OBITUARIES

Nov 9, 2022

Gordon Paul Sorley, age 71, of Houston, formerly of Littlefield, TX, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022. Gordon is survived by his sisters Sharon Parmer (Jimmy) of Littlefield and Debra King (David) of Welsh, LA, as well as his son, Chris (Tara) Sorley of Jefferson Hills, PA, and two grandchildren, Ava Sorley and Braden Sorley. Born to the...

Nov 5, 2022

Flora Anita Traylor, “Flo”, as she was known to all, departed this world early Saturday morning, after sharing her last beautiful smile with her children. She is survived by her daughter, Denise M. Traylor and husband, John Whetsell, of Houston, TX/Telluride, CO; Richard Marion Traylor IV and wife, Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Traylor of Huntsville, TX; and grandson, Stewart “Alex”...

Oct 28, 2022

Judith Marie Salemi, cherished mother, sister and grandmother passed away on October 28, 2022 from complications from cancer and heart failure.  She was taken from us too soon.  She fought hard the last two months of her life to solve the mystery of her declining health.  She finally got her answer just before she died; amyloidosis and multiple myeloma.

She was born...

Oct 24, 2022

On Monday, October 24th, Linda Clements, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away. She was seventy-seven and currently residing in Houston, Texas. She was expected to come home from a brief hospitalization but unexpectedly was called home by her Lord and Savior. She was born in Brownwood, Tx. on August 11, 1945 to Wanda and Bob Lee. The family later moved...

Oct 18, 2022

George Timothy Lawrence 1943-2022 Tim Lawrence passed away peacefully in his Houston, TX, home on Tuesday October 18, 2022.  Tim was born on August 16, 1943, in San Diego, CA, and is survived by his wife Mindy, daughter Sarah, son-in-law Jeremy, grandson Dylan, and sister Alma.  Tim was preceded in death by his parents Daisy and George Lawrence and his brother...

Oct 16, 2022

Elena Garcia Villegas was born on December 21, 1941; in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, as one of seven siblings.  She went to meet her maker surrounded by her loved ones after a valiant battle with cancer.  She was preceded by her husband of 42 years, Heriberto, and her daughter Mary.  She leaves behind two daughters and four sons, along with their spouses,...

Oct 6, 2022

Mary Denise Zientek, Age 52, was born on December 20, 1969, in Flint Michigan, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 6, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a hard-fought battel with cancer.

Denise was a dedicated and loving wife and mother who was an inspiration, joy, and a ray of sunshine to all her...

Oct 3, 2022

Barbara Bird Higginbotham, age 75, went to her heavenly home  Monday October 3 , 2022 as she was surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Barbara had a successful career at Lyondell where she worked for 25 years and received many awards of excellence.

She enjoyed dancing, crusing in classic cars,  laughing with friends, and...

Oct 3, 2022

Lilia Cabero Mendoza was born on September 22, 1939, in Zambales, Philippines. She passed peacefully in her sleep on October 3, 2022, after celebrating her 83rd birthday. She is survived by her three children, Gilbert, Roland, Analyn and her children in law, Precy, Helen, and Joveno. She will be remembered by her grand- children, Dondon, Iyan, Ipe, and Glenn...

Sep 24, 2022

George Edward Hoepner was born on November 27, 1947 to Harold Edward and Lorraine Victoria Hoepner in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After a full life and at the age of 74, he passed peacefully into Heaven on September 24, 2022.

George and his childhood sweetheart, Jeanne Skidmore, were married on June 7, 1969.  She was his treasured bride until her passing...

Sep 24, 2022

Adam Ray Scott was born on August 1, 1978, in Houston, Texas. He passed away on September 23, 2022, at the age of 44 surrounded by loved ones. Adam was proud to have learned all about the construction trade from his father. Carrying on the Scott family tradition, he worked within the commercial construction industry in Houston and other...

Sep 18, 2022

Maria Ann Viana McGuire

March 12, 1974 – September 18, 2022

Maria Ann Vaiana was born on March 12th, 1974 in Manhasset, New York, to her parents Joseph Vaiana and Joanne Spade, where she spent her early life, moving to Houston in the early 90’s.

On July 2, 2000, Maria married Mandel McGuire,...

Sep 17, 2022

WILLIAM (BILL) STANLEY FAIN passed away September 17, 2022, at the age of 87.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hassel Fain and Alice Haver Fain, and his big sister Norma Jean Fain Stroud.

He leaves behind his brother Patrick Fain (Gayle) and nieces and nephews, Michael, Susan, Michele, Kelly, Kevin, and Kari and...

Sep 17, 2022

George Nelson Holmes died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 17th, 2022. During his 71 years George lived a fun, active, colorful, and rewarding life. While he overcame prostate cancer in 2006, he ultimately succumbed to cancer in 2022.

George was the younger of two sons of George Augustus Holmes and Werdna Eugenia Holmes of Shreveport,...

Sep 14, 2022

Samir Salem Mahshie, age 74, of Kingwood, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2022 following a brief illness. He was born on June 5, 1948 in Beirut, Lebanon to Salem and Rose (Sabbagh) Mahshie. Shortly after Samir was born, he was baptized into the family of God. Samir was the 2nd oldest of 9 children. He...

Sep 13, 2022

Melba Lee Odell, also known as Sissy, passed away surrounded by loved ones on 9/14/2022, after a hard fought battle with cancer. She will always be remembered as a loving significant other, devoted mother, and especially loved her time as a MiMi to her grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date to honor her...

Sep 6, 2022

Jukka Kuitunen gone too soon. He went to meet with the Lord on September 6th 2022. He was from Vaasa, Finland which he loved and cherished so much. He was very loved and cared for by many people around the world. Places to which he traveled for work. He leaves behind his wife, siblings, his dog Ella who he loved...

Sep 5, 2022

Tonya G. Booker was blessed to come into this world through the parentage of Gussie B. Booker Jr. and QT Elizabeth Booker. Tonya’s love for the Lord started at an early age, while living in Albuquerque, NM she attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with her mother and siblings. Her mother moved to New Waverly, Texas and Tonya started attending...

Sep 5, 2022

James Chandler, 63, passed away on September 5 2022 in Houston, TX. Jim was born in Des Moines, IA on June 7, 1959 to Sandra Miller and Roy Chandler. He is survived by his father and step mother Roy and TeeCee Chandler, son, James (Jeannie) Chandler, daughter, Maranda Smith.

Grand Children - Kristina (James) Peterson, Jaydan (Ashley)...

Aug 28, 2022

Yvonne Aldridge

September 8, 1944 Homer, NY - August 28, 2022 Richmond, TX

Yvonne was 77 years old when the Lord took her to be with him and her family. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Yvonne was a devoted Christian. She was a very hard worker. She lived...