Matagorda County Obituaries
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Tomasa Caballero

Roselawn Memorial Park

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Enrique Cadenas

Roselawn Memorial Park

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Frank Cadenas

Roselawn Memorial Park

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Allen Caldwell           Mattye Caldwell
 

Cedarvale Cemetery          Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 


 
William H. Callaway

Cedarvale Cemetery

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Funeral mass for Ignacio Bernudez Cantu, 54, of Bay City, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward Boren officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Cantu died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000 in Galveston. He was born Feb. 3, 1945 in Goliad, Texas to Julian and Guadalupe Bernudez Cantu.

He was a resident of Bay City since 1985, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and a retired machine operator at Texas Gulf Sulphur Company.

He is survived by: his wife, Esther Oros Cantu of Bay City; daughters, Christelle and Laurie Cantu of Bay City; sister, Irene Juarez of Boling, Ophelia Botello of Wharton, Rebecca Montoya and Sonia Cantu of Boling; and by his brothers, Raymond Cantu of Boling and Julian Cantu, Jr. of Alief.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, February 2, 2000                                                           
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Sadie Mae Carr

Cedarvale Cemetery          Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham


Shane Dickerson Carter

Feb. 27, 1955 - Sept. 23, 2005

Shane Dickerson Carter, of Montgomery, Texas, left this world and joined her Heavenly Father on September 23, 2005.

She was born to John and Joan Dickerson on February 27, 1955, in Bay City, Texas.

Shane grew up in Bay City and lived her early adult years there. She graduated in 1977 from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in Interior Design.

A member of ASID, she was co-owner and designer of Interiors by Shane in Bay City for many years, and later was a partner in Lagniappe.

In 1988, Shane married Don Carter and moved to the Conroe area. The family has since resided in Walden on Lake Conroe.

Because of Don’s career with Edward Jones, Shane had many rewarding friendships and experiences with the Edward Jones “family.”ť

Shane was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend. A talented designer by training and instinct, she also was people oriented, as her former clients would attest.

Shane possessed a lifelong passion for dance, from childhood recitals, to the disco dance floor, to her middle-age tap lessons and performances.

Her positive outlook, her sense of style and her exuberant personality will be sorely missed.

Services for Shane will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2005, at Metcalf Funeral Chapel in Conroe, with the Rev. Mike Landes and the Rev. Mike Steele officiating.

A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. at Cedarvale Cemetery (north entrance) in Bay City, with the Rev. John Pope officiating.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Metcalf Funeral Home.

Shane is survived by: her husband, Don Carter; son, Mark; parents, John and Joan Dickerson; siblings, John Dickerson III and Jane Dickerson; nieces, Evan Wheat, Lauren Wheat and Caroline Dickerson; and nephew, Hawes Dickerson.

In addition, she is survived by Lynn Longwill, Barb Holt, Rita Hinds, Diana Mathis, Cindy Garrett, Bruce Larson (Mark’s godfather) and a host of other friends and family.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Carter, Don Heathcott, Jimmy Maxwell, Duane Rossmann and Bruce Larson,

In memory of Shane, donations may be made to the Montgomery County Community Foundation, 57 Blush Hill, Conroe, Texas, 77304, or the charity of your choice.

Bay City Tribune, September 28, 2005                           Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby


 

William A. Carter

Cedarvale Cemetery

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BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] - Christopher Castillo, 47, of Bay City, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002.

He was born May 4, 1955, in Bay City, to Marsella Villanueva Castillo of Bay City and the late Filemon Castillo. He was the owner and operator of Castillo Photography.

Survivors: mother, sister, Jennifer Kay Castillo of Corpus Christi; and brother, Leo Castillo of Bay City.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.

THE VICTORIA ADVOCATE, September 3, 2002           Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby


 


Elic Troupe Catchings

Cedarvale Cemetery

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Funeral Services Conducted Tuesday For E. C. Catchings

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Elic C. Catchings, who died Monday morning in Matagorda General Hospital.

Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery with Bishop Bryan Ellis of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints officiating.

The Bay City I. O. O. F. Lodge had charge of graveside services.

Mr. Catchings is survived by his wife; six daughters, Nancy Carroll, Vera Alene, Mrs. Ruth Graham and Mrs. Mae Royster, all of Bay City, Mrs. Dale Brewer of Odessa; and Mrs. Norman Lettieri of New York.

Also surviving are one sister and four brothers.

Daily Tribune, August 19, 1954
 

Robert Cavazos

Rita E. Cavazos

Roselawn Memorial Park

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Consuelo Cervantes

Roselawn Memorial Park

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Consuelo R. Cervantes

BAY CITY - Consuelo Reyes Cervantes, 86, of Bay City, died Wednesday, April 2, 2003.

She was born April 5, 1918, in Oklahoma City, to the late Vidal and Carmen Guzman Cantu. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City.

Survivors: daughters, Mary Ester Trevino, Yolanda Perez, Mary Mendoza and Frances Cortez, all of Bay City, Hortencia Garcia of Rosenberg, Connie Alamia of Palacios and Virginia Cervantes of Van Vleck; sons, Ruben Garcia and Ernest Cervantes Sr., both of Bay City, Pete Cervantes Jr. and Arthur Cervantes Sr., both of Van Vleck, Richard Cervantes Sr. of Sugar Valley and George Cervantes of West Columbia; 47 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Pete Cervantes Sr.; and parents.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.

The Victoria Advocate, Thursday, April 3, 2003

 

Daniel M. Cervantes, 60, of Bay City, died November 1, 2004 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

He was born February 26, 1944 in Cuero, Texas to the late John and Louisa Muniz Cervantes.

Daniel was a resident of Bay City the past 52 years and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3070, and was the maintenance man for Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Survivors include: wife, Mary Ann Acosta Cervantes of Bay City; son, John Christopher “Chris” Cervantes of Pflugerville, Texas; sister, Irene Ramirez of Bay City; and two grandchildren, Ty and Cloe Cervantes, both of Pflugerville, Texas.

Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating.

Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, November 7, 2004


 


Billy D. Chandler
July 3, 1941 – June 8, 2011

A former resident of Blessing, Texas, and longtime resident of Port LaVaca, Texas, Billy D. Chandler, born July 3, 1941, passed away from illness June 8, 2011.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, William and Jackie Chandler; and his son, Matthew Chandler.

He is survived by: his brother, Joe H. Chandler; and his sister and brother-in-law, Jack and Doris Day.

He also is survived by: his two sons, Chad Lee Chandler and Mike Chandler and his wife Trish; his daughter, Malinda Reddell and her husband Mike; as well as nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A memorial was held, celebrating his life, in El Campo, July 23, 2011.

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, July 20, 2011
 


Forrest A. Chanik
Dec. 30, 1949 ~ Aug. 29, 2011

CLEMVILLE - Forrest Adolph Chanik, 61, of Clemville, passed away at home on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. He was born in Palacios to Adolph Tom and Annie Chanik.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tommie Joe; sisters, Ruth Chanik, Lillie McElroy, Geneva Smith, and Martha Chanik; and daughter, Tonya Chanik.
He is survived by his sons, Jamie, Ira (and Tiffany May), and Darrien Chanik; daughter, Julie Lara (and husband Mario); granddaughter, Abrea; and sisters, Mittie Glass, Joyce Cowger, Olita Nance and Kay Dry.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at the Nazarene Church, 1313 Avenue G, in Bay City.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nazarene Church of Bay City.

Published in Victoria Advocate on September 2, 2011
 

Adda L. Chaplin

Roselawn Memorial Park

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Arnulfo Charles
July 20, 1959 – Oct. 31, 2011

Arnulfo Charles, 52, of Bay City, passed away October 31, 2011 at his residence.

He was born on July 20, 1959, in Bay City to Louis Charles and Enedina Jimenez and worked as a painter.

He is survived by: his daughters, Brittany Charles of San Antonio and Jessica Charles of Wharton; son, Arnold Charles of Lake Jackson; four brothers, David, Arthur and Joe Charles all of Bay City and Louis Solis of Hungerford, Texas; sisters, Anna Charles, Virginia Jimenez, Irma Villarreal, Gloria Vasquez, all of Bay City.

His parents proceeded him in death.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2011, at the Rose of Sharon in Van Vleck, Texas.

Services will follow at 2 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2011, at the Rose of Sharon.

Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery in Bay City.

Barbara Sue Smith

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, November 2, 2011                         Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 

Enedina J. "Annie" Charles, 72, of Bay City died April 21, 2001 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

She was born January 4, 1929 in Cuero, Texas to the late Jose and Felicitas Munoz Jimenez. Mrs. Charles was a lifelong resident of Bay City.

Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Oscar Jimenez, Irma and Ynes Villarreal, Jr., Eva and Joe Garza, Gloria and Danny Vasquez and Anna Charles all of Bay City; sons and daughters-in-law, David J. Charles, Sr., Edward and Pauline Charles, Arturo and Pat Charles, Joe A. and Veronica Charles and Arnold Charles all of Bay City, and Louis and Rose Solis of Hungerford; brothers, Alejandro Jimenez of Bay City and Ismael Jimenez and his wife, Rosa of Houston; 55 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband Louis R. "Richard" Charles; children, Yolanda, Steven, Gilbert, Richard "Limbo" Charles and Diana Charles Rodriguez; grandchildren, Steven Charles, Jenise Charles, Jacqueline Charles, Randolph Trevino, and Alfredo "Freddie" Gutierrez, Jr.

A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Pastor Saul Garcia, and the Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Garcia officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Abel Aguirre, Richard E. Charles, Chris E. Charles, Bobby E. Charles, Cory E. Charles Betancourt, Joe A. Charles, Jr. and Arthur Villarreal.

Honorary Pallbearers include: Randy L. Charles, David J. Charles, Jr., Jesse Villarreal, Joe Santos Garza, Joey Rodriguez and Guadalupe Valdez.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00011A2001AR24

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, April 24, 2001           Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby

Louis R. Charles Jr.

Funeral services for Louis R. Charles Jr., 68, of Bay City will be held 4 p. m. Tuesday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Juan Lozano officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

A prayer service will be held 7:30 p. m. Monday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Chapel.

Mr. Charles was born Jan. 11, 1923, to Louis and Concepcion Resendez Charles Sr. in Goliad and died Jan. 12 at Matagorda General Hospital.

He was a lifelong resident of Bay City and a member of the Pentecostal Church.

He is survived by his wife, Enedina Jimenez Charles of Bay City; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Virginia and Alfred Gutierrez, Irma and Ynes Villarreal Jr., Diana and Angel Rodriguez, Gloria and Danny Vasquez, Eva and Joe John Garza and Ann Marie Charles, all of Bay City; seven sons and four daughters-in-law, David Charles, Arthur and Patricia Charles, Edward and Pauline Charles, Joe Charles, Arnold and Susanna Charles and Richard Charles, all of Bay City, and Louis and Yolanda Solis of Needville.

Other survivors include one sister, Erminia Silvas of Houston; four brothers, Juan Charles, Nat Charles and Daniel Charles, all of Houston and Henry Charles of Bay City; 50 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gilbert Charles; a brother, Jesus Charles; and a sister, Angelina Valdez.

Pallbearers include his grandsons, Edward Charles Jr., Richard E. Charles, Richard E. Charles Jr., Chris Charles, Rene Garza and Jesse Villarreal.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, January 13?, 1991
 

Richard Charles, 52 (Limbo) a long time resident of Bay City passed away September 14, 2000.

Mr. Charles was born October 27, 1947 in Bay City to the late Louis Charles and Enedina J. Charles. He graduated from Bay City High School in 1968. He then enlisted in the U. S. Navy.

He is survived by sons, Richard Charles, Jr., Johnny Charles and wife Candy, Gilbert and Joshua Charles all of Bay City; four grandchildren; one daughter, Jessica Charles of New Braunfels, Texas; mother, Enedina J. Charles; brothers Edward Charles, David Charles, Arthur Charles, Joe Charles, Arnold Charles all of Bay City and Louis Solis of Wharton; sisters, Virginia Jimenez of Wharton, Irma Villarreal, Diana Rodriguez, Eva Garza, Gloria Vasquez, and Anna Charles all of Bay City.

He was preceeded in death by his father Louis Charles; brothers, Gilbert Charles, Steven Charles; sister Yolanda Charles; nephew Alfredo (Freddie) Gutierrez.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel and burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery at 2 p.m. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pallbearers are to be Jesse Cordoba, Gilbert Charles, Lupe De La Rosa, Randy Charles, Louie Rodriguez, Gilbert Charles, Richard Charles, Jr., Arthur Villarreal and Porfy Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers are to be Jesse Villarreal, Rene Sedillo,, Joe Rodriguez, and Santos Garza.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

The Daily Tribune, Sunday, Sep 17, 2000
 

Myrtle Childers

Roselawn Memorial Park

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PALACIOS - A memorial service for Robert G. Christianson, 85, of Palacios, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 17, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church in Palacios.
Mr. Christianson was born April 18, 1925, in LaCrosse, Wis., to the late Casper and Esther Houska Christianson. He passed away April 10, 2011.

He graduated from LaCrosse Central High School and the University of Wisconsin. He was part of the 'Great Generation' and served in the Navy as an AEM during World War II. He worked with the FAA until retiring. Later, he went to work for STP and retired again. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and served as a Deacon and Elder.

He is survived by his cousin, Kathy Morrison, and niece, Linda Hunt.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia, in 1995; his second wife, Dottie, in July 2009; and son, Neal, in September 2009.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios or to the charity of donor's choice.

Published in Victoria Advocate on April 13, 2011
 

Services for Gussie Lee Clark, 78, of Edna are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Edna Presbyterian Church.

The Rev. Lloyd Watson will officiate.

Clark died July 7 at a Victoria hospital.

She is survived by her sons Silburn Jefferson Clark Jr. and Gerald Clark of Edna; her brother Posey Augustus McLendon, Jr. of Bay City; and by seven grandchildren.

A member of the First Christian Church of Ganado, Clark was a member of the Edna Presbyterian Night Circle and the Eleanor Brackenridge Literary Club. She belonged to the Texana Museum and Historical Society, and was a member of the DAR, the Colonial Dames and an honorary member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Following graveside services at 4 p.m., burial is scheduled to take place at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers are to be G. A. Jennings, Bob McCarn, Troy Curlee, Burt Binderwald, J. Fisher Smith and Harvey Henderson.

Arrangements are with the Slavik Funeral Home in Edna.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, July 10, 1983
 

 

A memorial service for Glenn Dale ‘Popsy’ Claybourn, Jr., 87, of League City, Tx. will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Clear Creek Community Church in League City, Tx.

Glenn Dale “Popsy” or “Bubba” Claybourn, Jr. was born on Oct. 11, 1923 in Dallas, Tx. to Glenn Dale and Clara Claybourn. He passed away June 23, 2011, in League City.

Glenn’s family moved to Palacios, Texas in 1933 where he went through school. He was drafted in to the U.S. Army January 27, 1943. Glenn was inducted at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, and was transferred to Camp Joseph T. Robinson in Little Rock, Arkansas for basic training. In June of 1943, he was transferred to Camp Fannin in Tyler, Texas, where he served in the motor pool. While at Camp Fannin, he met, fell in love with, and married Gladys Davidson on April 30, 1944. He served in World War II in the 2nd Armored Division 41st Armored Infantry, Company F. He was wounded in the arm on October 6, 1944 in Aachen, Germany and spent the remainder of his tour in El Paso, Texas until his discharge in September of 1945. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Glenn worked for Houston Natural Gas in Palacios for many years. Throughout his career he was transferred to Beeville, Dickinson, Silsbee, Victoria, Clear Lake City and then circled back to Victoria, Texas where he went to work for Houston Pipe Line. He retired from Houston Pipe Line in 1984, and moved to their retirement home in Wimberley, Texas. More recently they moved to Kemah, Texas to be closer to their family. Glenn most recently attended Clear Creek Community Church in League City, Texas.

He is survived by his daughter, Jan Alexander and son in law, Richard Alexander of Dickinson, Texas; grandchildren: Samy Mears and husband Aaron of Dickinson, Texas, Dona Rowe and husband Corey of Pearland, Texas; great grandchildren: Reagan and Alexander Mears, and Gracelynn Rowe; Special family friend & neighbor: Christie Johnson of Wimberley, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Gladys; and his parents Glenn Dale and Clara Claybourn, and his sister, Irene “Buffy” Buffaloe, and brother in law Glenn Buffaloe.

A memorial site has been set up in honor of Glenn Dale Claybourn Jr at http://www.forevermissed.com/glenndaleclaybourn.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Glenn to Clear Creek Community Church at 999 Egret Bay Blvd. North, League City, Texas 77573.

Palacios Beacon, July, 2011
 

 

Reid Harrison Claybourn, infant son of Garrett and Tera Claybourn, passed away Aug. 13, 2011.

Graveside services will held at 2 pm Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 at the Palacios Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Clayton and Holly Claybourn of Palacios, Randy and Claudia Coward of Port Lavaca and Ray and Mary Ann Hopmann of Victoria.

Richardson Colonial Funeral Home of Port Lavaca is in charge of the arrangements.

Palacios Beacon, August 17, 2011
 

Margaret "Margie" Clayton, 77, of Bay City, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2005.

She was born June 17, 1927 in Macon, Missouri to Eugene Staats and Mary Lucinda Green Staats. She was a resident of Bay City since 1953.

She is survived by her husband: A. G. Clayton of Bay City; by her daughter and son-in-law: Janice & G.L. "Butch" Durochez of Cypress; by her son and daughter-in-law: Michael & Malda Clayton of Bay City; her sister: Dorothy Anderson of Wisconsin; her bother: Donald Staats of Missouri; and by her grandsons: Patrick Durochez of Conroe and Scott Durochez of Cypress. She was preceded in death by her parents: Eugene & Mary Staats; her sister: Evelyn Wiggins; and her brothers: Herschel, Glen, Lyal, & Leroy Staats.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Warren Mutz officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Durochez, Scott Durochez, Butch Durochez, D. L. Layton, Gary Murphree and W. J. Clayton. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Murphree, Donald Staats and Arvon Staats.

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

The Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, February 15th, 2005
 

Vera Fay Clements, 77, of Bay City passed away December 23, 2004 at her residence.

She was born December 27, 1926 in Bay City, Texas to Louis Frank Kocurek and Leona Virginia Socha Kocurek.

She was a lifelong resident of Bay City and a member of the Nichols Road Church of Christ.

Mrs. Clements was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Odis Clements, and one sister, Ruby Shawler.

She is survived by: one daughter, Connie Clements of Pearland; and by two sisters, Flossie Dreher of Bay City, and Thelma Gelber of Wharton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2004, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Don Storey officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers will be George Clements, Jr., Clayton Alexander, Albert Kocurek, Ryne Christensen, Bob Hooter and Rick Balsam.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2004.

Memorials may be made to El Campo Hospice, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, Texas 77457.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, December 26, 2004                  
   Marvin O. Clements                  Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Marvin O. Clements

Funeral services for Marvin O. Clements, 73, of Bay City are scheduled for 2 p. m. Sunday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jeff Clements officiating. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Mr. Clements was born Aug. 7, 1919 in Cedar Lane to Clemy Thomas Clements and Ruby Mertie Lynch Clements and died Feb. 26, 1993.

He was a member of the Baptist church, a life-long resident of Bay City and a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Vera Clements of Bay City; a daughter, Connie S. Clements of Pearland; two sisters, Oree Goodson and Ruth Laird, both of Houston; and four brothers, Clemy T. Clements of Bandera, Ennis Pete Clements of Noble, La., George Clements of Pearland and Howard Clements of Cedar Lane.

Pallbearers will be George L. Clements Jr., Howard Clements Jr., Robert Gentry, Custer Clements Jr., Johnny Goodson and Fred Owen.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.

Daily Tribune, February 27, 2017
 


Mae Powell Coffman
(May 26, 1916 - December 26, 2011)
 

Mae Bump Powell Coffman, 95, longtime resident of Blessing passed away December 26, 2011 in Spring, Texas.

She was born May 26, 1916 to Charles and Mary Alice Jones Bump. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick Powell, daughter Frances Powell Witham and her second husband H. D. Coffman.

Mae was a retired social worker for the poor and elderly of Matagorda County. She was active in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Palacios and the Hawley Cemetery Board for many years.

Mae is survived by her grandson Walter Witham & wife Michelle of Spring; great grandson William Witham of Spring, TX; in-law family Bill & Sharon Isereau of Lake Jackson and special caregiver Lucille Serrano of Spring.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm to 7pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 30, 2011 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with interment following at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marty Crain, Gary Joines, Tyler Curtner, Cliff Curtner, Clarence Piwonka and Ronald Kirby.

www.taylorbros.net
 


Carl Coker, 71, Rites Tuesday

Carl Coker, 71, of 2301 East Rugeley Street in Bay City was dead on arrival at Matagorda General Hospital Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from the First Pentecostal Church with interment following in Cedarvale Cemetery, Rev. N. J. Johnson.

Coker was born March 28, 1895 in Temple, Texas. He had been a resident of Bay City for many years and was a member of First Pentecostal Church.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Teresa Coker of Bay City, one daughter, Nettie Coker of Bay City; one son, Lewis Carl Coker of of Bay City; three sisters, Mrs. Aline Wiggins of Victoria, Mrs. Lillian Reynolds of Banquet and Mrs. Jessie Guy of Baytown.

Services are under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, Monday, September 5, 1966
 



 
Joseph T. Coker

Cedarvale Cemetery

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Nora E. Coker

Cedarvale Cemetery

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Mrs. Nora Coker

Mrs. Nora Coker, age 61 years, 8 months and 8 days old, died at the family residence in the southeastern part of the city Monday night. Mrs. Coker is survived by her husband, Mr. J. T. Coker; three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Rasky, of Banquett, Texas, Mrs. Pat Guy of Baytown, Texas, Mrs. Arlin Cadriel of Wharton, Texas; four sons, Carl and Arlis Coker of Bay City, and Barney Coker of Baytown, Texas; one sister, Mrs. O. C. Long of Peducah, Texas; and one brother, Mr. J. A. Wright, Menardville, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday from the family residence at 3 p. m., Rev. Odis Rainer officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Vale Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Bros.

Matagorda County Tribune, March 19, 1936

 


 



 

Theresa Coker, 70, a resident of Bay City, passed away at the Matagorda General Hospital December 31. Survivors include: 1 daughter, Nettie Luecil Coker of Bay City; 1 son, Lewis Carl Coker of Bay City; 2 sisters, Maude Hardy of San Antonio and Viola Hallibarton of Dallas; 1 brother, Manly Fisher of Bay City; 1 grandchild. Funeral services will be held Janaury 3 at 11 a.m. at the First Pentecostal Church with Rev. M. L. Cole officiating. Interment will be at the Cedarvale Cemetery. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Tribune, January 2, 1973
 

Graveside services for Joyce Lynn Minter Cole, 55, of Bay City, TX will be held Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, TX. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 15, 2002 from 4-8 p.m. at Green’s Mortuary.

She was born September 14, 1947 to the parents of Howard B. Minter and Ruth Brown Minter in Cuero, TX. She passed away Monday, May 13, 2002 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.

Her survivors are husband: David Rosser Cole of Bay City; son, Clinton Minter Cole of Houston; father-in-law Rosser Moody Cole of Bay City; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Her parents preceded her in death. Green’s Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. A0014B2002MY15

The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, May 15, 2002
 

Maurine DeLano Cole, 93, of Bay City, died early Monday morning, May 3, 2004, at her home.

She was born April 13, 1911 in Bay City, to the late Zac and Trannie Nuckels DeLano. Maurine graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in Bay City in 1929 as valedictorian of her class. She was active as a young person in her church and community.

Maurine continued throughout her life giving to her church and the community, leaving a legacy of service and love.

Maurine worked many years for First National Bank, which she considered her family, treasuring those years of service in the business world.

She was an active member of First United Methodist Church, serving on the administration board in the 1980s. She also was a member of the Fellowship Class, and a member of the McAllister Memorial Scholarship and Loan Fund Committee.

Maurine was a member of the Bay City Cemetery Association Board of Directors and Trust. She was a charter member of the Mary Rolph Marsh Chapter, DAR; a member of the Pilot Club of Bay City; and a member of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron in 1939.

Survivors include: her daughters, Cordelia Douglas and Cecile Janssen and husband Elgin, all of Bay City; sister, Martha Jane Etie of Bay City; grandchildren, Chris Janssen and wife Jodi of Portland, Texas, Randy Janssen of Stephenville, Texas, Kellie Maxwell, Debbie Henrichsen and husband John, all of Bay City; great-grandchildren, Emily Janssen, Tony Maxwell, Seth Henrichsen, and Caleb Henrichsen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron R. Cole, in 1977.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church, with the Reverends Kevin Young and Pauline Harvey officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Neil Etie, Taylor Steves, Gerald Ludwig, Kirby Kismukes, Jim Allen, Frank Baker, Jr., Jack Conner and Loy Sneary. Honorary pallbearers will be the directors and trustees of the Bay City Cemetery Association.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, May 5, 2004
 

Margie Ellen Collier

Roselawn Memorial Park

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham



 

Mrs. Susan Condra, aged 80 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Goodson in Markham yesterday morning at 9 a.m.

Mrs. Condra is survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral services will be held from the Walker-Matchett funeral home this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Rev. R. E. Black of Markham officiating, with burial in Cedarvale Cemetery.

The Daily Tribune, September 22, 1932
 


Tinna Doll Cone
(March 15, 1919 - April 21, 2012)

Tinna Doll Cone, 93, of Brookshire, Texas passed away Saturday April 21, 2012 in Houston. She was born March 15, 1919 in Wharton to the late Manerva Jane Jones & Courtis Freeman Cone Sr. She lived In Boling for many years, worked in Wharton during World War II, was trained as a X-Ray Tech at Herman Hospital in Houston, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Houston & Sealy. When she retired, she moved to Silver Lake Retirement Center in Sealy.

Tinna was preceded in death by her parents and 8 siblings: Vivian Cone, Louis Cone & wife Mary, A. B. Cone & wife Ethel, Arthur Jerome Cone & wife Dorothy, Tiana Cone, Curtis Freeman Cone Jr., Troy Cone & wife Wilma, and Lela Caruthers & husband Ben. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will start at 12 Noon Friday, April 27, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Merle Blado officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.

www.taylorbros.net
 


C. L. Cook
(June 1, 1946 - July 19, 2011)

C. L. Cook, 65, of Bay City went to be with our Heavenly Father on July 19, 2011. He was born June 1, 1946, in Bay City to Cyrus Lafayette Cook Sr. and Christine Harrison Cook. C. L. loved the Lord with all his heart and served Him well. He adored his wife, whom he often referred to as “Baby.” He spent many happy days fishing with his family and always had a story to tell about one of his six grandbabies. He lived his faith and set a great example of what a husband, father and friend should be. He worked most of his life in farming and turf management, and spent the past 10 years as the Grounds Supervisor for BCISD, touching the lives of his co-workers and crew. Survivors include his cherished wife, Melissa Hill Cook; beloved sons, Harrison Cook and wife, Christy, of El Campo and David Cook and wife, Amber, of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina; brother, Donald Cook of Port Lavaca; sister, Margaret West of Lake Jackson; and grandchildren, Harrison Cook Jr., Katy, Josh, Jackson, Gracie and Anastyn Cook. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 22, at First Baptist Church of Bay City, with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to International Awakening Ministries, PO Box 232, Wheaton, IL 60187-0232.

www.taylorbros.net
 


Robert Melvin Coppock, Jr.     Cedarvale Cemetery     Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

 

 


Florine Ann Bielstien Cornelius
 

VICTORIA - Florine Ann Bielstien Cornelius, 82, of Victoria, passed away peacefully on Tuesday Nov. 15, 2011 with all of her family by her side. She was born February 12, 1929 in Victoria to Floyd William Bielstien and Mary Angela Keclik. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was salutatorian of the Nazareth Academy Class of 1946 and graduated from Victoria Junior College in 1948. She served on the Board of Directors at Incarnate Word College and was Chairman of the State Republican Executive Committee. She was a Charter Member of the Court of Six Flags, member of Bronte Club, served on the Board of Directors for the Youth Home of Victoria and served as President of the PTA at Nazareth Academy.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Simon Casper Cornelius; daughters, Yvette Jircik and husband Jan of Houston, Andre Cornelius of New York, Amanda Parker and husband Tim of Friendswood; son, Simon Cornelius Jr., and wife Shelly of Tomball; and nine grandchildren who dearly loved their "Mina".

A Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church on Thursday Nov. 17, 2011, with Father Celestino Say officiating. Funeral Mass will begin at 1 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, with entombment to follow at Resurrection Mausoleum.

Pallbearers: Williams Daniel Cornelius III, Tim Parker, Jan Jircik, Jeff Lehnert, Stacey Cook, Stephen S. Perry III, and Mac McLeod.

Honorary pallbearers: wonderful lifelong friends and all extended caregivers.

Friends are invited to a reception following the services at Victoria Country Club, 14 Spring Creek Rd., Victoria.

Donations may be sent to MD Anderson Cancer Treatment Center.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com

Published in Victoria Advocate on November 17, 2011


Rosie Trevino Coronado
March 27, 1943 – April 10, 2011

Rosie Trevino Coronado, 68, of San Benito, Texas, was born to Lauro Trevino and Lucinda Trevino on March 27, 1943. She passed away on April 10, 2011.

She is survived by: daughter, Sonia Lumbreras and husband Hilario Lumbreras II; son, Esteban Landeros and wife Yessenia Landeros; grandchildren, Alex, Michael, Richard, Victoria Landeros and Hilario Lumbreras III; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Malachi and Yuliana Landeros.

Please come and join family and friends celebrating Rosie’s life with the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. April 15, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church followed by the funeral at 10 a.m.

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, April 13, 2011
 


Bonnie M. Coston
(July 31, 1942 - December 15, 2011)
 

Bonnie M. Coston went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. Bonnie was born on July 31, 1942 in Bay City to the late Doyle Coston and Rosa Lee Reed Coston. Bonnie was a sweet loving girl who loved her family and her church-family, First Baptist, Van Vleck. Bonnie is survived by her loving mother Rosa Lee Coston; her sisters Doyleen Justice & husband Don, Gwynda Jones & husband Gary, Judy Calk & husband Tranis, and her very special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3:00P.M. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck with Rev. Bob Hobbins officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park . Visitation with family present from 6:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. Friday at Taylor Bros. Serving as pallbearers, Matt Cockrell, John Cockrell, Terrence Westbrook, Ram Ramirez, Ross Eidlebach and Bill Johnson. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church in Van Vleck at 9210 Hwy 35 N., Van Vleck, Texas 77482.

www.taylorbros.net


 

Sarah Coulter
September 15, 1831 - November 29, 1910

Cedarvale Cemetery

Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham



 


William Courtney
 

Funeral services for William Courtney of Bay City will be at 1 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012 at Jesus Freewill, 2420 Ave. C, with Bishop Hurst pastor and the Pastor L. V. Harvey, officiating.

Viewing will be held from noon until 1 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012, at the church.

Burial will follow immediately after services at Eastview Cemetery.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Green’s Mortuary 979-245-3489.

Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, January 25, 2012                                    Photo courtesy of Tresmond Scott
 


George Cowan

Funeral services for George Cowan, 64 of Bay City, will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenny James officiating.  Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck.

Cowan died on Jan. 30, 1999 at Memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston.  He was born Feb. 24, 1934 in Coppers Cove, Texas to the late George Henry and Lillie Virginia Smith Cowan.

He was a member of the Brigance Road Baptist Church in Wild Peach, a former long-time resident of Brazoria County, and a resident of Bay City for three and one half years. 

He and his wife had operated several restaurants in Brazoria County.

Survivors include his wife Victorine Cowan of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law Linda Kay and Walter Penny of Memphis, Tenn.; sister and brother-in-law Mary Jo and Lloyd Emerson of Ponca, Ark.; three grandchildren Layne Fowler of Houston, Lance Fowler of Spring, and Lynee Shipman of Tulsa, Okla.; and sis great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his brothers Charles, Bill, John, and D. L. Cowan.

Pallbearers include Dick, Terry, Stephen, and Ronnie Cowan, Gary Oltz, and Bill Lindsay.

 Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, February 2, 1999                  Obituary & photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Victorine "Vickey" Cowan
April 30, 1920 – March 25, 2007

Victorine “Vicky” Cowan, 86, went to join her beloved husband, George in eternal rest on March 25, 2007.

She was born April 30, 1920 in Cheapside, Texas to Joy and Corinne Cleveland. She moved by Brazoria in the 1950’s and remained there until moving to Bay City 15 years ago. Her Passion was cooking for friends and family. Mrs. Cowan owned many restaurants in and around Brazoria County, the most recent being The Chat and Chew Café in Wild Peach. She was famous for her meringue pies and homemade yeast rolls. She loved to go fishing and camping with her grandchildren.

Survivors include: her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Walter Penny of Lake Jackson; three grandchildren, Lynee Shipman of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Layne Fowler of League City, Texas and Lance Fowler of Spring, Texas; six great grandchildren; sister, Tempie Newman; and brothers, J. C. Cleveland and Ray Boyd.

The family received friends from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ron Lynn officiating. Private interment will be held later.

Rather than sending flowers, the family would prefer that you befriend a local Nursing Home Patient and visit them often.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting
www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, Published March 28, 2007
 



 
Christopher Randolph Cox

Cedarvale Cemetery

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Gertrude Cox

Gertrude Cox, 76, of 2712 Marguerite Street, Bay City, died August 9, at Bay Villa Nursing Home. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. George M. Sumers of El Campo, Tx., Mrs. Charles DeLerno of New Orleans, La., and Mrs. J. M. Wyse, Jr. of Bay City; two sons, C. R. Cox, Jr. and W. R. Cox, both of Bay City; two sisters, Mrs. William Hazlip of Netherland, Tx. and Mrs. W. C. Lloyd of Bay City; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Cox was a Bay City resident since 1911, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church on August 10 at 4 p. m., with Rev. Frank Seaman officiating. Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Christ Sumers, John Dickerson, Hadden Dietrich, Toney Carr, S. M. Dickerson, and Hefner Appling. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Daily Tribune, August, 1979
 




Cedarvale Cemetery
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 
 


 

Mack W. Crain

Roselawn Memorial Park

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham


Lawrence Daniel Crews, Jr.
(April 7, 1958 - October 20, 2011)

Lawrence Daniel Crews, Jr., 53, of Bay City passed away October 20, 2011. He was born April 7, 1958 in Bay City to Lawrence Daniel Crews, Sr. and Mary Frances Guzman Crews. He was a Plant Operator for STP,

His father preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother Mary Crews of Bay City; son Lawrence Daniel Crews III of Bay City; sister Mary Ann Jimerson of Washington State and his beloved dog Peanut.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be David Creager, Bud Nosbisch, Billy Immenhauser, Ron Bentley, Hector Jaramillo & Bryan Powell.

www.taylorbros.net                                Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 

Madeline Crosson

Roselawn Memorial Park

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham



 

Dagmar Harton Crosswait, 94, of Bay City passed away July 6, 2000 at the Legacy in Bay City. She was born in Austin on December 20, 1905 to parents Peter and Stephanie Reif Harton.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Albert Crosswait; son Philip McKay Crosswait; brother, Wilhelm Harton; sisters, Mona Bendixen and Johanna Allenson.

She is survived by: a son, Albert Burton Crosswait, Jr. of Altamont, Ill.; and a sister, Doris Manuel Krenek of Bay City; brother, Jens U. Harton of San Angelo; sisters, Stephanie Swenson of Victoria and Anna Bovbjerg of Cape Corral, Florida as well as eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Bay City Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Haskell and the Rev. Elizabeth Moreau officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery. The family will meet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Guy Crosswait, Lee Crosswait, M.C. Frankson, John Hays, John Manuel and Brandon Watte.

Please make memorials to the building fund of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Bay City.

Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, July 11 & 12, 2000
 



 
Latane H. Crowell

Roselawn Memorial Park

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Kenneth G. Crowley

Mary N. Crowley

Roselawn Memorial Park

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Mary Neal Keener Crowley

Funeral services for Mary Neal Keener Crowley, 65, of Cedar Lane will be held 10 am Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Van Vleck, with the Rev. Clint Lowery officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.

Mrs. Crowley was born Dec. 2, 1924, in Bay City to A. and Lalar Causby Keener and died Dec. 31, 1989 at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sargent.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Crowley of Cedar Lane; daughter, Rebecca Crowley Lowery of Gonzales; five sons, Ron Foss, Jim Foss and Keith Crowley of Bay City, Kent Crowley of Cedar Lane and Kerry Crowley of Sargent; a sister, Juanita Morris of Sweeny; a brother, C. B. Kenner of Bay City and 13 grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Jack Stevens, Mike Hamor, John Laughlin, Shane Lindsey, Duane Arbuckle and Frank Hurley.

Arrangements are with Taylor Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, December 1989            Courtesy of Faye Cunningham

 

BAY CITY - Patricia Amanda Cuellar, 21, of Bay City, died in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, in Jackson County.

She was born April 27, 1985, in Palacios to Franciso Cuellar of Dallas and Sylvia Gonzales. She was a security guard.

Survivors: husband, Daniel Polk of Bay City; son, Coden Amare' Polk; sister, Brenda Lee Montemayer; brother, Daniel Cuellar.

Preceded in death: grandfather, Fred Pena.

Visitation was held 3-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in the chapel at Green's Mortuary.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in the chapel at Green's Mortuary.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Burial followed at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Brandon Walters, James Muniz, Rudy Pena Jr., Jose Rosas, Jr., David Cuellar, Eric Cuellar, Rudolfo Chavez Pena.

Victoria Advocate, November 10, 2006                 Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby


 

Joe Louis Cuna, Jr. went to be with his Lord on April 3, 2011, in Bay City.

He will be loved and missed by his family.

Survived by: his parents, Carol Zamora and Joe Louis Cuna, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Corina and Tony Gonzales; paternal grandparents, Tina and Felix Sanchez; sister, Mariah Marie Moya, McKaylah Madilynn Moya, Cheltzi Kay Lee Cuna and Cloe Cuna.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Monday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

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

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Bay City Tribune, Sunday, April 10, 2011
 

Evelyn Carr Curnutt, 81, of Markham left this life on August 31, 2003 at the Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. She was born May 2, 1922 in Abernathy, Texas to the late James Dickson and Lillian Flowers Carr.

Mrs. Curnutt was a member of the Nichols Rd. Church of Christ, a resident of Markham since 1950, an educator , and the first woman Athletic Director for Tidehaven ISD. She earned a degree from West Texas State in Canyon, Texas. She served the military as a civilian pilot for land rescue efforts in Fairbanks, Alaska. She had a love for adventure, art, history, Alaska and nature — all this reflected in her many stories, freelance writings, and many artistic works.

Before moving to Markham, Mrs. Curnutt worked as a teacher for Boys Ranch, where she enjoyed counseling and giving guidance to less fortunate youths. Many people knew her affectionately as “Nana” and “Aunt Evie”. Her passion was serving the Lord and loving her family and friends.

Survivors include: daughter, Sara Lee Curnutt of Markham; sister, Joyce Miller of Odessa; granddaughter, Scotty Crow of El Maton; three grandsons, T. John Crow and his wife Jennifer of Bay City, Bill Crow and Bryan Crow both of Markham; two great grandchildren, Laithen and Ashton of Bay City; and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Curnutt and her sister, Kathleen Mills.

Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2003, at the Nichols Rd. Church of Christ with Bro. Joe Wrape officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be T. John, Bill, and Bryan Crow, Joe Junek, John Mills, and Tom Curnutt. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Miller, J. B. Cochran, Harold, Richard, Wilburn, Kerry, and Perry Curnutt.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Bay City Tribune, September 3, 2003                              Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham


 



 
Bertie Lou Curry

Cedarvale Cemetery

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham


David Morton Curtis

Rosena Curtis

Cedarvale Cemetery

Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 




 

Mrs. Rosena Montier Curtis

Mrs. Rosena Montier Curtis, 88, of 2312 Ave. C, Bay City died March 16 at the Bay Villa Nursing Home after a brief illness. Survivors include: two sons, Bob Curtis of Victoria and Morton Curtis of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. C. H. Hudson of Denver, Colorado; two brothers, Constance Montier of Port Lavaca and Dr. J. C. Montier of Victoria; two sisters, Mrs. Mac Rylander of West Columbia and Mrs. Hermman Hofferman; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 19 at 2 p. m. at St. Marks Episcopal Church with Rev. Milton McWilliams officiating. Interment was at Cedarvale Cemetery with active pallbearers being: Bob Peden, Lawrence Gwin, Frank Lewis, Dan Wendt, Frances Savage Jr., Pat Matthes and Frank Hawkins; honorary pallbearers included: Rowland Rugeley, Raleigh Sanborn, Grady Williamson, Dr. H. C. Matthes, Dr. Fred Matthes, and Bert Steves. Services under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, March 19, 1979

Community Supporter Dies In Bay City Nursing Home

Long time Bay City resident, Mrs. Rosena Montier Curtis died March 16 at the Bay Villa Nursing Home after a brief illness.

Mrs. Curtis was very active in the Bay City community for a number of years and was a member of the original family who organized and owned the Shellfish Restaurant in Port Lavaca.

Locally Mrs. Curtis belonged to various organizations and was active in many phases of church work at St. Marks Episcopal Church for 50 years.

She was president of the PTA from 1933 – 1935, was vice president of Girl Reserves in Bay City from 1935 – 1936, was a member of the Garden Club from 1952 – 1958, and was a member of the Book Review Club.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at St. Marks Episcopal Church with interment at the Cedarvale Cemetery.

Daily Tribune, March 19, 1979
 


 

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