Matagorda County Obituaries
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 James Burnett Hahn - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


 Joseph R. Hahn - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Mary Margaret Hanna

August 26, 1929 - March 28, 2019

On March 28, 2019 the Lord called our angel, Mary Margaret Rorex Hanna, home. She was born August 26, 1929 in Lane City, TX to the late Robert Louis Rorex and Carrie Jeanette Sinclair Rorex.

Margaret, or referred to as Grandmommy, took pride in creating and maintaining a loving, joyful home for her children and later grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing and cooking Sunday dinners where many memories with loved ones were made and cherished. She was a member of The First Baptist Church in Sweeny for 52 years. In December of 1973 Margaret became a member of Eastern Star Chapter 873 in Sweeny TX. She held the title of Worthy Matron multiple terms, and was endowed in 2002 as a lifetime member.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George William “Buster” Hanna; one son , George R. “Butch” Hanna; grandson Baby Lane, great- granddaughter Madison Leigh, and sister Louise Slaughter. She is survived by sons Johnny Hanna of Brazoria and Mark & Brenda Hanna of Sweeny; daughter Tyra Hanna of Sweeny; daughter-in-law Karen Hanna of Brazoria; sister Jacquie Johnson; grandchildren Jacquie (Shep), Toya, Will (Glenda) , Josh (Shannon), Christie (Robert), Dyan, Bridger (Lauren), and Eric (Gloria);15 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Thursday, April 4 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Services are 2:00 pm Friday, April 5, 2019 at First Baptist Church Sweeny, with Gerald Watkins officiating. Interment will follow at Sweeny Cemetery.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home


Ryan Matthew Harmon
- Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Herbert Anthony Harris  

Herbert Anthony Harris "Bowlegs," 61, of Bay City, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Bay Villa Healthcare Center.

Herbert is survived by two brothers, James Robinson (Vivian) of Bay City and Tery Calagon (Adrienne) of Houston; three sisters, Linda Harris of Bay City, Edna Taylor (Jonathan) of Houston, and Shery Calagon of Houston; one aunt, Katherine Harris of Houston; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.

Herbert is preceded in death by his mother, Frankie Lee Harris; grandparents, Frank and Alice Harris; siblings, Ronald Henry, Jerome Mitchell, Frank Harris, Elgin Carter, Diana Harris and Elsie Carter. 

 Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 1 p.m. at New Fellowship Tabernacle Church with Pastor A.H. Floyd officiating.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Greens Mortuary. 

Final arrangements are entrusted with Greens Mortuary of Bay City, Texas.

Bay City Tribune, February 17, 2019
 


Margaret Reyes Hawkins
March 21, 1935 - May 4, 2024

Margaret Reyes Hawkins, 89, of Alvin, TX passed away May 4, 2024.  She was born March 21, 1935 in Victoria, TX to the late Manuel Reyes and Margarita Grimaldo Reyes.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Castillo Hawkins, Sr., daughter Margarita Hawkins Perez, daughter-in-law Patricia Hawkins and sister Emilia Valenzula.

Survivors include 5 sons and 3 daughters, Ralph Hawkins, Jr. of Bay City, TX, Anna Marie Hawkins Baldwin (Bob, Jr.) of Haileyville, OK, Theresa Hawkins Rangel (Joe) of Tivoli, TX, Robert Hawkins (Yvette) of Bay City, TX, Richard Hawkins (Tina) of Bay City, TX, Daniel Hawkins (Anissa) of Bay City, TX, Michael Hawkins of Bay City, TX and Virginia Arismendez of Alexandria, LA; siblings Lore Vasquez (Guadalupe) of Victoria, TX, Jaine Vasquez (Sam) of Victoria, TX, Patsy Reyes (Johnny) of Victoria, TX, Maime Ramos of Victoria, TX, John Reyes (Mary of Markham, TX, Antonio Reyes (Terry) of Victoria, TX and Frank Reyes (Hope) of Victoria, TX and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX.  Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons Jacob Hawkins, Bob Baldwin III, Steven Baldwin, Joe Oros, Christopher Garcia, Marcus Oros, Matthew Cannon, George Perez, Oscar Tambor and Eric Garcia.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

Ralph Castillo Hawkins
August 3, 1935 - May 13, 2019

Ralph Castillo Hawkins, 83, of Lake Jackson, TX passed away May 13, 2019. He was born August 3, 1935 in Victoria, TX to Fred and Narissa Hernandez Hawkins. 

Ralph grew up as a cowboy in Victoria. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years in Matagorda and Brazoria counties.  Known to many as "9 fingers", he was an awesome man who was the rock of his family.  He loved fishing, playing dominoes, telling stories, making jokes, watching westerns, the Houston Texans, and was an all around good man.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; and daughter, Margarita Hawkins Perez.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Margaret Reyes Hawkins; sons, Ralph Jr. (Patsy), Robert (Yvette), Rick (Tina), Danny (Anissa), and Mike, all of Bay City, TX;  daughters, Anna (Bob) of Haileyville, OK, Terry (Joe) of Tivoli, TX, and Virginia of Oyster Creek, TX; 24 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX. There will be a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. that evening.

Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City with Fr. Gabriel Espinosa officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX.

Pallbearers are Oscar Tabora, Joe Oros, Christopher Garcia, Bobby Baldwin III, George Perez Jr., and Jacob Hawkins. 

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX; 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, May 15, 2019
 


              Amber R. Hebert - Hawley Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Pam Davis

 


James Elroy Hebert

September 12, 1956 – February 16, 2019

James Elroy Hebert was born to Elverine Rivers Hebert and Leon Hebert on September 12, 1956. Elroy was one of his mother’s ten babies.

Elroy spent his childhood years in Blessing, Texas where he learned of and confessed Christ at an early age. He was soon baptized under the pastorage of the late Rev. Calvin L. Luddington. James Elroy accepted a call to minister under Pastor Calvin Amboree in 1992, and preached his first sermon at Living Word Outreach Church in Bay, City, Texas.

Elroy’s educational background consisted of elementary beginnings at A. Jefferson, the school of negroes before desegregation. Elroy graduated from Tidehaven High School in 1976, and went on to attend Texas State Technical Institute where he became a licensed welder. It was a passion spawned by watching and at times assisting the one who helped to guide over and care for him, Amos Deadrick. Welding came easy considering all the hot days of summer in the hay fields or rice fields with his Uncle Charlie. Welding was most certainly a welcome task; if Elroy had to go work at the rice dryer with his Uncle David and Roy Miller. Later on he began a tree trimming business. Elroy had always been adventurous and accident prone; thankfully, God sent his angels to carry him to someone who could help him. Thankfully, Shelia, the beautiful young woman he had married in earlier years, helped nurse him back to health. The family trait of fishing was probably his safest joy in life, which he love to do with family. The Hebert and Rivers families love a get together and if Poppa was not in the midst, he was truly missed as he will be now.

James Elroy transitioned from earth to a new life on February 16, 2019. He now leaves all of us to remember him. He leaves his four children; Brannon Harris (Maggie) of Austin, TX, Shercarmen Burnett (LaJuan), James Curtis and Jeremy Hebert all of Angleton, TX. Six surviving siblings; Leon Hebert Jr. of Stafford, TX, Joycelyn Peterson (Vince) of Brazoria TX, Yolanda Green-Jones of Houston, TX, Teri Thomas (Jerome) of Pearland, TX, Tracey Jefferson (Regginald) of Bay  City, TX, Kathleen Blaine (Oliver) of Katy TX. Eight grandchildren; Jordan, McKinnely, Madison, Torris LaJuan, Jayvion, James Curtis, Jr., JJ, Tamia, one great granddaughter and a host of much loved nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends.

James Elroy was proceeded in death by his grandparents Batiste and Dora Cormier Hebert, Emmit and Lola Franklin Rivers, his parents Leon Sr. and Eleverine Rivers Hebert, Amos Deadrick; four siblings Curtis Lee, Ronald Keith, Emmitt, and Brenda.

The Kahuna reigned where he played and was deeply loved with his big smile, and his loud mouth. He will be so dearly missed. But, if we only believe and confess (Romans 10:9); we will be together again...HELLO SOMEBODY!

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Angleton. (979) 849-8800.

Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 23, 2019, 2:00 PM, Dixon Funeral Home-Angeton, 2025 E. Mulberry, Angleton, TX 77515.

Dixon Funeral Home  - Angleton
 


              Joanna Lee Heimen - Hawley Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Pam Davis

 


 Michael J. Henkes - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Michael Joseph Henkes

Michael Joseph Henkes, 65, of Bay City died at Matagorda General Hospital May 2, 1981.  He has been a resident of Bay City since 1949 and a veteran of WWII. Survivors include: daughter, Barbara Staff of Bay City; step-daughter, Louise Force of St. Edward, Neb.; sisters, Pauline Zuber, Cecelia Arnold, and Vicki Broll all of Yorktown; 7 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church Monday, May 4, at 10 am with Rev Charles Sonnier of Holy Cross officiating.  Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.  Rosary was held Sunday at Taylor Brothers Chapel at 7 pm.

 Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, May 4, 1981         Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Roy Henkes - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Dina Iracheta Hernandez

January 10, 1957 - September 18, 2019

Dina Iracheta Hernandez, 62, passed away September 18, 2019. She was born January 10, 1957 to the late Paz Iracheta and Guadalupe Hernandez.

Survivors include her husband Samuel Macias; sons Samuel Macias, Jr. and wife Noami and Eduardo Macias and wife Claudia; sisters Amalia Iracheta, Herminia Iracheta, Rosalinda Iarcheta and Anamaria Iracheta and brothers Juan Iracheta and Daniel Iracheta.

Visitation will be 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Juan Aguilera officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Jesus Alfonso Hernandez

September 20, 1945 - July 11, 2019

Jesus Alfonso Hernandez, 73, of Bay City passed away July11, 2019 in Wisconsin. He was born September 20, 1945 in Piedras Negras, Mexico to the late Isabel & Casimira Vielma Hernandez. Jesus was a former resident of Eagle Pass, TX, and worked in Clyman, Wisconsin as a machine operator for Seneca Food Corp.

He is survived by Beloved wife: Irene A Esquivel Hernandez; Only child, daughter: Sonia L Hernandez & spouse Manuel Garcia; Grandchildren: Lorena Velarde & spouse Miguel Velarde,

Johana Lopez & spouse Ector Lopez, Melanie Barrientos & spouse Epi Garcia, Jose Barrientos Jr. & spouse Lorena Barrientos, and Alejandra Castañeda; Great Grandchildren: Miguel Velarde Jr., Damian Velarde, Xavier Velarde, Ector Lopez Jr., Jaysen Gonzalez, Jionni Lopez, Mackynzie Velarde, Joy Barrientos, Kensley Castañeda, Jennifer Garcia, Mykayla Garcia, and Leana Garcia; and siblings: Rogelio, Pedro, Maria Elena Mtz, Hector, Isabel Jr., Juan, Rolando, Susana B., and Conrado.  Jesus was preceded in death by his parents, and great grandchild: Joziah Barrientos.

The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 10:00am Monday, July 22, 2019, with the Rosary at 1:30pm at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services will be 3:00pm Monday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be: Jose A. Barrientos Jr, Miguel Velarde, Manuel Garcia, Ector Lopez, Epi Garcia, and Miguel Velarde Jr. 

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Lewis C. Herring - Cedarvale Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Kenneth L. Thames

 


Johnnie Gonzalez Hienaman

January 21, 1937 - February 25, 2019

Johnnie Gonzalez Hienaman, 82, of Rosenberg, Texas passed away on February 25, 2019 in Richmond, Texas. He was born on January 21, 1937 in Taft, Texas to Felix Heinemann and Alice Gonzalez. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Air Force and was most recently attending Grace Baptist Church. Johnnie spent most of his childhood in Palacios, Texas. After serving his country, he worked for The Superior Oil Company, Sperry - Sun Oil Company and most recently LCISD Transportation.

In addition to his parents, Johnnie is preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert, and stepson, Terry Kemp.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Billie; son, Robert and wife, Hezelyn; daughter, Liz Morris and husband, Philip; step children, Lori Smith and husband, Dale, and Anthony Kemp; siblings, Robert Lawrence and wife, Helen, Sylvia Gonzalez Sandoval, Frank Rodriguez and wife, Gingi, and Rachel Carrillo and husband, Antonio; grandchildren, Hudson and Michael; step grandchildren, Jacki, Jaime, Janna, Jessica and Zach; step great grandchildren, CJ and Noah; along with extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2019 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.

Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapels, Rosenburg, TX & Palacios Beacon, March 6, 2019
 


Sarah Hinton Hilton

 


Albert W. Hite     Mildred E. Hite  -  Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Albert Winton Hite Sr.

Services for Mr. Albert Winton Hite Sr., 85, of Bay City was scheduled for 2 pm on Sept 5 in the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel.  The Rev. W. D. Baker was to officiate.  Burial was to take place in Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck following services.

A member of the First Baptist Church, Mr. Hite was born in Vaughn, Texas on Oct. 25, 1897. He died on Sept. 3 in Matagorda General Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hite, who died in 1975, and by two grand-children.

Mr. Hite is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Jeanette and Bob McMeans of Lake Jackson and Eileen and Frank Craft of Bay City; by his son and daughter-in-law Albert W. Hite Jr. and Shirley Hite of Bay City; by his sisters Florence Whitmer of California and Jewel Mitchell, also of California; by his brothers Earl Hite of San Antonio, Fred Hite of Alice and Wilburn Hite of Temple; by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were to be Ed Hite, Bill Hite, John LeTulle, Rick Jenkins, Frank Craft, Jr. and Mark Finlay.  Designated as honorary pallbearers were Douglas Watkins, Mike Carr, William Pearson III, James D. Craft, R. W. Craft and Ned R. Daniels.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune September 1983          Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


Albert Wenton Hite III - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Joanne Hite - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 


Gwendolyn Faye Holden
March 15, 1955 – July 7, 2019

Gwendolyn was born in Fisher, Louisiana to Stella Drew and Dan Kennedy.

Kennedy and Gwendolyn then decided to make their home in Bay City, Texas for the past 40+ years.  Gwendolyn volunteered and worked in numerous capacities throughout the Bay City community, including in various school districts and church ministries.

Papa Kenny and Grandma Faye spent their lives dedicated to their children, grandchildren, and ministry.  The Holden legacy will live on through Antoine Levoy Holden and wife Jessica, children, Quinton, Marcel, Tristan, and Jayleen; Anthony Levoy Holden and wife Sunny, children Joseph, Asia, Arissa, and Justus; Kennedy Levoy Holden Jr. and wife Sharita, children Kelis, Ke’shaun, Jasiri, Kennedy III, and Saelor; Conswella Holden; Alisa Cornette Perry and husband Mike, children Kadden and Peyton.  Gwendolyn is also survived by Huey Scott Sr., Seneca Johnson, Huey Scott Jr., Myrtle Scott, and Jacqueline and Quintin Murray and by nieces, nephews, and relatives throughout the Texas and Louisiana areas.

On July 7, 2019, Gwendolyn went home to be with her Lord and Personal Savior, Jesus Christ.  At the time, Gwendolyn was a member of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, pastored by Joel and Victoria Osteen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kennedy Levoy Holden Sr.; her mother, Stella Drew Pough; father, Dan Kennedy; and sister, Cynthia Scott.

Bay City Tribune, July 24, 2019
 


Randy Edward Holliday
September 7, 1958 - May 1, 2008

Randy E. Holliday, 49, passed away at his home on May 1, 2008, in Leander, Texas. He was born September 7, 1958, in Bay City, TX.

He dedicated his life to his loving family and his job. He worked at City Mechanics Services in Austin, TX as an A/C Supervisor. He started working at “REPCO” in Bay City 27 years ago.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter “Bud” Holliday.

He is survived by: his wife, Lora Holliday; mother, Verna Holliday; sons, Robbie Holliday, Chris Holliday (Savannah) and Jeremy Holliday; daughters, Brianne Holliday Adams and Keisha Denn; brother, Brian Holliday (Laura); sister, Sandra LeMaster; grandchildren, CJ, Aidan and Olivia Holliday; and many nephews and nieces. He will be missed.

Visitation will be at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 8 AM to 5 PM, Thursday and Friday. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the home of Brian and Laura Holliday, 548 County Road 180, Oak Creek 1, Van Vleck, TX at Randy’s request.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home

Verna Theresa Holliday
August 08, 1931 - September 30, 2019

Verna Theresa “Mamaw” Holliday 88, of Bay City, passed away September 30, 2019. She was born August 8, 1931 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to Raoul J. and Felicia M. Odoyne.

Mamaw was raised in Thibodaux along with her nine siblings, and where she later met her husband Walter Vernon Holliday (Bud). They lived overseas, and traveled a lot for Buds work. They later had three children, Brian, Randy and Sandra, that she loved dearly. Eventually they returned to Bay City where they remained to raise their children.

Mamaw loved to walk around Bay City. She loved to walk to the store, to clean houses or just exercise, sometimes having her grandchildren right along with her. She loved to cook and bake. Sending her baked goods to the people she loved. Everyone will always remember her good cooking and golden heart. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life. She always made sure they were taken care of. We will all remember Mamaw’s smile, her good cooking, her funny jokes, and most of all, her loving heart.

Mamaw is preceded in death by her parents; son Randy Holliday, and eight siblings. She is survived by son Brian Holliday and wife Laura; daughter Sandra Zapata and husband Pete; daughter-in-law Jami Ahysen and husband Don; sister Marin McClelland, Godchild Leslie Ordoyne; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren, and her best friend Debbie Rab.

The family sends a special thank you to all the nurses and doctors at Matagorda Regional Medical Center; her favorite nurses at Angels Home Health Care, and the nurses at Houston Hospice El Campo.

The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday, October 2 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 6:30pm that evening, by Joe Gonzales. Services are 2:00pm Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the funeral home, with Rev. Bobby Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Bay City Tribune, October 2, 2019         Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Walter V. Holliday

Funeral services for Walter V. “Bud” Holliday, 75, of Bay City were held at 4 pm Saturday, April 10, 1999 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Sam Starks officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck. 

Mr. Holliday died Thursday, April 8, in Wharton.  He was born Dec. 16, 1923 in Goodrich, Tex. To Walter Vleet Holliday and Lennie Audrey Galloway Holliday.

He was a resident of Bay City for the past 31 years, a member of the Methodist Church, owner and operator of Holliday and Sons Trucking Company of Bay City, and a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during WWII.

Mr. Holliday is survived by his wife, Verna Holliday of Bay City, ; daughter, Sandra and husband, Tim LeMaster of Sugar Valley; sons, Brian and wife Laura Holliday of Van Vleck and Randy and wife Theresa Holliday of Cedar Park. Tex.; sisters, Mavis Inderman of La Porte, Hazel Selcer and Clerice Walters of Livingston, Bernice Walker of Conroe, and Flo Newby of San Antonio; and by grandchildren, Alex, Michael, and Angela LeMaster, Brian, Eric and Mark Holliday, and Chris, Jeremy, Brianne, Keisha, and Robbie Holliday.

Pallbearers will be Alex and Michael LeMaster, Brian L., Eric, Robbie and Mark Holliday and Keith Walters. ”We love you Papaw and we are going to miss you!”, said Mr. Holliday’s grandchildren. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 

The Daily Tribune, April 11, 1999                           Obituary & photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 


Margaret Delane Boyd Horelica

Margaret Delane Boyd Horelica was born March 26, 1931, in Matagorda County, to Melvin Edward and Sylvia Myrtle Cromeans Boyd.  Margaret graduated from Orchard High School and attended Baylor University her first year of college. She went on to graduate with her teacher’s degree from Sam Houston State University.

Margaret married Leonard John Horelica on April 26, 1953. They had three children, Lynn, Russell and John David. Margaret and Leonard both received their master’s degree from Sam Houston State University.

Margaret’s teaching career started in Huntsville.  She then taught and coached in Orchard. From there she went to Lamar ISD. She ended her career as counselor in East Bernard. She retired from East Bernard in the early 1980’s.

Margaret loved to read, play golf, dominoes, canasta and enjoyed gardening. She was a volleyball referee for many years and always supported higher learning. Margaret loved planning her yearly Christmas party for her friends.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard of 45 years, her sister, Melba Blazek, and her parents, Melvin and Sylvia Boyd.

Margaret is survived by her three children, Lynn Horelica of Houston, Russell Horelica of East Bernard, and John David Horelica of Houston. Also, two grandchildren, Ian Horelica of California, Courtney Smith of Houston, and a great grandson, Jayden. In addition, she is survived by her brother-in-law Bob Blazek, her niece Jan Kutach and husband Daryl and her nephew Bo Blazek and wife Michelle, and various great nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services for Margaret will be held at the First Methodist Church, East Bernard.

Visitation:  Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.

Funeral:   Friday, September 13 at 10:00 A.M.

Refreshments immediately following the funeral service next door at the church fellowship hall.

Private burial following refreshments in Rosenberg, Texas, Greenlawn Cemetery.

Wharton Funeral Home, Wharton, Texas
 


Jerry Don Houk
June 24, 1938 - November 23, 2018

Jerry Don Houk, 80, of Matagorda, Texas passed from this life and joined his beloved wife Glyn in their heavenly home on Friday, November 23, 2018. He was born in Durant, Oklahoma on June 24, 1938 and became a (lifetime) member of the Pipe Fitters Local 211 on September 13, 1957.

JD was a man devoted to working hard and loving his family. He is deeply missed by his family and friends left here on this earth. 

A memorial service honoring and celebrating JD’s life will be held March 8, 2019 at Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas at 2 p.m. with Chaplain Billy Williams officiating.

A private burial will follow at Forest Park East in Webster, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Glyn Davis Houk; son, Richard Houk; mother, Rosalee Rice Houk; and father, Claude Cecil Houk.

He is survived by one son and three daughters, Jerry Lynn (Lisa), Dava Tucker (Terry), Melony Abbot (Ricky) and Monica Durrett (fiance’ Bobby); one sister, JoAn Boston; along with nieces, nephews, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

“The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Bayou Pines Care Center for taking wonderful care of our Dad.”

Our comfort is found in knowing we will see you again one day soon. 

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, Texas & Bay City Tribune, March 6, 2019
 


Arl Hunt

August 27, 1925 - July 03, 2019

Arl Hunt, 93, of Palacios, Texas went to be with the Lord July 3, 2019. He was born August 27, 1925 to John N. and Mae Hebel Hunt. Arl was a devout Christian, proud veteran, and a humble and loving man. He loved his family with all his heart.

Arl proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater 1943-1946. Arl & Eva owned and operated Hunt’s Food Market in Palacios from 1947-1987.

Arl is preceded in death by his parents; wife Eva Mae Hunt; brothers Harold Hunt, IC “Jug” Hunt and Vernon Hunt, and daughter-in-law Sherry Hunt. He is survived by daughters Yvonne Conrad and husband Roger, and Cynthia Fletcher and husband Scott; sons Arl Garron Hunt and John Ruie Hunt. Grandchildren, Stacie Murry, husband Paul & Jason Conrad, wife Liz; Joshua Hunt, wife Nicole & Jonathan Hunt; Cora Juarez, husband Lee & Hannah Duke, husband Chris; and 9 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives 4:00PM-6:00PM Sunday, July 7 at Palacios Funeral Home. Services are 2:00PM Monday, July 8, 2019 at Trinity Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. Louis Rush officiating. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jason Conrad, Paul Murry, Kim Hunt, Paul Hunt, Eugene Woodson, Gage Murry, Cameron Conrad and Carter Conrad.

Palacios Funeral Home - Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 


Eva Mae Woodson Hunt
(December 8, 1927 - October 31, 2007)

Eva Woodson Hunt, 79, of Palacios passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007. She was born December 8, 1927 in Midfield to the late Ruie Roscoe Woodson & Cora Hale Woodson. She was a resident of Palacios for the past 59 years, a graduate of Blessing High Scholl class of 1946, and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church of Palacios.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years: Arl Hunt of Palacios; 2 daughters: Yvonne Conrad & husband Roger, and Cynthia Fletcher & husband Scott all of Palacios; 2 sons: Arl Garron Hunt, and John Ruie Hunt & wife Sherry all of Palacios; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 brothers: Jack and Eugene Woodson.

The Family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the Palacios Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 3, 2007 at The First Baptist Church of Palacios with the Rev. Louis Rush and Rev. David Bush officiating. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Jason Conrad, Jonathan Hunt, Joshua Hunt, Tim Martinez, Paul Murry, David Woodson, Earl Woodson, and Ruie Eugene Woodson.

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