OBITUARIES

May 22, 2022

Charles was a wonderful father, devoted grandfather and loving husband, even after his wife’s death. He was married to Rita Swaney in 1957 until 2014, she was 73 years old when she passed away.

He graduated from Masontown High School and spent 12 years in the Air Force as a B52 crew chief. He was honorably discharged...

May 8, 2022

Donald Joseph Winters departed on May 8th, 2022 to return to Our Lord in heaven.  He was surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final days and moments.

Donald was born into a large Catholic family to the late Francis Joseph and Ruth Vivian Winters on October 21, 1930.  He was the first child and eldest to...

May 7, 2022

Deborah Ellen Woodyard

On Saturday, May 7th, 2022, Deborah Ellen Woodyard of Houston, Texas, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend left us on earth to be with her Heavenly Father. She was 63.

Deborah was born in San Diego, California on August 7th, 1958 to Ellen (Garra) Heid and Frederick Leo...

May 3, 2022

Judy Carol Bartlett August 9, 1954 - May 3, 2022 Judy Carol Thomas was the 5th child born to Mrs. Johnnie Mae & Robert Thomas who preceded her in death and siblings; Robert Thomas Jr, Ann Thomas, Dean Thomas and Gwendolyn Alley. Judy married Robert Lee Bartlett Jr. (deceased) and they were blessed with one son Derrick J Bartlett....

Apr 29, 2022

Mary Lou Perret passed away on April 29, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Mary was born on May 19, 1933 in Cottonwood Falls, KS to Dudley John Fisk and Elsie Ruth Fisk. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dr. Joseph John Perret, daughter Mireille Perret and son-in-law Paul Campbell of Houston, TX, her sister Patricia Ruth “Pat”...

Apr 28, 2022

Dora Soto Villarreal (Age 73) passed away on April 28th 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will strive to honor her memory by living their lives to the fullest.

Dora was born in Laredo on September 8th 1948 to parents Victor Soto and Gloria Chavez Soto. She will be dearly missed...

Apr 27, 2022

William “Bill” Porcynaluk ,76, of Richmond, Texas died Wednesday April 27th in the way he always hoped to - at home, quickly, and with the love of his life, Pat, by his side.

Born on November 29, 1945, in Syracuse, NY to William and Mary (Kendrat) Porcynaluk. Bill spent his early years playing baseball and climbing billboards....

Apr 27, 2022

A kind soul and kindred spirit Thomas Graham passed away on April 27, 2022,  after a courageous battle with health issues. He was surrounded by loved ones who gave him comfort in his last moments while he headed to his forever home with Jesus Christ. Thomas's pride and passion were in his work and his relationship with those around...

Apr 24, 2022

Donald Lee Craddock, age 82, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 24th at the Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center in Houston, Texas after losing his battle with cancer. Born on March 29th, 1940, to Bervis and Lucille Craddock in Houston. After high school, Don entered into the Army where he did his basic training in Fort Hood and...

Apr 23, 2022

Paul lived in a number of places beginning with his birth in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where his father worked for Halliburton.  His Dad's family were pioneers in West Texas and many of his cousins still remain in the Amarillo area.  When they would travel from LOUISIANA to visit, Paul (6 or 7 years old) would ask his Dad, "Please...

Apr 22, 2022

Carolyn Joyce (Patterson) McCorkle, of Houston, Texas died Friday, April 22, 2022, after a brief stay in the hospital. Carolyn was born in New Salem, Indiana on May 22, 1940, as the second of five children born to Paul and Nola Patterson.  She graduated from Carthage High School in May of 1958 and married Robert McCorkle on June 7...

Apr 18, 2022

Charles passed peacefully from this life late in the night on April 18th after a cardiovascular episode left him unconscious on April 10th. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of his life. Charles was born in Houston, TX, and lived in the vicinity for his entire life. He moved to Waller, TX...

Apr 15, 2022

Daniel "Pop Pop" Anthony Familetti, Jr., age 75, born May 28, 1946 in Oxnard, California.  Grew up in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York and passed away in Houston, Texas on April 15, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.  Survived by his wife Diane, children Wes (Jeannie) of Clearwater, Florida, Lee (Adam) of Magnolia, Texas, Christina of New...

Apr 11, 2022

David Enoch Adame

1987-2022

David Enoch Adame, 34 years old, was born on July 3, 1987 in Del Rio, Texas. He was called home during

Holy Week to his Heavenly Father on April 11, 2022. David is survived by his loving parents, Rudy and Faith Adame, his siblings; Eli Joe-John Adame, (Kara), Eve...

Apr 11, 2022

James Richard “J.R.” Getches (né Goetcheus) died on April 11, 2022, at his home in Houston, Texas. He was 64 years old. At his bedside were his wife, Christina Stewart; his mother, Martha Anders and his stepfather Ben Anders; his sisters Cyndi Goetcheus Sarfan and Susan L. Goetcheus; and his brother Scott Goetcheus.

J.R. was born in...

Apr 3, 2022

Roger Raymond Gilbert, age 64, died unexpectedly in St. Luke’s Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas, where he resided, on April 3, 2022.

He was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, on January 18, 1958, living in Richardson Park and Westgate Farms. He recalled his childhood as idyllic, riding his bicycle with friends and delivering newspapers, and touring...

Mar 30, 2022

Ryan Anthony Persichitte, born June 14, 1988 in Arvada, Colorado. Born and raised in Colorado he grew up the son of Charles and Lisa Persichitte, youngest brother to Nicholas Persichitte, brother in law to Karla Persichitte and Uncle to Emory and Oliver Persichitte. Married his beautiful soulmate, Taylor Pauley October 10, 2020. Became the father to Little Olive, Taylor’s...

Mar 28, 2022

Martin Barrett Bridges, 63, passed away peacefully early in the morning on Monday, March 28th, 2022 after a long battle with esophageal cancer.  He was born May 8th, 1958 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Martin loved the outdoors.  He couldn’t wait for dove season to come around because that meant it was hunting season – first dove,...

Mar 24, 2022

Robert Wright, 86, passed away peacefully while holding hands with Donna, his wife of 59 years. He is survived by his wife, his brother, three children, and seven grandchildren. Upon his graduation with the Class of ’59 at the United States Naval Academy, Bob proudly served as a submarine officer aboard the USS Menhaden. Following his honorable discharge, Bob...

Mar 19, 2022

The Reverend Ernest Rodriguez Houppert, “Rod,” entered fully into the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 19, 2022 at the age of 67.

Pastor Houppert, the son of James Francis and Marie Sullivan Houppert, was born December 29, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama. He was baptized in 1955, confirmed in 1969 at Grace Lutheran...