provided a loving Christian home. Don and Mattie were among the...
Franklin Stewart
Mar 21, 2023
Franklin (Frank) R Stewart passed away peacefully at home March 21, 2023. A Celebration of his life will be held at 3pm, Friday, April 14, 2023, at Resurrection Metropolitan Church, 2025 W. 11th St, Houston, TX 77008.
Frank was born in Vernon, TX on June 20, 1933. He graduated from Vernon High School and received a basketball...
Arturo Muller
Mar 12, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Arturo Muller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Patricia Anderson
Mar 10, 2023
Patricia Anderson of Houston,Texas sadly passed away at the young age of 72 on March 10, 2023 at the hospital. She was a devoted Christian who never missed church in person or online. She loved her Lord and always encouraged others to attend church. She was a loving wife and mother.
She was predeceased by her father...
Gregory Schuller
Mar 3, 2023
Gregory Dean Schuller Born: Laurens, IA - February 25, 1951 – Death: March 3, 2023 Greg was loved by many. He had an open, personable character people naturally gravitated toward. Greg was generous, always willing to help others, his priority was family and friends before himself. He will be greatly missed by many. He was an Eagle Scout at...
Socorro Guerrero
Feb 26, 2023
IN LOVING MEMORY
Socorro Marie “Mamo” Guerrero
October 29, 1935 – February 26, 2023
87 years old
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed away on February 26, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on October 29, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas then lived in Houston,...
Mary Hill
Feb 25, 2023
Mary Louise Hill July 6, 1922 – February 25, 2023 Mary Louise Hill (100) of Houston, Texas was united with her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Effie Alice Christy, her siblings Martha Maxwell, Shirley Christy, and James Christy, and her husband Charles W. Hill. Mary is survived...
Betty Combs
Feb 25, 2023
Joyce Combs - 1/27/1933 -2/25/2023
Joyce Combs passed peacefully at MD Anderson Hospital. She was born and raised in Verden, Oklahoma where she graduated her senior year as valedictorian. She then attended Oklahoma State University where she received a degree in business and met the love of her life, Bob. She went on to pursue art at...
Brenda Vinklarek
Feb 18, 2023
Brenda Vinklarek, 72, died February 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated March 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Road, Houston, Tx.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband William, her daughter Margaret, granddaughters Kendell, Ryan and Payton, her sister Pat, brother Earl, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, numerous...
Roy Bonario, Sr.
Feb 11, 2023
Roy Leon Bonario Sr. slipped peacefully into the arms of God in the company of family and friends, on February 11, 2023. He was born November 10, 1934, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, a proud second-generation Italian American and eldest son of Lee and Tena Bonario. His grandparents were Sicilian immigrants who raised large families and made their...
William Blumentritt
Feb 8, 2023
Will Blumentritt died in the loving care of his family and devoted caregivers late February 7, 2023, at the age of 63.
Diagnosed at 54 with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s, Will faced his diagnosis with courage and strength. He strongly believed there should be no stigma and was very open about his dementia, including giving several speeches about...
Amelia Munguia
Feb 8, 2023
Loving wife of 74 years, mother, sister and grandma was peacefully received by our Heavenly Father on February 8, 2023.
Amelia was born in Elgin, TX on February 13, 1935 to Josefa and Facundo Saenz.
Amelia is preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, and her loving daughters Mary Alice Cruz, Patricia Hawkins,...
Catherine Valadez-Shapero
Feb 1, 2023
Catherine, first born, had a very spicy spirit, always being a little momma to her little sister, Magdalena. They took care of each other in school, until they were older and went to different schools. Catherine graduated from Scarborough High School and went on to Boston University to study Opera Performance and Business hence met the love of...
Shizelle (Lisa) Harris
Jan 22, 2023
Shizelle (Lisa) Harris, 63 of Pearland, Tx passed away on January 22, 2023 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Tx.
She was born on March 29, 1959 in Elizabeth, La to Shelby Rigmaiden and the late Earl Robinson. She grew up in Lake Charles, La and later moved to Houston, Tx. There she met and married her...
Allen Barrilleaux
Jan 10, 2023
Allen Andrew Barrilleaux passed away on January 10th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 13th, 1940 in Houston, Texas, Allen spent 82 wonderful years traveling, working, and taking care of everyone he held closest to his heart. He was constantly working on projects, planning his next trip with his wife, Linda, or spending time with his family....
Roy Burnett, Iii
Jan 7, 2023
Roy Edward Burnett III departed this life on the evening of January 7, 2023 after succumbing to complications following lung surgery in Houston, TX. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sherilyn Culpepper Burnett. Roy was born on February 1, 1949 in Bryan, TX. When his family settled in League City, TX, close friendships were established that lasted...
Betty Holy
Jan 4, 2023
Betty Lawayne Holy, 79, of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, and formerly of Crosby, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, just two days before her 80th birthday.
Lawayne was born January 6, 1943, to Thomas Bryant Thompson and Betty Lou Davis Ercanbrack in Brazoria County, Texas. She graduated from Galena Park High School and married her high school...
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Monte Strickland
Mar 25, 2023
Monte Strickland was an unselfish, genuine person. With his bright smile, blue eyes, warm laugh, and sharp wit Monte could light up any room. He had an amazing ability to share a joke that would get a laugh, no matter the situation. Monte put the needs of others before his own. He lived with integrity and could be counted...
Mary Dodsworth
Mar 25, 2023
Mary Irene McKinney Dodsworth passed away at home on March 25, 2023 at the age of 74.
She was born in Laredo, TX on June 6, 1948 to Elbert Irving McKinney Jr. and Eunice Irene McKinney, where she grew up with her older brother Ben Allen and younger brothers Mickel Paul and Harold Joseph McKinney.
...
Clyde Turrentine
Mar 24, 2023
Clyde Wayne Turrentine passed from this life into the next on March 24, 2023. Born July 10, 1940 in Houston, Texas, Clyde was one of the founding members of Aldine's first fire department in the late 1960s. His wife, Emma, worked as a dispatcher for the young department. Each time the red "fire phone" rang at the house, she...
Herbert Lofton
Mar 23, 2023
H. Donald (Don) Lofton passed away at home on March 23, 2023 at the age of 84.
Don was born in his family home in Port Arthur, Texas on October 27, 1938. He was the last of six children born to Herbert and Mary Lofton, who provided a loving Christian home. Don and Mattie were among the...
Franklin Stewart
Mar 21, 2023
Franklin (Frank) R Stewart passed away peacefully at home March 21, 2023. A Celebration of his life will be held at 3pm, Friday, April 14, 2023, at Resurrection Metropolitan Church, 2025 W. 11th St, Houston, TX 77008.
Frank was born in Vernon, TX on June 20, 1933. He graduated from Vernon High School and received a basketball...
Arturo Muller
Mar 12, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Arturo Muller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Patricia Anderson
Mar 10, 2023
Patricia Anderson of Houston,Texas sadly passed away at the young age of 72 on March 10, 2023 at the hospital. She was a devoted Christian who never missed church in person or online. She loved her Lord and always encouraged others to attend church. She was a loving wife and mother.
She was predeceased by her father...
Gregory Schuller
Mar 3, 2023
Gregory Dean Schuller Born: Laurens, IA - February 25, 1951 – Death: March 3, 2023 Greg was loved by many. He had an open, personable character people naturally gravitated toward. Greg was generous, always willing to help others, his priority was family and friends before himself. He will be greatly missed by many. He was an Eagle Scout at...
Socorro Guerrero
Feb 26, 2023
IN LOVING MEMORY
Socorro Marie “Mamo” Guerrero
October 29, 1935 – February 26, 2023
87 years old
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed away on February 26, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on October 29, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas then lived in Houston,...
Mary Hill
Feb 25, 2023
Mary Louise Hill July 6, 1922 – February 25, 2023 Mary Louise Hill (100) of Houston, Texas was united with her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Effie Alice Christy, her siblings Martha Maxwell, Shirley Christy, and James Christy, and her husband Charles W. Hill. Mary is survived...
Betty Combs
Feb 25, 2023
Joyce Combs - 1/27/1933 -2/25/2023
Joyce Combs passed peacefully at MD Anderson Hospital. She was born and raised in Verden, Oklahoma where she graduated her senior year as valedictorian. She then attended Oklahoma State University where she received a degree in business and met the love of her life, Bob. She went on to pursue art at...
Brenda Vinklarek
Feb 18, 2023
Brenda Vinklarek, 72, died February 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated March 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Road, Houston, Tx.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband William, her daughter Margaret, granddaughters Kendell, Ryan and Payton, her sister Pat, brother Earl, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, numerous...
Roy Bonario, Sr.
Feb 11, 2023
Roy Leon Bonario Sr. slipped peacefully into the arms of God in the company of family and friends, on February 11, 2023. He was born November 10, 1934, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, a proud second-generation Italian American and eldest son of Lee and Tena Bonario. His grandparents were Sicilian immigrants who raised large families and made their...
William Blumentritt
Feb 8, 2023
Will Blumentritt died in the loving care of his family and devoted caregivers late February 7, 2023, at the age of 63.
Diagnosed at 54 with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s, Will faced his diagnosis with courage and strength. He strongly believed there should be no stigma and was very open about his dementia, including giving several speeches about...
Amelia Munguia
Feb 8, 2023
Loving wife of 74 years, mother, sister and grandma was peacefully received by our Heavenly Father on February 8, 2023.
Amelia was born in Elgin, TX on February 13, 1935 to Josefa and Facundo Saenz.
Amelia is preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, and her loving daughters Mary Alice Cruz, Patricia Hawkins,...
Catherine Valadez-Shapero
Feb 1, 2023
Catherine, first born, had a very spicy spirit, always being a little momma to her little sister, Magdalena. They took care of each other in school, until they were older and went to different schools. Catherine graduated from Scarborough High School and went on to Boston University to study Opera Performance and Business hence met the love of...
Shizelle (Lisa) Harris
Jan 22, 2023
Shizelle (Lisa) Harris, 63 of Pearland, Tx passed away on January 22, 2023 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Tx.
She was born on March 29, 1959 in Elizabeth, La to Shelby Rigmaiden and the late Earl Robinson. She grew up in Lake Charles, La and later moved to Houston, Tx. There she met and married her...
Allen Barrilleaux
Jan 10, 2023
Allen Andrew Barrilleaux passed away on January 10th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 13th, 1940 in Houston, Texas, Allen spent 82 wonderful years traveling, working, and taking care of everyone he held closest to his heart. He was constantly working on projects, planning his next trip with his wife, Linda, or spending time with his family....
Roy Burnett, Iii
Jan 7, 2023
Roy Edward Burnett III departed this life on the evening of January 7, 2023 after succumbing to complications following lung surgery in Houston, TX. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sherilyn Culpepper Burnett. Roy was born on February 1, 1949 in Bryan, TX. When his family settled in League City, TX, close friendships were established that lasted...
Betty Holy
Jan 4, 2023
Betty Lawayne Holy, 79, of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, and formerly of Crosby, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, just two days before her 80th birthday.
Lawayne was born January 6, 1943, to Thomas Bryant Thompson and Betty Lou Davis Ercanbrack in Brazoria County, Texas. She graduated from Galena Park High School and married her high school...
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