Matagorda County Obituaries
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John D. MacQuiston
December 31, 1906 – August 28, 1910
The
three-year-old son of Mr. H. M. MacQuiston died last night of
peritonitis after an illness of only two days. The remains were embalmed
today by Undertaker Hill, and the father first thought he would ship
them to the North for interment, but later decided to lay them to rest
in Cedarvale Cemetery. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at
4:30, and the friends and acquaintances of the bereaved father are
invited to attend. This is the second heart-rending bereavement to be
visited upon Mr. MacQuiston within a year, his young wife having died
less than twelve months since. He resides on the Scott farm north of Van
Vleck, of which he is manager.
Matagorda County Tribune,
September 2, 1910
Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
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Jay Anderson
“J-Bird” Mallard passed away on September 12, 2018, while traveling with
his wife, Janet, to his stepson Zach’s wedding in Ohio.
“J-Bird” was
born February 11, 1943, in Bay City, Texas to Richard “Dick” and Ruth
Mallard. Both predeceased Jay.
He is survived
by his sister, Sally Mallard Rogers of Bay City; his wife, Janet Mallard
of Houston and Angleton; his son, Richard Mallard of San Marcos; his
daughter, Cristina Mallard Bru of Ohio; his grandsons, Roman Bru and
Christopher Jay Bru; his granddaughters, Iliana Mallard and Olivia
Mallard; and his stepsons, Zach Stebbins, Rich Stebbins, Jeff Stebbins.
Jay met the
love of his life, Janet Mallard, they married June, 2010. They loved to
travel and they welcomed each other’s family and friends. They were
looking forward to settling into their new home in Angleton. Jay was
very proud of Janet; and, a very content family man.
Jay graduated
from Bay City High School in 1961 and loved each and every one of his
classmates. Jay attended every reunion he possibly could. Jay loved his
community. Of Jay’s many friends, Kay Franks was a special friend.
J-Bird was
loved by many, but had three “best friends” through life, G. P. “Geep”
Hardy III; Albert “Buzzy” Riis Due and Richard Starnes. Geep and Jay
attended Miss Tenie Holmes School together at age five; and, their
friendship endured 70 years. Buzzy, Jay, Richard and Geep were friends
for life and were brothers.
J-Bird
graduated from Texas State University (Southwest Texas State) with a
degree in Music. He loved to sing and had the voice of an angel, not
because of the quality of his voice, but because he was an angel. Jay
was kind and sweet and shared his happiness with friends and strangers,
alike. Jay was Methodist by faith; but, was non-denominational when it
came to sharing his love of music with the church.
J-Bird
received his law degree from St. Mary’s Law School in December 1971 and
practiced law in Angleton, Texas from April 20, 1972 until his death. He
loved his clients and loved the practice of law.
Between
college and law school, Jay served in the U. S. Army as an officer,
serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged. After
serving in Vietnam it was discovered he suffered the effects of Agent
Orange. He received treatment from the V.A. and was given military
disability. Jay specified that his body be donated to science for organ
donation; and, for research about the effects of Agent Orange.
A
memorial service will be scheduled after the family has returned
from Ohio. The service will be a wonderful celebration of J-Bird’s life,
filled with memories and love.
Bay City Tribune,
September 23, 2018
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Paul Mitchell Mallia, Jr.
February 15, 1930 - December 07, 2018
Paul Mitchell Mallia, Jr., 88, passed away December 7, 2018. He was born
February 15, 1930 in Galveston, TX to the late Paul Mitchell Mallia, Sr.
and Mary Katherine Semunovich Mallia.
He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean
Conflict and later retired from Phillips Petroleum.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Vallie Ruth Mallia, his
son John Mallia, and grandson Nicholas Mallia.
Survivors include son W. E. “Bill” Mallia and wife Cherry; grandson
Christopher Mallia and wife Jessica; granddaughters, Brittnie Mallia,
Taylor Warnick and Samantha Mallia; and three great grandchildren
Brandy, Michael and Thomas Paul.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Friday, December 14, 2018 at Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Funeral Mass
will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Holy Cross Catholic
Church with Rev. Greg Korenek officiating. Interment will follow at
Sweeny Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Shoppa, Bill Vautrain, Kenneth
Bruce, Tim Lewis, Jim Follett and John David McBride.
Bay City Tribune, December 12, 2018
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Donna Kaye (Gruenewaldt) Manna, born September 15, 1938 to Edward A. and
Marguerite W. (Mead) Gruenewaldt, in Milwaukee, WI, passed away on May
31, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas, of pancreatic cancer.
She met Paul Manna at Ft. Bliss, TX and later married in Milwaukee, WI
on May 17, 1958. After 17 moves, they made San Antonio their final home
in 1974. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Donna worked at United Services Automobile Association (USAA) for 22
years. She also earned a BBA from Incarnate Word College. When Donna
retired from USAA, she became the professional clown, “Donnabelle.”
Donna (Donnabelle) was an active volunteer in both the civilian and
military communities.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Army LTC (Ret.) Paul E. Manna; her
children, Phillip Manna, Sharon Fajkus, Cindy Hacker, Barbara Haines,
and Michelle Kelman; seven grandchildren; and her brother, Burns
Gruenewaldt.
Interment is June 14, 2018 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to her favored charities
including Reaching Maximum Independence and Fisher House-BAMC.
For details on Donna’s life, please visit www.missionparks.com/obituaries/donna-manna.
Bay City
Tribune,
June 10, 2018
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Eva Kay Mason
July 19, 1959 - May 30, 2018
Eva Kay Mason, 58, of West Columbia, Texas passed away May 30, 2018. She
was born July 19, 1959 in Huntington, West Virginia to Gilbert and
Mildred Jones Knight.
Eva loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved her pets.
Eva loved writing poetry at the beach, treasure hunting and riding her
Harley with her husband. She loved working with special education
children, and was honored to be part of the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy.
Eva is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, JoAnn Knight, Donna
Henry and Pam Porter; and brother, Wayne Knight.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Alan Mason; daughter, Kayla Garcia
and husband Cody; and son, Ricky Harmon and wife Misty all of Bay City,
Texas; sisters, Susan Lafferty of North Carolina, June Clary and Diane
Adkins of West Virginia; brothers, Sonny Knight and Timothy Knight of
West Virginia; and grandchildren, Brandon Harmon, Alexis Harmon and Hope
Harmon.
A private celebration of Eva’s life will be scheduled at a later date.
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,
June 06, 2018
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Afton E. Massey
Jewell M. Massey
Roselawn Memorial Park
Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Jewell Mable Massey
Funeral service will be held for Mrs. Jewell Mable Massey, 69, of
Sweeny, 2 pm Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Old Ocean.
Officiating at the services will be the Rev. Bobby Good.
Massey died October 31, 1981 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton.
She is survived by husband, Alton E. Massey of Sweeny; sisters, Flora
Opal Cruzan of Cortez, Colorado, Maxine Retherford of Palmer, Alaska,
Marjorie Miller of Sweeny; brothers, William J. Roundtree of Uvalde,
James E. and Elvin L. Roundtree of Cortez, Colorado, Herman H. Roundtree
of Redfield, Colorado.
She was a member and past matron of the Order of Eastern Star Sweeny
Chapter 873 and a resident of the Sweeny area for the past 34 years.
Burial will follow services at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
Pallbearers include R. G. Nash, N. O. Thomas, J.L. Mercer, D. Pettigrew,
O. D. Miller, A. M. Anderson, D. T. Ellis and J. D. Steubin.
Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
Nov. 2, 1981
Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Jerry Don Massey
Roselawn Memorial Park Courtesy of Faye
Cunningham
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Manning K. Massey
Margaret A. Massey
Roselawn Memorial Park Courtesy of Faye
Cunningham
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William A. Massey
Roselawn Memorial Park
Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Mary Matthews
Funeral services for Mary Matthews, 77, of Bay City will be held 2:30 pm
Sunday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will be at Roselawn
Memorial Park, Van Vleck.
Mrs. Matthews was born Oct. 31, 1911, in Uvalde to O. L. and Laura
Clements Whittlesey and died March 31, 1989, at Matagorda General
Hospital, Bay City.
A resident of Bay City since 1936, she was a member of the First
Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, James S. Matthews of Bay City; three
sisters, Amy Hamilton, Elma Hamilton and Alma Burford, all of Bay City;
two brothers, Floyd Whittlesey of Groveton, Texas and Farrell Whittlesey
of Trinity, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Paul Warren, J. C. Whittlesey, George Whittlesey,
Larry Hamilton, Robert Matthews and James Hamilton. Arrangements are
with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
The Daily Tribune,
April, 1989
Obituary & photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
James S. Matthews
James S.
Matthews
Funeral services for James S.
Matthews, 89, of Bay City were scheduled for 2 pm today at Taylor
Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. W. A. Haskell officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.
Mr. Matthews was born Dec.
28, 1900, in Caney, Texas to Rodney Van Dorn and Gertrude Green Matthews
and died Jan. 21, 1990, at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City.
A lifelong resident of Bay
City, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bay City.
Pallbearers include Raymond
Brooker, Gary Matthews, Rodney Matthews Jr., Mark Grisham, James
Hamilton and Leonard Ellis.
Arrangements are with Taylor
Funeral Home, Bay City.
Daily Tribune, January
1990
Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Pearl E. McIver
Roselawn Memorial Park Courtesy of Faye
Cunningham
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Gilbert Medina
June 07, 1957 - November 14, 2018
It is with great sadness
that the family of Gilbert Medina announces his passing on Wed. Nov. 14,
2018 at the age of 61. He was born to the late Antonio and Maria C
Medina on June 7, 1957 in Ganado, Tx.
Gilbert is preceded in death
by his parents along with his brother Juan Antonio Medina, his sister
Rosie Ann Medina and grandparents.
He is survived by his
sisters: Mary G. Medina from Port Lavaca, Lydia Medina, Molly (Salvador)
Luna, Virginia (Tomas) Morales from Bay City, along with brothers Roy (Nena)
Medina from Bay City, Fred (Gregoria) Medina from Clute and Herman
(Vickie) Medina from Indiana.
Although Gilbert did not
have any children he had numerous nieces and nephews and even more great
nieces and great nephews that he shared his love with.
Anyone who knew Gilbert knew
he was an avid lover of the Dallas Cowboys. He was loved by many and
never met a stranger. In his younger years he enjoyed competitive games
of football, horseshoes, darts, pool, checkers and shuffleboard. He
loved talking mess to his friends because that was Gilbert, no one could
tell him what to do. LOL
The family will receive
visitation on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 5 - 6 pm. with the
recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 p.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 19,
2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City with Monsignor
Gerry Cernoch celebrant. The Rite of Committal will follow at Cedarvale
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rod
Medina III, Mario Luna, Victor Barrera, Anthony Morales, Steven Garcia,
and Fred Medina Jr.
The family would like to
thank all the family and friends that were supportive, understanding and
continued praying for Gilbert through his different surgeries. After
all, we are the hands and feet of Our Lord; it is our duty to pass on
the love and compassion to our brothers and sisters.
“St. Michael the
Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness
and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do
thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell
satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of
souls. Amen”
Bay City
Tribune,
November 18, 2018
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Manuel Mejias
February 7, 1931 - August 9, 2018
Manuel Mejias, 87, of Bay City, Texas
passed away August 9, 2018. He was born February 7, 1931 in Hocheim,
Texas to Isa Mejias and Victoria Moreno Mejias.
Manuel is preceded in death by his
parents; first wife, Susana Perez Mejias; and second wife, Maria Mejias.
He is survived by wife, Gloria
Resendez Mejias; daughters, Diana Mejias of Friendswood, Doris Munguia
(Eddie) of Rosenberg, and Sandra Mejias Barrera of Baytown; sons, Ray
Guerra Sr. of Bay City, Manuel Stephen Mejias Jr. of Cleburn, Norman Lee
Mejias Sr. (Arcilia) of Bay City, Freddie Mejias (Jolene) of Bay City,
Victor Isaac Mejias (Maria R. Mejias) of Zapata and Joel Christopher
Mejias (Jennifer) of Bay City; brother, Pedro Trevino of Victoria; 31
grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and nine
great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends and
relatives from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. Rosary, Thursday
August 16, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday
August 17, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City.
Interment will follow at Cedarvale
Cemetery in Bay City.
Pallbearers are Ray Guerra, David
Garza, Erik Solis, Chris Mejias, David Mejias, Richard Ochoa, Manuel
Ortiz, Isaac Barrera, Dylan Guerra, Norman Mejias Jr., Johnny Mejias and
Michael Barrera.
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,
August 15, 2018
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Milton Edward
Meyerdirk
Roselawn Memorial Park
Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Robert K. Miles
May 3, 1948 - December 4, 2018
Robert K.
Miles of Tri-Cities, WA (formerly of Bay City, Texas) passed away
December 4, 2018. He was born May 3, 1948 in Freeport, Texas to parents
Jeannette Helton Lee and James Miles.
He is preceded
in death by his spouse, Mary Lou Miles; parents, C. B. and Jeannette Lee;
and father, James B Miles.
He is survived
by his children, Melinda Owen (Greg), Michelle Stewart (Joe), and Mary
Miles (Lesley); grandchildren, Christopher (Carmen) and Mykala Owen,
Allison, Ashley, and Robert Stewart; great grandchildren, Kane Naugle,
Blaze Davalos, Kiera Stewart and Jameson Smith (on the way!); brothers
and sisters, William Lee (Martha) and Theresa Kocurek, (Andy), Jerry
Duty, (Gary) and Danny Lee (Claudia); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a
carpenter by trade but had a serving spirit throughout his life from
serving in the Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department, Matagorda County
Reserve Deputy to elected Constable of Matagorda County and Knights of
Columbus. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help others.
If you asked him what his biggest accomplishment was he would tell you
his daughters and grandchildren. He never missed a Van Vleck football
game from the time his oldest daughter started high school until his
youngest daughter graduated. He will always be remembered as a humble
and gentle soul.
A celebration
of life will be held early next summer in Van Vleck, Texas.
Bay City Tribune,
December 9, 2018
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Emma Miller
February 16, 1868 – June 6, 1948
Mrs.
Emma Bradford Miller, 80 years 2 months 20 days, passed away at the
residence of her son, Mr. Fred Miller of Van Vleck, Texas, Sunday at
9:15 PM.
She
is survived by: two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Pace of McDade, Texas and
Mrs. Mae Fickel of Bay City, Texas; two sons, Messrs. F. M. and A. W.
Miller of Van Vleck, Texas; and, one brother, Mr. Reese Bradford of San
Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Miller had been living in the Van Vleck community
for two years, coming from Bartlett, Texas.
Funeral services will be Monday at 4:00 PM from Taylor Bros. Funeral
Home, with Rev. Horace Gooman, pastor of The Calvary Baptist Church of
Bay City, Texas officiating. Active pallbearers will be: Doyle Coston
Jr., Doyle Coston Sr., E. Rudd, James Rainey, H. O. Guest and Junior
Lewis. Interment will be in Cedarvale Cemetery. Taylor Bros. Funeral
Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
The
Daily Tribune,
June
7, 1948
Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
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Leon Miller
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James Edward Mokry
James Edward Mokry, 84 of
Sweeny, Texas passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas.
Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2018 at Baker Funeral Home in Brazoria,
Texas. The family will be receiving friends from 1 p.m. until service
time.
Services are under the
direction of Baker Funeral Home, 118 W. Texas, Brazoria, Texas 77422;
(979)-798-2128.
Bay City Tribune,
August 1, 2018
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Olivia
Cervantes Montalbo, age 95 of Bay City, Texas died peacefully on Monday,
September 3, 2018.
She was born
on June 23, 1923, in Boling, Texas to Reyes Cervantes and Tomasa Moreno.
She was
preceded in death by her loving husband Faustino V. Montalbo, Sr., her
daughter Rosita and sons, Faustino, Jr. (and wife Carol), Guadalupe,
Jesse and Joe Daniel. Also preceding her in death, grandchildren
Christopher Montalbo and Domingo Garcia, Jr.
Olivia loved
her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to
all.
Living her
life in the Catholic faith, when she became immobile, members of Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church helped her continue to participate in
Holy Communion each Sunday by visiting her home.
She will be
remembered for her forgiving heart and ability to love all who entered
her life, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchilren.
Olivia was a
multi-talented woman who could sew, play the harmonica, make the best
tortillas and never left her home without looking her best.
She is
survived by her children, Mary Jasso of Bay City, Rosa Garcia (Domingo)
of Angleton, Manuel Montalbo (Linda) of Batesville, Arkansas and
Gilberto “Tito” Montalbo of Rosenberg. Grandchildren, Jonnie Montalbo,
Erica Perez, Joey Medina, Jamie Montalvo, Ronnie Pruitt, Mary Sanchez,
Daniel Montalbo, Wallace Montalbo, Martina Moreno, Sylvester Garcia,
Levi Garcia, Angela Walker, Merissa Hudson, Shalena Montalbo and David
Montalbo; 36 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great grandchildren. She
is also survived by her youngest brother Joe Caballero of Houston, Texas
and various nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Family will
begin receiving friends and relatives for viewing at 3 p.m. with rosary
at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 9 at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 10 at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Gerry Cernoch officiating.
Interment will
follow at
Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck.
Pallbearers:
Brandon Montalvo, Sylvester Garcia, David Silva, Jr., Michael Huerta,
Gabriel Lamay and Jesse Montalbo.
Bay City
Tribune,
September 5, 2018
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Joe Morales, Sr.
October 04, 1948 - November 20, 2018
Joe Morales, Sr., 70, a
Marine and Vietnam Veteran, was called to Heaven on Tuesday, November
20, 2018. He was born October 4, 1948 in Port O’Connor, TX to the late
Remigio Sr. and Victoria Morales.
Joe is preceded in death by
his parents; brothers Jesse Morales and Ray Morales, and sister Sara
Barrios. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Teresa Esquivel
Morales; sons Joe Morales, Jr. (Jackie), Carlos Morales (Tara) and
Nicholas Esquivel; daughters Dora Rios and Carol Cortez (Herman); 10
grandchildren, two of which were raise like daughters (Angelica and
Amber) and 5 great-grandchildren. He loved to fish, hunt and spend time
with his family and friends. Making great memories with everyone he met.
Everyone who knew him called him “Morales” or “Pop”. He will be greatly
loved and missed.
The family will receive
friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Monday, November 26 at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home. The Rosary will at 6:00pm that evening. Services will be
10:00am Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with
Fr. Gabriel J. Mensah officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s
Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are James Esquivel, Johnny Moreno,
Michael Morales, Rocky Galvan, Luis Zavala, Jr., Albert Morales, Ramiro
Moreno and Auturo Morales.
Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home
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Rudolph Elwood Mosier, Jr.
Rudolph Elwood Mosier, Jr. finally found peace and rest on April
12, 2018 surrounded by his wife, loving family and devoted friends.
He was 86 years of age. He was born on February 25, 1932 to Stella
Mae Rinks and Rudolph Elwood Mosier. He was the eldest of three
boys. As a life-long resident of Palacios he worked at Alcoa for 28
years as a First Class Machinist and remained a member of Alcoa’s 25
year club. He was also a very skilled carpenter and enjoyed building
houses around Palacios and was very proud when he built his first
shrimp boat and joined the shrimping industry. He also learned the
skill of sewing and repairing shrimp nets for his boat and those of
others. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Flora Margerum Mosier,
whom he was married to for fifty six years. He was also preceded in
death by his parents.
He is survived by his present wife, Vikijane Sheeran Mosier, and his
two brothers Donald Ray Mosier (Wray Nell) and Johnnie Earl Mosier
(Dolores). He is survived by his three children Terry Wayne Mosier
(Debbie), Diana Kay Mosier Slavik (Harold), and Susan Carol Mosier
Stanfield (Derrek) and his three step-children Joseph, Daniel, and
Jacob Bear (Laura). He has seven grandchildren, Angela Diaz, Mary
Lynn Mosier, Bonnie Harvey (Roger), Leigh Ann Mosier Roemer (Eric),
Kristen Treider (Russell) Cassie Sternadel (Matthew), and Daniel
Stanfield and two step grandchildren Michael and Natalie Bear. He is
also survived by fourteen great grandchildren, Austin, Adrian and
Alaina Diaz; Mackenzie Curington, Kaiden, Jacob, Lucas, Flora, and
Erica Harvey; Lila and Luke Sternadel; Hannah and Chloe Treider and
Evan Stanfield.
Visitation will be 2:30-3:30 pm at the Palacios Funeral Home on
Sunday, April 15, 2018. Immediately following the visitation, a
Graveside service officiated by Pastor Chris Webb will be held at
the Palacios Cemetery Pavilion at 4:00 p.m. Honorary Pallbearers
will be the First Baptist Church Men’s Sunday School Class. In lieu
of flowers the family requests donations be made to First Baptist
Church, Palacios.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home |
Benito "Ben" Muniz, III
Benito
"Ben" Muniz, III passed away Friday, April 4, 2018, after battling
cancer for a year and a half. He is survived by his wife, Cindy,
and his children Megan, Corey, Kayla, Abigail, and Avery.
Ben was
born in Bay City, Texas to Consuelo (Connie) and Benito (Ben) Muniz,
Jr. on November 8, 1962. His siblings are Joseph (Jody) Muniz and
Marjorie (Margie) and husband Gerardo (Jerry) Monroy.
Ben’s
favorite pastime was playing with children. He had a lot of patience
with the young and old. He graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelors
of Science in Electrical Engineering, and finished his career with
City Utilities in Springfield, Missouri.
A Rosary
will be held 9:30 AM Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will follow the Rosary at
10:00 AM with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating.
Taylor Bros. Funeral
Home [burial
Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Matagorda County, Texas] |
November 20, 1953 - June 27, 2018
Kathleen "Kathy"
Marie Munn was born on November 20,
1953 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Albert
and Norma Munn and passed away June
27, 2018.
Kathy graduated
from Bay City in 1972 and then went
on to graduate from TWU in 1976. She
worked as a Medical Records Admin.
for forty years.
She was preceded
in death by her father, Albert Munn.
Kathy is survived
by Norma Munn (mother; sister, Lee
Ann Munn Bowers (Dennis); nephews
and nieces, Justin Lee Bowers
(Tammy), Kristen Bowers Christopher
(Nick), Stacy Lynn Bowers (J.D.),
Shannon Rae Bowers Ellington
(Aaron), Wesley Crager (Taylor),
Paxten Crager, Emily Bowers, Skylar
Christopher, Presten Christopher,
Brooke Greenawalt, Shelby
Greenawalt, Jace Bowers and Luke
Greenawalt.
Memorial services
will be at First Baptist Church, Bay
City, Texas at 3 p.m. Sunday, July
8, 2018.
Bay City
Tribune, July 4, 2008 [burial
Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck,
Matagorda County, Texas] - Photo
courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Nathaniel Rudolph “Rudy”
Murphey
Nathaniel Rudolph “Rudy”
Murphey, 71, of Markham, Texas passed away July 16, 2018. He was born
February 26, 1947 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
He was a skilled aluminum
welder who loved to build boats.
He was preceded in death by
his father, Edgar William Murphey; his mother, Margaret Cathleen
Niemietz; and brothers, Phillip Murphey, Steve Murphey and Edgar Murphey.
Survivors include his
sister, Pat Ware; brother, Freddie Murphey; nieces and nephews, Tina
Willson, Steven Murphey, Stephanie Allen, Vannessa Murphey, Charlotte
Lynn Rohloff, Elizabeth Gayle Murphey, Fred Murphey Jr., Craig Ware and
Shane Ware; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive
friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018
at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas.
Graveside services will be
at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Sandia Cemetery in Sandia,
Texas.
Online condolences may be
shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Bay City Tribune,
July 18, 2018
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Judith Lea Murphy
Judith Lea
Murphy, 72, of Palacios passed away August 20, 2018. She was born
November 21, 1945 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
She was
preceded in death by her parents and her son David Osborne.
Survivors
include her husband Jack Murphy of Palacios; daughter Jennifer Dowden
(Mark) of Cumming, GA; daughter Tracy Moore of Titusville, Florida;
step-daughter Susie Murphy (Wayne Rutherford) of Humble, TX and grandson
Michael Dowden.
Judy loved to
pick & grin, fish for crappie and play Texas Hold ‘em! She will be
remembered for her sunny personality, kindness to all she met, and her
positive outlook.
Visitation is
scheduled for 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the
Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM.
Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home
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Shirlee Ann Murphy
February 20, 1934 - July 02, 2018
Shirlee Ann Murphy, 84,
formerly of Woodland, Michigan started the next chapter of her book on
July 2, 2018 in Greensboro, NC at the home of her daughter Brenda Jane
Studt, who lovingly cared for her with the support of Hospice &
Palliative Care of Greensboro until the time of her death.
Shirlee was born in
Woodland, Michigan to Verlin and Jeanette Murphy on February 20, 1934.
She attended Woodland Public School, as well as Michigan State
University where she obtained a BA in Humanities, and a Masters in Art
History. She also received a Masters degree in Library Science from the
University of Michigan. She spent her career employed by Michigan State
University as the Art Librarian and was instrumental in developing the
first Art, Maps and Microfilm Library for MSU. Following her retirement
from Michigan State University, Shirlee moved to Eaton Rapids, and then
Palacios, TX before settling in Greensboro, NC in 2010.
Shirlee is preceded in death
by her parents; former husband and father of her children, Wendell Studt;
dear sister, Susan Hinckley and faithful companion, Victor Rogers of
Saddlebag Lake, Lake Odessa and Eaton Rapids.
Shirlee is survived by her
children, Marla (Herbert) Rickloff of Ann Arbor; Kristen Studt of Battle
Creek; Gary (Cindy) Studt of Lake Odessa, Dana (Charlie Baker) Studt of
Cincinnati, OH and daughter Brenda Jane Studt of Greensboro, NC; also
survived by her younger brother, David (Rosie) Murphy of Nashville,
Michigan and dear younger sister, Juanita Ware of Bay City, Texas. Shirlee
was lucky to have nine grandchildren; Michael, Matthew, Amanda, Laura,
Kristen, Theresa, Greg, Blake, Elizabeth and eleven great-grandchildren
as well as eight nieces and nephews. Shirlee is also survived by
Kirsten Jensen and family of Valby, Denmark-- who was an exchange
student and maintained a life-long special relationship with Shirlee.
A proud Democrat and
frequently a delightfully “nasty woman,” Shirlee was an avid reader who
waxed poetic when it came to Wendell Berry and could be found chair
dancing to a Doc Watson tune or two. In memory of Shirlee, and in lieu
of flowers, she would be tickled pink if you would please go to your
favorite bookstore (preferably local, preferably Independent) and buy a
book, take it home and enjoy it!
The family wishes to extend
our sincere thanks to the caring nurses and social worker of Hospice &
Palliative Care of Greensboro as well as numerous friends, including
special family friend Peggy Hickle for her love and
support. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home,
Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Please visit their website to place
online condolences or to sign the guest book, www.millsfuneral.com.
Mills
Funeral Home Shelly-Odell Chapel, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
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