Bernard Frank Gaas
June 1, 1930 - March 2, 2016

Bernard Frank Gaas, 85, of Victoria, Texas, and longtime resident of Point Comfort, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

He was born June 1, 1930, in Cameron, Texas, to the late Frank and Rosalie (Marek) Gaas. His family moved to El Maton, Texas, where he graduated from Tidehaven High School and attended Wharton Junior College. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Polk, Louisiana, with the Third Infantry Division/64 TK Battalion B Company. He served in the Korean Conflict as Sergeant First Class - Communications Chief. He married Angeline Stasta on May 7, 1957, and they were members of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Point Comfort. He took great pride in a 38 year career as an electrician at Alcoa Aluminum Company of America in Point Comfort. He was a generous, kind and loving man, always ready to lend a hand to family, friends and strangers. He often volunteered his time to serve his church and assist the elderly in his community. He devoted much of his life in care of his wife, due to her lengthy illness.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Ann and her husband Darren, and grandsons, Peter and Andrew Dunda of Plano; sister and brother-in-law, Henrietta and Richard Harrison of Bryan; sister, Mary Helen Gaas of Horseshoe Bay; brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Karen Gaas of Austin; and beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Angeline Stasta Gaas; brother, Frank Joseph Gaas; sister, Bernice Gaas Kitkoski; and sister, Loretta Gaas Polasek.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2016, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenstat, Texas.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas, with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, Texas.

Please visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com for additional information and to sign the online register.

Bay City Tribune, March 9, 2016
 

Jesse Galvan
(August 14, 1966 - May 22, 2016)

Jesse Galvan of Blessing went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born August 14, 1966 in Bakersfield, CA to Candelario Galvan and Maria Irma Galvan. Jesse loved fishing, floating the river, 80’s music, his children and grandchildren and helping others always.

Jesse is survived by his wife Christina Carrillo Galvan; children Jon’ Eric Lopez, Anthony R. Galvan, Miranda Galvan, Mandi Galvan & Michael Winters; grandchildren Liyah Winters and Brayden Galvan; parents Candelario & Maria Irma Galvan; brother Jose Luis Galvan, Sr.; sisters Angelina Galvan, Amelia Aguilar & Armondo Aguilar, Sr. and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother Candelario Galvan, Jr.; paternal grandparents Ramon & Angelita Galvan; maternal grandparents Benito & Florincia Garza and nephew Armando G. Aguilar, Jr.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Friday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 28, 2016 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Peter Yeboah-Amanfo officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jon’ Eric Lopez, Anthony Rene Galvan, Michael Bryan Winters, Jose Luis Galvan, John Sliva and Lawrence Tristan. Honorary pallbearers will be Carmelo Marchese, Jacob Rodriguez and Anthony Tristan.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Maria DeLos Santos Galvan

Maria DeLos Santos Galvan, 76, of Blessing, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2001. She was born April 25, 1924 in Paso Real, Texas to Margarito and Petra Rodgriguez DeLos Santos.

She was a resident of Blessing for the past 40 years and a member of St Peter's Catholic Church of Blessing.

She is survived by her husband, Antonio Galvan, Sr. of Blessing; by her daughters and sons-in-law: Gloria and Tony Alvarado of Blessing, Estella and Pete Soliz of Clute, Ester and Jimmy Rodgriguez of Francitas and Becky Galvan of Bay City; and by her sons and daughters-in-law: Marcelino Galvan, Tony Galvan, Jr and wife Susan, Carlos Galvan, Migel Galvan Sr. and wife Mary Rose, Robert Galvan Sr and wife Bea, Alexander Galvan all of Belssing and Eddie Galvan and wife Janie of Bay City.

She is also survived by her sisters, Lupe Cantu and Antonia Zartuche of Harlingen; 35 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margarita and Petra DeLos Santos and by her brothers, Jose DeLos Santos and Florencio DeLos Santos.

The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2001 at St Peter's Catholic Church.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2001 at St Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. James R. Nischan officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Galvan, David Vincent Galvan, Ruben Alvarado, Mike Galvan, Jr., Daniel Galvan, Jr, Jason Galvan, Ernie Esquivel and Jimmy Rodgriguez.

Honorary pallbearers will be all of her grandchildren.

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

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The Daily Tribune, Sunday, 25 Feb 2001

Amado Garcia
September 13, 1930 - May 19, 2016

Amado Garcia, 85, of Bay City, Texas, passed away May 19, 2016. He was born September 13, 1930, in Mexico, to the late Timoteo Garcia and Elizabeth Mera Garcia.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Garcia; and a daughter, Guadalupe Estrada.

Survivors include daughters, Maria Isabel Medina, Socorra Ramona Ramirez, Cecilia Saucedo and Aurora Garcia; sons, Francisco Javier Garcia, Jose Manuel Garcia, Pedro Garcia, Sergio Garcia and Armando Augustin Garcia; sister, Pilar Garcia Cortez; brother, Macario Garcia; 33 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, with a rosary being recited at 6 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2016, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Msgr. Casey Jarzombek officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Jair Saucedo, Alfredo Amado Garcia, Geraldo Rene Garcia, Anthony Yair Garcia, Jonathon Saucedo and Sergio Garcia Jr.

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, May 25, 2016                        Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Mary Lou Garcia
June 19, 1930 - January 20, 2016

Mary Lou Garcia, 85, of Katy, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

Mary Lou was born on June 19, 1930, in Bay City, Texas, to Hilario and Antonia Munoz.

Mary Lou was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She was the epitome of strength. She gave purpose, love and support to those that needed it. Wisdom and storytelling to all those that would listen and inquire, and above all, she was the bond of the family that brought and kept us together.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Florentino Garcia; daughter, Mary Jane Montalbo; son, Florentino Garcia Jr.; granddaughter, Valerie Rodriguez; and brothers, Larry Munoz and Fred Munoz.

She is survived by her sisters, Adelina Yanez, Patsy Cortez and Ramona Sedillo; her brothers, Joe Munoz and Jesse Munoz; daughters, Sylvia Castaneda, Ophelia Rodriguez, Lucy Dingas and Linda Gagnon; her sons, Nat Garcia and Raymond Garcia; 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Special thank you to her caregiver and special friend, Betty Armistead.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2016, at Taylor Bros Funeral Home in Bay City, TX.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Taylor Bros Funeral Home, followed by an 11 a.m., Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.

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

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, January 24, 2016
 

Bay City Tribune, May 8, 2016                                 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise

Miguel Garcia Drowns Friday While On 3-Day Shrimping Trip

The body of Miguel Garcia, 40 year old fisherman, formerly of Houston, who drowned Friday afternoon when he fell from a shrimp boat was recovered Saturday afternoon from Matagorda bay.

Mr. Garcia, who was employed by the Christie Fish House, had been on a three-day fishing and shrimping trip, and apparently fell overboard as he was casting a small shrimp net. The body was taken to Houston and funeral services held Monday with the Earthman Funeral Home in charge.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Zora Belle Garcia, a son, Miguel Deemus Garcia, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Garcia, all of Palacios, a sister, Mrs. J. J. Fisher, of Houston.

Palacios Beacon, April 26, 1945
 

Pedro Garcia

Funeral services for Pedro Garcia, will be Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, with Father Cernoch officiating.

Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.

Viewing will be Wednesday, April 27, 2016, from  4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 6 p.m., in the chapel of Green’s Mortuary.

Arrangements with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-3489.

Bay City Tribune, April 27, 2016                   Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Richard Alvarez Garcia
February 7, 1926 - February 1, 2016

Richard Alvarez Garcia, 89, of Bay City, TX, passed away on February 1, 2016.

He was born on February 7, 1926 in Riviera, TX, to the late Santiago and Enriqueta Garcia. He served in WWII, in the Army 10th Mountain Division, 528th Field Artillery Battalion. He was honorably discharged on April 24, 1946. He is a 4th generation descendent of The Angel of Goliad. A lifetime resident of Bay City, an original builder of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, a member of the American GI Forum and De Colores (church community action group), also, in his later years, sang in the church choir. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 29 years, where he retired on September 30, 1988.

He is survived by his wife, Alice “Baby” Garcia; three sons, Rudy, Richard Jr, and David Garcia; two sisters, Celia Mata and Lydia Garcia; brother, Adam Garcia; two granddaughters, Carisa Garcia and Jenny Huerta; two grandsons, Richard Santiago III and Christopher David Garcia; and great-grandchildren, Anthony, Alyiah and Morgan Garcia, Kobi Alloway, Jae Mary and Lyndon Whitfield, Miranda Huerta and Vincent Borrego.

The family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday February 7, 2016, with a 6 p.m. Rosary, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX.

Mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday February 8, 2016, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery on Golden Avenue, Bay City.

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

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

Bay City Tribune, February 7, 2016
 

Yolanda Jimenez Garcia
February 12, 1952 - April 17, 2016

Yolanda Jimenez Garcia, 64, of Cypress, TX, passed away April 17, 2016.

She was born February 12, 1952, in Bay City, TX, to the late Alexander Jimenez Sr. and Olivia Rodriguez Jimenez.

Survivors include daughters, Elisia Dement of Cypress, Lena Reyes and husband Mauricio of Friendswood, and Lori Garcia of West Columbia; sister, Clara Aguilar of Bryan; brothers, Alex Jimenez Jr., Andrew Jimenez and Anthony Jimenez, all of Bay City; and grandchildren, Megan Reyes, Jordan Salazar, Olivia Dement, Jackson Dement and Matthew Reyes.

A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2016, with Funeral Mass following at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

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

Pallbearers will be Joshua Aguilar, Jared Aguilar, Jacob Torres, Drew Jimenez, Alex Jimenez III, Justin Rodriguez and Adrian Jimenez.

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

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

Bay City Tribune, April 20, 2016                       Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Irener Gardner

Funeral services for Irener Gardner, of Bay City, Texas, are pending with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, April 27, 2016
 

Mrs. Nina Gardner

News was received in Palacios last week of the death of Mrs. Nina Gardner, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. N. Beazell, in Indianapolis, Ind., on September 20^th.

Nina Helena Wylie was born April 4, 1870, near Union, Monroe County, West Va. She was married to Isaac K. Gardner, August 25, 1890, in Midland, Texas. The family came to Palacios in the early years of 1900 and made this their home for some time. Mrs. Gardner had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Beazell, the past fifteen years.

Other survivors are a son, Sgt. J. M. Gardner, recently returned from oversea service, one brother, Ernest Wylie, of Rockport, Texas, four grandchildren, a niece, Mrs. E. T. Gillespie, of Victoria, Texas, and a nephew, William Wylie, of Aztec, New Mexico.

Mrs. Gardner had many friends in our city, who regret to learn of her passing and extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved.

Palacios Beacon, October 11, 1945
 

Gloria “June” Lively Garst
April 27, 1944 - Sunday, January 24, 2016

June completed the race and crossed the finish line to be with the Lord, on Sunday January 24, 2016, at her home with her family at her side.

She began this race on April 27, 1944, in Crockett, TX, with her parents, M.T. and Sylvia Lively of Grapeland, TX.

June is survived by her only son, Douglas Landry of Conroe, TX; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Landry of Montgomery, TX; one sister, Virginia (George) Higdon of Brazoria, TX; two nephews, Jim (Laura) Thompson of Lake Jackson, TX and Chris (Tina) Hinman of Bay City, TX; and many great (and great-great) nieces and nephews

June is preceded in death by her parents, M.T. and Sylvia Lively of Grapeland, TX; and her significant other, State District Judge, Lee Alworth of Conroe, TX.

She graduated from Bay City High School in 1963, and after a few jobs in between, June then went on to retire after 27 great years as Deputy Court Clerk with Montgomery County Clerk’s Office. After retirement, June went on to be a world traveler and gained a love for going on cruises. She did these travels with many of her best friends by her side. June had a magnetic personality in which gained her many, many great friends, and most of them became like family to her. She loved parties and being the center of attention, she was never wrong and always made sure you knew it. June was described as the life of any party.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that a contribution be made to the family cemetery, Livelyville Cemetery Association, 204 Pecan Dr., Crockett, TX 75835

There will be a Memorial on Friday, January 29, 2016, at 2 p.m., at the McNutt Funeral Home, 1600 Porter Rd., Conroe, TX. Immediately following, upon June’s request, there will be a celebration of Junes life, at Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, 1027 TX-336 Loop, Conroe, TX.

Bay City Tribune, January 27, 2016
 

Michael Gee

Funeral services for Michael Gee, 41, of Freeport, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016, at the funeral home chapel.

Arrangements by Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, February 3, 2016
 

Justin Wayne Gibson
(June 2, 1989 - May 15, 2016)

Marie Stelley Gingles
(September 10, 1932 - May 19, 2016)

Janie Mae Gonzales
March 7, 1950 - April 11, 2016

Janie Mae Gonzales, 66, of Bay City, TX, passed away April 11, 2016.

She was born March 7, 1950, in Eagle Lake, TX, to the late Saturnino Gonzales and Consuelo Smith Gonzales.

Survivors include sons, Lawrence Cotton and wife Susan of Bay City, and Lonnie Cotton of Alvin; sisters, Mary Jane Crawford, Bernice Villanueva and Gladice Hunsley; brothers, John Paul Martinez, Luis Gonzales, Emanuel Gonzales, Sam Martinez and Joe Martinez; and grandchildren, Emmalea Cotton, Paigen Cotton, Seth Cotton and Caitlyn Cotton.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mike Gonzales, Alfred Gonzales, Robert Gonzales, Frank Gonzales and Becky Martinez.

Her family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX.

The Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.

Bay City Tribune, April 13, 2016
 

Bonnie Jewel Townsend Gosling
January 2, 1934 - January 25, 2016

Bonnie Jewell Townsend Gosling, 82, of Bay City, Texas, passed away, surrounded by family, on January 25, 2016.

She was born to George William Townsend and Lola Mae Spencer Townsend.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her grandson, Brett Aaron Brown.

Survivors include sister, Maxine Townsend Glover; brother, William Allen Townsend (Donna); daughters, Cynthia Gosling Kersh (Buddy), Deborah Gosling Vaclavik (John), Rebecca Gosling Brown (Clay Foster); grandchildren, Taft Harris (Candace), Crystal Harris, Jordan Vaclavik (Michell), Justin Vaclavik, Jenna Stone (Brian), Brandy Brown (Ryan Perkl); and numerous great-grandchildren, that were the love of her life. Missy, her current furry companion, whom she rescued, and all her bridge ladies, whom she treasured.

She was living life to the fullest these past eight months and will be missed by so many.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Schnauzer Rescue of Texas, 8202 Northcourt Rd., Houston, TX 77040.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Bay City Tribune, January 27, 2016                      Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Earl Grant Dies On Refugio Job

Again our community was startled by the news of another sudden death of an early citizen.

A phone call from Refugio early Wednesday morning told of the death of John Earl Grant.

Owing to the impassable condition of the roads, the oil well drilling crew, of which he was fireman, were in the habit of leaving their cars on the highway and walking to the rig. Apparently he felt as well as usual, but on arriving at work, he fell while talking to his companions, and passed on to his eternal rest.

The Taylor Bros. ambulance brought the body to the Palacios Funeral Home, from which the funeral was conducted by Rev. Geo. F. Gillespie at 3 p. m. Thursday.

Mr. John Earl Grant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grant, was born on a farm near Cambridge, Ill., Nov. 20, 1871. With his parents he moved to a Kansas farm when a young child.

In November, 1891, he married Ina Heacock, to which union was born one son, Floyd, living in Alma, Nebr.; two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Gruber and Mrs. Fern Yeamans, living in Houston. This union was broken by the death of Mrs. Grant in April of 1900.

In 1902 he was married to Helen Elizabeth Graham, to whom were born two daughters, Mrs. Cecil Elder and Mrs. Genevieve Green of Houston. Mrs. Grant died June 6^th, 1927.

Besides the children named he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Minnie Grant and two sisters, Mrs. V. D. Parr and Mrs. C. T. Buchanan all of Minden, Nebr., and eleven grandchildren.

Mr. Grant moved to Palacios in 1910 and engaged in business and in which city he has maintained his home, tho’ for several years he has been fireman for an oil drilling crew in the Valley.

In early life he united with the Presbyterian Church and Odd Fellows Lodge. Mr. Grant had many friends made by his genial kindly disposition, his upright business principles and his loyalty to every best interest. He will be sadly missed by his many associates.

The many friends of the family join with them in their heartfelt grief and extend to them their sincere sympathy.

Palacios Beacon, February 1, 1934
 

Frances M. Grein
March 4, 1940 - March 18, 2016

Frances Mircovich Grein, 76, wife of the late Leo Joseph Grein, died Friday, March 18, 2016.

Born March 4, 1940, in Corpus Christi, TX, Frances was the daughter of the late Arnold and Dorothy Laughlin Mircovich.  She attended Bishop High School in Bishop, TX, and was a graduate of Texas A&I University, obtaining her degree in Education and Home Economics.  Frances was a kindergarten teacher at Holy Cross Elementary School in Bay City, TX.  After relocating to Spartanburg, SC, she was a tutor and teaching assistant at St. Paul the Apostle School, a volunteer for Mobile Meals, and a board member of Ballet Spartanburg.  Frances was a devoted and active member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. 

Frances is survived by two sisters, Delores Korenek (Arnold Korenek) of Houston, TX, and Cecilia Baker (Ray Baker) of Georgetown, TX; four children, Stephen Grein (Gail Grein) of Dallas, TX, Anne Claire Nutt (Bryan Nutt) of Spartanburg, SC, Matthew Grein of Boston, MA, and Mark Grein of Prague, Czech Republic; and five grandchildren, Ryan Michael Trotter and Mason Lee Trotter of Spartanburg, SC, and Laurel Elyse Grein, Vaughn Joseph Grein, and Caroline Marie Grein of Dallas, TX.

A prayer service was held Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., at Dunbar Funeral Home, and conducted by Deacon Bob Mahaffey.  A visitation followed from 6 pm. to 7 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 10 a.m., at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in the Historic Church, 161 N. Dean Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302, and officiated by the Reverend David R. Whitman. 

In remembrance of Frances, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Foundation, Hospice Special Needs Fund, 101 E. Wood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.JMDunbar.com

Bay City Tribune, March 23, 2016
 

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