OBITUARIES
Susan Marie Reissinger
Dec 16, 2025
On the evening of December 16th, 2025, my beloved mother took her very last breath while asleep, appearing totally at peace, with my husband and I both holding her.
For anyone who knew Susan Jones Reissinger, either briefly or deeply, it was easy to tell she was one of a kind. My mother had this unique way of making people feel...
David Samuel Knight
Dec 13, 2025
David Samuel Knight, 55 passed away on Saturday, 12/13/2025 in Humble, Texas.
He was a devoted father, friend, and loved one whose presence meant so much to those close to him.
David was born in the Bronx, New York on October 15, 1970. David attended St. Augustine School in the Bronx NY in his formative years, and graduated from Park West High...
Aurora Gutierrez
Dec 4, 2025
Aurora V Gutierrez of Houston, TX, 70 years old, passed away peacefully on Dec 4, 2025. Aurora was born in Harlingen, Texas where she met the love of her life Lazaro Gutierrez. After living in Kansas City several years, she came to Houston in the 80’s with her husband and settled roots in Houston where they would raise their 3...
Robert Leldon Palmer
Dec 1, 2025
On December 1, 2025, Robert Leldon Palmer, “Doc” as his family and friends knew him, passed away. He was born on November 13, 1950 to Hubert and Elizabeth Palmer in Washington, D.C. As a military family, the Palmers were very well traveled. Some of their homes included Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, and Biloxi, Mississippi where he met Victoria, his wife of...
Susan Gayle Henry
Nov 25, 2025
Susan Gayle McClellan Henry beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, step-mother, step-grandmother, passed away November 25, 2025 in Cypress, Texas with her sister, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by her side.
She was born to Ralph and Louise McClellan in Wichita, Kansas. She spent her early childhood in Wichita until the family moved to the Kansas City, Kansas area where she completed her...
Diane Ford
Nov 21, 2025
Diane Ford, 74, of Houston, TX. Passed peacefully in her sleep November 21, 2025 at home in Houston, TX. Diane was born on April 15, 1951 in Waco, TX. Daughter of Robert and Lillian Hunt, Siblings Hazel, Jim, Linda and Bill. Diane married Loyd Ford in 1967 and had two children Dena and Lonnie Ford. Her husband Loyd passed away...
Daniel Farrar
Oct 29, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Farrar
May 20, 1995 – October 29, 2025
Kingwood, Texas
Daniel “Danny” Farrar, 30, left us far too soon after a battle with depression. A bright light to all who knew him, Danny brought laughter, kindness, and warmth into every room. His infectious smile, sharp humor, and heart of gold touched countless lives, whether leading teams with dependability and care, sharing...
Elizabeth Triplett Drake
Oct 27, 2025
Hanna Elizabeth Drake was born in Whitney, Texas to Weldon and Frances Triplett. She graduated from Whitney High School in 1953 and later graduated from North Texas State University in 1957. She married Kenneth D. Reed and began her family in Houston, Texas. She grew up a farm girl, but Houston was a young vibrant city where anything was possible....
Arlen Rivers Thompson
Oct 27, 2025
Arlen Rivers Thompson was born in Waco, Texas, on September 10, 1928, and passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land, Texas, on October 27, 2025, following a lengthy illness, with his devoted wife by his side.
After graduating from Central High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Arlen attended the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Keith Arlen Johnson
Oct 22, 2025
Keith Arlen Johnson, a life-long resident of Houston, passed away on 22 October 2025 at the age of 68 after a long illness.
Keith attended public schools in South Houston and earned an Associates Degree in graphic arts technology from San Jacinto College. His interests included vintage and novel technology, and guitar restoration.
Everyone who knew Keith will miss his silver-tongued wit,...
Luz Celeste Rojas
Oct 22, 2025
Luz Celeste Rojas, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on March 31, 1947, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Lucy was the beloved mother of her daughter, Diana, and Diana’s husband, Uly. She was the cherished Awita to her two grandchildren, Hani and Hana, who adored her deeply. As well as a loved sister to her siblings,...
Arbutus Myrtle Westmoreland
Oct 21, 2025
Arbutus Myrtle Rogers Westmoreland (Beauty) was born September 13, 1941, to Robert and Alberta Rogers (nee Stinson) in Milwaukee, WI. She was the second child born to that union, arriving nearly 10 years after her older sister Marjorie Ann Rogers.
Beauty was devout to the Catholic faith and completed her elementary through high school education at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic...
Dr. Milan Radovan Dimitrijevic
Oct 7, 2025
Milan “Dr. Dee” Dimitrijević, MD, PhD, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pioneer of Restorative Neurology, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 94.
Milan R. Dimitrijević, born on January 27, 1931, in Niš, Yugoslavia, was recognized by his peers as a renowned figure in Restorative Neurology and spinal cord injury research. He was a true leader...
Robert Brodnax Matthews Jr. "Chip"
Sep 28, 2025
Robert Brodnax Matthews Jr. (“Chip”) left this realm to be with our Lord on September 28, 2025 after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
Born September 25, 1947 in Selma, Alabama to Caroline Compton and Robert Brodnax Matthews Sr. (“Bobby”), Chip was raised in Gallion, about 10 miles outside of Demopolis, Alabama. A graduate of the 1965 Demopolis High School class,...
Michael Allen Willett
Sep 26, 2025
Michael Allen Willett was born October 6, 1953. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 26, 2025. Michael was a Vietnam veteran in the United States Army. Michael loved his family and his friends and enjoyed meeting and talking to everyone. Michael had many talents. He loved to cook, not just for himself, but...
Jackie Jackson Self
Sep 15, 2025
Jackie Jackson Self, 90 of Crystal Beach. Born on June 6, 1935 in Dallas to John and Allene Jackson. Went to her heavenly home on September 15, 2025 to join her son Bud, her daughter Donna, her brother John, family dog Blackie, and her parents who preceded her in passing. Survived by husband Alvie of Crystal Beach, son Mike of...
Johnny Slovak
Sep 10, 2025
Johnny Slovak, 84, of Stafford, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1940, in Wharton, Texas, to the late John and Annie Slovak.
Johnny grew up in Wharton and spent most of his life in Houston. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Sam Houston State University and built a successful career in...
Robert Michael Wynhoff
Sep 10, 2025
Robert Michael Wynhoff, age 62, of Houston, Texas passed away on September 10, 2025. He was born November 9, 1962, in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Debra Ann Wynhoff. He is survived by his daughter Lauren Wynhoff, step daughter Taylor Gilg, father Robert French Wynhoff, sister Renee Tantillo, and brother Douglas Wynhoff. He will be...
Robert Allan Hurlbert
Sep 6, 2025
Robert Allan Hurlbert, lifelong Houstonian, died aged 69 on September 6, 2025, having lived and loved life for a remarkable 47 years as a quadriplegic.
Robert was born in Houston on February 29, 1956, the first child of Dr Robert Boston and Janina Patmalnieks Hurlbert. His early years were characterized by high spirits, sportiness and a talent for mathematics. At Johnston...
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Susan Marie Reissinger
Dec 16, 2025
On the evening of December 16th, 2025, my beloved mother took her very last breath while asleep, appearing totally at peace, with my husband and I both holding her.
For anyone who knew Susan Jones Reissinger, either briefly or deeply, it was easy to tell she was one of a kind. My mother had this unique way of making people feel...
David Samuel Knight
Dec 13, 2025
David Samuel Knight, 55 passed away on Saturday, 12/13/2025 in Humble, Texas.
He was a devoted father, friend, and loved one whose presence meant so much to those close to him.
David was born in the Bronx, New York on October 15, 1970. David attended St. Augustine School in the Bronx NY in his formative years, and graduated from Park West High...
Aurora Gutierrez
Dec 4, 2025
Aurora V Gutierrez of Houston, TX, 70 years old, passed away peacefully on Dec 4, 2025. Aurora was born in Harlingen, Texas where she met the love of her life Lazaro Gutierrez. After living in Kansas City several years, she came to Houston in the 80’s with her husband and settled roots in Houston where they would raise their 3...
Robert Leldon Palmer
Dec 1, 2025
On December 1, 2025, Robert Leldon Palmer, “Doc” as his family and friends knew him, passed away. He was born on November 13, 1950 to Hubert and Elizabeth Palmer in Washington, D.C. As a military family, the Palmers were very well traveled. Some of their homes included Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, and Biloxi, Mississippi where he met Victoria, his wife of...
Susan Gayle Henry
Nov 25, 2025
Susan Gayle McClellan Henry beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, step-mother, step-grandmother, passed away November 25, 2025 in Cypress, Texas with her sister, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by her side.
She was born to Ralph and Louise McClellan in Wichita, Kansas. She spent her early childhood in Wichita until the family moved to the Kansas City, Kansas area where she completed her...
Diane Ford
Nov 21, 2025
Diane Ford, 74, of Houston, TX. Passed peacefully in her sleep November 21, 2025 at home in Houston, TX. Diane was born on April 15, 1951 in Waco, TX. Daughter of Robert and Lillian Hunt, Siblings Hazel, Jim, Linda and Bill. Diane married Loyd Ford in 1967 and had two children Dena and Lonnie Ford. Her husband Loyd passed away...
Daniel Farrar
Oct 29, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Farrar
May 20, 1995 – October 29, 2025
Kingwood, Texas
Daniel “Danny” Farrar, 30, left us far too soon after a battle with depression. A bright light to all who knew him, Danny brought laughter, kindness, and warmth into every room. His infectious smile, sharp humor, and heart of gold touched countless lives, whether leading teams with dependability and care, sharing...
Elizabeth Triplett Drake
Oct 27, 2025
Hanna Elizabeth Drake was born in Whitney, Texas to Weldon and Frances Triplett. She graduated from Whitney High School in 1953 and later graduated from North Texas State University in 1957. She married Kenneth D. Reed and began her family in Houston, Texas. She grew up a farm girl, but Houston was a young vibrant city where anything was possible....
Arlen Rivers Thompson
Oct 27, 2025
Arlen Rivers Thompson was born in Waco, Texas, on September 10, 1928, and passed away peacefully at home in Sugar Land, Texas, on October 27, 2025, following a lengthy illness, with his devoted wife by his side.
After graduating from Central High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Arlen attended the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Keith Arlen Johnson
Oct 22, 2025
Keith Arlen Johnson, a life-long resident of Houston, passed away on 22 October 2025 at the age of 68 after a long illness.
Keith attended public schools in South Houston and earned an Associates Degree in graphic arts technology from San Jacinto College. His interests included vintage and novel technology, and guitar restoration.
Everyone who knew Keith will miss his silver-tongued wit,...
Luz Celeste Rojas
Oct 22, 2025
Luz Celeste Rojas, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on March 31, 1947, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Lucy was the beloved mother of her daughter, Diana, and Diana’s husband, Uly. She was the cherished Awita to her two grandchildren, Hani and Hana, who adored her deeply. As well as a loved sister to her siblings,...
Arbutus Myrtle Westmoreland
Oct 21, 2025
Arbutus Myrtle Rogers Westmoreland (Beauty) was born September 13, 1941, to Robert and Alberta Rogers (nee Stinson) in Milwaukee, WI. She was the second child born to that union, arriving nearly 10 years after her older sister Marjorie Ann Rogers.
Beauty was devout to the Catholic faith and completed her elementary through high school education at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic...
Dr. Milan Radovan Dimitrijevic
Oct 7, 2025
Milan “Dr. Dee” Dimitrijević, MD, PhD, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pioneer of Restorative Neurology, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 94.
Milan R. Dimitrijević, born on January 27, 1931, in Niš, Yugoslavia, was recognized by his peers as a renowned figure in Restorative Neurology and spinal cord injury research. He was a true leader...
Robert Brodnax Matthews Jr. "Chip"
Sep 28, 2025
Robert Brodnax Matthews Jr. (“Chip”) left this realm to be with our Lord on September 28, 2025 after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
Born September 25, 1947 in Selma, Alabama to Caroline Compton and Robert Brodnax Matthews Sr. (“Bobby”), Chip was raised in Gallion, about 10 miles outside of Demopolis, Alabama. A graduate of the 1965 Demopolis High School class,...
Michael Allen Willett
Sep 26, 2025
Michael Allen Willett was born October 6, 1953. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 26, 2025. Michael was a Vietnam veteran in the United States Army. Michael loved his family and his friends and enjoyed meeting and talking to everyone. Michael had many talents. He loved to cook, not just for himself, but...
Jackie Jackson Self
Sep 15, 2025
Jackie Jackson Self, 90 of Crystal Beach. Born on June 6, 1935 in Dallas to John and Allene Jackson. Went to her heavenly home on September 15, 2025 to join her son Bud, her daughter Donna, her brother John, family dog Blackie, and her parents who preceded her in passing. Survived by husband Alvie of Crystal Beach, son Mike of...
Johnny Slovak
Sep 10, 2025
Johnny Slovak, 84, of Stafford, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1940, in Wharton, Texas, to the late John and Annie Slovak.
Johnny grew up in Wharton and spent most of his life in Houston. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Sam Houston State University and built a successful career in...
Robert Michael Wynhoff
Sep 10, 2025
Robert Michael Wynhoff, age 62, of Houston, Texas passed away on September 10, 2025. He was born November 9, 1962, in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Debra Ann Wynhoff. He is survived by his daughter Lauren Wynhoff, step daughter Taylor Gilg, father Robert French Wynhoff, sister Renee Tantillo, and brother Douglas Wynhoff. He will be...
Robert Allan Hurlbert
Sep 6, 2025
Robert Allan Hurlbert, lifelong Houstonian, died aged 69 on September 6, 2025, having lived and loved life for a remarkable 47 years as a quadriplegic.
Robert was born in Houston on February 29, 1956, the first child of Dr Robert Boston and Janina Patmalnieks Hurlbert. His early years were characterized by high spirits, sportiness and a talent for mathematics. At Johnston...
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