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Mary Halkias Snyder
Mary Snyder, 92, of Houston Texas passed away quietly on February 18, 2022 surrounded by her children. Born December 9, 1929 in Philadelphia to Theodore & Zoe Halkias, Mary had two older brothers who preceded her: Epaminondas and James Halkias. Her mother died when Mary was very young; her father re-married Maria Sinadinos who lovingly raised her and her brothers. Mary married the love of…
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Jean Fambrough Moritz
Jean Fambrough Moritz, 81, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 13, 2022. A graveside service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery at 1 o'clock on Monday, February 21. Born to Dorothy and James Fambrough in Chicago in 1940, the family moved back to Houston when she was very young. Jean graduated from Lamar High School in 1958 and then the University of Texas in 1961, earning a degree in…
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Terry Haywood Keith
Terry Haywood Keith passed away in Austin on February 12, 2022. Terry was born on December 7, 1926 in Houston to Arlene Booth Keith and Henry Haywood Keith. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Betty Ann Keith, and his sister, Joanna Keith Fabling. Terry leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Nancy Rees Newman Keith, his son, William H. Keith, his daughter Liza (Edward) Ehlers, step-…
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Paul Glenn Pickens
Paul Glenn Pickens, of Houston, Texas, Passed away at the age of 88 on Thursday, February 10, 2022, after several months under hospice and his daughter, Cindy’s, devoted care. He took his last breath in the comfort of his daughter’s home with her present. He was born on July 3, 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to George W. Pickens and Hazel G. Thomas. The man, the myth, the legend. Some would…
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Juan Enrique Santamaria Rodriguez
Juan Enrique Santamaria Rodriguez November 22, 1928 – February 10, 2022 Juan Santamaria, was born on November 22, 1928 at his parents’ Hacienda Santa Engracia, General Teran Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He was the only child of Juan De Dios Santamaria Ybanez and Maria Elena Rodriguez. His mother died in childbirth and his father died when he was still young. He grew up in the family Hacienda, a ranch…
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Myrtle Marie Nabors Sims
Myrtle Marie Nabors Sims was a loving wife. She devoted her life to others-- her husband, five children, and to foster children. Blessed with a long life of ninety-three years, she witnessed events we can only read about: She lived through Prohibition, witnessed over eighteen American presidencies, and lived through the fast and furious Roaring Twenties. She experienced every parched and…
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Shirley Ann Evans
Beloved sister and aunt Shirley Ann Evans passed away peacefully on the evening of February 8, 2022. Born in Mexia, Texas to Shirley Rae and Bert Allen on July 28, 1939, Shirley Ann was raised in Houston, Texas. Shirley Ann was retired from Coastal Corporation after many years there. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Shirley Ann; she loved a quiet evening with family and…
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John Charles Franklin Batchelor
John Charles Franklin Batchelor, 44, passed away on February 7, 2022 in Houston, Texas. He was born on February 5, 1978 in Talladega, Alabama. He is survived by his mother, Frances Darlene Blackmon Batchelor Boartfield; stepfather, William Raymond Boartfield, Sr.; brother, David Brian Batchelor; sister, Karen Denise Batchelor; his aunt, Teresa Blackmon; and his uncle, Brian Blackmon. He is…
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Everardo Eli Alvarez
Everardo Eli "Lalo" Alvarez, 38, passed away on February 6, 2022 in Katy, Texas. He was born on November 3, 1983 in Miami, Florida to Francisco and Delia (Garcia) Alvarez. His passion was baseball. He started playing at the age of 4 and played all through Little League, High School, College, and into the Minor Leagues. His career was cut short by the condition that ultimately ended his life at…
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Ada Sue Koym
Ada Sue Koym “Sue”, 89, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022, in Missouri City, Texas. She was born on August 24, 1932, in Crockett, Texas to Emery Lee Beal and Mary Etta (Nunn) Beal. The Beal family moved to Houston in 1945 where Sue was able to pursue her love and talent for dance at Hallie Pritchard School of Dance. She was a student and teacher at the school and travelled to Los…
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Armanda Pascual de Simon
Armanda Pascual de Simon, 52, passed away on February 3, 2022 in Houston, Texas. She was born on May 12, 1969 in Mexico City, Mexico to Fermin Pascual and Armanda Angulo Araico. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Jorge Simon Guerrero; children, Armanda Simon Pascual, Jorge Simon Pascual, Isabella Simon Pascual, and Jose Emiliano Simon Pascual; and her 2 brothers, Fermin Pascual Angulo…
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Albert Irving Shaffer
Albert Irving Shaffer, 91, of Houston, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2022. He was born in Houston, Texas, on November 9, 1930. A graduate of San Jacinto High School, Mr. Shaffer proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a long-time member of Woodland Lodge. Al was preceded in death by his parents, Sally Liss and Isadore Shaffer, his brother…
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Trevia Wooster Beverly
Trevia Wooster Beverly, 90, passed away on February 2, 2022 in Humble, Texas. She was born on November 7, 1931 in Baytown, Texas to Ray Brown and Annie Mae (Barrilleaux) Wooster. There will be a private family burial at Steep Hollow Cemetery near Bryan, Texas. Those wishing to honor Trevia’s life can make a donation in her memory to the Baytown Historical Preservation Association, by mailing…
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Billy Jeff Campbell
Jeff, as he was called by his friends, was an inspiration to everyone who met him. He poured his life into other people as a husband, father, pastor, teacher, friend, and neighbor. He loved people and would introduce himself to strangers to make them feel welcomed and loved. His love for Jesus Christ was reflected throughout his life. Jeff was born May 27, 1934, in Searcy, Arkansas to Jeff D…
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James A. Barrackman
James (Jim) A. Barrackman Sr. 92, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully January 30, 2022. He was born July 5, 1929 in Humboldt, Kansas to Albin Sam Barrackman and Ruth Marie (Riley) Barrackman. James graduated from Topeka High School, Topeka, KS in 1948 and went to Washburn University for 2 years before joining the Air Force in 1950. He was stationed at several U.S. bases before going to…
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Mary Ann Day
Mary Ann Day, 80, passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1941 in Mossville, Louisiana to Marx Carrier and Edmona Guillory Carrier. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Charles Day III; her son, Greg Day; 3 grandchildren, Michelle Day, Courtney Williams & husband Rashard, and Camille Zembik; 5 great-grandchildren, Josiah Williams, Desert Brown, Bodhi Zembik,…
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Robert Wayne Adams
Robert Wayne “Bob” Adams, 75, passed away January 27, 2022 in Houston following a valiant 15-month battle with brain cancer. A new resident of Hockley, Texas, he spent most of his adult life as a resident of Gloucester, Virginia. He never met a stranger and leaves this world a better place because of his strength of character and the vastness of his love. Bob was born to Charles Edward Adams…
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Rita Onome Ekewenu
Ms. Rita Onome Ekewenu, of Houston, Texas, passed away at the age of 57, after a courageous fight against Stage IV breast cancer, on January 27, 2022, in Houston. She was born on February 28, 1964, in Aragba-Orogun to Late Mr. Charles Ebinum Ekewenu and Mrs. Maria Eko Ekewenu. My late sister Rita was my parents “Ada,” meaning first daughter. Sister Rita was very motherly to her siblings and…
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Eric Van Johnson
Eric Van Johnson 65, of Houston, TX passed away January 27, 2021. Eric was born February 18, 1956 in Houston, TX to the late Clemmie Johnson and Agnes Clark Johnson. Eric is survived by his loving daughters Erica Young and Dejanae Johnson; son, Eric Johnson Jr; brother, Donnie Johnson (along with wife Vanessa); four sisters, Robin Baker (along with husband Roy), Tammy Moten, Evette Hamilton, and…
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Michael J. Switek Jr.
Michael John Switek, Jr. of Houston, TX, passed away on January 26, 2022 at the age of 80 after a courageous, two-year fight against cancer. He was born on October 30, 1941 in Passaic, NJ to Michael John Switek Sr. and Estelle Hicswa Switek. Michael was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who always came home whistling. He was a teacher to his children and grandchildren, passing on ghost…
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Nurudeen Kolawole
Nurudeen Kolawole was born in Nigeria on June 8, 1989 and passed away in Damon, Texas on January 24, 2022. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Friday, February 4, 2022 at Beresford Funeral Service from 10am to 12pm with a Graveside Service to follow at 1pm at Carmen Nelson Bostick Cemetery. Please check back for an updated obituary.
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Hanna Razzouk Moussa
Hanna Razzouk Moussa, 77, passed away in Houston, Texas on January 24, 2022. He was born in Lebanon on October 19, 1944 to Razzouk Joseph Moussa and Zakieh Moughaizel Moussa. He is survived by his son, Nader Moussa & wife Patricia; 2 daughters, Theresia Eid & husband Joseph, and Zakieh Ramy & husband Mounir; and grandchildren, Razzouk, Naji, Hanna, Yasmine, and Ameer Moussa; Amira,…
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Manfred Gustav Ernst Ohmes
Manfred Gustav Ernst Ohmes, of Friendswood, Texas, passed away on January 24th, 2022, at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 14th, 1941, in Braunschwieg, Germany to Ernst Albert Ohmes and Elfriede Ohmes (Pfannenschmidt). He is survived by his younger brother Bertold Ohmes. As a young man, he enjoyed traveling around Europe and later went on to graduate…
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Margarita Perez
Margarita Perez, 58, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022 after her second battle with cancer. Even though she is no longer with us, she lives on through the many lives she has touched with her kindness and love. Margarita is survived by her three children, Fidel Jr., Hernan, and Uriel. Her kindness, giving nature, and her unconditional love will be missed by her family. Her husband and father…
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Brittany Leigh Watkins
Brittany Leigh Watkins was born October 15, 1984 in Webster, Texas and passed away on January 21, 2022 after a tremendous battle with a rare type Stage 4 Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Brittany went through many rounds of chemotherapy and radiation at MD Anderson Hospital and was determined to live for her five year old son, Corbin. Through all her terrible pain she endured, she always wanted to see…
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Vilma Isabel Umanzor
Vilma “Mima” Isabel Turcios Umanzor falleció tranquilamente el 16 de enero de 2022 en su casa en Houston, TX rodeada de familiares y amigos después de una valiente batalla de 5 años con complicaciones posteriores a un derrame cerebral. Nació en San Salvador, El Salvador el 9 de Febrero de 1954 de Santos Turcios y Ena Cardona. Al crecer como la mayor de 9 hermanos y hermanas aprendió habilidades…
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Juanita Mary Fitzgerald
Juanita Mary Fitzgerald passed into the Lord's loving arms on January 15th, 2022 after celebrating life on this earth for 100 years. She was born in Lawtell, Louisiana on the 13th of January in 1922 to Mr. and Mrs. L.Guidry but the family soon moved to West Monroe, Louisiana where she spent her childhood. Fifty-seven years of her long adult life were spent as a resident of Houston, Texas truly…
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Harold Gene Johnston
Harold Gene Johnston passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas, five days short of his 76th birthday on January 12, 2022. His health had been in decline for several years, but he had been surrounded by family on numerous occasions in his final weeks and days. He was born on January 17, 1946, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Harold Wayne Johnston and Madelaine Joan Lingo.…
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Bobbie Faye Dodd Anderson
Bobbie Faye Dodd Anderson was born on January 13, 1933, in Sealy, Texas to Lecy and Ed Dodd. She grew up on the Chesterville prairie and was married to Jay Anderson for 66 years. She thoroughly enjoyed being a homemaker and raising their children. She loved her family, friends and the church and said countless times how incredibly blessed she was. Faye came to faith in Christ when she was 37…
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José MartÃnez Cano
José Martínez Cano, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 10, 2022. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. He was born in Mexico on March 3, 1942, to Primitivo Martínez and Esperanza Cano. He was a courageous God-fearing man. He enjoyed watching soccer games and old classic films. One of his all-time favorite hobbies was fishing with his family. He was very hard-working…
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