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Pio Evelio Diaz
Pio Evelio Diaz, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. There will be visitation on Monday, June 9 in our chapel from 6 to 8 PM, and graveside service at 10 AM on Tuesday, June 10 at Memorial Oaks. Thank you for visiting this memorial website. Please sign the online guest book (blue button below) to let the family know you were here thinking of…
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Faye Schmidt
Faye was a strong, spiritual, and beautiful lady of many talents. In her early years, she was very involved in politics, and was a member of the Stages Repertory Theatre, where she did many plays. She had a devotion to education, and was the only person in her family to acheive a Master's degree. In her 35-plus years of teaching, she taught classes from kindergarten to high school. She opened…
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Raymond Albert Carite Jr.
Raymond Albert Carite Jr., 58, was born in New Orleans on June 6th 1955 and went to be with his Father Raymond Albert Carite Sr. on May 28th 2014. Ray graduated from Pasadena High School, became a Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder and made a career of Metal Heat Treating. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on his boat, barbequing and spending time in and near the water. Ray was a fighter...…
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Jacqueline J. Dwyer
Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Dwyer passed peacefully into eternal life on May 24, 2014. Born in Lavelle, PA on August 30, 1932, she moved to Houston in 1990 to be with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael. While in Houston, she worked in various food service positions and was a volunteer for the Bear Creek Area Ministries. She attended Copperfield Church. She is survived by her…
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James Donald Giuffré
James Donald Giuffré, age 74, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Kindred Northwest Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born on July 26, 1939, in Houston, the first child of Sam Giuffré and Lois Schneider Giuffré. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Ronald; he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Autumn Elizabeth and Brian Wayne Palm, and by…
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Mark Braswell
We mourn the loss of Mark Braswell, a devoted father, husband, son, uncle, brother, and deeply loved son-in-law. He was born June 14, 1970 in Athens, Georgia to Joe and Sandra Braswell. The Braswell family resided in Georgia until 1980. His parents then relocated to Cypress, Texas. Mark graduated from Cy-Fair High School in 1988 and immediately began his life of serving others by joining the Cy-…
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Wanda Mae Berger
Wanda Mae Berger, 75, passed away at her home in Houston, Texas on Thursday, May 15, 2014. She was born on January 5, 1939 in Crockett, Texas. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, James Berger; two sons, Allen Lee & wife Pam, and Chuck Lee; one daughter, Dorinda Grams & husband Rick; grandchildren, Jami Wingerter & husband George, Brooke Lee Johnson & husband Josh,…
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Lucy Mae Jordan Blanks
Mrs. Lucy Mae Jordan Blanks was born August 10, 1929 in Molena, Georgia to the Late Joe and Rebecca Jordan. She moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee at an early age and later moved to Texas to live with her son and his wife. Those family members that preceded her in death include her father: Joe Jordan, mother: Rebecca Wrisper, sisters: Myrtice Collier, Josephine Appling, and brothers: Curtis Wrisper…
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Pat Doehring
Patricia Doehring went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, James and Clara Stansbury, and by her sister, Jacqueline Battista, and brother, Gerald Stansbury. Pat is survived by her loving husband, Wilbur Doehring, and her eight children: Karen Foshee, Kathy Bertram, Karla Montano, Sandra Maxey, Don Miller, Brenda Brown, Debbie…
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Cesario Santos Manlapaz
Cesario Santos Manlapaz, 76, passed away in Katy, Texas on May 11, 2014. He was born on November 3, 1937 in Bustos, Bulacan, Philippines He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Yolanda Manlapaz; daughters, Lenilyn Espiritu & husband Victor, Sylvette Hilario, Suzette Ebuseo & husband Redel, Cheryll Vargas & husband Rommel, Lovely Teodoro & husband Ted, Lysscel Roque &…
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Shahida Patterson
Shahida Patterson, 63, passed away on May 1, 2014 in Houston, Texas. She was born on July 15, 1950 in Pakistan. She is survived by her son, Saroosh Reuben & wife Anita Reuben; daughters, Madiha Reuben, Saniha Reuben, Nida Reuben, Kinza Reuben; grandchildren, Asher and Emaan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace William; father, William Barru; sister, Amina Mehmood; son-in-law,…
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Catina Ann Harris
Catina Ann Harris passed away on April 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 3, 1973. She is survived by her son, Micheal Harris; 3 daughters, Elizabeth Farwell, Caitlin Harris, and Brianna Harris; sister, Stephenie Farwell; grandmother, Rosemary Cavallo; aunt, Connie Koehler; and cousin, Timothy Jones and wife Stacy. She is preceded in Death by her mother,…
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Pamela Alleman Burgess
Pamela Midgley Burgess died April 28 at Cypress Fairbanks Hospital from complications of asthma and probable heart failure. She was born April 1, 1969 in Fort Worth, graduated from Plano Senior High in June 1988 and married Jim Burgess in January 1989 in Plano, TX. In December 1994, the family moved to Houston where she created a loving home and a refuges for those in need. Although divorced in…
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Melva Campbell
Melva Joyce Campbell went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2014 at the age of 72. Melva is predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Aline Tubbs. Melva is survived by her loving husband Roy Campbell of 54 years. Melva is lovingly remembered by her sons and daughter in laws, Roy Lynn, Ronald and Terri, Raymond and Dina, grandchildren, Stephanie, Corey, Wesley, Kailey, Sean and Rachael, great-…
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Rebecca Sue Trewitt
Mrs. Rebecca Sue Trewitt died peacefully in the early morning hours of April 24, 2014 after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Becky, as she was known to her family and friends, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved life and lived it fully. She always had a smile to greet others and a contagious laugh. Becky always put…
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Robert Wayne Grant
Robert Wayne Grant was born May 4, 1931 at home on the family farm in Slagle, LA to Jim and Merle Grant. His father Jim made his living as a farmer/carpenter, while his mother Merle was a seamstress at nearby Ft. Polk. Wayne had two brothers, Glen (older, deceased) and Donald (younger, deceased), as well as three sisters, Pauline (older, deceased), Dorothy (younger), and Gail (younger). Wayne…
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J. V. LaSalle
After a long battle with cancer and heart disease J.V. LaSalle went home to meet his Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, April 22, 2014 in Humble, Texas. He was 83 years old at the time of his death. He was born in Iola, Texas on March 28, 1931 to Julius and Daisy LaSalle. He moved to Houston with his family as a young boy where he spent the majority of his life. He was preceded in death by his…
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Atha Lee Driscoll
Atha Lee Driscoll met her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2014. She was born in Quinlan, Texas on June 16, 1922. Her presence in Heaven is preceded by her loving husband of 68 years, Dr. Edward A. Driscoll, whom she met on a blind date at a Texas A&M football game. Oh, one minor detail. Her future husband was the date of the other girl in the double date. But it was love at first sight and the…
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Warrene Drew
Anita Warrene Nelson Drew, of Cypress, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 18, 2014. Warrene gave of her love unconditionally and was an example of strength to us all. She was born in West Monroe, Louisiana, on November 22, 1944, and is preceded in death by parents James and Talitha Nelson and sister Kathy Nelson Gates. Warrene is survived by David Sandoval and her…
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Florence Newman Horton
Flo Horton, 91, passed away on April 16th at her home in Houston Texas. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Durman and Lisa Walker, and her sons, William Horton and David Horton. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years and love of her life, Captain Will Horton. A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel…
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Sharron Jean O'Day
Dr. Sharron Jean O’Day (Rosenkoetter), beautiful in every way possible, passed from this life on April 13, 2014 in Sugar Land, TX. The total of her sixty-four years were filled with laughter, love, generosity, intelligence, strength and God. She was the epitome of a beautiful soul and she will be sorely missed by all. She joins her parents and many other family and friends in Heaven; she is one…
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Johnnie Rae Pennington Knight
JOHNNIE RAE PENNINGTON KNIGHT went to be with her Lord and Saviour on 12 April 2014. She was born on 5 October 1928 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Johnnie married Joe E. Knight, who lovingly called her “Little Sugar,” on 16 September 1949. Johnnie enjoyed playing the piano, genealogy, playing bridge, and shopping trips with her grandchildren. She never met a stranger and loved sharing a smile and a…
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Kennard Morgan Rydolph
Kennard Morgan Rydolph passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014 in Houston following a brief illness. Ken was born in Refugio, TX to Agnes Richardson and Simmie Rydolph. After graduating from Refugio High School in 1955 he attended Del Mar Jr. College on a track scholarship. After finishing two years at Del Mar College he moved to Denver, Colorado where he worked at the National Jewish Hospital…
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George Yorki
George Iskandar Yorki, 68, passed away on April 5, 2014. He was born on December 17, 1945 to Iskandar Yorki and Houribsime Kasparian. He is survived by his sons, Alex Yorki and Paul Yorki; his brother, Jean Yorki; and grandchildren, Sosie Yorki and Taleen Yorki. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 10:30 AM at the Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.
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Elvira Argentino Borges
Elvira Argentino Borges of Sao Paulo, Brazil but long time resident of Houston, Texas left this earth at age 70 on April 3rd 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Mrs Elvira Borges is preceded in death by her father Venancio Argentino and mother Idelme Argentino. She is survived by husband Namen de Castro Borges and daughters Patricia Borges Williams, Paula Borges and Priscila Idelme Borges…
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Leola Agnes Cates
Leola Agnes Cates went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2014 at her home in Bacliff, Texas. She was the youngest of three sisters and three brothers, all of whom have preceded her in death. Mrs. Cates is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Cates and granddaughters, Fallon Ginther and Heather Cates. She is survived by her daughter, Doris Meador and son, Douglas Cates. She is also…
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