OBITUARIES
Harodis Sotomayor Correa
May 23, 2025
Harodis Sotomayor was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on November 28,1956. She grew up on the island as one of 9 children. Because of family hardships, she was raised by her Aunt Maria L. Olmo in San Juan, but always maintained a very close relationship to her mother who frequently visited her. From an early age, Harodis was taught the...
Jon York Stansbury
May 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Jon York Stansbury, 61, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 22, 2025. He did not suffer, and he was not alone.
Born on July 26, 1963, in Orange, Texas, Jon was the eighth of nine children and the youngest of six boys born to the late Wilson James Stansbury and Marjorie Evangeline (Anderson)...
Bernard Lewis Schindler, Jr.
May 20, 2025
Bernard Lewis Schindler, Jr
July 25, 1955 – May 20, 2025
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and brother in-law, Bernard Lewis Schindler, Jr., passed away May 20, 2025. He was 69 and passed away on his daddy’s birthday. “Buddy” as he was affectionately known by all, was born in Wharton, Texas, on July 25, 1955, to Bernard “Bennie” and Adeline Schindler....
Delores Mandel Bruton
May 11, 2025
Delores Mandel Bruton gained her wings on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025; to be with God, her husband
Delores is survived by her daughter, Linda Vueleman and husband, Jerry Veuleman. Grand Daughter, Heather Garcia and husband, Josh Garcia. And two great grand children, Jonathan and Olivia Garcia.
Vincent Mercedes Ortiz, Jr.
May 8, 2025
Vincent Mercedes Ortiz Jr., known as “Vince”, “Junior” or “BeBe”, passed away on May 8, 2025 at the age of 76. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and devoted family man. He was a man who met life with a warm heart, a generous laugh, and strong spirit. His optimism and willingness to always help family, friends and strangers has...
Konnie Johnson
May 3, 2025
Konnie Johnson (December 26, 1957 – May 3, 2025)
Konnie B. Hanen-Johnson, 67, of Spring, TX, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones in the early hours of May 3, 2025.
She was born in Houston, TX in 1957 to Vern Roy and Mary Louise (Foster) Hanen. Konnie graduated from Ross Sterling High School in 1977. She was a...
Randolph Durward Bellard
Apr 24, 2025
Randolph (Randy) Durward Bellard was born in Beaumont, TX on October 9th, 1947. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on April 24th, 2025. He was 77. He spent his early years in Beaumont, TX. Randy graduated from South Park High School in 1966 where he was active in sports. In 1970 he earned a Bachelor...
Robert Lynn Humphrey
Apr 23, 2025
Robert Lynn Humphrey, aged 67, passed away on Wednesday, April 23rd after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Robert is the son of Ruth Jones and James Burns Humphrey, Sr and was born in Houston, Texas on July 6, 1957. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Ronald Gregory Humphrey and his son Brent Alan Humphrey; niece...
Gary Buck Kalinowski
Apr 16, 2025
Gary, Buck Kalinowski made his trailride to Heaven on April 16, 2025.
Buck was born on March 6, 1947 in Wharton, Texas to his parents, Ignac, Ike Kalinowski and Hilda Anna Schwettmann Kalinowski.
Buck proudly served his country in the United State Army and was in Viet Nam for a year in the 1960”s. After his service he worked in the investigative...
Paul Duane Lorenzen
2025
August 30th,1954 - April 15th, 2025
Paul was age 70 from Marshalltown Iowa, to dad Dale E. Lorenzen and mom Marie H Lorenzen.
Paul graduated from Marshalltown Hight School, Studied at Marshalltown community college.
University of Northern Iowa studied theater/speech, and at university of Houston English/Literature.
Paul was a middle school English teacher, and retired after 26 years.
He is survived by Husband Frank Gomez,...
Dusty
2025
Dustin “Dusty” Ryan Smith: February 5, 1982 – April 13, 2025
"Losing a loved one to drug addiction is like having two people pass away. The first person you lose is the one before the addiction and the second person is the one you learned to love from a distance. And in death, your heart breaks twice."
Dustin (Dusty) Ryan Smith (Houston,...
Steven Owen Headley
Apr 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steven Owen Headley, a beloved father and grandfather, on April 6, 2025, at the age of 64.
He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, on July 27, 1960 to the late Elwood Julius Headley and Carol Sue Headley. He went to Eastwood High School and attended The Ohio State University, where he played...
Bettie Lade Lehman
Mar 30, 2025
Bettie Lade Lehman passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on March 30, 2025, following a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A native Houstonian, many of Bettie’s lifelong friendships started at Harvard Elementary, Hogg Junior High and John H. Reagan High School. A proud member of the Reagan Class of 1957, Bettie was an all-school beauty, member of the National Honor...
Brenda Cook
Mar 28, 2025
Brenda Cook
Born November 24, 1953 – Passed March 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Cook, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who touched countless lives with her love and kindness. Brenda was a beacon of warmth and care, someone who dedicated herself selflessly to the wellbeing of those around her.
Preceded in death by her cherished...
John Craig Froehlich
Mar 16, 2025
John Craig Froehlich went to sleep and woke up in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 12:30 P.M.
He was born on June 12, 1951 to Harold Froehlich and Helen Hubert Froehlich in Houston, Texas
John attended and graduated (69) from John H. Reagan High School where he met and married the love of his...
Noe Marcus Franco
Mar 13, 2025
Noe was born on May 30th, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Benito and Virginia Franco. He attended elementary school in the Spring Branch area, one being Valley Oaks Elementary where his daughter Melissa currently teaches 2nd grade. Noe graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1982 where he played saxophone in the marching band. Soon after graduating, he moved to...
Mary Jo Watkins
Mar 12, 2025
Mary Jo Watkins, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother whose love and generosity knew no bounds.
Mary Jo is survived by her beloved husband, James Ray Watkins; her children, Jamie Ray Watkins Jr., and wife Carla. Carol Word and husband Gary, and Brigit Williams, and husband...
Frank Gonzales Poncio, Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frank Poncio, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, protector, provider, and proud U.S. Army veteran, who passed away on March 11, 2025. Frank was a man who lived a life full of wit, humor, and generosity. His sharp sense of humor and quick wit brought joy to all who knew...
Ronald F. Lyon
Mar 4, 2025
Ronald Lyon, 83, of Houston, TX, passed away on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on March 6, 1941, in Warren, AR, to James and Verna (Williams) Lyon, Ronald dedicated his life to family, hard work, and service. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served in Vietnam before beginning his career as a pipefitter at Ethyl Corporation. Known...
Miguel Ángel Gonzalez Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Miguel Ángel Gonzalez Jr. (MickeyBoy)
How can a mother say goodbye to her son, the son she prayed for? My baby boy, Mickey, was born on January 8, 2007, at 4:45 in the morning, after a difficult 36 weeks filled with heartache and pain. The doctors did everything they could to help me keep you, and I...
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Harodis Sotomayor Correa
May 23, 2025
Harodis Sotomayor was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on November 28,1956. She grew up on the island as one of 9 children. Because of family hardships, she was raised by her Aunt Maria L. Olmo in San Juan, but always maintained a very close relationship to her mother who frequently visited her. From an early age, Harodis was taught the...
Jon York Stansbury
May 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Jon York Stansbury, 61, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 22, 2025. He did not suffer, and he was not alone.
Born on July 26, 1963, in Orange, Texas, Jon was the eighth of nine children and the youngest of six boys born to the late Wilson James Stansbury and Marjorie Evangeline (Anderson)...
Bernard Lewis Schindler, Jr.
May 20, 2025
Bernard Lewis Schindler, Jr
July 25, 1955 – May 20, 2025
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and brother in-law, Bernard Lewis Schindler, Jr., passed away May 20, 2025. He was 69 and passed away on his daddy’s birthday. “Buddy” as he was affectionately known by all, was born in Wharton, Texas, on July 25, 1955, to Bernard “Bennie” and Adeline Schindler....
Delores Mandel Bruton
May 11, 2025
Delores Mandel Bruton gained her wings on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025; to be with God, her husband
Delores is survived by her daughter, Linda Vueleman and husband, Jerry Veuleman. Grand Daughter, Heather Garcia and husband, Josh Garcia. And two great grand children, Jonathan and Olivia Garcia.
Vincent Mercedes Ortiz, Jr.
May 8, 2025
Vincent Mercedes Ortiz Jr., known as “Vince”, “Junior” or “BeBe”, passed away on May 8, 2025 at the age of 76. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and devoted family man. He was a man who met life with a warm heart, a generous laugh, and strong spirit. His optimism and willingness to always help family, friends and strangers has...
Konnie Johnson
May 3, 2025
Konnie Johnson (December 26, 1957 – May 3, 2025)
Konnie B. Hanen-Johnson, 67, of Spring, TX, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones in the early hours of May 3, 2025.
She was born in Houston, TX in 1957 to Vern Roy and Mary Louise (Foster) Hanen. Konnie graduated from Ross Sterling High School in 1977. She was a...
Randolph Durward Bellard
Apr 24, 2025
Randolph (Randy) Durward Bellard was born in Beaumont, TX on October 9th, 1947. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on April 24th, 2025. He was 77. He spent his early years in Beaumont, TX. Randy graduated from South Park High School in 1966 where he was active in sports. In 1970 he earned a Bachelor...
Robert Lynn Humphrey
Apr 23, 2025
Robert Lynn Humphrey, aged 67, passed away on Wednesday, April 23rd after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Robert is the son of Ruth Jones and James Burns Humphrey, Sr and was born in Houston, Texas on July 6, 1957. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Ronald Gregory Humphrey and his son Brent Alan Humphrey; niece...
Gary Buck Kalinowski
Apr 16, 2025
Gary, Buck Kalinowski made his trailride to Heaven on April 16, 2025.
Buck was born on March 6, 1947 in Wharton, Texas to his parents, Ignac, Ike Kalinowski and Hilda Anna Schwettmann Kalinowski.
Buck proudly served his country in the United State Army and was in Viet Nam for a year in the 1960”s. After his service he worked in the investigative...
Paul Duane Lorenzen
2025
August 30th,1954 - April 15th, 2025
Paul was age 70 from Marshalltown Iowa, to dad Dale E. Lorenzen and mom Marie H Lorenzen.
Paul graduated from Marshalltown Hight School, Studied at Marshalltown community college.
University of Northern Iowa studied theater/speech, and at university of Houston English/Literature.
Paul was a middle school English teacher, and retired after 26 years.
He is survived by Husband Frank Gomez,...
Dusty
2025
Dustin “Dusty” Ryan Smith: February 5, 1982 – April 13, 2025
"Losing a loved one to drug addiction is like having two people pass away. The first person you lose is the one before the addiction and the second person is the one you learned to love from a distance. And in death, your heart breaks twice."
Dustin (Dusty) Ryan Smith (Houston,...
Steven Owen Headley
Apr 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steven Owen Headley, a beloved father and grandfather, on April 6, 2025, at the age of 64.
He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, on July 27, 1960 to the late Elwood Julius Headley and Carol Sue Headley. He went to Eastwood High School and attended The Ohio State University, where he played...
Bettie Lade Lehman
Mar 30, 2025
Bettie Lade Lehman passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on March 30, 2025, following a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A native Houstonian, many of Bettie’s lifelong friendships started at Harvard Elementary, Hogg Junior High and John H. Reagan High School. A proud member of the Reagan Class of 1957, Bettie was an all-school beauty, member of the National Honor...
Brenda Cook
Mar 28, 2025
Brenda Cook
Born November 24, 1953 – Passed March 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Cook, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who touched countless lives with her love and kindness. Brenda was a beacon of warmth and care, someone who dedicated herself selflessly to the wellbeing of those around her.
Preceded in death by her cherished...
John Craig Froehlich
Mar 16, 2025
John Craig Froehlich went to sleep and woke up in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 12:30 P.M.
He was born on June 12, 1951 to Harold Froehlich and Helen Hubert Froehlich in Houston, Texas
John attended and graduated (69) from John H. Reagan High School where he met and married the love of his...
Noe Marcus Franco
Mar 13, 2025
Noe was born on May 30th, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Benito and Virginia Franco. He attended elementary school in the Spring Branch area, one being Valley Oaks Elementary where his daughter Melissa currently teaches 2nd grade. Noe graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1982 where he played saxophone in the marching band. Soon after graduating, he moved to...
Mary Jo Watkins
Mar 12, 2025
Mary Jo Watkins, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother whose love and generosity knew no bounds.
Mary Jo is survived by her beloved husband, James Ray Watkins; her children, Jamie Ray Watkins Jr., and wife Carla. Carol Word and husband Gary, and Brigit Williams, and husband...
Frank Gonzales Poncio, Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frank Poncio, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, protector, provider, and proud U.S. Army veteran, who passed away on March 11, 2025. Frank was a man who lived a life full of wit, humor, and generosity. His sharp sense of humor and quick wit brought joy to all who knew...
Ronald F. Lyon
Mar 4, 2025
Ronald Lyon, 83, of Houston, TX, passed away on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on March 6, 1941, in Warren, AR, to James and Verna (Williams) Lyon, Ronald dedicated his life to family, hard work, and service. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served in Vietnam before beginning his career as a pipefitter at Ethyl Corporation. Known...
Miguel Ángel Gonzalez Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Miguel Ángel Gonzalez Jr. (MickeyBoy)
How can a mother say goodbye to her son, the son she prayed for? My baby boy, Mickey, was born on January 8, 2007, at 4:45 in the morning, after a difficult 36 weeks filled with heartache and pain. The doctors did everything they could to help me keep you, and I...
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