OBITUARIES
Krista Carlson
Feb 4, 2022
Krista Carlson
December 26, 1967 – February 4, 2022
Krista Anne Carlson, a charming, fun-loving, protective friend and family member, died on February 4, 2022, at the age of 54 from medical complications. Krista dreamed of traveling in a RV as the family had done when she was very young. That opportunity finally came as...
Eddie Johnston
Feb 4, 2022
Eddie “Cleo” Johnston, 88, of Tomball, Texas passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Plus for their superb care and comfort. A private family remembrance will be held in celebration of Cleo’s life. Cleo was born on December 17, 1933 in Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas to Leonard and Dovie...
Wayne Mccracken
Feb 2, 2022
Wayne DeWitt McCracken, 89, passed away on February 2, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1932 in Houston, Texas.
Wayne is survived by his wife Connie McCracken, his grandson Maddox McCracken, and his daughter-in-law, Mandy Bonvillion. He is also survived by his sisters, Dovie Ivey, Merle Lowe and husband Dennis, LaNelle Senchal and husband Don as...
Maximo Olmos
Jan 30, 2022
Maximo H. Olmos, 85, of Houston, passed away on January 30th 2022.
Maximo was born on March 15th, 1936 to Carlos Olmos & Guadalupe Huerta Olmos in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. After graduating high school, he went on to study at the University of Houston where he also played football for a short time.
After...
Lewis Landsman
Jan 29, 2022
Lewis Arthur Landsman (Papa Lew), 83, resident of Bentwater, Texas, went to be with his Messiah on the Sabbath, January 29th, in Houston, Texas. Lewis was born in Rockville Center, New York, to Jerome and Sadonia Landsman on June 7, 1938. His family, in the grand tradition of American Jews, moved from New York to Florida when he was...
Roy Melnar, Sr.
Jan 21, 2022
Roy Gene Melnar Sr, “Roy Sr.” age 75, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2022. The Lord decided it was his time. It was time for him to join Judy, his beloved wife of 50 years in Eternity.
Roy was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Alvin Emil Melnar and...
David Beegle
Jan 17, 2022
David Raymond Beegle passed away in Houston, Texas on January 17, 2022, at the age of 74 years. His wife of almost 45 years, Margaret Ann Beegle was at his side.
Born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, he was welcomed into this world by his parents Raymond and Vivian Beegle and older sister Carrol. The family moved to...
Mark Morrow
Jan 17, 2022
Mark Morrow Sr. of Huntsville, Texas passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2022 at the age
of 69. He spent 30 years working for the Texas Department of Corrections. When he was not
working, he was an avid fan of Nascar racing. He will be greatly missed by his family.
Mark Sr. was...
Russell Barry, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
Russell John Barry, Sr.
Russell Barry, 95, passed peacefully on January 12, 2022 in Houston, TX, after a very short illness. Known to all who loved him as “PopPop”, he was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who held enduring affection for his family and friends.
Russell was born on May 7, 1926 in New...
Alfredo Martinez, Sr.
Jan 8, 2022
Born December 26, 1957, Alfredo "Mr. Fred" Martinez, Sr's wonderful life came to an end on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 64. Mr. Fred led a life filled with jokes, laughter, and love. In his spare time, Fred enjoyed spending time with loved ones, fishing, restoring classic cars, and fabricating metal artwork in his home garage....
Alice Castro
Jan 6, 2022
Alice Vara Castro, of Houston, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 6th, at the age of sixty-four.
Alice was born to Jesse T. Vara and Virginia P. Vara in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her husband of forty years, Dorian Castro and their three children. Jessica Soto and husband Daniel of Houston Texas, Alan Castro and...
Edward Giles
Jan 3, 2022
Edward was born on January 5, 1949, to loving Parents Clarence Giles and Ruby Jewel Dorsey (both) preceded in death. Edward attended the HISD School System from Elementary to High School.
Edward Confessed that Jesus was Lord at a Young age where he served at St. Luke Baptist Church In the Houston, Heights .
Edward...
Mara Canulla
Jan 1, 2022
PRIVATE VISITATION : Due to Covid restrictions , we are limiting capacity to 10 visitors in the building at a time .
VA CEMETERY : Plan to arrive around 10:00 am and line up in Lane 2 . Please leave room at the front of...
Randy Jew
Dec 26, 2021
Randy Ming Jew was born on November 21, 1962 in Houston to Ming Shuit (Taylor) and Pui Yung (Ann) Jew. Sadly, his life was cut short after a courageous battle with covid He was raised and lived in Houston. Being the son of Chinese immigrants, he shared in the responsibility of working in the family businesses (grocery store,...
Don Smyer
Dec 25, 2021
Don was born on June 12, 1957, a native of Jamaica, New York. He attended the public school system. Later he attended the New York restaurant school where he received his culinary degree.
Don was born to loving parents Harold Gerald Smyer and Gloria Lala Bowie Smyer who proceeded him in death and stepmother, Mary Lee Moses...
George Seckfort
Dec 25, 2021
George Henry “Sonny” Seckfort peacefully passed away December 25, 2021 with his family by his side.
George was born in Cullman, Alabama to William and Frieda (Mueller) Seckfort on December 24, 1938 and was the youngest of five children.
George was raised to have a strong work ethic, which, served him well over the years....
Anna Hoffmann
Dec 14, 2021
On December 14, 2021, Ms. Anna Alma Hoffmann, age 77, (born Dorothy Anne, changed name as an adult) passed away in Houston, TX, to join other family and friends in the realm beyond. She was born March 9, 1944, on Bainbridge Island, Washington, where parents were stationed during World War II. Her parents, deceased, were Theodore August Hoffmann of...
Benjamin Callis, Jr
Dec 7, 2021
With great sadness the family of Benjamin Lewis Callis, Jr, 72, of Sugar Land, TX announce his passing on December 7, 2021.
Ben is survived by his sons, Samuel Embry Callis and wife Megan of Rolla, MO and Caben Callis and wife Shanna of San Antonio. He leaves behind grandsons Cason, Hunter, Austin, and Weston Callis along...
Lester Hickman
Nov 29, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Lester Lynn Hickman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Phyllis Klafehn
Nov 19, 2021
Phyllis C. Klafehn
(January 7, 1930- November 19, 2021)
Phyllis C. Klafehn, 91, of Canonsburg, PA, died peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021, in Bellaire, Texas. She was born January 7, 1930, in Jamestown, NY to Ragnar and Alma Carlson, and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1948. She attended Millard Fillmore Hospital Nursing School...
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Krista Carlson
Feb 4, 2022
Krista Carlson
December 26, 1967 – February 4, 2022
Krista Anne Carlson, a charming, fun-loving, protective friend and family member, died on February 4, 2022, at the age of 54 from medical complications. Krista dreamed of traveling in a RV as the family had done when she was very young. That opportunity finally came as...
Eddie Johnston
Feb 4, 2022
Eddie “Cleo” Johnston, 88, of Tomball, Texas passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Plus for their superb care and comfort. A private family remembrance will be held in celebration of Cleo’s life. Cleo was born on December 17, 1933 in Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas to Leonard and Dovie...
Wayne Mccracken
Feb 2, 2022
Wayne DeWitt McCracken, 89, passed away on February 2, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1932 in Houston, Texas.
Wayne is survived by his wife Connie McCracken, his grandson Maddox McCracken, and his daughter-in-law, Mandy Bonvillion. He is also survived by his sisters, Dovie Ivey, Merle Lowe and husband Dennis, LaNelle Senchal and husband Don as...
Maximo Olmos
Jan 30, 2022
Maximo H. Olmos, 85, of Houston, passed away on January 30th 2022.
Maximo was born on March 15th, 1936 to Carlos Olmos & Guadalupe Huerta Olmos in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. After graduating high school, he went on to study at the University of Houston where he also played football for a short time.
After...
Lewis Landsman
Jan 29, 2022
Lewis Arthur Landsman (Papa Lew), 83, resident of Bentwater, Texas, went to be with his Messiah on the Sabbath, January 29th, in Houston, Texas. Lewis was born in Rockville Center, New York, to Jerome and Sadonia Landsman on June 7, 1938. His family, in the grand tradition of American Jews, moved from New York to Florida when he was...
Roy Melnar, Sr.
Jan 21, 2022
Roy Gene Melnar Sr, “Roy Sr.” age 75, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2022. The Lord decided it was his time. It was time for him to join Judy, his beloved wife of 50 years in Eternity.
Roy was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Alvin Emil Melnar and...
David Beegle
Jan 17, 2022
David Raymond Beegle passed away in Houston, Texas on January 17, 2022, at the age of 74 years. His wife of almost 45 years, Margaret Ann Beegle was at his side.
Born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, he was welcomed into this world by his parents Raymond and Vivian Beegle and older sister Carrol. The family moved to...
Mark Morrow
Jan 17, 2022
Mark Morrow Sr. of Huntsville, Texas passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2022 at the age
of 69. He spent 30 years working for the Texas Department of Corrections. When he was not
working, he was an avid fan of Nascar racing. He will be greatly missed by his family.
Mark Sr. was...
Russell Barry, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
Russell John Barry, Sr.
Russell Barry, 95, passed peacefully on January 12, 2022 in Houston, TX, after a very short illness. Known to all who loved him as “PopPop”, he was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who held enduring affection for his family and friends.
Russell was born on May 7, 1926 in New...
Alfredo Martinez, Sr.
Jan 8, 2022
Born December 26, 1957, Alfredo "Mr. Fred" Martinez, Sr's wonderful life came to an end on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 64. Mr. Fred led a life filled with jokes, laughter, and love. In his spare time, Fred enjoyed spending time with loved ones, fishing, restoring classic cars, and fabricating metal artwork in his home garage....
Alice Castro
Jan 6, 2022
Alice Vara Castro, of Houston, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 6th, at the age of sixty-four.
Alice was born to Jesse T. Vara and Virginia P. Vara in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her husband of forty years, Dorian Castro and their three children. Jessica Soto and husband Daniel of Houston Texas, Alan Castro and...
Edward Giles
Jan 3, 2022
Edward was born on January 5, 1949, to loving Parents Clarence Giles and Ruby Jewel Dorsey (both) preceded in death. Edward attended the HISD School System from Elementary to High School.
Edward Confessed that Jesus was Lord at a Young age where he served at St. Luke Baptist Church In the Houston, Heights .
Edward...
Mara Canulla
Jan 1, 2022
PRIVATE VISITATION : Due to Covid restrictions , we are limiting capacity to 10 visitors in the building at a time .
VA CEMETERY : Plan to arrive around 10:00 am and line up in Lane 2 . Please leave room at the front of...
Randy Jew
Dec 26, 2021
Randy Ming Jew was born on November 21, 1962 in Houston to Ming Shuit (Taylor) and Pui Yung (Ann) Jew. Sadly, his life was cut short after a courageous battle with covid He was raised and lived in Houston. Being the son of Chinese immigrants, he shared in the responsibility of working in the family businesses (grocery store,...
Don Smyer
Dec 25, 2021
Don was born on June 12, 1957, a native of Jamaica, New York. He attended the public school system. Later he attended the New York restaurant school where he received his culinary degree.
Don was born to loving parents Harold Gerald Smyer and Gloria Lala Bowie Smyer who proceeded him in death and stepmother, Mary Lee Moses...
George Seckfort
Dec 25, 2021
George Henry “Sonny” Seckfort peacefully passed away December 25, 2021 with his family by his side.
George was born in Cullman, Alabama to William and Frieda (Mueller) Seckfort on December 24, 1938 and was the youngest of five children.
George was raised to have a strong work ethic, which, served him well over the years....
Anna Hoffmann
Dec 14, 2021
On December 14, 2021, Ms. Anna Alma Hoffmann, age 77, (born Dorothy Anne, changed name as an adult) passed away in Houston, TX, to join other family and friends in the realm beyond. She was born March 9, 1944, on Bainbridge Island, Washington, where parents were stationed during World War II. Her parents, deceased, were Theodore August Hoffmann of...
Benjamin Callis, Jr
Dec 7, 2021
With great sadness the family of Benjamin Lewis Callis, Jr, 72, of Sugar Land, TX announce his passing on December 7, 2021.
Ben is survived by his sons, Samuel Embry Callis and wife Megan of Rolla, MO and Caben Callis and wife Shanna of San Antonio. He leaves behind grandsons Cason, Hunter, Austin, and Weston Callis along...
Lester Hickman
Nov 29, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Lester Lynn Hickman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Phyllis Klafehn
Nov 19, 2021
Phyllis C. Klafehn
(January 7, 1930- November 19, 2021)
Phyllis C. Klafehn, 91, of Canonsburg, PA, died peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021, in Bellaire, Texas. She was born January 7, 1930, in Jamestown, NY to Ragnar and Alma Carlson, and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1948. She attended Millard Fillmore Hospital Nursing School...
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