Welcome to the services schedule and online obituaries for Beresford Funeral Service. Below is a list of recent services scheduled at our funeral home. Click on the name of the individual to read their obituary, death notice, or eulogy. Click on the Condolences/Tributes links to sign an online guest book, or to leave an online tribute to the deceased. If you do not see the name of the individual you are looking for, then try searching our data bases.

Remembering...

James Tommy Erickson

Born: Died:

James Tommy Erickson, 75, passed away on June 17, 2026 in Richmond, Texas.  He was born on August 8, 1950 in Houston, Texas to James & Maude Erickson. He is survived by two sons, Sam Erickson & wife Chelsea, and Thomas Alan Erickson. He is preceded in the by his parents, and his son, Andrew Lee Erickson. Funeral Services will begin with visitation/viewing on Tuesday, June 25, 2026 from…

view

Mateo Marcelino Abella Jr.

Born: Died:

Mateo Marcelino Abella, Jr., 79, passed away on June 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas.  He was born on June 8, 1947 in the Philippines.  He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Nelida Cortes Abella; their 6 children, Nina Minette Abella Casillan & husband Anthony, Mavis Cortes Abella, Marvin Cortes Abella & wife Krysten, Michelle Abella Bahena & husband Edward, Meyland Cortes Abella…

view

Donna Marie Van Meter

Born: Died:

Donna Marie Van Meter, 84, passed away on June 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. She was born on January 11, 1942 in Watertown, New York.   She is survived by her 3 children, Clint Forester & Barbara Boone, Dyna Pickle & husband Mark, and Bruce Karger; grandchildren, Kristin, Justin, Courtney, twins Clint & Christopher, Brandon, and Marshall; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in…

view

William Thomas Dobyns

Born: Died:

William Thomas "Sonny" Dobyns went to his Heavenly Home to reside eternally with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 7, 2026.  The graveside service will be at Farris Cemetery located on 1828 FM 1791, Richards, TX 77873 at 11:00 am.  William was born in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee on March 28, 1940 to Robert and Azie Lee Dobyns.  William was their first child, and he had a younger brother named…

view

Elsie Mae Jones Sams

Born: Died:

Elsie was born on June 12, 1926 to Thomas Lester Jones and Minnie B Miles Jones in Itta Bena, MS.  Her brothers and sisters included Eugenia (GG) White (husband Harold White), Joan Lawless (husband Jim Lawless), Charles Jones (wife Jean Jones), Barbara Hodges (husband Jesse Hodges) and Robert Jones (wife Paula Jones). She was known as Aunt SIS.  She is survived by her son, John Sams, his wife Kay…

view

John Rendon Griffin

Born: Died:

John Rendon Griffin, of Hockley, TX, passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2026, surrounded by his family. John was born in Austin, TX to Kay and Rendon Griffin. He was the youngest of four children. John was considered the “lively” sibling. He was expert in testing his mom and Dad, aggravating his brother, and teasing his sisters. During his childhood years John enjoyed baseball and football, and…

view

Robert A. Morales

Born: Died:

Robert A. Morales passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Arthur and Helen Morales. He lived his entire life in and around the Houston area and made the most of all it has to offer. Robert was happily married to his high school sweetheart, Anne Lucas Morales, for nearly 58 years. A favorite pastime of theirs was…

view

Martha Saldierna

Born: Died:

Martha Saldierna, 66, passed away on June 2, 2026 in Houston, Texas.  She was born on January 2, 1960. She is survived by her loving husband Bernabe Saldierna; children, Martha Saldierna, Johnathan Cardona, Samantha Saldierna, and Michelle Saldierna; sisters, Maria Ester Cardona, and Amalia Cardona; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services are planned for Tuesday,…

view

James Albert Terry

Born: Died:

James Albert Terry, 60, passed away on June 1, 2026. Born on July 22, 1965, in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, Germany, James lived a life defined by quiet strength, steadfast love, and an unwavering work ethic.  He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Beth Terry; his children, Connie Grayhill, Cheyenne Thurston and her husband, David Thurston, and Clayton Terry; and his grandchildren, Thomas Corey…

view

Sandra Yvonne Hanna VerMilyea

Born: Died:

Sandra Yvonne Hanna VerMilyea, age 81, passed away Tuesday afternoon peacefully in her home on May 26, 2026, Houston, Texas. Sandra, also known as Sandy, was born June 21, 1944, in Orlando, Florida, daughter of the late Norma K. Hanna and Robert C. Hanna. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Barbara D. Livingston as well as her beloved son Raymond VerMilyea and…

view

John William Pope Jr.

Born: Died:

John William Pope Jr., of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 80, after a courageous battle with health issues, on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration and love.  Born on December 21, 1945, in Newnan, Georgia, to John William Pope Sr. and Gwendolyn Pope, he lived a long and fulfilling life, filled with purpose and passion.   With a heart full of…

view

James Harold Files

Born: Died:

James "Jay" Harold Files passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 16, 1937, in Louisville, Mississippi, he was the child of James B. Files and Elsie Bane Files. Jay graduated from Louisville High School and earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University and an M.S. from the University of Mississippi. In 1961, after three…

view

Marie Gedeon

Born: Died:

Marie Gedeon passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 16, 1930, in Haifa, Palestine, to Elias Nader and Ghatasse (Mundos) Nader. Marie married Raymond Gedeon in 1948, and together they built a life marked by resilience, faith, and devotion to family. Following the Israeli occupation, they were forced to leave…

view

Keanan Ann Crawford-Smith

Born: Died:

Keanan Ann Crawford-Smith, 20, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.  She was born in Houston on November 23, 2005. She is survived by her parents, Amanda Crawford & James Smith; little brothers, Raymond Anthony Smith & Annan Jarom Smith; grandmother, Holly "Nonni" Bezdek; grandparents, Steven Wayne Smith & Cynthia Ann Smith; great-grandmother, Debbie "Gigi" Bezdek…

view

Brittany Nicole Cutshall

Born: Died:

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Brittany Nicole Cutshall on May 18, 2026, at the age of 38. Born on August 21, 1987, in Tomball, Texas, Brittany was a remarkable woman whose warmth, kindness and sweet, innocent smile touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She possessed a gentle spirit and a compassionate heart. Her unwavering love,…

view

Betty Lou Ello

Born: Died:

Betty Lou Ello, 89, passed away on May 17, 2026 in Richmond, Texas.   She was born on December 1, 1936 in Mercedes, Texas to James Watson Mallow & La June (Lee) Mallow Green. She is survived by her son, James Michael (Mike) Ello & wife Catherine (Cat); daughter, Heidi Lynn Griesheimer; brother, Edward Green & wife Cheryl; sister, Sherry Peck & husband Richard; grandchildren, Ivan…

view

Aubrey Nathaniel MacKinnon

Born: Died:

In Loving Memory of Aubrey Nathaniel MacKinnon Born into life: November 1, 1942 Entered eternal rest: May 17, 2026 “May perpetual light shine upon him, and may his soul rest in peace.” The Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Aubrey Nathaniel MacKinnon will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church (19222 Tx 249, Houston, Texas 77379) on Friday, May 29, 2026. Viewing will begin at 12:30 p.m…

view

Stephen Charles Coley

Born: Died:

Stephen Charles Coley, of Houston and Leander, Texas, passed away at age 67 after a long illness on May 15, 2026.  A native Houstonian, he was born July 14th, 1958 to Gerald and Dorothy Coley.   He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and attended Stephen F. Austin University.  He worked at Texas Eastern in Houston and then for Telex in Austin for many years. His love for the water was shown…

view

Funsho Benjamin Fajemirokun

Born: Died:

In Loving Memory of: Funsho Benjamin “Big Ben” Fajemirokun November 4, 1976 – May 15, 2026 Celebrating the Life of Funsho Benjamin Fajemirokun   Funsho Benjamin Fajemirokun, affectionately known as “Big Ben,” passed away at the age of 49 following a tragic workplace accident in Cypress, Texas on May 15, 2026. Born on November 4, 1976, in Ebute-Meta, Lagos, Nigeria, he was the second of four…

view

Clyde Robert Dormois

Born: Died:

Bob Dormois, 81, departed to be with the Lord after a sudden and totally unexpected health event on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He closed his eyes for the last time on earth on Mother’s Day, and the next time he opened them, on Ascension Day, he was staring into the face of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Clyde Robert Dormois, was born in Houston, Texas Sept. 27, 1944 to Clyde Orlan Dormois and…

view

Joseph Daniel Meyer

Born: Died:

Joseph Daniel “JD” Meyer, 86, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. JD was born on September 26, 1939, to Hertha and Otto Meyer at Laura Eldridge Hospital in Sugar Land. He graduated from Sugar Land High School in 1958, where he met Melinda Summers and the rest, as they say, is history. They were married in 1962 at St. Anne Catholic Church…

view

Danny Ray Gortney

Born: Died:

Danny Ray Gortney, born March 28, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on May 8, 2026.  Danny spent his early years in the Dallas area before moving with his family to Houston and eventually settling in Sugar Land, the place he would proudly call home. Danny attended Dulles High School and soon after began his career as a machinist with Schlumberger. Known…

view

Harriet Levy Mullen

Born: Died:

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Cook, Baker, Entertainer, Storyteller, and the Life of Every Room She Ever Walked Into November 9, 1932 – May 4, 2026 Harriet Mullen, 93, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, leaving behind a family that is louder, funnier, better fed, and more deeply loved because of her. Born and raised in New York City, Harriet was a Jewish girl from…

view

Maria Del Carmen Estrada Polanco

Born: Died:

Maria Del Carmen Estrada Polanco, 97, passed away on April 29, 2026 in Spring, Texas.  She was born on July 15, 1928 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.  Services are scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026 in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service.  Visitation will be from 9am to 1pm followed by graveside service at 2pm at Rosewood Cemetery (2602 S. Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77396)   Thank you for…

view

Mark Timothy Marantica

Born: Died:

It is with profound sadness, we announce the death of Mark Timothy Marantica on April 28, 2026.  Sadness is felt by all those he left behind, but our grief is comforted knowing he is sitting at the feet of his Savior, playing his guitar and singing in worship.  Those of us who know Christ and love Mark are holding on to the joy of the assurance we will be joining him and singing along someday.…

view

Alton Ray Carter

Born: Died:

We remember Alton Ray Carter whose kind heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him.  Alton was born December 2, 1930 to Benjimin Franklin (Frank) Carter and Maudie Eiland Carter in Iola, Texas. He passed away April 26, 2026, at the age of 95. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Rose and her husband David and Debbie Kirkpatrick Frazier and her Husband Bruce.  Grandchildren Tiffany Mutolo…

view

Kent Steven Cohen

Born: Died:

Kent Steven Cohen, 68, of Houston, Texas, passed away in the early morning of April 25, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 28, 1957, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kent was the youngest of three children. He grew up with a love for sports and was especially fond of swimming and volleyball. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s degree in…

view

James Richard O'Meara

Born: Died:

James “Richard” O’Meara, Jr., of Hockley, TX passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, surrounded by his beloved sister, wife, and loving members of his church at North Houston Baptist.    He was born on December 5, 1942, in Texas City Texas.   He was the beloved husband of Vicki Hipp-O’Meara for 44 years.  He was the loving and committed father of two surviving sons, James F. O’Meara, and wife…

view

James Dow Hedberg

Born: Died:

James “Jim” Dow Hedberg, PhD, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 90. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela in 1936, Jim spent his early years moving among Gulf Oil company encampments with his brothers and parents, Hollis and Frances Hedberg. Jim received his Doctorate in Geology at Princeton University, his Masters at Stanford University, and his BS in Geoscience…

view

Paula Ann Michalk

Born: Died:

Paula Ann Hogan Michalk was born March 14, 1936 in Livingston, Texas. Paula's parents Paul & Azle Hogan preceded her in death along with her husband, Charley Michalk, her sister Gloria Marie Jackson and son Mark Steven Michalk.  She leaves behind her son Kenneth Michalk & Billie Cason, and daughter Peggy Mosher & her husband Kirk. She also leaves behind her Grandchildren Reed Michalk…

view