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Joe Driskill
On March 9, 2012, Maxie Joe Driskill passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 76. He is preceeded in death by his beloved daughter Gayla Driskill. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his loving wife of 44 years, Nancy Taylor Driskill, as well as all of his loving children. Joe was a hard working and devoted family man, who loved country music, margaritas, the…
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Charlene Jo Ellis Bolt
The daughter of Lela Walden Ellis and Clayton Russell Ellis, both natives of Liberty, Kentucky, Charlene Jo Bolt was born in Amarillo, Texas on August 28, 1930. Soon after her birth the family returned to Liberty, Kentucky to raise their child. The eldest child, Jo cherished her beloved sisters, Janis Irwin and Zona Weddle, and her brother, Russell Ellis who preceded her in death. She loved her…
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Rosa C. Huerta
Rosa C. Huerta, 54, born November 14, 1957, child of God, beloved mother, sister, and friend finished her journey here and entered into the glories of heaven, her final destination, on March 1, 2012. Rosa’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. She was a Christian woman…
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Tony Lopez
Tony Lopez was more than just a good husband and father; more than a sports enthusiast. An avid writer and poet, he was also Gee’s best-friend. Protector and opinionated, Tony was never shy about saying what was on his mind. In school he excelled in academics, he attended Milby High School. He was in ROTC, played Basketball and Baseball. He met, courted, and married Gee his best friend. His…
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Josh Phillips
Joshua Brandon Phillips, 26, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012. He was born on November 13, 1985, in Houston, Texas. He moved to Mayfield Heights, Ohio while in Middle School and graduated from Mayfield High School in Mayfield Village Ohio in 2004. He was a member of First Baptist Church of South Euclid. He moved back to Houston in 2009 and worked in Air Conditioning…
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Joyce Irene Shepherd
Joyce Irene Shepherd, age 83, of Houston, Texas died peacefully at 12:00PM at her home on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Joyce was born July 22, 1928 to Elmer and Anna Hallum of Austin, Minnesota. Shortly after graduating from Austin High School in 1946, she traveled to various US cities as one of the well-known “Hormel” girls selling Hormel products after World War II. She finally settled in…
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Barbara Salmond Martin
Barbara Salmond Martin, 71, of Missouri City, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2012 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 30, 1940 to Duncan and Jessie Salmond. Barbara graduated from the University of Virginia School of Nursing and began a long, rewarding career as a nurse. She met her husband, Jerry Dale Martin while at the University…
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Brandy Michelle Scott
A Daughter and a Mother A granddaughter and a niece and a great friend to many and full of life and very much loved and will be missed very much. The words that always come to mind that were spoken from everyone that Brandy has met says that Brandy had a beautiful smile and was a very giving person.
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Quin McQuaid Baker
Quin McQuaid Baker, 84, passed away on February 9, 2012 in Houston, Texas. He was born on April 20, 1927 in Sepapula, Oklahoma to Quin & Mary Helen Baker. He is survived by his family and friends. Burial will take place at 4:30 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Fulshear Cemetery in Fulshear, Texas.
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Mrs. Donna L. Kittman
Mrs. Donna L. Kittman, 79, went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ February 6, 2012 in Houston, TX. She was born on December 23, 1932 in Joplin, Missouri to Ben & Dorothy Mathes. She grew up in Tulsa, OK. While in high school, Donna won a National Art contest before attending the University of Houston. She lived in Houston the past 61 years. She was a gifted artist and…
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Carmelita Genevieve Ducham
Carmelita Genevieve Ducham, 73, passed away in Houston, TX on February 3, 2012. She was born on October 11, 1938 in New Foundland, Canada to Martin & Rita Huckins Benoit. She is survived by her 3 sons, Tony Lubrano & wife Raquel, Michael Ferero & wife Terrie, and Martin Lubrano; her sister, Estelle Pace; her grandchildren, Camelita Lubrano & Frank Lubrano; and one great-…
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Karen S. Foreman
Karen S. “Kim” Foreman was born to Arthur Earl Smith Jr. and Wilma Eddins Smith on Monday, May 9, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Kim lived in Corpus Christi, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, Lafayette, Louisiana, and finally Houston, Texas where she spent the remainder of her years. She attended Westchester Sr. High School in Houston, Texas, Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, Blinn College…
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Charles Olen Sumner
Charles Olen Sumner, 58, passed away in Houston, Texas on January 10, 2012. A native Houstonian, he was born on March 24, 1953 to Sylvan Joseph and Pauline Inez Newton Sumner. He is survived by his brothers, Glen R. Sumner & Maurice Sumner; his sister, Sylvia Schiffmayer & her husband Jeffrey; and nephews, John & David. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012…
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Maria Lugarda Munoz
Maria Lugarda Munoz, 74, passed away in Houston TX on January 6, 2012. She was born in Mexico on June 15, 1937 to Aurelio & Petra Prado Ramirez. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ruben Munoz; her sons, Robert Munoz, Maclovio Munoz; her daughter, Ruth Alford; her sister, Braulia Ramirez; her grandchildren, Mike Munoz, Marilu Munoz, Jose Renee Munoz, Rafael Munoz, Noe Munoz, Holly…
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Shelby Isac Collins
Shelby passed away on January 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife Lindsey, parents Speedy and Lisa Collins, his grandparents Granny, Opa and Oma. His brothers Shonathon, Irron, Ivan, nephew Christian, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him very much. Shelby was born in Norman, Oklahoma and spoke of many fond memories of spending time there with his grandparents, especially…
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Phillip Earl Eastabrooks
Phillip Earl Eastabrooks, 51, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, January 2, 2012. He was born on May 17, 1960 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Willis Earl & Dorothy Phillips Eastabrooks. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy; sister, Tana Reeve & husband Stephen of Austin, Texas, and their children, Samantha & Christopher; Aunt Mary & Uncle Leon Burgoon of Pomona, Kansas;…
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Virginia Annette Lake
Virginia Annette Lake, 92, passed away in Houston, TX on December 30, 2011. She was born in Dallas, Texas on September 30, 1919 to John L. and Blanche Kerr Spicer. She is survived by her son Jeff Lake & wife Libbi; grandsons, Kyle, Kevin & Eric Lake; nephews, Judge Simeon T. Lake III, Francis A. Buddin III; and niece, Beverly Reed. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Riddle…
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Reece Eugene Wyant
Reece Eugene Wyant passed away quietly on December 31, 2011 at the age of 89. He is survived by his son Daniel, daughter in-law Sherri, brother Joe and brother in-law Carl Mart. He was preceded in death by Eleanor, his loving wife of 60 years, and his brother DeWitt. Reece was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, son of Lynton DeWitt and Annaliza Wyant. He met Eleanor in Dallas, and they later moved…
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John Anthony Cilia
John Anthony Cilia, 71, of Houston, Texas passed away December 28, 2011. Born December 14, 1940 in San Jose, California, he lived in San Jose then Fremont, California before moving to Houston in 1998. John worked at FMC/United Defense for 37 years until his retirement in 1997. Survivors include Helen, his wife of 47 years; daughters Sheila Hawthorn, Paula Cilia and Lynda Allard; brothers Joe…
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Jacob Alexander Gomez
Jacob Alexander Gomez passed away on the 27th of December, 2011. He was born on December 5, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur G. Gomez. He is survied by his wife, April & her daughter, Kathryn; his mother Elvira (Vera) Gomez & husband Robert; his sister Julie Snyder & husband Greg; and his brothers, Arthur A. Gomez & wife Kathleen, and Robert A. Gomez…
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William Vlieger
Houston, TX – William “Bill” Vlieger, age 54, passed away at his home in Houston, Texas surrounded by his family early on December 24th after a two year battle with cancer. Bill was born in Sioux Center, Iowa on October 13, 1957 to William and Sylvia (Vander Tuig) Vlieger. In Sioux Center, Bill worked hard in school and excelling in both academics; track and field. Bill grew up with the…
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Margaret Emma Groves Johnson
Margaret Groves Johnson, who was born on April 9, 1919 went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Elmer Johnson Jr., parents, and all her siblings. She is survived by her first son, Elmer Johnson, III and his wife Bea and her second son, George Groves Johnson and his wife Ofie. Additionally, she was survived by a step-daughter, Eleanor…
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Robert Taylor Trimble
Age 88 of Houston, passed away Sunday December 18th 2011. He was born in Aztec, New Mexico. Mr. Trimble entered the military service in 1943. While attending engineering courses for the military at the University of North Dakota he met is future bride, Erma Lee. After returning from Europe he graduated from the University of Denver in 1948, at which time he joined the accounting firm of Arthur…
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Antonio Jose Reñazco
Antonio J. Reñazco, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed into eternal rest on December 16, 2011 in Houston. He was born in Managual Nicaragual October 9, 1926. He died from congestive heart failure. On October 9, 2011, his 85th birthday, many close friends and family joined him to celebrate his life. Antonio was preceded in death by his parents, Esmeralda & Jose Antonio…
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