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Thomas Harold Mack, 50, of Magnolia, Ark. Formerly of Old Ocean, died at his residence May 31. Survivors include wife, Katherine Larmar Mack of Magnolia, Ark.; daughters, Becky Miller of Pearland, Debea King of Magnolia and Sheryl Clack of Pasadena; son, James Robert Mack of Magnolia; sisters, Betty Scott of Brazoria and Margaret Russell of Pasadena; 7 grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Wednesday, June 4 at 2 pm. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements are made with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, June 2, 1980 Obituary
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Christopher Ryan Martinez, age 32 of Seguin, passed away on November 17, 2024. Christopher was born on December 21, 1991, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Kïrsten Downing and Roger Martinez, Jr. Christopher is 2010 alumni from Seguin High School where he graduated top 20% of his class. He then attended Texas State University where he made the Dean's List and graduated in December 2014 with a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Advance Mathematics. Being a teacher was his greatest accomplishment. Beginning in 2016, He taught math, science, and coached at Palacios High school for 4 years. In 2022, he returned to his hometown of Seguin where he began teaching 7th grade math and coaching at Jim Barnes Middle School. Besides teaching math, his passions include the game of baseball, the art of fishing, the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and his lifelong hobby of collecting Pokémon cards. He is preceded in death by Great Grandparents; Jack and Betty Walcher also Edward and Flora Davila. His role Model Leon Oebel AKA Papaw and lastly, his greatest love of all time, his beloved mother, Kïrsten Downing Survivors include his father, Roger Martinez, Jr.; sister, Erika Tijerina and husband Christopher; nephew, Armando Tijerina; grandmothers, Martha McLennan, Priscilla Oebel, and Patsy Hendrick; his beloved dog, Cast; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his beloved Barnes Middle School Family. A Celebration of Life gathering to honor Christopher will be held at the Smokey Joe Field in Seguin, on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Jeremy Roy officiating. A GoFundMe in his name is also open for any and all donations. https://gofund.me/5e74526e .
Palacios Beacon, November 27, 2024 & Tres
Hewell Mortuary, Seguin, Texas |
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Funeral services will be held for Harry Paul Matthews, 62, of Houston, 1 p. m. Sunday at Ashord-Oliver Memorial Chapel in Navasota. Officiating at the services will be the Rev. B. Davis. Matthews died March 30, 1982 at the V. A. Hospital in Houston. Survivors include wife, Mrs. Addine Matthews of Houston; mother, Mrs. Laura Matthews of Bay City; sisters, Mrs. Faye Lewis of Bay City, Mrs. Arzola Bell of Los Angeles, Calif.; brothers, Elwood Matthews of Los Angeles, Calif., Marvin Matthews of Bay City; a host of nieces and nephews and friends. Burial will follow services at Berryman Cemetery in Anderson. Visitation is at the Lockwood Funeral Home, 9402 Lockwood Drive, Houston. Lockwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Betty Jo Mendiola passed away on December 13, 2024. She was born on September 25,1940 in El Campo, Texas. Her departure from this world leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. For sixty-five years, Betty Jo shared a life with her beloved husband, Johnny Ybarra Mendiola. Their enduring partnership was a testament to the power of love, commitment, and mutual support. Betty Jo’s legacy is also cherished by her siblings: Angelina Zepeda Wheeler, Joey Zepeda, Jr. and Denise Zepeda-Eisman. Though her sister Mary Jane Villarreal and her parents Joe and Romona Zepeda preceded her in passing. Betty Jo’s children are Bonnie Garcia, husband Steven Garcia, Ida Mendiola Mikus, Anna Query, husband Greg Query and Alvin Mendiola. She had eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild who were the recipients of her countless stories, support, and unconditional love. Professionally, Betty Jo was a pillar of her community, having worked as a professional beautician for decades. Her work was more than a place of business; it was a sanctuary of warmth and laughter where clients became friends and friends became family. Betty Jo Mendiola’s journey on this earth may have concluded, but her spirit continues to soar, her laughter echoes in the stories her family shares, her wisdom resonates in the lives she touched, and her legacy endures in the beauty she bought into the world. Let us honor her memory by living as she did-with courage, with joy and with an unwavering zest for life. Betty Jo Mendiola, a cherished soul, will forever be remembered and deeply missed. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Discover Life Church, 704 FM 1468 Hwy N. Broadway in Markham, Texas 77456
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home |
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Gudelia M. Mendiola, 89, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born December 25, 1934, in Bay City to Eusebio Martinez, and Guadalupe Perez Martinez. Mrs. Mendiola retired from Gordon’s Wholesale and Refrigeration after many years as a bookkeeper. She also served as a volunteer bookkeeper for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Gudelia was a devoted New York Yankees fan. Cooking and trying new recipes as well as sewing were some of her interests. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Norberto, Pedro, Raymond, Domingo, Sylvestre, Joe and Stephen Martinez as well as sisters Florence M. Torres, Fausta, Guadalupe, Teresa and Janie Martinez. She is survived by her loving husband, Pedro Mendiola; sisters, Mary M. Alvarez and Esther J. Martinez along with numerous surviving nephews, great-nephews, niece and great-nieces which were her love. Her God was her strength. She was a devout rosary warrior. The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation from 5-7pm Monday, December 16, 2024, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary being recited at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00am Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers for Mrs. Mendiola will be Esteban Martinez, Steven R. Martinez, Stephen A. Martinez, Dominick Martinez, Nicholas Eusebio Martinez and Daniel Alvarez. Honorary Pallbearers: Raymond Martinez, Stephen Martinez, Faustino M. Torres, David Alvarez, Lino Ramirez, Rodney Trevino and Roland Zarate.
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Dorothy Elaine Wendel Mondrik, 77, of Palacios, Texas, went to be with the Lord on, Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born in El Campo on September 15, 1947, to the late Gilbert and Evelyn Popp Wendel. On October 08, 1972, Dorothy married Edward Mondrik. They were best friends for 52 years. Together they raised two sons. Dorothy kept busy raising their sons and canning vegetables from their garden. From the first time she met Ed at a dance at Taiton Hall until the last few years, they loved spending time on the dance floor. She loved playing cards and dominoes and working on word-find puzzles. She is survived by her sons, Donald Mondrik of Wharton and Douglas Mondrik of Belton. Sister, Barbara Immenhauser of Nursery, brothers Gary Wendel and wife Angie of Louise, Glenn Wendel and wife Wilma of Pipe Creek, Gerald Wendel and wife Lisa of El Maton and sister-in-law Leona Mondrik of Blessing. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Harvey Immenhauser. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing, with a Rosary recited at 1:30. Funeral Mass begins at 2:00 p.m. with Father Stephen Vacek officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Wendel, Glenn Wendel, Gerald Wendel, Daryl Wendel, Jeffrey Wendel, Kyle Wendel and Michael Mondrik. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Houston Hospice in El Campo.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home |
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