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Jason Dean Rainey, 43, of Van Vleck, Texas passed away October 23, 2017. He was born April 20, 1974 in Bay City, Texas to Larry Dean Rainey and Deborah Diane Justice Rainey. He is survived by his parents; his maternal grandparents, Delton and Jessie Justice; daughters, Jessica Deanne Rainey Pilot and Christine Elizabeth Rainey; son, Joshua Shane Rainey; sister, Kari Perez; brother, Heith Rainey; and grandson, Parker Lee Pilot. A memorial service honoring his memory was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City with David Storey officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Rainey Children’s College Fund at TDECU Account # 2232669. 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.
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Victoria Lynn Ramirez, 27, of Wharton, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on December 15, 2017. Victoria was born on May 2, 1990, in Wharton, to parents, David Ramirez and Gloria Alcalar Garza. Victoria was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School. She was outgoing and friendly and loved her nieces and nephews. She adored her puppy “Bentley”. She was close to finishing college when she was in an automobile accident, leaving her as a quadriplegic. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Jaylon and Ayden Vega; and her grandparents, Guadalupe and Pauline Ramirez and Uncle Yshmael Rodriguez Jr. Victoria is survived by her mother, Gloria Alcalar Garza and husband Darryl of Van Vleck; father, David Ramirez of Wharton; sisters, Ashley Ramirez of Houston, and Paula Sanchez of Boling; brother, Simon David Ramirez and April Adams of Rosenberg; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Alcalar Sr. of Hungerford; her uncle, Johnny Alcalar and Jeannye of Austin; nieces and nephews, Jessica and Bianca Sanchez, Jordan, Jasmine and Simon Jayden Ramirez, Talia and Adrian Garcia, Aryiona Quigley and Raymond Dixson; numerous Aunts and Uncles. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 starting at 6 p.m. at the Chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with a rosary recited by Deacon David Valdez at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Antonio Perez at 10 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2017 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal and burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Serving as Pallbearers are Sion Sanchez, Johnny Alcalar, Richy Vega, Simon Alcalar III, Simon Alcalar Jr., and Brother Simon David Ramirez. Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.
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Ysidro Ramirez, 81, of Bay City, Texas went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 27, 2017. He was born on May 15, 1935 in El Maton, Texas. Ysidro is preceded in death by his parents; wife; Maria Cristina Ramirez; and son, Jose Antonio “Tony” Ramirez. He is survived by his children, Carrie Palmer and husband Steven, Ysidro Ramirez Jr., Roger Ramirez and wife Rachel, Ruben Ramirez and wife Cindy, Arthur Ramirez, Ernest Ramirez and wife Mary, Henry Ramirez and wife Jessica, Rachel Guerra and husband Joe, Richard Ramirez and wife Christina, Cristine Martinez and husband John, Becky Pena and husband Tony; 26 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives Monday, January 30, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Graveside services will follow visitation at 11 a.m., at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, 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, January 29, 2017 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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John D. Reinke Jr. passed away on July 19, 2017, in Waco, Texas. He was born on March 25, 1937 in Bay City, Texas to John D. and Opal Odell Williams Reinke. He graduated from Bay City High School and went on to earn his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas in Denton. While working on his doctorate, he received a call to come back to his hometown, Bay City, to be a band director with BCISD. He taught there for 30 years, until health issues with his back prevented him from being able to travel with his students. John served as the Choir and Bell Director in Presbyterian churches in Bay City, Bryan, Stillwater and New Braunfels, which was every city where he lived before moving to the Waco area. Mr. Reinke was the most handsome Reinke brother. This was finally agreed upon by his younger brothers, Claude and Darby. He also had a great sense of humor and was a man of many talents, including making his mother’s tomato gravy recipe, which everyone pretended to like. He was a very talented artist and loved to paint flowers, particularly bluebonnets, and landscapes with hidden redbirds. The New Braunfels Art League, with such wonderful members, was always special to him. John is preceded in death by his parents; foster son, Richard Longoria (and wife Tina Longoria); and his four-legged child, Annie. He is survived by his wife, Kay Skipper Reinke of Crawford; his son, J.D. Reinke III (Betsy) of Houston; daughters, Katrina Marbach (Delton) of Victoria, Gretchen Deatherage (Leslie) of Bartlett, Tennessee, Heidi Easley (Kenneth) of Victoria, and Julie Sciacca Hatz (Bryan) of China Spring. He loved his grandchildren, Kaci Kelley Clark (Kody), Shanna Kelley Putz (Gary), Maegan Marbach Shaffer (Tyler), Cameron, Alyssa and Jenny Marbach, Nick and Haley Deatherage, Nicole and Clayton Easley, Kate and Marc Ivey, great grandchildren, Kaden and Kylie Clark; and his four-legged children, Coco and Sugar. He is also survived by his almost equally handsome brothers, Claude Reinke (Rhonda) of Temecula, California and Darby Reinke (Barbara) of Denton, Texas; as well as many nieces, nephews and countless friends and former band students. At John’s request there will not be a funeral. However, there will be a memorial/celebration of life on August 12, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 325 McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the John Reinke Music Scholarship, for Bay City High School Music Students, at any Wells Fargo Bank. At the celebration of life there will be a silent auction of John’s paintings to begin funding the scholarship.
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Zulema G. Rendon, 61, of Port Lavaca passed away July 14, 2017. She was born December 27, 1955 in La Feria, TX to the late Deciderio R. Guerrero and Guadalupe Gonzales Guerrero. Survivors include her husband David Rendon; sons David Rendon, Jr. of Port Lavaca and Daniel Rendon of Bartlesville, OK; sisters Josephine Cuellar Lara, Ursula Longoria, Mary Martinez and Sylvia Rocha; brothers Raul Guerrero, Ramiro Guerrero and Tony Cuellar and four grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jesse Martinez, Adam Martinez, Tony Martinez, Placido Martinez, Eugene Lara and James Longoria.
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Linsey Lynn Reyes, 31, of Bay City passed away April 27, 2017. She was born September 25, 1985 in Galveston, Texas. She was a CNA who worked for Matagorda Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and in private elderly care. She was preceded in death by her father Ruben Reyes and her step-father Moses Zamora, Jr. Survivors include her mother & step-father Ruby R. and Marco Huerta; her son Marcus Oros; step-sister Ashley Villareal & her husband Adam Dickerson; brother Moses Zamora III & his wife Celeste; step-brother Ruben Reyes, Jr.; grandparents Lydia Reyes, Mary Zamora, Juana Huerta, Jose Huerta, Christina Pedraza and Gabriel Pedraza; nieces and nephews Anthony Reyes, Benjamin Reyes, Irene Reyes, Ruben Reyes III , Lexiana Dickerson and Seth Dickerson and by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T. J. Garza, Moses Zamora III, Ruben Reyes, Chris Garcia, Joe Oros, Joe Marroquin, Luis Ballostereds and Anthony Garcia. 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, May 3, 2017 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Dean Reynolds was born January 18, 1920 in Springfield, Ohio to Frank and Maizie Reynolds. He joined the Navy in 1938. After his discharge, he went to work for Southern Pacific Railroad in San Antonio. He retired as a Railroad Engineer after 38 years. He married Mary Ellen Rowe on May 3, 1943. They lived and raised their family in San Antonio. After he retired, they moved to Comfort, Texas, where he was active in Gaddis United Methodist Church. They lived in Comfort for 20 years and then moved to Bay City to be close to their daughters, his sisters and niece. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Giles; sister, Jane Franks; and son, Kenneth. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Mary Ellen Reynolds; daughters, Peggy (Peter) Walker, Marsha (Mike) Lambert, and Denise (Scott) Wagner; son, Mike Reynolds; grand daughters, Kim White and Stephanie Walker; two great-grandchildren, Valerie White and Martin White; and nieces, Susan (Lee Edward) Baca and Joanne (Carey) Nietch. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune, April 26, 2017
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Faustino G. Rivera, 81, of Bay City, passed away on January 19, 2017. He was born February 14, 1935 in Arucekaville, Texas to the late Raymond and Genoveva Gonzales Rivera. Faustino was a musician who loved to play his base guitar. He played for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and also the Daro Perez Orchestra from Victoria. Faustino loved to go gamble, going to the different casinos especially the Isle of Capri. He was an avid fisherman. Faustino was employed by the Crisis Center of Bay City. He never met a stranger. Faustino loved his family , doting on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Later in life he earned his GED ,of which he was very proud. Faustino is survived by his wife of 57 years Minnie Sul Rivera; children, Linda Martinez & husband Jimmy, Sonia Rivera & Reggie Matthews; grandchildren, Adrian Martinez & wife Bianca, Leticia Martinez, Shari Williams & Miguel, Justin Matthews, Kendal Patterson & Jayver; great-grandchildren, Shay, Iyanna, Charlie, Kalie, Terius, Ty, Malia, Lyra, and Josiah. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The Mass of the Resurrection will follow the rosary at 10:00 A.M., with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch celebrant. Rite of committal to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320, Austin, Texas 78759.
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Funeral services for Amanda Robbins, 87, of Bay City, Texas will be Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Mother Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Murray G. Martin, pastor. Burial will follow immediately after services at Eastview Cemetery in Bay City. Viewing will be Friday, September 22, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 pm. in the chapel of Green's Mortuary. Final arrangements are entrusted with Green's Mortuary, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-3489; online condolences may be sent to greensmortuary.com.
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Norman Winston Roberson, 78, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Kindred Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Shelby (Wooley) Roberson; his son, Gary Roberson and wife Beth; his son, David Roberson; daughter, Karen Sue Roberson; granddaughter, Karen Alford and husband Lang; grandson, Jonathan Roberson and wife Lauren; and five great-grandchildren. Norman was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister; Dorothy Frietsch. Norman was born March 22, 1938 in Gladewater, Texas to Henry and Bernice (Schlaht) Roberson. In the early 1950’s, the family moved to Humble Camp in Sugar Valley where he attended school at Van Vleck I.S.D. During his school years, he also attended Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio and graduated high school from Allen Military Academy in Bryan. In 1956, he graduated from Wharton County Junior College. Shortly after, in 1958, he married Shelby Wooley at First Baptist Church, Van Vleck. He then continued his education, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in economics from Sam Houston State in 1960, and his Master’s Degree in economics from Texas A&I in Kingsville in 1962. He went on to complete post graduate hours toward a doctorate in economics at Oklahoma University in Norman and North Texas State in Denton. In 1965, he began his teaching career at Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he taught economics. In 1974, he returned to Van Vleck and worked in the oil industry. A few years later in 1987, he joined the teaching staff at Van Vleck I.S.D. Norman worked from 1987-1989 at Van Vleck Junior High as a math teacher and from 1989-2000 at Van Vleck High School as a history teacher. He spent 11 years teaching the politics of government and the values of understanding economics, stressing the importance of saving money to his students. The family received friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Van Vleck, Texas at 2 p.m., with Brother Bob Hobbins officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck, 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, March 1, 2017 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Mrs. Marie Bernadetta Sliva Robinson, age 98, passed away at her home in Hope, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 20, 2017. She was born on May 8, 1919 in Wallis, Texas to Emil and Annie Pisklak Sliva. On October 28, 1941, she married Ambrose Robinson and was blessed with three children. Marie Robinson was a devout Catholic and expressed her faith by her service and devotion to the church. She was an avid flower gardener who shared her love of flowers with her family, friends and the community. Her yard was beautifully alive with her roses and the live oak tree in the front yard that dripped with pink roses being one of her favorite joys. She is survived in life by her son, Gene Robinson and his wife, Carol (Anthony) of Hope, Arkansas; daughter, Judy Robinson Ward and her husband, Ken of Monroe, North Carolina; and daughter, Debbie Robinson Williams and her husband, Ken of El Dorado, Arkansas. Four sisters: Carmel Sliva Harrison of Bay City, Texas; Kitty Sliva King of Pearland, Texas; Anne Sliva Webber and her husband, John of Bay City, Texas; and Flo Sliva Saha and her husband, Alvin of Angleton, Texas; and one brother, Frank Sliva and his wife, Barbara (Broughton) of Bay City, Texas. Eight grandchildren: Amber Robinson Montgomery and her husband, Bill; Leslie Robinson George and her husband, Doug; Craig Robinson; Michael Ward and his wife, Carolina; Robert Ward and Marcilynn Smith; Catherine Ward and Greg Fee; Brad Williams; and Julie Williams McDonald and her husband, Caleb. There are eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose; her parents, Emil and Annie Sliva; four brothers: Emil, Syl, B.J., and Gilbert Sliva and a grandson Charles David Ward. The praying of the Rosary in memory of Mrs. Marie will be said at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Funeral Home on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 6:00pm, followed by the visitation with the family until 8:00pm. Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Hope, Arkansas on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 10:00am with Father Nirmalraj Kambala Mariadass officiating. Burial will immediately follow the funeral at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope. Arrangements are by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director. Online guest register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com The Robinson Family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses from Hospice of Hope and to the wonderful caregivers who took such loving care of Mrs. Marie. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 315 South Walker Street, Hope, AR 71801.
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PORT LAVACA - Lanell Rohan Rocha, 47, of Port Lavaca passed away November 12, 2014. She was born August 17, 1967 in Port Lavaca to the late Sylvester and Lanora Rohan. She was an Associate at Lowes in Palacios and a member of Agape Family Outreach.
She is survived by her husband, Martin Rocha; son, Matthew Dewayne and Celestina Stone; step-daughter, Melissa Rocha; step-son, Martin A. Rocha; brothers, Clyde and Randy Rohan and 3 grandchildren, Jayda, Joaquin and Kaden
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Nellie Jane Thompson Rockenbaugh, age 82, passed into eternal rest on October 30, 2017. The youngest of nine children, she was born December 22, 1934, near Orange Grove, Jim Wells County, Texas to the late Richard Nelson Thompson and Margaret Elizabeth Ann Daniel Thompson. The family moved to the Palacios area in 1936. She joined the Methodist Church in 1945 and continued her faithful membership there, serving as Sunday school. Superintendent and teacher, assistant finance secretary, chairman and secretary of the Administrative Council, chairman of the 75th Church Anniversary committee and various other committees throughout the years. Nellie was very active in both FHA and 4-H clubs and along with man y blue ribbons, she was awarded the county 4-H Gold Star Award in 1949, the County 4-H Citizenship Award and State Fair Honor Award. She was Salutatorian of Palacios High School Class of 1954 and attended the University of Texas. She was a homemaker, secretary and bookkeeper and a member of the Athena Club, serving in various offices of the club. She married John King Rockenbaugh, Jr. on June 29, 1957, in the First United Methodist Church in Palacios and continued their married life near Palacios until his death in 1998 and Nellie continued to live there until her death. Nellie is survived by two daughters, Janet Nell Rockenbaugh of Galveston, TX and Cathy Ann Rockenbaugh McCauley and her husband Robert McCauley, Jr. of Gonzales, TX; two granddaughters, Tiffany Lynn McCauley Absher and husband Brandon of Yoakum and Chelsea Nicole McCauley of Gonzales, TX; one great grandson Bryson Michael Absher; numerous nieces and nephews including Kenneth Hamlin of Palacios and one brother-in-law Sonny Rogers of Hobbs, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, wonderful in-laws John & Bessie Rockenbaugh and Elizabeth Jacob and all of her siblings, five brothers Russell, Gilford, Fulton “Pud”, O. B. and Nelson Thompson and three sisters Hazel Wostal Hominick, Dorothy Hamlin and Dora Ann Rogers. Visitation will be 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church of Palacios with Rev. David King officiating. Burial will follow at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brandon Absher, Philip Hamlin, Allen Adams, Erwin Janszen, Bill Miller and Chris Vandenbergh. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Hamlin and Robert McCauley, Jr. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the First United Methodist Church of Palacios or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home 361-972-2012.
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Aniceto Ray Rodriguez was called to be with our Lord on April 14, 2017. He was born April 29, 1934 in Sinton, Texas to the late Jose Angel and Maria Rodriguez. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Yolanda Rodriguez; children from previous marriage, Ray Morales Jr., Sandie Martinez, Johnny Ray Rodriguez, Florence Martin, Rosemarie Cantu, Brenda Lee Mosqueda, Elizabeth R. Alfaro and Victoria Ann Martinez; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Florence Mendez and Candelarila Arsola. Ancieto was a man of God who gave himself like none other. A memorial service was officiated by Alfredo Pineda on April 22, 2017 in Lubbock, Texas.
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Sylvia Garza Rodriguez, a long-time resident of Sugar Valley, TX, passed away at her home on Monday, January 8, 2018. Sylvia was born June 21, 1948 in Kingsville, TX. Her family moved to Houston, TX in 1964 before settling down at their permanent residence in Sugar Valley. Sylvia attended and graduated from Van Vleck High School. It is there she found the love of her life, Juan A. Rodriguez, Sr. They got married on November 20, 1968. After having four children, she started working at VVISD on January 11, 1982 and retired June 2, 2011. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents, Israel Alaniz and Elena Medina Garza; and eldest brother, Mario Medina Garza. Sylvia is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Juan A. Rodriguez Sr.; daughter, Anna Linda Cortez (Mike) of Rosenberg, TX; son, Adam Rodriguez (Angela) of Orange, TX; daughter, Joe Ann Rodriguez Balles (Ruben) of Wharton, TX; son, Juan A. Rodriguez, Jr. of Sugar Valley, TX; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grand child. She is also survived by her sister, Diana Villarreal of Cypress, TX; and two brothers, Jose Medina Garza (Alicia) of Clute, TX and Daniel Garza (Gloria) of Wharton, TX. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Peace Tabernacle in Wharton, TX.
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Victor Rodriguez, 44, of Bay City passed away March 7, 2017. He was born January 26, 1973 in Bay City, Texas to Robert Phillip Rodriguez, Sr. and Juanita Bacerra Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, Christina Rodriguez. Survivors include daughters Victoria Ann Rodriguez and Chrystal Ann Rodriguez; son Victor Xavier Rodriguez; sisters Jennifer Rodriguez and Flor Martinez Hernandez; brothers Robert Phillips Rodriguez, Jr., Miguel Antonio Martinez, Jose Sylvester Martinez, John Adolph Martinez and Amador Martinez and 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 14, 2017 with a rosary at 6:00 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Pallbearers will be his brothers along with Victor Xavier Rodriguez and Guillermo Hernandez. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
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Stella “Joan” (Bryant) Rooth, 84, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. She was born March 15, 1933, in Rusk, Texas, the daughter of William Glen, Jr. and Zena Mae (Dean) Floyd, but was known most of her life as Joan Bryant after her mother remarried. Joan grew up and attended schools in the Houston area, graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School. After high school, she graduated from Southwestern Business University in Houston and went to work for The Travelers Insurance Company. Joan enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking, fishing, camping and taking extraordinary great care of her family! She also was a classically trained piano player and ballet instructor. She later played for her church in Hemphill, Texas for years. She loved the Lord and was very active in the Methodist Church there. Joan is survived by her son: Bill Rooth and his wife, Elizabeth, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; grandchildren: Heather Files, Jennifer Rooth, Chris DiStefano, Darah Rooth, Carah Rooth and Robert Rooth; great grandchildren: Mason Files and Clayton Files; daughter-in-law: Mary DiStefano Rooth; and numerous other dear family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, parents George and Zena Mae Bryant, daughter Melody, two sons, Don Rooth and Ron Rooth and sister, Yvonne Williams. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Benevolence Association, 1200 Baker Street, Houston, Texas 77002; Friends who wish may donate to this organization on their Facebook page via PayPal.
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Clarence Samuel Rorex, 95, of Blessing, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2017. Clarence was born on May 11, 1922, in Rockdale, Texas to the late Samuel and Sarah Iola Buff Rorex and grew up in Wharton County, Texas the youngest of eight children. He married JoAnn Thompson in 1941 and worked in the oil field industry before being drafted by the U.S. Army in 1943. Clarence proudly served in the 1897th Engineer Battalion during World War II. His unit built airfields on Pacific Islands taken by the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as roads and bridges that enabled the transfer of materials. Clarence’s unit earned the Meritorious Service award while Clarence was individually awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Philippines Liberation Medal with Bronze Star. After returning home in 1946, Clarence worked with a company rehabilitating equipment brought back from the war. He and JoAnn later moved to Texas City where Clarence worked for Monsanto Chemical Company from 1955 until his retirement in 1985. Sadly, JoAnn passed away in 1995 after 54 years of marriage. In 1996, Clarence reconnected with his childhood sweetheart, Iola Mae Stroud (Pesak). The two married in 1996 whereby Clarence inherited four daughters he loved as his own: Jeroline Cerny (Edwin), Emilia Fischer (John), Cynthia Anderson (James), and Gayle Otto (Daniel), along with their families. Clarence was a kind-hearted and loving man who brought joy to all that knew him. Since his marriage to Iola, Clarence was a loyal member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. In addition to his parents and his wife JoAnn, Clarence is also preceded in death by his second wife of 17 years Iola, his siblings Mary, George, Eva, Lewis, Ruth, Aaron, and Sue. He is survived by his four step-daughters Jeroline, Emilia, Cynthia, and Gayle, along with nieces and nephews Marshall Holloway, Bill Holloway, Eutabella Albritton, Lois Kalthoff, Sammy Holloway, Frances Beaird, Carol James, Mary Margaret Hanna, Jacquie Lyn Johson and Ruth Westbrook. Special thanks are extended to his nephew Marshall Holloway, who loved Clarence and whom Clarence loved dearly. Special thanks are also extended to his caretakers and special friends Domingo and Laura Solis, as well as Heather Pierce. The visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm, with a 6:00pm Rosary, Friday, September 8 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. A funeral Mass will be held 10:00am Saturday, September 9, 2017 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing, Texas. Interment will follow at 3:00 PM at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas.
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Damon Wray Rutherford Sr., 80, of Bay City, Texas passed away April 10, 2017. He was born January 7, 1937 in Luling, Texas to Robert and Florence Damon Rutherford. Damon is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife, Joy Lou Dye Rutherford; daughters, Rhonda Y. Walker (Mark) of Sugar Valley, Pamela K. Colkitt (Dean) of Goose Creek, SC and Trina M. Kilbride (Robert) of Bay City; son, Damon W. Rutherford Jr. (Debra) of Renton WA; grandchildren, Mark A. Walker Jr., Rachel A. Walker, Katherine A. Rutherford, Alisha N. Milton (Ryan), Kameron Kilbride, Kayden Kilbride, Dawn M. Terzull (Damon) and Angela C. Carnicome (Andrew); great-grandchildren, Ava Mae, Maddilyn Olivia and Katie Jean Terzull and Andrew Carnicome Jr. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Nichols Street Church of Christ in Bay City with Glenn Organ and Matt Springfield officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers are Allan Brown, David Carroll, Robert Kilbride, Kameron Kilbride, Gregg Organ, Allen Walker and James Williams. Honorary pallbearers are Harvest House Volunteer and Elders, Nichols Street Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvest House. 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, April 12, 2017 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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Mark John Rutkoski, 54, of Bay City, passed away September 12, 2017. He was born July 31, 1963, in Castletown, New York to Thomas Benjamin and Gertrude Coppin Rutkoski. Mark was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sidney LaRue Howes Rutkoski; daughter Chelsea Wray Rutkoski; step-daughter Gabrielle Baldridge and husband Stephen; sisters Laura Watt and husband Richard, and Trudi Valli and husband Mark; grandchildren Corrie Gordon, Jason Baldridge, Madison Baldridge, Michael Baldridge and Annalise Baldridge; great-grandchildren Leah Gordon and Christopher Gordon; nieces and nephews, Joe Secovenie, Becky Cioffi and husband Mark, Katie Flint, Jonathan Valli and Lucas Valli. Mark was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved spending time with friends and family and had a way of making people feel loved and special. He worked in the nuclear field for over thirty years. Mark was a highly dedicated individual, all in with everything he put his hand to. He held very high standards for himself and was a man of faith and excellence. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Coastal Family Bible Church; Golden Ave @ Nichols Rd. in Bay City.
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Charles Gordon Ryan, 85, passed away January 14, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Charles was born June 16,1932 in Iraan, Texas to Archie Edgar Ryan and Luella Jane Mullens Ryan. He graduated from Bay City High School, Class of 1950 in Bay City, Texas. He married Claudette Barbara Boyd December 19, 1952 in Huntsville, Texas and both graduated from Sam Houston State Teachers College in 1953. After college he was the choral music director at Conroe ISD and Huntsville ISD. He then served Wharton County Junior College as head of the music department and band director, choir director, musical productions director and music education teacher. He changed careers to full time insurance in 1969 moving his family to Bay City, Texas. Since 1969 he has been an active member of Nichols Street Church of Christ having lead singing during worship service and taught others also how to lead singing. He was a member of the Bay City Kiwanis, Lions Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He served the Houston Bayou Banjo Band as a banjo player from 1992-2006 and as music director from 2000 to 2005. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara who passed November 25, 2017; his daughter, Regina Lynn Ryan Sparks; his parents; and brother, Paul E. Ryan. He is survived by children, Rhonda L. Ryan, CPA, and Gordon A. Ryan, D.C.; grandsons, Keith Sparks and wife Kristen, and Scott Sparks and wife Victoria; great granddaughters, Cora Lynn Sparks and KynsLee Regina Sparks; and several close nieces and nephews. Charles enjoyed his family, home, work, church, friends, helping others, oil painting, fishing and most of all music. He was the founder, director and member of the JOY Singers where they performed to spread God’s word through song. The Coming Home Service for Charles Ryan will be Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Nichols Street Church of Christ, 1200 Nichols Ave., in Bay City, Texas 77414. Family and Friends are invited to the Service which begins at 10 a.m., with a reception and meal following at the church.
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Claudette Barbara Ryan, 85, passed away November 25, 2017, in Houston, Texas. Barbara was born May 5, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan to Claude Baker Tatum and Mary Flo (Small) Tatum. After her father died, her mother married Perry Boyd in Houston, TX who adopted her and her three other sisters. Barbara graduated from Sam Houston High School, Class of 1950 in Houston, Texas. She married Charles G. Ryan December 19, 1952 in Huntsville, Texas and both graduated from Sam Houston State Teachers College in 1953. They were looking forward to celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary December 19, 2017. “Where you are, with what you have, do the best you can” was on the motto board in her classroom. As a teacher, also known as Mrs. I Can, she continued to encourage her students at Sam Houston State College. Also at Wharton High School and Junior High School, Preschool in Wharton, the high schools in Boling and Bay City and then from 1976 to 1990 at Bay City Junior High School 7th grade TexICAN and 8th grade AmerICAN history classes. Barbara enjoyed her family, home, work, church, friends, helping others, water color painting, being outdoors, working in the yard, and exercising. She has also enjoyed playing piano, and composing verse. Since 1969 she has been an active member of Nichols Street Church of Christ having taught Bible class and Bible studies in the past. She has also been a member of the Bay City Kiwanis, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Houston Bayou Banjo Band 1990-2005. Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter, Regina Lynn Ryan Sparks. She is survived by her husband, Charles G. Ryan; children, Rhonda Lee Ryan, CPA, and Gordon Andrew Ryan, D.C.; grandsons, Keith Allen Sparks and wife Kristen, and Scott Sparks and wife Victoria; great grandchildren, Cora Lynn Sparks and KynsLee Regina Sparks; and several close nieces and nephews. The Memorial Service for Barbara Ryan will be Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Nichols Street Church of Christ, 1200 Nichols Ave., in Bay City, Texas 77414. Family and friends visitation will be at the church starting at 1:30 p.m. and the services will start at 2 p.m. “In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you do an unexpected, unsolicited act of kindness for someone in need.” Message from Barbara Ryan to those left behind: “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.”
Bay City Tribune,
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