Elaine Louise Talasek

Elaine Louise Talasek, 55, of Matagorda died Wednesday May 29, 2002. She was born April 22, 1947 in Rosenberg, TX. To the late Elijah Louis and Irene Michalec Coker. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Talasek of Matagorda, daughters and son in laws; Kristi and Jean Miller of Bay City, Kimberly Talasek of Bay City, Carol and Billy Gibbs of Rosenberg. Grandchildren, Hailey Talasek, Kelly, Isbell, Brian, Kevin, Kyle Gibbs.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday June 1, 2002 at Taylor. Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Charles H. Teykl officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers include Mark Talasek, Mike Talasek, Pete Talasek, Keith Bowels, Jonathan Talasek, and Ted Portier. Honorary pallbearers include, Bill Rawlings, John Rawlings, Dennis Sbrusch, Randy Michalec, Mike Michalec, and Larry Silhavy. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Friday evening at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, 979-245-4613.

THE VICTORIA ADVOCATE, May 31, 2002

[Interred at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck at the time of her death, but reinterred at Matagorda Cemetery in 2016 after the death of her husband.]
 

Howard Dale Taylor
January 10, 1935 - September 27, 2014

Howard Dale Taylor, 79, of Van Vleck, Texas, passed away September 27, 2014.

He was born January 10, 1935, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late John Calvin Taylor and Myrtle Elizabeth Worley Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Irene Taylor; son, John Whitman Taylor; and his brother, Kenneth Ray Taylor.

Survivors include his son, Brent Dale Taylor and wife Stacia of Van Vleck; brother, Jerry Wade Taylor of Fort Worth; grandchildren Mason Taylor, Alexandria Esser, Savannah Sutherland, Shelbie Murry, Kimberly Petersen and Lauren Stewart; and great-granddaughter, Analyn Irene Sutherland.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Lane Pardue officiating.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Clay Williams, Kenny Williams, Kelby Pennington, Austin Sutherland, Mark Smith and Mason Taylor.

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.

Bay City Tribune, October 1, 2014

Hazel Irene Taylor
(August 7, 1939 - July 2, 2012)

Hazel Irene Taylor, 72, of Ft. Worth passed away July 2, 2012. She was born August 7, 1939 in Bay City, TX to the late A. W. Williams and Jessie Mae Holloway Williams.

Her son John Whitman Taylor preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband Howard Taylor of Ft. Worth; son Brent Taylor & wife Stacia of Van Vleck; sister Patricia Williams of Pittsburgh, TX; brothers Jimmie, Freddie and Paul Williams all of Bay City and grandchildren Savannah Johnston, Kimberly Petersen, Shelbie Murry, Lauren Stewart, Alexandria Esser and Mason Taylor.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Lane Pardue officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be Kenny & Preston Williams, Wes & Bart Young, Mark Smith, Joe Ros & Curt Kjergaard. Honorary pallbearers will be Mason Taylor & Clay Williams.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
 

Rex Teat

Rex Teat, 77, of Bay City passed away May 13, 1996.  He was born May 15, 1918.

He is survived by one daughter, Kathryn Dale Wisnieski of Sabinal, Texas; by one son, Kyle Teat of Angleton; by one sister, Neva Smith of Center Point, Texas; by one brother, Clayton Teat of Sweeny; and by two great granddaughters, and one great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Teat on Dec. 22, 1995.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, May 15, 1996 at the First Christian Church with Rev. Bill Stephens officiating. 

Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

Daily Tribune, May 14, 1996            Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Victoriano Terrasas Jr.

A funeral mass was held on October 6 for Victoriano Terrasas Jr. (Jimbo), 61 of Palacios at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios.

Victoriano was born January 17, 1953 in Sugarland to Mrs. .Julia Mena and Mr. Demetrio Llanes and he passed away on October 8, 2014

He is survived by his wife Esperanza (Hope) Terrasas; children Victor Terrasas III of Palacios, Vanessa Terrasas of Victoria, Veronica Terrasas of Palacios, Vito (Erika) Terrasas of Palacios, Valerie Terrasas of Austin, Victoria Terrasas of Austin; brothers and sister Sylvia Zuvienta of Missouri City, Cindy (Librado, Sr.) Segovia of West Columbia, Johnnie Richard (Veronica) Llanes of Lake Jackson, Daniel (Maria) Llanes of Palacios, Julie (Juan) Charles of Rosenberg, Demetrio Llanes, Jr., Mark Llanes, Kim (Rudy) Pena, nine grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Victor Terrasas III, Vito Terrasas, Mark Llanes, Demetrio Llanes Jr., Jacob Charles, Juan Charles Jr.

Funeral services were under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels in Port Lavaca.

Palacios Beacon, October 8, 2014
 

Roosevelt ‘Preacher’ Thomas

Funeral Services for Roosevelt ‘Preacher’ Thomas, 92, of Bay City, TX, will be held Friday, January 2, at 11 a.m., at Bethel Baptist Church, Bay City, TX, by Rev. L.C. Cunningham, Jr., pastor, and Rev. Jerry Manning, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 1, from 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., at the Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-5197

Bay City Tribune, December 31, 2014
 

Johnny Lee Thompson
August 20, 1949 – July 27, 2014

Johnny Lee Thompson, 64, of El Maton, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014.

He was born August 20, 1949. 

He is preceded in death by his father, James Ozza Thompson; and his mother, Martha Kopecky Thompson.

Survivors include his daughter, Stephenie Thompson Cochran; and his granddaughter, Allison Cochran.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 2, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., at the Blessing American Legion Pavilion in Blessing, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to MD Anderson for cancer research.

Bay City Tribune, July 30, 2014
 

Louetta Thompson

Funeral services for Louetta Thompson, 94, of Bay City, were Monday, Feb 1, 1999 at 2 pm at the Sixth Street Church of Christ with Dr. James Cowart officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck.

Thompson died Jan. 29, 1999 at the Legacy.  She was born Dec. 15, 1904 in Antoine, Ark. to parents Horace and Laura Graham Owen.

She has been a resident of Bay City for 52 years and was a member of Sixth Street Church of Christ.

Survivors are sons and daughters-in-law Ralph and Bobbie Thompson of Bay City, and Billy J. and Brenda Thompson of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law Laura Nell and Gene Smith of Buford, S.C.; sister Jessie Mae Christian of Fort Worth; 21 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband Will Thompson and daughters Alene Bashaw, Dorothy Louise Smith, and Janie Bell.

Pallbearers included Heath Thompson, Weldon Thompson, Brian Stone, Gary Coker, Robert Thompson and Terry Lee Thompson.  Arrangements are with Bay City Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, February 2, 1999           Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Gilbert W. Tillman & Helen Tillman Cox - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Helen Hiatt Tillman Cox
Aug. 4, 1917 – April 5, 2007

Helen Hiatt Tillman Cox, 89, was born in Edmond, Oklahoma on August 4, 1917 and passed away on Thursday, April 5 at her home, “The Fountains” in Sweeny, Texas with her loving family and friends by her side.

Family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, April 9 at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 at the First United Methodist Church in Sweeny with the Rev. Alex Lupo officiating.

Helen came to the Sweeny area in 1942 with her husband Bill, who transferred here with Phillips Petroleum, and raised their family in Old Ocean and Sweeny. Helen later married J.C. Cox and continued to reside in Sweeny.

She was very devoted to her children and the children of the community with such activities as being a Girl Scout Leader in the 50’s and 60’s, and a Cub Scout Den Leader in the 60’s. Helen taught homemaking to many students in the Sweeny ISD during the 60’s and 70’s and retired in the mid 70’s.

Upon retirement she began another love of traveling with her sister Charlotte and the travel group led by Shirley Burwell. At home, she enjoyed her children, grandchildren, gardening and entertaining her family and friends by her pool.

She was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in Sweeny and has served on many church and community committees. Helen was actively involved in the Sweeny Civic Club and the El Modelo Study Club and a monthly birthday club.

Helen was preceded in death by: her husbands, G. W. (Bill) Tillman and J. C. Cox; parents, William and Myra Hiatt; brothers, William, Herman, Allen and Jimmie; and sisters, Mildred, Charlotte and Esther.

Survivors include her children; Margaret (Peggy) Ellis and husband Dan of Sweeny, Myra Cassens and husband Allan of Columbia Lakes, William (Bill) Tillman and wife Cindy of Sweeny and Jan Kershner of Bethany, Ct.; grandchildren, Danette Boyd and husband Monty, Kim Miller and husband Stephen, Meredith Black and husband Ken, Derek Brown and wife Anna, Tiffany Schnettler and husband Aaron, Mitchell Tillman, Ken Kershner and wife Jane, Jay Kershner and wife Lisa, Stuart Kershner, Brian Cassens and wife Joni, Patti Cassens, Cynthia LeDonne, and Kevin Cassens. Great grandchildren, Austin Boyd, Shelby Miller, Peyton Black, Aubrey Brown, Mackenzie and Alyssa Schnettler, Samantha and John Cole Kershner, Alexandria, William and Robin Kershner, and Austin and Hunter LeDonne.

Pallbearers are Monty Boyd, Ken Black, Aaron Schnettler, Stephen Miller, Kevin Cassens and Brian Cassens.

Honorary Pallbearers are Lanny Henderson, Bobby Nairn, Frank Burttschell, Tim Ryerson, Harvey Vogel, Bill Surber, Tommy Holcomb, I.J. Brown, Robert Dixon, and Leo Finley.

The family would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to our loving Mother’s extended family, the staff and residents of “The Fountains”, and her caregivers Jeanette Berry, Gloria Danley, Tina Lewis, Christine Williams, Carolyn Fields, Lisa Fields, Kathy Lemon, Lue Ella Baugh and Diane Stubblefield.

A special thanks to Hospice, Mary Lou Lynn and Evelyn Fairfield for their love and support in these final days.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church,207 E. 1st St., Sweeny ,Texas 77480,West Brazos Cares 1008A E. Ashley Wilson Rd. Sweeny, Texas 77480, A-MED Hospice, 8901 EF Lowry Expressway, Suite B, Texas City, Texas 77591 or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Baker Funeral Home 634 S Columbia Dr West Columbia.

Online condolences may be sent to bakerfuneralhome.net

Bay City Tribune, Published April 8, 2007
 

Vennie Kelley Timmons

Funeral services for Vennie Kelley Timmons, 90, of Matagorda will be held 2 pm Saturday at Bay City Funeral Home Chapel with James Davis officiating.  Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.

Mrs. Timmons was born Oct 14, 1899, in Tolar, Texas, to Damascus and Sarah Emma Eddleman Kelley and died Jan. 18, 1990 at her residence.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Beauford Timmons, in 1968.

Pallbearers include V. D. Kelley, Richard Kelley, Dennis Fleming, Morgan Cheek and James Weaver.

Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, January 1990            Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Manuel Thomas Tobias
20 December 1955 – 19 May 2014

PALACIOS - Manuel Thomas "Tommy" Tobias, 58, of Palacios, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 in Houston. He was born December 20, 1955 in Palacios to the late Manuel Jessie and Rosalie Martino Tobias. He was a Catholic and a police officer for Memorial Village.

He is survived by his daughter, Monica (Pablo) Rocha of Palacios; step-daughters, Alyssa Cantu and Hillary Cantu, both of Houston; son, Johnathan (Lisa) Tobias of Houston; sister, Mary (John) Bassett of Palacios; grandchildren, Benjamin (Samantha) Rocha, Breanna Tobias, and Jesse Tobias; and great-granddaughter, Ava Rocha.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Julio "Marty" Tobias.

Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Palacios. A funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2014 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Palacios, with burial following at Palacios Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Shawn Ferguson, Richard Barrera, Robert Rivas, John Haldon, Scott Schultz, and Nubbin Chamblee. Honorary pallbearers: Edmund Lattipe, Gary Seaman, Donny Gullet, Emmit Green, Earl White, Kenny Moore, and Nicholas Hendren.

Under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2300.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on May 22, 2014
 

Liston Fierce Todd

Fierce Todd, 85, of Palacios was held on Jan. 20, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Services in Albany were held at 10 a.m. on Mon. Jan. 19. Liston was born February 25, 1929 to James Luther Todd and Mary Elizabeth Todd in Albany, Texas and passed away on January 15, 2015. Liston served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II as a tank driver. He worked as City Manager for the City of Albany for over 30 years and retired to Palacios for the past 16 years. He loved fishing, Texas football, his grandchildren, his dogs and Trieu. He served as a Texas High school football official into his 60’s.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teri Todd Largent and grandson James Henry Todd. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patsy Todd; daughter, Jeri Garcia and husband Eddie; granddaughters Emily Garcia, Misty Largent and Joss Largent; grandsons Eddie Garcia, Lucas Garcia, Nicholas Garcia, Jacob Largent and great grandson Trieu Garcia.

Palacios Beacon, January 21, 2015
 

Guadalupe Torres

A rosary service for Guadalupe Torres, 71, of Markham will be held at 7 pm Thursday, July 1, 1999 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.  A funeral mass will be at 10 am Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Edward Boren officiating.  Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck.

Ms. Torres died June 29, 1999 at Matagorda General Hospital.  She was born August 20, 1927 in Wharton to the late Guadalupe and Rosa Jimenez Torres. She was a resident of Markham for the past 23 years and a member of at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Ms. Torres is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Maria and E. R. Martinez of Markham and Connie and Refugio Herrera of Wharton; son, Dee Sanchez of El Campo; brother, Mike Torres of Bay City; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

The Daily Tribune, July 1, 1999                     Photo & obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Raul C. Torres

Raul C. Torres, 73 of Van Vleck, passed away at his residence on Tuesday June 20, 2000. He was born September 5, 1926 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Daniel Torres and Guadalupe Castenada Torres. He was a member of the Catholic Church, a former resident of Corpus Christi, and has been a resident of Van Vleck since 1981.

He is survived by his wife, Dionicia Cruz Torres of Van Vleck; by his daughters, Dora Martinez of Oyster Creek, Mary Avalos of West Columbia, Celia Torres, Diana Torres Clark, and Pat Torres of Van Vleck, Sandra Vargas and Selina Oros of Bay City; his son, Tino Torres of Markham; his sisters, Lydia Torres of Brownsville and Francisca Martinez of California; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Felicidades Torres; by a brother, Pilar Torres and by a grandson, John Edward Reyes.

A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000 at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Wadsworth (Hwy 60 at FM 521) with the Rev. Tom Mathews officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Albert Avalos, Albert Avalos Jr., Daniel Reyes, Joe Martinez, Armando Vargas and Allen Oros. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Thursday, June 22, 2000

Dioniscia Cruz Torres
June 27, 1928 - January 12, 2019

Dioniscia C. Torres, 90, of Markham, passed away on January12, 2019. She was born June 27, 1928 in Los Fresnos, TX to Eluterio and Guadalupe Silva Cruz.

Dioniscia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, cooking for them and going fishing.

Dioniscia is preceded in death by her parents; husband Raul; daughter Maria Celia Torres, and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her loving family. Children, Dora Martinez, Mary Avalos, E. Torres, Diana Clark, Sandra Vargas, Selina Suarez, and Pat Torres. She is also survived by her grandchildren Tino Jr., Angelica, Marissa, Rosemary, Cindy, Chris, Albert Jr., Gilbert, Danny, Louis, Ashley, Victoria and numerous great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers Juan and Eluterio, Jr., and sisters Betty, Olivia, Nena, Gloria, and Eloisa.

Visitation will be 5: 30-8:00pm Thursday, January 17 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 10:00am Friday, January 18, 2019 at Abundant Life Church in Bay City with Rev. Steve Malone officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home                        Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Seth Trammell - Roselawn Memorial Park - Photos courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Jean Marie Trammell
September 18, 1937 - June 27, 2019

Jean Marie Trammell, 81, of Bay City, passed away June 27, 2019. She was born September 18, 1937 in Yoakum, TX to the late Joseph and Virginia Albrecht Lauer.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents; husband Seth Trammell, and sons Charles Trammell and Kurt Trammell. She is survived by daughter Cindy Trammell; sisters Madeline Nickle and Virginia Fitch; grandchildren Amy Matchett and husband Stephen and Kyle Krobot and wife Chelsie; great-grandchildren Lakyn Matchett, Laynee Matchett and Piper Krobot, many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

The family will receive friends and relatives 5:00-7:00pm Monday, July 1 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 10:00am Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home      

Jimmy Trevino

Jimmy Trevino, 38, of Victoria, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002. He was born Aug. 2, 1964, in New Gulf, to Bernardo Jr. and Eva Alameda Trevino of Victoria. He was a member of the Catholic Church.

Survivors: daughter, Monica Ruddick of Bay City; parents; sister, Susie Perez of Victoria; brother, Bernardo Trevino III of Victoria; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. today at Artero Memorial Chapels.

A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City, the Rev. Jerry Cernoch officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck. Artero Memorial Chapels, Victoria, 361-575-3212.

The Victoria Advocate, December 29, 2002
 

Harry Lee Treybig

A Funeral Mass for Harry Lee Treybig, 83, was held on October 23, 2014 at St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church in Needville.

Harry was born on May 16, 1931, to Milton and Gladys Treybig of Bay City passed into the arms of our Lord and God on October 19, 2014. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor, friend and disciple of Christ. He received a bachelors degree in Agriculture from Texas A & I University and later went on to receive a Masters in Biology from Texas Southern University. He married the love of his life, Gloria Marie Cerny, on March 3, 1957, and together they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage having five children, Michael, Brenda, Marie, Sheila and Theresa.

Harry Treybig touched many lives as an educator and coach. His career began in Palacios then brought him to Houston where he taught and coached at Strake Jesuit High School, Marian/Marian Christian High School and Galveston O'Connell High School, all within the Catholic school system. His passion for coaching is unsurpassed as he took great pride in molding the lives of students and players into becoming respectful adults. He was a mentor and father image to those in need. He extended his kindness and genuine care and concern to all throughout the years of his career.

He is preceded in death by his parents Milton and Gladys Treybig, his sister Margaret Martin, and brother-in-law Bill Martin.

He is survived by his true and loving wife, Gloria Treybig, his adoring children Michael Treybig and wife Jil , Brenda Porras and husband Andrew, Marie Guarino and husband Dan, Sheila Neel and husband Mark, and Theresa Wade and husband Trent. His pride and joy were his eleven grandchildren, Jayme Girndt (Jordan), Jessica Treybig, Jenna Treybig, Trey Porras, Bradley Porras, David Guarino (Jennifer), Brian Guarino, Kody Neel, Katee Neel, Koryn Wade, and Kristian Wade, as well as his two great grandchildren Jace and Jeret Girndt.

We are all blessed to have known and loved such a fine and honorable man. He will be greatly missed and eternally  loved, a simple country boy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Harry's name may be made to Saint Michael's Catholic Cemetery Fund.

Condolence messages may be written for the Treybig family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Palacios Beacon, October 29, 2014
 

Angeline Trlicik

Funeral services for Angeline Trlicik, 88, of Bay City were scheduled for 11am today at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Msgr. James Brunner officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck.  A rosary was held 7 pm Wednesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Trlicik was born Feb. 14, 1902, in Lavaca County and died Sept. 17, 1990, at Hermann Hospital in Houston.

A resident of Bay City since 1936, she was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Holy Cross Altar Society.  She was the wife of the late Jerry Trlicik, who was a barber in Bay City for more than 30 years.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Charles Ottis of Bay City and Joan and Paul Tillman of Houston; four granddaughters and one grandson-in-law, Karen and Alex Murray of Houston, Diane Ottis of Bay City, Annette Tillman of Dallas and Teresa Heim of Dallas.

Pallbearers were Jim Baros, Louis Muschalek, Dana Tillman, Alex Murray, La Verne Trlicik and Lawrence Newburn.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, September, 1990          Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Norman Carl Treude
September 3, 1925 –June 10, 2014

Norman Carl Treude, 88, of  Kerrville, Texas, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in San Antonio Texas.

Norman was born September 3, 1925, to Carl and Irene Herrmann Treude in Louise, Texas. 

Norman graduated from Louise High School in 1942, and completed one year at Wharton County Junior College, before joining the Army, and serving his country during WWII.  Returning from the war, he attended Texas A&M University, graduating with a degree in Agricultural Engineering with the class of 1950. 

Norman farmed cotton with his dad for one year, and was employed by Mauritz and Co. Grain Dryers. 

He met his sweetheart, Margaret DeFoor in 1948, and they married June 24, 1956 and started their married life in Ganado, Texas.  They moved four years later to Bay City, Texas, where Norman worked for Gulf Coast Water Co., which became the Lower Colorado River Authority, where he retired in 1987 as the General Manager.

While in Bay City they had two children, Scott in 1961, and Laura in 1962.  These children were the loves of his life.  Norman served on the board of the Methodist Church in Ganado, Bay City and Kerrville, enjoying many civic organizations. 

He became a pilot and flew single engine Cessna airplanes. He coached little league and girls softball with his children and never missed any of the extracurricular activities. He enjoyed golf, water activities and snow skiing with his family. 

Upon retirement, they moved to El Campo and then to Kerrville, in 1995.  He and Margaret traveled extensively abroad and across the U.S., in their travel trailer and motor home, enjoyed meeting many friends in the Avion Club, Foretravel Club and GMC club.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; Carl R. Treude and Irene H. Treude.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory, are his beloved wife, Margaret D. Treude; son, Scott Treude; daughter, Laura Herndon and husband Jim of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Jessica Herndon, Joshua Corbett and wife Kris; one great-grandson, Abram; brother, William (Bill) Treude and his wife Betty; sister-in-law, Clydene Wood; two nieces, Debra Wood Hamman and Pegi Treude Morgan; and one nephew, Karl Treude.

A celebration of Life Service will be Friday, June 20, 2014 at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, Texas, with the Rev. Bob Allen officiating. 

A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. 

In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions can be made to Children’s Ark First United Methodist, Mustard Seed Ministries of the First Methodist Church or a charity of one’s choice. 

The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhometx.com by selecting Obituaries. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the top right of the individual memorial.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home,
(830) 895-5111.

Bay City Tribune, June 15, 2014
 

Howard Troutman
December 9, 1928 - Nov. 11, 2014

Howard Troutman, 85, of Alvin, Texas, and formerly of El Campo, Texas, died November 11, 2014 in Alvin.

He was born December 9, 1928, in El Campo, to Horace and Mabel Rose Smith Troutman.

He is survived by daughter, Diane Ezzi and husband Jerry of Alvin; step-sons, Tom Bodungen and wife Kathy, and Tim Bodungen and wife Patty of El Campo; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Dora Warn of Bay City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 30 years, Lucy Bodungen Troutman; four brothers; and one sister.

Visitation was held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at Wheeler Funeral Home, with the family receiving visitors from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in El Campo with Pastor Jake Fain officiating.

Burial followed at Garden of Memories.

At the request of the family, memorials in Howard’s memory may be made to, Winchester Lodge, 1112 Smith Dr., Alvin, TX 77511 or Resolution Hospice, 7621 S. Freeway, Houston, TX 77021.

Arrangements were under the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home, El Campo, Texas.

Bay City Tribune, November 16, 2014
 

Robert Andrew Tucker

Robert Andrew Tucker, 42, affectionately known as Bobby, passed away early Tuesday morning in Matagorda, Texas.

He was born August 14, 1971, in Phoenix Arizona, to Robert and Deborah Tucker. He grew up full of life, as the oldest of 3 children, and he is known to have heroically saved his sister from a near drowning. He raced BMX and loved Nascar racing.

Bobby never met a stranger. He easily made friends with his energy, laugh and smile. Bobby settled in South Texas, as he loved being near the water. He was owner and operator of Coastal Cutters. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and coaching Karley’s softball team with the Bay City Girls Softball Association. All of the softball girls adored him because he was known to be a kid himself. He was always excited when friends and relatives visited, because he enjoyed showing them the sights and sounds of the area, where he quickly fell in love in South Texas.

Bobby is survived by his four children, Caila, Taylor, Faith and Paris; parents, Robert and Deborah; sister, Dawna; brother, Carey; and many friends that considered him family.

A celebration of Bobby’s life will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2014, on the veranda at Poco Playa in Matagorda, Texas.

Bay City Tribune, August 15, 2014
 

Bertha Tweedle

Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Tweedle, 86 years of age, mother of Mrs. Edna Beard of Palacios, were held in Taylor Brothers Chapel in Bay City at 3 pm Wednesday, April 19, with the Rev. Marion Horn of the Matagorda Baptist Church officiating.  Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Park.  She passed away April 17 in Bay Villa Nursing Home, Bay City.

Others survivors include daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Dailey of Belfair, Wash.; Mrs. Clara Williams and Mrs. Jessie Wright of Bay City and Mrs. Eva Adkins of West Columbia; sons, Press of Markham, Denver of Bay City, John of Freeport, Milton of Conroe and Everett of Blum; 51 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Palacios Beacon, April 27, 1972        Courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Anna Fay Tyler         Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham

Anna Faye Tyler, 67, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2001. She was born September 28, 1933 in Vernon, Texas to Minet Albert Price and Ada Fern Howard Price. She was a long time resident of Bay City, a member of the Baptist Church, a member of the 100 Club and a member of the Faternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by: husband, Leney L. Tyler of Bay City; daughters, Debbie Ann McIntosh and Tracis Lynn Tyler both of Bay City; sister, Betty Shirley of Mississippi; brother, K. W. Price of Odessa; and two grandchildren, Christopher and Michael McIntosh, both of Bay City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minet Albert and Ada Fern Price; by two sisters, Vivian Brodie and Joe Nell Wagnon; and by two brothers, W. L. "Bill" Price and Gene Price.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2001 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating, interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers will by Christopher McIntosh, Michael McIntosh, Jeffery Wagnon, Keith Williams, Bennie Wagnon, and Steve Brodie. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie Plant and Eric Wagnon.

Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00011A2001JN10

THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Sunday, June 10, 2001
 

Leney Lee Tyler
March 8, 1930 – April 8, 2014

Leney Lee Tyler, 84, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014.

He was born March 8, 1930 in Coahoma, Texas, to Cleve Tyler and Clara Irene Tyler.

He was a longtime resident of Bay City, a member of the Baptist Church and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He is survived by two daughters, Debbie (Tim) McIntosh of Bryan, Texas and Tracie Tyler of Bay City; and two grandsons, Christopher and Michael McIntosh of Bryan, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anna Price Tyler; two brothers, Tiney and C. T. Tyler; and one sister, Dorothy Holloway.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.

Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers were Christopher McIntosh, Michael McIntosh, Ronnie Plant, Bennie Wagnon, Russel Gray and Steve Brodie.

Visitation was held at Taylor Bros. on Friday, April 11, 2014, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.

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

Bay City Tribune, April 12, 2014                                    Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham