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Joan Wilkinson

Joan Wilkinson

Jul 13, 2020

On August 6, 1930, Joan Bianchi was born in Dallas, Texas to John Henry Bianchi and Thelma Agnes Chadwick Bianchi. She came to learn and was very proud to know that she was named after the Saint Joan of Arc. Two older siblings Sarah (Sally) and John Henry Jr. were already waiting to greet their new sister. Later in life...

Quintin Butler

Quintin Butler

Jul 10, 2020

Quintin "Gaw" Butler departed this life July 10, 2020 in Houston, Texas at the age of 64. He was born on October 23, 1955 in Oklahoma City, OK to Donna Edge and Edward "Hambone" Butler. Quintin grew up in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and in 1970 the family moved to Houston, TX. He graduated in 1975 with a H.S....

Gary Stevens

Gary Stevens

Jul 9, 2020

. Service Details. Interment July 20, 2020 | 10:00am Brookside Memorial Park 13747 Eastex Freeway Houston, TX

Katherine Wright

Katherine Wright

Jul 8, 2020

Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, Katherine (Koddy) Elizabeth Wright left this world unexpectedly, at age 39, on July 8, 2020. Born in Houston, TX an hour and 5 minutes before her twin sister, Katherine grew up in the area and graduated from Klein Forest High School. While there, she passionately played the flute in the...

Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Jul 7, 2020

Paul Dominique Williams was born to Jessie Williams Jr. and Paulette Cola Williams on November 20, 1991. On July 7, 2020 he was released from his earthly body to join family and friends who have gone on before him to their final resting place.

Paul was a graduate of Carl Wunsche Senior High School of Technology in...

Stanley Messinger

Stanley Messinger

Jul 7, 2020

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness we announce the passing of Stanley Andrew Messinger on July 7, 2020. Stanley was born and raised in Hamtramck, Michigan, where he resided until he married the love of his life Margaret Jean Boutell Messinger. Stanley was a devoted husband to Margaret Jean Messinger, a loving father to Stanley K. Messinger,...

William Chaney

William Chaney

Jul 4, 2020

"It's an honor to be in grief. It's an honor to feel that much, to have loved that much." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert William Steven Chaney, 69, of Houston, TX passed away on July 4, 2020 with laryngeal cancer surrounded by family. Born November 7, 1950 in San Antonio, TX to Roselee H. Elley & William Frances Chaney. He attended Highlands...

Annette Gongora

Annette Gongora

Jun 28, 2020

Annette Marie Gongora February 04, 1988 - June 28, 2020 This is the story of Annette Marie Gongora. Annette was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our "Annette-ita," as she was called by her mother; was an amazing mother, fiancé, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, and friend. Annette's story starts on February 04,...

Reanna Boyd

Reanna Boyd

Jun 27, 2020

Reanna Nicole Boyd, 30, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Anderson County, Texas in a fatal car crash. Reanna is survived by her partner, Danny Fisher; her son, Silas Fisher; her brother, James Boyd; her father, Michael Boyd; her mother, Roshawna Boyd; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Reanna was born in Houston,...

Barry Borlinghaus

Barry Borlinghaus

Jun 17, 2020

Barry Borlinghaus valiantly fought to rid himself of cancer, but gains earlier in the year were met with his condition worsening in March. Barry passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020 with Debbie at his side. Barry is survived by his wife, Debbie Borlinghaus; daughter, Brandy Santee; son, Joshua Borlinghaus; step-daughter & son-in-law, Alyssa & Mark Ruiz; granddaughters, Kendall &...

Eugene Martinez

Eugene Martinez

Jun 12, 2020

. Service Details. Funeral Mass June 17, 2020 | 11:00am Our of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Sinton 725 Sodville St. Sinton, Texas

Marion Norris

Marion Norris

Jun 10, 2020

Marion Renesford Norris passed away on June 10, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Marion was born in Albany, New York, on September 20, 1930, to Edward and Lillian Noonan. She graduated from the Vincentian Institute (high school) in Albany in 1948, and attended the College of St. Rose, also in Albany. As a child she developed her talent for singing and...

Oretha Henry

Oretha Henry

Jun 5, 2020

Oretha Henry was born September 25, 1938 to Lonnel Williamson and Pearl Wyatt She later married Dave Blackmon and, in this union, she gave birth to Andre Lydell Blackmon her one and only and later she married Mr. Andrew Henry and became Mrs. Oretha Henry and, in this union,, she gain 7 step sons and 5 step daughters She leaves...

Socorro Trevino

Socorro Trevino

Jun 3, 2020

Socorro Trevino,73, passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She was born to Monserato and Julia Trevino on August 12, 1946 in Brownsville, Texas. Left to cherish her memory are her loving siblings , Agustin Trevino Puente, Consuelo Trevino Munguia, Adelaida Trevino Ruiz, Francisco Trevino Puente and sister in law Maria Ellena De Trevino. Service will be...

Joseph Hurt

Joseph Hurt

Jun 1, 2020

Joseph Thomas Hurt, father, brother, mentor, and jokester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Monday, June 1, 2020. Joe was born on March 12, 1950 in Odessa, TX, to Myers Robinson and Marjorie Lucille Hurt. He is survived by his children;fed Robin Alice of Kingwood, TX and Stephen Keith Hurt of Humble, TX; his grandchildren Dylan...

Carrie Savage

Carrie Savage

May 29, 2020

Carrie Belle Bludworth Savage arrived in this world on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1922, and passed away on May 29, 2020, at the age of 98. Carrie was always loads of fun and a ball of energy. Devoted to her family, and especially remembered for her unwavering support of son, James, through 34 years of quadriplegia, Carrie had nine children....

Rosalie Cook

Rosalie Cook

May 16, 2020

Rosie Cook was born on February 10, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI. She married Eugene Cook in 1958 and moved to Houston, TX in 1969 where she raised her 3 children. When Rosie entered Heaven on May 16, 2020, she was reunited with her husband of 50+ years, Eugene. Rosie is survived by her daughter Wendy and husband Scott of Houston,...

Jerry Labarrie

Jerry Labarrie

May 16, 2020

Jerry LaBarrie passed away peacefully in his home the morning of Saturday May 16, 2020. Jerry's journey of 75 years began in Trinidad moving to New York City in 1969 and to Houston, Texas in 1976. Jerry was a draftsman in structural design, an excellent cook, a lover of music from Calypso to Willie Nelson, and an active athlete competing...

Thomas Menefee

Thomas Menefee

May 14, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Wesley Menefee Jr of Houston, TX, age 73, received his crown in heaven after fighting cancer for over three years on Thursday, May 14 around 12:05 pm in the comfort of his sister and brothers-in-law's home. Tom had a unique ability to capture human emotion and showcase the beauty of local art, architecture, historical landmarks, music, events, and...

Joan Wilkinson

Joan Wilkinson

Jul 13, 2020

On August 6, 1930, Joan Bianchi was born in Dallas, Texas to John Henry Bianchi and Thelma Agnes Chadwick Bianchi. She came to learn and was very proud to know that she was named after the Saint Joan of Arc. Two older siblings Sarah (Sally) and John Henry Jr. were already waiting to greet their new sister. Later in life...

Quintin Butler

Quintin Butler

Jul 10, 2020

Quintin "Gaw" Butler departed this life July 10, 2020 in Houston, Texas at the age of 64. He was born on October 23, 1955 in Oklahoma City, OK to Donna Edge and Edward "Hambone" Butler. Quintin grew up in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and in 1970 the family moved to Houston, TX. He graduated in 1975 with a H.S....

Gary Stevens

Gary Stevens

Jul 9, 2020

. Service Details. Interment July 20, 2020 | 10:00am Brookside Memorial Park 13747 Eastex Freeway Houston, TX

Katherine Wright

Katherine Wright

Jul 8, 2020

Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, Katherine (Koddy) Elizabeth Wright left this world unexpectedly, at age 39, on July 8, 2020. Born in Houston, TX an hour and 5 minutes before her twin sister, Katherine grew up in the area and graduated from Klein Forest High School. While there, she passionately played the flute in the...

Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Jul 7, 2020

Paul Dominique Williams was born to Jessie Williams Jr. and Paulette Cola Williams on November 20, 1991. On July 7, 2020 he was released from his earthly body to join family and friends who have gone on before him to their final resting place.

Paul was a graduate of Carl Wunsche Senior High School of Technology in...

Stanley Messinger

Stanley Messinger

Jul 7, 2020

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness we announce the passing of Stanley Andrew Messinger on July 7, 2020. Stanley was born and raised in Hamtramck, Michigan, where he resided until he married the love of his life Margaret Jean Boutell Messinger. Stanley was a devoted husband to Margaret Jean Messinger, a loving father to Stanley K. Messinger,...

William Chaney

William Chaney

Jul 4, 2020

"It's an honor to be in grief. It's an honor to feel that much, to have loved that much." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert William Steven Chaney, 69, of Houston, TX passed away on July 4, 2020 with laryngeal cancer surrounded by family. Born November 7, 1950 in San Antonio, TX to Roselee H. Elley & William Frances Chaney. He attended Highlands...

Annette Gongora

Annette Gongora

Jun 28, 2020

Annette Marie Gongora February 04, 1988 - June 28, 2020 This is the story of Annette Marie Gongora. Annette was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our "Annette-ita," as she was called by her mother; was an amazing mother, fiancé, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, and friend. Annette's story starts on February 04,...

Reanna Boyd

Reanna Boyd

Jun 27, 2020

Reanna Nicole Boyd, 30, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Anderson County, Texas in a fatal car crash. Reanna is survived by her partner, Danny Fisher; her son, Silas Fisher; her brother, James Boyd; her father, Michael Boyd; her mother, Roshawna Boyd; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Reanna was born in Houston,...

Barry Borlinghaus

Barry Borlinghaus

Jun 17, 2020

Barry Borlinghaus valiantly fought to rid himself of cancer, but gains earlier in the year were met with his condition worsening in March. Barry passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020 with Debbie at his side. Barry is survived by his wife, Debbie Borlinghaus; daughter, Brandy Santee; son, Joshua Borlinghaus; step-daughter & son-in-law, Alyssa & Mark Ruiz; granddaughters, Kendall &...

Eugene Martinez

Eugene Martinez

Jun 12, 2020

. Service Details. Funeral Mass June 17, 2020 | 11:00am Our of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Sinton 725 Sodville St. Sinton, Texas

Marion Norris

Marion Norris

Jun 10, 2020

Marion Renesford Norris passed away on June 10, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Marion was born in Albany, New York, on September 20, 1930, to Edward and Lillian Noonan. She graduated from the Vincentian Institute (high school) in Albany in 1948, and attended the College of St. Rose, also in Albany. As a child she developed her talent for singing and...

Oretha Henry

Oretha Henry

Jun 5, 2020

Oretha Henry was born September 25, 1938 to Lonnel Williamson and Pearl Wyatt She later married Dave Blackmon and, in this union, she gave birth to Andre Lydell Blackmon her one and only and later she married Mr. Andrew Henry and became Mrs. Oretha Henry and, in this union,, she gain 7 step sons and 5 step daughters She leaves...

Socorro Trevino

Socorro Trevino

Jun 3, 2020

Socorro Trevino,73, passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She was born to Monserato and Julia Trevino on August 12, 1946 in Brownsville, Texas. Left to cherish her memory are her loving siblings , Agustin Trevino Puente, Consuelo Trevino Munguia, Adelaida Trevino Ruiz, Francisco Trevino Puente and sister in law Maria Ellena De Trevino. Service will be...

Joseph Hurt

Joseph Hurt

Jun 1, 2020

Joseph Thomas Hurt, father, brother, mentor, and jokester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Monday, June 1, 2020. Joe was born on March 12, 1950 in Odessa, TX, to Myers Robinson and Marjorie Lucille Hurt. He is survived by his children;fed Robin Alice of Kingwood, TX and Stephen Keith Hurt of Humble, TX; his grandchildren Dylan...

Carrie Savage

Carrie Savage

May 29, 2020

Carrie Belle Bludworth Savage arrived in this world on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1922, and passed away on May 29, 2020, at the age of 98. Carrie was always loads of fun and a ball of energy. Devoted to her family, and especially remembered for her unwavering support of son, James, through 34 years of quadriplegia, Carrie had nine children....

Rosalie Cook

Rosalie Cook

May 16, 2020

Rosie Cook was born on February 10, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI. She married Eugene Cook in 1958 and moved to Houston, TX in 1969 where she raised her 3 children. When Rosie entered Heaven on May 16, 2020, she was reunited with her husband of 50+ years, Eugene. Rosie is survived by her daughter Wendy and husband Scott of Houston,...

Jerry Labarrie

Jerry Labarrie

May 16, 2020

Jerry LaBarrie passed away peacefully in his home the morning of Saturday May 16, 2020. Jerry's journey of 75 years began in Trinidad moving to New York City in 1969 and to Houston, Texas in 1976. Jerry was a draftsman in structural design, an excellent cook, a lover of music from Calypso to Willie Nelson, and an active athlete competing...

Thomas Menefee

Thomas Menefee

May 14, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Wesley Menefee Jr of Houston, TX, age 73, received his crown in heaven after fighting cancer for over three years on Thursday, May 14 around 12:05 pm in the comfort of his sister and brothers-in-law's home. Tom had a unique ability to capture human emotion and showcase the beauty of local art, architecture, historical landmarks, music, events, and...