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Matagorda County Obituaries A |
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Funeral services for Tommy Abbott Jr., 78, of Ashwood, Texas, who passed away August 20, 2015, were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015, at New Hope Baptist Church, Bay City, Texas, with Dr. T. L. Richardson, eulogist. Burial followed at Union Baptist Cemetery in Ashwood, Texas. Visitation was held from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2015, at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197.
Bay City Tribune,
August 26, 2015 |
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Rosary was said at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City Monday night at 8 for Johnnie C. Ackerman, who succumbed Sunday night to injuries received Thursday, October 11, when his station wagon rolled over several times a quarter of a mile east of Kopecky on Highway 35. The two Negro men driving behind him at the time of the accident reported they heard a sound as if it might have been a blowout just prior to the accident. Funeral services were held at 9:30 Tuesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing with Father V. J. Bily officiating. Burial was in the Blessing Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Vivian Ruth; one son, John C. Jr. and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ackerman of Blessing. Other survivors are his sister, Mrs. Jane Miska of Bay City and brother, Robert W. Ackerman of Blessing
Palacios Beacon, October 18, 1956 |
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Melissa H. Adams, 60, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2015. She is survived by her husband, John “Mac” Adams; daughters, Alycia and Meredith Adams; grandchildren, Gaven, Logan, Ashton, Aidyn and Blayn; brother, Lauren Hutchins and family; sister, Gayle Shuckrow and family; and all nieces and nephews. She was a proud endowed member of the Order of Eastern Star, a member of the Daughters of the Nile, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bay City. She touched the lives of many by her smile. She was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Vivian Hutchins; and her brother-in-law, Joesph Shuckrow. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City, Texas, on October 10, 2015, at 11 a.m.
Bay City Tribune,
October 7, 2015 |
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James Mathew Albritton, 94, of Sweeny, Texas, passed from this life on January 5, 2016, at Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bay City, Texas. He was born in Farmerville, Louisiana, to Earl and Ossie Albritton, on October 8, 1921. Jim served in the United States Navy during WW II. He worked for Phillips Petroleum as an operator, for 36 years. He also was very involved in getting Little League Baseball started in Sweeny. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eutabelle; son, James Earl and wife Sandra; grandchildren, Chris Albritton and wife Rosie, and Laura Albritton; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Alexia Albritton. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Nancy Faye Albritton; and sister, Ella Faye Albritton. Memorial services were held on Friday, January 8, 2016, at 2 p.m., at Sweeny Church of Christ with Ken Hysten officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Sweeny Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s name, to Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bay City, Texas. Arrangements are by Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, Texas 77486. Online condolences may be made by signing the guest book at www.bakerfuneralhome.net
Bay City Tribune,
January 10, 2015 |
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Carol Jane Sens Allen, 75, of Bay City, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was born on January 2, 1940, in Eagle Lake, Texas, to the late Elmo and Pauline Miller Sens. Carol made people smile wherever she went and was always doing little things for others. She loved showing kindness by putting mints, and the church program in the seats of her friends around her, as well as cooking and serving during various church events, at First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck, where she was a member. Our sweet Aunt Carol made eight different trips to Conroe this past year to share in our celebrations and we feel forever blessed to have spent so much precious time with her. Our last shopping trip in Houston will be special in our hearts, walking through stores, not buying anything, just talking and laughing and then going to lunch, and seeing who could be sneaky enough to get the bill first. She is survived by Coaina Spence (who shares her birthday) and husband Don of Conroe, Texas, Cody and Kandace Spence, Katy and Nathan Lund; Carol Backhus (her namesake) and husband Jim of Conroe, Texas, Alyssa Backhus and Kyle Backhus. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Jerry Allen and wife Lynell, their children, Rev. Cullen and Shelley Allen, Daryl and Sheryl Allen; sisters-in-law, Mary Lee Allen and Peggy Ottis and her children, Chris Otis, Tish and Joel Berryman and their son, Jaxon. She also leaves behind numerous family and friends that will miss her deeply. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Polly Sens; her best friend and sister, Jo Ann Sens Burkhart; and the love of her life, her husband, Clarence Richard Allen. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m., to 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kenny Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Cody Spence, Kyle Backhus, Nathan Lund, Chris Ottis, Joel Berryman and Mark Grisham. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Allen and Lonnie Sommerlatte. Memorial gifts may be sent to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 497, Van Vleck, Texas 77482, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune, January 6, 2015 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Thelbert Otis Allen, 49 years, four months and three days, died Tuesday, August 28, 1956 in Galveston. Mr. Allen, an employee of the Ohio Oil Company, was a resident of Blessing. He was born April 25, 1907. Funeral services were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Rayford Harris officiating. Burial was in the Palacios Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Irene Green Allen of Blessing; his mother, Mrs. Annie Lee Tabb Allen of New Gulf; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Ann Guynes of Bay City and Miss Peggy Lee Allen of Blessing, one son, Joe Edward Allen of Blessing. Other survivors include his two grand daughters, two sisters, Mrs. Oleta Horn of New Gulf and Mrs. Lorene Treacy of Palacios and one brothers, Roy C. Allen of Pasadena.
Palacios Beacon,
August 30, 1956 |
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Alfredo James “A.J.” Alvarez of Palacios, went to be with his Lord Friday, June 19, 2015. A.J. was born on December 21, 2012 in Bay City, TX to Leocadia and Jose Alfredo Alvarez. A.J. loved turtles, the movie Turtle Tales and his brothers and his step-sister. He was a loving child, always asking for hugs and always saying “I love you” to his family members. A.J. is survived by his parents Jose Alvarez and Leocadia “Cadi” Flores; step-father David Sandoval, Jr.; brothers Adrian Alvarez, Mark Flores and Jordan Martinez; step-sister Christen Sandoval; step-brother David Sandoval III; maternal grandparents Fred Pena III and Margaret Pena; step-grandmother Sylvia Sandoval; paternal grandparents Maria and Pascual Alvarez; aunt Dottie Pena; numerous cousins and other loving relatives. The family will receive visitors from 2:00-8:00pm with a 6:30pm Rosary, Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Palacios Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:00an Friday, June 26, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Fr. Bryan Heyer celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing, TX. Taylor Bros Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Jesus Amezquita, 52, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Sunday December 27, 2015. Jesus was born June 28, 1963, in Lagos de Moreno, Mexico, to Macario and Petra Tavarez Amezquita. Jesus was a manger at K-2 Restaurant . He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Jesus is survived by his father; his loving wife of 30 years, Sylvia Ramirez Amezquita; daughters, Leslie, Jessica and Patricia; sons, Jesus Jr. and Marcos; sisters, Ofelia, Soccorro, Liduvin, Maria del Refugio, Rosaelia and Maria; brothers, Felip, Macario, Jose Cruz, Maselo, Nichols, Angel and Guadalupe; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received visitors beginning at 4 p.m., on Friday, January 1, 2016, with a 6 p.m. Rosary, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Services were held Saturday, January 2, 2016, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune,
January 3, 2015 |
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Irene Blanche Smith was born in Comanche County, Texas, Nov. 17, 1895 and died at her home near Palacios, Nov. 22, 1930 at the age of 35 years and seven days. At the age of 5 years she moved with her parents to Olivia in Calhoun county, and moved to this county ten years later. She was married to V. C. Anders in 1915, and to this union were born five children, Verne, Jack, Weldon, Virginia and Melvin. The deceased joined the Baptist Church when about 14 years of age and has been a faithful Christian every since, giving her heart to her Savior. She had been sick about two years and all that medical skill and loving friends could do to help her was done, but without avail--her Savior called her home. The husband and children mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother, and her many friends will miss her sweet comradeship. She was buried at Palacios cemetery Nov. 23, services conducted by Rev. Carroll B. Ray, her pastor. Surviving Mrs. Anders besides her husband and five children are her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Smith, her brother, Kier, of Carancahua, Mrs. Bob Anders, of Palacios and Mr. Ben Anders of Houston.
Palacios Beacon, November 27,
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Graveside Services for Benito M. Anzaldua, 68, of Palacios, Texas will be held at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 IH 37 Access Road in Corpus Christi, Texas at 10 a.m. on Thursday October 22, 2015.
Visitation will be held Wednesday October 21, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Hernandez Funeral Home, located at 800 Fourth Street in Rosenberg. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Benito was born March 21, 1947 in Corpus Christi, Texas and he passed away October 14, 2015 in Sugar Land, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Vicente and Anita Anzaldua.
He is survived by his children Benito Anzaldua, Jr. and wife Domenica of Palacios, Texas; Eric Anzaldua of League City, Texas; Angela Solis of Houston, Texas; Rita Lopez of Pasadena, Texas; his brother Vicente Anzaldua, Jr. of Houston, Texas; his sisters Velia Brambila of Corpus Christi, Texas; Mary Herrera of Corpus Christi, Texas; Mabel Trevino of San Juan, Texas; along with 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends.
To share memories of Mr. Anzaldua please visit our website at ww.hernandezfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hernandez Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon, October 21, 2015
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DICKINSON - Donna Frances Lara Aragon, 36, of Dickinson, passed away
July 20, 2007. She was born Sept. 17, 1970, in Bay City [Matagorda
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When James was born, he became one of the first spina bifida patients to be treated with pioneering new medical technologies. Over his outstanding life, James endured many surgical procedures to help improve quality of life for him and many others. James was one of the first physically disabled children to attend public school, in a time where accommodations for handicapped people were limited. During his school career, improvements such as ramps and wheelchair lifts provided accessibility to facilities for James and others in the community. James loved Blackcat football, and when wheelchair access was added to the Blackcat stadium, James was proud to root for his team from the stadium stands. Following his graduation from Bay City High School in 1985, James attended the Edith Armstrong Center for many years. James had very few limitations in his extraordinary life. Although handicapped, he was unlimited in his ability to achieve. James had tremendous faith in God, which was reflected as he maintained a positive attitude despite the challenges he faced. James, Jr. was preceded in death by grandparents Wilhem and Loretta Arnold and nieces Rachel Dutkiewicz and Angel Griffin. Survivors include his parents, James & Linda Arnold; sisters Rene Arnold Watson & Larry Forrest of Alvin, TX, Regina Arnold Alexander & Keith of The Woodlands and Tracie Arnold Griffin & Eddie of Sweeny; nieces and nephews Krysten Mabry, Eric Dutkiewicz, Katheryne Watson, Sean Dutkiewicz, Alexandria Griffin and Zachary Griffin and great niece and nephews Nova Nissen, Chase Arnold Margraves and Will Watson, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family received friends and relatives for visitation from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, 2313 Ave I in Bay City. Funeral service were at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3000 9th St in Bay City with Rev. Laura Olson and Rev. Warren Mutz officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Ozzie Arnold, Ben Arnold, David Sitz, Bradley Sitz, Buddy Treybig and Bart Szeinbach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The March of Dimes or the Matagorda County Food Pantry. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613
Bay City Tribune, November 30, 2015
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Jesse Arsola, a local fisherman and concrete business man, left to be with the Lord on May 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Lupe Arsola. Survivors include his mother, Candelaria Rodriguez; siblings, Jessica and Payton Arsola, and Chrisina Hyden; several sisters, brothers, cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews; wife, Mary; and countless friends. Jesse loved the outdoors. His lovely smile will be missed. May you rest in peace. Memorial services are pending.
Bay City
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Sara Eva Arsola, of Manvel, Texas, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2016, at the blessed age of 77. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Sugar Land, Texas, and raised in Bay City, Texas. She married Crispin A. Arsola and had five children. She was an amazing mother, who made sure that every one of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew she loved them. She touched the lives of all those who knew her. She had many talents and enjoyed sewing, quilting, as well as gardening, and let’s not forget her Spanish music. She loved to dance and was good at it! She raised her children taking them to church. Her rule was, if you didn’t go to church, then you weren’t going anywhere. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Santos and Maria Partida; Santos Partida Jr. Sara is survived by her children, Joe J. Arsola and wife Maureen, Rachel Fiegener, Connie Deleon and husband Robert, Vera Perkins and husband Rick, Sylvia Blackwell and husband Brad, Ramon River; sister, Rosalia Marjason; brother, Ernest Partida; her grandchildren, Christopher, Robert, Kynzi, Reed, Meghan, Madeline, Sam, Nico, Dominic, Jacob, Kaysie, Ricky, Matthew, Christian; and great-grandchildren Ethan, Drake, Cooper, Camrin, Cash and Mason. Church services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Manvel, Texas with Father Tom Ponzini officiating.
Bay City Tribune,
February 14, 2016 |
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Ephrim Jurd Ashcraft, after a period of illness, passed away on Friday morning, May 15, 1931, at 8:40 o’clock. He was 76 years 4 months and 16 days of age. He was born in Zipper County, Mississippi and came to Texas at the age of 18, marrying Nancy Rebecca Wofford, April 11, 1878, in Bell County. To this union were born 12 children, 10 of who are living. These are Mrs. A. G. Chapman of Winslow, Arkansas; A. D. Ashcraft of Rogers, Texas; H. L. of Bay City; Jack of Whitewright; J. H. Blum; Mrs. Ivy Burleson of Lubbock; Mrs. King Cumby of Rogers, and Mrs. James Starks of Sweeny, S. C. of Slaton and J. W. of Bay City, most of whom were with their father at his bedside at his death. Rev. C. W. Dowden of Sheppard, Texas, conducted the services, which were held at the family home nine miles east of Bay City in the presence of a host of friends and relatives. Decedent had been a resident of this county for many years and was engaged in farming.
May 31,
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Funeral services for Bennie Joe Austin, of Cedar Lane, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016, at St. Mark Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016, at Duncan-Roberts Home Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197.
Bay City Tribune, April 27, 2016 |
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Funeral services for Rebecca Austin, 84, of Cedar Lake, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015, at St. Mark Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2015, at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, Bay City, Texas. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-5197.
Bay City Tribune,
June 10, 2015 |
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Herbert Monroe Avants Sr., of Bay City, TX, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was born on January 28, 1924, to Callie and Maggie Stone Avants, in McAllister, Oklahoma. In 1943, at the age of 19, Herbert joined the United States Marine Corp., 3rd Division, 3rd Marines. He served in WWII in Guadalcanal, Guam, Iwo Jima and China, until 1946. He was a China Marine. After the war, he returned to his parent’s home in Ingleside, Texas. He moved to Bay City, Texas, in 1964, where he worked as a top mechanic and supervisor at the McLendon Motor Jeep Dealership. He was a Deputy Sheriff with the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department for several years and also worked at STP before moving to Conroe, Texas, in 1986, where he was employed as supervisor for a propane company, until 2008. He moved back to Bay City in 2011, where he resided with his youngest daughter, Peg Brietzke and her husband Gerald, until his passing. He wanted to be close to family. He had lived a full life. Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, Callie and Maggie Avants; sons, Larry Dean Avants and Michael David Avants; daughter, Carolyn Faye Lightle; son-in-law, Paul Richardson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Minnie and Addie Hubbard, Pearl and Reber Crowon, Ruth and Gene Avants, Etta and Rex Easley, Gladys and Lewis Mayfield, Francis Frye, Mitty Curry, and Willie and Charlie Blansett; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Doris Avants, Arlie and Gertrude Casey, Virgil and Lola Avants; nephews, Charlie Blansett, Little Gene and wife Doris Avants and Oscar Avants, Doris Welch and his best friends, George Daniels and Mert Moore. He is survived by Louise “Lou” Parker Jones, mother to his three children; sons, Stanley (Judy) Avants, Herbert Jr. (Ann) Avants; daughters, Sheri Richardson, and Peg (Gerald) Brietzke; daughter-in-law Vicky Avants; grandchildren, Teri (Roger) Hood, Keith (Elvie) Avants, Brandon (Kristine) Richardson, Lisa (Ghulam) Asif, Scott (Michelle) Avants, Neil (Gwen) Richardson, Michelle (Robert) Morgan, Amber (Ryan) ILL, Nicole Whitaker, Gerald (Priscilla) Brietzke, Chrissy Lightle, Lisa Tamblyn, Renetta Hamilton, Robbie Lightle, Shayla Avants, Amanda Avants, Lesa Fannin, Jessica Fannin Phillips, and Butch Fannin; 42 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces, Lon (Marilyn) Avants, Frankie (Faye) Blansett, Bobby Blansett, Evelyn Blansett, Kelsey Avants, Roy Avants, Kay Avants, Vyonnie Avants and Lonetta Avants. The family received visitors from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the funeral home. Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City TX., with Pastor Steve Malone officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX Pallbearers were his grandsons, Brandon Richardson, Neil Richardson, Connor Locke, Scott Avants, Roger Hood, Kyle Richardson and Keith Avants. Honorary pallbearers were Gerald Brietzke, Sgt. Ryan ILL, Logan Hood, C.J. Avants, Bobby Morgan and Butch Fannin. He loved the VFW Post 2438 in Bay City, TX, and loved and considered all Veterans his brothers and sister. A special thank you to VFW Post 2438 for performing military honors at the funeral and graveside services; VFW Auxiliary for preparing the meal; Matagorda County Cavalry for the funeral escort; Harbor House Hospice team who made his last days peaceful, and Spiritual Advisor Steve Malone. An extra special thanks to Racheal and Marissa from Harbor House Hospice, who had so much patience, made him smile and brought him joy and comfort, as they were his family too, and thought very highly of them. Bay City Tribune, April 13, 2016 Photo courtesy of Dan Vacek
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