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Kathryn L. Dannels of Blessing went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Kathryn was born on Oct. 21, 1927 in Mont Belvieu, Texas to the late Ray and Helen Bonneau Bowers. Kathryn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She loved being surrounded by her family and friends . Kathryn was retired after 25 years of teaching math and science. Kathryn was a wonderful cook who loved to garden and can everything out of her garden. Kathryn was an active member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Blessing. She held office in the Altar Society for numerous years serving as the treasurer. Kathryn is survived by her loving family , children, sons, William Ray Dannels & daughter-in-law, Audrey Gail of Palacios, Michael Glen Dannels & daughter-in-law Jean of Anderson, Mo., Paul Duane Dannels & daughter-in-law Beckilu of Goliad, Tx., Robert Marcus Dannels & daughter-in-law Bridgette Lynette of Markham, Tx. John Raymond Dannels & daughter-in-law Lisa Lynell of Blessing, Tx.; daughters, Linda Kathleen Mathis & son-in-law Gary Lee of Blessing, Tx. Nancy Carol Van Woudenberg & son-in-law Doug Stephen of Port Orchard, Washington, Margaret Ann Dannels of Rosenberg, Tx., Anita Marie Isaac & son-in-law Brian of Roundrock, Tx.; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and great-great-grandchild; brothers, Edwin Bowers of Palacios, Tx. Charles Bowers & wife Carol of North Carolina, Hubert Bowers & wife Ida of Victoria, Tx. Harold Bowers & wife Cheryl of Palacios, Tx., Ralph Bowers & wife Alix of Bay City, Texas, Arthur Bowers & wife Cathy of Cuero, Tx., Walter Bowers & wife Dianne of Palacios and Wayne Bowers and wife Penny of San Antonio, Tx.; sisters, Blanche Pajestka & husband Charlie of Holland, Tx.,Gladys Martin & husband Joe of Conroe, Tx., Shirley Chilek & husband Clem of Wharton, Tx.; sister-in-law, Evelyn Quinn of Blessing, Tx., numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Preceded in death by her parents, husband of 49 years William David Dannels Jr., sister Marie “Sister Denise” Bowers; sister-in-law Mittis Bowers, brother-in-law Theodore Dannels & wife Pauline, sisters-in-law Alice Harvey & Margaret Dannels and brother-in-law, Clyde Quinn. Visitation will be at St. Peters Catholic Church from 5:30-6:30P.M. Thursday, August 13 followed by the Holy Rosary. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 14, 2015 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Blessing. Interment will follow at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Dannels, James Mathis, Jacob Dannels, Brian Dannels, Sean Dannels, Joshua Dannels and Will Isaac. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons and members of the Blessing Altar Society. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, 1101 NE Water St., Victoria, Tx. 77901.
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On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, Christopher Davalos Sr., 51, of Markham, Texas, passed on to the other side, surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed by his devoted wife, Sylvia; his children, Jacob, Christopher Jr., Orlando and Xavier; and his seven grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. He is survived by his mother, Modesta Davalos; and five siblings, Tim, Joe, Matt and Derrick Davalos, and Naomi Quiroga. To commemorate his life, the following, will be held at Power Church, 3920 Doris, Bay City, Texas, with Pastor Franc Paiz officiating. A Wake will be held Sunday, August 2, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 3, 2015, at 11 a.m. Most Precious Memories entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Wharton, Texas. Bay City Tribune, August 2, 2015 Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby
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Jacob Davalos, 43, of Markham passed away November 22, 2014. He was born September 8, 1971 in Dallas, TX to Timoteo Davalos and Modesta Perez Davalos. He is survived by his parents Modesta and Timoteo Davalos, Sr.; children Samantha Davalos, Jacob Davalos, Jr., Moses Davalos and Ramses Davalos; brothers and sisters Timotio Davalos, Jr., Cristobal Davalos, Joel Davalos, Demetrio Davalos, Derrick Davalos, Sr. and Noemi Quiroga. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm until 7pm Friday, November 28, 2014 at the funeral home with a prayer service beginning at 6:00 PM. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Romero Argueta officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
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Vito Davila, 80, of Palacios, was called home July 25, 2015. He was born Ernest Gonzales on April 13, 1935 in Edna, TX to David and Maria Nava Gonzales, Sr. Mr. Davila dutifully served in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1957 during the Korean War. After his discharge from the USAF, he became a licensed Cosmetologist, doing high end styling for photo shoots, commercials and various stage shows. He enjoyed his travels around the world both while in the military and as part of his occupation afterwards. He ultimately settled in Dallas for many years before returning home to Palacios in 2010. Vito is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Aurora Gonzales, Aileen Ochoa and Sarah Barrios; brothers David Gonzales, Jr., Bill Gonzales and Gilbert Gonzales. He is survived by his brother Herby Gonzales and his wife Teresa of Palacios and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:30pm Tuesday, July 28, followed by a rosary at Palacios Funeral Home. Services will be held 10:00am Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios, TX with Fr. Bryan Heyer officiating. Pallbearers are David Gonzales, Steven Gonzales, Mark Gonzales and Trey Durio. Honorary pallbearer is Burt Williams. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery at 2:30pm, Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home 361-972-2012.
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John Davis, 74, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away December 3, 2014. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2014 at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, Bay City, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for 12 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2014, Jasper, Texas. Burial services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Eastview Cemetery, Bay City, Texas. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-5197. Bay City Tribune, December 11, 2014 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Louis Jones Davis, Jr., 89, of Blessing passed away April 16, 2015. He was born May 19, 1925 in DeRidder, LA to the late Louis Jones Davis, Sr. and Viola Sprinkles Davis. He had been a resident of Blessing since 1979. His wife Elizabeth Potter Davis preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters Sandra Hamilton & husband Wayne and Jackie Moore; sons Jim Davis and wife Dru Ann and Randy Davis and wife Mary; brother J. C. Davis and wife Jewel; grandchildren Chris Moore, Jeff Moore, Kim Moore, Jamie Casby and Cory Davis and great grandchildren Christian Casby, Christian Moore and Sebastian Moore. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Swift officiating. Interment will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
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Funeral services were held at 4 p. m. Monday for Mrs. Virgil M. Davis, who died August 10, Friday, at her residence. Services were from the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, with Rev. T. M. Watkins officiating. Interment was at Cedarvale Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was a Bay City resident for 47 years. She is survived by her husband, C. T. Davis of Bay City, seven daughters, Mrs. John Ryman of Bay City, Mrs. Dale Wilson of Clute, Mrs. C. Holzer of North Hollywood, California, Mrs. Robert Breen of Grand Prairie, Michigan, Mrs. Nathan Bauch of Velasco; three sons, Ralph Davis of Bellaire, Morton Davis of Bay City and Thomas E. Davis of Angleton; and two sisters, Mrs. Ed Barton of Weimar and Mrs. Fred Rickaway of Blessing.
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Efrain Sanchez De La Cruz, 78, of, Bay City, Texas, passed away from his earthly journey, into eternal glory, on Saturday, January 12, 2015, surrounded by his family. Efrain was born October 22, 1936 in General Teran, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Maria. Efrain is survived by five children, Rosario Forcado and husband Jose of Bay City, Alberto Sanchez and wife Charlene of Bay City, John Sanchez of Bay City, and Jesus (Jesse) Sanchez and wife Amy of Freeport; eight grandchildren, Gina Solis, Linda Guevara, Jesus Sanchez II, Nicholas Sanchez, Briana Forcado, Christian Sanchez, Victoria Sanchez and Isaiah Sanchez; four great-grandchildren, Hector Guevara, Noe Guevara, Elayna Cortero and Jessie Cortez. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., followed by the funeral services at 1 p.m., on Monday, January 19, 2015, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bay City, Texas. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas.
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Angelita “Angie” De La Rosa, went to be with her Lord, on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Visitation was held Friday, December 19, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Iglesia Pentacostal Unida, 1421 4th Street, Bay City, Texas. Burial followed at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, Texas. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, December 21, 2015 Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby
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Bennie Joe DeLeon, 55, of Palacios, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015, in Victoria, Texas. He was born on November 4, 1959, in Wharton, Texas to Dora Longoria DeLeon and the late Benny DeLeon. He was a lifetime commercial fisherman and devoted his life to serving the Lord and his family. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Irma DeLeon of Palacios; daughter, LeAnn DeLeon of Dallas; sons, B.J. (Joanna) DeLeon of Rosenberg and Chris DeLeon of Palacios; sisters, Patricia (Hector) Sanchez of Sweeny, Texas, Mary Ellen (Jim) Roecker of Woodlands, Texas, Dianna (David) Pena of West Columbia, Lisa (Jeff) Halfen of Katy, Texas, Lori DeLeon of Bay City, and Kari (Richard) Bailes of West Columbia; brothers, David DeLeon and Robby (JoLynette) DeLeon, both of Palacios. He is also survived by one grandchild, Sophia. He is preceded in death by his father. Visitation was held Friday, August 7, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a prayer at 7 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Palacios, 202 Main St., Palacios, Texas. Visitation was also held on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at 10 a.m., at the church, with a funeral service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Eric Young officiating. Burial followed at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers were B.J. DeLeon, Chris DeLeon, David DeLeon, Robby DeLeon, Sammy Huff, Michael Roy, Rick Cink, Kenny Garcia, Tony Kana and Robert Sanchez. Services were under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels in Port Lavaca, Texas. 361-552-2300.
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Margaret Anne Dement, 96 was born to the late William Henry & Margaret Reinke Hughes on December 18, 1917 in Bay City, Texas. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 2, 2014. She was a life-time resident of Matagorda County and member of the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; daughter Martha Lee Zernicek and granddaughter Christine Anne Bryant Hill. She is survived by daughters Mary Mangum and Margaret Bryant; sons Johnnie Dement and Joe Dement and 13 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 10:00am with Rev. Bob Hobbins officiating. www.taylorbros.net Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby
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Elmer William Denbow (March 13, 1918 - December 15, 2006) Elmer William Denbow, 88, went home to be with the lord on December 15, 2006 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 13, 1918 in New Straitsville, Ohio to William Forrest and Pinkie Belle Smith Denbow. He served in the US Navy during WWII; was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bay City for 63 years; was a member of the board for Tidehaven ISD for a number of years and a member of the Methodist Church in Markham for over 60 years. Family togetherness was very important to him. He shared his love of hunting and fishing with his children, their spouses and the grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Edythe Carter & brothers Herman “Pete” Denbow & Harold Denbow. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Wanda Davis Denbow of Bay City; daughters Lynda Eloise Bible of Richmond, Susan Elaine Vavra & husband Edward, Jr. of Palacios, and Rhonda Edythe Porter & husband Jim of Katy; brother Francis H. Denbow & wife Bertha of Ganado; grandchildren Forrest & Irene Bible, Lara & Dennis Masson, John & Stacei Bible, Matt & Shawn Bible, Amy & Russell Orsak, Jamie & Josh Willis, Jimmy & Shelley Porter, Alyson Vavra, Bryan Vavra, & Will Porter; great grandchildren Meagan Bible, Fletcher Masson, Kodie Bible, Kolby Orsak, Kade Orsak, & Kara Orsak. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 29, 2006 at the Methodist Church in Markham. Memorials may be made to Houston Hospice of El Campo; 1102 N. Mechanic; El Campo, TX 77437 or to the Legacy; 700 12th St.; Bay City, TX 77414. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613. www.taylorbros.net Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham Wanda Eloise Denbow
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Final rites for Ida Maye DeVille, 64, of 2517 Avenue F, Bay City, Texas, were held at 10:00 AM Monday from the First Methodist Church, with Rev. T. Walter Moore officiating.
Mrs. Deville died early Friday at Matagorda General Hospital after a short illness. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, a member of one of the pioneer families of Matagorda County, and was the executive secretary of the Bay City Cemetery Association.
Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. M. O. Savage of Bay City. Pallbearers were James Gartrell, L. B. Luder, F. S. Taylor, Carey Smith Jr., Ken Horton, Arthur Harris Jr., Wade Ashcraft, and James Castleton.
The Daily Tribune, October 21, 1963 Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby
Lee F. Deville Killed In Galveston
Early Sunday Mr. Lee Francois DeVille, vice-president of the Gulf Coast Water Co., and vice-president of the Bay City Rice Mills, was killed instantly Sunday at 2:30 o’clock in the morning as he stepped into the street at Galveston, Texas near his hotel. He was struck by an automobile, which also came near claiming the life of Morris Savage, his brother-in-law, who was with him. The driver of the car, a Negro, was charged with negligent homicide and aggravated assault with a motor vehicle. The accident occurred at 21st and Boulevard. Mr. Deville and Mr. Savage had just left Mr. R. Q. Pegram who was staying at a different hotel. There were several pedestrians passing across the street at the same time. The car, driven by a Negro, Louis Jones, first hit a woman several feet down from Mr. Savage and Mr. Deville, breaking her leg. The car then ran onto Mr. Deville. Walker-Matchett Funeral directors are in charge of the arrangements. Services will be held from the Catholic Church Tuesday at 9:30 a. m. Burial will be in the Cedarvale Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, his parents of Crowley, Louisiana, and a brother, also of Crowley. Daily Tribune, July 24, 1939
Hundreds Pay Last Respects To Lee Francois Deville Hundreds of friends followed the last remains of Lee Deville to the Cedarvale Cemetery this morning to pay their respects to this young man who had gathered friends from all walks of life and from many sections of this state and his home state of Louisiana. Father Elmendorf officiated at the church services. Walker-Matchett Funeral Directors, were in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers were Messrs. E. J. Crofoot, Roy Wertz, Norman Barkley, Lawrence Deville, J. K. Carr, R. Q. Pegram. Honorary pallbearers were: W. R. Witaker, Jim Lewis, E. L. McDonald, Jimmie Gartrell, K. D. Horton, Tomie Dodd, J. O. Thompson, P. R. Hamill, Mickey Hart, Frank Vaughn, Jim Trotter, Spence Clements, Dick Clements, Ed. Schoultz, John Castleton, Bill Loving, Cooper Gusman, Jules Ducros, M. O. Savage, F. O. Montague, Lewis LeTulle, E. E. Wood, Raymond Cookenboo, W. E. Davant, H. Gilmore, Fred Law, Stewart Savage, Franke Rakestraw, Chuck Cramm, Glenn Wilson, F. S. Taylor, usher, Frank Carr, E. H. Crofoot. Lee Deville, a young man, had become a successful business man. He was vice-president of the Bay City Rice Mills, and also held a like position with the Gulf Coast Water Company. He had been a resident of Bay City many years before his marriage to Miss Ida Mae Branch. He came to Bay City from Louisiana and was engaged in the rice buying and grading business. Then he became associated with Mr. E. J. Crofoot and worked up to the vice-presidency of these two firms. His friendships with rice farmers, rice buyers, water companies and rice millers, was known throughout this section. Many times his genial manner smoothed choppy seas and in so doing made friends for everyone. The fine work this young man had accomplished and was accomplishing is a great tribute to him. It is a monument of love felt by those he leaves behind. Surviving are his wife, his parents, and a brother, Lawrence, of Crowley, Louisiana. Daily Tribune, July 25, 1939 Attend Funeral Among those attending the funeral here today of Mr. Lee Deville, were: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Deville, his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Deville and daughter of Lake Charles, La., R. Q. Pegram, Spence Clements, Fred Fields and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Woods of Rosharon, Dick Clements of Wharton, Mrs. McReynolds, Mr. T. L. Lewis, Miss Jean Steele, Mrs. Cleveland Guynn and Mrs. McHenry and Eugene Wilson all of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Ottis of Wadsworth and Mrs. Foster of El Maton, Mrs. Ralph Phillips, and Mrs. E. A. Dickerson of Galveston, L. H. Reed and Walter Gosling of Houston.
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July 25, 1939 |
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Robert “Bobby” Allen Dillard, 71, of Markham, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was born October 10, 1943, in El Campo, Texas, to the late Murel and Louise Schmidt Dillard. Bobby worked for CPL for over 31 years as a foreman, was a member of First Methodist Church of Palacios, and served his country during Vietnam as a member of the United States Army, and received a Purple Heart for injuries received during his service. He is survived by his wife, Billie Dillard of Markham; four daughters, Pamela Hoffman and husband Robert of Bay City, Veda K. Scheppan of Markham, June Criswell and husband Jimmy of Bakersfield, CA, and Laurie Bram and husband Waylan of Austin; son, Ben Quinn and wife Mary of Elgin; sister, Mary Dingwall and husband Bill of El Paso; brother, Larry Dillard and wife Donna of Deutschburg; 12 grandchildren, Stephanie Hall and husband Chris, Susan Rodriguez and husband Teddy, Chance Criswell and wife Stephanie, Candace Criswell, Cody Criswell and wife Angelica, Renee Bohuslar and husband Tim, Joshua Himler, Tye, Danielle, Cheyenne, and Dakota Quinn, and Jeremy Ketchum; 11 great-grandchildren, Kameron and Kourtney Hall, Alyssa and Devin Rodriguez, Melanie, Luke, Zoe, Aeriella and Michael Criswell and Taylor and Allie Bohuslar. The family received visitors from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Palacios Funeral Home. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Living Word Church with the Rev. Damon Rambo and the Rev. Tony Flores officiating. Interment followed at the Deutschburg Cemetery in Deutschburg, with military honors, by Palacios VFW. Pallbearers were Larry Dillard, Robert Hoffman, Waylan Bram, Tim Bohuslar, Tom Wiley, and Tye Quinn. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 2200 Space Park Drive, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77058. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, Texas, (361) 972-2012.
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A native resident of Bay City, Texas, and prominent retired lawyer, Timothy Ann Hardy Sloan DiNino, died peacefully in her home on July 31, 2016, at the age of 79, surrounded by her five sons, siblings and close friends. Born on July 22, 1937, to Susie Lou Cunningham Hardy and retired State District Judge G.P. Hardy Jr., she is preceded in death by her husband, Vincent R. DiNino, Director Emeritus of Bands at the University of Texas at Austin, and Director Emeritus of the UT Longhorn Band; and sister, Patricia Sue Hardy Townsend. She is survived by her five sons, David Michael Sloan and wife Dena Guisti of Baytown, Texas, George Todd Sloan and wife Elizabeth of Austin, Texas, Timothy Patrick Sloan of Houston, Texas, Richard Geoffrey Sloan Sr. and wife Marianne Gordey of Austin, Texas, and Matthew Hardy Sloan and wife Crystal Len of Bay City, Texas. She is also survived by her step-children, Dinah DiNino Rieves and husband Mike, Carmen DiNino Alspach and husband Rick; step-grandson, Charlie Ward. In addition, she is survived by her brother, G. P. Hardy III and wife Sandra McKenzie Hardy of Victoria, Texas; sister, Susie Lou Hardy Longand husband Robert Long of Bay City, Texas; and sister Melinda Hardy Horn of Stafford, Texas. She is also survived by eight loving grandchildren and their spouses; five great-grandchildren; numerous cousins; and other relatives who reside across the United States, and extended family around the world. She was married three times, first to David Walter Sloan, the father of their five sons; then Earl Vandorn Keene; and finally to Vincent R. DiNino. Timothy was the oldest of five siblings and possessed a unique feature - one blue eye and one brown eye. She graduated from Bay City High School with the Class of 1955, and her love of music and learning sustained and filled her heart. Timothy attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she began studying biology and chemistry, as well, she played clarinet in the UT Symphonic Band. She received a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in Biology, English and Education from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, and later taught biology at Fulmore Junior High school in Austin Texas. Beginning law school at the University of Texas School of Law, she transferred to the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and received a JD in 1971, as she was one of only six women in the graduating class. Timothy obtained her Texas State law license while working with attorney Warren Burnet from Odessa, Texas, and worked with him in the representation of Caesar Chavez, Texas Farm Workers Union. After partnering with Richard C. Abalos of Odessa, Texas, she was employed with the Midland County District Attorney’s Office, and later served as the Administrative Assistant District Attorney in Fort Bend County, Texas. Desiring to return to her hometown of Bay City, she opened a law office with her brother and retired father. She retired in 2013, after her son took over the law practice. With 40+ years of professional legal experience, she attributed her early success as a trial lawyer to having a man’s first name, at a time when very few women were trial lawyers. She experienced great joy in helping her clients. Timothy was a member of numerous legal Who’s Who affiliations for dedication, leadership and excellence in legal services, was a member of the Matagorda County Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, The Missouri Bar, the American Bar Association and disputed cases in both the Texas Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of the United States. She also served to provide expert legal consultation to scholars and litigators of several foreign countries. A highlight of her career was working with a team of criminal defense lawyers in 1981, in defending a prison inmate in a death penalty case involving the killing of a Texas prison warden and deputy, and various violations of prisoners’ civil rights, which led to the reform of the Texas prison system by the legislature. During her life in Bay City, she was involved in many causes: Matagorda County Jazz Festival; Palacios Beautification and Pavilion Project; Matagorda County Women’s Crisis Center and Matagorda County Episcopal Health Outreach Program (MEHOP). She sponsored exchange students throughout her life including students from China, India, and Norway. Timothy’s life was fulfilled with love in her twilight years, with the marriage of Vincent R. DiNino. Her “darling boy” as she described him, was a charming and marvelous Italian gentleman. Their courtship brought two people together who shared the love of the arts, music and a quest for companionship. Vince often said how lucky he was to share his love with Timothy. In her honor, he created The Timothy Ann Sloan Scholarship for the Clarinet Section Leader for the UT Longhorn Band. Timothy Ann rarely minced her words, she loved her family and never met a stranger. She was a classic beautiful Texas lady, with true grit, and championed her causes to the end. She loved to travel the world, as she made friends everywhere she went. She loved her pets, and rarely was without a purring cat to cuddle with. She will be remembered for her words of encouragement, and her open arms and willingness to help anyone. A “Celebration of Life” memorial service will be held on August 20, 2016, at 11 a.m., at the Matagorda County Multi-Purpose Building, located at the Matagorda County Fairgounds facilities, 4511 FM 2668, Bay City, TX 77414. Memorial donations may be made in Timothy’s honor, to the Matagorda County Women’s Crisis Center, P.O. Box 1820, Bay City, Texas 77404, (979) 245-9109, Fax: (979) 245-3426. www.crisiscnt.com - or The Longhorn Alumni Band Charitable Fund, P.O. Box 163326, Austin, TX 78716-3326. http://www.lhab.org/donate Bay City Tribune, August 14, 2016
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Vincent R. DiNino, Director Emeritus of Bands at The University of Texas at Austin, and Director Emeritus of the Longhorn Band, died peacefully at home in Bay City Texas on September 9, 2014, with his wife at his side. There will be a memorial halftime performance of the UT Longhorn Band and the Longhorn Alumni Band at the October 18, 2014 football game in Austin Texas at Darrell K Royal - Memorial Stadium, and a public memorial service will be held on October 19, 2014 at The University of Texas at The Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Concert Hall. Vincent DiNino was born October 25, 1918 in Manhattan, Kansas. He was preceded in death by Jane DiNino, his first wife of 67 years. He is survived by his wife, Timothy Ann Sloan DiNino; his daughters, Dinah Rieves and husband, Mike; Carmen Alspach and husband Rick; grandson, Charlie Ward. He is also survived by his stepsons, Michael Sloan and wife, Dena; Todd Sloan and wife, Beth; Patrick Sloan, Geof Sloan, Sr. and wife, Marianne Sloan; and Matthew Sloan, along with a host of friends including his former students he called his ‘children.’ DiNino, formerly the Director of Bands at Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Minnesota, and the first faculty status Longhorn Band Director at The University of Texas, was a living legend in the Burnt Orange Nation. He was a beloved mentor and guiding force to Longhorn Band members from the time he first climbed the ladder in 1955, throughout his time after retirement in 1985 as a many time director of The Eyes of Texas at home football games through his 94th year in 2014. He was known to many thousands of football fans as the Director of the Showband of the Southwest, and affectionately known as “Mr. D”. DiNino loved The University of Texas, the Longhorn Band, the Longhorn Alumni Band and the Longhorn football team. He was known as a man who could remember the names of his former students and former football players and could recite a story about each, as he possessed an amazing recall at any given moment. DiNino, along with his deceased wife of 67 years, Jane DiNino, and a few former Longhorn Band members founded the Longhorn Alumni Band, now the largest organization of its type in the United States. Jane was an integral partner with DiNino in the transition of a motley crew of about 70 men in 1955 culminating into the legendary Showband of the Southwest of today. Under DiNino’s leadership, the Longhorn Band grew to an organization of 400 and more at times. During the years of Coach Darrell K. Royal’s era, the Longhorn Band, or a smaller contingent thereof, was always present at all football games. DiNino is one of the few non-sports figures to be elected to the Longhorn Hall of Honor and was an honorary member of the “T” Association, The Silver Spurs and the Texas Cowboys. With his influence in Longhorn traditions, DiNino is also credited with presenting a Texas flag to the spirit service organization, Alpha Phi Omega, as they incorporated the use of the world’s largest Texas flag used during pregame ceremonies at all Texas home football games. DiNino’s love for the Longhorn Band will be carried forth to many generations of Longhorn Band members who will benefit from the scholarship programs he initiated. Beginning with $200.00 in 1956, the scholarship programs have grown to substantial sums through scholarships offered by the Texas Exes Association, the Engineering Department Band Scholarship program, the Longhorn Alumni Band and others. The Longhorn Alumni Band endowed scholarships fund alone now exceeds $1,000,000.00. Vince DiNino will be missed and continued to be loved by all who knew him and all who ever came in contact with him. He was an amazing man, known to be firm but fair and was a true gentleman’s gentleman. In lieu of flowers, we request donations to be directed to the Longhorn Alumni Band Scholarship Fund at PO Box 302611, Austin, TX, 78703, or The Bay City Public Library at 1100 7th Street, Bay City, TX, 77414. Bay City Tribune, September 14, 2014
Former Longhorn Band Director Vincent DiNino dies at 95
AUSTIN, Texas – The
University of Texas at Austin mourns the passing of Vincent R.
DiNino, director of bands emeritus. He was 95 years old. http://www.texassports.com/news/2014/9/10/foundation_0910143340.aspx
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BLESSING - Tillie Vaculin Dornak, 92 of Blessing, passed away December 3, 2014. She was born on March 22, 1922 in Cameron, Texas, to George and Frances Kurecka Vaculin. Tillie moved to the Blessing area in 1928 and married her husband of 68 years, Ed Dornak, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing on February 8, 1944.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed farming and ranching with her husband and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and Blessing Altar Society.
She is survived by her daughter Mildred Dornak, sister-in-law Evelyn Dornak and many nieces and nephews.
Tillie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters Steffie Dornak and husband Emil, Matilda Kaspar and husband Ben, Albina Hickl and husband Joe, Lillian Vaculin; brothers Frank Vaculin and wife Lydia, infant brothers Emil and Johnnie Vaculin; brothers-in-law Method Dornak and wife Albina, Steve Dornak and wife Dorothy, Johnnie Dornak and wife Georgie, August Dornak and wife Mary Lou, James Dornak; and sister-in-law Annie Miculka and husband Rudy.
Visitation will be from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Friday, December 5, 2014 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing with a Rosary recited at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 10 am on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at St. Peters' Catholic Church with the Reverend Peter Yeboah-Amanfo officiating. Graveside services will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers are her nephews.
Memorial donations in memory of Tillie may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church or for Masses. Memories and condolences may be left for the family online at www.triskafuneralhome.com.
Published in the Victoria Advocate on December 05, 2014
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Samuel Albert Dorris, born Feb. 10, 1882 in McDade, Texas and departed this life on June 26, 1938, after an illness of long duration at his home on the H. A. Miller farm west of town. In 1905 Mr. Dorris was united in marriage to Miss Viola Young and to this union two children were born, one died in infancy. In 1909 Mrs. Dorris passed away leaving him along with one small son. He was married again, to Miss Hattie Mearl Jones in 1913, and to this union seven children were born. About 18 years ago Mr. Dorris with his family moved to this community, coming here from Collegeport, and has continued to live here. He was a hard working man and one who was highly honored because of his integrity. He lived an honorable, noble life and his passing on brings sorrow to a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held at home on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. F. Conner, after which the remains were taken to the Palacios cemetery where a short service was held and interment made under the direction of the Duffy-Rittenhouse Undertaking Co. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved wife and eight children.
Palacios Beacon,
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Bill Dove, 46, of Bay City died
Thursday, November 23, 2000 in Houston, Texas. He was born
February 1, 1954 in Chicago, Illl. to the late William E. Dove,
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Miss Sarah F. Gyle was born in Matagorda County, Texas, on Jan. 19, 1863. She was married to Mr. Howard C. Dunbar in Aug. 1880. To this union were born seven children, four girls and three boys. The second little girl died in infancy, the others all survive her. They are: C. H. and R. T. Dunbar of Galveston; I. H. Dunbar of Refugio; Mrs. Robert Watkins of McAllen; Mrs. Bordgette and Mrs. Porter Bailey of Galveston; besides two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, and six grand-children. She moved to Palacios in 1904 and was one of the earliest members of the First Baptist Church here and for many years took an active part in the church work. She was a Sunday School teacher for about ten years. After her husband’s death she moved to McAllen and lived with her daughter a few years, then returned to Palacios for a short while. Afterward she moved to Galveston where she died Dec. 4, 1930. She was well known as a devoted mother, a kind neighbor and a true Christian woman. The remains were brought here for burial and after funeral services at the First Baptist Church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Carroll B. Ray, interment took place in the Palacios cemetery. Relatives and friends here for the funeral service were:--Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Dunbar and family, Refugio, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Dunbar, Galveston, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Bailey and family, Galveston; Mrs. Gene Bordgette and son, Galveston; Mrs. R. H. Watkins, McAllen; Mr. Thomp Gyle, Ashby; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Dunbar, Buckeye; Mrs. Pete McKissick, Ashby; Jake McKissick, Ashby; Miss Mildred McKissick, Ashby; Mrs. Rex Bailey and son, Bay City; Mrs. E. Bailey, Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, Gulf.
Palacios Beacon, December 11,
1930 |
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Mark Allen Dunn, 53, was born on November 15, 1961 in Picayune, MS to Eddie L. Dunn, Sr. and Bessie Williams Dunn. He passed away on June 12, 2015. Mark attended Palacios High School and was a general mechanic at Alcoa for 20 years. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and working in his garden. He especially loved working in his shop making BBQ pits and deer feeders or repairing stuff that anybody would bring by. Mark is survived by his wife Monica Dunn; children Mark Dunn II, Mykel Dunn, Matthew Dunn and Marissa Dunn; brothers George Bexley (Kathy), Lindsey Bexley (Martha), Eddie Dunn, Jr. (Lonnie); sister Connie Bexley; father Eddie Dunn, Sr. (Kerry); grandchildren Kameron Dunn, Izabell Dunn, Harley Dunn and Augustyne Dunn and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Dunn Jewell. Mark will be missed by many. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Wednesday at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Hollie Briscoe and Rev. Bob Keprta officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be Lindsey Bexley, Eddie Dunn, Jr., Chris Bexley, Timothy Dunn, Shannon Johnson and David Wheely. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Morgan and Ray Perez. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to Palacios Pet Pals.
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Reta Marie Dodd Dykes, 73, died
Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, after a lengthy illness. |
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Copyright 2014 - Present by Carol Sue Gibbs |
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Created Sep. 19, 2014 |
Updated Sep. 19, 2014 |