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Jerry Thomas Burk
Jerry Thomas "JT Burk" 1951 - 2019 Our sweet Jerry passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2019 surrounded by his wife and children, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 10, 1951 on a sunny day in Mason City, Iowa, Jerry graduated with a Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. In 1980, his early career took him from Chicago to Houston, to…
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Betty Jane Denton
Betty Jane Denton, 98, passed away in Missouri City, Texas on October 22, 2019. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 31, 1920. She began her career with Tidewater (Getty) in Tulsa, OK which is now known as Chevron and transferred to Houston in 1956. She retired in 1983 and began volunteering at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Twice Blessed resale shop and CAP’s. She was an active…
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Thelma Adelaida Milian
Thelma Adelaida Milian was born in Havana, Cuba on October 16, 1932 and passed away in Houston, Texas on October 14, 2019 at the age of 86. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11:00am, a rosary will begin at 11:30am, and the funeral service will begin at 12:00pm at Beresford Funeral Service. A graveside service will follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery…
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Jack Alexander Copeland
Jack Alexander Copeland, 92, passed away on October 10, 2019 in Katy, Texas. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 2, 1927 to Alexander Copeland and Etha May (Harris) Copeland. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Toni Copeland, and Dena Copeland & husband Nathaniel Morrell; 4 granddaughters, Shaun (Copeland) Metoyer, Lez’li (Copeland) Waller, Marisha Copeland-Morrell, and…
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Cha Cha Yonko
April Kelly Luciano, aka Cha Cha Yonko, 27, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. She was born on August 29, 1992 in Los Angeles, California. Funeral Services are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2019 in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service. The visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and the funeral will start at 12 noon. Burial will follow at Carmen Nelson Bostick…
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Estelle K. Archer
Estelle Kathleen Archer July 16, 1922 – October 4, 2019 Estelle Archer was born near Boston, Massachusetts in the town of Everett. Her Mother was Mary Lillian (Davis) Landrigan, a housewife, and John W. Landrigan, a railroad inspector. She had older two sisters, Mary and Martha, an older brother named John (Buddy) and a younger sister, Geraldine. Soon after Estelle’s arrival, the family…
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Floydell Cotten Evans
On March 30, 1929 Willie and Cora Cotten were blessed with their fifth child when Floydell Cotten was born. She passed into Jesus’s presence at 3:10 AM September 29th, 2019 at the age of 90 years and six months. Floydell was one of seven children living deep in the Big Thicket between Camp Ruby and Dallardsville. She attended Big Sandy High School where she was proud to receive an award for…
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Bernavela Barreiro
Bernavela Barreiro was born in Colombia on December 5, 1959. She lived in Houston for 33 years and died on September 24, 2019, leaving her husband, children and relatives: Celedonio Cuero, Luz Ayda Castro, Harold Edmundo Castro, Pilar Barreiro, Joan Angulo, Emily Angulo, Clara Barreiro, Carlos Bolanos, and Francisco Bolanos. Services will be on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in the Chapel of…
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Cyndy Savage
Cynthia (Cyndy) Carolyn Denny Savage, age 72, of Katy, TX passed away at her home Sunday, September 22, 2019, surrounded by her family. Cyndy was born July 12, 1947 in Lamar, MO to William Verne and Mary Carolyn Hart Denny, who preceded her in death. She was the youngest of four children. She graduated from Liberal High School, Liberal, MO, in 1965 and worked as a hairdresser/stylist…
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Joy Oghogho Asagbra
Joy Oghogho Asagbra was a strong woman, caring mother, loving wife, promising daughter, astute professional and an entrepreneur. As an astute professional with several years experience in the Travel Industry, working in different business set up, she rose to become the head of the sales and marketing/client service department for all group offices of one of the leading Travel Agencies in Nigeria…
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Mei Chun Chin
Mei Chun Chin, age 75, of Houston, born December 22, 1943, in Jalan Kayu, Singapore, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 21,2019. Mei Chun was the oldest of 11 siblings who all had to help work at their family business “Ah Kow Laundry Dry Cleaning” washing, drying and ironing clothes. She married Siew Tong Chin in 1966 in Singapore. They moved to Houston in 1970 where she continued to…
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Jim Faughn
Andrew James "Jim" Faughn, 79, passed away at his home on Sunday morning, September 15, 2019. He was born on January 6, 1940 in Bazette, Texas to Malcolm Hughes Faughn, Sr. and Eva Deskin Faughn. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11:30a.m. at the Prairie Point Cemetery in Bazette, TX. Please check back again for a more detailed obituary.
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L. J. (Jim) Scott
L.J. “Jim” Scott, 71 years old, passed away Saturday morning at the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas. He fell victim to congestive heart failure after a long battle with cancer and the after-effects of chemotherapy. He was a successful entrepreneur, loving husband and supportive father. Before starting his family in Houston, he attended Harlandale High School followed by San Antonio College. His…
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Don Alan Cernosek
Don Alan "Donnie" Cernosek was born on December 28, 1963 in Houston, Texas to Johnnie J. Cernosek and Evelyn Barton Cernosek Baker. He passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was preceeded in death by his mother and father, grandparents, uncles and aunts. He is survived by his brothers: John Cernosek and wife Gwen, Glenn Cernosek and wife Debbie, Larry Cernosek and wife Sylvia; sisters:…
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Ruby Lee Smith
Ruby Lee Smith was born on January 11, 1978 in Houston, Texas and passed away in Houston on August 27, 2019. A mother, a daughter, a sister, and a very loved true friend to many, who’s smile is brighter than the sunshine on the most sunniest day, who’s energy shined and glowed shinier than the shiniest star in the universe, unfortunately left the earth sooner than later, but will be with us…
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Alberto Romo
Alberto Romo passed away on August 21, 2019 in Spring, Texas. He was born in Mexico on September 13, 1957 to Abel Romo and Maria Galarza Romo. Alberto was born and raised in Encarnación de Diaz, Jalisco. He was a hardworking man who never gave up. He was devoted to his family, a caring father and an extremely loving grandfather. He made a friend everywhere he went. He is survived by his…
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Lola Casino Hoven
Lola Casino Hoven, 94, passed into eternal life on August 20, 2019. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 20, 1924, the third child of Ada Renzetti Casino and Alfonso Casino. She grew up in St. Rocco's Parish and graduated from Lincoln High School where she excelled in Latin and Secretarial skills, and loved being a gym leader. Lola enjoyed playing tennis, singing, dancing, and loved the opera.…
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Donald R. Johnson
Donald R. “Buddy” Johnson, 70, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 4:00am. He was born on Thursday, April 14, 1949 to Raymond and Anne Johnson in Houston. He graduated from Cypress Fairbanks High School in 1967. In 1973, he fell in love with Mary Jane Huffstetter after being introduced to her at Foley’s Distribution Center. They went on to marry on Saturday,…
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Mosope Grace Emmanuel
It is with a heavy heart, but a deep sense of gratitude to God for a life well-lived for His glory that we announce the passing away of our beloved and devoted wife, loving mother, awesome sister, precious daughter, cherished aunt and kind friend Mosopefoluwa Grace Emmanuel on Friday August 9, 2019 after a protracted illness. Mosopefoluwa passed away peacefully at the Katy, Memorial Hermann…
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Clarence John Roznovsky
Clarence John Roznovsky, 83, passed away on August 1, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He was born in Gonzales, Texas on May 16, 1936. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Josephine Roznovsky, who he loved with all his heart. Clarence was also preceded by his parents, his sister, Patricia Pilat, his brother, James Roznovsky, and his son, Mark Roznovsky. He has two surviving children, Deborah…
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Laury DuBose Ripper
Laury DuBose Ripper, 67, passed away on July 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Edward Ripper and Winnifred DuBose (Ripper) Osborn. Survivors are sister Annette Ripper Mullendore and brother Bruce Lawrence Ripper. Laury worked as an auto mechanic at several Houston dealerships, and his passion was music. The family is grateful to fellow guitarist David Watkins who was…
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Oluwashina Adeniji
Oluwashina Adeniji passed away on July 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. A visitation will be held at Beresford Funeral Service on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 9:00am with the funeral service starting at 10:00am. A graveside service will be held following the funeral at Carmen Nelson Bostick Cemetery in Tomball, Texas. Please check back for an updated obituary.
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Roy Raymond Saba
Roy Raymond Saba, 51, fell asleep in the lord on July 23, 2019 in Houston Texas. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon on August 23, 1967 to Raymond S. Saba and Rogette Deek Saba. Roy came to Houston in 1987, enrolled in English classes, and then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston. He started his own business, Five Star Limousine Service, and…
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Frederic N. Rinayo
Frederic N. Rinayo was born in Chad on May 26, 1972 and passed away in Houston, Texas on July 21, 2019. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 10am to 12pm with the funeral immediately following. A graveside service will be held at Carmen Nelson Bostick Cemetery in Tomball, Texas following the funeral. Please check back for an updated obituary.
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Antoine Asmar
Antoine Assaf Asmar, of Houston, Texas, went to be with the lord on July 20, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born in Zahle Lebanon on June 13, 1937 to Assaf Asmar and Genevieve Alam Asmar. Tony loved to travel and deeply enjoyed the fellowship of friends and family. Religious studies were paramount to his life. He enjoyed discussions about theology and loved spreading God’s word with all who…
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Marcia Apelbaum
Marcia da Matta Apelbaum, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Houston Texas. She was born December 15, 1963 in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Marcia truly lived life to the fullest, always happy with a smile, ready to help anyone and everyone at any time, always surrounded by friends. Marcia had the ability to reach and bless people in a deep and positive way. She is survived by her…
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Esther Adaeze Nwocha
Esther Adaeze Nwocha was born in Nigeria on May 14, 1941, and passed away in Katy, Texas on July 17, 2019. She was born to Patrick and Mary Ojeli. She had the following siblings David Ojeli, Augustan Ojeli, Victoria Ojeli, Catherine Ojeli, Alloy Ojeli, Comfort Ojeli, Onyema Ojeli, and Tina Ojeli. She is survived by her siblings David, Catherine, Alloy, Comfort, Onyema and Tina Ojeli; her…
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Juanita Lucille Smith
Ms. Lucy passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019 after a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Barnes, grandsons Joe Harley Barnes and wife Crystal, Michael Dustin Barnes and wife Ashley, great granddaughter Brinley Barnes, step-son Jack William Smith, sisterJanis Hahl, and brother D.E. Hartman. She is preceded in death by her husbands Jimmie Rollen Aker, and Jack William…
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Lorena Trevino Brinkman
Lorena was born in Piedras Negras Coahuila, Mexico on January 5, 1961. She was the third of five children born to the marriage of Leonor and Rolando Trevino. She attended the local Catholic school in Piedras. In those days Piedras and its cross-border twin city, Eagle Pass, TX were as one. People passed back and forth across the border easily and often. She fell in love when she was just…
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