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Johnie Robert Messer Jr.
Johnie Robert Messer Jr. of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully at the age of 63. He endured his cancer courageously and left this world on March 10th, 2021 in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 30, 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia to Johnie Robert Messer and Sarah Ann Messer. Johnie was also known as Bob, John, or Bobby J. He loved to make people smile with his impressions of popeye, and taught…
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William Alton Willis II
William Alton Willis II passed away on March 9, 2021 surrounded by family at his home in Houston, Texas, after a courageous two-year battle against lymphoma. He was 64. Bill was born September 14, 1956 on Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas as the fourth child and only son of William Alton “W. A.” Willis and Ruby Dean (Shields) Willis. As a youth, Bill distinguished himself in football,…
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Phi Hung Vo
Phi Hung Vo, of Houston, Texas, passed away at the age of 69 after a courageous fight against COVID-19 on 3/8/2021 in Houston. He was born in August of 1951 in Rach Gia, Vietnam to An Toan Vo and Hue Thi Nguyen. Phi graduated from Ho Ngoc Can in Gia Dinh, Vietnam and then joined the Vietnamese Naval Academy and attended school in San Francisco and San Diego. After the Vietnam War he met the…
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Monica Edith Hernandez Garza
Monica Hernandez was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico on April 4, 1989. Her parents, Gricelda and Luis, would often tell stories about how adventurous Monica was as a young child. The dirt mounds in her grandfather's lot saw many hours of play from Monica and her sister. Monica had the tendency to "share" a bite out of every piece of sweet bread but never eat a whole piece making sure everyone knew…
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LaVerne Winters Tedder
LaVerne Winters Tedder, 80, passed away on March 6, 2021 in Houston, Texas, after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 12, 1940 in Corpus Christi, Texas to James Henderson Winters and Evelyn Birmingham Winters. LaVerne attended Del Mar Junior College in Corpus Christi, Texas, where she met the love of her life at a school dance. She and Wayne were married on August 12,1960. She worked…
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Thottukadavil Eapen George
Thottukadavil Eapen George, 89, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2021 in Houston, Texas. He was born on April 27, 1931 in Kerala State, India to M.E. and Elizabeth Koshy. George is survived by his son, Philip George & wife Karen Philip of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; daughters, Elizabeth George & husband Ashok Thomas of Houston, Texas, Margaret George & husband Danial…
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Ruth Maxwell Dadson
Ruth Dadson, the 7th of 8 siblings, was born on May 31st, 1959 in Akim Oda, Ghana to Henry Archibald Maxwell and Madam Grace Forson (preceded by both in memory). She gently passed in the early morning hours of March 1st, 2021 after a period of illness. She is survived by her two children Juliet Dadson and John Dadson. A Son-in law Daniel Andoh, and a grandson Treasure Kwabena Andoh. Ruth…
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Phuong Kim Nguyen
Phuong Kim Nguyen, 72, passed away on March 1, 2021. She is survived by her four children - Vu Nguyen, Bang Nguyen, Jane Trang Nguyen-Campo, Jimmy Nguyen, and her grandson, Ronin Nguyen. Phuong was born in Cái Bè, Vietnam. She was a school teacher in her hometown of Cái Bè when she met her husband, Mai Nguyen, during the Vietnam War. Phuong and her family immigrated to Houston, TX in May of…
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King B. Ivey
King B. Ivey was born January 22, 1955 in El Paso, Texas to William Eugene and Nell Drugan Ivey. King passed away on February 28, 2021 at the age of 66 at his home, surrounded by loved ones in Houston, Texas. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain and hardships, King came out a hero and stayed strong…
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Petrona de Jesus Villegas Castillo
Petrona de Jesus Villegas Castillo, 94, passed away on February 24, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born on June 18, 1926 in El Salvador to Rafael and Soledad Castillo. She is survived by her daughters, Agustina Villegas, Martha Julia Villegas, Francisca Villegas, Juanita Villegas, and Blanquita Villegas; grandchildren, Mirna Villegas, Brenda Villegas, Irma Villegas, Yair Gamez, Jocelin…
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Brenda Gale Williams
Brenda Gale Williams was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on February 10, 1950 and passed away in Sugar Land, Texas on February 23, 2021. Services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Beresford Funeral Service from 10am to 12pm followed by a graveside service at Carmen Nelson Bostick Cemetery in Tomball, Texas. Please check back for an updated obituary.
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Carlos Jaime Rios
Carlos Jaime Rios was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia on July 27, 1956 and passed away in Houston, Texas on February 18, 2021. Services will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 10am to 12pm at Southwest Chinese Baptist Church followed by a graveside service at Fields Store Cemetery in Waller, Texas. Please check back for an updated obituary.
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Jacob John Hoffman
With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Jacob John Hoffman. Jacob passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday February 16, 2021, at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX, from complications of leukemia. Jacob was eleven years old and in the sixth grade at Sartartia Middle School. Jacob went by a variety of nicknames, including Jake, Jakey, and Jay-bob.…
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Andrew Robert Stiefler
Andrew Robert Stiefler, age 32, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Spring, Texas, losing his battle with depression. He was born July, 26, 1988 in Houston, Texas to Kurt and Nancy Stiefler. He was a graduate of Klein Forest High School. He received an Associate Degree in Science from Lone Star College in 2009. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems in 2017…
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John Alex Covington
John Alex Covington “Johnny” passed away Friday February 12, 2021. He was a proud 92 year resident of Houston, Texas: born in the Heights, graduating from Reagan high school, and attending Rice University. His early career was spent at Shell Oil in the pilot lab where he became the youngest supervisor ever at that time. HIs attention soon turned from crude oil to tamales as he owned and…
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Mai Bach Nguyen
Mai Bach Nguyen, 72, passed away on February 12, 2021. He was born in Saigon, Vietnam. Mai was a joyful and patriotic man who lived life to the fullest. He never met a stranger, and to know him was to love him. He enjoyed traveling and eating at restaurants with his four children - Vu Nguyen, Bang Nguyen, Jane Trang Nguyen-Campo, Jimmy Nguyen, and his grandson, Ronin Nguyen. Mai…
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Wale Olukunle Odunlami
Wale Olukunle Odunlami was born in Nigeria on April 23, 1975 and passed away in Richmond, Texas on February 12, 2021. Services will be held at Beresford Funeral Service beginning at 10am on Saturday, February 27, 2021 with a graveside service taking place at Carmen Nelson Bostick Cemetery at 1:00pm. Please check back for an updated obituary.
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Juan Antonio Vasquez
Juan Antonio Vasquez, 64, passed away on February 12, 2021 in Katy, Texas. He was born on June 24, 1956 in El Salvador to Theodoro and Maria Vasquez. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Olga Celina (Alvarado) Vasquez; sons, Christian Antonio Vasquez & wife Brittany, and Juan Carlos Vasquez; daughter, Nathaly Mitchael Vasquez; grandsons, Christian Antonio Vasquez, Jr., and…
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Phillip Price Williams
Phillip Price Williams was born in Glendale, California on February 22, 1954 and passed away in Houston, Texas on February 12, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his mother, Bobbi; sons, Steven and Keith (wife Lisa); daughter, Sonya (husband Mike); grandchildren, Seth, Aaron, Annisa, Jasmin, and Ryland; sisters, Deborah and Tara; brothers, Steve (wife Cindy), and Mike (wife Pam); nephews…
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Jeff Burton
Jeff Burton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 5th, 1965 and passed away on February 7th, 2021 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Diana Burton; his daughters, Taylor Michele Miller and husband Kenneth, and Brianna Alyse Burton; granddaughter, Calliope Reign Miller; his parents, Hugh Paul Burton and Elaine Ann Burton; his brother, Jason Stephen Burton and…
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Mark McConnell
Mark McConnell, age 62, passed away on February 7th, 2021 in Houston, TX. He was surrounded by his children at the time of his passing. Mark McConnell was born December 7th, 1958 to Bonnie Robertson and David Hauck in Glendale, CA. He was married to Scarlett Schiflett on October 12th, 1991. He shared a loving home with his wife and children for many years. Mark was a man best known for his…
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Gregory Worthington Thorpe
Gregory W. Thorpe, 74, passed away on February 7, 2021 in Webster, Texas. He was born on March 12, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is survived by his uncle, Robert Worthington; his cousins, Teresa Davis, Tommy Worthington, Pat Worthington, Anna Worthington, Patricia Worthington, and Anita Worthington. Greg was a lifelong Astro fan and will forever be remembered and loved by his family and…
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Robert Sanford MD
Robert (Bob) Sanford was born and raised in Jamestown, New York. In 1946, he married Gloria G. Parsons and lived happily with her until her death in 1988. He served in the Army during both WWII and the Korean War. He attended medical school at the University of Buffalo and later practiced medicine in Modesto, California until 1970. He went on to also practice in Southern California and Arizona…
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Edna Tobias Minton
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our dear Edna Tobias Minton, who passed through the veil to her eternal home on January 28, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1968, in Houston, Texas to Adolfo and Maria Teresa Tobias. Edna graduated from St. Pius X High School in Houston, Texas with the class of 1986 and then went on to achieve her bachelor's degree at Houston Baptist University…
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Marrion Bob Jones Jr.
Marrion Bob Jones, Jr. passed away on January 26, 2021 in Pinehurst, Texas. He was born October 12, 1960 in Houston, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 12 noon at Carmen Nelson Bostick Historic Cemetery (12317 Holderrieth Rd, Tomball, Texas 77375).
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Despina Berberian
Despina Berberian passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in her home surrounded by family on January 25, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born on September 1, 1926 in Katerini, Greece to Savvas and Rodama Stefanidis. Despina survived a traumatic childhood during WWII when the Germans invaded their family’s home. They imprisoned her father and sent her sister to a concentration camp. She would…
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Maureen Ann Nugent Macygin Garza
Maureen passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from complications of the Covid-19 virus. She was born in New York City where she met her first husband, Val Macygin, in the late 1950’s. They wed and moved to Bayville, NJ and had three children, Holly, Valerie and Skeeter. After Val’s death in 1976 Maureen married her second husband, Carter Garza while residing in New Jersey. In 2005, Maureen…
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Eduardo Perez
On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Eduardo Perez, beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of 65 in Houston, TX. He was born on March 1, 1955 in Guatemala and lived the majority of his life in the United States of America with his family. Eduardo dedicated his life in service of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the early 1970s, the Lord led Eduardo out of a guerilla militia lifestyle in…
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Mary Katherine Stinson
Mary Katherine Stinson passed away on January 21, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born on January 13, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas to Rose Etta White and James Bernard Hall. In life, Mary was passionate about being a servant of the Most High, playing the twelve string acoustic guitar, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her four children: John E. Davis, Johna M…
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Salvatore Giaimis
Sugar Land — Salvatore Giaimis, age 88, died of natural causes on January 20, 2021 at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Mr. Giaimis was married to his beloved wife, Yvette, for 20 years and who predeceased him. He is survived by his adoring sons, Ronald (Terry) and Alan (Laurie) as well as five grandchildren (Marissa, Angela, Dominic, Joseph and Michael) who he indulged and doted on…
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