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Funeral services for the Rev. Sam Laddie Jr., 87, of Bay City, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City, with the Rev. Murray Martin, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2015, at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197. Bay City Tribune, November 18, 2015
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Laddie On February 5, 1928 Samuel Laddie was born to Samuel Laddie and Virginia Brown Laddie. While a young child, his family relocated from Houston to Bay City, Texas. He became a member of Mother Zion Baptist Church. Sam was a very industrious man. During the Great Depression, he sold peanuts and shined shoes to help his beloved mother take care of their family. A turning point in his life was the marriage of his mother to Mr. Solomon Gaskin in 1943. Sam felt some of the responsibility of being the oldest son was lifted. Mr. Gaskin, a Christian man, raised Sam and his siblings as his children and treated his mother like a queen. Sam was a member of the mighty Hilliard Panthers football team. His classmates remember him as being kindhearted and frugal. He was in the last class of Hilliard High to graduate from the two story frame building in the North End section of town in 1947. His principal was the renowned A. G. Hilliard II, a significant figure in the education of African Americans in Matagorda County, Texas. Sam attended Prairie View A & M Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (the name was changed to Prairie View A & M University in 1973.) In 1950, Sam volunteered to serve his country by joining the U. S. Army. He served honorably during the Korean War. He was injured after surviving a grenade attack where many of his closest colleagues died. His bravery was rewarded with one of his proudest accomplishments, the Purple Heart When he returned from battle, Sam suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. There was little to no treatment for his condition at that time, particularly for an African American war veteran. Sam credited his recovery to God's grace and the persistent prayers of many family members and friends, most notably his mother, who communicated with him through letters with scriptures enclosed when he didn't want to talk. Sam accepted his call to the ministry under the leadership of Rev. Kenneth Griggs. Rev. Laddie's service included visiting the sick, weekly Bible study at the Legacy, and participation in church activities. He even answered his phone "Rev. Laddie speaking." Family life was very important to Sam. He maintained close relationships with his siblings, in laws, nieces, and nephews. In 1995, he married Ernestine Stanford; their union lasted until her death in 1997. He became the patriarch of a large clan, who lovingly dubbed him "Daddy Sam." Sam was known for his wit, no nonsense approach to life, and advice. Through his long life that spanned times of great economic hardship, Jim Crow, segregation, war, sickness, and pain, Rev. Sam Laddie was a living testimony of God's protection and redemptive power. He leaves to cherish his life and love his children: Rhonda Tolbert, Talma O'neal, Kennetha Stanford, Odessa Stanford, Robert Stanford, Herbert Stanford, and Jerome Stanford. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces; sisters-in-law, Hercelia Martin and Terrentia Laddie, and church family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Laddie and Virginia Gaskin; children, Amanda Anderson and Eddie Stanford. Active pallbearers were: Ed Knowles, Ronald Brown, James Smith, Jerry Manning, Michael Hebert and Byron Sardinea. Honorary pallbearers were: Gerald Brown, Rudolph Martin Jr., Phillip Randon, Eugene Dennard, My'Kle Randon.
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Coloma Dell Lafferty, 85, of Bay City, passed away on December 14, 2015. She was born August 11, 1930 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the late Charles Edward Lafferty and Anna Dell Lafferty Mangum. Coloma was the eldest to her twin sister, Romona Dell Lafferty Davis. She was proud of being the eldest and would tell everyone that she was 15 minutes older. She and her family moved to Bay City when Coloma was 6 years old. She graduated from Bay City High School in 1947. After high school she attended Sam Houston State University and earned a Master's Degree in Music. She taught Band in El Campo for a few years and then moved to Houston where she became a Choral Director at Spring Branch High School and later at Memorial High School until she retired. Coloma was an active member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston for most of her adult life. She moved to Bay City in 2007 with her twin sister and joined First Baptist Church in Bay City. Coloma was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, teacher and friend. She had many children that she called her own - her ex-students. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Coloma was preceded in death by her beloved cat, Mindy Lou, father, Charlie Lafferty, mother. Anna Mangum, step-father Harvey Mangum and great niece, Brandy Lynn Etheridge and special ex-student and friend Diana Bradfield of Katy, TX. She is survived by her twin sister, Romona Dell Lafferty Davis, her nieces, Hazel Ann Davis Saunders (Darwin Saunders) of Macon, GA, Sandra Kay Davis Burleson (Pat Burleson) of Kingwood, TX and Rebecca Lynn Davis Etheridge of Bay City, TX; great nieces, Tiffany Ann Burleson Cherry (Sterling Cherry) of Rosenberg, TX, Sandy Saunders of Greenville, SC, Carrie Saunders Price of Lexington, KY, Andrea Saunders of Woodard, Frankfort, KY, Christy Saunders of Macon, GA, Traci Saunders Baggarly of Macon, GA and great nephew Keith Kolwes of Houston, TX and great-great nephew Eli Saunders of Macon, GA and special friends R. L. Cook and Ann James. Services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 18, 2015 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Private graveside services will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Coloma's name to Alzheimer's Foundation of America or First Baptist Church in Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune, December 16, 2015 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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As you are reading your morning paper and stumble upon this nontraditional obituary, there is probably someone in your life you need to be sending a “Thank You” card to. Wanda Laird would encourage you to reach for your favorite pen and probably some fun frilly paper, and get that message out in the mail, as soon as possible. She was a woman who lived a life full of love and gratitude, often sending beautiful handwritten “Thank You” cards and letters in response to “Thank You” cards and letters. Our precious and often feisty, Wanda Laird, 78, of Van Vleck, Texas, went home to the Lord on January 18, 2016, after battling months of illness. During her lengthy hospital stay, she still sent out handwritten “Thank You” cards to remind friends and family that she loved and appreciated them. Wanda Nell Laird was born November 16, 1937, to Curtis and Emaline Reed of Van Vleck, Texas. As a child, Wanda was encouraged to have a zest for reading and to always embrace her education. After graduating from Van Vleck High School, she enrolled in Wharton County Jr. College, and pursued a degree in Special Education. During her journey, she took a quick break from school to start a family, with the love of her life, James (Jimmy) Laird. As soon as her boys were in nursery school, Wanda began driving to the University of Houston every day, until she received her Master’s Degree in Special Education. She severed as Region III’s Special Education Supervisor for over 20 years. Wanda devoted her life to bettering the lives of special needs children. She was a woman who encouraged people to use all the crayons in the box and to color outside of every line. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, James (Jimmy) Laird; son, Curtis Wayne Laird; parents, Curtis Reed and Emaline Reed; and brother, Shelbert Reed. Wanda is survived by, son, Clay Laird and wife Connie Laird of Pasadena; granddaughter, Madison Marie Laird of Dallas; step-grandsons, Michael Tullius of Austin, Stanley Tullius of Austin and Jordan Tullius of Arlington; and great-grandson, Hudson Tullius of Arlington; as well as many cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas, on Thursday January 21, 2016, at 10 a.m., to celebrate Wanda’s life. Family and friends are encouraged to wear spring colors in honor of Wanda, who was often seen in some shade of pink. Now, put your paper down, or cell phone, or iPad, whatever you may be reading this on, and pick up a pen and write out a “Thank You” note, to let someone know you appreciate them, Wanda would want you to.
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W. L. Langford, 82, of Dawson, but a former resident of Palacios for a number of years, was injured fatally when he was dragged by a team of runaway horses between Hubbard and Dawson last week, according to news received here this week. Mr. Langford was the father of Mrs. Clarence Chamblee, of El Campo, also a former resident of this place. The body was taken to Dawson for funeral services which were held in the Baptist church there. He is survived by his widow and seven children. While living in Palacios the family owned the property now owned by E. I. Chiles on Duson Street.
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Arthur Lara, 5 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lara of Blessing, passed away at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston Sunday morning. Services are pending this morning at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Survivors beside the parents are two brothers, Jesse and Adron, of the home.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Celia Lara, 49, of Blessing will be held 10 a. m. June 9 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Daniel O’Brian officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Rosary will be 7:30 p. m., Friday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Lara was born October 29, 1934, in Matagorda County and died June 7, 1984, at Wagner General Hospital in Palacios. She was a resident of Blessing for 20 years and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Pete Lara Sr. of Blessing. Other survivors include: two sons, Pete Lara Jr. and Freddie Lara, both of Blessing; and four sisters, Mercy Soto, Marcella Castillo and Antonia Charles, all of Bay City and Delores Longoria of Blessing. Arrangements were made with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Emilio Lara, 66, of Blessing, died March
9, 2001 at his residence. He was born, August 8, 1934 in San Juan,
Texas to the late Cruz and Francisca Muniz Lara. Mr. Lara was a
resident of Blessing the past 55 years and a member of St. Peters
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A Rosary service for Pedro M. Lara, Sr., 66, of Blessing was said at 7 p. m. Monday, March 15, 1999 at St. Peter's Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Lara died March 12 at Bayou City Medical Center in Houston. He was born Oct. 19 1932 in San Juan, Tex. to the late Cruz and Francisca Muniz Lara. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a lifelong resident of Blessing. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Mundy County [Company] at Celanese Chemical Company in Bay City. Mr. Lara is survived by his wife, Juanite Pratt Lara of Blessing; sons and daughter-in-lw, Pedro and Lisa Lara, Jr. of Bay City, Frederick Lara of Bay City, and Ernest and Edward McCauley both of Blessing; daughter, Carla McCauley of Blessing; sister, Alicia Pendleton of Blessing; brothers, Porfirio, Emilio, and Cruz Lara all of Blessing; Lina Lara of Rochelle, Ill., and Vincent and Antonio Alvarado both of Blessing; and grandchildren, Nicole, Ciera, and Caitlin Lara. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Celia Lara and sister Maria Soto. Pallbearers will be his brothers. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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Midfield community was again saddened at the call of the death angel, last Tuesday, in the sudden passing away of Mrs. Wm. Lauer, who resided about three miles southwest of town. Mrs. Lauer had been a sufferer from heart trouble for several years and succumbed after only a few minutes of illness, and before a doctor could be summoned. Burial took place in the cemetery at Blessing, the services being conducted by Father Weber, and attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors. The deceased leaves a husband and ten children to mourn her loss. We extend sympathy to those bereaved ones. Daily Tribune, October 1, 1932 Blessing News On Sept. 20, occurred the sudden death of Mrs. Wm. Lauer, mother of Elbenna Lauer, who has been employed at the Hotel Blessing for some time. After services at the home, northwest of Blessing, and then at the Catholic Church, she was laid to rest at the Catholic Cemetery, south of Blessing. A beautiful service by Father Weber, made her eldest daughter, Lillie, the mother of her other children. Their many friends offer deepest sympathy to the family, in their irreparable loss. Matagorda County Tribune, October 3, 1932
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Edward Darwin Leach of Bay City, Texas, passed away on the job site on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was born in Wawatusa, Wisconsin, on April 20, 1929, to Earl and Della Leach. After high school graduation, at 17, he joined the United States Navy. He served three years. Upon discharge from the Navy, he worked in Milwaukee for a while and in 1946, he moved to Houston. Ed worked in several sales jobs and eventually started repairing TV’s. In 1955, he obtained his State of Texas air conditioning license and launched Ace Houston Service Technicians Inc. In 1998, he sold his business to James and Renee Teas, who continue to operate it in Houston. On February 22, 1997, he married Katherine Broughton Leach, where they resided in Houston until moving closer to the water, to Selkirk subdivision, outside of Bay City, in 1998. For a while, he fished every day, added on to their home. In 1999, he decided to go back to work. His three loves were Kathy and all their family, fishing and working on air conditioning. Family was always number one, but working was his mistress. Fishing was his delight. Ed had a work ethic that could not be surpassed. He loved all of his customers and many friends. He helped anyone who needed him. He insisted on doing the grocery shopping, because if he was at HEB, Walmart, the bank or wherever he went in Bay City, he delighted in seeing members of his “fan club.” He was energetic, compassionate, loving and generous and loved life so much. He was also an avid reader. Ed had a greenhouse and loved to grow vegetables; he left the yard and flowers to Kathy. On his 85th birthday, Kathy surprised him with a little tractor. He plowed a large garden, sharing with his buddies, Smokie Authur and Clay Burgeson. Ed is survived by his beloved Kathy of 20 years. Daughter, KelLee Wimberly and husband Warren Wimberly. Two grandsons, Riess Wimberly and wife Sarah, Trey Wimberly and fiancée Rachel; Debra Ann Benson Leach, daughter. Ed’s and granddaughter, Jennifer Pugini and husband Gino; Ed’s great-grandchildren, Christian Kyle Johnson, Layne Pugini, Ashton Pugini of Spring. Step- children, Barbara Ann Barnes and husband Michael Barnes of Saratoga Seings, NY. Our grandchildren, Marine Sgt. Andre and Vivian Chao and her three sons. Grandson, Juaquin Chao and wife Casey Zarriello and their three children, Eric Carney, Michael Chao and Joseph Chao and Sweet Baby Girl Chao, not yet born, of New York. The first little girl among all nine great-grandchildren boys. Step-son, Monty G. Broughton and Partner Kristoffer Metcalf and son, Brendon Metcalf, of Houston. Step-daughter, Brenda Hubbard and Ryan Hubbard of Houston. Step-son, Robert (Barry) Barron Pirkey of Palm Springs, CA. Chris Benson of Friendswood. Half-brother, Richard McFarlan and wife Hannelori of Beach Park, Illinois. Last but not least, the rulers of the Leach house, cats Maxx and Jaxx. A Celebration of Ed’s life will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 2 p.m., at Matagorda United Methodist Church in Matagorda, officiated by the Rev. Virgil Ichtertz. A reception in Fellowship Hall follows. Grieve for me and let me go. I am going fishing. (author unknown). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Houston Methodist ALS fund, located at 6560 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030, on behalf of son-in-law, Warren Wimberly, ALS victim, in remembrance of Ed Leach. Father-in-law and Kathy Leach, step-mother-in-law.
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Adolph Lejsal, 60, a resident of El Maton passed away January 18 at the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. He was a member of SPJST; Knights of Columbus Blessing No. 48 and had been a farmer in Matagorda County since 1925. Survivors include: brother, John Lejsal of Pearland; 6 sisters, Betty Schiller, Frances Turner and Agnes Etheredge all of Houston, Mary Bacak of Corpus Christi, Sophie Trojack of San Antonio and Janie Beyer of Midfield; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 20, 2 p. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment was at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing with pallbearers being: T. J. Mynar, Edgar C. Bever Jr., Garylee Beyer, John Lejsal Jr., James Byron Turner and Ben V. Schiller Jr. Rosary was said at 7 p. m. January 19 at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Funeral services for Jim Lejsal, 69, of El Maton were held Saturday morning at the family residence with burial in the Blessing Cemetery. Taylor Brothers was in charge of the arrangements. A successful farmer, Mr. Lejsal was a resident of Matagorda County for 21 years. He was a member of the S. P. J. S. T. Lodge of El Maton. Daily or Matagorda County Tribune, August 7, 1947 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Mrs. Lejsal Rosary Tonight Mrs. Janie Lejsal of El Maton passed away Monday at age 73. She was a native of Europe, and was a resident of this area for the past 39 years. She was a member of the SPJST, El Maton chapter. Rosary will be tonight at 8:15 p. m., at Taylor Brothers. Rev. Edward Biley of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing officiating. Requiem mass will be 10:45 a. m. Thursday at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church at a yet undetermined time. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by Mrs. Mary Bacak of El Campo, Mrs. Betty Schiller of Houston, Mrs. Frances Turner of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mrs. Agnes Etheredge of Houston, Mrs. Janie Beyer of Midfield, and Mrs. Sophie Trojack of El Campo; two sons Adolph Lejsal of El Maton and John Lejsal of Pearland, 25 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
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Annie Mae Lezak, the six-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry P. Lezak of El Maton, died Saturday night at 10 p. m. Funeral services were held in Blessing Sunday afternoon, burial in the Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Walker-Matchett Funeral Home. Matagorda County Tribune?, March 9, 1933 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Anthony Lezak, age 5 years 11 months and 14 days, passed away at the family home in El Maton, Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lezak, two sisters, Delois and Evelyn, four brothers, Edwin, Marion, Jerry and Bobby Dean Lezak of El Maton. Funeral services were held from the Blessing Catholic Church Tuesday at 9:30 a. m. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery at Blessing, Texas with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in charge of the services. Daily Tribune, April 8, 1947 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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LEZAK, Christy Laurene, one year six month, passed away June 27. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lezak of Alexandria, Louisiana and one brother, Matthew also of Alexandria. Services will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church of Blessing at 11:00 a. m., June 30, with the Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment will be held in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Gabriel Landry, Paul, Andy, and Mark Lezak. Arrangements are being made through Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Graveside services were held at 9:30 a. m. today at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery at Blessing for infant David Lezak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lezak, Route 1, Bay City. Rev. Joe Hamala officiated at the rites for the infant, born Wednesday at Matagorda General Hospital. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home directed. Survivors, in addition to the parents, are two sisters, Anita and Connie, and two brothers, Douglas and Edward Lezak. Daily Tribune, October 18, 1962 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Funeral services for Jerry P. Lezak, 81, of El Maton were scheduled for 11 a. m. today at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Blessing, with the Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. A rosary was held 8 p. m. Monday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Lezak was born March 14, 1906, in Frydek, Texas to Anton Lezak and Cecilia Smhel and died 11 a. m. Aug. 30, 1987, at his daughter’s residence in Manvel, Texas. A resident of El Maton since 1928, he was an organist at St. Peter’s Catholic Church for 50 years where he was also a member. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge 4307, Blessing. Survivors include a wife, Claudia Sivek Lezak of El Maton; three daughters, Delores Landsman of Manvel, Evelyn Landry of Kaplan, La., and Laverne Tagtmeyer of Emporia, Kans.; four sons, Edward Lezak of Clemville, Marion Lezak of Manvel, Jerry Lezak of Winnie and Bob Lezak of Houston; a sister, Cecelia Sliva of Frydek; two brothers, Bob and Frank Lezak of Frydek; 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
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Mary Jane Junek Lezak, 64, of Clemville passed away July 6, 1996 at her residence. She was born Feb. 25, 1932 in El Maton, Texas to Ledwig and Clara Popek Junek. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. She is survived by her husband Edward Lezak of Clemville, three daughters, Anita Christensen of Danevang, Connie Trochta of El Campo, and Polly Hickl of El Maton, by two sons Mark Lezak of Clemville and Douglas Lezak of El Campo, four sisters, Lydia Zemanek of Blessing, Verna Turek of Palacios, Clara Gordon of Liberty Hill, Emma Piwonka of Blessing. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, David Lezak, three brothers, Edwin, L. J. and Joe Junek. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. Monday July 8, 1996 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Tuesday July 9, 1996 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Clement Quainoo as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers include, Bobby Lezak, Matthew Lezak, Gary Piwonka, Jody Junek, Delvin Taska, and Harold Lukefahr, Mr. Robert Merta will be the Lector. Arrangements by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
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Michael Talmadge Lively, 68, loving father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away February 20, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Maxine Lively of Bay City, Texas; and granddaughter, Amanda Horstman, of Pasadena, Texas. He is survived by his children, Diane and Casey Phelan, Andy and Kristin Lively, and Matt Lively; his grandchildren, Lindsey Horstman, Hailey Phelan, Savannah, Megan, Emma, Sam, Abby, and Katherine Lively; ex-wife, friend, and care giver, Claudia Lively; sister, Pat and Fred Toepfer; and numerous cousins and friends. Mike was a graduate of the University of Houston, where he was very involved in the athletic program. He served on staff for Campus Crusade for Christ. He was active in his church and served on the committee for the National Day of Prayer in Pasadena. Mike loved God, his family and his Cougars. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at 10 a.m., at Watters Road Church of Christ, 3616 Watters Rd., Pasadena, Texas 77504. The family visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The family will hold a private burial at the family cemetery in Livelyville, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to, Livelyville Cemetery Association, 204 E. Pecan Drive Crockett, Texas 75835.
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Guadalupe Llanes, 71, of Palacios passed away March 22, 2016. She was born December 12, 1944 in Tivoli, TX to the late Seberiano Serna and Julia Partida Serna. She is survived by her husband Albert Yanez; daughters Norma Garcia, Emma Perez and Dominique Llanes; sons Randy Flores & wife Lisa and Albert Llanes III; sisters Eva Chavez, Felipa Ramirez and Maria Silvas; grandchildren Janice Shearfield, Joseph Flores, Randylee Flores, Mercedes Flores, Julie White, Jason Perez, Jonathan Perez, Albert Llanes IV and Kala Llanes and great grandchildren Marcus Yanez, Jasmine Shearfield, Elaine Shearfield, Athena Shearfield, Sophia Herliegh Morris, Silver Rio Flores, Jahniah White, Jailynn White, Raelyn Flores and Millie Flores. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
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Lottie Faye Loftin, 82, of Angleton passed away December 24, 2015. She was born March 14, 1933 in Comanche, TX to the late Galveston Pittman and Lavonna Reeves Pittman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Lee Loftin a daughter Margaret Riley and siblings B. J. Pittman, Jean Pittman and Clark Pittman. Survivors include daughters Judy & Donald Elledge, Kathy & David Bangard, Wanda & Mike Cameron, Tamara & Todd Reich, Barbara & David Schuett and Linda Loftin; son Jerry Loftin; sister Margaret Sheeks; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Teague officiating. Interment will follow at Angleton Cemetery in Angleton, TX. |
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Funeral services for Evelyn Burgess Logan, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church in Palacios, Texas, with the Rev. Leroy Monroe, officiating. For unto the late Jim Burgess and Persie Issac Burgess, a daughter was born. They called her Evelyn. Evelyn’s journey began October 28, 1923. She graduated from Mt. Enterprise Independent School District. She was a faithful servant unto the Lord, uniting with the Methodist church in Mt. Enterprise, at a very early age. After relocating her family, she continued service to the Lord by uniting with Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church in Palacios Texas. She was a retired CNA. She loved her church and her family. Her example of “family” was exhibited in February, 1946, when she wedded, the late, Henry Lee Donald Washington. To this union three sons were born. Her example of “family” was duplicated in 1974, when she wedded the late, Wylie Edward Logan. She was preceded in death by her parents; her late husband, Wylie E Logan; six sisters; and two bothers. Her Legacy, sons, Donald Ray Washington (Coleen) of Victoria TX, Henry Jay Washington (Fletchie) of Missouri City, TX, and Wendel Lee Washington (Lynda) of Fresno, TX; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. Final arrangements are entrusted with Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, TX. 979-245-3489.
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Funeral services for Chris Longoria, 24, of Blessing, were held Oct.
24, 2003 at St. Peters Catholic Church with the Rev. Samuel Appiasi
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Francisco, Longoria, 73, of Blessing died Dec. 10, 1976 in Matagorda General Hospital. He was born March 9, 1903 in Alice. Survivors include his daughter Mrs. Lidia Guerrero of Blessing; four sons, Raymundo, David, Benito and Frank Jr., all of Blessing; one sister, Dora Longoria of San Juan, Tex.; two brothers, Natividad of Blessing and Raymundo of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 20 grandchildren. Rosary was held Saturday at 6 p. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Jacinto Olguin officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Lionijes Anciso Longoria, 56, of Blessing passed away April 19, 2016. She was born May 27, 1959 in Bay City, TX to the late Luis Garcia and Concepcion Anciso Garcia. She was preceded in death by a brother Joe Luis Garcia and a sister Benita Tovar. Survivors include her husband Benito Longoria, Jr. of Blessing; daughter Denese Longoria of Blessing; son Benito Longoria III of Blessing; sisters Rosa Perez of Markham, Stella Ramirez of Bay City and Maria Woods of Markham; brothers Daniel Garcia of Ft. Worth and Lupe Garcia of Markham and grandchildren Nickolas Longoria, Gracie Longoria, Isabella Longoria and Alexander Longoria. The family will receive visitors beginning at 5:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM that evening. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 23, 2016 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Peter Yeboah-Amanfo officiating.
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BLESSING—Manuel Longoria Jr., 67, of Blessing, died Monday, July 22, 2002. He was born July 4, 1935, in Kenedy, to the late Manuel Longoria Sr. and Delores Escobar. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Ursula Maria Longoria; daughters, Delores Hernandez of Markham and Lupe Martinez of Blessing; sons, Christopher Longoria of Van Vleck and Santiago Longoria of Blessing; sister, Lupe Guerrero of Santa Fe; brothers, Reyes Longoria and Adrian Longoria, both of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Aurora Longoria and Zoila Longoria. A rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. tonight at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 2 p. m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-4613.
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Manuel Cruz Longoria III, infant, passed away at the Matagorda General Hospital January 25. Survivors include: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel C. Longoria Jr. of Blessing; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Delores C. Escobar of Blessing. Graveside services were held January 26 at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery with Father Jerome Stryk officiating. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Daily Tribune, January 28, 1974 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Dorotea “Thea” Galvan Longoria, 82, of Blessing, passed away December 29, 2019. Thea was born on August 5, 1937 in Laferia, TX to Sostenes and Fransisca Gonzales Galvan. Thea was the rock of the family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Thea loved to cook for her family and friends. She adored children, and was called upon to babysit many, many times. Thea loved tending to her flowers in her garden. She will be greatly missed. Thea is survived by her loving family. Children Natividad Longoria lll, and Norma Zavala and husband Jose; grandchildren Felicia Zavala, Becky Magana and husband Jose, Jeannette Zavala, Natalie Prado and husband Moises, and Natividad Longoria lV and wife Kate; great-grandchildren Desiree, Adam, Makyla, Fabian, Joselynn, Jose V and Natividad V. She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 55 years, Natividad Longoria, Jr; her twin sister Desideria Tovar, and brothers Jose Galvan, Juan Galvan, and Bartolo Dominguez. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. Friday, January 3 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6:00 P.M. The Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Fr. Gabriel Mensah celebrant and Fr. Samuel Appiasi co-celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Natividad Longoria, Jr.
Natividad Longoria, Jr., 79, of Blessing passed away September 8, 2015. He was born September 3, 1936 in Kennedy, TX to the late Natividad Longoria, Sr. and Petra De la Cruz Longoria. He retired from Precinct 4 in Matagorda County and was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Member. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elvira Carrillo. Survivors include his wife Dorotea Longoria of Blessing; daughter Norma Zavala & husband Jose of Blessing; son Natividad Longoria III of Blessing; sister Emma Reyes of Markham; brothers Sylvester Longoria of Blessing, Adam Longoria and Johnny Longoria both of Bay City; grandchildren Natividad Longoria IV, Natalie, Felicia, Rebecca, and Jeannette; and great grandchildren Desiree, Adam, Fabian, Makyla, Joselynn and Jose Louis. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Thursday, September 10, 2015 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Peter Yeboah-Amanfo officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louis Longoria, James Longoria, Steven Shimek, John Sosa, John Cotton and Juan Sandoval. Honorary pallbearers will be Moises Prado and Gary Vega.
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BLESSING—Funeral services will be held for Natividad Longoria, Sr., 71, at 9 a. m. Saturday from St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at 7:30 tonight at St. Peter’s. Longoria died Tuesday. He was born Sept. 8, 1911 in Alice. He was a retired oilfield worker and had been a resident of Blessing for three years. He is survived by wife, Petra Longoria of Blessing; two daughters, Elvira Carrillo and Emma Reyes, both of Blessing; four sons, Natividad Jr., Sylvester, Adam and Juan, of Blessing; a sister, Dora Longoria, of San Juan; a brother, Reymaldo Longoria, of Michigan; 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Daily Tribune, March 4, 1983 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Funeral services for Mrs. Petra Longoria, 70, of Blessing were scheduled for 10 a. m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Mrs. Longoria was born May 13, 1913 in Texas and died Nov. 29, 1983 at Matagorda General Hospital. Survivors include: daughters, Elvira Carrillo and Emma Reyes of Blessing; sons, Natividad, Sylvester, Adam and Juan Longoria; 26 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Arrangements were made with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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November 30, 1983 |
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Mrs. Natividad Delacruz Longoria, 67, of Blessing, died Nov. 25 in Herman Hospital in Houston. She was born May 15, 1909. She is survived by her widower, Francisco Longoria of Blessing; one daughter, Mrs. Lidia Guerrero of Blessing; four sons, Raymundo, David, Benito and Frank, Jr. of Blessing; one sister, Mrs. Petra Longoria of Blessing and 20 grandchildren. Services will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Saturday at 10 a. m., with the Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Rosary will be tonight at 7 p. m. at Taylor Brothers Chapel. Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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November 26, 1976 |
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On the evening of April 5, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones, Concepcion Trevino Lucio was taken to Heaven by our Lord God to be reunited with the love of her life, Abel B. Lucio Sr. Concepcion was born on December 8, 1925, in Rio Hondo, Texas, Cameron County. She was the fifth child born to Lauro and Lucinda Trevino. Concepcion was one of 16 siblings. She was married to Abel B. Lucio on September 1, 1946. She was a very strong and intelligent person. She gave birth to 13 children. She raised her children to be respectful, hard workers and dependable, to have generous hearts and to love God. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was truly loved by many, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Concepcion is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Abel B. Lucio Sr. (12/20/94), mother-in-law, Maria De Refugio, two grandsons, Pablo Lucio I and Jeremy Miller; one granddaughter, Kimberly VanHoy; parents, Lauro Trevino Sr. and Lucinda Perales Trevino, siblings, Maria Lucinda Trevino, Larry Trevino Jr., Albertha Ozuna, Amelia Erveia, Guadalupe Trevino, Gilbert Trevino, Lydia Gonzales, Raymond Trevino I, Raymond Trevino Sr. and Rosie Landeros. She is survived by her 13 children, Abel Lucio Jr. (Irene Lucio), Gilbert Lucio (Stella Lucio), Juan Lucio Sr. (Adelfa Lucio), Janie Zepeda (Salvador Zepeda Sr.), Paul Lucio Sr. (Dominga Tijerina), Mary Miller (Joe Miller Sr.), Betty DeLeon (Martin DeLeon), Jesse Lucio (Gwen Lucio), Maria Dolores Lucio, Ali VanHoy (Ken Coates), Ramiro Lucio (Leticia Lucio), Joe Lucio (Sharon Lucio) and Rene Lucio (Crystal Lucio); siblings, Beatrice Moreno, Porfirio Trevino, Rafael Trevino, Maria DeLa Luz Aguilar and AB Trevino; as well as, 141 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. Concepcion will always be remembered for being a loving and kind mother, generous person with a deep devotion to her family, her sense of humor, her warm smile and her great cooking. Even though, we ALL will miss you tremendously MOM, we are grateful for the many years and long life God gave us with you. We are truly blessed to call you our mom and we will always love you. At his time, we would like to thank ALL of our family and friends for your kindness and support. We are all very thankful for God’s blessings in our family. The family received visitors beginning at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Palacios Funeral Home. The Rosary was held at 6 p.m., that evening. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios, Texas with Fr. Bryan Heyer officiating. Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery. Online 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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Bettylee Lane Lukefahr, 80, of Bay City, Texas, passed away May 5, 2016. She was born April 20, 1936, in Bay City. She spent two years working for the FBI in Houston, prior to marriage. She then became a full time mom. After raising her family she worked as teacher’s aide in both Van Vleck and Bay City and taught kindergarten in Austin. Her husband, Thomas Edgar Lukefahr Sr. preceded her in death, after 32 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by a brother, C. W. Mangum; grandson, Jason Wade Lukefahr; and twin great-granddaughters, Abigail Rose and Elizabeth Renee Gloff. Survivors include son, Thomas Edgar Lukefahr Jr. and wife Renee of Bay City; daughter, Jeanette Lee Schmitz and husband Kevin of Austin; sisters, Barbara Sue McGuirt and husband George of The Woodlands, and Dodie Bradley and husband Don of West Columbia; brother, John Jefferson Mangum III and wife Kim of Shiner; grandchildren, Amanda Renee Gloff and husband Jimmy, Thomas Jack Lukefahr and wife Melissa, Weslee Scott Schmitz, and Clayton Thomas Schmitz; and two great-grandchildren, who were her joy, Jaxon Wade Lukefahr and Kyler Leigh Gloff. The family received friends and relatives from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Funeral services began at 3 p.m., with Bill Bell Jr. officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers were Thomas Edgar Lukefahr Jr., Kevin Schmitz, Thomas Jack Lukefahr, Jimmy Gloff, Weslee Schmitz and Clayton Schmitz. After the loving care given to our mother by Houston Hospice-El Campo, please make donations in her name, to them at 1102 N. Mechanic; El Campo, TX 77437. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613. Bay City Tribune, May 8, 2016 Photos courtesy of Dan Vacek
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Luis Eduardo Lule, 22, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016. He was born March 7, 1993, in Bay City, Texas, to Luis and Maria Paniagua Lule. Luis is survived by his parents; grandparents, Carlos and Teresa Paniagua; sisters, Jenny Delgado and husband Jesse, and Cynthia Garcia and husband Oscar; niece, Perla Delgado; and nephew, Oscar Garcia. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, February 24, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Services will be held 3 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. George Lara officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. Pallbearers are Sonia Perez, Oscar Garcia, Jessy Delgado, Alex Paniagua, Danny Paniagua and Luis Paniagua. 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, February 24, 2016 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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