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Joyce King Steffen
Joyce King Steffen, born July 25, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas died January 14, 2014, in Katy, Texas. Her parents were Ed and Ruby King of Port Lavaca. One sister, Joan Pruett of Hallettsville, survives her, along with three daughters, Eileen Crowell, Karen Liles, and Susan Greer, all of Houston; sons-in-law, Ryan Liles and Barry Greer; and five grandchildren, Edward Crowell (Missouri City), Katie…
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Margie Forrest
Marjorie M. Forrest “Margie”, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, passed from this life on January 10, 2014. Survived by and mother of Susan, Judy & husband Joe, and Bobby. Grandmother of Jamie, Julie, and Heidi. Aunt of Donna, Libby, Priscilla and Alfred. Margie enjoyed reading, word games, television game shows, old movies, and " goin' roamin' ” which meant going to garage sales /…
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Francisco Guevara
Francisco "kiko", 51, is survived by his son Francisco Guevara, daughters Blanca Estela Guevara, Denisse Guevara, Clara Guevara, Christina Reyna, and his nine brothers and two sisters. Francisco was often quiet and reserved but with his family and friends he loved to share memories of the good times. He spent much of his time working long hours. When he had time he enjoyed spending it talking…
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George Richard Hood
George Richard Hood passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 while in hospital after complications following a heart attack. He entered into this life on December 22, 1938, the fourth child of six to Frances Gertrude Webb Hood and Eugene Joseph Hood. He was taught a strong work ethic, honor, and respect in his home. He had a passion for books and knowledge. He played the ukulele. He grew up in…
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R. Jane Cranston Robeck
Ruth Jane Cranston Robeck died on New Year’s Day, 2014, at Sugar Land Health Care Center, Sugar Land, Texas. Jane was born in 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Raymond Joseph Cranston and Ruth (Crites) Cranston. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Raymond Joseph Cranston Jr., her son and only child Guy Scott Warren III, and third husband Larry Robeck. She is survived by her…
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Clyde Nolan Wilkinson Jr
On Feb 27, 1928 a son, Clyde Nolan Wilkinson, Jr., was born to Clyde Nolan Wilkinson, Sr. and Ethel L. Hubbs Wilkinson in Denton, Texas. He was the oldest son and sibling to his next born brother, Lloyd Maynard Wilkinson and younger sister, Marcilee Wilkinson Monk. The Family lived in Palestine, Texas in a simpler time of block ice boxes and stories of escapades such as galloping horses into…
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Juana Altagracia Garcia
Juana Altagracia Garcia, 70, passed away in Houston on December 26, 2013. She was born in the Dominican Republic on November 24, 1943. Visitation and funeral will be on Monday, December 30, 2013 in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service (13501 Alief Clodine Road, Houston, TX 77082). The visitation is from 10am to noon, and the funeral starts at noon. Burial will follow at the Carmen Nelson…
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Barbara Jo Dickie
Barbara Jo Dickie, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed from this earthly life on December 23rd, 2013. She was surrounded by her children as she moved to her glorious home of streets paved with gold. Barbara was born Barbara Jo Gunn on November 17, 1938 to Ammon Loveal Gunn and Aline (White) Gunn in Brownwood, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents Leville and Aline (…
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Emmett William Mitcham
Emmett William Mitcham, 94, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 in Bryan, Texas. He was born on July 1, 1919 in Bernice, Louisiana to Arnold and Valerie Nolan Mitcham. He is preceded by his wives, Bonnie Bess Bonner Mitcham, and Twila Ramsey Mitcham; parents, Arnold and Valerie Mitcham; sons, Charles and Ken Mitcham; and his brother, Edward Mitcham. He is survived by his sons, Danny…
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Su Chang
Su Chang, age 81, went to be with the Lord few days prior to December 8, 2013, in his sleep, of a heart attack. He went to heaven in peace, without suffering. He was born in China, migrated to Taiwan in the 40’s, and relocated to Texas in 1983. He first settled in the US with the help from his brother Ming Chang, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Chuo-Hua Sun Chang; his…
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Norma Louise Ledet Tindel
Norma Louise Ledet Tindel, 75, of Houston, went to be with the Lord on December 8th, 2013. Norma Lou was born on April 29th, 1938, in Abbeville, LA to Clerphe Joseph “Jack” Ledet and Norma Marie Provost Ledet. Norma grew up in Abbeville, and she loved to regale her children with stories about her rich Cajun heritage. After graduating from Abbeville High in 1956, she worked as a secretary, before…
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Larry Horn
Larry Horn, 59, passed away on December 1, 2013 in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 25, 1954 to Leon and Essie Mae (Phillips) Horn, who precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carol; his sons, Brady and Lucas; his daughter, Grace; brothers, Robert, Dean, Curley, Bugs, and Emery; sisters, Faye, Shirley, and Janie; and his grandchildren,…
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Hiram Calvin "Mutt" Bettis
Mutt, age 85, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was born in Roby, TX to Hiram and Grace Bettis. He is survived by his daughter, Linda, son-in-law, George, and granddaughter, Lindsay. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nan. He served in the U.S. Army, was a proud Texas Tech Alum and retired from a long career in the Oil & Gas Industry. A devoted husband, father,…
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Helen Elizabeth Hughes
Helen Elizabeth Hughes, 74, passed away at her home in Spring, Texas on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was born to Charles R. Knight and Helen Margaret Becker Knight on January 17, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York. She is survived by her children, Robert Shores, Jeff Shores, Darlene Tidwell, Mike Shores & significant other Bridget, Daughter J.J.(Jean) Zaragoza & husband Ismael; her…
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James Emerson
James "Jim" Emerson October 8, 1924 - November 18, 2013 Jim, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Houston, TX to Roy and Lelia Emerson who preceded him in death. He is survived by Charlsie, his wife of 58 years; his daughter, Patti Emerson and son, Jay Emerson, both of Houston; his grandson and his wife, J.J. and Cheehwa…
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Charlotte Logan Klee
CHARLOTTE LOGAN KLEE, age 52 went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2013. She was born on November 22, 1960 in Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Sue Logan. Survived by her brothers Willis Logan & Ray Leon Logan, II, her sister-in-law Vicki Logan, niece Jennifer Logan, aunt Nancy Logan, uncle Donald Logan, cousins Cindy and Doris Stang, and countless other…
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Mary Catherine Michalec
Mary Catherine Michalec, 80, born October 14, 1933 in Harris County, Texas entered into eternal rest November 9, 2013. She was born to Charles and Mary James and grew up in the Houston Heights area. She graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1951. She married Edwin Michalec in 1962 and shared 43 years as his loving wife. Mary spent her time as a homemaker and raising her three children. She is…
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Diane Garner
Diane Garner was received into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 3, 2013, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 27, 1941, in Harlingen, Texas, she grew up in Giddings, Texas, and moved to Houston in 1963. Diane was graduated from Giddings High School, attended The University of Texas and earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of…
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Dema Parker Grant
Dema Parker Grant, 81 years of age, entered into the Presence of her Lord last Sunday, October 27th. Dema is a very unique name, suitable for a very unique and special woman. She was born on July 21, 1932 in Fastrill, TX to Jess and Pearl Parker. Dema graduated from Diboll High School in 1947. She earned a degree in accounting at The Piney Woods Business College. Dema worked for Triangle…
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Nan Bettis
Nan Bettis, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 24, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1924, to Arthur and Minnie Pedraza, in Crystal City, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Hiram Bettis, 2 children, 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She is loved and will be missed by all.
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Della Mae Essendi
Della Mae Essendi, 81, passed away in Houston on Friday, October 18, 2013. She was born on November 18, 1931 to Tom Dory and Mary Alice Griffin Dory in Falfurrias, Texas. She is survived by her son, Willie Tate III & wife Angela Habbitt-Tate; nieces, Sonja Collier (Bruce Sykes), Candace Jefferson, Gwen Rangl, Beverly Harris, and Dorothy Jones; nephews, William "Sonny" Jefferson and Daryl…
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Truman H. Taylor
Truman H. Taylor, 88, passed away at his home in the Woodlands on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Vonnie (Johnson) Taylor; sons, Joe Taylor & wife Cynthia, and Ben Taylor & wife Kristi; daughter, Suzie Bilnoski & husband Robert; grandchildren, Amy, Luke, Julie, Kye, Zach, Paige, Reagan, Cade; six great-grandchildren;…
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Dolores E. Collier
Dolores Collier, 72, died peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2013 of complications from a stroke she suffered last month. She was born in Little Rock, AR on February 12, 1941, the youngest of four, and graduated from North Little Rock High in 1959. She was a long time resident of Houston, TX. Dolores spent many years in the banking industry, working her way up from teller to management, while raising…
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Henry (Hank) Schaeffer Eyberse
Henry (Hank) Schaeffer Eyberse, 86, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed peacefully October 12, 2013 in Houston,TX. He fought courageously before he surrendered and took his journey. He was surrounded by his loving family. Hank was a great husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Frances Elaine Niskern Eyberse. Hank is survived by his 2…
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Nancy Jean Mariner
Services for Nancy Jean Mariner will be held in the chapel at St. Martin's Episcopal Church at 717 Sage and Woodway in Houston, Texas 77056 at 3pm on Wednesday September 25, 2013. Nancy was born to Janet Stetson Mariner and John Melvin Mariner, Sr. on January 18, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The family moved to Houston, Texas when she was 8 years old. She attended Holy Ghost Catholic…
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John Livingston Elam Jr
John Livingston Elam, Jr. went home to be with Jesus on September 10, 2013. He was born in Leonard, Texas on January 9, 1925. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy, and his son John Elam III. He is survived by his son, Greg & wife Mary; daughter, Jana Rader; grandchildren, Aaron Elam, JoEllen Elam, Mary Elizabeth Kardash, and Nathan Rader; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters…
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Catherine Elaine Peters Lewis
Catherine Elaine Peters Lewis was born on October 4, 1946 and passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 surrounded by family. She is survived by her son Christopher Barlow and wife Melany, grandson Chance Barlow and wife Vanessa, granddaughter Madeleine Barlow, brother Joseph Peters and wife Nancy, sister Patricia Hodges, brother William Peters and wife Debra, nephew Stephen Garren and wife Gwen…
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Kevin Stone
Kevin Stone, 45, passed away at his home in Katy on Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was born on March 31, 1968 to Stephen and Deirdre (Kirts) Stone in Lafayette, Indiana. He is survived by his mother, Deirdre Stone; sisters, Selena Stone-Flickinger, and Carissa Graeter & husband Brent; loving girlfriend, Laura Wheatley-Hughes; nieces, Brooklyn Flickinger, and Blair Flickinger; nephews, Beau…
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