Interment will follow at
Virginia Nell "Gennie" Motes Oldham,
78, of Palacios passed away at the
SCCI Hospital in Victoria, on
September 12, 2000 after a lengthy
illness.
She was born September 14, 1921 in
the small town of Blountsville,
Alabama to the late Herbert and Inez
Doyle Motes.
After graduating from High School in
1940, she joined the United States
Navy Waves, after the bombing of
Pearl Harbor.
She was stationed in Washington, DC,
and was a cryptologist specialist.
It was during WWII that she met and
later married Army First Lt. Ney
Oldham, Jr. from Palacios, Texas.
Their military wedding was one of
the first held at the Patuxent River
Naval Chapel after the war.
They came to Palacios, after their
honorable military discharges in
1945, Ney and Virginia owned and
operated Oldham's Dry Goods and
Sporting Store. After Hurricane
Carla, they built and operated The
Fountain Terrace Motel.
Mrs. Oldham was a member of the
First United Methodist Church.
In 1948 "Gennie" and some of her
friends started the Harmonie Club to
raise money to light the baseball
field as well as money for other
local benefits.
Survivors include: two daughters and
sons-in-laws, Lydia V. and Dennis
Scheutz of Palacios, Nancy Lea and
Glenn Howard of Victoria; son, Ney
Oldham, III of Palacios; five
grandchildren Lee Schuetz, Rebecca
Howard, Glenn Wesley Howard, Nolan
and Ney Oldham IV; eight nieces, two
nephews and 17 great nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death
by her husband Ney Oldham, Jr.,
infant granddaughter Ann Lydia
Schuetz, sister Joan Annette Motes;
and three brothers Doyle Motes,
William "Sonny" Motes and Charles E.
Motes.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m.
Friday, September 15, 2000, at the
First United Methodist Church in
Palacios with the Rev. Charlie
Parker officiating. Interment will
be at
Hawley Cemetery in Blessing,
Texas.
Pallbearers will be Donald McAfee,
Damen Williams, Richard Scott, Mark
Olsovsky, Dennis Bartosh and Ted
Bates. Honorary pallbearers will be
Woodrow Wilson, Steve Parsutt, Bob
Trull, Lowell Johnson, Billy Hamlin
and George Sparks.
Arrangements are with Palacios
Funeral Home. A00011A2000SP14
THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Matagorda
County, Texas, September 14, 2000
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Hazel O'Briant, 83, of Bay City, died April 5, 2001 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City.
She was born January 29, 1918 in Bay City, Texas to the late Elbert J. and Velma Havill Keith.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Markham, a resident of Bay City the past 7 years, and a former longtime resident of Markham.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Earnest and Sharon Crouch of Van Vleck; stepson, Allen O'Briant and wife Sherry of Beaumont, Texas; sisters, Juanita Kellum of League City, Esther Arriola of Texas City, Jancie Mize of Cleveland, Texas, Shirley Moffett of Cleveland, Texas and Loretta Watson of Conroe, Texas; brother, E. J. Keith of Cleveland, Texas; sister-in-law, Helen Keith of Corpus Christi, Texas; two grandchildren, Larry and Thomas Crouch; three step grandchildren; Becky, Cindy, and Tracy O'Briant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter O'Briant, sisters, Wanda Nell Lee and Edith Williams, brothers, Wayne and Troy Keith and by grandson Michael Crouch.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Ramsey officiating. Interment will be at Hawley Cemetery. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00011A2001AR08
The Daily Tribune, Sunday, April 08, 2001
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Bridget Louise O’Brien, of Houston, formerly of Van Vleck, was born March 27, 1961 and passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Bridget is survived by her mother, Mrs. James E. O’Brien, Sr., siblings and their spouses: James Eagen and Guadalupe O’Brien, Jr.; Molly O’Brien Ganter and Garland Gather; John and Stephanie O’Brien; and Matthew O’Brien. Bridget leaves behind cousins, an uncle, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, James E. O’Brien, Sr., an aunt, an uncle, and grandparents. Notably, Bridget will be leaving behind many friends that she made throughout her life. Bridget, who had a heart of gold, was a devoted friend to all and if you met her you knew this. She was strong, caring, independent, lighthearted, and generous. She grew up in Houston and spent weekends on Caney Creek and Sargent Beach, as a child. Eventually the family moved to Sargent where she went to school in Van Vleck, graduating in 1979. Bridget then graduated from Texas A&M University and to this day wears her Aggie ring proudly. Bridget began a successful career in business, starting with O’Brien Incorporated and ending with Halliburton. Bridget mostly enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She had a great love for exploring and being in new places. If you couldn’t find her, she was usually in her car somewhere in the state of Texas, looking for wildflowers, bargain shopping, visiting a friend, or making her way to the Frio River. She also had a special love for animals and was never without her beloved pets. Bridgett will be missed forever and a day. There will be a Rosary at 7:00 PM Monday, January 17, 2011 with Visitation starting at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. A Requiem Mass and Funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Colleen O’Brien, Nicholas O’Brien, Connor O’Brien, Blaine Ganter, Lauren Ganter, and James Mashburn. [Burial - Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas] Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Velma Greer
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Janie P. Ocanas, 72, of Markham passed away June 30, 2011. She was born March 6, 1939 in Bay City to the late Rosalio Perez & Dolores Lozano Perez. Survivors include her husband of 49 years Joe Ocanas, Jr. of Markham; daughter Nancy Ocanas Ortiz of Markham; sisters Mary Perez of Victoria, Modesta Davalos of Markham, Marcella Perez of Bay City Faustina Alaniz of West Lake, LA, Rose Guitterrez of Bay City, Mona Ordonez of Clute, Nat Garcia of Pasadena & Helen Mirelez of Bay City; brothers Pete Perez of Markham & George Perez of Freeport and grandson Christopher Trevino, Jr. of Markham. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Friday, July 1, 2011 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Matt Davalos, Chris Davalos, Felix Perez, Rosindo Ocanas, Jose Ocanas, Sr., & Gilbert Lee Rodriguez. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Karen Ochoa, infant daughter of Luis Enrique & Areli Perez Ochoa, passed away March 1, 2009. She was born March 3, 2008. Survivors include her parents Luis & Areli Ochoa of Bay City; paternal grandparents Enrique & Concepsion Ochoa of Bay City; maternal grandparents Alfredo & Gloria Alvarez of Mexico and many other relatives A rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
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Daniel “Dan” B. O’Connell, 85, of Van
Vleck, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 in Bay City.
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Raymond O’Connell, 80, died Wednesday, August 15, 2007. He was born January 3, 1927 in Matagorda County to the late Bouldin “Doc” and Mildred Bickham O’Connell. Ray served in the US Army during WW-II and was stationed in Germany. On August 14, 1953 Ray married JoAnn Moore. They celebrated their 54th year of marriage on Tuesday. After returning from the war, Ray worked at the Bay City Post Office for 33 years. In 1986, he was elected Matagorda County Justice of the Peace. He was re-elected three times and served for over 12 years. Ray was a charter member of the First United Methodist Church of Van Vleck. He was a Lifetime Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and a member or the American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed raising cattle, riding horses, and John Wayne movies. Ray and JoAnn have lived in Van Vleck since they married and have raised their family there. Ray is survived by his wife, his daughter and her husband, Nancy and Bill Brown; his son and his wife, Pat and Lisa O’Connell; his daughter Eileen O’ Connell; his daughter and her husband Kathleen and Ken Ballinger; four grandchildren Lindsay, Kara, Christopher, and Emily; two sisters Dorothy Stafford and Nancy Bridgwater. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Burt and nephews H. A. Stafford, III and John Stafford. The Family will receive visitors from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday at the Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck with Rev. Brian Krumnow officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Paul Bickham, Billy Bickham, Steven Whiddon, Donnie O’Connell, David Bridgwater, Mike O’Connell and Dan O’Connell. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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William Lee “Max” O’Day, Jr., 47, of Bay City passed away April 23, 2010. He was born August 23, 1962 in Houston, Texas to William Lee O’Day, Sr. and Isabel Garcia. He formerly worked at a Land Acquisitions Specialist for Petroleum Leases and the Rail Road. Survivors include his companion Sherman Houck; mother and step-father Isabel “Liz” & Travis Owen; sisters Mary Ellen “Ellie” O’Day and Lizabeth Ann “Libby” Lacy and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Bay City Civic Center with Pat
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Tonita Learline O’Dell, 90, of Bay City passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010. She was born in Fouke, Arkansas to the late Maude (Wroten) Carper & Wilbur Martin. She has been a resident of Bay City for the past 4 years, and was a Beautician for many years. Tonita is survived by her 2 daughters: Tonita Gale Foster of Las Vegas and Linda Sue LeMaster of Bay City; son: Wilbur Phillip O’Dell; 3 sisters: Mary Ellen Oldham of Louisiana, Leona Hamilton of Plano, and Frances Martin of Texarkana; 2 brothers: Stanley Martin of Little Rock, and Raymond Martin of Texarkana; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband: Uel Phillip O’Dell in 1997. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 20, 2010 at Sylverino Cemetery in Fouke, Miller County, Arkansas with Rev. Richard Posey officiating.
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Glenn Wade “Skipper” Odom, 44 of Houston, passed away December 13, 2005. He was born July 25, 1961 in Ganado to Robbins Paschail Odom and Marcelle Ryman Odom. Glenn was an Instructional Specialist at Green Valley Elementary School in Galena Park I.S.D. He was a graduate from Bay City High School, Howard Payne University, and received his Masters degree in Administration from Sam Houston State University. Glenn had worked for 20 years at Green Valley School. He will be greatly missed by his fellow teachers, administrators, and especially by the students. He is survived by his parents: Robbins Paschail & Marcelle Ryman Odom; brother: Robbin Gerald Odom & wife Betty of Wadsworth; Nieces and Nephews: Jennifer and Jeff Willard of Plano, Charlotte and Michael Allgaier of Markham, Christopher and Charlotte Norton of Bay City, Daniel and Mary Norton of Arlington, and Rebecca Odom of Wadsworth. He is also survived by his very good friend John Brassfield of Houston, TX. Glenn was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann Norton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 16, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, TX. Pallbearers will be Christopher and, Daniel Norton, Kenny Ryman, Michael Allgaier, Wayne Michael, and Wayne Moore. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ministries of the First Baptist Church of Bay City. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. www.taylorbros.net Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Terrence Ambrose O’Keefe went to be with
the Lord on July 5, 2010.
Bay City Tribune, Published July
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Funeral services for Ney Oldham Jr., 67, of Palacios will be held at 10:30 a. m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Palacios with the Rev. John Fluth officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery, Blessing. Mr. Oldham was born June 2, 1919, in San Marcos, Texas, and died May 28, 1987, in Palacios. Survivors include his wife, Virginia M. Oldham of Palacios; two daughters, Lydia Schuetz and Nancy Howard, both of Palacios; a son, Ney Oldham III of Palacios; and a grandson, Leland D. Schuetz, also of Palacios. Pallbearer include Francis Graham, Billy Harrison, Barry Reddick, Richard “Ox” Sanders, Thomas Galloway, Roger Wilson, Billy Hamlin and Arvid Loff. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. E. B. Sanford, George Holst and Kermit Gideon. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Palacios.
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Funeral services for Azilee (Lee Wood) Oliver, 73, of Bay City will be held 2 p. m. Sunday at Bay City Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. W. E. Dugger, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Hawley Cemetery. Mrs. Oliver was born Nov. 24, 1915, in Nacogdoches to John E. Wilburn and the former Sally Phillips and died Aug. 18, 1989, at Matagorda House in Bay City. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Mildred Ann Wood of Juliff, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law Louise and Daly Devillier of Thibedeaux, La., and Maureen and Larry Ware of Van Vleck; sisters Johnnie Lee Jones of Tyler and Ima Lee Gewin of Nacogdoches; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Oliver’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
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Elva Olivo, 75, of Bay City passed away May 16, 2009. She was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Sandia, TX to the late Jose & Tomasa Chapa Aguilar. Her husband Jesse Olivo, Sr. preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Sylvia Garcia & Martha Cantu both of Bay City; sons Ruben Olivo of Austin, Jesse Olivo, Jr. of Bay City & George Olivo of Brownsville; sisters Ophelia Garcia of Sandia, TX, Santos Garcia of Mathis, TX & Narcisa Rodriguez of Bay City; brothers Adan Aguilar of Tynan, TX & Rogelio Aguilar of Alfred, TX; 13 grandchildren Selene Robles, Sindy Garcia, Sanette Garcia, Saulett Garcia, George Olivo, Jr., Crystal Olivo, Christopher Olivo Stephanie Olivo, Elcia Olivo, Jessica Cantu, Michelle Cantu, Jackie Lee Olivo & Matthew Olivo and three great grandchildren.
A prayer service will
be held 7:00 PM Monday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be
10:00 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Pastor Saul Garcia officiating.
Interment will follow at
Roselawn
Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Edward Cantu, Jesse Robles, Randy Gunn, Esau
Rodriguez, Jesse Rodriguez & Christopher Olivo.
Funeral services for Jesus Olivo, Sr., 65, of Bay City, were held at 1 pm May 2 at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City with the Rev. Saul Garcia officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Mr. Olivo was born May 27, 1928, in Mathis to Victor and Genoveva Medrano Olivo and died April 30, 1994, in Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. A resident of Bay City for 36 years, he was a retired manager for Stanley’s Stores, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Elva Aguilar Olivo of Bay City; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Saul Garcia and Martha Marie and Edward Cantu, all of Bay City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ruben and Inger Olivo of Austin, Jesse and Silvia Olivo of Bay City and George Olivo of Brownsville; six sisters, Fela Aleman, Concha Cardona an Consuelo Martinez, all of Mathis, Florinda Aguilar and Juanita Leal, both of Poteet and Angelita Ponse of Corpus Christi; two brothers, Juan Olivo of Baytown and Victor Olivo of Rosenberg and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Tomasa Sanchez and a brother, Jose Olivo. Pallbearers were Ruben Olivo Jesse Olivo, Jr., George Olivo Saul Garcia, Edward Cantu and Jesse Rodriguez. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home of Bay City
Daily Tribune,
May 1994
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Elsie Olson, 92, formerly of Palacios passed away May 17, 2007 in Rexburg, Idaho. She was born October 21, 1914 in Jackson County, TX to Andrew and Hulda Johnson Loff. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Home Demonstration Club. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Edwin and Linda Olson of Rexburg, Idaho; fourteen grandchildren James Hebel, Gary Hebel, Jeff Hebel, Shawn Olson, Eugenia Thompson, Joe Olson, Elna Yochim, Cody Olson, Ezra Olson, Jacob Olson, Isaac Olson, Andrew Olson, Hannah Olson and Rebekah Olson; and by seventeen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Morris Olson and a daughter Martha Hebel. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, May 21, 2007 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Her son Edwin Olson will conduct the service. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home.
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BAY CITY - Bruno Olvera Sr., 75, of Bay
City, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 peacefully at home. He was
born in Bay City on May 24, 1934 to parents Indalesio Olvera and
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Lenora Alice Ooms, 44, of Bay City, died Tuesday in her home. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Ooms of Bay City; parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cummings of Bay City; five sons, James Hargrave, Mark Connor, Michael Connor, Daniel Connor and George Wallis of Bay City; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Hickerson of Wentachee, Wash.; and one brother, Clyde Cummings, Jr., of New Orleans. Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Taylor Brothers Chapel with Rev. Marvin Moore of First Pentecostal Church officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Modesto Oros, 65, of Bay City passed
away June 7, 2009. Bay City Tribune, Published June 10, 2009 Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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EL CAMPO - James "Rodney" Orr Sr. of El
Campo died March 24, 2010 at the age of 69 after a short battle with
cancer. He was born in Sweeny on Feb. 4, 1941 at the home of his
parents, William A. Sr. "Datty" and Devorah "Dee Dee" Redding Orr,
the 9th child of 13.
Published in Victoria Advocate on
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Lillie Mae Orr, 70, of Wadsworth, passed away Monday, November 7, 2005 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1935 in Bay City to Earl Ray Armstrong, Sr. and Lela Lecompte Armstrong. She was a lifelong resident of Matagorda and a member of the First Baptist Church of Matagorda. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Hubert Orr, Jr. of Wadsworth; by a daughter: Shirley Elaine Wiley & husband Ronnie of Richwood; by her sons: Hubert Earl Orr & wife Missie of Marysville, WA, Joseph Mark Orr & wife Vivian of Matagorda, and David Paul Orr of Selkirk; by her sister Patsy Cartwright of Elkhart; her brothers: George Patrick Armstrong and Earl Ray Armstrong, Jr. of Matagorda, and Jesse Lee Smith of Bay City; and by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father: Earl R. Armstrong, Sr. and by her mother & step-father: Lela & Jesse Smith. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, November 11, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Riley and Rev. Oliver Southall officiating. Interment will follow at the Matagorda Cemetery in Matagorda, TX. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Joseph, Brandon, Daniel, and Lucas Orr, Tye Wiley, and John Paul Landry. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters: Heather Thawsh, Kristin Byde, Candace Landry, Cassie Wiley, Krissy Wiley, and Christie Orr. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.
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Hubert Orr, Jr., 75 of Wadsworth, TX passed away Thursday, September 27, 2007 in Clute, TX. He was born September 12, 1932 in Lake Victor, TX to Hubert Orr, Sr. and Annie Alexander Orr. He was a resident of Matagorda County for the past 56 years and was a retired Foreman and Operator from Matagorda County Precinct 2. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Matagorda and a US Army veteran of the Korean War era. He is survived by his daughter, Shirley Wiley & husband Ronnie of Richwood; his sons: Hubert Earl Orr & wife Missie of Marysville, WA, Joseph Mark Orr & wife Vivian, and David Paul Orr of Matagorda; by his half sisters: Dorothy Wimberley of Rogers, TX, Alice Mahoney of Paradise, CA, Laquita Bourg of Luling, LA, and Sandra Schneweis of Clafton, KS; and by 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Lillie Mae Orr; his parents: Annie & Hubert Orr, Sr., and by numerous sisters and brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating. Interment will follow at Matagorda Cemetery, Matagorda, TX. Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Joseph, Brandon, Daniel, and Lucas Orr, and John Paul Landry. Honorary pallbearers are his fellow co-workers of Matagorda County Precinct 2. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.
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EL CAMPO - James "Rodney" Orr Sr. of El
Campo died March 24, 2010 at the age of 69 after a short battle with
cancer. He was born in Sweeny on Feb. 4, 1941 at the home of his
parents, William A. Sr. "Datty" and Devorah "Dee Dee" Redding Orr,
the 9th child of 13.
Published in
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Aaron Gunner Ortiz, 9, of Markham passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 23, 2009 at his home. He was born March 29, 2000 in Bay City to Robert Ortiz and Carmen Flores Ortiz. Aaron was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. His greatest accomplishment was receiving his first communion on April 26, 2009. Aaron was a fourth grade student at Markham Elementary. He received Commended Performance for the Reading and Math TAKS tests, and was an A student. Aaron was also a Baseball player for the Tidehaven Little League. He was a very outgoing person and left a positive impression on people whether young or old. He is survived by his mother: Carmen Flores Ortiz of Markham; father: Robert Ortiz of Corpus Christi; brother: Robert Andre C. Ortiz of Markham; sister: Carmen Adrianna Ortiz of Markham; grandmothers: Carmen S. Flores of Collegeport and Mercidez C. Ortiz of Corpus Christi; uncles: Raul & Nora Flores of Freeport, Flavio & Christina Flores of Chula Vista, CA, Richard & Patricia Flores of Edinburg, Pete Flores of Baytown, Gus & Lisa Flores of Freeport, Vincent & Nora Casanova of Corpus Christi, Martin & Eloisa Casanova of Pasadena, TX, and Adam Ortiz & Paul Ortiz of Corpus Christi; aunts: Julia & Ruben Gonzales of Markham, Rita T. Flores of Roundrock, Tina Ortiz of Corpus Christi, Patricia Casanova of Corpus Christi; and many cousins. Aaron is also survived by his 2 dogs: Faith and Chunk; cat: Allie; and bird: Paco. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents: Manuel & Rita Salinas, Robert & Felicitas Flores, and Vicente & Alta Garcia Casanova; grandfathers: Raul V. Flores and Pete Ortiz; uncle: Henry Casanova Sr., cousins: Esteban Gonzalez and Mark Aaron Casanova.
The visitation
will begin at 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rosary following at 7:00 PM. Mass
will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Casey Jarzombek officiating.
Interment will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at San Jose
Cemetery in Bloomington, Texas. The pallbearers will be: Ruben
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BAY CITY - Funeral services for Ezequiel Ortiz, 52, of Bay City, will be Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10 a.m. at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City with Father Gerard Cernoch officiating.
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William Jolly Orton, Sr., 74, of Sargent passed away May 30, 2008. He was born March 6, 1934 in Houston, Texas to the late Robert A. & Adele Frels Orton. Survivors include two sons William J. Orton, Jr of Sargent & James Lee Orton of Brazoria; sister Elaine A. Campbell of Houston; brothers Lee B. Orton & Paul A. Orton both of Houston; grandson Colby R. Orton of Brazoria and nephews & nieces Guy Milner, Glenn Milner, Vicki Milner, Lee A. Orton & Samantha Robilio. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Chapel of Faith in Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, TX with James Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Family will receive friends & relatives from 6pm-8pm Monday, June 2, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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Alberta Trevino Osuna, 90, of Bay City passed away February 23, 2011. She was born April 10, 1920 in San Benito to the late Lauro Trevino and Lucinda Pereles Trevino. She was preceded in death by her husband Nicolas Osuna and three brothers Lauro Trevino, Lupe Trevino and Raymond Trevino. Survivors include sisters Amelia Galvez of Houston, Concepcion Lucio of Palacios, Lydia Gonzales of Palacios, Beatrice Moreno of Bay City, Mary Aguilar of El Campo and Rosie Coronado of Bay City; brothers and sisters-in-law A. B. Trevino & Mary Esther of Bay City, Gilbert Trevino & Elva of Palacios, Porfiro Trevino & Elida of San Benito and Ralph Trevino & Rachel of Fort Worth; and by numerous nieces and nephews. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 25, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Abel Lucio, Gilbert Lucio, Joe Lucio, Tony Galvez, Carlos Moreno and Frank Trevino. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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MOUNT PLEASANT - Mary Patricia
"Choc" Ottino, 58, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Thursday, June
3, 2010. She was born Feb. 23, 1952, in Palacios, to the late John
Manuel Ottino and Eufemia Alvarado Ottino. She worked in
environmental services and was a member of St. Anthony's de Padua
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April 2 and Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at
Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Father Casey Jarzombek
officiating. Entombment followed in the Good Shepard Mausoleum at
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Katherine Overman, 95, of Palacios, TX passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008. She was born December 24, 1912 in Houston, TX to the late William J. Cade and Martha S. Ringgold Cade. She was a member of the Episcopal Church, a retired medical laboratory manager, and has resided at Schicke Point since 1983. She is survived by her husband: C. L. Overman of Palacios; her son: James Sparra of Palacios; a grandson: Hunt Sparra; and a great grandson: Hunt Jackson Sparra. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by six brothers and sisters. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the Palacios Cemetery in Palacios, TX. Lay Vicar Cynthia Tobola from St. John’s Episcopal Church of Palacios will officiate the service. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.
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He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife Polly Krenek Owen of Bay City; father Roy Owen of Bay City; son Dylan Owen of Bay City; sisters Dusty Parks of El Campo, Pamela Kennedy of Bay City and Ashley Love of Bay City; brother Lawson Love of Bay City and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Lynn officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers include Jeff Green, Joey Kennedy, Jimmy Mc Donald, Henry Barron, Jeff Sellers, and John Deavers. Lawson Love and Donovan Hahn will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Kendall Own Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank in Bay City. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.
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Leo “Skipper” Owen, 69, of Van Vleck passed away April 14, 2007.
Dorothy Joan Owen, 63, of Van Vleck,
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Myrtle A. Prukop Owen, 94, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009, in Houston at the home of her daughter, Betty. She was born October 20, 1915 in Inez, Texas to the late Ben Henry Prukop and Alvie Obsta Prukop. Myrtle was a long time resident of Bay City, before moving to Hemphill in 1994 to live with her daughter, Virginia. Since 1994 she has been splitting her time between Houston and Hemphill. Myrtle was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Van Vleck. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harvey Owen, son Donald Owen, granddaughter Kathy Smith Frazier, 3 great grandchildren Wendy Smith, Rodney Frazier, and, Malcum Ray Owen, brother Louis Prukop, sister Catherine L. Schumacher. Myrtle is survived by her 2 daughters: Betty Owen Grammer & husband James of Houston and Virginia Owen Smith & husband Glyn of Hemphill; son: Bennie Owen & wife Shirley of Bay City; brother: John J. Prukop & wife Ruby of Victoria; 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren scattered all over. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be: James Grammer, Greg Owen, Christopher Owen, Stephen Scott, Gary Scott, James Prukop, Samuel Quarles, Roy Owen, Carl Owen, Robert Obsta, Rodney Griner, and Christopher Sabrasula www.taylorbros.net Harvey Ray Owen Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Blanca Munivez Olvera
of Bay City; children: sons, Manuel Olvera Sr. and wife Diana of
Blessing, Bruno Olvera Jr. and wife Danita of Gonzales, La., Milton
Olvera and Carlos Olvera of Houston; daughters, Lupe Olvera Pettit
and husband James Cochran of Houston, Lorraine Esquivel and husband
Joe of Blessing, Elaine Santiago of Houston, Irene Olvera Carrillo
and husband Chris, and Laura Carreon and husband Sergio of Houston;
17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Milton Olvera
and wife Olivia of Texas City, and Indalesio Olvera and wife Alice
of Dickinson; and a host of relatives and friends.
George Peter “Geep” Ottis, Jr. 70, of West Columbia, died Friday,
March 30, 2007, at his home in Columbia Lakes following a long,
courageous battle with cancer. 
Vernon Leslie Owsley,
82, joined the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2009.