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Edna—Taylor Milton Gainer, 56, of Kokomo, Ind., and a former Edna resident, died Sunday in Kokomo after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held at 5 p. m. Sunday in Memory Gardens of Edna, with the Rev. Russell Moon officiating. The body will lie in state in Slavik Funeral Home here from 1 to 4:30 p. m. Sunday. Mr. Gainer was born Aug. 5, 1924, in Matagorda County. He was a graduate of Edna High School and moved from Jackson County in 1942. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired plant manager for the American Standard Pottery Co. Surviving are his wife, Jane Gainer of Kokomo; three daughters, Mrs. Sue G. Wilson of Chicago, Ill., Ms. Nan G. Crites of Woskom, Texas, and Mrs. Julia Surface of Kokomo; two sisters, Mrs. Ressie Hutchinson of Sallis, Miss., and Mrs. Dolly Erdelt of Edna; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bill and Bruce Hutchison, Andrew Jr., David, Paul and Jim Erdelt.
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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Darren Wayne Garza on May 6, 2025 at the age of 32, in Beaumont Texas. He was born on January 24, 1993 in Bay City Texas to Esmer Lopez and David Garza. He was a long-life resident of Bay City Texas and a Certified Rigger. Darren had a heart of gold, always embracing others with kindness. He was forever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, and his passion for cooking and exploring hot sauces was contagious. His love and compassion touched countless lives, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him. To those who knew and loved him it was clear how much he adored his mother and how much joy he found in conversing about her with anyone who would listen. He never truly healed after the death of his mother at a young age. Darren loved being on the go even when he wasn’t supposed to, but his generous heart, strong spirit and boundless love made him the most devoted friend. Darren was the loudest and friendliest person you could ever meet, he never met a stranger and somehow seemed to know someone everywhere he went. He will be greatly missed by all for his annoying yet contagious laughter and heartwarming phone calls. Darren was proceeded in death by his mother Esmer Lopez and Stepfather Juan Garcia. He is survived by his sons Darren Wayne Garza Jr., Daelyn Garza and Caleb Munoz-Garza, his brothers Juan Miguel Garcia, David Garza Jr. and Damion Garza, his sisters La-Sette Garcia, Celeste Garza, Robin Garza, Leah Garza and Lyla Garza, his granny Gloria Lopez, his aunts Johnny Marie, Chella Flores, Teresa Gonzales, Bethany Garza, Ashley Lopez, Samantha Cassle and Deborah Rangel, his uncles Raul Valencia, Andrew Gonzales, Jimmy Garza, Johnny Lopez, and Brad Cassle, his father David Garza as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins that filled the many branches of his family tree. Pallbearers include Juan Miguel Garcia, Raul Valencia Jr, Baby Christopher Alvarado, Gaige Gonzales, Dylan Lopez, and David Garza Jr. Honorary Pallbearers include Darren Garza Jr., Johnny Lopez, Daelyn Garza, Caleb Munoz-Garza and William Charles Boeker. Visitation will be held at Taylor Brother’s Funeral Chapel in Bay City Texas at 1 pm Tuesday May 13, 2025 with Funeral Services to follow at 2 pm with Sister Joy Limones officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.
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Edna—Joseph John Garza, Sr., 82, of Edna, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002. He was born July 28, 1919 in Bay City, to the late Emilo and Juanita Mirles Garza. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and of Foreign Wars Post No. 8556 of Lolita. He was owner and operator of TV Repair Shop and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Survivors: Maime Ramirez Garza; daughters, Dora Robles of Wharton, Becky Woods of Edna and Irma Gomez of Victoria; son, Joseph Garza, Jr. of San Antonio; sisters, Andrea Flores, Leonor Salinas and Jacinta Santellana all of Angleton; brothers, Frank Garza of Point Comfort and Lawrence Garza of Angleton; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Maria Tijerina; and parents. A rosary will be recited at 8 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 3 p. m. Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Msgr. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Pallbearers: Nathan Garza, Gabriel Munoz, Justin Gomez, Ryan Gomez, Monica Woods and Monty Woods.
Victoria
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Karen was born on October 16, 1974, to Cecil and Zelma Lane (Hawk) Rooks and grew up with her brother, Coy Allen Rooks, in Clemville, Texas. Karen was a student at Tidehaven High School, where she distinguished herself academically, achieving a rank of fourth in her graduating class. In addition, she was an accomplished athlete, participating in volleyball, track, and basketball, and earned a selection to compete in softball for the Fast Pitch League in Bay City. After high school, Karen pursued further studies at Victoria Junior College. Upon earning her degree, she began volunteering at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. Her exemplary work ethic and dedication to volunteering did not go unnoticed, leading to a job offer. A new physician, Dr. Liberoni, recognized her achievements and requested her assistance in establishing his new office. Subsequently, she advanced her career by transferring to South Texas Medical in Wharton, now known as Memorial Hermann. At Memorial Hermann, she held the position of supervisor for outpatient medical coding. Despite facing health challenges, she remained resolute in her commitment to work as much as possible. Throughout her life, she consistently accomplished whatever she set her mind to with great success. Karen cherished the time spent with her husband, Don, of 24 years, frequently accompanying her husband to numerous rodeos. If she were not traveling across states for rodeos, she would still be on the road to support her nieces in their karate tournaments, even venturing as far as Mexico. It is indeed true that when one discovers a sister who is not related by blood, it is essential to cherish that bond. Karen found such a sister in Alynna Perez, who stood by her during both joyful and challenging times, as well as in her final days. Her nephew Justin Rooks, who was like a son to her, shared a strong connection with her and provided unwavering support when she needed him the most. Those who will hold her memory dear and feel her absence profoundly include her husband Don Gatson and stepchildren Malik and K’trell, her niece Amber Rooks-Bozka (Mathias Bozka III), along with Sarabeth Green, Railey Green, and Mathias Bozka IV. Additionally, her in-laws J.D. and Wilma Gatson, the late Larry Thomas, and sisters-in-law Zucchini Fraier, Tammetra Vaughn, Jean Gatson, and Yattiska Gatson will also remember her fondly, along with numerous other friends and family members. Karen, 49, of Bay City, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on September 12th after complications from cancer. At the gates of heaven, her father, Cecil Rooks, and her niece, Brianna Rooks, await to greet her as she embarks on her new life of wellness, peace and sweet rest. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Andrelin Brinkley for arranging the memorial, guiding them through difficult days, and composing this obituary. Pastor (Bam) Brinkley is remembered for his kind and healing words during the service, and his support during the many years of her illness. They are also grateful to the First Berean Church members for the food and fellowship after the service.
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Robert Oliver Gentry, 71, of Bay City passed away April 29, 2025. He was born September 18, 1953 in Wharton, Texas. He retired after many years of teaching at Houston ISD. He was preceded in death by his father Marion Sydney Gentry and his mother Flossie Mae Kocurek Dreher. Survivors include one sister, two nephews, and a number of cousins.
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Charles “Chuck” Edward Gibson, 78, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on March 19, 2025 in Palacios, Texas. Chuck was born the youngest of four children to Arnold and LaNoe Gibson on February 13, 1947 in El Campo, Texas. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1968 and served time in Germany after basic training. Chuck was honorably discharged after six years of service, earning himself the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Occupational (Berlin) Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. He went on to work in construction and then the oilfield until he retired in 2009. Chuck met his wife Linda in 1985. They married on April 24, 1987 and welcomed their first child, Heather, later that year. They completed their family with the birth of their son, Justin, in 1989. Chuck was a country man through and through. He enjoyed being outdoors, working with his hands, and taking care of animals. Chuck is preceded in death by his son Justin Gibson, his sister Vivian Harwell, and his parents. Chuck is survived by his wife Linda Gibson, daughter Heather Gibson Dignum and son-in-law Brian Dignum, stepson Paul Johnson and wife Elizabeth Johnson, grandsons Austin and Blake Johnson and Hunter Duffy, sister Bettie Jean Valerga and husband Steve, brother James Gibson and wife Patsy and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on April 19, 2025 at 10:30 am at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.
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Services for Barrie Wayne Gilcrease, 80, of
Cedar Lane, Texas will be Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00 pm at
Lakewood Chapel, Clute, Texas. The family will receive guests
beginning at 11:00 am. Jack Burt officiating.
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Alejo Gonzalez III, 84, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday April 18, 2025. He was born May 20, 1940 in Laredo Texas to Dolores and Alejo Gonzalez II. Alejo served in the United States Navy and Army. He then went to work at Matagorda Regional Medical Center for many years. When Alejo wasn’t working, you could find him riding around in his truck, going to run errands or joking around with family and friends. Alejo was preceded in death by his parents; son, Alejo Gonzalez IV; sisters, Molly Martinez, Tere Peńa; brothers, Luis Gonzalez, and Juan Gonzalez; son-in-law, Eddie Rodriguez; great-grandson; Angelo Rodriguez. He is survived by his loving wife, Janie S. Gonzalez; sisters, Armendina Martinez, Yolanda Venegas, Margie (Joe) Villarreal, and Alicia Martinez; children, John Gonzalez, Dolores Gonzalez, Antonio Gonzalez, Jonathan Gonzalez, Becky Rodriguez, Chris Cuellar, Toni (David) Weaver, Romeo Rodriguez and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation from 9:00am-10:00am on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary being recited at 9:30am. Funeral services will begin at 10:00am with Deacon Joe Ramos officiating. Interment will follow at Port Lavaca Cemetery in Port Lavaca, Tx. Pallbearers for Alejo will be Romeo Rodriguez, Gerardo Muniz, Ignacio Cantu, David Weaver, Anthony Rodriguez, and Juan Mirelez. Honorary pallbearers are Jose Lopez and Chris Cuellar. We would like to thank all of the hospice staff from Angel's hospice care, and Isabel Huerta. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net
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Julia Sapien Guerrero, 87, of Bay City passed away February 6, 2025. She was born May 10, 1937 in East Bernard, Texas to the late Julio Sapien and Rita Longoria Sapien. Julia loved spending time doing word searches and watching The Price is Right and telenovelas on her TV. She loved to laugh and spend time with her grandchildren. She loved to tell jokes and spread joy around her. Julia Guerrero always had a smile on her face, and no one could take that from her; she was caring and kind and never complained when life became hard. She was an amazing and strong woman who believed in the Lord and prayed in times of need for her family. She will forever be loved and missed. Survivors include daughter Lydia Villarreal (Jose Villareal); sisters Lupe Benevides, Susie Vasquez and Maria Stella Sapien (Manuel Mendez); brother Daniel Sapien; grandchildren Melissa Ortiz, Mario Sanchez, Jaklyn Sanchez, Monica Villarreal, Jose Garcia, Crystal Sapien, Marissa Silva, Joe Luis Mendoza, Elize Mendoza, and Jesus Mendoza and 30 great-grandchildren including Rubi Ortiz, Tristan Ortiz, and Maya Ortiz. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Friday, February 14, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM and Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tristan Ortiz, Santiago Ortiz, Rubi Ortiz, Mario Sanchez, Joe Luis Mendoza and Teddy Vega.
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Blanca America Guillen, 69, of Midfield passed away December 16, 2024. She was born December 27, 1954, to the late Guadalupe Tijerina and Benicia Pena Tijerina. Her greatest joy in life was when her children and grandchildren came over to visit. She loved cooking and bringing the family together. She loved the long car rides to South Texas to visit her family. She loved her plants and being outside to see everything blooming. She loved drinking her coffee and eating cookies early in the morning, and she loved her pets, and spoiled them dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ignacio Guillen, Sr. and a brother, Fidencio Guadalupe Tijerina. Survivors include her daughters Blanca Alicia Guillen and Gem Cristal Guillen; sons Ignacio Guillen, Jr. and Juan Vicente Guillen; sisters Fidela Saavedra, Maria Dominga Tijerina, Venicia Villarreal, Beatriz Martinez and Leticia LaBoarde; brother Guadalupe Tijerina; grandchildren Antonio Guillen, Cameron Cano, Sebastian Macedo, Abigail Ramirez (Princess), Jude Ramirez (The Baby), and great-grandchildren Desmond Cano Aaliyah Macedo. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Monday, December 23, 2024 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ignacio Guillen, Jr., Antonio Guillen, Alejandro Ramirez, Pablo Lucio, Jr., Fernando Saavedra, Samuel Saavedra and Dillon LaBoarde.
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Eva Arias Guzman of Texas City passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born August 21, 1947 in Bay City to Bruno Arias and Esther Zepeda Lopez. Eva was raised in the Bay City area. She married Johnny B. Guzman, Sr. on December 12, 1962 in Bay City. She worked for the Texas City ISD in Food Service and La Marque ISD as a bus driver. She and her husband also were real estate owners including apartments. Later they enjoyed operating their infamous La Movida Loca Tejano Club in Texas City. Eva loved spending time with her family, especially her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and nurturing her pets, including birds. Her parents Bruno Arias and Esther Zepeda Lopez preceded her in death. She is survived by Johnny B. Guzman; daughters Eva L. Wisner and husband Karal F. Wisner, Sr. and Elizabeth Cardenas; sons Johnny Guzman, Jr. and wife Rhonda and Jacob Guzman and wife Sharon; sisters Elva Arias Mendiola, Olga Arias Douglas, Mary Arias Rodriguez and Linda Jasso; brothers Don Montoya, Jr., Bruno Arias, Jr., Johnny Arias and Ruben Jasso; grandchildren Karal Wisner, Jr. and wife Norys Sugey Wisner, Koti Wisner, Sr., Kaleb Wisner and wife Lexie A. Wisner, Johnny Guzman II and wife Kristen Guzman, Amber Guzman, Emilio Guzman and wife Shaina Guzman, Anna Lisa Esclavon, Alyssa Guzman, Victoria Pursel, Tyler Watts, Evelyn Lewis, Carlo Lewis, Christian, Esmerelda Cardenas, Anna Cardenas, Kylie Jackson and husband Kaleb Jackson, Joshua Minnehan and wife Kourtney Minnehan; great grandchildren Aden Wisner, Abbygail Wisner, Matthew Wisner, Juan Zachary, Koti S. Wisner, Jr., Madison Wisner, Kolton Wisner, Haven Wisner, Hadlee Ferguson, Faith Underwood, Hope Guzman, Grayson Pursel, King Lewis, Kara Jackson and Kaleb Jackson. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, March 7, 2025 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Karal F. Wisner, Jr., Koti S. Wisner, Sr., Kaleb A. Wisner, Koti S. Wisner, Jr., Emilio Guzman and Carlo D. Lewis.
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