OBITUARIES

Socorro Guerrero

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

Socorro Guerrero

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...