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Jose Francisco Ortis
José Francisco Ortis was born in San Benito, Texas on January 29, 1951 to Genaro Ortiz Vargas and Sofia Nunez Flores as the oldest of six children and passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024 in his home in Richmond, Texas. José Francisco had two children, Ian F. Ortis and Penelope Ortis Navarrete from his first marriage. In 1992, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Gough and they married…
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Ernesto Carbajal was born in Mexico on February 26, 1957, and passed away in Tomball, Texas on March 17, 2024. He is survived by his children: Sally Nava & husband Jose Diosdado, Maria Carbajal & husband Octavio Mendoza, Ernesto Carbajal, Jr. & wife Karen Montelongo, Miguel Angel Carbajal, and Daniela Carbajal; Grandchildren: Jennifer Nava, Esmeralda Velazquez, Isabel Diosdado,…
viewMarie Fadel Saliby
Marie Fadel Saliby was born in Lebanon on June 16, 1934 and passed away in Pearland, Texas on March 13, 2024. Services will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Our Lady of the Cedars Maronite Catholic Church with the Visitation starting at 6:00pm, the Rosary at 6:30pm, and Mass at 7:00pm. Burial will follow the next day, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Paradise South Cemetery at 10:00am. Thank you…
viewRuth Ann Maxwell Gatz
Ruth Ann Maxwell Gatz, "Ruthie", 83, peacefully graduated to Heaven on March 12th, 2024, in Richmond, Texas. She was born on December 6th, 1940 in Alva Oklahoma to Marshall Rhodes Maxwell and Evelyn Florence Baum Maxwell. Ruth Ann was the middle sister to Alycen and Lucille Maxwell. They were all 3 very accomplished musicians and pianists. In addition to being a talented pianist, Ruth Ann…
viewAna Gloria Martinez
Ana Gloria Martinez, 71, passed away on March 11, 2024 at her home in Houston, Texas. She was born on December 23, 1952 in El Salvador to Miguel Lopez and Blanca Aparicio. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Martinez & husband Richard Torres, her son, Juan Ramon Martinez Jr; grandchildren, Ricardo Torres Jr., Delmy Torres, Sergio Simental, Brenda Martinez-Ashaka, Isaias Torres, Elias…
viewAnis Elias Nader
Anis Elias Nader, 79, passed away on March 11, 2024 in Pasadena, Texas. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon on May 28, 1944 to Elias Nader and Ghattasse Mundos Nader. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Samar Dally & husband Fred, and Christine Dow & husband Dolan; 5 grandchildren, Michael Dally, Isabella Dally, Danielle Dally, Joseph Dow, and Ava Dow; his sister, Marie Gedeon, and brother,…
viewDonald Thompson Jr.
Donald Thompson, Jr., 68, passed away on March 11, 2024 at his home in Houston, Texas. He was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on November 13, 1955 to Donald Thompson, Sr, and Gladys Eubanks Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 45 years, Denise (Redmon) Thompson; his children, Dawnette Sam, Donald Thompson III & wife Shauntay, Desiree Thompson, Darrell Thompson & wife…
viewDavid Ford Black
David Ford Black returned to his heavenly father on March 10, 2024. David was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, always putting his family first. David was born in Amarillo, Texas on September 13, 1941, to Mary Ford Black and John Palmer Black. David grew up with his older brother, John, down the street from Amarillo High School. His father was the editor for the local newspaper, and…
viewDorothy Jenkins Williams
Dorothy "Dottie" Margaret Jenkins Williams, known to all as "Meme", 103, passed away on March 5, 2024 in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born in Mullin, Texas on May 29, 1920 to Sam Jenkins and Elenor Catherine NeSmith Jenkins. Dottie (Meme) was a remarkable woman who found joy in the simple things in life. She was known for her great love for her family, her exceptional cooking of large, delicious…
viewJoyce Lee Fitch
Joyce Lee Fitch passed away quickly and peacefully on March 3, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born October 3, 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Gladys Miller and Edwin Wagner. In 1955, Joyce married Don Lee Fitch, the man who she would spend the next 61 wonderful years with. Her faith, family, and friends were the biggest priorities in her life. Joyce and Don lived full lives, raising two sons…
viewBishop Gabriel Sundagar Innis Sr.
Bishop Gabriel Sundagar Innis, Sr., 66, passed away on March 3, 2024 at his home in Spring, Texas. He was born on March 17, 1957 in Rivercess County, Liberia to George B. Innis and Weatti Paye Innis. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sarah Browne Innis; daughter, Leelee Innis Watson & husband Henry Watson, son, Gabriel S. Innis Jr & wife Faith, daughter, Grace Innis Beakoi…
viewArianna Onipede
Arianna “Riri” Onipede, of Houston, Texas, passed away at the age of 6 after a sudden illness on March 3, 2024 in Sugarland, Texas. She was born with her twin sister Gianna “Gigi” Onipede on June 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas to Daniel and Owen Onipede. Arianna “Riri” was a leader and a bright light. She enjoyed playing games, painting, drawing, loved glitter and playing with her dolls. Her favorite…
viewEarlie Berniese Hill
Our beloved mother, Earlie Hill was loving, outgoing and always about taking care of business. Earlie Hill loved God, family, traveling and her jewelry business. Earlie Hill passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on February 28, 2024 at the age of 73. She was born November 1, 1950, in Houston, TX to the late Raymond Earl Young, Sr. & Elizabeth Bernice Scott. Earlie Hill…
viewShirley Hall Miller
Shirley Hall Miller, 92, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 23rd, 2024 in Richmond, Texas. She was born on October 10th, 1931 in Dallas, Texas to John Lyle Hall and Eloise Lott Hall. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Ball and her husband Dale of Fulshear, Texas, Sherry Vitovsky and her husband Edwin of Midlothian, Texas, and her son John Michael Miller of Dallas, Texas, 8…
viewRaymond Ellis VerMilyea
Raymond Ellis VerMilyea, 59, passed away Thursday morning, February 22, 2024 at his home in Houston, Texas. Raymond, also known as Toby, was born to William H. and Sandra Y. VerMilyea, on August 8, 1964, in Richmond, Texas. He was raised in Houston and later moved to Irving, Texas to study at the Advanced Technical Institution earning his certification in Electronic Technology. During his…
viewLinda (Sue) Lewellen Hulme
Linda (Sue) Lewellen Hulme, 74, of Cypress, TX was received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on February 20, 2024. She was born to Lewis James Lewellen and Dorothy Ann Thompson Lewellen on May 19, 1949 in Shreveport, La. Preceded in death by both parents, Sue is survived by her adoring husband of 52 years, Robert (Bob) E. Hulme; brother, Richard B. Lewellen and wife Jean; daughter,…
viewHoward James Rozell
Howard James Rozell, Age 88, died peacefully in Montgomery, TX on Sunday, February 18, 2024, with his loving daughter Krista at his side. He was preceded in death by his loving wife and soulmate of 44 years, Phyllis Ann Robin Rozell, parents John Olen Rozell and Virginia Jewel Holbrook, daughter Rebecca Ann Rozell, brother Donald Glenn Rozell, and sister-in-law Sue Ellen Rozell. He is…
viewJohn M. Gonzalez
John M. Gonzalez passed from this world on Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was 95 years young and only three months shy of his 96th birthday. He was preceeded in death by his beloved parents Juan and Ida Gonzalez, brothers Oscar, Arturo, Ernesto and Hector Gonzalez and by his sister Mrs. Ana Ramirez. Also preceding him in death were Dr. Charles Haydon Dyer, late husband of daughter Herlinda…
viewPablo Arteaga Concha
Pablo Arteaga Concha, 57, passed away on February 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. He was born in Iglesia Vieja, Guerrero, Mexico on June 30, 1966 to Felipe Arteaga and Eustorgia Concha. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Gracelia Arteaga; his 4 children, Veronica Gonzales & husband Steve, Pablo Enrique Arteaga & wife Teresa, Lizeth Antonio Contreras & husband Fabian Ramirez…
viewUgochukwu Kevin Azuogu
Ugochukwu Kevin Azuogu, 27 passed away on February 11, 2024 (his 27th birthday) in Houston, Texas. He was born on February 11, 1997 in Houston, Texas. Left behind to mourn his tragic passing are his loving parents, Maduka O. Azuogu and Caroline C. (Anaba) Azuogu; his 2 brothers, Chukwudi Azuogu and Ebere Azuogu; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and extended family who will all miss…
viewMaria Socorro Go Castillo
Maria Socorro Go Castillo of Houston, Texas passed away at the age of 79 on February 9, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1944 in in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines to Viterbo Go and Socorro Llora. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, then moved to the United States in 1968. She met her future husband, Jaime Castillo, in a post office in San…
viewGary Alan Finkelman
Gary Alan Finkelman, age 62, passed away on February 6, 2024. Gary was born on May 22, 1961, in Houston, Texas, where he grew up to become a pillar of his community. During Gary’s youth in Hillshire Village, he exemplified the values of the Boy Scouts of America, achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Gary graduated from Spring Branch High School in 1979, where he was a devoted officer…
viewMary Ruth Gray Davidson
Mary Ruth Gray Davidson, 86, passed away on February 4, 2024 in Houston, Texas. She was born on October 17, 1937 in Scipio, Oklahoma to William Alexander Gray and Bertie Rosie Rockholt Gray. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald Davidson & wife KC, and Richard Davidson & wife Karen; grandchildren, Christopher Davidson & wife Yolanda, Joshua Davidson, Brian Davidson& wife Kacee…
viewVeronica Adebanji Ogungbade
Veronica Adebanji Ogungbade nee Kolade, born on the 3rd of February 1972 and passed unto glory on the same day in 2024 leaving an indelible mark on our hearts. She embodied the essence of love and compassion, radiating warmth as a devoted Daughter, Mother, Sister, and Friend. Her journey began in Osogbo, Osun State, where she was born to Lawyer Adetunji Samuel Kolade and Justina Abosede Kolade.…
viewAlford "Freddie" Lopez Hernandez
Alford "Freddie" Lopez Hernandez, aged 75, of Houston, TX, passed away at work on February 1, 2024, after a life richly lived and deeply cherished. Born on January 2, 1949, in Bryan, TX, to Betsy and Daniel Hernandez, Freddie was the vibrant heart of a large and loving family, being one of fourteen siblings. Freddie dedicated many years of service as a jailer for the Austin County Sheriff's…
viewPatrick E. Thompson Jr.
Patrick (Pat) E. Thompson, Jr. of Riesel, TX passed into eternal life with Jesus, on January 31, 2024. He was born October 25, 1952 to Patrick E. Thompson Sr. and Margaret Ann (Lester) Thompson in Atlanta, TX. He was 71 years old. Pat’s early school years were spent in Atlanta, TX surround by a large family and “living life” with his many cousins. His high school years were spent in Deer Park…
viewYoneko Kyan Brown
Yoneko Kyan Brown, of Houston Texas, passed away at the age of 79 after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. She passed away on January 28, 2024. She was born on June 28,1944 in Kumajima, Okinawa, Japan to Sabaro Kyan and Kamiko Miagi. She met her husband Billy Francis Brown during his time stationed in Okinawa, Japan with the U.S. Army. She was married in Japan and moved to Fort Campbell,…
viewErnesto Lopez
Ernesto Lopez, 53, passed away on January 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas. He was born in El Salvador on May 15, 1970. He attended Kempner High School and loved playing soccer in his youth. He is survived by his mother, Isabel Martinez & her husband Fernando Martinez; his 2 daughters, Isabel Lopez and Maria Lopez; sisters, Adelina Cortez and Irma Cambric; and brothers, Enrique Cortez and Alan…
viewHugh Cameron McClure
Hugh “Huby” Cameron McClure, 81, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, in Katy, TX. He was born on April 23, 1942, in Edinburg, TX, to Hugh Cameron McClure, Sr. and Ruth Mae Overhue McClure. He was the oldest of six brothers. Hugh graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, TX, in 1960. In 1963, Hugh married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Jean Nippert. He worked for…
viewAlan James Lindhorst
Alan James Lindhorst passed away peacefully at his home in Richmond TX on Wednesday, January 17 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 8, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to Alfred and Verna Lindhorst as the oldest and only son. Alan graduated from Missouri School of Mines and enjoyed a long career as a mechanical engineer working for several firms including Litwin and Mustang Engineering…
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