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GALVESTON, TX — After six decades of taking care of generations of patients in Galveston, thousands of students at Texas A&M, family, friends, friends of family, kids, grandkids, and anyone else who needed help, William Henry (Bill) Peterek was called home to his Lord and Savior on March…
DICKINSON, TX — Epifanio V. Mata, 98, of Dickinson, passed away March 28, 2023 at his place of residence.
SANTA FE, TX — Helen Dolores Gay, 84, resident of Santa Fe, passed from this life, March 29, 2023, surrounded by her family and close friends. Dolores was born to proud and loving parents, James Emery Henderson and Helen Thompson Henderson at home March 29, 1939 in Winnfield, LA.
TEXAS CITY, TX — Cissy was carried away to heaven by Angels on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 74 years of age.
GALVESTON, TX — Gail Lea McLeod entered Heaven on March 8, 2023, at the age of 74. She left her earthly life serenely watching the waves of the Gulf of Mexico lapping at the shores of her hometown of Galveston Island in the great state of Texas. In her passing, she was comforted by the love …
GALVESTON, TX — With sad hearts and gratitude for so many fond memories Lynne and Marg (Maggie) and son in law Gord Milroy announce the passing of William (Bill) Murison, peacefully on February 25, 2023, in his 96th year. Originally from Canada, his career path eventually led him to the Unit…
TEXAS CITY, TX — Anthony Kennison, Jr. was born on June 17, 1959, in Galveston, Texas to the late Anthony Kennison, Sr. and Ida (Felix) Kennison. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Anthony attended Holy Rosary Catholic School for his primary e…
TEXAS CITY, TX — Sheila was born on May 10, 1962 in Texas City to David Williams and Jurline Rogers. She was a 1980 graduate of Texas City High School. She was baptized at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of the late Rev. M. C. Bridges. She was currently a …
GALVESTON, TX — Jeannie Gillespie Poirier passed away peacefully, at home, on Friday, March 24, 2023, five days after her 95th birthday.
DICKINSON, TX — A Celebration of Life for Yvonne J. Maddox will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 2920 Highway in Dickinson. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM followed by services at 12 noon. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.
GALVESTON, TX — Henry Philip Boening, a proud BOI (Born on Island), was born April 25, 1945, to Frederick and Elsie Thomas Boening; the third of four children. He passed away March 29, 2023, at UTMB Clear Lake. Memorial services are 1:00pm Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Carnes Brothers Funeral H…
BAYTOWN, TX — Amity Fisher, 48, was called home by her savior, Christ in the early hours of March 25, 2023 in Baytown, Texas. Amity was born June 27, 1974 in Galveston, TX to Paul Fisher and Charlotte Love Fisher. Amity grew up and attended all grade school in Texas City, TX. Amity moved to …
HEMPHILL, TX — Melvin Wayne James, Sr. of Hemphill, Tx., went to be with his Lord and Savior on the 11th of February 2023. Melvin was born on October 31, 1937, to Therman M. and Mildred James in Snider, Texas. Shortly after his birth his father moved the family to Galveston, Texas and then e…
GALVESTON, TX — Mrs. Dossie Pope Gray, 88 of Galveston, TX passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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