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Matagorda County Obituaries
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David K. Gainer, Sr.
July 29, 1955 – Dec. 27, 2012
David K. Gainer, Sr. 57 passed away December 27, 2012. He was born
in Victoria, Texas July 29, 1955 to the late Benjamin Mack Gainer,
Sr. and Mary Carolyn Cain Gainer of Victoria.
David was very active in the oilfield business and owned his own
service company. He was an avid hunter and traveled the world. He
was a member of Safari Club International and brought home many
World Record trophies.
In addition to his Mother, he is survived by: his partner of 10
years Kathy Bush of Victoria; daughter, Molly Ann Gainer of
Victoria; son, David Kirk Gainer, Jr. of Victoria; brothers,
Benjamin Mack Gainer, Jr. and Michael Thomas Gainer, Sr. both of
Victoria; his precious grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Gainer, Shelby
Annette and Kali Elaine McCord.
The family will receive friends at Rosewood Funeral Chapels from 5
p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2012 at the
Rosewood Funeral Chapels with the Rev. Nick Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow at the Hawley Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.
Pallbearers will be David Gainer, Jr., Michael Gainer, Sr., Michael
Gainer, Jr., Benjamin Gainer, Jr., Benjamin Gainer, III, Carey
Zimmermann, Christopher McCord and Skip Welch.
If one so desires, donations may be made to the American Heart
Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Words of comfort may be shared at
www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com
Bay City Tribune,
December 30, 2012
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BAY CITY - Victor
Gamez, 62, of Bay City, died.
He was born June 16, 1942, in Cuero, to the late Frank and Francis
Gamez.
Survivors: wife, Delores Guzman Gamez; daughter, Martha Nava of Bay
City; sons, Jesse Guzman and David Gamez, both of San Leon, Ralph
Guzman and Frankie Gamez, both of Bay City, Victor Gamez Jr. of
Huffman, and Joe Gamez of Houston; sisters, Matilda Guajardo of Bay
City and Gloria DeLaRosa; brother, Jose Gamez; six grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: sisters, Geneva Perez and Isabel Benevides.
Visitation will be noon-8 p.m. today at Green's Mortuary chapel.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church,
the Rev. Jerry Cernoch officiating.
Burial will be at Midfield Cemetery.
Green's Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489.
The Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005
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Sanjunita
Stephanie Gaona, 4,
of Bay
City, died April 29, 2005.
She was born September 6, 2000 in Galveston, Texas, to Juan Gaona
and Margarita Castellano.
Survivors include: parents, Juan Gaona and Margarita Castellano,
both of Bay City; paternal grandfather, Vicente Gaona of Bay City;
maternal grandparents, Francisco and Guadalupe Castellano of Mexico;
sisters, Emily Gaona and Floricen Villarreal, both of Bay City;
brother, Juan Manuel of Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother Emma Gaona.
A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Saul Garcia officiating.
The funeral mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jerry Cernoch
officiating.
Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Guillermo Castellano, Tim Jamalo, Donald Crews
and Armondo Cortez.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Bay City Tribune, May 4, 2005
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PALACIOS
[Matagorda County, Texas] -- Anita Alvarez Garcia, 82, of Palacios,
died Tuesday, May 29, 2001.
She was born March 5, 1910, in Olivia, to the late Marcelino and
Ventura Morales-Alvarez. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.
Survivors: daughters, Mary Ann Garcia and Rebecca Torres, both of
Palacios; sons, Alfred Garcia, Albert Garcia, Tony Garcia, Nick
Garcia III, Robert David Garcia and Lawrence Garcia, all of
Palacios, Lee Garcia of Freeport and John Garcia of Sacramento,
Calif.; 39 grandchildren; and 64 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, Nick C. Garcia Jr.; daughter, Vivian
Carrillo; son, Robert Garcia; parents.
Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Artero Memorial Chapels.
A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's de Padua
Catholic Church in Palacios.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Charles
Dwomoh officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port
Lavaca, 361-552-2300.
Victoria Advocate, Wednesday May 30, 2001
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Funeral services
for Juanita Alvarez Martinez Garcia, 82, of Palacios, were held Aug.
16, 2004 at Apostolic Church with Rev. Eddie Martinez officiating.
Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.
Mrs. Martinez was born March 8, 1922, in Gonzales, to the late
Benito and Matilda Arce Alvarez. She died Aug. 12, 2004.
She was a homemaker and a member of Apostolic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Francisco "Pancho" G. Garcia;
daughters, Petra Ochoa of Edna, Dominga Andrade and Gloria Martinez,
both of Palacios, and Benita Moreno of Allen; sons, John Martinez
and Joe Martinez, both of Palacios and Angelo Martinez of High
Point, N.C.; and brother, Espirion Alvarez of Chicago.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Julian L. Martinez;
daughters, Grace Martinez and Annette Martinez Long; and son, Jose
Martinez.
Arrangements are with Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca,
361-552-2300.
Palacios Beacon, Wednesday, August 18, 2004
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Funeral services
for Leonor Nevarez Garcia, 67, of Palacios, were held Oct. 9, 2004
at St. Anthony's de Padua Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Dwomoh
officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.
Mrs. Garcia was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Falfurrias, to the late
Leonardo and Matinana Gonzalez Nevarez. She died Oct. 6, 2004.
She was a homemaker and a Catholic.
She is survived by daughters Guadalupe "Lupe" Garcia and Rosie
Garcia, both of Bacliff, Tx. and Janie Morales of Bayview, Tx.; sons
Walter Garcia Jr., Lucio Garcia, Martin Garcia and Leo Garcia, all
of Bacliff, and Lino Garcia of Palacios; sisters Leonides Garcia and
Linda Escobedo, both of Palacios; brothers Wally Nevarez of Bay
City, Leonardo Nevarez Jr. of Port Lavaca, Leonel Nevarez Sr. of
Palacios, and Leo Nevarez of Bunker Hill, Ill.; 34 grandchildren;
and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband, Eusebio "Walter" P. Garcia
Sr.; and brother Leon Nevarez Sr.
Pallbearers were Allan Lopez, Joe Edward Guerrero, Stephen Guerrero,
Adrian Garcia, Eliah Garcia, Gustavo Osuna, Eric Morales, and Lino
Garcia Jr.
Honorary pallbearers wereTomas Gonzales, Gloria Guerrero, Irma
Morales, Mary Rodriguez, Minerva Nevarez, Sally Nevarez, Jasmine
Carrizales, and Victoria Carrizales.
Palacios Beacon, October 13, 2004
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Lucia Rodriguez Garcia
(April 10, 1929 - February 27, 2013)
Lucia Rodriguez
Garcia, 83, of Markham passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She
was born April 10, 1929 in Sinton, TX to the late Ramon & Maria
Solis Rodriguez. Lucia was a member of the VFW Post 2438 Ladies
Auxiliary. Lucia’s life was all about her family, especially her
grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to spend time
cooking for her family, and tending to her flower garden. Lucia was
a very loving and caring person.
She is survived by
her husband of 55 years: Albert Garcia; 2 daughters: Norma Trevino &
husband Jaime and Laura Garcia & husband Daniel; son: John Joe
Garcia & wife Idalia; 9 grandchildren: John Garcia Jr., Wendy
Prindiville, Albert Garcia, Miranda Medina, Steven Trevino, Daniel
Garcia Jr., Mark Garcia, David Alvarado, and Oscar Alvarado. 11
great grandchildren: Arianna, Albert, & Nicolas Garcia, Gavin &
^Cameron^ Garcia, James Medina, Baby Prindiville, Yosselin, Yulissa,
Angel, & Yarisel Alvarado; sister: Vicky Crain; and 4 brothers: Lee,
Manuel, Ramon Jr., & Joe Rodriguez. Lucia was preceded in death by
her parents; sister: Eloisa Garcia; 2 brothers: Reynaldo & Charlie
Rodriguez; and great grandchild: Cameron Garcia.
The rosary will be
held 6:30 PM Friday, March 1, 2013 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The
mass will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. Peter’s
Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Peter Yeboah-Amanfo
officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van
Vleck. Pallbearers will be: John Garcia Jr., Albert Garcia, Steven
Trevino, Daniel Garcia Jr., Mark Garcia, Kevin Prindiville, and C.
J. Medina. Honorary pallbearers will be: David Alvarado, Oscar
Alvarado, and Pedro Aguilera Jr.
Lucia’s family would
like to thank her Care Giver: Lupe Vallejo; special friends: Mrs.
Dailey, Jeff & Debbie Nemec, Joseph & Maria Enoch, Nelda & Ted
Fuentes, and Mr. & Mrs. Packy Martinez; Houston Hospice; and all
family & friends who sent their prayers.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Photo courtesy of Dan Vacek
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Paula S. Garcia,
84, of Palacios, died Nov. 6, 2000, at the Palacios Healthcare
Center in Palacios, Texas. She was born June 6, 1916, in Mexico to
the late Jacobo and Antonia Sanchez.
Mrs. Garcia was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and a
lifelong resident of Palacios.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy and Cesario Garza
of Freeport, Angelina and Manuel Ferrell of Houston, Janie and John
E. Penland and Pauline Gomez, all of Palacios; sons and
daughters-in-law, Blas and Mary Garcia, Lucio Garcia, Ramon, Jr. and
Marleny Garcia, and Joe and Carol Garcia, all of Palacios; sister
Eva Thach of Kemah, Texas; brothers, Paul Sanchez of Bay City, Tony
Sanchez of Kemah, Lupe Sanchez of Lubbock, and John Sanchez of Texas
City; 21 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and two great-great-granchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ramon Garcia; son, Jesse
Garcia, sisters, Frances Rodriguez and Lenore Longoria; and
brothers, Tules, Adam and Joel Sanchez.
A Rosary Service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Palacios Funeral Home.
The Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at St.
Anthony's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Dwomah officiating.
Interment will be at the Palacios Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael and Louis Farrel, Gary and Danny Gomez,
Henry, B. J., and Joe, Jr. Garcia.
Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. A00011A2000NV07
Daily Tribune, Tuesday, November 7, 2000
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Robert Garcia, 34, of
Austin, formerly of El Campo, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003.
He was born April 3, 1968 in El Campo to the late Jose L. Garcia and
Concuelo Resendez of Wharton. Mr. Garcia was a Catholic. He
graduated from Tidehaven High School in May 1988 and moved to Austin
after graduation for nine years then returned to Wharton County for
five years before moving back to Austin in 2002.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Jacinto Garcia; and
grandfathers, Matias Tobar and Luis Garcia.
Survivors include his mother; step-father, Sesario Resendez;
grandmothers, Concepion Garcia of Markham and Paula Luna of Dallas;
daughter, Adoree A. Garcia of Austin; nephew, Cannan W. Garcia of
Blessing; and brothers, Joe Luis Garcia of Wharton, John H. Garcia
of Wharton and James M. Garcia of Lake Jackson.
A Rosary service is Sunday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at Wheeler Funeral
Home. Funeral services are Monday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Roberts
Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery under
the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Matt Tovar, Edward Garcia, Cannan Garcia, Joe Lewis
Garcia, James Garcia and John Garcia. Honorary pallbearers are Eric
Stemson and Mike Dailey.
El Campo Leader-News, Saturday, February 22, 2003
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PALACIOS --
Maximo Gatica, 95, of Palacios, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001.
He was born Nov. 22, 1905, in Matagorda, to the late Antonio and
Simona Camacho Gatica. He was a retired shrimper and a member of St.
Anthony's Catholic Church.
Survivors: sisters, Dominga Solis and Paula Rivas, both of Palacios;
brothers, Leon Gatica and Herman Gatica Sr., both of Palacios.
Preceded in death by: parents; sisters, Bessie Diaz and Sabina
Gatica; brothers, Monico Gatica, Lino Gatica and Frank Gatica.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at Palacios Funeral Home
chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church,
the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Palacios Funeral Home,
Palacios, 361-972-2012.
Victoria Advocate, Thursday June 28, 2001
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A Rosary for
Rosalie N. Garza, 60, formerly of Palacios, will be held at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 21 at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Mass
will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 at St. Anthony's Catholic
Church in Palacios with Rev. James Nischan officiating. Interment
will be at Palacios Cemetery. Mrs. Garza was born Nov. 12, 1940 in
Charco, Tx. to the late Andres and Maria Nevarez Garza. She died
Aug. 20, 2001. She had been a resident of Houston for the past 31
years. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and
Ricardo Rojas of Pearland, Tx.; a son, Michael Garza of Houston;
sisters Genoveva Estrello and Angie Samora of Palacios, Rebecca
Garza, Lucy Sanchez and Teresa Avalos of Houston; brothers Cesario
Garza of Freeport, Andres Garza, Jr. of Port Lavaca, and Albert
Garza of Sugarland; grandchildren Alex and Ricky Rojas, and Sandy,
Michael, and Priscilla Garza of Houston; and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Evangelina Garcia
and Yolanda Rodriguez. Pallbearers are Gary, Andy and Larry Garza,
Kenny and David Sanchez, Darryl Gallardo and Mario Rodriguez. "If
tears could bring you back....I would cry a stairway to heaven."
Palacios Beacon, August, 2001
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Moia Giles, Jr.
Sept. 26, 1932 –Jan. 22, 2013
Moia Giles, Jr., 80, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at an Abilene
nursing facility under hospice care.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013 in
the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory St.
with burial following in the Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories
Cemetery, 5701 Hwy 277 South.
Visitation was Friday evening at the funeral home located at 542
Hickory.
Moia was born in Bay City, Texas on September 26, 1932 to Moia Giles
Sr. and Juliette Giles.
He attended Van Vleck Herman High School and later joined the United
States Air Force in 1953. He always had an infatuation with
airplanes, which he learned to fly. Whenever he would fly home to
Bay City he would try to take everyone for a ride.
Moia spent 23 years in the Air Force and retired May 1973. He went
back to the Air Force as a civil service employee for another 25
years where he served in the Transit Maintenance, Dyess Commissary,
and Dyess Transportation and supply departments. Moia and his wife,
Bobbie, and daughters, Pamela and Shirley, made their home in
Abilene after his retirement.
His parents and sisters, Odie Mae Thomas and Eulalia Hawkins; and
nephews, Larry and Garry Thomas preceded him in death.
Survivors include: daughters, Pamela J. Giles of Frisco, and Shirley
Arrington of Abilene; grandchildren, Miracle and Jayson Nichols,
Geacoby Arrington, and Brian and Idell Stokes; great-grandchildren,
Christian and Glorianna Nichols, and Brittany and Imani Stokes.
Surviving in-laws include Roosevelt Thomas of Bay City, Yvonne
Choate of Fort Worth, James Cummings of Troy, and Miles Adams of
Abilene.
You may view and sign guestbook at
www.elliotthamilfuneralhome.com
Bay City Tribune,
January 27, 2013
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Elisa Rangel Gomez
(January 16, 1934 - November 8, 2012)
Elisa Rangel Gomez,
went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Elisa was born
on January 16, 1934 in Mercedes, Texas to the late Vincente and
Antonia Rangel. She was a true servant of God, helping those in
need. She always had a positive attitude and outlook on life.
She is survived by
her loving family, children, Ezkiel Gomez, Mary Stauffer & husband
Dean, Elias Gomez & wife Epifania, Esteban Gomez, Eli Gomez;
grandchildren, Faith, Audrey, Vicente, Renee, Emmanuel, Adriana;
sister Juana Gonzalez; brother, Jacobo Rangel; and numerous nieces ,
nephews and other loving family members. She is preceded in death by
her parents, husband Enrique, and son Enrique Jr.
Family will be
present for visitation from 5:00-8:00 PM Saturday November 10, 2012
with a prayer service at 6:30 PM. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Pastor
Joe DeLeon. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers
will be: Ruben Gomez, Abel Dominquez, Daniel Gonzales, Ismael
Rangel, Vicente Gomez, and Levi Morales.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Photo courtesy Faye Cunningham
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Sylvia Ann
Gomez, 47, of Bay City died June 11, 2001 in Bay City. She was born
March 12, 1954 in Palacios, Texas to Hilbert and Beatrice Hernandez
Morales. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,
a resident of Bay City the past six months and a former longtime
resident of Palacios.
Survivors include: husband, Francisco Gomez of Bay City; mother,
Beatrice Morales of Rosenberg; daughters, Blanca Estella Gomez of
Plano, Texas, Suzanne Yvonne Gomez of Bay City, Stephanie Ann Gomez
of San Angelo, Texas; son, Francisco R. Gomez, Jr., of Brenham;
sisters, Linda Mendoza of Missouri City, Alice Morales of Fort
Worth; brothers, Richard Morales of Houston and Vincent Morales of
Rosenberg; three grandchildren, Gabriela Gomez, Ashlyn Gomez, and
Jacob Gomez all of Bay City; three nieces, Michelle Morales and
Marie Mendoza both of Houston, Ashley Mendosa of Missouri City;
nephew, Jason Mendosa of Missouri City. She was preceded in death by
her father, Hilbert Morales and her brother, Freddie Morales.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001, at Taylor Bros
Funeral Home and the Funeral Mass will be 2 p.m. Friday at St.
Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios. Interment will follow at
Palacios Cemetery, Palacios, Texas. Pallbearers will be Vincent
Morales, Danny Perez, Joe Esquivel, Karlton Stone, Gilbert Duran and
Luis Savala.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00011A2001JN14
Daily Tribune, June 14, 2001
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Francisco "Frank" Gonzales
Jr.
(October 9, 1957 - November 7, 2012)
Francisco “Frank”
Gonzales Jr., 55, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. He was
born on October 9, 1957 to the late Francisco & Marcela Galvan
Gonzales Sr.. Francisco coached little league in Blessing from the
mid 90’s to about 2008. He loved woodworking and cooking. He was a
long time member of the Blessing Volunteer Fire Dept.
He is survived by
his loving wife: Irene Gonzales; 2 children: Kevin Gonzales Sr. &
girlfriend Kari Crain and Francisco Gonzales III; 2 grandchildren:
Kevin Jr. and Alizia Marie Gonzales; 9 brothers and sisters: Juan
Gonzales Sr., Fernando Gonzales Sr., Felipe Gonzales, Lydia Moran,
Leonisa Garza, Licha Mesa, Fidela Wilkins, Luisa Gonzales, and
Catarina Conde; and numerous nieces and nephews. Francisco was
preceded in death by his parents; son: Christopher Gonzales, sister:
Delia Ramirez, and brother: Pepe Garza.
The Rosary will be
recited: 6:30 PM Monday, November 12, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral
Home. The Mass will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at
St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Peter
Yeboah-Amanfo officiating. Pallbearers will be: Kevin Gonzales Sr.,
Kevin Gonzales Jr., Francisco Gonzales III, Fernando Gonzales Jr.,
Gabriel Gonzales, and Byron Battle. Honorary Pallbearers will be:
Ben Llanes, Ricky Torres, and Cooky Rios.
www.taylorbros.net
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Janie C.
Gonzales, 71, of Palacios, died October 15, 2000 at Palacios Health
Care Center in Palacios.
She was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Woodsboro, Texas to the late Valentin
and Jesusa Yanez Canales. Mrs. Gonzales was a member of the Baptist
Church and a resident of Palacios for the past 44 years.
Survivors include: husband, Celso Gonzales, Sr. of Palacios;
daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Gilbert Flores, Jr. of
Palacios, Nelda and Eric Bergamyer of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Mary
Jane and David Chadwell of Irondale, Ala.; sons and
daughters-in-law, Richard and Sophia Sandate of Orange Grove, Tex.,
Celso, Jr. and Josie Gonzales of LaPorte, Arthur and Elida Gonzales
of Austin; sisters, Isabel Sandate of Corpus Christi, Josie Tristan
of Harden, Hilda Ramero of Brazoria, Ordilla Lozano of Fort Worth,
Mary Stanley of Portland; brothers, Pete Canales of Portland, Jesse
Canales of Pearland, Gilbert Canales of Indiana, Henry Yanez of
Houston; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Palacious Funeral
Home Chapel and the Funeral Service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October
17, 2000, at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tony
Flores officiating. Interment followed at the Palacios Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, John Anthony and Joseph Daniel
Gonzales, Christopher Ray Rutherford and Joseph Rene Gonzales,
Richard Sandate, Jr. and Richard Ray Tores.
Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. A00011A2000OT18
Daily Tribune, Wednesday, October 18, 2000
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PALACIOS
[Matagorda County, Texas] - Margaret Ann Pederson Gonzales, 46, of
Palacios, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2002.
She was born April 24, 1956, in Victoria, to the late John Anthony
and Joyce Marilynn Engdahl Pederson. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors: daughters, Desarie Gonzales and April Corona, both of
Palacios; and brothers, Jimbo Pederson and Johnny Pederson, both of
Baycliff.
Preceded in death by: parents.
Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today at Artero Memorial Chapels of
Port Lavaca.
A rosary will be 7:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony De Padua Catholic
Church in Palacios, the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port
Lavaca, 361-552-2300.
Victoria Advocate, December 19, 2002
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Funeral services
for Janie Aparicio Gonzalez, 83, of Palacios were held July 8, 2002
at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh
officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery. She died Friday,
July 5, 2002.
A native of Goliad, she was born March 29, 1919 to the late Isaac
Jeiman and Manuela Villereal Aparicio. She was a homemaker and a
member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
Survivors include the husband, Frank A. Gonzalez; daughter Anna
Gonzalez of Palacios; three sons, Frank Gonzalez of Palacios, John
Gonzalez of Lubbock and Jim Gonzalez of Victoria; six sisters,
Isabelle Garcia, Rosie Aparicio, Toni Garcia, Annie Morales, Frances
Buentello, all of Palacios, and Mary Silvas of Port Lavaca; two
brothers, Pete Aparicio of Victoria and Bernard Aparicio of
Palacios; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Homer Aparicio.
Palacios Beacon, July 10, 2002
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PALACIOS -
Severa Gordon, 80, formerly of Palacios, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005.
She was born May 6, 1925, in Palacios, to the late John and
Seawillow Moore Adams.
Survivors: daughters, Rosa Southall of Missouri City and Linda
Southall of Houston; son, Andy D. Martinez III of Victoria; sisters,
El Rose Gordon of San Antonio, Gloria Glover of Houston, and Rubye
Graham of Palacios; and brothers, Elvin Adams of Palacios, Antoine
Adams of San Antonio, and Henry Adams of Tacoma, Wash.; and six
grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. today at Jesus Freewill Holy Temple in Bay
City, Bishop Michael Hurst and the Rev. Charles Miles officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home,
Bay City, 979-245-5197.
Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, November 9, 2005
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June Graham
(June 11, 1937 - March 12, 2013)
June Graham, 75, of Bay City passed away March 12, 2013. She was
born June 11, 1937 in Pioneer, Louisiana to the late Guy Ragus and
Sally Finley Ragus.
She graduated from Bay City High School in 1955 and dedicated her
life to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include: her husband of 53 years, Bernard Graham;
daughter, Lori McShea and husband Larry of Murrysville, PA; son,
Bruce Graham and wife Brenda of Bay City; sisters, Evelyn Clarke of
Corpus Christi and Doris Watkins of Bay City; and grandchildren,
Jack Graham, Eric McCray, Bryan McShea and Scott McShea.
She was preceded in death by: one brother Guy Ragus Jr.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2013 at
Cedarvale Cemetery with Larry McShea and Ladell Sump officiating.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting
www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City,
979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, April 10, 2013
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Leila Green
(March 8,
1935 - December 27, 2012)
Leila Green,
born as Thorleif Margret Benedikts in Iceland on March 8, 1935,
passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012.
She is survived
by her children Mary Anna Deshotels & husband George, Margaret
Laslie & husband Buddy and Austin Green. Also surviving are six
grandchildren Clara Leigh Bujnoch (Jason), Jesse and Lindsay
Deshotels, Lynn Ann Hough (Bubba), C. A. Laslie, Ariana Green &
Brittney Green; five great grandchildren Colt & Ross Hough, Ava
Bujnoch, Olivia Deshotels and Audrey Deshotels; three brothers Karl,
Jessep and Thordur and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded
in death by her parents and husband, H. A. Green.
A memorial
service honoring her life will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013
at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Hoss Gwin officiating. A
private graveside service will be held at a later date.
www.taylorbros.net
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Willard Cutts
Greenlaw
(August 15, 1932 - November 15, 2012)
Willard C. Greenlaw
Sr., 80, of Palacios passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 in Bay
City. He was born August 15, 1932 in Mayport, Florida to the late
Clarence & Roxane Floyd Greenlaw. Willard was a lifelong Shrimper in
the Palacios Area.
He is survived by
his loving wife of 53 years: Joan Christina Greenlaw of Palacios;
son: W. C. Greenlaw Jr. of Palacios; 2 grandchildren: Rachael Cana
and Robert Burger; and sister: Norma Jean Bouquet.
Arrangements are
with Palacios Funeral Home (361) 972-2012.
www.taylorbros.net
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PALACIOS -
Courtney Lee Grigsby, 52, of Palacios, died Wednesday, Sept. 6,
2006, in Houston.
He was born Feb. 7, 1954, in Palacios, to Winnie Deadrick Grigsby
and the late Donald Grigsby.
Survivors: wife, Maria Grigsby; son, Courtney Grigsby Jr.; sisters,
Dawn Broussard and Jeri Cook; and brother, Guy Grigsby.
Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in
Bay City.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of
Palacios.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home,
Bay City, 979-245-5197.
Victoria Advocate, September 8, 2006
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BAY CITY - Enemencia
"Nancy" Guerra, 55, of Bay City, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003.
She was born March 5, 1948, in San Angelo, to the late Macadonia and
Lazarra Luera.
Survivors: husband, Ray Guerra Sr.; daughter, Sarah Gutierrez; sons,
Ray Guerra Jr. and Mac Guerra; sister, Vera Luera; brothers, David
Luera, Emilo Luera and Raymond Luera; and nine grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: brother, Santiago Luera.
Visitation will be 2 p.m. today at Green's Mortuary in Bay City.
A rosary will be recited 6 p.m. tonight at the chapel.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
Church.
Burial will be at Midfield Cemetery. Green's Mortuary, Bay City,
979-245-3489.
The Victoria Advocate, December 28, 2003
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Joe B. Guerra,
Sr., 63, of Palacios died September 4, 2004 at Gulf Coast Medical
Center in Wharton, TX. He was born September 21, 1940 in San Benito,
TX to the late Jose and Catarina Pena Guerra.
Mr. Guerra was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was a
lifelong resident of Palacios.
Survivors include: his wife: Olivia Martinez Guerra of Blessing, TX;
daughter and son-in-law: Catherina and Dario Sanchez of Beeville,
TX; son and daughter-in-law: Joe and Rachel Guerra, Jr. of Bay City;
sisters: Antonia Flores, Olga Latapie, Lydia Longoria, Bertha
Martino all of Bay City; and Oralia Mijares of Houston, TX; brother:
Roy Guerra of Bay City; and 3 granddaughters: Michelle Guerra of Bay
City; and Katy and Adrianna Sanchez of Beeville, TX.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Elfida Frangullie.
A Prayer Service will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Palacios Funeral
Home Chapel; and the Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at
the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Blair officiating.
Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Martino, Eddie Latapie, David Guerra,
Joey Mijares, Lupe Longoria, Jr. and Stevie Frangullie.
Visitation will start Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Palacios Funeral
Home. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home (361) 972-2012.
Victoria Advocate, Monday, September 6th, 2004
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PALACIOS -
Everardo O. "Lalo" Guerrero, 51, of Palacios, died Friday, May 13,
2005.
He was born Aug. 2, 1953, in Mendez, Tamps., Mexico, to the late
Jose and Ramona Ortiz Guerrero. He was a carpenter and a member of
Casa De Dios Church.
Survivors: wife, Rosalinda Puente Guerrero; daughter, Velma
Elizabeth Sanchez of Palacios; sons, Ramon Guerrero of Palacios,
Damian Guerrero of Edinburg, and Jose Guerrero and Octavio Guerrero,
both of Bay City; sisters, Petra Espinoza of Emiliano Zapata,
Tamps., Mexico, and Alvarita Hernandez of Portes Hill, Tamps.,
Mexico; brothers, Abram Guerrero of San Juan, Matamoras, Mexico, and
Damaso Guerrero of Portes Hill, Tamps., Mexico; and 20
grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: brothers, Jose Guerrero and Juan Antonio
Guerrero.
Visitation will begin 5 p.m. today at Casa De Dios First
Presbyterian Church in Palacios.
A prayer service will be 7 p.m. tonight at the church.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Isaias
Cordero officiating.
Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port
Lavaca, 361-552-2300.
Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, May 17, 2005
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Lidia L. Guerrero, 63,
of Blessing died April 25, 2003 at the Avalon Nursing Home in San
Antonio, Texas. She was born December 21, 1939 in San Juan, Texas to
the late Francisco and Natividad DeLaCruz Longoria. She was a life
long resident of Blessing.
Survivors include her husband: Ramiro Galvan Guerrero of Blessing;
two daughters and sons-in-law, Diana G. and Manuel Olvera and Dalia
G. and Roland Constancio all of Blessing; brothers, Raymundo
Longoria and Benito Longoria both of Blessing, Francisco Longoria,
Jr. of Santa Fe, Texas; four grandchildren, Manuel Olvera, Jr.,
Daniel Olvera, Roland Constancio and Ray Constancio all of Blessing.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Pedro and David Longoria.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2003, at
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Neil Hartsfield and Willie Espinosa
officiating. Burial will follow at Midfield Cemetery in Midfield,
Texas.
Pallbearers will be Raymond Longoria, Chris Longoria, Robert
Longoria, Joe Frank Longoria, Nat Longoria and Freddie Lara.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse Auzston and Benito Longoria.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2003AR27
Bay City Tribune, April 27, 2003
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