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Leocadio Alvarez
HOUSTON, TEXAS — Leocadio "Leo" Alvarez, 77, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. Born on September 16, 1948, in San Benito, Texas, to Miguel and Juanita Alvarez. Leo will be remembered as a devoted family man and a proud veteran. Leo, known as "Big Al" to his Army buddies, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era and was so proud. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with…
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Patrick James McDuff
The family of Patrick “Pat” James McDuff, of Houston, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on February 7, 2026. Pat was born on February 18, 1955, to Lee and Shirley McDuff in Houston, Texas. Pat is predeceased by his beloved wife, Carolyn McDuff, brother-in-law, Bill Levegood, and his parents, Lee and Shirley McDuff. Pat worked throughout his life and had a great career with Houston,…
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Henry Reding
Henry Reding was born to Phae and Ellis Reding on October 30, 1938 in Huntsville, Texas. His family lived in Huntsville until they migrated to Houston to seek better employment. Henry graduated from Reagan High School in 1957 and went on to Huntsville State College where he majored in business administration. To help out with college financial expenses, he worked as a meat cutter and then as a…
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Jerryann Barrackman
Jerryann (Kelley) Barrackman, 93, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. She was born January 25, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas to Wylma Dee (June) Ford and Granville Douglas Kelley. Jerryann graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City, OK and later attended Draughton’s Business College. On September 16, 1955, she married Charles S. Fox. They had two children,…
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Susan Moyer Kelley
Susan (“Sue”) Moyer Kelley, of Houston, Texas, passed away at the age of 85 on January 25, 2026. She was born on April 23, 1940 in Sellersville, Pennsylvania to Paul Tyson Moyer and Elizabeth Loughrey Moyer. Sue was the youngest child in her family, preceded in death by sisters Abbie, Mary, Barbara, and Carol, and brother Paul Jr. (Pete). She was raised in Lansdale, Pennsylvania and earned…
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James Buhl Shahan II
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, James Buhl Shahan, II, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, foster parent and dedicated servant of Jesus Christ, left this world at the age of 81 to enter into the presence of the Lord. James was born to James Buhl Shahan and Marjorie Alice Bush on July 28, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY. When James was younger, his favorite activities were fishing with…
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Carol Ann Dalton
Carol Ann (Harrison) Dalton passed peacefully on January 21, 2026 in Katy, Texas at the age of 88. She lived with dementia and associated health issues for the last four years but seemed happy with a big smile on que! She was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 6, 1937. Carol, aka “Carla” was a resident of Katy and Houston, Texas for the last 20 years, after having lived in Colorado,…
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Rose C. Banuelos
Rose C. Bañuelos, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1945, and lived a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to her family. Rose dedicated 25 years of her life working for United Airlines, where she was known for her strong work ethic, kindness, and commitment. She took pride in her career and the relationships she built along the way. She was…
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Janice Jan Raper
Janice Jan Raper was born in Hereford, Texas on September 13, 1955, and passed away in Houston, Texas on January 13, 2026. She is survived by her son Charles Allen Raper. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald Lee Raper. Services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Beresford Funeral Service with the Visitation starting at 10am and the Funeral beginning at 11am. Burial will…
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Dominic Albert Van Nes
Dominic Albert Van Nes, 61, was born in Houston, Texas on December 28, 1964 to Carl and Magdalen Van Nes, and passed away in Salinas, California on January 18, 2026. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (3617 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002). Visitation will begin at 1:00pm with the Rosary at 1:30pm and mass at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at…
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Lawrence Richard Champion Jr.
Lawrence Richard Champion Jr. of Sealy, TX passed away 1/16/2026 at the age of 85 in Katy, TX. Lawerence was born to Virginia (nee Pyburn) and Lawrence Richard Champion in Houston, TX on 11/17/1940. He graduated from Spring Branch HS (Class of 1958) and served in the US Army afterwards, stationed in Germany as an MP. Following military service, he drove ambulances, wreckers, and eventually…
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Stella Marie Rivera
On behalf of the Rivera family and the Calpulli Ixtotepec Native American Church of the Americas, we invite you to gather in celebration of a life that flowed with sacred grace. Stella came home to peacefully pass away at her beloved ranch, surrounded by family, enveloped in love and comfort during her final moments. We come together to honor our beloved Matriarch— she is proceeded in death by…
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Harold Floyd Jackson
Harold Floyd Jackson was born in Port Arthur, TX on March 26,1932 to David C. Jackson and Nell O'Lea McGarrahan Jackson, and passed away on January 12, 2026 in Sugar Land, TX at the age of 93. Harold grew up in Port Arthur and was involved in Boy Scouts, Wood Shop, ran track and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. He was drafted in the Army in 1953 and was stationed at Ft. Bliss…
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Ana Mercedes Campos de Mejia
Ana Mercedes Campos de Mejía nació en Boyacá, Colombia, el 15 de septiembre de 1930. Falleció el 8 de enero de 2026 en la ciudad de Houston, Texas. Estuvo casada con Alfonso Mejía Andrion durante 50 años. Juntos criaron una hermosa familia, compartiendo una vida plena rodeados de sus hijos y una familia numerosa. Mercedes fue una gran mujer de Dios, llena de fe. Guerrera de oración, oraba…
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Raymond Claret Tauro
Raymond Claret Tauro (Clary) of Houston, Texas passed away at the age of 65 after a courageous fight of 42 months (3.5 years) against brain cancer on January 7th, 2026 at his residence. He was born on October 23, 1960 in Mangalore, India to Late Mr. Baptist Tauro and Late Mrs. Magdelene Tauro. Raymond has been a bright student since the beginning. He got his Bachelor of Science degree from the…
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Stephen Allen Moore
Stephen Allen Moore (“Steve”), age 69, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Cypress, Texas. Stephen was born on April 18, 1956, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Charles Edgar Moore and Rita Marlene (Kirkpatrick) Wolf. He was the middle of three boys. Stephen graduated from Sharpstown High School in 1973 and later completed a two-year Associate Degree in Electronics before…
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Hortense D. Fish
Hortense D. Fish, 100, passed away on December 31, 2025 in Katy, Texas. She was born on February 2, 1925 to Donnie Delafuente and Ynez Martinez. She is survived by her sons, Dennis Hernandez, Don Hernandez, and Glenn Hernandez; and lots of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded by her first husband in 1973, Nickolas Enriques Hernandez; her second husband in 2006, Frank Fish;…
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Darryl "D.J." Brignac II
Darryl “D.J.” Brignac II, 48, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 29, 2025. Born on February 18, 1977, D.J. was the eldest son and firstborn to Glenda Barras and Darryl Joseph Brignac I. He was baptized into the Catholic faith at St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church, a foundation that guided him throughout his life. D.J. attended James Madison High School, where…
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Youssef (Joe) Boutros
Youssef Fouad “Joe” Boutros passed away on December 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 14, 1942, in Darbechtar, Koura District, Lebanon, to Fouad and Adel Boutros, Joe’s life was a testament to perseverance, excellence, kindness, and love. Joe moved to the United States to pursue education and opportunity, earning his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson…
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Zimin Su
Zimin Su, born on November 27, 1961, in China, was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and new grandfather. An avid learner, he received degrees in physics from Beijing University, Zhongshan University, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. He then established a career as a software developer before retiring in 2014 to run a successful rental home business with his wife. Zimin enjoyed…
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Sara Faye Betterton
Sara Faye Betterton went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on December 25, 2025. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alva Blankenship, husband Don Sr., and sister Betty Dodge. Sara leaves behind her daughter Jeanmarie Sparks (husband Cecil), grandson Adam Macey and his wife, Sophie, and their children Ezra, Levi, Asher, and Eden. She also leaves behind her son Don Jr. and his…
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Destiny Marie Villela
Destiny Marie Villela, 23, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2025, in Houston, Texas. A pharmacy technician by trade, Destiny’s true passion was baking. She found so much joy in creating desserts for others, constantly experimenting with new recipes to share with her friends and family. Destiny was a naturally nurturing and caring soul who deeply valued her relationships. While she was…
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Tinuade Victoria Familuyi
Tinuade Victoria Familuyi, 32, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at MD Anderson, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 17, 1992, in Nigeria. Tinuade was the eldest daughter in her family. Tinuade graduated from Elsik High School in 2011 from Alief ISD, Houston, TX. She later enrolled at Louisiana State University, where she earned dual bachelor’s degree in…
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Jan Winnan Bierwirth
Jan Winnan (Greene) Bierwirth passed away peacefully in her home on December 14, 2025. Jan was born on February 17, 1953 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Ralph Harrison and JoAnn Crippen Greene. She was a 1971 graduate of S.P Waltrip High School. Jan retired from the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church after 27 years of service. Jan is survived by her daughter Kimberly…
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Kevin Saade Bayeh
Kevin Saade Bayeh, of Houston, Texas, passed away at the age of 27 on December 9th, 2025. He was born on July 22nd, 1998 in Houston, Texas to Saade Bayeh and Jocelyn Abou Harb. Kevin graduated from James E. Taylor High School in Katy in 2017 and then attended the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology (SAM Tech). During his time at SAM Tech, he received his Associate of Applied Science…
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Rev. William (Bill) Owens
Reverend William “Bill” Owens, 86, visionary ministry leader, educator, entrepreneur, and civil rights advocate, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at his home in Fulshear, Texas, surrounded by family. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Rev. Owens began his professional life in education, earning a degree in Education and teaching elementary school in Memphis, Nashville, and Los Angeles. His…
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William Busch Oelfke
William Busch (Bill) Oelfke, 91, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. Born in Houston, Texas on June 2, 1934, Bill lived a life filled with love, service, humor, and quiet integrity that touched everyone who knew him. Bill attended Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston and went on to study at Rice University before graduating from Austin College with a degree in…
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Oluwatoyin Olusola Oluyemi
It is with total submission to the will of God that we write the biography of our dearly beloved father, brother, cousin, friend: Late Oluwatoyin Olusola Oluyemi. Toyin was born on Feb 23,1970 into the family of Pa Johnson Oluyemi, hailing from Erèdo in Epe Omu, Ogun State. He was the third of five siblings. He began his formal education in 1978 at Saint Paul Primary School in Ogun State. He…
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Grace Ann Palermo
Grace Ann (Sciortino) Palermo, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Grace was born on September 29, 1938, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. She grew up in Houston attending Annunciation Catholic School and graduated from Incarnate Word Academy High School in 1956. On June 16, 1957, Nick and…
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Laura Kathleen Rogers
Laura "Kathy" Kathleen Rogers was born in Houston, Texas on September 11, 1947, and passed away in Tomball, Texas on November 27, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery at 2:00PM. Thank you for visiting this memorial web page. Please check back soon for a more detailed obituary. In the meantime, please sign the online guest book to let…
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