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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 18…
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Stella Marie Rivera
Stella Marie Rivera was born in Houston, Texas on May 27, 1943, and passed away in Willis, Texas on January 13, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with the Rosary beginning at 10:30am and the Mass starting at 11:00am with Reception to follow. The Burial will take place following the Reception at 2:00pm at Forest Park Lawndale. …
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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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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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Ellen Romstadt Vascik
Ellen Romstadt Vascik, 70, was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully in her hometown of Houston, Texas on November 23, 2025 with her family by her side. Ellen was born to Joseph and Emily Romstadt on October 26th, 1955. Her mother passed when she was 3 and her father passed when she was 7 years old. She lived with her older brother Joesph until 6th grade then…
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Don Clayton Guntle
Don Clayton Guntle was born on April 16, 1950 in Richmond, Texas to Clayton Engel Guntle and Aline Arnold. He served in the United States Army stationed in Germany in the late 1960’s. Don married the love of his life, Norma Sims on May 12, 1990, making their home in Katy, Texas. He worked for Quanex/Gulf States Tube in Rosenberg for 30 years. He then worked for Tubes, Inc. in Brookshire for…
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Barbara Sue Hardy
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
Dennis Zapalac was born on June 20, 1940, in Shiner, Texas. He worked for many years as a reliable and respected manager for PPG Glass. Dennis was an enthusiastic and active resident of the Jamaica Beach community near Galveston, Texas, and was fond of fishing and spending time with his second wife, Benita Zapalac. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Alma Zapalac, his first wife, Mary…
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Lois Rita Crochet Granier
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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