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Mary Nell Verser Quartararo, 92, of Canyon Lake, Texas, formerly of Bay City, Texas, peacefully passed away on June 27, 2015, at Eden Hill Community Senior Living Nursing Home in New Braunfels, Texas.
Mary Nell was born on April 27, 1923, in Bay City, to Hubert and Martha Moll Verser. She was a longtime resident of Bay City and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She attended North Texas State University. After working for Amaco Oil Company for 30 years, she retired and moved to Canyon Lake, Texas. Mary Nell married Charles Quartararo, and they were married 25 years. Mary Nell and Charlie joined Canyon Lake United Methodist Church. She enjoyed water aerobics, bridge club and garden club.
Mary Nell is survived by her husband, Charles Quartararo Jr. of Canyon Lake; her son, Larry Wayne Shaffer of Amarillo, Texas; daughter, Faith Robin Michaels, formerly Linda Shaffer of Austin, Texas; grandson, Casey Michael Miska of New Braunfels; granddaughter, Courtney Robin Wright and husband Nile Wright IV; and great grandson, Nile Wright V of Austin, Texas; sister, Martha Louise Breeden and husband Bobby Breeden of Lake Jackson; niece, Susan Breeden of Houston; nephew, Lee Haring of Bellaire, Texas; step-son, Chuck Quartararo of Sweetwater, Texas; and step-daughter, Patty Quartararo of Wimberley, Texas.
Mary Nell was preceded in death by her parents, H.A. Verser and Martha Verser; her sister, Anna Lee Walters; nephews, David Breeden and Bob Haring; sisters-in-law, Mary Marino of Houston and Catherine Salvaggio of Houston; and brother-in-law, Virgil Quartararo of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas, under the direction of Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in Canyon Lake, Texas.
Bay City Tribune, July 1, 2015
December 2, 1927 – February 28, 2019
Charles Quartararo Jr., died on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home in Sweet Home, Texas.
He was born December 2, 1927 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Failing to achieve his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, he spent the majority of his career in the petroleum industry, which allowed him the opportunity to travel extensively.
He is survived by his sister Catherine Salvaggio; brother Virgil Quartararo; son Charles Quartararo III; daughter Patricia; grandsons Dustin Braden, Christopher & Nicholas Quartararo; Dustin's father Glenn Braden and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife Marynell; his ex-wife and mother of his children LaWana Quartararo; daughter Paula Kay Braden and numerous brothers and sisters.
Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Cedervale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation to your local battered women’s shelter or charity or your choice.
Charlies' children would like to take this opportunity to thank his grandson Dustin and his father Glenn for assuming management of his care & affairs at the end.
Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum, Texas.
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Robert Raleigh Quick Jr., 64 of Wadsworth, Texas was embraced in the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born in Weslaco, Texas to Robert Raleigh Quick Sr. and Elza Fairy Quick on May 31, 1955. He ispreceded in death by both parents. Survivors include son, David Cameron Quick and wife Jeannie Quick of Wadsworth; daughter, Amanda Thurber and husband William Thurber of Brazoria; daughter, Kerry Quick of Alvi;, son, Michael Chase Kaiser and wife Kellie Kaiser of Van Vleck; 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; as well as great nieces and great nephews. Survivors also include brother, Bert Davis and wife Sandra of Monte Alto; sisters, Laura Ryman and brother-in-law, Leroy Ryman of Wadsworth, Barbara Reeves of Monte Alto, and Jean Sugarek of Bay City. Robert served the Matagorda County area in auto body repairs with over 30 years of service. His greatest joy was his family and his grandchildren. He loved to cook for everyone, listen to his favorite country legends, he enjoyed watching westerns, and loved to fish. Those that knew him, loved him, your children became his children and he never hesitated when you needed him. He will be greatly missed by everyone and he left a mark on so many lives. The family would like to thank everyone for the loving prayers and kindness. Services will be announced at a later date.
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Lynn Quillin, 81, of Bay City, TX, took his last flight home on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, when he passed away in Webster, TX, following a short illness. A trained U.S. Air Force pilot, Reservist and Air Force Academy Admissions Officer, he was known for his joy of taking friends and visitors up in his Cessna, to see his adopted Gulf Coast community of Bay City, TX. He was born on a farm in Depression era rural Fouke, AK, on July 23, 1933, to schoolteacher, Austin Albert Quillin and avid reader, Rachel Ophelia Lynn, their fourth and last child. An exceptionally gifted child, he skipped a grade and graduated Fouke High School at 17. Anyone who knew him certainly knew he reveled as a graduate of the University of Arkansas (1955) with a B.A. and minor in Architecture. He then married Mary Josephine Moore on Monday, April 2, 1956, because they did not want to marry on April Fool’s Day. The two departed the next day for Bartow Air Force Base, FL, where he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. After attending flight school, he served at multiple bases before being stationed in K-6 Pyongtaek, Korea. He held this service dear, and often spoke of his love of the Korean people, and its children especially. Lynn and Jo ran Bay City Office Supply for over 40 years and he was always open to dispense advice from his “open concept” office in the store. His community service was legendary, including Jaycees, Kiwanis, Bay City School Board, Matagorda General Hospital Board, Bay City Public Library Board, and the Matagorda County Democratic Party, of which he received a lifetime award in 2014, for over 50 years of service. Indeed, his store was the Democratic Meeting location for most of its 40 years. Lynn is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Jo; his three daughters, Jennifer Maxwell (Sonny), Kathleen Nathan (Keith) and Elizabeth Quillin; three beloved grandchildren, John Austin, Joseph Dane and Katherine “Kate” Lyndsey Nathan; his sister, Theresa Webb of El Campo, TX; and brother, Austin Albert Quillin (Sibble) of Rockwall, TX. He is also survived by his much-loved nieces and nephews, Paul Webb, Brenda Lanier, Carla Lovelace, Lisa Webb, Judy Stohle, Bob Quillin and Ed Quillin; nine grand-niece and nephews; and 13 great-grand-niece and nephews. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Alma Quillin Lanier; as well as his brothers-in-law, Emmet Lanier and Paul Dewey Webb. A military funeral will be held Thursday, January 29, 2015, at 12:30 p.m., at U.S. National Cemetery, 10410 Veteran›s Memorial Drive, Houston, TX. A memorial and celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 2321 Ave. F, Bay City, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bay City Public Library or the Matagorda Regional Medical Foundation. More information can be found at www.crowderfuneralhome.com
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Mary Josephine “Jo” Moore Quillin was born August 12, 1935 in Fouke, AR, and passed away in her home on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the age of 82. Jo was raised in Fouke except for the four years she lived in Bremerton, WA during WWII. After returning to Arkansas, she graduated Fouke High School and attended Southern State in Magnolia, AR. In 1956 Jo married Lynn Quillin becoming a proud Air Force wife. They honeymooned on the road to Lakeland Air Force Base in Winter Haven, FL where Lynn was stationed. In 1959 they moved to Bay City and opened Bay City Office Supply which they owned for over 40 years. While working alongside her husband, Jo raised three daughters and supported them in their many activities. She hand-made dozens of dance recital costumes, spent summer Saturdays at swim meets and threw the best darn kids birthday parties ever! Jo was a member of First Baptist Church of Bay City and devoted 25 years to teaching a pre-school Sunday school class with her dear friend JoAnn Culbreth. She and JoAnn continued their service by creating the beautiful flower arrangements displayed in the sanctuary on Sundays. She was also a member of the Bay City Book Review Club and played bridge with the same group of wonderful friends for over 50 years. Jo was a kind and generous mother. She opened her home to everyone and she was always willing to help those in need. But her greatest joy was being “JoJo” to her three beautiful grandchildren, Austin, Dane and Kate Nathan. Jo is survived by her three daughters, Jennifer (Sonny), Kathleen (Keith), and Elizabeth; three beloved grandchildren, John Austin, Joseph Dane and Katherine Lyndsey Nathan; brother, Johnny Moore of Texarkana; and sisters-in-law, Theresa Webb of El Campo and Sibble Quillin of Rockwall. She is also survived by her much-loved nieces and nephews, Brenda Lanier, Carla Lovelace, Lisa Webb, Judy Stohle, Bob Quillin, Ed Quillin, Paul Webb and Mark Christopher Moore. Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Quillin; her parents, John Ollis and Zuella Moore; as well as her sister-in-law, Alma Lanier; and brothers-in-law, Emmet Lanier, Dewey Paul Webb and Austin Quillin Jr. A memorial and celebration of Jo’s life will be held Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2321 Ave. F, Bay City, TX with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Houston National Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net
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Evelyn Faye Quinn, age 95, of Blessing, Texas passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. Evelyn was born in Matagorda County on Pheasant Switch Road on October 7, 1927 to the late William David and Bertha Reaux Daniel. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She loved to bake and tell jokes. Evelyn is survived by her son Kenneth Quinn of Blessing, Texas, 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Evelyn is proceeded in death by her husband Clyde Sylvester Quinn Sr., sons Clyde Sylvester Quinn Jr., William David Quinn Sr., Rodger Quinn, and Gary Quinn. Pallbearers: Billy Quinn, Dale Quinn, Tony Quinn, Peter Quinn, Bubba Quinn, and Danny Silva Shaun’s Mortuary
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Margie “Mimi” Legg Quinn, 85, of Bay City, Texas, gained her heavenly angel wings, as she truly was an angel here on Earth. She went to be with her Lord on a beautiful Sunday morning, January 24, 2016 She was born September 9, 1930, in Markham, Texas, to the late Richard Hubert Legg and Carrie Lowe Legg. She worked at Goodrich, Jerry’s Flying Service, and Western Gulf. She was a caretaker by nature, as she cared for all that she encountered. She was preceded in death by one son, Rex Quinn Jr.; and her husband of 61 years, Wayne Rex Quinn Survivors include her son, Dick Quinn; grandchildren, Brooke Burns and husband Taylor, Hallie Filis and husband Daniel; great-grandchildren, Camille and Quinn Burns, and Rhys Filis; sisters, Norma “Baby” McDonald and Billie Joye “Nana” Suffling; extended family included, the Birkner, Wright, Maglitto, Wimberly, and Dennard families. Additional loved ones include, E.T. Hubbard and family, Jessica Wied and family, A.J. McCreary, and Kolt and Savannah Kelly, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was also always surrounded by a host of friends. Her hobbies included volunteering, reading, playing games, and most importantly, loving her family. Her family and friends were her world and she enjoyed time visiting and listening, while sipping on a cup of hot coffee. Margie is a member of First Baptist Church in Bay City and especially loved her Sunday school class. She was also, a member of the MRMC auxiliary. She took pride in being a Pink Lady for over 20 years. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the First Baptist Church in Bay City, with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. Pallbearers will be Dr. Crayden Dennard, Mark Dennard, Mike Maglitto, Johnny Wikoff, David Cartwright, Buzzie Romine, A.J. McCreary and Lamar Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Law, Louie Ziegenhals, Denis O’Brien, Wyatt Birkner, J.W. Kelley and Otis “Bubba” Birkner. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at MRMC, Dr. Chao at Kindred, along with the respiratory team, Uche, Kim, and Cindy in ICU. To our family friend and caretaker, Willie Bonner, thank you very much for helping Margie when needed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at www.bcrfcure.org, or The Benevolence Fund at The First Baptist Church, 2321 Ave. F, Bay City, Texas 77414. 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 27, 2016 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Wayne Rex Quinn Wayne Rex Quinn, 88, of Bay City passed away June 20, 2014. He was born November 25, 1925 in Houston, TX, to the late Sam A. Quinn and Fern Dow Quinn. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from Phillips Petroleum as a Coordinator. He was preceded in death by one son, Rex Quinn, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Margie Legg Quinn; son, Dick Quinn; grandchildren, Brooke Burns and husband Taylor and Hallie Filis and husband Daniel; great-grandchildren, Camille and Quinn Burns and Rhys Filis; sisters, Sammie Wright and Mary Lou Birkner and husband Jack; extended family, E. T., Kayla and Case, Jessica, Dustin and Jaxon, A. J., Savanna and Kolt; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also always surrounded by a host of friends. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, cast iron cooking, rock polishing, and making jewelry, clocks, and lamps from deer antlers. His family and friends were his world, and he enjoyed time visiting, while sitting at the table with a cup of hot coffee paired with a sweet treat. Rex is a member of First Christian Church in Bay City and a life member of the VFW Post 2438. The family received friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2014, at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Gary Green, Allen Green, Bill Newton, Johnny Wikoff, Crayden Dennard, Matt Caldwell, Buzzy Romine, Henry Green and Mark Dennard. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Joe Cannon, Zip Braden, Billy Earl Robertson and John Ideas. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at The Legacy, MRMC, Dr. Lewis, and Leticia. To our family friend and caretaker, Willie Bonner, thank you very much for improving Rex’s quality of life and for all that you did for him during his final years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the VFW Post 2438 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 269, Bay City, Texas 77414. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613.
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Our hearts have been made sad by the untimely going of Mrs. Tommie Lee Quinn who was born in Bell County, Texas, in January 1912, and died on last Wednesday night after having suffered for many months because of a dread disease for which there seemed to be no earthly cure. Mrs. Quinn moved from Central to Southern Texas in 1918. In her girlhood she became a Christian and a member of the Baptist Church. In 1932 she was married to Mr. Tommie Lee Quinn and to this union was born two children, Allen Dean, the son and Betty Lea, the little daughter. Mrs. Quinn is survived by her husband and her two little children, by her mother, Mrs. Parley Warner, two sisters, Mrs. Inez Graham, of Bland and Mrs. Oma Kline of Victoria and by four brothers, H. O. Warner of Fort Worth, Hugh Warner of Raymondville, James Warner of Huntsville and Chester Warner who is now in the service of his country. Many are her friends who together with other relatives lament her so early going. She lived a quiet modest humble life giving her best for her home and her loves ones. Her living and abiding faith was an outstanding characteristic of her life even in the darkest hours.
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William David Quinn Sr., 64, of Port Lavaca, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was born in El Campo, Texas, on May 19, 1950, to Evelyn Fay Quinn and the late Clyde Sylvester Quinn Sr. David proudly served in the United States Navy. He retired from the United States Postal Service and attended Alamo Heights Baptist Church. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Tanner Quinn; mother, Evelyn Quinn; daughter, Kimberly (Danny) Sliva; sons, Billy (Stacie) Quinn, and Peter (Stephanie) Quinn; stepchildren, Casey (Ben) Malone, Bo (Ashley) Jackson, and Julie Jackson; brother, Kenneth Quinn; and 12 grandchildren. In addition to his father; he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde Jr., Roger, and Garry Quinn; and stepson, Brian Jackson Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2015, at Alamo Heights Baptist Church with the Reverend Dwayne Wise officiating. Burial followed at Green Lawn Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ira Nicholson, Bill Blake, Bo Jackson, Ben Malone, Kenneth Quinn, Bubba Quinn, Dale Quinn and Danny Sliva Arrangement entrusted to the care of Grace Funeral Chapel, Port Lavaca, Texas.
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The Memorial service for Mr. Florentino Quintania Sr., 79, of Enid will be held at later date. Cremation is under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. He was born October 16, 1933 to Praxedes and Margarita Cervantes Quintania in Van Vleck, TX. and passed away October 4, 2013 in Enid. He is survived by his children Noe and Florentina Escobedo Jr., Marcelino and Augustina Martinez, Noe and Dolores Ibarra, Louis Garcia and Jessica Martinez, Jenaro and Rosielynn Quintania, of Enid, Antonio and Jolene Garcia Jr., Praxedes and Mirna Quintania, Lina Garcia and Joe Michael Quintania, Florentino Quintania Jr. and Olga Lewis, Daniel Quintania Sr. all of Bay City, TX, Janie Garcia of Odessa, TX, 27 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, one brother Nick Quintanilla, two sisters Josephine Gomez and Sophia Valdez. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Brenda Quintania, three sisters Juanita Montalbo, Rosa Montalbo, and Marcella Gonzales, and one brother Ignacio Quintanilla. Condolences can be made to the family online at Brown-Cummings.com brown-cummings.com
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Rosita “Rosie” Juarez Quintania, 71, of Bay City, passed away April 1, 2015. She was born February 5, 1944 in Bay City, Texas to Jose Juarez, Sr. and Angelita Gutierrez Juarez. Rosie was preceded in death by both parents; granddaughter Mariah Chadwell; 6 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her children Olga Lopez, Juanita “Janie” Garcia, Daniel Quintania, Jesse Quintania, Joe Michael Quintania, Florentino Quintania, Jr and Lina Garcia; sisters Olivia Cervantes and Lupe Ortiz; brothers Fernando Juarez and Benito Juarez; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors from 5-7pm Thursday, April 2 at the funeral home. Services will be held at 10:00am, Friday, April 3 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City with Rev. Jim Hardaway officiating. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home 979-245-4613. www.taylorbros.net
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26 October 1946 – 29 February 2016
PALACIOS - Jean Quintanilla went on to her reward while in Kindred
Hospital, Sugarland on Monday, February 29, 2016 after a long
illness.
Jean was born on October 26, 1946 in Worcester, Massachusetts to her
late parents Henry and Grace Inangelo Soto.
Jean, a long time resident of Palacios, belonged to the Fraternal
Order of Eagles, along with her late husband Ruben Quintanilla. In
her later years, she was a member of the Church of Christ. Jean was
known for her love of cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ruben , a
sister and brother-in-law Marie and George Lapan and a brother Henry
Soto.
Jean leaves behind four children; Samuel Ballinger of Charlotte,
N.C., Patrick Ballinger of Brockton, MA., Rebecca Ballinger of
Harlingen, TX., and Nicolas Ballinger of Winchester, NH, also
sisters; Linda Soto of Port Orange, Fla., Peggy Soto of Ormond
Beach, Fla., Phyllis Luviano (Armando) of Houston, TX., and Brenda
Elizondo of Victoria, TX.; also brothers Charles (Kathy) Soto, of
Telferner, TX., Gary (Lucy) Soto of Ganado, TX., and Michael Soto of
Daytona Beach, Fla.; as well as 9 nieces and 24 nephews. A memorial will be held at 2 pm on Saturday March 12 at the Church of Christ 514 Rorem and 6th St.
Donations can be made to the Palacios Church of Christ.
Published in the Victoria Advocate on 6 February 2016
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Kimberley Hambrough Quintanilla, 57, of St. Marys, GA, left this earth to be present with the Lord in the early morning hours on October 20, 2016, after her brief bout with cancer. Kim is survived by her loving husband, Rene Quintanilla and her son Daniel R. Quintanilla of St. Marys, GA; her mother, Priscilla Pattengall Hambrough of Hanover, PA.; and her sister, Lesley Appleton (husband Glenn) of Kingston, NH. A celebration of Kim’s beautiful life will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 2 p.m., at Point Peter Baptist Church in St. Marys, GA. Kim’s arrangements are by Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland, GA.
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Ramona A. Quintanilla, 90, of Bay City, TX, left this earth to be present with our Lord in the early morning hours on September 27, 2018, with family by her side. Ramona was born July 26, 1928, in Weslaco, TX, to the late David Alvarado and Felipa Pena Alvarado. She married the love of her life, Felix V. Quintanilla, on August 22, 1948, and resided in Bay City, TX, where they raised ten children. She was a devoted wife, mother, and known amongst many for her generosity and great cooking, especially her tamales. Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, Felix V. Quintanilla; her siblings, Ernesto, David, and Isauro; her grandson, Alexander James Popham; and her daughter-in-law, Kimberley Quintanilla. She is survived by her daughters, Hilda Cadena (Juan) of Sugar Land, Alicia Quintanilla of Sugar Land, Angela Q. Eason of Fort Worth, Mary Oralia Berry (Brannock) of San Antonio, Olga Quintanilla of Bay City, Maria Irma Popham (Jim) of Bay City, and Ophelia Castillo (Oscar, Jr.) of San Antonio; sons, Robert Quintanilla of El Paso, Ruben Quintanilla (Cynthia) of Katy, and Rene Quintanilla of St. Mary’s, GA; sisters, Emma Quesada, Maria Hernandez, and Juana De La Puente; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2018, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Juan Cadena, Jr., Nathan Quintanilla, Brian Quintanilla, Michael Eason, Matthew Eason, Mario Quintanilla, Andrew Popham, Daniel Quintanilla, and Juan Cadena, III. Bay City Tribune, September 30, 2018 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Donna Jean Quirk went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 4, 2018. Donna was born on January 9, 1941 to Donald Leonard Williamson and Alberta Ruby Eberwein Williamson in Rochester, N.Y. She lived in that area, primarily Brockport, until age eight when, with her new step-father, Raymond Seifert, her Mom, her brother, Gary and step-siblings, the westward trek began. From New York to Texas to Colorado to Nevada to California. It was while she was living in California she met the love of her life, Thomas L. Quirk whom she married on April 25, 1959. Donna was preceded in death by her son, Scott Anthony Quirk; her mother, Ruby Seifert; her step-father, Raymond Seifert; and her father, Don Williamson. Donna is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thomas L. Quirk of Bay City, TX; son, Thomas L, Quirk Jr. (Barbara) of Pflugerville, TX; daughter, Jeanna Lynn Thompson of Bay City; daughter-in-law, Barbara Burnell Quirk currently of Temple, TX; brother, Gary C. Williamson (Lisa) of Richards, TX; grandson/adopted son, Alex Quirk of Bay City, TX; plus six more grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Donna loved her family, none were too old for her to worry about or fret over. She loved the Lord her God with all her heart, and all her soul and all her mind and that love extended to her neighbor as well. She in turn was an easy person to love, her ready smile; her sincere concern for others and the way she put people at ease – there was no guile about her. Donna loved worshiping the Lord – whether through music (she had a beautiful alto voice), Pastoral care of shut-ins, Bible study or participating in the Lord’s Supper – she gave it her all. A long time member of Bay City First Christian Church, she was an Elder at its closing in January 2015. Donna also loved working in her yard and caring for her potted plants. Earlier she had been an avid square dancer and enjoyed attending dances all over Texas. What she liked most about square dancing was the dancers. She often remarked they were the some of the nicest people she ever met. Her family extends a loving thank you to the wonderful folks at Houston Hospice – El Campo Branch. We don’t know what we would have done without you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. A memorial service will be held at Van Vleck First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck, TX on Friday May 11, 2018 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Kenny Carter officiating. In lieu of flowers, Donna requested that memorial donations be made to either Van Vleck FUMC or to Houston Hospice – El Campo Branch. Honorary pallbearers include Jacob Barnes, Jason Quirk, Rylan Bedingfield, Jaxon Bedingfield, Cason Bedingfield, Reid Henderson and Jaryn Wilson – all great-grandsons.
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May 9, 2018 |
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Scott Anthony Quirk was born November 12, 1963, in Beeville, Texas, to Thomas L. Quirk and Donna J. Williamson Quirk. He died August 8, 2016, at the age of 52, in Houston, Texas. Born into a military family, Scott lived in Texas, California, Tennessee, Iceland and Spain before returning to Texas in 1978. Scott graduated from Bay City High School in 1981. Scott attended and graduated from M.T.I. Technical Institute with an Associates Degree in Electronics Technology. He was number one in his class, graduating with a near perfect score. Scott met Barbara Jean Burnell in 1992, and they were married April 30, 1994. Scott worked in various locations as an electronics technician, Quality Control specialist, Instrumentation Specialist and “over-the-road” truck driver. Scott loved listening to and playing guitar. He played rock, heavy metal and classical - all equally well. His hobby was building beautiful looking and sounding guitars as well as playing them. Scott is survived by his parents; wife, Barbara; daughter, Mary Ann Quirk; brother, Thomas L. Quirk Jr; sister, Jeanna Lynn Thompson; stepson, Michael Wilson and wife Melissa; grandchildren, Makayla, Jaron and Skylar Wilson; many nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles; and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity, in Scott’s name.
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