OBITUARIES

Dec 24, 2020

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sylvia Palomo on December 24, 2020 in Houston, Tx at the age of 70.

Sylvia is survived by her siblings, Maricela Vargas and Raul Torres Jr; Sons, Mark Anthony Palomo and Adam James Palomo; Grandchildren, Melissa Marie Luna, Jacob Thyil Palomo, Andrew James Palomo, Ava Helena...

Dec 23, 2020

The clock has ticked the right o’clock, You safely made your flight back home. Our words of love and tear-eyed embrace, Then through the final gate you crossed alone. Your life adventure is complete, You laughed, and danced, and cried. You’ve seen the world, you left your mark, Your strong spirit could never be tied. You will be missed...

Dec 23, 2020

Sybil Odessa Shaw Covington, 97, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 23, 2020 in the presence of family.  Sybil was born June 13, 1923 in Ruston, Louisiana to Nacy Alex Shaw Sr. and Ethel Lena Dunn Shaw.

Sybil was a loving, caring and devoted daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt...

Dec 21, 2020

Charles Aaron Steckbeck passed from our earthly world on December 21, 2020 due to complications from an accidental injury.

He was given to us on July 29, 1942 to parents Aaron and Eleanor and lived his youth in Lebanon Pennsylvania with his brother Jim and sister Patricia. Early on he held a variety of jobs including that...

Dec 19, 2020

Jetty Joyce Morris Barnhill was born in Bowie, Texas, March 10th, 1930 and peacefully left this life on December 19, 2020 in Humble, Texas.  She lived in the Spring Branch area of Houston for many years.

Her early childhood years were in Richards, Texas where she loved running in the dirt streets with her girlfriends and most...

Dec 17, 2020

Rolando Briones Lara passed into the arms of God on December 17, 2020 in The Woodlands, Texas after prolonged illness.

Rolando was born March 2, 1953 in Tampico, Tamaulipas to parents, Lorenzo Lara Zequeda and Melida Briones Lara. He came to Houston, Texas as a young man where he met his wife of 44 years, Concepcion Lara....

Dec 17, 2020

On Thursday, December 17th, 2020, Stephanie Morris, loving mother, passed away at the age of 57.

Stephanie was born on November 22nd, 1963 to Lucille and Steve Morris. She received her Associates of Business degree from Nassau Community College in 1981 and pursued a career as a legal secretary for 30 years. On July 13th, 1994, she...

Dec 4, 2020

Rapier (Ray) Pearson Smiley, Sr., was born in Montgomery, Alabama, to Richmond and Agnes Smiley. He was baptized at the age of 8 at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, where he received his Christian education. He departed this life on December 4, 2020.

Upon graduation from Saint Jude Educational Institute in 1971, Ray attended Alabama A&M...

Dec 1, 2020

Maria DeLosAngeles Jimenez b. August 2, 1950 d. December 1, 2020 Late on the evening of Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Maria DeLosAngeles Jimenez passed away peacefully after a prolonged struggle with cancer. Maria was a lifelong activist, organizer, leader, brilliant thinker, humanitarian, feminist, colleague, comrade, mother and friend. She made invaluable and long-lasting contributions that shaped our current discourse and...

Nov 30, 2020

ETTA LYNCH Sept 19, 1924 - Nov 30, 2020 Born Etta Lee Jones in Abilene, Texas, on September 19, 1924, Etta passed away on November 30, 2020, in Hampton at Meadows Place Assisted Living near Houston, where she had lived happily for more than 10 years. Etta grew up in eastern New Mexico where she and her family survived...

Nov 22, 2020

On November 22, 2020, Mary Beth Musick, 90, of Sugar Land, TX, went to be with her Lord.  She was the middle child of five, born in Lissie, Texas, on January 29, 1930, to Victor and Mildred Segelquist. Mary graduated from Alvin High School and attended University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX. She and her first husband...

Nov 22, 2020

Gayle W. Bode, was called home by the Lord, November 22, 2020 at the age of 78. She was a loving mother, grand-mére, great grand-mére and friend who was a compassionate and caring person. Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gary Williams, daughter Wendy L. Martinez and grandson Ernest B. Martinez. She will be greatly missed by...

Nov 19, 2020

WHITNEY MICHELLE SULLIVAN Whitney Michelle Sullivan, 34, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Whitney was born on July 16, 1986 to her loving parents Yvonne and Dean. She graduated from Spring Woods High School in 2004 and remained in Houston until her untimely death. Left to cherish the sweet memories of her life are her parents,...

Nov 18, 2020

A Celebration of Life Service for Pastor Elioenai Herrera Ornelas is scheduled for 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia located at 15524 S. Brentwood St., Channelview, TX 77530. Elioenai Herrera Ornelas also known as "Yeyo", "Pastor", or "Herrera" for many, has passed to rest in God hands at 69, where he wanted, his home...

Nov 18, 2020

Doug Knab 6-22-1945 to 11-18-2020 Doug passed away on November 18, 2020 after a 7 year battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. Doug was born on June 22, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana and was an avid fan of Notre Dame football. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Terry Knab and...

Nov 11, 2020

Caroline Domine left this life peacefully on November 11, 2020 and was welcomed jubilantly into her eternal home by her parents and her Lord and Savior Jesus. Born September 24, 1945, she was the daughter of Virginia and Achilles "Chick" Castria who founded and pastored the Astoria Baptist Church in Queens, NY for over 25 years. As a young adult,...

Nov 6, 2020

A Celebration of Life Service for Sharon "Kathy" Rafet, age 78 of Houston is scheduled for 2:00pm Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Family Church located at 14718 Woodford Drive in Houston, TX. Sharon passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1942 in Rusk, TX. Sharon was a longtime resident of Houston...

Nov 2, 2020

Gordon LaRue Taylor passed away November 2, 2020 in Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Frances Taylor. Gordon was born August 13, 1938 in Houston, Texas. He grew up in Garden Oaks and had many fond memories of playing in the woods. As a young man, Gordon enlisted in the US Army and served in...

Oct 29, 2020

Mr. Raymond Hamilton died unexpectedly in his home on October 29, 2020 in Houston, Texas at the age of 68. Raymond was born on April 16th, 1952 in Kiowa, Kansas to Raymond and Patsy Hamilton. He married Shawn, on May 18, 1999. After moving to Houston, he worked for Lyondell Basell. Raymond was active in his community by serving at...

Oct 27, 2020