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Eusebio Martinez

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In loving memory of Eusebio Martinez Born: March 25, 1973 in Reynosa, Mexico Died: March 4, 2010 in Katy, Texas Memorial Services: Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:00am Second Baptist Church Williams House 19449 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77094 Officiating: Pastor Gary Bradley Aylor

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Michael Robert Hedger

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Michael R. Hedger of Houston, Texas was born to James Robert Hedger and Myong Kim on April 24, 1985. He was survived by his parents James and Laura Hedger, Myong Kim and three siblings, Eric Knudson, Kristen Gonzales, Kimmy Gonzales, his Aunt Jennie Hedger, Uncle Michael Hedger and his long time friend Annabelle. He graduated from Westside High School. He enjoyed cooking, was extremely…

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Barbara Evans Sparks

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Barbara Sparks, 81, of Houston, Texas passed away at her home March 3, 2010. She was born August 20, 1928 in Bethpage, Tennessee to parents Mary Lou Hanna Evans and Joe Evans. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Michael Sparks. She is survived by son Lee Sparks; daughter Tracy Sparks Frere; grandchildren Tonya Sparks Mills, Brian Sparks, Bronte Frere, Jordan Frere, and Marie…

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Alejandro Rodriguez

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Agnes Patricia Grega Hartnett

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Agnes Grega Hartnett passed away Friday February 26, 2010 at Memorial Hermann Southwest hospital from complications resulting from her battle with cancer. She was born on December 21, 1942 in Hazleton, PA where she lived until relocating to New Orleans, LA and then Rosenberg, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Anna Grega, her brother Andrew Grega Jr., and her first husband…

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Leona Pickett Coers

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LEONA PICKETT COERS, will be laid to rest on Saturday, Feb. 27. The funeral will be at Tallowood Baptist Church at 12:30 p.m., preceded by visitation at 11:30 a.m. The church is at 555

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Lillie Williams

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Gloria W. Burleson

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Gloria W. Burleson, of Houston, Texas, went home to be with her heavenly Father on February 17, 2010. She was born on February 5, 1923, and is survived by her four children, John H. Howze, Patricia Norton, Maralise Howze, and Holly Hand; She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Gloria is lovingly remembered by her children, their spouses, grandchildren, and…

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Thomas Harrison Cook

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Thomas Harrison Cook of Houston, Texas was born to Lt. Harrison and Chloe Mae Strowbridge Cook in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the oldest of four children. He was predeceased by brothers Richard Cook, William Cook, sister Beverly Caleca and granddaughter Mary Evelyn Cook. He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Gus Simmons. His loving wife of 69 years, Inez Henson Cook, survives. Also surviving are son…

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Byron Matthew Geiger (Beamer)

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Byron Matthew Geiger (Beamer) - age 23, born on October 5, 1986 - the only child of Marian Kathleen Beamer (Geiger) and Bobby Lynn Beamer - peacefully passed into heaven in his sleep on the morning of Valentine's Day - Sunday, February 14, 2010. Byron grew up in The Woodlands area, where he attended school and participated in cub scouts, little league, orchestra, football and generally…

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Erling Rolf Krosby

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ERLING ROLF KROSBY, age 84, of Houston, Texas, passed away Monday, February 8, 2010. He was born June 10, 1925, in Mysen, Norway, to Iver and Johanna Krosby. Erling earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law, a Master of Comparative Law from the University of Miami, a Candidatus Juris from the University of Oslo and a Master of Business Administration from U.C.L.A. Erling…

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Barbara Louise McLaughlin

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May 14, 1937 ~ February 8, 2007 Barbara Louise McLaughlin went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Feb 8th, 2007 after a courageous one year battle with cancer. She leaves behind to cherish her memories son Patrick McLaughlin of Houston Texas. Daughter Kathleen Giannette and son in law Rick Giannette of Spring, Texas. Granddaughter Erin Giannette of Austin, Texas and grandson Kyle…

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Marguerite Elaine Hoelz Senn

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Margie Senn left her earthly confines on February 6th 2010. She was born on February 1, 1948 in Summerville, SC; was raised in Baton Rouge, LA and for the last thirty five years called Houston home. Margie enjoyed teaching in the Aldine and Humble area, and always cared for her students. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Martha, and her son Matthew. Margie leaves behind to…

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Ray Neal Sauer

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Ray Neal Sauer died February 1, 2010 in a local hospital. Born in Houston, Texas July 30, 1934 to Ray G. and Anna Sauer, Ray was an excellent student, receiving a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering at Rice Institute and a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas. Ray went on to a career in the computer industry, eventually becoming an innovator in computer techniques…

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Maria Rosa Carmona Segovia

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Maria Rosa Carmona Segovia was born May 21, 1941 in San Benito, TX to Miguel Carmona and Rafaela Nerio Carmona. She passed away on January 31, 2010 at her home in Houston, TX. Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her spouse of 54 years Onesimo Segovia Sr., brother Enrique Carmona and wife Maria E., sister Francisca Carmona Ybarra and husband Raul, children William and Irma Rios,…

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Annie Louise Williams Hart

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Annie Louise Williams Hart of Groveland, FL recently went to be the Lord. Louise was born on January 27, 1924 and passed away in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Louise faithfully served the Lord as a missionary to the Tepehuan Indians in Durango, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Brett R. Hart; parents Levi Cleveland Williams and Annie Elizabeth Stephenson; brother…

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Bonnie Bess Bonner Mitcham

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Bonnie Bess Bonner Mitcham passed away on Saturday January 16th on her 56th wedding anniversary. She was born on January 27, 1933 at home in Oak Grove, Louisiana and she was the 6th of 12 children. She loved serving her family and others by cooking wonderful meals. If you came over on Monday, you would be blessed by her labor of love. For 48 years she served at Woodhaven Baptist, Spring Woods…

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Lily Hamilton

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Robert G. Cobb

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Emoline Cron

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Yvonne Brauner

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Lola Yvonne Brauner (82) passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009. She was born in Yoakum, TX on November 9, 1927, to Howard and Lola Copeland. She moved with her parents to Houston at a very young age and remained there the rest of her life. She grew up in the East End attending Burnet, Edison and Austin schools. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter Joseph “Bob” Brauner by 17 years…

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Tom Henry Frye

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Capt. Tom Henry Frye died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, in Houston. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in United Methodist Church in Wheeler. Arrangements are by Beresford Funeral Service. Tom was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Wheeler to Harry and Alice Frye. Tom graduated from Sulphur High School in Sulphur, Okla., and attended Oklahoma A&M, where he discovered the joy of flying airplanes, which he turned…

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Kenneth Paul Baxa

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Hortensia Rivera Wagner

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Hortencia Rivera Wagner was born on September 3, 1951 in Houston, Texas and passed away on December 24, 2009 in Kingwood, Texas. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Peter A. Wagner; son, Raymond A. Wagner; brothers, Louis Rivera III and Daniel L. Rivera; sister, Yolanda R. Perez; grandchildren, Hazel E. Wagner and Raymond J. Wagner; nephews, Samuel A. Rivera, Louis Rivera IV, and Jeremy…

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Karen Cunningham Smithers

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KAREN "Candy" CUNNINGHAM SMITHERS 5/30/1952-12/23/2009 After a long and lengthy illness, Candy has gone to reside with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice (Eason) Cunningham, and W.O. "Bill" Cunningham of Houston. She is survived by her brother, Ben Cunningham; sister, Susan McGuckin, stepmother Joanne Cunningham, and her uncle, Max Cunningham of Houston, as well as her…

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Desiree Nicole Golemon

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Desiree Nicole Golemon was granted her angel wings on December 21 2009. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Desiree had touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Desiree’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. Her…

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Clinton Alexander Hawkins

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Clinton (Clint) Hawkins passed away December 21, 2009 at the age of 71 from cancer. Clint was in the sign business in Houston, Texas until he retired in 2000. He was very devoted to his wife and family and also loved golf and going to the casino. He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton Hawkins, Sr. and grandparents, Jennie and Fred Cargill. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dorothy…

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Mary Theresa Gabel

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Mary Theresa Danneker Gabel of Bellaire, Texas went to be with her Lord on December 20, 2009, where she joined her beloved husband, George Clifford Gabel. She was born on September 3, 1924 in Osceola, PA and moved with George to Texas in 1950. She was a very devoted Christian mother and friend and loved God with all of her mind, soul and strength. She leaves behind her children, Kathleen…

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Raymond Charles Lava

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Raymond C. Lava, 75, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2009 at his home in Clear Lake, Texas after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. He was born in Watertown, N.Y. on the 16th of February, 1934 to Charles Lava and Mary Salotto Lava. Ray received a Bachelor's degree from the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, where he was a member of Pi Kappa…

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Edna Purdom Smith

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Edna Purdom Smith, born in Tennesee on 10-02-1920, raised in Ulvalde, Texas and died in Houston, Texas on 12-20-2009, Predeceased by husband Carl Dewey Smith. Survived by daughter Elinda Hoff-Dittmar and husband Frank, Webster ,TX Daughter Rhana K Williams, Pasadena, TX Son Carl Dewey Smith and wife Yvonne, Pasadena, TX, Grandchildren Tom Hoff and wife Tammy, Dan Hoff and wife Kimberly, Darren…

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