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Mary Louise Bufford
Mary Louise Bufford, 81, of Pasadena, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2007 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband James E. Bufford. She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter Mary June Nelson Bourgeois; sons Byron James Nelson, Rodney Lee Nelson and Stephen Glen Nelson; and step-son Ronnie Bufford. She also leaves behind eight brothers and sisters;…
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Verda Virginia Friedman Markovich
Verda Virginia Friedman Markovich, native Houstonian born December 21,1924 at Methodist Hospital and long time resident of Manor Care in Webster was called home to Our Lord on February 1, 2007 at age 82. Loving wife, mother and home maker, she was predeceased by husband, Velemir and son Gregory Michael. She is survived by daughter, Mary Beth Markovich, sons, Mark Albin and Jay Allen Markovich,…
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Robert Reeves Frye
Robert Reeves Frye, 60, of Cypress, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 31, 2007. He was born on February 27, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Elroy E. Frye, Sr. and Betty Jane Reeves Frye who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife Helene Frye of 36 years as well as sons Harlan Frye and Ian Frye. He also leaves behind his brother…
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Emil Frank Maler Jr.
EMIL FRANK MALER, Jr., 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born on September 25, 1920 in Alief, Texas to Emil F., Sr. and Francis Maler and was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Edward and Joseph Maler. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, as a Radio Operator in the Middle Eastern theater. He worked for many…
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Leland Paul Nunez
Leland Paul Nunez, 76, of Cypress, Texas passed away on January 18, 2007 in Houston, Texas. He was born August 20, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Louise Nunez and four sons Jason Nunez, Kevin Nunez, Stephen Nunez, Collin Nunez and daughter Nancy Suffield. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren which include Ross Holloway, Collin Nunez, Adriane Nunez, Micah…
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Myrtle Agnes Calvert
Agnes Calvert passed away shortly after midnight, January 14, 2007, after a 2 month illness. She was born Myrtle Agnes Perkins in Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 19, 1909, one of 12 children. She came to Houston at the age of 18 and went to work for the old Jefferson Davis Hospital in the dietary department. Agnes married Harold Calvert on Thanksgiving Day, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1982…
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Melvin Franklin Pruch
Melvin Franklin Pruch, 70, born in Granger TX on October 13, 1936, died in Spring, TX on Sunday January 14, 2007. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Isabel Pruch; and brother, Eddie Pruch. Melvin is survived by his life long love, Sue DeWitte; stepsons Randall Kimberly, Michael DeWitte, David DeWitte, Joel DeWitte, and Kenneth DeWitte; and step-daughters, Judith DeWitte and Janice…
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Mildred James Wallace
Mildred James Wallace, 78, native of Beaumont, died Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in Houston, TX after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude H. Wallace. Millie is survived by a son Claude H. Wallace, Jr. and wife Donna; and a daughter, Anita Wallace Stegemoller and husband Darryl. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Danielle Wallace Cantrell, Ryan Hamilton Wallace,…
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Helen Pauline Slaten
On January 8, 2007 all the angels in heaven welcomed our Mother Helen Pauline Slaten with opened arms. Pauline was born December 5, 1931 to Paul and Helen Davis in Kansas City, Missouri. Waiting for her in heaven are her parents, her loving husband Osie Slaten, daughter Cynthia, brother James Davis and sister Dora Redpath. Left to cherish her memory are her loving children Peaches, Pam, Helen…
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Patricia Ann Ahrens
On January 3rd, 2007 our loving Lord opened up the gates of His eternal kingdom and welcomed a precious angel by the name of Patricia Ann Ahrens. With a smile on His face, He extended His arms and said, “Welcome my good and faithful servant”. Pat’s journey of life began on June 16th, 1933 in Houston, TX as the only child of Clyde and Verna Fitzgerald. She grew up and spent her entire life in…
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Gary Lemoine Halmich
Gary Lemoine Halmich, age 63, passed away on January 1, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Deborah Lee Halmich. He is also survived by his four sons, Gary Lee Halmich, Jeffry Halmich, Eric Lee Halmich, and Kurt Lemoine Halmich and his daughter April Batten. His mother, Mary Olson, and his brothers Charlie Olson and Eddie Olson also survvive him. His 19 grandchildren and 3 great-…
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Lorraine Gallant Beard
Lorraine Gallant Beard died Saturday, December 30,2006, age 81. She was born August 6,1925, in Latexo, Texas, to David S. and Wessie Bowman Gallant. After graduating from Latexo High School in 1942, she moved to Houston where she attended Draughon Business College. Upon graduation, she began her career in banking at the Houston Federal Reserve Bank. During those early years, Lorraine lived in…
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Minnie Esther Mildred Grossman
Born to Willie and Selma Peschke in Paige, Texas, Minnie was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 29, 2006. Mother worked at Lamar Café in the Lamar Hotel. After her marriage to Frank Grossman, she went on to pursue her true calling in childcare. She loved and nurtured hundreds of babies and toddlers in the Spring Branch area. She was lucky enough to be around to care for some…
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James Edward Bufford
James Edward Bufford, born Tuesday, January 13, 1925, passed away in Houston Texas, Thursday, December 28, 2006, at the age of 81 years. He was born to Jackson and Georgia (Ward) Bufford in Rusk, Texas. He leaves to cherish twenty nine years of memories, his wife Mary Louise(Bailey)Bufford. He is also survived by his son Ronnie Bufford and wife Dawn; step-sons Byron Nelson, Rodney Nelson, and…
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William Buchanan Taylor
William B. “Buck” Taylor, born August 31, 1919 in Prescott, Arkansas and died December 27, 2006 in Houston, Texas at age 87. He was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his spouse of 58 years, Novie, his two sons Keith and Curt, and his sister Jewell Chapman, and his six grandchildren and one great grandchild, Marie, Steven, Curt, Beth, Brennan, Katy and Isaac. He entered the Marine…
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John E. Murray
John Murray, 80, a resident of Tomball, Texas passed away on December 26, 2006. All services for Mr. Murray will be handled by Alhgrim Family Funeral Services, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, Illinois 60067-5359. You can reach them at 1-847-358-7411 for more information about funeral services for Mr. Murray. The interment will be at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine, Illinois.
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Bryant Austin Strickland
Bryant Austin Strickland, 19, of Houston, Texas died peacefully on December 26, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1987 in Houston, Texas. He leaves behind his parents Blake Edward Talley and Darla Strickland Talley. Bryant is also survived by his brother Casey Morey Strickland, his sister Amber Lechan Strickland, and his grandmother Mrs. Virginia Strickland Poston. He…
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Morris Charles Johnson
Morris Charles Johnson, 95, life-long resident of Houston, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2006. Mr. Johnson was born on December 22, 1911, the eighth of nine children born to Leland and Mary Johnson. Mr. Johnson is now reunited with several loved ones who preceded him in death, including his beloved wife of 63 years Mozelle and his son Rick Johnson. He is survived by…
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Michael Scott Simpson
Michael Scott Simpson, was born on April 11, 1971, and passed away December 21, 2006. He is survived by his beloved children, Tallon and Taylor Simpson. They were the joy of his life. Michael is also survived by his mother and father, Gil and Jerel Deel, brother and sister-in-law, Brady and Christie Simpson, sister, Cora Deel, grandmothers, Johnnie Deel and Christine Tucker, aunts and uncles…
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Carolyn Kay Meyer
Carolyn Kay Meyer, 64, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2006 in Houston, TX. She was born on January 15, 1942 in Salt Lake City to Hugh T. and Asenth “Marge” McDevitt, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Jodi Hilton and husband Dale, and Leslee Macygin and her husband Walter; grandchildren Ryan Hilton, Cassidy Macygin, Kyle Hilton and Jessica Macygin, all…
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Jesus Manuel Flores
Jesus Manuel Flores, 15, passed into the arms of the Lord on December 15, 2006 at his home in Katy, Texas. He was a 9th grade student at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy. He is survived by his mother Adriana Hatcher and her husband Bob Hatcher. He also leaves to mourn his grandmother Rosa Cruz; grandparents Roberta Hatcher and William Hatcher; several aunts including Margarita Cruz, Elizabeth…
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Geraldine King Campbell Rumfola
Geraldine (Gerri) King Campbell Rumfola, 74, joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 13, 2006 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family, her favorite kitty and her West Oaks Geriatric caretakers. She was also reunited with several loved ones who preceded her in death including the father of her children, Joe Fendley Rumfola, mother Neoma…
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Jones Eugene Johnson
Jones Eugene Johnson, Born Feb. 4, 1928 went to be with the Lord on Dec. 11, 2006. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Georgia; daughters Zee Spreeman, Janis Branson and husband Chris; son Jones Johnson, Jr. and wife Susan; grandchildren, Jennifer and Jason Pierson, Janna Spreeman; Catherine, Laura and Michael Johnson; David and Daniel Branson and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a…
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Winnie Mae Evans Bayless
Winnie Bayless, 75, a resident of Needville, Texas passed away peacefully on December 11, 2006 in Houston, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 7, 1931 in Abbeyville, Louisiana to Douglass J. Evans and Amy G. Welch Evans. She is preceded in death by her daughter Connie Garrett and brother Walter J. Evans. She is survived by her son Doug Richmond and wife Patty;…
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Marie Emogene Aytes Emerick
Marie Emerick, 82, of New Waverly, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday December 9, 2006. Funeral services will be under the direction of Carpenter Curry Funeral Home, 935 E. New York Ave., Deland, Florida 32724, (386) 736-0024.
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Bernice Deprey
Bernice Deprey born March 6, 1948, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2006 after a very courageous battle with cancer. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Tania Fongemie, her mother Rita Deprey, brothers and sisters, as well as numerous friends and co-workers. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 8, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church located at 5300 Main Street…
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Eugene Porter Waters Jr.
Eugene “Pete” Waters Jr. passed away peacefully on November 30, 2006 in Houston, Texas at the age of 60. He was born on February 12, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to Eugene Porter Waters Sr. and Lucille Harding Waters. He faithfully served as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and retired as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves 75th Maneuver Area Command. Mr. Waters is survived by…
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William Arthur Parker
William Arthur Parker, age 64, passed away on November 29, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Marilyn Parker. He is also survived by his daughters, Tammie Parker, Tracey Parker, and Teresa Rincones and his son, Trent Parker and wife, Danda. He is survived by one sister, Wanda Dudley and her husband Robert. He has 6 grandchildren, Kayla, Kolby, Anthony, Christopher, Taylor and…
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Wilma Elizabeth Huff Hammond
Elizabeth Hammond, 96, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2006 in Stafford, TX. She was born on July 31, 1910 to Joshua I. Huff and Lidia Paxton Huff in Houston, TX. when the city was just 73 years old and much smaller and less populated than it is today. Mrs. Hammond was the Charter President of the Golden Friendship Group at Holy Family Catholic Church in Stafford, TX. She also served…
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Kathleen McCormick
Kathleen McCormick died on Nov. 19, 2006 in Houston, Texas. Surviving are Kerney, her husband of 61 years; 3 sons: Mack (Linda), John (Barbara), and Tracy; plus two much loved nieces: Jane Cappeletti and Rebecca Robinson. “Kat” was a member of Second Baptist Church and the Beacon Bible Study class there. Her memorial service will be at Second Baptist Church on Woodway on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at…
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