Matagorda County Obituaries
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Bernice Ailene Ramsey
 

Bobbie Rayburn

SWEENY- Bobbie Rayburn, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. Bobbie was born on August 22, 1936 in McKenzie, Tenn. to the late David Todd and Mary Pauline Blaylock Rayburn.

Bobbie was an avid Houston sports fan. Bobbie was employed with Cut-Rate Homes, Texas Gulf Sulphur in New Gulf and the Phillips 66 Co. in Old Ocean. He played fast-pitch softball for the Matagorda Clippers. He coached New Gulf softball team later in life.

Bobbie is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Wanda Chambers Rayburn; son, Ricky "Sam" Rayburn and fiancée Consuelo Martinez, Daughter, Terri Hanna & husband Monty all of Sweeny; grandchildren; Corey Rayburn, Warren Rayburn, Chad Hanna and Kevin Hanna; brothers, Paul Rayburn and wife Cathy and Duane Rayburn and wife Dorothy; numerous other loving family members.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m, September 26, 2012. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Sweeny with Rev. John Price officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park 

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net

Published in Victoria Advocate on September 25, 2012                     Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Wanda Sue Rayburn
June 18, 1941 - August 24, 2024

Wanda Sue Rayburn, 83, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was born June 18, 1941, in Bay City, Texas to the late Wilber R Chambers and Alma Marie Rogers Chambers.

Wanda’s parents were self-employed during hard times. Wanda was the second oldest and helped care for her younger siblings. Wanda met Bobby Rayburn and married the love of her life. They had two children, Ricky and Terri, and bought a small house in Sweeny. Wanda’s childhood dream was having a home of her own to decorate and have family and friends gather there on Christmas, her favorite time of the year. Wanda was a stay-at-home mom for the early years of her children’s upbringing. Her hobbies were decorating, cooking, and shopping. She took a job at a local doctor’s office as an insurance clerk and later transferred to the Sweeny Community Hospital. She finished her career as an office clerk at P&W Materials. Wanda was a member of First Baptist Church where she attended and loved serving on the benevolence committee. She was devoted wife, and caretaker of Bobby during his long-term degenerative illness until he passed away. Unfortunately, Wanda was diagnosis with Alzheimer’s shortly after his passing. She spent the next twelve years battling this disease. 

Wanda loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and she was a good and faithful servant. She faced all the obstacles in her life and found strength in the scriptures. Isaiah 41:10 was a personal favorite of hers. She knew in this life we are not promised a life without tribulation. We can all be of good cheer as she has reached her promised land where she now dwells eternally with Jesus. 

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Alma Chambers; husband, Bobby Rayburn; son, Ricky “Sam” Rayburn; sister, Martha Cartwright; brothers, Wilbur, Jimmy, Kenneth and Dennis Chambers; great-grandchild, Liberty Hanna.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri Hanna; grandsons, Corey, Warren and Erin Rayburn, Chad, Cheryl and Kevin Hanna; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Coltyn, and Cheyenne Hanna; sister, Delores DelGiorno; brother-in-law, Duane Rayburn; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Rayburn, Cathy Rayburn and Darlene Chambers.  Wanda also had many nieces and nephews and extended family that she cherished.

The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation from 9-10:00am Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Sweeny. Funeral services will begin at 10:00am with Warren Rayburn officiating. Ms. Rayburn will be laid to rest next to her husband at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Funeral services for Ira Gene Reed, 72, of Palacios will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 at The Living Word Church, with the Rev. Tony Flores officiating. Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery.

Mrs. Reed died Saturday, Dec. 14. A homemaker, she was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Dequincy, La., to the late Eugene and Inez Pettifield Ostrea.

Survivors include two sons, Jack Austin Reed of Conroe and Jeffrey Alan Reed of Bay City; one brother, Frank Miller of Mandeville, La.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. Reed.

Palacios Beacon, December 18, 2002
 

Myrtle Faye Reed, a long time resident of Palacios, was called home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2000, after a lengthy stay at Palacios Health Care and Valley View Health Care in Eastland, Texas following a massive stroke in November of 1990.

Myrtle was born December 7, 1910 to farming parents, Pryor Calloway Burnett and Lucy Erella Burnett in Purvis, Erath County, Texas. She settled in Palacios in 1946 where she met and married Percy Hillmon Reed. Myrtle dearly loved her Lord, Jesus, her family and her church, and that is her legacy.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Percy H. Reed, her sons; Billy Dan Bradshaw and Carl Arthur Bradshaw, all of Palacios; her parents and several of her siblings. She is survived by her sons; Jack Allen Bradshaw of Eastland, Texas, Bobby Linden Bradshaw of Burnett, Texas and William Walter Reed of Tampa, Florida, her daughters; Alice Reed Haley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mary Louise Reed Tucker of Melbourne, Florida, and her sisters Opal Cox of Sun City, California, Frances Butler of Glen Rose, Texas and Fern Kenneady of Dallas, Texas, 23 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Palacios Funeral Home at 701 First Street in Palacios on Saturday, December 2, 2000 at 1 P.M. The service will be officiated by her long-time pastor Rev. Leon Maxwell, former pastor of First Baptist Church of Palacios and Rev. Hollis Hoffman who is the present pastor of First Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Jack Bradshaw, Allen Bradshaw, Bobby Bradshaw, Gordon Bradshaw, Frank Haley, John Carroll Sardelich, Noah Haley, Ted Bates, Jr., and Wayne Bradshaw.

Arrangements are with the Palacios Funeral Home. A00011A2000DC01

Daily Tribune, Friday, December 1, 2000
 

Funeral services for Annie S. Rendon, 86, of Palacios, were held Aug. 8, 2002 at St. Anthony DePadua Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.

A homemaker and a member of St. Anthony Church, she was born April 19, 1916 in Rockport to the late Joe G. and Antonia Nesmith Solis. She died Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Survivors include a daughter, Ophelia Lara of Blessing; a son, Eddie T. Rendon of Inez; three sisters, Judy Bernal of San Clemente, Calif., Dora Romo of San Antonio and Lila Ragusin of McAllen; three brothers, Robert N. Solis of Palacios, Marcelino Solis of Bloomington and Richard N. Solis of Port Lavaca; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred O. Rendon, Sr.; sons, Fred O. Rendon, Jr. and Benny Rendon; sisters, Rosie Perez, Mary Lou Perez and Antonia Salinas; and brothers, Joe G. Solis, Jr., and Hipolito Solis.

Pallbearers were Ryan R. Longoria, Fred O. Rendon III, Travis R. Rendon, E. J. Rendon, Joe L. Galvan, Sr. and Robert Sanchez, Sr.

Palacios Beacon, August 14, 2002
 

Funeral services for Annie S. Rendon, 86, of Palacios, were held Aug. 8, 2002 at St. Anthony DePadua Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.

A homemaker and a member of St. Anthony Church, she was born April 19, 1916 in Rockport to the late Joe G. and Antonia Nesmith Solis. She died Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Survivors include a daughter, Ophelia Lara of Blessing; a son, Eddie T. Rendon of Inez; three sisters, Judy Bernal of San Clemente, Calif., Dora Romo of San Antonio and Lila Ragusin of McAllen; three brothers, Robert N. Solis of Palacios, Marcelino Solis of Bloomington and Richard N. Solis of Port Lavaca; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred O. Rendon, Sr.; sons, Fred O. Rendon, Jr. and Benny Rendon; sisters, Rosie Perez, Mary Lou Perez and Antonia Salinas; and brothers, Joe G. Solis, Jr., and Hipolito Solis.

Pallbearers were Ryan R. Longoria, Fred O. Rendon III, Travis R. Rendon, E. J. Rendon, Joe L. Galvan, Sr. and Robert Sanchez, Sr.

Palacios Beacon, August 14, 2002
 

PALACIOS -- Katherine Jean Ressler, 76, of Palacios and formerly of Aransas Pass and Van Horn, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001.

She was born July 1, 1925, in Port Arthur, to the late David Oscar and Sallie Louise Linn Dodd. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Palacios.

Survivors: husband, Joseph Ambrose Ressler; daughter, Robin Grace of Dripping Springs; sisters, Louise Johnson of Aransas Pass and Lillie B. Garrett of Angleton; brother, David Dodd of Fort Worth; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: daughter, Janice Ressler; sons, Kerry Ressler and Dennis Ressler; and parents.

Visitation will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Palacios Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Hollas Hoffman officiating.

Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, 361-972-2012.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, December 7, 2001
 

Kerry James Ressler, 55, of Mineola, Texas, formerly of Palacios, died September 14, 2000 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1945 in Bay City to Joseph Ambrose and Katherine Jean Dodd Ressler. Mr. Ressler was a resident of Meneola the past 12 years and was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include: parents, Joseph and Katherine Ressler of Palacios; son Jim Ressler of Chamblee, Ga., sister, Robin Grace of Dripping Springs, Texas; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2000 at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hollas Hoffman officiating. Interment will be at the Palacios Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, Sun, 17 Sep 2000
 

Rebecca R. Reyes
(September 13, 1927 - February 4, 2013)

Rebecca R. Reyes, 85, of Boling, TX passed away February 4, 2013 after an extended illness. All her loving family surrounded her. Rebecca was born in Old Gulf on September 13, 1927, the first daughter of the late Celso & Guadalupe C. Rodriguez. She was a life long resident of New Gulf, where she met and married Evaristo S. “Rocky” Reyes Jr. in 1950. They eventually moved to Boling in 1959, where he preceded her in death on August 17, 1997. Rebecca was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Boling. She was an exceptional seamstress, enjoyed Quilting, her expertise in Crochet, and Knitting were beyond compare.

Rebecca leaves behind a legacy of love through the lives she touched with her kindness. She was a faithful wife, devoted to her family, and a warm and sincere friend to all. Rebecca is and will forever be in our hearts and we will always remember her as a great mom and momo.

She is survived by 3 sisters; 1 brother; daughter: Belinda; 3 sons: Steve & wife Linda, John, and Peter; 4 granddaughters: Erika, Giannina, Elisett, and Laura; grandson: Caleb; and 9 great grandchildren. Her parents, husband, and 4 sisters preceded Rebecca in death.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the funeral home. Rosary will be held 6:30 PM Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Michael Buentello officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be: Steve, John, Peter, Andy, Joe, and Efran Reyes. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Caleb, Jakob, Aidan, Nathan, Alex, Roman, Nikolas, Noah, Kathy, and Dakota.

There are angels among us. A special thanks to Rebecca Montoya and Mary DeLeon.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

Published in the Victoria Advocate, February 6, 2013              Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby

Frances Josephine Reyes-Matula

CLUTE - Frances Josephine Reyes-Matula, 39, of Clute, TX, passed away on October 10, 2012. She was born on February 21, 1973 in Bay City, Texas to Rosa Soliz Reyes of Clute and the late Joe Reyes, Jr.
 
Frances is survived by her mother, sisters Katherine Murphy of Lake Jackson and Rosa Munoz and her husband Raul of Baytown, brothers Roland Reyes and wife Sharla of Angleton and Jose Reyes of New York City and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, October 13, 2012, at St. Robert's Catholic Church in El Campo. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at triskafuneralhome.com.

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681.

Published in Victoria Advocate on October 13, 2012
 

PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] -- Mary Jane Luna Reyna, 46, of Palacios, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001.

She was born March 1, 1955, in Palacios, to Enemencia Rodriguez Luna of Palacios and the late Elias Luna Sr. She was a substitute teacher at Palacios ISD.

Survivors: husband, Ramiro Reyna; daughter, Janie Reyna Solis of Oceanside, Calif.; son, Isaiah Reyna of Palacios; mother; sister, Linda Luna Story of Bay City; brothers, Elias Luna Jr. of Lake Jackson, George Luna of Waco and Sam Luna of Austin; and two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: father.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today at Artero Memorial Chapels.

Prayer services will be 7 p.m. tonight at Artero Memorial Chapels.

Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at The Living Word Church in Palacios, the Rev. Tony Flores officiating.

Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday December 26, 2001
 

John Jacob Riha
(September 17, 1927 - January 9, 2013)

John Jacob Riha, 85, of Bay City passed away January 9, 2013. He was born September 17, 1927 in Glen Flora, Texas to the late Ed Riha and Mary Kallina Riha. He worked for many years as a petroleum engineer for Marathon and Amaco Oil Companies. He was a life member of the Knight of Columbus, member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Silver member of Association of Former Students at Texas A & M.

Two brothers Charles A. Riha and Edward A. Riha preceded him in death. Survivors include sister Joyce Ann Riha Janik of East Bernard, TX; nieces Cynthia A. Riha and Nancy Riha Garrett; nephew Mark Janik and dear friend Lorraine Younger.

A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; 1412 12th St.; Bay City, TX with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Mass will follow at 10:00 AM with interment following at Wharton City Cemetery in Wharton, TX. Pallbearers will be Derek Bollom, Tate Janik, Jared Janik, Levi Garrett, Ronnie Bollom and Dane Bollom. Memorials may be made to the Association of Former Students at Texas A & M or charity of your choice.

Bay City Tribune, Friday, January 11, 2013
 

Funeral services for Rosalai Catherine Rhoades, 75, of Palacios, will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios with the Rev's Andy and Janel Blair officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Palacios Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Mrs. Rhoades was born May 25, 1930 in Geneva, IL to the late Emory D. and Mary Louise Gould. She passed from this life July 26, 2005 at her residence with her loving children and sister with her.

She was a resident of Palacios since 1969.

She is survived by four daughters and thee sons-in-law: Deborah and Galen Johnson of Olivia, TX, Diane Rhoades of Palacios, Dawna and John Carroll Frankson of Carancanhua Community, and Darlene and Wayne Biffle of Palacios; a sister, Doralass Raymond of Aurora, IL; a brother, Bruce
Baum of Bolder Hill, IL; a sister-in-law, Jessie Baum of Markleysburg, PA; grandchildren Reggie Johnson of Olivia, Lorie Lankford and husband Alvin of Georgetown, TX, John Breithaupt and wife Kirsti of El Campo, Eric Frankson of Bryan, Kimberly Hanz and husband Matt of Bryan, and
Brant, Cameron and Nathan Biffle all of Palacios; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews that were very dear to her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Glenn Rhoades; brother, Emory Baum; granddaughter, Alison Johnson; and step-father Jack Basford.

Pallbearers will be Eric Frankson, Reggie Johnson, Brant Biffle, Gene Brister, Bobby Sells, and David Frankson, Jr.

Memorials may be made to the El Campo Hospice, 1102 Mechanic, El Campo, TX 77437 or the Presbyterian Day School c/o First Presbyterian Church, 501 3rd St, Palacios, TX.

Arrangements with the Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361)972-2012.

Palacios Beacon, July, 27, 2005
 

Bertha Irene "Jack" Rhodes of Stratton Ridge passed away at Brazosport Regional Health System at the age of 99 on Sunday, October 14, 2012.

The family will receive friends at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 p. m.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 3:00 p. m. at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel. Burial will be held on Saturday at 11 a. m. at teh Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.

Freeport-Lakewood Funeral Homes

Bertha Irene "Jack" Rhodes

A Rosary for Olivia F. Ripke, 85, of Palacios, was held May 30, 2004 at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Mass was held May 31 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.

Mrs. Ripke was born January 19, 1919 in Palacios to the late Olivo and Mary Soto Flores. She died May 27, 2004.

Olivia was a life long resident of Palacios, a member of the Catholic Daughters, and the VFW Ladies Aux. Post 2467.

She is survived by a daughter Mary L. Fernandez of Palacios; son Phillip D. Ripke of Palacios; half sister Eva LaBorde of Palacios; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence “Shine” Ripke, Sr. , son Clarence “Brother” Ripke, Jr., and parents Olivo and Mary Soto Flores.

Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home.

Palacios Beacon, June 2, 2004
 

Funeral services for Hure Lee Rivers, 82, of Palacios, Texas will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2001 at noon at Free Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Blessing, Texas with the Rev. Ben Hadden officiating. Burial will follow at Palacios Cemetery in Palacios, Texas.

Mr. Rivers will lie in state Saturday morning from 11 to noon at Free Zion Baptist Church in Blessing, Texas.

Visitation will be Friday afternoon until 9 p.m. at Green's Mortuary. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.

Rivers, the eldest son of ten siblings was born February 8, 1919 to Emmitt and Lola Franklin Rivers on the Sanford farm in Matagorda County, Texas.
He passed away Sunday, May 27, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca, Texas.

He is survived by children, Samuel Louis, Lonnie Jeanette, Teresa Elaine, Lillian Marie; brothers and sisters, Elijah and wife Ruby, Charlie and wife Dorothy, David, Helen, and Vivian and husband Walter; grandaughter, Elmira Charleslette and her two children, Toyisha and Donovan; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends and his special fishing buddy Elvin "Red" Adams, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt and Lola Rivers and his four sisters, Sylvia, Ann, Celestine, and Elverine.

Active pallbearers Charles Robinson, Sr., David O. Robinson, Gerald W. Rivers, Michael W. Robinson, Sr., Anthony A. Rivers, Elijah Rivers II, James Elroy Hebert, Leon Hebert II.

Honorary pallbearers are Woodroe Gordon, Iris J. Polk, Sam Peter, Jr., Deacons of Free Zion, Alex Grogans, Ronald Grogans, Clifford Gordon I, Dedrick Jones, James Robinson, Jr.

Green's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. A00011A2001JN01

Daily Tribune, Friday, June 01, 2001
 

Horace Roberson, Sr.

Funeral services for Horace Roberson, Sr., 65, of Freeport, who passed away January 7, the son of the late Lee Andrew Roberson, Sr. and Dorothyrine Roberson are pending at Duncan Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas 979-245-5197.

Bay City Tribune, January 8, 2013
 

PALACIOS - Howard Roberson, 79, of Palacios, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003.

He was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Van Vleck, to the late Louella Monroe and Amos Roberson.

Survivors: daughter, Joyce Harris of West Columbia; son, Donald Sanford of Lake Jackson; sister, Juanita Roberson; brother, Daniel Mayberry; and several grandchildren.

Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church, the Rev. Isaiah Gartica officiating.

Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197.

Victoria Advocate, August 15, 2003
 

Ann Catherine Roberts
June 5, 1942 – Sept. 22, 2012

Ann Catherine Roberts, of Dallas, Texas passed away September 22, 2012 at the age of 70. She was born in Bay City, Texas on June 5, 1942, to John Aldridge and Jane (Rugeley) Rakestraw. Ann was a devoted preschool teacher for many years.

She is survived by: her husband, Gordon L. Roberts of Dallas, Texas; son, Chris Roberts and wife Marianne of Allen, Texas; daughter, Katie Roberts Anderson and husband Justin of Allen, Texas; grandchildren, Hannah and Jack Roberts, Cole and Samantha Anderson; sister, Pamela Rakestraw of Houston, Texas; and brother, Rick Rakestraw of Bay City, Texas.

Ann is preceded in death by: her parents, John Aldridge and Jane (Rugeley) Rakestraw.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: National MS Society, PO Box 4527, New York, NY 10163, 1-800-344-4867 or www.nationalmssociety.

Bay City Tribune, September 30, 2012
 

Joe Robles
(May 26, 1936 - February 6, 2013)

Joe Robles, Jr., 76, of Van Vleck passed away February 6, 2013. He was born May 26, 1936 in West Point, Texas to the late Joe Julio Robles and Clara Salas Robles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Luis Robles and son Jay Larry Robles. Survivors include his wife Janie Lopez Robles; daughters Janie Jo Lopez of Markham, Johanna Elizabeth Gonzalez of Bay City, Joy Marie Limones of Van Vleck and Jerrica Nichole Robles of Van Vleck; sons Joe Julio Robles III of Houston, Jerry Lee Robles of Van Vleck and Johnny Lewis Robles of Van Vleck; sisters Elena Delgado of El Campo, Angie Gutierrez of Deer Park and Francis Rodriguez of La Porte; grandchildren Arthur Lopez, Racheal Lopez Garza, Crystal Barros, Tabitha Robles, Amanda Robles, Jessica Lopez, Matthew Lopez, John Angel Robles, Jay David Robles, Sarah Robles, Adrian Parada, Brandon Robles, Isaac Robles, Sabrina Garza, Melissa Daniels, Clarisa Limones, Zoey Limones & Sidney Gonzalez; great grandchildren Alyssa Lopez, Brianna Lopez, Dylan Lopez, Alayja Lopez and Jaycie Robles.

A prayer service will be 6:00 PM Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday at Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Jerry Lee Robles, Arthur Lopez, Jay David Robles, Jr., John Angel Robles, Adrian Parada, Jr. and Jerry Robles, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon J. A. Robles and Isaac Rene Robles.

Bay City Tribune, February 10, 2013                                                 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

JOHN H. RODRIGUEZ

PALACIOS - John H. Rodriguez, 81, of Palacios, TX, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012. Born on August 14, 1931, he worked thirty three years at Alcoa Plant in Point Comfort, TX, where he retired. He served in the US Army and fought two years in the Korean War. He was a marksman, fisherman, and enjoyed serving as Commander at the VFW Hall. His passion was hunting, but above all else, he stood strong as the provider for our family. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary M. Rodriguez; daughters, Lucy Groves, Sylvia and husband Forrest Dick, Norma Galvez, Liz and husband Pat Heintz, and Patricia "Pat" and husband Marty Shaw; sons, Robert and wife Sue Hernandez, and Johnny L. Rodriguez. He is also survived by his sisters, Julia Champion, Margaret Vargas, Mary Long and De Dupree. He has sixteen grandchildren, twenty nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews, whom are all very special.

He is preceded in death by two daughters, Rosa Linda Bay and Diana Lynn McRae; brothers, Pete and Jesse; and his parents.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 4 - 7 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment following in Palacios Cemetery with Military Honors.

Pallbearers: Dave Groves, Tony Galvez, Eric Galvez, Forrest "Bud" Dick Jr., Johnny Rodriguez, KC Rodriguez, Robert Tanner Jr., and Gabriel Ferretiz
Under the direction of Leal Funeral Home, Houston, 713-532-6939 or 361-655-0411.

Victoria Advocate, November 4, 2012
 

PALACIOS - Manuel David "Coon" Rodriguez Sr., 59, of Palacios, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006.

He was born Oct. 21, 1946, in Palacios, to the late Miguel and Eva Alvarado Rodriguez. He was a commercial shrimper and a Catholic.

Survivors: sons, Mark Rodriguez of Birmingham, Ala., Manuel David Rodriguez Jr. of Dallas, and Johnny Lucio Rodriguez of Palacios; sisters, Mary Ellen Flores and Mary Diaz, both of Palacios; brothers, Michael Rodriguez and Johnny Rodriguez, both of La Porte; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. tonight at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church in Palacios.

A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the church.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating.

Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.

Victoria Advocate, January 22, 2006
 

Iola Mae Rorex
(June 21, 1925 - February 7, 2013)

Iola Mae Stroud Pesak Rorex, 87, of Blessing went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Iola was born in Ben Wheeler, Texas on June 21, 1925 to the late Matthew and Charlotte Holloway Stroud. Iola was a great cook, who enjoyed cooking for her family. Iola spent her time crocheting and sewing, giving the finished product to her church and community. In her younger years she served her church by teaching catechism. She was a very active member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years: Clarence Rorex of Blessing; 3 daughters: Jeroline Cerny & husband Edwin of Bay City, Emilia Fischer & husband John of Spring, and Cynthia Anderson & husband James of Edna; foster-daughter: Gayle Otto & husband Daniel of Rockport; 12 grandchildren: Sherry Reynal, Kathy Pratt, Judy Fale, Jeffrey Cerny, Melanie Bradley, John Fischer ll, Rebecca Morris, Jerome Anderson, Laura Sparkman, Michael Anderson, Brian Otto and Deborah Carmen; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Ollie Falks of Angleton and Edward Falks of Bandera; 2 sisters: Dolores Harvey of Lake Jackson and Doris Wilks of Needville; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; husband: Jerome Pesak; 2 brothers: Radie Stroud and Donald Falks; and 4 sisters: Margie Stroud, Astella Zieglar, Marie Pesak, and Gayle Orsag.

The visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 PM Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. The Rite of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Fr. Peter Yeboah-Amanfo celebrant. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeffrey Cerny, John Fischer, Jerry Anderson, Michael Anderson, Brian Otto, Billy Holloway, and Marshall Holloway.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

Published in the Victoria Advocate, February 10, 2013
 

Shirley Marie Roth
Nov. 7, 1934 –Jan. 26, 2013

Shirley Marie Roth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many went home to be with our Savior in Heaven on January 26, 2013.

She was born November 7, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was married to her beloved husband Earl for 54 years. She lived in Louisiana, Texas, New Jersey and Missouri before retiring with Earl in 1983 to Sargent, Texas to enjoy the quiet, coastal life. Shirley had a vibrant loving spirit and was quick with a smile and loved to laugh.

Shirley is survived by: her husband, Earl of Sargent, Texas; sons, Harvey Roth of Rosenberg, Texas, Mario Roth of Boerne, Texas, Darryl Roth of Viet Nam; sisters, Yvonne Mullen of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Minnie Smith of Tyler, Texas; grandchildren, Diaya, Brandon, Joshua, Rachel, Jessica and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Restwood Funeral Home and funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in the Restwood Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will be in the Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas.

Family has requested the memorial contribution in memory of Shirley Roth be made to the Calvary Church, PO Box 4061, Sargent, Texas 77404 or c/o Restwood Funeral Home, 1038 West Plantation Drive, Clute, Texas 77531.

Online condolences and remembrances may be made to the Roth family at www.restwoodfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Restwood Funeral Home, Clute, Texas, 979-297-2121.

Bay City Tribune, January 30, 2013
 

PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] - Donnell Roy, 58, of Palacios, died Oct. 20, 2004.

He was born Oct. 13, 1946, in Palacios, to the late Cleveland and Queen Ester Clay Roy.

Survivors: wife, Shelia Roy; daughter, Jacklyn Sneed of Bay City; sons, Donnell Roy Jr., Lonnell Roy and Demetric Roy, all of Edna; sisters, Myrtle Hudgins, Ethel Clay, Gladys Wilson and Stella Byrd, all of Palacios, and Helen Pinkston of El Campo; brothers, Thurman Roy and Wayne Roy, both of Palacios, and Carl Roy of Goliad; and several grandchildren.

Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church in Palacios, the Rev. Leroy Monroe officiating.

Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, October 29th, 2004
 

 
Lois B. Roy
Born on Dec. 22, 1951

PALACIOS - Lois B. Roy, 61, of Palacios, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. She was born December 22, 1951.

Visitation will be 2 - 8 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Palacios, on Saturday, February 2, 2013. Burial will follow at Palacios Cemetery.

Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197.

Victoria Advocate, February 1, 2013
 

Perry Lee Ruddick
(July 9, 1948 - February 27, 2013)

Perry Lee Ruddick, 64, of Markham went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He was born on July 9, 1948 in Colorado City, TX to Everett Lee & Vivian Smith Ruddick. Perry worked in law enforcement for 13 years. He loved to spend time outdoors hunting and ranching. Perry was truly a people person, always helping those who needed it.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years: Barbara Briggs Ruddick; 4 children: Tiffany Ruddick Boone, Perry Wayne Ruddick, Stephanie Shepheard & husband Stan, and Glenda Pierce & husband Robert Ford Pierce; 6 grandchildren: Taylor Pierce, Brendan Pierce, Morgan Shepheard, Mackenzie Shepheard, Cameron Shepheard, and Maci Boone; mother: Vivian Smith Beights; sister: Donna Hill; brother: Keith Ruddick; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Perry was preceded in death by his father: Everett Lee Ruddick and daughter: Stephanie Ruddick.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 1, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City with Rev. Lane Pardue officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX. Pallbearers will be: Sam Shepheard, Robert Ford Pierce, Perry Wayne Ruddick, Mike Farrel, Brendan Pierce, and Robert Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dennis Briggs and Keith Ruddick.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Funeral services for Tomas Ruiz, 39, of Palacios, were held Aug. 14, 2002 at St. Anthony DePadua Catholic Church in Palacios with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.

Mr. Ruiz was born July 27, 1963 in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Tomas and Maria Zarate Ruiz. He died Aug. 10, 2002.

He was a scaffold builder at Formosa Plastics and member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Consuelo Ortiz Ruiz; one daughter, Vanessa Marie Ruiz; three sons, Edgar, Eder and Eduardo Ruiz, all of Palacios; two sisters Maria Sylva and Aidee Sylva, both of Edinburg, Tex.; and four brothers, Tony Rodriguez and Rigo Rodriguez, both of Palacios, and Enrique Sylva and Jesse Sylva, both of Edinburg, Tex.

Palacios Beacon, August, 2002
 

Abel Rutherford, Jr.

BAY CITY - Abel Rutherford, Jr., age 60, of Bay City, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 20, from 2 - 8 p.m. at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay City. A burial is to follow at Cedarvale North Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, TX, (979)-245-5197.

Published in the Victoria Advocate, September 20, 2013             Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby

Elmer Harry Ryman
(October 15, 1933 - December 7, 2012)

Elmer Harry Ryman, 79, of Wadsworth passed away December 7, 2012. He was born October 15, 1933 in San Antonio, TX to the late Ollie Ryman & Katie Anderson Ryman. He served in the US Air Force and worked at Celanese for many years.

Survivors include his wife Lucy June Ryman of Wadsworth; daughters Reba R. Hicks & husband Herschel of El Campo, Laura R. Cowart & husband Terry of Austin and Trisha R. Crain & husband Bobby of Clinton, AR; step-children Cathy Newell & husband Dennis of Bastrop, LA, Brian Cockerham & wife Vicki of West Monroe, LA and Charles Ronald Cockerham of Jonesboro, TN; 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 8 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great grandchildren, 9 step-great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 12 noon until service time on Monday. Funeral service will be 4:00 PM Monday, December 10, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Homet                      Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Betty Jean Ryman

Betty Jean Ryman, a longtime resident of Matagorda County, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Sister Ryman was born in Midcalf, Ill. on March 27, 1935 to Emery and Reba Bennett.

While serving in the United States Air Force, she met her husband of 47 years, Elmer H. Ryman. After serving two and a half years in Germany they moved to Matagorda County where they raised three daughters.

Sister Ryman was an active and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a passion for her community as well as the Republican Party. She also had a deep love for her family and friends as well as a devotion to God. She will be missed by all who loved her.

Sister Ryman was preceded in death by her father, Emery Bennett; brother, Michael Bennett; sister, Karen Sue Bennett and grandson, Robert Cowart.

Sister Ryman is survived by: husband, Elmer H. Ryman; mother, Reba Bennett; two sisters, Gale Blessing and husband John; Jennifer Olsen and husband Steven; two brothers, Paul Bennett and wife Marion; Merle Bennett and wife Rosemond; three daughters Reba Hicks and husband Herschel; Laura Cowart and husband Terry; Trisha Crain and husband Bobby Joe; 14 grandchildren: Vicki Mata and husband Mark; Garrett Tupa and wife Sally; Jennifer Hamman, Amy Schilhad and husband Brad; Katie Rodriguez and husband Gary; Karen Garcia and husband Brad; Katie Rodriguez and husband Gary; Karen Garcia and husband Ray; Cynthia Montalvo, Matthew Tupa, Rachel Hicks, Mark Tupa, Leighanne Cowart, Sarah Cowart, Marissa Hicks, Carrie Elizabeth Hicks, 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002 at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, followed by a dedication at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

If desiring, memorials can be made to the Missionary Fund in care of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

THE BAY CITY TRIBUNE, Wednesday, February 13, 2002
 

Jannie Valerie Crow Ryman
April 16, 1933 – Oct. 12, 2012

Jannie Valerie Crow Ryman, 79, of Bay City was born April 16, 1933 in Port Lavaca, Texas to the late Martin and Alma Crow. Valerie went home to Heaven on Friday, October 12, 2012 surrounded by her family at home.

Valerie graduated from Bay City High School in 1951. During her life she was a telephone operator, bookkeeper, office nurse, florist and business owner.

She married the love of her life, Johnny, in 1952. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage, and were high school sweethearts for three years. Caring for their family and serving their Lord Jesus Christ was always their priority.

Valerie was preceded in death by: her parents and brother, Allen Ray Crow.

She is survived by: her loving husband, Johnny Carl Ryman; daughter, Carla Jane Cox and husband Lee; son, Martin Duane Ryman and wife Karen; sister, JoAnn Crow; four grandchildren, Jarred Saizan, Jane Ellen Saizan Miller, Jeremy Duane Ryman, and Colleen Sue Ryman Henderson; two great-grandchildren, Maddie Saizan and Jarred (Jas) Saizan; two sisters-in-law, Sue Crow and Mary Lou Schooler; and two nieces, Karen Crow Meier and Kim Crow Ford.

The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the funeral home.

The funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. The Eulogist will be her granddaughter Jane Ellen Saizan Miller. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Pallbearers will be: Keith Meier, Jeremy Ryman, Clint Miller, Ray Hamilton, Buddy Hamilton and Greg Hamilton.

The family wishes to sincerely thank Texas State Healthcare and Houston Hospice for their wonderful care. Special appreciation to Ruby Huerta and Shirlene DeLoach.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.

Bay City Tribune, October 14, 2012
 

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