Welcome to the services schedule and online obituaries for Beresford Funeral Service. Below is a list of recent services scheduled at our funeral home. Click on the name of the individual to read their obituary, death notice, or eulogy. Click on the Condolences/Tributes links to sign an online guest book, or to leave an online tribute to the deceased. If you do not see the name of the individual you are looking for, then try searching our data bases.

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Barbara Sue Hardy

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Barbara Parker Hardy, 86, passed away in Houston, Texas, on November 18, 2025, after a short illness. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she spent most of her life in Houston, where she built a career and presence that reflected her determination, independence, and entrepreneurial spirit. Barbara was deeply involved in Houston’s arts community and had a lifelong appreciation for creativity and…

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Dennis Charles Zapalac

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Dennis Charles Zapalac was born in Shiner, Texas on June 20, 1940, and passed away in Jamaica Beach, Texas on November 13, 2025, at the age of 85. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 10:00am at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. Thank you for visiting this memorial web page.  Please check back soon for a more detailed obituary.  In the meantime, please sign the online…

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Lois Rita Crochet Granier

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Beloved, Lois Rita Crochet Granier, passed away peacefully in her sleep and entered into heaven on November 3, 2025.  She was born on December 24, 1935 to Lelia Marie Guillotte Crochet and Clay Joseph Crochet, a wonderful "Christmas Gift" from The Lord, a daughter, after 4 boys!  Eight years later The Lord gave their family, Barbara Ann, the little sister Lois inevitably hoped for and truly…

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Nicolas Hernandez

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Nicolas “Nico” Hernandez, age 60, passed away in his home, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Nico was a devoted husband, a loving father, a proud grandfather, and a man whose strength and hard work built the foundation of his family’s life. Born in Michoacán, Mexico, he is one of 7 Siblings. Nico came to the United States as a young man, chasing the promise of the American dream. With…

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Vincent Earl Marquart

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Vincent Earl Marquart, of Houston, Texas, passed away at the age of 71, on October 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 20, 1954 in Hondo, Texas, to Sgt USAF Earl Eugene Marquart and Adalene Mary (Wolff) Marquart.  He began school in Hondo, TX, went to 3rd grade in Ankara, Turkey and 4th grade and part of 5th grade in Wiesbaden, Germany before returning to the United…

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Mauro Perez

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Mauro Perez, known lovingly as “Tony” to many, passed away on October 27, 2025. Born in Cuba on July 21, 1960, and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tony lived a life full of dedication, laughter, and love. An electrician by trade and the ultimate handyman, Mauro could fix anything and took great pride in his craft. He had a passion for technology and always enjoyed exploring the latest…

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Lyn Boze

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Lyn Boze, 86, passed away on October 24, 2025 in Houston, Texas.  She was born on July 3, 1939 in Yoakum, Texas. She is survived by her five children, Shannon and Jim Trott, Kelly and Julie Boze, Tamma and Alvin Berkovsky, Janna Doyle and Dan Palermo, and Mike and Haley Boze.  They were blessed with 12 grandchildren, Tara Trott, Lana Trott Brown, Jay Trott, Breann DeCoste, Braeden Boze, Ashlynn…

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Yetunde Adebimpe Okuwobi

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Yetunde Adebimpe Okuwobi was born in Lagos, Nigeria on March 7, 1952, and passed away in Houston, Texas on October 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Services will be held at Beresford Funeral Service on Saturday, November 8, 2025, with the Visitation starting at 10am and the Funeral Service beginning at 11am.  The Burial will follow at Forest Park Southwest. Thank you for visiting this memorial web…

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Lydia Janine Christopher

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Our dear Lydia gained her angel wings on October 13, 2025. She was a loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, Niece, Cousin, and Best Friend to many. She was the epitome of the adage, “If you want to have a friend, be one”. She always made time for anyone in need.   She was full of life and loved every second of it! She was a gorgeous, energetic, courageous, compassionate, adventurous, and loving soul…

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Maria Briseno Valdez

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Maria Briseno Valdez, 78, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on May 3, 1947, in Elsa, Texas, to Anastacio Briseno and Maria Alaniz. Maria was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt who loved her family deeply. She will be remembered for her kind heart, quiet strength, and the love she shared with everyone around her. She is survived by her niece, Maria…

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Francois Abi Saab Al-Inati

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Francois Abi saab Al-Inati, of Houston, Texas, passed away at the age of 60 after a courageous fight against sudden illness on October 7, 2025, in Houston Texas. He was born on December 20, 1964, in Lebanon to Albert Abisaab and Carmen Abisaab. He was 20 years old when he moved to the United States from Lebanon. He graduated from the University of Houston and started working at Deans flower shop…

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Billy B. Dearing II

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Billy Burt Dearing II of Houston, Texas passed away at the age of 66 after a courageous 17-month battle with lung fibrosis on October 7, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was born on January 23, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Billy Burt Dearing and Pauline Velma Applegate Dearing. He graduated from New Caney High School and spent his early career working in his father’s business. He was a devoted son and…

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Daniel Ray Paul

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Daniel Ray Paul, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2025, at the age of 64, following a tragic car accident. His sudden departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Daniel was born in Oceanside, California, on September 29, 1961, to Daniel Roger Paul and Betty Mae Sessions. He grew up in the Chicago…

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Suhaila Awwad Dubayah

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Suhaila Awwad Dubayah, age 83, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Suhaila, otherwise known as Teta Susu, was born on February 28, 1942 in Beit Sahour, near Bethlehem. Suhaila was the second oldest of five sisters, and the beloved daughter of Ne’meh “Grace” and Awwad Jadallah Awwad. She is survived by her loving children: Suheil and his wife Majdolin, Rima Dubayah, Abla and her husband Karam…

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Elmo Meroney

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Elmo Blair Meroney, Jr. passed quietly into the arms of Jesus on October 3, 2025 at the age of 94. He was a man of integrity, genuine faith and a unique ‘Elmo’ humor that impacted all who knew him. His Visitation (10:00 am) and Celebration of Life service (10:30 am) will be held on Friday, October 17 at Tallowood Baptist Church, 555 Tallowood Dr, Houston, TX. The service will be livestreamed…

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Melissa Lum Ngwene Ndip

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Resilient Dependable Melissa Lum Ngwene Ndip, lovingly known as Mel or Lum, passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 39, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Born in Dallas, Texas, Melissa’s life journey took her across the country and beyond to Cameroon, Colorado, California, China, Alabama, Costa Rica, and Texas, each place touched by her zest for life and purpose.…

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Lisa Anne Haynie

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Lisa Anne (Rowe) Haynie, 65, passed away on September 25, 2025, in Houston, Texas, due to complications from metastasized breast cancer. Born on April 17, 1960, Lisa graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1978 and continued her education at Mott Community College. Lisa moved to Houston, Texas in the early 1980's and pursued further studies at San Jacinto College. She began her professional…

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Michael Kasian

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Michael Kasian, of Deer Park, Texas died suddenly on September 25, 2025.  He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 27, 1948.  He was the oldest of three children of Mike and Catherine Kasian.  As a young family the Kasians moved to California, where his brother Paul and sister Nancy still reside.  For the past eight years, Michael and his companion Jana enjoyed fostering for the Rescued Pets…

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Thomas Macon Warren Jr.

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Thomas Macon Warren, Jr. died after a brief but valiant struggle with cancer on September 25th, 2025.  Tom was born and raised in Beaumont, TX and graduated from South Park Highschool in 1966. He was surrounded and nurtured by family from both sides at all times, even living next door to his paternal grandmother, whose house was famous for its conch-shell-lined pathways. (His maternal…

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Verna Sharp White

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Verna White of Tomball, Texas passed away on September 24, 2025, just days after her 90th birthday. She was born on September 16, 1935, to Howard Sharp and Odessa Venable Sharp in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Tommy White; sons Greg (Jennie), Gene (Robyn), and Chris (Lynn); grandchildren Brandy, Danielle, Jake, John, James, Joe, Josh, Joel, Stephen, Brenna,…

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Antonina Baryska

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Antonina Baryska, lovingly known as “Babcia Tosia,” passed away on September 22, 2025, in Sugar Land, Texas, at the age of 87. She was born on March 19, 1938, in Sufczyn, Poland, to Anna and Stanisław Słowińscy. Growing up in the difficult years of World War II Poland, Antonina endured unimaginable hardships, including being separated from her parents and sisters at the age of two. Even in those…

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Jannelle McCully

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Jannelle was born on September 3, 1946, and died on September 19, 2025.  She passed away peacefully at home after a long illness and is now absent from the body and face-to-face with her Lord Jesus Christ.  Jannelle loved everyone and everyone loved her.  She showed her love with a kind word or compliment and a great big smile - that was the love of Christ in her.  Nothing brought her more joy…

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Joyce Marie Harger

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Joyce Marie Harger, of Sugar Land, Texas passed away at the age of 96 on September 14, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1929, in Sharon, Kansas to Ray and Florence (Bort) Hawley. She and her brothers grew up on the family farm during the Depression. It was a hard time, but it was part of what made her so strong and resilient. Joyce was a dental assistant when she met Graden Harger, and they…

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Kaywood Stepp

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Kaywood Stepp, 93, passed away on September 12, 2025 at his home in Crosby, Texas.   He was born on April 29, 1932 in Houston, Texas to E.W. & Kathrine Stepp. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Radell (Gilliam) Stepp; children, Linda Hughes & husband Dewey, Paula Johns & husband Jim, Stephen Walters & wife Jeanne, Michael Walters & wife Estella, and Ronald Walters; his sister…

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Stephen F. Casanova

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Stephen F. Casanova, 86, passed away on September 11, 2025 in Bellaire, Texas.  He was born on April 25, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas. Graveside Service will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Houston National Cemetery (10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038).

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William Henry Alton Evans

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William Henry Alton Evans, also known as "Will" and "Uncle Willie" of North Zulch, Texas, passed away suddenly at the age of 56 on August 25th, 2025, in Hallettsville, Texas. He was born on February 3, 1969, to Selvah Nell McWhorter Evans and Robert William Evans in Madisonville, Texas. He attended Carroll High school and joined the United States Army in 1989. He served during the Persian Gulf…

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Brenda Joyce Summons

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In loving memory of Brenda J. Summons, a beacon of light and love who graced this world from October 27, 1948, to August 25, 2025. Brenda was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend whose presence brought joy, love and laughter to all who knew her. Born in the heart of Houston, TX, Brenda was the epitome of grace and kindness. She was raised in a close-knit family that instilled in…

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Donna M. Powell

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Donna M. (Eitman) Powell passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Katy, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she graduated from South Side High School and earned the Butler University Journalism Day Best News Story Award. She went on to study at Indiana University, where she received a Founder’s Day Award and graduated with a degree in Art, English, and…

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Rijina Sher

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Rijina Sher, 78, passed away on August 20, 2025 at her home in Houston, Texas.  She was born on July 1, 1947 in Erbil, Iraq to Yousif Sher and Wards Toma. She is survived by her son, Nasim Ishak (Heba Yousif); her daughters, Niveen Issaq (Eirik Lima) and Nina Issaq Irwin (Jonathan Irwin); grandchildren, Aron Ishak, Andre Ishak, Johannes Irwin, and Noah Irwin; and her siblings, Jamil Sher, Hikmat…

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Guy H. Gaskin Jr.

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Guy H. Gaskin, Jr., lovingly known by many as “Pop, Papa, Mr. Guy, Uncle Guy, Minister Guy,” and countless other endearing names, was born on January 2, 1949, in San Antonio, TX, and entered eternal rest on August 18, 2025.  He lived a life rich with humor, generosity, and music, filling every room with melodies. A devoted follower of Christ, Guy faithfully served as a Minister and found great…

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