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Devin Alan Conway
Devin Alan Conway, “D”, of Houston TX passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at the young age of 20. Devin’s passing was sudden and unforeseen. Devin was born on April 10, 2001 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Jameelah Saleem and Richard Conway as the youngest of 3 boys. Devin graduated from South Houston High School in 2019 and had plans to attend college with a major in…
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James Gardner Wilson
James Gardner Wilson, a proud veteran of The United States Army, passed away peacefully to Heaven on July 28th, 2021 at the age of 97. Born July 16th, 1924 in Wharton, New Jersey to James Gardner Wilson Sr. and Margaret Skelly. James grew up during the Great Depression but that didn’t stop him from thriving. He became a well known singer at an early age in his area of Jersey and performed…
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David Trkula
Dragon “David” Trkula, 93, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on July 25, 2021, in Houston, Texas. He was at home with his family and passed away peacefully in his sleep. Also known as “Zach” he was born on August 19, 1927 in Patton Township “Adderly”, Pennsylvania to Milos “Mike” of Brezova Glava, Croatia (Austria) and Draginja “Dorothy” (Macut) Trkulja of Cerovac,…
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Jasmaine Montrell Lena Sonnier
Jasmaine Montrell Lena Sonnier was born on July 06, 2003 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Meghan Sonnier and Jermaine Keith Andrus. She passed away on July 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She leaves behind her mother, Meghan Aggison; step father, Jarret Aggison; sisters, Jer-Mya Sonnier, and Chalissa Sonnier; brothers, Jamorian Sonnier and Challis Sonnier; her grandmothers, Carla Sonnier Jackson, Donna…
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Georgette Chemali Handal
Georgette Chemali Handal was born in Daroun, Lebanon on May 29, 1922 and passed away in Houston on July 22, 2021. In her 99 years on this earth, she led a blessed, interesting and fulfilled life. Born to Elias and Negibe Chemali, Georgette remembers as a young child the adults talking about the past flu epidemic (of 1918), and later hearing discussions about people’s hardships during the Great…
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Danny Kaye Kaiser
Danny Kaye Kaiser passed from this life Thursday, July 22nd at the age of 72 in Houston, Texas surrounded by his loved ones. Born December 10th, 1948 in Bishop, TX., Mr. Kaiser had been a resident of Houston for the past 47 years. Danny enjoyed woodworking, cooking, gardening and spending time with his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Kaiser and mother, Hertha…
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Samuel Oludayo Afara
Samuel Oludayo Afara was born in Lagos, Nigeria on November 23, 1943 and passed away in Lake Jackson, Texas on July 20, 2021. Services are scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Gardenia Reception Hall, 3505 S. Dairy Ashford Rd. #135, with the Visitation at 11am and the Funeral Service at 12pm. A Graveside Service will follow at Carmen Nelson Bostick Cemetery. Please check back for an…
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Karen Moreland Gunzelman
Karen Moreland Gunzelman (nee Wampler), age 72, passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with leukemia on the 18th of July 2021 in Houston, TX, surrounded by her immediate family. Karen was born to William and Betty Wampler of McKeesport, PA on July 6, 1949. Karen grew up in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA with her close-knit and loving family. She graduated with honors from Mt. Lebanon…
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Eugene Joseph Shuffield Sr.
Eugene Joseph Shuffield, Sr. was born December 5, 1928, and passed away on July 18, 2021 at the age of 92. He was a loving companion, devoted father and friend. Gene was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed his motorcycle and the Jiminy Cricket Racing Team. He was a faithful parishoner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He leaves to cherish his memories: devoted companion, Roya M.…
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Henry William McMath
Henry William McMath passed away surrounded by family on July 17, 2021 following a fight with colorectal cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Judy Eileen McMath. They were one. Spirits that will never separate. He leaves behind his 5 children and their families. Daughter and son in law Judy Lee and Rick Frankson and their 3 children, Meghan, Christopher, and…
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Daniel Garrido Parra
Daniel Garrido Parra, 21, passed away July 11th, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Hewas born on January 24th, 2000 in Cuba to Ekaterina Parra Martinez and Pablo Luis Garrido Sutil. He is survived by his mother Ekaterina Parra Martinez, father Pablo Luis Garrido Sutil, brother Adriel Garrido Parra, sister in-law Shania and his unborn niece. Daniel is also survived by his grandparents Jose Parra &…
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Long Khoa "Tony" Nguyen
With heavy hearts, the Nguyen family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved Tony Long Nguyen Khoa. His sense of humor and loving heart will be deeply missed. He is survived by daughter Lilian Nguyen, son Adrian Quoc Khoa Nguyen, his father Loc Khoa Nguyen, stepmother Ngoc Lan Thi Nguyen, sisters Tuong-Anh Dieu Khoa Nguyen, Ngoc Dieu Khoa Nguyen, Yen Dieu Khoa Nguyen, and his extended…
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Joanne Diane (Klingman) Cox
Joanne was born on October 13th, 1937, to Richard Klingman and Alma Estay. She was a late-in-life child and was raised by her father Richard who was 54 years old and her stepmother Florence in the City of Los Angeles. Joanne always had precious memories to share about growing up in the big city of Los Angeles, also known as “The City of Angels”. She always loved all the hustle and bustle of…
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Hasmik Sarkis Abrilian
Hasmik Abrilian died in Armenia with her husband by her side. She was born to Krikor and Shake Assadourian in Beirut, Lebanon on April 17, 1960. She married Sarkis Abrilian on May 20, 1979, and they lived together in Detroit, Michigan for 5 years before relocating to Houston, Texas. Hasmik is survived by her husband Sarkis Abrilian and her three children: Anto (Mirna) Abrilian, Taline (Deshun)…
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Dr. Robert M. Battle
Dr. Robert McRee Battle passed away peacefully in West Houston on Thursday, the 17th of June, 2021. He was 87 years old. He is survived by his life partner, Cecilia, his siblings, Nancy Battle and Jeff Battle (Jackie); his children, Amelia Lantz (Jim), Brian Battle (Corinne), Mara De Luan (Jean), Barry Battle (Heidi) and Brad Battle (Tina). He was ‘Poppy’ to 17 grandchildren and 2 great-…
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Wilbur Louis Mikeska
Wilbur Louis Mikeska of Rosenberg, Texas passed away on June 17, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born on August 2, 1938 in Orchard, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, August & Erna Mikeska of Orchard, Texas and his older brother, Melvin Jerry Mikeska of Rosenberg and his sister in-law, Delores Jean Mikeska both of Rosenberg; and his best friend and companion, Boudreaux,…
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Dimas Jovel
Dimas Jovel, 62, passed away in Pearland, Texas on June 16, 2021. He was born in El Salvador on November 6, 1958 to Heriberto Jovel and Candelaria Quintanilla Jovel. He is survived by his daughter, Rocsana Alvarado & husband Ismael; two sons, Dimas Jovel, Jr. & wife Claudia, and Milton Jovel; six grandchildren, Ismael Alvarado Jr, Anthony Alvarado, Makayla Alvarado, Liam Jovel, Eli…
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Jermaine Keith Jr. Sonnier
Jermaine Keith Jr. Sonnier was born on March 3, 2002 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Meghan Sonnier and Jermaine Keith Andrus. He passed away on June 16, 2021 in Houston, Texas. He leaves behind his mother, Meghan Aggison; step father, Jarret Aggison; sisters, Jasmaine Sonnier, Jer-Mya Sonnier, and Chalissa Sonnier; brothers, Jamorian Sonnier and Challis Sonnier; his son, 7, and his unborn child;…
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Marissa Boulos Boukarim
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Marissa Boulos Boukarim on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 30 at St. David’s hospital in Austin, Texas. She was born on September 21, 1990, in Houston, Texas to Nicolas and Anna Boulos. Marissa was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Elias Boukarim, her sisters…
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Freddy Omar Diaz
Freddy Omar Diaz was born on July 01, 1969 in La Lima, Honduras to Julia Flores Baquis and Mario Diaz. Freddy had 7 siblings, Edgardo, Eduardo, Hugo, Marco Tulio, Nora, Marlon, and Cintia Yoselyn. Freddy became a father at a young age to Freddy Diaz and Ana Diaz. During his early 20’s he came to Houston, Texas to pursue a better life in the United States. In 1990 he met his wife Marina Diaz.…
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Calvin Allen Hill
Calvin Allen Hill was the child of Thelma Marie Hill, born on March 3, 1962 in Chicago Illinois. He grew up on the South Side. There he received his early education and attended M.L. King High School. He received Christ early in life. As he was baptized at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church. Calvin was taught and trained to cook by his Uncle David White. He worked at Walker Brother’s and the Big…
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Carl Lynn Maxie
Carl Lynn Maxie of Magnolia, Texas, passed away at the age of 57 after a courageous fight against Corona Virus on June 8, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1963 in Many, Louisiana to Carl Maxie and Dorothy Ann Maxie. After graduating from Jasper High School in Jasper, Texas, Carl enlisted in the United States Army. After 20 years of service, retiring in 2004, he was a successful Sergeant First…
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Bobby Joe Chism
On June 6, 2021 our family lost a most avid sports fan and golfer. Bobby Chism was a husband, step-father, poppy, uncle, brother and nephew of the Chism clan. He was born on October 26, 1958 in Denton, Texas to Donald Chism and Barbara Gunn Chism, both of whom have preceded him in death and will welcome him home with open arms. Bobby was baptized at Copperfield Church on February 22, 2004. …
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Blanca Esthella Pena de Rodriguez
Title: In Loving Memory of Blanca Esthella Peña De Rodriguez Introduction: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Blanca Esthella Peña De Rodriguez, a beloved mother, extraordinary cook, and the heart of our family. Blanca departed this world on June 15, 2021, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. 1. A Culinary Artist: Blanca was more than a…
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Pamela Johnson Day
Pamela “Pam” Johnson Day, of Katy, Texas, passed away at the age of 64 after a courageous fight with cancer on May 31, 2021 in Katy, Texas. She was born on December 13, 1956 in San Benito, Texas to Zane and June Johnson. Pam married the love of her life, Michael “Mike” Day, on August 3, 1974 and graduated from Brownsville High School the following year. Early in their marriage, Mike enlisted in…
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Jane Davis Owen
Margaret Jane Davis Owen was called to Eternal Life on the 31st of May, 2021. The youngest of three, Jane was born to Myrtle King Davis and Patrick L. Davis, Sr. on the 20th of June, 1925. After graduating from Lamar High School in Houston at the age of 16, Jane attended and later graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she became a Delta, Delta, Delta sorority member. While at…
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George Wesley Bruner Jr.
George Wesley Bruner, Jr, a Christian, a veteran, loving husband, and adoring father took Heavenly flight on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born January 29, 1928, in Houston, Texas to George W. Bruner, Sr. and Irma Klein Bruner. He demonstrated the call to a life of service to others when at the age of 8, George found himself providing and caring for his young widowed mother and…
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Isaiah Israel Nduku
Isaiah Israel Nduku was born May 22, 2001 at West Houston Hospital in Houston TX to Lucky Nduku and Enita Odofin. Isaiah was raised by Kayode Odofin after his mother remarried in 2014. His father Kayode makes his living as a Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur, while his mother Enita is an Accountant and Entrepreneur in Houston TX. Isaiah has four sisters, Helen Nduku, Damilola Odofin, Tomiloba…
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Miguel Rubio Lopez
Miguel Rubio-Lopez of Houston, Tx passed away suddenly on May 29th, 2021 while working at his job at Fiesta where he worked for over 20 years. He was born on May 8th,1951 in La Mission, Hidalgo, Mexico to Lazaro Rubio and Elodia Lopez. Miguel was a hard working and loving husband and father. Faithful and caring. Always cheerful, generous and kind. He lived to watch soccer and spend time with…
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Sandra Lynne Vaughn
On May 24, 2021, Sandra Lynne “Sandy” Carter Vaughn passed away at the age of 75 surrounded by her three loving children. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all of those that were lucky enough to know her. Sandy was born on December 14, 1945 in Houston, Texas to Jack Sims Carter and Willie Flynn Vollbaum Carter. She was the youngest of three…
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