OBITUARIES

Oct 23, 2023

Gilberto Lorenzo Ortiz died on Monday, October 23, 2023, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Gilbert passed surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer. He put up a great fight.    Gilbert L. Ortiz was born in Mission, Texas, on June 21, 1978, to his late parents, David Ortiz and Vicky Ortiz. He graduated from...

Oct 22, 2023

Colleen Connor passed away and joined God in heaven on October 22, 2023 after a prolonged state of illness.  She was born on May 21, 1944 in Belgium and naturalized as a child to New Orleans, LA by adopted parents James Thomas Connor and Brunilda (Fransen) Connor.  Colleen joins her husband Mike Neuburger, twin sister Colette McCrory and brother James Thomas Connor...

Oct 22, 2023

We are saddened to share Beverly A. Datisman, 76 died peacefully the morning of October 22, 2023, in Houston, TX.  She was born May 9, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa. She also resided in Sherrill and Eldridge Iowa.

Bev is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Roger Datisman of Eldridge, IA, their daughters Kimberly Datisman (Mark Pietig) of Davenport,...

Oct 19, 2023

Stephen Dylan Bartusiak, age 37, passed away in Houston TX on Oct 19, 2023. He was born on Nov 6, 1985 in Kingston, PA. He was educated at elementary schools in Edinburgh Scotland, Houston TX, and Blakeslee PA. He graduated from Clear Creek HS and earned a B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin in 2008. Steve...

Oct 19, 2023

George Morris Dalrymple was born on the 29th November, 1934 to Margaret (Daisy) and Arthur Dalrymple in Derby, England.  The family moved to Scotland 2 years later.  George attended Kilmarnock Academy and the University of Glasgow where he graduated with BSc in Physics in 1956.

On graduation he moved to London and worked on missile development for the government.  In late 1960 he...

Oct 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sunset of Michael Wayne Weathersby affectionately known as “Big Mike” departed from our lives late on October 13, 2023.

Born to the union of Minnie L. Weathersby (2022) and Donald Manning on July 25,1950 in Memphis, TN was an affectionate son. Michael honored his family with his respect and loyalty. He...

Oct 11, 2023

Yvette Simone Saucier was born on May 27, 1966 in Pensacola, Florida to Edward and Gretchen Saucier. She spent several of her formative years in Hawaii due to her father being stationed there in the Navy.  She completed her Bachelor of Science from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1988.  Upon graduation, she moved to Clear Lake, Texas and enjoyed a...

Oct 6, 2023

Rodney was born to parents Michael G. Mayfield and Kathleen D. Mayfield (Duren) in Modesto, CA, their first-born child. Rodney received his BS degree in education from Stanislaus State, CA. Rodney moved to Texas with a new faith community and got a job teaching in Tomball ISD, 6th grade Science. He later met and married Catherine and became a father...

Oct 5, 2023

Alicia A. Gray, known to her siblings as Alice, to her nieces and nephews as Aunt Alice. The exact date of Alicia’s passing isn’t know but she was discovered to have left her earthly abode in Houston, Texas to live in the light of The Lord some time before October 5, 2023. she is survived by two brothers and one...

Sep 29, 2023

Jamie V Zatz (Techter), of Houston, TX passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 29, 2023 at the age of 46.  She was born Feb. 26, 1977 to Janice (Brown) Techter of Bellingham, WA and William Techter (deceased). She grew up in Bartlett, IL and spent time in Washington State, Colorado and Florida before settling with her family in Houston.  Professionally Jamie worked for...

Sep 24, 2023

Cynthia Ann Peetz-Umanzor, of Magnolia, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Cindy was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 19, 1970, to William Peetz and Christine Dietz. As a child, Cindy was kindhearted natured. She enjoyed being outdoors; she would go crabbing and fishing when she could. She loved reading romance novels and collecting fairies. She had...

Sep 24, 2023

George Drogaris, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Park Manor of Cyfair in Houston, Texas. Born on April 6, 1941, in Arna Laconias, Greece, George was the owner of Zorba the Greek restaurant. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.A funeral service to honor George's life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023,...

Sep 23, 2023

Sep 23, 2023

In Memoriam: Scott Edward Dendy   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Scott Edward Dendy, who left this world on September 23, 2023, at the age of 63. Scott was born on August 15, 1960, in Birmingham, Alabama, to his loving parents, Marcia Dendy and Waymon Dendy. He is survived by his mother, Marcia Dendy,...

Sep 19, 2023

We have cried a thousand tears and will cry a million more for our hearts mourn the devastating loss of our son who left us far too soon. Jerad was 39 years old when he passed away on September 19, 2023. Jerad was born in Garland, Texas in 1984. His early years were spent in California and Vancouver WA but...

Sep 17, 2023

 

Ruth "Ruthie" Donley, 63, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023, with her brother Tom reading to her from the Bible and her most favorite Paddington Bear stories.

Ruthie was born on December 12, 1959, in Colver, Pennsylvania, the sixth child of Joseph & Ruth Donley. She grew up outside of Nanty-Glo, a small coal mining...

Sep 12, 2023

DENNIS LEE WILLIAMS WAS BORN ON OCTOBER 5, 1955, AND DIED SEPTEMBER 12, 2023.  DENNIS WAS BORN IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND RAISED IN HOUSTON & SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.  HE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS DAVIS BALLARD WILLIAMS AND GLORIA JUANITA MILLS, HIS BROTHER DAVIS WILLIAMS AND SISTER SANDRA HARMAN.   HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS SPOUSE DENISE WOODS, HIS CHILDREN, DAUGHTERS RITA...

Sep 11, 2023

 

Paul Raul Farias Lopez a husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend 

Paul passed away on Sept 11, 2023 at the age of 42 

Paul was born to Maria Lopez and Julio Farias on March 23rd 1981 in Callo, Peru. He migrated to Houston at the age of 18.  

Paul is survived by his wife Heidy Lopez and their...

Sep 8, 2023

Michael (Mike) Ray Velasquez passed away on September 8, 2023.  Mike was born to parents, Carmen & Mike Velasquez, Sr. on September 12, 1948 in Houston, Texas.   Mike’s surviving siblings:  Dianne Moran; Dennis James Velasquez (Connie); Margaret Velasquez; Elizabeth Valles (Russell); Melissa Zahn (Sid); Abby Latham (Jim); Eva Smith (Geoff); 17 nephews, nieces, great nieces and nephews and extended family “son”...

Sep 5, 2023

Valerie Ann Webster, 62, of Chicago IL, entered into God’s Kingdom on September 5, 2023 with her daughters by her side.  Valerie Steward was born March 7, 1961 to Cleaster Chambers in Chicago, IL, and she was the middle of six children. She grew up on the Southside of Chicago, and graduated from Lindblom Highschool in 1979. After High school,...