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“Frankie” was born May 22, 1928, to Earl Pierce and Frances Onella Morrison Vaughn, and died July 4, 2015, in Bay City, Texas. She received her education in the Bay City school system, graduating in 1945. She graduated from Southwestern University, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She also graduated with honors from the University of Texas, and was employed by the University Department of Research in Texas History, as a research associate, and Director of the Junior Historian Program of the State Historical Association, and managing editor of the Junior Historian magazine. She was also an associate editor and cartographer for the Southwestern Historical Quarterly. Upon her return to Bay City, in 1971, she was editor of the Historic Matagorda County Sesquicentennial history. She was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as an Outstanding Woman Citizen and by the Daughters of the American Revolution with their Honor Medal. She was always an avid aviation enthusiast and is now enjoying flying again on angel wings, earning frequent-flyer miles while attempting chandelles and whifferdills in the vaults of heaven. She earned her private pilot’s license before she had her driver’s license. She was a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II and later achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant as a Senior Member and earned her Observer Basic wings. She was also a long time member and Colonel in the Commemorative Air Force. Another of her interests was music, so she is now happily listening to the beautiful music of the harps and anthems of the Heavenly Choir. She was a camper and later a riflery instructor at Camp Waldemar for girls outside of Hunt, Texas. She was also a certified Texas Hunter Safety Instructor for many years here in Bay City, and served on the Troop Committee of Troop 45, Boy Scouts of America. She looked forward to a reunion with her parents; and a nephew, Vaughn Kennedy; who preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Sally Vaughn Woolsey; niece, Sarah Catherine Woolsey; and nephew John Fletcher Woolsey Jr., of Bay City; all of whom she loved dearly. Private memorial services will be held at a day and time yet to be arranged. Memorials may be sent to the Big Springs Ranch for Children, c/o Hill Country Youth Ranch, P.O. Box 67, Ingram, TX 78025-9986, or to the charity of your choice. From Frances Parker – “By friendships my life has been enriched, and if you would honor my memory, please call on a special friend to let them know how much you value and cherish their friendship.” “To those I leave behind, I thank you for your friendship and thoughtful kindness, and may God bless you. Until we meet again, find peace in Heaven’s hands. Open wide thine arms of love; Lord, I’m coming home.”
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Barbara Sue Pavlik of Garland, died February 5, 2016. She was born February 17, 1938, in Houston, to Fred Hayden and Alice Griffith Brown. A 1956 graduate of Bay City High School, she married Jaro August Pavlik on February 3, 1957, in Bay City. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 53 years. She is survived by daughter, Nena Pavlik of Dallas; sons, Larry Pavlik and wife Carol of Sugar Land, and Gary Pavlik and wife Karen of Garland; grandchildren, Joshua and Mindy Pavlik, Katie Pavlik and Willie McDowell, Toby Pavlik, and Amanda and Gregory Jeffers; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne Jeffers and Kennedy Ann McDowell; and brother, Fred N. Brown and wife Shirley of Buckeye. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Woodcreek Church, Richardson, TX.
Bay City Tribune,
February 10, 2016 |
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Longtime Richmond, Texas, resident, Louis (Lou) Payton, died Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the age of 87. He was born in Bloomington, Illinois, on February 7, 1928, and came to Texas in 1941. Lou was a member of Morton Masonic Lodge No. 72, a 32nd Degree Mason, and active for over sixty years. He was a Past Master and Past District Deputy of the Grand Lodge of Texas. He was also on the Board of Directors for the Ft. Bend County Fair for fifteen years, serving as President in 1985. Sports were always an important part of Lou’s life, including the time he spent playing semi-pro baseball for the Fort Bend County Jaybirds. Lou is survived by his wife, Martha, married for over 65 years; daughter, Patti Miles and husband Mike; son, Jay Payton and wife Debra; granddaughter, Jayme Tollett and husband Jeff; grandson, Justin Miles; grandson, Jared Newsom and wife Katrina; great-grandchildren, Nicole, Payton, Cali and Case; and many cousins, nieces and nephews, and extended family in Illinois and Florida. Honorary Pallbearers are members of Morton Masonic Lodge No. 72. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Richmond, Texas, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Morton Masonic Lodge No. 72 or a Parkinson’s Foundation of your choice.
Bay City Tribune,
January 6, 2015 |
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Elias Guerrero Paz, 81, of Bay City passed away August 7, 2010. He was born April 16, 1929 in San Benito, TX to the late Phillipe & Leana Guerrero Paz. His wife Juanita Paz, stepson Joe Angelo Trevino, & sisters Victoria Paz and Petra Paz all preceded him in death. Survivors include daughter Susie Paz Morales & husband Juan; sisters Dora Martinez, Ester Martinez, Olivea Martinez; brothers Abeleno Martinez, Pasqual Martinez & Ruben Martinez; grandchildren Laurie Morales, Elvis Morales, Christopher Morales & Juanita Morales. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Angle Trevino, Benito Trevino, Elias Trevino, Christopher Trevino, Jacob Montalvo, Elias “T. J.” Trevino, Jr. & Frank “A. J.” Sanchez, Jr. www.taylorbros.net Juanita E. Paz Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby
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Lillie Mae Green Pearce, of Rockport, Texas formerly of Deutschburg Community, Jackson County, Texas, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. Lillie was born on January 7, 1924 in Edna, Texas to Eugene George Green and Annie Catherine Terry Green. She graduated from La Ward High School then later married her high school sweetheart and forever love, Frank Dorton Pearce, on October 26, 1942. Lillie was a dedicated Army wife who volunteered and worked while her husband served our country. After the service, they moved back to Jackson County, TX, where she was a housewife and an active in the Deutschburg Community Club and Home Demonstration Club. Lillie Mae was a well-respected, generous, and caring woman who was always willing to help others. For 20 years, Lillie Mae served as an election judge in Deutschburg and Carancahua Communities. She enjoyed being a part of the yearly Community Seafood Supper Fundraiser, which benefits the March of Dimes. Wonderful memories that many will treasure were enjoying her delicious desserts and home cooked meals. She was a woman of faith, an active member and mentor of the Point Comfort Church of Christ for many decades. It was a common site to see Lillie Mae in attendance at her grandkids and great-grandkids school and sporting events; she was a passionate and energetic person. Lillie Mae was known to the younger generations as Mamau, and they enjoyed seeing and visiting with her at family gatherings and other events. Some of Lillie’s past time hobbies included gardening, playing dominoes, and fishing on her nearby river property. On her 88th birthday, Lillie Mae moved to Rockport, Texas to enjoy and spend time with her family. She continued to be an active member to the Church of Christ Rockport, where she participated in a ladies’ bible study. She enjoyed spending time with her local friends in Rockport and visiting her long-time friends back home, but above all, she loved to be surrounded by and make memories with her family. Lillie Mae is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene George Green and Annie Catherine Terry Green; beloved husband, Francis “Frank” Dorton Pearce; sisters, Lucille Lee, Irene Whitworth, Mildred Henderson, and Opal Alford; and brothers, Eugene “Sonny” Green and Billy Green. She is survived by her son, Larry Ben Pearce and his wife Jean Pearce of Rockport; granddaughter, Erin Pearce Cruzan and husband Kenny of Rockport; grandson, Matthew Ben Pearce and his wife Tiana of Portland; and great-randchildren, Camryn and Cason Cruzan, and soon-to-arrive, baby Mattilyn Pearce; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Stan Haun, Harbor Hospice, everyone at Gulf Point Village, Francis Howell, also to Pat Williams for being a special friend and neighbor. Memorials may be made to Harbor Hospice, 400 Enterprise Blvd, Rockport, Texas 78382. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. Palacios Beacon, February 17, 2016 Lillie Mae Green Pearce
Lillie
Mae Green Pearce, of Rockport, Texas formerly of Deutschburg
Community, Jackson County, Texas, passed away Friday, February 12,
2016. Lillie was born on January 7, 1924 in Edna, Texas to Eugene
George Green and Annie Catherine Terry Green. She graduated from La
Ward High School then later married her high school sweetheart and
forever love, Frank Dorton Pearce, on October 26, 1942. Lillie was a
dedicated Army wife who volunteered and worked while her husband
served our country. After the service, they moved back to Jackson
County, Tx, where she was a housewife and an active in the
Deutschburg Community Club and Home Demonstration Club. Lillie Mae
was a well-respected, generous, and caring woman who was always
willing to help others.
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Mary Ann Pena, 51, of Bay City died
Tuesday March 14, 2000 in Houston. She was born June 15, 1948 in New
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Born: January 08, 1937
Ms. Tomasita Pena passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2015 in Houston TX.
at the age of 78. She is survived by her loving family which her
sons Isidore Pena Jr., Manuel G. Pena, Sergio Pena, Orlando Pena,
daughters Sandra Silva, Nelda Rangel, 17 grandchildren and many
great grandchildren.
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James A. Pennington, 78, of Blessing died January 20, 2004 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City.
He was born November 22, 1925 in Orange, TX to the late Edward and Mattie Wilkerson Pennington. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, and a resident of Blessing for some 45 years. He retired in 1985 from Tidehaven ISD after 31 years of service. He also was a member of the Blessing Masonic Lodge #411 AF & AM.
Survivors include: wife: Mildred Mary Ward Pennington of Blessing; son & daughter-in-law: Andy and Vickie Pennington of Louisville, KY; brother: Vernon Pennington; 5 grandsons: William, Patrick and Shawn Pennington all of San Antonio, Matthew and Luke Pennington of Louisville, KY.
He was preceded in death by his sisters: Ruth Pennington and Eloise Hill; and brother: Walter Pennington.
Funeral Service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, January 24, 2004, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Revs. Bruce Bonner, Harley Savage and Lawrence Gwin officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Friday evening from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church Carillon Fund. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979) 245-4613.
The Victoria Advocate, January 22, 2004
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Funeral services for Isidro Castanon Perez, 88, were held January 20, 2016 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios with Father Bryan Heyer officiating.
Isidro was born May 15, 1927 in Coyote, Mexico to Francisco Castanon and Refugio Perez and he passed away on January 10, 2016.
Isidro immigrated to the U.S. in 1954 and one of his proudest moments was when he became a U.S. Citizen.
Isidro loved this country because he felt it was a place where a person worked hard a person would succeed. Isidro always stressed hard work, honesty and education to his children and grandchildren, his pride and joy.
Isidro was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Conception Castanon and three children, Isidro, Fernando and Elizabeth.
He is survived by eight children: Esperanza Castanon Marin, Arthur Castanon and wife Chris, Connie Ramirez and husband Juan, David Castanon and wife Ana, Mary Rodriguez and husband Hector, Isidro Castanon and wife Angie, Jessie Castanon and wife Sandy, and Frank Castanon; 28 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Steven Ramirez, John David Rodriguez, Carlos
Martin, David Castanon, Nick Castanon, Arthur Castanon and Jesse
Castanon. Palacios Beacon, January 20, 2016
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Stanley Earl Perkins, Jr., 64, passed away on May 13, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer. He requested to be cremated and have his ashes scattered over Matagorda Bay where as a young boy he spent many hours on his grandfather, Fred Bates, shrimp boat. Stanley was born Nov. 16, 1950 to Stanley Earl Perkins, Sr. and Maxine Bates Perkins. He attended school in Palacios through grade 11 and graduated from Tehran American School in Tehran, Iran in 1969. He earned a B.S. degree in marine biology from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. His interests included archaeological digs, the Houston Audubon Society, participating in San Jacinto historical reenactments and volunteering at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. He is survived by four siblings: Rosemary Cornett, Sharron and J.P. Mongeau, Fred Perkins and Mac Hoak, Ted and Gail Perkins, nine nieces and nephews, and 15 great nieces and nephews. Stanley was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Bates Perkins, father Stanley Earl Perkins, Sr., and nephew Jason Earl Cornett.
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Edwin Frank Petering, 91, of Bay City passed away May 22, 2015. He was born September 18, 1923 in Hocheim, Texas to the late Henry Petering and Mary Maresch Petering. He was a 1942 graduate of Yoakum High School and a 1946 graduate of Balwin Business College. He married Joyce Ohrt on May 12, 1953 in Meyersville, TX. She preceded him in death in 1991. During WWII he served in the US Army 13th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division where he was awarded the Purple Heart for battle wounds received in action on August 25, 1944. He also earned the Bronze Star for Heroic Achievement, The American Theatre Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a life member of Philip H. Parker VFW Post 2438; life member of Disabled American Veterans; life member of Catholic War Veterans and life member of American Legion. He had been a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church since 1963 where he served in many capacities and on many committees. He was not only a member but served in many positions for Knights of Columbus Council 3070; Holy Name Society; Society of St. Vincent De Paul and Associates of the Incarnate Word of Blessed Sacrament. In addition to his parents and wife, two sisters preceded him in death. Survivors include his son, Rev. Michael Petering of Edna, TX; daughters Carol Petering of Beaumont, TX and Kathy Denton & husband Robert of Bellaire, TX; two grandsons and two great granddaughters. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Tuesday with a rosary beginning at 6:30 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Petering and Rev. Greg Korenek officiating. Interment will be 4:00 PM Wednesday at the Meyersville Catholic Cemetery in Meyersville, TX.
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Charles David Petersen, 15, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was born on February 16, 2000, in Houston, Texas, to Joseph and Farrah Buras Petersen. Charlie is preceded in death by Betty Buras, Curtis “Buddy” Roberts and Elvera “Beaky” Roberts. He is survived by his parents; brother, Matthew Petersen; grandparents, Benny and Rhonda Buras Sr. and Pamela Petersen; great-grandfather, Bradburn Buras; uncles and aunts, Benny and Lauren Buras, William Buras, Eric and Shelley Petersen, and Mike Petersen; and first cousins, Claire Buras, June Buras, Shilah Petersen, Tristen Petersen and Michael Petersen. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking you donate to the CF Foundation in Charlie's honor. http://www.cff.org/Tribute/dsp_TributePage.cfm?idTribute=953 A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City, Texas. 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 28, 2015 |
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Kenneth Lee Peterson, 86, of Palacios passed away January 13, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family, who prayed in thankfulness to God for the gift of this wonderful, cherished Christian man. He was born on January 25, 1929 in Jackson County, Texas, to the late Emil Peterson and Alice Slaughter Peterson. He was a 1947 graduate of the last graduating class of LaWard High School and he proudly served our country from 1951 to 1953 in the United States Army. On June 10, 1955, Kenneth married Rita Chamberlain, a faithful union that lasted 60 years. Kenneth was a longtime member of the Palacios Church of Christ. He was retired from Alcoa; and he enjoyed raising cattle, working outside, and reading. His family was his most valued earthly treasure. He loved them deeply and unconditionally. He cherished time spent with each and every family member, and was fiercely proud of all of them. Kenneth was blessed with two children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They all will miss him greatly and will proudly carry on his legacy. He was also proud of his community where he was well known and respected. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Ludvig Peterson, Charlie Peterson, Mary Bannert and Leta Kelly. He is survived by his wife, Rita Chamberlain Peterson of Palacios; daughter Teresa Kay Blanchette & husband Tim of Blessing; son Bryant E. Peterson & wife Debra K. of Francitas; grandchildren Ingrid Lee Ryman, Karin Kay Blanchette, Kristen Lyn Perez, Jessie Cheyenne Peterson and Kanyon Bryant Peterson; great-grandchildren Hunter Lee Ryman, Nicole Ray Ryman, Devin Lee Perez and Ethan David Perez. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Palacios Funeral Home with Brother Shan Jackson officiating and Paul Purswell leading congregational singing. Interment will follow at Olivia Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jason Hayden, Gary Brady, Cliff Curtner, Kurt Killebrew, Victor Eggemeyer and Tom Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Tim Blanchette, Kenneth Ryman, David Perez, Kanyon Peterson, and Paul Hunt. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation to Univ. of Texas John Ritter Research Program PO Box 1321 Houston, TX 77251 or to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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The lifeless body of James Pettis was found early Saturday morning in the yard of his home, the Harriman place, about six miles north of Palacios by Dr. J. R. Wagner, who had been treating him for some time for auto-intoxication. Authorities were notified, an inquest held by justice of the peace, F. A. Sisson, and a verdict rendered that death was caused from heart failure some time during the previous night. Deceased was a bachelor, aged about sixty years and lived a very recluse life. Interment took place Saturday afternoon at the Hawley cemetery east of Blessing. Palacios Beacon, August 25, 1927
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Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Phillips, 61, died Sunday in her home at Van Vleck after a long illness. She had been a resident of Bay City many years and had moved to Van Vleck only a few months ago. She leaves her husband, Clarence R. Phillips, one son, Dock Lane; a step-son, J. B. Lane; a sister, Mrs. Hubert Legg; two brothers, Jack Lowe and Barron Lowe, both of Bay City. Funeral services will be held from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 p. m. with Rev. H. C. Goodman of the First Baptist Church here officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Bros.
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Services were held Friday for James L. Pierce, 59, of 2009 West Lane. Graveside services were held in the Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, with Kerrville Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. He died Tuesday in Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 1, 1923, in Minneapolis, Minn., he was a member of the Episcopal Church and had lived in Kerrville for two months. He is survived by his wife, Simone Pierce of Kerville; a daughter, Anne Pierce of Austin and a sister, Sally McLaglen of California.
Kerrville Mountain Sun, July 30,
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January 25, 1961 – August 13, 1999
Joab Arnoldo Pina, 38, of Bay City, died Friday, August 13, 1999. He was born January 25, 1961, in East Bernard, to Adam and Blanca Pina of Bay City. He was a pipefitter.
Survivors: daughter, Alese Pina of Weller; sister, Shirley Miller of Wimberly; and brother, Adam Pina of Bay City.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM tonight at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be 10:00 AM Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, (409) 245-4613.
The Victoria Advocate, August 15, 1999 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Matagorda County Men Killed in Crash
By William T. Wood, The Daily Tribune
El Campo – Two Matagorda County men were killed Friday when their vehicles collided head-on about four miles north of El Campo on Texas 71, officials said.
Joab Arnaldo Pina, 38, of Bay City, and Ricky Wayne Huffman, 44, of Van Vleck, were pronounced dead at the scene, Department of Public Safety records show. Pina was driving northbound in a 1997 Oldsmobile sedan and Huffman was southbound in a 1992 Chevrolet pickup when the accident happened, a DPS spokesman said. The collision occurred at about 7 p.m. Friday. Both victims were alone in their vehicles, investigators said.
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Department, El Campo Emergency Medical Service, El Campo Fire Department, and Department of Public Safety responded to the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
The Daily Tribune, August 17, 1999
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Leona Popek, 77, of Bay City, Texas, passed away January 20, 2016. She was born April 29, 1938, in Grenada, Mississippi, to the late Felton Shumate and Winnie Sue Hill Schumate. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Johnnie Sue Bryant; and a son, Jerry Felton Townsend. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Popek of Bay City; daughters, Connie Mechura (Ronnie) of Lane City, Mary Popek of Bay City, and Pam Reis (Paul) of Van Vleck; grandchildren, Leslie Davis (Glen), Carrie Sebesta (Matt), Michaela Popek (Michael Riley), Dixi Howery (Dan), Jake Arrington (Krisdee), Keira Reis, Katie Saldana (Ramiro) and Johnathon Bryant (Kelley); and great-grandchildren, Dylan Lutringer, Gage Davis, Eryn Davis, Landon Davis, Josh Sebesta, Kallie Saldana, Kiley Saldana, Piper Hansen, Parker Howery, Ethan Arrington, Hunter Arrington, Tanner Arrington and Alaina Bryant. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, January 25, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, January 25, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Brother Matt Springfield officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Jake Arrington, Ronnie Mechura, Paul Reis, Matt Sebesta, Michael Riley and Dan Howery. Honorary pallbearers will be Weldon Popek, Johnathon Bryant, Glen Davis and Ramiro Saldana. 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, January 24, 2016
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PALACIOS - Robert Alton 'Bob' Porter, Sr., 92, of Palacios, passed away December 30, 2015. He was born April 3, 1923 in Brownsboro, TX to William C. and Grover Price Porter.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Hogan Porter; daughter Melissa A. Carpenter of Palacios; sons Robert Alton Porter, Jr. and wife Maria Eugenia of Laredo, TX, Edward Dale Porter and companion Sheila Brown, James G. Porter and companion Dawn Casey all of Palacios; step-son David A. Richardson of Cuero, TX; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Bob proudly served in the Coast Guard during WWII. He was a private pilot, and an avid hunter and fisherman. Bob had a radio and television repair business, and was manager of Palacios Cable T.V. for 6 years. He also worked with the Federal Aviation Administration as a flight controller. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:00pm Saturday January 2, 2016 at Palacios Funeral Home. Services will follow the visitation at 3:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Palacios Area Historical Association at http://www.citybytheseamuseum.org/donate.html.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012.
Published in the Victoria Advocate on 31 December 2015
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BEEVILLE - Alberta I. Price, 88, passed away Friday Oct. 16, 2015. She was born on May 29, 1927 in Buckeye, Texas, to the late Velven and Rosie Woods York.
Survivors include, her sister; Marie Peters, brother Velven York, Jr., her children; Johnny, Mary, Bobbie, Evelyn and Lois. Also surviving are several Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Price, her parents, two daughters, Joyce and Linda, a son, Melton and her brother, Jessie York.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct.19, 2015, from 5 - 7 pm, at Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Memory Gardens - Edna Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her Grandchildren.
Services are under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, 361-782-2152.
Published in the Victoria Advocate on October 19, 2015
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Anton A. “Tony” Pustejovsky passed away peacefully in Sargent Beach, Texas on January 2, 2016. He was born on April 20, 1937 in the town of West, Texas to Adolph F. and Christine Mechell Pustejovsky. He attended elementary school in Galveston, Texas; Carthage, Texas; and West, Texas. He graduated from West High School in 1955 where he was a member of the high school band. Tony attended Texas A&M University. He was a member of the Aggie Band and the A&M Corp of Cadets rising to be a Senior Supply Officer in “C” Engineers. After graduating from A&M in 1959 with a BS in Industrial Engineering, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia followed by active duty stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was honorably discharged from active duty in June of 1962 as a First Lieutenant, and from the U.S. Army Reserve in August of 1974. Tony began his civilian career at Johnson & Johnson in Sherman, followed by Texas Instruments in Richardson, Lasso Western Wear, Inc./Fem-Form in San Antonio, then LTV Corporation in Grand Prairie. He retired from management in the Aerospace-Missiles Division of Lockheed Martin Vought Systems in 1999. Tony received an MS from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1968 and an MBA from University of North Texas in 1976. Tony’s passion for the coast began in the early 1970s when the family began vacationing in Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula. After retirement Tony moved to Sargent Beach where he became active in the Matagorda County Beach Dune Committee and the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program serving as coordinator for Sargent Beach for over ten years. Tony encouraged his family to participate in the beach cleanups, and the twice a year cleanups became family gatherings with crawfish boils in the spring. Proud of his Czech heritage, Tony was devoted to fostering its preservation. He was a lifetime member of the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT), served on the Board of Directors since 1996, as Treasurer since 1998, and on the advisory committee to UNT for the Kostohryz Residency in Czech Music and Culture. He worked with many fine Czech heritage leaders throughout the state, served with friends and colleagues on the Board, and had opportunities to meet dignitaries and ambassadors of the Czech Republic. Tony was a hard worker his entire life. He was truly a Jack of All Trades, Master of All, engineering and crafting solutions and unique gadgets. He never met a stranger, always introduced himself with an iron grip handshake, touched many lives, and was a great story teller. He had an undying love for Texas A&M; and even though most seasons and coaching regimes tested his patience, he enjoyed the moments he shared with his family and close friends at Aggie football games. He enjoyed fishing, rigging and baiting his girls’ lines and unhooking their fish, sitting on his meditation log by the surf, watching the sunset, and caring for the wildlife, especially the birds, along the island. Tony was a beloved companion, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his longtime love of 19 years, Carole Patrick; son Mark Pustejovsky and wife Sandie; daughters Karen Klein and husband Bill; Cheryl Pustejovsky; Cindy Belknap and husband John; Amy Rodgers and husband David; grandchildren Lauren, Jennifer, Heather, West, Kimber; great-grandchild Dylan; sister Kay Polansky and husband Al; nephews Gary, Dale, Alan; Carole’s daughters Katherine, Frances, and Camille. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. He will be called at the Campus Aggie Muster on April 21, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be sent to the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT), the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program, or to a charity of your choice. On behalf of the family, thank you for all your prayers and condolences. Wear your sunscreen. Make sure you spray [insect repellent]. Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ‘Aina i ka Pono. He who, who he.
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