OBITUARIES
Frank Irey
Aug 4, 2024
Frank “Buzz” Irey Obituary
Frank “Buzz” Irey, age 64 passed away with family members by his side on Sunday August 4th, 2024. Born July 5, 1960, in Darby, Pennsylvania, Frank was one of three children to parents Frank Irey Jr. and Patricia Irey. Married to his beloved wife of 38 years, Caroline Fasy Irey, as she was his soul mate for...
Donna Lisa Kopa
Jul 24, 2024
Donna “DonnaMomma” Kopa, age 60, passed away on Monday night, July 22, 2024. She was born on October 31, 1963, in Forsyth, Georgia, and was the daughter of Garry and Elizabeth Rolls.
Donna was a wonderful and loving woman who gave her all to her family. She loved God, and was a great woman of faith. She became a first-time grandmother...
Gary Dale Herring
Jul 16, 2024
Gary Dale Herring, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home in Houston, Texas surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on [date TBD]. Burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Camargo, Illinois.
Gary was born on March 24, 1942, in Gainesville, Texas, to Ruby Inez Watts and Howard Graham...
Jimmy Dwayne Tatum
Jul 5, 2024
Our father, Jimmy (Jim) Dwayne Tatum, 83, of Houston, Texas passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2024.
Jimmy was born on April 12, 1941 to Frank and Sylvia Tatum in Timpson, Texas and was raised in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1959 and attended college at Sam Houston State University.
Jim served our Country in the Vietnam...
Allan Jon Richardson
Jul 4, 2024
Allan Jon Richardson, of Houston, Texas passed away, Thursday, July 4, 2024 and was surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30 am; family will be receiving guests at 9:30 am, at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, 6221 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77030. The burial will follow soon after, by...
Adele Keck Collins
Jun 28, 2024
Adele Keck Collins, age 92, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Houston Texas. She was lovingly cared for in her final years by her grandson, Ray Weston III, his wife LaToya, and their son Ray IV. Adele was born in Gonzales Texas and attended Gonzales High School graduating in 1949. She went on to attend college at Texas State...
Robert Shoaf, Sr.
Jun 26, 2024
Robert Shoaf Sr., 74, of Waiahole Valley died on June 26, 2024, at 8:08 pm. He is survived by his three children; Robert (Nikki) Shoaf Jr., Kuualoha Shoaf, and Keanukapulani Shoaf. 10 grandchildren, 3 great grand-children, Sister’s; Janice Kapahua, and Francis Josue, along with many nieces and nephews.
Ashes scattering will take place at a later date. Please contact Robert Jr....
David Wayne Putnam
Jun 24, 2024
David Wayne Putnam
February 13, 1957 – June 24, 2024
David Wayne Putnam passed away on Monday morning, June 24, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas, surrounded by his family. A heart attack in 2021, Stage 4 kidney disease, hemorrhaging esophageal/stomach ulcers, malnutrition and smoking took their toll. David was a carpenter and built kitchens, butler’s pantries, closets and...
John A. Lanius
Jun 24, 2024
John A. Lanius “Gunny” Retired United States Marine of Spring Texas, peacefully passed away at his home early morning of June 24, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years of marriage, Stephanie Lanius & his extended family Freddy & Jennifer Estrada. He was born to his parents John A. Lanius Sr. & Lucy Mae Price in...
Thomas Edward Killen
Jun 20, 2024
Thomas Edward Killen, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away on June 20, 2024. Son of James Lee Killen, Sr. and Beulah Faye Parish, Tom was born on July 28, 1937 in Houston, Texas. Wherever he went, Tom was well-known for his personality, quick wit, and great sense of humor. Tom graduated from Stephen F. Austin Senior High in...
Jason W. Lewis
Jun 19, 2024
Jason W. Lewis, 45, of Tomball, TX, peacefully passed to heaven, early the morning of Wednesday, June 19,2024, at the Heart to Heart Hospice House, after a difficult battle with cancer. He left with his loving wife, Amanda, at his side, holding hands and listening to worship music together. Jason is now victorious over cancer and pain.
Jason was born in...
Ang Sun Lee
Jun 16, 2024
Ang Sun Lee, also known as Shalynn or Sun Lee passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16th, 2024 surrounded by all her loved ones, holding her and laughing with her until her last breath. Shalynn was born in Kota Bharu, Malaysia, got married to her husband, Eng lock for 49 years and have 2 most loving children, Justin and Jenna....
Jimmy Franklin Jones
Jun 3, 2024
Jimmy Franklin Jones passed away at his home in Manvel, Texas after a long lung illness and service related injuries in the Army. Jimmy was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Savannah Christian School and joined the Army in 1971. He was Baptist. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Helen R. Jones, Mother, Oralee Jones, and...
Denise Lopez
Jun 2, 2024
Denise Lopez
Loving known by her family as "Baby."
Denise was born on the 4th of February 1990 in Houston, TX, to father Juan Lopez and mother Sandra Lopez. Denise attended Klein independent school district : Epps Island Elementary, Klein Intermediate, and Klein Forest High School.
She was the second born daughter of four. In her early life, Denise was a girl scout...
Jeffrey Hoover
May 27, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Hoover, 76, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
Jeffrey Hoover was born December 30,1947 to James and Dorothy Hoover in Houston. Jeff graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio in 1965 and from Rice University in 1969 with a B.A. From there Jeff went on...
Patricia Louise Calder
May 17, 2024
Patricia Louise Calder, 71, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2024.
Patricia Louise Downs Calder was born on June 18, 1952 in Trona, San Bernardino County, California. She was the third child of Samuel Francis Downs and Louise Oral Hunter. She was married to Jay Ronald Calder for 41 years.
Patricia...
Marigilda Rodriguez
May 16, 2024
Marigilda Rodriguez, 85 passed away on May 16, 2024, unexpectedly. She was born in Donna Texas, in her adult years moved to Houston and retired from Cy-Fair ISD. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her amazing cooking, and her crazy sense of humor. Proceeded in my death by her parents Espetecion & Roberto Rodriguez, 3 sisters,...
Nicholas Ferrantino
May 14, 2024
Nicholas Ferrantino (November 16, 1944 - May 14, 2024)A wonderful friend who had a unique sense of humor, a deep appreciation for education, and a love for his pets. Nicholas Ferrantino, 79 years old, of Brooklyn, New York, died in Houston, Texas, on May 14, 2024.Nick was born in Brooklyn to Philamena Rossi and Alfonso Ferrantino. He grew up in New...
Maria Piedad Salazar de Ramirez
May 13, 2024
Maria Piedad Salazar de Ramirez, born on May 5th, 1951, in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2024, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Her life, filled with selfless love and unwavering dedication, leaves behind a legacy of compassion and strength that will continue to inspire those who knew her.
Piedad was the epitome of...
Dennis L. Greer
May 12, 2024
Dennis Lynn Greer passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 12, 2024, after a nearly four year battle with cancer. He was born in Pomona, CA, March 9, 1945 to Masel and Gwendolyn Greer and grew up in southern Illinois where he graduated from Eldorado High School in 1963. Dennis graduated in January, 1968 from University of Missouri at...
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Frank Irey
Aug 4, 2024
Frank “Buzz” Irey Obituary
Frank “Buzz” Irey, age 64 passed away with family members by his side on Sunday August 4th, 2024. Born July 5, 1960, in Darby, Pennsylvania, Frank was one of three children to parents Frank Irey Jr. and Patricia Irey. Married to his beloved wife of 38 years, Caroline Fasy Irey, as she was his soul mate for...
Donna Lisa Kopa
Jul 24, 2024
Donna “DonnaMomma” Kopa, age 60, passed away on Monday night, July 22, 2024. She was born on October 31, 1963, in Forsyth, Georgia, and was the daughter of Garry and Elizabeth Rolls.
Donna was a wonderful and loving woman who gave her all to her family. She loved God, and was a great woman of faith. She became a first-time grandmother...
Gary Dale Herring
Jul 16, 2024
Gary Dale Herring, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home in Houston, Texas surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on [date TBD]. Burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Camargo, Illinois.
Gary was born on March 24, 1942, in Gainesville, Texas, to Ruby Inez Watts and Howard Graham...
Jimmy Dwayne Tatum
Jul 5, 2024
Our father, Jimmy (Jim) Dwayne Tatum, 83, of Houston, Texas passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2024.
Jimmy was born on April 12, 1941 to Frank and Sylvia Tatum in Timpson, Texas and was raised in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1959 and attended college at Sam Houston State University.
Jim served our Country in the Vietnam...
Allan Jon Richardson
Jul 4, 2024
Allan Jon Richardson, of Houston, Texas passed away, Thursday, July 4, 2024 and was surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30 am; family will be receiving guests at 9:30 am, at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, 6221 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77030. The burial will follow soon after, by...
Adele Keck Collins
Jun 28, 2024
Adele Keck Collins, age 92, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Houston Texas. She was lovingly cared for in her final years by her grandson, Ray Weston III, his wife LaToya, and their son Ray IV. Adele was born in Gonzales Texas and attended Gonzales High School graduating in 1949. She went on to attend college at Texas State...
Robert Shoaf, Sr.
Jun 26, 2024
Robert Shoaf Sr., 74, of Waiahole Valley died on June 26, 2024, at 8:08 pm. He is survived by his three children; Robert (Nikki) Shoaf Jr., Kuualoha Shoaf, and Keanukapulani Shoaf. 10 grandchildren, 3 great grand-children, Sister’s; Janice Kapahua, and Francis Josue, along with many nieces and nephews.
Ashes scattering will take place at a later date. Please contact Robert Jr....
David Wayne Putnam
Jun 24, 2024
David Wayne Putnam
February 13, 1957 – June 24, 2024
David Wayne Putnam passed away on Monday morning, June 24, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas, surrounded by his family. A heart attack in 2021, Stage 4 kidney disease, hemorrhaging esophageal/stomach ulcers, malnutrition and smoking took their toll. David was a carpenter and built kitchens, butler’s pantries, closets and...
John A. Lanius
Jun 24, 2024
John A. Lanius “Gunny” Retired United States Marine of Spring Texas, peacefully passed away at his home early morning of June 24, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years of marriage, Stephanie Lanius & his extended family Freddy & Jennifer Estrada. He was born to his parents John A. Lanius Sr. & Lucy Mae Price in...
Thomas Edward Killen
Jun 20, 2024
Thomas Edward Killen, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away on June 20, 2024. Son of James Lee Killen, Sr. and Beulah Faye Parish, Tom was born on July 28, 1937 in Houston, Texas. Wherever he went, Tom was well-known for his personality, quick wit, and great sense of humor. Tom graduated from Stephen F. Austin Senior High in...
Jason W. Lewis
Jun 19, 2024
Jason W. Lewis, 45, of Tomball, TX, peacefully passed to heaven, early the morning of Wednesday, June 19,2024, at the Heart to Heart Hospice House, after a difficult battle with cancer. He left with his loving wife, Amanda, at his side, holding hands and listening to worship music together. Jason is now victorious over cancer and pain.
Jason was born in...
Ang Sun Lee
Jun 16, 2024
Ang Sun Lee, also known as Shalynn or Sun Lee passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16th, 2024 surrounded by all her loved ones, holding her and laughing with her until her last breath. Shalynn was born in Kota Bharu, Malaysia, got married to her husband, Eng lock for 49 years and have 2 most loving children, Justin and Jenna....
Jimmy Franklin Jones
Jun 3, 2024
Jimmy Franklin Jones passed away at his home in Manvel, Texas after a long lung illness and service related injuries in the Army. Jimmy was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Savannah Christian School and joined the Army in 1971. He was Baptist. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Helen R. Jones, Mother, Oralee Jones, and...
Denise Lopez
Jun 2, 2024
Denise Lopez
Loving known by her family as "Baby."
Denise was born on the 4th of February 1990 in Houston, TX, to father Juan Lopez and mother Sandra Lopez. Denise attended Klein independent school district : Epps Island Elementary, Klein Intermediate, and Klein Forest High School.
She was the second born daughter of four. In her early life, Denise was a girl scout...
Jeffrey Hoover
May 27, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Hoover, 76, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
Jeffrey Hoover was born December 30,1947 to James and Dorothy Hoover in Houston. Jeff graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio in 1965 and from Rice University in 1969 with a B.A. From there Jeff went on...
Patricia Louise Calder
May 17, 2024
Patricia Louise Calder, 71, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2024.
Patricia Louise Downs Calder was born on June 18, 1952 in Trona, San Bernardino County, California. She was the third child of Samuel Francis Downs and Louise Oral Hunter. She was married to Jay Ronald Calder for 41 years.
Patricia...
Marigilda Rodriguez
May 16, 2024
Marigilda Rodriguez, 85 passed away on May 16, 2024, unexpectedly. She was born in Donna Texas, in her adult years moved to Houston and retired from Cy-Fair ISD. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her amazing cooking, and her crazy sense of humor. Proceeded in my death by her parents Espetecion & Roberto Rodriguez, 3 sisters,...
Nicholas Ferrantino
May 14, 2024
Nicholas Ferrantino (November 16, 1944 - May 14, 2024)A wonderful friend who had a unique sense of humor, a deep appreciation for education, and a love for his pets. Nicholas Ferrantino, 79 years old, of Brooklyn, New York, died in Houston, Texas, on May 14, 2024.Nick was born in Brooklyn to Philamena Rossi and Alfonso Ferrantino. He grew up in New...
Maria Piedad Salazar de Ramirez
May 13, 2024
Maria Piedad Salazar de Ramirez, born on May 5th, 1951, in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2024, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Her life, filled with selfless love and unwavering dedication, leaves behind a legacy of compassion and strength that will continue to inspire those who knew her.
Piedad was the epitome of...
Dennis L. Greer
May 12, 2024
Dennis Lynn Greer passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 12, 2024, after a nearly four year battle with cancer. He was born in Pomona, CA, March 9, 1945 to Masel and Gwendolyn Greer and grew up in southern Illinois where he graduated from Eldorado High School in 1963. Dennis graduated in January, 1968 from University of Missouri at...
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