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Chrysoula Stefanidis
Chrysoula Stefanidis passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in her home, surrounded by family, on May 27, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on January 25, 1931, in Vrysaki, Hmathias, Greece to Kyriako and Kyriakitsa Exezidis. Lovingly known as Soula or Yiayia, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and Godmother. Her life was filled with challenges but through…
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Ayodeji Abiola
Ayodeji Olawale Abiola, affectionately known to many as “Ay -WeOutside”, was born on October 4, 1984, in Osan-Sami, Oke Ado Area Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, to Olufunmilayo Abiola and Lateef Adedeji Yinusa Abiola. Ayo grew up surrounded by love and family, later settling in Houston, Texas, where he built a life full of meaning, joy, and deep relationships. Ayodeji is survived by his spouse,…
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Izabel Simonian
Izabel Simonian, 90, passed away on May 25, 2025 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Lebanon on April 14, 1935 to Aram Tashdjian and Yeranouhi Kaldzjian. She is survived by her children, Sam Simonian & wife Sylva, Berge Simonian & wife Sona, Seta Kyounjian & husband Tony, and Ara Simonian; 8 grandchildren, Sevahn, Gahreen, Nelly, Greta, Simon, Andre, Taleen, and Nyree; and 4 great-…
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Joseph "Joey" Heering
Joseph "Joey" Heering, 48, passed away on May 22, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 23, 1976 in Houston, Texas. Joey was an avid hunter and fisherman and was happiest when he was at a fishing pond or in a deer blind. He was funny and selfless. He would give anything to anybody if he thought they needed it. He always made you laugh and was the person you wanted to be around. …
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Dorothy Marie Garage
Dorothy Marie Garage, a deeply loving woman and proud New York native who always put family and friends before herself, passed away peacefully in her home in Houston on Wednesday, May 21, her 80th birthday. Her two surviving sisters, Mary Ellen and Theresa, were by her side when she passed under hospice care following a brief illness. Born on the U.S. military base Mitchel Field in Uniondale,…
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Thomas Jay Campbell
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas Jay Campbell, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the community. Tom shared 55 wonderful years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Lynda, creating a lifetime of love and memories. Together, they raised three children—Jeffery, Kyle, and Kevin—who carry forward his legacy of strength and…
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R.C. Kyle
R.C. Kyle, age 84, of Sugar Land, TX, entered into the Lord’s presence on May 18, 2025, in the company of his loved ones. He was born on October 15, 1940, in Corinth, MS to Grady Charles and Fleedie Kyle. After coming to faith in Christ at a young age, R.C. lived a life notable for devotion to faith, family, and community. Overall, his life was marked by love, humility, selflessness, and…
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Georgia Estrella Gancedo Diaz
Georgia Estrella Gancedo Diaz known to most as Chiche was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba on February 15, 1932 to Manuel Gancedo and Francisca Morejon Gancedo, passed away peacefully in Houston, TX on May 16, 2025 at the age of 93 years and 3 months. Chiche and Pipo made the brave decision to immigrate to the USA in 1964, along with their two kids and Nina, Chiche’s sister. The family landed in…
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Antonios Fouad Okde
Antonios Fouad Okde, 70, passed away on May 16, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was born in Tripoli, Lebanon on April 9, 1955. He is survived by his son, John Paul Okde & wife Michelle; his daughter, Sylvana Vuilette Okde; his grandson, Tony Okde; his brother, Fady Okde; and his sister, Foutine Massouh & husband Antoine. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fouad Okde and Vuilette (…
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Victor Manuel Carrizales
Victor Manuel Carrizales, 55, passed away on May 9, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was born on December 5, 1969 in Monclova, Mexico to Armando Carrizales and Fidencia Hernandez. He is survived by his wife, Irisbi Almanza; his daughter, Shirley Carrizales & her husband Kevin Henriquez; and his grandchildren, Julian Henriquez and Natalia Henriquez. He is preceded in death by his brother,…
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Ronald Lee Raper
Ronald Lee Raper, 78, passed away on May 3, 2025 in Sugar Land, Texas. Throughout his life, Ronald Lee Raper endeavored to motivate young people to achieve to the pinnacle of their abilities whether in academics or sports. For this reason, he never stopped setting individual goals for himself to demonstrate that it is never too late to learn and that one can always improve. Ron was born to…
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Sabino Renovato
Sabino Renovato, 90, passed away on May 1, 1934 in Kingwood, Texas. He was born in Mexico on December 30, 1934. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 7th, from 10 am to 12 noon in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery (6900 Lawndale Ave. Houston, TX 77023). Thank you for visiting this memorial web page. Please check back…
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Anita Schulz Briggs
Anita Briggs, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, in Spring, Texas, just one day after celebrating her 85th birthday. Anita was born on April 29, 1940, in Sülzbach-Obersulm, Germany. In 1959, at the age of 19, she left her homeland along with her baby, Gaby, and made a new life in the United States. It was here that she found her…
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Ana Maria Bohorquez Oquendo
Ana Maria Bohorquez Oquendo was born in Los Puertos de Altagracia, Venezuela on January7, 1958 and passed away in Houston, Texas on April 16, 2025. Ana is survived by her son, Manuel Diaz Bohorquez and daughter-in-law Nattaporn Nakapakorn. Other family members are her father, Luis Alberto Bohorquez, mother, Matilde Rosa Oquendo and siblings, Jose Oscar, Dora Elisa, Dilia Matilde, Miriam…
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Eglis K. Suarez
Eglis K. Suarez, 77, passed away on April 12, 2025 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Venezuela on November 16, 1947 to Pablo Morales and Teresa Mosquera. Graveside Service will be on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10AM at Carmen Nelson Bostick Historic Cemetery (12317 Holderrieth Rd. Tomball, TX 77375). Thank you for visiting this memorial web page. Please check back soon for a more detailed…
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Mary Jo Birdwell
Mary Jo Stephens Birdwell was born October 16, 1930 in Eden Texas to Enoch Jesse Stephens and Birdie Easterwood. She grew up in Kimble County and Rock Springs Texas, spending much time on the ranches where her father worked. In 1949 she married Lee Ward Birdwell in Maverick County Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Johnnie Beatrice Stephens Cooper, brother Philip Enoch…
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Mary Frances Hutchins
Mary Frances Hutchins, 88, passed away on April 10, 2025 in Katy, Texas. She was born on October 22, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to Fred Burney & Mildred (Ward) Burney. She is survived by her son, Greg Cowart; stepson, Jim Burrell & wife Joyce; nieces, Kathy Hille and Ann Beljan; 4 grandchildren, Victoria Cowart, Christopher Burrell, Michael Burrell, and Kalen Cordova; 7 great-…
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Sydney Emmanuel Chambers
Sydney Emmanuel Chambers, a dedicated U.S Army veteran and a beloved son and brother passed away on April 8th, 2025 in Austin, Texas, at the age of 31. He was born on June 7, 1993 in Houston, Texas and was the son of Michael Chambers and Laura Bernard. Sydney lived a life marked by bravery, service, and resilience to his country. He was a graduate of Kings Gate Prep School in Kingston, Jamaica…
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Iurii Kalmin
Iurii Kalmin, 81, passed away on April 6, 2025 in Richmond, Texas. He was born in the Soviet Union on July 1, 1943 to Ivan and Nadezhda Kalmin. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Svitlana Kalmina; his 3 children, Elena Kolcheva & husband Alexander Lazorenko, Stanislav "Stanley" Kalmin, and Tetiana "Tania" Kalmina & husband Joseph El Hajj Assaf; grandchildren, Alina…
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Xiangjun Xiao
Xiangjun Xiao, of Houston, Texas, passed away at age 76 after a sudden illness on April 5, 2025, in Houston. He was born on 11/8/1948 to Xinchu Xiao and Dilan Liu in Hunan, China. Xiangjun was born just before the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Growing up alongside the “New China”, he experienced famine and disrupted education before starting to earn his own keep as a railway…
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Rosalito Hermosura Paulino
Rosalito Hermosura Paulino, 78, passed away on April 4, 2025 in Katy, Texas. He was born in the Philippines on September 2, 1946. "Papa" to his children, "Russo" to his family and "Lito" to his friends. He was a strong-willed man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a clever man and full to the brim with knowledge and skills gained through all of his life experiences. He will be remembered…
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Diane Maxwell Hollins
Diane Maxwell Hollins, at the age of 70, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 . Diane was born on July 17, 1954, in Millen, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of Milah Odom and Ray Lane. She grew up surrounded by her family. She was the third of six children and also the oldest girl. During her childhood, her family relocated to Philadelphia, where she met lifelong friends and created many…
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Dr. Wilfred Jack Allen
Dr. Wilfred Jack Allen, a brilliant educator, principled veteran, and deeply cherished father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family in his Houston, Texas home. Born on 12 December 1932, in Mobile, Alabama, to Jack Nathan Allen and Henrietta Scruggs Allen, he lived a life defined by unshakable purpose, insatiable curiosity, and an enduring belief…
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John Berton Russell
John Berton Russell, 47, passed away suddenly at his home in Houston, Texas on March 28, 2025. He was born in Houston, Texas on May 2, 1977. He graduated from Cy-Fair High School in 1996 and attended Lon Morris Jr. College. He loved to fish and was an enthusiastic Texan and Astros fan. He is survived by his mother, Catherine Ault & Stepdad, Zelman Joseph Ault; his father, Robert Craig…
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Dorothy Dell Reyes
Dorothy Dell Howell Reyes, 95, passed away on March 25, 2025. She was born July 8, 1929, in Gonzales County, Texas, to Grover Howell and Myrtle Freeman Howell. Dorothy was preceded in death by husband Gus Reyes. After graduating from Gonzales High School, Dorothy moved to San Antonio where she worked at the Federal Reserve Bank. She and her roommate frequently dined at the local bowling alley…
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Shirley May Henderson
Shirley May Henderson, 101, passed away on March 24, 2025 in Webster, Texas. She was born on January 12, 1923 in Houston, Texas to Ivan Stacey Watkins and Edna Mae (Richardson) Watkins. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Edgar Henderson, Jr, who passed in 2020, at the Houston National Cemetery on April 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
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Darlene Jean McClure
Darlene Jean Nippert McClure, 83, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Katy, TX. She was born on September 11, 1941, in Houston, Texas, to Henry Allen Nippert & Gladys Nan Hoofnagle Nippert. Darlene graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, TX, in 1960. In 1963, Darlene married her high school sweetheart, Hugh Cameron McClure. She worked for Richmond Tank Car and Charter Oil of…
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Ernesto Vela
Ernesto Vela, 67, passed away on March 14, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was born in San Patricio County, Texas on July 20, 1957 to Arnulfo Vela and Almar Campos. He is survived by his loving wife, Maruja Aguilar Vela; son, Arnulfo Vela & wife Auntwanette Vela, daughter, Veronica Vela & husband Jose Ortiz, son, Hector Vela & wife Sarah Vela; grandchildren, Kassandra Vela, Ethan Ortiz,…
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Michael James Burke
Michael James Burke “Mike”, passed away peacefully on March 12th, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born on August 8th, 1957, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to Gerard James Burke and Nan Philbin Burke as the middle child of three children. Mike graduated from Romulus High School in Romulus, New York in 1975 and then joined the Air Force where he served from 1978-1981. After, he…
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Imelda Woods
Imelda Woods was born in Mexico on January 15, 1958, and passed away in Fresno, Texas on March 12, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Houston Memorial Gardens at 1pm. 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 the family know you were here…
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