OBITUARIES

Jean Richner

Jean Richner

Jan 3, 2023

Lovingly surrounded by family members, Jean Fraser Richner, age 100, peacefully left this earth on January 3, 2023, to be with the Lord. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald R. Richner, daughter, Carol Richner, and son, James Richner.

Jean was born on September 27, 1922, in Northwood Narrows, NH. She grew up on a farm and...

Belinda “Lorie” Aguilar

Belinda “Lorie” Aguilar

Jan 1, 2023

Belinda “Lorie” Aguilar, 58, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Survivors include her three children, Lorie Beth (Rolando) Delgado, John Uribe, Jr., Jason Uribe; four grandchildren, Rolando, Jr., Janell, Bethany, and Jayson; 94yo mother, Maria Aguilar, seven siblings, and dozens of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death is her husband of nearly 34 years,...

Luciano (Lucky) Mendez

Luciano (Lucky) Mendez

Jan 1, 2023

Luciano (Lucky) Aaron Mendez, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away April 22, 2023 at Memorial Hermann in the Medical Center in Houston, Texas.  Born May 7, 1967 in Longview, Texas to Rodolfo and Lynda Mendez, Luciano was the older brother to Yolanda.   Luciano met the love of his life, Pamela, in 1994, while attending Almeda Baptist Church. ...

Charles Mcbride

Charles Mcbride

Jan 1, 2023

Charles Lee McBride age 67 , of Houston Texas passed away  on Monday, January 1, 2023 . Charles was born on December 24, 1955 in Houston Texas . He is survived by his daughter Michelle Zahn and grandson Daniel Chavez and granddaughter Lily Chavez , sister Jamie McBride brother Jay Cole and wife Kelly Cole . along with several nieces...

Albina Fernández De López

Albina Fernández De López

Jan 1, 2023

On April 9th, 2023, Resurrection Sunday, Albina José Fernández de López, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at the age of 80 years old. Albina was born in Margarita island, Venezuela in 1943.

While a teenager she worked in her hometown newspaper, only women to do so at the time.  She loved water skiing and many...

Sharon Moline

Sharon Moline

Dec 30, 2022

My beautiful Sharon Moline

You have passed away into the next life. We miss you already. We will never forget how much you meant to us and all that you taught us. We are blessed to have our memories of you. You were kindhearted, fierce, and had a brave spirit. I know you are spending time with...

John Fertitta, Jr.

John Fertitta, Jr.

Dec 23, 2022

John was born in Beaumont, TX to Johnny and Joyce Fertitta on August 28, 1953 and went to our Lord December 23, 2022.  He moved to Houston in October 2012 and resided at West Oaks Village in Houston, TX where he made numerous friends.  An avid player of cards, all kinds of games, John loved the local game room.  He was well...

Lee Reed

Lee Reed

Dec 22, 2022

Lee Jude Reed of Crowley, Louisiana died on December 22, 2022 at the age of 83. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Lee was born and raised in Crowley where he lived for 80 years before moving to Houston, Texas where he lived the past 3 years. Having lived in the same hometown for...

Rudolph Hoyt

Rudolph Hoyt

Dec 22, 2022

Loving husband, father, brother, and grandpa. Rudolph S.Hoyt , age 66, was taken home by our Heavenly Father December 22, 2022. He was born July 6,1956 in Corpus Christi, TX to Jose and Trinidad Hoyt. He loved his family very much and enjoyed listening to oldies and watching Sci fi movies. He loved God,prayed daily with his wife, and...

Andre Leon, Jr.

Andre Leon, Jr.

Dec 6, 2022

We are sadden and heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved, Andre Alvin Leon Jr. entered into the kingdom of heaven on December 6, 2022. He was 55 years-old. He was born in New Orleans Louisiana and was the son of Celestine Davis and the late Andre Alvin Leon Sr. He resided in Houston,  Texas for the past...

Dixiana Brown

Dixiana Brown

Dec 3, 2022

Dixiana Kennington Brown peacefully passed away on December 3, 2022, in Houston. Born January 17,1931, in New Boston, Texas, She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years George Brown, parents, Thomas Watson and Elva Mae Kennington, brothers Joe Tom, Milas, John, Watson and Gordon Kennington, and sisters Yvonne Kennedy and Mary Shove.

Survivors include...

Eileen White

Eileen White

Dec 2, 2022

Eileen Elizabeth "Ski" White 10/3/43-12/2/22 Passed on to God's glory December 2nd at 830pm. Eileen is preceded in death by her loving husband, Foster, and her daughter, Heidi. She leaves behind two sons, Fred and Tom, and their wives, Kelly and Yadira. As well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eileen was the matriarch of the " Texas White...

Mary Doney

Mary Doney

Nov 20, 2022

Mary Jane Doney of Norfolk, VA, died peacefully at the age of 101 on November 20, 2022. She was a lifelong Virginian and was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Howe, and her second husband, Andy Doney. She is survived by her three daughters: Loretta Cyphers and (H) Tom Myers of Texas, Jean and (H) Willie Gray of...

Johnson Taylor

Johnson Taylor

Nov 19, 2022

Born to Jonathan Kirkbride (JK) Taylor and his wife Mary, on July 21, 1927, Johnson Mitchell (Jack) Taylor last celebrated his 95th birthday, quite an accomplishment. Jack was the last member of the family, predeceased by both parents and younger sister Nancy Eleanor (Polly) and brother William Griffin.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA and shortly afterwards...

Thomas Vlier

Thomas Vlier

Nov 15, 2022

Thomas was born April 13, 1947 in Florida to Vernon Vlier and Carmen Born. Thomas went home to his Heavenly Father November, 15, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving family: daughter, Tera Vlier and grandson Justin Vlier; daughter Dawn Vlier Bush, son-in-law David Bush, granddaughter Jaclyn Greiner, grandson in law Adam Greiner; granddaughter...

Ana Rivera Colon

Ana Rivera Colon

Nov 12, 2022

Ana Antonia Rivera Colon, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12th, 2022 with family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ana was born on April 22, 1950 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Ezequiel Rivera and Maria Isidra Colon. As the second oldest of 12, Ana worked in “las fincas de...

Tomas Andrade

Tomas Andrade

Nov 10, 2022

Tomas Miguel Andrade (49) passed away  Thursday morning,  November 10,2022 at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center where his long fight against his health issues came to an end, however he was never alone for  his family made sure to always be by his side and remind him that he is loved and never alone.

Tomas was born November...

Gordon Sorley

Gordon Sorley

Nov 9, 2022

Gordon Paul Sorley, age 71, of Houston, formerly of Littlefield, TX, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022. Gordon is survived by his sisters Sharon Parmer (Jimmy) of Littlefield and Debra King (David) of Welsh, LA, as well as his son, Chris (Tara) Sorley of Jefferson Hills, PA, and two grandchildren, Ava Sorley and Braden Sorley. Born to the...

Flora Traylor

Flora Traylor

Nov 5, 2022

Flora Anita Traylor, “Flo”, as she was known to all, departed this world early Saturday morning, after sharing her last beautiful smile with her children. She is survived by her daughter, Denise M. Traylor and husband, John Whetsell, of Houston, TX/Telluride, CO; Richard Marion Traylor IV and wife, Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Traylor of Huntsville, TX; and grandson, Stewart “Alex”...

Judith Salemi

Judith Salemi

Oct 28, 2022

Judith Marie Salemi, cherished mother, sister and grandmother passed away on October 28, 2022 from complications from cancer and heart failure.  She was taken from us too soon.  She fought hard the last two months of her life to solve the mystery of her declining health.  She finally got her answer just before she died; amyloidosis and multiple myeloma.

She was born...

Jean Richner

Jean Richner

Jan 3, 2023

Lovingly surrounded by family members, Jean Fraser Richner, age 100, peacefully left this earth on January 3, 2023, to be with the Lord. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald R. Richner, daughter, Carol Richner, and son, James Richner.

Jean was born on September 27, 1922, in Northwood Narrows, NH. She grew up on a farm and...

Belinda “Lorie” Aguilar

Belinda “Lorie” Aguilar

Jan 1, 2023

Belinda “Lorie” Aguilar, 58, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Survivors include her three children, Lorie Beth (Rolando) Delgado, John Uribe, Jr., Jason Uribe; four grandchildren, Rolando, Jr., Janell, Bethany, and Jayson; 94yo mother, Maria Aguilar, seven siblings, and dozens of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death is her husband of nearly 34 years,...

Luciano (Lucky) Mendez

Luciano (Lucky) Mendez

Jan 1, 2023

Luciano (Lucky) Aaron Mendez, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away April 22, 2023 at Memorial Hermann in the Medical Center in Houston, Texas.  Born May 7, 1967 in Longview, Texas to Rodolfo and Lynda Mendez, Luciano was the older brother to Yolanda.   Luciano met the love of his life, Pamela, in 1994, while attending Almeda Baptist Church. ...

Charles Mcbride

Charles Mcbride

Jan 1, 2023

Charles Lee McBride age 67 , of Houston Texas passed away  on Monday, January 1, 2023 . Charles was born on December 24, 1955 in Houston Texas . He is survived by his daughter Michelle Zahn and grandson Daniel Chavez and granddaughter Lily Chavez , sister Jamie McBride brother Jay Cole and wife Kelly Cole . along with several nieces...

Albina Fernández De López

Albina Fernández De López

Jan 1, 2023

On April 9th, 2023, Resurrection Sunday, Albina José Fernández de López, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at the age of 80 years old. Albina was born in Margarita island, Venezuela in 1943.

While a teenager she worked in her hometown newspaper, only women to do so at the time.  She loved water skiing and many...

Sharon Moline

Sharon Moline

Dec 30, 2022

My beautiful Sharon Moline

You have passed away into the next life. We miss you already. We will never forget how much you meant to us and all that you taught us. We are blessed to have our memories of you. You were kindhearted, fierce, and had a brave spirit. I know you are spending time with...

John Fertitta, Jr.

John Fertitta, Jr.

Dec 23, 2022

John was born in Beaumont, TX to Johnny and Joyce Fertitta on August 28, 1953 and went to our Lord December 23, 2022.  He moved to Houston in October 2012 and resided at West Oaks Village in Houston, TX where he made numerous friends.  An avid player of cards, all kinds of games, John loved the local game room.  He was well...

Lee Reed

Lee Reed

Dec 22, 2022

Lee Jude Reed of Crowley, Louisiana died on December 22, 2022 at the age of 83. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Lee was born and raised in Crowley where he lived for 80 years before moving to Houston, Texas where he lived the past 3 years. Having lived in the same hometown for...

Rudolph Hoyt

Rudolph Hoyt

Dec 22, 2022

Loving husband, father, brother, and grandpa. Rudolph S.Hoyt , age 66, was taken home by our Heavenly Father December 22, 2022. He was born July 6,1956 in Corpus Christi, TX to Jose and Trinidad Hoyt. He loved his family very much and enjoyed listening to oldies and watching Sci fi movies. He loved God,prayed daily with his wife, and...

Andre Leon, Jr.

Andre Leon, Jr.

Dec 6, 2022

We are sadden and heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved, Andre Alvin Leon Jr. entered into the kingdom of heaven on December 6, 2022. He was 55 years-old. He was born in New Orleans Louisiana and was the son of Celestine Davis and the late Andre Alvin Leon Sr. He resided in Houston,  Texas for the past...

Dixiana Brown

Dixiana Brown

Dec 3, 2022

Dixiana Kennington Brown peacefully passed away on December 3, 2022, in Houston. Born January 17,1931, in New Boston, Texas, She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years George Brown, parents, Thomas Watson and Elva Mae Kennington, brothers Joe Tom, Milas, John, Watson and Gordon Kennington, and sisters Yvonne Kennedy and Mary Shove.

Survivors include...

Eileen White

Eileen White

Dec 2, 2022

Eileen Elizabeth "Ski" White 10/3/43-12/2/22 Passed on to God's glory December 2nd at 830pm. Eileen is preceded in death by her loving husband, Foster, and her daughter, Heidi. She leaves behind two sons, Fred and Tom, and their wives, Kelly and Yadira. As well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eileen was the matriarch of the " Texas White...

Mary Doney

Mary Doney

Nov 20, 2022

Mary Jane Doney of Norfolk, VA, died peacefully at the age of 101 on November 20, 2022. She was a lifelong Virginian and was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Howe, and her second husband, Andy Doney. She is survived by her three daughters: Loretta Cyphers and (H) Tom Myers of Texas, Jean and (H) Willie Gray of...

Johnson Taylor

Johnson Taylor

Nov 19, 2022

Born to Jonathan Kirkbride (JK) Taylor and his wife Mary, on July 21, 1927, Johnson Mitchell (Jack) Taylor last celebrated his 95th birthday, quite an accomplishment. Jack was the last member of the family, predeceased by both parents and younger sister Nancy Eleanor (Polly) and brother William Griffin.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA and shortly afterwards...

Thomas Vlier

Thomas Vlier

Nov 15, 2022

Thomas was born April 13, 1947 in Florida to Vernon Vlier and Carmen Born. Thomas went home to his Heavenly Father November, 15, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving family: daughter, Tera Vlier and grandson Justin Vlier; daughter Dawn Vlier Bush, son-in-law David Bush, granddaughter Jaclyn Greiner, grandson in law Adam Greiner; granddaughter...

Ana Rivera Colon

Ana Rivera Colon

Nov 12, 2022

Ana Antonia Rivera Colon, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12th, 2022 with family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ana was born on April 22, 1950 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Ezequiel Rivera and Maria Isidra Colon. As the second oldest of 12, Ana worked in “las fincas de...

Tomas Andrade

Tomas Andrade

Nov 10, 2022

Tomas Miguel Andrade (49) passed away  Thursday morning,  November 10,2022 at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center where his long fight against his health issues came to an end, however he was never alone for  his family made sure to always be by his side and remind him that he is loved and never alone.

Tomas was born November...

Gordon Sorley

Gordon Sorley

Nov 9, 2022

Gordon Paul Sorley, age 71, of Houston, formerly of Littlefield, TX, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022. Gordon is survived by his sisters Sharon Parmer (Jimmy) of Littlefield and Debra King (David) of Welsh, LA, as well as his son, Chris (Tara) Sorley of Jefferson Hills, PA, and two grandchildren, Ava Sorley and Braden Sorley. Born to the...

Flora Traylor

Flora Traylor

Nov 5, 2022

Flora Anita Traylor, “Flo”, as she was known to all, departed this world early Saturday morning, after sharing her last beautiful smile with her children. She is survived by her daughter, Denise M. Traylor and husband, John Whetsell, of Houston, TX/Telluride, CO; Richard Marion Traylor IV and wife, Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Traylor of Huntsville, TX; and grandson, Stewart “Alex”...

Judith Salemi

Judith Salemi

Oct 28, 2022

Judith Marie Salemi, cherished mother, sister and grandmother passed away on October 28, 2022 from complications from cancer and heart failure.  She was taken from us too soon.  She fought hard the last two months of her life to solve the mystery of her declining health.  She finally got her answer just before she died; amyloidosis and multiple myeloma.

She was born...